Samsung YP-VP1 User manual

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Voice Recorder
user manual
YP-VP1

features of your voice recorder
Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new voice
recorder is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest
space in your pocket, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich
sound. You’ll love your new voice recorder, whether you’re exercising,
downloading your favorite tunes, or even listening to FM Radio. Use it
once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
VoicePix™ FUNCTION
You can take a picture of the recording
subject or scene and search the recorded
file easily.
LONG &HIGH QUALITY RECORDING
You can record the high quality from LP(Long
Play), SP(Standard Play), HQ(High Quality),
SHQ(Super High Quality) and UHQ(Ultra High
Quality) in addition to a long recording time.
LEARNING A LANGUAGE
This recorder is helpful when learning a
language or listening a lecture by setting the
section repeat and play speed functions.
SUITABLE MICROPHONE FUNCTIONS
You can set the built-in microphone either
interview mode or meeting mode so that
you can make a recording clearly in every
situation.
HIGH QUALITY BUILT-IN SPEAKER
Your new voice recorder has high quality
built-in speaker so that you can experience
richer and deeper sound.
EXPANSION AND COMPATIBILITY
You can record a voice file in MP3 format
and play a music file in MP3 or WMA
formats.
VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
Various features in addition to voice
recording are provided including music
playback, FM Radio and bookmark for your
convenience.

safety information
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :
WARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.
CAUTION
Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or
material damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your voice recorder, follow
these basic safety precautions:
NOTE Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to
operate the recorder.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Call the service centre for help.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

safety information
This manual describes how to properly use your new voice recorder.
Read it carefully to avoid damaging the recorder and injuring yourself.
Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings:
PROTECT YOURSELF
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own.
Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do
not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact
a Samsung Customer Service Centre near you.
Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause
malfunction or a risk of electric shock.
Do not use the earphones while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or
motorcycle.
It can cause a serious accident, and furthermore, is prohibited by law in some
areas.
Using the earphones while walking or jogging on a road, in particular, on a
crosswalk can lead to a serious accident.
For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of
your arm or other surrounding objects.
Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these
environments could lead to fire or electric shock.
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CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION

PROTECT YOURSELF
Using earphones or headphones for an extended time may cause serious
damage to your hearing.
If you are exposed to sound louder than 85db for an extended time, you may
adversely affect your hearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged
your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60db and road
noise is approximately 80db).
You are strongly advised to set the volume level to medium (the medium level is
usually less than 2/3 of the maximum).
If you feel a ringing in the ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the
earphones or headphones.
PROTECT YOUR RECORDER
Do not leave the recorder in temperatures above 95°F (35°C), such as a
sauna or a parked car.
Do not cause excessive impact on the recorder by dropping it.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the recorder.
Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product.
Do not place the product near magnetic objects.
Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.
Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.
Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical
substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fire, electric
shock or deteriorate the surface.
Do not remove the batteries during the recording. Otherwise, it may cause
serious damage not only to files/data but also to the system.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or damage to
the recorder.
When printing this user manual, we recommend that you print in colour and
check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing.
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CAUTION

contents
THE BASICS
9
9 What’s included
10 Your voice recorder
13 Connecting the earphones &
microphone
14 Inserting the battery
14 Battery life
15 Turning the power on & off
15 Setting the microphone mode
16 Voice recording
16 Controlling the volume
16 Disabling the buttons
17 Browsing for files using
“file browser”
17 Deleting files with “file browser”
18 Changing the settings and preferences
VOICE RECORDING
26
26 Voice recording
27 Recording time
28 Voice recording display
29 Store photo image in the recording
file list
30 Recording form an external device
31 Recording with a phone
32 Using voice recording menu
EMODIO
20
20 PC requirements
21 Installing EmoDio
22 Connecting to your PC
23 Using EmoDio
24 Using as a removable disk
25 Disconnecting from your PC

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LISTENING TO
FM RADIO
44
44 Listening to FM radio
44 To use the mute function
45 FM radio display
46 To search for FM stations
47 Using the FM radio menu
SETTING A
BOOKMARK
42
42 Setting a bookmark
PLAYING A FILE
35
35 Listening to the recording/music file
36 Playback display
37 Setting the list type
38 Repeating a section
39 Playing a playlist
40 Using the voice & music play menu

contents
APPENDIX
55
55 Menu tree
56 Product specifications
58 License
TROUBLESHOOTING
52
52 Troubleshooting

the basics _ 9
the basics
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your new voice recorder comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of
these items, please contact a Samsung Customer Service Centre near you.
Voice
Recorder USB Cable Audio Cable External
Microphone Earphones
Hand Strap
Phone Recording
Adaptor
Phone Cable AAA /LR03
Batteries Installation CD
The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these shown.

10 _ the basics
External Device/Microphone
connection jack
LED
Screen display
Up volume button
Press to increase the volume or move to
an upper item/menu.
Down volume button
Press to reduce the volume or move to a
lower item/menu.
Menu button
Press to display the menu.
Right file browser button
Press to move to the next file/menu.
Press and hold to quickly scan files.
Hold button
Press once to lock the button functions.
Press once again to unlock the button
functions.
Left file browser button
Press to move to the previous file/menu
or play the current file from the beginning.
Press and hold to quickly scan files.
YOUR VOICE RECORDER
INTERVIEW MEETING