LG MF-FD150ES User guide
SPORTS MP3 PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: MF-FD150TB/TN/TS
MF-FD150EB/EN/ES
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
The working life of this product is 7 years since the date of purchase.
Contents
Important Safety Instructions . .3
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Player features and controls . .5-9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Top/ Front/ Bottom Panel . . . . . . .6 Rear Panel/ Side Panel . . . . . . . . .7 LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 To install Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
System Requirements . . . . . . .10
Operation Circumstances . . . . . .10
What is “MP3 Player”? . . . .11-12 What is “WMA”? . . . . . . . . . . .12 How to use your MP3 Player . .13
Installing Software . . . . . . .14-15
To install Automatically . . . . . . . .14 To install Manually . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting Data In/Out Cable .16
Using MP3 Explorer . . . . . .17-37
Using MP3 Explorer . . . . . . . .17-18 To format memory . . . . . . . . .19-21 To download files . . . . . . . . . .22-25 To upload files . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27 To delete the files on MP3
Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30 Firmware Upgrade (OS update) .31-33 To check version information . . . .34 MP3 Explorer update . . . . . . .35-36 To select MP3 Explorer menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Before Operation . . . . . . . .38-39
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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To use Earphone . . . . . . . . . . . .. |
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Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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To adjust Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Basic Operation . . . . . . . . .40-41
To play files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 To pause files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 To stop files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 To skip the files . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 To play rewind search or fast forward search the files . . . . . . . .41
Advanced Operation . . . . . .42-50
Book Mark Function . . . . . . . . . .42 Local Repeat Function . . . . . . . .42 To select the MENU . . . . . . . . . .43 EQUALIZE Function . . . . . . . . . .43 PLAY MODE Function . . . . . . . .44 To select the menu language . . .45 BACKLIGHT Function . . . . . . . . .45 CONTRAST Function . . . . . . . . .46 POWER SAVING Function . . . . .46 To delete files on the MP3 Player .47 To check memory and version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 COUNTER Function . . . . . . .48-49 RETURN Function . . . . . . . . . . .50 Voice Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . .51-54
Auto memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Listening to the radio frequency .51 Presetting the radio frequency . .52 Erasing a preset radio frequency .53 Radio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
WARNING |
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
DO NOT OPEN |
CAUTION |
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The graphical symbols marked on the bottom or back of the set mean the following:
The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
To avoid electrical shock; do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.Shock hazard-do not open.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Precautions
•If you plan not to use the main unit for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion.
•Avoid listening to the main unit while driving or operating any motorized vehicle.
•Do not use the main unit in places which are extremely hot, cold dusty or humid.
•Unlock the HOLD switch before operating.
•Do not drop it while using this product.
Battery Life
Battery |
MP3/WMA Playback |
Alkaline battery (1EA) |
About 10 hours |
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Battery life maybe different according to the using condition, manufacture corporation and production years and months.
Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the battery with a new one in the following situations.
The “ 
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“Low Battery” appears about 1 second in the LCD and then disappears.
The operation buttons do not work.
To save the battery life ( if you will not use the COUNTER function), cancel the COUNTER function.
For preventing the electrostatic discharge during use, refer to below conditions.
•If it is possible, please avoid operating this device under dry condition.
•When this device stops during normal operation, please replace the battery.
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Player features and controls
Accessories
Installation CD Data In/Out cable |
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Player features and controls
Top/ Front/ Bottom Panel
Book Mark (B.MARK) button (Tuner preset memory)
Necklace connector
Earphone Jack ( 
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3.5mm
Battery cover
Volume (-/+) button
LCD
• MENU Dial (FM/MP3
function selection)
• SKIP/SEARCH
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PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button (Power on/off)
USB Connector ( 
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• Record (REC) button
• Counter on/off
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Player features and controls
Rear Panel
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Hold Switch (HOLD 
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Battery Cover
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Side Panel
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Microphone (MIC) |
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Player features and controls
LCD
Play ( 
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Counter unit ( STEP , CALO , DIST )
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Equalize (X-LIVE, JAZZ, ROCK, FLAT) |
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STEP |
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Battery indicator |
Program |
MP3 |
X-LIVE 128k |
Bit - rate |
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HOLD indicator
Book mark indicator
Repeat play indicator
Local repeat indicator
Volume level
Current track/ Total track
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Player features and controls
To install Battery
1 Open the battery cover.
2Insert the battery.
Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery cover.
Notes
•Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion.
•If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then insert new battery.
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System Requirements
Your MP3 Player needs the minimal system requirements for your computer.
Operation Circumstances
• OS : Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP
You can update the MP3 Explorer software for Windows 98/ SE/ME/2000/XP available etc. from an internet website by LG Electronics Inc. Refer to the following sample contact procedure;
http://www.lge.com 
Support 
Select Your COUNTRY 
Product Support 
Device Driver
•CPU : At least Pentium - 133MHz
•Memory : At least 32MB (32MB above is recommended.)
