Safa Media SF-Q101, SF-Q104, SF-Q102, SF-Q103 User Manual

COLOR MP3 MINI

SF-Q101 (128MB) SF-Q102 (256MB) SF-Q103 (512MB) SF-Q104 (1GB)

Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read this manual carefully before using the product. Familiarizing yourself with the instructions and functions explained In this manual before operating the product will ensure proper use of the product. Please fill in and keep the warranty included in this manual from your product distributor.

15F DongWon Securities Bdg. 98-4 Garakbon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea

TEL : +82-2-3400-5200(Rep) FAX : +82-2-3401-4142 http://www.safa.co.kr

SF69-00568A

User Manual

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Contents

Before Using

❖ Charging the Battery .................................2

❖ Safety Notice.............................................3

❖ Package Contents.....................................4

❖ Hardware Features ...................................5

❖ OLED Display Modes ...............................6

❖ Troubleshooting the PC and VIA Chipset ..

..............................................................7-8

Connecting to PC

❖ Installation Software..................................9

❖ Installing the USB Driver ...................10-12

❖ Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk

..........................................................13-15

❖ Disconnecting the USB Cable ................16

Basic Operation

❖ Setting the time .......................................17

❖ Listening to Music ..............................18-19

❖ EQ/3D Stereo Function...........................20

❖ Repeat/Shuffle Playback.........................21

❖ Navigation Function ................................22

❖ Playlist Function......................................23

❖ B-Mark Play ............................................24

❖ Switching between Modes ......................25

❖ Preparation for Recording .................26-27

❖ Recording Voice......................................28

❖ Recording from an External Device ........29

Basic Operation

❖ Listening to the FM Radio .................30-33

❖ Recording FM Broadcasts ......................34

❖ Setting Mode...........................................35

❖ Using the Mode.......................................36

Advanced Operation

Customer Support

❖ Troubleshooting ......................................51

❖ Specifications ..........................................52

❖ Warranty..................................................53

1. 65,000 color OLED.

2. Powerful Built in Speaker.

3. Easy User Emoticon Interface.

4. Supports MP3/WMA/ASF Files.

5. Supports Direct Encoding for voice records and sound from external devices into MP3 file.

6. FM radio and FM Recording.

7. Digital Clock and Alarm Function.

8. Convenient downloading by the USB Mass Storage (UMS) function.

9. Supports 3D Sound & 8 mode Graphic Equalizer (Normal, Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Bass, 3D, User).

10. Supports ID3 tags and lyrics.

11. Adjustable low and high speed Playback (70% ~ 130%).

12. Supports Multiple Languages.

13. Useful Memo Function (Address Book) & My Own Logo.

14. Effective VOR (Voice Operated Recording) & CD-Sync (CD Synchronization) Recording.

15. Automatic Power Off & Sleep.

16. Convenient Navigation/Book-Mark/Resume Functions.

17. Useful Intro & Highlight Preview Playback.

18. Convenient Playback Modes (Section Repeat & Repeat/Shuffle).

19. Useful Scroll Speed Control function.

20. Firmware Upgradeable Function.

Features

❖ Using the Memo Function..................37-38

❖ Using the Logo Function....................39-40

❖ Advanced Operations ........................41-49

❖ Upgrading the Firmware .........................50

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Please read the following instructions carefully for your safety and prevention of property damage.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify this product. Do not use it in an aircraft or anywhere where the use of electronic instruments is prohibited. Do not put the device into water or allow it to come in contact with water. Observe copyright laws regarding recordings. The copying of recordings except for personal use is prohibited by law. Avoid dropping or submitting the body or components to impact, as this may cause device malfunction. Puncturing the OLED may cause harmful liquid crystal to escape. Do not place the product in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating appliance for long periods. In no event will SAFA media, Co., Ltd. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages results from the use of this product nor for reparation for damages from third party. SAFA Media, Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility or liability for corruption or loss of the data saved in the memory while using or repairing the product. Please make sure to backup important data from your product to your PC or any other storage device. Be aware that cards that contain magnetic strips, such as credit cards or fare cards, may be damaged if they come into contact with the product's speaker. Irrational or unintended use of the product, such as privacy invasion or wire tapping, is prohibited.

Electric charging method using a USB cable connected to a PC. The player will automatically charge when it is connected to a PC that is turned on, as shown below.

