Evolution EV-256MPN User Manual

EV-256MPN

Portable MP3 Player

User’s Manual

Rev. 2002-04-11

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FCC NOTICE

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC FULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITION:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,

INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDERSIRED

OPERATION.

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 communication. 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 on a circuit difference from that to which
the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer of 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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CONTENTS

EV-128MPN PLAYER..............................................................................3

Packing contents
Technology and features
System requirements
Safety instructions

Overview.....................................................................................................7

Preparation................................................................................................12

Inserting the battery; inserting the memory cards
Installing the software

Audio Manager..........................................................................................15

Playback .....................................................................................................17

Starting playback
Select next track/Search mode
Select previous track/Search mode
Additional playback functions

Special functions.......................................................................................22

Back light
Button lock

Information.................................................................................................23

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EV-MPN256 PLAYER

Packing contents

• EV-128MPN Player

• USB adapter cable for connecting to a PC

• Headphones

• Installation CD

• User’s Manual / Warranty card

• Battery

• Carrying bag

Technology and features

• Multi codec MP3, WMA, (AAC-ready starting in 2002 software
updates will be available from the Internet at

http://www.nowevolution.com)

• Shock-resistant playback

• Updateable firmware

• USB port

• Two card slots for MMC and SDC memory cards

• 256 MB of built-in flash memory

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The EV-256MPN Player is a new, portable device for playing
back digital music that conforms to the MP3 standard. The EV­256MPN Player can also playback WMA and ACC data formats.
In the following chapters, MP3 will be referred to as the standard
format.

The player is completely shock-resistant and easy to operate. The
music is stored in flash memory or in exchangeable and re­writeable memory cards. These cards are small in size,
lightweight yet sturdy.

MP3 has become a standard format for saving digital music,
particularly in the Internet. Numerous Web sites offer MP3 music
files that can be downloaded free of charge. The MP3 files that are
stored on your PC's hard disk are sent to the EV -256MPN via the
USB interface using the enclosed adapter cable.

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System requirements

• Windows 98/ME/2000

• Pentium 233 MHz or faster

• USB port

• CD-ROM drive

• 64 MB RAM

• 64 MB free hard disk space for installing the software

• 300 MB free hard disk space for music files

• 16 Bit DirectX (r) compatible soundcard

• Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer (v4.x or

higher)

• 28.8 kbps modem (ISDN, LAN - recommended)

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Safety instructions

This EV-256MPN player set is designed to play back audio
signals in the form of MP3, WMA or ACC files. Any other use is
expressly prohibited.

The EV-256MPN Player with headphones meets the requirements
set out in Articles LL44.5 and 6 of the German safety regulations.
The rated output of the device guarantees the best possible sound
at medium volume.
Prolonged listening at loud volumes on headphones can damage
your hearing.

The EV-256MPN Player is an electronic device. It is designed for
use in dry rooms. If you do use it outdoors, please ensure that it is
protected from Moisture, such as rain or splashing water. Do not
expose the EV-256MPN Player to any moisture.
Do not operate the EV-256MPN Player near a heater or in direct
sunlight.

NOTES : Never open the EV-256MPN Player under any

circumstances. The manufacturer will not accept any
liability for damage resulting from improper handling.
Use only a dry cloth to clean the player. Do not use
any chemical cleaning agents Avoid any static
discharges on or near the EV-256MPN Player.

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OVERVIEW

Buttons on the front

[ON OFF] Press and hold to switch on the player;
[ ] Press again to play back;

Press again to pause;

Press longer to stop;
Press longer again to switch off the player.

Buttons under the cover

[F.REW. ] Press briefly to go to start of track;

Press again for previous track;
Press longer for fast reverse.

[F.FWD. ] Press briefly to forward to next track;

Press longer for fast forward.

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[MODE ] Selects either [EQ Mode] (equaliser),

[Play Mode] (repeat functions),
[Treble] (treble),
[Bass] and [Back Light].
Change the selected setting with [SELECT]

[SELECT] Select operating modes: Tone control

([EQ Mode], [Treble], [Bass]),
([Back Light]) and repeat functions.
The desired function must first be selected
With [MODE].

[A↔B] A↔B Repeat

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Buttons and connections

* Slide the lower housing part downwards.

Left side:
[HOLD ON/OFF] Locks the buttons against

accidental operation.

[USB] * USB port.

Right side:
[VOLUME] Volume.
[SD/MMC CARD] * Card slots for

MultiMedia Cards (MMC)
or Security Digital Cards (SDC).

Top side:

[ ] Power supply connector (DC 1.5V).
[ ] Headphone jack.

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OVERVIEW

Display

1. Operating modes: [MP3] mode, [WMA] mode,

[AAC] mode, [USB] PC mode.

