Samsung YP-U1 User manual

Features
MP3, WMA, Audio ASF and Ogg Playback
The player supports playback of MP3, WMA, Audio ASF and Ogg.
Removable Storage Device
You can easily copy and paste files to the player using Windows Explorer.
USB 2.0 Support
Maximum data speed transfer of 18 Mbps.
Voice Recording Function
You can make high quality voice recordings.
Built-In Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery
The built-in rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 13 hours of play time.
(According to company measurement)
Upgradable
You can upgrade the built-in programs when available.
Please check the home page (www.samsung.com) for upgrades.

Safety Instructions
• Please be aware that we claim no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown,
repair or other causes.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above
95°F or below 23°F).
Do not expose to moisture.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the device. Do not let any foreign matter spill into the
device.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the device. Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and
thinners. Be careful not to subject the player to excessive pressure when wearing it round your neck.

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.
Earphones
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.
Take care so that the earphone cable is not caught by your arm or other objects while walking or exercise.
Ambient operating conditions
Ambient temperature : 5°C ~ 35°C (41°F ~ 95°F)
Humidity : 10 ~ 75%
Environmental Information
Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries, and old electronic appliances.
Your player is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene etc., and do not use any unnecessary materials.

Location of Controls
Location of Controls
1. Display
2. MENU, Navigation button
3. Volume UP Button
4. Move to Track | Speed Search
5. Volume Down Button
6. Move to Track | Speed Search
7. Neck strap Hook
8. HOLD switch
9. Microphone
10. Earphone Jack
11. Recording/Loop Repeating Button
12. Power On/Off | Play/Pause button
13. RESET
14. USB Plug

1. Equalizer Indicator
2. Play Mode Indicator
3. Remaining Battery Power indicator
4. Title (track & artist) indicator
5. Playtime display
6. Indicate next track
7. Track play indicator
8. Play/Stop/Pause Indicator
9. Track number indicator

Connecting and Using
Connecting the player to PC
Connect the USB plug to the USB port on the computer.
If you disconnect the USB plug from your PC while implementing a command or initializing during USB driver
installation, your PC may not function correctly.
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.
Upon installation of the USB driver "Samsung YP-U1 USB Device" will appear in the [System Properties] →
[Device Manager].
[How to check if USB driver is properly installed ]

Windows 98
Control Panel →System →Device Manager →Disk Drives →Samsung YP-
U1
Windows 2000
Control Panel →System →Hardware →Device Manager →Disk Drives →
Samsung YP-U1 USB Device
Windows XP
Control Panel →System →Hardware →Device Manager →Universal
Serial Bus controllers →Disk Drives →Samsung YP-U1 USB Device
Downloading / Uploading files
When the MP3 player is connected to your PC, the PC will see it as a removable disc.
Music and other files can then be dragged and dropped into the removable disc for playback on the MP3 player.
Connect the player to your PC.
Open Windows Explorer on PC.
Removable Disc is displayed in Windows Explorer.
Select the file to save and drag-and-drop it into the removable disk icon.(In numerical, alphabetical order)
If you change the name of music files in Windows Explorer like 001* * * , 002* * *..., music files will be played
in the order of number indicated.

[Caution]
1. The “WRITING/READING” message will appear during file download or upload. Disconnecting the USB plug
while “WRITING/READING” is displayed may cause malfunction of the unit.
2. The music file order displayed in Windows Explorer may differ from the play order on your device.
Disconnecting the player
After completing the file transfer, you must disconnect the player in the following way:
If you disconnect the player improperly, the files on the device may be damaged and will not play.
Double-click on the green arrow in the taskbar on the bottom right of the window.
When the [Stop a Hardware device] message appears, press the [OK] button and disconnect the player.

[Notice]
If you disconnect the player improperly, the files on the device may be damaged and will not play.
Playing Music
Playing Music (Power On)
Press the •|button.
Playback starts.
Pausing Music (Power Off)
Press the •|button to pause playback.
If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds (changes depending on settings), the player automatically powers
off.
While in Pause mode, press the •|| button again to resume playback.
Adjusting the Volume
Press the + , - to adjust the volume from 00 to 30.
Hold Function
In Hold mode, all other buttons are disabled.
Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow.
[Notice]
1. If the file name is not displayed correctly, move to [Settings] →[Language] →[ID3-Tag] and then change
the language setting.
2. WMA files can only be played as music files with a compression rate of 48Kbps-192Kbps.
3. The power off time can be set in the menu.

Troubleshooting
Before Calling for Service
Symptom Check/Remedy
The software doesn’t work Refer to the System Requirements.
The player does not work and the
LCD displays nothing..
Check the battery charge status of the player.
Connect the player to PC and run YP-U1 Updater in the desktop to update the
player.
Reset the player by pressing the RESET Hole using a pointed object such as a safety
clip.
In Play mode, music is not played
after pressing the •l button. Check to see if MP3 or WMA files are saved in the built-in memory.
Check to see if the HOLD button is locked.
Files cannot be downloaded.
Check to see if the driver is installed correctly in the computer.
Check the connection between the player and PC.
Operating system limits the number of files you can save.
Please save your music files by creating a subfolder.
Check if the memory is full.
Backlight does not work. Check the backlight settings.
When the battery power is low, the backlight will go out.
The buttons do not work. Reset the player by pressing the RESET Hole using a pointed object such as a safety
clip.
The player keeps being turned off. In Stop mode, the power is automatically turned off after ten seconds
(changes depending on settings).
Check to see if there are files saved in it.
Something’s wrong with play time
displayed during Play mode. Check to see if a VBR file is paying.
LCD window is dark Check the Contrast setting.
The file name is not displayed
correctly. Move to [Settings] →[Language] →[ID3-Tag] in the Menu and then change the
language setting.

There is a file saved in the player,
but “No File” appears in the screen.
After checking whether the folder is played, use the Navigation function to change
the folder.
After connecting it to PC, execute YP-U1 Updater in the desktop to update the
product.
I cannot properly connect the player
to the PC.
Win98 SE : Try to connect again after installing Driver.
WinME : Remove the driver program and the select the Start and then Windows
Update on the Desktop. After selecting important update and service pack, execute
update all.
Win2000/XP : Try to connect it again after rebooting the computer.
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