Toshiba MEA210 manual

DIGIT AL AUDIO PLA YER MEA210 OWNER’S MANUAL © 2001 T OSHIBA CORPORA TION XZ2029P012 Introduction Preparation Audio data preparation Operation Others[...]

2 Introduction Introduction Product Name : DIGIT AL AUDIO PLA YER Model Number(s) : MEA210 FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” 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 ha[...]

3 Introduction IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSER VE ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS O WNER’S MANU AL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT . RET AIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety . Improper use can result in unit’ s overheating or fire ha[...]

4 Introduction Introduction 7. Burden Do not place a heavy object on, or step on the product. Doing so may cause serious damage to the product. 8. Headphones When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 9. Damage Requiring Service Remove all[...]

5 Introduction 13. T raf fic Do not use this product while driving. Do not operate this product while walking. Y ou may become distracted and cause a traffic accident. 14. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to high temperature or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified serv[...]

6 Introduction Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Do not shock the unit. It may cause damage to the audio data. Do not press against the display of the unit. It may cause damage. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray , near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time. They will leav[...]

7 Introduction Restrictions for copyright protection This player system incorporates copy protection encoding technology in compliance with the terms and conditions of SDMI. Therefore, users are required to acknowledge the following restrictions on usage of this system. 1 Data imported to a computer or transferred to the player using the T OSHIBA A[...]

8 Introduction Introduction System Outline Audio CD and W A VE data is compressed and encoded to an AAC format file. LIBRARY MANAGER Audio CD Audio data file (MP3, W A VE) T OSHIB A Audio Manager What is the TOSHIB A digital audio pla yer? The T OSHIBA digital audio player plays audio data which is stored in its internal memory or on an SD memory c[...]

9 Introduction Preparations 1 to 3 are necessary for all first time users of this T OSHIBA digital audio player . Once you set up and operate the player , you will not need to make preparations 1 and 2 again. Make preparation 3 when you want to change audio data in the player . (continued) What you have to do is ... Perform the following procedures[...]

10 Introduction Introduction • Clip • TOSHIB A A udio Manager CD-ROM • AAA Battery (1) • Interface cable • Headphones System Outline (continued) • End User License Agreement • REGISTRA TION CARD Minimum PC Requirements OS: Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 (Windows ® 98 preinstalled) Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Edition Microsoft ® W[...]

11 Introduction Introduction IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 3 Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6 System Outline ................................................................................................ 8[...]

12 Preparation Preparation Loading battery Caution • Do not use battery other than that specified. • Do not insert battery in the wrong direction. • Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the battery . Do not throw battery into a fire. • Do not charge the supplied battery . • When using re-chargeable battery , follow the instructions[...]

13 Preparation Notes on battery • A durable alkaline battery or economical nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery is recommended. • Battery life may depend on the type of the battery or the operating condition such as storage conditions, storing, using, surrounding temperature, etc. • If you do not use the player for a long period of time [...]

14 Preparation Preparation Installing the T OSHIB A A udio Manager When you use this player for the first time, install the supplied T OSHIBA Audio Manager software into your computer . Make sure that a CD-ROM drive and a USB interface are available on your computer . Perform the following 2 steps. 1. Installing the T OSHIBA Audio Manager 2. Instal[...]

15 Preparation Click the button of “AUDIO MANAGER.” The setup window of T OSHIBA Audio Manager appears. Follow the instructions in the windows to install. Notes • If the setup menu does not appear in step 1, double-click “default.htm” in the CD-ROM to display “Audio Manager Installation Procedure.” If you want to display the setup win[...]

16 Preparation Preparation Connection to a computer Y ou must connect the player to your computer using the supplied interface cable in the following examples. • When you install the USB drive to your computer . • When you transfer audio data to the player . • When you delete audio data from the player . Open the interface door . Connect to a[...]

17 Preparation T o disconnect the interface cable fr om the player , pull out the cab le while simultaneousl y pressing the “PUSH” mark on the connector . Caution • Be sure to use the supplied interface cable when connecting to a computer . Substitution by other means may result in damage or malfunction. • The player consumes power of 500mA[...]

18 Preparation Preparation Using an SD memory card (option) SD memory card Write protect tab An SD memory card has a write protect tab to prevent accidental erasure of the data in it. Writing possible/ erasure possible Write protect tab Data protected Inserting an SD memory card Open the car d slot on the pla yer . Insert an SD memory card into the[...]

