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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Slide to
open
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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NOTE: If you are usingWindows98SE, you mustfirst install Windows 98SE driver,see
page 8.
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2-3.ConnectingtheAudio Player andYourComputer
3When the cableis properlyconnected and the computer successfullyrecognizes the
MP-456,theplayer willdisplay “READY”on the LCD display.
4Youarenow ready tocopy musicfiles ordata totheplayer.Itwilldisplay “WRITING”
when downloading (when you copy music filesfrom computer to player), and displays
“READING”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.
Fig. 2-3-1Connecting the AudioPlayerand Your Computer
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.
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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.
Fig. 2-4-1Using the AudioPlayer
asaRemovable Drive
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Storageof SD/MMC memorycard
Storage ofMP-456 built-in memory
3.Click the “MP-456”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
512MBforinternalmemoryor 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.
Fig.2-5-1Storage Informationofthe 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 rightbottom
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: Donotunplug the Player 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.
Fig. 2-6-1 Safely Disconnectingthe Player
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.
Fig. 3-1-1Usingthe HangingEarphones
2.After it isthrough,
loop the lock into
andthroughit.
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Toturn the player on, press and hold the POWER
button,thesetwillstart toplay.
Toturnthe player off, press and hold the POWER
button again.
•To play the current track,press the PLAY/PAUSE button .
•To pause playback,pressthePLAY/PAUSEbutton .
•To stop playback, pressandhold theSTOPbutton .
Fig. 3-2-1 Player PowerON/OFF
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3-2. PlayerPowerOn/Off
3-3.Music Playback
•Whenyouturn ontheplayer,itwillauto playback built-inmemory’smusic if you have
alreadycopied any music into your MP3 player (or it will play the 2 demo songsincluded).
•Toadjust the Volume, pressthe VOL–or VOL+ button.
•Ifan SD/MMC card is already inserted into the
MP3 player,when youturn onthe player,it will
playthe music onthe card automatically,refer
to 3-6. Using an ExternalSD/MMCMemoryCard
on page 17.
3-4. Locking the Buttons
Toprevent accidental pressing of the buttons, slidethelock
button tothelockedposition, the lock icon will appearin
thedisplay.Allthe buttonswillbe locked and disabled till
youslide thelockbuttontotheunlockedposition.
Fig. 3-3-1Music playback
•To skip to your favorite music during play,
turntheMODEswitch left orright. Referto
3-5. MODE Switch Operation on page 16.
Fig. 3-4-1 LOCKbutton
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3-5. MODE Switch Operation
MODE switchcanperformmore than one function,aquickpress or alongholdingpress
maybeneededtododifferentfunctions.
1.Skip andSearchfunction.
a.Duringplay,to skip totheprevioustrack,turntheMODE switch totheleft. Too
rewindthemusic, turnleftandhold theMODE switch .
b.Duringplay,to skip tothenexttrack,turnMODE switch totheright. Tofast
forwardthemusic, turn rightandhold theMODE switch .
2.Menuoperation
a.Toenter the setupmenu, pressandhold the MODE switch until themenuappears.
b.Toselect the menu option, turntheMODEswitchleftorright.
c.Toconfirmtheselection, presstheMODE switch.
d.Toexitthesetup menu, pressandhold the MODE switch.
3.Repeatplayback: duringplay,presstheMODE switch.
4.Playmode selection: Instop mode,press the MODE switch.
Fig. 3-5-1MODEswitch operation
Push Turn left Turn right
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Fig. 3-6-1Using the External SD/MMC MemoryCard
3-6. Using an External SD/MMCMemory Card (Optional -notincluded)
1.Turn offthe player.Open the backcover,see diagram below.
2.Confirm the card is SD/MMC type and insert the card correctlyas indicated in the
diagram,thenclose thebatterycover box.
NOTE1: TheexternalSD/MMCcardrequires afully charged orfresh battery to operate,
so please changetoanew battery if youcan’tpoweronwhenyouareusing
theexternal SD/MMCcard.
3.Turnonthe player.ItwillplaythemusicontheSD/MMCcardautomatically,the
memoryicon will show in thedisplay(card play).
4.If you wantto listen tothemusic on the built-in flashmemory,please pressandhold
theMODEswitchtoenter themenuand then turn theMODEswitchtotheleftto
selectthe FLASHMUSIC, press the MODEswitch toconfirm.The memoryicon
changesto .PressthePLAY buttonto starttoplaythemusic on the built-in
flash memory.
Iou
Love Y
Flash memory in use
Fig. 3-6-2 Selecting the Built-in flash memory
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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.SelectingPlayback Mode
You can simplypress theMODE switchto select repeat mode REPEATONEor REPEAT
ALLduring play,or press theMODEswitch repeatedly in stop statustoselect other
playback mode. Then press thePLAYbuttonto start theplayback. Theplayback modes
are:
1.REPEATONE
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:Plays one songoverandover..
2.REPEATALL :Plays all the songsoverandover..
3.SHUFFLE
S
:Playsall thesongs in randomorder..
4.SHUFFLE and REPEAT
S
:Plays all the songs in random order,then repeats
themover again,until you pressSTOP.
5.PREVIEW[Pre]: Playsthefirst 10secondsofeachsong in sequence.
6.Normalplayback,no mark: Plays all the songs in sequence, and theplayer will be
automaticallyturnedoff when all the songshave been played.
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Youcanalso selecttheplayback mode in the SETUPmenu.
1.Press andhold theMODE switchtoenter the menu,thenturn the MODE switch left
orrightrepeatedlyto select SET.
2.Press the MODE switch toopentheSETmenu.
3.TurntheMODE switchleft orright to selectPLAYMODE, and thenpress the MODE
switch to open the PLAYMODE submenu.
4.TurntheMODE switchleft orright toselecttheplaybackmode.
5.Toexit themenu, pressandhold theMODE switchtoconfirm and return tothemusic
play mode.
Fig. 3-7-1MusicPlaybackMode
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3-8. MicrophoneRecording
1.Press andhold theMODE switchto enterthemenu.
2.Turn the MODE switch left or rightto select MIC.
3.Press the MODE switch, startto record.
4.During record, press buttontopause record, press buttonagain to continue
recording.
Fig.3-8-1 MicrophoneRecord
5.Press the MODE switch again,itwillautomatically save the recordingandreturnto
thelast menu.
NOTE: TheRecord filewillbesaved asVXXX.WAV.
TheVXXX.WAVfilewillbeplacedin thepath ofthebuilt-in flashandwillbe
called(forexample): MP-456\VOICE\VXXX.WAV.
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/V002.WAV
00:01:51
3-9. RecordPlayback
1.Press andhold theMODE switchtoenter the menu,turn theMODE switchleft orright
to select “VOICE”.
2.Press the MODE switch toenter record playing, selectyour recorded fileby turning
theMODEswitchleftorright. Press buttonto startorpause/stop the playing.
/V001.WAV
Fig.3-9-1 RecordPlayback
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