Grundig MPixx 2001 A FM/1GB User manual

PORTABLE
MEDIA PLAYER
MPixx 2001 A FM/1GB
MPixx 2002 A FM/2GB

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4 MPixx 2001/2 A FM/1/2GB
Supplied accessories
Special features
Safety
Environmental note
5 Overview
Controls
Displays in music playback mode
Displays in video mode
Displays in voice playback mode
Displays in FM radio mode
Menu pages in the main menu
12 Connection and Preparation
Power supply
Connecting to the computer
Disconnecting from the computer
Connecting earphones
14 General functions
Switching on and off
Adjusting the volume
Unlocking the buttons
Selecting the operating modes
Opening the main menu
Resetting the player
16 Basic functions
Music playback
Picture playback
Video playback
Voice recording playback
Radio mode
Voice recordings
Deleting files
Display information
25 Preference settings
Selecting the »Settings« mode
Selecting the menu language
Setting the recording quality
Selecting the background image
Timer settings
Resetting the player

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27 Operating with a computer
General information
Basic settings for MTP players
Basic settings for MSC players
System requirements
Installing the player
Connecting to the computer
MP3/WMA data transfers
Transferring DRM-protected WMA data
Converting video files to SMV format
Disconnecting from the computer
32 Information
Technical data

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MPixx 2001/2 FM/1/2GB___________________________
Supplied accessories
1Installation CD 3USB charger
2Stereo earphones 4Brief instructions
Note:
The accessory components supplied can change.
Special features
MP3/WMA player, player for picture and video files, recording device, FM
radio and USB removable disc in one.
Safety
This device is intended for the reproduction of music, picture, video and voice
files and serves as a removable disc. Any other use is expressly prohibited.
Do not drop the device. Avoid pressing on the display. Do not place the device
near magnetic objects.
Make sure that the equipment is protected from moisture (dripping or splashing
water), sunlight and heat.
Never open the device casing. No warranty claims are accepted for damage
caused by incorrect handling.
Do not expose the battery to extreme heat, caused for example by direct sun-
light, heaters or fire.
Environmental note
This product has been made from high-quality parts and materials which can be
re-used and recycled.
Therefore, do not throw the product away with normal household waste at the
end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for recycling electrical and
electronic devices. This is indicated by this symbol on the product, in the operat-
ing manual and on the packaging.
Please find out about collection points operated by your local authority.
Help protect the environment by recycling used products.

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OVERVIEW_____________________________________________________________________
Controls
1 MIC Built-in microphone for voice recording.
2 A-B/REC Starts recording.
Repeats a selected passage (A-B).
In radio mode: switches to the next preset up.
3TFT display.
4+ Increases the volume.
58Selects the previous track; starts a reverse search.
Selects the main menu options, moves the cursor up the
sub-menu.
6– Decreases the volume.
7USB port for connecting the player to the computer or USB
charger using a USB cable.
8 RESET Resets the player.
99/7/Switches the player on and off; ends playback or the
recording.
Switches back a menu level in the sub-menu.
Switches the key lock off.
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10 sII Starts playback; switches to playback or pauses recording.
Opens the main menu; confirms menu options.
In radio mode: switches to the next preset up.
11 9Selects the next track; starts a forwards search.
Selects the main menu options, moves the cursor down the
sub-menu.
12 0Connecting socket for the stereo earphones.
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Displays in music playback mode
1Playback mode
2Volume display
3Name of file or track
4Level display
5Bit rate
6Sampling frequency
7Elapsed playing time of track
8Keypad lock on
9Battery charging status
10 File format
11 Current sound setting set (e.g. JAZZ)
12 Track number, total number of tracks
13 Current operating mode (e.g. music)
14 Operating status (playback s, pause II, standby 7, recording •)
15 Overall playing time of track
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Displays in video mode
1Playback mode
2Volume display
3Video file name
4Sampling frequency
5Elapsed playing time
6Keypad lock on
7Battery charging status
8File format
9Current sound setting
10 Track number, total number of tracks
11 Current operating mode
12 Operating status
13 Overall playing time of track
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Displays in voice playback mode
1Playback mode
2Volume display
3Name of voice file
4Level display
5Bit rate
6Sampling frequency
7Elapsed playing time
8Keypad lock on
9Battery charging status
10 File format
11 Current sound setting
12 Track number, total number of tracks
13 Current operating mode
14 Operating status
15 Overall playing time of track
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Displays in FM radio mode
1Volume display
2FM frequency
3Current preset number
4FM band
5Keypad lock on
6Battery charging status
7Mono/mute/stereo
8Current operating mode
9Operating status
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Menu pages in the main menu
Music Photo
Video Voice
FM radio Voice recordings
Delete Settings
Info Back

