Safa Media SF-Q101 User manual

COLOR MP3 MINI
SF-Q101 (128MB)
SF-Q102 (256MB)
SF-Q103 (512MB)
SF-Q104 (1GB)
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read this manual carefully before using the product.
Familiarizing yourself with the instructions and functions
explained In this manual before operating the product will
ensure proper use of the product. Please fill in and keep the
warranty included in this manual from your product distributor.
15F DongWon Securities Bdg. 98-4 Garakbon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea
TEL : +82-2-3400-5200(Rep)
FAX : +82-2-3401-4142
http://www.safa.co.kr
SF69-00568A
User Manual
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Contents
Before Using 1
Before Using
❖ Charging the Battery.................................2
❖ Safety Notice.............................................3
❖ Package Contents.....................................4
❖ Hardware Features ...................................5
❖ OLED Display Modes ...............................6
❖ Troubleshooting the PC and VIA Chipset ..
..............................................................7-8
Connecting to PC
❖ Installation Software..................................9
❖ Installing the USB Driver ...................10-12
❖ Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk
..........................................................13-15
❖ Disconnecting the USB Cable ................16
Basic Operation
❖ Setting the time.......................................17
❖ Listening to Music..............................18-19
❖ EQ/3D Stereo Function...........................20
❖ Repeat/Shuffle Playback.........................21
❖ Navigation Function ................................22
❖ Playlist Function......................................23
❖ B-Mark Play ............................................24
❖ Switching between Modes ......................25
❖ Preparation for Recording .................26-27
❖ Recording Voice......................................28
❖ Recording from an External Device........29
Basic Operation
❖ Listening to the FM Radio .................30-33
❖ Recording FM Broadcasts ......................34
❖ Setting Mode...........................................35
❖ Using the Mode.......................................36
Advanced Operation
Customer Support
❖ Troubleshooting ......................................51
❖ Specifications..........................................52
❖ Warranty..................................................53
1. 65,000 color OLED.
2. Powerful Built in Speaker.
3. Easy User Emoticon Interface.
4. Supports MP3/WMA/ASF Files.
5. Supports Direct Encoding for voice records and sound from external devices into MP3 file.
6. FM radio and FM Recording.
7. Digital Clock and Alarm Function.
8. Convenient downloading by the USB Mass Storage (UMS) function.
9. Supports 3D Sound & 8 mode Graphic Equalizer (Normal, Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock,
Bass, 3D, User).
10. Supports ID3 tags and lyrics.
11. Adjustable low and high speed Playback (70% ~ 130%).
12. Supports Multiple Languages.
13. Useful Memo Function (Address Book) & My Own Logo.
14. Effective VOR (Voice Operated Recording) & CD-Sync (CD Synchronization) Recording.
15. Automatic Power Off & Sleep.
16. Convenient Navigation/Book-Mark/Resume Functions.
17. Useful Intro & Highlight Preview Playback.
18. Convenient Playback Modes (Section Repeat & Repeat/Shuffle).
19. Useful Scroll Speed Control function.
20. Firmware Upgradeable Function.
Features
❖ Using the Memo Function..................37-38
❖ Using the Logo Function....................39-40
❖ Advanced Operations ........................41-49
❖ Upgrading the Firmware .........................50
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Please read the following instructions carefully for your safety and prevention of
property damage.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify this product.
Do not use it in an aircraft or anywhere where the use of electronic instruments is prohibited.
Do not put the device into water or allow it to come in contact with water.
Observe copyright laws regarding recordings. The copying of recordings except for personal
use is prohibited by law.
Avoid dropping or submitting the body or components to impact, as this may cause device malfunction.
Puncturing the OLED may cause harmful liquid crystal to escape.
Do not place the product in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating appliance for long periods.
In no event will SAFA media, Co., Ltd. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
results from the use of this product nor for reparation for damages from third party.
SAFA Media, Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility or liability for corruption or loss of the data
saved in the memory while using or repairing the product. Please make sure to backup important data
from your product to your PC or any other storage device.
