Mpman MPF99 Instruction Manual

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MPF99
MP3 Player with LCD Display
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
 Table of Contents
THANK YOU .....................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................................4
Features ............................................................................................................................................4
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE ..............................................................................................................5
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................... 6
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................................6
Charging with a Computer ...........................................................................................................6
PLAY MUSIC MODE......................................................................................................................... 8
Play Music Controls .........................................................................................................................8
Repeat A-B Mode ................................................................................................................9
Repeat Mode .......................................................................................................................9
VOICE MODE ................................................................................................................................ 10
Voice Playing Screen ....................................................................................................................10
Voice Playing Controls..................................................................................................................10
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FOLDER MODE .............................................................................................................................. 13
Folder Controls ..............................................................................................................................13
MPMANAGER ............................................................................................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT ...................................................................................................20
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 Thank You
Congratulations on your purchase of the MP player. This manual is designed to help you easily set up and begin using your new player right away. Please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Package Contents
Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Should an item be miss­ing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product.
 MP player
 Professional stereo earphones
 USB Cable
 Instruction manual & documentation
This package may contain plastic bags or
other materials that pose a hazard to chil­dren. Be sure to safely dispose of all pack­ing materials after opening.
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Features
 Plays MP and WMA digital music files
 Integrated microphone for digital voice recording
 Mobile data storage function
 USB . Hi-speed for fast file transfers
 Integrated rechargeable battery
 Controls at a Glance
1. Neckstrap Hole
2. Power Switch <POWER>
3. LCD Display
4. Menu Button <MENU>
5. Previous/Reverse Button <LEFT>
6. OK/Play/Pause Button <OK>
7. Next/Forward Button <RIGHT>
8. Volume Button <VOL>
9. Integrated Microphone
10. USB Port
11. Headphone output
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Page 5 Controls At A Glance
 Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery. Upon initial use, the battery should be charged fully to ensure optimal performance and battery life.
If the player has not been used in a while, the battery may need to be recharged overnight (about  hours).
The battery used in this device may pres-
ent a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery. Do not leave the battery in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a car with its windows closed.
Do not connect the player to a power source
other than that which is indicated here or on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Charging with a Computer
Your player can be charged through a USB com­puter connection. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the player to a high-power USB port of a computer. The computer must be powered on and not in sleep mode.
When the player is connected and charg-
ing, a USB symbol will be displayed on the player’s screen.
Turning the Player On/Off
 To turn the player on, slide the <POWER> switch
to the left side, and then press and hold the <OK> button until the LCD turns on.
 To turn the player off, press and hold the <OK>
button until the LCD turns off, and then slide the <POWER> switch to the right side.
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 Main Menu
The Main Menu gives you access to the different function modes of your player.
 To enter the Main Menu from Play Music mode,
press and hold <MENU>. (From any other mode, simply press <MENU>.)
 To select a function mode in the Main Menu,
press <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to highlight the mode, and then press <OK> to confirm.
Play Music
Play your digital MP3 or WMA music files.
Voice
Play the digital voice recordings.
Record
Make voice recording from the integrated microphone.
Setting
Set your player’s internal options.
Folder
Play, view, or delete files from your player.
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 Play Music Mode
Enter Play Music mode from the Main menu to play your MP or WMA music files.
Please refer to the section “Getting Started”
to learn how to get music onto your player.
Play Music Screen
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1. File Type (MP3/WMA)
2. Current track / Total tracks
3. Playback Status Indicator (Play/Pause/Stop)
4. Elapsed Time
5. Battery Level Indicator
6. Song Title / File name
7. Equalizer Indicator
8. Bitrate
9. Repeat Mode Indicator
10. Volume Level
Play Music Controls
Use the following controls during music playback.
Key Function
Press <OK> Start/Resume music playback.
During playback, press <OK> to pause play­back.
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Key Function
Press <LEFT> Play the previous track.
Press <RIGHT> Play the next track.
Hold <LEFT> Scan in reverse quickly through the current
track.
Hold <RIGHT> Scan forward quickly through the current track.
Press <VOL>, then <LEFT>
Press <VOL>, then <RIGHT>
Press <MENU> Start Repeat A-B Mode.
Hold <MENU> Return to Main Menu.
Decrease the volume level.
Increase the volume level.
