Samsung YP-VP2 User Manual

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Digital Voice Recorder

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YP-VP2

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•Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your recorder depending on the firmware installed. Some of the contents may be changed without prior notice.

•Your recorder and screens may differ from the illustrations in this manual.

•This user manual is based on the Windows XP operating system. The operation of your recorder may differ from the operation described in this manual depending on your PC's operating system.

•Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this product are licensed for limited use by Samsung from their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user.

•To view troubleshooting, see "Troubleshooting".

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Notes, usage tips, or additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

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Safety information

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

CAUTION

Situations that may result in death or serious injury to yourself or others

• Do not use the product during a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms can cause the product to malfunction and increase the risk of electric shock.

• 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. Note that an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60 db and road noise is approximately 80 db. 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 hear a ringing in your ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the earphones or headphones.

• Exposure to loud sounds while walking or driving may distract your attention and cause an accident.

• Do not use the earphones while riding a bicycle, driving an automobile or motorcycle, or while walking or jogging on a road or in a crosswalk. The earphones may prevent you from hearing oncoming traffic and lead to a serious accident. Using earphones when driving is also prohibited by law in some areas.

• Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.

• When hanging the product around your neck, do not apply pressure to the neck strap.

To prevent accidental choking, keep the neck strap away from children, the elderly, and people incapable of caring for themselves.

Safety information

• Stop using the product and contact a Samsung Service Centre if the product or battery emits smoke, an unusual smell, or unusual noises. Failure to do so may result in a fire or injury.

• Do not touch the product or the power cord with wet hands. The water can conduct electricty and cause an electrical shock.

• Do not bend or break the power cord. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not place the product in or near heaters, microwave ovens, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers. Excessive heat or pressure can cause the product to break, explode, or catch fire.

• Turn off the product where it is prohibited. The product may interfere with electronic signals. Turn off the product when boarding an airplane. The product may interfere with the electronic navigation system of the airplane. Turn off the product in hospitals. Comply with all hospital regulations. The product may interfere with medical equipment.

• Do not use the product near fuels, combustibles, flammable chemicals, or explosive materials. Comply with regulations, instructions, and warnings in environments where explosive materials are located. Turn off the product while refueling your car, motorcycle, boat, etc.

• Keep your product and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Children or animals can damage the product or accidently damage the battery and cause an explosion. Small parts may choke children or pets.

• Do not use a flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to a person’s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.

• Do not expose your eyes to direct sunlight through the screen of the product. It may damage your eyes.

Safety information

WARNING

Situations that could cause damage to yourself or the product

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

• For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of your arm or become entangled in nearby objects while you are exercising or walking.

• Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do not switch it on. You could get an electric shock. Do not allow the product or battery to come in contact with liquid. This product contains an internal label that indicates contact with liquids. Damages caused by contact with liquids are not covered by the warranty.

• Do not leave the product in locations with temperatures above 35° C (95° F), such as saunas or a parked cars.

• Do not use or store your product in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated areas. Using or storing your product in these environments can lead to electrical shock or fire. Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering the product.

• Do not use the product if the screen is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand or face. Bring the product to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void the warranty.

• Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.

• Protect your product from harsh impacts and rough handling.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.

• Do not place or store the product on an incline, as the

product can fall and be damaged due to an impact.

• Be sure children understand how to operate the product correctly and safely. Improper use of the product may cause the product to break down or cause an injury.

• Do not use the product near speakers, large electric motors, strong magnetic fields, high voltage power lines, or communication towers. The product may malfunction due to electromagnetic waves.

Safety information

• Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical substances such as benzene or thinner, as this may cause fire, electric shock or cause the surface to deteriorate.

• Do not paint or put stickers on the product. The USB connection cap may get stuck, or the touch screen may not work properly. If you are allergic to the paint on the product or the metal parts of the product, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin. If this happens, stop using the product and consult your physician.

• Do not carry the product in your back pockets or around your waist. You may be injured by the product and/or damage the product if you fall.

• Do not place the product near magnetic objects. Expsure to magnetice objects can cause the product to malfunction or the battery to discharge. Magnetic strip cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.

• Use common sense when using the product in public. Avoid disturbing others when using the product in public.

• To clean the product, wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Do not use strong chemicals or detergents.

• Use caution when using the product near other electronic devices. Most electronic devices emit radio frequency signals. The product may interfere with other electronic devices, such as medical appliances, pacemakers, hearing aids, and automotive equipment.

• Avoid exposing the product to hot exhaust gas or steam. The product may become deformed or malfunction.

• Do not use the product for anything other than its intended purpose.

Safety information

Use caution when using the battery

• If you detect a leak, odors, or smoke, turn off the product immediately and contact a Samsung service centre. The battery may explode or cause a fire.

• Use only Samsung-approved chargers and AC adapters. Third-party products may malfunction, explode, or cause a fire.

• Do not short-circuit the charger or the battery.

• Do not use the product on or near hot floors or electric

blankets. The battery may malfunction, explode, or cause a fire.

