SAMSUNG YH-J50C, YH-J50G User Manual
Features
Mass Storage Device Support
● You can use the built-in hard drive to store your entire music library,
plus use it as an external drive for your PC to store other data files.
MP3, WMA, Audio ASF and Ogg Playback
● Your player supports playback of MP3, WMA, Audio ASF and Ogg.
USB Host Function Support
● You can freely transfer data such as music and image files without a PC
by directly connecting digital devices such as digital camera, MP3 player, etc.
to the player.
Video Playback Function
● You can view video files after downloading using the Multimedia Studio.
Image & Text Viewer Function
● You can view JPEG files and TXT file texts.
USB 2.0 High Speed Data Transfer
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Features
SRS WOW Surround Sound
● The 3D surround(SRS) feature adds spaciousness to the sound.
1.5-inch Color TFT LCD
● You can enjoy high quality image & video files.
Various Games Support
● You can enjoy games such as Tetris, Omok and Othello.
Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
● The built-in rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 18 hours of music
and 3 hours of video files.
Playback Speed Control Function
● You can adjust the playback speed of music or voice files.
Upgradable
● You can upgrade the built-in programs when available.
Please check the home page (www.samsung.com) for upgrades.
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Contents
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Chapter 1 Preparations
Features...................................................2
Safety Instructions ...................................6
Battery Charger Safety ...........................8
Charging the Battery ...............................9
Components...........................................10
Location of Controls ...............................11
Display ...................................................12
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Chapter 2 Connection to Computer
Connecting the player to your PC..........13
● Installing Software ..................................13
● Connecting the player to your PC with a
USB cable.............................................15
Using Media Studio................................17
● Downloading Music Files .........................17
● Sending Playlist .....................................19
● Creating a Folder on your Player ..............21
● Deleting a Folder/File..............................22
● Formattimg the Player.............................23
● Ripping Tracks from an Audio CD .............24
● To View Help on Media Studio..................25
Using the Player as a Removable Disk .26
● Downloading Files ..................................26
● Disconnecting the USB Cable ..................28
Installing Multimedia Studio ...................29
● Installing Software ..................................29
Using Multimedia Studio ........................31
● Editing Images.......................................31
● Sending images .....................................32
● Sending Videos......................................34
● Capturing Video .....................................36
● To View Help on Multimedia Studio ...........39
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Chapter 3 Using Your Player
Playing Music .......................................40
● Pausing Music .......................................40
● Adjusting Volume....................................40
Hold Feature ..........................................41
Loop Repeating......................................41
● Starting Point.........................................41
● Ending Point..........................................41
Searching for Music/Voice Files.............42
● To Search for Specific Parts During Play....42
● To Change Tracks During Play .................42
● To Change Tracks when Stopped
Setting Main Functions in Music Mode..43
● Add to Favorites.....................................43
● EQ .......................................................43
● SRS .....................................................44
● Play Mode.............................................45
● File Info. ...............................................45
MENU Options.......................................46
Listening to FM Radio............................47
● Switching to FM Radio Mode....................47
● Search for a Frequency...........................47
Setting Main Functions in FM Mode......48
● Mono / Stereo........................................48
● Preset Mode..........................................48
● Edit Preset ............................................49
● Auto Preset ...........................................49
Recording Voice.....................................50
Recording FM Radio..............................51
Setting Main Functions in Navigation ....52
● Go to Top..............................................53
● Add to Favorites.....................................54
● Delete File.............................................54
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Chapter 3 Using Your Player
Viewing Text...........................................55
Setting Main Functions in Text...............56
● Bookmark .............................................56
● Go to page ............................................57
● Page Scroll Type....................................58
● Auto Scroll.............................................58
Viewing Image Files...............................59
Viewing Video Files................................60
Using USB Host.....................................61
● Connecting an External Device.................61
● Transferring Files from External Device
to the Player..........................................62
● YH-J50 USB HOST Compatible................64
Playing Games.......................................65
● Clear Screen .........................................65