Charging the Battery

Safety Notice

Before Using

1. Charging time takes a maximum of 3~4 hours, depending on the remaining capacity of the battery.

2. Do not put the device into fire as this may result in an explosion.

3. Do not put the device into water or allow it to come in contact with water, as this may result in loss of battery function.

4. Overcharging and over discharging will result in shortened battery life.

5. Incomplete charging after 6 hours indicates that there is a problem with the device.

If this occurs, please contact the manufactures service center.

Caution

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OLED Display RESET Key Speaker JOG Key : MODE/NAVI/VOL

Mode Selection, Navigation, FM Frequency/Presets Back, REW, Previous Next, FF, Next mode Cursor Up, Volume Up Cursor Down, Volume Down

REPEAT/DEL/FM Key

Repeat mode, A ↔ B Repeat, File Delete, Change to FM mode

PLAY/STOP Key

Play/Stop, Power On/Off

Earphone Jack

LINE Jack/USB Jack Combined use

REC/PAUSE/EQ

Record, Record Pause, EQ/3D Mode

HOLD Switch Necklace/Hand Strap Latch MIC

Package Contents

Hardware Features

Before Using

❊ Accessories and their specifications are subject to change.

Earphone USB Cable Line Cable

CD-ROM Users Manual Mini USB

Caring Case

(Option)

Main Unit

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PC's with VIA Chipsets may have USB connection problems. Follow these trouble shooting steps, if such a USB connection problem occurs. For more information regarding the VIA chipset, refer to the VIA homepage [http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=300].

1. Checking the VIA Chipset

WinXp: Select Start ➔ Control panel ➔ System ➔ Hardware ➔ Device manager ➔

Universal serial interface controller

Win98 SE: Select Start ➔ Settings ➔ Control panel ➔ System ➔ Device manager ➔

Universal serial interface controller

If the Operating System displays the windows shown above, then the PC has a VIA Chipset installed,

OLED Display Modes

Troubleshooting the PC with VIA Chipset

Before Using

Initial screen status Playback mode Screen Stop Screen

FM mode Screen MEMO mode Screen Mode Screen

RECORD mode Screen Lyrics Screen USB Connection Screen

XP screen

Win98SE screen

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● When you insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive, the installation program

will start automatically. Install the program following the process below.

You will see the following icons on the desktop when the installation is successfully completed.

● Install the software using the administrator's account in Windows 2000/XP.

● The MP3 driver will be automatically recognized by Windows ME/XP/2000 without additional software

installation. However, you should install the software in order to use the additional functions, such as My Logo or the Memo writing functions. (Note: that the original version

of\

Windows 98 is not supported.)

● The software cannot be installed on a not specified O/S.

2. Upgrading VIA Chipset Upgrade is not required if the VIA chipset is not installed on the computer (see above).

◆ Upgrading the VIA Chipset

1) Download the file from the following site. http://downloads.viaarena.com/drivers/4in1/VIA_Hyperon%204IN1_V449vp2.zip

2) Uncompress the downloaded file and complete the upgrade by clicking the execution file.

◆ Upgrade the patch file for VIA USB only

1) Download the file from the following site. http://downloads.viaarena.com/drivers/others/usbf_110.zip

2) Uncompress the downloaded file and complete the upgrade by clicking the execution file.

Troubleshooting the PC with VIA Chipset

Installation Software

Before Using

Connecting to PC

My Manager Q

Recommended PC Environment

Pentium 133MHz or higher CPU Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP More than 20MB free HDD space 2x or higher CD-ROM USB port (Ver. 1.1) VGA graphic card

Click

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● Windows 98SE Windows 98SE will not automatically recognize the device as a removable disk. Therefore, the USB driver must firstly be installed using the installation CD before using the player. ❖ Windows 98 Original Version is not supported.

1. Insert the installation CD in to the CD-ROM drive of your PC.

2. Control Panel

➔

System➔Device Manager➔Universal Serial Bus Controller and double-click the

device name with exclamation or question mark beside it.

3. Click Next

➔

Finish to complete installation.

❊

The computer will need to be rebooted after installation.

Installing the USB Driver

Connecting to PC

1. Connect the player to the USB terminal of the PC as shown in the following diagram. You can connect the USB without turning off the player. However, if the player is set to MP3 mode, installation will not be initiated.

The OLED display will change after successful USB installation, as shown in the following diagram.

2. USB driver installation will commence with the message "Finding new device". The installation screen may not be displayed.

