Silvercrest DA-16R User Manual

1 Preliminary notes

Thank you for selecting our digital MP3 player SilverCrest DA-16R.
This is an electronic entertainment device. It may only be used for private and not
industrial or commercial purposes. By default, the current product is not intended
for use in medical, life-saving or life-sustaining applications. Only those connection
cables and external devices may be used that correspond to the current device in
respect to safety, electromagnetic compatibility and shielding quality. This device
fulfils all relevant standards and guidelines in respect to CE conformity. If the
device is altered in a way that has not been coordinated with the manufacturer, the
compliance with these standards and guidelines is no longer guaranteed. Use only
the accessories specified by the manufacturer. If you don’t use the device within
the Federal Republic of Germany, you have to observe the regional regulations or
laws of the country of use.
In order for you to utilize this device and all its options, we recommend that you
read the corresponding instructions in this manual thoroughly before the initial use
of the device, even if you’re familiar with handling electronic devices. Pay special
attention to chapter “Important safety instructions“ on page 5. Store this manual in
a safe location for future reference. If you sell or transfer this device, please be
sure to pass along these instructions as well.

2 Copyright

The contents of this manual may not be reproduced, copied or otherwise dupli­cated in electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or any other
form without the permission of our company, nor may it be stored in a search
engine nor translated into another language.

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3 Declaration

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The descriptions and features in this manual only serve as general guidelines and
do not represent a guarantee. In order to offer you a product of the highest quality,
we reserve the right to make possible improvements or changes without prior
notification.
For all product descriptions and user instructions, the German version is the ulti­mately valid reference in the event of possible deviations in other languages.
The digital MP3 player SilverCrest DA-16R and the included accessories corre­spond to the basic requirements and relevant regulations of the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
The device safely fulfils the requirements of the EN 50332 standard (part 1 and 2)
in respect to a maximum sound pressure of 100 db(A) and an output voltage of a
maximum of 150 mV at the headphones.

4 Manufacturer information

JNC Datum Tech GmbH
Benzstraße 33
71083 Herrenberg
Germany

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More information can also be found

www.mysilvercrest.de

at:

5 Table of contents

1 Preliminary notes 1
2 Copyright 1
3 Declaration 2
4 Manufacturer information 2
5 Table of contents 3
6 Important safety instructions 5
7 Scope of delivery 8
8 Control elements 9
9 Display during music playback 10
10 Display during voice playback 11
11 Display during FM radio playback 12
12 Basic functions 13

12.1 Turning the device on 13

12.2 Turning the device off 13

12.3 Key lock 14

12.4 Navigation 14

12.5 Volume 15

12.6 Replacing the battery 15

13 Play music 17

13.1 Play / Pause 17

13.2 Next title / previous title 17

13.3 Fast forward / rewind 17

13.4 Section repeat function 17

13.5 Play mode 18

13.6 Equalizer 18

14 Voice mode (Recordings) 19

14.1 Starting recordings 19

14.2 Ending recordings 20

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15 FM radio mode 21

15.1 Scan mode 21

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15.2 Auto scan mode 22

15.3 Preset mode 22

15.4 Recording from the radio 23

16 Folder mode 23
17 Equalizer 24
18 Play Mode 25
19 Power save (“Auto Off”) 26
20 Backlight 26
21 Language 27
22 Delete 27
23 About 28
24 Back 28
25 Using the device with your computer 29

25.1 System requirements 29

25.2 Connecting to the computer 29

25.3 Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista Installation 30

25.4 Microsoft Windows 98 SE Installation 32

25.5 Copying files 33

25.6 File structure 34

25.7 Disconnecting from the computer 34

25.8 Formatting the memory 36

26 Technical data 37
27 Disposal 38

27.1 Batteries 38

27.2 Device 38

28 Troubleshooting 39

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6 Important safety instructions

Please read and strictly observe the following
instructions!

 You are not permitted to disassemble, modify or repair the

MP3 player.

 If the MP3 player has been dropped or if the casing has been dam-

aged, turn it off.

 Do not give your MP3 player and especially the accessories to

children. Never let your children use electrical devices without supervi-

sion. Children are not always able to recognize potential hazards. Batter­ies can be fatal if swallowed. Store the batteries out of reach of small
children. If a battery has been swallowed, medical help has to be ob­tained immediately. Also keep the packaging films away from children.
There is a danger of suffocation.