● Othello..................................................66
● Omok ...................................................67
● Tetris....................................................68
Setting the Advanced Functions............69
Screen Display Settings.........................70
● Scroll Speed..........................................70
● Backlight...............................................70
● Lcd Off Time..........................................71
● Text Set................................................71
Sound Effect Settings ............................72
● WOW Level...........................................72
● WOW Optimum......................................72
● Auto EQ................................................73
● Fade In.................................................73
● User EQ Set ..........................................74
● Clicker ..................................................74
Time/Schedule Settings.........................75
● Memo...................................................75
● Calendar...............................................76
● Sleep ...................................................77
● Date/Time .............................................77
FM Radio Settings .................................78
● FM Region ............................................78
● FM Search Level ....................................78
Recording Settings.................................79
● Bit Rate ................................................79
System Settings.....................................80
● Languages ............................................80
● File Language........................................80
● Play Speed ...........................................81
● Resume................................................81
● PC Connect Mode ..................................81
● Default Set ............................................82
● About ...................................................82
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Chapter 4 Appendix
MENU Table.........................................83
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Chapter 5 Customer Support
Troubleshooting ...................................84
Specifications.......................................86
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Safety Instructions
Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and damage to the device
Do not expose to extreme
temperatures (above 35°C
or below -5°C). Do not
expose to moisture.
Do not apply excessive
pressure on the device.
Do not let any foreign
matter spill into the
device.
Do not expose to
chemicals such as
benzene and thinners.
Do not expose to direct
sunlight or heat sources.
Do not try to disassemble
and repair the device
yourself.
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Please be aware that we disclaim all responsibility for damages from loss of saved or recorded data due to breakdown,
repair or other causes.
Do not place heavy objects
on top of the device.
Do not touch the charger
with wet hands.
Do not store in dusty areas.
Do not use the unit near
any appliance that
generates a strong
magnetic field.
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Safety Instructions
I Earphones
Follow Traffic Safety Instructions
● Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle.
It’s not only dangerous, but also against the law.
● It may cause an accident if you turn up the volume of the earphones while walking,
especially when crossing intersections.
Protect your ears
● Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume.
● Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.
● Take care so that the earphone cable is not caught by your arm or other objects while walking or exercise.
I Ambient operating conditions
● Ambient temperature : 5°C ~ 35°C (41°F ~ 95°F)
● Humidity : 10 ~ 75%
I Environmental Information
● Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries, and old electronic appliances.
● Your player is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene etc., and does not use any unnecessary materials.
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Battery Charger Safety
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
The uninsulated parts inside the charger could
cause electric shock.
For your safety, do not open the case of the
charger.
Read this User Manual to prevent any problems
that may occur while using the charger.
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- Use the charger away from water sources to avoid fire or electric shock.
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- To avoid electric shock, use the charger only with a power outlet that matches the shape of the
converter's plug.
- Make sure that the charger's plug is inserted all the way into the outlet.
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Charging the Battery
A charger is supplied with your player.
Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
✻ When recharging is complete,
“Charge Completed” will be displayed
on the screen.
✻ To recharge by connecting the USB cable,
select [Settings] → [System] →
[PC Connect Mode] → [Charge] in the
menu screen. To charge through the USB cable,
the PC has to be turned on. If the PC goes into power saving mode, the battery will not be charged.
✻ Charging the battery through USB cable takes approximate 6 hours, while charging the battery with the
charger takes approximate 3 hours.
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- To avoid the risk of fire, do not charge longer than 12 hours.
- Do not plug several devices into the same outlet.
- Do not use a charger that is defective.
- When using the rechargeable battery for the first time or after several months of non-use,
fully charge it first.
- Overcharging will reduce the battery life.
- The rechargeable battery is a consumable item and its capacity will decrease gradually.
