MyMusix 42-421 User Manual

2GB

MP3 Player GX200/42-421

Thank you for purchasing your 2GB MP3 Player with Built-In
Clip from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before
installing, setting up and using your new product.

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with Built-In Clip



Press to go to previous track/menu item.
Press and hold during playback to rewind.



Press to go to next track/menu item.
Press and hold during playback to fast
forward.

+/–

Press to increase or
decrease the volume.

§

Hold down to turn your MP3 player on or off. Gigware splash
screen appears when you turn it on; Power Off splash screen
appears before it turns off.

Press to play or pause a track.
Press to confirm an option in MENU display.

MENU

Press to access main menu. Long press to return to the
main function menu during music display.

Key Lock

Press MENU and § simultaneously within 1 second to
lock the player keys and repeat to unlock.

Earphone Jack

Connect supplied 3.5mm earphones for private listening.

USB Cover

Open the USB cover. Connect one end of
the USB cable to the jack and the other
end to your computer.

When the directory Removable Disk
appears on your computer, you are ready
to drag and drop files to your player.

Battery Cover

Install one AAA battery (not supplied) into
the battery compartment, matching the
polarity (+ and –) marked outside.

Built-in Clip

Clip your player
to your shirt
pocket, etc. for
handsfree music
on the go.

Battery
Indicator

Playmode

Current track/Tracks in the folder

Play/Pause

Elapsed time

Track title / Artist / Album

Lock
Status

Menu Navigation

Press MENU and use , and § to:

• Use the two menus—Music and Settings—and
submenus to change music tracks and player settings.

• Exit/Return to the previous display.

Music

Browse and listen to the music.

Settings

Settings contains the following 8
configuration submenus.

EQ

Five sound options available:
Normal, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical.

Playmodes

Off: Play all selected tracks once

through.
Repeat 1: Repeat playing a track

continuously.

Repeat All: Repeat all selected tracks continuously.
Shuffle: Randomly play selected tracks once

through.
Repeat Shuffle: Randomly repeat all selected tracks
continuously.

Repeat Folder: Repeat a single folder continuously.

Language

Display the menus in English or
Spanish.

Backlight

Display backlight duration options:
Always on, 10 seconds, 30
seconds, 60 seconds, off.

Info

View capacity, free space, and
firmware version.

Restore Settings

Options to whether restore the
factory settings or not.

Auto Power Off

Power saving option to power off
automatically after a set period
of 30, 60 or 90 seconds, or
deactivate the feature (Off).

Auto Lock Settings

Option to lock the player keys after
a set period of 5, 10, 15, or 20
seconds, or deactivate the feature
(Off).

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Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when
you listen to the player.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.
Extended high-volume listening can damage hearing.

• Do not wear earphones or headphones while
operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This
can create a traffic ha

zard and could be illegal in

some areas.

What’s Included

MP3 Player USB Cable
Earphones User’s Guide

System Requirement:

Operating Systems:
Windows Vista

TM

Windows® XP
Windows Me Windows 2000
Mac OS® 9.0 to 10.3 (only as a data storage device)

• Pentium II 200MHz

• 64 MB RAM

• 500MB memory space

• CD-ROM drive

• USB 1.1 or USB 2.0

Specifications

Signal to noise ratio ................................. > 80 dB

Distortion ................................................ < 0.6%

Channel isolation ratio .............................. > 32 dB

Frequency response (-6dB) .............. 100Hz - 20kHz

Maximum output power ............> 4mW per channel

Operating temperature ...........................0 to 40ºC

Storage temperature ...........................-20 to 60ºCºC

Relative humidity ...................................... 5 - 95%

Supported internal memory capacities .............2 GB

Supported file format .........MP3 (32kbps−320kbps)

..................................... WMA (64kbps−320kbps)

Power supply ...............1 AAA battery (not supplied)

Playback time ........................................ 10 Hours

Dimensions (H×W×D) ......... (2.05 × 2.05 × 0.51 in)

............................................. (52 × 52 × 13 mm)

Weight (without battery) .................. 0.88 oz (25 g)

Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice. Actual product may vary from the
images found in this document.

