Table of Contents Receiving your UC (Ultimate Control) Package contents Safety Tips Limited Warranty UNLIMITED warranty Basic usage In this manual Button Functions (mp3) Button Functions (remote) Changing Remote Control Battery Restore factory settings 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 1
Connecting to a computer Switching between computer and device usage Charging UC Loading Music Device memory usage (Windows 98 or newer) (MAC) MicroSD™ usage Acceptable file formats Loading from iTunes® Loading from external devices 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 2
Making Playlists Naming Playlists Adding tracks Deleting tracks Table of Contents (continued) Track sequence Music Options Track volume Play mode EQ mode Connecting to an amp Screen Menus 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 3
MUSIC PLAYLIST SETUP Backlight Power off Memory info Memory select Remote control settings Songlist settings Refresh playlists Restore defaults ABOUT 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 4
Song playing screen Tips Maintenance Charging Moisture and heat Care Technical Support Troubleshooting Receiving Your Ultimate Control 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 5
Package Contents MP3 Player (UC) Remote Control (RC) USB cord 110V to USB converter Headphones Instruction manual (in your hand) Safety Tips 1. Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. This may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal in some areas.
headphones/earphones at high volume while walking, or engaged in other activities. You should exercise extreme caution and discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Besides, it’s kinda silly to use your UC to listen to music on your bike! You paid good money for it for your show. 2. Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended music play. 3. Keep your player away from moisture.
Do not disassemble, crush, short-circuit or incinerate battery as it may cause fire, injury, burns or other hazards. Do not dispose of this device with unsorted waste. Improper disposal may be harmful to the environment and human health. Please refer to your local waste authority for information on return and collection systems in your area. Why in the world are you throwing it away anyway? Limited Warranty (included with every U.C.) 1 year parts and labor on manufacturer defects.
Covers all accidental damage to all components in this package. No limit on replacements. No deductable. Replacements sent immediately with no questions asked. Valid as long as you are a member! No expiration! Very low monthly fee. Oh boy.. I’m getting excited! More details: www.HappieAmp.com/ultimatecontrol.html Basic Usage In this manual Where you see this symbol > it denotes a button press. The center of the circle is the default button if none is listed.
Where you see >>> it denotes a long button press of 2-5 seconds. UC stands for Ultimate Control and refers to the mp3 player. RC stands for Remote Control and refers to the remote control. Check www.HappieAmp.com for video instructions. Button Function (MP3) [↑] Top of circle: move cursor up / prev. track [↓]Bottom of circle: move cursor down / next track [M] Left of circle (menu): up one menu option / move slide bar to left (some screens) >>>[M]: Remember that means press [M] for 2-5 seconds.
[E] Right of circle (edit): edit screen / move bar to right (some screens) [~]Center circle: select / enter [F] Right bottom corner button: fade out >>>[F]: device off / when plugged into a computer it switches back to computer connection.
Clear cover on bottom right corner on front: this is where the red light will flash when a signal from the remote is received.
Changing Remote Control Battery: Using a Phillips-Head eyeglass screwdriver remove the 3 screws from the back of the RC. Lift the back panel off from one of the sides with 2 screw holes. Do not lift from the corner that did not have a screw. Firmly pull up on the side of the battery that is toward the middle of the RC until it pops out. Replace with a CR2032M 3V lithium battery only. They are easy to find at most superstores and electronics stores.
Insert a paperclip into the reset hole in the back of the UC or go to SETUP>RESTORE DEFAULT >OK. Memory will be retained but you should always have a backup copy! Connecting to a computer Using the provided micro USB cord, insert the small end into the top of the UC. Insert the large end into a USB port on your computer. Yep, that’s all. The drive (MAC) or auto play window (windows) will pop up on the screen.
