Emerson EMP413-4 User manual

MP3 Music & Video Player
User Guide
4 GB
EMP413-4
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EMP413-4
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Quick Start Guide
MP3 Music & Video Player
* FULL USER GUIDE PROVIDED ON THE CD
4 GB
IN THE BOX
Emerson MP3 Video Player USB 2.0 Cable
(for battery charging
and high speed data transfer)
Installation CD Quick Start Guide
Stereo Headphones
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FCC Part 15
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FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended 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 instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee 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:
● Re-orient 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.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the Emerson MP3 Music & Video Player.
Before using the player, read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference.
This manual contains important safety information and correct operation instructions.
Copyright Information
Trademarks and trade names used in this instruction manual are owned by their respective
companies or organizations.
Unauthorized duplication of any recordings whether downloaded from the internet or made from audio
CDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, may be an infringement of copyrights
and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your player. This will reduce the risk of product damage and personal injury.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the player by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
This device contains a built- in battery, do not dispose of in fire.
In the event that the battery is leaking, do not handle the device with your bare hands. Contact the service center for help since the liquid may
remain in the player. If your body or clothes had contact with the battery liquid, wash it off thoroughly with water. Also, if some liquid gets into
your eyes, do not rub your eyes but immediately wash them with clean water, and consult a doctor.
Keep the player away from direct sunlight and any direct heat source.
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not use the player in dry environments to avoid static.
Never apply heavy impact on the player, or place it on a magnet.
Route the USB cable so that people and pets are not likely to trip over it.
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer when you do not use the player for a long time.
Clean only with a dry cloth. Make sure the player is turned off before cleaning. Do not use a liquid cleanser.
Be sure to back up your files to avoid data loss.
Precautions in using the headphones
Do not use the headphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. It is dangerous, and against the
law. To avoid an accident, do not turn up the volume of the headphones too high while walking.
It is not recommended that you use the headphones at a high volume for an extended time, as this may
cause hearing damage.

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FEATURES
4 GB internal memory
1.5” color display
USB 2.0 high speed connection
Stores and plays music, video, and pictures
Text reading (txt format)
Digital voice recording (built-in microphone)
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Folder navigation
Rechargeable battery
Supports MP3 / WMA / WAV music formats
Converted video files (includes video converter software)
JPEG format picture browsing

[POWER]
[NEXT]
9.
MIC
[PLAY]
[VOL]
[MODE]
[PREVIOUS]
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2
3
4
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1. Headphone jack
2. - Start or stop play / Power On-Off button
3. - Return to the main menu / Confirm
4. ON / OFF switch
5. -Voice recording
6. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connector for battery charging and data transfer
8. - Adjust volume
- Next track / Fast forward / Volume up
7. - Previous track / Fast backwards / Volume down
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS

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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
System requirements
You computer system must meet the following specifications:
Pentium 200MHz or above
Microsoft Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista
USB port supported
PC USB High Speed Connection Cable MP3 Player
PC connection
In orderto enjoy the multimedia capabilities of your MP3 Player, you have to first copy yourfavorite files from your PC to it’s internal memory.
Connect your MP3 Player to the computer using the included USB 2.0 cable. The device will be detected automatically without installing any driver.
Once detected, you can read/write to the device’s memory just as if you where using a regular disk drive.
Important: To avoid any data loss, always perform a safe USB device extraction before disconnecting the USB cable from the PC.
In Windows XP, forexample, you can find the safe extraction icon in the task barnext to the system clock.
Make sure your computer is powered on, and followthe steps belowto connect the playerto yourcomputer.
1. Plug the larger USB connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.
2. Plug the other end (small) of the USB cable to the player.
3. The computer system detects “New hardware” and starts to install the driver automatically. Wait forthe system to finish the installation.
When it has finished, “Emerson MP3” will be created in “My Computer”.

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Disconnectingthe USB cable
After completing the file transfer, please disconnect the USB cable the following way:
1. Double click the green arrow “Safely Remove Hardware” in the task bar on the bottom right of the window.
2. Select “USB Device” and click “Stop”.
3. When the “Stop a Hardware device” appears, click “OK” to disconnect the USB mass storage device, and unplug the player safely.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your MP3 Player has an integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is recommended to fully charge the playerbefore using it forthe first time.
Recharge the battery by connecting the player to a computer using the included USB 2.0 cable.
Charging time is between 3-5 hours, depending if the player is powered off or working. To keep the battery in good condition, we recommend not
charging it for more than 8 hours.
Important:
● Fully charge it before you use the player for the first time or when you haven’t used it for a long time.
● Charge the player immediately when the “Low battery” message is displayed.
● Do not over charge or discharge the player. Over charging or discharging will shorten the battery life.
● The battery could be over discharged if the player is not use d for a long time (over three months). To avoid over discharge, fully charge the player
every three months and always keep the voltage of the battery above 50 %.

