TK 252 - Portable media player MPMAN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TK 252 MPMAN

For series TK252 Video & MP3 Player with Touchpad Control Instruction Manual Please read carefully before use.

SN) Thank You Congratulations on your purchase of the Video & MP3 player. This manual is designed to help you easily set up and begin using your new player right away. Please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Package Contents Features Please make sure that the items shown below are + Integrated flash memory included in the package. Should an item be miss- u k ing, please contact the local retailer from which you + 24" TFT LCD full-color display purchased this product. + Elegant touchpad controls with LED backlight + MP3 Player + Plays music, video, photos and text + USB Cable + 1D3 and LRC support for song and synchronized + Instruction Manual & Documentation lyric information display + Professional Stereo Earphones + Integrated FM Radio + USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast file transfers This package may contain plastic bags or other materials that pose a hazard to chil- dren. Be sure to safely dispose of all pack- ing materials after opening. Page 5 Thank You

N) Controls at a Glance Front View

5. Option Button = <OPTION>

6. Power/Hold Switch

te player on or of Slide he œuf upto | <POWER® disable the player's controls. Bottom View

8. 3.5mm Headphone Jack

9. Reset Button | <RESET>

Page 6 Controls At A Glance

SN Getting Started Charging the Battery Your player has an integrated rechargeable battery. Upon initial use, the battery should be charged fully to ensure optimal performance and battery life. Ifthe player has not been used in a while, the battery may need to be recharged overnight (about 8 hours). The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery. Do not leave the battery in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a car with its win- dows closed. Do not connect the player to a power source other than that which is indicated here or on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

Charging with a Computer Your player can be charged through a USB com- puter connection. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the player to a high-power USB port of a computer. The computer must be powered on and not in sleep mode. When the player is connected and charg- ing, a USB symbol will be displayed on the player's screen. Turning the Player On/Off + To turn the player on, slide and hold the <POWER> switch down until the screen turns on. + To turn the player off, slide and hold the <POWER> switch down until the screen turns off. Page 7 Getting Started

Resetting the Player Reset the player if it should freeze and not respond or otherwise malfunction.

1. Disconnect your player if it is connected to a

2. Use a paper clip to gently touch the <RESET>

button located on the rear of the player. Disabling the Controls (Hold) When the <POWER> switch is set to the “Hold” position, your player's controls are disabled. You may want to disable the controls to avoid turning on the player or activating the controls accidentally when it is in your pocket or bag. + To disable the controls, slide the <POWER> switch up until it clicks into the “Hold” position. + To enable the controls, slide the <POWER> switch down to release it from the “Hold” position. Page 8 Getting Started A lock icon will appear on the screen when the controls are disabled. Re-enable the controls to continue. Using the Touchpad Controls Your player comes equipped with a touch-sensitive control pad. To use the controls, touch the arrow keys on the front of the player lightly just as you would a button and the controls will light up. If you touch and hold a key, it will register as a continuous button touch. Using the Controls to Navigate To navigate through the different menu options and files on your player: + Touch the Arrow keys to move the selection in the direction ofthe arrow. + <UP> + <DOWN> Move the selection up. Move the selection down.

+ <RIGHT> Move the selection right. + <LEFT> Move the selection left. + Touch <ENTER> to confirm a selection. + Touch <MENU> to return to the previous screen. Page 9 Getting Started

N) Main Menu When you turn on the player, you will see the Main Main Menu Controls menu. The Main menu gives you access to the differ- ent function modes of your player. These modes are: + To browse through the different modes, touch <UP> or <DOWN>. Music: Browse and play music. k + To adjust volume level, touch <LEFT> or Photo: Browse and view Photo. <RIGHTS. Video: Browse and play Video. + Toselect a mode, touch <ENTER>. Radio: Listen to FM radio broadcasts. + Toreturn to the previous screen, touch <MENU>. Text: Browse and read text files. Explorer: Browse all files. Setup: Adjust the player's options. Select “Extras” from the Main Menu to get the “Text” and “Explorer” menus. Page Main Menu

