Panasonic SV-MP21V, SV-MP31V User Manual

Supplied accessories

Use numbers indicated when asking for replacements.

Pair of stereo earphones 1 USB cable 1 CD-ROM (USB Driver) 1 Neck lanyard Caution: Take care when using the neck

lanyard. If used improperly, it can be a choking hazard.

•

Windows Media Player (Version 9.0 or later recommended) Free download from

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/

• Supports playback of MP3 and WMA music files

• Built-in microphone for voice recording

•

Built-in FM tuner with recording function

• Portable data storage device (Plugs in directly to your PC)

• Language learning with repeat, follow and comparison.

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Each play list (PLAYER, FM RADIO, IC RECORDER) can contain up to 99 tracks

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

RQTT0601-G

M1203SF0

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Caution

This unit is not waterproof and should not be exposed to excessive moisture

Operating Instructions

Digital Audio Player

SV-MP31V SV-MP21V

Model No.

System Requirements

OS: Microsoft®Windows®98SE, Windows®Me,

Windows

2000 Professional, Windows®XP Home Edition/Professional

Drive: CD-ROM Drive

• The player and USB Driver cannot be used on Microsoft

Windows®3.1,

Windows

95, Windows® 98, Windows NT®and Macintosh®.

USB Driver:

• Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

• Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

• Multi-CPU or Multi-boot environments are not supported.

• Only users having system administrator (Administrator) authority can use this software.

SOUND

Mode Options

PLAY

ERASE

INFO.

PLAYER

NORMAL/ ROCK/ JAZZ/ CLASSIC/ POP/ USER (BASS, TREBLE) NORMAL/ ONE REPEAT/ ALL REPEAT/ RANDOM Information (TITLE/ ARTIST/ BIT RATE) SINGLE TRACK/ PLAYLIST/ ALL

PLAY

Mode Options

MANUAL

ERASE

TRACE

BACK

LEARN

NORMAL/ ONE REPEAT/ ALL REPEAT/ RANDOM PLAY TIME/ ENDLESS ON (PLAY TIME/ TRACE TIME)/ OFF SINGLE TRACK/ PLAYLIST/ ALL

SPEED

RECORD

Mode Options

ERASE

IC RECORDER

LP/ SP/ HQ SINGLE TRACK/ ALL NORMAL/ SLOW 1/ SLOW 2

Mode Options

MEMORY

FM RADIO

FREQ. SET CHANNEL SET

Options

LANGUAGE

Chinese Simple/ Chinese Tradition/ Japanese

• Microsoft, the Microsoft logo, the Windows, Windows logo, Windows NT and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

Battery (not included)

1 alkaline battery (LR03, AAA, AM-4)

If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.

Battery indicator

Full Empty:

Replace with a fresh battery

• MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

The ™ and ® marks are not used to identify registered trademarks and trademarks in these instructions.

These tables show the mode menu items available in the PLAYER, LEARN, FM RADIO, IC RECORDER, and LANGUAGE modes.

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Leave some slack in the cord of the earphones and the neck lanyard if you wind them around the unit.

Do not;

• disassemble, remodel, drop, or allow the unit to get wet.

• use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, corrosive gases, a heat vent, or a heating appliance.

• use or store in humid or dusty locations.

• use force to open the battery lid.

• play your headphones or earphones at a high volume.

Batteries

• Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off.

• Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting batteries.

• Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.

• Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or subject to excessive heat.

• Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.

Saving Data

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The data recorded using this unit’s IC Recorder or FM RADIO can be uploaded to a PC

• MP3 and WMA files in this unit can’t be uploaded to a PC.

• You can use this unit as a removable disc for saving PC data by connecting the USB cable to a PC. (→above)

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

No operation

No sound or there is a lot of noise

Play doesn’t resume from the track where I stopped play

Play doesn’t start from the first track

The unit stops working

The display is too dark or too light

Play doesn't start immediately

• The HOLD function is on.

• Replace the battery if it is flat.

• Ensure the earphone plug is inserted firmly.

• Wipe the plug clean with a clean cloth.

• Separate the unit from other equipment, such as mobile phones and televisions.

• Turn up the volume.

