MP-Man MP-F55 User manual

PREPARATION BEFORE USE
1. System Requirements ....................................................................4
2. Contents .........................................................................................4
3. Precautions ....................................................................................5
4. Inserting A Battery .......................................................................6
5. Connecting The Player To Your PC ............................................8
6. SmartMedia Card Installation......................................................9
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
1. Installing The MPMan-F55 USB Driver ...................................11
2. Installing The MPMan-F55 Manager Software........................13
3. Uninstalling The MPMan-F55 Manager Software ...................14
HOW TO USE THE MPMan MANAGER
1. How to Use MPMan Manager ....................................................16
2. To Prepare for MP3 Files ...........................................................19
3. Sending file from PC to MPMan ...............................................20
4. Sending file from MPMan to PC ...............................................21
HOW TO USE THE MPMan PLAYER
1. Player Overview...........................................................................23
2. LCD Overview..............................................................................25
3. Player Operation .........................................................................26
4. Remote Control Overview(Optional) ........................................29
MPMan GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. What is MPMan®..........................................................................31
2. How Does MPMan® Work? .........................................................31
3. Characteristics - Advantages of MPMan®.................................32
4. Product Specifications .................................................................34
APPENDIX
1. Trouble Shootings........................................................................36
2. MPMan-F55 Menu.......................................................................38
3. Warranty Conditions...................................................................39
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE TO USERS
Copyright Notices
Under the copyright laws, neither the documentation nor the software may be copied,
photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-
readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of MPMan.com,
Inc.
Copyright©1997-2001 MPMan.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
Microsoft and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
MPMan®is a registered trademark of MPMan.com, Inc.
Pentium and MMX are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
You must be ware that distributing copies of MP3 files without permission from the
content owner is against the copyright laws.
Note that the contents of this manual are subject to change without any notice to
improve the product’s features. Please refer to the MPMan®URL for the updated
information. “http://www.mpman.com”
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
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1.System Requirements
The MPMan-F55 manager software requires the following systems:
• Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000*
• Pentium 200 MHz MMX or faster
• 1 available USB Port
• CD-ROM drive supporting digital audio extraction
•15MB free hard-disk space (may vary depending on the size of the MP3 files you
wish to use)
• 32MB RAM
• Sound card and speakers
• 16-bit color video card
*or use only PC systems in which Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Second
Edition, or Windows 2000 has been preinstalled by the manufacturer.
2.Contents
The followings are supplied with this player. Check to be sure all the items are in the
package.
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PREPARING BEFORE USE
1. System Requirements
2. Contents
3. Precautions
4. Inserting A Battery
5. Connecting The Player To Your PC
6. SmartMedia Card Installation
Chapter 1
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4.Inserting A Battery
An alkaline battery is recommended for use with this player.
1. Open the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Insert a 1.5V (size AA) alkaline battery, paying close attention to the proper
polarities ( and ).
TNote
You may use any 1.5V AA size battery, but alkaline batteries tend to last longer. You
can also use a rechargeable AA size 1.2V Ni-Ca or Ni-MH battery.
3.Precautions
Please adhere to the following suggestions in order for you to use the product in a safe
and proper manner!
Please avoid heat, humidity, and electricity.
•Do not store the unit where the temperature varies widely or there are a lot of dust
and moisture. Especially, do not leave the unit in a bathroom where there is a lot of
moisture, near heating appliances, or where it can be exposed to direct sunbeam.
(inside the car in an outdoor parking lot)
•When you store batteries in the case, do not place metallic materials such as coins or
keys in the case. A fire may result as the metal and batteries collide.
Impact
If you drop the unit and accessories on the ground or expose it to shock, the MPMan
Player could suffer a severe damage.
When you listen to music using an earphone or a headphone
• Please adjust the volume appropriately so as not to cause a damage to your ears.
• Please do not use an earphone while driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle.
Chemical
If you rub and clean the MPMan Player with chemical materials, you may discolor
or damage its surface. Please use a soft fabric to rub and clean the Player.
Battery
If the battery is worn or a prolonged period has passed after inserting the battery into
the unit, please replace them with new one.