- To prolong the life of your battery, use the fully charged battery until it is completely discharged,
and then fully charge it again before use.
- Please be aware that we disclaim all responsibility for damages from loss of saved or recorded data
due to breakdown, repair or other causes. A fire or electric shock may result.
- Do not touch the charger with wet hands.
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Components
Player Earphones
6GB
Installation CD
YH-J50 KB/KW
8GB
Charger
Model
Built-in memory
● The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as the internal firmware
uses a part of the memory as well.
● The appearance of the accessories shown is subject to change for product improvement
without prior notice.
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YH-J50 GB/GW
USB Cable
USB Host Adaptor
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Location of Controls
Earphone Jack
HOLD switch
Display
[Back Side]
RESET Hole
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- Reset the player by pressing the RESET hole using a pointed object such as a safety clip.
Power On/Off
Play/Pause button
Skip/Search button
Select/Navigation/
Volume Control Button
Skip/Search button
USB Cable Connection Port
Loop Repeat/
Record button
MENU
button
TOOL
button
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Display
Play Mode Indicator
EQ/SRS Indicator
Volume Indicator
Play/Pause Indicator
Play Time Indicator
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- The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ.
Progress Indicator
Battery remaining indicator
Song number display
Current Track Title
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Connecting the player to your PC
Install Samsung Media Studio prior before connecting the player to PC.
❑ System Requirements.
The PC system must meet the following specifications:
● Pentium 200MHz or greater ● CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater)
● Windows 2000/XP ● USB port (2.0) supported
● 100MB of available hard disk space ● DirectX 9.0 or above.
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Installing Software
1 Insert the Installation CD into
CD-ROM drive.
Select your country/Region.
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- Log into your PC as an administrator (Main User) and install the supplied
software (Media / Multimedia Studio) for Windows XP.
You can change account information by selecting [Start] → [Control Panel]
→ [User Account] from the taskbar of your PC.
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Connecting the player to your PC
2 Select [Install Samsung
Media Studio].
3 Follow the instructions in the window
to complete the installation.
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Connecting the player to your PC
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Connecting the player to your PC with a USB cable
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the computer.
2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB cable connection port located
at the bottom of the player.
● Connect the unit to your PC, and the USB driver will be automatically installed.
If you disconnect the USB cable from your PC while implementing a command or
initializing during USB driver installation, your PC may not function correctly.
3 The USB driver is installed with a message saying that it is searching for a
new device. You may not see the display screen during installation.
Go to the device manager to check that installation has been successfully
completed.
4 Upon installation of the USB driver "Samsung YH-J50 USB Device" will appear in
the [Device Manager].
PC
USB Cable
Player
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Connecting the player to your PC
How to check if USB driver is properly installed
Windows XP:
Control Panel → System → Hardware → Device Manager → Disk Drives →
Samsung YH-J50 USB Device
5 When USB driver is not installed automatically, refer to next page.
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Using Media Studio
● Media Studio is the program that enables you to download music files to the player,
and play back music files on your PC.
● Double-click the Media Studio icon on the Desktop.
I Downloading Music Files
Connect the player to PC.
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● A device connection window will appear on the right side of the screen.
If the Device Connection window does not appear automatically, select [Device] →
[Show device Window] from the top menu.
2 Select the folder with the file(s) you want to transfer from the [Library] window.
● The music files within the folder appear on the center of the screen.
Library
window
Device connection
window
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Using Media Studio
3 When music files appear, select the file(s) you want to transfer, and then press
the [Transfer] button.
● The selected file(s) are transferred to the player.
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- Refer to Help on Media Studio for more information.
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Using Media Studio
I Sending Playlist
1 Connect the player to PC.
2 Press the [File] → [Add Playlist] at the top of the screen.
● Enter the name of Playlist folder when input screen appears.
3 Select the folder with the file(s) you want to transfer from the [Library] window.
● The music files within the folder appear on the center of the screen.
