Samsung YPU3JQBXAA manual

MP3 Player user manual YP-U3[...]

features of your new MP3 Player Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space in your pocket, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich sound. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising, downloading your favorite tunes, or even [...]

safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : W ARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION T o reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 Player , follow these bas[...]

safety information This manual describes how to properly use your new mp3 player. Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself. Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings: PROTECT YOURSELF Do not disassemble, repair , or modify this product on your own. Do not get the product wet or drop it in water . If the [...]

PROTECT YOURSELF Using the earphone or headphone for an extended time can cause serious damage to your hearing. If you are exposed to sound louder than 85db for an extended time, you may adversely affect your hearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60db and road noi[...]

SAFETY INFORMA TION FCC 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. Caution : Any changes or modi fi cations in const[...]

SAFETY INFORMA TION (CONTINUED) FCC Any changes or modi fi cations not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user ’s authority to operate the device. Compliance This product conforms to the following. Council Directive: Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC) Declaration of Conformity Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Ad[...]

contents THE BASICS 9 9 What’ s included 9 Using the cable winder 10 Y our MP3 Player 13 Screen displays 14 Using the touch button 14 Using the clip 15 Charging the battery 16 Caring for the battery 16 T urning the Power on & off 17 Playing music 18 Controlling the volume 18 Disabling the buttons 19 Changing the settings and preferences 19 Mu[...]

contents LISTENING T O MUSIC 36 36 Listening by category 37 Pausing 37 Searching within a track 37 Playing from the beginning of the current track 37 Playing the previous or next track 38 T o search a music fi le 38 T o switch back to the current play screen 39 Creating a playlist using Best Buy Digital Music Store 39 Creating a Playlist 40 Adding[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 55 55 T roubleshooting APPENDIX 58 58 Menu T ree 59 Product Speci fi cations 60 License 61 W arranty contents MORE THAN MUSIC 46 46 Listening to FM Radio 47 T o search for FM stations 48 T o store stations in the preset memory 48 T o listen to preset stations 49 T o delete a preset 50 V oice Recording 51 T o stop recording 52 Recor[...]

the basics _ 9 the basics WHA T’S INCLUDED Y our new mp3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Player Earphones / Cable Winder Installation CD AH46-00045D Clip AH69-01993A Black White Pink Green Blue Earphones AH30-00085E AH30-00084H AH30-00[...]

10 _ the basics YOUR MP3 PLA YER Earphones Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Also serves as an antenna for FM Radio in the MP3 player . Earphone connection jack User/Recording button Press to set section repetition, DNSe, Play Speed, Play Mode, or stop V oice recording. Press and brie fl y hold to start V oi[...]

the basics _ 1 1 YOUR MP3 PLA YER (Continued) These buttons are ‘T ouch’ buttons. Screen display Down volume button Press to reduce the volume or move to a lower item/menu. Right fi le browser button Press to move to next track/menu. Press and brie fl y hold to quickly scan tracks. Up volume button Press to increase the volume or move to an u[...]

12 _ the basics YOUR MP3 PLA YER (Continued) Hold switch Push in the direction of the arrow to lock the button functions. USB plug USB switch Slides the USB plug in and out Microphone Clip hook[...]

the basics _ 13 SCREEN DISPLA YS Music DNSe, Play Speed Indicator Battery Indicator Repeat A-B, Play Mode Indicator Play T ime Indicator Current Music Number/ T otal Number Indicator Play/Pause, Search Indicator Music T itle Indicator Play Status Bar FM Radio Mono/Stereo Indicator Battery Indicator Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator Preset number Ind[...]

14 _ the basics USING THE T OUCH BUTT ON T ap on touch screen with your fi ngertip. T o avoid damage to the touch screen, do not use any object other than your fi ngers to operate the touch screen. Do not tap on the touch screen if your fi ngers are not clean. Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves on. USING THE CLIP Fasten the clip by inser[...]

the basics _ 15 CHARGING THE BA TTER Y The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about one and a half hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment. Charge it before using the player for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for a long time. 1. Slide the switch . The USB plug is revealed. 2. Connec[...]

16 _ the basics CARING FOR THE BA TTER Y Y our battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring for and storing it. • Recharge and store the battery within the temperature range of 40°F~95°F (5°C~35°C ). • Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours). Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’ s life. [...]

the basics _ 17 PLA YING MUSIC Load music fi les onto your new mp3 player using Best Buy Digital Music Store. Learn more about Best Buy Digital Music Store on page 31. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select <Music> and then press the [ ] button . The <Music> list[...]