(I know… I’m a genius) Charging UC Plug the UC into the USB cord and the USB cord into the wall charger. Insert the wall charger into a 110V outlet only. The device cannot overcharge. It can stay plugged in as long as you like. The battery is fully charged when the battery icon on the screen stops filling and stays at the full position. The UC can be used on battery or while plugged into the wall. Interference on the electrical line can cause buzzing to come thru the pa system while the UC is plugged in.
Device memory usage (Windows 98 or newer) An AutoPlay window will open when the UC is properly connected. Select “open folder to view files”. A window opens. Drag mp3 (MPEG) and Windows media Audio (.wma) files from your computer or other attached devices onto the UC window. The songs are now on your UC. Do not put them in the playlists folder. Other file types will copy but will not show up on the UC or play.
your MAC the UC will show up as a drive on your screen. You can now drag mp3 (MPEG) and Windows media Audio (.wma) files onto it. These files are now on the UC. Other file types will copy but will not show up on the UC or play. MicroSD™ usage Use only a high quality mSD card. While the screen of the device is face up, insert the card with the writing face down (bottom side showing). Push until it clicks into place. To remove push on card until it clicks then card will release.
pre-loaded on the card before being inserted into the UC. See instructions on refreshing the playlist if you preload them on a mSD. Acceptable file formats mp3 (mpeg) or Windows Media Audio (.wma) formats will play. Other file types will copy but will not show up on the UC or play. Loading from iTunes® Any song listed as “MPEG audio file” can be dragged right out of iTunes® and onto the UC window when the UC is connected. Any iTunes® songs can be converted to MPEG within iTunes®.
Loading from external devices Any device that shows up as an external drive on your computer can be used as a source for your UC. Drag and drop files onto the UC as mentioned in Device memory usage section of the manual. Inserting a CD will work as well. Go to Windows Explorer then to the drive representing the CD and drag mp3 and .wma files to the UC window. Making Playlists On the UC go to Playlists > [E] > add playlist. Add as many as you want. They will show up as default names.
Connect the UC to your computer. Open the folder for the UC. Open the “Playlists” folder. Highlight the “USRPL…..” file then click it again to edit the name or right click and then click on rename. You cannot see or organize the files within the playlists on your computer. This must be done in the device. Adding tracks On the UC go to playlists > on the playlist to add songs to. If it is empty it will prompt you to add a song. Otherwise >[E] >Add track. Select song to add.
Track sequence On the UC highlight the track to move. >[E] >Track sequence >move the track up, down, to the first spot, or last spot. Music Options Track Volume This feature is unique to UC. It allows you to change the % of the master volume of a certain song in a certain playlist. Each time that song plays in that playlist it will play at the specified volume selected instead of the master volume. From the playlist highlight the song to edit. >[E] go to Track volume. Make adjustment as needed >[~].
volume. Adjust as needed >[~]. Since it is adjusting the % of the master volume, it will automatically adjust based on your master volume setting. So, if you are in a large room with the music loud or a small room with the music low, it will adjust properly. Play mode This feature is unique to UC. If “cue and play” is selected for a track, when the track ends the next track will begin playing as other mp3 players do. (That’s not the unique part).
EQ mode This allows you to change between equalizer presets for the best sound quality for your music, venue, and sound system. >>>[E] while a song is playing go to EQ mode or from the playlist menu select the track to edit >[E] go to EQ mode. Other equalizer settings can be found by going into the music menu and playing a song >>>[E] go to SRS WOW > go to user settings > go to SRS 3D, True Bass, or Focus. Try them all to see how they affect the sound. Connecting to an amp Plug an audio cable with a 3.
turning on your UC. Begin playing a song. Adjust the volume level on the UC to about 30. Slowly turn up the amp volume until it reaches the level you desire. This is important because low volume on the UC paired with high volume on the amp will cause more white noise (this is true with all devices). During use you can adjust the sound level with the remote triangle buttons or on the UC with [M] and [E] buttons. Screen Menus MUSIC All music on your device is stored here.
