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  • Page 1: Mp3 Player

    MP3 Player user manual YP-U3...
  • Page 2 USB 2.0 capability, the player is much faster than models with USB 1.1. ACOUSTIC WONDER Your new MP3 player has built-in DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s™ unique sound technology created to deliver richer, deeper sound for an unbelievable listening experience.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING 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...
  • Page 4 Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact CAUTION a Samsung Customer Service Center near you. Do not use the earphone while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or motorcycle.
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Music preferences Time preferences Language preferences System preferences Resetting the system PC requirements Installing Samsung Media Studio Organizing folders and fi les using Samsung Media Studio To add folders To add fi les Transferring fi les to the Player with...
  • Page 7 Playing the previous or next track To search a music fi le To switch back to the current play screen Creating a playlist using Samsung Media Studio Adding music fi les to an existing playlist Transferring a playlist to your player using Media Studio...
  • Page 8 contents MORE THAN MUSIC TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Voice Recording To stop recording Recorded fi le names To listen to a previously recorded fi le Troubleshooting Menu Tree Product Specifi cations License...
  • Page 9: 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 Center. Player Earphones Installation CD The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these. the basics _ 7...
  • Page 10: Your Mp3 Player

    YOUR MP3 PLAYER 8 _ the basics Earphones Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Earphone connection jack LED Lighting User/Recording button Press to set section repetition, DNSe, Play Speed, Play Mode, or stop recording. Press and briefl...
  • Page 11 YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) These buttons are ‘Touch’ buttons. Press to increase the volume or move to an upper item/menu. Left fi le browser button Press to move to the previous track/menu or play the current track from the beginning. Press and briefl...
  • Page 12 YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) 10 _ the basics Hold switch Push in the direction of the arrow to lock the button functions. Microphone USB plug USB switch Slides the USB plug in and...
  • Page 13: Screen Displays

    SCREEN DISPLAYS Music Singer-Song 1 The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE DNSe, Play Speed Indicator Battery Indicator Repeat A-B, Play Mode Indicator Play Time Indicator Current Music Number/ Total Number Indicator Play/Pause, Search Indicator Music Title Indicator Play Status Bar the basics _ 11...
  • Page 14: Using The Touch Button

    USING THE TOUCH BUTTON Tap on touch screen with your fi ngertip. To avoid damage to the touch screen, do not use any object other than your fi ngers to operate the touch screen. NOTE Do not tap on the touch screen if your fi ngers are not clean. Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves on.
  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about one and a half hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment. Charge it before using the player for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for a long time.
  • Page 16: Caring For The Battery

    CARING FOR THE BATTERY Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring for and storing it. • Recharge and store the battery within the temperature range of 40°F~95°F (5°C~35°C ). • Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours). Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’s life.
  • Page 17: Playing Music

    PLAYING MUSIC Load music fi les onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio. Learn more about Media Studio on page 26. 1. Press and briefl y hold the [ main menu screen. 2. Press the [ ] button to select <Music>...
  • Page 18: Controlling The Volume

    CONTROLLING THE VOLUME Press the [ ] button. You will see a volume control icon. Press the [ ] button to increase the volume or the [ button to decrease it. 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: 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. Press the [ ] button to move to the previous screen. Press and briefl...
  • Page 20 What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 players developed by Samsung. It supports the best stereophonic sound effect to the music. 18 _ the basics ] button to select the desired User EQ button.
  • Page 21: Time Preferences

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Time preferences Setting the time allows you to use the sleep timer, set automatic shut-off time limits, and even display off. 1. Press and briefl y hold the [ to move to the main menu screen. 2.
  • Page 22: Language Preferences

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language preferences The menus on your new mp3 player can appear in any one of multiple languages. 1. Press and briefl y hold the [ to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ <Settings>...
  • Page 23: Language Setting Options

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language setting options Menu : Set the menu language. Select <English>, <한국어>, <Français>, <Deutsch>, <Italiano>, <日本語>, <汉语(简体)>, <漢語(繁體)>, <Español>, <Русский>, <Magyar>, <Nederlands>, <Polski>, <Português> , <Svenska>, <ไทย>, <Bahasa Indonesia>, <Український>, <Tiếng Việt>, <Bulgarian>, <Čeština>, <Dansk>, <Suomi>, <Ελληνικά>, <Norsk>, <Português BR>, <Română>, <Slovensky>, <Slovenščina>, <Español(Castellano)>...
  • Page 24: System Preferences

