Genius MP-2501 User Manual

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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:
l This product is designated for separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household
waste.

l For more information, contact the retailer or the local

authorities in charge of waste management.

Battery Usage Notice

l Use only the specified battery.
l Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten

the battery life and reduce player performance.

l When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not

been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an
exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to
maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery
and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

l If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power is

left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may
be impaired.

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Preface

This user's manual describes the operation of the product and application notices.
To fully appreciate and optimize the features of this product, we recommend that you read this
entire manual before using the product. After reading, keep this manual handy for future
reference.

Copyright

The use of copyrighted publications such as books, magazines, and music is limited to personal,
family, or similar purposes. Duplication or modification of these publications is prohibited without
expressed or written authorization.

Usage

This Company is not liable for compensation for the recorded contents, in case problems with
this product result in an inability to record or play.

Privacy

Do not use this product to shoot images that will violate other people privacy or in places that
prohibit the use of photographic equipment and materials.

Protection

Strong impacts or dropping the product may cause damage. Please protect this product
properly.
Repair In case of damage, only allow qualified repair personnel to repair this product.
Disassembling or opening this product on your own will void the product warranty.

l Unauthorized transfer of this manual in part or whole is strictly prohibited.
l This Company reserves the right to make changes to the content of this manual anytime

without notice.

l It is recommended that you keep important data separately. Memory data may be lost

or changed under certain circumstances. This Company is not liable for compensation for
the content or data in the memory in case of data loss or changes due to improper use,
repairs, defects, battery change, or any other reason.

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l This Company is not liable for possible economic loss or claims for compensation such

as piracy of videos or pictures, loss or change in stored data, or direct or indirect causes
resulting from third-party use of this product.

l All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective

companies

l This Company is not liable for the content or information downloaded from networks or

personal computers.

l We have attempted to make the content of this manual as complete and comprehensive

as possible, however should any information be erroneous or missing, we kindly request
that you contact us.

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Index

l Preface………………………………………………………………………………………...….…………2-3
l Features overview………………………………………………………………………………..…………5-6

1. Package content…………………………………….………………………………………………..…………….…7

2. Product overview……………….…..………………………………………………………………………….………8

3. Battery Usage……………….…………………………………………………………………………..…………9-10

4. Storage data setting………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

5. Basic operation…………………………………………………………………………………………………...12-15

6. Movie mode……………….………………………………………………………………………………………16-20

7. Photo mode……………………………………………………………………………………………………….21-26

8. Music player………………………………………………………………………………………….…………...27-31

9. AV-In video recording………………………………………………….…………………………………………32-34

10. Voice recording………………………………………………………………………………….………………35-37

11. FM radio………………………………………………………………………………...……………………….38-40

12. Browser mode………………………………………………………………………………………………………41

13. Set-up function……………………………………………………………………………………………...…..42-46

14. Video Convert Software…………………………………………………………………………..……………46-48

15. Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………………………...……49-52

16. Specification…………………………………………………………………………………………………………53

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Introduction

Features Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of MP-2501.
Experience its luxurious and superior sound and video quality!
Its stylish design and high quality represent a masterpiece of the brand new generation and will
bring you the wonderful digital life.

Other cool features provided by the player include the following:

LTPS monitor

Driver free USB
storage device

MMC/SD card reader

PVR function

AV out function
Stereo speakers
Photo Album
Music playback
Lyric synchronization
Video playback

Movie resume
function
FM radio

Vivid color 2.5" LTPS LCD (262K pixels) monitor makes it easy to
operate the player and enjoy DVD quality video playback.
128MB (up to 512MB) internal memory, working as a removable
disk.
USB 2.0 full speed for fast transmitting files.
Expendable memory by MMC/SD card reader, supporting up to 4G.
(SD card up to 4G; MMC up to 2G)
AV-in function for schedule recording TV programs as well as
movies from DVD player.
AV-out function for displaying on TV or recording into a DVD-R.

Built-in two stereo speakers
Browsing JPEG format images
Supporting MP3 and WMA file formats
Support MP3 lyric
Supporting MP4 (.asf format) by using video convert software.

2x/4x/8x fast forward and backward.
Movie resume function to watch movie from previous stop

76-96MHz for Japan/ 87.5~108MHz for worldwide
Auto preset, manual preset and saving 20 different local stations (20
each band)
Auto radio channel scan

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FM Radio recording
Voice recording
A-B language
learning

Eleven Equalizers

File copy function
Start-up file setting

Automatic power off
Graphic menu

Palm size
Firmware
upgradeable

You can listen and record the broadcasting streams you like.
Records through the microphone.
Under music mode, you can record from A to B period to repeat

playback for language learning.
Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Dance, Heavy, Disco, Soft, 3D

Stereo, and Hall.
Copy files from SD card to internal memory and vice versa.

