Durabrand MP-356 User manual

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Model:MP-356
MP3/WMA Player
Operating Instructions
•MP3andWMA*compatible
•Card slot for SD/MMC memorycard
forextrastorage
•Deluxestereo earphones with neckstrap
•Preset6positionselectable equalizer
•256MB built-inmemory
•Built in FMstereoradio
•Lock buttonprevents accidentalusage
•Beltclip andadjustable armband
•Includes USB cable and software disc
•Operateswith one AAA alkaline battery
•Canalsobeusedtorecord and transfer
files as aportable media device
•CandisplaytheID3songtitle
•Track, Song time,Battery,Volume and
Playmodeindicators
•Requires Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/
MacOSX10.2.6orabove
•2Demosongs are included
*NOTE: WMAMusicwithDRMProtectionis not supportedbythis audio player.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1- GettingStarted
1-1 Preface .3
1-2 Features .4
1-3 DeviceOverview .5
1-4 LCDDisplay Overview 7
1-5 BatteryInstallation 8
2- SoftwareInstallation (for Windows98SE)
2-1 Basic SystemRequirements 8
2-2 Installing Software Driver and Utilities .9
2-3 ConnectingtheAudio PlayerandYourComputer 10
2-4 DownloadingMusic to the PlayerorDeletingMusic fromthePlayer 11
2-5 StorageInformationofthePlayer 12
2-6 DisconnectingtheAudioPlayerfromYourComputer 13
3- Basic Operationof the AudioPlayer
3-1 HangingtheEarphones and NeckStrapConnection 14
3-2 PlayerPowerOn/Off 15
3-3 Music Playback 15
3-4 LockingtheButtons 15
3-5 Adjusting Play Modeand Equalizer........ 16
3-6 Using anExternalSD/MMC MemoryCard 17
3-7 Usingthe FM Radio 18
3-8 Using theMP3 PlayerWhile ExercisingorPerforming OtherActivities 19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4- Using Microsoft sWindows MediaPlayer
4-1 Basic Information 20
4-2 RippingTracksfromMusic CDs 21
5- HelpfulInformation
5-1 Troubleshooting 23
5-2 Technical Specifications 25
5-3 Important SafetyInstructions 26
5-4 Product Care ..27
5-5 FCC&ICESCompliance ..27
5-6 Copyright and Licenses 28
5-7 Demosongs 29
Limited Warranty 30
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1-Getting Started
1-1. Preface
Beforeyouusethis DURABRAND MP-356MP3/WMAplayer,pleasereadall ofthe
followinginstructionscarefully.Youcanplayyourfavorite MP3and WMA* music files
withthis portable player,and we hope you will enjoythis product.
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CheckList
Thispackagecontains:
1.DURABRAND 256 MBAudio MP3/WMA player model MP-356
2.USBcable
3.CDdiscforDrivers(for Windows 98SE)/Firmware Upgrade /WindowsMedia Player 9.0
/AdobePDFReader /Instructionmanual
4.Armband
5.1size “AAA”alkaline battery
6. Earphones with neck strap
7.QuickInstructions
8.Productregistrationcard
NOTE1:
We suggest you put the Power-Onforboththeaudio playerandyour PCwith Internet
connection ready,before you start the software installation.
NOTE 2:
Softwareinstallation isonly neededifyourcomputer has the olderWindows98SEoperating
system.Ifyouhaveaneweroperating system, suchas Windows Me orXP,youdon’t
need toinstallanysoftware. ThisMP3player is “plugandplay”andready to use when
youconnecttheUSBcable to the MP3 playerandyour computer (yourcomputer must
have aUSBport).
NOTE 3:
*WMA musicwithDRMprotectionwillnotplay onthis set.
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1-2.Features
•Built-in 256MB flashmemory(total space, including hidden operatingsystem files).
•Expansion SD/MMCcard slot.AcceptsmostSD(SecureDigital)/MMC (MultiMedia
Card) cards(not included)forextra storage.
•Plays MP3, WMA*music formatfiles and can storeanydigitalfile.
•Music titledisplay.SupportsEnglish,FrenchandSpanish.
•SupportsFM frequencystereo reception, scan andstore.
•Deluxestereo earphones with neckhangingstrap.