The unit is not to be disassembled except by an MPMan service technician.
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5.Connecting The Player To Your PC
Use the supplied USB cable to connect this player to your PC, as follows:
Connect the series B connector to the USB port connector of the player and the other
plug to the USB port connector of your PC.
If a plug is already connected to the USB port connector of your PC, disconnect it
before connecting this player.
Do not disconnect the USB plug during downloading or uploading the files to prevent
the error of your PC.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator on the display changes depending on the remaining power of
the battery.
Battery replacement
Replace the battery when the battery indicator is empty.
Note on dry cell battery
• Make sure that and marks are correctly aligned.
•To prevent the risk of electrolyte leakage or explosions, never recharge the battery,
apply heat to it, or take it apart.
• When not using the battery, remove it to prevent needless battery wear.
• If the liquid leaks out from the battery, wipe thoroughly to remove.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The MPMan-F55 Manager is communication software that allows your computer to share
information with the player. In order for the player to work properly, the MPMan-F55
Manager software must be installed correctly under Windows 98 or Windows 2000 .
1. Installing The MPMan-F55 USB Driver
2. Installing The MPMan-F55 Manager Software
3. Uninstalling The MPMan-F55 Manager Software
Chapter 2
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6.SmartMedia Card Installation
Before inserting a SmartMedia card, be sure to turn off the power of the player and
disconnect the USB plug from the USB port connector.
Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot in the correct direction as follows.
TNote
• Insert the SmartMedia card completely into
the slot. If it is not inserted completely,
MPMan-F55 Manager will not recognize
the data in the SmartMedia card.
• When using a SmartMedia card for the first
time, initialize the SmartMedia card using
the MPMan-F55 Manager software.
•The MP3 files in the SmartMedia card
cannot be played back with other player by
the security of copyright consideration. To
use a SmartMedia card with other player,
you need to initialize the SmartMedia card.
¢∫To eject the SmartMedia card
Slide the EJECT switch as follows.
¢∫Use for data storage
Smartmedia card can be used to store not
only MP3 files but also any data files such
as doc, gif, bmp, wav, etc.
TNote :Memory Upgrade
How do I upgrade Memory?
The memory equipped withun the MPMan
Player (ex:32Mb and 64MB) is not upgraded.
If you wish to upgrade memory, please use a
removable SmartMedia Card.
What are the Cards that can upgraded?
You can choose among 16MB, 32MB, 64MB,
or 128MB SmartMedia Cards. (3.3V)
(SmartMedia Cards with 5V will not work.)
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3. Check CD-ROM drive and click “Next”.
4. Click “Next” according to the message.
5. After installation of the USB driver for MPMan-
F55, click “Finish”.
6. If the driver installation is successful, “MPMan
F55 USB Driver” will be shown in “Control
panel/System/Device Manager/Universal Serial
Bus (USB) Controller”.
TNote
If the USB cable is separated from the MPMan
player, “MPMan F55 USB Driver” disappears. If
USB cable is connected, it appears again
1.Installing The MPMan-F55 USB Driver
If the MPMan-F55 USB driver is not installed into your PC, you cannot download the
MP3 files to the player.
To install the MPMan-F55 USB driver, connect the player with the supplied USB cable
and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
1. Click “Next” on the “Add New Hardware
Wizard”.
2. Select “Search for best driver for your device”
clicking the button of upper side and click
“Next”.
TNote
To install the MPMan USB driver and software under Windows 2000
environment, you must log in as the administrator.
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10.The MPMan-F55 Manager will be created on the /Start/Programs/MPMan F55
menu on the Windows menu bar, and the MPMan F55 icon will be created on your
Windows desktop.
11.You can start MPMan-F55 Manager by either clicking on the MPMan F55 icon or
clicking on the MPMan F55 item in the Start menu.
3. Uninstalling The MPMan-F55 Manager Software
To uninstall the MPMan-F55 Manager software, choose the /Start/Programs/MPMan
F55 /Uninstall item from the Windows menu bar. This will remove all MPMan F55
files and the MPMan F55 folder.
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the CD-ROM driver icon to open it.
3. Double-click on the “ENGLISH Version” folder to
open it.