N) Music Mode Browse for and play your music files. To select an item Touch <ENTER> To return to the previous screen Touch <MENU> If you have loaded new music files onto = the player, the music library will need to To return to the Main menu Hold <MENU> be refreshed when you enter Music mode. This process may take several minutes. You © If your music files contain ID3 song infor- mation tags, you will be able to view your tracks by Artist, Album, or Genre. To view all files (including those that do not contain 1D3 information), select ‘AIl Songs” or use will not be able to access the Music Browser screen until you refresh the music library. Music Browser Controls the “Browser” option. When you choose MUSIC mode from the Main If music is already playing, you will have menu, you will see the Music Browser screen. You the additional option to return to the Now can choose to browse your music by song name, al- Playing screen. bum, artist, or genre, or you may choose ‘Al Music” or “Dir List” to view the music files and folders on the player. Function Key Action To browse through the list Touch <UP> or <DOWN> Page 11 sic Mode

Now Playing Controls (Music The following functions may be performed from the Now Playing screen. Playback) : : Function Key Action To start playing music, browse for a song and then touch <ENTER> to start playback. To play the next track Touch <RIGHT> To play the previous track Touch <LEFT> When a song is playing, the Now Playing screen appears (see below). To forward-scan quickly through Hold <RIGHT> the current track To reverse-scan quickly through the | Hold <LEFT> BESERS current track Time Display Equaler = ETES Battery Level To pause/resume playback Touch <ENTER> Repeat Mode To access the Quick Option menu Touch <OPTION> Album Cover. (see below for details) To adjust the volume level Touch <UP> or <DOWN> To return to the Music Browser Touch <MENU> screen To return to the Main menu Hold <MENU> File Name Rénovatlo Progress Bar Artist Elapsed Time ET 2 j Total Time Current Track / Total Tracks Page 12 sic Mode

Quick Option Menu To access the quick option menu, touch <OPTION> on the Now Playing screen. + To browse through the settings, touch <UP> or <DOWN> + Toselect a setting, touch <ENTER> + To return to the previous screen, touch <MENU> Repeat Mode Change the repeat options to adjust the order in which tracks are played. Item Description Normal Play all tracks once and no repeat. Repeat One | Play the current track repeatedly. Repeat Al Play all tracks repeatedly. Random Play all tracks in random order. Intro Play the first 15 seconds of each track. Equalizer Page 13 sic Mode Select a digital equalizer preset to optimize the way the player processes audio signals. The options are: Normal, Rock, Pop, Classic, Soft, Jazz, Base, User EQ, SRS WOW, SRS WOWHD), and TruBass. + User EQ Setup:

3. Touch <ENTER> when you are finished to

save. Select the bands to the left to adjust low (bass) frequencies; select the bands in the middle to adjust mid frequencies; select the bands to the right to adjust high frequencies (treble). Lyric Set the Lyric display ON or OFF.

nn ; : . Bookmark Lyric display requires a ".LRC”Iyric file which . . may be found on the internet or may be Set the current playing position as a bookmark. created with a Lyric file editor. Lyric files can ” un contain synchronized timing information @ To load the bookmark, select “Tag List” from as well as lyric information. the Music Browser menu. Lyric files must have the same name as its corresponding music file (e.g., "Songlitlel. | Add to my list Irc” and “Songfitlel.mp3") and must be . : placed in the ps directory. Add the current song to your favorite Playlist. You can make 5 Playlists: Touch <UP> or <DOWN> to select a Playlist. Set Star Level Set th th levelth 2. Touch <ENTER> to confirm. et the current song with a star level that yo desire. sr ong wi rev you 3. Touch <MENU> to finish adding the song to the Playlist. To play the Playlist, select “Playlists” from the Music Browser menu. + Touch <UP> or <DOWN: to select a star level. + Touch <ENTER> to confirm. | select “Star Level” from the Music Browser menu. Page sic Mode @ To play the songs that marked with star level,