2. Number of the current track and the total number of tracks.

3. Playing time.

4. Memory card 1 (lower card) and / or 2 (top card).

5. Track display

6. Bit rate of the current track.

7. Volume.

8. Playback.

9. Battery display.

10. A-B repeat.

11. Repeat function.

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PREPARATION

Inserting the battery

1. Slide off the battery compartment cover

2. Insert battery (type Mignon, for example, LR6 AM-3 or

AA, 1 x 1.5 V). Observe proper polarity.

Note:

The battery indicator in the display shows the charge level of the
batteries (black = fully charged, white = empty battery).
Rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries can also be used.

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PREPARATION

Inserting the memory cards

The EV-256MPN Player is equipped with an internal flash
memory. It's capacity is large enough to hold approximately 30
minutes of music. The playback capacity can be increased by
adding additional memory cards (MMC or SDC) or by selecting a
lower compression rate.

1. Slide off the cover downwards.

2. Insert the memory card into one of the card slots
with the angled side facing the top.

3. Close cover.

Note:

Do not exert force when inserting the card. Apply only slight
pressure.

The EV-256MPN Player detects automatically whether one or two
cards have been inserted.

Ensure that the electrical contacts on the bottom side of the
MultiMediaCard/SD card are not exposed to mechanical stress.
The memory cards are resistant to dirt and moisture.
Nevertheless, they must only be inserted into the EV-256MPN
Player in a dry and clean condition.

Never remove a memory card during a write operation,

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i.e. while you are copying data from the PC to your memory card.
This can damage the memory card.
This type of damage will invalidate your warranty.

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Installing the software

The enclosed CD-ROM contains the USB driver and the [Audio
Manager] software for Windows 98/ME/2000 which allows you
to copy music files from a PC to your EV-256MPN.

1. Switch on the EV-256MPN Player,
by pressing [ ] longer.

2. Connect the USB port on your EV-

256MPN Player to the PC's USB port
with the adapter cable provided.

3. Switch on the PC. You will be prompted for the driver to the
EV-256MPN Player.

- The driver is located in the root directory of the CD-ROM.

4. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM and select the CD-ROM drive.
Follow the instructions on the PC screen.

- The driver will be installed.

5. Select the [Manager] directory on the CD-ROM and
install the [Audio Manager] program by running [Setup.exe].

Note:

For further information, please visit the Evolution Website at
http://www.nowevolution.com

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AUDIO MANAGER

The following section is a brief description of how to quickly
encode MP3 files and copy them to your EV-256MPN Player.
For more detailed information, see the Help in the Audio Manager
software.

Basic setting

1. Select [view] from the menu line and call up the
[Options] menu.
Various basic settings are made in this directory such as the
path of the temporary directory for storing temporary files, the
track directory for the MP3 music files, the CD drive, the
recording mode, the recording format etc.

Normally, you will not have to change the default settings.

Copy

1. The audio CDs to be encoded should be in the CD drive.

2. Click [Read a CD].
Audio Manager will ask you if you wish to search for the tracks
in the Internet.
If you answer yes, the tracks on the inserted CD will be
searched for in the Internet and automatically adopted in the
track list.
If a CD with CD text is inserted, the CD tracks will be
automatically adopted in the track list.

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3. Select the tracks to be encoded. To do this, click the rectangle.

4. Click [Start Reading]. The selected tracks are then encoded.
When complete, a message will appear on the screen.

5. Click [Make a Playlist].

6. Click [Select Tracks from Database]. This will display a list of
the encoded music files.

7. Select the tracks to be copied to the EV-256MPN.
To do this, click the rectangle and confirm the procedure.

8. Click [Copy to Devices].

9. Select the storage media in the right window, click [Internal]
(internal memory), [External 1] (memory card 1), [External 2]
(memory card 2).

10. Click [Copy to portable]. The selected music tracks are then
copied. When the copy procedure is complete, a message will
appear on the screen.

11. Click [OK] and disconnect your EV -256MPN Player from the

PC.

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PLAYBACK

Starting playback

1. Press [ ] longer.

- Display: the number of tracks, e.g. [01:09] (1 of 9 tracks), the

playing time (e.g. [005:23]) and the name of the track (e.g.
[House of the Rising]).

Playback/Pause/Stop

1. Start playback with [ ].

- Dis play: the number of tracks, e.g. [01:09]
(1 of 9 tracks), the elapsed playing time of
the track (e.g. [000:23]), the name of the
track (e.g. [House of the Rising])and the bit
rate (e.g. [192Kbps]) of the first track.

2. Press [ ] to interrupt playback.

- There is a pause in the playback.
Display: [Pause].

3. To resume playback, press [ ].

4. Stop playback, press [ ] and hold down longer.

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Select next track/Search

1. To select the next track, briefly press [F.FWD.] during
playback.

Note:

By repeatedly pressing [F.FWD.] you can select the desired
track (also for MultiMediacards/SD cards) (scroll forward).