Installing the USB Driver

Connecting to PC

Click

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How to check whether the USB driver is installed properly in the Device Manager

● Windows 2000/ME, Windows XP

Control Panel ➔ System ➔ Hardware ➔ Device Manager ➔ Universal Serial Bus Controller ➔ USB Large Storage Device

● Windows 98SE

Control Panel ➔ System ➔ Device Manager ➔ Universal SerialBus Controller

After installing the programs and USB driver, the MP3 will be recognized as a removable disk when it is connected to your PC. Therefore, you can download files to your MP3 and use it as an external storage device as well.

1. Connect to your PC. (See page 10.)

2. Click when the window shown below appears on the screen of the PC.

3. Double-click or . When successfully connected, the removable disk will be displayed as shown in the diagram above.

Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk

Connecting to PC

Installing the USB Driver

Connecting to PC

My Computer

Window Explorer

Click

If it is displayed as below, it’s OK

If the MEMO folder name is changed, memo files will not appear in the folder.

Caution

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5. File download is completed when the player OLED window appears as in the following diagram. Now, the USB cable can be removed and the player can be used.

4. Select the file(s) to download from the PC and copy it to the MUSIC folder in the removable disk. (Use the same method to copy files to the MP3 player, as you would a normal local disk on your PC. Files can also be copied or drag and dropped from the MP3 player to the PC's local disk.)

Select the file(s) to copy and right-click it ➔ Click Copy ➔ Select the MUSIC folder in the removable disk ➔ Right-click ➔ Click Paste.

The "Copying Files" window appears on your PC and the "Don't Remove USB" message appears on the OLED.

Connecting to PC

Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk

Connecting to PC

1. Do not unplug the USB cable during file transfer. This may cause malfunction to the PC and player.

2. Do not insert earphones during file transfer.

3. The transfer of large quantities of files may result in slow transfer.

4. The order of music files displayed in Windows Explorer is not the actual order of music playback.

Caution

Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk

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This product has a calendar. The date and time will need to be set the first time a player is used.

1. Press and hold (PLAY/STOP) key to turn on the power.

2. Set the date and the time by using the jog key. 3. To check the time, switch the HOLD switch to ON.

❊ Can not check the current time when it's playback, check the current time on the stop mode.

When file transfer is complete, unplug the USB cable as described below.

1. Click on the green arrow displayed on the right side of the Task-bar. (The green arrow will not be displayed in Windows 98SE. Therefore, the USB cable maybe unplugged if the OLED window doesn't display the "Don't remove USB" message.)

2. Select [USB Large Storage Device] and click the Stop button.

4. Unplug the cable.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

Setting the time

Connecting to PC

Basic Operation

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3. Click the OK button in the "Stop Hardware Device" window and close the window.

Press and hold

Press the Rec key to change the Time/Date

The player is automatically switched to this screen only when turning on for the first time after purchasing. Refer to the instructions on page 47 to change the date/time during normal usage.

OFF

Double Click

Select

Click

Increase date / Time

Finish setting and exit.

Decrease date / Time

1. The player will automatically switch off if the USB cable is not removed.

2. To reconnect the player, disconnect the USB cable and plug it in again.

Caution

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1. Hold down the (PLAY/STOP) key for 3 seconds to turn on the player.

2. Select the file you want using the jog key.

3. Press the (PLAY/STOP) key to playback the selected music file. Or, if you select a folder and press the (PLAY/STOP) key, playback will start from the first Music file in the selected folder.

4. Key operations during playback

5. Whenever (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key is pressed during playback, the mode will be changed as described below.

Listening to Music

Basic Operation

1918

press once: EQ/3D mode hold down: Designate position

of bookmark.

press once: Sector repetition hold down: repeat/shuffle playback

ress once: Stop hold down: Power off

NORMAL CLASSIC JAZZ POP ROCK SUPER-BASS 3D STEREO USER

Set by default.

See page 39 for how to set up.

Icon Operation Remarks

EQ/3D Icon

Press and hold

Move up

Move to upper folder

Move to sub-folder

Move down

Volume up

press once: previous music hold down: Fast rewind

press once: Next music hold down: Fast forward

press once: Start the search mode hold down: Fast forward

Volume down

ASF file supports only audio files. It does not support any types of video files.

Note

Press the (PLAY/STOP) key For 3 seconds to turn off the player

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◆ To adjust the User EQ

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ AUDIO ➔ USER EQ.

2. Set the EQ using the jog key.

◆ To adjust the 3D sound effect

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ AUDIO ➔ 3D EFFECT.

