Samsung YP-U5, YP-U5JQ, yePP YP-U5 2GB, YP-U5JQB - 2 GB Digital Player, YP-U5JQR/XAA - 2 GB Digital Player User Manual

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YP-U5

features of your new MP3 Player

Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player
is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space
in your pocket, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich
sound. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising,
downloading your favorite tunes, or even listening to FM Radio.
Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE!

The MP3 player is an USB-integrated
product with no need for a USB cable, which
offers you fast data transfer and convenient
recharging.

FITNESS MODE FOR YOUR HEALTH
GUIDE!

In this mode, you can check your expected
calorie(kcal) burn while exercising.

USER BUTTON ENABLED STUDY MODE

You can use the user button to set button
operation to your preference.
Study mode is useful when learning a
language by setting the section repeat and
play speed functions.

MY OWN CHARACTER POPCON

You can create your own character that will
appear when you turn on the MP3 player.

LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER
DOWNLOADING!

A fully charged battery can play up to 20
hours of music.

Download times are shorter. Because of its
USB 2.0 capability, the player is much faster
than models with USB 1.1.

ACOUSTIC WONDER

Your new MP3 player has built-in DNSe™
(Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s
unique sound technology created to deliver
richer, deeper sound for an unbelievable
listening experience.

WHERE FORM MEETS FUNCTION

Sure, it’s sleek and good-looking. But it’s
easy to hold and use, too.

safety information

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :

WARNING

Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

CAUTION

Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or
material damage.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your MP3 player, follow these
basic safety precautions:

NOTE

Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to
operate the player.

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Call the service center for help.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

safety information

This manual describes how to properly use your new MP3 player.
Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself.
Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings:

PROTECT YOURSELF

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own.

Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do
not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact
Samsung’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause
malfunction or a risk of electric shock.

Do not use the earphones while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or
motorcycle.

It can cause a serious accident and furthermore, is prohibited by the law in some
areas.
Using the earphones while walking or jogging on a road, in particular, on a
crosswalk can lead to a serious accident.

For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of
your arm or other surrounding objects while you are exercising.

Be careful when using the player with the USB cover removed.
The USB plug is sharp and may cause injury.

Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these
environments could lead to fi re or electric shock.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

WARNING

PROTECT YOURSELF

Using earphones or headphones for an extended time may cause serious
damage to your hearing.

If you are exposed to sound louder than 85db for an extended time, you may
adversely affect your hearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged
your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60db and road
noise is approximately 80db).
You are strongly advised to set the volume level to medium (the medium level is

usually less than 2/3 of the maximum).

If you feel a ringing in the ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the
earphones or headphones.

PROTECT YOUR MP3 PLAYER

Do not leave the player in temperatures above 95°F (35°C), such as a
sauna or a parked car.

Do not cause excessive impact on the player by dropping it.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the player.
Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product.
Do not place the product near magnetic objects.

Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.
Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.

Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical
substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fi re, electric
shock or deteriorate the surface.

Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or damage to
the player.

When printing this user manual, we recommend that you print in color and
check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing.

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CAUTION

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

SAFETY INFORMATION

FCC

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.
Caution: Any changes or modifi cations in construction of this device which are not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd., declares under its sole responsibility that
the product, Trade name Samsung & Model name YP-U5, has been tested
according to the part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Party responsible for Product Compliance
Samsung Electronics America QA Lab.
18600 Broadwick Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

contents

THE BASICS

10

10 What’s included
11 Your MP3 player
15 Resetting the system
16 Connecting to your PC/Charging the

battery
17 Caring for the battery
17 Turning the Power on & off
18 Controlling the volume
18 Disabling the buttons
19

Browsing for fi les using “fi le browser”
19 Deleting fi les with “fi le browser”
20 Changing the settings and

preferences

21 Music settings
23 FM radio settings
25 My popcon settings
26 Sound settings
26 Display settings
27 Language settings
28 Date&Time settings
29 System settings

EMODIO

30

30 PC requirements
31 Using EmoDio

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LISTENING TO MUSIC

33

33 Listening by category
35 Music playback display
36 Buttons for playback control
37 Creating a playlist on your MP3

player
39 User button custom function

39 To set the user button mode

MORE THAN MUSIC

44

44 Listening to FM radio
49 Using the fi tness mode

49 To set your weight
49 To set your daily exercising target
50 To use the audio guide
51 To start the fi tness mode
52 To stop the fi tness mode
52 To check a record of your exercising

53 Using datacasts
54 Voice recording

54 To make a voice recording
55 To stop voice recording

UPGRADING

FIRMWARE

56

56 Upgrading fi rmware

TROUBLESHOOTING

57

57 Troubleshooting

contents

APPENDIX

60

60 Menu tree
61 Product specifi cations
62 License
63 Warranty

10 _ the basics

the basics

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your new MP3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these
items, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).

Player Earphones

Black : AH30-00110A

White : AH30-00111A

The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER

Power & Hold button

Press and hold for power on/off.
Press once to lock the button functions.
Press once again to unlock the button functions.

Right fi le browser button

Press to move to the next menu.

Up volume button

Press to increase the volume or move to an
upper item/menu.

Left fi le browser button

Press to move to the previous menu.

