HM109B Home Radio with MP3 Player Connection
Ta B l e o f C o n T e n T s Warnings and Precautions... 2 Important safety Instructions... 3 In the Box & features.... 4 Powering the Unit... 4 setting the Clock & setting the alarm... 5 Connecting & Playing an iPod... 5 Tuning the Radio... 5 Using the auxiliary Input.. 5 locations of Controls & Definitions..6-7 Parts & service Information.. 8

Warnings and Precautions

This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, fUllY InseRT. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. PRCAUTION: Danger dexplosion si les piles sont remplaces de faon incorrect. Remplacer les piles seulement par le mme type de pile ou lquivalent. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
NOTE: 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 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.
Important safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions - all the safety and operating instruction should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - all warning on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow instructions - all operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with a dry cloth. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus. L appareil ne doit pas tre expos aux coulements ou aux claboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel quun vase, ne doit tre plac sur lobjet. 8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 13. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and point where they exit from the product. 14. Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. see Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. article 810 of the national electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure: 16. Lightning - for added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 17. Power Lines - an outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or 2. 3. 4. 5. following the operating instructions. adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. Les piles ne doivent pas tre exposes de forte chaleur, tel qu la lumire du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de semblable. 26. Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely. La prise du secteur ne doit pas tre obstrue ou doit tre facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour tre compltement dconnect de lalimentation dentre, la prise doit tre dbranche du secteur. 27. excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Des pressions acoustiques excessives provenant dcouteurs ou de casques peuvent provoquer des pertes de laudition. 28. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. 29. symbol is used to indicate that a specific component shall be replaced only by the component specified in that documentation for safety reasons. This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation.

See figure: 10. Ventilation - slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instruction have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. for products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruction. 12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizes plug. Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19. Object and Liquid Entry - never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain, water or moisture. d) If the product does not operate normally by

31. Caution marking is located at the bottom of apparatus. Les prcautions demploi sont inscrites en bas de lappareil. 32. The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus. Les marquages sont inscrits en bas de lappareil.

In the Box

HM109B aC/DC adapter Documentation

features

aM/fM Radio with Digital Display Rotary Volume Control White Backlit lCD Display with Clock Digital Clock with alarm Wake to Radio or Buzzer Battery Back-up keeps time during power outage Dual Speakers with Cloth Grills RCa Jack Connection folding 3.5mm Pin stereo line-In to dock MP3 and other audio Players Aux-In Jack, 3.5mm type stereo Headphone Jack AC-Powered, AC/DC Adapter Battery Back-Up for Clock, uses 2 AA size batteries, (not included)

Powering the Unit

To power the unit, plug the included AC/DC Adapter into a standard AC outlet (120V~60Hz) Please note, the battery compartment only serves as a battery backup for the clock. It is not meant to power the unit.
Connecting speakers to the Unit
Step 1: Connect the speaker cables, which are attached to the external speakers, to the unit using the Speaker Outputs. Any speakers with the cable connections the same as the included speakers can be connected to the unit.

setting the Clock

Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Press and hold the Clock Button. While holding the Clock Button press the Hour and Minute Buttons to adjust the hour and minute. Release the Clock Button once the correct time is set.

setting the alarm

Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Press and hold the Alarm Set Button. While holding the Alarm Set Button press the Hour and Minute Buttons to adjust the hour and minute. Release the Alarm Set Button once the correct time is set. adjust the Source Switch (Aux In/Buzz, iPod/Buzz, FM, AM) to the desired mode. Press the Alarm On/Off Button to turn the alarm on. When set and turned on, a small alarm indicator icon will appear on the LCD display.
Connecting & Playing an iPod
Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Connect an iPod to the unit by inserting the Headphone Type Pin into the iPods headphone jack. adjust the Source Switch (Aux In/Buzz, iPod/Buzz, FM, AM) to iPod Mode. Use the iPods native controls to select and play music. Please note, this unit will not charge the connected iPod.

Tuning the Radio

Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Press the Power Button to turn the unit on. adjust the Source Switch (Aux In/Buzz, iPod/Buzz, FM, AM) to the FM or AM position. Turn the Tuning Dial to the desired station. adjust the fM antenna to improve fM radio reception. An AM antenna is built into the unit. Adjust the unit to improve AM radio reception.

