Durabrand MP-356 Operating Instructions Manual
Durabrand MP-356 Operating Instructions Manual

Durabrand MP-356 Operating Instructions Manual

Mp3 / wma player

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MP3 and WMA* compatible
Card slot for SD/MMC memory card
for extra storage
Deluxe stereo earphones with neck strap
Preset 6 position selectable equalizer
256MB built-in memory
Built in FM stereo radio
Lock button prevents accidental usage
Belt clip and adjustable armband
* NOTE: WMA Music with DRM Protection is not supported by this audio player.
MP3 / WMA Player

Operating Instructions

Includes USB cable and software disc
Operates with one AAA alkaline battery
Can also be used to record and transfer
files as a portable media device
Can display the ID3 song title
Track, Song time, Battery, Volume and
Play mode indicators
Requires Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/
Mac OS X 10.2.6 or above
2 Demo songs are included
Model: MP-356
IB-MP356-WC-E-052806

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Model: MP-356 MP3 / WMA Player Operating Instructions • • MP3 and WMA* compatible Includes USB cable and software disc • • Card slot for SD/MMC memory card Operates with one AAA alkaline battery • for extra storage Can also be used to record and transfer •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Preface…………………………………………………………………………………….3 Features…………………………………………………………………………………….4 Device Overview…………………………………………………………………………….5 LCD Display Overview………………………………………………………………………7 Battery Installation…………………………………………………………………………8 Software Installation (for Windows 98SE) Basic System Requirements………………………………………………………………8 Installing Software Driver and Utilities…………………………………………………….9 Connecting the Audio Player and Your Computer……………………………………10 Downloading Music to the Player or Deleting Music from the Player ……………11 Storage Information of the Player ………………………………………………………12 Disconnecting the Audio Player from Your Computer…………………………………13 Basic Operation of the Audio Player...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Using Microsoft’s Windows Media Player Basic Information…………………………………………………………………………20 Ripping Tracks from Music CDs…………………………………………………………21 Helpful Information Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………23 Technical Specifications…………………………………………………………………25 Important Safety Instructions……………………………………………………………26 Product Care………………………………………………………………………………..27 FCC & ICES Compliance………………………………………………………………..27 Copyright and Licenses …………………………………………………………………28 Demo songs…………………………………………………………………………………29 Limited Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………30 IB-MP356-WC-E-052806...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    1 - Getting Started 1-1. Preface Before you use this DURABRAND MP-356 MP3/WMA player, please read all of the following instructions carefully. You can play your favorite MP3 and WMA* music files with this portable player, and we hope you will enjoy this product.
  • Page 5: Features

    1-2. Features • Built-in 256MB flash memory (total space, including hidden operating system files). • Expansion SD/MMC card slot. Accepts most SD (Secure Digital) / MMC (MultiMedia Card) cards (not included) for extra storage. • Plays MP3, WMA* music format files and can store any digital file. •...
  • Page 6: Device Overview

    1-3. Device Overview IB-MP356-WC-E-052806...
  • Page 7 1. Volume + button - Press to increase the volume. 2. Volume – button - Press to decrease the volume. 3. Lock button - Disables buttons to prevent accidental operation. 4. Play/Pause button - Press and hold to turn the set on. When the set is turned on, press to play or pause the playback, press and hold to stop the playback, continue to press and hold the Play/Pause button when the set is in stop mode will turn the set off.
  • Page 8: Lcd Display Overview

    1-4. LCD Display Overview REPEAT 1 I Love You INDICATORS: 1. Music format - Shows “MP3” or “WMA” format music. 2. Volume level - More bars mean louder volume. 3. Repeat setting - Displays repeat mode: repeat one (REPEAT 1), repeat all (REPEAT ALL), random (RND), repeat in random mode (RND REPEAT).
  • Page 9: Battery Installation

    1-5. Battery Installation 1. Slide the battery cover off as shown. 2. Insert one AAA battery, note the polarities of the battery (+ and –). 3. Put the cover back. Slide to Battery Safety open Do not dispose of any battery in fire. ä...
  • Page 10: Installing Software Driver And Utilities

    (Details of Windows Media Player 9.0 on Pages 20-22). 6 Installation is complete! You are now ready to connect the audio player to your computer. To Uninstall the Win98SE Driver: Run “1. Start 2. MP-356 MP3 Audio Player 3. Uninstall”. IB-MP356-WC-E-052806...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Audio Player And Your Computer

    3 When the cable is properly connected and the computer successfully recognizes the MP-356, the player will display “ Usb ” on the LCD display. 4 You are now ready to copy music files or data to the player. It will display “Down”...
  • Page 12: Downloading Music To The Player Or Deleting Music From The Player

    2. Click “My Computer” icon on your Windows desktop, and it will show up as a “Removable Disk” on the Desktop of the Windows. 3. Click the “MP-356” icon to browse for content on the built-in flash memory. “Removable Disk” is SD/ MMC memory card.
  • Page 13: Storage Information Of The Player