Be aware that cards that contain magnetic strips, such as credit cards or fare cards, may be damaged
if they come into contact with the product's speaker.
Irrational or unintended use of the product, such as privacy invasion or wire tapping, is prohibited.
Electric charging method using a USB cable connected to a PC.
The player will automatically charge when it is connected to a PC that is turned on,
as shown below.
Charging the Battery Safety Notice
Before Using 3
Before Using
2
2
5
1
3
4
1. Charging time takes a maximum of 3~4 hours, depending on the remaining capacity of the
battery.
2. Do not put the device into fire as this may result in an explosion.
3. Do not put the device into water or allow it to come in contact with water, as this may
result in loss of battery function.
4. Overcharging and over discharging will result in shortened battery life.
5. Incomplete charging after 6 hours indicates that there is a problem with the device.
If this occurs, please contact the manufactures service center.
Caution
5
6
8
11
7
9
10
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OLED Display
RESET Key
Speaker
JOG Key : MODE/NAVI/VOL
Mode Selection, Navigation,
FM Frequency/Presets
Back, REW, Previous
Next, FF, Next mode
Cursor Up, Volume Up
Cursor Down, Volume Down
REPEAT/DEL/FM Key
Repeat mode, A ↔B Repeat, File Delete,
Change to FM mode
PLAY/STOP Key
Play/Stop, Power On/Off
Earphone Jack
LINE Jack/USB Jack Combined use
REC/PAUSE/EQ
Record, Record Pause, EQ/3D Mode
HOLD Switch
Necklace/Hand Strap Latch
MIC
Package Contents Hardware Features
Before Using Before Using 54
❊ Accessories and their specifications are subject to change.
Earphone USB Cable Line Cable
CD-ROM Users Manual Mini USB
Caring Case
(Option)
Main Unit
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PC's with VIA Chipsets may have USB connection problems.
Follow these trouble shooting steps, if such a USB connection problem occurs.
For more information regarding the VIA chipset, refer to the VIA homepage
[http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=300].
1. Checking the VIA Chipset
WinXp: Select Start ➔Control panel ➔System ➔Hardware ➔Device manager ➔
Universal serial interface controller
Win98 SE: Select Start ➔Settings ➔Control panel ➔System ➔Device manager ➔
Universal serial interface controller
If the Operating System displays the windows shown above, then the PC has a VIA
Chipset installed,
OLED Display Modes
Troubleshooting the PC with VIA Chipset
Before Using 7
Before Using
6
Initial screen status Playback mode Screen Stop Screen
FM mode Screen MEMO mode Screen Mode Screen
RECORD mode Screen Lyrics Screen USB Connection Screen
1
2
XP screen
Win98SE screen
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●When you insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive, the installation program
will start automatically. Install the program following the process below.
You will see the following icons on the desktop when the installation
is successfully completed.
●Install the software using the administrator's account in Windows 2000/XP.
●The MP3 driver will be automatically recognized by Windows ME/XP/2000 without additional software
installation. However, you should install the software in order to use the additional functions, such as
My Logo or the Memo writing functions. (Note: that the original version
of\
Windows 98 is not supported.)
●The software cannot be installed on a not specified O/S.
2. Upgrading VIA Chipset
Upgrade is not required if the VIA chipset is not installed on the computer
(see above).
◆ Upgrading the VIA Chipset
1) Download the file from the following site.
http://downloads.viaarena.com/drivers/4in1/VIA_Hyperon%204IN1_V449vp2.zip
2) Uncompress the downloaded file and complete the upgrade by clicking the execution file.
◆ Upgrade the patch file for VIA USB only
1) Download the file from the following site.
http://downloads.viaarena.com/drivers/others/usbf_110.zip
2) Uncompress the downloaded file and complete the upgrade by clicking the execution file.