2. Adjust the 3D stereo effect using the jog key

● Repeat playback: Plays back the selected folder or music repeatedly.

● Shuffle playback: Randomly selects the music and plays it back regardless

of the order of music files within the selected folder.

● Sector repetition function

Press DEL/FM key once during playback to set the sector repetition playback function. If the button is pressed once, the starting point will be set. If it is pressed again, the ending point will be set and the selected sector will playback repeatedly. Press the key again to release the function.

Repeat/Shuffle Playback

Basic Operation

2120

Deactivates the function. Repeats the current music files only. Repeats the folder only to which the current music files belong. Repeats all music files. Randomly repeats the folder to which the current music belongs. Randomly repeats all music files.

Icon Operation

Repeat icon

The mode is changed whenever the DEL/FM key is pressed during playback.

Repeat A-B Activated

Increase Level

Decrease Frequency

Increase Frequency

Set and Exit

Decrease Level

EQ/3D Stereo Function

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Playlist Function

Basic Operation

To be upgraded later. This is a function which allows play back of separately designated songs (max. 50 songs). It is used as follows:

◆ Playlist Register

1) Select files to be registered using Jog keys in the Stop or Navigation screen.

2) Press the key to pop up the Play Select Window.

3) Registration is executed if key is pressed after selecting Add List. (All songs in the folder are registered by pressing the key after selecting a folder.)

◆ Playlist Playback

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ MUSIC ➔ PLAY LIST.

2. Set the Playlist using the jog key and press the (MODE/NAVI) key once.

3. After a music file is selected in a Playlist, the key can be pressed to commence playback from the selected music file.

Navigation Function

Basic Operation

A saved file can be searched for during file playback. This is done by using the navigation function.

1. In navigation mode and during playback, press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

2. Music files can be searched for by using the jog key.

3. Press to playback selected music.

◆ Play Select Window

The Play Select Window appears by pressing the key in the in the stop or Navigation status.

Press

Item Action Remark

Stops current music, the selected music is promptly played.

After the current music file is finished, the selected music will be played.

Select this function when registering a Playlist.

Play commences from bookmark position.

Selectable only during play.

Non-selectable in Playlist mode.

Selectable only under playback condition.

Now Play

Next Play

Add List

B-Mark

To listen in normal mode during playback of a playlist, follow the above instructions and select 'No'.

Note

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Switching between Modes

Basic Operation

This product comprises of 5 main functions: MUSIC mode to play MP3, WMA and ASF files, FM mode to listen to FM broadcasting, RECORD mode to record and playback recorded files, MEMO mode to view contact information of acquaintances and view memos, and SETUP mode to set up various functions of the product and to view information.

To select individual modes press the MODE/NAVI key at the center of the jog key.

B-Mark Play

Basic Operation

To be upgraded later. This is a function which allows playback starting from designated position. It is used as follows:

◆ Method for using B-Mark

1) To designate the B-Mark position, press and hold the REC/PAUSE/EQ button during playback. (Up to 10 B-Marks can be designated per file)

2) The B-Mark Browser Window appears when the key is pressed in the Stop or Navigation status.

3) If the key is pressed after selecting B-mark, then the bookmark browser window is opened.

4) If the key is pressed after selecting a required file, it plays starting from the book mark position of the selected file.

◆ Deleting File

You can delete file(s) in the stop mode only.

Select a file to delete ➔ Press the REPEAT/DEL/FM key ➔ Select YES ➔ Press

Press

Enter into Mode: Press for 3 seconds Mode Select: Click right and left

Music playback mode FM mode

SETUP modeMEMO modeRECORD mode

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◆ Setting up recording quality (This product records files in the MP3 format.) The recording quality and the maximum recording time will depend on the recording settings that are chosen.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ RECORD ➔ QUALITY.

2. The recording quality is adjusted by pressing the jog key upward/downward and then the

(MODE/NAVI) key.

Specified memory capacity: SF-Q101:128MB, SF-Q102:256MB, SF-Q103:512MB, SF-Q104:1GB. Actually available memory capacity: SF-Q101:120MB, SF-Q102:248MB, SF-Q103:504MB, SF-Q104:992MB. Note that the recording capacity is lower than that of the actual capacity of the device. This is because a certain amount of space is required for the devices basic operation.

