Grundig MP 530 User manual

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PORTABLE
MP3 PLAYER
MPaxx
MP 530/512
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4 MP 530/512
Supplied accessories
Security
5 Overview
MP 530/512
Music playback
Displays
Power supply
Charging the rechargeable battery
9 General functions
Switching on and off
Playback
Fast forward and rewind
Selecting a track
Adjusting the volume
Disabling and enabling the buttons
Battery charging status
11 Voice recording
Recording
Playing back voice recordings
12 Menu functions
Opening the menu
Selecting »Settings« mode
Selecting »Voice recording« mode
Selecting »Delete track« mode
Selecting »Music« mode
Selecting »Information« mode
Quitting the menu
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19 Operation with a computer
System requirements
Installing the software
Connecting to the computer
Disconnecting from the computer
Data transfer
Uninstalling the software
Downloading MSCN Firmware
28 Information
Technical data
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MP 530/512 ___________________________________
Supplied accessories
1Installation CD
2Stereo earphones
3Operating manual
4USB cable
5Rechargeable Ni-MH battery
6Speaker base with accessories
Note:
The accessory components supplied can change.
Security
This device is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use is
expressly prohibited.
Do not drop the device. Avoid pressing on the display. Do not place the
device near magnetic objects.
Please ensure that the device is protected from moisture (dripping or
splashing water), direct sunlight and heat.
Do not take out the batteries when the device is switched on. This can
seriously damage the device.
Never open the device casing. No warranty claims are accepted for
damage resulting from improper handling.
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OVERVIEW _____________________________________
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Music playback
1 PLAY/PAUSE/ Start playback, pause playback,
STOP end playback. Switch on and off.
2 NEXT Next track.
3 PREV Previous track.
4 VOLUME + Raise volume.
5 VOLUME – Lower volume.
6 MENU Select mode (Music, Voice, Setting, Erase, About,
Record).
7 HOLD Lock buttons.
General
A LCD display Display ID3 tag and function status.
B USB plug Connect to computer and speaker base.
C0Earphone socket.
DStrap eyelet.
E OPEN Battery compartment cover.
F EJECT LOCK Extend and close built-in USB plug.
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Displays
aStatus (play s, pause sII, stop 7).
bPlayback mode (Repeat One, Repeat All, Random, Random All).
cVolume.
dThe buttons are locked.
eBattery charging status.
fSound settings (pop, rock, jazz, classical, normal).
gCurrent playback format.
hTitle of the music track.
iTrack number.
jTotal number of tracks.
kElapsed playing time.
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Power supply
Only operate the player with a rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH battery.
1To open the battery compartment cover on the back of the device, press
»OPEN« and push the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2Insert the battery, observing the polarity marked in the battery compart-
ment.
3Put the battery compartment cover back on and close it.
Notes:
The display of the player tells you about the state of the battery. If you see
» « in the display, the battery is running low.
Take out the battery when you know that the player will not be used for a
long period of time. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage result-
ing from leaking batteries.
Environmental note:
The battery – even if it contains contain no heavy metal – may not be dis-
posed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner. Find out about the legal regulations
which apply in your area.
Charging the rechargeable battery
Charge the battery using the computer or the speaker base.
1Press »EJECT« to extend the USB interface and plug it into
the computer.
– The display shows the charging process. The charging
time is six to eight hours.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS __________________________
Switching on and off
1Press »PLAY/PAUSE/STOP« to switch on the player.
2To switch off the player, press »PLAY/PAUSE/STOP« for
more than 5 seconds.
Playback
When you switch it on, the player shows the current music track.
1Press »PLAY/PAUSE/STOP« to switch between playback
and pause.
2To end playback, press »PLAY/PAUSE/STOP« for one
second.
Fast forward and rewind
1To search for a particular passage of a track, press and hold down
»PREV« or »NEXT« during playback.
– Fast forward or reverse search begins. Release »PREV« or »NEXT«
at the required position.
Selecting a track
1To select the next or previous track, briefly press »PREV or »NEXT«.
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Adjusting the volume
1Change the volume, by pressing »VOLUME +« or »VOLUME –«.
Disabling and enabling the buttons
1Press »HOLD« to disable or enable the buttons.
– When the buttons are disabled, a lock symbol appears in the display.
Battery charging status
The battery display shows the charging status of the battery in three levels
from high (» «) to medium (» «) to low (» «).
This display appears when the battery needs to be charged or
replaced.
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Low Battery
Power Off now
Bye Bye...
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Recording
1Press »MENU« and then press »PREV« or »NEXT« to
select »Record«.
