Model: MP306 User Manual Manuale d'uso Manuel d'utilisation MP306 Eng Manl F (V1.
EN DIGITAL MP3 PLAYER (MP306) USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................. 1 Product Overview ....................................................................... 2 Front / Back View ................................................................... 2 Attaching Earphones / Neck Strap ............................................ 3 LCD Display ...........................................................................
EN The Settings Menu .................................................................... 18 Equalizer (EQ) ...................................................................... 19 Play Mode (Normal, Repeat Track, Random Play) ................... 19 Contrast ................................................................................ 19 Auto Dimmer ........................................................................ 20 Power Savings .................................................................
EN INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of the MP306.This full-featured MP3 music player offers a variety of features including multi-format data storage support, and you can also transfer files easily via a USB2.0TM connection. Your player supports multiple audio standards such as Windows Media AudioTM and MP3 formats, and combines various playback and audio enhancing features into a compact design that you can comfortably wear around your neck. Main features include: • Support for MP3 and .
EN PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT / BACK VIEW 1. 2. 3. 1 7 8 9 4. 2 5. 3 4 5 6. 6 7. 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Loop the strap around the MP3 player's loophole and secure tightly. 2. Plug the earphone connector into its corresponding jack. LCD DISPLAY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Track name and album name Volume bar Play status Playback mode Track number Time elapsed Battery status Equalizer settings GETTING STARTED Before you begin, please check to make sure your computer meets the following minimum system requirements: • • • • • • Intel® Pentium® 133MHz or faster CD-ROM drive USB1.1 port or USB2.
EN THE BATTERY ON / OFF SWITCH Please note the following important instructions about the BATTERY ON / OFF switch: IMPORTANT: Do not switch off the BATTERY ON / OFF switch when the device is running. By doing so you risk file corruption of the hard disk, which may mean that the hard disk will need to be reformatted. The BATTERY ON / OFF switch is designed for use when you are not using the MP3 player.
Any time the unit is connected to a PC, files may be: • • • • • Downloaded to the hard disk drive; Uploaded from the hard disk drive; Erased from the hard disk drive; Created or deleted on the unit; And playlists may be downloaded to the your MP306. After the unit automatically enters its connection state, the PC will recognize the unit and assign it a disk drive name. • Windows 2000 / ME / XP will automatically detect the player and assign it with next available drive letter. (i.e.
EN DISCONNECTING YOUR MP3 PLAYER FROM YOUR PC Disconnecting the player while transferring data may corrupt the data or result in data loss. Please follow the procedures below to disconnect the player from your computer for the following operating systems. Windows 98SE: 1. Double click the My Computer icon. 2. Right click the removable drive letter your player has been assigned. 3. Click "Eject" from list before disconnecting.
NOTE: Charging only begins after the computer has been turned on. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon shows and will blink slowly. The battery status indicators are as follows: Low Full Medium NOTE: When the battery icon shows, this indicates the battery is about to run out of power within a few minutes. Recharge the battery as soon as possible. IMPORTANT: It is important to slide the BATTERY ON / OFF switch on the back of the MP3 player to "Off" when the unit is not in use.
EN NOTE: Once your MP3 player is turned on, a power-saving feature will cause your MP3 player to automatically shut off if no key is pressed for 1 minute. POWER OFF In any operation/mode, press and hold the / OFF button until the unit powers off. IMPORTANT: It is important to slide the BATTERY ON / OFF switch on the back of the MP3 player to "Off" when the unit is not in use. (This prevents the MP3 player from using all it's power).
Press and hold the MENU / ON key to return to the previous screen. NOTE: If no button is pressed within 2 seconds, the player returns to the previous screen. FILE TRANSFER After connecting your MP306 to the computer, the computer will detect and identify the device as a removable storage drive, allowing you to drag and drop files between your computer and your player.
EN 3. Drag and drop the file(s) you wish to copy from your computer onto your player. NOTE: Your MP3 player is equipped for mass data storage support. This means that it can also be used as a portable hard drive to store and transport all forms of computer data files. You will not be able to view or play any of the stored data unless it is one of the supported audio formats.
button to begin playback. To stop the playback of the file, press the / OFF button. To pause the playback of the file, press the button. To resume playback of a paused file, press the button. To restart the playback of the file from the beginning, push the button in the up / rewind position. The file will return to the starting position and resume playback. To skip / fast forward / rewind a file: 1. Press the key up or down to forward or rewind within a file.
EN During playback: • The elapsed time of playback and total time of playback would be displayed. • If there is not enough space to display the ID3 name of selected file (track), the name will scroll from the right to left during playback. NOTE: Under Normal / Repeat One / Repeat All play mode, if the current playback is the last track, the next track means the first track in the playlist. Under Random or Repeat Random play mode, the next track means next random track.
