Denver MP-110 User manual

Portable MP3 Recorder and Player
DENVER MP-110
User Manual
English
Svenska
Deutsch
Dansk
Português

1
Table of Content
Introduction.....................................................................................................3
Copyright notice........................................................................................4
Safety information.....................................................................................4
Precautions...............................................................................................5
In the Package.................................................................................................6
Specifications...................................................................................................7
Knowing Your DENVER MP-110.....................................................................8
Name of parts...........................................................................................8
Inserting battery........................................................................................9
Turning on the player................................................................................9
Turning off the player................................................................................9
Installing the Device.............................................................................................10
Installing the USB device......................................................................10
Transferring files...................................................................................13
Firmware Upgrader..............................................................................................14
Minimum system requirement.............. ..............................................14
Installation............................................................................................14
Firmware upgrade...............................................................................14
Operating Controls................................................................................................18
Operating in music mode......................................................................18
Operating in radio mode......................................................................19
Operating in voice mode......................................................................20
Detailed Controls...................................................................................................21
Switching modes...................................................................................21
Playing music or voice files..................................................................21
Recording.............................................................................................21
English

2
Menu Settings...................................................................................................23
Menu settings in music mode..........................................................23
Menu settings in radio mode...........................................................24
Menu settings in voice mode...........................................................25
System settings................................................................................27
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................29
Company Contacts...........................................................................................30
Table of content English

3
Thank you for purchasing DENVER MP-110!
DENVER MP-110 is a versatile MP3 encoder / player which enables you
to directly encode your music and voice into MP3 quality; WITHOUT using
computer, you can enjoy digital music in a more convenient way.
Its high quality one-touch voice recording feature can be used to record
lectures, interviews or meetings in MP3 quality.
With its tiny and fashionable design, DENVER MP-110 possesses varieties
of features. To let you know more about DENVER MP-110, here are the
functions in highlights:
- Direct line-in encoding to MP3 or voice format
- 128MB internal memory
- MP3, WMA, ADPCM playback
- 30 FM preset channels (Enhanced Feature! )
- FM recording in MP3 quality
- High quality voice recording from built-in microphone
- Voice messages recording in MP3 or voice format
- Various MP3 recording bit rates (48kbps, 96kbps, 128kbps)
- Rainbow flashlight
- Support ID3 tag
- Act as an external drive, support file storage and transfer (New
feature! )
- Mini-USB connection with PC
- No PC software required
- Firmware upgrades
Other functions:
- A-B looping support
- 5 equalizers
- Sleep preset
Introduction English

4
Introduction
Copyright notice
You must be aware that distribution of MP3 files without the permis-
sion from the content owner is against the copyright laws.
Its associating companies will not be liable against such actions.
Safety information
The user manual or instruction manual for an intentional or
unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or
modifcations not expressly by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users
authority to operate this device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for
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 instruction , may cause harmful
interference to radio communications . However , there are no
guarantees 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 . Keep in mind, Modifications not authorized by the
manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
If the product suddenly has no response or power off, it may be caused
by electrostatic discharge . If this circumstance , please follow the
procedures below for recovery:
 Switch off the unit, if the unit has no response
 Turn on the unit again
English

5
Introduction
Precautions
Do not subject the unit to
extreme force.
Do not keep or operate the unit in places
that are exposed to heat strong magnetic
field and under direct sunlight for extended
time period.
Do not expose to high humidity.
Do not open the player as it
will damage the unit.
Use a soft towel to clean the
surface of the player.
Do not put the player near chemical.
When not using the battery, remove it to
prevent needless battery wear.
English

6
In the Package
1. Main Unit
2. Stereo Earphone
3. Mini-USB Cable
4. CD for Driver Installation
5. Neck String
6. Carrying Pouch with an Arm Band
7. User Manual
8. Warranty Card (Optional)
Main Unit Stereo Earphone Mini-USB Cable
CD for Driver Installation Neck String Carrying Pouch with
an Arm Band
User Manual
English

