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MP3 Music & Video Player
User Guide
2 GB
SMP516-2
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IN THE BOX Stereo Headphones SMP517-4 SMP516-2 USB 2.0 Cable T The Shar he Sharper I per Image mage Installation CD Quick Start Guide (for battery charging MP3 Video Player and high speed data transfer) 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 Sharper Image 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 aud
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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 GB Memory High resolution color display USB 2.0 high speed connector Plays video (converted) Displays JPG pictures Plays MP3/WMA music Digital voice recording with built-in microphone Includes high-fidelity headphones Li-Ion rechargeable battery Folder navigation Artists and lyrics on screen (Id3-Tag and LRC) Equalizer 5
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS 5 LEFT SIDE FRONT RIGHT SIDE BACK 6 4 7 1 2 2 8 5 7 1 ME AND YOU 9 3 BOTTOM 10 DISPLAY SCREEN 3 4 6 8 9 1. Repeat / Follow / Contrast 2. Tempo rate 3. File format 4. EQ mode 1. Reset hole 6. Menu cotrol [ M ] 5. Loop mode 2. LCD screen 7. Power / Play button [ ] 6. Volume 8. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connector for battery 3. Volume control [ V ] 7. Battery status charging and data transfer 4. Next [ ] 8. Song number 5. Previous [ ] 9. Headphone jack 9. So
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Files can be transferred directly into the player using the USB data cable. Make sure your computer is powered on. Below is the procedure of connecting the player to a computer: 1. 1. Plug the larger USB connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. 2. Plug the other end (small) of the USB cable to the player. 3. The computer system detects “New hardware” and starts to install the driver automatically. Wait for the system to finish the installation.
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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 Video Player has an integrated rechargeable Li-Ion battery. It comes fully charged from the factory, but it is recommended to perform a full recharge before the first use. Recharge the battery by connecting the player to a computer using the included USB 2.0 cable (using any USB type mini B with 5-pins will also work). 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 usin
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BASIC OPERATION Turning on/off ● To turn on the player press and HOLD the Power / Play [ ] button for 3 seconds until the LCD screen lights up. ● To turn the player off, press and HOLD the Power / Play [ ] button until the LCD screen shuts off. Adjusting the volume ● Press the [ V ] button and then press the [ ] button to decrease volume. VOLUME DOWN ● Press the [ V ] button and then press the [ ] button to increase volume. POWER / PLAY Mai
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MUSIC MUSIC VIDEO 1. Connect the headphones to headphone jack. PHOTO 2. Press and HOLD the [ ] button to turn on the player. E-BOOK RECORD 3. Select the MUSIC option, and then press the [ M ] button to confirm. VOICE SETTINGS 4. Press the [ ] button to play. VOLUME DOWN / 5. To select a song, use the [ ] or [ ] button. PREVIOUS Adjusting volume POWER / PLAY VOLUME ● To adjust the volume, press the [ V ] button, and then using the [ ] or [ ] CONTROL [
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Music player settings 1. While playing, press the [ M ] button, to enter the submenu. 2. Use the [ ] or [ ] button, and then press the [ M ] button to select or change a setting. VIDEO MUSIC VIDEO Store and playback videos to watch and enjoy anywhere! PHOTO E-BOOK NOTE: You must convert a video to the correct format before transferring it to the player. RECORD VOICE See “CONVERTING VIDEOS” (page 13) SETTINGS VOLUME DOWN / Playing videos PREVIOUS ● Select VIDEO from the ma
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CONVERTING VIDEOS Before transferring video files to the MP3 Player, you must convert them to the correct format. With the Video Converter software tool you can easily convert your videos to the correct format (128 x 128 resolution) so you can enjoy them on your MP3 Player. To install the Video 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 “Install” and then “Next”. 3. Follow installat
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Converting videos Click “Configurations” and then “Advanced configuration” 1. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of your computer (optional). 2. Click on “MP4Tool ”from the “Start ” menu, or the icon on your Click on the “VideoSize” desktop. drop down window 3. Click on the “Configurations” drop down window, and then “Advanced and select “160 x 128” configuation”. 4. Click on the “VideoSize” drop down window and select “160 x 128” resolution. 5. Click “Save”, and then click “
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Converting videos 8. Click on “File’ and then “Select target” to select the destination for the converted video. You can send it directly to your player by selecting “Sharper 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 FILES TO THE PLAYER” on page 7) NOTE: To send a converted video directly to your player, it must be con
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Converting videos SHARPER MP3 H: 9. Select the name for the file and click “Save”. 10. Click on the “Fast configurator” drop down window, and choose the image quality of the new video. High quality will use more memory and the output file will be bigger. 11. Click “Convert” to start the job queue. If more than one job is present they will be performed sequentially. 12. Once finished, click on “OK”, and exit the application. 13. Copy the new converted video file to your player. S
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PHOTO The MP3 Video Player is capable of storing and displaying your favorite Sharper MP3 pictures. Downloading pictures to the player Drag or copy To download pictures from your computer, perform the following steps: files here 1. Connect the MP3 player to the USB port of your computer. Sharper MP3 (G:) 2. Open “Windows Explorer” or “My Computer”, and locate “Sharper MP3”. 3. Select the files on your computer, and simply move it into “Sharper MP3” in the usual way (drag-and-d
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E-BOOK Viewing TXT files View and enjoy your electronic books (e-book in TXT format) anywhere with the high resolu- tion LCD screen of your MP3 video player. For viewing your e-book, select the “E-BOOK” MUSIC option in the main menu. You will access directly to the files explorer and choose the book VIDEO PHOTO that you want with the [ ] or [ ] button and press [ ] button to view the file. E-BOOK RECORD ● Local folder VOICE SETTINGS Press the [ ] or [ ]
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RECORD MUSIC Your MP3 video player is able to perform voice recording with its inte- VIDEO grated microphone. To enter the voice record mode, select the “RECORD” PHOTO RECORD MODE E-BOOK option and press the [M] button. RECORD VOICE SETTINGS Recording ● Press the [ ] button to start / pause. ● Press and HOLD the [M] button to save. POWER / PLAY [ ] BUTTON VOICE NEXT MENU PREVIOUS CONTROL In Voice mode, you can activate the playback your voice recordings.
