MSI Mega Player 515 Lite User manual

MSI
MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite
Multi-Functional MP3 Player
User’s Guide

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions............................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction........................................................................................ 2
How to Use This Guide ................................................................................3
Unpack..........................................................................................................3
Chapter 2. Getting Started ................................................................................... 4
Overview ......................................................................................................4
LCD Display.................................................................................................5
Li-ion Battery Recharging ............................................................................7
Hold Switch..................................................................................................8
Screen Saver .................................................................................................8
USB Flash Disk ............................................................................................8
Chapter 3. Driver & Utility Installation............................................................... 9
Connect MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite to Your Computer ................................9
Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE only ............................................9
Install Utilities ............................................................................................10
Use Utility...................................................................................................10
Firmware Updating ...........................................................................10
Format MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite ....................................................11
Edit Startup Logo........................................................................................12
Safely Remove MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite from Computer .......................13
Chapter 4. Basic Usage...................................................................................... 14
Power On and Off.......................................................................................14
Edit Sound Tracks (Files) ...........................................................................15
Music Playback...........................................................................................16
Normal Playback...............................................................................16
Select the Next or Previous Track (File) ...........................................16
Fast-Forward or Rewind....................................................................16
Volume Adjustment...........................................................................17
Delete a Track (File)..........................................................................17

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Delete All Tracks (Files) ...................................................................18
Create or Remove a Folder.........................................................................18
Edit Play List ..............................................................................................19
Select or Deselect a folder.................................................................19
Select or Deselect a song (file)..........................................................19
Select Music Mode .....................................................................................21
EQ Settings.................................................................................................22
Repeat Settings ...........................................................................................23
FM Radio Mode (optional feature).............................................................24
Switch to FM Radio ..........................................................................24
Select FM Station..............................................................................24
Store a Favorite Station.....................................................................24
Select the Stored Favorite Station .....................................................25
Record Radio Broadcast....................................................................25
Play a Recorded FM Voice File.........................................................26
Delete a Recorded FM/ Voice File ....................................................26
Delete All FM/ Voice Files................................................................27
Voice Recording..........................................................................................28
Recording Voice................................................................................28
Play a Recorded Voice File................................................................28
Delete a Recorded Voice File ............................................................29
Delete All recorded Voice/ FM Files.................................................29
Language Learning Function......................................................................30
Operation Menus ........................................................................................31
Other Settings .............................................................................................33
Power Off..........................................................................................33
Record Rate.......................................................................................34
Language...........................................................................................34
Startup Logo......................................................................................35
Screen Saver......................................................................................36
Appendix A. Specifications............................................................................... 37
Appendix B. Utility CD..................................................................................... 38

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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause
electrical shock.
5. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Guide.
The equipment has been dropped and been damaged.
6. If any failure occurred to MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, press REC[y] button
and FM/A-B button at the same time to reset the system, and then press
/button to power on the system.
7. DO NOT change the default folders in MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, or the
device might function abnormally.
8. DO NOT use any liquids or aerosol sprays to clean MEGA PLAYER 515
Lite surface. Use a clean dampened cloth instead.
9. Adjust to proper volume while listening with earphone to avoid permanent
harm to hearing capability.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Congratulations on becoming a new user of MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite. The
new MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite will improve the convenience of storing your
personal data and the enjoyment of using various audio functions. We are
proud to say that MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is thoroughly tested and certified by
our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is a high performance portable digital audio player
that enables users to play MP3 or WMA audio files, listen to the FM radio
broadcast, and record voice needed. And it also works as a portable USB
storage device that enables users to store personal data in the memory of MEGA
PLAYER 515 Lite. Here are the main features:
Digital Audio Player – supports MP3 and WMA audio files playback.
FM Radio (optional feature) – provides receiving FM Radio function.
Users are able to save 15 favorite FM stations.
Voice Recording – provides synchronous recording function for voice.
Radio Program Recording (optional feature) – provides synchronous
recording function for FM, recorded files will be stored in WAV format.
Language Learning Function – enables users to repeat particular section
during normal playback. With this function, users will be able to pay
attention on the repeated playback to learn language.
USB Flash Disk –users can store data in MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite.
With the Changeable Startup logo of MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, you can edit,
convert, and store personalized startup logos. MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite also
provides Screen Saver which will run automatically to protect the OLED screen.
Thank you for choosing MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite. We hope you will continue
to turn to us for quality products as your personal needs and interests grow.