7
Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Size (HxWxD)
Net Weight
Internal Flash Memory
Power Supply
PC Interface
Radio Function
Digital Music Format
Playback
Record
Digital Voice Format
Built-in Microphone
Signal to Noise Ratio
Frequency Range
Battery Life
Equalizer
Play Mode
73 x 42 x 16mm (2.87"x1.65"x0.63")
39g (without battery)
128MB (depending on product version)
1x AAA alkaline battery
Mini-USB
FM with auto scan and 30 preset channels
MP3, WMA, all bit rates including VBR
MP3 (48,96,128kbps in 44.1kHz from line-in, FM or internal mic)
ADPCM (32kbps)
Electric condenser microphone
>90dB
20Hz - 20kHz
15+ hours
Jazz, Rock, Classic, Pop, User
Normal, Repeat one, Repeat all, Random, Repeat random
Notes:
MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
THOMSON Multimedia. Supply of this product only conveys a license for
personal, private and non-commercial use and does not convey a license
nor imply any rights to use this product in real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and other media) or broad-casting via internet or other networks,
such as but not limited to intranets o r in pay-audio or audio-on-demand
application. An independent license for such use is required.
Some copying may require the permission of the relevant copyright owner.
We do not have the authority to grant such permission. Its resellers will not
be liable for unlawful use of the above product.
Some WMA encoders may have DRM enabled (Digital Right
Management) which does not allow WMA file playback in
portable device. For encoding with Windows Media Player 7.
0 or above, there is a portable device function to transfer
music to portable device. By using this function, the copy-
right management will be automatically disabled so that the
WMA file can be played in your portable device.
English

8
Name of parts
Knowing Your DENVER MP-110
The Display Window
MENU
VOL(+)
VOL(-)
HOLD
REC/A-B
(MP3, Voice & FM Record)
Flash light
LCD Display
USB Port
Battery Compartment
REWIND Key
ON/OFF/PLAY/PAUSE/STOP Key
FORWARD Key
Built-in Mic
Line-in Jack Headphone Jack
Memory Indicator
Volume Indicator
Mode
Record from Mic-in Source
Record from Line-in Source Pause
Record
A-B Looping
Play Mode
Battery Indicator
File Info
Hold
Sleep Preset Timer
1st track out of 20 tracks
Elapsed Time
Memory indicator
A-B looping
Battery level indicator
Shows how much memory is used. The filled block represents the
remaining memory. For 128MB, one block means about 21 MB.
This special feature enables you to learn a language, repeat a voice
recording or repeat your favorite section of the song.
Shows how much longer the battery can be used, level decreases as
battery is used.
English

9
Inserting battery
Knowing Your DENVER MP-110
Notes:
If you follow the picture below to grasp the DENVER MP-110, it is easier to
handle.
Turn on the player
Press and hold
Make sure the HOLD button switch off. If not, “LOCKED” will
display for your signal.
Turn off the player
Press and hold (except when your player is connected to a
PC)
Open the battery door according
to this direction.
Put the battery into the compartment.
Pay attention to the polarity.
Close the battery door.
English

10
Installing the Device
The DENVER MP-110 MP3 player does not require any special program for
transferring music files. Music files transfer can be done easily by simple
drag- and-drop. It does not require to learn new software application.
Installing the USB device:
1. Make sure the MP3 player is unplugged from the USB port of
your PC.
2. Insert the software installation CD that comes with the MP3
player into the CDROM drive of your PC, the installation should
start automatically.
3. You can also start the installation manually by clicking “Start->
Run”in the windows. Enter “x:\setup.exe”in the space provided,
where “x:” is the drive letter of your CDROM drive.
4. During installation, the USB driver is automatically installed
and simply follow the instructions to complete installation of
MP3 player firmware upgrader.
5. During the installation, the following pop-up window will appear:
Simply click “Yes” to continue installation.
English

11
If you are using Windows XP, the following pop-up window will
appear :
Simply click “Continue Anyway” to continue installation.
6. You are recommended to re-start the computer after installation
is completed.
7. After re-start the computer you can connect your MP3 player to
the USB port of your PC. A “New Hardware Found” window will
appear when windows tries to recognizing your player.
Installing the Device English

12
8. During the process of recognize your player, the following pop-
up window will appear:
Simply click “Yes” to continue the process of recognizing your
player.
If you are using Windows XP, the following pop-up window will
appear :
Installing the Device English

13
Installing the Device
#
#
**
**
Simply click “Continue Anyway” to continue the process of recognizing
your player.
9. If the player is connected to your PC, you will see “USB Connected”
on the player screen.
Notes:
If the connection failed, open the device manager in windows.
Make sure that "MP3 player" is installed. If not, please make sure
you have administrative rights in windows and run the installation
again.
You can also download the USB driver and the firmware upgrader
at www.denver-electronics.com download page.
Transferring files
1. Switch on the player and connect it securely to the PC with the
USB cable.
2. Double click on "My Computer" on the desktop of windows, there
will be an additional drive created.
3. To download music files to your MP3 player, simply drag the files
from the windows explorer and drop them to the newly created
drive. You can also upload files from the player to the PC by doing
the reverse *.
1. Please note that the rainbow flash on the MP3 player will
flash continuously to indicate the uploading / downloading
is in progress. DO NOT unplug the USB cable when the
rainbow flash is flashing as doing so may corrupt the files
stored in the player .
2. Our MP3 player do not support WAV files downloaded or
created by user. It only support WAV files recording direct
from the MP3 player.
The DENVER MP-110 MP3 player can also be used as an external drive
for storage of non-music files.
Notes:
User must be aware that uploading MP3 files without permission
from the content owner is against the copyright laws.
You are recommended to right click the drive and select “Jump”
to quit so as to ensure you exit safely without the risk of file
corruption.
English

