MP3 Player
user manual
YP-U3
Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space in your pocket, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich sound. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising, downloading your favorite tunes, or even listening to FM Radio.
Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE!
The MP3 player is an USB-integrated product with no need for a USB cable, which offers you fast data transfer and convenient recharging.
FREEDOM OF MY FAVORITE SELECTION WITH MP3 PLAYER!
You can edit your favorite music files in the playlist.
EXPANSION AND COMPATIBILITY
With your new player, you’re not limited to MP3 files. Your player supports MP3 and WMA formats.
TOUCH NAVIGATION!
You can tap on the touch pad to navigate through the menus.
LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER DOWNLOADING!
A fully charged battery can play up to 15 hours of music (when using the earphone).
Download times are shorter. Because of its USB 2.0 capability, the player is much faster than models with USB 1.1.
ACOUSTIC WONDER
Your new MP3 player has built-in DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s™ unique sound technology created to deliver richer, deeper sound for an unbelievable listening experience.
WHERE FORM MEETS FUNCTION
Sure, it’s sleek and good-looking. But it’s easy to hold and use, too.
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :
Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.
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To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow
CAUTION these basic safety precautions:
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Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Call the service center for help.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
safety information
This manual describes how to properly use your new mp3 player. Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself. Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings:
PROTECT YOURSELF
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact a Samsung Customer Service Center near you.
Do not use the earphone while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or motorcycle.
Otherwise it can cause a serious accident and, furthermore, it is prohibited by the law in some areas.
Using the earphone while walking or jogging on a road, in particular, on a crosswalk can lead to a serious accident.
For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of your arm or other surrounding objects while you are taking exercise or a walk.
Take caution when you use the player with the USB plug pulled out. The sharp USB connection plug may cause injury.
Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these
WARNING environments could lead to fire or electric shock.
PROTECT YOURSELF
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adversely affect your hearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged |
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your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60db and road |
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noise is approximately 80db). You are strongly advised to set the volume level to |
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medium (the medium level is usually less than 2/3 of the maximum). |
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If you feel a ringing in the ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the |
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PROTECT YOUR MP3 PLAYER
Do not leave the player in temperatures above 95°F (35°C), such as a
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sauna or a parked car. |
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Do not cause excessive impact on the player by dropping it. |
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Do not place heavy objects on top of the player. |
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Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product. |
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Do not place the product near magnetic objects. |
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Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. |
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Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung. |
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Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical |
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substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fire, electric |
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shock or deteriorate the surface. |
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Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or |
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When printing this user manual, we recommend that you print in color
NOTE and check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing.
THE BASICS
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7 What’s included
7Using the cable winder
8Your MP3 Player
11Screen displays
12Using the touch button
12Using the clip
13Charging the battery
14Caring for the battery
14Turning the Power on & off
15Playing music
16Controlling the volume
16Disabling the buttons
17Changing the settings and preferences
17 Music preferences
19 FM Radio preferences
22Time preferences
23Language preferences
25System preferences
28Resetting the system
SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO
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29PC requirements
30Installing Samsung Media Studio
31Organizing folders and files using Samsung Media Studio
33To add folders
33To add files
34Transferring files to the Player with Samsung Media Studio
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LISTENING TO MUSIC
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36Listening by category
37Pausing
37 Searching within a track
37Playing from the beginning of the current track
37Playing the previous or next track
38To search a music file
38To switch back to the current play screen
39Creating an album (playlist) using Samsung Media Studio
40Adding music files to an album (playlist) you’ve created
41Transferring an album (playlist) to your player using Media Studio
42Playing a playlist
43User button custom function
43 To set user button mode
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Listening to FM Radio |
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To search for FM stations |
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To store stations in the preset memory |
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To listen to preset stations |
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To delete a preset |
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Voice Recording |
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To stop recording |
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Recorded file names |
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To listen to a previously recorded file |
UPGRADING FIRMWARE |
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Upgrading firmware |
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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Menu Tree |
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Product Specifications |
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Your new mp3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, contact Samsung Customer Service Center.
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Earphones |
Installation CD |
Clip |
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1. Insert the earphone cable into the winder and wind it around.
2. Clip the earphone cable into the two holes of the winder.
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Earphones |
Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Also serves as an antenna for FM Radio in the MP3 player.
Earphone connection jack
LED Lighting
User/Recording button
Press to set section repetition, DNSe,
Play Speed, Play Mode, or stop Voice recording. Press and briefly hold to start Voice recording.
Power & Play/Pause button
Press for play/pause and move to the selected menu/confirm and save your selection. Press and briefly hold for power on/off.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
These buttons are ‘Touch’ buttons.
Screen display
Up volume button
Press to increase the volume or move to an upper item/menu.
Left file browser button
Press to move to the previous track/menu or play the current track from the beginning.
Press and briefly hold to quickly scan tracks.
Down volume button
Press to reduce the volume or move to a lower item/menu.
Right file browser button
Press to move to next track/menu. Press and briefly hold to quickly scan tracks.
Back button
Press to return to the previous screen. Press and briefly hold to move to the main menu.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
Hold switch
Push in the direction of the arrow to lock the button functions.
