JNC SSF-300 User manual

User Manual
Digital Audio Player SSF-300/302
Thank you for your purchase our product. Please read this manual carefully before use.
MP3/WMA/FM Tuner/Voice Recorder/Mass Storage

FCC Certification
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 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:
-- Reorient 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.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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Table of Contents
Key and Features
Function Keys
LCD Window
Basic Operation
Installing Driver (for Win 98 and Win 98SE only)
Listening to music
Operating the FM Tuner
Voice Recording Mode
Navigating Mode
Useful Features
EQ Mode
Repeat Mode
Program Playlist
Setting Mode
Additional Information
Installing Battery
Safe Removal Procedure
Upgrade Firmware
Trouble Shooting
Precautions
Accessories
Technical Specification
Care and Maintenance
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1 / Key Features
Features
u Digital Audio Player
Supports MP3 and WMA.
Supports WAV format (ADPCM Encoding)
u USB interface for upload and download files (compiled to USB 1.1)
u Firmware Upgradeable
Provides the latest updated features via free downloads from our
website and upgradeable to other digital music format if available.
u Full Graphic LCD for displaying information with backlight.
u FM Tuner function with memory function (Preset channel).
u 6 Equalizing Patterns
u FM Tuner recording function.
u Built-in microphone for Voice Recording Function (High Quality,
Normal Quality and Long Play selectable). ADPCM playback
supports additional sampling rates of 12kHz and 24kHz.
u Programmable Music Playlist.
u Low battery level detection.
u The Digital Audio Player will power off automatically if the player is
idle for about 3 minutes.
u Support for Win ME, Win 2000 and Win XP.

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Function Keys
LCD Window

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2 / Basic Operation
Installing Driver (for Win 98 and Win 98SE only)
u The operating system of Microsoft Win98 does not provide a USB mass
storage feature originally. Please go to www.jnc-digital.com for Driver
Download and Driver Installation Procedure.
Remark:
No Driver is required for Win ME, Win 2000 and Win XP. The OS will detect the Audio Player
automatically after plug in the USB port.
Operating with different mode
u The Digital Audio Player can operate with different modes (Music Mode,
FM Tuner Mode, Voice Recording Mode and Navigating Mode). Press
MODE button once for Mode Selection Menu.
u Press 9 or : buttons to switch to different operating mode.
u Press VOL+ to confirm the selection or press VOL- button to exit without
any change.

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Operating with Music Mode
u Insert the earphone plug into earphone jack of the Digital Audio Player.
u Turn on the unit by press and hold ;4 button.
u Press ;4 button again to play music.
u Press ;4 button will pause during playing music.
u Press < button to stop playing music.
u Press VOL+ button to increase the volume.
u Press VOL- button to decrease the volume.
u Press 9 button to select previous music.
u Press : button to select next music.
u Press and hold 9 button for fast reverse function.
u Press and hold : button for fast forward function.
u Slide HOLD switch to lock all buttons, then all buttons will not function.
(In case of stop status of Music Mode or standby status of Voice
Recording Mode, the player turns off automatically.)
u For fast selection on the music stored in the Audio Player, use the
Navigating Mode.

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Operating the FM Tuner Mode
While playing in Music Mode, press MODE button to select FM Tuner Mode
before proceed to the next step.
FM Tuning
u Auto Scanning the whole FM band
= If the PRESET icon is on, then press < button to turn off the PRESET
icon.
= Then press and hold button ;4 to start auto scanning the whole FM
band.
= Each FM station detected will be stored in the 10 preset channel
(previous preset channel will overwrite by new FM station detected)
u Manual Preset FM Band
= If the PRESET icon is on, then press < button to turn off the PRESET
icon.
= Press : to increase FM frequency. The unit will start Auto Scan
function if the : button is pressed and held for a longer time. The
unit will stop when next FM station is detected.
= Press 9 to decrease FM frequency. The unit will start Auto Scan

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function if the 9 button is pressed and held for a longer time. The
unit will stop when previous FM station is detected.
= Press ;4 button once, then STORE and Channel number icons will
be shown on LCD.
= Press : to increase Channel Number.
= Press 9 to decrease Channel Number.
= Press ;4 button again to store this FM frequency in selected
channel number. (The STORE icon will be turned off)
u Operating with Preset Channel
= If the PRESET icon is off, then press < button to turn on the
PRESET icon.
= Press : to increase the preset channel by 1.
= Press 9 to decrease the preset channel by 1.
= To delete the preset channel, then press and hold ;4 button.

