Samsung YP-ST5 Yepp' User manual

- MP3,WMA,ASF,Secure WMA Playback
- Removable Storage Device
- Direct MP3 Recording
- FM Reception
- 3D Sound
- USB 2.0 Support
- Upgradable
- 20 Hours of Continuous Play
- Voice Recording Function
YP-ST5
AH68-01616L(REV 0.0)
Samsung Electronics America Inc.
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
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ContentsContents
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Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................................4
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................6
Components ........................................................................................................................................................8
Location of Controls ............................................................................................................................................9
IPreparations
Playing Music and Turning Off the Device ........................................................................................................24
Adjusting the Volume/Hold Function ..................................................................................................................25
Recording Voice ................................................................................................................................................26
MP3 Encoding ....................................................................................................................................................27
Searching for Music/Voice Files ........................................................................................................................28
Listening to FM Radio ........................................................................................................................................29
FM Encoding ......................................................................................................................................................30
IBasic Usage
Connecting the player to PC ..............................................................................................................................11
Manual Installation of USB Driver ......................................................................................................................15
Using the removable storage(PC)......................................................................................................................18
●Downloading/Uploading files ........................................................................................................................18
●Disconnecting the USB cable........................................................................................................................18
●Formatting ....................................................................................................................................................19
●Downloading Secure WMA Files ..................................................................................................................20
Installing yepp Studio ........................................................................................................................................22
●To View Help on yepp Studio ........................................................................................................................23
IConnection to Computer
Loop Repeating ..................................................................................................................................................32
MENU options ....................................................................................................................................................33
Using Navigation ................................................................................................................................................34
Setting Playlist....................................................................................................................................................37
Setting the Advanced Functions ........................................................................................................................38
Selecting the Play mode ....................................................................................................................................39
Setting the EQ mode..........................................................................................................................................40
Managing Files ..................................................................................................................................................41
●Deleting ........................................................................................................................................................41
●Formatting ....................................................................................................................................................41
Display................................................................................................................................................................42
●Scroll Speed ..................................................................................................................................................42
●Information ....................................................................................................................................................42
●Backlight........................................................................................................................................................42
●Contrast ........................................................................................................................................................43
Time....................................................................................................................................................................44
●Auto Off / Sleep ............................................................................................................................................44
REC Settings......................................................................................................................................................45
●Bitrate / AutoSync Time ................................................................................................................................45
WOW Level ........................................................................................................................................................46
●Adjusting SRS and TruBass LEVEL..............................................................................................................46
●WOW Optimum ............................................................................................................................................46
Default Volume ..................................................................................................................................................46
IAdditional Usage
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................48
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................50
Communications Regulation Information ..........................................................................................................52
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................54
ICustomer Support
MENU Table ......................................................................................................................................................47
IAppendix
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Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions
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Read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and damage to the equipment.
Do not expose to extreme temper-
atures (above 95°F or below 23°F).
Do not expose to moisture.
Do not subject the unit to severe
impact, or place heavy objects
on it.
Do not let any foreign matter spill
into the device.
Be careful not to subject the
player to excessive pressure
when wearing it round your neck.
Do not expose to chemicals such
as benzene and thinners.
Remove batteries when the
device is left unused for a long
period of time.
Do not expose to direct sunlight
or heat sources.
Do not store in dusty areas. Do not try to disassemble and
repair the device yourself.
IEarphones
Follow Traffic Safety Instructions
● Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle.
It’s not only dangerous, but also against the law.
●It may cause an accident if you turn up the volume of the earphones while walking,
especially when crossing intersections.
Protect your ears
● Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume.
● Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.
IAmbient operating conditions
● Ambient temperature : 5°C ~ 35°C (41°F ~ 95°F)
Humidity : 10 ~ 75%
IEnvironmental Information
● Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries,
and old electronic appliances.
● Your player is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene etc., and does not use any unnecessary materials.
✽ Please be aware that we claim no responsibility for damage from data loss
due to breakdown, repair or other causes.
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FeaturesFeatures
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MP3, WMA, ASF, Secure WMA Playback
●MP3 is an MPEG1 Layer3 audio format.
●WMA is a Microsoft Windows Media audio format.
●ASF is a file format used in Windows Media player.
This player can also play back ASF audio.
Removable Storage Device
●You can easily copy and paste files to the player using Windows Explorer.
