AGPTEK U5PL 4GB USB MP3 Player User Manual

AGPTEK U5PL 4GB USB MP3 Player User

Specifications

• Model: U5PL
• Screen: LCD Screen
• Charging Port: Type-C Charging Port
• Headphone Jack: 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Product using Instructions

Buttons and Controls

• Power On/Off /Menu: Long press to turn on/off the player.
• Back/Volume Shortcut: Short press to go back.
• Next Track/Fast Forward/Down Navigation: Hold down to fast forward, and press to skip to the next track.
• Previous Track/Rewind/Up Navigation: Hold down to fast rewind, and Press to play the previous track.
• Back Clip: Clip at the back of the player.
• Play/Pause/Screen Display: Press to play/pause music, and short press to activate the screen.

Main Functions

Music: Browse the home menu and select the ‘Music’ icon. Press the button to enter. The following list will be displayed:

• Play Mode: Choose between Repeat Off, Repeat 1, Repeat All, and Shuffle.
• Sound Settings: Set Equalizer and Variable Speed Playback.
• Repeat Settings: Set A-B repeat, replay times, and replay intervals.
• Add to Playlist/Remove from Playlist: Add or remove songs from existing playlists.
• Delete: Delete the currently playing song.
• Bookmarks: Add, go to, or delete bookmarks for the currently playing song.

Recorder: Browse the home menu and select the ‘Recordings’ icon. Press the button to enter. The following list will be displayed:

• Record: Record audio from Line in.
• Play: Play recorded audio.

FM Radio
Browse the home menu and select the ‘FM Radio’ icon. Press the button to enter. The following options will be available:

• Auto Scan: Automatically scan and save radio stations.
• Manual Scan: Manually scan and save radio stations.
• FM Recordings: View recorded radio files.

Important Notice

Thank you for purchasing AGPTEK Music Player. For the best using experience, please read this user manual carefully before use and keep it for further reference.

Charge the Player

• Charge by computer USB port.
• Use a charger of 5V/500mA or 5V/1A (Charger not included).

Connect to the PC & Download Audio Files

1. Open the Windows Explorer or “This PC”.
2. Connect the player to your PC’s USB port using the provided USB cable.
3. Open the new “AGP-U5PL” folder under “This PC”.
4. Copy files to the “AGP-U5PL” in which you want them to play.
5. In the right sidebar, right-click the “AGP-U5PL ” folder and select “Eject” from the menu.
6. Wait until the computer confirms a safe ejection before you unplug the USB cable.
7. Note: Please do not disconnect the USB plug during file transferring. It may cause malfunction of the player and the files.

Buttons and Controls

1. Power On/Off /Menu
2. Back/Volume Shortcut
3. Next Track/Fast Forward/Down Navigation/VOL +
4. Previous Track/Rewind/Up Navigation/VOL –
5. Back Clip
6. Play/Pause/Screen Display
7. LCD Screen
8. Type-C Charging Port
9. 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Essential Functions

• Power On/Off : Long press the button to turn on/off the player.
• Screen Display: Short press the button or long press the button to activate the screen.
• Browse Item: On the home menu or list menu, press the button to browse the item, and press the button to enter.
• Back: On any screen, short-press the button  to go back.
• VOL+/-: On any screen, long press the button to access the volume control function, press to increase or decrease the volume.

Main Functions

Home Menu
The home menu is the starting point of each application. There are 6 functions on the home menu: Music, Recordings, FM Radio, Folder, Bluetooth, Settings.

Music
Browse the home menu and select the ‘Music’ icon. Press the button to enter. The following list will be displayed:

• All songs.
• Resume/Now Playing.
• Artists/Albums/Genres.
• Playlists. There are 3 default playlists on the player: Playlist [1]/[2]/[3].
• Create Playlist.
  Note: Each playlist can contain a maximum of 100 songs. If a playlist is full and you continue adding songs, the previously added songs will be automatically deleted.

Play the music
When you are on the music playing interface, hold down the button to fast forward, and press it to skip to the next track. Hold down the button  to fast rewind, and press it to play the previous track. Press button to play/pause.

While on the music-playing interface, tap the button to access the submenu：

1. Play Mode.

   • A. Repeat Off: Play songs in the playlist in sequential order.
   • B. Repeat 1: Repeat playing a single song.
   • C. Repeat All: Repeat playing all songs.
   • D. Shuffle: Play songs in random order.

2. Sound Settings. Choose to set Equalizer and Variable Speed Playback.

3. Repeat Settings.

   • A. Repeat Mode
     Enter. Press the button to enter.
     Set. Press button to confirm the starting time A when A is flashing. Then press button to set the ending time B when B is flashing. The passage from time A to B will be repeated automatically. The icon for A-B indication will appear on the screen. Press button again to back to normal playback.

   • B. Replay Times. Set the replay times from 1 to 10.

