Jens of Sweden MP-500 User manual

MANUAL MP-500
VERSION 1.3

INTRODUCTION
Before You Start ...............................................................37
Different File Formats ......................................................38
Player Firmware ................................................................38
BASIC USE
Power On / Off ..................................................................39
Hold ....................................................................................39
Copy Files ...........................................................................39
Battery / Charging ............................................................40
Language ...........................................................................41
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product Specifications .....................................................42
Buttons and Connections ................................................43
The Display ........................................................................44
Music Mode ...................................................................44
Radio Mode ....................................................................44
Record Mode .................................................................45
Multimedia Mode .........................................................45
THE PLAYER’S DIFFERENT MODES
Mode Menu ......................................................................46
Folder Navigation View ...................................................47
1. MUSIC MODE
Play / Stop ......................................................................48
Fast Forward / Rewind .................................................48
Change the Volume .......................................................48
Change the Repeat Setting ..........................................48
The Equalizer ..................................................................49
Karaoke / Lyrics .............................................................49
2. RADIO MODE
Manual Tuning and Presets .........................................51
Change the Volume .......................................................51
FM Radio Recording ......................................................52
3. RECORD MODE
Record .............................................................................53
Recording Source ..........................................................53
Bitrate Quality ................................................................53
Record Settings .............................................................54
Timer Recording .............................................................54
4. MULTIMEDIA MODE
Play / Stop ......................................................................55
Change the Volume .......................................................55
5. PICTURE MODE
View JPEG Files .............................................................56
View Next / Previous Image ........................................56
Slideshow .......................................................................56
6. TEXT MODE
Read a Text File ..............................................................57
Scroll the Text .................................................................57
7. USB HOST MODE
Connect the Devices .....................................................58
Copy Files ........................................................................58
PLAYER SETTINGS
Settings Menu ..................................................................59
General ..............................................................................60
Display ...............................................................................62
Timer ...................................................................................63
Mode ..................................................................................64
Sound .................................................................................65
Record ................................................................................66
System ...............................................................................67
MISCELLANEOUS
Troubleshooting ................................................................68
Copyright ...........................................................................69
Limited Consumer Guarantee .........................................69
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGLISH
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BEFORE YOU START
PRECAUTIONS
Read the following instructions thoroughly before you start using the product.
JoS AB is not responsible for any problems due to incorrect use of the product
before you read these instruction.
- Don’t use the product in other ways than described in this manual.
- Don’t subject the player to any kind of force or shocks, this can seriously
damage the player.
- Avoid extreme heat, shaking or magnetism.
- Keep the player out of any damp environments, which can seriously damage
your player to the extent where it no longer can be repaired.
- Wipe off any possible grease stains and other particles using a polishing
cloth. Never use paper which can give rise to scratches. Never use gasoline,
thinner and similar fluids to clean the player.
- Never take apart your player. This will void your warranty.
- Avoid shaking the player while it’s connected to the USB port.
- Fully charge the built-in battery when charging the player.
- If hold is turned on the player cannot be controlled until hold is turned back
off.
- Protect the player from foreign objects and materials that might harm the
surface of your player.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Do not use the earphones while riding a bike, driving a car or a motorcycle. It
may cause a hazard by impairing your ability to hear what’s going on around
you, in certain areas it’s also a violation of the law. Even walking or using a
pedestrian crossing while wearing the earphones and listening at high volumes
can be dangerous.
HEARING
To protect your hearing, do not use the earphones at high volumes for an
extended time. Health professionals have indicated that it may be dangerous
to be exposed to high levels of volume. If you experience ringing in your ears,
please lower the volume level or stop using the earphones.
REST YOUR EARS
Prolonged listening at high volumes can cause serious damage to your ears,
for example tinnitus or impaired hearing. For questions regarding sound and
hearing contact your local Association of Hard of Hearing People.
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENT FILE FORMATS
WHAT IS MP3?
MP3 is short for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3-compressiontechnology. The term
MP3 files usually refers to files containing music of some kind. MP3 files are
compressed to approximately 1/12 of a normal music file that you find on a
Compact Disc. MP3 is used under license from Thompson.
WHAT IS MP4?
