PRECAUTIONS COPYRIGHT: ˙ Distributing copies of MP3 or WMA tracks without permission is a violation of international copyright laws. SAFETY: ˙ Vibration experienced during walking or exercising will not affect the player. However, dropping the player or dropping a heavy object on the player may result in damage or sound distortion.
Dear Customer: Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’ s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’...
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Decibel Level Example Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE: Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill...
BATTERY INSTALLATION When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become low (see figure 1), replace the battery as follows. 1. Open the battery door by sliding it towards the bottom of the unit as shown in figure 2. 2.
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) ARM STRAP 1. Insert the arm strap into the slot on the rear of the unit and pull through. 2. Pull the arm strap and insert it into the buckle. 3. Pull the strap and fold over, then fasten the velcro. HEADPHONE JACK: Turn on the unit and set the volume to low.
DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES TO INSTALL THE “DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER” CD SOFTWARE For Windows 98SE: The USB mass storage function will not be activated without driver installation. To activate the USB mass storage function, please use the installation CD-ROM to install the driver. For Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP: Windows will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD software when the USB cable is connected.
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) 2. Follow the on screen instructions to install the host driver.
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) 3. Install the host driver under the directory as prompted. Warning: DO NOT change the installation path. Otherwise, the host driver cannot run properly.
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED)
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) 4. After successfully installing the host driver, Click FINISH to restart the computer. 5. When the installation has completed, the new program will be added to Programs.
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CD into MP3 formats. Once these files are stored on your computer you can easily copy them to your MP-F56. Connect the computer to your MP-F56 player using the supplied USB cable. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the following will be displayed in the LCD screen of your MP-F56: A “Removable Disk”...
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) SAFELY REMOVING YOUR PLAYER FROM THE COMPUTER NOTE: To avoid damage to your player or data loss, always follow the procedure listed below before disconnecting the USB cable from your computer or disconnecting the player from the USB cable.
DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD TO AVOID DAMAGE, make sure the unit is off before inserting or removing the card. 1. Open the battery compartment door by sliding it towards the bottom of the unit, as shown in figure 1.
OPERATION TURNING THE POWER ON Turn the unit on by pressing the Power button; the MPMan start screen will appear in the display temporarily. To turn the unit off, press and hold the Power button; “Holding to Power Off” will appear in the display. When the unit turns off, release the Power button.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO LISTEN TO MP3s/WMAs Turn the unit on by pressing the Power buttonu; the MPMan start screen will appear in the display temporarily. Press the Function switch u to the Play/Pause position to start playing the MP3/WMA files. The MP3 information will scroll across the display, the Bit rate and EQ setting will alternate at the bottom of the display and the song number and timer will appear at the top of the display.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) Press the Power button to stop MP3/WMA playback. NOTE: ˙ See pages 7 through 14 for information on uploading MP3 and WMA files to this unit. TO PAUSE PLAYBACK During playback, if you wish to pause the file momentarily, push the Function switch; playback will pause and the timer will stop counting.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP During playback, push the Function switch towards to advance the player to the beginning of the next file. Push the Function switch towards repeatedly to advance the player to higher-numbered files. During playback, push the Function switch towards to move the player back to the beginning of the currently playing file.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A FILE To repeat a single file, press the EQ/REPEAT BUTTON u once while playing a file, “ ” v or w button to select the specific will appear in the display. Press the Skip/Search track that you wish to repeat.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO RANDOMLY PLAY ALL THE FILES AND THEN STOP To randomly play all the files and then stop, press the EQ/REPEAT button three times while playing a file, “s” will appear in the display. The unit will play all the tracks in random order. When all the tracks have been played, the unit will stop.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) USING THE STOP WATCH Turn the unit on by pressing the Power button; the MPMan start screen will appear in the display temporarily. Press the MODE button u ; the Main menu will appear in the display. Within six seconds, push the Function switch towards v until STOP WATCH is selected, then press the Function switch w to select it.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS Press and hold the MODE button until the Setting menu appears in the display. Within six seconds, select one of the settings by pushing the Function switch towards u or CONTRAST: Adjust the contrast. EQUALIZER: Select the EQ setting.
Slide switch to the Unlock (up) position. Insert headphones. Raise the Volume using the VOLUME + button. Download uncorrupted files. Replace cable. Turn the MP-F56 on. Make sure USB cable is securely connected. Install driver and/or see page through 14 for compatibility.
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6. Open the battery compartment on the player and lift the positive connector from the positive end of the battery. 7. Connect the USB cable to your computer and the other end to the MP-F56. 8. Connect the positive connector back on the battery.
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CE WARNINGS The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of important instructions accompanying the product. This unit must not be exposed to moisture or rain. Ensure all connections are properly made before operating the unit. This unit should be positioned so that it is properly ventilated.
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