Digital Audio Player Model No. SV-MP010 Operating Instructions Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Note "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net/ EB RQTT0850-B Supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of March 2006) USB Cable --1 pc (K1HA05AD0004) Alkaline battery (LR6) --1 pc Stereo earphones --1 pc (L0BAB0000197) R L (Earphones jack) Insert firmly. System requirements OS: Microsoft® Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional · The player cannot be used on Microsoft® Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE, Windows NT® or Macintosh®. · Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. · Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed. · Multi-CPU or Multi-boot environments are not supported. Windows® XP Home Edition (SP1 or SP2)/ Professional (SP1 or SP2) Windows Media Player: Windows Media Player 10 · When the unit has been connected to the computer in the MTP mode, it is indicated as "Panasonic Audio Player" on the computer screen. Otherwise it is indicated as "Removable Disk". (MSC (Mass Storage 2 Class) mode) MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode OS: RQTT0850 Table of contents Introduction Supplied accessories ...........................................................2 System requirements ...........................................................2 Table of contents ..................................................................3 Safety precautions ................................................................5 Battery (included) .................................................................8 Listening to music .................................................................9 Recording music CDs on your computer ............................10 Recording music on the unit ............................................... 11 Files and folders structure display on your computer .........15 Saving data ..................................................................................16 Basic operations Name of parts and basic operations ...................................17 Selecting modes .................................................................18 MUSIC mode Playing music .....................................................................19 Selecting a playlist and listening to music ..........................20 Setting mode Setting various items ..........................................................22 Making basic settings ...................................................................24 Other information Erasing folders and files .....................................................26 Formatting ..........................................................................28 RESET procedure ..............................................................29 Troubleshooting guide ........................................................30 Specifications ....................................................... Back cover MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is a technical specifications developed by Microsoft to connect Windows PCs to portable devices. By connecting to a PC in the MTP mode, audio and other data can be transferred from a PC without the need for a special device driver. 3 RQTT0850 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Caution This unit is not waterproof and should not be exposed to excessive moisture. To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids. This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. RQTT0850 4 Safety precautions · Leave some slack in the cord of the earphones if you wind them around the unit. · Do not disassemble, remodel, drop, or allow the unit to get wet. · Do not use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, corrosive gases, a heat vent, or a heating appliance. · Do not use or store in humid or dusty locations. · Do not use force to open the battery lid. · Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play. · Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. Batteries · Align the poles (+ and ­) properly when inserting the battery. · Do not recharge ordinary dry cell battery. · Remove the battery if the unit is not to be used for a long time. · Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. · Mishandling of battery can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body. · If electrolyte gets into your eyes, you may lose your sight. Do not rub your eyes but wash them with clean water, and seek medical advice immediately. · Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or subject to excessive heat. Allergies Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions. 5 RQTT0850 Introduction Recording and operating problems may occur on some computer systems. Please note that Panasonic and Panasonic dealers cannot be held liable for any lost audio data or other direct or indirect damage except in cases of intentional or gross negligence. This unit conforms with PlaysForSure which guarantees that music will play back in the event that the PlaysForSure logo is displayed for digital music purchased from an online store. For details on PlaysForSure, go to Microsoft's website. · The PlaysForSure logo is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3. · Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. The TM and ® marks are not used to identify registered trademarks and trademarks in these instructions. · This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties. RQTT0850 6 Sales and Support Information Direct Sales at Panasonic UK · Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays). · Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. · Most major credit and debit cards accepted. · All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. · It couldn't be simpler! · Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee. 7 RQTT0850 Introduction Customer Care Centre · For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 · For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 · Visit our website for product information · E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Battery (included) 1 alkaline battery (LR6) 2 1 3 Battery indicator Full Empty Replace with a fresh battery · When the battery charge is low and the display flashes, the display panel backlight will not light. · If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended. · Operation is not guaranteed when used with manganese batteries. Do not use manganese batteries. Note Changing the mode can sometimes cause the battery indicator to change. Changing the mode ( page 18, Selecting modes) RQTT0850 8 Listening to music Introduction Step 1 Have the music CDs recorded on your computer beforehand. ( page 10) Use Windows Media Player, a standard Windows® software program. This unit supports WMA and MP3 music files. You can also use music content (as either WMA or MP3 music files) downloaded from music distribution services. For details, go to the sites of the applicable services. Step 2 3 4 Connect the unit to the computer. ( page 11) Step Record the music from the computer onto the unit. ( page 12) Use the unit to listen to the music. ( page 19) Step · If you have Version 8 or earlier, we recommend that you upgrade to Version 9 or 10. Check which version you have by clicking [About Windows Media Player] on the [Help] menu. · If you have Version 9, you will need an auxiliary plug-in program to convert to the MP3 format. For details on operation, refer to [Help]; for the latest information or details on plug-ins, go to the Windows Media Player Web site. See the Microsoft Web site for details. Windows Media Player Where the music recorded in the computer is saved 9 RQTT0850 Unless the setting of the destination where the music is to be saved has been changed, the music will be saved in the following folder: My Music in My Documents. (These displays differ depending on the operating system.) Recording music CDs on your computer An example of how to record music CDs is given below using Windows Media Player (hereafter abbreviated to "WMP") Version 9 ("WMP9") or 10 ("WMP10"). 1 Insert the music CD into your computer, and start WMP. Select [start] [All Programs] [Accessories] [Entertainment] [Windows Media Player]. (The displays given here are examples of what may appear.) When WMP is started up for the first time The WMP setup (installation) screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2 Before recording music, set the content protection of WMP to disabled. 1. On the [Tools] menu, click [Options...]. (If the [Tools] menu does not appear, click [ ] at the top right.) 2. WMP9: Select the [Copy Music] tab. WMP10: Select the [Rip Music] tab. 3. Click to clear the "Copy protect music" check box. 4. Click [OK]. 3 Select the tracks and record them. 1. WMP9: Select the [Copy from CD]. WMP10: Select the [Rip]. 2. Select the tracks to be recorded. 3. WMP9: Select the [Copy Music]. WMP10: Select the [Rip Music]. Recording now starts. WMP10 screen Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. RQTT0850 10 Recording music on the unit Connecting the unit to the computer 1 3 USB cable (included) 2 1 2 Start the computer. Open the USB port cover and connect the USB cable to the unit. Insert straight in so that the arrow side faces in the direction shown above. X=Incorrect Connection precautions Slanted Arrow side facing in the opposite direction 3 Connect the USB cable to the PC's USB port. · When the connection is complete, "USB CONNECTED" appears, and music can be recorded. · On your com ...