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User Guide EMP588-4
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IN THE BOX USB 2.0 Cable Quick Start and Media Transfer (for battery charging and high speed data transfer) 4 GB music video photos music video photos ebook record browser ebook record browser settings settings EMP588-4 MP3 Music and Video Player CD Stereo Headphones Quick Start Guide 1
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FCC INFORMATION FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to ra
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Emerson MP3 Music & Video Player. This manual contains important safety information and correct operation instructions. Before using the player, read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference. Copyright Information Trademarks and trade names used in this instruction manual are owned by their respective companies or organizations. Unauthorized duplication of any recordings whether downloaded from the internet or made from audio CD
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your player. This will reduce the risk of product damage and personal injury. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the player by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. This device contains a built- in battery, do not dispose of in fire. In the event that the battery is leaking, do not handle the device with your bare hands. Contact the service center for help since the liquid may remain in the play
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FEATURES 2.8” Touch screen 4 GB internal memory Mini SD card slot (add up to 8 GB additional memory, mini SD card not included) Built-in stereo speaker USB 2.0 high speed connection Stores and plays music, video, and pictures Text reading (txt format) Digital voice recording (built-in microphone) Folder navigation Li-ion rechargeable battery Supports MP3 / WMA / WAV music formats MPEG - 4 (AVI) movie / video files JPEG format picture browsing
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS 1 2 1. Headphone jack 3 2. [ POWER ] - Power ON/Off switch / lock 3. Mini-USB jack 4. Speaker (listen to music or video without headphones) 4 5. Touch Screen display 6. [ M ] - Select an option / Return / Menu 7. [ −] - Volume down 5 8. Mini SD card slot 9. [+] - Volume up 6 Reset hole 10. 7 8 10 9 6
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER System requirements You computer system must meet the following specifications: music video photos Pentium 200MHz or above ebook record browser Microsoft Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista settings USB port supported PC USB High Speed Connection Cable MP3 Player PC connection In order to enjoy the multimedia capabilities of your MP3 Player, you have to first copy your favorite files from your PC to it’s internal memory. Connect your MP3 Player to the computer using the include
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Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the file transfer, please disconnect the USB cable the following way: 1. Double click the green arrow “Safely Remove Hardware” in the task bar on the bottom right of the window. 2. Select “USB Device” and click “Stop”. 3. When the “Stop a Hardware device” appears, click “OK” to disconnect the USB mass storage device, and unplug the player safely. 8
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CHARGING THE BATTERY Your MP3 Player has an integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is recommended to fully charge the player before using it for the first time. Recharge the battery by connecting the player to a computer using the included USB 2.0 cable. Charging time is between 3-5 hours, depending if the player is powered off or working. To keep the battery in good condition, we recommend not charging it for more than 8 hours. Battery level indication: Full Two-thirds full Ha
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BASIC OPERATION [POWER] switch ON / OFF Turning on/off Slide the switch this way Make sure the player is charged, and the headphones are connected correctly. and HOLD until the player turns on or off ● To turn on the player, slide and HOLD the [ POWER ] switch to the right until the display turns on. ● To turn the player off, slide and HOLD the [ POWER ] switch to the right until the display turns off. Adjusting the volume ● Press the [+] button to increase the volume, or t
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TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO THE PLAYER The MP3 Player is capable of storing, displaying, and playing your favorite music, pictures, and video. music music video photos pictures ebook record browser settings video MP3 Player Connect the MP3 player to your Find your music, picture, or video computer, and locate “Emerson MP3”. files on your computer Drag the files into the area shown below. Transferring media to the player Emerson MP3 To transfer media from your computer, perform the following steps:
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MAIN MENU Return Once you turn on the player, the main menu appears. You may also use the music video photos or [ M ] button to return to the main menu from the other modes. 1. Touch the icon you wish to select: “music”, “video”, “photos”, “ebook”, “record”, “browser”, “settings”. ebook record browser 2. Touch an option and press the [ M ] button. Return 3. Press and HOLD the or [ M ] button to go back to the main menu. settings ICON MAIN MENU ITEMS DESCRIPTION ICON MAIN ME
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music Store and playback your favorite songs and organize them by playlists, atrist, and other options. See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO THE PLAYER” (page 11) and follow the steps below to transfer, playback and organize your music. 1. Select “music” from the main menu. Use the [▲] or [▼] buttons from the Enter scroll bar or touch an option to select it, and press the or [ M ] button. SCROLL BAR 2. Choose from the submenu options below: [ ▲] OR [ ▼] ● “Music Play”: Displays the
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Listening to music 1. Select “music” from the main menu. Enter 2. Use the [ ▲] or [ ▼] buttons from the scroll bar to select “Music Play”, and press the button. Or select “All Music” to view the music file list. Use the [ ▲] or [ ▼] buttons from the scroll bar to select Enter the music file you wish to listen to and press the or [ M ] button. 3. Press the [ ►] button to begin playback. 4. While a song is playing, press the [ ıı ] button to pau
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Music player settings You can choose the equalization mode that fits your preferences. To do so, browse to “settings” > “Music” > “EQ Select” and choose one of the 6 available modes: “Normal”, “MS PlayFX”, “Rock”, “Pop”, “Classic”, and “Jazz”. The playing order of the tracks depends on the selected mode. By default, the mode is set to “Normal”. You can change to a different mode browsing to “settings” > “Music” > “ Play Mode”, and choosing “Order” (sequential order) or “Shuffle” (random). Y
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video You can play AVI / WMV / MPG / VOB / ASF videos that you previously SCROLL BAR converted to the AVI format (XVID with MP2 audio and 320 x 240 resolution), [ ▲] OR [ ▼] (PAGES) using the easy software tool included inside the bundled CD. DELETE NOTE: You must convert a video to the correct format before transferring to the player. Playing videos RETURN ENTER BUTTON BUTTON Enter 1. Select “video” from the main menu. Return Enter 2. Touch the video file you would like to watch,
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CREATING AVI VIDEOS Before transferring video files to the MP3 player, you must convert them to the correct format. With the AVI Converter software tool you can easily convert your AVI / WMV / MPG / VOB / ASF videos to the AVI format (XVID with MP2 audio and 320 x 240 resolution) so you can enjoy them on your MP3 Player. To install the AVI converter on your computer follow the steps below: 1. Insert the provided CD to the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and click on “Video Converter”. 2. Click “
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Converting videos 1. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of your computer 320 x 240 (optional). Click on the “Resolution” drop down window 2. Click on “AVI Converter ”from the “Start ” menu, or the and select “320 x 240” AVIConverter icon on your desktop. 3. Click on the “Add” button and select 320 x 240 resolution. Click “Add” “Source File” drop down window 4. Select the video file that you want to convert by clicking on the Click on a video “Source File” drop down window.
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Converting videos 5. Click on the “Target File Path” drop down window to select the destination for the converted video. You can send it directly to your player by selecting “Emerson MP3”, and clicking “OK”, or if you would like to save the video to your computer, we recommend sending it to your “Desktop” where you can easily find the video, and transfer it to your player. (See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO THE PLAYER” on page 11) NOTE: To send a converted video directly to your player, it must b