Using the auxiliary Input
Step 1: Connect an MP3 player or other audio source to the Auxiliary Input. Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: This requires a 3.5mm auxiliary input cable, not included. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on. adjust the Source Switch (Aux In/Buzz, iPod/Buzz, FM, AM) to the Aux In position. audio played from the connected MP3 player or other audio source will now be heard through the units speakers.

locations of Controls

Control Definitions
1. Power Button Press the Power Button to turn the unit off or on. 2. Alarm Set Button Press and hold the alarm set Button to set the alarm. 3. Clock Button Press and hold the Clock Button to set the clock. 4. Hour & Minute Buttons Press the Hour and Minute Buttons to adjust the hour and minute when setting the clock or alarm. 5. Volume Dial Turn the Volume Dial to adjust the volume of the unit. 6. Auxiliary Input Use the auxiliary Input to connect an MP3 player to the unit. 7. Headphone Jack Use the Headphone Jack to connect a set of headphones or earbuds to the unit. 8. FM Antenna adjust the fM antenna to improve the fM radio reception. An AM antenna is built into the unit. Adjust the unit to improve AM reception. 9. Source Switch (AUX In/Buzz, iPod/Buzz, FM, AM) adjust the source switch to switch between Aux In, iPod, FM, or AM modes. Adjust the Source Switch to select a source for the alarm (Buzz, Buzz, FM, or AM). 10. Alarm On/Off Button Press the alarm on/off Button to turn the alarm off or on. 11. Headphone Type Pin (3.5mm) Use the Headphone Type Pin to connect an iPod or other MP3 player to the unit. 12. 13. LCD Display Tuning Dial Turn the Tuning Dial to adjust the aM or fM radio station. 14. DC Power Input Use the DC Power Input to connect a DC power cord to the unit. 15. Speaker Output Use the speaker outputs to connect external speakers to the unit.

Parts Information

Address: Phone: Fax: Email: 2116 Carr Street, St. Louis MO, 63106 1-314-621-2881 1-314-588-1805 partsinfo@dpi-global.com

service Information

Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Website: Version: 2116 Carr Street, St. Louis MO, 63106 1-314-621-2881 1-314-588-1805 prodinfo@gpx.com www.gpx.com v. 121608
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Personal MP3/WMA Player with FM Radio and Voice Recorder

OWNERS MANUAL

Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com

IMPORTANT NOTES

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. 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 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 needed. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. 2

COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARKS

Microsoft, Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP (*Driver is required for Windows 98SE and below) / Mac OS 10 or higher / Linux 2.4 or higher IBM PC / Mac / Linux-compatible machine with USB Port Pentium MMX 233MHz or higher 64 MB minimum RAM 10 MB free space minimum on hard drive
Thank you. for purchasing this Emerson Personal MP3/WMA Player. This MP3/WMA player offers easy to use plug & play features and has enough memory so you can listen to hours of your favorite songs. Also, you can use the player as a storage device for your computer. Please read the instruction manual completely and carefully to make sure you understand the proper operation of this product. This will enable you to get the maximum enjoyment out of all the features within this state-of-the-art MP3/WMA player. Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson product. The serial number of your player can be found on the inside of the battery compartment. We suggest that you record the serial number of your unit in the space below for future reference. Model Number: MP205 Serial Number:___________________ Care and Maintenance Your MP3/WMA player is a precision electronic device and should not be subject to rough handling or exposed to high temperatures or moisture. Do not use chemical or liquid agent. Wipe off unit with soft cloth. Be sure to remove battery, while cleaning the product. Weak battery should be removed or they can leak and damage the player. Product Specication File Support Bit Rate FM tuner Battery Language USB Built-in Memory Play Time Supported OS Operating Range MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA 8Kbps-320Kbps 87.5Mhz-108Mhz 1.5Vx1 (AAA Alkaline) English USB1.1 128MB Approx. 10 hours Win 98, ME, 2000, XP / Mac OS 10 or higher / Linux 2.4 or higher 40-95 deg F (5-35 deg C)