   • C. Replay Interval. Set the replay gap from 1 to 10 (seconds).

4. Add to Playlist/Remove from Playlist. Choose to add to or remove from the 3 existing playlists.

5. Delete. Choose to delete the song that is playing now.

6. Bookmarks. Choose to add a bookmark for the song that is playing now, or go to/delete the bookmark you added

Recorder

Browse the home menu and select the ‘Recordings’ icon. Press the button to enter. The following list will be displayed:

• Start Recording: Press the button to start voice recording, and press again to pause. Press the button and choose “Yes” to save the recording file.
• Recordings Library: Find saved recordings.
• Record From: Choose the recording source from the microphone or Line in. There are 2 functions after choosing to record from Line in.
  • Play: Play music after connecting the player and speaker via a line-in cable.
  • Record: Through the cable line, connect 2 players or connect the player and other devices with an output function to record the audio.
• Record Format: Choose the record format between MP3 (32/64/128/192kbps) or WAV (512/ 768/1024/1536kbps).

FM Radio

Browse the home menu and select the ‘FM Radio’ icon. Press the button to enter. The following list will be displayed:

• Station List: All the saved stations will be listed here.
• Manual tune/Auto-Tune: When choosing “Auto-tune”, the searched stations will be saved in the “Station list” automatically.
• FM Recordings: View the radio recording files

While you’re in the radio playing interface, press the button to switch between preset stations, and press the button to find tune stations. Press the button to access to its submenu which includes

1. Start FM Recording: Press the button to pause/continue,Press and select “Yes” to save the recording file.
2. Presets : All the saved stations.
3. Clear preset/Autotune.
4. Tuner Region: Choose from Common/European/Japan Band as needed.
5. FM Recordings.

Folder

• Browse the home menu and select the ‘Folder’ icon. Press the button to enter. All files in the player will be listed.
• Folder Repeat: Play music within folders, allowing for continuous playback from Folder A to Folder B

Bluetooth

Browse the home menu and select the ‘Bluetooth’ icon. Press the button to enter. The following list will be displayed: Bluetooth Switch Control, Search for Device, Device List, BT Upgrade.
Select the device you want to connect/disconnect, and then press to connect/disconnect

After successfully connected, this player is ready to play music or FM radio via Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth speakers, etc.

Note:

1. When listening to the radio by Bluetooth, wired headphones are needed as the radio antenna.
2. BT Upgrade function is only available for a manufacturer, not for the user.

Settings

Browse the home menu and select the ‘Settings’ icon. Press the button to enter. The following list will be displayed:

• Language/Language. Choose display language.
• Date and Time. Choose “Date and time” to set the time format and date. To set time, press to switch among hour | minute; Press button to adjust the value of hour | minute. Set the date under “Date Settings > Set Date” and adjust the date to “Time Settings”.
• Power Off Settings. Automatically shuts down after a set time of inactivity (3/5/10/15/20 minutes).
• Sleep Timer Settings. Automatically shuts down at a designated time (1-99 minutes).
• Display Settings. Set Brightness, Backlight timer, and Screensaver.
• Volume Limit. Set the maximum volume level.
• Information. Check the information and disk space of your player.
• Format device/Factory settings. Format the device or restore to factory default settings.
  Note: Before formatting the device, please backup the file so as not to lose any files.

Help and Troubleshooting

Q1: How to reset the language?
There are two ways to reset the language as shown below.

• Method 1: Browse the main menu and locate “Settings”. Enter the language list from the Settings menu and select the desired language
• Method 2: Browse the main menu and locate “Settings”. Enter the “Factory settings” option by scrolling down and selecting it. Confirm the selection to restore the device to factory settings.
  The player will automatically power on, and you can then select the desired language again.

Q2: Can’t turn on the player; the screen of the player goes blank/black; the player is crashed or has a firmware bug.

1. Power off the player and try turning it on again.
2. Update the firmware. Please contact our customer service or visit our website at https://www.agptek.com/blog to download the firmware.

Q3: Can’t download files from the computer.

1. Confirm if the player is connected properly.
2. Check if the internal memory’s storage space is full.
3. Verify if the USB cable is damaged.

Q4: Can’t recognize the player when connected to the computer via USB cable.

1. Reconnect the player.
2. Restart the computer and reconnect the player.
3. Try connecting the player to another USB port.
4. Charge the player for about 10 minutes before attempting the connection.

Q5: How to play music from the player on a car stereo?

1. Connect the player to the car stereo’s USB port using the provided USB-C to USB-A cable.
2. For MP3 songs, use a 3.5mm audio cable for audio transmission. Purchase a 3.5mm audio cable separately.
3. Avoid using Bluetooth with the car stereo to prevent compatibility issues.