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How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite. We assume that those users are
familiar with their OS, and be capable to follow the step-by-step instructions to
install the driver of MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite. For users who are not able to
manage the operating system properly, it is suggested to learn more about
Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before
installing the provided driver.
Chapter 1, Introduction, tells you the descriptions of all the accessories of
MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite. Please check if you have all the accessories
included when you open the packing box. If any item is damaged or missing,
please contact the vendor where you purchased MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite.
Chapter 2, Getting Started, introduces the function keys on MEGA PLAYER
515 Lite, the LCD Display status in different mode, and how to recharge the
built-in Li-ion battery.
Chapter 3, Driver and Utility Installation, describes how to install MEGA
PLAYER 515 Lite and the special designed utility for your new MEGA
PLAYER 515 Lite.
Chapter 4, Basic Usage, describes how to use MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite in
various ways. It is recommended to read this chapter carefully before using
MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite.
Appendix A, Specification, provides the specification and accessories of MEGA
PLAYER 515 Lite.
Appendix B, Driver and Utilities CD, explains the bundled CD usages.
Unpack1
Earphone
USB Cable
Driver and Utility CD (Includes Manual PDF files)
Quick Installation Guide
1The accessories may be different from those shown above.

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Chapter 2. Getting Started
Overview
1. Power On/Off Press and hold to Power On or Power Off MEGA
PLAYER 515 Lite.
Play/Pause Press to play or to pause the playback. In FM mode,
press to select one of the stored favorite stations.
2. 5-way MENU button Press down the button and then push it to the right
or to the left to make various adjustment in
operation setting mode.
Volume +/- Push it up/down to increase/ decrease volume level.
Fast-Forward/Rewind While playing a track, push to right / left and hold
MENU button to fast-forward or rewind; push to
left once to go to beginning of the playing track.
3. FM / A->B Press to select FM station mode. Or, in playback
mode, press to set A-B repeat function. (for non-FM
model, this button can be only used for A-B repeat)
4. REC Press to start or stop the FM or voice recording.
5. Hold Switch Switch to hold position to prevent accidental
operation while recording or playing.
6. Earphone Jack Plug the supplied earphone here.
7. USB Connector Connect one end of the supplied USB cable here.
8. MIC Internal Microphone.

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LCD Display
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Normal Playback Mode
1. Playback Status Indicates either MP3 music playback or WAV voice
file playback.
2. Numbers of Files The first number tells the sequence of current
playback file while the second one tells the total
amount of playback files.
3. File Info The first timer shows the ongoing timer of the
current playback file while the second one shows
the total time of the file.
4. File Name Displays the current file name that is being played.
5. Lock Switch Indicates when the Hold function is enabled.
6. Function Status This icon differs when MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is
in stop, playback, pause, or record mode.
7. Volume Displays the volume status.
8. A to B Repeat Indicates when section repeat function is enabled.
9. Repeat Mode Indicates the repeat mode, includes Normal, Repeat
One, Repeat All, Shuffle, and Shuffle Repeat.
10. Equalizer Indicates the EQ mode settings that include Normal,
Classical, POP, Rock, and Jazz.
11. Battery Status Indicates the Battery Status.
FM Mode
12. FM Frequency Indicates FM Frequency that is being broadcasted.