18 _ the basics CONTROLLING THE VOLUME Press the [ , ] button . Y ou will see a volume control icon. Press the [ ] button to increase the volume or the [ ] button to decrease it. DISABLING THE BUTT ONS The hold function disables all the other buttons on the mp3 player , so that if you accidentally bump one-while working out, for example-your music [...]

the basics _ 19 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES Y our mp3 player comes with settings and preferences that were set up at the factory , but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your player . Press the [ ] button to move to the previous screen. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. Music pre[...]

20 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Music setting options DNSe : Select the right sound for each music genre. Choose either <3D-User>, <3D-Studio>, <3D-Stage>, <3D-Club>, <Concert Hall>, <Normal>, <Rock>, <House>, <Dance>, <Jazz>, <Ballad>, <Rhythm &a[...]

the basics _ 21 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) FM Radio preferences Y ou can set FM radio frequencies automatically and also select the FM receiving area and sensitivity . 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select < Settings> and then press the [ ] butto[...]

22 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) FM Radio setting options Auto Preset : Automatically scans for available frequencies, which enables you to quickly fi nd a desired frequency . ► page 23 FM Region : Y ou can change an FM area setting in preparation for overseas travel. Select either <Korea/US>, <Japan>[...]

the basics _ 23 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) T o set Auto Preset Y ou can preset up to 20 stations in your MP3 player ’s memory and return to them with the press of just one button. Have the MP3 player fi nd and store stations automatically . 1. Press the [ , ] button to select < Auto Preset> and then press the [ ] but[...]

24 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) T ime preferences Setting the time allows you to use the sleep timer , set automatic shut-of f time limits, and even display of f. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select < Settings> and then press the [ ][...]

the basics _ 25 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language preferences The menus on your new mp3 player can appear in any one of multiple languages. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select < Settings> and then press the [ ] button . The <Settings> m[...]

26 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language setting options Menu : Set the menu language. Select <English>, < 한국어 >, <Français>, <Deutsch>, <Italiano>, < 日本語 >, < 汉语(简体) >, < 漢語(繁體) >, <Español>, < Русский >, <Magyar>[...]

the basics _ 27 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System preferences Choose the voice recording bit rate, delete a recorded voice fi le, resume that’ s right for you. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select < Settings> and then press the [ ] button . T[...]

28 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System setting options V oice Recording Bit Rate : Y ou can select the voice recording quality . Select either <32kbps> <64kbps> or <128kbps>. (The higher the number is, the better the audio quality and the larger the fi le size becomes.) Delete Record File : Y ou [...]

the basics _ 29 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) T o Delete a Recorded V oice File 1. Press the [ , ] button to select <Delete Record File> and then press the [ ] button . 2. Press the [ , ] button to select a fi le to delete and then press the [ ] button . <Delete?> will appear . 3. Press the [ , ] button to select &l[...]

30 _ the basics RESETTING THE SYSTEM If your mp3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognized by your computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system. Push the switch in the direction of the arrow . Press and brie fl y hold the and buttons at the same time to reset the system. The system will be initialized. Y o[...]

Best Buy Digital Music Store _ 31 Best Buy Digital Music Store You are about to install Best Buy Digital Music Store, the premier music jukebox service. Best Buy Digital Music Store is a fully featured music jukebox that also gives you access to award-winning music subscription services. Best Buy Digital Music Store puts the world of music at your [...]

32 _ Best Buy Digital Music Store INST ALLING BEST BUY DIGIT AL MUSIC STORE Ensure that you run the <Best Buy Digital Music Store> installer in your PC’s administrator account. Otherwise, <Best Buy Digital Music Store> will not be installed. T o fi nd the administrator account, please refer to your PC’s user manual. 1. Insert the I[...]

Best Buy Digital Music Store _ 33 TRANSFERRING FILES T O THE PLA YER WITH BEST BUY DIGIT AL MUSIC ST ORE <Best Buy Digital Music Store> enables you to select and organize fi les and folders before transferring them to your player . This will make scanning fi les on your mp3 player easier and faster . Sign in to your account to transfer fi [...]

34 _ Best Buy Digital Music Store TRANSFERRING FILES T O THE PLA YER WITH BEST BUY DIGIT AL MUSIC ST ORE (Continued) 4. Click <File> on the top left of <Best Buy Digital Music Store>. The <File> menu appears. 5. Click <Add T racks to My Library ...> . The <Local Library File Import> window will appear . 6. Click <Br[...]

