Samsung YP-300 manual

YP-300 YP-300 2X MP3 Memory Expansion Slot MP3 & WMA Playback High Speed USB D.I.Y . Support Upgradeable S/N AH68-00966F (Rev 1.0) Samsung Electronics America Inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660 SERVICE DIVISION 400 V alley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) http://www .samsungyepp.co[...]

3 2 Contents Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................4 Features ................................................................................................................................6 Components .....................................................[...]

5 4 Safety Instructions Read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and damage to the equipment. Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 95°F or below 23°F). Do not expose to moisture. Do not apply excessive pressure on the device. Do not let any foreign matter spill into the device. Do not place heavy objects on top[...]

2X MP3 (refer to P .34) MP3 compression technology that allows you to downsize your MP3 files via software. Upgradeable Y ou can upgrade the built-in programs if necessary . ex) Add functions, CODEC, etc. Please refer to yepp home page (http://www.samsungyepp.com) for available upgrades. Memory Expansion Slot (refer to P .13) Y ou can expand 8MB~12[...]

9 Components Playing T ime This unit uses two AAA alkaline batteries. Operation can last up to 20 hours. Actual playing time may vary according to the type and capacity of the batteries. Backlight (refer to P .59) Blue-Color Backlight Sound Y ou can adjust the equalizer manually . Player Headphones User ’s Guide Carrying case T wo Batteries (1.5V[...]

11 10 Location of Controls (yepp) Front Rear Play/Stop/ Forward/Backward Button Display Hold Switch V olume Button MENU/Loop Repeating Button Headphones Jack Wrist Strap Hook USB Cable Connection Port Battery Cover SmartMedia Card Eject Switch Memory Expansion Slot 300-Rioport 9/30/02 5:44 PM Page 10[...]

13 Using the SmartMedia Card 12 Display Inserting Batteries T rack Number indicator Playtime indicator T itle (track & artist) indicator Remaining Battery Power indicator SmartMedia Card indicator Repeat a selected part indicator Repeat an entire song indicator Repeat all the songs indicator ➡ Open the battery cover by pushing it in the direc[...]

15 14 Connecting yepp to PC Before connecting yepp to PC, make sure to install yepp Audio Manager. If “ Add New Hardware Wizard ” appears, press the [Cancel] button and install yepp Audio Manager. Installing software Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive. The window shown below appears. Select [yepp Audio Manager] ➝ [yepp Audio Manager[...]

17 16 Insert the battery into yepp and turn on the power . 1 Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of PC. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port at the bottom.  PC may temporarily malfunction if you unplug the USB cable from PC while yepp Audio Manager is initiating or executing a command.  USB driver is[...]

19 18 Manual Installation of USB Driver If yepp does not communicate with PC (USB driver can’t be installed automatically), turn on the power of yepp and connect yepp to PC, install USB driver manually (How to check USB driver : refer to page 17) In Windows XP Connect yepp to PC. The picture below appears. Select [Install from a list or specific [...]

21 20 Insert Installation CD and select drive.  T o complete the installation process, reboot the system. Click [Next] button in the series of windows that appear. Insert Installation CD and select drive. In Windows 2000 In Windows 98 Click [Next] button in the series of windows that appear. 300-Rioport 9/30/02 5:44 PM Page 20[...]

23 Formatting (PC) 22 Setting Option Function (PC) CD Ripping Settings ● Click on the yepp Audio Manager ➝ [View] ➝ [Options...] ➝ [Read CD] ➝ Set the [Record File As] ➝ Set the [Bit Rate] ➝ Press [OK] Device Setting ● Click on the yepp Audio Manager ➝ [View] ➝ [Options...] ➝ [Portable] ➝ Set the yepp YP-300 on [Device] ➝ [...]

25 24 Copying Files to yepp (PC) Before copying files, turn on the yepp and connect to PC. N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : :  An 128Kbps file uses about 1MB of memory per minute.  Directories are divided according to file extensions(.mp3,.txt...). Open the directory to check the saved file.  Do not insert or take out the SmartMedia C[...]

27 26 Deleting Files (PC) Before deleting files, turn on the yepp and connect to PC. Double click the yepp Audio Manager . 1 Select [copy to devices] . 2 Select the file to delete. 3 Press the ( ) icon. 4 Rearranging Files (PC) Y ou can change the order that files are played in. 1 Double click the yepp Audio Manager. 2 Select the file to rearrange.[...]

29 28 Making MP3 files from an Audio CD (PC) Make sure to install yepp Audio Manager on PC before making an MP3 file. Y ou can make MP3 files though yepp Audio Manager . Run yepp Audio Manager . ● Double click the yepp Audio Manager. 1 Insert the audio CD into the CD-ROM drive. ● Press the [read a CD] button to see CD information. 2 Check songs[...]

31 30 Click on “yepp Explorer”. Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive. The window shown below appears. 1 Click on “yepp Explorer install”. 2 Click [Next] in the series of windows that appear . 3 Installing yepp Explorer Continued... Using Additional Functions through yepp Explorer 300-Rioport 9/30/02 5:44 PM Page 30[...]

33 32 Before copying files, turn on the yepp and connect to PC. Run yepp Explorer ● Double- click yepp Explorer icon on your desktop. 1 Select [File] ➝ [ Copy to] ➝ [ Flash Memory] / [SmartMedia Card] 2 After selecting files to copy to yepp, click [Open] . 3 Click [Copy] (Y ou can select the font you want before copying.) If you want to add m[...]

35 34 2X MP3 is needed when there is not enough memory space to save more songs Before copying, click the button. 1 First, select the desired sound quality . listen. Displayed minimum file size depends on selected value.  If selected value is greater than remaining memory , convertible maximum file size is displayed only . 2 Move scroll bar with[...]

