Samsung YP-VX1QB, YP-VX1ZB Manual

YP-VX1

Voice Recorder

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Using this manual

•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.

•To view the special features of your recorder, see "Special features of your recorder" on page 3.

•To view troubleshooting, see "Troubleshooting" on page 40.

Icons used in this manual

Icon				Description
				Notes, usage tips, or additional information
	Note
				Safety warnings and precautions
	Caution
<	>			Menu names or text on the screen ;
				for example: <Yes>
[	]			Buttons; for example: [ ] (represents the
				Back button)

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.

1

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.

•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 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 taking exercise or a walking.

•Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these

environments could lead to fire or electric shock.

• 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.

Safety information

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

•Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine, fire or the like.

2

PROTECT YOUR RECORDER

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

•Do not cause excessive impact on the recorder by dropping it.

•Do not place heavy objects on top of the recorder.

•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 fire, electric shock or deteriorate the surface.

•Do not remove the batteries during the recording. Otherwise, it may cause serious damage not only to data but also to the system.

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

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

Special features of your recorder

Extended recording time				Customizable
				microphone function
in different recording
				according to various
qualities
				environments

x 2 0

x1.0

x0 5

Adjustable playback speed with original sound quality!

Powerful sound with a high performance built-in speaker

Listen to true threedimensional sound with the Samsung Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe™)

YP-VX1

Contents

6	Use basic functions
7	What's included
8	Your voice recorder
10	Inserting the batteries
11	Connect to a PC
12	Turn your recorder on and lock
13	the buttons
	Access menus from the main
	menu screen

14	Manage files
15	Download files
15	Recommended PC requirements
15	Installing EmoDio
16	Download files with EmoDio
17	Download files using your recorder as
18	a removable disk
	Disconnect your recorder from a PC

20	Voice Recording and
	Playback
21	Voice Recording
21	To record voice

23Use the voice recording options

24Listen to my recordings and

music

24 Listen to a desired file

26Insert a bookmark

27Play a playlist

28Use the playback options

29Microphone mode settings

19 Manage files

Contents

	30	FM Radio		38	Appendix
	31	FM Radio	39		Maintenance of your recorder
	31	Listen to the FM radio	40		Troubleshooting
	32	Save radio stations	42		Specifications
	33	Use the FM radio options
			43		Correct disposal of this product
					(Waste Electrical & Electronic
	35		43		Equipment)
		Customise settings			Correct disposal of batteries in
					this product

36 Settings	44
	45

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Use basic functions
Learn to perform basic operations with your recorder.
What's included .................................................................	7
Your voice recorder ............................................................	8
Inserting the batteries.........................................................	10
Connect to a PC ................................................................	11
Turn your recorder on and lock the buttons ......................	12
Access menus from the main menu screen......................	13

What's included

7

Check your product box for the following items:

Voice Recorder	Earphones	USB cable
Installation CD	AAA /LR03 Batteries
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

8

Earphone connection jack

Microphone connection jack

Display

Microphone mode switch

Recording button USB connection port

n Navigation/ Selection button

Section repeat/

Deletion button

Built-in

Microphone

Speaker

Power/lock button

Back button

Menu button

Folder/Bookmark button

Accessories hook

Battery cover

Use basic functions > Your voice recorder

9

Button functions

		Button					Function
						Recording	•	Start voice recording (press and hold)
							•	Stop voice recording
							•	Return to the previous screen
						Back	•	Return to the main menu screen
								(press and hold)
						Menu	Open a list of options available in the current
							menu
						Section	•	Repeat a section
						repeat/
							•	Delete the selected file (press and hold)
						Deletion
						Folder/	•	Select a folder to save voice files
						Bookmark	•	Add a bookmark (press and hold)
							n		Scroll up, down, left, or right on the
									screen
							o		•	Select the highlighted menu or
										option
							(Centre)
	n Navigation/								•	Begin or pause playback
							a
						Selection			Adjust the volume
							(Up/Down)
							b		•	Skip to the previous/next file
									•	Search backward/forward
							(Left/Right)
										(press and hold)

Button Function

Interview Slide up to run the interview mode mode

Meeting

Slide down to run the meeting mode

mode

Power/lock	•	Turn your recorder on and off (press and hold)
	•	Lock the buttons

Inserting the batteries

10

Slide open the battery cover in the arrow direction.

Insert batteries with correct polarity.

■ Be careful not to reverse the poles of the batteries.

Slide close the battery cover in the arrow direction.

Battery Life (AAA/LR03 type alkaline batteries)

	Mode		Time
	Voice Recording Mode		A maximum of 20 hours
	Play Mode	(Using the earphones)	A maximum of 50 hours
		(Using the speaker)	A maximum of 20 hours

Note

•When you do not use the recorder for a long time, remove the batteries.

•Actual battery time may vary according to the use conditions including the battery type, your settings and volume.

Connect to a PC

11

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.

Turn your recorder on and lock the buttons

12

Turn your recorder on or off

Press and hold [] to turn your recorder on or off.

Note

If you do not use your recorder for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off.

Lock or unlock the buttons

Lock the buttons to prevent any unwanted operations while recording voice or playing files. Press [] to lock or unlock the buttons.

Note

When the buttons are locked, will appear at the top of the screen.

Access menus from the main menu screen

Select menus from the main menu screen.

13

When you turn on your recorder, the main menu screen appears and you can access menus or functions from the main menu screen.

▲ Main menu screen

In the main menu, use [b] to scroll to a menu you want and press [o].

Use the menu you select.

Press [] to return to the previous screen.

■ Press and hold [] to return to the main menu screen.