 The MP3 player and the accompanying components may not be

exposed to dripping or sprayed water. Additionally, no objects or con-

tainers containing liquids, such as vases or glasses, may be placed on
top of the device. Pay special attention to the device when it rains,
snows, at the beach, or in the vicinity of water.

 Do not use the MP3 player in environments with high humidity,

large amounts of steam, smoke, or dust.

 Don’t leave the MP3 player in locations where the temperature can

rise to a large degree (e.g. inside a vehicle). This could damage the
casing and interior parts and cause a fire.

 Only place the MP3 player on stable surfaces. Otherwise the MP3

player could drop or topple, cause injuries or sustain damage. Don’t let
the MP3 player drop or bump against anything and take great care when
using it.

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 Make sure that the display is not exposed to any bumps. This could

damage the glass of the display or cause the liquid to leak out. If the liq-

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uid gets into the eyes, on the skin or the clothes, it has to be rinsed off
immediately with clear water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, consult your
physician immediately.

 Don’t use the MP3 player at an excessive volume.

Longer listening periods at an excessive volume pose a
risk to your hearing.

 Articles 44.5 and 44.6 of the law about public health maintenance, modi-

fied by article 2 of the law from May 28, 1996, prescribe a restriction of
the sound pressure at a maximum of 100 dB(A). The headphones
(SilverCrest DA-16R) and the device comply with these legal regulations
to their full extent. Longer listening periods at a full volume of the device
may cause hearing damage to the user.

 Only use the MP3 player with the included headphones. The use of

headphones with other input impedances can lead to sound pressure
that may pose a health risk.

 Use particular care in potentially dangerous situations (e.g. while

driving, riding a bicycle, jogging, etc.) or discontinue the use of the
headphones temporarily. Even if your headphones are designed in

such a way that you can continue to perceive external sounds, you
should set the volume only so high that you can still perceive your envi­ronment.

 We advise against the use of headphones while driving a car or

other vehicle. Please drive carefully and attentively. If you notice that

the device distracts or impedes you while you are driving, switch it off.

 There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced improperly. Also

read the important information about battery use on page 16.

 Dispose of your battery in compliance with the battery ordinance.

“The end consumer is obligated to return discarded batteries to a
distributor or a redemption site intended for this purpose by a public
waste management facility.” (see p. 38)

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 Dispose of your MP3 player and the batteries in

compliance with the Directive 2002/96/EC (see p.

38). In particular, the device does not belong into
household trash.

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7 Scope of delivery

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1. MP3 player SilverCrest
DA-16R

2. Headphones SilverCrest DA-16R

3. Battery 4. Carrying strap

5. Mini CD 6. Operating instructions

Note:

 The design and technical data are subject to change without any notification.

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8 Control elements

Button (play/pause)

Fast forward button

Rewind button

VOL+ button

VOL- button

Cap

Display

HOLD (key lock)

M button

Function button

Headphone socket

Loop for carrying strap

Battery compartment

Microphone

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9 Display during music playback

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Battery charge level

Key lock symbol

Play setting (here: Shuffle)

Play setting (here: Repeat All)

Play setting (here: Repeat One)

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A-B section repeat function

Play music icon

Name of the played file

Time display

Equalizer display

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Battery charge level

Key lock symbol

Play setting (here: Repeat All)

Play setting (here: Repeat One)

Play voice icon

Name of the played file

Time display

Equalizer display

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11 Display during FM radio playback

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Battery charge level

Scan mode icon

Radio playback icon

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Number of the preset position
(1-32)

Stereo playback

Display of the radio frequency

12 Basic functions

With the MP3 player DA-16R, you can listen to music and make recordings. How
you use these functions is described starting on p. 17 . But first you will receive an
introduction to basic functions such as turning the device on and off, using the key
lock, navigation, volume control and battery replacement.

12.1 Turning the device on

To turn the device on, press the button for about three seconds. After a brief
moment, the SilverCrest logo will appear. After a brief loading time, the device is
operational.

Note:

 If the MP3 player breaks off the loading process without a message, the bat-

tery is too weak and has to be replaced. For more information about this, read

Replacing the battery on page 15.