19 Preparation Notes on SD memory cards SD memory card An SD memory card is a rewritable media designed in compliance with SDMI standards that protect intellectual copyrights. It contains a semiconductor memory , so that digital audio recording can be made on it. Deleting and re-writing of audio data is also possible. Safety precautions to insure i[...]

20 Audio data preparation Audio data preparation Using the T OSHIB A A udio Manager Launching the T OSHIB A A UDIO Manager Choose “Audio Mana ger” from the start menu. The following window (player window) appears. When you launch the “Audio Manager” for the first time, a message to input user ID appears. Input the user ID number , which is [...]

21 Audio data preparation Notes on the TOSHIB A A udio Mana ger • Display requirement Use the T OSHIBA Audio Manager on a computer with a color monitor with resolution greater than 800 x 600 and more than 65536 color capacity . If color resolution is less than 800 x 600, windows of the program will be displayed outside the visible screen area. ?[...]

22 Audio data preparation Audio data preparation Using Wizard to import/transfer audio data Following the instructions in the window , you can import audio data from an audio CD and transfer it to the player or an SD memory card. Launch the T OSHIB A Audio Manager . Clic k on the player windo w . The Audio Manager Wizard window appears. Click the b[...]

23 Audio data preparation This section explains how to import audio data from an audio CD. T o import using the Wizard window , refer to page 22. Launch the T OSHIB A A udio Manager . Inser t an audio CD into a CD-ROM drive on y our computer . Click on the player window . The LIBRARY MANAGER window appears. Click “CD → ” on the menu, then cli[...]

24 Audio data preparation Audio data preparation Click the check box of the song you want to import, and click “ ↑ Import.” The process indicator starts counting. The “LIBRAR Y” list shows imported songs. Before clicking “ ↑ Import,” you can enter a name in the “PlayList” for songs you selected. Creating a “PlayList” here wi[...]

25 Audio data preparation Audio data preparation Importing audio files This section explains how to import audio file (MP3 or W A VE file) data. T o import using the Wizard window , refer to page 22. Launch the T OSHIB A A udio Manager . Click on the play er window . The LIBRARY MANAGER window appears. Click “FILE → ” on the menu. A window fo[...]

26 Audio data preparation Audio data preparation T ransferring audio data to the pla yer This section explains how to transfer imported audio data to the player or an SD memory card. T o import using the Wizard window , refer to page 22. If you want to transfer data to the SD memory card, leave the SD memory card inserted in the player . (page 18) [...]

27 Audio data preparation Step 7 Step 6 Select the location where you transfer the songs. Internal memory : to transfer to the internal memory of the player . SD card : to transfer to an SD memory card in the player . Select songs to transfer from the “LIBRAR Y” table, and c lic k “ ↓ Add”. The audio data selected is displayed in a lighte[...]

28 Audio data preparation Audio data preparation Click “Export.” T ransferring begins. The process indicator starts counting. When transferring is complete, the indicator disappears. Important Never remove the interface cable while transferring audio data. Notes • Y ou can transfer one song to the player up to 3 times. If you delete a song in[...]

29 Audio data preparation Audio data preparation Deleting audio data from the player This section explains how to delete audio data from the player or SD memory card. Launch the T OSHIB A A udio Manager . Click on the play er window . The LIBRARY MANAGER window appears. Connect the play er to a computer . Click “ → PD/SD” on the menu. Choose [...]

30 Audio data preparation Audio data preparation Y ou can create a new PlayList of your favorite songs from the audio data in the Library . Launch the T OSHIB A Audio Manager . Clic k on the player windo w . The LIBRARY MANAGER window appears. Clic k “PLA YLIST” on the menu. The window for editing the PlayList appears. Click “New List”. The[...]

31 Operation Preparation • Load battery into the player . (page 12) • Prepare audio data for playback. (page 20) • If the player is connected to your computer , finish writing/deleting audio data, and disconnect the cable. • Connect the supplied headphones to the headphone jack of the player . • For instructions on how to attach the clip [...]

32 Operation Operation T urn on the power . Press the button and hold for more than 1 second, the power turns on. T o play an SD memory card (option), insert it into the player . The power turns on automatically . Display V olume control mode display V olume meter Playing a song (continued) Playback procedure Display song’ s name Note After you h[...]

