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YP-R0 MP3 Pl a yer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
Using this manual • Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your MP3 player depending on the firmware installed. Some of the contents may be changed without prior notice. • Your MP3 player and screens may differ from the illustrations in this manual.
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Do not use the product if the screen is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand or face. Bring the product to a Samsung service center to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void the warranty.
Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product. • Do not place the product near magnetic objects. • Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.
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- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity We, Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility that the product, Trade name Samsung & Model name YP-R0, has been tested according to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Party responsible for Product Compliance Samsung Electronics America QA Lab.
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Special features of your MP3 player Listen to true three- dimensional sound with the Samsung Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe™) Use the text viewer to open and view text documents without corruption Download and play high- quality videos in various...
Contents Use basic functions What's included Your MP3 player Connect to a PC and charge the battery Turn your player on and lock the buttons Access menus from the main menu screen Enter text Manage media fi les Download media fi les Supported fi...
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Contents Use additional applications PICTURES View pictures Play a slideshow Set a picture as a wallpaper TEXTS View text fi les Insert a bookmark Change the background style FM RADIO Listen to the FM radio Save radio stations Use the FM radio options DATACASTS MICRO SD Insert a memory card (optional)
Use basic functions Learn to perform basic operations with your player. What's included ...8 Your MP3 player ...9 Connect to a PC and charge the battery ...11 Turn your player on and lock the buttons ...13 Access menus from the main menu screen ...14 Enter text ...15...
Check your product box for the following items: MP3 player Earphones GM59-01010A (Black) GM59-01010B (White) Note • The items supplied with your player may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. • You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. USB cable GM39-01004A...
Your MP3 player Navigation/ Selection button Back button User button Reset hole If your player is frozen or unresponsive, insert a pointed object (such as a toothpick or paper clip) into the reset hole. The system will be initialized. You can also reset your player by pressing and holding [ ] for more than 10 seconds.
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Use basic functions > Your MP3 player Button functions Button Function • Return to the previous screen Back • Return to the main menu screen (press and hold) Open a list of options available in the current menu Menu • Rewind 10 seconds during video playback •...
Connect to a PC and charge the battery Connect your player to a PC and charge the battery before you use your player for the fi rst time or when you have not used it for a long time. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connection port at the bottom of your player.
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Use basic functions > Connect to a PC and charge the battery About batteries • Charge and store the battery at 41˚ F ~ 95˚ F (5˚ C ~ 35˚ C). • Do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours or leave the battery fully discharged for a long time.
Turn your player on and lock the buttons Turn your player on or off Press and hold [ ] to turn your player on or off. Note If you do not use your player for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off. Lock or unlock the buttons Lock the buttons to prevent any unwanted operations while listening to music or playing videos.
Access menus from the main menu screen Select menus from the main menu screen. When you turn on your player, the main menu screen appears and you can access menus or functions from the main menu screen. ▲ Main menu screen In the main menu, use [n] to scroll to a menu you want and press [o].
Enter text Enter text using the virtual keyboard. To rename a playlist, for example: Select a music playlist, and then press [ ] and select <Rename>. See page 29. Select a button which has a character you want to enter. ■...
Manage media fi les Download media fi les to your player, and search for or delete fi les stored in your player. Download media fi les ...17 Manage fi les ...21...
Download media fi les Download media fi les from a PC to your player. Caution To avoid damage to your player and corruption of your fi les, do not disconnect the USB cable while fi les are being transferred. Supported fi le formats and PC requirements Supported fi...
Manage media fi les > Download media fi les Download fi les with EmoDio You can easily download various media fi les with EmoDio. Note • For information about installing EmoDio on a PC, refer to the Quick Start Guide supplied with your player. •...
Manage media fi les > Download media fi les Download fi les using your player as a removable disk If the USB connection is set to <MSC>, a PC will recognize your player as a removable disk when you connect your player to the To change the USB connection mode to <MSC>, →...
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Manage media fi les > Download media fi les Disconnect your player from a PC Carefully follow the steps below when disconnecting your player from a PC to avoid data loss or damage to your player. Click on the Windows taskbar. Click the pop-up message.