T
Note
The “JAPANESE Version” folder is for the Japanese
setup.
4. The setup file for the MPMan-F55 Manager
software is “setup”. Double-click on setup to start
installation of the MPMan-F55 Manager software
5. In the Welcome! Dialog box, click on the Next
button to continue software installation.
6. If you wish to change the destination folder to a
folder other than the default folder shown in the
dialog box, click on the Browse button to select
the folder to which you wish to copy the
MPMan-F55 Manager software files.
Next, click on the Next button to continue
installation.
7. You can click on the Back button to reconfigure
the installation information. To continue
installation, click on the Next button to start
copying the necessary files into the installation
folder.
8. Wait until files for the MPMan-F55 Manager
software are copied.
9. Now, click on the Finish button. This completes
MPMan-F55 Manager software setup.
2.INSTALLING THE MPMAN-F55 MANAGER SOFTWARE
Before installation, check your system if it matches to the system requirements
described in the SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS in Chapter 1 and quit all application
software in use.
2.Installing The MPMan-F55 Manager Software
Before installation, check your system if it matches to the system requirements
described in the SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS in Chapter 1 and quit all application
software in use.
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1.How to Use MPMan Manager
To start MPMan Manager
Before you begin, make sure the player is properly connected to the USB port of the PC
and the MPMan-F55 Manager software has been properly installed.
Double-click on the MPMan F55 icon on the Windows desktop or choose
the MPMan F55 item from the Start menu to activate the program.
MPMan-F55 Manager Description
T Note
Don’t connect or disconnect the USB cable while MPMan Manager is running.
After closing the MPMan Manager software, connect or disconnect the USB cable.
HOW TO USE THE MPMan MANAGER
The MPMan-F55 Manager is software that interacts with the player and a PC.
MP3 files and data files can be downloaded to this player.
However, you can upload only data files to the PC.
1. How to Use MPMan Manager
2. To Prepare for MP3 Files
3. Sending file from PC to MPMan
4. Sending file from MPMan to PC
Chapter 3
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7. Flash Memory “Initialize Flash Memory” Button
Initializes Flash Memory and deletes all files stored in Flash Memory of MPMan.
This button is used to initialize Flash Memory when the MPMan Manager cannot
recognize the MPMan player.
8.10. “Download to Flash Memory” / “Upload to PC” Button
“Download to Memory Card” / “Upload to PC” Button
To download files:
MP3 or data files can be downloaded to the Flash Memory or Memory Card from
the PC.
To upload files from MPMan to PC:
Select data files stored in the Flash Memory or Memory Card, and click the
“Upload” button.
9. SmartMedia Card “Initialize Flash Memory” Button
Initializes the SmartMedia Card added to the MPMan Player, and deletes all files
stored in the SmartMedia Card. This button can be used when the SmartMedia Card
is not recognized.
11. File “Delete” Button
Deletes the file selected from the Flash Memory or Memory Card.
12. Update (Reload, Refresh)
Updates the information when the file information of the MPMan Player’s Flash
Memory or Memory Card was changed.
13. SmartMedia Card “Format”
Formats the SmartMedia Card to be compatibe with the digital camera or other
SmartMedia Card compatible devices.
1. “Option” Button
Sets up the MP3/WAV software player.
If you double click MP3 or WAVE files, the
file will be played through the established
software player.
2. Firmware button(Optional)
You may not need to use the button for usual operation. This button has a function
for reprogramming the firmware. MPMan.com, Inc. or its OEM partners will
provide the updated firmware and the usage information for this button when it is
required.
Some products may not support the firmware upgrade feature if the product is not
firmware upgradable.
3. “About” Button
Shows the MPMan’s version and copyright.
4. “Cut/Copy/Paste/Delete/Rename”
These buttons perform a similar function to that of Windows Explorer Software.
PC’s Local Display Window supports the functions of Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete,
Rename and Move of file. (But, folder cannot be moved or copied.)
5. “New Folder” Button
Creates a new folder under the selected folder in Local Display Window (PC’s
Display Window).
6. “Refresh PC” Button
If the information on PC’s Display Window has been changed, updates the
information of the folders.
