Grundig MPixx 4100 User manual

PORTABLE
MEDIA PLAYER
MPixx 4100

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4 MPixx 4100
Supplied accessories
Special features
Safety
Environmental note
5 Overview
Controls
Displays in music playback mode
Displays in FM radio mode
Menu pages in the main menu
10 Connection and Preparation
Power supply
Connecting to the computer
Disconnecting from the computer
Connecting earphones
12 General functions
Switching on/off
Adjusting the volume
Locking and unlocking the buttons
Selecting the operating modes
Menu navigation
Resetting the player
14 Basic functions
Memory navigation
Music playback
Video playback
Playback from recordings
Radio mode
Switching manually between mode and preset mode
Tuning to radio stations
Picture playback
Text playback
22 Recording
Voice recordings
Recording from FM radio
Recording settings

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24 Preference settings
Selecting the »Settings« menu
Display settings
System settings
26 Operating with a computer
System requirements
Installing the player
Connecting to the computer
MP3/WMA data transfers
Transferring DRM-protected WMA data
Synchronising music and text files
Converting video files to AVI format
Text data transfers
Disconnecting from the computer
30 Information
Technical data

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MPixx 4100 ________________________________________________________________
Supplied accessories
1Installation CD 3Power supply unit
2Stereo earphones 4USB cable
5Brief instructions
Note:
The accessory components supplied can change.
Special features
MP3/WMA player, player for picture and video files, voice and text files,
recording device, FM radio and USB removable disc in one.
Safety
This device is intended for the reproduction of music, picture, voice and text 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 batteries 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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Controls
1V+ Increases the volume. In menu mode: moves cursor down.
2sII Starts and pauses playback.
Opens the menu options.
3V– Decreases the volume. In menu mode: moves cursor up.
4Integrated microphone for voice recordings.
59Selects the next track, starts the forwards search.
Selects options from the main menu.
6 MENU Opens the main menu. Switches back one menu level.
78Selects the previous track, starts the reverse search.
Selects options from the main menu.
80Socket for stereo earphones.
90Second socket for stereo earphones.
10 USB port for connecting the player to the computer with a
USB cable.
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11 DC 5V Socket for the mains cable.
12 TFT display.
13 RESET Resets the player.
14 POWER Switches the player on and off.
15 REC Starts the recording, switches to pause, stops and saves the
recording.
To repeat a selected passage (A-B).
16 SD/MMC Slot for an SD/MMC memory card
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Displays in music playback mode
1Operating status (play s, pause II).
2Volume display.
3Name of file or track (ID 3 tag).
4Level display.
5Playback progress display with the elapsed playing time of track and the
remaining playing time of the track.
6A selected passage (A-B) is repeated.
7Playback mode.
8Current sound setting set, for example Bass.
9Bit rate.
10 Battery charging status.
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Displays in FM radio mode
1Frequency scale.
2Volume display.
3Current FM frequency.
4Number of the current preset and total number of presets.
5FM menu display: manual frequency search, selecting presets, storing
radio stations, deleting radio stations, automatic station search.
6Battery charging status.
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Menu pages in the main menu
Music Video
Radio Photo
E-Book Record
Explorer Settings

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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION_____
Power supply
The player operates with the integrated lithium-polymer battery 1 x 3.7 V,
1,000 mA.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery using the power supply unit supplied or on the computer. 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 power supply unit supplied, the player is
still ready for operation.
1Plug the power supply unit cable into the »DC 5V« socket of the player
or
connect the USB port of the player via the USB cable with the appropriate
interface on the computer or hi-fi system.
2Connect the power supply unit to the mains and switch on the computer or
the hi-fi system.
– 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
this symbol in the display, the battery is running low.
The playing time of the device with batteries is up to eight hours in audio
mode and up to four 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 cable into the »0« socket on the player.
Note:
Prolonged listening at loud volumes with the earphones can damage your
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Switching on/off
1Switch the player on by pressing »POWER« down until the logo appears
in the display.
– The player then switches to the »Music« operating mode.
2Switch the player off by pressing »POWER« down until the logo appears
in the display.
Note:
The player will not switch off if you have connected it to the power supply
unit.
Adjusting the volume
1Adjust the volume by pressing »V +« or »V –« during music playback.
Locking and unlocking the buttons
1Lock the buttons by pressing »MENU« and »sII« down until the lock sym-
bol appears briefly in the display.
– If you then press a button, the lock symbol appears briefly in the display.
2Unlock the buttons by pressing »MENU« and »sII« down at the same time
until the unlocked symbol appears briefly in the display.
Selecting the operating modes
1To open the main menu, press and hold down »MENU«.
– The »Music« mode appears.
2Press »8« or »9« to select the playback mode, and press »sII« to
activate.
– »Music«: music playback.
– »Video«: video playback.
– »Radio«: FM radio reception.
– »Photo«: picture playback.
– »E-Book«: text file playback.

