Emerson EMP287C-4 Screen Music and Video Player User Guide

EMP287C-4 User Guide

In the box

Location of controls

1. Micro SD card slot
2. Reset hole
3. Stylus
4. [ ] button – volume down
5. [ ] button – volume up| 6. Touch-screen display
7. [M] Button:
– Return to Homescreen (quickpre- Power on /off (press and hold)
8. Camera lens| 9. Mini USB port
10. Headphone Jack
11. [Power on/off] switch
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Charging

1. Slide the [Power on/off] switch to the ON position.
   NOTE: The player will not charge while in the power OFF position.

2. Connect the player to your computer using the included USB cable.

3. Charge the battery between 3-5 hours. Do not charge for more than 8 hours.

4. The battery icon will move while charging and stop moving when fully charged.

5. Make sure the player fully charged before turning It on.

NOTE: Charge the player for at least 8 hours before using it for the first time.
Battery level Indication:
– indicates that the battery is full.
– indicates low battery; the player should be charged as soon as possible.

Micro SD card

This player in cludes 4GB of internal memory, you may use Micro SD cards (up to 32GB) to ncrease the memory of the player.
To insert the Micro SD card:

1. Turn the player off before nserting or removing the card.
2. Insert the Micro SD card into the card slot with the metal contacts facing towards the front of the player and gently push it in until it clicks. Do not apply 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”
4. To remove the Micro SD card, gently push t 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 “Removable Disk”.

• 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.

*Insert card with the metal contacts facing the front of the player

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
Tap the button to open the music browser then use the touch-screen to make a selection (tap once to select a file, tap twice to open a file ). Volume control
To adjust the volume press the [ ] or [ ] button on the front of the player
OR
tap the “va1ume Menu” icon then use the volume control bar on the touch screen. Repeat Modes
Press the “Repeat Mode” icon on the music control screen to cycle through the following repeat modes:

| Play all songs then stop.
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| Play all songs in a continues loop.
| Browse songs (plays each song for 10 seconds only).
| Play a song once then stop.
| Repeat one song continuously.

Searching music files

To search for music files on the player select nerowsern from the Music Control Screen then select “Main Dir”
or
to search the Micro SD card select nBrowser” then “‘Card Dirn (if a card is inserted). or
to search both select “erowser”then “All Music”.
Deleting music files

To delete music files on the player open the music browser, then use the touch screen to make a selection (tap once to select a file) then press 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 “Add List”.
3. Select from 1 of the 5 “My Music” lists by double tapping the list. The song will be saved to the chosen list.

Listening to your favorites

1.  While playing music, press the “Browser” icon.
2. Select “Play List”.
3. Select from 1 of the 5 “My Music” lists.
4. Select the track you would like to play.

Camera

To take pictures or record videos, select “camera” from the home screen. The camera browser screen will open.
Camera browser screen
Use the touch-screen to make a selection between “‘Capture” or “Record”
(tap once to select. tap twice to open).
Capture – Take pictures
Record – Record Videos Taking pictures
To take a picture, press the [ ] shutter button, on the photo control screen.
To save photos or videos directly to your Micro SD card (if inserted), select settings   then select ” saw Path” then select “C.nl Memory’.
While in camera mode, tap the screen to open the photo capture control screen.
Photo capture control screen To switch to video recording mode while in camera mode, press the ·switch to video . icon on the photo control screen (or you can select “Record” from the camera browser screen).
To view videos or pictures taken with the player’s camera. press the “browser” ” icon.
To switch to video recording mode the in camera mode, press the “switch to video’ icon on the photo control screen (or you can select “Record” from the camera browser screen).
Video Recorder Control Screen To record videos

To start recording video, press the   record button on the video recorder control screen, the record counter will appear.

To pause recording, press the button on the screen. Press the button again to continue recording within the same video file.
To stop recording and save, press the   button on touch-screen.
It is also possible to view videos and pictures taken with the player’s camera in the “video” or “photos” mode. Open either function from the home screen then select “camera”

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 folders.

*  Screenshots above may be slightly different than your computer’s operating system.
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.

Basic operation

Turning on/off:
Make sure the player is fully charged before turning it on.

• To turn ON the player.make sure the [POWER on/off] switch is in the ON position then press and HOLD the [M] button until the display lights up.
• To turn off the player, press and HOLD the [M] button until the display shuts off or slide the [POWER on/off] switch to the OFF position.

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 con on the home screen to select and open it.
• To return to the home screen, quick press the [M] button or press the icon on the touch-screen when available.

Home screen options:

• music: play songs
• video: play videos
• photos: view pictures
• camera: take pictures or record videos
• record: record voice memos
• settings: change system settings

Videos

To watch videos, select “video” from the home screen. The video browser screen appears.
Video browser screen
Use the touch screen to make a selection (tap once to select a file, tap twice to open a file). This player cannot play hi resolution video above 640×480 pixels. When converting videos for this player be sure to set the profile as “flv” or “avi” and the resolution to “320×240” For help converting high definition videos to be viewed on this player, log onto:
www.southerntelecom.com/system/videoconverter
While a video is playing, tap the screen to open the video control menu.
Video control screen Volume control
To adjust the volume press the [ ] [ ] button on the front of the player OR tap the “Volume Menu” icon then use the volume control bar on the touch screen.
To view videos stored on the Micro SD card (if inserted), open the video control screen, select the “Browser” icon then select “Card Dir”.

Photos

To view photos, select “phetes” from the home screen. The photo browser screen appears.
Photo browser screen
Use the touch-screen to make a selection (tap once to select a photo, tap twice to open a photo). With an image open, tap the screen to open the photo control screen.
Photo control screen To view photos stored on the Micro SD card {if inserted), open the photo controls screen, select the “Browser” icon then select “Card Dir” .
To view all pictures in slideshow mode, select the “Slideshow”   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 them button on the touch screen.
2. To pause recording, press the button on the touch-screen.
3. To stop recording and save press the button the touch-screen.
4. To listen to recorded voice memos, press the icon on the touch-screen .

Settings

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

Troubleshooting

Can not power on

• The battery may be exhausted, please recharge the battery.
• Check that the [POWER] switch is in the ON position.

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.

Player not recognized by computer

• Check the connection between the player and PC, and confirm the USB cable is properly connected.
• Check that the [POWER] switch is in the ON position.

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.

The buttons do not work

• Slide the [POWER] switch to the left to unlock the player.

I cannot display my .jpg files

• Many digital cameras and image editing softwares 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.

Legal 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 interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Wamning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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.
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 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.
Shielded USB cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
PLR IP Holdings, LLC, its licensees and affiliates, fully support all electronic waste initiatives.
As responsible stewards of the environment, and to avoid violating established laws, you should properly dispose of this product in compliance with all applicable regulations, directives or other governances in the area where you reside. Please check with local authorities or the retailer where you purchased this product to determine a location where you can appropriately dispose of the product.
You may also go to HYPERLINK ““http://www.polaroid.com” www.polaroid.com and reference About /Electronic Recycling to learn more about the specific laws in your area and to locate a collection facility near your home.
If your electronic device has internal memory on which personal or other confidential data may be stored, you may want to perform a data sanitization process before you dispose of your device to assure another party cannot access your personal data. Data sanitization varies by the type of product and its software, and you may want to research the best sanitization process for your device before disposal. You may also check with your local recycling facility to determine their data sanitization procedures during the recycling process.

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 P.O. 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 is 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 is:

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 – 5PM (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 MERCHANTABILITY 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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