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http://www.samsungyepp.com
Samsung Electronics America Inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660 SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

AH68-01292B (Rev 3.0)

MP3 & WMA Playback Removable Storage Device Encoding Function 3D Sound Upgradable FM Reception

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Contents

Preparations
Safety Instructions....4 Features.....6 Components....9 Location of Controls (yepp)...10

Additional Usage

Loop Repeating....43 Setting up SRS....44 Setting up MENU....45 Repeating Tracks....46 Setting up EQ.....47 Managing Files....48 q Deleting.....48 q Formatting....49 Setting up DIRECT PLAY....50 Customizing Options (Display)....51 q DISPLAY....52 q BACKLIGHT....52 q BEEP....53 q CONTRAST....53 q SCROLL SPEED....54 q POWER OFF TIME....54 q DEFAULT VOLUME....55 q WOW LEVEL....55 q ENCODE....56

Connection to Computer

Connecting yepp to PC....12 Manual Installation of USB Driver...16 Using the removable storage(PC)...20 q Downloading/Uploading files...20 q Disconnecting the USB cable...21 q Formatting....22 Installing yepp studio...23 q To View Help on yepp studio...25 Connecting yepp to Macintosh....26 Using the removable storage(Macintosh)...29 q Downloading/Uploading files...29 q Disconnecting the USB cable...30 q Formatting....31

Appendix

Description of Buttons (yepp player)...58 MENU Table....60

Basic Usage

Listening to Music with yepp...32 Setting up Volume/Hold Functions...33 Changing Modes....34 Recording Voice....35 MP3 Encoding....36 Searching for Music/Voice Files...38 Listening to FM Radio....40 FM Encoding....42

Customer Support

Troubleshooting....62 Specifications....64 Safety Information....66 Warranty....68

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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and damage to the equipment.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 95F or below 23F). Do not expose to moisture. Do not apply excessive pressure to the device. Do not let any foreign matter spill into the device.

Earphones

Follow Traffic Safety Instructions
q Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. Its not only dangerous, but also against the law. q It may cause an accident if you turn up the volume of the earphones while walking down the street, especially crossing at intersections.

Protect your ears

Do not place heavy objects on top of the device. Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Remove batteries when the device is left unused for a long period of time. q Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume. q Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.
Ambient operating conditions
Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat sources. Do not store in dusty areas. Do not try to disassemble and repair the device yourself. q Ambient temperature: 5C ~ 35C (41F ~ 95F) Humidity : 10 ~ 75%
Environmental Information
q Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries, and old electronic appliances. q Yepp packages use cardboard, polyethylene etc., and do not use any unnecessary materials.

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Removable Storage Device
You can easily copy and paste files to the yepp player using Windows Explorer.

MP3 & WMA Playback

MP3 is an MPEG1 Layer3 audio format. WMA is a Microsoft Windows Media audio format.
Featuring an Encoding Function
You can make a MP3 file out of an source using the ENC jack on the main unit. You can also convert an FM radio program into an MP3 file in real time.

FM Reception

Listening to an FM program is made easy with Auto Search and Frequency Memory functions.

Upgradable

You can upgrade the built-in programs when available. Add functions, CODEC, etc. Please check the yepp home page (http://www.samsungyepp.com) for upgrades.

Featuring 3D Sound

The 3D feature adds spaciousness to the sound.

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Components

Voice Recording Function

You can do a Voice Recording with high quality and use it for a conference.

MODE REC / ENC

Earphone

AH30-00056B

USB Cable

AH39-00498A

User manual

AH68-01292B

Installation CD

AH80-00049B

You can adjust equalizer manually.
Player One Battery Neck Strap (1.5V AAA/LR03 type) AH61-01370A

4301-000115

Carrying case Direct Connect Line Cable AH39-00488A AH61-01369A USB Adaptor

AH39-00489A

15-Hour Continuous Play
This unit uses one AAA/LR03 alkaline battery. Operation can last up to 15 hours. Actual playing time may vary according to the type and capacity of the battery.

