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  • Page 1: Mp3 Player

    YP-CP MP3 Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
  • Page 2 ACOUSTIC WONDER COLOUR LCD SCREEN DESIGN Your new MP3 player has built-in DNSe™ (Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s Vivid colour and images are delivered on the unique sound technology created to deliver wide LCD screen.

  • 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 Instead, contact CAUTION a Samsung Customer Service Centre near you. Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause malfunction or a risk of electric shock.
  • 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

    contents THE BASICS What’s included Your MP3 Player Resetting the system Connecting to your PC Caring for the battery Turning the Power on & off Controlling the volume Disabling the buttons Browsing for fi les using “File Browser” Deleting fi les with “File Browser” Changing the settings and preferences Sound Setting Options...
  • Page 7 contents WATCHING A VIDEO Watching a video Video playback display Buttons for playback control Using the video menu LISTENING TO MUSIC Listening by category Music playback display Buttons for playback control Repeating a section Creating a playlist on your MP3 player Playing a playlist Deleting a fi...
  • Page 8 contents LISTENING TO FM RADIO Listening to FM radio FM radio display To search for FM stations Using the FM radio menu VIEWING DATACASTS Viewing Datacasts VOICE RECORDING Voice recording VIEWING THE Viewing the world clock WORLD CLOCK...
  • Page 9 contents VIEWING THE Viewing the calendar CALENDAR USING THE MICROSD Inserting the microSD card Removing the microSD card CARD Playing a fi le in the microSD card Deleting a fi le in the microSD card TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting APPENDIX Menu tree Product specifi...

  • Page 10: The Basics

    WHAT’S INCLUDED Your new MP3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, please contact a Samsung Customer Service Centre near you. Player Earphones USB Cable The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these shown.

  • Page 11: Your Mp3 Player

    YOUR MP3 PLAYER microSD Card Slot Recording & User Button Press to access the user button mode. Press and hold to start voice recording. Power & Hold button Press and hold for power on/off. Press once to lock the button functions.
  • Page 12 YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Neck string hole Reset hole If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re- initialize the system. Microphone USB connection port USB Port Cover Earphone connection jack Earphones Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R”...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Connecting To Your Pc

    CONNECTING TO YOUR PC 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 1. Connect the end smaller of the USB cable to the USB Connection Port on the bottom of the player.

  • Page 15: Caring For The Battery

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

  • Page 16: Controlling The Volume

    CONTROLLING THE VOLUME You can adjust the volume while a fi le is playing back. Push the [ ] key up or down. The range of volume is set between 0 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 17: Browsing For Files Using "File Browser

    BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser” Search easily for fi les using the “File Browser” function. 1. Select the icon 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 18: Changing The Settings And Preferences

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES You can change the pre-set factory values to truly customize your MP3 player. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired item in the setting list. 3. Select a desired setting option. 4.

  • Page 19: Sound Setting Options

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Sound Setting Options You can set the master EQ, beep sound and volume limit. Master EQ: You can optimize sound settings. Select the desired frequency and its level. Beep Sound: Sets the beep sound for button operations to on or off.

  • Page 20: Display Setting Options

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Display Setting Options Change the font, display off time and brightness of your screen, etc. Reset My Skin: Initializes the background image of the display screen to its default image. Display Off Time: If no button is pressed within the set time, the screen display will automatically be turned off.

  • Page 21: Language Setting Options

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language Setting Options The menus on your new MP3 player can be set to appear in any one of the available languages. You can change your preference language easily. Menu: Set the menu language. Select from <English>, <...

  • Page 22: Time Setting Options

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Time Setting Options Setting the time allows you to use the date/time set and time zone. Date&Time: Set the current date and time. Set each <Year>, <Month>, <Date>, <Hour>,<Min>, <AM/PM>. Time Zone: You can check the current time by selecting an international city specifi...

  • Page 23: System Setting Options

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System Setting Options Choose the sleep timer, auto power off and default setting that’s right for you. My Info: You can set your name and birth date. See page 24. Sleep : Turns off power automatically after the preset time.
  • Page 24 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) My Name Setting 1. Select <My Info>. 2. Select <My Name>. 3. Enter your name. ] : The input mode switches from upper and lower case English to numbers. ] : You can delete the characters one at a time.

