Durabrand MP-456 User manual

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Model:MP-456
MP3/WMA Player
Operating Instructions
•MP3andWMA*compatible
•Card slot for SD/MMC memorycard for
extra storage
•Deluxestereo earphones with neckstrap
•Preset6positionselectable equalizer
•512MB built-inmemory
•Built in FMstereoradio
•Lockbuttonpreventsaccidental usage
•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
•MicrophoneRecordingandPlayback
•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 .8
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 MODE SwitchOperation 16
3-6 Using anExternalSD/MMC MemoryCard 17
3-7 SelectingPlayback Mode 18
3-8 Microphone Recording 19
3-9 Record Playback 19
3-10 Usingthe FM Radio 20
3-11 CustomizingYour Player(Setting) 22
3-12 DeletingMusic Files 25
3-13 Viewing theMemory SizeandFirmwareVersion 25
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4- Using Microsoft sWindows MediaPlayer
4-1 Basic Information 26
4-2 RippingTracksfromMusic CDs 27
5- HelpfulInformation
5-1 Troubleshooting 29
5-2 Technical Specifications 31
5-3 Important SafetyInstructions 32
5-4 Product Care ..33
5-5 FCC&ICESCompliance ..33
5-6 Copyright and Licenses 34
5-7 Demosongs 35
Limited Warranty 36
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1-Getting Started
1-1. Preface
Beforeyouusethis DURABRAND digitalaudio player,please read all ofthefollowing
instructionscarefully.You can play your favorite MP3 and WMA* musicfiles with this
portable player,and we hope you will enjoythis product.
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CheckList
Thispackagecontains:
1.DURABRAND 512 MBAudio MP3/WMA player model MP-456
2.USBcable
3.CD discforDrivers(forWindows98SE) /Instructions /WindowsMedia Player9.0/
Adobe PDFReader
4.1size “AAA”alkaline battery
5. Earphones with neck strap
6. 1spare set of earphone sponges (theearphonespongesareoptional, if youneed,
please install them carefully).
7.QuickInstructions
8. Thisbooklet
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:
*WMAmusic withDRMprotection willnotplayonthis set.
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1-2.Features
•Built-in 512MB 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 title display.Supports Multiple Languages.
•Supports FMfrequency stereo reception, scan,store and recording.
•Supports microphone recording and playback.
•Reversedotmatrix LCD screen(128x64).
•Deluxestereo earphones with neckhangingstrap.
•Requires one AAAalkaline battery (included).
•Standard Mini USB portPlug &Play(cableincluded).
•SupportsWindows98SE/Me/2000/XP,MacOSX10.2.6orabove.
•6EQsettings (normal, rock,jazz, classic, pop,bass).
•Playback sequenceselection (normal,repeat one,repeat all,shuffle, shuffleand
repeat, preview).
•Separatepower ON/OFFbuttonforeasyoperation.
•Lock button for locking all of the buttons.
•USB2.0FULLSPEEDstandard interface.
*NOTE: WMAMusicwithDRMProtectionis not supportedbythis audio player.
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1-3. Device Overview
Fig. 1-3-1 Device Overview
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1.Lock button -Disables buttons to preventaccidental operation.
2.Mini-USBPort -Lifttherubber coverandconnect the playertoyourcomputer
using the supplied USB cable.
3.SD/MMCSocket (cardslot) - Insert an SD/MMCcard tohaveextra memory.
4.BatteryBox - Installonesize AAA battery (alkalineor NiMH).
5.Hangingstrap wire Hole - Tohangtheplayerto the earphonesandconveniently
carry theseonyourneck.
6.Earphones Jack -Connectsearphones orahometheateror any amplifieretc. with
a3.5mmstereoplug.
7.Mode Switch-has manyfunctions:
·Turnright: NEXT -Skipsto the next track. Turn right and hold to scan
forward.
·Turnleft: PREV -Skips tothe previous track. Turn left and hold to scan
reverse.
·Pushing the MODE Switch
(1).During play,press the MODEswitch to selectREPEATONEor REPEATALL.
(2).Duringplay or in stopmode,pressandhold the MODE switch toenter
theMenumode.
(3).Instopmode, presstheMODE switchtoselect the playmode:
REPEATONE,REPEATALL,SHUFFLE,SHUFFLE&REPEAT,or PREVIEW.
8.Volume+Button -Press toincrease the volume.
9.Volume –Button -Press todecrease the volume.
10.Play/Pause Button -Startorpause orstopplayback.
11.Power Button -Pressandhold toturntheplayeron or off.
12.LCDScreen -Displays current status oftheplayer,detailson page7.
13.Built-in Microphone -Usedforvoice recording.
14.Back Cover -Remove back covertoinstall theAAAbatteryor an optional SD/MMC
memorycard.
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1-4. LCDDisplay Overview
Fig. 1-4-1 LCD Display Overview
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INDICATORS:
1.BatteryLevel -Displaysbattery capacity, full, partial, empty..
Thebatteryicon will flashwhen the battery isweak.
2.EQ Setting -Displays current EQ mode (NOR for normal,ROCK, JAZZ,
CLASSIC, POP,BASS).
3.MemorySelecting-Internal flashmemory (FL)/ExternalSD/MMCCard(CA).
4.Lock -Buttons are lockedwhen appears in thedisplay..
5.RepeatSetting- Displays repeat mode (No mark=NORMAL,
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REPEAT ONE,
REPEATALL,
S
SHUFFLE,
S
SHUFFLEandREPEAT,[Pre]PREVIEW).
6.PlayStatusIcon -Playing /Stop /Pause .
7.Number -Showscurrenttrack number/totalnumberof tracks.
8.Time -Showssong’splayingtime/totalplayingtime ofthesong.
9.Volume -Volume control with 31 levels(largernumber=loudervolume).
10.Music Format -Shows “MP3”/ “WMA”formatmusic.
11.SongTitle Display -Showsthename ofthesong.
I Love You
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1-5. BatteryInstallation
1Slide the battery coveroffas shown.
2Insert one AAAbattery,note the
polaritiesof the battery (+ and –).
3Put the coverback.
Fig. 1-5-1Inserting the Battery
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
ForWindows98SEonly,if you have anewer system like Windows XPorMe,goto step4.
1Turnonyourcomputer and inserttheDriver Setupdisc totheCD-ROMdrive.
2 Thecomputer screenwill displaythe DURABRANDwelcomepage.
3Select “Install”,clickthe “Windows98SE driver”.
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Fig. 2-2-1 Installing Software Driver and Utilities
NOTE: No driveris requiredforWindowsMe,XP,2000orMacOS X10.2.6or above.
4 InstallWindowsMedia Player 9.0.
If you have not installed Windows MediaPlayer 9.0 (or later), you will be promptedto install
it or updateyour current version. (Detailsof Windows MediaPlayer9.0on Pages26-28).
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5TheDriver Setupdisccontains:
•Windows 98SE Driver
•Windows MediaPlayer 9.0
•Operating Instructions(inPDFform)
•Adobe PDFReader
6Installationis complete!
Youarenow ready toconnecttheaudio playertoyourcomputer.
To Uninstall theWin98SEDriver:
Run “1. Start 2.MP-456 MP3Audio Player 3.Uninstall”.
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