MP-Man MP-F56 User manual

MP-F56
User’s Guide
Stereo MP3/WMA Player
Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.

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PRECAUTIONS
COPYRIGHT:
˙Distributing copies of MP3 or WMA tracks without permission is a violation of
international copyright laws.
SAFETY:
˙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.
˙Avoid spilling any liquid onto or into the player.
˙Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources; in a location subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock; on an unlevel surface;
or in a car with the windows closed during periods of excessive heat.
ROAD SAFETY:
˙Do not use headphones while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in some areas. It can be potentially dangerous to
play your headset at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You
should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

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Dear Customer:
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of
your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and
excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment
by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal”can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard
against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
˙Start your volume control at a low setting.
˙Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without
distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
˙Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Use wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you
avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your
protection.

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Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE:
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet engine
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1. Headphone Jack
2. VOLUME + / ﹣Buttons
3. Display
4. Battery Compartment and SD/MMC Memory Card Slot (Side of Unit)
5. Power On-Off / Stop Button
6. Function Switch (Play, Pause, Skip + / ﹣)
7. MODE Button (Main Menu / Setting)
8. LOCK Switch
9. EQ / REPEAT Button
10. USB Jack
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become low (see figure 1), replace the
battery as follows.
1. Open the battery door by sliding it towards the bottom of the unit as shown in
figure 2.
2. Flip the battery plate upward and insert one (1) “AAA”cell battery (included) as
shown in figure 3. Alkaline batteries are recommended for the longest playing time.
3. Flip the battery plate to its original position as shown in figure 4 and slide the battery
door back on.
Figure2Figure 3 Figure 4
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated. Reversed
batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
4. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and
rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ARM STRAP
1. Insert the arm strap into the slot on the rear of the unit and pull through.
2. Pull the arm strap and insert it into the buckle.
3. Pull the strap and fold over, then fasten the velcro.
HEADPHONE JACK:
Turn on the unit and set the volume to low. Insert the headphone’s plug into the Headphone
jack.

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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
TO INSTALL THE “DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER”CD SOFTWARE
For Windows 98SE:
The USB mass storage function will not be activated without driver installation. To activate
the USB mass storage function, please use the installation CD-ROM to install the driver.
For Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP:
Windows will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD software when
the USB cable is connected.
For Macintosh OSX:
Macintosh OSX will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD software.
Do not install the software when using a Macintosh.
If you are connecting your player to your computer for the first time, please follow these
instructions:
Procedure to Install Player Driver (For Win 98SE only)
1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into the CD Drive; the auto-run program will start to install
the host driver automatically.
NOTE: If the setup does not start automatically, double click “Setup.exe”in the installation
CD to run the Host Driverinstallation.

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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
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2. Follow the on screen instructions to install the host driver.

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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
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3. Install the host driver under the directory as prompted.
Warning: DO NOT change the installation path. Otherwise, the host driver cannot run
properly.

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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
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4. After successfully installing the host driver, Click FINISH to restart the computer.
5. When the installation has completed, the new program will be added to Programs.

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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
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TRANSFERRING FILES
You can download MP3 files from the internet or use encoding software to convert music that
you have on an audio CD into MP3 formats. Once these files are stored on your computer
you can easily copy them to your MP-F56.
Connect the computer to your MP-F56 player using the supplied USB cable.
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the following will be displayed in the LCD
screen of your MP-F56:
A “Removable Disk”window will automatically pop up on your computer screen. If a
SD/MMC memory card has been inserted (see page 14) another folder will appear on your
computer screen to represent the card.
To add more files and songs to your player simply drag and drop MP3, WMA or WAV files
from anywhere on your computer into the “Removable Disk”window.
When you are finished, see the Safely Remove Hardware procedure before disconnecting
the MP-F56.

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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
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SAFELY REMOVING YOUR PLAYER FROM THE COMPUTER
NOTE: To avoid damage to your player or data loss, always follow the procedure listed
below before disconnecting the USB cable from your computer or disconnecting the player
from the USB cable.
Using your mouse, double click the “Safely Remove Hardware”icon on the task bar.
From the “Safely Remove Hardware”window, select “USB Mass Storage Device”and click
the “Stop”button. The “Stop a Hardware Device”window will pop up as shown:
Click “OK”. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware”window is displayed, you may remove the
player from the USB cable or remove the USB cable from the computer.