•Belt clip andadjustable armband.
•Requires one AAAalkaline battery (included).
•Standard Mini USB portPlug &Play(cableincluded).
•SupportsWindows98SE/Me/2000/XP,MacOSX10.2.6orabove.
•6EQ settings (normal,pop,rock, classical, jazz,bass).
•Playback sequenceselection (normal, repeatone, repeatall, random,repeat in
random mode).
•Lockbutton for locking allof the buttons,to prevent accidental use.
•USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED standard interface.
*NOTE: WMAMusicwithDRMProtectionis not supportedbythis audio player.
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1-3. Device Overview
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1.Volume+button -Press toincrease the volume.
2.Volume –button -Press todecrease the volume.
3.Lock button -Disables buttons to preventaccidental operation.
4.Play/Pause button -Press and hold toturntheseton.Whenthesetisturned
on,pressto play or pause the playback,press and hold to stop theplayback,
continue topress and hold the Play/Pausebuttonwhenthesetisin stopmodewill
turn the setoff.
5.LCDscreen -Displayscurrentstatusof the player,details on page 7.
6.Next button -Skipstothenext track.Press and hold toscan forward.
7.Previous button -Skipstotheprevious track.Press and hold toscan reverse.
8.Mode button(Memoryselection /Playmode selection /Equalizer selection) -
(a)Instopmode, presstoselect the flashmemory,theexternal SD/MMCcard (if
installed),orFM radio, then pressthePLAY/PAUSEbutton to confirm.
(b)During music play,press to select the play mode: Repeat one, Repeat all,
Random, Repeatin random mode. Press andhold toselect the equalizer:
Normal, Pop, Rock,Classical, Jazz,Bass.
(c)In FM radiomode, pressto preset and storetheFM frequencystations.
9.Beltclip -Attachestheseton yourbelt orusewiththearmbandto attach the set onto
your arm.
10.Earphones jack -Connectstheearphones or ahometheateroranyamplifieretc.
with a3.5mm stereoplug.
11.Hangingearphones strap wirehole -Tohangtheearphonestothe playerand
conveniently carry these on your neck.
12.Batterybox -Installonesize AAA battery (alkalineor NiMH).
13.Beltclip hole -For attachingthebelt clip.
14.SD/MMC socket (card slot) -Insertan SD/MMC card for additional memory.
15.Back cover -Remove back covertoinstall theAAAbatteryor an optional SD/MMC
memorycard.
16.Mini-USB port -Lift the rubber cover and connect theplayerto your computer
using the supplied USB cable.
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1-4. LCDDisplay Overview
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MP3
ILove You
REPEAT1
1
2
3
4
5
6
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INDICATORS:
1.Music format -Shows “MP3”or “WMA”format music.
2.Volumelevel -Morebars mean louder volume.
3.Repeatsetting -Displaysrepeat mode:repeatone(REPEAT1),repeat all (REPEAT
ALL), random(RND),repeat in randommode(RND REPEAT).
4.Track number -Showscurrenttrack number (example 8), or the current tracknumber
andthetotal numberoftracks showsalternately instopmode.
5.Songtitle -Showsthename ofthesong.
6.Batterylevel -Displaysbattery capacity, full, partial, empty..
7.Lock -Buttonsarelocked whenthis symbol appears in thedisplay..
8.Playing time -Showstheplayingtime ofthecurrenttrack.
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1-5. BatteryInstallation
1.Slide the battery coveroffasshown.
2.Insert one AAAbattery,notethe
polaritiesof the battery (+ and –).
3.Putthe cover back.
BatterySafety
äDo not dispose of any battery in fire.
äDo not put the battery in adampplace.
äPleasetakeoutthebatteryifyoudon’tuse
theplayer for along time (over2weeks).
äBatteryshouldbe installedbyadults for safety.
2-SoftwareInstallation
2-1. BasicSystem Requirements
Intel Pentium II 300 MHz orabove
128MB RAM(minimum)
150MB free spaceinharddrive
USBport
CD-ROMdrive
Operating Systems Supported:Windows98SE orWindowsMeor Windows 2000or Windows
XP or Mac OSX10.2.6orabove.