MP4 or MPEG-4 is not only a file format for video and sound but also the name
of a Codec (COmpression and DECompression) in other words a compressed
file format. This means that you can have a QuickTime video (.mov) with video
and sound compressed with an MPEG-4 codec.
JOS MP-500 only plays video compressed with our transcoding software JOS
Transcoder which is available for download at www.jensofsweden.com.
WHAT IS WMA?
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and is a popular alternative to
MP3. WMA gives you the opportunity to compress files harder with out
losing quality. WMA files are compressed to approximately 1/24 of a normal
music file that you find on a Compact Disc. WMA is used under license from
Microsoft.
WHAT IS OGG?
OGG-Vorbis is an open source format with better quality than MP3. It also
produces smaller files then MP3 with equal quality.
PLAYER FIRMWARE
UPGRADABLE FIRMWARE
MP-500 has an upgradable firmware, this makes it possible for you to
download and install the latest firmware from www.jensofsweden.com when a
new firmware is release.
FIRMWARE VERSION 1.5
This manual refers to firmware version 1.5 if your player has an older
firmware version download and install the latest firmware available on www.
jensofsweden.com.
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POWER ON / OFF
POWER ON
Press and hold the PLAY / PAUSE-button for more then 2 seconds.
POWER OFF
Make sure the player is set to Pause. Then press and hold the PLAY / PAUSE
button for more then 2 seconds.
HOLD
Use the HOLD button to activate and deactivate Hold. When Hold is activated
the player will not respond when a button is pressed until Hold is deactivated.
COPY FILES
COPY FILES TO AND FROM THE PLAYER
After you have connected the player to the computer it will automatically
appear as a Removable Disk, then you can easily copy files to the player.
1. Connect the player to the computer using the USB cable.
2. The player will automatically appear as a Removable Disk.
3. Copy files to the Removable Disk just like you would to any other folder on
the computer.
If the computer can’t find the player see MISCELLANEOUS / TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
USB MEMORY
MP-500 functions as a so called UMS (Universal Mass Storage) which allows
you to easily save and transfer files from your computer. This allows you to
store all kind of filetypes on your player, even the kind of files the player can’t
play or show.
WINDOWS 98
To be able to copy files to the player using Windows 98 you will have to install
the appropriate drivers first. These are available at www.jensofsweden.com.
RESET
LINE-IN
MIC
USB 1.1
HOST
BASIC USE
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BASIC USE
BATTERY / CHARGING
LOW BATTERY WARNING
This warning screen will show when the battery level is low.
When the battery level becomes to low for the player to operate the player will
turn off after saving any possible data.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The player will automatically start charging the battery once it’s connected to a
computer or a travel charger through the USB-port.
PLAYBACK DURING BATTERY CHARGE
It’s possible to play files while charging the battery.
1. When charging the battery through the computer (USB) press the ENTER
button. You will then be asked if you wish to exit USB Mode.
2. If you select Yes the file transfer mode will become inactive and the play
mode will become active.
WARNING! Before you switch mode, make sure any possible file transfers
are completed. If you abort a file transfer you may damage the players flash
memory and you may be forced to re-format and re-install the players firmware
in which case you will lose all data stored on the player.
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BASIC USE
LANGUAGE
CHANGE THE LANGUAGE SETTING
The players default language is set to swedish, to change language follow the
instructions below.
1. Turn on the player by holding down the PLAY / STOP button.
2. Press and hold the ENTER button to enter the SETTINGS MENU.
3. From the SETTINGS MENU choose DISPLAY (“VISNING” in swedish) by
using the NAVIGATE LEFT and RIGHT buttons. Confirm your choise by
pressing the ENTER button.
4. Select the menu item LANGUAGE (“SPRÅK” in swedish) by using the
NAVIGATE UP and DOWN buttons. Confirm your choise by pressing the
MENU button.
5. Select language, for example ENGLISH (“ENGELSKA“ in swedish) by using
the NAVIGATE UP and DOWN buttons. Confirm your choise by pressing the
MENU button.
