Grundig MPIXX 1000, MPIXX 1200, MPIXX 1100, MPIXX 1400 User Manual

PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER

MPixx 1000 series

MPixx 1100

MPixx 1200

MPixx 1400

CONTENTS

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4 MPIXX 1000 SERIES

Supplied accessories Special features Safety Environmental note

5 OVERVIEW

Controls Displays in music playback mode Main menu pages

9 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION

Power supply Connecting to a computer Disconnecting from the computer Connecting earphones Inserting the memory card

12 GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Switching on and oﬀ Selecting the menu language Adjusting the volume Selecting the operating modes Menu navigation Activating and deactivating the key lock Resetting the player

14 MUSIC PLAYBACK

Basic music playback functions Functions in the music menu

17 RADIO MODE

Basic radio mode functions Tuning to radio stations

19 AUDIO PLAYBACK

Playback of audio recordings Functions in the audio recording menu

20 PICTURE PLAYBACK

Picture playback Functions in the picture menu

21 VIDEO PLAYBACK

Basic video playback functions

22 TEXT PLAYBACK

Text playback

23 RECORDING

Recording settings Voice recording Recording from FM radio

25 DELETING FILES

Opening the internal memory

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26 PREFERENCES

Selecting the »Setting« menu Setting the player switch-oﬀ time (sleep timer) Setting the backlight display switch-oﬀ time System tools and settings Switching between internal and external memory

30 OPERATING WITH A COMPUTER

System requirements Connecting to a computer MP3/WMA data transfers Synchronising music and text ﬁles Converting video ﬁles to MTV format Text data transfer Disconnecting from the computer

34 INFORMATION

Technical data

MPIXX 1000 SERIES

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Supplied accessories

1 Installation CD with operating manual 2 Stereo earphones 3 USB cable 4 Brief instructions

Note:

The accessory components supplied can change.

Special features

MP3/WMA/AD PCM player, player for picture and video ﬁles, voice and text ﬁles, recording device, FM radio and USB removable disc in one.

Safety

This device is intended for the reproduction of music, picture, voice and text ﬁles and serves as a removable disc. Any other use is expressly prohibited.

Do not drop the device. Do not press on the TFT display.

Do not place the device near magnetic objects.

Make sure that the equipment is protected from moisture (dripping or splashing water), sunlight and heat.

Do not expose the batteries to extreme heat, caused for example by direct sunlight, heaters or ﬁre.

Never open the device casing. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.

Note:

Do not use the player if you are a motorist, cyclist or pedestrian etc. in traﬃc. This impairs road safety.

Environmental note

This product has been made from high-quality parts and materials which can be re-used and recycled.

Therefore, do not dispose of the product along with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, in the operating manual or on the packaging indicates that recycling is possible.

Please ﬁnd out about collection points operated by your local authority.

Help protect the environment by recycling used products.

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Controls

MIC Integrated microphone for voice recordings.

RESET Resets the player.

8/7 Switches the player on and oﬀ.

Starts voice and FM radio recordings. Ends playback, ends recording.

Micro Slot for inserting a Micro SD memory card. SDHC

FUNC

For calling up the relevant submenus; to leave the submenus.

1.8” LC display (128 x 160 pixels).

In playback mode: starts and pauses playback. Opens the main menu. In the main menu: conﬁrms selected operating modes.

In playback mode: selects the previous track. Press and hold down: starts the reverse search.

In the main menu: selects the previous menu item.

In the menus: to navigate to the left.

In playback mode: selects the next track; press and hold down: starts the forward search.

In the menus: to navigate to the right.

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+ In playback mode: increases the volume.

In menu mode: moves the cursor upwards.

– In playback mode: decreases the volume.

In menu mode: moves the cursor down.

USB USB socket for connecting the player to the computer or standard USB

charger using a USB cable.

0 Connecting socket for the stereo earphones.

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Displays in music playback mode

Playback mode (Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Random All, Folder Normal, Folder Repeat or Folder Random).