NOTE: For Windows Me/2000/XP users, no software installation is needed. The set is
fully plugand play.Foroldercomputers running on Windows 98SE, youwill need
toinstall driversfromthesupplied disc.ForWindows95 or earlier users,this set
will notwork and we recommend you upgrade youroperating systemandgeta
computer with aUSBport.
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2-2. InstallingSoftwareDriver (ForWindows98SE usersonly) and Utilities
2Thecomputerscreenwilldisplaythewelcomepage. The Driver Setupdisccontains:
1 Turnonyourcomputer and inserttheDriver Setupdisc totheCD-ROMdrive.
3Select “DriverSetup”,then installthe
driver as the instructions.
•DriverSetup
•Firmware Upgrade
•Windows MediaPlayer 9.0
•Adobe PDFReader
•Operating Instructions(inPDFform)
If you haveanewersystem like Windows
XP or Me, goto step5.
4Firmware Upgrade.
WARNING: Usefirmware upgrade ONLY iftheMP3player cannot operate properly
due to damaged/missing systemsoftware.
a.ConnecttheMP3playerto yourcomputer(see next page).
NOTE: Before youperform firmware upgrade, please backup thedata on the
flash memory.The data in the flashmemory willbe erased.
b.Click the “FirmwareUpgrade”button, followthesoftware upgrade instructions.Do
not disconnect the MP3playerduringupgrade.
c.Safely disconnect the MP3 playerfrom the computer afterupgrade(seepage 13).
NOTE: No driveris requiredforWindowsMe,XP,2000orMacOS X10.2.6or above.
5 InstallWindowsMedia Player 9.0.
If you havenotinstalled Windows MediaPlayer 9.0 (or later), you willbe promptedto
install orupdate yourcurrentversion.(Details ofWindowsMedia Player 9.0 onPages
20-22).
6Installationis complete!
Youarenow ready toconnecttheaudio playertoyourcomputer.
To Uninstall theWin98SEDriver:
Run “1. Start 2.MP-356MP3Audio Player 3.Uninstall”.
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NOTE: If you are usingWindows98SE, you mustfirst install Windows 98SE driver,see
page 9.
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2-3.ConnectingtheAudio Player andYourComputer
3When the cableis properlyconnected and the computer successfullyrecognizes the
MP-356,theplayer willdisplay “Usb ”on the LCD display.
4Youarenow readytocopymusicfiles ordatatotheplayer.Itwilldisplay “Down”
when downloading (when you copy music filesfrom computer to player), and displays
“Up”when uploading(when you copy filesfrom playertocomputer).
Both PC or Macusersmustusethe USBcable(included) to connect theplayerand
computerbeforeyoucandownloadorupload musicfiles tothecomputer.
1ConnectthesmallerplugoftheUSBcable tothemini-USB port on the playerasshown.
Plug only fitsoneway,iftheplugdoes not matchthemini-USBport, don’tforce it,
justreverseitandtryagain.
ConnectingUSB
with computer DOWNLOADING UPLOADING
2Connect the larger plug of
theUSBcable toanyavailable
USBportonyourcomputer.
First time connection ofthe
playertothecomputerwith
WindowsMe, 2000,orXP,the
computer will detect “New
Hardware”and software
drivers willbe installedby
Windows automatically.
Usb Down Up
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1.ConnecttheUSBcable to the computer and the MP3 player.
2.Click “My Computer”icon onyour Windows desktop, and it will
show upasa “Removable Disk”on the Desktop oftheWindows.
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Storageof SD/MMC memorycard
Storage ofMP-356 built-in memory
3.Click the “MP-356”icontobrowse
forcontent onthebuilt-inflash
memory. “Removable Disk”is SD/
MMCmemorycard. When SD/MMC
cardisinstalled, you can openit
andtransfer musicor datato it.
4.Just simplycopyandpaste files
totheplayer or deletethefiles by
using commonWindowsoperation
orFile Manager.
5When youhave finishedcopying
the files, see chapter 2-6.
Disconnecting theAudioPlayer
fromYour Computer onpage 13
to safely disconnectthe player.
NOTE1: This playerdoesnotsupportDRM-protected files(such as musicdownloaded
fromsome onlinemusic stores).
NOTE2: Ifyoucannot downloadmusic from the web siteto the MP3 player directly,please
download the musicto the computerandthencopy the musicto the MP3 player.