    2-5. Storage Information of the Player To check the storage (capacity) of the player, highlight the disc you want to check. Right click on the mouse (press the mouse right button) and then click on “Properties”. A Properties window will pop up displaying the storage information of the player. IB-MP356-WC-E-052806...
  • Page 14: Disconnecting The Audio Player From Your Computer

    2-6. Disconnecting the Audio Player from Your Computer For Windows Me/2000/XP users, the player can be disconnected safely as follows: 1. Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the Windows Toolbar (on the bottom right corner near the clock icon on your computer). 2.
  • Page 15: Basic Operation Of The Audio Player

    3 - Basic Operation of the Audio Player 3-1. Hanging the Earphones and Neck Strap Connection 2. After it is through, 1. Slide the thinner loop the lock into end of t he neck and through it. strap into the hole. 4.
  • Page 16: Player Power On/Off

    3-2. Player Power On/Off To turn the player on, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button, the set will start to play. . To turn the player off, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button to stop the playback first, then continue pressing and holding the PLAY/PAUSE button until the icon “Bye !”...
  • Page 17: Adjusting Play Mode And Equalizer

    3-5. Adjusting Play Mode and Equalizer 1. Play mode selecting Press the MODE button (M) during play to select from the 5-mode playback sequence. 1. Normal (no mark): Plays all the songs in sequence, and the player will be automatically turned off when all the songs have been played.
  • Page 18: Using An External Sd/Mmc Memory Card

    3-6. Using an External SD/MMC Memory Card (Optional - not included) 1. Turn the player off. Open the back cover, refer to diagram below. 2. Confirm the card is SD/MMC type and insert the card as indicated in the diagram below and you will hear a click, then close the battery cover box.
  • Page 19: Using The Fm Radio

    3-7. Using the FM Radio (87.5-108MHz) NOTE: The earphone’s wire is also an FM Antenna. Adjusting the length and the position of the earphone’s wire can improve the FM reception. Touching the earphone’s wire during FM play may affect reception of weak stations. 1.
  • Page 20: Using The Mp3 Player While Exercising Or Performing Other Activities

    3-8. Using the MP3 Player While Exercising or Performing Other Activities If you wish to use your MP3 player while exercising or performing other activities, you can attach it to your belt with the supplied belt clip or attach the set to your arm with the supplied adjustable armband.
  • Page 21: Using Microsoft's Windows Media Player Basic Information

    4 - Using Microsoft’s Windows Media Player 4-1. Basic Information You can install Windows Media Player 9.0 from the supplied Driver Setup disc (or it may already be on your computer) or you can download the latest version from the internet. Details of the Windows Media Player taskbar: 1.
  • Page 22: Ripping Tracks From Music Cds

    4-2. Ripping Tracks from Music CDs Windows Media Player can also help you to build up a media library by converting your Audio CDs to WMA* format so that you can transfer them to your MP3 player. WMA* format condenses the files to a smaller space so that more songs can fit into your MP3 player. 1.
  • Page 23 3. Click “Copy from CD”. A list of CD content will appear. 4. Click the “Check Box” next to the track you want to select (for example #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5) for ripping into WMA* format. 5. Click the “Copy Music” button to begin ripping the selected tracks. 6.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    5 - Helpful Information 5-1. Troubleshooting Symptoms Causes Solutions Replace battery with a fresh alkaline Battery is weak (it may test battery. Battery life with a fresh OK on tester but it is weak battery i s about 8 hours for for MP3 operation).
  • Page 25 Only about 245 MB The MP3 operating system shows as available This is normal for all MP3 players. occupies about 11 MB of in MP-356. space. Your co m p u te r MP3 player is plugged into Do not keep the MP3 player plugged takes a long time the computer.
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    5-2. Technical Specifications MP3 Decoding Format ..Constant or Variable bit rate (8~320kbps), sampling frequencies 8-48 kHz WMA Decoding Format ..Constant bit rate (5~192kbps), sampling frequencies 8-48 kHz Internal Flash Memory..256MB NOTE: Some of the 256MB memory is used by the operating system.
  • Page 27: Important Safety Instructions

    5-3. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings. 2. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use or operate this set in or near water or wet locations. Do not spill liquid on this set. 3.
  • Page 28: Product Care

    5-4. Product Care 1. Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to the player or cause it to malfunction. Do not expose the player to direct sunlight continuously or leave it in a vehicle with the doors and windows closed. The case may become deformed or discolored or the player may malfunction.
  • Page 29: Copyright And Licenses

    3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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.
  • Page 30: Demo Songs

    5-7. Demo songs Music provided courtesy of Balboa. http://www.BalboaNYC.com Lillies and Stray (Instrumental) written and performed by Loam Disher, Torello Disher, Robb Bruns and Tate Overton. IB-MP356-WC-E-052806...
  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    During the initial 1 year period after original purchase, we will service the set that is returned to LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP, prepaid, at no charge. After the initial 1 year period expires, we will exchange, at no charge, any part that is defective, but will charge for the cost of labor, return postage paid by Lenoxx.

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