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- Page 1 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER MOBILPHILE MEG50AS OWNER’S MANUAL This owner’s manual describes operation of this product. Please also read the enclosed MOBILPHILE application software manual.
- Page 2 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning : Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in unit’s overheating or fire hazard. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 8. Lightning For added protection for this product during an electrical storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 9.
- Page 5 Continued use of the drive under any of the above conditions may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs, contact your TOSHIBA retailer to request a service inspection. d) Do not leave open liquid-filled containers near the drive. Any spilled liquid entering the drive may cause electric shock.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 20. Traffic Do not use this product while driving. Do not operate this product while walking. You may become distracted and cause a traffic accident. 21. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to high temperature or other hazards.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
About the HDD Card ... 14 Overview of the Player ... 16 To Use this Player ... 17 About the TOSHIBA Audio Application ... 17 Names of the Parts ... 18 About the Display ... 19 Charging the Battery ... 20 Inserting the HDD Card ... -
Page 8: Information
The design, specifications, software, and the contents of this owner’s manual are subject to change without prior notice. Trademark Information MOBILPHILE is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks registered in the U.S. and other countries by Microsoft Corporation. -
Page 9: Features Of This Player
I Allows you to select on-screen displays from five languages, English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese. I The supplied TOSHIBA Audio Application permits you to transfer audio data easily. I Allows easy one-handed operations with the supplied wired remote control. -
Page 10: Cleaning The Player
Using Your Player Correctly Handling the Player G Do not subject the player to strong impact; the player may be broken and/or the recorded data may be destroyed. G Do not apply an excessive force to the display of the product; the display may be damaged. - Page 11 Do not disassemble the unit, except to dispose of the battery. See page 36 on how to remove the battery. User Registration Request G Please register yourself as a new user so that Toshiba Corporation can inform you of this product service and product information as necessary.
- Page 12 G Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for damage, or loss of profit, or claims from a third party arising from the use of or inability to use this product and supplied software.
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Page 13: About The Ac Adapter
About the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the supplied AC adapter. Using a different AC adapter may cause the player to malfunction, heat up or catch fire. Before using the AC adapter, carefully read and observe the Safety Instructions ( 3) and the notes below: Do not allow the connectors on the AC adapter to contact any other metal object as this might cause a short circuit. -
Page 14: About The Hdd Card
3) and the notes described below: Handling the HDD Card Open the dedicated case keeping the “TOSHIBA” logo facing upwards. If you open the case with the logo facing downward, the HDD Card may drop out of its case, resulting in product damage, malfunction, or loss of data. - Page 15 G Periodically back up the data saved to the HDD Card to prevent data malfunction, data damage, or loss of data. Toshiba Corporation shall not be liable for damage or loss of data in the HDD Card. About Continuous Operations Do not continuously operate the product for an extended period of time (beyond 24 hours).
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Page 16: Overview Of The Player
Overview of the Player The MEG50AS is a portable audio player that plays back audio data transferred to the HDD Card. The supplied “TOSHIBA Audio Application” software is provided to transfer audio data to the HDD Card. For audio data transfer and the TOSHIBA Audio Application, consult the owner’s manual for MOBILPHILE Application Software. -
Page 17: To Use This Player
WMA, or WAV files) to the HDD Card. Before the transfer, audio data is encrypted. The TOSHIBA Audio Application also allows you to edit Playlists. For an explanation of the TOSHIBA Audio Application, consult the owner’s manual for MOBILPHILE Application Software. -
Page 18: Names Of The Parts
Names of the Parts Skip button page 25 MENU button page 31 Select button page 24 I Side view Headphone jack page 23 USB port MENU HOLD switch Slide in the direction of the arrow to disable HOLD buttons on the player thus preventing them from being accidentally pressed. -
Page 19: About The Display
About the Display The display shows a variety of information according to the operation status. I PLAY screen Information about audio data being played is displayed. Play mode ( Playback status Track number Time elapsed I NAVI screen Select audio data to be played back. Folder name is displayed at the upper level I MENU screen Establish settings for playback (eg., play mode, equalizer) or customize the settings... -
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charging of the built-in battery is initiated automatically when the AC adapter is connected to the player. Fully charge the battery when the player is used for the first time after purchase or when the player has not been used for a long period of time. Press the OPEN button to open the slot cover, then slide the battery switch to “Supply.”... -
Page 21: Inserting The Hdd Card
Inserting the HDD Card Insert the HDD Card into this player when transferring audio data to the HDD Card via the player or when playing back audio data. G Before starting Turn off the power to the player before inserting the HDD Card into or removing it from the player. -
Page 22: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power On/Off G Before starting Slide the battery switch to “Supply”. ( Attach the AC adapter when using the player for the first time after purchase or when the remaining power of the built-in battery nearly exhausted. ( Turning the Power On Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button ( than 2 seconds. -
Page 23: Playing Back Audio Data
Playing Back Audio Data G Before starting Insert the HDD Card onto which audio data has been transferred. ( For audio data transfer function, refer to the owner’s manual for MOBILPHILE Application Software. Attach the supplied wired remote control to the headphones jack. Attach the supplied headphones to the wired remote control. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Volume
Playing Back Audio Data (Continued) Adjusting the Volume Press the volume button (+/–). Selecting and Playing Back Audio Data You may select a folder or Playlist to play back audio data. For the method of creating folders and Playlists, consult the owner’s manual for MOBILPHILE Application Software. Press the NAVI button. -
Page 25: Fast Forward Or Fast Reverse
Fast Forward or Fast Reverse Press and hold the Skip button ( select fast forward or fast reverse operation. : Reverse direction : Forward direction If you keep the button pressed until the end or start of an audio data selection, the player automatically moves to the next or the previous audio data selection. -
Page 26: Selecting The Play Mode
Selecting the Play Mode You can select from a variety of repeat and random playback modes. Press the MENU button. MENU PLAY MODE EQUALIZER SORT BACKLIGHT BEEPER LANGUAGE Press the Select button ( / ) to select “PLAY MODE”, then press the Select button ( ). PLAY ALL PLAY FOLDER REPEAT ONE SONG... - Page 27 Press the Select button ( / ) to select a repeat or random play mode, then press the PLAY/PAUSE button PLAY MODE PLAY ALL PLAY FOLDER REPEAT ONE SONG REPEAT FOLDER RANDOMIZE FOLDER ALL RANDOM Press the MENU button. MENU NOTES You can also select a play mode by pressing the play mode button ( PLAY screen is displayed.