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14.You can select the desired file type from the Command Box.
Select “*.mp3” to open MP3 file, or “*.*” to open all files.
15.“Local display” Windows
Displays the files stored in PC.
16.“Flash Memory Display” Windows
All files in Flash Memory are displayed.
17.“SmartMedia Card” Windows
When SmartMedia Card was added, displays all files of the Memory Card.
MP3 File Information
Select MP3 files in Local Display Window, and
click the right-side button of the mouse. Then
Menu will be displayed. Click the “MP3 File
Information” item in the menu to change the
MP3 ID3 tag information.
2.To Prepare for MP3 Files
Getting MP3 files from Internet
Using an Internet browser, you can search for desired MP3 files.
You may be required to pay for some MP3 files.
To make MP3 files from an Audio CD
You can make MP3 files from an audio CD.
Use MusicMatch software in the “/CD Ripper/MusicMatch Jukebox” folder of the
installation CD.
Sample music provided
• Sample MP3 files are included in the installation CD.
•After preparing MP3 files, run the MPMan Manager software, download songs to
the player, and enjoy the music.
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3.Sending files from PC to MPMan
1. Run the MPMan Manager.
2. Select the desired MP3 files from the PC.
3. Drag it to the Flash Memory Window or Smart
Media Card Window.
Or click ( or button)
(: Sending to the Flash Memory, : Sending
to the SmartMedia Card)
4. While a file is being transmitted, the downloading
progress bar is displayed.
5. After it is stored in the player, the ‘*.mp3’
extension is changed to ‘*.mpm’.
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HOW TO USE THE MPMan PLAYER
This chapter provides an overview of the display and operation of the player.
1. Player Overview
2. LCD Overview
3. Player Operation
4. Remote Control Overview(Optional)
Chapter 4
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4.Sending files from MPMan to PC
To Upload Data to the PC
Available Memory Indication
1. Select files in the Player Window.
2. Drag then to the Local Display Window in the PC.
Or click ( or button)
In the bottom of Window, “total memory” and
“available memory” are displayed in Kilobyte. This
value shows the size of the available memory.
T Note
•Only data files can be uploaded from the player to
the PC due to the copy protection law.
•If the MP3 player was turned off on purpose or by
shortage in battery power during a copy process, the
transmitted data can be incompleted.
•Don’t use the same file name! In this case, the
existing file will be replaced with the new one.
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1.Player Overview
1. SmartMedia card slot
Insert your SmartMedia card (16MB, 32MB, 64MB or 128MB) into this slot.
2. Earphone jack ( )
Connect the supplied earphone.
3. HOLD switch
Release before activating other buttons. When not in use, set it to the HOLD
position to prevent unintentional operation.
4. USB port connector
Connect the Series B connector of the supplied USB cable to connect the player to
your PC.
5. Display window
6. POWER ON - play/pause ( ) / POWER OFF ( )
POWER - play/pause
Keep pressed for 1 second to turn on the power.
Press to start playback of an MP3.
Press during playback to pause, and press again to resume.
POWER OFF button
Keep pressed for 1 second to turn off the power.
7. PREVIOUS button ( )
Press to go back to the beginning of the current track or previous track.
Keep pressed during playback to search for a desired point.
NEXT button ( )
Press to skip to the beginning of the next or succeeding track.
Keep pressed during playback to search for a desired point.
8. REPEAT/EQUALIZER MODE button
Keep this button pressed for 1 second to toggle Repeat and Equalizer mode.
Press repeatedly to select the playback repeat mode or the preset equalizer.
9. VOLUME button
Press to adjust the volume.
10. EJECT
11. Battery Compartment
Insert a 1.5V (size AA) alkaline battery or a rechargeable AA size 1.2V Ni-Ca or
Ni-MH battery
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3.Player Operation
¢∫ Turning the power on and off
• First, release the HOLD switch to activate the buttons of the player.
• Press the POWER ON button to turn on the player.
•If the HOLD switch is on, the power will be turned off automatically after 4
minutes.
•To turn off the power before the Auto Power Off function turns off the power, keep
the POWER OFF button pressed for 1 second.
