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
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WARNING
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

contents
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

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Earphone connection jack
Microphone mode switch
Slide up to run the interview mode.
Slide down to run the meeting mode.
Back button
Press to move to the previous level.
Press and hold to move to
the main menu screen.
USB connection port
Play/Pause/Select button
Press to select the play/pause and
a function, or move to the next screen.
Power button
Press and hold for power on/off.
YOUR VOICE RECORDER (Continued)
INTERVIEW MEETING

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YOUR VOICE RECORDER (Continued)
Camera lens
Recording button
Press and hold to start voice recording.
Press to stop voice recording.
Battery cover
Built-in speaker
Folder/Bookmark button
Press to select the voice recording folder.
Press and hold to add a bookmark.
Section repeat/Delete button
Press to repeat a section.
Press and hold to delete the selected file.
Hand strap hook
Built-in Microphone
Fastening hand strap

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CONNECTING THE EARPHONES & MICROPHONE
Earphones
Connect the earphones
External Microphone
Connect the microphone

14 _ the basics
INSERTING THE BATTERY
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the diagram
and open it.
2. Insert rightly the batteries fitting their poles (+, -).
Be careful not to reverse the poles of the batteries.
3. Close the battery cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow as shown in
the diagram.
BATTERY LIFE
Mode Time
Voice Recording Mode A maximum of 30 hours
Play Mode (Using the earphones) A maximum of 50 hours
(Using the speaker) A maximum of 20 hours
When you do not use the recorder for a long time, remove the batteries.
Actual battery time may vary according to the use conditions including the battery
type, your settings and volume.
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TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF
Turning the Power on
Press and hold the [ ] button.
Turning the Power off
Press and hold the [ ] button again.
If you press and hold the [REC] button in power-off condition, the recorder turns on
and voice recording will start.
Power is automatically turned off when none of the buttons have been pressed
for a certain time in the standby and the music pause mode for power saving
purposes.
SETTING THE MICROPHONE MODE
Slide up the microphone mode switch to set the interview mode, and slide it
down to set the meeting mode.
The microphone should face forward the sound source during the recording.
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[INTERVIEW MODE] [MEETING MODE]
NOTE

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VOICE RECORDING
1. SelectG<Voice REC> on the main menu screen.
2. Press the [FOLDER] button to select a folder where the
recording file will be stored.
3. Press and hold the [REC] button.
Voice recording starts.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
Press the [Up, Down] button to control the volume.
The range of volume is set between 00 to 30.
DISABLING THE BUTTONS
The Hold function disables all the other buttons on the voice recorder so that if
you accidentally bump one-while working out, for example-your music won’t be
interrupted.
1. Press the [] button once.
2. Press the [ ] button once again to release the hold
function.
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BROWSING FOR FILES USING “FILE BROWSER”
Search easily for files using the “File Browser” function.
1. SelectG<File Browser> on the main menu screen.
2. Select a desired folder and move to the file list under the
folder.
3. Select a desired file.
The file will start playing.
DELETING FILES WITH “FILE BROWSER”
1. SelectG<File Browser> on the main menu screen.
2. Select a desired folder and move to the file list under
the folder.
3. Select a file that you want to delete and press and hold
the [DEL] button.
4. Select <Yes>.
The file will be deleted.
If you want to directly delete a file during playing, press and hold the [DEL] button
Once files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES
Your voice recorder comes with settings and preferences that were set up at the
factory, but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your recorder.
1. SelectG<Settings> on the main menu screen.
2. Select a desired item in the setting list.
3. Set the options you prefer.
Date&Time : Set the current date and time.
Display Off Time : If no button is pressed within the set time shown below, the screen
display will automatically be turned off. Select either <15sec>, <30sec>,
<1min>, <3min>, <5min> or <Always On>. Press any button to turn the display back on.
Sleep : Turns off power automatically after the preset time. Select either <Off>, <15min>,
<30min>, <60min>, <90min>, or <120min>.
Language : Set the menu language. Select from <English>, <䚐ạ㛨>, <ㅔԧЁ᭛>,
<㐕储Ё᭛>, <Ɋɭɫɫɤɢɣ>, <Français>, <Deutsch>, <Italiano>, <襲莇蛑>, <Español>,
<Magyar>, <Nederlands>, <Polski>, <Português>, <Svenska>, <ѳъѕ>, <ýeština>,
<ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȐ>, <Türkçe>, <Norsk>, <Dansk>, <Suomi>, <Español (Sudamérica)>,
<Português (Brasil)>, <Indonesia>, <TiӃng ViӋt>, <Bulgarian>, <Română>, <ɍɤɪɚʀɧɫɶɤɚ>,
<Slovenšþina>, <Slovenský>.
Beep Sound : Sets the beep sound for button operations to on or off.
Select either <Off> or <On>.
Volume Limit : You can decrease the risk of hearing damage by setting the limit of the
volume when using the earphones. <On> will limit the maximum volume level to 15.
The maximum volume level when volume limit is set to <Off> is 30.
If you selected over 15, the volume will be set back to 15 when you turn the recorder off
to avoid hearing damage when you turn the recorder back on.
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Settings

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
VoicePix : You can take a picture and store it with recording file as soon as the recording
finished. Select either <Off> or <On>.
Shutter Sound : Set the camera shutter sound to on or off. Select either <Off> or <On>.
LED Effect : You can turn the LED on or off. If you set it to <On>, the LED blinks during
the recording. Select either <Off> or <On>.
Default Set : Returns all settings to the default value. Select either <Yes> or <No>. <Yes>
initializes all settings to default. <No> cancells default settings.
About : Checks the firmware version and memory capacity.
Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.
Memory - Indicates the remaining memory capacity. <Available> indicates the
remaining capacity and <Total> indicates the total memory capacity.
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Regarding the Built-In Memory
1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal
firmware uses a portion of the memory.
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NOTE

20 _ EmoDio
EmoDio
EmoDio is a software application provided for this voice recorder for
various content-related services as well as device supports.
PC REQUIREMENTS
Your PC system must meet the following minimum specifications in order to
install and run EmoDio:
•Pentium 500MHz or higher
•USB Port 2.0
•Windows 2000/XP/Vista
•DirectX 9.0 or higher
•100MB of free hard disc space
•CD Rom Drive (2X or higher)
•Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher
•Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher
•Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
•512 MB RAM or higher