  • Page 25: Emodio

    EmoDio EmoDio is a software application provided for this MP3 player for various content-related services as well as device supports. 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. If the program does not start automatically, double click the <EmoDio>...

  • Page 26: Using Emodio

    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...
  • Page 27 USING EMODIO (Continued) Do not disconnect the USB cable 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 28: Using As A Removable Disk

    USING AS A REMOVABLE DISK You can use the player as a removable storage device. Before you start - Connect the player to your PC. 1. Open fi les/folders to transfer from your PC. 2. Open <My Computer> <CP3> from the desktop.

  • Page 29: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    DISCONNECTING FROM YOUR PC Follow the steps below to prevent damage to the player and data when disconnecting from your PC. 1. Place the mouse cursor on top of the icon on the taskbar at the bottom right corner of the desktop and click the left mouse button.

  • Page 30: Watching A Video

    watching a video Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. WATCHING A VIDEO 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a video fi le to play. The selected video fi le starts to play. When transferring a video fi...

  • Page 31: Video Playback Display

    VIDEO PLAYBACK DISPLAY microSD Card Indicator Play/Pause/Search Indicator Lock Indicator Video Mode Indicator Battery Status File Name Current Time Current Play Time Total Play Time Play Status Bar User Button Guide The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE watching a video _ 31...

  • Page 32: Buttons For Playback Control

    BUTTONS FOR PLAYBACK CONTROL Push to the left 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the beginning of the current fi le. Push twice to the left 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the previous fi le. Push and hold to the left to move backwards in the current fi...

  • Page 33: Using The Video Menu

    USING THE VIDEO MENU To set a bookmark Once you bookmark a specifi c scene that you want to see again, you can enjoy it at any time you want. 1. Press the [ ] button at the scene you want during video playback.

  • Page 34: To Adjust The Brightness

    USING THE VIDEO MENU (Continued) To adjust the brightness You can adjust the brightness of the video screen. 1. Press the [ ] button during video playback. 2. Select <Brightness>. 3. Select a desired brightness. Select a level from <0-10>. The brightness adjustment menu can only be adjusted in the video screen.

  • Page 35: Listening To Music

    listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. LISTENING BY CATEGORY 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired item in the music list. 3.
  • Page 36 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 37: Music Playback Display

    MUSIC PLAYBACK DISPLAY User Button Guide Total Play Time microSD Card Indicator Parent Menu Indicator Lock Indicator Play/Pause/Search Indicator Battery Status Music Mode Indicator Current Time Play Mode Indicator Current track playing / DNSe Mode Indicator Total number of tracks Indicator Music Play Screen Play Status Bar Music Title...

  • Page 38: Buttons For Playback Control

    BUTTONS FOR PLAYBACK CONTROL Push to the left 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the beginning of the current fi le. Push twice to the left 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the previous fi le. Push and hold to the left to move backwards in the current fi...

  • Page 39: Repeating A Section

    REPEATING A SECTION This function enables you to listen to specifi c parts of a track repeatedly. It’s helpful when learning a language, for example. 1. Press the [ ] button at the beginning of the section you want to repeat. The starting point is set and <A >...

  • Page 40: 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 “Favorites” playlist without EmoDio or your PC. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Music Browser>. 3 Select a fi...

  • Page 41: Deleting A File From The Playlist

    DELETING A FILE FROM THE PLAYLIST 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Playlists>. 3. Select a desired playlist. 4 Select a fi le to delete and press the [ ] button. 5. Select <Delete from Playlist>. The selected fi...

  • Page 42: Using The Music Menu

    USING THE MUSIC MENU The Music menu allows you manage all facets of listening - from repeating tracks and albums to choosing the background on the screen as you listen. To set the sound effect You can select the sound effect for your favorite music fi les. 1.
  • Page 43 <User>. See page 44. 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. listening to music _ 43...
  • Page 44 USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select user DNSe 1. Press the [ ] button while listening to music. 2. Select <DNSe> <User>. You can set the user DNSe options. 3. Set the options you prefer and press the ] key. The set user DNSe is selected.

  • Page 45: To Set The Play Mode

    USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the play mode Select the playback mode from the options below. 1. Press the [ ] button while listening to music. 2. Select <Play Mode>. 3. Select a desired play mode. Play Mode Options Normal: Plays all fi...

  • Page 46: To Select The Music Play Screen

    USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select the music play screen Choose a background image from those provided to be displayed as you listen to music. 1. Press the [ ] button while listening to music. 2. Select <Music Play Screen>. 3.

  • Page 47: Viewing Pictures

    viewing pictures Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. VIEWING PICTURES 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired picture fi le. The selected picture will be displayed. To move to the previous/next picture In picture view mode, push the [ ] key to the left or right.

  • Page 48: Picture Display

    PICTURE DISPLAY Lock Indicator microSD Card Indicator Current Time Music Play Status Battery Status Picture Mode Indicator Current fi le / Total number of fi les Parent Menu Indicator Indicator Thumbnail Images File Name The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE 48 _ viewing pictures...

  • Page 49: Using The Picture Menu

    USING THE PICTURE MENU To use the Mini-player You can play a desired music fi le while viewing a photo. Press the [ ] button while viewing a picture. The Mini-player will be displayed. You can use the [ ] key to pause playing the current music or move to the previous / next fi...
  • Page 50 USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To watch a slideshow 1. Press the [ ] button while viewing a picture. 2. Select <Start Slideshow>. You will see [ ] on the screen and then the player will start the slideshow. To stop the slideshow 1.

  • Page 51: To Enlarge A Picture

    USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To enlarge a picture You can zoom in on a picture. 1. Press the [ ] button while viewing a picture. 2. Select <Zoom>. 3. Select a desired zoom factor. Select from <100%>, <200%> and <400%>. 4.

  • Page 52: To Rotate A Picture

    USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To rotate a picture You can rotate a picture for your convenience. 1. Press the [ ] button while viewing a picture. 2. Select <Rotate>. 3. Select a desired angle. Select from <Left 90°>, <Right 90°> and <180°>.

  • Page 53: To Select A Picture As A Background Image

    USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To select a picture as a background image You can set a desired picture as a background image for the display window. 1. Select a picture fi le to set as a background image and press the [ button.

  • Page 54: Reading Text

    reading text Whether it’s a novel, the manuscript of a new story, or your research paper, your MP3 player allows you to read it… all while listening to music! Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery.

  • Page 55: Using The Text Menu

    USING THE TEXT MENU To use the Mini-player You can play a desired music fi le while viewing a text. Press the [ ] button while viewing a text. The Mini-player will be displayed. You can use the [ ] key to pause playing the current music or move to the previous / next fi...

  • Page 56: To Set A Bookmark

    USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued) To set a bookmark Set a bookmark to return to that point in the text at any time. 1. Press the [ ] button at the desired page you want while viewing a text. 2. Select <Add Bookmark>. The current text screen is set to a bookmark with the [ ] symbol displayed on the top left...
  • Page 57 USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued) To set the text viewer type Choose what type you’d like the text to appear. 1. Press the [ ] button while viewing a text. 2. Select <Text Viewer Type>. 3. Select a desired text viewer type. Select from <Type 1>...

  • Page 58: Listening To Fm Radio

    listening to FM radio Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. LISTENING TO FM RADIO Select the icon on the main menu screen. FM radio reception will start. To use the Mute function Press the [ ] key while listening to FM Radio Press the [...

  • Page 59: Fm Radio Display

    FM RADIO DISPLAY microSD Card Indicator Mute Indicator Lock Indicator User Button Guide Battery Status Radio Mode Indicator Current Time Frequency Location Indicator Current Frequency(MHz) Manual/Preset Mode Indicator Indicator The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE listening to FM radio _ 59...

  • Page 60: To Search For Fm Stations

    TO SEARCH FOR FM STATIONS Push and hold the [ ] key to the left or right and then release in Manual mode. The search will stop at the frequency nearest from the point the key is released. Push the [ ] key to the left or right to progress through the frequencies one by one in Manual mode.

  • Page 61: Using The Fm Radio Menu

    USING THE FM RADIO MENU To switch to Preset Mode Select this mode if you want to search through your saved FM presets one preset at a time. 1. Press the [ ] button in Manual mode. 2. Select <Go to Preset Mode>. To switch to Manual Mode Select this mode if you want to manually search through the FM band one frequency at a time.

  • Page 62: To Store Stations In The Preset Memory

    USING THE FM RADIO MENU (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 1.