Troubleshooting the PC with VIA Chipset
Installation Software
Before Using 9
Connecting to PC
8
My Manager Q
Recommended PC Environment
Pentium 133MHz or higher CPU
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP
More than 20MB free HDD space
2x or higher CD-ROM
USB port (Ver. 1.1)
VGA graphic card
Click
Click
Click
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●Windows 98SE
Windows 98SE will not automatically recognize the device as a removable disk.
Therefore, the USB driver must firstly be installed using the installation CD before
using the player.
❖Windows 98 Original Version is not supported.
1. Insert the installation CD in to the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
2. Control Panel
➔
System
➔
Device Manager
➔
Universal Serial Bus Controller and double-click the
device name with exclamation or question mark beside it.
3. Click Next
➔
Finish to complete installation.
❊
The computer will need to be rebooted after installation.
Installing the USB Driver
11
Connecting to PC
1. Connect the player to the USB terminal of the PC as shown in the following diagram. You can connect
the USB without turning off the player. However, if the player is set to MP3 mode, installation will not be
initiated.
The OLED display will change after successful USB installation, as shown in the following diagram.
2. USB driver installation will commence with the message "Finding new device".
The installation screen may not be displayed.
Installing the USB Driver
Connecting to PC
10
Click
Click
Click
Click
Click
Click
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How to check whether the USB driver is installed properly in the Device Manager
●Windows 2000/ME, Windows XP
Control Panel ➔ System ➔Hardware ➔Device Manager ➔Universal Serial Bus Controller ➔
USB Large Storage Device
●Windows 98SE
Control Panel ➔System ➔Device Manager ➔Universal SerialBus Controller
After installing the programs and USB driver, the MP3 will be recognized as a removable disk
when it is connected to your PC. Therefore, you can download files to your MP3 and
use it as an external storage device as well.
1. Connect to your PC. (See page 10.)
2. Click when the window shown below appears on the screen of the PC.
3. Double-click or .
When successfully connected, the removable disk will be displayed as shown in the diagram above.
Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk
Connecting to PC 13
Installing the USB Driver
Connecting to PC
12
OK
My Computer
Window
Explorer
Click
Click
Click
Click
Click
If it is displayed as below, it’s OK
If the MEMO folder name is changed, memo files will not appear in the folder.
Caution
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5. File download is completed when the player OLED window appears as in the following diagram.
Now, the USB cable can be removed and the player can be used.
4. Select the file(s) to download from the PC and copy it to the MUSIC folder in the removable disk.
(Use the same method to copy files to the MP3 player, as you would a normal local disk on your PC.
Files can also be copied or drag and dropped from the MP3 player to the PC's local disk.)
Select the file(s) to copy and right-click it ➔Click Copy ➔Select the MUSIC folder in the
removable disk ➔Right-click ➔Click Paste.
The "Copying Files" window appears on your PC and the "Don't Remove USB" message appears on
the OLED.
Connecting to PC 15
Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk
Connecting to PC
14
1. Do not unplug the USB cable during file transfer. This may cause malfunction to the
PC and player.
2. Do not insert earphones during file transfer.
3. The transfer of large quantities of files may result in slow transfer.
4. The order of music files displayed in Windows Explorer is not the actual order of music
playback.
Caution
Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk
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This product has a calendar.
The date and time will need to be set the first time a player is used.
1. Press and hold (PLAY/STOP) key to turn on the power.
2. Set the date and the time by using the jog key. 3. To check the time, switch the HOLD
switch to ON.
❊ Can not check the current time when it's playback, check the current time on the stop mode.
When file transfer is complete, unplug the USB cable as described below.
1. Click on the green arrow displayed on the right side of the Task-bar.
(The green arrow will not be displayed in Windows 98SE. Therefore, the USB cable maybe
unplugged if the OLED window doesn't display the "Don't remove USB" message.)
2. Select [USB Large Storage Device] and click the Stop button.
4. Unplug the cable.
Disconnecting the USB Cable Setting the time
Connecting to PC Basic Operation 1716
3. Click the OK button in the
"Stop Hardware Device"
window and close the window.
Press and hold
Press the Rec key to
change the Time/Date
The player is automatically switched
to this screen only when turning
on for the first time after purchasing.