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Menu navigation
1To open the main menu, press and hold down »MENU« in the selected
operating mode.
– The main menu appears.
2Select the option, such as »Settings« with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to
open.
3Select the option in the submenu, by pressing »V +« or »V –« and press
»sII« to open.
4Select the option, by pressing »V +« or »V –« and press »sII« to confirm.
5Press »MENU« once to go back a menu level.
6Switch back to the main menu, by pressing »MENU« as often as necessary.
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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Memory navigation
In the navigation mode, all the folders and files in the internal memory are dis-
played.
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
– The main menu appears.
2Press »8« or »9« to select the »Explorer« option and press »sII« to
confirm.
3Select the folder with »V +« or »V –« and open with »sII«.
4Select the file, by pressing »V +« or »V –« and press »sII« to confirm.
– Playback starts.
Deleting tracks or files
1In the »Explorer« mode, select the track or file with »V +« or »V –«.
2Press »REC«.
– Display: »Delete File!« with »Yes« and »No«.
3Press »8« or »9« to select »Yes« and press »sII« to confirm.
– The track or the file is deleted.
Music playback
Starting music playback
1To open the main menu, press and hold down »MENU« in the selected
operating mode.
– The main menu appears.
2Select »Music« mode by pressing »8« or »9« and press »sII« to
activate.
– All the music files are played in succession.
Playback functions
1Press »sII« to start playback.
2Press »sII« to pause playback.
3Press »sII« to resume.
Selecting tracks
1To select the previous or next track, briefly press »8« or »9«.

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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 posi-
tion you want.
Repeating a selected passage (A-B)
1During playback, press »REC« briefly at the starting point you want.
2Briefly press »REC« again when the end point is reached.
– The selected passage is continuously repeated.
3To quit this function, briefly press »REC«.
Select playback mode.
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
2Select the »Settings« menu with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Press »V +« or »V –« in the submenu to select »Music« and press »sII« to
confirm.
4Press »V +« or »V –« to select the »Repeat Mode« option and press »sII«
to confirm.
5Select the repeat function, by pressing »V +« or »V –« and press »sII« to
confirm.
– »Once« : the player stops at the end of the current track.
– »Repeat One« : the current track is repeated continuously.
– »Folder« : all tracks in the current folder are played back once.
– »Folder Rep.« : all tracks in the current folder are repeated
continuously.
– »Normal« : all tracks are played once in succession.
– »Repeat All« : all tracks are continuously played.
– »Intro« : the first ten seconds of each track are played
or
4Press »V +« or »V –« to select the »Play Mode« option and press »sII« to
confirm.
5Select the function, by pressing »V +« or »V –« and press »sII« to
confirm.
– »Order« : all tracks are played in the order they are listed.
– »Shuffle« : all tracks are played in random order.

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Selecting sound settings
You can choose between various preset sound settings.
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
2Select the »Settings« menu with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Press »V +« or »V –« in the submenu to select »Music« and press »sII« to
confirm.
4Press »V +« or »V –« to select the »Preset EQ« option and press »sII« to
confirm.
5Select the sound setting (Normal, 3D, Rock, Pop, Classic, Bass, Jazz or User
EQ) with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
Note:
You can set your personal sound settings at »User EQ«. This option is also
accessible directly via the previous submenu (see subsequent steps)
or
4Press »V +« or »V –« to select the »User EQ« option and press »sII« to
confirm.
5Press »8« or »9« to select the individual setting.
6Make the setting, by pressing »V +« or »V –« and press »sII« to confirm.
Video playback
Starting video playback
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
– The main menu appears.
2Select the »Video« mode with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
– The player switches to navigation mode.
3Select the video track by pressing »V +« or »V –«.
4Press »sII« to start playback.