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FM Recording
u Press the NAVI/REC button to start recording.
u Press the NAVI/REC button again to stop recording.
u The recorded file is saved as F001.WAV in the FM folder.
u To play a recorded file, press MODE to switch back to MUSIC mode and
select a Tuner file in the TUNER folder, press ;4 button.
Remark: Volume is not controlled during recording
Operating with Voice Recording Mode
u Press the MODE button.
u Press 9 or : to select the Voice Recording Mode.
u Press the NAVI/REC button to start recording.
u Press the NAVI/REC button again to stop recording.
u The recorded file is saved as V001.WAV in the VOICE folder.
u To play a recorded file, press ;4 button
Remark: Volume is not controlled during recording

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Operating with Navigatoin Mode
u While playing in other modes, press MODE button to select the
Navigation Mode before proceed to the next step.
u In Navigation mode, the LCD displays the music files in folder tree style.
u Press : to move up in the list.
u Press 9 to move down in the list.
u Press VOL- to move up to the previous folder. If Root folder is reached,
further press of this key will exit the Navigation Mode and return to the
Music Mode.
u Press VOL+ to move down to the next folder. If no folder is available,
the first music file of the last folder will display. Then further press on
this button, it will play the music of the file that is displayed.
u After selected the music file,
= Press ;4 button to play.
= Press < button to delete the file, a dialogue box will show on the
LCD. (Remarks: You cannot delete the file during music is played.)
= Press 9 or : to toggle the confirmation on the dialogue box. Then
press VOL+ to confirm or VOL- to exit the dialogue box without
delete the file.

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3 / Useful Features
EQ Mode
Press and hold EQ/REPEAT button while playing music to display the
current EQ. Then press EQ/REPEAT button again to scroll the six EQ
modes (Normal, Rock, Classic, POP, Jazz and Ultra Bass). The program will
quit the EQ mode if no consecutive key pressed.
Repeat Mode
Press the EQ/REPEAT button while playing music will toggle different
Repeat mode function.
u Play a single file repeatedly.
u Play all files in the folder and stop.
u Play all files in the folder repeatedly.
u Play all files in the player repeatedly.
u Randomly play all files in the player repeatedly and stop.
u Randomly play all files in the folder repeatedly and stop.
u Randomly play all files in the folder repeatedly.
u Randomly play all files in the player repeatedly.
u Play the beginning 10 seconds of each file in sequential order.

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Program Mode - Playlist
In Navigation Mode
u Press 9 or : to select the music file. Then press EQ/REPEAT button,
a number will be displayed adjacent to the song name. Press EQ/
REPEAT button again to confirm, then the number will clear and the
song is stored in the playlist.
u If more than one song is stored in the playlist, before pressing the
EQ/REPEAT button to confirm, you can use 9 or : to change the
playlist order number.
u Then press ;4 to start playing the music according to the programmed
playlist.
u To delete the music file in the playlist, press < button to delete the
program number, a dialogue box will show on the LCD. Then press
VOL+ to confirm or VOL- to quit without deleting the program number.
(Remark: It is not allowed to program the same music file for twice or more.)
Clear Playlist
u To clear the playlist, go to Setting Mode

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Setting Mode
u Press and hold the MODE button, then
the Setting Mode Menu will be
shown on the LCD.
u Press the 9 or : button to scroll
different setting options (PLAYLIST,
LANGUAGE, CONSTRAST, EQUALIZER
and PLAY mode).
u After pointed to the requested option,
then press VOL+ to confirm this
selection. Press the 9 or : button to
change the setting. Pressing
VOL- again to return to the Setting Mode
Menu.
u Press VOL- to quit the Setting Mode
Menu i.e. return to normal
operation.

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4 / Additional Information
Installing Battery
In Navigation Mode
1. Slide and open the battery compartment door
2. Insert the battery with correct polarity.
3. Close the battery compartment door
Remark:
u To avoid battery leakage or corrosion, remove the battery from the player if the player is not to
be used for a long time.
u Remove dead battery from the player immediately to avoid damaging the player.
u When corrosion occurs, wipe the battery compartment immediately with a dry cloth and insert a
new battery.
Safe Removal Procedure
Before disconnect the Digital Audio Player from USB cable, please make
sure the following procedure is followed. Otherwise, it may damage the
Player.
u Double click the safe removal icon on the task bar; the Unplug or Eject
Hardware window will be pop up. You can select the device you want
to remove. Then, click the Stop button. After that you can unplug the
device from the USB port of your computer.
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Upgrade Firmware Procedure
1. Download the MSCN program from web site and install the MSCN
program in computer.
2. Download the latest firmware from web site. Then unzip the firmware
file into the directory C:\Program Files\MSCN\
3. Click on Start and select Program. From Program, you will select the
MSCN, click on updater. The firmware download software will pop up.
Click on Start and the application will begin to download the firmware.
4. If you want to format the Digital Audio Player, click on Start and select
Program. From Program, you will select the MSCN, click on Format.
The format software will pop up, click on Start and the application will
format the Player.

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Trouble Shooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms,
consult your dealer or contact the support site at www.jnc-digital.com.hk
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Precautions
Copyright
u Distributing copies of MP3 tracks without permission is a violation of the
international copyright laws.
Safety
u Vibration experienced during walking or exercising will not affect the
player. However, dropping the player or dropping a heavy object on the
player may result in damage or sound distortion.
u Avoid spilling any liquid onto or into the player.
u Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain,
mechanical shock, or an unleveled surface or in a car with the windows
closed during excessive heat.
On Headphones and Earphones
Road Safety
u Do not use the headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play
your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossing. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue to use in

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potentially hazardous situations.
u Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using the headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing
Experts advice not to play the music in loud and long period
continuously. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue to use it.
u Consideration for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This allows you to hear the sound
from outside and to be considerate to the people around you.
Accessories
Earphone with sponge
USB cable
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