Refer to the instructions on page 47
to change the date/time during
normal usage.
OFF
ON
Double Click
Select
Click
Click
Increase date / Time
Previous Next
Finish setting and exit.
Decrease date / Time
1. The player will automatically switch off if the USB cable is not removed.
2. To reconnect the player, disconnect the USB cable and plug it in again.
Caution
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1. Hold down the (PLAY/STOP) key for 3 seconds to turn on the player.
2. Select the file you want using the jog key.
3. Press the (PLAY/STOP) key to playback the selected music file.
Or, if you select a folder and press the (PLAY/STOP) key, playback will start from the first
Music file in the selected folder.
4. Key operations during playback
5. Whenever (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key is pressed during playback, the mode will be changed as
described below.
Listening to Music Listening to Music
Basic Operation Basic Operation 1918
press once: EQ/3D mode
hold down: Designate position
of bookmark.
press once: Sector repetition
hold down: repeat/shuffle playback
ress once: Stop
hold down: Power off
NORMAL
CLASSIC
JAZZ
POP
ROCK
SUPER-BASS
3D STEREO
USER
Set by default.
See page 39 for how to set up.
Icon Operation Remarks
EQ/3D Icon
Press and hold
Press and hold
Move up
Move to upper folder Move to sub-folder
Move down
Volume up
press once: previous music
hold down: Fast rewind
press once: Next music
hold down: Fast forward
press once: Start the search mode
hold down: Fast forward
Volume down
ASF file supports only audio files.
It does not support any types of video files.
Note
Press the (PLAY/STOP)
key For 3 seconds to turn off
the player
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◆ To adjust the User EQ
1. Select MODE ➔SETUP ➔AUDIO ➔USER EQ.
2. Set the EQ using the jog key.
◆ To adjust the 3D sound effect
1. Select MODE ➔SETUP ➔AUDIO ➔3D EFFECT.
2. Adjust the 3D stereo effect using the jog key
● Repeat playback: Plays back the selected folder or music repeatedly.
● Shuffle playback: Randomly selects the music and plays it back regardless
of the order of music files within the selected folder.
● Sector repetition function
Press DEL/FM key once during playback to set the sector repetition playback function.
If the button is pressed once, the starting point will be set. If it is pressed again,
the ending point will be set and the selected sector will playback repeatedly.
Press the key again to release the function.
Repeat/Shuffle Playback
Basic Operation Basic Operation 2120
Deactivates the function.
Repeats the current music files only.
Repeats the folder only to which the current music files belong.
Repeats all music files.
Randomly repeats the folder to which the current music belongs.
Randomly repeats all music files.
Icon Operation
Repeat icon
The mode is changed whenever the DEL/FM key is pressed during playback.
Repeat A-B Activated
Increase Level
Decrease Frequency Increase Frequency
Set and Exit
Decrease Level
EQ/3D Stereo Function
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Playlist Function
23
Basic Operation
To be upgraded later.
This is a function which allows play back of separately designated songs (max. 50 songs).
It is used as follows:
◆ Playlist Register
1) Select files to be registered using Jog keys in the Stop or Navigation screen.
2) Press the key to pop up the Play Select Window.
3) Registration is executed if key is pressed after selecting Add List.
(All songs in the folder are registered by pressing the key after selecting a folder.)
◆ Playlist Playback
1. Select MODE ➔SETUP ➔MUSIC ➔PLAY LIST.
2. Set the Playlist using the jog key and press the (MODE/NAVI) key once.
3. After a music file is selected in a Playlist, the key can be pressed to commence playback from the
selected music file.
Navigation Function
Basic Operation
22
Asaved file can be searched for during file playback. This is done by using the
navigation function.
1. In navigation mode and during playback, press the (MODE/NAVI) key.
2. Music files can be searched for by using the jog key.
3. Press to playback selected music.
◆ Play Select Window
The Play Select Window appears by pressing the key in the in the stop or Navigation status.