2.LCD Overview
1. Playback repeat mode icon
This indicates the selected playback repeat mode.
2. Hold icon : This indicates that the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position.
3. Battery indicator : This displays the remaining battery power.
4. Status : This box shows information on the current status of play and pause.
5. Volume icon : This indicates the volume level.
6. Bitrate icon : The bitrate of the current MP3 file is displayed.
7. Elapsed playback time :
This indicates the elapsed time in minutes and seconds separated by a colon of the
track currently being played.
8. Total number of tracks : This indicates the total number of MP3 files.
9. Current track number :This indicates the file number of the current MP3 file.
10. Equalizer icon
Normal - Normal sound setting
Jazz - Optimized sound setting for Jazz music
Rock - Optimized sound setting for Rock music
Classic - Optimized sound setting for Classic music
(NO Icon) Normal Plays all stored MP3 songs in order. Then stops after the last song.
Repeat
Plays the current song over and over.
Repeat All
Plays all stored MP3 songs over and over in order.
Random
Plays all stored MP3 songs in random order.
Random Plays all stored MP3 songs in random order.
Repeat All Then repeats over and over.
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¢∫ To select a preset equalizer
Press the EQ button repeatedly to select a desired equalizer mode.
(If the Playback Repeat mode is selected, press and hold the EQ button for more
than 1 second.)
Normal - Normal sound setting
Jazz - Optimized sound setting for Jazz music
Rock - Optimized sound setting for Rock music
Classic - Optimized sound setting for Classic music
¢∫ To select other Playback Repeat modes
Press the EQ button repeatedly to select a playback mode of the followings. Each
time the button is pressed, the playback mode changes in the following order.
(If the Equalize mode is selected, press and hold the EQ button for more than 1
second.)
Normal - Plays all stored MP3 songs in order, then stops after the last song.
Repeat - Plays the current song over and over.
Repeat All - Plays all stored MP3 songs over and over in order.
Random - Plays all stored MP3 songs in random order.
Random Repeat All - Plays all stored MP3 songs in random order, then repeats
over and over.
¢∫ MP3 playback
1. Connect the supplied earphone plug to the earphone jack of the player.
2. Press the button to start playback.
Playback starts from the MP3 file that you played last time.
3. Adjust the volume.
Press the or button to change the track number.
To stop playback, press the POWER OFF button.
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MPMan GENERAL INFORMATION AND
SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes what MPMan® is about.
The characteristics and specifications are explained.
1. What is MPMan®
2. How Does MPMan® Work?
3. Characteristics - Advantages of MPMan®
4. Product Specifications
Chapter 5
4.Remote Control Overview(Optional)
FF / REW buttons
• Press repeatedly during playback to skip to the beginning of the desired track.
(play/pause) button
• If you press this button while the power is off, the power will come on.
•Press this button when you wish to play or pause the music and press it again if you
wish to resume playing.
Headphone Jack (stereo mini-jack)
An earphone or a headphone can be connected.
Volume control
Adjusts playing volume by decreasing (-) or increasing (+) it.
(STOP / Power OFF Button)
When this button is pressed while the music is being played, the unit will stop playing.
If you wish to power off, press and hold the button for longer than one second
.HOLD (Locking Switch)
EQ button
• Press repeatedly during playback to select the desired EQ mode.
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1.What is MPMan
®
MPMan®is a palm size audio device that uses no moving parts for playback and lets
you enjoy a high quality sound product that uses MPEG1 Layer 3, a standard
compression method providing an excellent quality audio. In short, MPMan®is the
portable palm size MP3 audio player that does not use tapes or CDs.
MP3 is a well known, high quality digital audio format. MP3 files can be compressed
up to 1/12 of the original wave file size. You can get thousands of MP3 files without
leaving your home or waiting in long lines in record stores. Just download the files
legally from anywhere in the world through your Internet connection. You should have
to pay for the downloaded MP3 files to the MP3 provider. The files may then be
transferred to your player and listened to on your home stereo, in your car, on the
beach, or anywhere you wish to go! Also, you can make your own CD quality MP3
files from your audio CDs or WAV files with the use of the MP3 encoder software.
