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MP-500
User Manual
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Jens of Sweden MP-500 User Manual

MANUAL MP-500
V E R S I O N 1 . 3
ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION
Before You Start ...............................................................37
Different File Formats ......................................................38
Player Firmware ................................................................38
TA BL E O F CO NTE N TS
BASIC USE
Power On / Off ..................................................................39
Hold ....................................................................................39
Copy Files ...........................................................................39
Battery / Charging ............................................................40
Language ...........................................................................41
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product Specifications .....................................................42
Buttons and Connections ................................................43
The Display ........................................................................44
Radio Mode ....................................................................44
Record Mode .................................................................45
Multimedia Mode .........................................................45
THE PLAYER’S DIFFERENT MODES
Mode Menu ......................................................................46
Folder Navigation View ...................................................47
1. MUSIC MODE
Play / Stop ......................................................................48
Fast Forward / Rewind .................................................48
Karaoke / Lyrics .............................................................49
2. RADIO MODE
Manual Tuning and Presets .........................................51
FM Radio Recording ......................................................52
3. RECORD MODE
Record .............................................................................53
Recording Source ..........................................................53
Bitrate Quality ................................................................53
Record Settings .............................................................54
Timer Recording .............................................................54
4. MULTIMEDIA MODE
Play / Stop ......................................................................55
5. PICTURE MODE
View JPEG Files .............................................................56
View Next / Previous Image ........................................56
6. TEXT MODE
Read a Text File ..............................................................57
7. USB HOST MODE
Copy Files ........................................................................58
PLAYER SETTINGS
Settings Menu ..................................................................59
General ..............................................................................60
Display ...............................................................................62
Timer ...................................................................................63
Mode ..................................................................................64
Sound .................................................................................65
Record ................................................................................66
System ...............................................................................67
MISCELLANEOUS
Troubleshooting ................................................................68
Copyright ...........................................................................69
Limited Consumer Guarantee .........................................69
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BEFORE YOU START
PRECAUTIONS
Read the following instructions thoroughly before you start using the product. JoS AB is not responsible for any problems due to incorrect use of the product
before you read these instruction.
- Don’t use the product in other ways than described in this manual.
- Don’t subject the player to any kind of force or shocks, this can seriously damage the player.
- Avoid extreme heat, shaking or magnetism.
- Keep the player out of any damp environments, which can seriously damage your player to the extent where it no longer can be repaired.
- Wipe off any possible grease stains and other particles using a polishing cloth. Never use paper which can give rise to scratches. Never use gasoline, thinner and similar fluids to clean the player.
- Never take apart your player. This will void your warranty.
- Avoid shaking the player while it’s connected to the USB port.
- Fully charge the built-in battery when charging the player.
- If hold is turned on the player cannot be controlled until hold is turned back off.
- Protect the player from foreign objects and materials that might harm the surface of your player.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY
Do not use the earphones while riding a bike, driving a car or a motorcycle. It may cause a hazard by impairing your ability to hear what’s going on around you, in certain areas it’s also a violation of the law. Even walking or using a pedestrian crossing while wearing the earphones and listening at high volumes can be dangerous.
HEARING
To protect your hearing, do not use the earphones at high volumes for an extended time. Health professionals have indicated that it may be dangerous to be exposed to high levels of volume. If you experience ringing in your ears, please lower the volume level or stop using the earphones.
REST YOUR EARS
Prolonged listening at high volumes can cause serious damage to your ears, for example tinnitus or impaired hearing. For questions regarding sound and hearing contact your local Association of Hard of Hearing People.
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DIFFERENT FILE FORMATS
WHAT IS MP3?
MP3 is short for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3-compressiontechnology. The term MP3 files usually refers to files containing music of some kind. MP3 files are
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compressed to approximately 1/12 of a normal music file that you find on a Compact Disc. MP3 is used under license from Thompson.
WHAT IS MP4?
MP4 or MPEG-4 is not only a file format for video and sound but also the name of a Codec (COmpression and DECompression) in other words a compressed file format. This means that you can have a QuickTime video (.mov) with video and sound compressed with an MPEG-4 codec.
JOS MP-500 only plays video compressed with our transcoding software JOS Transcoder which is available for download at www.jensofsweden.com.
WHAT IS WMA?
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and is a popular alternative to MP3. WMA gives you the opportunity to compress files harder with out losing quality. WMA files are compressed to approximately 1/24 of a normal music file that you find on a Compact Disc. WMA is used under license from Microsoft.
WHAT IS OGG?
OGG-Vorbis is an open source format with better quality than MP3. It also produces smaller files then MP3 with equal quality.
PLAYER FIRMWARE
UPGRADABLE FIRMWARE
MP-500 has an upgradable firmware, this makes it possible for you to download and install the latest firmware from www.jensofsweden.com when a new firmware is release.
FIRMWARE VERSION 1.5
This manual refers to firmware version 1.5 if your player has an older firmware version download and install the latest firmware available on www. jensofsweden.com.
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POWER ON / OFF
POWER ON
Press and hold the PLAY / PAUSE-button for more then 2 seconds.
POWER OFF
Make sure the player is set to Pause. Then press and hold the PLAY / PAUSE button for more then 2 seconds.
HOLD
Use the HOLD button to activate and deactivate Hold. When Hold is activated the player will not respond when a button is pressed until Hold is deactivated.
COPY FILES
COPY FILES TO AND FROM THE PLAYER
After you have connected the player to the computer it will automatically appear as a Removable Disk, then you can easily copy files to the player.