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Playback from recordings
Starting playback from recordings
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
– The main menu appears.
2Select the »Explorer« mode with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Select »Voice« (voice recordings) or »FM« (radio recordings) with »V +« or
»V –« and press »sII« to open.
4Press »V +« or »V –« to select the recording material.
5Press »sII« to start playback.
Radio mode
The earphones must always be plugged in for radio mode, as the cable acts as
the FM antenna.
Selecting the radio input source
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
2Select the »Radio« mode with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
Note:
In the radio mode, if you press »sII« briefly, an FM submenu appears with
the following options:
– »Manual«: mode for manual frequency setting.
– »Preset«: mode for stored radio stations.
– »Record«: record the radio station.
– »Save«: save the radio station as a preset.
– »Delete«: delete the saved radio station.
– »Auto«: save the radio stations using the automatic station search.
Select the option with »V +« or »V –« and press »sII« to confirm.
Switching manually between mode and preset mode
“Preset” is a radio station which is saved on a button.
1Switch between manual mode and preset mode, by pressing »Manual« or
»Preset« in the FM submenu and confirm with »sII«.

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Tuning to radio stations
Manual tuning
The player must be in »Manual« mode for the manual station search.
1To set the frequency you want, press »8« or »9« as often as necessary.
– The frequency changes up or down in 100 kHz steps
or
begin the search by pressing »8« or »9« and keep pressed until the fre-
quency changes to fast forward.
– The search stops when a station with a strong signal has been found.
Storing with the automatic station search (Auto Scan)
1Briefly press »sII« to open the FM submenu.
2Select the »Auto« option by pressing »V +« or »V –« and confirm with
»sII«.
– The automatic station search starts and saves up to 20 stations with the
best reception as presets.
Storing radio stations manually
The player must be in »Manual« mode for a radio station to be stored manually.
1Tune in to the station you want.
2Briefly press »sII« to open the FM submenu.
3Select the »Save« option, by pressing »V +« or »V –« and press »sII« to
confirm.
– Display: e.g. »CH03: 100.60MHz«.
4Select the preset, by pressing »V +« or »V –«.
5Press »sII« to confirm the preset.
– Display: »Save Channel« with »Yes« and »No«.
6Press »8« or »9« to select »Yes« and press »sII« to confirm.
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Opening presets
The »Preset« mode must be activated. The number of the current preset and the
total number of presets are shown in the display.
1To select the preset, press »8« or »9« as often as necessary.
Note:
Unassigned presets are skipped over.
Deleting presets
1To select the preset, press »8« or »9« as often as necessary.
2Briefly press »sII« to open the FM submenu.
3Select the »Delete« option, by pressing »V +« or »V –« and press »sII« to
confirm.
– Display: e.g. »CH03: 100.60MHz«.
4Select the preset, by pressing »V +« or »V –«.
5Press »sII« to confirm the preset.
– Display: »Del Channel« with »Yes« and »No«.
6Press »8« or »9« to select »Yes« and press »sII« to confirm.
– The radio station saved on the selected preset is deleted. Subsequent
stations move to the next position.
Switching between stereo and mono reception
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
2Select the »Settings« menu with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Press »V +« or »V –« in the submenu to select »FM Radio« and press
»sII« to confirm.
4Press »V +« or »V –« to select the »Stereo SW« option and press »sII« to
confirm.
5Press »V +« or »V –« to select »On« or »Off« and press »sII« to confirm.

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Picture playback
Starting picture playback
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
2Select the »Photo« mode with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
– Display: »Internal Memory«. The player is in the navigation mode.
3Open the internal memory with »sII«.
4Select the photo you want with »V +« or »V –«.
5Press »sII« to start playback.
6Select the previous or next photo with »8« or »9«.
Setting a time interval for the slide show
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
2Select the »Settings« menu with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
3Press »V +« or »V –« in the submenu to select »Auto slide show« and press
»sII« to confirm.
4Press »V +« or »V –« to select the »Photo« option and press »sII« to con-
firm.
5Select the time interval (1 second – 5 seconds) with »V +« or »V –« and
press »sII« to confirm.
6Start the slide show with »sII« and press »sII« to stop.
Text playback
Starting text playback
1To open the main menu, press »MENU« and hold it down.
2Select the »E-Book« mode with »8« or »9« and press »sII« to confirm.
– The player switches to navigation mode.
3Press »V +« or »V –« to select the text file.
4Press »sII« to start playback.
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