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Page 28: Selecting Equalizer Mode
Selecting Equalizer Mode You can select the type of equalization, depending upon your preference. Press the MENU button. MENU PLAY MODE EQUALIZER SORT BACKLIGHT BEEPER LANGUAGE Press the Select button ( / ) to select “EQUALIZER”, then press the Select button ( ). Press the Select button ( / ) to select the equalizer mode, then press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( FLAT... -
Page 29: Using The Wired Remote Control
Using the Wired Remote Control You can operate the player via the wired remote control as well as the buttons on the player. Volume button Skip button Equalizer button PLAY/PAUSE button HOLD switch This prevents unintentional operations. Both the player and the wired remote control are equipped with HOLD switches;... -
Page 30: Folder Structure And Playback Sequence
With Playlist 1 selected, audio data is repeatedly played back in the sequence; p , q . NOTES Only audio data transferred using the TOSHIBA Audio Application can be played back or displayed with this player. Up to 999 audio data items inside a folder can be played back. -
Page 31: Changing And Checking The Settings
Changing and Checking the Settings You can check the settings such as play mode and beeper or change settings as desired. Press the MENU button. MENU PLAY MODE EQUALIZER SORT BACKLIGHT BEEPER LANGUAGE Press the Select button ( / ) to select the item to be changed or checked, then press the Select button ( ). -
Page 32: Error Message List
The format of the audio data that you made an attempt to play back is not supported by this player. Transfer the audio data to the HDD Card using the TOSHIBA Audio Application. See “Transferring Audio Data to the HDD Card” in the owner’s manual for MOBILPHILE Application Software. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Replace with a new battery. For replacement of the built-in battery, ask the store of purchase. Insert the HDD Card. Transfer audio data using the TOSHIBA Audio Application. Check the headphones, wired remote control, and player connections. Adjust the volume. -
Page 34: Specifications
Specifications Built-in battery Weight Dimensions Audio type Sampling frequency Bit rate Storage medium Maximum recording time Approx. 83* hours (with 5GB TypeII PC card HDD, 128 kbps bit Continuous playback time Approx. 18* hours (when not using the AC adapter) Operating conditions Temperature: 5°C to 35°C Humidity: 30 to 80% (RH) USB port Headphones jack... - Page 35 I Sampling frequencies and bit rates This player can correctly play back audio data with the following combinations of sampling frequencies and bit rates. It may not correctly play back audio data with other combinations. G For MP3 (stereo) Sampling frequency Bit rate G For MP3 (mono) Sampling frequency...
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Page 36: Removing The Built-In Battery
Removing the Built-in Battery Remove the built-in battery from the player when discarding the player. ( Danger Do not drive a nail into the built-in battery, hammer it, or step on it. Electrode shorting may result in the battery to heating up, rupturing, or igniting. Do not connect the battery electrodes (plus and minus terminals) with any metal such as wire. - Page 37 Remove the rear cover. Connector Take the built-in battery out of the player. Remove the connector from the PC board. Pulling the cable attaching the built-in battery to the connector upward allows the battery to be removed. Attach tape to the built-in battery as shown and store the battery in a plastic bag.
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Page 38: Limited Warranty Digital Audio Player
Limited Warranty Digital Audio Player Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee. - Page 39 How to Obtain Service (1) Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. This checklist may solve your problem or check our web site at WWW.TOSHIBA.COM/TACP. (2) Products shipped to the Service Station must be insured and safely and securely packed, preferably in the original shipping carton, and a letter explaining the defect and a copy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be enclosed.
- Page 40 Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty. Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer.