MP3/WMA/FM TUNER

PLAYER/RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL
MP250

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 WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point
arrowhead symbol, within RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK within an equilateral triangle
an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER is intended to alert the user
intended to alert the user to (OR BACK), NO USER to the presence of important
the presence of uninsulated SERVICEABLE PARTS operating and maintenance
dangerous voltage within INSIDE. REFER SERVICING (servicing) instructions in
the product’s enclosure that TO QUALIFIED SERVICE the literature accompanying
may be of sufficient PERSONNEL. the appliance.
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read these instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
2. Keep these instructions. the manufacturer.
3. Heed all warnings. 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
4. Follow all instructions. when unused for long periods of time.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in been damaged in any way, such as power-
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce moisture, does not operate normally, has
heat. changed its performance, or has been dropped.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 14. This unit must not be exposed to dripping or
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two splashing water and no object filled with liquids
blades with one wider than the other. A should be placed on or near the unit.
grounding type plug has two blades and a third 15. Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third source as indicated.
prong are provided for your safety. If the 16. Use replacement parts as specified by the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult manufacturer.
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete 17. The product may be mounted to a wall only if
outlet. recommended by the manufacturer.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or 18. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience product, ask the service technician to perform
receptacles, and the point where they exit from safety checks.
the apparatus.
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 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.
• Avoid spilling any liquid onto or into the player.
• Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources; in a location subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock; on an unlevel
surface; or in a car with the windows closed during periods of excessive heat.

ROAD SAFETY:
• Do not use headphones while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. It
may create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in some areas. It can be potentially
dangerous to play your headset at a high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.

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 PRECAUTIONS
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.

FCC DECLARATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference, and 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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
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 PRECAUTIONS
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shield cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with class B FCC limits.

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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. One that lets the sound
come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So
what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting
your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want
you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing
damage from loud noise is often undetectable until 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.
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 Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE:

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet engine
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Main Unit Headphones Remote

Battery Backup USB Cable Audio Cable

AAA Battery
Carrying Pouch (for Battery Backup) Installation CD

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 LOCATION OF CONTROLS
MAIN 1 1. Menu Button
2. Skip/Search o/n Buttons
2
3

3. LINE IN Jack
4

4. Headphones Jack
5. Record Button
5
6
6. Display
7

7. Play/Pause/Stop/Power
8

ON-OFF Button
9
8. VOLUME +/– Buttons
9. DC 1.5V Jack
10

10. RESET Button

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11. SD/MMC Card Slot
12. USB Port
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REMOTE
1. Remote Cable
2. From Headphones Jack
3. HOLD Switch
4. Mute/Stop Button
5. Belt Clip (Rear of Remote)
6. Skip/Search o/n Buttons
7. VOLUME Control
12 3 4 5 6 7 8

BATTERY BACKUP
8. Play/Pause Button
9. DC Plug
10. Battery Compartment
9 10

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DISPLAY
1. File/Song Band Name
2. File Number
3. File/Song Title
4. Elapsed Time
1 2 3 4 5 6

002 02:10 5. Memory Card

6. Battery Status
Cold Outside 7. Play Mode
8. File Label
The Band
9. File Kbps
10. EQ Setting
MP3
128K ROCK23
11. Volume
12. Graphic EQ
7 8 9 10 11 12

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 POWER SOURCE
When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become low (see
figure 1), you can recharge the battery as described on the next page
or use the Battery Backup unit, but first install a battery as follows: Batt Low Batt Full
Figure 1

1 2

Slide the Battery Backup’s battery Insert one (1) “AAA” battery as shown. An
compartment as shown. When using the alkaline battery is recommended for the longest
Battery Backup, make sure to set the Power playing time. Slide the battery compartment
Input setting to Backup (see page 24). back on.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using a battery in this 3. If the device is not to be used for a long period of
device: time, remove the battery to prevent damage or
1. Use only the size and type of battery specified. injury from possible battery leakage.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when 4. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be
installing the battery as indicated. Reversed recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow
batteries may cause damage to the device. battery manufacturer’s directions.)

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USING THE BATTERY BACKUP
1 When the main unit’s rechargeable battery power has been used up,
you can use the battery backup to continue to play your music. After
inserting the battery, insert the battery backup’s DC plug into the DC
1.5V IN jack on the bottom of the main unit.

Follow the instructions below to charge the internal Lithium battery:

With the power on or off, connect the USB

cable to the unit and then to the computer;
charging will automatically begin.
NOTES:
• When charging for the first time, charge overnight for a full charge.
• After the first charge, the battery should fully charge in two to three hours.
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TO INSTALL THE "DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER" CD SOFTWARE

For Windows ME, Windows2000 or Windows XP:

Windows will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD software
when the USB cable is connected.

For Macintosh OSX:

Macintosh OSX 10.3 will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD
software. Do not install the software when using a Macintosh.

For Windows98SE:
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 98SE, if you are connecting your player to your computer for the first
time, please follow these instructions:

Procedure to Install Player Driver

1. Insert the Installation CD-Rom into the CD Drive, then double click SETUP.EXE to
start the installation process.

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2. At the Welcome screen, click NEXT.

3. Read the License Agreement, then click

YES.

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4. At the Setup screen, click NEXT. It is

recommended to leave the destination Folder
as it is.

5. At the Program Folder screen, click NEXT. It

is recommended to leave the Program Folder
as it is.

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6. The computer will check for previous

installations, then install the software. When
finished, the InstallShield Wizard Complete
screen will appear. Click FINISH to exit the
Install program.

7. When the installation has completed, the new program, “SigmaTel MSCNMMC
Audio Player”, will be added to the PROGRAM menu on your computer.

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TRANSFERRING FILES
You can download digital music files from the Internet or use encoding software to
convert music that you have on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA format. Once these
files are stored on your computer you can easily copy them to your player.

Connect the computer to your player using the supplied USB

cable; the READY screen will appear.
Two "Removable Disk" windows will appear in your My
Computer folder. The first is the player’s internal memory. The
second is the external memory card (if inserted).
To add more files and songs to your player simply
drag and drop MP3 or WMA files from anywhere on
your computer into one of the "Removable Disk"
windows. If there is not a card installed in the
player, you cannot add files to the second
removable disk.

When you are finished, see the Safely Remove

Hardware procedure on the next page before
disconnecting the player.

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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.
Using your mouse, double click the "Safely Remove Hardware"
icon on the task bar.

From the "Safely Remove Hardware" window, select "USB Mass Storage Device" and
click the "Stop" button. The "Stop a Hardware Device" window will pop up.
Click "OK". When the "Safe to Remove Hardware" window is displayed, you may
remove the player from the USB cable or remove the USB cable from the computer.
NOTE: If the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon is not displayed on the task bar, please
double click on My Computer. Right click
on “Removable Disk” and left click on
“Eject”. Then it is safe to remove the player
from the computer.
IMPORTANT: If the player’s screen is
blinking, then data is being transferred. Wait
until transfer is complete before removing
the player.

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1 2

With the unit off, insert a SD/MMC memory card Connect the USB cable. Drag MP3 and WMA
(not included) up to 512MB, facing up as shown. files into the SD/MMC memory card's
"Removable Disk" window.

3 NOTE: If the external memory card is

inserted and the player is in the Music
Player mode, the memory card indicator
will appear at the top, next to the Battery
indicator.

To remove the SD/MMC memory card, pull the

edge of the card. Carefully remove the card.

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 OPERATION
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF CONNECTING THE REMOTE

1 1

Turn the unit on by pressing the To use the external remote, plug the
Play/Pause/Stop button; the MP3 start remote’s plug into the Headphone jack on
screen will appear in the display temporarily. the main unit. Then, plug the headphone’s
To turn the unit off, press and hold the plug into the Headphone jack.
Play/Pause/Stop button; “Continue Holding
To Power Off” will appear in the display. The remote’s buttons operate just as the
When the bars fill up the screen, then the main unit’s do, with the exception of the
unit turns off, release the Play/Pause/Stop Power on and the buttons/controls on the
button. next page.

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MUTE BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL

1 1

To mute the sound when using the remote, Rotate the volume control as desired. This is
press the Mute button once. To restore sound, used in conjunction with the main unit’s volume
press the Mute button again. buttons.

HOLD SWITCH

1
1 1
Slide the HOLD switch to the HOLD position
and no buttons will be able to be pressed. This
is useful when you do not want the
station/track changed by accidentally pressing
a button. Slide the HOLD switch to the Unlock
(opposite) position to cancel the Hold function.

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Menu Main Menu Main Menu
EXIT

EQUALIZER

1
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PressMain
the Menu
Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the
display. Select the Settings icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o 2
Menu Main Menu

or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select EQ using

EXIT

the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1

uner Settings Exit

again. Select the desired EQ mode (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic or

Menu 1 Main Menu Pop), using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu
button 1 again. When finished, press and hold the Menu button 1 for
2 3
Menu Main Menu
approximately
Main Menu
one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu.
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AUTO POWERRecord
OFF

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This setting is used to preset the amount of time the unit will wait
before turning
EXIT off if no buttons are pressed to save the battery. Press
Menu Main Menu Main Menu

the Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the display.
Select theExit
Settings icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3
uner Settings

button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select AutoPowerOff

Menu 1 Main Menu using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button
1 again. Select the desired Auto Power Off time (X {never}, 1, 2, 5 or
2 3
10 minutes, using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the
Menu button 1 again. When finished, press and hold the Menu button
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1 for approximately one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu.

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EXIT

POWER INPUT
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This setting is used to select the power input being used (internal Lithium
battery or External Battery Backup). Press the Menu button 1 once; the
Menu Main Menu Main Menu

Main Menu will appear in the display. Select the Settings icon (see left)
EXIT

uner Settings using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1
Exit
again. Select Power Input using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then
1 press the Menu button 1 again. Select the desired Power Input mode,
using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1
Menu Main Menu
2 3
again. The left LiLon icon is for the internal Lithium battery and the right
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Menu EraseMenu
Main Files icon is for the
Main Battery Backup. When finished, press and hold the Menu
Menu
button 1 forEXIT
approximately one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu.

SCREEN SAVE
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This setting is used to preset the amount of time the unit will wait
before theEXIT
screen saver will appear. Press the Menu button 1 once;
Menu Main Menu Main Menu

the Main Menu will appear in the display. Select Settings icon (see left)
uner Settings using the Skip/Search
Exit o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button
1 again. Select Screen Save using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3
1 button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select the desired
Screen Save time (X {never}, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds using the
Menu Main Menu
2 3
Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1 again.
When finished, press and hold the Menu button 1 for approximately
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one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu.

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ABOUT
enu
1 Main Menu
EXIT
This icon is used to view the information regarding the player’s internal
and external memory. Press the Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu
will appear in the display. Select About icon (see left) using the
rd About
Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1 again.
The display will show the Internal memory’s total and remaining memory
1 and the External card’s total and remaining memory. When finished,
press and hold the Menu button 1 for approximately one second to exit
enu Main Menu
2 3
the Setting and Main Menu.
EXIT

gs Exit

enu

iles

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Main Menu

TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO

1 2
Music

Main Menu

3
1 2 FM Tuner

Main Menu

Plug the headphones into the Headphones Select the FM Tuner icon (see above) using the
jack. With the power on, press the Menu button; Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button, then press the
Voice

the Main menu will appear. Menu button 3 again.

3 1 4 1 2
2 3

Press the Menu button 1 until Search appears Press and hold the Skip/Search o 1 or n 2
in the display. Select a station by pressing and button and the unit will search and stop at the
releasing the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button to next strong broadcasting station.
increase/decrease the frequency by 0.1MHZ.
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5 6

3 1
2
When an FM stereo station is tuned, the Stereo Adjust the volume by pressing the VOLUME +
indicator (two speaker) will appear in the 1 or – 2 button. To turn the unit off, press and
display. When a Mono station or a weak FM hold the Play/Pause/Stop button 3;
Stereo station is tuned, the Mono indicator (one “Continue Holding To Power Off” will appear
speaker) will appear in the display. Turn off in the display. When the bars fill up the
Stereo by pressing the Play/Pause/Stop button screen, then the unit turns off, release the
and turn it back on by pressing the
Play/Pause/Stop button 3.
Play/Pause/Stop button again. Noise present in
FM Stereo broadcasts may be reduced by
listening in Mono.