6. Press the PLAY / STOP button to exit the SETTINGS MENU.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PLAYER
Memory: 1GB, 2GB
Size: 81 x 40 x 13 mm
Weight: 51 gram
Speakers: Built-in speakers
Microphone: Built-in microphone
DISPLAY
Size: 1.6 inches
Type: Color TFT LCD
Colors: 260 000 colors
Resolution: 128 x 128
SOUND
Sound Enhancement: SRS/TRUBASS/WOW
Equalizer: Normal, Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock and
5 User EQs
ID3: V1, V2
Headphone Output: 10 mW + 10 mW
Speaker Output: 110 mW + 110 mW
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
SN Ratio: 90 dB (FM Radio: 50dB)
MUSIC
File Support: MP3, WMA and OGG
Bitrate, MP3: 8 Kbps - 320 Kbps (Supports VBR)
Bitrate, WMA: 32 Kbps - 192 Kbps
Bitrate, OGG: 44 Kbps - 500 Kbps (Q1 - Q10)
VIDEO
File Support: MP4 (WMV, AVI, ASF, MPG,
MPEG) *
* When converted with the provided transcoder
Resolution: 128 x 112
IMAGES
File Support: JPG
TEXT
File Support: TXT
FM RADIO
Presets: 24 Auto Presets
Frequency: 76 MHz - 108.0 MHz
Antenna: Earphone Antenna
FIRMWARE
Type: Upgradable
Languages: English. Swedish.
BATTERY
Type: Rechargeable Li-Polymer (built-in)
Life: Audio: 15.5 hours, Video: 8 hours
Charging Time: 2-3 hours (30 min. with charger)
Working Temperature: -5C - 40C
INTERFACE(S)
Headphones: 3.5 mm Stereo Jack
Line-in: 3.5 mm Stereo Jack
USB: USB 2.0 HiSpeed Type B Mini Jack
USB host: USB 1.1
REQUIREMENTS
O/S: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac
10.2, Linux 2.4.0 or later.
Connection(s): USB port
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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RESET
LINE-IN
MIC
USB 1.1
HOST
1. Play / Stop
2. MODE
3. REC
4. Navigate Up
5. Navigate Left
6. Enter
7. Navigate Right
8. Navigate Down
9. Built-in microphone
10. USB Host Jack
11. USB Jack
12. Headphones Jack
13. Line-In
14. Reset-button
15. HOLD
16. Built-in Speaker (Right)
17. Built-in Speaker (Left)
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
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MUSIC MODE
A. Clock
B. Volume Level Indicator
C. Alarm
D. Battery Level Indicator
E. Play Time
F. Section Repeat / Bookmark
G. File Number / Total Selected Files
H. Quality measured in kbps (Kilobits per second)
I. Play / Pause
J. Equalizer Mode
K. Play Mode
L. Progressbar
M. Track Title
N. Artist
O. Folder
RADIO MODE
A. Clock
B. Volume Level Indicator
C. Battery Level Indicator
D. Mono / Stereo
E. Selected Preset / Total Presets
F. Frequency Indicator Bar
G. Frequency
H. Radio Mode
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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RECORD MODE
A. Clock
B. Volume Level Indicator
C. Battery Level Indicator
D. Remaining Memory
E. Recording Quality in kbps (Kilobits per second)
F. Frequency in kHz
G. Recording File Format
H. Record Mode
I. Date
J. Recording Source
K. Filename
MULTIMEDIA MODE
A. Movie
B. Play / Pause
C. Progressbar
D. Time
E. Battery Level Indicator
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MODE MENU
There are seven different modes. These are Music, Radio, Record, Multimedia, Picture, Text and
USB Host.
You can always access the MODE MENU by pressing the MODE button. Switch between the
different modes by using NAVIGATE RIGHT and LEFT buttons. Confirm your choice with the ENTER
button.
Music Mode for
playing music files.
FM Radio for
listening and
recording radio
transmissions.
Record through the
built-in microphone,
external microphone
or direct recording
from the Line-in jack.
Multimedia Mode for playing MP4 files. NOTE! Only plays files in MP4
format. To convert your files to MP4 use the supplied transcoder software
available at www.jensofsweden.com.
Picture Mode for
showing images in
JPEG format.
Text Mode. Show
text files in .txt
format.
USB Host for
tranfering files from
another portable USB
device.