Repeat A-B Mode
Set a segment of a music track to repeat in a con­tinuous loop. During playback:
 To set the starting point “A” of the loop, press
<MENU>.
 To set the end point “B” of the loop, press
<MENU> again. The loop will now play from point “A” to point “B”.
 To resume normal playback, press <MENU> again.
Repeat Mode
The repeat mode options can be changed in the Settings mode menu. Please refer to the “Setting Mode” section of this manual for more information.
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 Voice Mode
Enter Voice mode from the Main menu to play the digital Voice Recording files.
Please refer to the section “Record” to learn
how to make voice recording from your player.
Voice Playing Screen
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1. File Type (WAV)
2. Current track / Total tracks
3. Playback Status Indicator (Play/Pause/Stop)
4. Elapsed Time
5. Battery Level Indicator
6. Song Title / File name
7. Equalizer Indicator
8. Bitrate
9. Repeat Mode Indicator
10. Volume Level
Voice Playing Controls
Use the following controls during voice playback.
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Key Function
Press <OK> Start/Resume voice playback.
During playback, press <OK> to pause play­back.
Press <LEFT> Play the previous track.
 To set the starting point “A” of the loop, press
<MENU>.
 To set the end point “B” of the loop, press
<MENU> again. The loop will now play from point “A” to point “B”.
Press <RIGHT> Play the next track.
Hold <LEFT> Scan in reverse quickly through the current
track.
Hold <RIGHT> Scan forward quickly through the current track.
Press <VOL>, then <LEFT>
Press <VOL>, then <RIGHT>
Press <MENU> Start Repeat A-B Mode.
Hold <MENU> Return to Main Menu.
Decrease the volume level.
Increase the volume level.
To resume normal playback, press <MENU> again.
Repeat Mode
The repeat mode options can be changed in the Settings mode menu. Please refer to the “Setting Mode” section of this manual for more information.
Repeat A-B Mode
Set a segment of a voice track to repeat in a con­tinuous loop. During playback:
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 Record Mode
Enter RECORD mode from the Main Menu to record from the integrated microphone (voice).
Record Controls
Use the following controls in RECORD mode. Recording will start immediately when RECORD is selected from the Main Menu.
Key Function
Press <OK>
Hold <MENU>
 Recordings are saved to the folder “MICIN.DIR”.
 Recorded voice files are named “MICXXXXX.
WAV” where XXXXX corresponds to the numeri­cal sequence in which the recording was made (numbering starts from ).
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Start/Resume recording. During recording, press <OK> to pause recording.
Stop and save the recording. The player will enter VOICE mode automatically to play the recorded file.
 Folder Mode
Enter FOLDER mode to view, play, or delete files on your player.
You can also connect your player to a computer to easily manage your file library.
Folder Controls
A directory tree will be displayed on-screen upon entering FOLDER mode from the Main Menu.
Use the following controls in FOLDER mode.
Key Function
Press <LEFT> Select the next file or folder (down).
Press <RIGHT> Select the previous file or folder (up).
Key Function
If a folder is selected, the folder’s contents will be displayed. If a file is selected, an option box will be displayed:
Press <OK>
Press <MENU> Return to Main Menu.
• Select “Play Now” to play the selected file.
• Select “Delete?” to delete the selected file,
and then select “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
icon is selected, the previous folder’s
If the contents will be displayed.
Page 13 Folder Mode
 Setting Mode
Enter SETTING mode from the Main Menu to change your player’s internal option settings.
 To select an option, press <LEFT> or <RIGHT>. To
confirm and enter, press <OK>.
 To exit the Setting Menu, press <MENU>.
Item Description
Equalizer
Repeat Mode
Contrast Set the contrast level of the display.
Backlight
Set a digital equalizer preset. The options are Normal, Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, and Bass.
Set a Repeat Mode option. The options are Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, Shuffle Repeat, Dir Normal, Dir All Repeat, Dir Shuffle Repeat.
Set the backlight option to change the dura­tion of time (in seconds) that the backlight will remain on after a key press. A setting of “Always Off” will disable the backlight completely. A setting of “Always On” will keep the backlight on continuously.
Item Description
Set the Power Set option to change the duration
Power Set
Record Set
Langauge Set the Language that the menus appear in.
Version View your player’s firmware information.