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Record Mode
13. Recording Status Appears when MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is in
record mode.
14. Recording Timer Indicates the time length of current recording file.
15. Recording File Name Displays the current recording file name. The
recording file format is ADPCM (.WAV).
16. Function Status See item 7.
Operation Menu
17. Operation Menu These icons shifts when MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite
is in different Operation mode which includes
MUSIC, VOICE, SETTINGS, DELETE FILE,
ABOUT, EXIT.

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Li-ion Battery Recharging
MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite comes with a built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery, and
this Li-on battery is capable to work up to 17 hours for audio and voice file
playback when the battery is fully recharged every time. To recharge the
Li-ion battery, simply follow the instructions below:
1. Plug in one end of USB cable to MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite. Connect the
other end to computer. (If you have the optional adapter in hand, connect
the other end of the USB cable to the adapter and plug it to AC power
outlet.)
2. While recharging is on going, a lightning icon in the display will be shown
as the screen below-left. The screen below-right means the recharging is
done; the battery is fully charged.
3. To stop recharging, disconnect USB cable from MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite.
Note: The built-in battery will also start recharging when MEGA PLAYER
515 Lite is connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
Note: The power adapter should NOT be used on any other devices!
Battery Consuming Reference
Category of Battery Recording/ Playing
Li-ion rechargeable
420mA/hr battery
Average 17 hours for audio/ voice file playback
Battery Status
Empty Full

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Hold Switch
MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite has a Hold Switch, which is located on the side of the
device for preventing any accidental operation while MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite
is recording or playing. Once the Hold Switch is slide to the lock position, all
function keys on MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite will be disabled instantly.
Screen Saver
MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite has a Screen Saver program protecting the OLED
screen. After having been idle for few seconds, the device will run
automatically the Screen Saver program. There would be stars shining in the
display like the screens below. As long as the Hold Switch is not slide to lock
position, you may press any button to go back to playback mode.
USB Flash Disk
Users are able to save personal data in various formats to MEGA PLAYER 515
Lite memory. MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is a portable hard disk. To save data
to MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, simply connect it to computer, and use Windows
Explorer to manage your data.

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Chapter 3. Driver & Utility Installation
Connect MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite to Your Computer
1. Plug one end of the supplied USB cable to your computer, and plug the
other end to MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite.
2. Once MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is connected to the computer, MEGA
PLAYER 515 Lite should be detected by the operating system
automatically.
Note: If the operating system of your computer is Windows 98SE, a
hardware driver for MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite will be required.
Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE only
When MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is connected to a computer with Windows
98SE operating system, the system will automatically detect the new hardware,
and ask for a hardware driver to be installed. To install the driver, place the
supplied driver CD into the CD drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.

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Install Utilities
The Driver CD includes a MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite specialized driver. It is
recommended to install even if your operating system is Windows 2000 or XP.
Then, your system can recognize and fully support this device. The driver
program includes a utility for upgrading firmware. Simply insert the disk into
CD drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Use Utility
Once the driver is installed, you will be able to update a new firmware or format
your MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite with the Firmware Update utility.
Firmware Updating
To update the firmware, download the latest firmware from MSI website first,
and follow the instructions below:
1. Download and unzip firmware to [Program files-> MSI-> MS-5515 Lite].
2. Connect MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite to computer by an USB cable.
3. Go to [Device Manager] and look for [MSI
MS-5515 Lite USB Device] to check
connection status. If connection is failed,
you will not find [MSI MS-5515 Lite USB
Device]. At this time, repeat step 2 to retry,
until you can find [MSI MS-5515 Lite
USB Device] in [Device Manager].

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4. Select [Start -> Programs -> MSI MS-5515 Lite
MP3 Player -> Update] to run the firmware
update utility, as the dialog below. Click on
Show Details button to know the version of
original firmware.
5. Choose the Download options: select Format
Data Area if you want to update the new
firmware and format MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite.
Or deselect it to update the new firmware
without formatting MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite.
6. Press Start button to start updating the firmware placed in the folder
mentioned in step 1. When the
blue bar fills the column and the blank above
shows “complete”, that means the update process is complete, and you can
press the Close button to exit program.
Format MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite
To format MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, connect it to your computer with the
supplied USB cable. Then you may format your MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite with
the utility mentioned above or with the Windows format tool.
Note: using the firmware update utility to format your MEGA PLAYER 515
Lite can ensure the format quality. If you format MEGA PLAYER 515
Lite, the data and files you stored inside will be erased.