Direct MP3 Recording
●You can convert music from CDs, cassettes, and radio into
MP3 files without a PC.
FM Reception
●Listening to an FM program is made easy with Auto Search and
Frequency Memory functions.
3D Sound
●The 3D surround feature adds spaciousness to the sound.
USB 2.0 Support
●Maximum data speed transfer of 18 Mbps.
Upgradable
●You can upgrade the built-in programs when available.
Add functions, CODEC, etc. Please check the home page
(www.samsungusa.com) for upgrades.
20 Hours of Continuous Play
●This player uses one AAA/LR03 alkaline battery. Operation can last up to 20hours.
Actual playing time may vary according to the type and capacity of the battery.
Voice Recording Function
●You can make high quality voice recordings.
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Location of Controls (yepp)Components
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Player
Earphone
AH30-00064D
User manual
AH68-01616L
One Battery
(1.5V AAA/LR03 type)
4301-000115
USB Cable
AH39-00692A
Line In Cable
AH39-00488B
Installation CD
AH80-00077B
Neck Strap
AH61-01619A
● The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as the internal firmware
uses a part of the memory as well.
● Design of accessories is subject to change for the purposes of improvement, without notice.
Model
Built-in memory
YP-ST5 X
512MB
YP-ST5 Z
1GB
Carrying case
AH61-01618A
Continued...
Recording Button
Play/Pause Button
Hold Switch
Loop Repeating Button
USB Cable
Connection Port
ENC Jack
Microphone
Neck strap Hook
MENU, Navigation button/
Move to Track/Speed Search/
Volume Button
Display
Earphone Jack
Battery Cover
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Connecting yepp to PCLocation of Controls (yepp)
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The PC system must meet the
following specifications:
● Pentium 133MHz or greater
● Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP
● Memory 128MB of RAM minimum
● 40MB of available hard disc space
● CD-ROM drive
(double speed or greater)
● USB port (2.0) supported
● Monitor
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System Requirements.
IInstalling software
IDisplay
IInserting a Battery
1 Slide the cover in the direction of
the arrow to open.
2 Insert a AAA battery to the right poles
+ , – and push-close the cover in
the direction of the arrow as indicated.
1Insert the Installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive.
Select [Install yepp USB Driver].
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- Do not place heavy objects on the cover.
✍
Before connecting yepp to PC, make sure to install USB driver. If “Add New Hardware Wizard”
appears, press the [Cancel] button and install the USB driver from the Installation CD.
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- Install the operating system in Administrator Account mode
for Windows 2000 or XP. Otherwise, installation will not be
completed.
- Windows ME, 2000 and XP can recognize the driver
without installing the provided program. However,
you must install the program in order to format yepp and
upgrade firmware.
- If the YP-ST5 program has not been installed in Windows
98, then it will not communicate with your removable disc.
You must install the USB driver file first.
✍
Continued...
Playtime indicator
Mode indicator
Bit rate indicator
Play mode indicator
Equalizer, SRS indicator
Play/Stop/Pause indicator
Remaining Battery Power indicator
Track Number indicator
Title (track & artist) indicator
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Connecting yepp to PCConnecting yepp to PC
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2 Click [Next] in the series of windows that appear.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to
the USB cable connection port on the bottom
of the player.
● If you disconnect the USB cable from your
PC while implementing a command or
initializing during USB driver installation,
your PC may not function correctly.
3 The USB driver is installed with a message saying
that it is searching for a new device. You may not
see the display screen during installation.
Go to the device manager to check that installation
has been successfully completed.
4 Upon installation of the USB driver
"Samsung yepp YP-ST5 USB Device" will appear
in the [System Properties] ➝[Device Manager].
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IConnecting yepp to PC with USB cable
Continued...
USB connect cable
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Manual Installation of USB DriverConnecting yepp to PC
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How to check if USB driver is installed correctly
How to check if USB driver is installed correctly
Windows 98:
Control Panel ➝ System ➝ Device Manager ➝ Disk Drives ➝ Samsung yepp YP-ST5
Windows 2000:
Control Panel ➝ System ➝ Hardware ➝ Device Manager ➝ Disc Drives ➝
Samsung yepp YP-ST5 USB Device
Windows XP:
Control Panel ➝ System ➝ Hardware ➝ Device Manager ➝ Universal Serial Bus controllers ➝
Disk Drives ➝Samsung yepp YP-ST5 USB Device
5 If the USB driver is not installed automatically, refer to the next page.
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- If you are using Windows 2000 and your version of Windows does not recognize the USB driver
please download and install the latest service pack from windowsupdate.microsoft.com
- The installation method may vary depending on the type of PC or operating system.
