Emerson EMP285-4 MP3 Player User Guide

EMP285-4 MP3 Player
User Guide

EMP285-4 MP3 Player

EMP285-4

In the box

Location of controls

1. Mini USB slot
2. RESET hole
3. Headphone jack
4. &1 Volume up button
5. Volume down button
6. Touch-screen display
7. Select/Home button
8. Power button
9. Micro SD card slot
10. Previous
11. Speaker

Charging

1. Connect the player to your computer using the included USB cable
2. Charge the battery between 3-5 hours Do not charge for more than 8 hours

You can access the home screen while charging by pressing the button.

Micro SD card

This player includes 4GB internal memory, you may use Micro SD cards (up to 32GB) to increase the memory of the player.

To insert the Micro SD card:

1. Turn the player off before inserting or removing the card
2. Insert the Micro SD card into the card slot with the metal contacts facing towards the back of the player and gently push it in until it clicks. Do not an\y excessive force as this may damage the player and/or Micro SD card
3. To view certain types of files on the Micro SD card, select a function icon from the home screen, then open the browser and select “CardDir” or to view all files on the micro SD card, select “browser” from the home screen then select “CardDir””
4. To remove the Micro SD card, gently push it in until it pops out.
5. When the player is connected to a computer with a card inserted, the card will be listed as a second drive titled “MP3″

• Do not use force while inserting or removing a card.
• Do not remove the card during file transfers.
• Turn the player off before inserting or removing a card.

Transferring media files to the player

1. Find music, picture, or video files on your computer,
2. Connect the MP3 Player to your computer, and locate “MP3”
3. Drag the files into the Music, Pictures or Video folder

Converting videos

Before transferring video files to the player, you must convert them to the correct format. Use the Video Converter provided on the included CD to convert most video files to the correct format suitable for the player.

1. Insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive
2. The CD should open automatically. On the installer screen that appears, select “Video Converter”
3. Select “User Guide” from the installer screen to view instructions on converting videos

Basic operation

Turning on/off:
Make sure the player is fully charged before turning tion
To turn the player on/off, press and hold the button until the display turns on or off

Resetting the player:
If the player malfunctions or freezes, you can use the reset function to restart it

• To reset the player, take a metal pin (such as the end of a paperclip), and gently push it into the Reset hole on top of the player to restart it.

Using the player

Home screen
After turning on the player, the home screen appears.

• Touch a function icon on the home screen to select and open it
• To return to the home screen, press and HOLD the  button for two full seconds and release or press the “Home” icon on the touch- screen when available

Home screen options:

• music: play songs
• video: play videos
• photos: view pictures
• record: record voice memos
• browser: browse all files on the player
• settings: change system settings

Control buttons
This player can be used by touching the icons on the touch-screen or by pressing the control buttons of the player.

| • Make selection
• Return to home screen (press and HOLD)
•  Play / Pause (media playback mode)
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| •  Volume up (media playback mode)
• Next file (media standby mode)
• Move selection up (menu or browser mode)
| •  Volume down (media playback mode)
•  Previous file (media standby mode)
•  Move selection down (menu or browser mode)
| • Power on / off (press and HOLD)
| • Return to previous menu

Music

To listen to audio files, select “music” from the home screen. The music control screen will open and music starts playing
Music control screen

Music browser screen
Use the or button to select a music file, and press the [ ] button to start playing the selected track or
use the touch-screen to make a selection (tap once to select a file, tap twice to open a file)

Depending on what you’re doing on the MP3 Player, the different hard buttons perform different functions,

hold to return to main manual

Searching music files

To search for music files on the player select “Browser” from the music playback screen then select “Main Dir” or to search the Micro SD card select “Browser” from the music playback screen then “Card Dir” (if a card is inserted)

Deleting music files

To delete music files on the player open the music browser, then use the or button to select a file then press the “delete” icon on the touch- screen.
It is also possible to delete files on the player while connected to the computer. Select the file and press the “delete” key of the computer’s keyboard.

Adding songs to your favorites

1. While music is playing press the “Settings” icon
2. Select “Favorites”.
3. Select from 1 of the & “Favorites” lists by double tapping the list. The song will be saved to the chosen list.