  • Page 63: To Listen To Preset Stations

    USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To listen to preset stations Push the [ ] key to the left or right In Preset mode. You can listen to the stored radio frequency. To delete a preset Follow the steps below to delete frequencies while listening to FM Radio.
  • Page 64 USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To set the FM reception To receive more or fewer FM radio frequencies, adjust the <FM Reception>. 1. Press the [ ] button in FM Radio mode. 2. Select <FM Reception>. 3. Select a desired reception. Select from <High>, <Middle>...

  • Page 65: To Set The Fm Region

    USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To set the FM region You can change an FM region setting in preparation for overseas travel. 1. Press the [ ] button in FM Radio mode. 2. Select <FM Region>. 3. Select a desired FM region. Frequency range by region Search for FM frequencies in 50 kHz Worldwide...

  • Page 66: Viewing Datacasts

    viewing 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>. Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. VIEWING DATACASTS You can view channel posts added to <Datacasts>.

  • Page 67: Voice Recording

    voice recording You can make a voice recording. VOICE RECORDING To make a voice recording 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Press the Key. The player starts recording. Do not put the microphone too close to or far away from your mouth as it may cause a poor recording.

  • Page 68: To Stop Voice Recording

    VOICE RECORDING (Continued) To stop voice recording 1. Press the key during 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...

  • Page 69: Viewing The World Clock

    viewing the world clock You can check the location and date/time of major world cities based on their respective time zone. Before you start - First, you should set the clock to the current time. See page 22. VIEWING THE WORLD CLOCK 1.

  • Page 70: Viewing The Calendar

    viewing the calendar You can view the calendar. Before you start - First, you should set the clock for the current time. See page 22. VIEWING THE CALENDAR 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select the desired month. Push the [ ] key up or down to select the desired year.

  • Page 71: Inserting The Microsd Card

    Do not insert the memory card upside down or in a wrong direction. Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to a damaged microSD card. The player supports up to 4GB microSD card.

  • Page 72: Playing A Fi Le In The Microsd Card

    PLAYING A FILE IN THE MICROSD CARD You can play photos, movies, text and music fi les in the microSD card directly on the player. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired folder to bring up the fi le list. 3.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    If you have a problem with your new MP3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact your local Samsung Customer Service Centre. PROBLEM SOLUTION • Power will not turn on if the battery is completely drained.
  • Page 74 PROBLEM SOLUTION • The battery life can vary depending on the sound Battery life differs from mode and display setting. what is stated in the • Battery life may be shortened when the player is left manual. for extended periods in low or high temperatures. •...
  • Page 75 fi le or data transmission. If this is the case, missing. 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 76: Menu Tree

    appendix MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new MP3 player. Menu Select Screen VIDEOS MUSIC PICTURES TEXTS Add Bookmark Sound Effect Go to 1st Page Start Slideshow/ Stop Slideshow Go to Bookmark DNSe Add Bookmark Slideshow Speed...

  • Page 77: Product Specifi Cations

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS YP-CP3 Model Name DC 5.0V / 500mA Rating 810mAh / DC 3.7V Built-in Battery Power AUDIO : MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3 (8kbps ~ 320kbps, 22kHz ~ 48kHz), WMA(8kbps ~ 320kbps, 8kHz ~ 48kHz), Ogg(Q0 ~Q10), FLAC (16bit, 8kHz ~ 48KHz), WAV (16bit, 8kHz ~ 48Khz) VIDEO : AVI/SVI: MPEG-4 Video Simple Profi...
  • Page 78 FM Frequency 87.5~108.0MHz FM T.H.D FM Radio FM Signal to FM Useable 38dB 55 dB Noise Ratio Sensitiivity The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement. 78 _ appendix...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 Centre. Country Customer Care Centre Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/us ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar...
  • Page 81 LITHUANIA 8-800-77777 www.samsung.com/lt LATVIA 8000-7267 www.samsung.com/lv ESTONIA 800-7267 www.samsung.com/ee AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) www.samsung.com/nz 800-810-5858, 400-810-5858, 010-6475 CHINA www.samsung.com/cn 1880 HONG KONG 3698-4698 www.samsung.com/hk INDIA 3030 8282, 1800 110011, 1-800-3000-8282 www.samsung.com/in INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 www.samsung.com/id...
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