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  • Page 1: Mp3 Player

    MP3 Player user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register the possibilities YP-U5...
  • Page 2 MP3 Player Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space in your pocket, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich sound.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 player, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to operate the player.
  • Page 4 This manual describes how to properly use your new MP3 player. Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself. Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings: PROTECT YOURSELF Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity We, Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd., declares under its sole responsibility that the product, Trade name Samsung & Model name YP-U5, has been tested according to the part 15 of the FCC Rules. Party responsible for Product Compliance Samsung Electronics America QA Lab.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    THE BASICS EMODIO What’s included Your MP3 player Resetting the system Connecting to your PC/Charging the battery Caring for the battery Turning the Power on & off Controlling the volume Disabling the buttons Browsing for fi les using “fi le browser”...
  • Page 8 contents LISTENING TO MUSIC MORE THAN MUSIC Listening by category Music playback display Buttons for playback control Creating a playlist on your MP3 player User button custom function To set the user button mode Listening to FM radio Using the fi tness mode To set your weight To set your daily exercising target To use the audio guide...
  • Page 9 contents UPGRADING FIRMWARE TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Upgrading fi rmware Troubleshooting Menu tree Product specifi cations License Warranty...

  • Page 10: The Basics

    WHAT’S INCLUDED Your new MP3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Player The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these. 10 _ the basics...

  • Page 11: Your Mp3 Player

    YOUR MP3 PLAYER Right fi le browser button Press to move to the next menu. Up volume button Press to increase the volume or move to an upper item/menu. Down volume button Press to reduce the volume or move to a lower item/menu.
  • Page 12 YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Microphone Back button Press to move to the previous screen. Press and hold to move to the main menu screen. User/Recording button Press to access the user button mode. For further information on the user button mode, see page 39.
  • Page 13 YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re-initialize the system. USB plug USB cover Clip hook Reset hole Earphone connection jack Earphones Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R”...
  • Page 14 YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Removing the USB Cover Remove the USB cover as shown. Inserting the USB Cover Insert the USB cover so that the arrow-marked side faces the rear of the player. 14 _ the basics...

  • Page 15: Resetting The System

    RESETTING THE SYSTEM If your MP3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognized by your computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system. Press the Reset hole at the rear of the player with a pointed object such as a safety clip.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Pc/Charging The Battery

    CONNECTING TO YOUR PC/CHARGING THE BATTERY Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for awhile. Screen Display <USB Connected> < > - Charging < > - Fully Charged Connect the USB plug to the USB port ( your PC is on.

  • Page 17: Caring For The Battery

    Turning the Power off Press and hold the Your MP3 player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have been pressed for a specifi c length of time in the pause mode. The factory setting for NOTE <Auto Power Off>...

  • Page 18: Controlling The Volume

    Press the [Up, Down] button. The volume range is set between 00 to 30. DISABLING THE BUTTONS The Hold function disables all the other buttons on the MP3 player, so that if you accidentally bump one-while working out, for example-your music won’t be interrupted.

  • Page 19: Browsing For Files Using "File Browser

    BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser” Search easily for fi les using the “File Browser” function. 1. Select <File Browser> on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired folder to bring up the fi le list. 3. Select a desired fi le. The fi...

  • Page 20: Changing The Settings And Preferences

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES Your MP3 player comes with settings and preferences that were set up at the factory, but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your player. 1. Select <Settings> on the main menu screen.

  • Page 21: Music Settings

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Music Settings You can make detailed settings for music playback. Music setting options DNSe: Select the right sound for each music genre. <Auto> will automatically select the corresponding DNSe according to genre and other mood information set by EmoDio.
  • Page 22 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) To set the myDNSe option 1. Select <myDNSe> in the DNSe option and press the [Right] button. 2. Set the myDNSe options you prefer. 3. Press the [Select] button and select <Yes>. The setting is completed. myDNSe options EQ: You can adjust individual frequencies to adjust the sound to your preference.

  • Page 23: Fm Radio Settings

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) FM Radio Settings You can set FM radio frequencies automatically and also select the FM Radio mode, receiving area and reception. FM Radio setting options Mode: You can switch to Manual or Preset mode. Select either <Manual> or <Preset>.
  • Page 24 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) To set Auto Preset You can preset up to 30 stations in your MP3 player’s memory and return to them with the press of just one button. Automatic – automatically stores all the stations the player receives 1.

  • Page 25: My Popcon Settings

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) My Popcon Settings You can select or create your own character. 1. Select <My Popcon> in the Setting list. 2. Select a desired Popcon character. Select from 10 preset characters. If you select < character of your own.

  • Page 26: Sound Settings

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Sound Settings You can set the beep sound and volume limit. Sound Setting Options Beep Sound: Sets the beep sound for button operations to on or off. Select from <Off> and <On>. Volume Limit: You can avoid hearing damage by setting the volume limit when using the earphones.