Contact your PC dealer or service center for installation information.
- If errors occur continuously when you install the USB driver, reconnect the USB cable after
rebooting your system.
✍
IInstalling software
1Check the device manager.
Windows 98,ME:
Control Panel ➝ System ➝ Device Manager
Windows 2000:
Control Panel ➝ System ➝ Hardware ➝
Device Manager
Windows XP:
Control Panel ➝ System ➝ Hardware ➝
Device Manager
2Check if there is a device listed with an exclamation point or a question mark
(displayed as unknown device or USB device).
3Double click on the device listed with an exclamation point or a question mark.
Go to “Downloading/Uploading files”(p18) if the USB driver is in installed.
Follow these steps if the USB driver is not in installed :
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- Driver should appear as shown in the picture.
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Manual Installation of USB DriverManual Installation of USB Driver
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4After selecting the driver,
click [Update Driver]. 5Click [Next].
6Select [Search for a suitable driver
for my device] and then click [Next]. 7Click [Next] to finish.
IIn Windows 98
Click [Next] button in the series of windows that appear.
USB driver location
[CD ROM]\setup\Drivers
: You must reboot your computer to complete the installation.
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- You cannot use the yepp player as a removable disc in Windows 98 if the YP-ST5 program is not
installed. Make sure to install the USB driver file first.
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Using the removable storage(PC)Using the removable storage(PC)
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IDownloading/Uploading files
IFormatting
1Connect the player to your PC with the supplied USB cable.
2Open Windows Explorer on PC.
● Removable Disc is displayed in Windows Explorer.
3Select the file to save and drag-and-drop it into the removable disc icon.
(Files will appear In numerical, alphabetical order)
2When the
[Stop a Hardware device]
message appears, press
the [OK] button and
disconnect the USB cable.
1Select the removable disc icon
and click the right mouse button
to select [Format].
2Press the [Start] button.
● All saved files will be formatted.
● You can change the name of removable disc
by selecting [Volume label].
IDisconnecting the USB cable
1Double-click on the green arrow in the taskbar on the
bottom right of the window.
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- The “WRITING/READING” message will appear during
file download or upload. Disconnecting the USB cable
while “WRITING/READING” is displayed may cause
malfunction of the unit.
- The order of music files is not relative to the replay order
when you select a Removable Disc in Windows Explorer.
✍
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- By formatting, all previously preset menus will be initialized.
- Care must be taken as formatted files can not be recovered.
✍
Continued...
After completing the file transfer, you must disconnect the cable in the following way:
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Using the removable storage(PC)Using the removable storage(PC)
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Make sure to download the Secure WMA file you purchased from a ✻ pay site
through Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher.
✻
pay site :
www.walmart.com, www.buymusic.com, www.musicnow.com, www.napster.com, etc.
1Select the Secure WMA file and right-click to select [Play] or
[Play with Media Player].
2Click [Copy to CD or Device]
from the left menu.
The list of songs selected in step 1
will appear in the left window.
Click the down arrow under
[Items on Device] in the right window to
change it to [Removable Disk] and then
press the button on the upper part
to download the selected file.
3Make sure to use Media Player 9.0
or higher to play the Secure WMA
files downloaded from the pay site.
Click the [Check for Player Updates]
button in the Help menu to update the
player to the latest version.
IDownloading Secure WMA Files
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To View Help on yepp StudioInstalling yepp Studio
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1Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive.
Select [Install yepp Studio].
Run yepp Studio and press F1.
● Help will appear.
Move the arrow to the top of yepp Studio and right click on the
mouse. The following selection window will appear.
● Click on Help and the Help window will appear.
3Click [Next] in the series of windows that appear.
● Please refer to Help for more information on how to use yepp Studio.
2Select language
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- Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and Gracenote
CDDB® Music Recognition ServiceSM.
- CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype,
the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote CDDB" logo are
trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.