Q6: Disorderly sorting of music files and audiobooks.
Consider renaming songs in numeric or alphabetical order for better organization. For instance, if you have 1000 songs, you can name them starting with “0001″ followed by the song title, up to “0999″ + song title.

Example:

• Song 1 : 0001 My Favorite Song
• Song 2 : 0002 Summer Vibes
• Song 0999: 0999 Dancing in the Rain

Q7: MP3 unable to find or connect to Bluetooth devices.

1. Ensure both the MP3 player’s Bluetooth and the device are turned on. Then perform the search and pairing process.

2. Disconnect any previously paired Bluetooth devices before searching and pairing again.

3. Delete all Bluetooth devices from the MP3 player’s pairing list if connected to multiple devices.
   Reconnect them if needed.

4. Check if the Bluetooth headphones or speakers have a version of 2.1 or above. Incompatibility may cause failure in device discovery.

Q8: Bluetooth connection frequently disconnects.

1. Check the usage environment for potential interference from nearby 2.4GHz sources or obstacles (such as indoor walls, base stations, routers, high-speed trains, subways, etc.). Try using Bluetooth in an open area.
2. Maintain a distance of 8-10 meters for an uninterrupted Bluetooth connection.Ensure a maximum of 4-5 meters with obstacles. Keep the Bluetooth function within the specified range of the product

Specifications

thickness: 19mm)

Net Weight| 24.5g
Interface Type| USB 2.0
Internal Memory| 32/64/128GB

Format

| Music| MP3/WMA/APE/FLAC/OGG
---|---|---
Bluetooth| MP3/WMA/APE/FLAC/OGG
Lyric| LRC
Recording| MP3/WAV

Playtime

| Music| Wired| 16 hours
Bluetooth| 8 hours
Radio| 5 hours
Recording| 26 hours
Battery| 200mAh Lithium Polymer Battery
Charging Time| 2.5 hours (5V/500mA)

Notes On Battery Charging

1. Please use the PC USB port or a 5V/1A power adapter to charge the device.
   Note:
   A. When using the PC USB port to charge, the current output capability of the USB port of different PCs is different and the charging time will be slightly different. It is recommended that when using the PC USB port to charge, try to power off the device to speed up the charging.
   B. The charger and the MP3 player will heat up to a certain extent during charging, which is a normal phenomenon.

2. New battery needs to go through several charging and discharging processes to achieve the best performance

3. Under normal circumstances, the player can be fully charged in about 3h. It is recommended to pull out from the USB port after charging, and do not connect to the power supply for a long time.

4. The battery of this device is a polymer lithium battery, which can be recharged and used.

5. The polymer lithium battery must be replaced by a professional, and the user must not replace it by himself (Note: If the battery is replaced improperly, there will be a danger of explosion, and it can only be replaced with the same type or equivalent type of battery); to protect the environment, please hand over the waste batteries to a professional organization for recycling.

6. The lifespan of the battery may vary with the conditions of use and production time.

7. The battery should not be exposed to sunlight, fire, or a similar overheating environment.

Tips for Hearing Conservation

1. It is recommended to turn down the volume of the device before using the earphones, and gradually increase until it is suitable when you start to listen.
2. To protect hearing, please do not turn up the volume too high (doctors pointed out that listening at high volume for a long time will damage the listener’s hearing).
3. When tinnitus occurs, please lower the volume or stop using it.

Caution

1. Before formatting the device, it is recommended to back up the personal data stored in it in time.
2. Ensure that the product is placed safely to avoid accidents and drops caused by children touching it.
3. Do not overvoltage, strain the power cord, bend it, or be squeezed by heavy objects, so as not to cause overheating or fire.
4. Please keep the product away from the electromagnetic environment; keep away from excessive humidity, smoke dust, and other harsh environments.
5. Do not immerse the device in water; do not use any corrosive or abrasive cleaners to clean it.
6. Do not expose the product to moisture or rain, it may cause the device to malfunction or even be difficult to repair due to the penetration of water and moisture.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 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 under the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

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,
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FAQ

• Q: How do I turn on/off the player?
  • A: Long press the Power On/Off /Menu button to turn on/off the player.
• Q: How do I browse through menu items?
  • A: Use the /VOL buttons to navigate and the button to enter.
• Q: How do I adjust the volume?
  • A: Long press the /VOL buttons to access volume control, and use the buttons or to increase or decrease the volume.
• Q: How do I fast-forward or rewind a track?
  • A: While on the music playing interface, hold down the Next Track/Fast Forward/Down Navigation button to fast forward, and press it to skip to the next track. Hold down the Previous Track/Rewind/Up Navigation button to fast rewind, and press it to play the previous track.
• Q: How do I play/pause music?
  • A: Press the Play/Pause/Screen Display button to play or pause music.

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Kaimei Digital Technology Co., Ltd
Address: 5th Floor, No. 7, Yangmen Industrial Zone, Tai Hom, Xili Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City

References

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