Manage fi les Search for fi les in folders and delete fi les from your player. Search for fi les In the main menu, select Select a folder from the list. Scroll through the fi le list. Select a fi le you want. Delete fi...
Play video and music Transfer music and video fi les to your player using the EmoDio program or a removable disk, and then play high-quality video fi les and listen to music in excellent 3D surround sound. VIDEOS ...23 MUSIC ...26...
VIDEOS Play video fi les in your player. To download fi les, see "Download media fi les" on page 17. Play video fi les In the main menu, select Select a video fi le from the list. ■ The screen changes to landscape mode. Control playback using the following buttons.
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Play video and music > VIDEOS Video playback screen No. Description File name Playing status Elapsed playing time / Total playing time Playing progress bar Play a video from a chapter Press and hold [o] during video playback. Your player will split the video fi...
Play video and music > VIDEOS Use the video options During video playback, press [ ]. Customize the following options. Option Description Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. DNSe Select appropriate sound effects for videos. Divide a video fi le into 15 chapters. You can Mosaic select one of the chapters and start playback Search...
MUSIC Play music fi les stored in your player. To download fi les, see "Download media fi les" on page 17. Note If the fi le library is updated, your player will clear the list of fi les displayed in <Recently Added> and <Most Played>.
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Play video and music > MUSIC Play music fi les In the main menu, select Select a music category. ■ To play the fi le you last played, select <Now Playing>. Select a fi le to play. Control playback by using the buttons. See "Music playback screen."...
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To select your own equalizer, select <myDNSe 1> or <myDNSe 2>. See "myDNSe" on page 44. What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a group of sound effects for MP3 players, developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the music you are listening...
Play video and music > MUSIC Create your own playlists You can create your own playlist by adding music fi les you want. There are 5 default playlists. Add music fi les to a playlist From the music category list, select a fi le you want to add to a playlist and press [ ].
Play video and music > MUSIC Use the music options During music playback, press [ ]. Customize the following options. Option Description Add the currently playing music fi le to the Add to Playlist playlist. DNSe Select appropriate sound effects for music. <Play Mode>: Change the repeat mode.
Use additional applications Learn how to work with your player’s additional applications. PICTURES ...32 TEXTS ...34 FM RADIO ...36 DATACASTS ...39 MICRO SD ...40...
PICTURES View pictures stored in your player. To download fi les, see "Download media fi les" on page 17. View pictures In the main menu, select Browse pictures. File name Select a picture you want. The picture displays on the full screen. Picture with no thumbnail information...
Use additional applications > View the picture. Do this Move to the previous Press [l/r] or next fi le Press [ n] to move on the • Press [ Zoom in enlarged picture • Press [ PICTURES Note • If the picture size is large, it may take some time to display. •...
TEXTS You can use the text viewer to view text fi les (.txt) stored in your player. To download fi les, see "Download media fi les" on page 17. View text fi les In the main menu, select Select a text fi le from the list. View the document.
Use additional applications > Insert a bookmark You can insert a bookmark on the page you want and go to the bookmark to view that page of a document. Go to the page you want to bookmark and press [ ]. Select <Bookmark>...
FM RADIO You can listen to the FM radio as well as save radio stations. Note You must connect the earphones to your player to listen to the FM radio. The earphones serve as a radio antenna. Listen to the FM radio In the main menu, select Press [b] to scan the radio stations.
Use additional applications > Save radio stations You can save your favorite radio stations to easily access them. Save the current radio station In Manual mode, press [ ]. Select <Add to Preset>. Save radio stations automatically You can automatically search for available radio stations and save them as your favorites.
Use additional applications > Use the FM radio options You can change options for using the FM radio. From the FM radio screen, press [ ]. Customize the following options. Option Description Go to Preset Switch to Preset mode Mode* Go to Manual Switch to Manual mode Mode**...
DATACASTS When you have registered RSS addresses of your favorite news website, UCC, or blogs on EmoDio, you can view various contents. Note For more information about Datacasts, see the Help of EmoDio. What is RSS? RSS is a standardized XML fi...