SN) Photo Mode Browse for and view your photo files. For more information about how to get photos onto your player, please refer to the section “Transferring Files to the Player”. Photo Browser Controls When you choose PHOTO mode from the Main menu, you will see the Photo Browser screen. Your photos will be displayed as thumbnail images. Use the Photo Browser to find all photo files loaded on your player. Function Key Action To browse through the photos & folders | Touch <UP>, <DOWN>, <RIGHT» or <DOWN> To select/view an item Touch <ENTER> To return to the previous screen Touch <MENU> Page Photo Mode Photo Viewer Controls To view a photo, browse through the thumbnail photos and then touch <ENTER>. The following functions may be performed from the Photo Viewer screen. Function Key Action To view the next photo Touch <RIGHT> To view the previous photo Touch <LEFT> To star or stop slideshow mode Touch <ENTER> To adjust the volume level Touch <UP> or <DOWN> rs forth across the mag- Touch <LEFTS or <RIGHT> To return to normal view from the magnified photo Touch <MENU> To access the Quick Option Menu Touch <OPTION> To return to the Photo Browser screen | Touch <MENU>

Quick Option Menu + Select Zoom Out to decrease the magnification To access the quick option menu, touch <OPTION> level of the photo. on the manual Photo Viewer screen. +. Touch <MENU> to return to normal view. + To browse through the settings, touch <UP> or <DOWNS | @) The Zoom In/Out function works for JPEG photo files, only. + Toselect a setting, touch <ENTER> + To return to the previous screen, touch Show Time <MENU>. Set the amount of time between pictures during slideshow mode (in seconds). Rotate Rotat the photo with 90°, 180°, or 270°. Slide Effect Set the effect between pictures during slideshow. Zoom + Select Zoomin to increase the magnification level of the photo. +. Use the control keys (left/right/up/down) to pan around the magnified image. +. Touch <MENU> to return to normal view. Page 16 Photo Mode

N Video Mode Browse for and play your video files. Your player supports AVI video files. Please refer to the Specifications section for details. For more information about how to get vid- eos onto your player, please refer to the sec- tion “Transferring Files to the Player”. Video Browser Controls When you choose VIDEO mode from the Main menu, you will see the Video Browser screen. + Dir List: Select to display all folders or video files that loaded on your player. + Tag List: Select to display the Bookmark list. Use the Video Browser to find all video files loaded on your player. Function Key Action To browse through the list of video files & | Touch <UP> or folders <DOWN> To select/play an item Touch <ENTER> To return to the previous screen Touch <MENU> Video Playback Controls When a video is playing, hold the player horizon- tally (landscape). The orientation of the controls will change accordingly. Use the following controls during video playback; the NAME ofthe controls are given as if you were holding the player horizontally.

Function Key Action Item Description To play the next video Touch <RIGHT> Normal Play all tracks once and no repeat. To play the previous video Touch <LEFT> Repeat One | Playthe current track repeatedly. To scan quickly through the current Hold <RIGHT> or Bookmark video (forward or reverse) <> Set the current playing position as a bookmark. To pause/resume playback Touch <ENTER> diust the volume level Touch <UP> or To load the bookmark, select ‘Tag List” from To adjust the volume level <DOWN> the Video Browser menu. To access the Quick Option menu Touch <OPTION> To return to the Video Browser screen | Touch <MENU> To return to the Main menu Hold <MENU> Quick Option Menu To access the quick option menu, touch <OPTION> twice during video playback. Repeat Change the repeat options to adjust the order in which tracks are played. Page 18 Video Mode

SN Radio Mode Listen to FM radio broadcasts. Function Key Action You must have a pair of headphones con- To turn off the volume(mute) Touch <ENTER> nected to the headphone jack to receive To tune to a higher station Touch <RIGHT> FM broadcasts; your player will utilize the headphone cord as an antenna. To tune to a lower station Touch <LEFT> To scan to the next highest station | Hold <RIGHT> (normal mode only) Radio Tuning Controls To scan to the next lowest station | Hold <LEFT> (normal mode only) When you choose RADIO from the Main menu, you - - will see the Radio Tuning screen. You can search for | To access the Quick Option menu "| Touch <OPTION> stations, tune to stations manually, or tune to preset | To adjust the volume level Touch <UP> or <DOWN> stations. To return to the Main menu Hold <MENU> Quick Option Menu To access the quick option menu, touch <OPTION> on the FM Listening screen. You must have saved preset stations prior to using preset tuning mode. The following functions may be performed from the Radio Tuning screen. + To browse through the settings, touch <UP> or <DOWN>. Page 19 Radio Mode

+ To return to the previous screen, touch <MENU>. Station list Display all preset stations. Manual (or Preset) Mode Set the FM Tuning mode to Manual or Preset. + Touch <UP> or <DOWN> to highlight a station. + Touch <ENTER> to listen the station. Save channel Save the current station to the Preset Station list. Forced Mono + Select an “Empty” slot to save the station as a Set the stereo reception on or off. new preset. Sensitivity + Select an existing slot to overwrite the preset. Set the sensitivity of Auto-Scan feature. Delete (channel) Delete station(s) from the Preset Station list. Auto Presetting Scan for all stations in broadcast reception range.