2. Select forward search by pressing Playback [F.FWD.] longer
during playback.

- Display: the exact lapsed track time.
The sound is muted.

Select previous track/Search

1. To select the start of the current track, briefly press [F.REW.]

during playback.

2. To select the previous track, briefly press [F.REW.] twice
during playback.

Note:

By repeatedly pressing [F.REW.] you can select the desired
track (also for MultiMedia cards/SD cards) (scroll backward).

3. Select backward search by pressing Playback [F.REW.] longer.

- Display: the exact lapsed track time.
The sound is muted.

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Additional playback functions

Continuous playback (Repeat)

With this function, you can play back the current track, all tracks
or all tracks in random order.

1. Press [MODE] repeatedly during playback until [Play Mode ]
appears in the display.

2. Press [SELECT] repeatedly until the symbol for the desired
type of continuous playback appears in the display.
[ ] = Repeat the current track.
[ ] = Repeat all tracks.
[ ] = Play back all tracks once in random order.
[ ] = Play back all tracks continuously in random order.

3. End function by repeating step 1 and [SELECT] press until the
symbol disappears in the display.

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A-B repeat

This function allows you to mark any passage from a track and
play it back

Set starting and end points

1. Press [A↔B] repeatedly at the desired starting point during

playback.

- Display: [??].

2. Press [A↔] repeatedly at the desired end point during play-

back.

- Display: [A↔B].
The playback of the marked passage starts automatically.

Delete markings

1. Press [A↔B].

- Both markings are deleted, the display [A↔B] disappears.

Note:

If you do not set an end point, it will be set automatically at the
end of the track.

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Tone settings

This function allows you to make numerous tone settings.

1. Press [MODE] repeatedly during playback until the desired
function [EQ Mode ] (Equaliser) or [Treble] appears in the
display.

2. With [SELECT] you can switch the [Treble ] or [Bass], on or
off or, if [EQ] (Equaliser) was chosen, select the desired
equaliser setting.
[Style Flat] = Equaliser off;
[Style Rock] = Rock music;
[Style Pop] = Pop music;
[Style Techno] = Techno music;
[Style HipHop]= Hip Hop, House, Rap etc.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Back Light

1. Press [MODE] during playback until [Back Light]

appears in the display.

2. Select [BackLight ON], [BackLight OFF] or
[BackLight AUTO] with [SELECT].
If [BackLight AUTO] was selected, the back light is
activated each time a button is pressed and goes out after
approx. 5 seconds.

Button lock

1. Slide [HOLD ON/OFF] to the right.

- The buttons are locked against accidental operation.

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INFORMATION

Notes on the copyright

Intellectual property which includes music is subject to worldwide
copyright laws.

In most countries it is permitted to create a personal backup copy
of legally purchased recorded music media (for example, CDs
pre-recorded MCs) or music files (such as from the Internet).
Please observe the following at all times:
It is prohibited to sell or transfer ownership of such copies to third
parties.
When downloading MP3 files from the Internet:
Make sure that the files are licensed, i.e., the provider of such files
has the legal rights to these music titles.

Notes on the software

The software programs and the operating manual must not be
modified or reproduced, either in their entirety or in part, in any
form by any means. In addition, the software must not be
decompiled into a natural or machine language.
The only exception is that the licensee is granted the right to make
one backup copy for personal use.
The information contained in the software programs and operating
manuals cannot be transferred to a third party without the
expressed written consent of Evolution Technologies, Inc. (EV-

256MPN Player) or RioPort, Inc. (software).

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All software programs and the operating manuals were created
and reviewed with great care for accuracy according to the current
state of technology.

Any use of the software programs or the EV-256MPN for
purposes not described in the operating manuals is done at the
user's own risk. Under no circumstances will, Evolution

Technologies, Inc. assume liability for damages incurred by such

use, either expressly or implicitly. Furthermore, Evolution

Technologies, Inc. disclaims responsibility for any loss of data or

damage to hardware or software resulting from direct or indirect
errors as well as any costs incurred by using the EV-256MPN
Player or the software and documentation supplied therewith.

Only in cases of gross negligence or intent, will Evolution

Technologies, Inc. assume liability for damage caused directly or

indirectly by using the EV-256MPN, the software included in the
scope of delivery or following the instructions in the operating
manuals.
This also includes any consequential or incidental damage.

The information contained in the documentation and the included
software programs is subject to change without prior notification.

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Glossary

Bit rate

The data transmission rate required for continuous music playback.
This is set when you convert music files into the MP3 format. The
higher the bit rate, the better the quality, but also the larger the file.

MP3

File format for music that has been compressed according
to MPEG2 Layer 3 (or earlier versions of the MPEG standard).
For further information on the MP3 format, visit:
http://www.nowevolution.com.