Protect the environment by recycling used
electronics. Go to www.ecyclingcentral.com
to find a recycle location near you.

RF Emissions Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you

stop using your device. Changes or modications not expressly

approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Limited Warranty

MyMusix offers 12 months warranty for your 2GB
MP3 players with Built-In Clip purchased only from

RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. MyMusix

products qualify for warranty repair as long as the unit
has not been damaged. If the unit has damage to the
casing, OLED screen or the USB port, then it will not
be repaired under warranty and the warranty will be
voided. Accessories such as earphone, USB extension
cable and USB cap are not covered under warranty.

Please contact [e-mail] for help.

Product

2GB MP3 Player with Built-

In Clip

Model GX200 / 42-421

Responsible Party

RadioShack

300 RadioShack Circle

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone [phone]

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

The player doesn’t
work or nothing is
displayed.

• Check if battery is dead or
correctly inserted.

• Or format your player.

No sound is heard
from the earphone.

• Make sure the earphone is
firmly inserted and the volume
control is not set to minimum.

Unable to play MP3
files.

• Make sure the player is not in
menu mode.

• Make sure there are mp3s in
the music folder.

No response to
MP3 player buttons.

• Check if the player’s keys are
locked.

• Reset the device by taking out
the battery.

No removable disk
directory appears
after the player
is connected to a
computer.

• Connect the USB jack of the
player properly.

• Check “Player Manager” of
the computer to make sure
that the player is correctly
installed.

Formatting Your MP3 Player

Format your player if it malfunctions and you cannot
remedy the problem from the above hints. All file
content of the player will be deleted after formatting, so
make sure you back up your files from time to time.

1. Connect the player to your PC.

2. Under My Computer, right-click Removable Disk
and select FAT, then Start.

For more information and updates, please send email
to [e-mail] or call toll free
1-866-862-9224.

Care

• Keep your MP3 player dry and clean. If it gets wet
or dirty, wipe it dry or clean immediately. Keep your
MP3 player away from dust and dirt, and wipe it
with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new.

• Handle your MP3 player carefully; do not drop it.

• Keep your player away from strong magnetic fields
to avoid electromagnetic interference. Do not leave
the player exposed to humidity, water and liquids,
direct sunlight for long periods of time, or close to a
heat source.

• Modifying or tampering the MP3 player’s internal
components can cause malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty. If your player is not
performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.

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Gigaware is a trademark and RadioShack is a registered trademark used by RadioShack Corporation.
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Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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GX200
42-421

Printed in China

Installing Battery

If the sound weakens or the low battery indicator
appears, replace the battery.

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Install one AAA battery
(not supplied) into the
battery compartment,
matching the polarity
(+ and –) marked.

3. Close the battery cover.

Battery Notes

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

• Do not burn or bury batteries.

• Use only a fresh battery of the required size and
recommended type.

• If you do not plan to use the player for more than
a week, remove the battery. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can damage electronic parts.

Recycle Rechargeable Batteries

Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash
can be harmful to the environment.
Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries
at your local RadioShack store free of

charge. RadioShack participates in the
RBRC© battery recycling program, and is committed to
preserving the environment and conserving natural
resources. Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422)
for more information.

Connecting to Your PC

1. Open the USB jack cover and

connect the USB cable. Be
careful, the USB jack cover is
attached to the unit.

2. Connect the USB cable to your PC.

3. When the directory Removable Disk appears on

your computer, drag and drop files to the folders
of the player. You can also transfer files from the
player to your PC.

Important Copyright Notice

Distribution of MP3 files without permission from the
content owner is against copyright laws. RadioShack

will not be liable against such actions.

Notes:

• Only unplug the player from your PC when file

transfer is completed to prevent corrupting the files
stored in your player and accidentally reformatting
your player.

• The device can store all types of files in addition to

music files. Data files that are stored on the player
cannot be shown on the display.

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