1. Touch <UP> or <DOWN to select a Preset Sta- The player will automatically seek and save all

tion and touch <ENTER> to delete. À warning frequencies with a broadcast signal to the Preset screen will appear. Station list. 2 Select YES" and touch <ENTER> to confirm The auto scan feature will overwrite any pre- deletion, viously stored Preset Stations. Page 21 Radio Mode

Area Set the FM frequency range (USA, Europe, Japan). Page 21 Radio Mode

N Text Mode Read .TXT files loaded on your player. Function Key Action To select/view an item Touch <ENTER> Text Browser Controls : To return to the previous screen Touch <MENU> When you choose TEXT from the Main menu, you To return to the Main menu Hold MENUS will see the Text Browser Screen. + Dir List: Select to display all folders or text files that loaded on your player. Text Reader Controls The following functions may be performed from + Tag List: Select to display the Bookmark list. the Text Display screen. If text is already reading, you will have the Function Key Action additional option to return to the Now To read the next page Touch <DOWN> Renlinp seen, To read the previous page Touch <UP> To increase the volume level Touch <RIGHT> Use the Text Browser to find all text files loaded on To decrease the volume level Touch <LEFT> your player. To turn the auto page function on or off Touch <ENTER> Function Key Action To return to the Text Browser screen Touch <MENU> To browse through the list of text Touch <UP> or <DOWN> files & folders Page 22 Text Mode

Quick Option Menu The Quick Option menu gives you easy access to your player's option settings. Touch <OPTION> to access the Quick Option menu. + To browse through the settings, touch <UP> or <DOWN>. + To select a setting, touch <ENTER>. + To return to the previous screen, touch <MENU>. Go to Page Skip to a page directly. + Touch <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to select a field to adjust. + Touch <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the selected field. + Touch <ENTER> to confirm. Auto Scroll Time Touch <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the amount of time between pages during Auto Scroll mode. Set Font Size Set the text size of the display. Set Font Color Set the text color of the display. Bookmark Save the current location as a bookmark. To load the bookmark, select ‘Tag List” from the Text Browser menu.

Delete a Bookmark Delete Bookmark(s) from the Tag List.

1. Open the “Tag List” from the Text Browser

3. Touch <OPTION>, a warning screen will appear.

N Explorer Mode Enter Explorer mode to view and delete folders and files loaded on your player. To enter Explorer mode, select and confirm EXPLORER from the Main Menu. Function Key Action To browse through the list offiles | Touch <UP> or <DOWN> If a compatible file is selected and confirmed, the &folders file will be played in its corresponding mode. To select a folder Touch <ENTER> + Music Mode: MP3, WMA, APE To return to the previous screen Touch <MENU> + Video Mode: AVI To access the Quick Option Menu | Touch <OPTION> + Photo Mode: JPG, BMP, GIF To return to the Main menu Hold <MENU> + EBook Mode: TXT, LRC Explorer Controls Quick Option Menu When you choose EXPLORER mode from the Main From the Quick Option menu, you can move, copy menu, you will see the File Explorer screen. You can and delete files or folders from the player. Move, Copy and delete files or folders from the player. + Touch <OPTION> to access the Quick Option menu. Page 25 Explorer Mode

+ To browse through the settings, touch <UP> or + Touch <UP> or <DOWN> to select a folder. <DOWN>. + Touch <ENTER> to comfirm, the player will start + To select a setting, touch <ENTER>. copying the selection. + To return to the previous screen, touch <MENU>. Delete Delete the selected file or folder. Move(Cut) + Touch <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to select "YES”. Move the selected file or folder to another folder of the player. + Touch <ENTER> to confirm. + Touch <ENTER> to open the “Internal Memory”. + Touch <UP> or <DOWN: to select the destina- tion folder. + Touch <ENTER> to comfirm, the player will start moving the selection. Copy Copy the selected file or folder to another folder of the player. + Touch <ENTER> to open the “Internal Memory”. Page 26 Explorer Mode