Listening to your favorites

1. From the music playback screen select the “Browser” icon.
2. Select “Favorites”.
3. Select from 1 of the 5 “Favorites” lists.
4. Select the track you would like to play.

Videos
To watch videos, select video” from the home screen. The video browser screen appears. Please refer to “ Converting Videos” before transferring videos files to the player.
Video browser screen
Use the or button to select a video file, and press the [ ] button to start playing the selected video or use the touch-screen to make a selection (tap once to select a file, tap twice to open a file)

While a video is playing, tap the screen to open the video control menu
Video control screen

Depending on what you’re doing on the MP3 Player, the different hard buttons perform different functions,

hold to return to main menu)

Photos

To view photos, select “photos” from the home screen. The photo browser screen appears.
Photo browser screen
Use the or button to scroll through the “IMAGE” folder and select a photo you would like to view, then press the [ ] button to open the photo. or use the touch-screen to make a selection (tap once to select a photo, tap twice to open a photo)

To view photos stored on the Micro SD card (if inserted), open the photo controls screen, select the “Browser” icon then select “Card Dir.
With an image open, tap the screen to open the photo control menu
Photo control screen

To view all pictures in slideshow mode, select the “Slide-show” icon. Use this button to switch between automatic and manual slideshow viewing

Record

To record voice memos, select “record” from the home screen

1. To start recording a voice memo, press the or [ ] buttons or the icon on the touch screen.
2. To pause recording, press the button or the  icon on the touch-screen
3. To stop recording and save press the [ ] button or the icon on the the touch-screen
4. To listen to recorded voice memos, press the icon on the touch-screen

Browser
To view or delete files on the player or Micro SD card, select “browser” from the home screen, then select “ Main Dir” or “Card Dir”
Use the or  button to select a folder or file, and press the [ ]button to open the folder or view the file or use the touch-screen to make a selection (tap once to select, tap twice to open)

Settings

To customize the player, select “settings” from the home screen. You can adjust various settings such as power usage, language, display, and more.
Adjust the “Backlight Time” and “Power off” options to extend and optimize battery performance.

Legal 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 notinstall and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  interference  to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 2  particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio o television reception, which can be  determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna,
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected,
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not attempt to repair or modify this equipment.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
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 interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 CDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offense. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

Troubleshooting

Can not power on
• The battery may be exhausted, please recharge the battery.
Files can not be transferred to the player

• Check if the driver is installed correctly in the computer by disconnecting and then reconnecting the player to the computer
• Check the connection between the player and PC, and confirm the USB cable is properly connected.

No sound from the headphones

• Please ensure the volume is turned up, and the headphones are properly connected.
• Check if the format of music file is supported by the player.

Can not record

• Check if there is enough memory and battery capacity. Display is in the wrong language
• Please ensure you selected the correct language from the “Settings” menu.

I cannot display my .jpg files

• Many digital cameras and image editing software’s add hidden data to the .jpg files. This data can prevent the player from loading the images. Try to eliminate them by saving the file with another name.

Resetting the player
If the player malfunctions, you can use the reset function to restart it.

• To reset the player, take a metal pin (such as the end of a paperclip), and push it into the RESET hole to restart the player.

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.
• Include a return shipping address (no PO. Boxes), a telephone contact number, and the defective unit within the package.
• Describe the defect or reason you are returning the product.

Your product will be repaired or replaced, at our option, for the same or similar model of equal value if examination by the service center determines this product s defective. Products received damaged as a result of shipping will require  you to file a claim with the carrier.
The shipping address of the authorized service center i:

Southern Telecom, Inc.
Attention: Customer Service (2nd Floor)
14-C 53rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232

Should you have any questions or problems concerning this product, please contact our customer service department at:
Customer Support:
1-877-768-8483 (Toll Free)
cs@southerntelecom.com
Monday – Thursday: 9AM
– SPM (EST)
Friday: 9AM – 3PM (EST)
www.southerntelecom.com

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. This warranty is voided in the event any unauthorized person opens, alters or repairs this product. All products being returned to the authorized service center for repair must be suitably packaged

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- ABILITY  OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY AIT, INC. IT’S AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY  INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. AIT, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY  ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you  specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

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