Nextar MA589 2GB, MA589-1B - 1 GB Digital Player, MA589-1GN - 1GB MP3 Ribbit Player Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

Cautions............................................................................................................................................................... 2

Key Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

System Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Keys Description ................................................................................................................................................. 5

LCD Indication..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Before Using........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Connect to a PC and download audio files.................................................................................. 6

 Remove the player from the PC safely ........................................................................................ 7

 Charge the battery ......................................................................................................................... 8

Power On/Off....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Playing music ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

SRS WOW Setting............................................................................................................................................ 13

Voice Recording................................................................................................................................................ 14

Explorer.............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Delete File.......................................................................................................................................................... 16

System Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 17

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 18

Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................... 20

Listening Cautions ............................................................................................................................................ 22

Precautions........................................................................................................................................................ 23

FCC Caution...................................................................................................................................................... 25

FCC Compliance............................................................................................................................................... 26

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Thank you for purchasing our Digital MP3 player. This uniquely designed device

combines an MP3 player, voice recorder and removable Flash Memory drive all in

one unit. You can move and store files between computers and enjoy your MP3

music collection anytime and anywhere.

Cautions

 Do not subject the device to severe impact or drop it from high position.
 Do not use the player in extreme hot or cold, dusty or damp field. Do not

expose it to direct sunshine.

 Back up the data frequently in case of accident data loss.
 Avoid using the player in strong magnetic field.
 Keep the device away from water or other liquids. In the event that water or

other liquids enter the device, power off the product immediately, and clean
the device.

 Do not use chemical solution to clean the device in order to avoid corrosion.

Clean it with a dry cloth.

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 We are not responsible for the damages or lost data caused by malfunction,

misusing, repairing the device or battery replacement.

 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the product. This will

invalidate guarantee.

 The design of the player or actual display may be different from what is

shown in this manual. It should be subject to the actual display or design.

Key Features

 Music Player
 LCD Display
 Folder Navigation
 Voice Recorder
 SRS WOW Surround Sound
 Removable Storage Device
 Built-in Rechargeable Li-polymer Battery
 Customized Settings

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System Requirements

Operating System:

- Microsoft Windows 98/ SE or later version
Intel Pentium II 200 MHz or above
128 MB RAM

- Mac OSX V 10.0 or later version
Power PC G5 800MHz or above
512 MB RAM

- Linux OS Kernel V2.4.0 or later version
Intel Pentium II 200MHz or above
128 MB RAM

50 MB available hard drive space
USB port
Li-polymer battery (built-in)
Mouse installed
CD-ROM drive

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Keys Description

①Earphone Jack

②Reset button

③Left Eye / V- / V+

Turn left and right to decrease or increase the

volume

④Right Eye / / Turn left and right to

play the previous or next track

⑤PLAY/PAUSE: Press to play, pause or

escape.

⑥LCD Display

⑦MENU: Briefly press to confirm. Press and

hold to enter the main menu.

⑧USB Port

⑨Mic: Recording

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LCD Indication

Before Using

 Connect to a PC and download audio files
This player is plug & play for WIN2000 or above OS. But for
Windows98/SE, you are required to install a driver before connection.
(1)Plug the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC, and
plug the smaller end to the USB port of the player.
(2)When the “ ” icon appear at the right bottom of the PC screen,

Track Title

Battery Indication

Elapsed Time

Repeat Mode

EQ Mode

Bit Rate Track Number

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double click “My Computer”on the desktop, you will see a new
removable disk drive that indicate the player. Just use the removable
disk as regular local disk, copying files from or to it.

 Remove the player from the PC safely
Please remove the device from the computer in a safe way in order to
avoid data loss.
For Windows2000/XP:
(1)Left click the icon at the right hand corner of the taskbar.
(2)Click the pop-up mini-window with message of “Stop the USB Mass
Storage Device –Drive (X)”.
(3)When you are prompted to remove the device, pull out the player.
For Win98, please make sure the data transfer is completed before
unplugging the player.

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 Charge the battery
The device has a built-in rechargeable battery. It is charged via USB
connection. You are required to charge it when you use it for the first
time. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery.
To charge the battery, connect the larger end of the USB cable to the
USB interface of PC, and connect the other smaller end of the USB
cable to the USB interface of this player. The device is connected to PC
and being charged.
If you want to know the charge progress, disconnect the device safely by
clicking the “ ”icon. You see an animating battery icon indicating
charge progress. The eyes should flash in blue during charging. When
the battery is fully charged, the eyes should stop flashing and light on
steadily.
Please charge the battery immediately when the display indicates low