[POWER]
POWER
switch
MODE
PLAY
VOLPREVIOUS NEXT
●
●
HOLD [PLAY]
[PREV ]TXEN[ ]TXEN[]SUOI
Turning on/off
Adjusting the volume
Selecting main menu or mode
HOLD
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BASIC OPERATION
[POWER] HOLD [PLAY]● To turn on the player, place the switch in the “ON” position, then press and the button until the screen lights up.
● To turn the player off, press and the button until the screen shuts off, or place the switch in the “OFF” position.
To return to the main menu, press and the [MODE] button.
Use the or buttons to select an option from the main menu,
and press the [MODE] button to confirm your selection.
Press the [VOL] button then press the [PREVIOUS] button to decrease the volume,
or press the [NEXT] button to increase the volume.

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TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES TO THE PLAYER
The MP3 Player is capable of storing, displaying, and playing your favorite music, pictures, and video.
Transferring media to the player
To transfer media from your computer, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the MP3 playerto the USB port of yourcomputer.
2. Open “Windows Explorer” or “My Computer”, and locate “Emerson MP3”.
3. Select the files on your computer, and simply move it into “Emerson MP3”
in the usual way (drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste). After copying
is completed, the data will be available on the MP3 Player.
We recommend using Windows Media Player to organize and transfer music, pictures, and videos to your player.
For more information regarding Windows Media Player, please refer to the Quick Start and Media Transfer Guide, or the
included CD.
Note: Please do not disconnect the USB cable during loading, it may cause malfunction of the player and the files.
Emerson MP3 (G:)
Emerson MP3
Drag or copy
files here
Locate “Emerson MP3”
Find your music, picture, or video
files on your computer
Connect the MP3 player to your computer
and locate“Emerson MP3”, and drag the
files into the area shown below.
music
video
pictures
MP3 Player
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Using the music player
Select“MUSIC” from the main menu using the or
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MUSIC
SETTINGS
BROWSER
RECORD
E
-BOOK
P
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OT
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VI
D
E
O
MUSIC
MODE
PLAY
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PREVIOUS NEXT
Listening to music
1. Use the [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] buttons to select the music file you wish to listen to and press the [MODE] or [PLAY] button.
Adjusting the volume
[NEXT]
[PREVIOUS] buttons,
and press the [MODE] button to enter
HOLD
[PLAY] [PLAY]
2. While a song is playing, press the button to pause the playback. To resume playback, press the button once again.
3. To return to the main menu, press and the [MODE] button.
1. Press the [VOL] button while playing a song, the “VOL” icon turns red on the music players screen.
2.
3. Press the [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] button to decrease or increase the volume.
Press the [VOL] button to exit the volume adjusting mode.

[PREVIOUS]
[NEXT]
Skipping tracks
Briefly press the button to go to the previous track.
Briefly press the button to skip to the next track.
Searching backward or forward within a track
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Press and the button to play backward within a track.
HOLD
HOLD
Press and the button to play forward within a track.
[PREVIOUS]
[NEXT]
Music player settings
Press the [MODE] button during music playback to choose from the following options:
● Repeat
● Equalizer
● Tempo rate
● Replay
● Replay times
● Repeat gap
● Music Ebook
● Exit
Use the [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] setting to select, and then [MODE] button to coonfirm your selections.

[PLAY]
[PREVIOUS][NEXT]
Playing videos
Searching backward or forward
1. Select “VIDEO” from the main menu using the or
2. Use the or
3. Press the button to pause or resume playback..
4. To return to the main menu, press and HOLD the [MODE] button.
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1. Use the or buttons to skip to the previous/next video.
3. To return to the main menu, press and HOLDthe
VIDEO
buttons,
and press the [MODE] button to enter.
[PREVIOUS] [NEXT] buttons toselect the videofile you would like to watch,
and press the [MODE] button to begin playback.
SETTINGS
BROWSER
RECORD
E
-BOOK
P
H
OT
O
VIDEO
MUSIC
MODE
PLAY
VOLPREVIOUS NEXT
[PREVIOUS][NEXT]
2. To fast forward or rewindavideo, press and HOLD the [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] buttons.
[MODE] button.
Store and playback videos to watch and enjoy anywhere!
NOTE: You must convert a video to the correct format before transferring it to the player.
See “CONVERTING VIDEOS” (page 16)