You can record a VCR or set a photo, music as the start-up file.
When the person receives MP-2501 and turns it on , it will give
him/her a big surprise.
Automatic sleep time or switch off time can be set as desired.
Vivid animation menu with corresponding characters makes it fun to
operate.
Stylish and thin design

The users can download the latest firmware from the website to
upgrade the player.

NOTE

n Please read carefully of this user manual before your real operation.

n To provide better service, the content of this user manual and the specifications are subject to change

for improvement without any prior notice.

n The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized

modifications to this player. Such modifications could void the warranty as well as the authority to use
the player.

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Package contents

Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. In the event that
any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

MP-2501 USB cable
Quick guide AV cable
Earphone Power adapter
One rechargeable Lithium-polymer AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US

Battery

Software CD

(CD includes: Video converter software/
Electronic English& Chinese manual)

Pouch bag

NOTE

n Accessory and components may vary by different retailers.

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Product Overview

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Battery Usage

Battery Installation and Removal

Step 1: Stay the device back facing to user, open speakers outward, lift the stand upward, push
the battery cover downward.
Step 2 : Keep the battery sticker facing to user, contacts of battery connect with contacts of
device, tilt the battery at left side, push it from right side downward till it’s able to be placed at the
battery holder.
Step 3: Place the battery cover and push it upward till heard the “click” to ensure it’s fasten well.

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Recharge the Battery

Get the power through Power Adapter and plug its mini USB cable end to USB port of the device.

The red light bright up means power recharging, it becomes slightly bright means power

recharged.

NOTE

Suggest recharging the power for at least four hours at first time while using a new battery.

When using a new battery for the first time, make sure to fully deplete (the product will shut down

automatically if there is no power) it before recharging. This product will automatically memorize the properties

of this battery and save its relevant battery power information. By following these instructions, you will obtain

optimum battery usage conditions.

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Storage Data Setting

MP-2501 plays external movie, mp3 music, photo album, voice files and etc., please store files

under defined folders.

Storage Setting-SD Card & Internal Flash Memory

Step 1: Turn on the device and insert the SD Card at right position.

Step 2: The system will switch the memory as SD Card automatically.

Step 3: If the user would like to use Internal Memory as the data Source /storage, please enter

Memory mode to switch SD Card to Internal Memory.

Press the enter button to switch the memory as SD Card or Internal Memory.

Internal Memory SD/MMC Card

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Basic Operation

Turning on/off

Power On: Press the power button for 2 seconds to turn on the device, the startup information

will be shown on the screen when the device is turned on

Power Off: Press the power button for 2 seconds to turn off the device.

NOTE

In case, the user switch off the device while the data is transmitting to SD Card, the system will complete the
process to prevent the loss or damage of data. Except above event, the operation will be terminated while
switching off the device.

Mode button

When you press the Mode button, the screen will display 10 options:

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Navigate Mode

Press the mode or left/right buttons to navigate the mode menu and press the Enter

button to make your selection.

In any mode, you could press the mode button to stop operation and return to its

folder/mode, then press the mode button again to navigate the mode menu.

Record (REC) Start/ End

FM and voice recording functions of this unit are executed by pressing the REC button. Press the
REC button to start recording and press the REC button again to end.

Up /Volume Control

Select above the current selection. Press and hold to increase the volume.

Down /Volume Control

Select below the current selection. Press and hold to decrease the volume.

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Play/Pause/Enter

Press to select the highlighted function.

Press this button to start playing and press the button again to pause.

Left/ Backward

Press to select the file, menu option or backward when playing the file.

Right/ forward

Press to select the file, menu option or forward when playing the file.

Hold Switch

Slide the switch to the left to disable your player's buttons.

Installing/ Removing the Memory Card

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The memory card slot is located on the side of this product. Push the memory card into the slot

with the IC side facing the keys and the notch facing down. To remove the memory card, just

press the memory card to eject it automatically.

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File Copy

Step 1: Use the provided USB Cable to connect the device and PC, mini USB connector plug into

the USB port of the device, USB connector plug into the USB port of PC.

Step 2: There will be two external disks shown on PC, they are Internal Memory and SD Card of

the device.

Step 3: Copy files to defined folders, mp3 and wma to MUSIC, jpg to PHOTO, asf to VIDEO, wav

to VOICE.Save files at defined folders

NOTE

The system will show “NO FILE!” if the device has no files to play in entered mode.

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Movie Mode

MP-2501 plays movie saved as ASF (MP4) format, please enter the Movie mode, the system
information shown on the screen as below.

Play ASF (MPEG4) files

Step 1: Enter the Movie mode, the system will show all video files as right image.

Step 2: Use up/down/left/right buttons to navigate files, choose the file and enter to play the
movie. While playing the movie, the user could press the enter button to pause and press again
to continue.

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a. File name

b. Selected File