N Setup Mode Enter the Setup mode to set your player's system options. To enter Setup mode, select SETUP in the Main menu. Function Key Action To browse through the options Touch <UP> or <DOWN> To select an item Touch <ENTER> To cancel and return to the previous screen Touch <MENU> To return to the Main menu Hold <MENU> The following options are available. Some of these options may be set from the Quick Option menus. Item Description Timer Set the internal date and time of the player. + Touch <LEFT> or <RIGHT> to select a field to adjust. + Touch <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the selected field. + Touch <ENTER> to finish and save, or touch <MENU> to cancel without saving. Page 27 Setup Mode Date/ Clock

Item Description Sleep Set a sleep timer to turn the player off automatically. Display Setting Backlight Adjust the duration of time (in seconds) that the backlight will remain on after a key touch. À setting of “Always On” will keep the backlight on continuously. Brightness Adjust the brightness ofthe screen. Language _ Set the language that the on-screen menus appear in. System Music Auto Play | Set the Auto Play function on or off. If you set the function on, the player will resume playback automatically once you power it on. Information View Firmware & Memory Usage information. Format Memory | It may become necessary to format your player if data or files become corrupt. Always use the Format function ofthe player when it is necessary to format à disk. + Formatting will destroy all data on a disk so make sure to back up your data before formatting the disk. Select and confirm NO to cancel; select and confirm YES to begin formatting. Again, you should always back up your data before formatting. Page 28 Setup Mode

Item Description Default Restore all of the player's settings to their factory-default state. Page 29 Setup Mode

N Video Conversion For movie and music synchronisation and conversion, please use MPMANAGER software supplied in the CD ROM. This software can be used also for UPDATE of your player. MPMANAGER manual is included in your CDROM.

N Specifications Design, specifications, and manual are subject to change without notice. Display Type 2.4" Full-Color TFT LCD @ 240x320 Memory Integrated Flash Memory Audio Format Support MP3, WMA, APE Video Format Support AVI Photo Format Support JPEG, BMP, GIF Song Info Support 1D3, Windows Media FM Frequency Range 87.5 -108.0MHz PC Interface USB 2.0 (MSC) Plug and Play Support Windows 7/Vista/XP Macintosh OS X Audio Output 3.5mm Stereo (Headphone) Power Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery USB Charge Page 31

Play Time Music: 10 hours*

• Music play time is an estimated value based on playing an MP3 encoded at 128 kbps. Actual play time may vary depending on encoding method used and other factors.

N Troubleshooting & Support If you have a problem with this device, please check the troubleshooting below. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. The player does not turn on. + Ensure that the player is fully charged. Try charging the player overnight (8 hours). + Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently touch the Reset button on the rear of the player) and try again. The buttons do not work. + Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently touch the Reset button on the rear of the player) and try again. Il cannot transfer files to the player. + Ensure that your computer is running a supported operating system. + _lfusing a USB extension cable, ensure that it is securely attached to the player and the PC, or try using another USB cable. + Ensure that the players memory capacity is not full. Page 33 Troubleshooting & Support

There is no sound during playback. + Check the volume level. + Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player. The sound quality of the music is poor. + Try playing the file on your computer. If the sound quality is still poor, try downloading the file again or re-encoding the file yourself. + Ensure that the bit rate of the file is not too low. The higher the bit rate of the file, the better it will sound. The minimum recommended bitrate is 128kbps for MP3s and 96kbps for WMAs. + Try lowering the volume of the player. + _Ensure that the headphones are attached securely to the player. The player will not play my music file. + Ensure that the file is in a compatible format. + The file may be copy-protected and you no longer have authorization to play this file. If you feel this is in error, please contact the service from which you downloaded the file. The LCD characters are corrupted or something is wrong with the display. + Ensure that the correct menu language has been set. + Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently touch the Reset button on the rear of the player) and try again. The player has malfunctioned. + Reset the player (use a paper clip to gently touch the Reset button on the rear of the player) and try again. Troubleshooting &