Model Built-in memory

YP-55 V 256MB
q The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as the internal firmware uses a part of the memory as well. q Design of accessories is subject to change for improvement without notice.

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Location of Controls (yepp)
MENU/Loop Repeating Button Voice Recording Button Volume Button

MODE VOL REC / ENC

Display
Playtime indicator Equalizer, SRS indicator Music/Voice/FM indicator Play mode indicator Repeat A-B indicator Remaining Battery Power indicator NOR : : 001 Track Number indicator NOR Get Original, Black Eyed Title (track & artist) indicator

Neck strap Hook

Microphone

Play/Stop/Pause Button

Move to Track/ Speed Search Lever

WOW Button

Inserting a Battery
How to Use the Carrying Case

Use as follows.

a to the right 2 Insert + ,battery push-close poles and the cover in the direction the arrow as indicated.
USB Cable Connection Port Battery Cover

Hold Switch

ENC Jack
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to open.

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Manual Installation of USB Driver
Go to Downloading/Uploading files on page 20 if the USB driver is in place. Follow these steps if the USB driver is not in place :
Check the device manager.
Windows 98,ME: Control Panel System Device Manager Windows 2000: Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Windows XP: Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager
After selecting the driver, click on [Update Driver].
Check if there is a device listed with an exclamation point or a question mark (displayed as unknown device or USB device). Double click on the device listed with an exclamation point or a question mark.
Select a compatible driver, click on [Next] to finish.
For Windows 98, refer to page 18.
q If you are using Windows 2000 and your version of Windows does not recognize the USB driver please download and install the latest service pack from windowsupdate.microsoft.com q The installation method may vary depending on the type of PC or operating system. Contact your PC dealer or service center for installation information. q If errors occur continuously when you install the USB driver, reconnect the USB cable after rebooting your system.

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In Windows 98
Click [Next] button in the series of windows that appear.
USB driver location [CD ROM]\setup\Drivers
q You must reboot your computer
to complete the installation.

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Using the removable storage
Downloading/Uploading files Disconnecting the USB cable
After completing the file transmission, you must disconnect the cable in the following way:
Turn on the yepp and connect yepp to PC. Open Windows Explorer on PC. Select the file to save and drag-and-drop it into the removable disk icon. (In numerical, alphabetical order) Notice :
q The WRITING/READING message will appear during file download or upload. Disconnecting the USB cable while WRITING/READING is displayed may cause malfunction of the unit. q Files within a user created folder can only be played in Music Mode. q The order of music files is not relative to the replay order when you select a Removable Disk in Windows Explorer.
Double-click on the green arrow in the taskbar on the bottom right of the window. Disconnect the USB cable.
Select the USB device, and then press the [Stop] button.
The green arrow is not displayed on the Task Bar in Windows 98 system. If READY message is shown in Display window, please disconnect the USB cable.

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Installing yepp studio

Formatting

Select the removable disk icon and click the right mouse button to select [Format].
Press the [Start] button.
q All saved files will be formatted. q You can change the name of
Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive. Select [yepp studio].

removable disk by selecting [Volume label].

Notice :

q If you format yepp in the PC without installing the provided program, it may not read the data. q Care must be taken as formatted files can not be recovered. q By formatting, all previously preset menus will be initialized.

Select language

q You can format by executing "YP-55 Format" located under [Start] [All Programs]

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To View Help on yepp Studio:
q Please refer to Help for more information on how to use Yepp Studio.
Run Yepp Studio and press F1.

q Help will appear.

Move the arrow to the top of yepp Studio and right click on the mouse. The following selection window will appear.
q Click on Help and the Help window will appear.
q Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition ServiceSM. q CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote CDDB" logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.