THE PLAYER’S DIFFERENT MODES
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THE PLAYER’S DIFFERENT MODES
FOLDER NAVIGATION VIEW
When you have selected a mode you can access the FOLDER NAVIGATION
VIEW by pressing the ENTER button. To go back to where you were press the
PLAY / STOP button
To navigate in the FOLDER NAVIGATION VIEW do the following:
NAVIGATE UP - Selects previous file.
NAVIGATE DOWN - Selects next file.
NAVIGATE LEFT - Move one step up in the folder structure.
NAVIGATE RIGHT - Open a folder. / Play file.
ENTER - Open a folder. / Play file.
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1. MUSIC MODE
PLAY / STOP
1. Choose MUSIC mode.
2. Choose track and confirm your choice by pressing the ENTER button.
3. Press the PLAY / STOP button to play or pause the track.
REWIND / FAST FORWARD
1. Press and hold the NAVIGATE LEFT button to rewind.
2. Press and hold the NAVIGATE RIGHT to fast forward
You can set the rewind and fast forward speed in MENU / GENERAL / SCAN
SPEED.
CHANGE THE VOLUME
Change the volume during playback.
1. Press and hold the NAVIGATE UP button to increase the volume.
2. Press and hold the NAVIGATE DOWN button to decrease the volume.
The volume can be set from 0 to a maximum of 40.
CHANGE THE REPEAT SETTING
TO change the repeat setting press and hold the mode button.
The different repeat settings are as follows:
One (Play chosen file once.)
All (Play all files once.)
Dir (Play selected folder.)
Repeat One (Repeat the selected file.)
Repeat All (Repeat all files.)
Repeat Dir (Repeat the selected folder.)
Shuffle All (Play all files in random order.)
Shuffle Dir (Play all files in current directory in random order.)
Repeat Shuffle All (Repeat and play all files in random order.)
Repeat Shuffle Dir (Repeat and play all files in current folder in random order.)
THE PLAYERS DIFFERENT MODES – 1. MUSIC MODE
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THE PLAYERS DIFFERENT MODES – 1. MUSIC MODE
THE EQUALIZER
To switch equalizer during playback press the REC button.
The different equalizers are as follows:
NORMAL, ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSIC, POP, USER 1-5, SRS
KARAOKE / LYRICS
The player supports lyrics of the .lrc format and can therefor function as a
small karaoke machine. The .lrc format contains text and time marks which
states when the text should be shown. There are a large number of applica-
tions available on the internet as freeware / shareware for creating, viewing
and/or downloading these files to your computer.
Below follows a few recommendations:
MiniLyrics4 from MiniLyrics is a plug-in that works with the most common
media players like Windows Media Player, iTunes, WinAmp etc.
VividLyrics from VividLyrics Development, EvilLyrics from Evil Laboratories and
Leos Lyrics Plugin from Leo R are some other examples of applications avail-
able for creating, viewing and downloading lyric files available on the internet.
NOTE! JOS AB does not provide any warranties or support for the applications
listed above. All rights and obligations rest on respective publisher.
USE .LRC FILES
1. Use one of the above applications or similar to download a .lrc file (see the
individual applications support for how to do this).
2. Name the downloaded .lrc file exactly the same as the .mp3 file (for
example music.mp3 and music.lrc. If the files don’t have identical names
before the file extension the lyric function will not work).
4. Connect the player to the computer using the USB Cable.
3. Move both files (.mp3 and .lrc) to the same folder on the player. Both files
must be in the same folder for the MP-500 to be able to show the lyrics.
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THE PLAYERS DIFFERENT MODES – 1. MUSIC MODE
ACTIVATE LYRICS
1. Press and hold down the ENTER button to show the SETTINGS MENU.
2. Choose GENERAL / LYRIC.
3. Activate lyrics by choosing YES
4. Play the music file.
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THE PLAYERS DIFFERENT MODES – 2. RADIO MODE
2. RADIO MODE
MANUAL TUNING AND PRESETS
There are two ways to tune in the desired frequency you can either use presets
or manual tuning. To switch between these two modes press and hold the
MODE button.
