Audiovox MP4256FM User Manual

User’s Manual

MP3 PLAYER WITH 256MB & FM RADIO

Thank you for purchasing our products.

Before using the unit, please read this manual carefully

to obtain the best performance from your unit and

retain it for future reference.

FCC Certification

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT T O THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,

INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING & CAUTIONS.................................................................1

NAMES OF EACH P ART..................................................................2

MAIN UNIT.......................................................................................2

FUNCTION OF CONTROLS.............................................................2

USE OF THE BATTERY...................................................................4

USING THE SPORT STRAP..........................................................5

GETTING STARTED......................................................................7

POWER ON/OFF.............................................................................7

LOCKING THE BUTTONS (HOLD)...................................................7

LISTENING TO THE RADIO.........................................................8

TO TUNE FASTER........................................................................8

TO SEARCH FOR A STATION QUICKLY(AUTO SEARCH).............8

PRESETTING RADIO CHANNEL..................................................9

TUNING INTO A PRESET CHANNEL...........................................9

AUTO SEARCH AND STORE FM STATIONS................................9

TO DELETE THE PRESET CHANNEL..........................................10

FOR BETTER RECEPTION...........................................................10

MP3/WMA PLA YBACK..................................................................10

TO PAUSE PLAYBACK.................................................................11

TO SEARCH A TRACK...................................................................11

FAST FORWARD/BACKWARD.......................................................11

ID3 TAG DISPLAY..........................................................................11

TO STOP PLAYBACK....................................................................11

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FOLDER FUNCTION.....................................................................11

AUTOPLA Y FUNCTION................................................................12

EQ MODES.....................................................................................13

PLAY MODES..............................................................................13

NORMAL.....................................................................................13

INTRO...........................................................................................13

RANDOM.....................................................................................14

RPT ALL (Repeat All)...................................................................14

RPT1 (Repeat One).......................................................................14

MEMORY USAGE..........................................................................15

DELETE FILE..................................................................................15

DELETE ALL FILES......................................................................15

DELETE ONE...............................................................................16

FORMA T MEMORY........................................................................17

EXIT..................................................................................................17

TIMER FUNCTION.........................................................................17

USB DRIVER INSTALLATION

(for Win.98 & Win 98SE only).......................................................18

USE IN PC....................................................................................20

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE....................................................23

SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................24

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WARNING & CAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO A VOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

Cautions

• All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

• Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or any source of heat for a long period.

• Should the unit become deformed or malfunction due to exposure to smoke or heat, remove the battery away.

• Do not apply excessive force to LCD screen.

• Do not pull the accessory wires (earphone & USB cable) with excessive force.

• Do not use the built-in USB cable and supplied USB cable synchronously.

• The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

• Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.

• Do not attempt to service the appliance. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

• For easy continuous playback of all music files, it is recommended that all music files be stored under the main root directory.

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NAMES OF EACH PART

Main Unit

4 5

2 3 6

Function of Controls

PHONES Jack

For connecting the headphones/earphones.

BUCKLE

For buckling the supplied strip.

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TIMER Buttons (START/STOP/RESET)

For registering the time of track playback or radio reception.

 F.F Button

Press “” lightly/repeatedly: To locate the beginning of the next tracks. To tune into FM stations. Keep “” depressed: To go ahead at high speed. To search FM stations.

PLAY/STOP Button

Press “ ” button to begin playing. Press “ ” button to pause play. Press “ ” button to stop during play.

HOLD Knob (On the rear of the unit)

/ /

To lock the buttons.

 REW Button

Press “” lightly/repeatedly: To locate the beginning of the current track or previous tracks. To tune into FM stations. Keep “” depressed: To go back at high speed. To search FM stations.

STRAP BRACKET

For holding the unit with the supplied sport strap.

LCD Display

To display current status.

VOLUME + Button

To increase the volume.

MENU Button

Press MENU button to select various modes.

VOLUME - Button

To decrease the volume.

MINI USB Port

For connecting to your PC with supplied USB cable.

Built-in USB Plug

Open the battery cover and take it out.

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USE OF THE BA TTERY

Insert Battery

Open the rear cover and insert one “UM-4/AAA/1.5V” size battery according to the correct polarity inside the battery compartment.

1. Push OPEN knob to slide out battery cover.

2. Insert one battery according to the polarity.

1 2

HOLD

DC: 1.5V UM-4 / “AAA” SIZE OR EQUIVALENT

Notes on battery

• Insert battery observing the correct polarity.

• If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated

parts in the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old battery with a new one.

• When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery.

Notes on “ ”

• Insert a new battery, and “ ” appears on the display.

• When the battery voltage level is low, “ ” will appear on the display ,

playback still continues for several minutes.

• Playback will automatically come to a stop when the battery has no more power. Replace the battery with a new one.

• Recommend normal alkaline battery be replaced around 7-8 hours.

Remark: USE will not recharge a regular battery. The unit can operate without battery if connect directly to computer using USB.

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HOLD

USING THE SPORT STRAP

This section mainly explains how to use the sport strap. If necessary, you may hold the unit with the supplied sport strap as follows:

Unit back

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