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System preferences Choose the voice recording bit rate, delete a recorded voice fi le, resume that’s right for you. 1. Press and briefl y hold the [ to move to the main menu screen. 2.
  • Page 25: System Setting Options

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System setting options Voice Recording Bit Rate : You can select the voice recording quality. Select either <32kbps>, <64kbps> or <128kbps>. (The higher the number is, the better the audio quality and the larger the fi le size becomes.) Delete File : You can delete a fi...
  • Page 26: To Delete A File

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) To Delete a File 1. Press the [ <Delete File> and then press the [ 2. Press the [ your choice. 3. Use the [ selected folder. 4. Press the [ delete and then press the [ <Delete?>...
  • Page 27: 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. Push the the arrow. Press and briefl y hold the buttons at the same time to reset the system.
  • Page 28: Samsung Media Studio

    Samsung Media Studio Samsung Media Studio 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 Media Studio, you can quickly transfer them to your mp3 without searching your entire hard drive for the right fi le.
  • Page 29: Installing Samsung Media Studio

    <Media Studio> installation starts and then creates icon on your desktop when installation is complete. Handle with care when you use a vertically installed CD-ROM to load / remove the installation CD. CAUTION Next > samsung media studio _ 27...
  • Page 30: Organizing Folders And Fi Les Using Samsung Media Studio

    USB plug into the player. Otherwise, the player may be CAUTION damaged. 28 _ samsung media studio The insertion direction of the USB port may differ, depending on the PC. So check the player’s USB plug for the direction before insertion.
  • Page 31 If you connect the USB plug to the PC in the Low Battery condition, the player will NOTE be charged for several minutes before connecting to the PC. Connect the player to the computer directly rather than through a USB hub to avoid an unstable connection. CAUTION [YP-U3] [YP-U3] samsung media studio _ 29...
  • Page 32: To Add Folders

    The fi les are added to the list on the left side the <Media Studio> Screen. Samsung Media Studio has a thorough Help function. If you can’t fi nd the answer to your question about Media Studio, click <MENU> → <Help> →...
  • Page 33: Transferring Fi Les To The Player With Samsung Media Studio

    If the program does not start automatically, double Click the <Media Studio> icon on the desktop. Connect the player to your computer directly rather than through a USB hub to avoid an unstable connection. CAUTION [YP-U3] [YP-U3] samsung media studio _ 31...
  • Page 34 CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote CDDB” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote. 32 _ samsung media studio Music Recognition Service...
  • Page 35: Using As A Removable Disk

    DRM fi les are charged music fi les applied with the illegal copy protection technology of legally purchased MP3 music. <U3> from the samsung media studio _ 33...
  • Page 36: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Do not disconnect the player from the PC during fi le transfer. This may cause damage to data and the player. CAUTION You cannot remove the player while fi les within the player are being played on your PC. Please retry after fi le playback is fi nished. 34 _ samsung media studio...
  • Page 37: Listening To Music

    listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Press the [ ] button to move to the previous screen. Press and briefl y hold the [ NOTE LISTENING BY CATEGORY Music 1.
  • Page 38: Pausing

    PAUSING 1. Press the The music playback will be paused. 2. Press the The music will play from the point where it stopped. SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK 1. Press and briefl y hold the [ playing. It searches to the beginning or the end of the track. 2.
  • Page 39: To Search A Music Fi Le

    TO SEARCH A MUSIC FILE 1. Press the [ ] button while the selected music fi le is playing. The fi le list of the folder will appear. 2. Press the [ ] button to move to the upper folder. 3.
  • Page 40: Creating A Playlist Using Samsung Media Studio

    CREATING A PLAYLIST USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO With Samsung <Media Studio>, you can create your own collection, or album, of audio fi les. Before you start - Connect the player to your PC. 1. Click <My Album> on the top of <Media Studio>.
  • Page 41: Adding Music Fi Les To An Existing Playlist