  • Page 27: Language Settings

    <Thai>, <Finnish>, <Danish>, <Norwegian>, <Afrikaans>, <Basque>, <Catalan>, <Czech>, <Estonian>, <Greek>, <Hrvatski>, <Icelandic>, <Romanian>, <Slovak>, <Slovene>, <Turkish> or <Vietnamese>. Samsung may change or add languages in the future. NOTE What is ID3 Tag? This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the fi le, such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment fi...

  • Page 28: Date&Time Settings

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Date&Time Settings Set the current date and time. Date&Time setting options Date: You can set the current date. Set the Year, Month, and Date. Time: You can set the current time. Set the Hour and Min. 28 _ the basics Date Time...

  • Page 29: System Settings

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System Settings Choose the sleep timer, auto power off and default setting that’s right for you. System setting options Sleep: Turns off power automatically after the preset time. Select either <Off>, <15 min>, <30 min>, <60 min>, <90 min> or <120 min>. Auto Power Off: Automatically turns power off when the unit is in Pause mode and there is no button operation within the preset time.

  • Page 30: Emodio

    EmoDio EmoDio is a software application provided for this MP3 player for various content-related services as well as device support. Before you start - Follow the quick start guide to install EmoDio. Connect the player to your PC. <EmoDio> will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC.

  • Page 31: Using Emodio

    EmoDio is the easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your fi les on your PC. With your fi les already sorted and organized in EmoDio, you can quickly transfer them to your MP3 player without searching your entire hard drive for the right fi le.
  • Page 32 USING EMODIO (Continued) Do not disconnect the USB plug during fi le transfer. Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC. CAUTION To avoid an unstable connection, connect the player to the computer directly rather than through a USB hub. All functions on the player are disabled during the PC connection.

  • Page 33: Listening To Music

    1. Select <Music> on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired item in the music list. 3. Select a music fi le to play. The music will start playing. Now Playing Artists Albums Songs Samsung listening to music _ 33...
  • Page 34 LISTENING BY CATEGORY (Continued) Music List File information including the artist name, album name, music title and genre will be displayed according to the ID3 Tag information on the appropriate music fi le. A fi le without an ID3 Tag is displayed as [Unknown]. Now Playing : Plays a recently played fi...

  • Page 35: Music Playback Display

    The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. If there is no album cover image in ID3 tag, the character image selected in <My NOTE Popcon> will appear. Samsung Current track playing / Total number of tracks Indicator Play/Pause/Search Indicator...

  • Page 36: Buttons For Playback Control

    BUTTONS FOR PLAYBACK CONTROL Press once 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the beginning of the current fi le. Press twice 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play [Left] button the previous fi le. Press and hold to move backwards in the current fi...

  • Page 37: Creating A Playlist On Your Mp3

    CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER If you’ve already downloaded fi les to your MP3 player, you can create a “Favorites” playlist without EmoDio or your PC. To add a fi le to the Playlist 1. Select <Music> on the main menu screen.
  • Page 38 CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) To delete a fi le from a playlist 1. Select <Music> on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Playlists>. 3. Select a desired playlist. 4. Select a music fi le to delete and press the ] button.

  • Page 39: User Button Custom Function

    USER BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION You can set the [ After setting, you can access the mode directly with the [ To set the User Button Mode Use the [ 1. Select <Settings> on the main menu screen. 2. Select <User Button>. 3.
  • Page 40 40 _ listening to music ] button on the music play ] button at the beginning of > will appear. ] button again to set the ] button again during Section Repeat. Study Mode DNSe Play Speed Play Mode Samsung...
  • Page 41 Press the [Left, Right] button to move backward or forward in the current fi le. The skip interval may differ from the actual interval, depending on the fi le. NOTE Samsung (Normal), Samsung listening to music _ 41...
  • Page 42 What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 NOTE players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to. To set the Play Speed Adjusts the playback speed between fast and slow.
  • Page 43 : Repeats playing all fi les of the current music list. : Repeats playing one fi le. : Repeats playing all fi les of the current music list at random. ] button on the music play (Repeat One) (Shuffl e) Samsung (Normal) listening to music _ 43...

  • Page 44: More Than Music

    You’ll enjoy much more than music with your new MP3 player. Listen to FM Radio, download Datacasts and make Voice recordings. Your MP3 player brings this and more right to the palm of your hand. Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery.

  • Page 45: Fm Radio Display

    LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) FM Radio Display The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE To search for FM stations Press and hold the [Left, Right] button and then release in Manual mode. The search will stop at the frequency nearest from the point the button is released.

  • Page 46: To Switch To Preset Mode

    LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) To switch to Preset Mode Select this mode if you want to search through your saved FM presets one preset at a time. Press and hold the [Select] button in Manual mode. If no preset frequencies are set, the player will not switch to Preset mode. NOTE To switch to Manual Mode Select this mode if you want to manually search through the FM band...

