Memorex NMP4101-SBS - Npower Fission SpongeBob 1 GB Digital Player User Manual

Memorex NMP4101-SBS - Npower Fission SpongeBob 1 GB Digital Player User Manual

User guide

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Precautions ......................................2
FCC Declaration ..............................3
EIA Guidelines .................................5
Location of Controls.........................7
Getting Started ...............................9
• Using the Neck Strap ..................9
• Charging the Battery .................10
Memory Card .............................11
Files ...............................................12
Operation ......................................20
• Hold Switch ...............................22
• To Pause Playback....................23
• Forward/Reverse Skip...............23
Music File ..................................24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Button ..............22
Voice Files .................................28
• Setting the Equalizer .................30
• Setting the Play Mode ...............31
• Setting the Contrast ..................32
• Setting the Backlight .................33
• Setting the Language ................36
Troubleshooting Guide................41
Specifications...............................42
Formatting the Player..................43
Updating the Firmware................44
Resetting the Unit ........................44
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions ........2 • To Create a Voice Recording ..26 FCC Declaration ......3 • To Listen to a Recording ...27 EIA Guidelines .........5 • Deleting One/All Music or Location of Controls......7 Voice Files .........28 Getting Started .......9 • Setting the Equalizer ....30 •...
  • Page 2: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS COPYRIGHT: • Distributing copies of MP3, WMA with DRM or WAV 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.
  • Page 3: Fcc Declaration

    PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) FCC WARNING: • This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
  • Page 4 PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 5: Eia Guidelines

    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’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
  • Page 6 it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection. 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...
  • Page 7: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT/TOP 1. SD Card Slot (Top of 9. Play/Pause ® Button Unit) 10. Navigation Control: 2. SD Card Slot Window (clockwise) (Rear of Unit) Navigation π/Volume + 3. Music Mixer Button Navigation ®/Skip/ 4. MIC (Side of Unit) Search n 5.
  • Page 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) SIDE 11. Headphones Jack (HEADPHONES PART NO. NBBP - 0980- 008702-02003* SBS/SBW - 0980- 008700-02003*) 12. Neck Strap Hole* (NECK STRAP PART NO. NBBP: 120E4101NB01* SBS / SBW: 120E4101SB01*) 13. USB Jack (USB CABLE PART NO. 180E0006*) *Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 45 to...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED USING THE NECK STRAP Insert the rope through the hole Insert the end of the Strap in the main unit. through the rope’s loop until snug.
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) CHARGING THE BATTERY This unit has a built-in Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery. When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become low (see Figure 1), recharge the battery as follows. Figure 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the side of this unit (as shown) and to the USB port on...
  • Page 11: Inserting/Removing An External Memory Card

    GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) INSERTING/REMOVING AN EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD (SD/MMC) TO AVOID DAMAGE, make sure the unit is OFF before inserting or removing the card. Insert a SD/MMC memory card (not included) up to 2GB, with the back of the card facing forward as shown. To remove the SD/MMC memory card, push the edge of the card, then the card will spring out.
  • Page 12: Downloading And Transferring Files

    DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS This unit is compatible with the following Operating Systems: Win ME, Win 2000 and Win XP for PC (up to WMP10); Mac OS 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4 Please refer to the following pages to learn how to: transfer files, convert music on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA format using Windows Media Player 10, transfer MP3/WMA files and WMA files with DRM 9 using Windows Media Player 10, and safely remove...
  • Page 13 DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.) For Windows XP, if you have Windows Media Player 10, you can transfer music files (MP3, WMA, WMA files with DRM 9) to the player through the "Sync" function of Windows Media Player 10. Connect your computer to the USB port on your computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 14 DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.) TRANSFERRING AUDIO FILES TO YOUR DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER USING A MACINTOSH COMPUTER Make sure to use a Macintosh computer with an operating system of 10.2.8 to transfer audio files. 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB jack on the player and the larger end of the cable to the USB port on your Macintosh.
  • Page 15 DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.) For Windows XP, you can also utilize Windows Media Player 10 software to convert music on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA format as follows: Open the Windows Media Player 10 Browser, then click on the “Rip”...
  • Page 16 DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.) Media Audio format). Adjust the audio quality as desired. When finished, click “OK” to confirm the settings. Click on the “Rip Music” icon to start ripping the music to your computer. When the music tracks are ripped; connect the player to your computer.
  • Page 17 DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.) TRANSFERRING MP3/WMA FILES AND WMA FILES WITH DRM 9 USING WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 (FOR WINDOWS XP ONLY) To transfer MP3 files/WMA files/WMA files with DRM 9 to the player, follow the procedure described below using Windows Media Player 10.
  • Page 18 DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.) 3. Select the Portable Device (Removable Disk, E.g internal memory or external memory card) that you want to copy to from the right side drop-down menu. Click “Start Sync” to start transferring music files to the player. 4.
  • Page 19: Safely Removing The Hardware

    SAFELY REMOVING THE HARDWARE 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 your player from the USB port on your computer. Using your mouse, double click the "Safely Remove Hardware"...
  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turn the unit on by sliding the To turn the unit off, simply slide Power/Hold switch 1 to the On the Power/Hold switch 1 to the ( ) position, then press the Off position or while in the Stop mode, press and hold the Play/ Play/Pause ®...
  • Page 21: To Listen To Mp3S/Wmas

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO LISTEN TO MP3s/WMAs See pages 12-18 for information on uploading MP3 and WMA files to this unit. Turn the unit on by sliding the Press the Navigation L/Volume + 1 Power/Hold switch 1 to the On ( ) or M/- 2 buttons to increase or position, then press the Play/Pause decrease the volume.
  • Page 22: Hold Switch

