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MP3/WMA/FM TUNER
PLAYER/RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MP250
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WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point arrowhead symbol, within RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK within an equilateral triangle an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER is
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read these instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by 2. Keep these instructions. the manufacturer. 3. Heed all warnings. 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 4. Follow all instructions. when unused for long periods of time. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. Servicing is required when the apparatus has 7. Do not block any ventilation op
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PRECAUTIONS COPYRIGHT: • Distributing copies of MP3 or WMA tracks without permission is a violation of international copyright laws. SAFETY: • Vibration experienced during walking or exercising will not affect the player. However, dropping the player or dropping a heavy object on the player may result in damage or sound distortion. • Avoid spilling any liquid onto or into the player. • Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources; in a location subject to direct sunlight, excessive du
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PRECAUTIONS FCC WARNING: • This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. FCC DECLARATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interf
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PRECAUTIONS installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving
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Dear Customer: Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most important
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S E I R T A S S U S D O N I C Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE: 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneu
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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Main Unit Headphones Remote Battery Backup USB Cable Audio Cable AAA Battery Carrying Pouch (for Battery Backup) Installation CD 8
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS MAIN 1 1. Menu Button 2 3 2. Skip/Search o/n Buttons 4 3. LINE IN Jack 4. Headphones Jack 5 6 5. Record Button 7 6. Display 8 7. Play/Pause/Stop/Power ON-OFF Button 9 8. VOLUME +/– Buttons 10 9. DC 1.5V Jack 10. RESET Button 11 11. SD/MMC Card Slot 12. USB Port 12 9
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) REMOTE 1. Remote Cable 2. From Headphones Jack 3. HOLD Switch 4. Mute/Stop Button 5. Belt Clip (Rear of Remote) 6. Skip/Search o/n Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7. VOLUME Control BATTERY BACKUP 8. Play/Pause Button 9. DC Plug 9 10 10. Battery Compartment 10
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) DISPLAY 1. File/Song Band Name 2. File Number 3. File/Song Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 4. Elapsed Time 5. Memory Card 002 02:10 6. Battery Status Cold Outside 7. Play Mode 8. File Label The Band 9. File Kbps MP3 10. EQ Setting 128K ROCK23 11. Volume 7 8 9 10 11 12 12. Graphic EQ 11
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POWER SOURCE When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become low (see figure 1), you can recharge the battery as described on the next page Batt Low Batt Full or use the Battery Backup unit, but first install a battery as follows: Figure 1 1 2 Slide the Battery Backup’s battery Insert one (1) “AAA” battery as shown. An compartment as shown. When using the alkaline battery is recommended for the longest Battery Backup, make sure to set the Power playing time. Slide the battery comp
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POWER SOURCE (CONTINUED) USING THE BATTERY BACKUP When the main unit’s rechargeable battery power has been used up, 1 you can use the battery backup to continue to play your music. After inserting the battery, insert the battery backup’s DC plug into the DC 1.5V IN jack on the bottom of the main unit. Follow the instructions below to charge the internal Lithium battery: With the power on or off, connect the USB cable to the unit and then to the computer; charging will automatically begin. NOTES:
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES TO INSTALL THE "DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER" CD SOFTWARE For Windows ME, Windows2000 or Windows XP: Windows will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD software when the USB cable is connected. For Macintosh OSX: Macintosh OSX 10.3 will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD software. Do not install the software when using a Macintosh. For Windows98SE: The USB mass storage function will not be activated without driv
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) 2. At the Welcome screen, click NEXT. 3. Read the License Agreement, then click YES. 15
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) 4. At the Setup screen, click NEXT. It is recommended to leave the destination Folder as it is. 5. At the Program Folder screen, click NEXT. It is recommended to leave the Program Folder as it is. 16
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) 6. The computer will check for previous installations, then install the software. When finished, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear. Click FINISH to exit the Install program. 7. When the installation has completed, the new program, “SigmaTel MSCNMMC Audio Player”, will be added to the PROGRAM menu on your computer. 17
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) TRANSFERRING FILES You can download digital music files from the Internet or use encoding software to convert music that you have on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA format. Once these files are stored on your computer you can easily copy them to your player. Connect the computer to your player using the supplied USB cable; the READY screen will appear. Two "Removable Disk" windows will appear in your My Computer folder. The first is the player’s intern
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) SAFELY REMOVING YOUR PLAYER FROM THE COMPUTER NOTE: To avoid damage to your player or data loss, always follow the procedure listed below before disconnecting the USB cable from your computer or disconnecting the player from the USB cable. Using your mouse, double click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on the task bar. From the "Safely Remove Hardware" window, select "USB Mass Storage Device" and click the "Stop" button. The "Stop a Hardware Devic