MPEG

Motion Picture Experts Group

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

An interface (port) available on newer PCs and Macs. It is also
available as a plug-in card for older PCs.

MP3 Player

Card slots: 2 for MultiMediaCards or SD cards
Connections: Headphone 3.5 mm jack plug
USB port for connection to a PC
External power supply
Power supply: 1 x 1.5 V Mignon LR6 AA
Dimensions (H x W x L): 22 x 63 x 94 mm
Weight: approx. 94 g (without battery)
Specifications subject to change.

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ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS

LIMITED WARRANTY

MPMAN warrants that its
MPMAN product, and the

component parts thereof, will be
free from defects in workmanship

or materials for one hundred
eighty days from the date of
purchase by the original user, on

the terms stated herein.
This warranty shall not apply to

appearance or accessory items
including but not limited to
mechanical parts, cabinet, cabinet

parts, knobs and etc.
This warranty shall, in addition,

not apply to damages due to
handling, transportation,
unpacking, set-up, incorrect

charging and battery installation,
customer adjustments that are
covered in the owner's manual,

loss of parts, repair or
replacement of parts and any
other accessories supplied by

other than the MPMAN
authorized dealer, any
malfunction or failure caused by

or resulting from abnormal
environmental conditions,
improper unauthorized service,

improper maintenance,
modifications or repair by the
consumer, commercial use, rental

use, abuse, misuse, abnormal use,
neglect, accident, fire, flood, or
other Acts of God.

This warranty becomes void in
the event serial numbers and bar

code labels are altered, defaced or

removed.
Should this product become

inoperative under the
circumstances warranted within

the warranty period, it will be
repaired or replaced at our option

without charge, provided it is
returned in secure packaging at
freight prepaid and sent to an

authorized MPMAN dealer
together with a duplicated copy
of the original purchase dated and

store-identified sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping

charge required to ship the
product for warranty service by
way of traceable carrier or first

class mail to avoid loss in transit
to MPMAN, but the return
charges will be at our expense if

the product is repaired or
replaced under warranty.

How to get prompt and
efficient service? You must
pack in a strong carton and pad

tightly to avoid damage. Damage
in transit is not covered by
warranty. If possible, use the

original packing material. On
the carton, carefully print the
name and address of MPMAN.

Do not forget to include your
return address. Enclose this
completed warranty registration

form. Indicate as clearly as
possible, the nature of defect. A
defective product will not be

repaired or replaced unless this

warranty registration form and a
duplicated copy of sales receipt
accompanies the product at the

time of shipment for repair or
replacement.
This warranty is the purchaser's

sole and exclusive warranty and
is in lieu of all other warranties,
including any warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
There are no other warranties or

conditions, expressed or implied,
statutory or otherwise.
MPMAN neither assumes nor

authorizes any person to assume
for it any other obligation or
liability in connection with the

sale or service of the product.
MPMAN's obligation under this

warranty shall be limited to the
repair, including all necessary
parts and the cost of the labour

connected therewith, or at our
option, the exchange of the
product.

In no event, shall MPMAN's
liability exceed the purchase
price paid by the purchaser for

the product.
Replacement parts, furnished in
connection with this warranty

shall be warranted for a period
equal to the unexpired portion of
original product warranty.

The repair or replacement, at
MPMAN's option, shall

constitute purchaser's sole and
exclusive remedy and MPMAN's
only liability to the purchaser.

MPMAN reserves the right to
replace any discontinued product
with one of equal value.

Except for the obligations
specifically set forth in this

warranty statement. In no event,
shall MPMAN be liable for any
special, exemplary, direct,

indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages under any
circumstances and any delay in

the performance of this warranty
due to cause beyond our control,
whether such liability is based on

contract, tort, strict liability, and
any other legal theory or
otherwise.

The purchaser may have other
rights under existing

state(provincial) or federal laws
and where any terms of this
warranty are prohibited by such

laws on how long an implied
warranty lasts and/or exclusion or
limitation of incidental or

consequential damages; the
above limitations may not apply
to you but the remainder of this

warranty shall remain in effect.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM

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Owner's name and address:

First name: ________ Initial: ______ Last Name: ____________
Address: street _______ Apt.No.: #______ City: _____________
State (Province): ______ Country:________ Zip code: _________
Phone Number: ___________ E-mail address: _______________

Dealer(store)'s name and address(wher
e purchased):

_____________________________________________________
Purchase date: ____________ Expiry date: _________________
Product name: _______________ Model No.: ________________
Serial No. ________________ Nature of defect: ______________

_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

(For official use)
Repaired (Replaced) at: _________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________

Evolution Technologies, Inc.
118 Kitty Hawk Drive Morrisville, North Carolina 27560 U.S.A