    CREATING A PLAYLIST USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) Adding music fi les to an existing playlist 1. Click <My PC> on the top of <Media Studio>. The <My PC> window appears. 2. Click <My Album> in the right corner of the window.
  • Page 42: Transferring A Playlist To Your Player Using Media Studio

    CREATING A PLAYLIST USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) Transferring a Playlist to your player using Media Studio 1. Click <My Album> on the top of <Media Studio>. The <My Album> window appears. 2. Click <Portable> in the right corner of the window.
  • Page 43: Creating A Playlist On Your Mp3 Player

    CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER If you’ve already downloaded fi les to your mp3 player, you can create a <Favorite> Playlist without Media Studio or your PC. Choose the method below that best suits you. Singer-Song 1 Singer-Song 2 Singer-Song 3 Singer-Song 4 1.
  • Page 44: Playing A Playlist

    PLAYING A PLAYLIST Before you start - See pages 38~40 to see how to create and transfer playlists to your player. 1. Press and briefl y hold the [ main menu screen. 2. Press the [ ] button to select <Music> and then press the [ The <Music>...
  • Page 45: User Button Custom Function

    USER BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION You can set the After setting, you can access the mode directly with the To set User Button Mode Use the 1. Press and briefl y hold the [ to move to the main menu screen. 2.
  • Page 46: To Set Section Repeat

    USER BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION (Continued) To set Section Repeat This function enables you to listen to specifi c parts of a track repeatedly. Recommended for language learning. 1. Set the User Button Mode to <Repeat A-B> and play a fi le of your choice.
  • Page 47 Playback mode changes in the following order each time the button is pressed (Normal) (Shuffl e Folder) What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 NOTE players developed by Samsung. It supports the best stereophonic sound effect to the music. (Rock) (Ballad) (User EQ) (3D-User)
  • Page 48: More Than Music

    more than music You’ll enjoy much more than music with your new mp3 player. Your mp3 player brings this and more right to the palm of your hand. VOICE RECORDING You can record your own voice, speeches, lectures, and other outside sounds with your mp3 player.
  • Page 49: To Stop Recording

    VOICE RECORDING (Continued) 3. Press the [ ] button. The confi rmation window will appear. 4. Press the [ button. Voice recording will start as soon as the fi le name is displayed Voice Record List Record : You can make a voice-recording. Recorded Files : You can play and listen to recorded fi...
  • Page 50: Recorded Fi Le Names

    VOICE RECORDING (Continued) Recorded fi le names While recording, the MP3 player generates a fi le name automatically. The fi lename follows the format <VNNNN.mp3>, where V indicates the voice recording fi le and NNNN defi nes the recording number. For example, fi...
  • Page 51: 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 Center near you. PROBLEM Power will not turn on. Buttons do not work. The screen will not turn on.
  • Page 52 PROBLEM Power is turning off. Battery life differs from the manual. Media Studio Program Malfunction Connection to your PC is disabled. The fi le transfer rate is too slow. 50 _ troubleshooting SOLUTION • Check the battery status. • The power is automatically turned off when the battery is completely drained.
  • Page 53 fi les/data but also to the product. You have to be extra cautious as Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • Check if the fi le is in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format.
  • Page 54: Appendix

    appendix MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new mp3 player. Music User Button Music DNSe Repeat A-B 3D-User Set User EQ Set Play Speed Play Mode Play Mode Play Speed Skip Interval 52 _ appendix Menu Select Screen...
  • Page 55: Product Specifi Cations

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Power Built-in Battery Power File Compatibility Supported Number of Files Earphone Output Output Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Play Time Temperature Range for Operation Case Weight Dimension (WxHxD) The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement.
  • Page 56: License

    LICENSE The product player accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product player other than this product player and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product player or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination...
  • Page 57: Contact Samsung World Wide

    CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 , 4004-0000 CHILE 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) NICARAGUA 00-1800-5077267 HONDURAS...
  • Page 58 Country NORWAY 815-56 480 POLAND 0 801 801 881 , 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80820-SAMSUNG(726-7864) SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) SPAIN 902 10 11 30 SWEDEN 0771-400 200 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864) EIRE 0818 717 100 AUSTRIA 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) SWITZERLAND 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) RUSSIA 8-800-555-55-55 KAZAHSTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500...
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