It’s not possible to switch between these two modes until there is a saved
preset available. Until a preset is saved only manual tuning is available.
MANUAL TUNING
Press NAVIGATE LEFT or RIGHT to change the frequency. Continue pressing
until the desired frequency is found.
AUTOMATIC STORING OF PRESETS
1. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button. All frequencies will be scanned and stored
as up to 24 different presets.
2. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button if you wish to abort the search.
3. Once the search is complete use NAVIGATE LEFT and RIGHT to change
selected preset.
MANUAL STORING OF PRESETS
1. Make sure manual tuning is activated.
2. Tune in desired frequency.
3. Press the REC button and confirm the preset number with the ENTER button.
4. The player will automatically switch mode to presets.
5. To store another preset press the ENTER button to switch back to manual
tuning and repeat steps 2 -5 again.
CHANGE THE VOLUME
Change the volume during playback
1. Press and hold NAVIGATE UP to increase the volume.
2. Press and hold NAVIGATE DOWN to decrease the volume.
The volume can be set from 0 to a maximum of 40.
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FM RADIO RECORDING
1. Press and hold REC until the recording starts.
2. Press and hold the REC button to stop the recording
The recorded file will be stored in the RECORD / FM folder and can be
played in the music mode.
NOTE!
Your headphones are used as an antenna. If your headphones aren’t
connected to the player you will have difficulties getting an acceptable
reception.
You can set what quality you wish to record in , see SETTINGS / RECORD
Never connect an external source to the line-in jack when listening to the
radio. This can create a sharp distortion.
Turn off the speakers before recording starts to avoid any possible
feedback and distortion.
THE PLAYERS DIFFERENT MODES – 2. RADIO MODE
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THE PLAYERS DIFFERENT MODES – 3. RECORD MODE
3. RECORD MODE
RECORD
1. Use the NAVIGATE buttons to choose source and recording quality (Bitrate)
2. Confirm the setting and start the recording by pressing the REC button.
3. Stop the recording by pressing the REC button a second time.
4. Depending on selected recording source the files will be stored in the
following catalogs.
- Line-In recordings will be placed in RECORD / LINE IN
- Voice recordings will be placed in RECORD / VOICE
5. The following information is shown on the screen (example):
- MP3 – File format of the recorded file
- 16kHz – Sampling frequency of the recorded file
- 32kbps – Bitrate quality when recording
- 468MB – Storage left on the player
RECORD SOURCE
There are two different types of recording modes to choose from:
1. MUSIC (Line In)
Direct recording from for example a Compact Disc Player. Connect a Line-In
cable from the Line-Out port on the external source to the Line-In port on
the MP-500.
2. VOICE:
INT.MIC – Records through the internal microphone.
EXT.MIC – Records through and external microphone (not included) which is
connected to the Line-In jack.
BITRATE QUALITY
A higher bitrate results in better sound quality and larger file sizes.
There are seven different bitrates to choose from; 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 160 and
192kbps.
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RECORD SETTINGS
The following settings can be made in the settings menu which you’ll find by
holding down the ENTER button, then use the NAVIGATE buttons to select
Record. Once you have entered the Record menu select which recording mode
you wish to change settings for by pressing NAVIGATE RIGHT.
The following settings can be made for each recording mode:
VOLUME IN:
Use the NAVIGATE LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the volume-in level from 0
to 40.
VOLUME OUT:
Use the NAVIGATE LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the volume-out level from 0
to 40.
TIMER RECORDING
The following settings can be made in the settings menu, hold down the
ENTER button to enter the settings menu, select TIMER using the NAVIGATE
buttons.
1. Make sure the date and time is correct under the DATE / TIME option.
2. Choose REC. PRESET.
3. Choose between radio or voice recording.
4. Set the date
5. Set start time
6. Set stop time
The player will automatically power on and start the recording at the given
time and automatically turn off once it’s finished.
The latest used radio frequency in the Radio mode will be used when
recording.
Recording can only be set within a 24 hour period.
NOTE!
Don’t subject the player to any vibration during recording, since this can cause
sound distortions.
There must be at least be 1 MB memory available on the player to initiate a
recording.
THE PLAYERS DIFFERENT MODES – 3. RECORD MODE
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