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Connecting yepp to Macintosh
q 20MB of available hard disk space q System Memory 64MB or greater q CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater) q USB(1.1) port supported q Macintosh OS 9.X/10.2.6
Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive. The picture shown below appears. Select [Samsung YP-55 Installer].
After installation is complete, click on the OK button.
q The driver can be recognized by Machintosh without installing an extra program. The appropriate program however must be installed to format and upgrade the firmware. q You cannot install softwares for YP-55 in Macintosh OS 10.0 - 10.2.5.
When you install a program in Macintosh OS X, it may check the user login information.

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Connecting yepp to Macintosh with USB cable
Downloading/Uploading files
Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the Macintosh.
Connect the opposite end of the USB cable to the USB cable port on the bottom of the yepp.
q The yepp will automatically turn on. q A untitled or unlabelled portable disc is created. USB connect cable

MODE VOL

Turn on the yepp and connect yepp to Macintosh. A untitled or unlabelled portable disc will appear on the Macintosh screen. Select the file to save and drag-and-drop it into the removable disk icon. Notice :

00:00:02 V002. WAV

00:00:30 V002. WAV

00:00:00 V V001. WAV

Note : FM Mode
q Recording is done in the order of V001,V002. q If the Memory is full, the Voice Recording is stopped automatically. q The Voice Recording is also enabled in Music Mode. q The backlight will not illuminate during a Voice Recording. q The number of saved voice files and hours available for recording will be displayed when Voice Mode is selected while the player is stopped. q To Record Voice, be sure nothing is connected to the ENC jack. q Voice Recording does not work in FM Mode or when the Line cable is connected.
q You will exit from the Mode Switching function if no action is taken for 15 seconds or if another button is pressed during mode switching. q The Voice Mode settings will not be saved if the mode is switched to the Music or FM modes or if the power is turned OFF.

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MP3 Encoding
Connect the Audio Output port on the external audio source (or the Line Out port) to the ENC port on the device with the Line cable.
Slide the switch to the REC position while recording to stop the encoding, and a new encoding file will be created.
q Recording will take place in the order of L001, L002, L003. When the recording is finished, the files will be saved as MP3 files.
q Bit Rates can be set within the range of 32Kbps~128Kbps. q To pause during Encoding, press the button. Press the button once again to recommence recording. q Volume can be adjusted from level 0 to 10 while monitoring the Encoding.

Notice : Slide the

switch to the ENC position begin MP3 encoding.
q Do not disconnect the Line cable during Encoding. q If the battery is not charged enough, encoding will not be done. q Adjust the volume of the external audio source to a suitable level and encode it. If the volume level is extremely high, the sound quality may not be good.

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Searching for Music/Voice Files
q VBR(Variable Bit Rate) file: MP3 file whose compression rate changes when played. q With VBR files, Turning the lever to the direction within 5 seconds from the start of the track may not result in the previous track playing. q With VBR files, the actual running time may differ from that of the player display. q This player may not play back MPEG1 LAYER1 files.
Searching for Specific Parts in PLAY Mode
q To find a certain track, turn the lever to the up or down during play. q Release the lever and the lever will return to its original position. Playing will recommence in the normal way.
Searching for Music Files in PLAY Mode.
q The next track will play if you turn the lever to the direction during play. q To move to and play the previous track, turn the lever to the direction within 5 seconds of the beginning of play. To move to and play the current track from the beginning, turn the lever to the direction 5 seconds after the beginning of play.

Searching for Music Files in STOP Mode.
Turn the lever to the up or down while the player is stopped. It moves to the track and plays it.

End of the World, Cold

00:04:30

00:00:15

00:00:01
Girl Inside, Blues Traveler

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Listening to FM Radio
While the player is stopped, select FM Mode by using the button.
Manual Search for a Frequency
Turn the lever briefly to find the frequency you want.
Automatic Search for a Frequency
Turn and hold the lever to automatically find and tune in to a transmitted frequency.
Searching Stored Frequencies
q Press the WOW button briefly while in FM Mode. q The stored frequencies are successively searched.