✍
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00:01:30
001/020
Singer-Song 1
NOR
192
NOR
GOOD BYE
00:01:30
001/020
Singer-Song 1
NOR
192
NOR
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Adjusting the Volume/Hold FunctionPlaying Music and Turning Off the Device
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IPlaying Music
Press the button.
● Playback starts automatically.
ITurning Power On and Off
Power On : Press the button to turn on the power.
Power Off : Press and hold the button to turn off the power.
IAdjusting the Volume
Press the joystick up or down to adjust the volume from level 00 to 30.
IPausing Music
Press the button to pause playback.
● If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds (or custom settings),
the player automatically powers off.
● While in Pause mode, press the button again to resume playback.
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- WMA files can only be played as music files with a compression rate of 48Kbps-192Kbps.
- The power off time can be set in the menu. (refer to page 44)
✍
IHOLD Function
In Hold mode, all buttons are disabled.
Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow.
❈ When the button is pressed, the “ HOLD!” message will appear on the display.
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MP3 EncodingRecording Voice
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1Press and hold the REC button to start voice recording.
2Press the REC button again to stop the recording and save the
voice file.
✽To move to other modes from the Voice mode, refer
to page 33 "Changing Mode" ✽To move to other modes from the LINE_ENC mode,refer to page 33 "Changing Mode"
1Connect the Audio Output port on the external audio source
(or the Line Out port) to the ENC port on the device with the Line cable.
2Press and hold the REC button to start MP3 encoding.
3If the REC button is pressed during encoding, the encoding stops and an
encoding file is created.
● The files are encoded in the order of L001, L002....
and saved as MP3 file in LINE_ENC folder after encoding.
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- The files are recorded in the order of V001,V002......,
and saved as WAV file in the VOICE folder after recording.
- If the Memory is full, Voice Recording will be disabled automatically.
- Voice Recording does not work in FM Mode or when the Line In cable is connected.
✍
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- Bit Rates can be set within the range of 32Kbps~128Kbps.
- Volume can be adjusted while monitoring the Encoding.
✍
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- Do not disconnect the Line cable during Encoding.
- If the battery is not sufficiently charged, the player will not completely encode the file.
- Adjust the volume of the external audio source to a suitable level and encode it.
If the volume level is too high, the sound quality may be poor.
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● Press and hold the A↔B button while in FM Mode.
● Frequencies within the range of 87.5MHz to
108.0MHz are automatically selected and stored.
● Frequencies are automatically stored, starting from 1.
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Listening to FM RadioSearching for Music/Voice Files
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● Press and hold the joystick left or right during playback to search for
the part you want to listen to.
● Release the joystick to resume play normally.

To search for specific parts during play
● Press the joystick to the position briefly during playback to play the next track.
● Press the joystick to the position briefly within 5 seconds after playback starts,
to move to and play the previous track. Press the joystick to the position briefly
after five seconds to play the current track from the beginning.

To change tracks during play
● Press the joystick left or right in stop mode to move
to the previous/next track.

To change tracks when stopped
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- VBR(Variable Bit Rate) file: A file that constantly changes the compression rate according
to the type of sounds, such as their pitch, in the file.
- When playing a VBR file, you cannot move to and play the previous track even if you push
the key within 5 seconds after playback starts.
- Files that were downloaded in MP2 or MP1 and had their file extension changed to MP3
may not play.
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- To exit from FM Mode press the “M” button in the center.
- Mono (MO) or Stereo (ST) is automatically selected.
- Up to 20 frequencies can be stored.
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IManual Search for a Frequency
Press the "M" button to display the menu screen.
Press the joystick down to select FM Radio and press the "M" button again.
● Press the joystick left or right briefly to search
manually for the frequency you want.
88.00 MHz
FREE CH
FM
MO
IManual Storage of a Frequency
● After searching manually for the frequency you
want, press and hold the “M” button in the
center to display the Save screen.
● Use , to select the number you want to assign to save the frequency and
then press the “M” button.
89.10 MHz
SAVE?
FM
MO
1
IAutomatic Search for a Frequency
● Press and hold the joystick left or right to search
for and stop at frequencies with reception.
89.10 MHz
SEARCHING
FM
MO
IAutomatic Storage of a Frequency
89.10 MHz
AUTOPRESET
FM
SET
1
Number of channels saved.
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FM EncodingListening to FM Radio
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ISearching Stored Frequencies
IDeleting Stored Frequencies
- After moving to the PRESET number you want to delete,
press and hold the “M” button.