Best Buy Digital Music Store _ 35 TRANSFERRING FILES T O THE PLA YER WITH BEST BUY DIGIT AL MUSIC ST ORE (Continued) 10. Select fi les to transfer from the list in <My Library> and drag-and-drop them to the <Samsung YP-U3> in the <Sources> section of <Best Buy Digital Music Store>. The fi les you selected are transferred t[...]

36 _ listening to music listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player , and check the battery . Press the [ ] button to move to the previous screen. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. LISTENING BY CA TEGOR Y 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main [...]

listening to music _ 37 P AUSING 1. Press the button while the music is playing. The music playback will be paused. 2. Press the button again. The music will play from the point where it stopped. SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] or [ ] button while the selected track is playing. It searches to the beginning or the end o[...]

38 _ listening to music T O SEARCH A MUSIC FILE 1. Press the [ ] button while the selected music fi le is playing. The fi le list of the folder will appear . 2. Press the [ ] button to move to the upper folder . 3. Press the [ , ] button to select a folder of your choice. 4. Use the [ ] button to move to the fi le list of the selected folder . 5[...]

listening to music _ 39 CREA TING A PLA YLIST USING BEST BUY DIGIT AL MUSIC ST ORE With <Best Buy Digital Music Store>, you can create your own collection of audio fi les. Before you start - Connect the player to your PC. <Best Buy Digital Music Store> must be installed on your PC. Sign in to your account to edit or delete playlists. C[...]

40 _ listening to music CREA TING A PLA YLIST USING BEST BUY DIGIT AL MUSIC ST ORE (Continued) Adding music fi les to a Playlist you’ve created 1. Click <My Library> in the <Sources> section of <Best Buy Digital Music Store>. The <My Library> window appears. 2. Select fi les that you want to transfer in the <My Librar[...]

listening to music _ 41 CREA TING A PLA YLIST USING BEST BUY DIGIT AL MUSIC ST ORE (Continued) T ransferring a Playlist to your player using Best Buy Digital Music Store 1. Click <Playlists> on the left of <Best Buy Digital Music Store>. The <Playlists> window appears. 2. Select a playlist that you want to transfer in <Playlist[...]

42 _ listening to music PLA YING A PLA YLIST Before you start - See pages 39~41 to see how to create and transfer playlists to your player . Be sure to remove the player from your PC. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select < Music> and then press the [ ] button . The &l[...]

listening to music _ 43 USER BUTT ON CUST OM FUNCTION Y ou can set the button to control one of four modes listed below . After setting, you can access the mode directly with the button. T o set User Button Mode Use the button during playback for simple mode change. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Pre[...]

44 _ listening to music USER BUTT ON CUST OM FUNCTION (Continued) T o set Section Repeat This function enables you to listen to speci fi c parts of a track repeatedly . Recommended for language learning. 1. Set the User Button Mode to <Repeat A-B> and play a fi le of your choice. 2. Press the button at the beginning of the section you want [...]

listening to music _ 45 USER BUTT ON CUST OM FUNCTION (Continued) T o use the DNSe button Set the User Button Mode to <DNSe> and press the button . DNSe mode changes in the following order each time the button is pressed (Normal)   (Rock)   (House)   (Dance)   (Jazz)   (Ballad)   (Rhythm & Blues)  ?[...]

46 _ more than music more than music You’ll enjoy much more than music with your new mp3 player. Listen to FM Radio, Voice recording. Your mp3 player brings this and more right to the palm of your hand. LISTENING T O FM RADIO Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player , and check the battery . Press the [ ] button to move t[...]

more than music _ 47 LISTENING T O FM RADIO (Continued) Press the [ ] button to move to the previous screen. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. T o search for FM stations 1. Press the button and select <MANUAL> . <MANUAL> w ı ll appear . 2. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] or [ ] button and then [...]

48 _ more than music LISTENING T O FM RADIO (Continued) T o store stations in the Preset memory 1. Press the button to select <MANUAL> . <MANUAL> w ı ll appear . 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to search for station frequencies to preset. 3. Press the button . <Save?> will appear . 4. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select a preset[...]

more than music _ 49 LISTENING T O FM RADIO (Continued) T o delete a preset Follow the steps below to delete frequencies while listening to FM Radio. 1. Press the button and select <PRESET> . <PRESET> w ı ll appear . 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to search for preset frequencies to delete. 3. Press the button. <Delete?> will app[...]