◆ Setting up recording method

1. Select MODE➔SETUP➔RECORD➔METHOD.

2. A mode is selected by pressing the jog key upward/downward and then the (MODE/NAVI) key.

Preparation for Recording

Basic Operation

Recording Quality Max Recording Time [Min]

Mode

16Kbps

32Kbps

64Kbps

128Kbps

192Kbps

Sampling

22KHz

44KHz

Mode

Mono

Stereo

Format

MP3

Q101

1032

516

258

129

Q102

2090

1045

523

261

174

Q103

4224

2112

1056

528

352

Q104

8448

4224

2112

1056

704

Mode Operation

Normal

VOR

CD-Sync

(When setting CD-Sync)

Normal recording mode

The VOR (Voice On Recording) function stops recording temporarily when the voice is too low or there is no detected sound.

The CD-Sync function automatically separates files by detecting the mute sector between files when recording several files continuously from an external device. The mute sector can be set from 3 to 7 seconds.

- When recording with the CD-Sync function, the total number of files may differ from the source.

- When recording with the CD-Sync function, recording will be automatically stopped if the mute sector lasts more than the specified 7 seconds.

Note

The capacity available varies when service file (start.mp3, end.mpe, Logo.jpg, etc) is added to shipped products.

Note

Preparation for Recording

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◆ Recording with the built-in microphone

1. When the REC/PAUSE/EQ key is depressed in Stop status recording will commence.

2. Recording can be paused by pressing the (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key again.

3. To stop voice recording, press the (PLAY/STOP) key.

◆ Use this function to record audio from an external device or PC.

1. Connect the player to the external device using the provided audio cable, as shown in the following diagram.

2. Press and hold down the (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key for 3 seconds while in stop status.

3. Refer to the section "recording with the internal microphone" for an alternative method of recording.

Basic Operation

Recording Voice

Recording from an External Device

Stop Mode Recording Mode Pause Mode

Note

Press and hold the (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key for 3 seconds when recording sound from an external device. If you only briefly press the key the player will operate in Recording Using an External Microphone mode. Therefore you may get unexpected results.

Note

1. All recording files are saved in the RECORD folder. The file name will be

automatically created according to the recording signal, as shown in the following table.

3. To playback the recorded file, select the file in the RECORD folder using the jog key, and

then press (PLAY/STOP) key.

2. A recorded file will be allocated a file name according to its length in minutes.

File Name

REC001-V REC001-L REC001-F

Recording Signal

Voice Recording File External Device Recording FM Recording File

Pressing the (Next) jog key during recording, will store the recording up to that point. A new file name will be issued when recording recommences.

Note

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1. Connect the earphones to the earphone terminal. The earphone plays acts as an antenna. Therefore, if you don't connect the earphone, the FM signal will be poor.

2. Select MODE ➔ FM (or press and hold the REPEAT/DEL/FM key in the stop state.)

3. Key operations in the FM mode.

Basic Operation

Listening to the FM Radio

4. Select a station by pressing the jog key in either direction. Click the jog key once to seek by one step or press and hold it to operate the auto scanning, which automatically searches for the broadcasting channel nearest to the current frequency and stops there.

5. Press (MODE/NAVI) key to switch between the Frequency/Preset mode. Clicking the left or right jog key decreases or increases the frequency in the 'Frequency' mode and decreases or increases the preset channel in the 'Preset' mode.

6. To store a station in memory Seek the broadcasting channel to store by using the jog key and press REPEAT/DEL/FM key. Select the channel to store by clicking the left or right jog key. Press the (MODE /NAVI) key to store the channel.

You can save up to 20 channels in the Frequency mode.

music mode screen FM mode screen

Volume Up

Volume Down

Press once: Store/Delete a broadcast Hold down: Switch to Music mode

Press once: Frequency/preset down Hold down: Auto Scan down

Press once: Switched between frequency and preset Hold down: Open the mode

Press once: Switched between frequency and preset Hold down: Open the Mode

Press once: Toggle between Stereo/Mono Hold down: Power off

Screen is converted

with the FM

FM Recording

Hold on/off

Frequency Mode screen

When the broadcasting Station is saved

Preset Mode screen

It flashes

No channels memorized

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Basic Operation

Listening to the FM Radio

7. To automatically memorize a station Press the (MODE/NAVI) key after selecting MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ FM ➔ Auto Memory ➔ Yes to automatically save the station. When automatic station saving is completed, the player will switch to the Preset mode and channel #1 will be received.

8. To remove a saved channel A. Select the channel to delete by using the jog key and press the REPEAT/DEL/FM key. B. To delete the selected channel Select 'YES' when prompted by the 'Delete' dialog box and press

the (MODE/NAVI) key.