  • Page 47: To Store Stations In The Preset Memory

    LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) To store stations in the Preset memory You can store up to 30 stations in your MP3 player’s memory and return to them with the press of just one button. Manual - choose only the stations you want to store...

  • Page 48: To Record Fm Radio Broadcasting

    LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) To record FM Radio broadcasting You can record an FM radio program at any time while listening to the radio. Select a frequency to record on the FM Radio screen and press and hold the [ The player starts recording.

  • Page 49: Using The Fi Tness Mode

    USING THE FITNESS MODE You can check expected calorie(kcal) consumption(burn) during exercise (Fitness mode), depending on the exercise activity, your weight and length of exercise. Before you start - First, you should set the clock for the current time. See page 28. To set your weight Set your weight before starting the Fitness mode.

  • Page 50: To Use The Audio Guide

    USING THE FITNESS MODE (Continued) To use the audio guide You can listen to an audio guide that will name the exercise activity you’ve selected and the time that has elapsed during exercise. You will hear an elapsed time message once every fi ve minutes of exercise. 1.

  • Page 51: To Start The Fi Tness Mode

    USING THE FITNESS MODE (Continued) To start the Fitness mode 1. Select <Fitness> on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired exercise activity and press the [Select] button. Select from <Walk1> (Walk Slow), <Walk2> (Walk Fast), <Run1> (Run Slow), <Run2>...

  • Page 52: To Stop The Fi Tness Mode

    USING THE FITNESS MODE (Continued) To stop the Fitness mode Press the [ To check your exercise record You can check your exercise completion rate. 1. Select <Fitness> on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Performance>. 3. Select a date to check your record. You can check the exercising time, calorie consumption(burn) and completion rate.

  • Page 53: Using Datacasts

    USING DATACASTS You can automatically receive updated information without having to visit your frequently visited news, blog and UCC sites every time. Before you start - Transfer a desired channel post to the player using <EmoDio> Playing Datacasts You can enjoy music fi les of the transferred datacasts by accessing <Datacasts>...

  • Page 54: Voice Recording

    VOICE RECORDING You can record your own voice, speeches, lectures, and other outside sounds with your MP3 player. To make a voice recording 1. Select <Voice REC> on the main menu screen. 2. Press the [Select] button The player starts recording.

  • Page 55: To Stop Voice Recording

    VOICE RECORDING (Continued) To stop voice recording 1. Press and hold the [ the recording. A message appears asking you if you want to listen to the fi le you just recorded. 2. Select <Yes> or <No>. Selecting <Yes> will play the just recorded fi le. Selecting <No>...

  • Page 56: Upgrading Fi Rmware

    upgrading fi rmware Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance and compatibility. 1. Connect the player to your PC. <EmoDio> will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC. If the program does not start automatically, double-click the <EmoDio> icon desktop.

  • Page 57: 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 Power will not turn on. Buttons do not work. The screen will not turn on.
  • Page 58 PROBLEM Battery life differs from what is stated in the manual. EmoDio Program malfunction. Connection to your PC is disabled. The fi le transfer rate is too slow. Player isn’t playing. 58 _ troubleshooting SOLUTION • The battery life can vary depending on the sound mode and display settings.
  • Page 59 fi le or data transmission. If this is the case, it may cause serious damage not only to fi les/data but also to the product. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • Check if the fi le is in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format.

  • Page 60: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new MP3 player. Music FM Radio Music FM Radio Popcon Popcon DNSe Mode Character Auto Popcon Play Mode Preset Name Play Speed Region...

  • Page 61: Product Specifi Cations

    FM Signal to Noise Ratio The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement. YP-U5 DC 5.0V/ 500mA 160mAh / DC 3.7V MPEG1 Layer3 (8kbps ~ 320kbps, 32kHz ~ 48kHz), MPEG2 Layer3 (32kbps ~ 160kbps, 16kHz ~ 24kHz), MPEG2.5 Layer3 (32kbps ~ 160kbps, 8kHz ~ 12kHz),...

  • Page 62: License

    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.

  • Page 63: Warranty

    WARRANTY Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase. If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased.
  • Page 64 WARRANTY (Continued) 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. No reimbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Centers, and warranty coverage will not be valid for any repairs or damage caused by such repairs.
  • Page 65 - Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation or use not consistent with technical or safety standardsin current force, or failure to comply with productmanual instructions. - Accidents, Acts of God or any cause beyond the control of Samsung caused by lightning, water, fi re, public disturbances and improper ventilation.
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
  • Page 68 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 800-SAMSUNG www.samsung.com/us IN THE US 105 Challenger Road (800-726-7864) Ridgefi eld Park, NJ 07660-0511 REV.1.0...

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