Press
Item Action Remark
Stops current music, the selected music
is promptly played.
After the current music file is finished,
the selected music will be played.
Select this function when
registering a Playlist.
Play commences from bookmark position.
Selectable only during play.
Selectable only during play.
Non-selectable in Playlist mode.
Non-selectable in Playlist mode.
Selectable only under playback condition.
Now Play
Next Play
Add List
B-Mark
To listen in normal mode during playback of a playlist, follow the above instructions
and select 'No'.
Note
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Switching between Modes
25
Basic Operation
This product comprises of 5 main functions: MUSIC mode to play MP3, WMA and
ASF files, FM mode to listen to FM broadcasting, RECORD mode to record and
playback recorded files, MEMO mode to view contact information of acquaintances
and view memos, and SETUP mode to set up various functions of the product and to
view information.
To select individual modes press the MODE/NAVI key at the center of the jog key.
B-Mark Play
Basic Operation
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To be upgraded later.
This is a function which allows playback starting from designated position. It is used
as follows:
◆ Method for using B-Mark
1) To designate the B-Mark position, press and hold the REC/PAUSE/EQ button during playback.
(Up to 10 B-Marks can be designated per file)
2) The B-Mark Browser Window appears when the key is pressed in the Stop or Navigation status.
3) If the key is pressed after selecting B-mark, then the bookmark browser window is opened.
4) If the key is pressed after selecting a required file, it plays starting from the book mark position
of the selected file.
◆ Deleting File
You can delete file(s) in the stop mode only.
Select a file to delete ➔Press the REPEAT/DEL/FM key ➔Select YES ➔Press
Press
Enter into Mode: Press for 3 seconds
Mode Select: Click right and left
Music playback mode FM mode
SETUP modeMEMO modeRECORD mode
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◆ Setting up recording quality (This product records files in the MP3 format.)
The recording quality and the maximum recording time will depend on the
recording settings that are chosen.
1. Select MODE ➔SETUP ➔RECORD ➔QUALITY.
2. The recording quality is adjusted by pressing the jog key upward/downward and then the
(MODE/NAVI) key.
Specified memory capacity: SF-Q101:128MB, SF-Q102:256MB, SF-Q103:512MB, SF-Q104:1GB.
Actually available memory capacity: SF-Q101:120MB, SF-Q102:248MB, SF-Q103:504MB,
SF-Q104:992MB. Note that the recording capacity is lower than that of the actual capacity of the
device. This is because a certain amount of space is required for the devices basic operation.
◆ Setting up recording method
1. Select MODE
➔
SETUP
➔
RECORD
➔
METHOD.
2. A mode is selected by pressing the jog key upward/downward
and then the (MODE/NAVI) key.
Preparation for Recording
27
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
26
Recording Quality Max Recording Time [Min]
Mode
16Kbps
32Kbps
64Kbps
128Kbps
192Kbps
Sampling
22KHz
44KHz
44KHz
44KHz
44KHz
Mode
Mono
Mono
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Format
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
Q101
1032
516
258
129
86
Q102
2090
1045
523
261
174
Q103
4224
2112
1056
528
352
Q104
8448
4224
2112
1056
704
Mode Operation
Normal
VOR
CD-Sync
(When setting CD-Sync)
Normal recording mode
The VOR (Voice On Recording) function stops recording temporarily
when the voice is too low or there is no detected sound.
The CD-Sync function automatically separates files by detecting
the mute sector between files when recording several files
continuously from an external device. The mute
sector can be set from 3 to 7 seconds.
- When recording with the CD-Sync function, the total number of files may differ from the source.
- When recording with the CD-Sync function, recording will be automatically stopped if the
mute sector lasts more than the specified 7 seconds.
Note
The capacity available varies when service file (start.mp3, end.mpe, Logo.jpg, etc) is added
to shipped products.
Note
Preparation for Recording
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◆ Recording with the built-in microphone
1. When the REC/PAUSE/EQ key is depressed in Stop status recording will commence.
2. Recording can be paused by pressing the (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key again.
3. To stop voice recording, press the (PLAY/STOP) key.
◆ Use this function to record audio from an external device or PC.