MICRO SD To store additional fi les, you must insert a memory card. You can search for fi les in the memory card and delete fi les from the memory card. Insert a memory card (optional) Open the cover of the memory card slot and insert a memory card. ■...
Use additional applications > Manage fi les in a memory card Search for fi les Insert a memory card. In the main menu, select ■ The list of folders saved in the memory card appears. Select a folder you want. Scroll up or down on the fi...
Customize settings Change your player’s settings to match your preferences. Settings ...43 Sound settings ... 44 Display settings ... 44 Language settings ... 44 Date and time settings ... 45 System settings ... 45...
Settings You can change your player’s settings. In the main menu, select Select a setting menu you want to customize. Menu Description Sound Set sound settings Display Set display settings Language Set language settings Date&Time Set the current time and date System Set system settings Select an option.
Customize settings > Settings Sound settings Menu Description Street Set to make the music sound clearer by fi ltering out Mode ambient noise. Set to upscale low resolution audio fi les for improved Audio Upscaler sound quality. Set up your own equalizer (DNSe) to customize myDNSe sounds to your preference.
Customize settings > Settings Date and time settings Set the current time and date. Scroll to a unit and press [a] to change the time or date. To save the time and date, press [o]. System settings Menu Description Enter personal information, such as your name and birthday.
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Customize settings > Settings Menu Description Check the DivX registration code for your player. Note ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX format created by DivX, Inc. This is an offi cial DivX Certifi ed device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your fi...
Appendix View the maintenance, specifi cations, and troubleshooting for your player. Firmware upgrade ...48 Maintenance of your player ...49 Troubleshooting ...50 Specifi cations ...52 Warranty ...54 License ...56...
Firmware upgrade Future upgrades may be available for your player to enhance performance and compatibility. Connect your player to a PC using the USB cable. Click <MENU> on the top of the EmoDio. Click <Portable Device> → <Update Firmware>. ■ If there is a fi...
Maintenance of your player Carefully read the following to properly clean, store, or dispose of your player. Cleaning • When your player is dirty, wipe your player with a soft, clean and dry cloth. • Do not apply cleaners to your player's surface. This may cause damage or affect the performance of the player.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your new MP3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Problem Solution • Your player will not turn on if the battery is My player will not completely drained.
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Check if you disconnected the USB cable while transferring fi les or data. This can cause data Files or data are loss or fatal errors in your player. Samsung is missing. not responsible for any damages resulting from data loss.
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Appendix > Specifi cations 20 mW/Ch. Earphones Output (based on 16 Ω) Output Frequency 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz Range 90 dB with 20 kHz LPF Signal to Noise Ratio (based on 1 kHz, 0 dB) File: Max. 5000 Supported Number of Files/Folders Folder: Max.
2. Samsung’s obligations are to the repair of the defective part, and at its discretion, replacement of the product (service exchange unit). 3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by an Authorized Samsung Dealer/ Service Center.
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OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
License The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. In particular, this product is licensed under the following US patents : 5,991,715, 5,740,317, 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,539,829, 5,606,618, 5,530,655, 5,777,992, 6,289,308, 5,610,985, 5,481,643, 5,544,247, 5,960,037, 6,023,490, 5,878,080, and under US Published Patent Application No.
Open Source Announcement Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under the GNU General Public License(GPL) and BSD. To obtain the source code covered under above licenses, please visit http://opensource.samsungmobile.com/. Component License Linux Kernel 2.6.24 GPL 2.0 MSC application GPL 2.0 Video for Linux Two header fi...
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Appendix > Open Source Announcement TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0) This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. The “Program”, below, refers to any such program or work, and a “work based on the Program”...
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Appendix > Open Source Announcement 3) You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange;...
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Appendix > Open Source Announcement If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances. It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims;...
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Appendix > Open Source Announcement END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these terms.
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Appendix > Open Source Announcement File-backed USB Storage Gadget, for USB development Copyright (C) 2003-2007 Alan Stern All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modifi cation, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
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