PREPARATION FOR USE

POWER SOURCES
This player is designed to operate on one alkaline AAA battery (not included). Attempting to operate this unit on any other power source may cause damage to the unit and such damage is not covered by your warranty.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

The battery compartment is located on the back of the cabinet. 1.) Pull out the battery compartment latch and remove the battery compartment cover. 2.) Insert one fresh AAA alkaline battery in the battery compartment. Be sure to follow the polarity marking in the battery compartment. If the battery is inserted incorrectly the unit will not work. 3.) Align the bottom battery compartment latch and snap the top of the battery compartment into place.
WHEN TO CHANGE THE BATTERY
When the battery is getting weak, the indicator changes from (full battery) to (replace battery) in the display, meaning the batteries are almost exhausted and should be changed as soon as possible. Do not leave weak or exhausted batteries in the player as they will eventually leak and cause corrosion inside the battery compartment. 5

"AAA" BATTERY

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.)
Headphone Jack VOLUME- Button VOLUME+ Button RECORD (REC) Button LCD Display Switch HOLD SKIP/SEARCH FWD STOP Button
9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.)
SKIP/SEARCH REV PLAY/PAUSE Button USB Cover EQ/RADIO PRESET Button REPEAT Button MODE M Button Microphone
MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY

FM Shuf

1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.)
Music Mode Indicator Repeat One Indicator Repeat All Indicator Battery Indicator Current/Total Song Indicator Song Information Bitrate Information Volume Indicator Elapsed Time Indicator
10.) Preset EQ [ Nor. (Normal)/ Clas (Classic)/Jazz/Pop/ Rock ] Indicator 11.) Play Indicator 12.) HOLD Indicator 13.) FM Indicator 14.) Mic Indicator 15.) Shufe Repeat Indicator

HOLD SWITCH

The HOLD switch locks all of the other controls buttons. If you are carrying the player in a backpack, handbag, gym bag, etc, set the HOLD switch to the On position to prevent the player from accidentally turning on. Likewise, once you start listening to the player you can set the HOLD switch to the On position to prevent accidentally pressing the POWER OFF button or the REV or FWD buttons while you are using the player. Remember that to use any of the other controls the HOLD switch must be set to the Off position. The Hold icon will show in the display when the HOLD switch is in the On position.

HOLD On

HOLD Off
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MEMORY
Your player will have slightly less memory available than stated due to the necessary memory needed for its rmware. In addition to the built-in memory, you can install a SD/MMC card. Your player supports up to 512MB SD/MMC cards. NOTE: On your computer, both the internal and external memory will be shown as a Removable Disk. The rst drive listed as Removable Disk represents the internal memory; the second Removable Disk represents the optional external memory. Refer to Transferring Music and Data Files for more information.

SD MMC

CONNECT THE PLAYER TO YOUR COMPUTER
1.) Plug the USB cord into the player. Plug the other end of the USB cord into an remove USB port on your computer.

Remove the USB cap

To computers USB port
TRANSFERRING MUSIC AND DATA FILES
1.) 2.) 3.) Conrm player is connected to computer. On your Desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. Drag and drop les onto the MP205 drive (Removable Disk). NOTE: The player stores all types of formatted les. However, it will only play MP3 and WMA formatted les (WMA with DRM copy protection can not be played). NOTE: The rst drive listed as Removable Disk represents the internal memory; the second Removable Disk represents the optional external memory. NOTE: If you are using Windows 98SE or below, you must rst download and install the driver from our website, www.emersonradio.com.

LIST OF BASIC OPERATIONS

Power on the unit: Press and hold the POWER ON/PLAY/PAUSE button for approximately 2 seconds. To play track: Press the POWER ON/PLAY/PAUSE indicator will appear in the LCD display. To select a different track: Press the FWD or REV buttons. or REV buttons. button.
To search through a track: Press and hold the FWD
To momentarily pause track: Press the POWER ON/PLAY/PAUSE button when track is playing. indicator will appear in the LCD display. To resume track: Press the POWER ON/PLAY/PAUSE track is paused. To adjust volume: Press the + or - buttons. To select EQ setting: Press the EQ button repeatedly to cycle through the ve preset equalizer settings. The EQ only works while listening to audio tracks. To stop track: Press the POWER OFF/STOP playing. button when track is button for button when