1. Connect the player to the external device using the provided audio cable, as shown in the following diagram.
2. Press and hold down the (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key for 3 seconds while in stop status.
3. Refer to the section "recording with the internal microphone" for an alternative method of recording.
Basic Operation 29
Basic Operation
28
Recording Voice Recording from an External Device
Stop Mode Recording Mode Pause Mode
Note
Press and hold the (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key for 3 seconds when recording sound from an
external device. If you only briefly press the key the player will operate in Recording Using
an External Microphone mode. Therefore you may get unexpected results.
Note
1. All recording files are saved in the RECORD folder. The file name will be
automatically created according to the recording signal, as shown in the following table.
3. To playback the recorded file, select the file in the RECORD folder using the jog key, and
then press (PLAY/STOP) key.
2. A recorded file will be allocated a file
name according to its length in minutes.
File Name
REC001-V
REC001-L
REC001-F
Recording Signal
Voice Recording File
External Device Recording
FM Recording File
Pressing the (Next) jog key during recording, will store the recording up to that point.
Anew file name will be issued when recording recommences.
Note
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1. Connect the earphones to the earphone terminal.
The earphone plays acts as an antenna. Therefore, if you don't connect the earphone,
the FM signal will be poor.
2. Select MODE ➔FM (or press and hold the REPEAT/DEL/FM key in the stop state.)
3. Key operations in the FM mode.
Basic Operation 31
Basic Operation
30
Listening to the FM Radio Listening to the FM Radio
4. Select a station by pressing the jog key in either direction.
Click the jog key once to seek by one step or press and hold it to operate the auto scanning,
which automatically searches for the broadcasting channel nearest to the current frequency and
stops there.
5. Press (MODE/NAVI) key to switch between the Frequency/Preset mode.
Clicking the left or right jog key decreases or increases the frequency in the
'Frequency' mode and decreases or increases the preset channel in the 'Preset' mode.
6. To store a station in memory
Seek the broadcasting channel to store by using the jog key and press REPEAT/DEL/FM key.
Select the channel to store by clicking the left or right jog key. Press the (MODE /NAVI)
key to store the channel.
You can save up to 20 channels in the Frequency mode.
music mode screen FM mode screen
Volume Up
Volume Down
Press once: Store/Delete a broadcast
Hold down: Switch to Music mode
Press once: Frequency/preset down
Hold down: Auto Scan down
Press once: Switched between frequency and preset
Hold down: Open the mode
Press once: Switched between frequency and preset
Hold down: Open the Mode
Press once: Toggle between Stereo/Mono
Hold down: Power off
Screen is converted
with the FM
FM Recording
Hold on/off
Frequency Mode screen
When the broadcasting Station is saved
Preset Mode screen
It flashes
No channels memorized
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Basic Operation 33
Basic Operation
32
Listening to the FM Radio Listening to the FM Radio
7. To automatically memorize a station
Press the (MODE/NAVI) key after selecting MODE ➔SETUP ➔FM ➔Auto Memory ➔Yes to
automatically save the station.
When automatic station saving is completed, the player will switch to the Preset mode and
channel #1 will be received.
8. To remove a saved channel
A. Select the channel to delete by using the jog key and press the REPEAT/DEL/FM key.
B. To delete the selected channel Select 'YES' when prompted by the 'Delete' dialog box and press
the (MODE/NAVI) key.
9. To listen to the FM broadcasting with a SPEAKER
The earphone should be connected at all times as it plays the role of an antenna.
Select MODE ➔SETUP ➔FM ➔SPK/EAR and SPEAKER. Press the (MODE/NAVI) key.
If you switch to the music mode or turn the player off, the earphone will be selected automatically.
Apreviously selected station will be overwritten by the new selected station if saved on the
same channel.
Caution
The factory setting of the player is set to earphone mode.