50 _ more than music VOICE RECORDING Y ou can record your own voice, speeches, lectures, and other outside sounds with your mp3 player . Y ou can also adjust the quality of the recording by selecting a dif ferent bit rate. For more information on setting the voice recording bit rate, see page 28. Method 1 Y ou can record a voice recording at any ti[...]

more than music _ 51 VOICE RECORDING (Continued) T o stop recording 1. Press the button when you want recording to stop. The con fi rmation window will appear . 2. Press the [ , ] button to select <YES> or <NO> and then press the button . <YES> the just recorded fi le will play . <NO> the just recorded fi le will not play[...]

52 _ more than music VOICE RECORDING (Continued) Recorded fi le names While recording, the MP3 player generates a fi le name automatically . The fi lename follows the format <VNNNN.mp3>, where V indicates the voice recording fi le and NNNN de fi nes the recording number . For example, fi le name V0003.mp3 is the third voice-recording ?[...]

upgrading fi rmware _ 53 upgrading fi rmware Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance and compatibility . 1. Connect to http://www .samsung.com, select [SUPPOR T]  [DOWNLOAD CENTER] and then select your player . 2. When the player page appears, select [Firmware] below the model name to download the latest fi rmw[...]

54 _ upgrading fi rmware 6. Locate and click on the Desktop icon in Windows Explorer (left column). The contents of the Desktop will appear in the right column. 7. Locate and select the Firmware update fi les (right column) and drag-and-drop it into the folder of [Samsung YP-U3]  [Data]  [System]. 8. After disconnecting USB plug, the player[...]

troubleshooting _ 55 troubleshooting If you have a problem with your new mp3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). PROBLEM SOLUTION Power will not turn on. • Power will not turn on if the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery and turn t[...]

56 _ troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Power is turning off. • Check the battery status. • The power is automatically turned of f when the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery . • If <Auto Power Of f> is selected from <Settings> → <T ime>, the Power in the pause mode will be turned of f. T urn on the Player .[...]

troubleshooting _ 57 PROBLEM SOLUTION Player isn’t playing. • Check if the available fi le has been saved in the memory . • Check if the music fi le is damaged. • Check if there is enough battery power . File upload doesn’t work. • Check if the USB plug is securely connected. Reconnect if necessary . • Check if the memory is full. ?[...]

58 _ appendix appendix MENU TREE Here’ s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new mp3 player . Menu Select Screen Music FM Radio V oice Record Settings Now Playing Music User Button Mode FM Radio T ime Language System DNSe Repeat A-B Auto Preset Sleep Menu V oice Recording Bit Rate 3D-User Set DNSe FM Region Auto Powe[...]

appendix _ 59 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Model Name YP-U3 Power 3.7V (Li-Polymer Rechargeable) Built-in Battery Power 250 mAh File Compatibility MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3(8kbps~320kbps, 8kHz~48kHz) WMA(48kbps~192kbps,8kHz~48kHz) Supported Number of Files File: Max. 1500, V oice Recorded File: Max. 512 Earphone Output 20mW (16 Ω ) Output Frequency Range 20Hz[...]

60 _ appendix LICENSE The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. In particular , this product is licensed under the following US patents : 5,991,715, 5,740,317, 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,539,829, 5,606,618, 5,530,655, 5,777,992, 6,289,308, 5,610,985, 5,481[...]

appendix _ 61 W ARRANTY Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for a 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 pur[...]

62 _ appendix W ARRANTY (Continued) 2. Samsung’ s obligations are to the repair of the defective part, and at its discretion, replacement of the product (service exchange unit). 3. W arranty repairs must be carried out by an Authorized Samsung Dealer/ Service Center . No reimbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Centers, a[...]

appendix _ 63 W ARRANTY (Continued) - Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation or use not consistent with technical or safety standardsin current force, or failure to comply with productmanual instructions. - Accidents, Acts of God or any cause beyond the control of Samsung caused by lightning, water , fi re, public disturbances [...]

64 _ appendix W ARRANTY (Continued) THERE ARE NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO W ARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED T O, ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPL Y AFTER THE EXPRESS W ARRANTY PERIODS ST A TED ABOVE, AND NO OTH[...]

appendix _ 65 W ARRANTY (Continued) PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJUR Y T O PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPER TY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPER TY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY T O USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTL Y BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTE[...]

REV .0.0 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center . Samsung Electronics America, lnc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www .samsung.com[...]