12.2 Turning the device off

To turn the device off, please press the button for approx. three seconds.
Then the device switches off and the message “shutting down” appears on the
display. When you turn off the device, it doesn’t matter whether you are playing
music or recording or changing the settings in the menu.

Note:

 To turn off your device, the key lock has to be disabled.
 Your MP3 player can turn off automatically to save energy. For more infor-

mation about this, read p. 26.

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12.3 Key lock

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The key lock prevents an unintentional operation of your MP3 player - for example
during transport. If the key lock on your MP3 player is activated, all entries are
ignored and the key lock symbol appears.
To activate the key lock, you have to slide the
the arrow and the key lock symbol will appear on the display. To disable the key
lock, you have to slide the

HOLD button in the opposite direction of the arrow.

12.4 Navigation

HOLD button in the direction of

When you have turned on the MP3 player, you can access the menu by briefly
pressing the M button
ing the buttons 
one more time:

 Music (page 17)

. Here you can select the following menu items by press-

and  and confirm them by pressing the M button

 Recordings (page 19)
 FM (page 21)
 Folders (page 23)
 Equalizer (page 24)
 Play Mode (page 25)
 Auto Off (page 26)
 Backlight (page 26)
 Language (page 27)
 Delete (page 27)
 About (page 28)
 Back (page 28)

If you don’t press a button for approx. 30 seconds, you will automatically return to
the music or voice playback mode.

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12.5 Volume

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During the playback of music titles or recordings, you can select the volume of the
device with the volume button VOL-/+
from 0 (mute) to the maximum.

/ on the side of the device in a range

12.6 Replacing the battery

If the battery symbol in the display shows an empty battery, you will need to
change the battery soon. To do this, turn off the MP3 player (p. 13), remove the
cap

, open the battery compartment on the back of the device and remove the
battery. Insert the new battery with the correct polarity (see illustration) and close
the battery compartment again. Only use batteries of the type 1.5 V micro AAA.

Note:

To extend the life of your batteries, you can save energy in the following ways:

 Reduce the duration of the backlight (p. 26).
 Use the energy saving function (“Auto Off”) (see p. 26).

Please make sure you observe the following information about the batteries as well
as the guidelines about the disposal of batteries on page 38.

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Important information about the battery:

 Make sure that the battery is always inserted in the device with the correct

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polarity. Only replace it with the same or an equivalent type. There is a danger
of explosion if the battery is changed improperly.

 Don’t attempt to recharge a battery that is not intended for that purpose. There

is a danger of explosion.

 Batteries can be fatal if swallowed. Store the batteries out of reach of small

children. If a battery has been swallowed, medical help has to be obtained im­mediately.

 Do not expose batteries to heat and especially not to fire. Never short-circuit

the batteries and don’t try to open them forcefully or recharge them. Otherwise
batteries can explode and cause severe injuries.

 Never replace the battery in an environment that poses a risk of explosions.

During the insertion or removal of the battery there might be a spark that could
cause an explosion. Areas that are at risk of explosions are usually labelled as
such, although not always clearly. They include tank areas, such as e.g. below
the decks of boats, fuel overpasses, fuel storage areas, areas in which the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as e.g. grain, dust or metallic powder, as
well as all other areas in which you are normally instructed to turn off your ve­hicle engine.

 Also read the important information about battery disposal on page 38.

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13 Play music

In music mode, you can play back MP3 or WMA music titles.
When you are in the main menu, you can switch into the music mode by pressing
the buttons 

button

will now return to the main menu. This does not cause the music playback to stop.

Note:

If you directly select “Music” from the main menu, the title that was last played
will always be played back again. If you would like to play back a different title or
different album, please use the menu item “Folders” to navigate (see 23).

13.1 Play / Pause

und  , selecting the menu item “Music” and pressing the M

. You can exit the music mode by pressing the M button .again. You

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The playback can be paused with and then resumed. You can exit the
music mode by pressing the M button

again.

13.2 Next title / previous title

During the playback, you can jump to the next saved title by pressing the 
button. If you want to hear the current title again from the beginning, press the
button 

. You can select the previous title by pressing the  button twice.

13.3 Fast forward / rewind

If you keep the buttons  or  pressed during playback, you can fast
forward or rewind within a title.