Normal: Play all selected tracks once and stop. Icon used: None. Repeat Track: Play a single track repeatedly. Icon used: Repeat All: Play all selected tracks, or folders, repeatedly until told to stop. Icon used: Shuffle: Randomly play all selected files, or folders, once and stop. Icon used: Shuffle Repeat: Randomly play selected files, or folders, and repeat this operation. Icon used: To establish the Play Mode desired: 1. Select "Settings" from the Main Menu and then press the or MENU / ON button. 2.
EN 2. Save the playlist by pressing the VOL- key. 3. A playlist naming screen will appear (i.e. PL001). By pressing the MENU or PLAY buttons you will save the playlist file (i.e. PL001) and then enter the Music Mode. NOTE: Use the VOL+ and VOL- keys to rotate through the alphabet to create playlist name. The STOP key will toggle upper case and lower case letters, and the FWD and RWD keys will move the cursor forward and back. 4. The MENU or PLAY buttons will save and start the playlist in the Music Mode.
EN MODES There are 3 main modes to choose from: Music, Record and Radio. To enter each mode: On the Main Menu, use the key to scroll down to select "Browser", "Record" or "Radio", then press the or MENU / ON button. MUSIC MODE To get to the Music mode: From the Main Menu, use the key to scroll down to select "Browser", then press the or MENU / ON button. Please see the PLAYBACK OPERATION section above for instruction and explanation of playing music.
EN To preset radio stations: 1. In the "Radio" mode, press the / OFF key once so "Auto Scan" is displayed on the screen period. 2. Then press the key. (The unit will then auto scan radio stations and record them in chronological order). NOTE: The unit will preset up to 15 preset stations. To select a channel: 1. In the "Radio" mode, press the / OFF button to set the screen in the "Preset" mode. button to move up or down. (The preset 2.
To verify the record settings: 1. From the Main Menu, select the "Settings" Menu option. 2. Using the button, scroll down until you highlight the "Record Settings" sub-menu option. Press the or MENU / ON button to display this menu. 3. For the "Source" option, press the or MENU / ON button to switch between the various recording sources. (The default setting is "Microphone," which is used for voice recording). 4. After selecting "Microphone" as the source, use the to scroll down to the data rate.
EN NOTE: The total amount of available time is determined by the space available on the hard disk drive. As elapsed time increases, total available recording time decreases by the same amount. Recording of voice files is indicated as follows: • The Voice folder (for storage) is indicated as part of the file name • The file name displayed during recording has the format of \ VOICE \ V001.WAV.
EQUALIZER (EQ) You have five choices to select from: Normal Rock Jazz Classic Pop. The current equalizer mode will be highlighted. To change the Equalizer (EQ) mode: or MENU / ON button. 1. Select "Equalizer" and then press the 2. Move the button up or down to move among EQ mode choices. The EQ indicator is turned on and will be changed accordingly at the same time. 3. To confirm selection, press the or MENU / ON button.
EN 2. Press the or MENU / ON button. 3. On the "Settings" Menu, use the key to scroll down to select "Contrast." 4. Press the or MENU / ON button. 5. Move the key up or down to increase or decrease the contrast setting. NOTE: The screen will brighten or dim as the intensity increases and a number showing the percent of available intensity will increase or decrease.
The player is considered to be active if any of the following occur: • A command has been entered. • File playback is taking place. • FM Radio is being played. • Recording (Voice) is taking place. To set the power saving feature: 1. On the Main Menu, use the key to scroll down to select "Settings." 2. Press the or MENU / ON button. 3. On the "Settings" Menu, use the key to scroll down to select "Power savings.
EN To change the record settings: 1. On the Main Menu, use the key to scroll down to select "Settings," then press the or MENU / ON button. 2. On the "Settings" Menu, use the key to scroll down to select "Record settings," then press the or MENU / ON button. 3. To modify the source for recording, press the key to toggle (microphone is the default setting). 4.
The player will dynamically switch to the newly selected language and the user will be returned to the Main Menu. USING THE DATA FOLDER The list of data folders is displayed when Data (or a user-defined name such as "Office Folder") is selected. Data folders are accessed from the Browser menu function. Selecting a folder will display that folder's data files.
EN THE HOLD SWITCH Slide the HOLD switch up to activate the Hold function. The HOLD switch indicator will be displayed. When the HOLD switch is in the "Hold" position, the unit will continue to play music that has been selected, but will not respond to any new player commands. This function is normally used when there is a chance that an accidental command will be pressed, such as during exercise. To deactivate the Hold feature: 1. Slide the HOLD switch downwards.
TROUBLESHOOTING HARDWARE Music skips tracks. The music file may be corrupted or an unsupported format. First check to make sure it is a supported format. If the format is correct, delete the file and transfer the music from your PC to player again. The player will not start or shuts off soon after it starts. Check the battery level and make sure it is fully charged. The buttons do not work. The Hold feature may be on. See section THE HOLD SWITCH section above for more information.
EN Electrostatic discharge. The product may not function properly and will require a manual reset (switching the BATTERY ON / OFF switch to "Off"). After resetting the unit, data stored will remain intact.
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EN 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.
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