Microphone
Clip hook
USB plug
USB switch
Slides the USB plug in and out
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Music
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Manual/Preset Indicator |
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Tap on touch screen with your fingertip.
To avoid damage to the touch screen, do not use any object other than your fingers
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Do not tap on the touch screen if your fingers are not clean.
Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves on.
Fasten the clip by inserting its protruding part to the clip hook.
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The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about one and a half hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment. Charge it before using the player for the first time and when you haven’t used it for a long time.
Screen Display
USB Connected
Charging...
Fully Charged
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The insertion direction of the USB port may differ, depending on the PC. Check the direction of the player’s USB plug before inserting.
1.Slide the switch.
The USB plug is revealed.
2.Connect the USB plug to the USB port () on your PC as in the figure.
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Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring for and storing it.
•Recharge and store the battery within the temperature range of 40°F~95°F (5°C~35°C ).
•Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours).
Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’s life.
•Battery life naturally shortens slowly over time.
If you are charging the player while it is connected to a laptop computer, make sure
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Turning the Power off
Press and briefly hold the button.
Power is turned off.
Your mp3 player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have
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been pressed for a specific length of time in the pause mode. The factory setting for <Auto Power Off> is 1 minute, but you can change this length of time. See page 22 for more information.
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Load music files onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio. Learn more about Media Studio on page 29.
1.Press and briefly hold the [] button to move to the main menu screen.
2.Press the [ , ] button to select <Music> and then press the [ ] button.
The <Music> list will appear.
3.Press the [ , ] button to select the desired list and then press the [ ] button.
4.Press the [ , , , ] button to select the file to play and then press the button.
The music will start playing.
Press the [] button to move to the previous screen.
Press and briefly hold the [ ] button to move to the main NOTE menu.
Music
Artists
Albums
Songs
Genres
Singer-Song 1
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Press the [ , ] button.
You will see a volume control icon.
Press the [ ] button to increase the volume or the [ ] button to decrease it.
The hold function disables all the other buttons on the mp3 player, so that if you accidentally bump one-while working out, for example-your music won’t be interrupted.
1.Push the switch in the direction of the arrow.
2.Push the switch in the opposite direction
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Your mp3 player comes with settings and preferences that were set up at the factory, but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your player.
Press the [] button to move to the previous screen.
NOTE Press and briefly hold the [] button to move to the main menu screen.
Music preferences
1.Press and briefly hold the [] button to move to the main menu screen.
2.Press the [ , ] button to select
<Settings> and then press the [ ] button
The <Settings> menu appears.
3.Press the [ , ] button to select <Music> and then press the [ ] button.
The <Music> menu appears.
4.Use the [ , , , ] and buttons to choose the settings you prefer.
Music
User Button Mo..
FM Radio
Time
DNSe
3D-User Set
User EQ Set
Play Mode
Press the [ ] button to move to the previous item.
Press the [ ] button to move to the next item/select the menu.
Press the [ , ] button to move up or down through the current menu.
If the <Settings> screen is open and you don’t push any buttons for about
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What is DNSe?
Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to.
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
Music setting options
DNSe : Select the right sound for each music genre. Choose either <3D-User>, <3D-Studio>, <3D-Stage>, <3D-Club>, <Concert Hall>, <Normal>, <Rock>, <House>, <Dance>, <Jazz>, <Ballad>, <Rhythm & Blues>, <Classical>, or <User EQ>.
3D-User Set : Sets 3D sound effect and bass enhancement for the 3D-User function. <3D> can be set between 0~5 levels, and <Bass Enhance> between 0~3 levels. If <3D-User Set> is selected, the setting you’ve made in the <DNSe> menu will change to <3D-User>.
User EQ Set : You can adjust individual frequencies to adjust the sound to your preference. Press the [ , ] button to select the frequency you want to adjust. Press the [ , ] button to adjust the selected frequency’s level and then press the button. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select <YES> and then press the button to save. If <User EQ Set> is selected, the setting you’ve made in the <DNSe> menu will change to <User EQ>.
Play Mode : Select playback mode such as repeat settings. Select from <Normal>, <Repeat>, <Repeat One>, and <Shuffle>.
(<Normal> : To play all the tracks in order one time. <Repeat> : To repeat all files. <Repeat One> : To repeat one file. <Shuffle> : To play files at random.)
Play Speed : Adjust the playback speed of music/voice recording. Select <x0.7>, <x0.8>, <x0.9>, <x1.0>, <x1.1>, <x1.2>, or <x1.3>. (The higher the number is, the faster the playback speed is.)
Skip Interval : Set the length of the segment the file will skip when you press the [ ] or [ ] button during playback. Select either <1 Track>, <3 sec>, <5 sec>, <7 sec>, <10 sec>, <30 sec>, or <1 min>.
If the file was developed with a variable bit rate, the actual length of the NOTE skip interval may not be exactly what you select.
The play speed and skip interval will return to the default (play speed: x1.0, skip interval: 1 track) each time you turn on the player.
If the play speed is set to other than x1.0, <DNSe> will be switched to <Normal>.
The adjusted play speed may differ from the actual speed, depending on the file.
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