FREE CH 99.1 MHz

SEARCHING 99.1 MHz

CH 01 89.1 MHz

CH 02 99.1 MHz

CH 03 100.7 MHz

Manual Storage of a Frequency
Upon finding a frequency you want, press the button to store the frequency.
Automatic Storage of a Frequency
q Press and hold the WOW button while in FM Mode. q Frequencies within the range of 88MHz to 108MHz are automatically selected and stored. q Frequencies are automatically stored, starting from 1.

MUTE Function

q Press and hold the button while in FM Mode. q As soon as MUTE appears on the display no sound will be heard. q To cancel the MUTE function, adjust the volume with Switch. Note :
q To exit from FM Mode, press the button. q Mono (MO) or Stereo (ST) is automatically selected.

AUTO PRESET 89.1 MHz 1

q You can store up to 20 frequencies. q You can replace an existing frequency with a new one but you cannot delete a stored frequency.
Number of Channels to be Stored

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FM Encoding

FM Encoding to MP3

Loop Repeating

Loop Function

00:01:00 F001. MP3
Slide the switch to the ENC position during FM
q Encoding of the currently transmitted FM broadcast begins. Slide the switch to REC.

Starting Point

While playing music files, press the button briefly at the beginning of the loop you want to set.
A appears in the display.

Ending Point

Press the button briefly again to set the end of the loop.
q A file is created and the encoding stops. q Files are saved in order of F001, F002, F003 and stop automatically when the memory is full.
appears in the display. The loop is played repeatedly.

00:02:30

q Press the button briefly to cancel the loop. q Loop Repeat is automatically released if you Speed Search with button.

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Setting up SRS (Sound Retrieval System)

Setting up MENU

To switch to Menu Mode, press and hold the Music/Voice Mode. Press the To exit from Menu Mode, press and hold the button while in button briefly to select the menu you want. button once again.
Press the WOW button while in Music Mode. Press the WOW button to move, and then press and hold the SRS button to select the mode you want.

S OUNDE FFECT

SRS TRUBASS WOW EQ
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER FILE DIRECT PLAY SETTING EXIT
q SRS : You will hear 3D Stereo sound. q TRUBASS: This is a bass boost feature that adds fullness to the sound. q WOW : This feature allows you to enjoy the SRS and Trubass features simultaneously. q EQ : Plays at the last EQ setting you made.
WOW is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS labs, Inc. q Please adjust the volume to a suitable level, as the volume may increase in the SRS setting. q This unit supports sampling frequencies of 32KHz, 44.1KHz or 48KHz. q You can set SRS functions only in Music Mode.
q PLAY MODE : To select track repeating mode. q EQUALIZER : To use equalizer function. q FILE : To delete or format music files. q DIRECT PLAY : It plays files encoded in Music, FM or Line. q SETTING : To change the basic setup options of the display. q EXIT : To exit MENU.
q In MENU mode, no input for 15 seconds will cancel the MENU mode. q Menu mode will be released if any button other than the MODE button is pressed.

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Repeating Tracks

Track Repeating Function

Setting up EQ

EQ Function

In MENU, select PLAY MODE. (refer to Setting up MENU) In PLAY MODE, use the want and press the button to move to the mode you button to select.

DIRECT PLAY

MUSIC EXIT FM ENC LINE ENC

SETTING

DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED

SCROLL SPEED

POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
q MUSIC: To play music files that are downloaded in the music folder q FM ENC: To play encoded files in the FM ENC folder q LINE ENC: To play encoded files in the LINE ENC folder q EXIT: To move to the previous menu

DEFAULT SETTING

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DISPLAY

q PLAY TIME: displays current play time q REMAIN TIME: displays remaining play time q USED SIZE: displays using memory q FREE SIZE: displays remaining memory q Use the

button to set the

PLAY TIME REMAIN TIME USED SIZE FREE SIZE EXIT
BEEP mode. q BEEP ON: A beep sounds each time a button is pressed. q BEEP OFF: No beep sounds when a button is pressed.