9. To listen to the FM broadcasting with a SPEAKER The earphone should be connected at all times as it plays the role of an antenna. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ FM ➔ SPK/EAR and SPEAKER. Press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

If you switch to the music mode or turn the player off, the earphone will be selected automatically.

Apreviously selected station will be overwritten by the new selected station if saved on the same channel.

Caution

The factory setting of the player is set to earphone mode.

Note

Deleted

It flashes

Channel number to be deleted

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◆ To record the FM broadcasts

1. Press (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key while listening to a broadcast.

It is possible that unwanted noise will be recorded if recording takes place in an area venerable to closely adjacent frequencies.

2. Press the (PLAY/STOP) key to stop recording.

3. To playback the recorded broadcast

1) Exit from the FM mode by pressing DEL/FM key for 3 seconds.

2) Search for the target file in the RECORD folder using the jog key.

3) Press the (PLAY/STOP) key to playback the recorded broadcast.

◆ FM recording using a preset time. Set the FM REC TIME in advance.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ FM REC TIME.

2. Set the desired FM recording time by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

Basic Operation

◆ How to use the mode

1. Entering into Menu mode

1) Press the (MODE/NAVI) key for 3 seconds.

2) Select the SETUP item by clicking the jog key left or right.

3) Press the jog key to enter into mode.

2. In Menu mode, the jog key can be operated by pressing Up/Down/Left/Right.

Recording FM Broadcasts

Setting Mode

OLED display in the FM recording mode

1. The preset recording time can be set from 10-120 minutes.

2. It is possible to adjust the recording time in 10 minutes intervals.

3. When the FM preset time recording is setup, the the icon is indicated on the FM Mode .

Note

Press

OLED display in the FM mode

1) Hold down

3) Left/Right

2) Press once

Move to a higher mode

Move down

Move up

Press once to set Hold down to enter into Setting/Lower mode

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Advanced Operation

Basic Operation

Using the Mode

Using the Memo Function

◆ List of Mode Functions By using the memo function, it is possible to edit information of acquaintances and contacts on the PC and download it to the player for viewing at a later date. To do this the software described on page 9 must firstly be installed.

1. Double click the icon on the PC to run the program.

2. After inserting the name/phone number/e-mail of a contact, press the [Enter] key to save the information in the selected number.

The e-mail item may be used for memos.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 NoteOperation

MUSIC

RECORD

MEMO

SETUP

MUSIC

AUDIO

RECORD

GENERAL

TIMER

SYSTEM

INTRO

DISPLAY

PLAYSPEED

PLAYLIST

USER EQ

AUTO MEMORY

SPK/EAR

QUALITY

METHOD

SCROLL SPEED

RESUME

LANGUAGE

BRIGHTNESS

OLED LIGHT TIME

AUTO POWER OFF

SLEEP

ALARM SET

FM REC TIME

TIME SET

JOG LIGHT

MEMORY INFO

FORMAT

P.18

P.30

P.28

P.37

P.41

P.42

P.41

P.23

P.20

P.32

P.33

P.26

P.27

P.43

P.44

P.45

P.46

P.34

P.47

P.48

P.49

Switch to music mode. Switch to FM mode. Switch to RECORD mode. Switch to MEMO mode. Set music introduction function. Set the information to display during playing. Control play speed. Separately designated songs for playback. Control user EQ. Control 3D. Automatically store the broadcast. Set whether to listen to the broadcast via the speaker or the earphone Set recording quality. Set recording method. Set the scroll speed. Set the current status memory. Set Language. Control brightness. Control backlight time. Control auto power-off time. Control sleep time. Set the alarm. Set the FM reservation recording time. Set date and time Control Backlight time of jog key. Display memory information Set format.

My Manager Q

1. New: Create new file.

2. Open: Open existing file.

3. Save: Save the modified information.

4. Find: Find the acquaintance information.

5. Delete: Delete the selected acquaintancea.

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The following number of characters can be entered into each category. .

Names can contain up to 10 Characters

Phone Number can contain up to 22 Characters

E-mail/Memo can contain up to 38 Characters

Note

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Advanced Operation

Using the Memo Function

Using the Logo Function

3. After inserting all contact information, click the #3 toolbar to save.

4. Downloads edited files to the ROOT folder of the removable disk.

5. Select MODE ➔ MEMO.

6. Search the memo by pressing the jog key left and right.

By using the logo function, it is possible to download .bmp files edited on the PC to the player. These files can be viewed at a later date. To do this the software described on page 9 must firstly be installed.