Down volume button

Press to reduce the volume or move to a
lower item/menu.

Play/Pause/Select button

Press to select Play/Pause and a function,
or move to the next screen.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)

Back button

Press to move to the previous screen.

Press and hold to move to the

main menu screen.

User/Recording button

Press to access the user button mode.

For further information on the user button

mode, see page 39.

Press and hold to start/stop recording.

Microphone

Screen display

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)

Earphone
connection jack

Earphones

Labeled “L” for the
left earpiece and “R”
for the right earpiece.
Also serves as an
antenna for the FM
Radio in the MP3
player.

USB plug

USB cover

Reset hole

If a player malfunction occurs,

press the reset hole with a pointed

object to re-initialize the system.

Clip hook

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)

Removing the USB Cover

Remove the USB cover as shown.

Inserting the USB Cover

Insert the USB cover so that the
arrow-marked side faces the rear of
the player.

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RESETTING THE SYSTEM

If your MP3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognized by your
computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system.

Press the Reset hole at the rear of the
player with a pointed object such as a
safety clip.

The system will be initialized.

Your settings and fi les will not be affected.

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CONNECTING TO YOUR PC/CHARGING THE BATTERY

Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it
for awhile.

Connect the USB plug to the USB port (

) on your PC as in the fi gure while

your PC is on.

Charging Time

about 2.5 hours

Play Time on Full Charge

Music : Max. 20 hours

Total charging time varies depending on your PC environment.

If you are charging the player while it is connected to a laptop computer, make sure the
laptop’s battery is also fully charged or that the laptop is plugged into its power sourc

e.

The battery is charged when the PC is active or idle.
It is not charged when the PC is in standby, hibernation or shutdown modes.

The player can only be charged by connecting to your PC. Do not use a separate
USB AC adapter.

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Screen Display

<USB Connected>

<

> - Charging

<

> - Fully Charged

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NOTE

CAUTION

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CARING FOR THE BATTERY

Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring and
storing the player.

•

Recharge the battery within the temperature range of 40°F~95°F (5°C~35°C).

• Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours).
Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’s life.

• Battery life naturally shortens slowly over time.

TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF

Turning the Power on

Press and hold the

[ ]

button.

When you turn on the player for the fi rst time, you will
see the Popcon character setting screen. To set your
own Popcon character, see step 2 on page 25.

Turning the Power off

Press and hold the

[ ]

button.

Your MP3 player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have
been pressed for a specifi c length of time in the pause mode. The factory setting for
<Auto Power Off> is 1 minute, but you can change this length of time. See page 29
for more information.

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CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

You can adjust the volume while a fi le is playing back.

Press the [Up, Down] button.

The volume range is set between 00 to 30.

DISABLING THE BUTTONS

The Hold function disables all the other buttons on the MP3 player, so that if
you accidentally bump one-while working out, for example-your music won’t be
interrupted.

1. Press the [ ] button once.

2. Press the [

] button once again to release the

hold function.

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File Browser

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BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser”

Search easily for fi les using the “File Browser” function.

1. Select <File Browser> on the main menu screen.

2. Select a desired folder to bring up the fi le list.

3. Select a desired fi le.

The fi le will start playing.

DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser”

Follow steps 1-2 above.

3.

Select the fi le that you want to delete and press the

[

] button.

4. Select <Delete File> ĺ <Yes>.

The fi le will be deleted.

Once fi les are deleted, they cannot be recovered.

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CAUTION

Music

Playlists
Datacasts
Recorded Files

Add to Playlist

Delete from Playlist

Delete File

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES

Your MP3 player comes with settings and preferences that were set up at the

factory, but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your player.

1. Select <Settings> on the main menu screen.

2. Select a desired item in the setting list.

3. Select a desired setting option.

4. Set the options you prefer.

[Setting list]

Settings

Music

FM Radio
My Popcon
User Button(...)

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)

Music Settings

You can make detailed settings for music playback.

Music setting options

DNSe: Select the right sound for each music genre. <Auto> will automatically

select the corresponding DNSe according to genre and other mood information
set by EmoDio. Select from <Auto>, <Normal>, <Studio>, <Rock>, <R&B>,
<Dance>, <Concert Hall> and <myDNSe>. You can set <EQ> and <3D &
BASS> when you have selected <myDNSe>. See page 22.

Play Mode: Select playback mode such as repeat settings.

Select from

<Normal>, <Repeat>, <Repeat One>, and <Shuffl e>.

Play Speed: Speed up or slow down your favorite music by adjusting the play
speed. Select from <Fast3>, <Fast2>, <Fast1>, <Normal>, <Slow1>, <Slow2>
and <Slow3>.

Skip Interval: You can fast forward through a fi le at various intervals. Skip a
whole track or skip several seconds at a time. Select from <1 Song>, <5sec>,
<10sec>, <30sec> and <1min>.

Tag : You can select to display the track information for a music fi le containing
ID3 Tag. Select either <Off> or <On>.

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The skip interval may differ from the actual interval, depending on the fi le.

The play speed will return to <Normal> each time <DNSe> is changed.

What is ID3 Tag?

This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the fi le,
such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment fi eld.

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DNSe

Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Interval