•HDD Space : At least 100MB
•Video Card : 640 x 480 Mode,
At least High Color(16bit)
•USB Port
•CD-ROM Driver
Note
What is USB?
•USB : Universal Serial Bus.
•USB stands for Universal Serial Bus.
•It is a new interface based on the new concept between PC and peripherals.
•The maximum bandwidth is12 Mbps and a maximum of 127 USB devices can be connected to a single PC.
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What is “MP3 Player”?
MP3 Player is a palm size audio device that uses no moving parts for playback and lets you enjoy high quality sound that uses MPEG1 Layer 3 compression method for quality internet audio.
MP3 Player is a portable digital audio Player that plays MP3 files without requiring the use of tapes or CDs.
MP3 is a well known, high quality digital audio format. MP3 files can be compressed up to 12 times the original wave file size.
You can get thousands of MP3 files without leaving your home or waiting in long lines in record stores. Just download the files legally from anywhere in the world through your internet connection. You may have to pay for the downloaded MP3 files to the MP3 provider. The files can then be transferred to your player and listened to on your home stereo, in your car, on the beach, or any where you wish to go! Also, you can make your own CD quality MP3 files from CD or WAV making use of the
MP3 encoder software.
MP3 Player takes advantage of MP3’s small data size and CD quality sound.
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What is “MP3 Player”?
1New generation Digital Audio Player that does not require tapes or CDs.
2 Pure sound guaranteed while handling, exercising and jogging.
3Multimedia communication audio player through PC, network and Internet.
4Data storage device when transferring large data from PC to
PC.
5 Enjoy CD quality sound while listening to MP3 files any where.
6You can get thousands of songs at a fraction of CD prices from various MP3 Internet providers via the innovative Try &
Buy program without leaving home! You can buy only one song at a time, no more buying a CD for the one or two songs you want.
7You can select your own favorite songs, and change the order of songs whenever you like.
8MP3 Player has no moving parts and will not skip since it does not require physical movement such as rotating Tapes or CDs.
What is “WMA”?
•WMA (Windows Media Audio code) is the highest quality in terms of a sound and music. WMA provides all type of the best sounds from 8kHz to 48 kHz.
•WMA files can be compressed up to 30% the original MP3 file size and can sound as good as an MP3 file.
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How to use your MP3 Player
You’ll need to have MP3 files stored on your computer, a data In/Out cable and your MP3 Player.
Using the MP3 Explorer software, select the MP3 files you wish to transfer from your PC to the MP3 Player.
You can transfer songs from your PC to your MP3 Player via your USB port with a data In/Out Cable. Also, you can transfer data from your MP3 Player to your PC!
A benefit of using MP3 Player for storage of data, windows documents, etc. is that when transferring large data from PC to PC, you can carry an equivalent of more than 40 floppy disks! A floppy diskette can carry only 1.44MB of data, but you can carry up to 248 Mega Bytes of data using your MP3 Player.
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Internet
MP3 Player
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Installing Software
The MP3-Explorer is the communication software that allows your computer to share information with your MP3 Player. In order for your MP3 Player to work properly, The MP3 Explorer software must be installed correctly under Windows.
To install Automatically
1 Insert the software CD into drive D:\ (CD ROM drive).
2Select the language you want and then continue installation as directed in the dialog boxes.
The install will be runed automatically.
3After the install is finished, double-click the “MP3 Explorer MF-FD150” icon in the Windows desktop.
Note
When you install the supplied software CD, don’t connect the supplied Data In/Out cable to a PC from your MP3 Player.
After you install the software CD, connect the supplied Data
In/Out cable to a PC from your MP3 Player.
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Installing Software
To Install Manually
If automatic installing is not runned, try manual installing as per the following description.
Insert the software CD into drive D:\ (CD ROM drive).
Search for the ‘install.exe’ file in CD ROM and double-click
the file. Continue installing as per the direction of dialog boxes.
The installation of MP3-Explorer software is completed and the “MP3 Explorer MF-FD150” icon is created on the Windows desktop. Double-click the “MP3 Explorer MF-FD150” icon in the Windows desktop.
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Connecting Data In/Out Cable
To connect your MP3 Player to a PC
To complete setup, you should connect the supplied Data In/Out cable to a PC from your MP3 Player.
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USB PORT
In/Out terminal
Compare the two ends of the cable.
Connect one end with the USB port on the back of your PC and then plug the other end into the Data In/Out terminal of your MP3 Player.
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Using MP3 Explorer
Using MP3 Explorer
The MP3-Explorer is the software that interacts with the MP3
Player and a PC. MP3 files or any data files can be downloaded to the MP3 Player or vice versa.
Double-click the “MP3 Explorer MF-FD150” icon on the
Windows desktop to open the MP3-Explorer program. The following figure describes the MP3-Explorer program.
The various features are explained below.
Note
Before The MP3-Explorer don’t operate, connect the Data In/Out cable to MP3 Player and PC.
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