37 36 Before formatting, turn on the yepp and connect to PC. Run yepp Explorer . 1 Click [File] ➝ [Format] . 2 Before deleting files, turn on the yepp and connect to PC. Run yepp Explorer . 1 Select files to delete. 2 Click [File] ➝ [Delete] . 3 Deleting Files (PC) Formatting (PC) Continued... 300-Rioport 9/30/02 5:44 PM Page 36[...]

39 38 Y ou can change the order that the files are played. 1 Before rearranging files, turn on the yepp and connect yepp to PC. 2 Run yepp Explorer . Select file to move. 3 Drag & drop the selected file to the desired location. 4 N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : Files can’t be rearranged on Mac. Before uploading files, turn on the yepp[...]

41 40 Connecting yepp to Mac System Requirements.  Mac (System 9~10)  20MB of available hard disk space  CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater)  USB port supported  iT unes 2.0 Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive. The picture below appears. Double-click YP-300 iT unes Installer in Installation CD. 1 Double-click Installation[...]

43 42 Insert the battery and turn on the yepp. 1 Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of Mac. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port at the bottom of the yepp.  Mac may temporary malfunction if you unplug the USB cable from Mac while iTunes is initiating or executing a command. 3 Connecting yepp to Mac wit[...]

45 Deleting Files (Mac) 44 Copying Files to yepp (Mac) Before copying files to yepp, execute iTunes. Connect yepp to Mac, turn on the yepp and then proceed. T o copy files to yepp, Drag & drop files to iT unes. 1 Files are saved. Now you can listen to music with yepp after removing the USB cable. 2 N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : :  T [...]

47 Uploading Files (Mac) 46 Formatting (Mac) Before formatting, execute iTunes. Connect yepp to Mac, turn on the yepp and then proceed. N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : All files will be deleted when formatting memory . Run iTunes. 1 Click ( ) on iT unes. 2 Before uploading files, execute iTunes. Connect yepp to Mac, turn on the yepp and the[...]

49 Setting up V olume/Hold Functions 48 Listening to Music with yepp First, insert the batteries and connect the headphones to the player. Playing Music (Power On) Stopping Music (Power Off) When you press the button, the yepp logo appears and a music file is played. When you press the button while playing, the music stops. If no buttons are presse[...]

51 50 Searching for Music Files Searching through a Music File in PLA Y Mode Press and hold the button while playing to search for a section of a track you want to listen to. Release the button to resume playing. Searching for Music Files in PLA Y Mode. Press the button briefly while playing to advance to the next track. Press the button briefly wi[...]

53 Setting up MENU 52 Loop Repeating Loop Function Starting Point While playing music files, press the MODE button briefly at the beginning of the loop you want to set. flickers in the display . N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : Press the MODE button briefly to cancel the loop. Ending Point Press the MODE button briefly again at the end of th[...]

55 Setting up EQ 54 Repeating T racks T rack Repeating Function In MENU , select PLA Y MODE . 1 In PLA Y MODE , use the button to move to the mode you want and press the button to select. 2 ● Normal : T o play all the tracks in order one time. ● Repeat one : T o repeat one track. ● Repeat all : T o repeat all tracks. ● Shuffle : T o play tr[...]

57 56 Managing Files Deleting In MENU , select FILE 1 In FILE , select DEL (Delete). 2 Move to the file to delete and press the button to select. The file is deleted. 3 Select GO UP to exit the mode. 4 Formatting In MENU , select FILE 1 In FILE , select FORMA T . ● Flash: Select to format the memory of the main component. ● SMC: Select to forma[...]

59 58 Customizing Options (Display) Setting Function In MENU , select SET . 1 In SET , use the button to move to the function you want to change and select the function by using the button. 2 ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ VIEW Information  Remain time : displays remaining play time  T otal time : displays total play time Backlight  Press the but[...]

61 60 Contrast  Press the but ton to se t the contrast.  The contrast setting range, which adjusts the brightness of the screen, is 0 to 20. Power Off Time  Press the but ton to se t the power off time.  The setting range is 1 to 15 seconds. The power will turn off after the set time if no button is pressed when the playback ends. Defau[...]

63 62 Description of Buttons (yepp player) BUTTON ST A TUS Power Off Play Selection Play the next track Fast forward search in PLA Y mode Skip to the next track Move to the right Power On, and play Stop(When no button is pressed for 10 seconds, yepp powers off automatically) MENU Mode Play Play Less than 1 second Longer than 1 Second Stop MENU Mode[...]

65 64 MENU T able Bass T reble MENU PLA Y MODE SET Exit menu EQ Normal Repeat one Repeat all Shuffle Go up User Go up Normal SMC Flash View Information Backlight Scroll speed Contrast Power Off Time Default V olume Go up Classic Jazz Rock DBB FILE Delete Format Go up  Press and hold the MODE button to switch to MENU mode.  Select with the but[...]

67 66 T roubleshooting Software does not work. ● Refer to pages 14, 40.(computer environment) Backlight does not work. ● Check the backlight setup. ● When the battery power is low, the backlight will go out. yepp does not work and the LCD displays nothing. ● Check the battery capacity ● Check to see if the batteries is inserted correctly [...]

69 Specifications 68 Security Y ou can get legal MP3 files from a growing number of Internet sites. ● Music CD-related data is provided through the Internet from the CDDB TM Music CD Database. ● Copyright© 1998 CDDB Inc. All rights reserved. N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : T o listen to MP3 files encoded with SecuMAX, you must download[...]

71 70 Safety Information FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 freq[...]

73 72 W arranty Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for the period of twelve(12) months from the original date of purchase. If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased.[...]

75 74 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPL Y AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS ST A TED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVE[...]