• Do not expose the battery to sources of excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

• Do not puncture the battery or subject the battery to sharp impacts. Damaged or punctured batteries can explode or cause a fire.

• Do not store the battery with metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces. If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, the battery can be damaged, become deformed, or malfunction. It can also cause a fire.

• Do not use the product in a bathroom. Water or fluids may damage the parts or circuits of the product. The product or battery may malfunction, cause a fire or explode. Use the product only within the suggested temperature and humidity range: -5° ~ 35°C (23° F ~ 95° F) and 20 ~ 80 % relative humidity.

• Do not overcharge the battery. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

• Charge the battery once a month if you are not using it regularly over along time. Discharging the battery may shorten the battery life. The battery may eventually malfunction, cause a fire, or explode.

Special features of your recorder

Extended recording time in different recording qualities

SoundAlive

Adjustable playback speed with original sound quality!

Powerful sound with a high performance built-in speaker

Customizable microphone function according to various environments

Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime

brings your music to life

Use basic functions

What's included

Your voice recorder

Charge the battery

Connect to a PC

Turn your recorder on and lock

the buttons

Access menus from the main

Manage files

Download files

Recommended PC requirements

Installing Kies

Download files with Kies

Download files using your recorder as

a removable disk

Disconnect your recorder from a PC

Insert a memory card (optional)

My files

Contents

Voice Recording and

Playback

Voice Recording

To record voice

Use the voice recording options

Listen to my recordings and

music

Listen to a desired file

Insert a bookmark

Use the playback options

Microphone mode settings

Listen to the FM radio

FM Radio

Save radio stations

Use the FM radio options

Customise settings

Settings

Appendix

Maintenance of your recorder

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Correct disposal of this product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Correct disposal of batteries in

this product

Licence

Contact Samsung World Wide

Use basic functions

Learn to perform basic operations with your recorder.

What's included

Check your product box for the following items:

Voice Recorder Earphones USB cable

Travel adapter Installation CD Quick start guide

Note

• The items supplied with your recorder may appear different from the illustrations in this manual.

• You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

Your voice recorder

External device/

microphone

connection jack

Display

Recording button

Menu button

Microphone mode

switch

Navigation/

Selection button

Memory card slot

Reset hole

Accessories hook

USB connection port

Earphone connection jack

INTERVIEW

MUSIC

MEETING

RESET

Stop button

Back button

Built-in Microphone

Speaker

Power/lock button

Folder/Bookmark

FOLDER

BOOKMARK

button Section repeat button

DIVIDE/DEL

Divide/Delete button

REPEAT

Simple repeat button

Use basic functions > Your voice recorder

Button functions

Button Function

Recording

Stop

Back

Power/lock

Folder/ Bookmark

Section repeat

Divide/ Delete

Simple repeat

• Start voice recording

• Pause voice recording

• Stop voice recording

• Pause music or radio playback

Open a list of options available in the current menu

• Return to the previous screen

• Return to the main menu screen

(press and hold)

• Turn your recorder on and off (press and hold)

• Lock the buttons

• Select a folder to save voice files

• Add a bookmark (press and hold)

Repeat a section

• Divide the recorded file

• Delete the selected file (press and hold)

Skip backward 3 seconds

Button Function

Scroll up, down, left, or right on the screen

• Select the highlighted menu

Navigation/ Selection

Interview mode

Music mode

Meeting mode

Reset

Note

If your recorder is frozen or unresponsive, insert a pointed object (such as a toothpick or paper clip) into the reset hole. The system will be initialised.

(Centre)

(Up/Down)

(Left/Right)

Slide up to run the interview mode

Set in the middle position to run the music mode

Slide down to run the meeting mode

Reset the recorder

or option

• Begin or pause playback

Adjust the volume

• Skip to the previous/next file

• Search backward/forward

(press and hold)

Charge the battery

Charge the battery before you use your recorder for the first time or when you have not used it for a long time.

Caution

The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider.

Connect the USB end of the travel adapter to the USB connection port of

your recorder.

Connect the power plug of the travel adapter to the wall outlet.

STOP

REC

INTERVIEW

MEETING

MUSIC

RESET

Charging time About 3 hours

About the battery

• Charge and store the battery at 5˚ C ~ 35˚ C (41˚ F ~ 95˚ F).

• Do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours or leave the battery fully discharged for a

long time. Doing so may shorten the battery life.

• Depending on how you use your recorder, actual battery life may vary and may be shorter than specified.

Note

Do not use a separate AC Adapter as it may not charge the battery or allow proper operation of the voice recorder.

Connect to a PC

Connect your recorder to a PC to transfer recorded files from your recorder and edit them on the PC. You can also download music files or charge the battery.

Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connection port

of your recorder.

Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port of a PC.

STOP

REC

INTERVIEW

MEETING

MUSIC

RESET

Note

• The charging time may differ depending on your PC’s capabilities.

• If you want to charge the battery on your laptop, make sure that the laptop's

battery is full or the laptop is plugged into a power source.

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