ON OFF

BACK LIGHT

q Use the

q No beep sounds while playing or recording of a music/voice file even when set to BEEP ON.
Backlight ON time. q The setting range of Backlight-On Time is 0 to 10 seconds. The backlight does not illuminate when the residual battery level is insufficient.

CONTRAST

button to set the Contrast.
q The setting range of the contrast, which
adjusts the brightness of the screen, is 0 to 10.

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DEFAULT VOLUME
button to set the Scroll Speed.
button to set the Default Volume.
q The setting range of the scroll speed, which
q The default volume setting range of the unit is
adjusts the speed of the track title flow, is 0 to 10.
0 to 25. If the Volume is above 25(26-30) when you turn the device off, it will default to 25 when the device is turned back on. q If the Volume is set to 25 or lower when you turn the device off, it will return to that setting when it is turned back on.

DEFAULT DEFAULT VOL

POWER OFF TIME

WOW LEVEL

POW OFF TIME
q The levels of SRS and TRUBASS can be adjusted. q Select the mode you want by using the
button to set the Power Off Time.
q The setting is 5 different levels ranging from
0 to 25 seconds. The power will turn off after the set time if no button is pressed when the playback ends.

button.

q The level for SRS and TRUBASS can each be set within the range of 0 to 10.

SRS LEVEL

q When 0 second is set, the power will not turn off but will remain in Standby Mode.

SRS TRUBASS EXIT

Tru Bass LEVEL

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ENCODE

BIT RATE

AUTO SYNC

32Kbps

Encode AUTO SYNC. q ON: Automatically creates a file for each track.
q OFF: All songs recorded in ENC mode are

saved in a single file.

Encode BIT RATE. q When encoding music into an MP3 file, you can select one of the following bit rates: 32Kbps, 48Kbps, 64Kbps, 96Kbps and 128Kbps.

48Kbps

q What is Auto Sync? Auto Sync senses the input sound during MP3 encoding. If there is no sound, encoding stops automatically. Otherwise, encoding keeps going. You can save MP3 files separately. Example) If you encode a CD including 10 music files with MP3, 10 MP3 files are created automatically when set the Auto Sync to ON. q Auto Sync function can support from 64Kbps to 128Kbps.

64Kbps

96Kbps

128Kbps

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Firmware Upgrade

Download the latest Firmware from www.samsungyepp.com Install the latest Firmware program on your PC. Connect to the USB port on your PC using the USB cable or adapter while holding the play button on the main body. If you press the Play button more than 5 seconds, the Player Recovery Device message is displayed on Device Manager as shown in the picture on the right. Run the upgrade program.
The upgrade window will appear when the Recovery process is complete. Ensure that Quick Download is deselected. Click Start to begin the upgrade.

The upgrade is complete.

Reconnect the USB for the driver to be newly recognized.
When the program is running, the screen will show the progress.
q If you do not release Quick Download, you cannot proceed to upgrade. q When the Quick Download is deselected, formatting will commence at the same time, and the saved file will be deleted. q If your operating system is Windows 98, you will have to restart the YP-55 Upgrade program.

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Description of Buttons (yepp player)

BUTTON STATUS

Power Off

PRESSING LENGTH

RESPONSE
Power On, and play Pause(When no button is pressed for 10 seconds, yepp powers off automatically) Press and hold the 2 seconds Power Off. Cancel Cancels Intro, returns to Play mode
Play Stop/Pause FM Mode Play or Stop Mode Volume MENU Mode Play During Loop Setting

Longer than 1 Second

Fast reverse search in PLAY mode Play the previous track Frequency Search Volume increase/decrease Move MENU
MENU Mode Intro Play Play Play Stop/Pause FM Mode MENU Mode Less than 1 second Longer than 1 Second
Short Short Short Short Longer than 2 Seconds
Set the starting point for loop function Loop mode Cancel loop mode Changing modes (music voice FM) Enter MENU Selection/Exiting MENU Voice recording Voice Recording/Encoding Stop MP3 Encoding FM Encoding 61