Volume display.

Track name, ID3 tag information, song lyrics.

Level display.

Bit rate.

Sampling frequency.

Elapsed playing time of the track.

Button lock on.

Battery status display (» «: the battery is low).

File format.

Current sound setting, e.g. classical.

Current track number, total number of tracks.

Current operating mode, i.e. music.

Operating status (playback

e, pause II, standby

or recording •).

Overall playing time of track.

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Main menu pages

Music – music playback.

Radio – FM radio reception.

Record – playback of recorded ﬁles.

Photo – picture playback.

Movie – video playback.

Delete – navigate within internal memory, delete ﬁles.

Settings.

Text – text ﬁle playback.

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6 7 8

Music Radio Record

Photo

Movie

Delete

Settings

Text

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CONNECTION/PREPARATION

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Power supply

The player operates with the integrated lithium-polymer battery 1 x 3.7 V, 310 mA .

Battery connector

A battery connector is plugged into the earphone jack »0« of the player when supplied. This separates the battery from the circuit and prevents the battery from deep discharge.

1 Before charging, unplug the battery connector and store it in a safe place.

Note:

The pins on the connector are very sharp. There is a risk of injury. Keep the connector out of the reach of children.

2 If you do not intend to use the player for some time, plug the connector into

the earphone jack »

«.

Note:

The player must be switched oﬀ. Never plug the connector into the player when it is switched on.

Charging the battery

Charge the battery for the player on a computer. You can also charge the battery by connecting it to a USB-compatible hi-ﬁ system using a USB cable.

Note:

When charging with a standard USB adapter, the player is still ready for operation.

1 Connect the USB socket on the player to the USB socket on the computer,

charger or hi-ﬁ system using the USB cable.

2 Switch on the computer or hi-ﬁ or connect the charger to the power supply.

– The display indicates the charging procedure. The charging time is

approximately four hours. »

« appears in the display when the battery

is fully charged.

Notes:

The display of the player tells you about the state of the battery. » « in the display indicates that the battery is running low. The playing time of the device with batteries is up to seven hours in audio mode and up to four hours in video mode.

Note:

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is not replaced properly. Only use the same type of battery or an equivalent.

Note:

If you do not intend to use the player for some time, please ensure that you insert the battery protection plug into the headphone jack. This prevents deep discharge of the battery.

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Connecting to a computer

1 Switch on the computer.

2 Switch oﬀ the player.

3 Connect the USB socket on the player to the USB socket on the computer

using the USB cable. – A display appears as soon as the connection is made.

Disconnecting from the computer

If there is no data transfer in progress, you can disconnect the player from the computer.

You must ﬁrst remove the player from the Windows desktop by following the Windows instructions for “Removing hardware”.

Note:

Do not disconnect the player from the computer while data transfer is in progress. This can damage the data irreparably.

1 Double click the icon for removing hardware.

The “Remove hardware” window appears.

2 To continue, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note:

The circuits of the player and the computer can be seriously damaged if you do not follow the instructions for Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista.

Connecting earphones

1 Plug the earphones into the »0« socket on the player.

Note:

The earphones must always be plugged in for radio mode, as the cable acts as the FM antenna.

Note:

Prolonged listening at loud volumes with the earphones can damage your hearing.

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Inserting the memory card

The player has a card slot for inserting a micro SDTMmemory card. This can provide you with up to 8 GB of additional storage capacity.

1 Insert the memory card with the label facing upwards into the card slot until

it latches into place.

Notes:

The memory card appears on the computer next to the player as an additional removable storage device.

If you wish to playback the content of the memory card, you must ﬁrst switch from internal to external memory under »Storage« in the »Settings« menu.

Removing the memory card

1 Remove the memory card from the card slot by pressing the card inwards

slightly until the latch is released. Then pull out the card.

Notes:

Do not remove the memory card if data is currently being exchanged with the computer.

Do not remove the memory card if content from it is currently being played. Always switch oﬀ the player before removing the card.

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