33 Operation T o turn the power off Press the button for more than 1 second. T o play in fast f orwar d or rever se direction Fast-forward : press and hold the button. Fast-reverse : press and hold the button. While holding the button, fast-forward or fast-reverse playback continues. If you release the button, the playback speed returns to normal. [...]

34 Operation Operation Changing the function settings Y ou can customize your playback by changing the function settings. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the desired mode. Each time you press the MENU button, the display changes. Press the volume (+/ - ) button to change settings. Refer to the explanations on the following page. ( - ) ke[...]

35 Operation FLA T BASS+ BASS++ LOUDNESS HIGHCUT Plays faithfully to the original sound. Emphasizes bass frequencies. Further emphasizes bass frequencies. Emphasizes the bass and treble so that a wide dynamic range can be obtained even if you lower the volume. Reduces the treble to prevent noise leakage from headphones. Plays songs in the internal [...]

36 Operation Operation Repeatedly plays all songs in the internal memory , and then those in the inserted SD memory card. Plays all songs in the internal memory , and then those in the SD memory card, and then stops. Plays the current song repeatedly . Plays all songs in the internal memory and the SD memory card, on a random basis. Notes • If yo[...]

37 Others Depending on the status, the player displays the following error messages for about 2 seconds. An SD memory card that displays this message cannot be used. Format the SD memory card. (page 38) Formatting an SD memory card deletes all data in it. Contact service. (page 47) The data cannot be played. Connect the player to your computer and [...]

38 Others Others Y ou need to format the SD memory card when you use an unformatted disc. This player can format the SD memory card or the player ’s internal memory . While the player is in the formatting mode, it cannot play songs. Important Formatting an SD memory card or the internal memory of the player deletes all data in it. Preparation •[...]

39 Others Important • Improper formatting may result from the use of an incompatible computer . Use this player whenever formatting. • Never eject an SD memory card while formatting. Doing so may damage the SD memory card. Notes • An error message may be displayed during these steps. • Press any button to return the display to the format me[...]

40 Others Others Hole for the upper hook Hole for the upper hook (Back side) Holes for the lo wer hooks Upper hooks Lower hooks (Clip) 2 1 Attaching the clip Y ou can use the supplied clip to fasten the player to your belt. Attaching the clip Secure the two lo wer hooks of the c lip into the pla yer’ s holes, and then fit the upper two. Removing [...]

41 Others Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. The player does not turn on. The buttons do not work. • Battery is not loaded or the battery is exhausted. → Load battery or replace the battery . (page 12) • The player is locked by the HOLD switch. → Return the HOLD switch back to its normal[...]

42 Others Others Specifications Power supply AAA size battery (1) Mass Approx. 30g (41g including the supplied battery) Dimensions 53 mm × 13.5 mm × 52 mm (W/H/D) (except projecting parts) Recording system SD audio V1.0/V1.1 CODEC: MPEG-2 AAC (low complexity profile) / ADTS stream MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz Bi[...]

43 Others Audio data sampling frequency and bit rates Player performance will vary , according to bit rate and sampling frequency . A higher value will generally offer the best audio performance, however , overall title capacity will be diminished. AA C (stereo) AA C (monaural) MP3 (stereo) MP3 (monaural) Sampling frequency 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz 3[...]

44 Others Others For details, see pages in 2 . Others Identification of controls 32 34 45 16 31 18 12 33 33 32 34 , button (P o wer , playback, pause) MENU button Interface door SD memory card slot cover Strap attaching hole Display ( F ast-f orw ard, title skip ) ( F ast-re v erse, title skip ) (Strap is not supplied) V olume (+/ - ) button button[...]

45 Others Display Y ou can view information including operational status or text included in the audio data. Song number Elapsed time of the current song (minute : second) AAC f or mat of the inter nal memory MP3 format of the internal memor y AAC f or mat of the SD memor y card MP3 format of the SD memory card No play ab le data Battery indicator [...]

46 Others Others LIMITED W ARRANTY DIGIT AL A UDIO PLA YER T oshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“T ACP”) and T oshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other [...]

47 Others (1) Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. This checklist may solve your problem or check our web site at WWW .T OSHIB A.COM/T ACP . (2) Products shipped to the Service Station must be insured and safely and securely packed, preferably in the original shipping carton, and a letter explaining the defect and a copy of [...]

48 Others Others All warranties implied by state law , including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu[...]