Play the next track Loop Mode Fast forward search in PLAY mode Mode Play the next track Frequency Search Cancel MENU Within 5 seconds from the start: Play the previous track After 5 seconds from the start: Play the beginning of the current track. MENU Mode Play or Stop Mode VoiceRecording/Encoding

Stop Play or Stop Mode

Line in Connect FM Mode

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MENU Table

q Select with the

button and move.
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK DBB USER EXIT
MUSIC FM ENC LINE ENC EXIT
DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
SRS TRU BASS EXIT AUTO SYNC BIT RATE EXIT PLAY TIME REMAIN TIME USED SIZE FREE SIZE EXIT

FORMAT EXIT

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Troubleshooting

yepp does not work and the LCD displays nothing. q Check the battery capacity q Check to see if the battery is inserted to the right poles ( The buttons do not work. q Check setting of Hold switch. q When the message "Please Reformat" is displayed, please format your YP-55 by installing the software using Windows Explorer. yepp keeps being turned off. q In Stop mode, the power is automatically turned off after ten seconds (changes depending on settings). q Check to see if there are files saved in it. Somethings wrong with play time displayed during Play mode. q VBR SONG message is displayed while VBR (Variable Bit Rate) file is playing.
In PLAY mode, music is not played after pressing the button q Check to see if MP3 or WMA files are saved in the built-in memory. q Check to see if the HOLD switch is locked. q Check if the REC button is on. q Check if the memory is full. Files cannot be downloaded. q Check to see if the driver is installed correctly in the computer. q Check the connection between yepp and computer. q Check and/or replace the battery, turn on the yepp's power. q The Windows98 operating system limits the number of files you can save. Please save your music files by creating a subfolder. Backlight does not work. q Check the backlight setup. q When the battery power is low, the backlight will go out.

Declaration of Conformity
Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Address: 416, Maetan-3Dong, Paldal-Gu, Suwon City, Kyungki-Do, Korea 442-742 declares under its sole responsibility that the product Trade Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Model Number: YP-55 has been tested according to the FCC/CISPR22/95 requirements for Class B devices and found compliant with the following standards

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Warranty
Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for the period of twelve(12) months from the original date of purchase. If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased. The liability of Samsung and its appointed maintenance company is limited to the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit under warranty. Return of the product for defective reasons should be to the original purchaser, however Samsung Authorized Dealers and Authorized Service Centers will comply with the warranty on the terms issued to purchasers in the country concerned, for further information relating to the Authorized Service Centers contact. 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungyepp.com

WARRANTY CONDITIONS:

1. The warranty is only valid when the warranty card is properly completed, and upon presentation of the proof of purchase consisting of original invoice or sales slip confirmation, indicating the date of purchase, dealers name, model, serial No. and product number. Samsung reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product from the dealer. 2. Samsung's obligations are to the repair of the defective part, and at its discretion, replacement of the product (service exchange unit). 3.Warranty 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, and warranty coverage will not be valid for any repairs or damage caused by such repairs. 4. Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not give right to extension to or a new starting of the period of warranty. Repair or direct replacement under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units.

5. The warranty is not applicable in cases other than defects in material, design and workmanship. The warranty does not cover the following: x Periodic checks, maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. x Abuse or misuse, including but not solely limited to the failure to use this product for its normal purposed or in accordance with Samsung's instructions usage and maintenance. x The product has been used in conjunction with accessories not approved by Samsung for use with this product. x Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation or use not consistent with technical or safety standards in current force, or failure to comply with product manual instructions. x Accidents, Acts of God or any cause beyond the control of Samsung caused by lightning, water, fire, public disturbances and improper ventilation.
x Unauthorized modifications carried out for the product to comply with local or national technical standards in countries for which the Samsung product was not originally designed. x Repairs performed by non-authorized service centers such as opening of the product by a non-authorized person. x The model, serial No. and product number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible. 6. This warranty does not affect the consumers statutory rights nor the consumers rights against the dealer from their purchase/sales agreement.