13.4 Section repeat function

The section repeat function will allow you to repeat parts of a title as much as you
prefer in the playback mode. This function is especially well-suited to learn foreign
languages, for example.

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Briefly press the function button once during the playback of a title to mark
the beginning of the section that should be repeated. This is represented by an A

on the display.

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When you have reached the end of the section that you would like to repeat during
the playback, briefly press the
marked in this way will now be repeated as often as desired, which is indicated by
A-B

on the display.
If you would like to end the repeat function and continue with the regular playback,
just press the
continued as usual.

Note:

The repetition of music sections (section repeat function) only functions within
one title and not beyond the boundaries of the title.

function button once briefly and the playback of the title will be

13.5 Play mode

Under the item “Repeat” in the menu, you can set a random playback sequence
(shuffle) and activate the repeating of titles. For more information about this, read
p. 25.

13.6 Equalizer

To change the sound characteristics, you have to press the function button
for a long time during the music playback. Now the MP3 player switches between
the individual equalizer modes. Press the
mode is activated. You can also select the desired equalizer setting in the menu
under the item “Equalizer” (page 24). The following equalizer settings are avail­able: ”Flat“, “Bass“, “Rock“, “Jazz“, “Classic“, “Pop“ and “User“.

function button once again. The section

function button until your desired

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14 Voice mode (Recordings)

In the voice mode you can play back and create recordings.
When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Recordings” by
pressing the buttons 
the M button
again. You will now return to the menu. This does not cause the playback to stop.
In the voice mode you can generally carry out the same functions (play back /
pause, next title / previous title, fast forward / rewind, section repeat function,
repeat, and equalizer) as in the music playback mode (see section beginning on p.

17).

Note:

 In the voice mode, you can play back all titles that are in the “Voice” folder

(see p. 34). Recordings will be stored here automatically.

 Once you have started the playback of a recording, you can only create a new

recording again by returning to the menu and restarting the voice mode.

 If you directly select “Recordings” from the main menu, the most recently

played voice file will always be played back. If you would like to play back a
different file, please use the menu item “Folders” to navigate (see p. 23).

 A playback in random sequence is not possible in voice mode.

14.1 Starting recordings

When you have switched into the voice mode, you can start a recording by press­ing the

function button . The recording will start directly after pressing the
button. The remaining recording time will briefly be shown on the display, followed
by the length of time you have already been recording, the name under which the
recording is stored, and the microphone symbol, which shows that a recording is
currently in progress.

Note:

 Once you have started the playback of a recording, you can only create a new

recording again by returning to the menu and restarting the voice mode.

and  and change to the voice mode by pressing

. You can exit the voice mode by pressing the M button

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Note:

 To achieve the best possible recording result, direct the microphone input

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towards the source at a distance of approx. 10 – 15 cm and avoid interfering
sounds.

14.2 Ending recordings

To end the recording, press the function button . This will stop the recording
and the recorded file will automatically be saved in the “Voice” folder. The saved
file automatically receives the name “VXXX.WAV“, where XXX corresponds to a
numerical sequence that begins with 001. For example, if you have already re­corded six WAV files, the next recorded file will be stored under “V007.WAV“ in the
“Voice“ folder. If you have deleted other WAV files in the meantime (e.g.
“V003.WAV“), then the file is always stored at the lowest available position, which
in this case means under “V003.WAV“.
You can exit the voice mode by pressing the M button

Note:

 The recording can only be carried out in wav format. The mp3 format is not

supported.

 The recordings can be deleted under the menu item “Delete“ on page 27 .
 If the battery display only shows two lines, no voice recording can be started.

If a recording is attempted, the message “Battery too low” appears and the
recording is terminated.

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15 FM radio mode

In the FM radio mode, you have the option of receiving radio stations through FM
frequencies (87.5 – 108.0MHz). In addition, you can record the current radio pro­gram with the recording function.

When you are in the menu, you can select the menu item “FM” by pressing the
buttons 
button
You can exit the FM radio mode by pressing the M button
return to the menu. This does not cause the radio playback to stop.
Three different search options are available for you to select a station.

15.1 Scan mode

In the scan mode you have the option of manually searching for your desired
station.
By briefly pressing the buttons 
bandwidth here by 0.05 MHz at a time.
If you keep the buttons 
jump to the next lower or higher receivable station frequency.

