MMP8550 User's Guide 256 MB MP3/WMA Digital Audio Player Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely. COPYRIGHT: · Distributing copies of MP3, WMA with DRM or WAV tracks without permission is a violation of international copyright laws. PRECAUTIONS 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 dust, sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock; on an unlevel surface; or in a car with the windows closed during periods of excessive heat. ROAD SAFETY: · Do not use headphones while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in some areas. It can be potentially dangerous to play your headset at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 1 FCC DECLARATION NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 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 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 antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shield cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with class B FCC limits. 2 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: · Start your volume control at a low setting. · Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion. Once you have established a comfortable sound level: · Set the dial and leave it there. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection. 3 Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime. THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE: 90 100 120 140 180 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap Gunshot blast, jet engine Rocket launching pad Decibel Level 30 40 50 60 70 80 Example Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation. LISTENING For A Lifetime O We Want You NI C IND U R S ELECT EIA EST. 1924 TR IES S S O OCIATI 4 N A LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 6 2 7 8 3 4 9 10 5 1. Headphone Jack 2. Skip/Search o / n Buttons 3. Function (OFF/ON/MIX) Switch 4. PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button (Reverse Side of Unit) 5. USB Port 6. VOLUME +/­ Buttons 7. Strap Hole (For neck/hand strap; strap is not included) 8. LOCK Switch 9. Reset Button (Inside the Recess Hole) 10. LED (Function) Indicator 5 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OPERATION This player has a built-in Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery. It is recommended that the battery be fully charged before using for the first time and when the battery is low (when low, the LED indicator will blink red slowly). In these cases, charge/recharge the battery as follows: 1. Connect your player to the USB port on your computer using the USB cable as shown. Then the battery will charge automatically. The LED indicator will light red when charging and will light green when fully charged. POWER SOURCE NOTES: · It takes approx. three hours to charge the battery from empty to full. When fully charged, the unit can playback for approx. 12 hours. · When charging the battery, you can only use your computer to transfer files to the player; the player's other functions will be unavailable. 6 TO INSTALL THE "DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER" CD SOFTWARE INSTALL "DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER" 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 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 driver installation. To activate the USB mass storage function, please use the installation CD-Rom to install the driver. For Windows 98SE, if you are connecting your player to your computer for the first time, please follow these instructions: Procedure to Install Player Driver 1. Insert the Installation CD-Rom into the CD Drive, then the installation screen will appear. If the installation screen doesn't automatically appear, doubleclick my computer then doubleclick on the CD drive, then the installation screen will appear. Click on the Windows 98 firmware icon. Then click on the MMP8550 icon. 7 WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION 2. At the Welcome screen, click NEXT. 3. Read the License Agreement. If you accept the terms of the License Agreement, select and dot the circle at the left of "I accept the terms of the license agreement". Then click NEXT. 4. At the Setup screen, click NEXT. It is recommended to leave the destination folder as it is. 8 5. At the Program Folder screen, click NEXT. It is recommended to leave the program folder as it is. WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 6. Click "Install" to start the installation. 7. When finished, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear. Click FINISH to exit the Install program and complete the Windows 98 Driver installation. 9 Windows Media Player 10 is for use with Windows XP only. For Windows ME and Windows 2000, please install Windows Media Player 9. For Windows 98SE, please visit www.Microsoft.com to download the corresponding Windows Media Player for your computer. Once you have installed Windows Media Player 10, you can transfer MP3 files, WMA files, WMA files with DRM 9 or DRM 10 to your player using the "Sync" function. 1. Insert the Installation CD-Rom into the CD Drive, then the installation screen will appear. If the installation screen doesn't automatically appear, double-click "My Computer" then double-click on the CD drive, then the installation screen will appear. Click on the Windows Media Player 10 Setup icon. 2. Installation will begin. WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 INSTALLATION 3. Read the License Agreement, then click I ACCEPT. 10 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 INSTALLATION (CONT.) 4. Installation will continue. 5. At the Welcome screen, click NEXT. 6. Select the desired privacy options. 11 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 INSTALLATION (CONT.) 7. Click on Privacy Statement to view the Statement, if desired. When finished, click Next. 8. Read the instructions and tick the check boxes as desired. Then click on More Options and tick the check boxes as desired. 9. Click "Finish" to finish the installation of the Windows Media Player 10. 12 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. For Windows XP, if you already installed Windows Media Player 10, you can transfer music files (MP3, WMA, WMA files with DRM 9 or DRM 10) to the player through the "Sync" function of Windows Media Player 10. Connect your computer to the USB port on your computer using the USB cable. "MPT Player" or "MMP8550" will appear in your "My Computer" folder which indicates the player is connected. Then, follow the procedure on page 16 to transfer music files to the player. For Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 98 or Windows XP (without Windows Media Player 10), transfer music files as follows: 1. Connect your player to the USB port on your computer using the USB cable as shown on page 6. 2. A "Removable Disk" window will automatically pop-up on your computer screen. 3. To add more files and songs to your player, simply drag and drop MP3 or WMA files from anywhere on your computer into the "Removable Disk" window. IMPORTANT: A WMA file with DRM 9 or DRM 10 will not play back if you directly drag and drop it into the "Removable Disk" window. You must use Windows Media Player 10 to transfer copy-protected files as described on page 16. DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES 13 TRANSFERRING AUDIO FILES TO YOUR DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER USING A MACINTOSH COMPUTER Make sure to use a Macintosh computer with an operating system of 10.0 or layer to transfer audio files. 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Turn on your digital audio player. DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.) 3. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB jack on the player and the larger end of the cable to the USB port on your Macintosh. 4. Your computer will automatically recognize your player and mount a hard disk icon onto your desktop. 5. Locate the folder where your audio files are stored on your computer's hard drive. Simply drag and drop the audio files onto the mounted hard disk drive icon of your digital audio player located on your desktop. 6. After you have finished your transfer, put away the digital audio player hard disk icon(s) by dragging it to the Trash icon or Control-click its icon and choose Eject from the File menu or select Eject from the File drop-down menu located at the top of your screen. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts by selecting the digital audio player hard disk icon and pressing the Command-E keys. 7. Your player is ready to play the files you transferred. 14 For Windows XP, you can also utilize the previously installed Windows Media Player 10 software to convert music on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA format as follows: 1. Open the Windows Media Player 10 Browser, then click on the "Rip" icon on the top tool bar. Insert a Music CD into the CD-Rom drive of your computer. ...