1. Double click icon in the Pc to run the program.

1. You can input information for up to 250 contacts.

2. Only memo files with the file extension "**.mmo" can be viewed.

3. The memo function supports up to 10 memo files.

Note

Only logo files with the file extension "**.bmp" can be viewed.

Caution

Click

My Manager Q

1. Open: Open existing image file.

2. Save: Save the edited file.

3. Rotate: Rotate the opened image.

4. Preview: Displays a thumbnail of the image to be displayed on the OLED

12 3

Click

Image Area

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◆ INTRO function The Intro function playbacks a preview of saved music files for the listener. The duration of the preview depends on the settings chosen.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ MUSIC ➔ INTRO.

2. Select the mode you want, using the jog key and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

◆ Controlling Playback Speed This function controls the playback of a music file. The speed can be adjusted from 50%~150%. This function is convenient for language learning.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ MUSIC ➔ PLAY SPEED.

2. Set the desired playback speed by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

Advanced Operation

Using the Logo Function

2. Click the #1 toolbar to Import the image file.

3. When image editing is completed, click #2 toolbar to save the file.

4. Download the saved file to the "ROOT" directory of the player.

5. Unplug the player from the PC and turn the power on to display the edited image.

Select

Click

Only the picture shown in the thumbnail will be displayed on the OLED.

The image that will be

displayed on the OLED

Imported image file

Mode

INTRO

HIGHLIGHT

Operation

Playback first 10 seconds of each music.

Playback from 01 : 00 to 01 : 10 in each music.

If a music file is shorter than 1:10 sec the player will automatically default to INTRO mode.

Note

Advanced Operations

Insert the name of the folder to save the file and click it.

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Advanced Operation

Advanced Operations

◆ Setting up the OLED DISPLAY mode This function sets the information to be displayed on the OLED while music files are playing.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ MUSIC ➔ DISPLAY.

This product supports song lyric files with file extension*.lrc. To display the lyrics of a song, follow the steps below.

1. Using the LRC editing software, create an *.lrc file, or download it from the internet if available. Various types of software provide different methods of editing lyrics. Therefore, users should consult the software manufactures to ensure that the software supports the *.lrc file extension.

2. Save the edited *.lrc file into the same folder where the matching, original song is stored. For example, if the name of the song is 'Yesterday.mp3', then save 'Yesterday.lrc' in the same folder.

3. Change the OLED display mode to LYRIC.

4. During playback the songs lyrics will now be displayed on the OLED display.

◆ Set the display information scroll speed. This function sets the display information scroll speed during music playback.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ GENERAL ➔ SCROLL SPEED.

2. Set the desired scroll speed by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI)key.

◆ Set the resume function When the player is turned on, the resume function sets the player to continue playing from the point it was at when it was last switched off.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ GENERAL ➔ RESUME.

2. Initiate the resume function by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

Mode

File Name

ID3 TAG

LYRICS

Operation

Displays the file name only

Displays the ID3 Tag information

Displays the lyrics with the extension of *.lrc

This sets the information to be displayed on the OLED while a music files is playing

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Advanced Operation

◆ Setting up the LANGUAGE By adjusting the language it is possible to view previously illegible character strings. The language can be set using the following instructions.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ GENERAL ➔ LANGUAGE.

2. Set the desired language by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

◆ Adjusting BRIGHTNESS

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ GENERAL ➔ BRIGHTNESS.

2. Set the desired brightness by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

Advanced Operations

The following languages are supported: Arabic, Czechoslovak, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese-Trad, Chinese-Simp, Turkish

Note

◆ Setting the backlight time To set the backlight time of the OLED screen.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ LCD LIGHT.

2. Set the desired OLED backlight time by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

◆ Changing Auto Power Off time The player will automatically switch off if it is left idle for a period of time. The period of 'idle' time before the player automatically switches off can be adjusted.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ POWER OFF.

2. Set the desired time by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

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Advanced Operation

◆ Setting the SLEEP time This function sets a period of time before the player automatically switches off. This is a convenient function if the user wishes to go to sleep with the music playing.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ SLEEP.

2. Set the desired time by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

◆ Set the ALARM TIME.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ ALARM SET.

2. Set the desired alarm by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

3. The Alarm. mp3 file must be contained in the root directory in order for the alarm function to work. It is possible to set the alarm repeating from 1-3 times.