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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
(CONTINUED)
EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD
TO AVOID DAMAGE, make sure the unit is off before inserting or removing the card.
1. Open the battery compartment door by sliding it towards the bottom of the unit, as shown
in figure 1.
2. Insert a SD/MMC memory card (not included) up to 512MB, facing up as shown in
figure 2.
3. Connect the USB cable as described previously.
4. Drag MP3 and WMA files into the new folder. The memory card indicator will appear at
the bottom left corner on the display.
5. To remove the SD/MMC memory card, push the edge of the card as shown in figure 3,
then the card will spring out. Carefully remove the card.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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OPERATION
TURNING THE POWER ON
Turn the unit on by pressing the Power button; the MPMan start screen will appear in the
display temporarily. To turn the unit off, press and hold the Power button; “Holding to Power
Off”will appear in thedisplay. When the unit turns off, release the Power button.
LOCK SWITCH
Slide the LOCK switch to the Lock (down) position; the lock indicator will appear in the
display and no buttons will be able to be pressed. This is useful when you do not want the
track changed by accidentallypressing a button. Slide the LOCK switch to the Unlock (up)
position to cancel the Lock function.
EQ
While playing MP3s, press and hold the EQ/REPEAT button until the EQ display text
becomes highlighted. Then, repeatedly press the EQ/REPEAT button to select the desired
EQ setting: NORM (Normal), ROCK, UBAS (Ultra Bass), JAZZ, CLAS (Classical) or POP.
Wait two seconds and the unit will exit EQ setting mode.
NOTES:
˙If you attempt to turn the power on while the LOCK switch is in the Lock (down) position,
the unit will show “HOLD”and then turn off.
˙The EQ feature is only available when playing MP3/WMA files.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO LISTEN TO MP3s/WMAs
Turn the unit on by pressing the Power buttonu; the MPMan start screen will appear in the
display temporarily. Press the Function switch uto the Play/Pause position to start playing
the MP3/WMA files. The MP3 information will scroll across the display, the Bit rate and EQ
setting will alternate at the bottom of the display and the song number and timer will appear
at the top of the display.
If the unit is in the Stop Watch mode, press the MODE button u; the Main menu will appear
in the display. Within six seconds, push the function switch towards v until MUSIC
PLAYER is selected, then press the Function switch w to select it.
While playing MP3s, press and hold the EQ/REPEAT button until the EQ display text
becomes highlighted. Then, repeatedly press the EQ/REPEAT button to select the desired
EQ SETTING: NORM (Normal), ROCK, UBAS (Ultra Bass), JAZZ, CLAS (Classical) or POP.
Wait two seconds and the unit will exit EQ setting mode.
Press the VOLUME + u to increase the volume or the VOLUME -v to decrease
the volume.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Press the Power button to stop MP3/WMA playback.
NOTE:
˙See pages 7 through 14 for information on uploading MP3 and WMA files to this unit.
TO PAUSE PLAYBACK
During playback, if you wish to pause the file momentarily, push the Function switch;
playback will pause and the timer will stop counting.
Push the Function switch again to resume playback; the sound will return and the timer will
start counting again.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP
During playback, push the Function switch towards to advance the player to the beginning
of the next file. Push the Function switch towards repeatedly to advance the player to
higher-numbered files.
During playback, push the Function switch towards to move the player back to the
beginning of the currently playing file. Push the Function switch towards repeatedly to
move the player back to lower numbered files.
HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH
During playback, push and hold the Function switch towards u or v to move the
player forward or backward within a file to locate a specific musical passage. The player will
move forward or backward at high speed as long as the Function switch is held. When you
release the Function switch, normal playback will resume.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A FILE
To repeat a single file, press the EQ/REPEAT BUTTON u once while playing a file, “ ”
will appear in the display. Press the Skip/Search v or w button to select the specific
track that you wish to repeat.
The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously. To cancel Repeat playback,
press the EQ/REPEAT button until the Mode indicator disappears.
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ALL FILES
To repeat all files, press the EQ/REPEAT button twice while playing a file; “ ”will appear in
the display.
All tracks on the disc will be repeated continuously. To cancel Repeat playback, press the
EQ/REPEAT button until the Mode indicator disappears.