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- A new Playlist is created when [Add] button on the Playlist window is pressed.
A selected Playlist is deleted when [Delete] button is pressed.
- Refer to Help on Media Studio for more information.
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Using Media Studio
4 Drag & drop the desired files into the
created Playlist.
5 Press the [Transmit] button in the
Playlist window after selecting the Playlist.
● Files within the Playlist are transferred
to the player.
● Disconnect the player from the PC and
press the MENU button on the player.
Then, select [Navigation] → [Playlist]
→ [PC Playlist] to view the transferred
playlist.
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Using Media Studio
● You can create folders on the player to better organize your music.
I Creating a Folder on your Player
1 Connect the player to PC.
2 Press the [Create Folder] button at the bottom of device connection window.
3 Enter the name of the new folder when an input screen appears.
● A new folder is created.
● If you open a new folder and transfer a file, the file is transferred to the newly created folder.
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- Refer to Help on Media Studio for more information.
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Using Media Studio
I Deleting a Folder/File
1 Connect the player to PC.
2 Press the [Delete] button at the bottom of the connection windows after
selecting required files or folders from the device connection windows.
● A selected folder or file is deleted.
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- Refer to Help on Media Studio for more information.
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Using Media Studio
● Formatting deletes all files on the MP3 player so maximum memory is available for new file storage.
It saves you the trouble of deleting unwanted files one at a time.
I Formattimg the Player
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If you have formatted the player on your PC, please format it once again using
Media Studio.
1 Connect the player to PC.
2 Press the [Device] → [Format] at the top of the screen.
3 Press the [Start] button when the Format screen appears.
● The memory of the player is formatted and all the saved files will be deleted.
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- Refer to Help on Media Studio for more information.
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Using Media Studio
I Ripping Tracks from an Audio CD
1 Insert the Audio CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
2 Press the [Search Audio CD] button on the lower part of the screen.
● The tracks on the CD are displayed.
3 Select tracks to be ripped and press the [Rip a CD] button.
● The selected file is converted into an MP3 file.
● Select [Tools] → [Audio Source Format Conversion Settings] on the top of the screen to
change rip settings.
Change format
Save path
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- With the unit connected to your PC, select a file and press the [Transmit] button,
and it will be converted into an audio file and then sent to the unit.
- Refer to Help on Media Studio for more information.
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Using Media Studio
I To View Help on Media Studio
Press F1 after starting Media Studio.
● Help window will appear.
Click on [Help] at the top of the screen.
● Click on [Help] and the Help window will appear.
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- Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and Gracenote CDDB
Music Recognition ServiceSM.
- CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote
CDDB logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote CDDB" logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.
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Using the Player as a Removable Disk
You need to select PC connection mode before using the removable disk.
Press the MENU button and select [Settings] → [PC Connect Mode] → [Removable Disk] from the menu.
I Downloading Files
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Connect the player to PC.
● For information on how to connect it to your PC, refer to Connecting the player to your PC
(See page 15).
2 Move the mouse over [Start] on the bottom of the screen, and right-click it.
3 Click [Explore] to Open Windows Explorer on PC.
● [Removable Disk] is displayed in Windows Explorer.
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Using the Player as a Removable Disk
4 Select the file to save and drag-and-drop it into the desired folder.
● Drag and drop music files to MUSIC folder, text files to TEXT folder, image files to PHOTO
folder, svi files to VIDEO folder and data files to DATA folder.
- DATA folder is not displayed in the player.
● The player only supports video files which have a .svi extension. To view video files on other
formats, convert the files using Multimedia Studio and then transfer the converted files into
the player.
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- If you use the removable disc to download or delete a file, you must reconstruct the library.
After connecting the player to your PC, select [Device]
- Disconnecting the USB cable during file download/upload may cause malfunction of the player.
- The music file order displayed in Windows Explorer may differ from the play order on your player.
→
[Reconstruct Library] from Media Studio.
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