In the scan mode you can also set the stations you have selected under one of the
32 available presets.
To do this, select your desired station as described above and press the
tion button
Now you have the option of selecting your desired preset position with the buttons

then set the station at the corresponding preset. To select among the preset sta­tions, switch into the preset mode (see p. 22).

and  and switch to the FM radio mode by pressing the M

.

again. You will now

and  , you can increase or decrease the

and  pressed for a longer time, your device will

func-

until the preset position begins to flash on the display .

and  (1-32). By briefly pressing the function button , you can

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15.2 Auto scan mode

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In the auto scan mode, the FM station range is automatically scanned for receiv­able stations and assigned to the 32 available preset positions.
To scan the FM station range, press the M button
Scan“ appears on the display. Now your device is automatically scanning the
station range. When the scan is completed, the first station that can be received at
this bandwidth will be played.
You can select and receive the found stations in the preset mode.

15.3 Preset mode

In the preset mode you have the option of selecting between the 32 preset posi­tions that are occupied in the auto scan mode.
To reach the preset mode, press the button
appears on the display.
Now you have the option of selecting between the 32 occupied preset positions
with the buttons 

In the preset mode, you can also set the already stored presets at other preset
positions.
To do this, select your desired station as described above and press the
tion button
Now you have the option of selecting your desired preset position with the buttons


and  (1-32). By briefly pressing the function button , you can then

set the station at the corresponding preset.

and  .

until the preset position begins to flash on the display .

until the message “Auto

. The message “Preset mode”

func-

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15.4 Recording from the radio

By briefly pressing the function button , you have the option of recording the
current radio program of the selected station.
The recording will start directly after pressing the button. The remaining recording
time will briefly be shown on the display, followed by the length of time you have
already been recording, the name under which the recording is stored, and the
microphone symbol, which shows that a recording is currently in progress.

To end the recording, press the function button . This will stop the recording
and the recorded file will automatically be saved in the “FM” directory. The stored
file will automatically be assigned the name “FXXX.WAV”, where XXX corresponds
to a numerical sequence beginning with 001. After finishing the recording, you will
return to the FM radio mode.

Note:

 The recordings can be played back under the menu item “Voice recording” (s.

page 19).

 The recording can only be carried out in wav format. The mp3 format is not

supported.

 The recordings can be deleted under the menu item “Delete“ on page 27.
 If the battery display only shows two lines, no radio recording can be started.

If a recording is attempted, the message “Battery too low” appears and the
recording is terminated.

 Make sure that the headphones are attached to the output jack of the MP3

player. These serve as an antenna. Without headphones, only static noise will
be recorded.

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The folder mode offers the possibility to view and navigate through all of the files
stored on the device. Here you can see all of the music files saved on the device
along with the folders you have created. In addition, this mode allows you to di­rectly select the individual files to play them back.

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When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Folders” by press­ing the buttons 

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. You can exit the folder mode by repeatedly pressing the VOL- button

button

. You will now return to the main menu.
When you have selected the menu item “Folders”, a list with folders and stored
songs will appear on the display. Press the buttons 
between files or folders. To play back the desired file, press the play button
To open a selected folder, press the M button
folder, press the VOL- button
use this button to exit the folder mode and return to the selection menu.

and  and switch into the folder mode by pressing the M

and  to navigate

. To switch into a higher-level

. When you are in the main folder, you can also

17 Equalizer

With the equalizer you can change the sound characteristics of the playback.
When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Equalizer” by
pressing the buttons 
ing the M button
again. You will now return to the main menu.
With the equalizer setting you can change the sound characteristics of your MP3
player. Six settings (“Flat”, “Bass”, “Rock”, “Jazz”, “Classic”, “Pop” and “User”) are
available to choose from. You can select the desired setting with the buttons 

. With the M button you can confirm your selection and return to the

and 
selection menu. If you have selected the setting ”User”, you can manually set the
frequency bands 60 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz and 12 kHz. With the buttons 
and 
tons Vol +
you want to store your selection, press the M button
menu.

you can switch between the individual frequency bands. With the but-

and Vol - you can raise or lower the selected frequency band. If

and  and switch into the equalizer mode by press-

. You can exit the equalizer mode by pressing the M button

. You will then return to the

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18 Play Mode

With the play settings you can determine whether music titles or recordings will be
played back repeatedly. In addition, this menu item will enable you to set whether
music titles should be played back in a random sequence.
When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Repeat” by press-
ing the buttons 

M button

You will now return to the main menu.
When you call up the menu item, the current setting will be displayed. By pressing
the buttons 
 Normal: At this setting your music titles or recordings will be played back in

regular sequence and not repeated. At this setting, no symbol will appear on
the display.