Power off the unit: Press and hold the POWER OFF/STOP approximately 2 seconds after tracks are stopped.
To lock the buttons from accidentally being pressed: Slide the HOLD switch to the On position. 12

OPERATION

1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) Unplug player from the USB cord. Make sure you have at least one MP3/WMA le already stored on the player. Make sure the HOLD switch is in the Off position. Connect the earbuds to the headphone jack. Press the MODE M button until the players display shows Music mode. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playing an audio track.
Press repeatedly to select Music mode
Press to adjust the volume

Press to begin play

REPEAT MODES
Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the play mode will change from: repeat one track , repeat all tracks , random repeat , and no repeat. The FWD and REV buttons will not select tracks in random during random play.

DELETE A MUSIC OR DATA FILE
1.) 2.) 3.) Conrm player is powered up and connected to computer. On your Desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. Select the appropriate Removable Disk to remove songs from the MP205. NOTE: The rst drive listed as Removable Disk represents the internal memory; the second Removable Disk represents the optional external memory. Select the desired les to delete. Press the Delete key on your computers keyboard.

4.) 5.)

DELETE A TRACK DIRECTLY FROM PLAYER
1.) 2.) 3.) Make sure your player is disconnected from your computer. Press the FWD and REV buttons to select a track. Press the REPEAT button and the EQ button together. Press the FWD /REV buttons to highlight Yes or No. Press the MODE M button to conrm your choice.

Delete this file?

Press and hold both for 2 seconds

LISTEN TO THE FM RADIO

1.) 2.) Press the MODE M button until the players display shows FM radio information. Press the FWD or REV buttons to tune in a station. Press and hold the FWD or REV buttons for approximately 2 seconds to automatically search for the next station. To improve the radio reception, adjust the headphone cord.

103.50 MHz

88 MHz 108 MHz

Stereo

Vol 2 3

Press repeatedly

Press to tune

CREATE A STATION PRESET

1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) You can store 20 preset radio stations. Tune to the station you would like to store in memory. Press and hold the REPEAT button. The next available preset location will ash in the display. Press the FWD or REV buttons to select a radio station memory location. Press the REPEAT button to program the station into memory. The radio station presets will be erased when the battery is drained or replaced.

Channel 01

Press and hold
Press to select a preset location
Press to set the preset into memory
LISTEN TO A STATION PRESET
1.) 2.) 3.) In radio mode (Freq Mode), press the EQ/RADIO PRESET button. Press the FWD or REV button to select a preset radio station. Press the EQ/RADIO PRESET button to return to radio mode.

Channel 02

Press to enter the Radio Preset mode
Press to return to Radio mode

VOICE RECORDING

1.) 2.) Press the MODE M button to toggle to the Voice Record mode. indicator appears on display. Press the RECORD button and speak into the built-in mic. indicator appears in the LCD display. Speak approximately 1 foot away from the mic for best results. Press the RECORD button again to pause recording. indicator appears in the LCD display. Press the RECORD button once more to resume recording. Press the POWER OFF/STOP button to stop recording. You can store up to 999 voice recordings, depending on the amount of available internal memory. You cannot record to the external memory. While in voice record mode, press the FWD and REV buttons to select a recording. Press the POWER ON/PLAY/PAUSE button to play the selected voice recording.

SETTINGS MODE

Follow the diagram below to: change display contrast, change display color, change backlight settings, change auto power off settings, show player info, format internal and external memory, and restore defaults.
CHANGE THE DISPLAY CONTRAST
1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to enter the Settings mode. Press the FWD or REV button to highlight Contrast. Press the MODE M button to select Contrast and display the list of settings. Press the FWD or REV button to select a setting of 1-5. Press the MODE M button to conrm your selection. Press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to exit the Settings mode. 21