◆ Set the date and current time (TIME SET).

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ TIME SET.

2. Set the desired date and time by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI)key.

◆ Setting Jog light time Set the OLED time of the jog key.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ JOG LIGHT.

2. Set the desired Jog backlight time by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

Advanced Operations Advanced Operations

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Advanced Operation

◆ Checking MEMORY INFO The used and available amount of the memory on the player can be checked.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ SYSTEM ➔ MEMORY INFO.

◆ Formatting

The Format function is used to delete all of the files on the player. Therefore, this function should be used with caution, as the deletion of all files will result.

1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ SYSTEM ➔ FORMAT.

2. Set the desired mode by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.

Advanced Operations

Mode

YES

Operation

Exits without formatting.

Formatting is executed.

It is recommended that backups are made of all MP3 files prior to executing the format.

Note

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Customer Support

Advanced Operation

Firmware is the internal program which operates the MP3. The MP3 has the functionality to upgrade the firmware. Please check SAFA Media, Co., Ltd. web site for available firmware upgrades, anytime while using your MP3. Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware of the MP3 player.

1. Download the new version of the firmware to your PC by accessing the SAFA Media homepage.

2. Connect the USB cable to the PC and download the new version of the firmware to the 'ROOT' folder of the removable disk.

3. The firmware will be automatically upgraded when the USB cable is disconnected and turned on.

Upgrading the Firmware Troubleshooting

Symptom Check Remedy

Charge it.

Disable Lock mode.

Delete unnecessary files.

Charge it.

Disable Lock mode.

Download MP3/WMA/OGG files.

Charge it.

Disable Lock mode.

Control the volume appropriately.

Connect the earphone plug correctly.

Control the volume appropriately.

Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ GENERAL and control BRIGHTNESS.

Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly.

Delete unnecessary files

Is the internal charging battery empty?

Is it set to Lock mode?

Is the memory full?

Is the internal charging battery empty?

Is it set to Lock mode?

Are playable files stored?

Is the internal charging battery empty?

Is it set to Lock mode?

Is the volume set to the minimum?

Is the earphone plug connected correctly?

Is the volume set to the minimum?

Is the screen set to dark?

Is the USB cable disconnected?

Is the memory full?

It does not turn on

It does not record

It does not play

The earphone does not operate

The OLED display is too dark

The player does not download files.

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Customer Support

Specifications Warranty

Item Specification

Recording

Recording media

Playback

Charged Battery Playback Time

(In Continuous Playback Mode)

File Structure

PC Interface

Folder and file support number

Operating System

Player Power

Max.Output power

Record Input source

S/N Ratio

Frequency

Dimensions

Weight

Sound Quality

Max. Recording Time

Mono/Stereo

Record Format

Internal Memory

MP3, WMA, ASF

Frequency Bandwidth

Antenna

See page 26

128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/1GB

MP3:All Bit rate, WMA: 32Kbps ~ 192Kbps

87.5 ~ 108 MHz

Earphone type

20 hours (when an earphone is used)

SSFDC Forum Specification

USB 2.0

99 folders, 4 steps and 999 files

Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

LI-Polymer 3.7V

USB Power Supply

Speaker (8Ω): 200mW, Earphone(16Ω): 10mW/CH

Built-in microphone, external audio device,

Telephone call, FM Radio

85dB

20Hz ~ 20kHz

Width: 33.4mm, Length: 61.6mm, Thickness: 14.8mm

30.5g (Built-in charging battery included)

Paid Service

Product Name

Model Name

Date of Purchase

Location

Color MP3 MINI SF-Q101/Q102/Q103/Q104

yr mon day Warranty Period 1yr

Paid Amount

1. Malfunction due to user’s megligence.

2. Malfunction due to unauthorized Modification or repair

3. Malfunction due to natural hazards (such as fire, seawater, flood, or war).

4. If the guarantee period is expired.

1. This product is manufactured under strict quality control and inspection.

2. If a problem occurs within the warranty period and the product has been used normally,

repairs of the product will be provided free of charge.

3. Make sure to fill in the warranty.

(If any item has been skipped on the warranty, free service may not be available.)

4. If any problem occurs with your product, contact your product distributor.

(Free of charge repairs or exchanges are processed after first checking with the head office.)

5. Accessories are excluded from free of charge service.

6. All items except the above items will be rewarded according to the stipulations for customer

rewards.

7. The free of charge warranty period is for one year only from date of purchase

❖ However, the above charged service item is excluded.

About Services

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