NOTE3: This playercan also be used as a removable drive (also knownas a USBflash
drive). You candrag and dropfilesinto the player.(Upto the limitof about
256MBforinternalmemoryor the capacityof the installedSD/MMCcard.)
NOTE 4: IfyouareunabletotransferfilestotheSD/MMCcardandyouarecertain
there’savailable space, try copying thefiles to afolder instead of the root
directory.
2-4. Downloading Musictothe PlayerorDeleting Music from the
Player
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2-5.Storage Information ofthe Player
Tocheck the storage (capacity)oftheplayer,highlight the disc you want to check.Right
clickon themouse (press the mouseright button) and thenclick on “Properties”.A
Properties window will pop up displayingthestorageinformationof the player.
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2-6. Disconnecting the Audio Playerfrom YourComputer
ForWindows Me/2000/XPusers, theplayer can bedisconnected safelyas follows:
1.Click the “Safely RemoveHardware”iconin the Windows Toolbar (on the bottomright
cornerneartheclock iconon yourcomputer).
2.From the list of Hardware Devices,select the player.
3.Click “Stop”button.
4.Click “OK”to confirm.
5.Click “Close”afterfinished.
6.Now,it issafetodisconnect the player.
NOTE: Donotunplugtheplayer whilethere isdata transferring between the player and the
computerorsomedata may belost.
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NOTE: Usually asmall icon willappear,
clicking this iconwillshow the “safely
removehardware”screen.
Clickon this icon to disconnect
theUSBcable safely.
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3-Basic Operation of the Audio Player
3-1.HangingtheEarphones andNeckStrapConnection
1.Slide thethinner
end of the neck
strapintothehole.
4.Insertthe lock-pin
correctlyinto the
earphones.
3.Pulltoclosethe
loop.
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6.Hang theplayer
with the neck strap,
please note the
earphones are
marked RandL.
5.Plug the earphones
into the jack
marked .
7.Inserttheearphones
inyourears.
2.After it isthrough,
loop the lock into
andthroughit.
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Toturntheplayer on, pressandhold the PLAY/PAUSE button, the set will starttoplay..
Toturn the player off, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button to stop the playback
first, thencontinuepressing and holding the PLAY/PAUSE buttonuntil the icon “Bye!”
appears in the display.
•To play thecurrenttrack,press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
•To pause playback,pressthePLAY/PAUSE button.
•To stop playback, pressandhold the PLAY/PAUSE button.
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3-2. PlayerPowerOn/Off
3-3.Music Playback
•When you turn the player on, it will auto playbackthebuilt-in memory’smusicif you
havealreadycopiedanymusic into yourMP3player (or itwill play the 2demo songsincluded).
•Toadjust the Volume, presstheVOLUME –orVOLUME+button.
•Ifan SD/MMC card is already inserted into the MP3 player,when you turn the
player on, itwillplaythe musicon the card automatically,refer to 3-6.Usingan
External SD/MMCMemoryCard onpage 17.
•To skip toyour favorite musicduringplay,presstheNEXT orPREVIOUS
button.
•To fast forward themusic,press and hold theNEXT button.
•To rewind the music,press and holdthePREVIOUS button.
3-4. Locking the Buttons
Topreventthe accidentalpressing of
the buttons,slide the lockbutton to
the locked position, the lock icon
willappearin the display.All the buttons
will be locked and disabled till youslide
the lock button to the unlocked
position. This prevents accidental
playingwhile the MP3 playeris in your
pocketorbag.
MP3
I LoveYou
MP3/WMA DIGITALAUDIOPLAYER
PLAY/PAUSE
LOCK
VOLUME+/–
NEXT
PREVIOUS
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3-5.AdjustingPlay Mode and Equalizer
1.Playmode selecting
Press the MODE button (M) duringplay toselectfromthe5-modeplaybacksequence.
1.Normal (no mark):Plays all the songsinsequence, and the playerwill beautomatically
turnedoffwhen all thesongshavebeenplayed.
2.Repeatone(REPEAT1):Plays one song overandover.
3.Repeat all (REPEATALL):Plays all the songs thenrepeatsthemover again,until you
press and holdthePLAY/PAUSE buttontostop the playback.