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CONVERTING VIDEOS
Before transferring video files to the MP3 Player, you must convert them to the correct format.
With the Video Converter software tool you can easily convert your videos to the correct format (128 x 128 resolution) so you can enjoy them on your
MP3 Player.
To install the Video Converter on your computer follow the steps below:
1. Insert the provided CD to the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and click on “Video Converter”.
2. Click “Install” and then “Next”.
3. Follow installation instructions to download the converter to your computer.
4. Click “Install” when you see the screen below, and then click “Finish”.
5. Click the icon on your “Desktop” to open the Video Converter.
Click on “Video
Converter”
Click “Install”
Click “Next”
Click“Install” Click “Finish”

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1. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of your computer (optional).
2. Click on “MP4Tool ”from the “Start ” menu, or the icon on your
desktop.
4. Click on the “VideoSize” drop down window and select “128 x 128”
resolution.
3. Click on the “Configurations” drop down window, and then “Advanced
configuation”.
5. Click “Save”, and then click “Exit”.
7. Click on a video and then click “Open”.
6. Click “File” and then “Open source” to find and select the video you
would like to convert.
Click“Save” Click “Exit”
Click on the “VideoSize”
drop down window
and select “128 x 128”
Click “Configurations”
and then
“Advanced configuration”
Converting videos
Click “Open”
Click on a video
Click
“Open source”
Click “File”

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Converting videos
8. Click on “File’and then “Select target” to select the destination for the converted video. You can send it directly to your player by selecting
“Emerson MP3”, and clicking “OK”, or if you would like to save the video to your computer, we recommend sending it to your “Desktop” where
you can easily find the video, and transfer it to your player. (See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES TO THE PLAYER” on page 11)
NOTE: To send a converted video directly to your player, it must be connected to the computer’s USB port at time of conversion.
OR
Click “Select target ”
Click “File”
Choose “Desktop” and save the converted video
to the “Desktop” on your computer. After saving
the converted video to your desktop,you can
transfer it directly to your player
See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES TO THE
PLAYER” (page 11).
Choose “Emerson MP3” and save the
converted video directly to your MP3 Player.
Note: Your MP3 Player must be connected to
the USB port of your computer during the
conversion for this option.

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Converting videos
Click “OK”
Select the name Click “Save”
Click “Fast
configurator”
and choose the
image quality
Click “Convert”
9. Select the name for the file and click “Save”.
10. Click on the “Fast configurator” drop down window, and choose the image quality of the
new video. High quality will use more memory and the output file will be bigger.
11. Click “Convert” to start the job queue. If more than one job is present they will be
performed sequentially.
12. Once finished, click on “OK”, and exit the application.
13. Copy the new converted video file to your player. See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES
TO THE PLAYER” (page 11).

SETTINGS
BROWSER
RECORD
E-BOOK
PHOTO
VIDEO
MUSIC
MODE
PLAY
VOLPREVIOUS NEXT
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1. Select “PHOTO” from the main menu using the or
2. Use the or buttons to select the picture you wish to view, and press the button.
3. Use the or buttons to skip to the previous or next picture.
4. Press the [MODE] button to enter the Photo options screen.
5. To return to the main menu, press and HOLD the [MODE] button.
The MP3 Video Player is capable of storing and displaying your favorite
pictures.
Downloading pictures to the player
To download pictures from your computer, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of your computer.
2. Open “Windows Explorer” or “My Computer”, and locate “Emerson MP3”.
3. Select the files on your computer, and simply move it into “Emerson
MP3” in the usual way (drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste). After copying
is completed, the data will be available on the MP3 Player.
We recommend using Windows Media Player to organize and transfer music and pictures to your
player. For more information regarding Windows Media Player, please refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Note: Please do not disconnect the USB cable during loading, it may cause malfunction of the player and the files.
Viewing pictures
“Emerson MP3”
.
Emerson MP3 (G:)
Emerson MP3
Drag or copy
files here
Locate“Emerson MP3”
PHOTO
[PREVIOUS]
[PLAY]
[NEXT] buttons,
and press the [MODE] button to enter
[PREVIOUS][NEXT]
[PREVIOUS][NEXT]