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) HOLD SWITCH With the unit on, slide the Power/Hold switch to the Hold position (right); a small Lock icon will appear in the display and no buttons will function. This is useful when you do not want the track changed by accidentally pressing a button.
  • Page 23: To Pause Playback

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PAUSE PLAYBACK Press the Play/Pause ® button; During playback, if you wish to pause the file momentarily, press the again to resume playback; the Play/Pause ® button; playback will sound will return, ® will appear pause, p will appear and the timer and the timer will start counting will stop counting.
  • Page 24: High-Speed Music Search

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH During playback, press and hold the Navigation ®/Skip/Search n 1 or √/o 2 button to move the player forward or backward within a file to locate a specific musical passage. The player will move forward or backward at high speed as long as the button is held.
  • Page 25 OPERATION (CONTINUED) Select the desired setting (year, Scroll to desired Browse mode (Play All, Artist, Album, Songs, Genre, year) genre, etc) to browse through using using Navigation Left the Navigation Left √/ Skip–Search Skip–Search √/ o 1/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 2 Skip–Search n 2 button then press the 1/Right ®/...
  • Page 26: To Create A Voice Recording

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO CREATE A VOICE RECORDING Press the Menu button then Press and hold the Menu speak into the microphone and button 1 for two seconds to enter the player will create a voice the menu. Scroll to Record using Navigation Left recording.
  • Page 27: To Listen To A Recording

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO LISTEN TO A RECORDING Press the Menu button to Press and hold the Menu select the Voice menu option. button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Voice using Navigation Left Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ √/ Skip–Search n 3 button.
  • Page 28: Deleting One/All Music Or Voice Files

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) DELETING ONE/ALL MUSIC OR VOICE FILES Press the Menu button to Press and hold the Menu select the Delete menu option. button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Delete using Navigation Left Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ √/ Skip–Search n 3 button.
  • Page 29 OPERATION (CONTINUED) To Delete All Music or Voice Files Select All Music or All Voice using the Navigation Left √/Skip–Search o 1/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 2 button and press the Menu button 3 to select. Select YES to delete or No to keep using the Navigation Left √/Skip–Search o 1/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 2 button and press the Menu button 3.
  • Page 30: Setting The Equalizer

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE EQUALIZER Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Equalizer using the button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using Navigation Left √/ Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 3 Navigation Left button.
  • Page 31: Setting The Play Mode

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE PLAY MODE Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Play Mode using the button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using Navigation Left √/ Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 3 Navigation Left...
  • Page 32: Setting The Contrast

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE CONTRAST Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Contrast using the button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using Navigation Left √/ Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 3 Navigation Left button.
  • Page 33: Setting The Backlight

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE BACKLIGHT Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Backlight using the button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using Navigation Left √/ Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 3 Navigation Left Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/...
  • Page 34: Setting The Auto Off Time

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Auto Off using the button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using Navigation Left √/ Skip–Search Navigation Left o 2/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 3...
  • Page 35: Setting The Record Settings

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE RECORD SETTINGS Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Record Settings button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using using the Navigation Left √/ Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ the Navigation Left √/ Skip- Skip–Search n 3 button.
  • Page 36: Setting The Language

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE LANGUAGE Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Language using the button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using Navigation Left √/ Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ Skip–Search n 3 Navigation Left Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/...
  • Page 37: Setting The Mixer Volume

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE MIXER VOLUME Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Mixer Volume using button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using Navigation Left Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ √/ Navigation Left...
  • Page 38: Setting The Music Mixer

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE MUSIC MIXER Press and hold the Menu Press the Menu button 1, then scroll to Music Mixer using button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to Settings using Navigation Left Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ √/ the Navigation Left √/Skip- Skip–Search n 3 button.
  • Page 39: Viewing The System Info (About)

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) VIEWING THE SYSTEM INFO (ABOUT) Press the Menu button to Press and hold the Menu enter the About menu. button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu. Scroll to About using Navigation Left Skip–Search o 2/Right ®/ √/ Skip–Search n 3 button.
  • Page 40: Setting The Parental Control

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE PARENTAL CONTROL This will set the maximum volume at a lower level so children cannot put the volume too high. Press the Menu button Press and hold the Menu enter the Mode menu. Press button 1 for two seconds to enter the menu.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible Cause Solution Recharge battery as Unit will not turn on. Battery is low/empty. described in this manual. Power/Hold switch is OFF. Slide to On position. Headphones are not No Sound. inserted. Insert headphones. Raise the volume using the Navigation/Volume + Volume is set too low.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Audio Frequency Range 20Hz – 20KHz Headphones Output 5mW, 32ohm (Max. Vol) S/N Ratio 85db (MP3) File Support MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3 Windows Media Audio (WMA file with DRM9) Bit Rate 32kbps–320kbps (MP3) 32kbps–192kbps (WMA) General Dimensions 3.5 (W) x 1.6 (H) x 0.6 (D) inches Weight 1.7 ounces USB 2.0...
  • Page 43: Formatting The Player

    FORMATTING THE PLAYER Formatting the Player WARNING! Do not format this player unless it stops working and you are instructed to do so by technical support personnel. Use the USB cable to connect the player and the computer. 981 MB Double click on My Computer, then right click "Removable Disk"...
  • Page 44: Updating The Firmware

    UPDATING THE FIRMWARE WARNING! Do not update the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with your digital audio device. Incorrect or faulty firmware installation will cause the player to stop functioning. FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADE Please visit our Web site at: www.memorexelectronics.com/npower to check if there is new firmware available.
  • Page 45 ADDITIONAL SET-UP OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.memorexelectronics.com/npower OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-830-5434. PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR IMATION ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS.

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