ANTENNA
FM–The headphones act as an antenna for FM. Extend the headphone wire for best FM
reception.

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TO AUTOMATICALLY SET STATIONS INTO MEMORY

1 Press the VOLUME + 1 and the Record 2 buttons simultaneously

and the unit will automatically scan and memorize the first 20 strong
FM stations. If there are not 20 strong stations, the ones not used
will keep the default frequency of 87.5MHz.
2 To stop auto searching, press the Record button 2.
1
TO MANUALLY SET AND TUNE STATIONS IN MEMORY

1 1
3 2 1
2
2 3

4
SETTING PRESETS: Tune a station as described SELECTING PRESETS: Repeatedly press the
on page 26. Repeatedly press the Menu button 1 Menu button 1 until Radio appears in the
until Save appears in the display. Select a preset display. Select the desired preset using the
(up to 20) using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button and the station
button, then press the Record button 4 will automatically be tuned in.

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TO LISTEN TO MP3s/WMAs

1 2 Main Menu

3
1 2 Music

Main Menu

Plug the headphones into the Headphones Select the Music icon (see above) using the
jack. With the power on, press the Menu button; Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button, then press the
FM Tuner

the Main menu will appear. Menu button 3 again.

3 4
Main Menu

Voice

1
2
Press the Play/Pause/Stop button to start Adjust the volume by pressing the VOLUME +
playback. The MP3 information will appear on 1 or – 2 button. To turn the unit off, see page
the display. 21.

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TO PAUSE PLAYBACK

1 During playback, press the Play/Pause/Stop button to temporarily

pause playback; the timer will stop counting. Press again to resume
playback.

FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP

1 2

During playback, press the Skip/Search n During playback, press the Skip/Search o
button to advance the player to the beginning button to move the player back to the beginning
of the next file. Press the Skip/Search n button of the currently playing file. Press the
repeatedly to advance the player to higher- Skip/Search o button repeatedly to move the
numbered files. player back to lower-numbered files.

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HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH

1 During playback, press and hold the Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button

to move the player forward or backward within a file to locate a
1 specific musical passage. The player will move forward or backward
at high speed as long as the button is held. When you release the
2
Menu Main Menu button, Main
normal playback will resume.
Menu
EXIT

REPEAT PLAYBACK
Record OF A SINGLE FILE

1
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Press the Menu

Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the
display. Select
EXIT the Settings icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o
Menu Main Menu Main

2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select Play

Sequence Exit
using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the
Tuner Settings

1 Menu button 1 again.

Select Repeat One using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then
Menu
2 3
Main Menu

press the Menu button 1 again. Press and hold the Menu button 1
for approximately one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu;
the Repeat One indicator will appear in the display. Press the
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Play/Pause/Stop button 4; the specific track you selected will be

4 repeated continuously.

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Menu Main Menu Main Menu
EXIT

REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ALL FILES

1
usic Record About

Press the Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the display.
Select the EXIT
Settings icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3
Menu Main Menu Main Menu

button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select Play Sequence
using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1
Tuner Settings Exit
1 again. Select Repeat All using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then
press the Menu button 1 again. Press and hold the Menu button 1 for
2 3
Menu
approximately one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu; the Repeat
Main Menu

All indicator will appear in the display. Press the Play/Pause/Stop button
4; all tracksEXIT
on the player will be repeated continuously.
Menu
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TO RANDOMLY PLAY ALL THE FILES AND THEN STOP

1
usic Record About

Press the Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the display.
Select the EXIT
Settings icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3
Menu Main Menu Main Menu

button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select Play Sequence
Tuner Settings
using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1
Exit
1 again. Select Shuffle the using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then
press the Menu button 1 again. Press and hold the Menu button 1 for
2 3
Menu
approximately one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu; the Shuffle
Main Menu

indicator will appear in the display. Press the Play/Pause/Stop button 4;

the unit will play all the tracks in random order once and then stop.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Main Menu
EXIT