PLAYLIST All your playlists are here. There is no limit to the number of playlists or number of songs in each playlist. See “Making Playlists” to learn to create playlists. To add or delete playlists >>>[E] go to add / delete playlist SETUP Many important features are under setup. Backlight: Set how long the screen will stay lit during use. Select “always on” if you don’t want the screen to shut off during use. This uses more battery life.
Off timer: Set the amount of time the UC will sit idle before shutting off. Set this timer to “off” and the device will not shut off at all. Sleep Timer: Set the amount of time the UC will sit idle before going into sleep mode. Select “off” so it does not ever go into sleep mode. Device will “wake” with a button press. Memory Info: This screen shows what percentage of the internal 2GB memory and mSD card is full. Memory select: Choose which memory to use. Select Music on device or Music in card.
Songlist Settings: This sets the songlist to refresh at automatic increments when “auto” is selected or manually when “manual” is selected. This feature resolves issues when you add and remove songs from the U.C. on a mSD card when outside of the device. If songs are not showing up that were just added. Refresh Playlists: This feature does the same thing as songlist settings except it updates the playlists.
This screen contains information about where to register your purchase for warranty coverage and what version of software is loaded. SONG PLAYING SCREEN Color screens This is unique to UC. This is the screen that shows up while tracks are playing. Because it is small the track numbers are color coded so you can see what track you are on with a glance at the screen. The colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. Songs 1-6 have these color backgrounds and a white number.
Indicators The triangle in the upper right corner shows the cue and pause or cue and play status of the song. A black triangle indicates cue and play. Two small black lines (pause symbol) indicates cue and pause. The black lines in the far upper right corner indicate battery life. 6 lines is a full battery. The track name scrolls across the screen at the bottom middle. The M and E indicate how to control the master volume. [E] turns up the volume and [M] turns it down.
Charging The device does not overcharge. It can stay plugged in as long as you like. Plug in the UC to charge at least until it is completely charged. The battery should last 2.5 hours or more on a full charge. Moisture and heat Moisture and extreme heat can cause damage to the UC. In very moist areas such as boat tours or rainy weather, put the UC inside a plastic baggy. The signal will still be received.
Clean your UC with a soft lint-free dry cloth. Clean the RC with a dry or lightly moistened cloth. Use only water. Do not clean with any chemicals. Do not feed after midnight. Technical Support Contact Happie Amp at 1-800-504-4800 brian@bhappie.
Check HappieAmp.com >Other Products>Ultimate Control for up to date troubleshooting tips and video tutorials. A quick fix to many problems within the device is to restore factory settings. SETUP go to restore default >[~] or push a paperclip in the reset hole until you hear a click. Don’t forget to reset settings such as sleep time and off time so the device doesn’t shut off unexpectedly. UC is not responding to the RC: On the UC go to SETUP go to Remote Control Settings >[~] go to Add No.
UC will not turn on: It may have been left on and the battery might be dead. Plug it into the wall to charge and put the switch to off. Wait an hour before switching it on. If this does not work, use a paperclip to press the reset button on the back. Your memory will not be lost but you should always have a backup! Remote control range is less than 50 feet: The battery might be low.
I dropped my remote/UC in water: It’s not a 100% fix but your best chance is to put the RC/UC in a bag of rice overnight. The rice draws out the moisture. This is a good fix for cell phones and other electronics as well. The screen shuts off unexpectedly: OK, obviously you didn’t read the manual but I will help you anyway. Go to SETUP > power off > Off timer > off >[~]. Then SETUP power off > sleep timer > off >[~]. If this doesn’t work the battery might be dead.
I’m getting a buzzing noise when the UC is plugged into my amp: If the UC is plugged into the wall the interference may be coming from the outlet. Try a different outlet or even a few different ones. If you can run on battery that will stop it as well. When the UC shuts off I get a pop and buzzing or other noise through my amp: Yep, your right. Oh, you want a solution….OK, go to the section on “power off” under SETUP and set the device to not power off.
Brian Happie Foshee Happie Amp® 1-800-504-4800 brian@bhappie.com ©B.
FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
