MPIO ML300 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing MPIO product. This product is a digital audio player
that enables users to play back music conveniently and utilize it for various
purposes. To use this product properly, make sure to read through this manually
before using it.

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can nd many answers to the customer’s various enquiries, or upgrade the product
performance through rmware upgrade (system software) that operates this product.

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Copyright

- MPIO holds patent, trademark, and other intellectual property right about this User’s

Manual. Imitating all or part of software of this product, and duplication, reproduction, or
interpretation without a prior consent with MPIO is prohibited. Making the electronic
media version and the mechanical abridgement of the contents are also prohibited.

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- Products and products described in this manual are the trademark or registered
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displayed explicitly.

Disclaimer

- Manufacturer and sales ofce do not bear any responsibility over the accidental damage

that accompanies the injury to the user, which is caused by improper usage of this
product.
The contents of this manual are based on the product status at the time of sales and
can be changed without a prior notice for continuous performance improvement and
additional function supplementation in the future.

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Safety Precautions

The following information is for protecting the user’s safety and any property damages.

Please read the following information and use the product accordingly.

- Do not use in high temperature (near heating device or heat generators).

- Do not use in minus zero temperatures or outdoors during winter

(operating temperature 0˚C~40˚C).

- Do not leave in humid areas or frequently ooding areas.

- Do not leave in dusty areas.

- Do not leave inside vehicles or under direct sunlight.

- Avoid shaky areas.

- Avoid magnetic objects.

- Avoid strong impact to prevent disassemble or data loss.

- Never disassemble, repair or reorganize.

- Be careful of foreign substances entering the product interior. E.g.) Paper clips, paper,

water, drinks, etc.

- When removing foreign substances from the product surface, always use a soft cloth or
a towel. Do not use chemical solvents.

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User Safety

1. Trafc Safety

- Do not listen to music using headphones or earphones when riding a bicycle, motor
cycle or driving a vehicle. It is dangerous and it may be against the law in some regions.

- Reduce the headset or earphone volume when listening to music or FM while you’re

walking. There is a risk of an accident.

2. Hearing Protection

- Do not use headphones or earphones for a long period of time. Professionals suggest
that long use of all portable audio devices may have a possibility of causing hearing
loss.

Data Storage

1. MPIO Co., Ltd. will not be responsible for data loss or damages occurred while trans
ferring data between the product and a PC.

2. When storing important data, please make a back-up copy. The data may be
damaged due to malfunction or other elements such as outer impact or lack of
battery. Please note that in case of data loss, MPIO Co., Ltd. will not be respon
sible for the lost data.

3. When inserting/removing the USB plug into a computer, please do so by holding the
plug.

4. When the product is connected to a computer, please do not cause impact or shake

theconnector.

5. You should back up the data saved in the product before requesting the after service.

MPIO will consider that the customers have backed up their data before sending it to
MPIO for after service. MPIO will not back up your data upon receiving the after service

request.

Additionally, MPIO will bear no responsibility over data loss during the service.

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Table of Contents

ML300 Basics

Name of Parts ............................................................................................................. 7

Inserting a Battery ................................................................................................ 7

Screen ............................................................................................................................. 7

Components ............................................................................................................... 8

Connection

Connecting ML300 to your computer .............................................. 8

MSC(Mass Storage Class)
To Switch between MTP and MSC modes

Installing USB Driver Manually .................................................................. 9

Using a Removable Disk ................................................................................. 10

Downloading and Uploading Files ........................................................ 10

Disconnecting the USB Cable .................................................................... 10

Usage

Playing music ............................................................................................................... 11

To Turn on ML300 ................................................................................................ 11

To Change the volume ...................................................................................... 11

To disable ML300 buttons ............................................................................. 12

To Turn off ML300 .................................................................................................. 12

To rewind and to fast forward to a certain spot in a song ... 12

To jump to a diff erent song during playback ................................. 12

To search for a song while in pause ........................................................ 12

Viewing the fi le list ................................................................................................. 13

Voice Recording ........................................................................................................ 13

Setting A-B Repeat ................................................................................................ 14

To switch between the modes ................................................................... 14

To Listen to FM radio

To search the radio frequency manually ........................................... 14

Searching the Frequency Automatically ........................................... 14

Saving Channels .................................................................................................... 15

Changing a Saved Frequency ..................................................................... 15

Listening to a Saved Frequency (Channel mode) ...................... 15

Recording FM Radio ............................................................................................ 16

Menu Operation ...................................................................................................... 16

Entering the menu ............................................................................................... 16

Saving the settings ............................................................................................. 16

Leaving the submenu ........................................................................................ 16

Audio Settings ............................................................................................................ 17

Setting EQ ................................................................................................................... 17

Setting User EQ ...................................................................................................... 17

Setting Repeat ......................................................................................................... 17

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FM Radio Settings .................................................................................................. 18

Setting Bandwidth .............................................................................................. 18

Setting FM Audio Output .............................................................................. 18

Saving Auto Preset ............................................................................................... 18

Setting Seek Step .................................................................................................. 18

Recording Settings ................................................................................................ 19

Setting FM Recording Quality ................................................................... 19

Setting Voice Signal Sensitivity

Setting for the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ..................... 19

Screen Settings ......................................................................................................... 20

Setting Visual Eff ects ......................................................................................... 20

Setting the Language ....................................................................................... 20

Setting File Information ................................................................................. 20

Setting Playback Time ...................................................................................... 21

Setting Text Scroll Speed .............................................................................. 21

Setting the Back Light ...................................................................................... 21

System Settings ....................................................................................................... 22

Setting Fade In ........................................................................................................ 22

Setting Device Info ............................................................................................. 22

Setting Auto Sleep ............................................................................................... 22

Reverting ML300 to its initial setting ................................................... 22

Adjusting Playback Speed ............................................................................ 22

Customer Support

Upgrading Firmware .......................................................................................... 23

................................................................. 19

Name of Parts

Necklace Hole

Headphones Port

Record Button

Menu Setting / File List

Power / Play / Pause Button

Screen

USB Connector Port

Screen

Current Track

All Tracks

Folder Name

(File Info/ Status/ StereoImage)

Visual Effects

Hold Switch

File Navigation Buttons
Trick Play Buttons
Select (Enter) Button

Inserting a Battery

Push the battery cover to the arrow direction
to open it.
Insert the battery with correct polarity (+/-)
and close the battery cover.(1 AAA battery)

Note: Do not apply excessive force

to the battery cover.

EQ

Repeat

Auto Sleep
Battery

Lock Icon

Display of music information

Playback Time

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