• This doesn’t work if: You download, record, or delete files. The random play mode is on.

• The random play mode may be on.

• Play usually resumes from the track where you last stopped play. Use skip to return to the first track.

• Take the battery out for about 5 seconds, then reinsert it.

• Adjust the contrast. While the display is on, switch HOLD to on, then while pressing and holding [-MODE/•ENTER], press the volume [+](darker) or [-](lighter).

• Depending on the amount of data in the unit, it may take some time for play to start after downloading / recording or changing the battery.

Displays

• There is no audio data in the player.

• The data format isn’t standard.

• The battery is dead. <While playing or recording>

Change the battery.

1. Cancel the download from your PC.

2. After confirming “SAFE REMOVE” in the display, remove the USB cable.

3. Change the battery.

• The HOLD switch is on.

• Memory is full.

• You have tried to record more than 99 tracks into a play list.

NO TRACK PLAY

ERROR

LOW BATTERY

KEY LOCKED HOLD

MEMORY FULL

WARNING TRACK OVER

Specifications

Memory size:

Supported sampling frequency

Supported bit-rates:

No. of channels:

Frequency response:

Mic S/N: Radio Frequency range (FM)

: Output: Power supply: Approximate play times:

Approximate recording times

Maximum dimensions (W×H×D)

Cabinet dimensions (W×H×D)

Mass:

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• The play time shown depends on operating conditions.

• Mass and dimensions are approximate.

• MB means one million bytes. Useable capacity will be less.

SV-MP21V: 128 MB SV-MP31V: 256 MB

MP3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz WMA 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz MP3

8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps is recommend)

WMA

32 kbps to 192 kbps (96 kbps is recommend) Stereo, 2 channels (PLAYER, FM RADIO) Mono, 1 channel (IC RECORDER) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (+0 dB, -6 dB) (PLAYER) 300 Hz to 4,300 Hz (

IC RECORDER, HQ mode

)

37 dB (IC RECORDER, HQ mode)

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)

4.5 mW + 4.5 mW (16 Ω, M3 jack) DC 1.5 V (one LR03, AAA, AM-4 battery) 10 hours (alkaline battery, PLAYER) 6 hours (alkaline battery, FM RADIO) 15 hours (

alkaline battery, IC RECORDER, LP mode

)

5 hours 30 minutes (

alkaline battery, FM RADIO

)

43.8 ×61.5 ×21.9 mm

42.1 ×60.0 ×21.9 mm

45.5 with battery

34.1 without battery

Troubleshooting guide

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

Caution:

• Use only the provided shielded interface cables when connecting to computer.

• To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cable, only use adequate accessories with cable length less than 3 m.

Connecting to a computer and downloading files

After connection

• Windows®ME, 2000, or XP: The computer automatically finds and installs

the driver for the player.

• Windows

98SE: Put the included CD-ROM in your disc drive, then follow the

instructions on the computer screen to install the driver.

The player appears in My Computer or Explorer as a removable disk or device.

Downloading MP3 and WMA

In My Computer or Explorer, open the player’s folder (removable disk or device)

2. Open the PLAYER folder.

3. Copy and paste or drag and drop the MP3/WMA files from your computer’s folder into the PLAYER folder.

• “DOWNLOAD” appears on the player’s display. Downloading is complete

10 seconds after “USB CONNECTED” re-appears.

• You can first put files into a new folder and then put that folder into the

PLAYER folder. The folders are treated as sublists by the player and the names appear when you select play lists.

• You can use up to a maximum of 22 English alphanumeric characters, or up to a maximum of 15 Chinese or Japanese characters.

• There are some characters which cannot be displayed due to an embedded font data limitation.

• If there are no ID3 tags, the display shows the “filename.mp3”.

• Supports MP3 ID3 V1 tags, ID3 V2 tags and WMA tags.

• Music protected by Windows Media Player cannot be played even if you download it.

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You cannot play MP3/WMA files that are in the player through the computer

Note

Connection

To USB terminal

Small end to player, large end to PC

Turn the unit on.

Press and hold

Insert so the arrows match.

Care and use

Maintenance

Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine

Allergies

Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

USB

CONNECTED

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