14
The firmware upgrader software may be included in the installation
CD and you can see upgrade procedures as below. However for some
installation CD version, it does not include the firmware upgrader, to
Minimum system requirement
1. Windows98, 2000, ME, XP, XP Pro, XP home
2. Pentium II 233MHz
3. 32 MB RAM
4. 56Kbps modem internet connection
5. USB1.1
Installation
When installing the USB device, DENVER MP-110 firmware upgrader
is also automatically installed.
Firmware upgrade
1. To perform firmware upgrade, please make sure your DENVER
MP-110 MP3 player is connected securely to the USB port of your
PC and the corresponding USB driver program is installed.
2. Start the firmware upgrader by clicking "Start->Programs" in
windows and choose "Firmware Upgrader" in the program menu.
Firmware Upgrader
obtain the firmware upgrader software, you can check your vendor's
website. It provoides add on-functions and language support options.
English

15
To start the firmware upgrade, click "Upgrade Now!"
Firmware Upgrader
The program will then connect to the internet to search for available
updates. A list of firmware versions will be shown. Please choose the
desire Menu display language and Additional song name language
support for your MP3 player. Click “OK” to continue.
English

16
Firmware Upgrader
The program will try to download the updates from the internet. The
downloading time will be 5 - 7 minutes for 56k modem.
After downloading, a firmware upgrade window will appear. Click "Start"
to begin to upgrade your MP3 player.
Ｃ ｕｒｒｅｎｔｆｉｒｍ ｗ ａｒｅ ｖｅｒｓｉｏｎ
Ｕ ｐｇｒａｄｅ ｆｉｒｍ ｗ ａ ｒｅ ｖ ｅ ｒｓ ｉｏ ｎ
Ｃｌｏｓｅ
English

17
Firmware Upgrader
After the upgrade, click "Close" to close the firmware upgrade window.
At last, the program then will tell you the upgrade is completed.
Unplug the USB cable to allow the new firmware to take effect.
Ｃ ｕｒｒｅｎｔｆｉｒｍ ｗ ａｒｅ ｖｅｒｓｉｏｎ
Ｕ ｐｇｒａｄｅ ｆｉｒｍ ｗ ａ ｒｅ ｖ ｅ ｒｓ ｉｏ ｎ
Ｃｌｏｓｅ
English

18
Operating in Music Mode
The following tables show all key response under different operations
in music mode.
Operating controls
Music Recording Mode
Music Playing Mode
VOL +
VOL -
REC/A-B
HOLD
Key Key action Browsing Playing
Short Play current track Stop/Pause current track
Long Power off Power off
Short Move to next track Play next track
Long Move to next track continuously Fast forward
Short Move to previous track Play previous track
Long Move to previous track continuously Fast backward
MENU Enter Menu Enter Menu
Increase the volume
Reduce the volume
Increase the volume
Reduce the volume
Start recording Set point A (A-B loop function)
On / Off All keys are locked All keys are locked
VOL +
VOL -
REC/A-B
HOLD
MENU
Key Key action Recording
Short Pause / Resume recording
Long Power off
short / long No response
short / long No response
No response
No response
No response
Stop recording
On / Off All keys are locked
English

19
Operating in Radio Mode
The following tables show all key response under different operations
in radio mode.
Operating controls
FM Radio Recording Mode
FM Radio Playing Mode
VOL +
VOL -
REC/A-B
HOLD
Key Key action Normal Mode Playing
Short No response No response
Long Power off Power off
Short Increase frequency (step size=0.05MHz) Move to next preset station
Long Auto-search down Continuously move to next preset station
Short Decrease frequency (step size=0.05MHz) Move to previous preset station
Long Auto-search down Continuously move to previous preset
station
MENU Enter Menu Enter Menu
Increase the volume
Reduce the volume
Increase the volume
Reduce the volume
Start recording Set point A (A-B loop function)
On / Off All keys are locked All keys are locked
VOL +
VOL -
REC/A-B
HOLD
MENU
Key Key action Recording
Short Pause / Resume recording
Long Power off
short / long No response
short / long No response
No response
No response
No response
Stop recording
On / Off All keys are locked
English