● The saved PRESET number will be deleted.
89.10 MHz
PRESET
FM
MO
1107.70 MHz
PRESET
FM
MO
3
91.90 MHz
PRESET
FM
MO
2
89.10 MHz
PRESET
FM
MO
189.10 MHz
Deleted!!
PRESET
FM
MO
1
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- You can store up to 20 frequencies.
- Press the button in the PRESET screen to exit the PRESET mode.
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1Press and hold the REC button during FM reception.
● Encoding of the currently transmitted FM broadcast begins.
2Press the REC button again.
● Afile is created and the encoding stops.
● Files are encoded in the order F001, F002, F003...and saved as MP3 files in FM_ENC
folder.
1Press the button in FM Mode.
● PRESET screen will appear.
2Use , to move to the frequency you want.
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Loop Repeating
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MENU options
While playing music files, press the A↔Bbutton
briefly at the beginning of the loop you want to set.
A↔appears in the display.

Starting Point
Press the A↔Bbutton briefly again to set the
end of the loop.
A↔Bappears in the display.
The loop is played repeatedly.

Ending Point
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- Press the A↔B button briefly to cancel the loop.
- Loop Repeat is automatically released if you Speed Search with , .
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Press the “M” button to switch to MENU mode.
Use , to move and press the “M” button briefly to select the menu you want.
Press and hold the “M” button to exit the MENU mode.
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- Menu mode will be cancelled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds
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● Now playing : To check the file currently playing.
● Navigation : To move to Navigation Mode
● FM Radio : To listen to FM radio
● Playlist : To play back only the files you want
● Settings : To set the yepp functions (Refer to page 36).
● Exit : To exit MENU
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Using NavigationUsing Navigation
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IChanging Mode
1Press and hold the “M” button in the
Voice mode.
2Use to move to the upper folder.
You can change the mode in the following method.
Ex) To change from the Voice mode to the Music mode
3Use , to move to the music file you want and press the button.
●As it is changed to the Music mode, the selected file will be played.
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- To change to the FM mode, refer to “Setting up Menu”.
✍
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- Press and hold the “M” button in Navigation mode to exit the Navigation mode.
✍
1Press and hold the “M” button to enter Navigation mode
(except if you are in FM radio mode).
or press the “M” button to move to Menu and then select Navigation in Menu.
2Select the file or folder that you want to play.
● : When moving to a higher-level folder.
●: When moving to a lower-level folder.
●, : When moving to a file or folder in the same directory.
●: Move to the next folder down. When there is not a lower folder,
the selected file will be designated as part of the playlist.
3Press the button.
●The selected file will be played.
You can easily search for files or switch modes using the Navigation function.
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Setting PlaylistUsing Navigation
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IPlaying/Exiting Folder
1Press and hold the “M”button to move to the
Navigation mode.
2Use , to move to the folder you want and
press the button.
●When " " appears, the selected file will be
played.

Playing Folder
1Press and hold the “M”button during folder
playback to move to the Navigation mode.
2Use , to move to the file you want and
press the button.
●After folder play is released, " " mark will
appear and the selected file will be played.

Exiting Folder Play
ISetting Playlist
IPlaying Playlist
1Press and hold the A↔B button in music mode or select Playlist in Menu.
●The playlist you set will be displayed.
2Move to the file you want to play and press the button.
●“ ” mark appears and the selected file will be played.
- Move to the file you want in Navigation mode and press the “M” button.
●The selected file will be marked.
●To exit the playlist setting,
move to the marked file in Navigation mode and press the “M” button again.
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- Select PLAYLIST in File Delete (see “Deleting”, p41) to release the playlist you set.
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Selecting the Playmode Setting the Advanced Functions
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1Select Settings in the MENU. (refer to “MENU Options”)
2In Settings, use , to move to the function you want and
press the “M” button to select.
●To move to a previous menu, use or select Return.
1Press the "M" Button. Select Settings ➔Playmode
2In Playmode, use , to move to the mode you want and press
the “M” button to select.
● Normal: To play all the tracks in order one time.
● Repeat one: To repeat one track.
● Repeat all: To repeat all tracks.
● Shuffle: To play tracks at random.
● Intro: To listen to the first part of all saved tracks for 10 seconds.
● Return: To move to a previous menu
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