TO RANDOMLY PLAY ALL THE FILES CONTINUOUSLY

1
usic Record About

Press the Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the display.
Select the EXIT
Settings icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3
Menu Main Menu Main Menu

button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select Play Sequence using
Tuner Settings
the Skip/Search
Exit o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1 again.
1 Select Shuffle ALL the using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then
press the Menu button 1 again. Press and hold the Menu button 1 for
2 3
approximately one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu; the Shuffle
Menu Main Menu

ALL indicator will appear in the display. Press the Play/Pause/Stop button
EXITplay all the tracks in random order continuously.
4; the unit will
Menu Main Menu Main Menu
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4
TO CANCEL THE PLAY MODE AND CONTINUE WITH NORMAL PLAYBACK

1
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Press the Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the display.
Select the EXIT
Settings icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3
Menu Main Menu Main Menu

button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select Play Sequence
using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1
Tuner Settings Exit

again. Select Normal using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then

press the Menu button 1 again. Press and hold the Menu button 1 for
1
Menu 3Main Menu
approximately one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu; the Play
2
Mode indicator will disappear from the display.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
REPEAT A-B PLAYBACK

1 While playing back a file, press the Record button once at the beginning
of the section you want to repeat; A+ will appear in the display. Press the
record button again at the end of the section you want to repeat; A+B will
appear in the display. The selected section will then repeat continuously.
To cancel Repeat A-B playback, press the Record button again; the
Repeat indicator will disappear from the display.

RECORDING A VOICE MESSAGE (QUICK)

1 To quickly record a voice message in ADPCM 8KHz format, press

and hold the Record button for one second. Speak into the
microphone at a normal tone of voice. When finished, press the
Record button again. The recorded voice file will be saved as a
WAV file (for example “V001.WAV”) in the voice folder.

To change the voice recording settings, see the next page.

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 OPERATION (CONTINUED)
RECORDING A VOICE MESSAGE/FM BROADCAST OR EXTERNAL UNIT

Menu
1 Main Menu WHILE Main
IN MUSIC
Menu will EXIT
MODE: Press the Menu button 1 once; the Main
appear in the display. Select the Record icon (see left)
Menu

using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu

button 1 again.
usic Record About

1 WHILE IN FM MODE: Press and hold the Record button for one
Menu
2 3
Main Menu second.Main Menu
Select the EXIT
desired settings as described below using the
Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1 to
change.
Tuner Settings Exit

Source: Select MIC to record from microphone.

Menu Main Menu

Select Line In to record from an external unit connected to the LINE IN jack (see figure
on the nextFiles
page).
Select FM to record the internal FM station being broadcast.
ice Erase

Mo/St: Select Stereo or Mono.

Encoding: Select the desired type of encoding (IM ADPCM, MS ADPCM, PCM or MP3.
S-Rate: Select the desired sampling rate (32KHz, 44KHz, 48KHz). The higher the KHz, the
better the quality of the recording, but the larger the file.
Bit Rate: Select the Bit Rate for MP3 only. It is suggested to use 128Kbps.

CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

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 OPERATION (CONTINUED)

2 When finished with the record settings, select Record to start

recording or Cancel to cancel the recording using the Skip/Search
3 o 1 or n 2 button, then press the Menu button 3.
2 NOTES:
• The recorded voice file will be saved as a WAV file (for example
1
“V001.WAV”) in the voice folder.
• The recording is not affected by the Volume setting as the
volume is set automatically.
• The recorded FM or Line In file will be saved as an MP3 file (for
example “M001.MP3”) in the MP3s folder.

CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL UNIT

To Audio OUT on External Unit

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 OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu
EXIT

PLAYING RECORDINGS

1
FM Tuner Settings Exit

Press the Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the display.
Select Voice icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button,
Main Menu Main Menu

then press theMenu

Menu button 1 again. Select the desired voice message
using Erase
the EXIT
Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press the
Menu Main Menu Main
Voice Files

Play/Pause/Stop button 4 to start playback. The unit will then playback

that file and all of the files after that file, then stop.
1
usic 2 3 Record About

NOTE: To listen to the FM or Line In recordings, simply listen as you

Menu Main Menu would a regular
Main MenuMP3 file.
EXIT
4
DELETING A FILE

1
Tuner Settings Exit

Press the Menu button 1 once; the Main Menu will appear in the
display. Select the Erase Files icon (see left) using the Skip/Search o
Menu Main Menu

2 or n 3 button, then press the Menu button 1 again. Select Music

or Voice icon using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button to select the
oice Erase Files

type of file to delete, then press the Menu button 1 again. The unit will
1 then display the first recording and ask if you want to delete the file.
Select Yes or No using the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button, then press
2 3
the Menu button 1 again. Repeat until all of the files in the selected
folder have been saved or deleted. Press and hold the Menu button
1 for approximately one second to exit the Setting and Main Menu.
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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service.
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not Weak battery. Rehcarge battery or use
turn on. Battery Backup.
HOLD switch is in the Slide switch to the Unlock posi-
HOLD position. tion.
Remote does not

No sound. Headphones are not Insert headphones.

function.

inserted.
Volume is set too low. Raise the volume.

The MP3 or WMA files Download uncorrupted

are corrupted. files.
FM distorted. Station not tuned. Retune station and extend
headphone wire.
Download Failure. Damaged USB cable. Replace cable.
The computer is not The player must Turn the player on.
recognizing the be turned on.
player. The USB cable is Make sure USB cable is
not securely connected. securely connected.
Driver is not installed Install driver and/or see
or computer is not pages 7 through 19 for
compatible. compatibility.

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 FORMATTING THE UNIT
Formatting the unit will completely erase all files, so only format when there is no other
option.
1. Connect the computer to your player using the supplied USB cable; the READY screen
will appear.
2. Press the Menu button and a Removable disk will appear on the computer’s screen.
3. Right-click the Removable Disk folder on your computer, then choose format from the
menu.
4. Click Start in the format window, then click OK in the pop-up window to start formatting
the unit.
5. When finished, click OK.

UNINSTALLING THE DRIVERS

Formatting the unit will completely erase all files, so only format when there is no other
option.
1. Safely disconnect the player from the computer as described on page 19.
2. Click START - PROGRAMS - SIGMATEL MSCNMMC AUDIO PLAYER - UNINSTALL.
3. Click CANCEL on the pop-up window to cancel the operation, otherwise click OK and
the conversion window will appear.
4. When finished, click FINISH.

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 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
If you are having problems with the MP3 player, sometimes upgrading the firmware will
resolve it. It is highly suggested not to upgrade unless you are having problems.
1. Connect the computer to your player using the supplied USB cable; the READY screen
will appear.
2. Press the Menu button and a Removable disk will appear on the computer’s screen.
3. Select START - PROGRAMS - SIGMATEL MSCNMCC AUDIO PLAYER - SIGMATEL
MSCN FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD.
4. After a short time, the Firmware Update window will appear.
NOTE: If you want to format the unit (all files will be erased), then choose FORMAT DATA
AREA at the firmware Download application screen.
5. Click Start to begin upgrading the firmware. After upgrading, click Close.

RESETTING THE UNIT

To reset the unit due to erratic operation, insert a pin or similar item into the recessed
reset button on the bottom of the unit.
For more software options, see the help file on the CD Rom.

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 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM
WARRANTY SERVICE...

CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098

1-800-898-9020

FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE

PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:
Emerson Radio Corp.
Consumer Affairs Dept.
1901 Diplomat Drive,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

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 WARRANTY
EMERSON RADIO CORP.
LIMITED WARRANTY

Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and
workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original
purchase in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for
labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion. For repair
or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or money order payable to Emerson
Radio Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not required by California residents) to cover shipping and handling
costs, and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase. Send your unit to:

Emerson Radio Corp.

1901 Diplomat Drive
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

This warranty does not cover damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, accident, failure to follow operating
instructions, commercial use, rental, repairs by an unauthorized facility, or products purchased, used,
serviced or damaged outside of the United States.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

AU898M

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