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS,FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER

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http://www.samsungyepp.com
Samsung Electronics America Inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660 SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

AH68-01292B (Rev 3.0)

MP3 & WMA Playback Removable Storage Device Encoding Function 3D Sound Upgradable FM Reception

55-eng-new

3:40 PM

Contents

Preparations
Safety Instructions....4 Features.....6 Components....9 Location of Controls (yepp)...10

Additional Usage

Loop Repeating....43 Setting up SRS....44 Setting up MENU....45 Repeating Tracks....46 Setting up EQ.....47 Managing Files....48 q Deleting.....48 q Formatting....49 Setting up DIRECT PLAY....50 Customizing Options (Display)....51 q DISPLAY....52 q BACKLIGHT....52 q BEEP....53 q CONTRAST....53 q SCROLL SPEED....54 q POWER OFF TIME....54 q DEFAULT VOLUME....55 q WOW LEVEL....55 q ENCODE....56

Connection to Computer

Connecting yepp to PC....12 Manual Installation of USB Driver...16 Using the removable storage(PC)...20 q Downloading/Uploading files...20 q Disconnecting the USB cable...21 q Formatting....22 Installing yepp studio...23 q To View Help on yepp studio...25 Connecting yepp to Macintosh....26 Using the removable storage(Macintosh)...29 q Downloading/Uploading files...29 q Disconnecting the USB cable...30 q Formatting....31

Appendix

Description of Buttons (yepp player)...58 MENU Table....60

Basic Usage

Listening to Music with yepp...32 Setting up Volume/Hold Functions...33 Changing Modes....34 Recording Voice....35 MP3 Encoding....36 Searching for Music/Voice Files...38 Listening to FM Radio....40 FM Encoding....42

Customer Support

Troubleshooting....62 Specifications....64 Safety Information....66 Warranty....68

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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and damage to the equipment.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 95F or below 23F). Do not expose to moisture. Do not apply excessive pressure to the device. Do not let any foreign matter spill into the device.

Earphones

Follow Traffic Safety Instructions
q Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. Its not only dangerous, but also against the law. q It may cause an accident if you turn up the volume of the earphones while walking down the street, especially crossing at intersections.

Protect your ears

Do not place heavy objects on top of the device. Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Remove batteries when the device is left unused for a long period of time. q Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume. q Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.
Ambient operating conditions
Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat sources. Do not store in dusty areas. Do not try to disassemble and repair the device yourself. q Ambient temperature: 5C ~ 35C (41F ~ 95F) Humidity : 10 ~ 75%
Environmental Information
q Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries, and old electronic appliances. q Yepp packages use cardboard, polyethylene etc., and do not use any unnecessary materials.

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Removable Storage Device
You can easily copy and paste files to the yepp player using Windows Explorer.

MP3 & WMA Playback

MP3 is an MPEG1 Layer3 audio format. WMA is a Microsoft Windows Media audio format.
Featuring an Encoding Function
You can make a MP3 file out of an source using the ENC jack on the main unit. You can also convert an FM radio program into an MP3 file in real time.

FM Reception

Listening to an FM program is made easy with Auto Search and Frequency Memory functions.

Upgradable

You can upgrade the built-in programs when available. Add functions, CODEC, etc. Please check the yepp home page (http://www.samsungyepp.com) for upgrades.

Featuring 3D Sound

The 3D feature adds spaciousness to the sound.

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Components

Voice Recording Function

You can do a Voice Recording with high quality and use it for a conference.