 Repeat one: At this setting the current music title or current recording is re-

peated until you change the title by pressing the button 
setting, the symbol

 Repeat all: At this setting your music titles or recordings will be played back in

regular sequence. After all music titles or recordings have been played once,
the playback is started again. At this setting, the symbol
display (see page 10 or page 11).

 Shuffle: At this setting your music titles will be played back in random se-

quence and not repeated. At this setting, the symbol
display (see page 10).

 Repeat shuffle At this setting your music titles will be played back in random

sequence. After all music titles have been played once, the playback is
started again. At this setting, the symbols
(see page 10).

and  and switch into the play settings by pressing the

. You can exit the play settings by pressing the M button again.

and  you can switch between the following settings:

or  . At this

will appear on the display. (see page 10 or page 11).

will appear on the

will appear on the

and will appear on the display

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Note:

The random sequence is not available during the playback of recordings. That is

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why you aren’t able to select the settings "Shuffle” and “Repeat shuffle" if you
have switched from the voice mode into the play settings.

19 Power save (“Auto Off”)

With this function you can determine whether the MP3 player should automatically
turn off when there is no playback or recording and no buttons are pushed.
When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Auto off” by press­ing the buttons 
the M button
again. You will now return to the main menu.
The following time lengths are available to you for the device to automatically turn
off: “1 Min“, “2 Min“, “5 Min“ and “10 Min“. If you have selected the setting "Dis-
able”, the MP3 player will not automatically turn off. To store the desired setting,
select it with the buttons 
the setting is saved and you automatically return to the menu.

Note:

Use this function to save energy and thus achieve a longer battery life.

and  and switch into the power save menu by pressing

. You can exit the power save menu by pressing the M button

and  and then press the M button . Now

20 Backlight

With this function you can determine whether the backlight should automatically
turn off when no buttons are pressed. If the backlight is turned off, you can turn it
on again by pressing any button.
When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Backlight” by
pressing the buttons 
ing the M button
You will now return to the main menu.
The time lengths between “1 Sec” and “20 Sec” are available to you for the device

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and  and switch into the backlight menu by press-

. You can exit this menu by pressing the M button again.

to automatically turn off. If you have selected the setting “Always on”, the backlight
of the display will not be turned off. To store the desired setting, select it with the
buttons 
and you automatically return to the menu.

Note:

Use this function to save energy and thus achieve a longer battery life.

and  and then press the M button . Now the setting is saved

21 Language

With this function you can determine the language of the device menu.
When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Language” by
pressing the buttons 
pressing the M button
the M button
The following languages are available: "German”, “Italian”, “English", “Spanish”
and "French”. With the buttons 
ent languages and confirm them by pressing the M button
saved and you automatically return to the menu.

again. You will now return to the main menu.

and  and switch into the language settings by

. You can exit the language settings menu by pressing

and  you can select between the differ-

. Then the setting is

22 Delete

With this function you can delete files on your player.
When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Delete” by press­ing the buttons 

.

button

In the delete menu you have to use the buttons 
you would like to delete a music file or a recording. If you select “back”, you will
return to the menu without deleting a title. Confirm your selection with the M but-

. Now you can see the files that are stored on your MP3 player. With the

ton

buttons 
cordings and with the buttons Vol +
“Yes” and “No”. If you want to delete a file, select “Yes” and press the M button

and  and switch into the delete menu by pressing the M

and  to select whether

and  you can switch between the individual songs and re-

and Vol – you can switch between

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English

. If you have selected “No” and keep the M button pressed, you will return
into the music or voice mode. However, if you press the
return to the previous menu and there you can select again whether you would like

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to delete a music file or a recording or return to the main menu.

button , you will

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If you select this menu item, the firmware version of your MP3 player as well as the
size of the free memory and the total memory are displayed.
When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “About” by pressing
the buttons 

M button

again. You will now return to the main menu.

and  and switch into the information menu by pressing the

. You can exit the information menu by pressing the M button

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When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Back” by pressing
the buttons 

. You will return to the mode from which you have called up the main menu.

ton

(Music or voice mode).

