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IN THE BOX music video photos ebook record browser settings MP3 Music and Video Player USB 2.0 Cable (for battery charging and high speed data transfer) Stereo Headphones Quick Start and Media Transfer 4 GB music video photos ebook record browser settings EMP588-4...
FCC INFORMATION FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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.
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. This device contains a built- in battery, do not dispose of in fire. In the event that the battery is leaking, do not handle the device with your bare hands.
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FEATURES 2.8” Touch screen 4 GB internal memory Mini SD card slot (add up to 8 GB additional memory, mini SD card not included) Built-in stereo speaker USB 2.0 high speed connection Stores and plays music, video, and pictures ...
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS Headphone jack 2. [ POWER ] - Power ON/Off switch / lock 3. Mini-USB jack 4. Speaker (listen to music or video without headphones) Touch Screen display 6. [ M ] - Select an option / Return / Menu 7.
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 automatically without installing any driver.
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.
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.
BASIC OPERATION Turning on/off Make sure the player is charged, and the headphones are connected correctly. ● To turn on the player, slide and HOLD the [ POWER ] switch to the right until the display turns on. ● To turn the player off, slide and HOLD the [ POWER ] switch to the right until the display turns off.
1. Connect the MP3 player to the USB port of your computer. 2. Open “Windows Explorer” or “My Computer”, and locate “Emerson MP3” . 3. Select the files on your computer, and simply move it into “Emerson MP3” in the usual way (drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste). After copying is completed, the data will be available on the MP3 player.
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MAIN MENU music video photos ebook record browser settings ICON MAIN MENU ITEMS music music video video photos photos ebook Once you turn on the player, the main menu appears. You may also use the or [ M ] button to return to the main menu from the other modes. 1.
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● “Record”: Listen to the clips you recorded using this option. ● “Dir List”: With this option you can explore the file tree in the memory of the MP3 Player just as it would be displayed on your computer. ● “Update”: Use this option whenever you store or delete songs so the artist, album and title listings are recreated accurately.
Listening to music 1. Select “music” from the main menu. 2. Use the [ ▲] or [ ▼] buttons from the scroll bar to select “Music Play”, and press the Or select “All Music” to view the music file list. Use the [ ▲] or [ ▼] buttons from the scroll bar to select the music file you wish to listen to and press the 3.
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”, “Classic”, and “Jazz”. The playing order of the tracks depends on the selected mode.
video You can play AVI / WMV / MPG / VOB / ASF videos that you previously converted to the AVI format (XVID with MP2 audio and 320 x 240 resolution), using the easy software tool included inside the bundled CD. NOTE: You must convert a video to the correct format before transferring to the player.
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 320 x 240 resolution) so you can enjoy them on your MP3 Player.
Converting videos 1. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of your computer (optional). 2. Click on “AVI Converter ”from the “Start ” menu, or the icon on your desktop. 3. Click on the “Add” button and select 320 x 240 resolution.
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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”...
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12. Once finished, press “Close” to exit the application. 13. Copy the new AVI file(s) to your player. See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO THE PLAYER” (page 11). “Target File Name” Click “Save” 320 x 240 Lake.avi Emerson MP3 Lake.avi Click “Close” then Lake.avi Emerson MP3 Lake.avi...
Viewing pictures The MP3 Player is capable of storing and displaying your favorite pictures. See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO THE PLAYER” (page 11) and follow the steps below: 1. Select “photos” from the main menu. 2. Touch the photo file you wish to view, and press the 3.
View and enjoy your electronic books (e-book in TXT format) anywhere with the high resolution LCD screen of your MP3 Player. Viewing TXT files 1. Select “ebook” from the main menu. 2. Touch the file you wish to select, and press the 3.
Your MP3 Player is able to perform voice recordings with its integrated microphone. The sound files that you record are stored inside the “Record” folder. The files are in WAV format. You can listen to these files while being at the “music” mode or “browser” mode, and selecting the “Record”...
You can easily delete music, picture, or video files by connecting your MP3 Player to the computer and selecting “Emerson MP3” from Windows Explorer or “My Computer”, or click on “Open Folder” to view files from the “AutoPlay” option window. Simply select the file and delete it as you would delete any other file from your computer.
settings The player’s settings can be customized by accessing “settings” in the main menu. The settings menu consists of several items where various functions can be selected concerning music, power, language, display, recording, system, etc. Navigating the settings menu 1. Select “settings” from the main menu. 2.
Press the reset hole with a metal pin to re-initialize the system of the player My computer is not detecting the MP3 Player with Windows Vista There is a USB mass storage devices recognition issue with Windows Vista acknowledged by Microsoft. A solution is available in the Service Pack 1 which may be downloaded from Microsoft’s website...
SPECIFICATIONS Display 2.8 inch 320 x 240 touch screen display Connect with PC USB 2.0 (HIGH SPEED) Built-in memory Power source Built-in Lithium battery Sampling rate Recording Recording format Recording time Earphone Max output MP3 bit rate MP3, WMA WMA bit rate Frequency response Music file format MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, WAV...
LIMITED WARRANTY In the unlikely event that this product is defective, or does not perform properly, you may within ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase return it to the authorized service center for repair or exchange. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: - Provide proof of the date of purchase within the package (Dated bill of sale) - Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service center, and remember to insure your return.
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To obtain service after the warranty period, please e-mail [email protected] with product information, date of purchase and nature of the problem. Customer service will reply to the e-mail with service instructions. Warranty service not provided: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, lack of reasonable care, and unauthorized modification.