2.How Does MPMan
®Work?
You’ll need to have MP3 files stored on your computer connected to the MPMan®
player with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable.
Using the provided MPMan®Manager software, select the MP3 files you wish to
transfer from your PC to the MPMan®. You can transfer songs or data files from your
PC to your MPMan®via USB port with the supplied USB cable.
However, due to the copy protection, the MP3 files are not allowed to upload from your
MPMan®to your PC! You can copy only the data files except the MP3 files from the
MPMan®to the PC.
Using MPMan®as a data storage device is another great benefit of the MPMan®product
features. When transferring large data from PC to PC, you can carry an equivalent of
more than 40 floppy disks! A floppy diskette can carry only 1.44MB of data, but you
can carry as many as the built-in memory plus the size of the Memory Card.
3.Characteristics - Advantages of MPMan®
1. Excellent quality sound
MPMan®plays MP3 files, the high quality digital audio files whose size can be
compressed from 40~50MB to about 4MB without losing any part of the original
sound. MPMan®guarantees the pure sound while handling, exercising and jogging.
2. Onboard 32MB/64MB/128MB flash memory and optional Memory Card of
16MB, 32MB, 64MB or 128MB
MPMan®uses its built-in 32MB/64MB/128MB flash memory and provides a
Memory Card slot for more portable memory storage. Store MP3 files in the
Memory Cards, and enjoy them with MPMan®by replacing the Memory Card.
3. Easy drag-and-drop feature for downloading MP3 and data files.
MPMan®allows you to select and enjoy your own favorite MP3 files made from
your audio CDs or downloaded from Internet. With the drag-and-drop feature,
MPMan®lets you easily download music or data files from your PC to MPMan®.
However you can upload only the data files from MPMan®to your PC.
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4.Product Specifications
Model Name : MPMan-F55
Accessories
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Storage media 32MB/64M, or 128MB flash memory
3.3Volt SmartMedia Card (16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB)
Maximum output level 4mW + 4mW (16 ohms)
Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Distortion rate 0.1% or less
S/N ratio >85dB
Power supply DC 1.5V using a size AA alkaline battery
or a rechargeable AA size 1.2V Ni-Ca or Ni-MH battery
Battery life Approximately 8 hours using an alkaline battery.
Display Icon type LCD
PC interface USB cable
Dimensions 60.3mm (W) x 91.5mm (H) x 21.7mm (D)
Weight Approximately 58.5g excluding battery
Remote Control(Optional) Dedicate MP3 player remote control
Earphone Dedicate MP3 player earphone
Portable Case Advanced model
USB CABLE Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable
Installation CD File management software (MPMan Manager)
User Manual In English
Batteries AA size 1.5V Alkaline battery
*The specifications and external appearance of the player are subject to change
without notice.
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4. Shock-free player
MPMan®does not require a physical mechanism such as cassette tapes or CDs. It is
semi-permanent unlike others that use such shock-sensitive mechanism.
5. Compact, lightweight and portable
MPMan®is small and light enough to fit in your pocket and provides the
respectability without any sound distortion while you are jogging, cycling, working
out, or doing any other dynamic activities.
6. Use for a language purpose
MPMan®helps you study different languages with MP3 files encoded for such
language purposes like story books and news broadcasts.
7. Use as a data storage
The on-board 32MB/64MB/128MB flash memory and optional Memory Card can
be used to store not only MP3 files but also any data files such as doc, gif, txt, bmp,
wav, etc.
8. Low power consumption
An AA size 1.5V Alkaline battery is recommended for longer playback time.
9. Save your money
You can get thousands of songs at a fraction of CD prices from various MP3
Internet providers via the innovative Try & Buy program without leaving home!
You can buy only one song at a time, no more buying a CD for the one or two
songs you want.
10. Copy protection
MPMan®will allow you to copy only the data files from the MPMan®player to your
PC. MP3 files will not be copied from the MPMan®player to the PC.
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1.Trouble Shootings
If the player fails to perform as described in these operating instructions, check the
following:
The buttons are not functioning
•Check to see if the battery is installed properly. Check the + and - marks of the
battery.
• Check to see if the battery wears out. You may need to replace the battery.