2Press »MENU« to select recording mode.
– Voice recording can begin.
3Press »MENU« to end voice recording.
– The player quits recording mode.
4Press »MENU« for two seconds to return to music playback.
Playing back voice recordings
1Press »MENU« and then press »PREV« or »NEXT« to
select »Voice«.
2Press »MENU« to select voice mode.
– Playback begins. The title name appears as a ticker.
3Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select forwards or reverse.
4Press »PLAY/PAUSE/STOP« to switch between playback
and pause.
5To end playback, press »PLAY/PAUSE/STOP« for two
seconds.
6Press »MENU« for two seconds to return to music playback.
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MENU FUNCTIONS _____________________________
Opening the menu
1Press »MENU« to open the menu and »PREV« or »NEXT«
to select the option you want.
2Press »MENU« to confirm the option.
Selecting »Settings« mode
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Setting«.
2Press »MENU« to confirm the option.
Selecting sound effects
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »EQ« and »MENU« to confirm.
2Select the sound effect (normal, rock, jazz, classical, pop) with »PREV«
or »NEXT« and press »MENU« to confirm.
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Selecting playback modes
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Play Mode« and press »MENU«
to confirm.
2Select the playback mode (normal, random repeat, random, repeat
track, repeat all) with »PREV« or »NEXT« and press »MENU« to
confirm.
Setting the display contrast
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Contrast« and confirm with
»MENU«.
2Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select the level, and then press »MENU«
to confirm.
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MENU FUNCTIONS _____________________________
Setting the player switch-off time
After the set time, the player automatically switches to stop mode.
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Power Saving« and press
»MENU« to confirm.
2Select the switch-off time (disable, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min) with
»PREV« or »NEXT« and press »MENU« to confirm.
Setting the quality of voice recording
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Record Setting« and press
»MENU« to confirm.
2Select the frequency (8000 Hz/standard to 48000 Hz/high quality) with
»PREV« or »NEXT« and press »MENU« to confirm.
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MENU FUNCTIONS _____________________________
Setting the switch-off time of the display back-lighting
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Backlight Setting« and press
»MENU« to confirm.
2Select the switch-off time (backlight off, backlight on 5 s to backlight on
20 s) with »PREV« or »NEXT« and press »MENU« to confirm.
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MENU FUNCTIONS _____________________________
Setting the colour of the display back-lighting
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Backlight Colour« and press
»MENU« to confirm.
2Select the colour (red, green, yellow, blue, violet, light blue, white,
random) with »PREV« or »NEXT« and press »MENU« to confirm.
Exiting »Settings« mode
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Exit« and press »MENU« to
confirm.
2Press »MENU« for two seconds to return to music playback.
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Selecting »Delete track« mode
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Erase«.
2Press »MENU« to confirm the option.
Deleting music tracks or voice recordings
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select » Music« or »Voice« and confirm
with »MENU«.
2Select the track or recording by pressing »PREV« or »NEXT«.
3Press »VOLUME +« or »VOLUME –« to select »Yes« or
»No«.
4Press »PLAY/PAUSE/STOP« to delete the track.
5Press »MENU« for two seconds to return to playback.
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MENU FUNCTIONS _____________________________
Selecting »Music« mode
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Music«.
2Press »MENU« to confirm the option.
Selecting »Information« mode
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »About«.
2Press »MENU« to confirm the option.
– You will see information on the current software and the
size of the internal memory.
Quitting the menu
1Press »PREV« or »NEXT« to select »Exit«.
2Press »MENU« to confirm the option.
– The player returns to music playback
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OPERATION WITH A COMPUTER ______________
System requirements
When connecting to the computer the player appears as a removable disk
drive. This corresponds to the player’s flash memory. Your computer should
meet the following requirements:
– Windows 98 / 2000 / XP; Mac OS 9 or higher
– CD-ROM drive 4x or higher
– Pentium MMX 200 or higher
– Minimum 30 MB available memory on the hard disk
– USB interface (USB 2.0 recommended)
Note:
You must log on as an administrator to install the software on Windows
2000 or XP. On Windows 2000 and XP, this software is only required for
firmware updates.
Installing the software
1Insert the installation CD provided in the CD-ROM drive.
2To start installation manually, select drive D (D:\Setup.exe) and click
»OK«.
3Follow the instructions on the screen;
to continue installation, click »Next«.
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4Read the license terms carefully. If you accept
them. Click »Yes«; if not, click »No« and quit
the installation.
5To continue installation, click »Next«. A folder is
generated for the player.
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