Note:

If you don’t press a button for approx. 30 seconds, you will automatically return
to the music or voice playback mode .

and  and confirm the selection by pressing the M but-

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25 Using the device with your computer

25.1 System requirements

Operating system: Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or Vista
CPU: Pentium III 500 MHz or higher
RAM: 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
Hard drive: 50 MB free memory
Interface: USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)

25.2 Connecting to the computer

You can either connect your MP3 player directly to a free USB connection on your
computer or an extension cable (not included in the scope of delivery). Remove
the cap of the device from the USB plug and proceed as shown in the following
pictures.

English

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Note:

 If you use a USB hub (a distributor of USB sockets), it may happen that the

MP3 player is not recognized by your computer. In that case connect the MP3
player or the USB extension cord directly to your computer.

 Depending on the construction of the USB connections on your computer, it

may be the case that you have to plug in the MP3 player with the display fac­ing down.

 If you don’t use the USB plug of your device, always leave the cap on the

device to protect the plug from dust or damage, such as bending or breaking
off.

25.3 Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista Installation

If you use Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows
XP or Microsoft Windows Vista as your operating system, no manual driver instal­lation is required after you connect your MP3 player with your PC. The driver
installation happens automatically during the first use and may take some time
depending on the computer. After the successful recognition of the MP3 player, a
new ”removable drive” („SIGMA Tel MSCN USB device“) will appear on “My Com­puter”. The drive is the internal memory of the MP3 player. It may be possible that
the notification area of your taskbar will show a new icon, “safely remove hard­ware”.

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English

Caution:

 If you use Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Win-

dows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista as your operating system, a manual
driver installation from the provided CD is not required.

 The attempt to install the drivers for Windows 98 SE on an operating system

other than Windows 98 SE can damage the system or make it unusable.

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25.4 Microsoft Windows 98 SE Installation

English

If you would like to use your MP3 player on a computer with Microsoft Windows 98
SE as the operating system, you have to install the drivers from the included CD­ROM.

Connect the MP3 player to your PC and then carry out the steps listed below.

1. The above window appears. Now
insert the included driver CD-ROM and
click on [Next >].

3. Now select “CD-ROM drive” and
click on [Next >].

2. Select “Search for the best driver for
the device” and click on [Next >].

4. Click on [Next >]

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5. The installation is finished. Click on
[Finish].

Now the MP3 player is recognized and a new removable drive appears on the

6. My computer.

desktop. The designated letter of the drive can be different depending on the
number of hard drives on your system.

25.5 Copying files

Once you have properly connected your MP3 player with your computer, a new
removable drive appears on “My Computer”. The drive is the internal memory of
the MP3 player. Now you can use this removable drive like a regular drive and
copy, delete or rename files as usual. If required, read the user manual of your
operating system.

Caution:

To prevent data loss, you should never disconnect your MP3 player from your
computer during a reading or writing process. To disconnect the player from your
computer, follow the instructions in the section below.

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25.6 File structure

English

You can copy music titles into any desired folder on your MP3 player and also
create any new folders as you prefer. However, you should avoid special charac­ters.
The internal memory of the MP3 player contains a special folder, “Voice”, where all
of the recordings are stored.

25.7 Disconnecting from the computer

Never disconnect your MP3 player from your computer during the data transfer.
You should also use the function “Safely remove hardware” of your operating
system (only Windows XP and Vista). To use this function, exit all programs that
access the drive of your MP3 player (e.g. “My Computer” or Windows Media
Player).

Windows XP:

1. Double-click the symbol “Safely

remove hardware" (you might first
need to unhide the inactive symbols).

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2. Select the “USB Mass Storage

Device” in the “Safely remove
hardware” window and click on [Stop].

3. Also select the “USB Mass Storage
Device" in the “Remove a hardware
component" window and click [OK].

Windows Vista:

4. Next comes a message that you can

now remove the device. Now
disconnect your MP3 player from the
USB socket.