CHANGE THE DISPLAY COLOR

You can select a different color for the Music mode, FM, Voice Record mode and Settings mode. 1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to enter the Settings mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight LCD Color. 3.) Press the MODE M button to select LCD Color and display the list of modes. 4.) Select mode ( Music, FM, Record, Set up). 5.) Then press mode to conrm. 6.) Press the FWD or REV button to select between: Yellow, Green, Orange, or Rainbow. Rainbow automatically changes colors every 2 seconds. 7.) Press the MODE M button to conrm your selection. 8.) Press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to exit the Settings mode.
CHANGE THE BACKLIGHT SETTING
You can choose to have the backlight automatically turn off after a period of time, or to remain off. 1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to enter the Setting mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight Backlight. 3.) Press the MODE M button to select Backlight and display the list of settings. 4.) Press the FWD or REV button to select: Off, After 5 secs, After 10 secs, or After 30 secs. 5.) Press the MODE M button to conrm your selection. 6.) Press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to exit the Settings mode.
CHANGE THE AUTO POWER OFF FEATURE
You can choose to have the player automatically turn of after a period of time. 1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to enter the Setting mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight Auto Power Off. 3.) Press the MODE M button to select Auto Power Off and display the list of settings. 4.) Press the FWD or REV button to select between: Off (no auto power off), After 10 secs, or After 30 secs. 5.) Press the MODE button to conrm your selection. If the player is stopped and no buttons are pressed for the selected period of time, the player will automatically turn off. 6.) Press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to exit the Settings mode. 23

SHOW PLAYER INFORMATION

You can show the total and free internal and external memory. 1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to enter the Setting mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight Player Info. 3.) Press the MODE M button to select Player Info and display the player info. Pressing any button will return to Settings mode. 4.) Press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to exit the Settings mode.

FORMAT THE MEMORY

You can reformat the internal memory, or an external media card. This will erase all les stored in memory. 1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to enter the Setting mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight Format. 3.) Press the MODE M button to select Format and display the list of settings. 4.) Press the FWD or REV button to select: Internal, or External. 5.) Press the MODE M button to make your selection. Press the FWD or REV buttons to highlight Yes or No. Press the MODE M button to conrm your choice.

RESTORE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS
You can restore the default options for the Settings menu. 1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to enter the Setting mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight Default Set. 3.) Press the MODE M button to select Restore Defaults. 4.) Press the FWD or REV buttons to highlight Yes or No. 5.) Press the MODE M button to conrm your choice. 6.) Press the MODE M button to make restore the default options for the Settings menu. 7.) Press and hold the MODE M button for 2 seconds to exit the Settings mode.

POWER OFF

1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the POWER OFF/ STOP button for approximately 2 seconds. The player will remember the last track you played when powering up again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Player is not recognized on my Windows 98SE computer: Install the MP205 driver from www.emersonradio.com. Connect the player to your computer and follow your operating systems instructions to nish installing the driver. If player is still not recognized, locate the Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices in your operating systems device manager. If your MP205 displays a problem, follow your operating instructions directions for updating the device driver and load the driver from the included software CD. After transferring les to the player, music did not play or data was not present: Make sure music is in the MP3/WMA format. Follow your operating systems instructions for safely disconnecting USB devices. Buttons do not work/player does not power up: Make sure the HOLD switch is in the Off position. Make sure the battery is in the correct position. Replace the battery with a new one if necessary. No sound is heard through the headphones: Check the headphone connection and adjust the volume level.
NOTE: In the event that the unit does not respond to any key entry, you may have to reset the unit. To reset the player, simply remove the battery from the compartment and reinstall. The unit will reset automatically and will work properly. Your music files and data will remain unchanged and the unit will keep all the data stored in the memory. The unit will only play from the SD card if the SD card is in FAT16 format. However, when connected to the PC, the unit will access the card regardless of the format of the SD card just like any other SD card reader. For more information, visit www.emersonradio.com

LIMITED WARRANTY Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion. For repair or replacement, pa ck your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not required by California residents) to cover shipping and handling costs, and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase. Send your unit to: Emerson Radio Corp. 1901 Diplomat Drive. Farmers Branch, TX 75234. This warranty does not cover damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, accident, failure to follow operating instructions, commercial use, rental, repairs by an unauthorized facility, or products purchased, used, serviced or damaged outside of the United States. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. AU898M
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