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~~~,; . .WHAT IS MP3? 1 O THE MPDJI MP-1000 1 G MPDJ KIT CONTENTS 2 .BEFORE USING MP-1000 3 0 MP-1000 CONTROL BUTTONS 4 a MP-1000 LCD DISPLAY 5 .SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 8 .OBTAINING & MANAGING MP3 FILES 9 I;) MPDJPLAYER 10 .ENCODER 12 O THE DOWNLOADER PROGRAM 17 .HOW TO USE THE MP-1000 19 .TROUBLESHOOTING 36 .CAUTION IN USING AND STORING MP-1000 37 " MP-1000 SPECIFICATIONS 38 ~;,;:;:,~
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(i MP3 is a file format that compresses audio files with little or no loss of sound quality. It allows you to store them on a computer in such a way that the file size is relatively small. Typically, a 1 MB file is equal to one minute of music. .MP3 stands for MPEG 1, LAYER-3. It is an efficient way to store music or other audio content on your computer. MP3 files can be anywhere from 114 to 1120 the size of a commercial CO audio file, while retaining a high sound quality. These files have the e
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;~~ " ~ .Take a moment to examine the components provided with your MPDJ kit. MP-1000 PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL PARALLEL PC CONNECTING CABLE 8:=] 8:=] BATTERIES(2 x AM) EARPHONES LEATHER CASE INSTALlATION CD HAND STRAP ~,~!~ ~
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.Microsoft Windows @95/98 .16 MB RAM or higher .30MB available hard disc space or larger .Inter Pentium or compatible Processor .1 External Parallel Port .CDROM Drive .Installed sound card & speakers .Internet access for the download of MP3 files (Recommended modem speed is 56K) .You can obtain MP3 files and the latest information on MP3 technology from a growing number of Internet sites. The following are some sites you might want to explore: ~-
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~~ LEVEL ADJUSTMENT(+) MODE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT(-) EARPHONE JACK - ~~ PROGRAM SELECTION FORWARD POWER ON/ PLAY/PAUSE PC CONNECTION HOLD EJECT SOCKET \ ---r OIaD D:J) 0 -" L-. l ~ T -~ STOP/ I POWER OFF BATTERY CASE MMC SLOT PROGRAM SELECTION REVERSE .~~.~~','-
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,~~;, .The MP-1000 player can store and play additional MP3 files by inserting an optional flash memory card into the MMC slot. c~ ~ 1 Turn off power by pressing and holding the Stop button (8) for 2 seconds. Insert multimedia card into slot. (fig. 1) 2 If you have a flash memory card inserted into the Eject MP-1000 player, remove it by pressing the Eject button button. (fig. 2,3) 3 ~ : Do not remove the Flash Memory Card while unit is on.
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First, please make sure your parallel port is set to ECP mode in the system BIOS. See below for more information on how to set ECP mode. To transfer MP3 files to your MP Player, a connection between your PC (personal computer) and the MP-1000 is necessary: Connect the supplied PC connecting cable to your computer's parallel printer port. rum on the MP-1000 by pressing the 2 Play button(~O and connect the PC connecting cable as shown.