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CONNECTION/PREPARATION___________________
Power supply
The player operates with the integrated lithium-polymer battery 1 x 3.7 V,
500 mA.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery using the computer or with the charger supplied. You can
also charge the player by connecting it to a USB compatible hi-fi system using a
USB cable.
Note:
When charging the battery with the charger supplied, the player is still ready
for operation.
1Connect the USB interface of the player via the USB cable with the appropri-
ate interface on the computer, the charger or hi-fi system.
2Switch on the computer or hi-fi or connect the charger to the power supply.
– The display indicates the charging progress. The charging time is approxi-
mately four hours. You can see in the »P« display when the battery is
fully charged.
Notes:
The display of the player tells you about the state of the battery. If you see
»Ä« in the display, the battery is running low.
The playing time of the device with batteries is up to ten hours in audio mode
and up to six hours in video mode.
Note:
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is not replaced properly. Only use
the same type of battery or an equivalent.
Connecting to the computer
1Switch on the computer.
2Switch off the player.
3Connect the USB interface of the player to the respective interface on the
computer via a USB cable.
– A display will appear as soon as the connection is made.

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Disconnecting from the computer
If there is no data transfer in progress, you can disconnect the player from the
computer.
Before you disconnect the player's cable connection to the computer, you must
remove the player from the Windows desktop by following the Windows instruc-
tions for “Removing hardware”.
Note:
Do not disconnect the player from the computer while a data transfer is in
progress. This can damage the data irreparably.
1Double-click on the symbol for removing hardware.
– The “Remove hardware” window appears.
2To continue, follow the instructions on the screen.
Note:
The circuits of the player and the computer can be seriously damaged if you
do not follow the instructions for Windows ME / 2000 / XP / Vista.
Connecting earphones
1Plug the earphones into the »0« socket of the player.
Note:
Prolonged listening at loud volumes can damage your hearing.

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Switching on and off
1Switch the player on by pressing »9/7/« down until the logo appears
on the display.
– Display: »Waiting...«. The player then switches to the most recently
selected operating mode.
2Switch on the player by pressing »9/7/« until »Bye Bye!« appears in
the display.
Adjusting the volume
1Adjust the volume by pressing »+« or »–« during music playback.
Unlocking the buttons
The software controls the key lock. During music playback, voice file and FM
radio playback, the key lock switches on automatically. When the buttons are
locked, the » « display appears. If you press a button, the »Key Locked!« dis-
play appears.
1To unlock the buttons, press »9/7/«.
– Display: » «.
Selecting the operating modes
1To open the main menu, press and hold down »sII«.
– The »Music« mode appears.
2Press »8« or »9« to select the playback mode, and then press »sII« to
activate.
– »Music«: Music playback.
– »Photo«: Picture playback.
– »Movie«: Video playback.
– »Voice«: Voice file playback.
– »FM radio«: FM radio reception.