English

1. Double-click the symbol “Safely
remove hardware" (you might first need
to unhide the inactive symbols).

2. Select the “USB Mass Storage
Device” in the “Safely remove
hardware” window and click on [Stop].

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English

3. Select the “USB Mass Storage
Device" in the “Remove hardware"
window and click [OK].

4. Next comes a message that you can
now remove the device. Now
disconnect your MP3 player from the
USB socket.

25.8 Formatting the memory

If you would like to remove the entire contents of your MP3 player or if files on your
MP3 player have been damaged, it may be advisable to format the internal drive.
To format the drive, connect your MP3 player to your computer and open “My
Computer”. Right-click on the drive that you want to format and select “format”.
Select FAT32 for the file system and the standard settings for all additional pa­rameters.

Caution:

If you are uncertain about any of the steps described above, read the help sec­tion for your operating system or ask a specialist. An operating error during
formatting can make the computer unusable.

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26 Technical data

Internal memory: 2 GB
Audio formats: mp3, wma, wav
DRM: Yes, Windows Media DRM9
Voice recording: wav format (AD-PCM, 8 kHz, mono)
Radio recording: wav format (AD-PCM, 44kHz, stereo)
Installed microphone: Yes
USB 2.0 standard: Full speed / 1.1 compatible
Display: LCD Display
Equalizer: 6 Presets and one custom setting
FM receiver range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Max. headphone output voltage 103 mV
Headphones SilverCrest DA-16R, 3.5 mm stereo jack; sound

Headphone broadband voltage 155 mV
Operating temperature /storage
temperature
Operating and storage humidity: Max. humidity 85%
Power supply: 1 x 1.5V AAA battery
Dimensions: 79 x 28 x 19 mm
Weight: 36 g

pressure level in connection with DA16R MP3
player 86 dB(A)

0°C - 45°C / -10°C – 65°C

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27 Disposal

English

27.1 Batteries

Please consider that you as an end consumer are obligated to return “… discarded
batteries to a distributor or a redemption site intended for this purpose by a public
waste management facility.”

27.2 Device

Please consider that your electronic entertainment device is subject to the Euro­pean guideline 2002/96/EC for the reduction of electronic waste.

 You are therefore not permitted to dispose of your

device in your household waste.

 You can receive information regarding the disposal of

old devices at the municipal administration, the waste
disposal administration and the store where you pur­chased this product.

 You can drop off your device free of charge at com-

munal collection points.

 With the proper disposal of old devices you prevent

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environmental damage and don’t damage your health.

28 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution

The device
has no power.

The head­phones don’t
transmit
sound.

The LCD
display doesn’t
show the text
properly.

The battery is empty. Replace the battery (p.15).

The headphone cable is
loose.

The volume is at “0”.

Properly connect the headphones.

Increase the volume with VOL+.

The battery is empty. Replace the battery (p.15).
The headphones are

defective.
The MP3 or WMA file has
errors.
The language isn’t set
correctly.

Clean the headphone plug or re­place the headphones.

Reinstall the files.

Set it to the correct language.

Contact the customer hotline (see

The display is defective.

the reverse of the operating instruc-

tions.)
The display turns off
automatically.

Read the chapter “Power save

(Auto Off)” on page 26.
The battery is empty. Replace the battery (p.15).

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The MP3
player doesn’t
transfer any
MP3 / WMA
files.

The USB cable is not
connected.

The USB cable is defec­tive.

The device is full.

Connect the USB cable.

Use a new USB cable.

Delete files to make room on the

drive.

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Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution

English

The battery is empty. Replace the battery (p.15).

The device
turns off auto­matically.

The MP3
player isn’t
recognized by
the computer.

The USB cable was
connected.
The energy saving func­tion (“Auto Off”) is turned
on.
Electrostatic interference. Turn on the device again.

A USB hub is interposed.

The USB plug has a
loose connection.

You are using Windows
98 and haven’t installed
the driver.

Disconnect it from the computer.

For more information about this,

read p. 26.

Directly connect your MP3 player to

the computer and remove all USB

hubs from your computer if neces-

sary.

Connect the MP3 player to your

computer and turn the USB plug

slightly.

Proceed as described on page 32.

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