1. Connect the player to the computer using the USB cable.
2. The player will automatically appear as a Removable Disk.
3. Copy files to the Removable Disk just like you would to any other folder on the computer.
If the computer can’t find the player see MISCELLANEOUS / TROUBLE SHOOTING
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USB MEMORY
MP-500 functions as a so called UMS (Universal Mass Storage) which allows you to easily save and transfer files from your computer. This allows you to store all kind of filetypes on your player, even the kind of files the player can’t play or show.
WINDOWS 98
To be able to copy files to the player using Windows 98 you will have to install the appropriate drivers first. These are available at www.jensofsweden.com.
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BATTERY / CHARGING
LOW BATTERY WARNING
This warning screen will show when the battery level is low.
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When the battery level becomes to low for the player to operate the player will turn off after saving any possible data.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The player will automatically start charging the battery once it’s connected to a computer or a travel charger through the USB-port.
PLAYBACK DURING BATTERY CHARGE
It’s possible to play files while charging the battery.
1. When charging the battery through the computer (USB) press the ENTER button. You will then be asked if you wish to exit USB Mode.
2. If you select Yes the file transfer mode will become inactive and the play mode will become active.
WARNING! Before you switch mode, make sure any possible file transfers are completed. If you abort a file transfer you may damage the players flash memory and you may be forced to re-format and re-install the players firmware in which case you will lose all data stored on the player.
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LANGUAGE
CHANGE THE LANGUAGE SETTING
The players default language is set to swedish, to change language follow the instructions below.
1. Turn on the player by holding down the PLAY / STOP button.
2. Press and hold the ENTER button to enter the SETTINGS MENU.
3. From the SETTINGS MENU choose DISPLAY (“VISNING” in swedish) by using the NAVIGATE LEFT and RIGHT buttons. Confirm your choise by pressing the ENTER button.
4. Select the menu item LANGUAGE (“SPRÅK” in swedish) by using the NAVIGATE UP and DOWN buttons. Confirm your choise by pressing the MENU button.
5. Select language, for example ENGLISH (“ENGELSKA“ in swedish) by using the NAVIGATE UP and DOWN buttons. Confirm your choise by pressing the MENU button.
6. Press the PLAY / STOP button to exit the SETTINGS MENU.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PLAYER
Memory: 1GB, 2GB
IMAGES
File Support: JPG Size: 81 x 40 x 13 mm Weight: 51 gram Speakers: Built-in speakers
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Microphone: Built-in microphone
DISPLAY
Size: 1.6 inches Type: Color TFT LCD
TEXT
File Support: TXT
FM RADIO
Presets: 24 Auto Presets
Frequency: 76 MHz - 108.0 MHz
Antenna: Earphone Antenna
Colors: 260 000 colors Resolution: 128 x 128
FIRMWARE
Type: Upgradable
SOUND
Languages: English. Swedish.
Sound Enhancement: SRS/TRUBASS/WOW Equalizer: Normal, Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock and
5 User EQs ID3: V1, V2 Headphone Output: 10 mW + 10 mW Speaker Output: 110 mW + 110 mW
BATTERY
Type: Rechargeable Li-Polymer (built-in)
Life: Audio: 15.5 hours, Video: 8 hours
Charging Time: 2-3 hours (30 min. with charger)
Working Temperature: -5C - 40C
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 KHz SN Ratio: 90 dB (FM Radio: 50dB)
INTERFACE(S)
Headphones: 3.5 mm Stereo Jack
MUSIC
File Support: MP3, WMA and OGG Bitrate, MP3: 8 Kbps - 320 Kbps (Supports VBR)
Line-in: 3.5 mm Stereo Jack
USB: USB 2.0 HiSpeed Type B Mini Jack
USB host: USB 1.1
Bitrate, WMA: 32 Kbps - 192 Kbps Bitrate, OGG: 44 Kbps - 500 Kbps (Q1 - Q10)
REQUIREMENTS
O/S: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac
10.2, Linux 2.4.0 or later.
VIDEO
File Support: MP4 (WMV, AVI, ASF, MPG,
Connection(s): USB port
MPEG) *
* When converted with the provided transcoder
Resolution: 128 x 112
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RESET
LINE-IN
MIC
USB 1.1
HOST
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
1. Play / Stop
2. MODE
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3. REC
4. Navigate Up
5. Navigate Left
6. Enter
7. Navigate Right
8. Navigate Down
9. Built-in microphone
10. USB Host Jack
11. USB Jack
12. Headphones Jack
13. Line-In
14. Reset-button
15. HOLD
16. Built-in Speaker (Right)
17. Built-in Speaker (Left)
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MUSIC MODE
A. Clock B. Volume Level Indicator C. Alarm D. Battery Level Indicator
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E. Play Time F. Section Repeat / Bookmark G. File Number / Total Selected Files H. Quality measured in kbps (Kilobits per second) I. Play / Pause J. Equalizer Mode K. Play Mode L. Progressbar M. Track Title N. Artist O. Folder
RADIO MODE
A. Clock B. Volume Level Indicator C. Battery Level Indicator D. Mono / Stereo E. Selected Preset / Total Presets F. Frequency Indicator Bar G. Frequency H. Radio Mode
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RECORD MODE
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A. Clock B. Volume Level Indicator C. Battery Level Indicator D. Remaining Memory E. Recording Quality in kbps (Kilobits per second) F. Frequency in kHz G. Recording File Format H. Record Mode I. Date J. Recording Source K. Filename
MULTIMEDIA MODE
A. Movie B. Play / Pause C. Progressbar D. Time E. Battery Level Indicator
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