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~~ There are three components to the MPDJ Software Suite: .~ : Allows you to play the MP3 files stored on your computer. .Encoder: Converts CD Audio (Pre-recorded CDs) into MP3 files. Once in the MP3 format, you can use the Downloader to copy the files onto the MP-1000. .Downloader : Transfers files between your PC and the MP-1000. Before you can use the above programs, you must install them using the CD that came in your MPDJ package. Follow the steps below: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. After W
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You may obtain MP3 files from the Internet (see list of web sites on page 3) or convert them from the audio tracks of the CDs in your collection. Converting using the "Encoder Software" is discussed later in the manual on page 12-15. It is recommended that you keep all of your MP3 files in one directory on your computer (i.e.-C:\ My MP3 Files). Downloadina from the Internet The following will show you an example of how to download an MP3 file from the internet. Ensure that you have a valid inter
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C-""'---:---ii., The MPDJ Player allows you to play different music formats (i.e.-MP3 Files) that are located on your computer. It can be accessed by clicking its icon in the Windows Start Menu. START... PROGRAMS ...MPDJ SOFTWARE...MP3 PLAYER You will be asked whether you wish to register the player as your default MP3 player. If you click yes, the MPDJ Player will be used to open all MP3 files. There are two components to the player: .~ : Graphical Interface that holds control buttons (i.e.-PLA
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~~~~ 1. Start the MP3 Player from the Windows Start Menu. 2. Click the "PL" button in the upper right comer to open the Play list window as below 3. Click the (+) icon to add a track to the list. Opens the Play -List Manager will display its function Moves file DOWN in the order 4. Choose the directory that contains your MP3 files, then double click on the selected file you wish to play. 5. The selected file will now be displayed on the Playlist. You may add more files by repeating Step #4. Clic
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C~~~"C;:;:~"i The second component of the MPDJ Software is the "MP3 Encoder." The encoder takes a CD-Audio track and converts it to MP3 in two ways: 1. CD-Audio to MP3 2. CD-Audio WAY MP3 Launch the MP3 Encoder by clicking its icon in the Windows Start Menu: START-+ PROGRAMS-+ MPDJ SOFTWARE-+ MP3 ENCODER Exits the Program ~ : Converts CD-Audio or WAY to MP3 1. WAY: WAY to MP3 2. CD : CD-Audio to MP3 ~ : Changes the "Tag" of an MP3. The tag is the information of an MP3 file (l.e.-Artist, Song Tit
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Follow the steps below once you have launched the MP3 Encoder: 1. Insert a pre-recorded Audio CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Exit from any program that attempts to play the above CD. 3. On the MP3 Encoder, click "REC" to display the window of 'Rec; Wav -+ MP3'. 4. Click the "CD" icon to display the following window: Returns to Main Window Starts conversion toMP3 5. Mark the check boxes of the tracks you wish to convert by clicking them. You may select as many as you like. 6. Click "START" to begi
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Follow the steps below once you have launched the MP3 Encoder: 1. Insert a pre-recorded Audio CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Exit from any program that attempts to play the above CD. 3. On the MP3 Encoder, click "EXTRACT" to display the following window: 4. Mark the "Check Boxes" of the tracks you wish to convert by clicking them. You may select as many as you like. 5. Click the "START" button to begin the encoding process. 6. You will then be prompted Returns to Main where to store the new WAY W
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The MPDJ Encoder is set at the factory level for optimum sound quality and speed. However, fine changes can be made to the encoding process. If you click the "OPTIONS" button on the main view, you will see the following window: Some notes on encodina oQtions: Diff Block: Allows channels to have different block types in MS stereo channel. Bit Rate: Sets the bit rate. As the bit rate is set higher, the file size gets larger and sound quality gets better. VBR (Variable Bit Rate) : Variable Bit Rate
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::;c,~~~;C;; As stated earlier, the "Tag" of an MP3 lists its information. This is an optional step but if filled out, will appear in the MP-1000 LCD when it is played. To edit the tag of an MP3 file: 1. Click the '.TAG" button on the Main Encoder View. 2. You will be prompted to select an MP3 file to edit. Select the desired file from your MP3 folder. 3. The following window will appear. Enter any information you wish, then click "OK" to finish. -~-c"'~~~",
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~ The MPDJ Downloader is used for transferring MP3 files between your computer and the MP-1000. In addition, this software also manages the order of stored files on the MP-1000. Start the program by clicking its icon in the Windows Start Menu: If an error message appears stating, "Device Not Connected," please make sure of the following: 1. MP-1000 is connected to the PC Printer Port through the supplied accessory Cable 2. The unit is powered on (Press the Play button (...1 ) on the MP-1000) 3.
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Mf3 Downloader Functions & Windows: Directory Browser: This window indicates the directory where your MP3 files are stored. Browse through the directories on your hard drive and select the folder where i your MP3 files are located. ~ " ~, PC File List Window: Displays the contents of the folder selected in the Directory } Browser. You may transfer the files in this window to and from the MP-1000. \MP-1000 File List Window: Displays the contents of the MP-1000. The two tabs show Ithe files locate