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Edit Startup Logo
With the Startup Logo program, you can design personalized startup logos. The
Startup Logo tool is like the Windows Paint program. You can import an existing
image or create a whole new logo on your own. Select the Line, Point, Eraser,
Reverse, and Input text to edit in the Edit Area, and you can view the image
instantly. Save the logo files to the \Logo\ folder of device, and you have more
options for the startup logo. Refer to the help document in the program for more
information (click the Menu button and select Help).
Note: after connecting MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite to your computer, view the
drive with Windows Explorer. You may find default startup logo files
(.mlg) under the Logo folder. You can edit/ add more logos to the folder by
the Screen Editor. Note that there can be at most twenty logos. If you
deleted all the files in the folder, the default MEGA logo will be shown on
the screen when you power on MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite. In that case,
you will not be able to change the startup logo.

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Safely Remove MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite from Computer
After managing the files or updating firmware, you have to follow the steps to
safety remove MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, to prevent system or device corrupt:
1. While an USB device is connecting to computer, there will be an icon on
the task bar. Double click the icon to bring the Safely Remove Hardware
dialog box. You can find all the devices connected on the display. To remove
MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, close all the programs related, and click USB Mass
Storage Device and Stop button.
2. Then you see a window as below, click USB Mass Storage Device and OK
3. There will be the following message, and you can remove the device now.

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Chapter 4. Basic Usage
Power On and Off
1. Press the / button once to turn the power on. When powered on, a
power on icon and startup logo will be shown on the display.
2. To power off MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, press and hold the /button
until the power is switched off. Note that while pressing the /button
to power off MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite, you will see a Power Off Status Bar
appearing on the display to indicate the Power Off status. Note that it takes
about three to five seconds to turn the power off.

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Edit Sound Tracks (Files)
1. Press the /button to power on MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite. If there is
no sound track stored, you will see a message shown as below on the
screen.
** NO FILE **
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2. Connect MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite to computer by the USB cable.
3. Once MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is connected to computer, you will see a
screen as below. The icon jumps on screen to protect the OLED.
4. Select the desired files from your computer using Windows Explorer, and
copy them into MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite root directory. During reading
and writing to the drive, the screens will show as below.
Note: Disconnecting MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite while transferring might cause
file destroy or system failures.
5. You can add, delete, or edit a folder on MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite as do to
hard drives. In other words, MEGA PLAYER 515 Lite is a portable hard
disk.

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Music Playback
Normal Playback
1. Press the /button to play the current selected file.
2. During playback, press the /button again to pause the playback.
Select the Next or Previous Track (File)
1. During playback, push Menu button to the right once to play next track.
2. Or, push Menu button to the left once to go back to the previous track.
Fast-Forward or Rewind
1. During playback, push Menu button to right and hold the position to
fast-forward the current track.
2. Push Menu button to left and hold the position to rewind the current track.

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Volume Adjustment
1. Push Menu button up or down to increase or decrease the volume level.
2. You may check the display to see the Volume status.
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Delete a Track (File)
1. Press down Menu button once, and push Menu button to right or left to
select DELETE FILE. Press down Menu button again to enter.
2. Now, push Menu button to right or left to select DEL MUSIC, and press
down Menu button again to enter.
Everything
DELETE FILE
DEL MUSIC
3. All files will be displayed by sequence. Push Menu button right or left to
select Yto delete file shown on the display/ select Nto go next file/ select
EXIT to leave. Press Menu button again to confirm your decision.
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Note: you can easily use Windows Explorer to manage / delete music files.