• Check to see if the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position.
•Check to see if the memory status is all right. Initialize the player using MPMan-
F55 Manager.
•Try reinstalling the battery. Sometimes you will need to reinstall the battery. This
will reinitialize the player.
Unable to download data
• Check to be sure the USB cable is properly connected to your PC and the player.
• Check that the USB driver is installed. If it is not installed, install the USB driver.
• Check to be sure there is sufficient available memory. Click on the Update button to
check the remaining memory capacity and check the size of the files stored in the
player.
Lost data
Occasionally some parts of a data stream may be damaged owing to instability of
power while downloading files. In such a case, initialize the memory in the player
using the MPMan-F55 Manager.
MPMan.com, Inc. and its OEM partners will not be responsible for lost or damaged
data downloaded to your MPMan-F55 Manager.
We recommend you to back up your data in a safe place such as on your hard drive or a
floppy diskette.
Exiting the MPMAN-F55 Manager
Close the MPMan-F55 Manager before unplugging the USB cable from the player.
Cassette adaptors
You may use a cassette adaptor for a car stereo system to listen to the sound on your
car audio system. Connect the plug of the cassette adaptor with the earphone jack of the
player and insert the cassette adaptor in the car stereo player.
APPENDIX
1. Trouble Shootings
2. MPMan-F55 Menu
3. Warranty Conditions
Chapter 6
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How do I expand the memory?
The 32MB Flash Memory is already built into the player. You may expand the
memory by inserting a SmartMedia card which is commercially available.
Is there a standard volume level for the MP3 files?
The volume level of MP3 files (encoded data of audio CD) depends on software for
encoding.
How is the available memory size on the manager software displayed?
A memory chip on the player is composed of blocks, each of which can be 8KB or
16KB depending on the Flash Memory type. A whole block will be used even if
you try to store a one-byte file. Thus, even though some selected files in the local
list box show less than the available memory size of this model, you may not be
able to download such files to the player.
How may minutes of MP3 files can this player hold?
It depends on the memory size of the player. A player with 64MB of memory can
hold approximately 60 minutes of the near CD quality sound MP3 files.
An MP3 file is not displayed on the Flash Memory display or in the
SmartMedia card display list box even if it is downloaded.
If you had no problem communicating with the player previously, it may happen
that the player could not be recognized by the MPMan-F55 Manager software. In
this case, initialize the Flash Memory or SmartMedia card of the player by clicking
on the Initialize button.
You may also try unplugged and then reconnect the cable.
Player is not recognized by the PC.
If MPMan-F55 Manager does not recognized the player, refer to the following:
• First, check if the USB cable is connected properly, or if the player is on.
•Check that the MPMan-F55 USB driver is installed. If it is not installed, install the
MPMan-F55 USB driver.
•If the player is connected to the USB hub, disconnect the player and connect to an
available USB port on your PC directly.
•If you have upgraded your PC from Windows 95 to Windows 98, the USB port of
your PC has no capability to control devices other than USB keyboard and mouse.
In this case, you may upgrade the BIOS of your PC. Contact the manufacturer of
your PC to get the information about the BIOS. In this case, however, the player
may not work with your PC due to your PC hardware limitation.
For more information about MPMan-F55, please prefer to the following URL:
http://www.mpman.com
Button Power OFF MP3 Mode
Operation State Pause State Playback State
POWER ON PLAY PAUSE
POWER ON POWER OFF POWER OFF
TRACK FORWARD SKIP TRACK FORWARD SKIP
FAST FORWARD FAST FORWARD
TRACK BACKWARD SKIP TRACK BACKWARD SKIP
FAST REWIND FAST REWIND
VOLUME + VOLUME +
VOLUME + VOLUME +
VOLUME - VOLUME -
VOLUME - VOLUME -
EQ/Repeat EQ/Repeat
EQ/Repeat EQ/Repeat
2.MPMan-F55 Menu
Button EQ
Operation EQ mode Repeat
Normal - Jazz - Rock - Classic Normal - Repeat - Repeat All -
Random - Random Rep All
Repeat EQ
VOL+
VOL-
Short click / Hold down
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