Note
Deleted
It flashes
Channel number to be deleted
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◆ To record the FM broadcasts
1. Press (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key while listening to a broadcast.
It is possible that unwanted noise will be recorded if recording takes place in an area venerable to
closely adjacent frequencies.
2. Press the (PLAY/STOP) key to stop recording.
3. To playback the recorded broadcast
1) Exit from the FM mode by pressing DEL/FM key for 3 seconds.
2) Search for the target file in the RECORD folder using the jog key.
3) Press the (PLAY/STOP) key to playback the recorded broadcast.
◆ FM recording using a preset time. Set the FM REC TIME in advance.
1. Select MODE ➔SETUP ➔TIMER ➔FM REC TIME.
2. Set the desired FM recording time by using the jog key, and press the (MODE/NAVI) key.
Basic Operation 35
Basic Operation
34
◆ How to use the mode
1. Entering into Menu mode
1) Press the (MODE/NAVI) key for 3 seconds.
2) Select the SETUP item by clicking the jog key left or right.
3) Press the jog key to enter into mode.
2. In Menu mode, the jog key can be operated by pressing Up/Down/Left/Right.
Recording FM Broadcasts Setting Mode
OLED display
in the FM
recording mode
1. The preset recording time can be set from 10-120 minutes.
2. It is possible to adjust the recording time in 10 minutes intervals.
3. When the FM preset time recording is setup, the the icon is indicated on the FM Mode .
Note
Press
OLED display
in the FM
mode
1) Hold down
3) Left/Right
2) Press once
Move to a
higher mode
Move down
Move up
Press once to set
Hold down to enter into Setting/Lower mode
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Advanced Operation 37
Basic Operation
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Using the Mode Using the Memo Function
◆ List of Mode Functions By using the memo function, it is possible to edit information of acquaintances and
contacts on the PC and download it to the player for viewing at a later date. To do this the
software described on page 9 must firstly be installed.
1. Double click the icon on the PC to run the program.
2. After inserting the name/phone number/e-mail of a contact, press the [Enter] key to save the information
in the selected number.
The e-mail item may be used for memos.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 NoteOperation
MUSIC
FM
RECORD
MEMO
SETUP
MUSIC
AUDIO
FM
RECORD
GENERAL
TIMER
SYSTEM
INTRO
DISPLAY
PLAY SPEED
PLAYLIST
USER EQ
3D
AUTO MEMORY
SPK/EAR
QUALITY
METHOD
SCROLL SPEED
RESUME
LANGUAGE
BRIGHTNESS
OLED LIGHT TIME
AUTO POWER OFF
SLEEP
ALARM SET
FM REC TIME
TIME SET
JOG LIGHT
MEMORY INFO
FORMAT
P.18
P.30
P.28
P.37
P.41
P.42
P.41
P.23
P.20
P.20
P.32
P.33
P.26
P.27
P.43
P.43
P.44
P.44
P.45
P.45
P.46
P.46
P.34
P.47
P.47
P.48
P.49
Switch to music mode.
Switch to FM mode.
Switch to RECORD mode.
Switch to MEMO mode.
Set music introduction function.
Set the information to display during playing.
Control play speed.
Separately designated songs for playback.
Control user EQ.
Control 3D.
Automatically store the broadcast.
Set whether to listen to the broadcast via the speaker or the earphone
Set recording quality.
Set recording method.
Set the scroll speed.
Set the current status memory.
Set Language.
Control brightness.
Control backlight time.
Control auto power-off time.
Control sleep time.
Set the alarm.
Set the FM reservation recording time.
Set date and time
Control Backlight time of jog key.
Display memory information
Set format.
My Manager Q
1. New: Create new file.
2. Open: Open existing file.
3. Save: Save the modified information.
4. Find: Find the acquaintance information.
5. Delete: Delete the selected acquaintancea.
12345
The following number of characters can be entered into each category.
. Names can contain up to 10 Characters
. Phone Number can contain up to 22 Characters
. E-mail/Memo can contain up to 38 Characters
Note
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