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WHAT IS MP3?

a THE MPDJ/MP-1000 Q MPDJ KIT CONTENTS # BEFORE USING MP-1000 Ф

MP-1000 CONTROL BUTTONS MP-1000 LCD DISPLAY

EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD [MMC]

CONNECTING THE MP-1000 TO YOUR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

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----------------------OBTAINING & MANAGING MP3 FILES MPDJ PLAYER ENCODER

THE DOWNLOADER PROGRAM

HOW TO USE THE MP-1000 —

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION IN USING AND STORING MP-1000

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MP-1000 SPECIFICATIONS

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WHATiS MP3?

® MP3 is a file format that compresses audio files with little or no loss of

sound quality. It allows you to store them on a computer in such a way that the file size is relatively small. Typically, a 1 MB file is equal to one minute of music.

^ MP3 stands for MPEG 1, LAYER-3. It is an efficient way to store music or

other audio content on your computer. MP3 files can be anywhere from 1/4 to 1/20 the size of a commercial CD audio file, while retaining a high sound quality. These files have the extension *.mp3 and can be downloaded from the Internet or can be converted for personal use from your favorite CD's in your collection.

0 The MPDJ player stores your favorite MP3 files in its flash memory so

that they can be played anywhere you want, on the go. The МР-1000's solid-state design makes it impervious to the skipping and jitter experienced with portable CD players. The MP-1000 is extremely light weight and about the size of a pager, which makes it perfect for use during jogging, walking, hiking, and just about any activity you like to do.

Warningl • It is illegal to encode MP3 files for trade or sale, unless you have the expressed and explicit permission of the Copyright holder(s).

MPDJ KIT CONTENTS

® Take a moment to examine the components provided with your

MPDJ kit.

MP-1000 PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL PARALLEL PC

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INSTALLATION CD HAND STRAP

BATTERIES(2 x AAA) LEATHER CASE

BEFORE USING M P-1000

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0 Microsoft Windows ®95/98

® 16 MB RAM or higher ^ 30MB available hard disc space or larger ® Intel* Pentium or compatible Processor ® 1 External Parallel Port ® CDROM Drive ® Installed sound card & speakers 9 Internet access for the download of MP3 files

(Recommended modem speed is 56K)

® You can obtain MP3 files and the latest information on MP3

technology from a growing number of Internet sites.

The following are some sites you might want to explore:

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Indicates current battery status. Three bars indicates a tuliy charged battery, This Icon is always on white the unit is operating.

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OPTIONAL FLASH MEMORY MULTIMEDIA CARD [MMC]

• The MP-1000 player can store and play additional MP3 files by inserting an optional flash memory card into the MMC slot.

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Turn off power by pressing and holding the Stop button (■) for 2 seconds. Insert multimedia card into slot. (fig. 1)

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Eject]nt; The Flash Memory CariJ

If you have a flash memory card inserted into the MP-1000 player, remove it by pressing the Eject button, (fig. 2,3)

Note : Do not remove the Flash Memory Card

while unit is on.

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I* ^ i CONNEGTING THE MP-1000 TO YOUR PC

First, please make sure your parallel port is set to ECP mode in the system BIOS. See below for more information on how to set ECP mode. To transfer MP3 files to your MP Player, a connection

between your PC (personal computer) and the MP-1000 is necessary:

Connect the supplied PC connecting cable to your computer's parallel printer port.

Turn on the MP-1000 by pressing the Play button(WI) and connect the PC connecting cable as shown.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

There are three components to the MPDJ Software Suite:

• Player : Allows you to play the MP3 files stored on your computer.

• Encoder : Converts CD Audio (Pre-recorded CDs) into MP3 files. Once in the MP3 format, you can use the Downloader to copy the files onto the MP-1000.

• Downloader : Transfers files between your PC and the MP-1000.

Before you can use the above programs, you must install them using the CD that came in your MPDJ package. Follow the steps below:

1. Turn on your computer.

2. After Windows 95/98 has finished its startup, insert the MPDJ Installation CD into your computer's CD-ROM Drive. This is usually your D-Drive.

3. The following install screen will appear on your display:

4. Click the "MP3 Software" icon to install the MPDJ Software Package. Follow the Installation prompts accordingly.

5. To copy sample MP3 files onto your computer, click the "Sample MP3 Files"

If the above screen does not appear, run setup manually by doing the following:

• Click the "START" button on the Windows Taskbar

• Click "RUN" and type: D:\iNSTALL\SETUP.EXE

• Click "NEXT" to continue, and follow the installation prompts accordingly.

(Assuming "D" is the letter of your CD-ROM Drive)

You may obtain MP3 files from the Internet (see list of web sites on page 3) or convert them from the audio tracks of the CDs in your collection. Converting using the "Encoder Software" is discussed later in the manual on page 12-15.

It is recommended that you keep all of your MP3 files in one directory on your computer (i.e.-C:\ My MP3 Files).

Downloading from the Internet The following will show you an example of how to download an MP3 file from the internet. Ensure that you have a valid internet connection (i.e.-America Online or CompuServe). Connect to the internet and use your web browser (Internet

Explorer or Netscape) to go to the following web site:

w\ww.mp3.com

• To learn more about MP3, click the "Getting Started" on the above web page. This will guide you in the fundamentals of MP3.

• Otherwise, select a genre from the list on the right side of the page (i.e.CLASSICAL)

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• You will now see a list of songs within that category. Click on one that interests

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• Click "Download" as shown in the sample above You will then be asked where

you want to download the file. Specify the directory where your MP3 files are

located:

The MPDJ Player allows you to play different music formats (i.e.-MP3 Files) that are located on your computer. It can be accessed by clicking its icon in the Windows Start Menu.

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You will be asked whether you wish to register the player as your default MP3 player. If you click yes, the MPDJ Player will be used to open all MP3 files.

There are two components to the player:

• Player: Graphical Interface that holds control buttons (i.e.-PLAY, STOP VOLUME)

• PJey Liet: Manages the playing of selected files you wish to listen to on your computer

Below is a listing of the function buttons

open a new MP3 File Control Buttons

Playing' Multiple MP3 Files

1. start the MP3 Player from the Windows Start Menu.

2. Click the "PL" button in the upper right comer to open the Play list window as below

3. Click the (+) icon to add a track to the list.

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5. The selected file will now be displayed on the Playlist. You may add more files by repeating Step #4. Click the Play button (Ml) to begin playback.

6. To remove files from the Playlist, click the (q) button on the bottom of

You may wish to play one file at a time. To do so, simply click the "OPEN NEW FILE" button on the player. You will be then prompted to select a file from the directory where your MP3 files are stored.

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