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Opening the main menu
1To open the main menu, press and hold down »sII«.
– The »Music« menu appears.
2Open the »Music« menu by pressing »sII« and select the sub-menu (such
as, »Play All« or »Folder Navigation«) with »8« or »9« and press
»sII« to activate.
3To exit the sub-menu, briefly press »9/7/«.
4To exit the main menu, press »9/7/« again
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select »8« or »9« »Exit« and confirm with »sII«.
– The player returns to the operating mode last used.
Resetting the player
In the event of a malfunction during operation or the player no longer responds
to key commands, you can reset the player.
1To reset, use a pointed object, such as a paper clip, to press »RESET«.
Note:
When resetting, the player should not be connected to the computer or the
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Music playback
Starting music playback
1To open the main menu, press »sII« and hold it down.
2Select »Music« by pressing »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Press »8« or »9« in the sub-menu to select »Play All« and press »sII«
to confirm.
– All the music files are played in succession.
Opening the navigation mode
In the navigation mode, all the files and folders are displayed.
1To open the main menu, press »sII« and hold it down.
– The »Music« menu appears.
2Open the sub-menu with »sII«.
3Press »8« or »9« in the sub-menu to select »Folder Navigation« and
press »sII« to confirm.
4Press »8« or »9« to select the folder or file and confirm with »sII«.
– Playback starts.
Note:
Open individual folders by pressing »+« and exit with »–«..
Playback functions
1Press »sII« to start playback.
2Press »sII« to pause playback.
3Press »sII« to resume normal playback.
4Press »9/7/« to end playback.
Selecting tracks
1To select the previous or next track, briefly press »8« or »9«.
Note:
If you press »8« and the elapsed playing time of the current track is more
than five seconds, it is repeated.
Fast forward and reverse search
1To search for a particular passage of a track, press and hold down »8« or
»9« during playback.
– Fast forward or reverse search begins. Release »8« or »9« at the
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Repeating a selected passage (A-B)
1During playback, press »A-B/REC« briefly at the starting point you want.
2Briefly press »A-B/REC« again when the end point is reached.
– The selected passage is continuously repeated.
3To quit this function, press »A-B/REC«.
Select playback mode.
1To open the main menu, press »sII« and hold it down.
2Select the »Settings« menu with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Press »8« or »9« in the sub-menu to select »Play Mode« and press
»sII« to confirm.
4Press »8« or »9« to select the playback mode, and then press »sII« to
confirm.
– »Normal«: all the tracks in the current folder and its sub-folder are played
in the usual order.
– »Repeat One«: the current track is repeated constantly.
– »Repeat All«: all the tracks in the current folder and its sub-folder are
repeated constantly.
– »Random«: all the tracks in the current folder and its sub-folder are
played in random order.
– »Random & Repeat All«: all the tracks in the current folder and its
subfolder are played continuously in random order.
Selecting sound settings
You can choose between various preset sound settings.
1To open the main menu, press »sII« and hold it down.
2Select the »Settings« menu with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Press »8« or »9« in the sub-menu to select »EQ« and press »sII« to
confirm.
4Select the sound setting (Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Bass, Custom)
with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
Setting personal sound settings
Go to »EQ« and select the »Custom« option to set a personal sound setting.
1Press »8« or »9« to select the scale.
2Press »+« or »–« to set the value.
3Confirm the setting with »sII«.

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Opening the main menu
1To open the main menu, press and hold down »sII«,
or
1Press »9/7/« to end playback.
2To open the main menu, press »9/7/« again.
Picture playback
Starting picture playback
1To open the main menu, press »sII« and hold it down.
2Select »Photo« by pressing »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Press »8« or »9« in the sub-menu to select the option (»Manual« or
»Slide Show«) and confirm with »sII«.
– »Manual«: the pictures are displayed one by one. Select a picture with
»8« or »9«.
– »Slide Show«: the pictures are automatically displayed one after the other
as a slide show.
Opening the sub-menu and main menu
1To open the sub-menu, press and hold down »sII«.
2To open the main menu, press and hold down »sII«,
or
1To open the sub-menu, press »9/7/«.
2To open the main menu, press »9/7/« again.
Video playback
Starting video playback
1To open the main menu, press »sII« and hold it down.
2Select »Movie« by pressing »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Select the video you want by pressing »8« or »9«.
4Press »sII« to start playback.

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Playback functions
1Press »sII« to start playback.
2Press »sII« to pause playback.
3Press »sII« to resume normal playback.
4Press »9/7/« to end playback.
– The player goes back to the beginning of the current video.
Selecting videos
1To select the previous or next video, briefly press »8« or »9«.
Note:
If you press »8« and the elapsed playing time of the current video is more
than five seconds, it is repeated.
Fast forward and reverse search
1To search for a particular passage of a video, press and hold down »8«
or »9« during playback.
– Fast forward or reverse search begins. Release »8« or »9« at the
position you want.
Opening the main menu
1To open the main menu, press and hold down »sII«,
or
1Press »9/7/« to end playback.
2To open the main menu, press »9/7/« again.
Voice recording playback
Starting playback
1To open the main menu, press »sII« and hold it down.
2Select the »Voice« mode by pressing »8« or »9« and press »sII« to
confirm.
3Press »8« or »9« to select the file.
4Press »sII« to start playback.

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Playback functions
1Press »sII« to start playback.
2Press »sII« to pause playback.
3Press »sII« to resume normal playback.
4End playback by pressing »9/7/«.
– The player goes back to the beginning of the current file.
Selecting voice files
1To select the previous or next voice file, briefly press »8« or »9«.
Note:
If you press »8« and the elapsed playing time of the current voice file is
more than five seconds, it is repeated.
Fast forward and reverse search
1To search for a particular passage of a voice file, press and hold down
»8« or »9« during playback.
– Fast forward or reverse search begins. Release »8« or »9« at the
position you want.
Repeating a selected passage (A-B)
1During playback, press »A-B/REC« briefly at the starting point you want.
2Briefly press »A-B/REC« again when the end point is reached.
– The selected passage is continuously repeated.
3To quit this function, press »A-B/REC«.
Opening the main menu
1To open the main menu, press and hold down »sII«,
or
1Press »9/7/« to end playback.
2To open the main menu, press »9/7/« again.
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