4.Random(RND):Playsallthesongsin randomorder,andtheplayerwillbeautomatically
turnedoffwhen all thesongshavebeenplayed.
5.Repeat in randommode (RND REPEAT): Plays all the songs in random order repeatedly,
until you press and hold thePLAY/PAUSE buttonto stop the playback.
2.Equalizersetting -This adjuststhe tonesofyour music
PressandholdtheMODEbutton(M)during play toselect
from the 6-bandEQ: normal,pop, rock,classical, jazz,bass.
MP3
ILoveYou
MP3
ILoveYou
REPEAT1
MP3
ILoveYou
REPEATALL
MP3
ILoveYou
RND
Normal Repeat one Repeatall
MP3
ILoveYou
RND REPEAT
Random Repeat in
random mode
MP3
NORMAL
MP3
POP
MP3
ROCK
MP3
CLASS
MP3
JAZZ
MP3
BASS
Normal Pop Rock
Classical Jazz Bass
MP3
I LoveYou
MP3/WMADIGITALAUDIOPLAYER
MODE
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3-6. Using an External SD/MMCMemory Card (Optional -notincluded)
1.Turn the playeroff. Open the backcover,refertodiagrambelow.
2.Confirmthe card is SD/MMCtypeandinsert the card asindicated inthe diagram
below and you will hearaclick,then closethebatterycover box.
NOTE1: TheexternalSD/MMCcardrequires afully charged orfresh battery to operate,
so please changetoanew battery if youcan’tpoweronwhenyouareusing
theexternal SD/MMCcard.
3.Turntheplayeron.It will playthesongs ontheSD/MMC cardautomatically,the
memory icon “CARD”will show in thedisplay(card play).
4.If you want to listen to the music on thebuilt-in flash memory,stop the playback,
presstheMODEbutton (M)repeatedlyto selectthe flashmemory,thenpressthe
PLAY/PAUSE button to confirm.The playerwill playthe songsonthe flash
memory automatically.
5.Toremove the SD/MMC memory card, turn offthe set first,then openthe battery
cover,and pushtheSD/MMC card,thecardwill pop out.
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NOTE2: Be sureto turnofftheMP3player before insertingor removingtheSD/MMC
card. Ifyour set ison,itmaycause some data to belost orthesettofreeze
orbecome inoperative.If thisshould happen, please take out the battery for
1minute, thenreplaceit and restart the MP3 player.
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3-7.UsingtheFM Radio (87.5-108MHz)
NOTE: The earphone’swire is also an FMAntenna. Adjusting the length and the
position oftheearphone’swirecanimprovetheFMreception. Touchingtheearphone’s
wireduringFM playmayaffect receptionofweakstations.
Memory position
FM
Mz
H
FM
Mz
H
Saving
MzH
FM
Mz
H
a.Press the MODEbutton (M),thepositionnumberwillflash in
the display.
b.Press the Volume+or –button to selecttheposition you want
the current frequencystation to be stored.
c.Press MODE button(M)tostore.
4.Listen tothe FMfrequencystation youstored.
PressthePLAY/PAUSE button,thenpresstheNEXT or
PREVIOUS buttontoselectthe positionyoustored.
1.Instopmode, presstheMODE button(M)repeatedlyto select the
FMreception mode,press the PLAY/PAUSE buttonto confirm.
2.Press theNEXT orPREVIOUS buttontotune the
frequencystation.
3.Store FMstation.
5.ToquittheFM radioreception.
Press and hold the MODEbutton (M) to returnto the normal musicplaymode.
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3-8.UsingtheMP3 PlayerWhile Exercisingor Performing Other
Activities
1.Attachingthebeltcliponthe MP3 player.
a. Attach the belt clipon the MP3 player.
b.Rotate the beltclip totheleft.
2. Attaching the armband to the MP3 player.
a.Slide theend ofthe armbandthroughthelooponthearmband,thenadjustthe
length of the armband tosuit your arm and fix the end.
b.Attach the MP3 player with the belt clipontoyour armband.
c.Insert yourarmthroughthearmbandandadjust for asnug and comfortable fit.
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If you wishto use yourMP3player while exercising or performingother activities, you
canattachit to your beltwiththesupplied belt clipor attach the set toyour arm with the
suppliedadjustable armband.
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