MP-C951 20GB DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER with COLOR SCREEN and VIDEO PLAYBACK Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. For Customer Use: Enter below the serial number that is located on the bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. MP-C951 Serial No. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert. WARNING: Handling the cords on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. NOTICE: This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Protect your hearing: Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high volume. Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss. If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use and seek medical advice. For recycling or disposal information about this product, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of this device, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility, too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of this device and accessory equipment. Please read this carefully before operation and use of your device. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. Do not expose to water or moisture. Clean only with a dry cloth. This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For devices intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Examine the cord periodically, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by a service technician. Do not force the power plug into a wall outlet. If the plug provided does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (A polarized plug has two blades where one is wider than the other; the wide blade is provided for your safety.) Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Protect the cord from being walked on, pinched by objects, or torn and exposed to liquids (especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point at which they exit from the device). Do not use this device near water. Do not place objects filled with liquids (eg, vases) on the device. Never spill liquid of any kind on the device. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Do not drop or otherwise subject the device to impact. Keep objects away from ventilation openings. Do not block ventilation openings at any time. 11. Never push objects of any kind into this device through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. 12. Do not install near any apparatus that produces heat such as stoves, radiators, amplifiers, etc. 13. Use only with attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use of attachments/ accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous. 14. Unplug the device during lightning storms. Unplug the device and remove any batteries when the device will be unused for long periods of time. 15. Do not open or attempt to repair this device. Refer all repairs to authorized service personnel. 16. When replacements parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 17. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the device is in proper operating condition. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 4 FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................... 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ............................................................................................................ 9 OVERVIEW: DISPLAY & MAIN MENU .......................................................................................... 10 POWER SUPPLY ..............................................................................................................................11 Charging Your Player .............................................................................................................11 Turning Your Player On/Off....................................................................................................11 Locking/Unlocking Your Player's Controls (Hold).................................................................. 11 USB CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 12 USB-MSC versus USB-MTP .................................................................................................12 USB Driver Installation (Required for Windows 98 SE Only) ................................................13 Connecting to a Computer .....................................................................................................13 Disconnecting from a Computer ............................................................................................13 Microsoft Windows ........................................................................................................13 Macintosh OS X .............................................................................................................14 Transferring Files ...................................................................................................................14 Microsoft Windows ........................................................................................................14 Macintosh OS X .............................................................................................................14 USB HOST CONNECTION ............................................................................................................. 15 BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 16 Using the Touchpad Controls ................................................................................................16 Basic Navigation ....................................................................................................................16 Basic Music Playback ............................................................................................................16 Basic Movie Playback ............................................................................................................16 Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................................................16 Play Mode Options.................................................................................................................17 Repeat A-B Function .............................................................................................................17 MUSIC MODE................................................................................................................................ 18 Music ......................................................................................................................................18 Encode ...................................................................................................................................19 Voice ......................................................................................................................................19 Playlists ..................................................................................................................................19 Search ....................................................................................................................................19 Advanced Functions: Music ...................................................................................................20 Favorite (+/-) ...................................................................................................................20 EQ (Equalizer)................................................................................................................20 Play Speed .....................................................................................................................20 Info .................................................................................................................................20 TABLE OF CONTENTS MOVIE MODE ............................................................................................................................... 21 PHOTO MODE ............................................................................................................................... 22 FM RADIO MODE ......................................................................................................................... 23 Basic FM Radio Operation.....................................................................................................23 Advanced Functions: FM Radio.............................................................................................23 E-BOOK MODE ............................................................................................................................. 24 Advanced Functions: E-Book ................................................................................................24 RECORDING ................................................................................................................................. 25 Voice Recording .....................................................................................................................25 Line-In Recording ..................................................................................................................25 FM Recording.........................................................................................................................26 EXPLORER MODE ......................................................................................................................... 27 Delete .....................................................................................................................................27 Copy ......................................................................................................................................27 Cut (Move) ..............................................................................................................................28 Info .........................................................................................................................................28 SETUP MODE ....... ...