Info View your player’s memory information.
of time (in minutes) that the player will remain on when it is idle. A setting of “Disable” will turn this power saving feature off.
Set the Recording Quality level for Voice or FM recordings. The options are 32Kbps (lowest quality), 48Kbps, 64Kbps, and 88Kbps (highest quality). Higher quality recordings will take up more memory than lower quality recordings.
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 Connecting to a Computer
Connect the player to a computer with the USB cable provided to:
 Transfer files to and from your player
 Perform basic file management functions.
Upon connection:
Your computer will automatically recognize
the player as a Removable Disk. An icon representing your player will appear under “Devices with Removable Storage” when you open “My Computer”.
It may take Windows several minutes to
recognize and set up the device the first time it is connected depending on your hardware configuration.
Transferring/Managing Files
The USB . connection makes it easy to transfer music quickly between the player and your computer. Simply use the player as you would any removable disk using basic operating system commands.
You can also use your player to store video, photo, or any other type of files.
If you need further assistance with transferring and managing files, please refer to your operating system’s instruction manual or on-screen help. If you are using media management software such as iTunes, Winamp, or Windows Media Player, please refer to their documentation for support.
Do not disconnect or otherwise interrupt
the player during file transfer—this could damage or corrupt the player’s firmware or your files.
Page 15 Connecting To A Computer
For more information and support regard-
ing music transfer and synchronization with Windows Media Player (WMP), please see the help section included with WMP (click “Help > Synchronizing Content to Devices”).
Disconnecting from a Computer
Disconnect your player as instructed below to prevent data loss or file/firmware corruption.
Microsoft Windows
1. Double-click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lower-right side of the computer screen (Safely Remove Hardware).
2. Safely Remove Hardware:
Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the list that appears and then click on “Stop”.
Stop a Hard­ware Device:
Select “USB Mass Storage Device” from the list that appears and then click on “OK”.
3. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window appears, click the OK button and disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer.
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Macintosh OS X
1. On the left side of the Finder Window, identify the appropriate Removable Disk icon.
2. Click on the “Eject” arrow on the right of the Removable Disk icon.
3. Disconnect the USB cable from the player and your computer.
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 Specications
Design, specifications, and manual are subject to change without notice.
Memory Integrated Flash Memory
Audio Formats MP3, WMA, WAV
Recording Format IMA-ADPCM Encoding
PC Interface USB 2.0 Hi-speed (MSC)
OS Support Windows 7/Vista/XP
Macintosh OS X
Audio Input Integrated Microphone
Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo Headphone
Power Rechargeable Battery
USB Charge
Music Play Time 8 hours*
Unit Dimensions 1.23” x 2.60” x 0.54” (WHD)
* Estimated playing time based on a kbps MP file. Actual time may vary.
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 Mpmanager
For music synchronisation and conversion, please use MPMANAGER software supplied in the CD ROM.
This software can be used also for UPDATE of your player
MPMANAGER manual is included in your CDROM
Page 19 Mpmanager
 Troubleshooting & Support
If you have a problem with this device, please read the troubleshooting guide below.
The player does not turn on.
 Ensure that the player is fully charged. Try charging the player overnight ( hours).
 Ensure that the Hold/Lock switch is disengaged.
The buttons do not work.
 Ensure that the player is fully charged. Try charging the player overnight ( hours).
 Ensure that the Hold/Lock switch is disengaged.
I cannot transfer files to the player.
 Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system.
 If using a USB extension cable, ensure that it is securely attached to the player and the PC, or try using
another USB cable.
 If you have connected the player through a USB hub, try connecting the player directly to your com-
puter.
 Ensure that the player’s memory capacity is not full.
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 Ensure that the Hold/Lock switch is disengaged.
There is no sound during playback.
 Check the volume level.
 Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player.
The sound quality of the music is poor.
 Try playing the file on your computer. If the sound quality is still poor, try downloading the file again or
re-encoding the file yourself.
 Ensure that the bit rate of the file is not too low. The higher the bit rate of the file, the better it will
sound. The minimum recommended bitrate is kbps for MPs and kbps for WMAs.
 Try lowering the volume of the player.
 Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player.
The player will not play my music file.
 Ensure that the file is in a compatible format.
 The file may be copy-protected and you no longer have authorization to play this file. If you feel this is
in error, please contact the service from which you downloaded the file.
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