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UserGuide EMP516-2
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IN THE BOX Stereo headphones Portable speaker Quick Start and Media Transfer 2 GB EMP516-2 USB 2.0 Cable MP3 Music & Video Player Installation CD Quick Start Guide (for battery charging and high speed data transfer) 1
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FCC INFORMATION FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Emerson MP3 Music & Video Player. This manual contains important safety information and correct operation instructions. Before using the player, read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference. Copyright Information Trademarks and trade names used in this instruction manual are owned by their respective companies or organizations. Unauthorized duplication of any recordings whether downloaded from the internet or made from audio CD
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your player. This will reduce the risk of product damage and personal injury. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the player by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. The use of a Non-Recommended accessory may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories please contact customer support. This device contains a built- in battery, do not dispose of in fire. In the event that the b
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FEATURES Vivid color display 2 GB internal memory Two headphone jacks (to share your music) USB 2.0 high speed connection Stores and plays music, video, and pictures Text reading (txt format) Digital voice recording (built-in microphone) Folder navigation Rechargeable battery Supports MP3 / WMA music formats Includes video converter software JPEG format picture browsing Includes external speaker 5
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS 1 1. Neck strap hole 2. Headphone jacks (two) 3. [POWER] switch 2 2 4. [PREVIOUS] - Previous track / Fast backwards 10 3 5. [MENU] - Back to the previous menu 9 6. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connector for battery charging and data transfer 7. [NEXT] - Next track / Fast forward 4 8 8. [PLAY] - Select / Start or stop play / On-Off button 5 [DOWN] - Volume - / Menu / Option 9. 10. [UP] - Volume + / Menu / Option / A-B Loop 7 6 6
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER System requirements You computer system must meet the following specifications: Pentium 200MHz or above Microsoft Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista USB port supported USB High Speed Connection Cable MP3 Player PC PC connection In order to enjoy the multimedia capabilities of your MP3 Player, you have to first copy your favorite files from your PC to it’s internal memory. Connect your MP3 Player to the computer using the included USB 2.0 cable. The device will be detected auto
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Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the file transfer, please disconnect the USB cable the following way: 1. Double click the green arrow “Safely Remove Hardware” in the task bar on the bottom right of the window. 2. Select “USB Device” and click “Stop”. 3. When the “Stop a Hardware device” appears, click “OK” to disconnect the USB mass storage device, and unplug the player safely. 8
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CHARGING THE BATTERY Your MP3 Player has an integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is recommended to fully charge the player before using it for the first time. Recharge the battery by connecting the player to a computer using the included USB 2.0 cable. Charging time is between 3-5 hours, depending if the player is powered off or working. To keep the battery in good condition, we recommend not charging it for more than 8 hours. Important: ● Fully charge the player before you use it for
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BASIC OPERATION Turning on/off ● To turn on the player place the [POWER] switch in the “ON” position, and press and hold the [PLAY] button for 3 seconds until the LCD screen lights up. ● To turn the player off, press and hold the [PLAY] button until the LCD screen shuts off, or place the [POWER] switch in the “OFF” position. NOTE: If you power off the device directly with the [POWER] switch, your UP last changes in the settings will be lost, and the player will not POW
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TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES TO THE PLAYER The MP3 Player is capable of storing, displaying, and playing your favorite music, pictures, and video. music pictures video MP3 Player Connect the MP3 player to your computer Find your music, picture, or video and locate “Emerson MP3”, and drag the files on your computer files into the area shown below. Transferring media to the player Emerson MP3 To transfer media from your computer, perform the following steps: Drag or copy 1. Connect the MP3 play
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MUSIC Store and playback your favorite songs and organize them by playlists, atrist, and other MUSIC options. See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES TO THE PLAYER” (page 11) and follow the VIDEO UP PHOTO steps below to playback and organize your music. E-BOOK DOWN RECORD BROWSER SETTINGS 1. Select “MUSIC” from the main menu, and press the [PLAY] button. PLAY 2. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to choose an option, and press the [PLAY] button to enter. 3. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to select, and press
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Skipping tracks ● Briefly press the [PREVIOUS] button to go to the previous track. UP ● Briefly press the [NEXT] button to go to the next track. DOWN Searching backward or forward within a track ● Press and HOLD the [PREVIOUS] button to search backward within a track. PLAY ● Press and HOLD the [NEXT] button to search forward within a track. A-B repeat function You can loop play a segment of a song with this function. 1. Press the [UP] button to set the A point and press the [UP] button again to
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Music player settings You can choose the equalization mode that fits your preferences. To do so, browse to “SETTINGS” → “MUSIC” → “EQ select” and choose one of the 6 available modes: “Normal”, “MS PlayFX”, “Rock”, “Pop”, and “Classic” or “Jazz”. The playing order of the tracks depends on the selected mode. By default, the mode is set to “Normal”. You can change to a different mode browsing to “SETTINGS” → “MUSIC” → “ Play Mode”, and choosing “Order” (sequential order) or “Shuffle” (random).
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VIDEO You can play AVI / WMV / MPG / VOB / ASF videos that you previously converted to the AVI format (XVID with MP2 audio and 128 x 128 resolution), using the easy soft- ware tool included inside the bundled CD. MUSIC NOTE: You must convert a video to the correct format before transferring to the VIDEO UP PHOTO player. E-BOOK DOWN RECORD BROWSER Playing videos SETTINGS To play videos, select the “VIDEO” option from the main menu. You will access the PLAY files explorer (check the “Browser
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CREATING AVI VIDEOS Before transferring video files to the MP3 Player, you must convert them to the correct format. With the AVI Converter software tool you can easily convert your AVI / WMV / MPG / VOB / ASF videos to the AVI format (XVID with MP2 audio and 128 x 128 resolution) so you can enjoy them on your MP3 Player. To install the AVI converter on your computer follow the steps below: 1. Insert the provided CD to the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and click on “Video Converter”. 2. Click “
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Converting videos Click on the “Resolution” 1. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of your computer 128 x 128 drop down window (optional). and select “128 x 128” 2. Click on “AVI Converter ”from the “Start ” menu, or the AVIConverter icon on your desktop. 3. Click on the “Add” button and select 128 x 128 resolution. Click “Add” “Source File” drop down window 4. Select the video file that you want to convert by clicking on the Click on a video “Source File” drop down window.
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Converting videos 5. Click on the “Target File Path” drop down window to select the destination for the converted video. You can send it directly to your player by selecting “Emerson MP3”, and clicking “OK”, or if you would like to save the video to your computer, we recommend sending it to your “Desktop” where you can easily find the video, and transfer it to your player. (See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO THE PLAYER” on page 11) NOTE: To send a converted video directly to your player, it must b
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Converting Videos 6. Write the name of the new AVI video file to be created (”Target File Name”). 7. Choose the image quality of the new video. High quality will use more memory and the output file will be bigger. 8. Select the format of the output video (”Aspect Ratio”). Choose “Full” if you want the output video to include the whole original image. Black bands will be added if necessary. “4:3” will fill the whole screen, but some part of the image may be removed from the video. “16:9” f