MODE REC / ENC

Earphone

AH30-00056B

USB Cable

AH39-00498A

User manual

AH68-01292B

Installation CD

AH80-00049B

You can adjust equalizer manually.
Player One Battery Neck Strap (1.5V AAA/LR03 type) AH61-01370A

4301-000115

Carrying case Direct Connect Line Cable AH39-00488A AH61-01369A USB Adaptor

AH39-00489A

15-Hour Continuous Play
This unit uses one AAA/LR03 alkaline battery. Operation can last up to 15 hours. Actual playing time may vary according to the type and capacity of the battery.

Model Built-in memory

YP-55 V 256MB
q The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as the internal firmware uses a part of the memory as well. q Design of accessories is subject to change for improvement without notice.

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Location of Controls (yepp)
MENU/Loop Repeating Button Voice Recording Button Volume Button

MODE VOL REC / ENC

Display
Playtime indicator Equalizer, SRS indicator Music/Voice/FM indicator Play mode indicator Repeat A-B indicator Remaining Battery Power indicator NOR : : 001 Track Number indicator NOR Get Original, Black Eyed Title (track & artist) indicator

Neck strap Hook

Microphone

Play/Stop/Pause Button

Move to Track/ Speed Search Lever

WOW Button

Inserting a Battery
How to Use the Carrying Case

Use as follows.

a to the right 2 Insert + ,battery push-close poles and the cover in the direction the arrow as indicated.
USB Cable Connection Port Battery Cover

Hold Switch

ENC Jack
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to open.

Earphone Jack

Note :
q Do not place heavy objects on the cover.

128 MB

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Connecting yepp to PC

System Requirements.
q Pentium 133MHz or greater q Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP q 20MB of available hard disk space q CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater) q USB port (1.1) supported q VGA graphic
Before connecting yepp to PC, make sure to install USB driver. If Add New Hardware Wizard appears, press the [Cancel] button and install USB driver.

Installing software

When installation is completed, connect yepp to PC and use it as shown on the next page.
q Install the operating system in Administrator Account mode for Windows 2000 or XP. Otherwise, installation will not be completed. q Windows ME, 2000 and XP can recognize the driver without installing the provided program. However, you must install the program in order to format yepp and upgrade firmware. q If the YP-55 program has not been installed in Windows 98, then it will not communicate with your removable disk. You must install the USB driver file first.
Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive. The picture shown below appears. Select [USB Driver Install].
Click [Next] in the series of windows that appear.

Continued.

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Connecting yepp to PC with USB cable

How to check USB driver

Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the PC. Connect the opposite end of the USB cable to the USB cable port on the bottom of the yepp.
q If you disconnect the USB cable from your PC while implementing a command or initializing during USB driver installation, your PC may not function correctly. q The yepp will automatically turn on.
Windows 98: Control Panel System Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers/Samsung YP-55 Class Windows 2000: Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers USB Mass Storage Device Windows XP: Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers USB Mass Storage Device

USB connect cable

REC / ENC
USB driver is installed with a message saying that it is searching for a new device. You may not see the display screen during installation. Go to the device manager to check that installation has been successfully completed. Upon installation of the USB driver "SAMSUNG YP-55 will appear in the [System Properties] [Device Manager].
When USB driver is not Installed automatically, refer to next page.
For WinXP, the following window will appear whenever you connect the USB cable to your yepp.

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Manual Installation of USB Driver
Go to Downloading/Uploading files on page 20 if the USB driver is in place. Follow these steps if the USB driver is not in place :
Check the device manager.
Windows 98,ME: Control Panel System Device Manager Windows 2000: Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Windows XP: Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager
After selecting the driver, click on [Update Driver].
Check if there is a device listed with an exclamation point or a question mark (displayed as unknown device or USB device). Double click on the device listed with an exclamation point or a question mark.

Note : FM Mode
q Recording is done in the order of V001,V002. q If the Memory is full, the Voice Recording is stopped automatically. q The Voice Recording is also enabled in Music Mode. q The backlight will not illuminate during a Voice Recording. q The number of saved voice files and hours available for recording will be displayed when Voice Mode is selected while the player is stopped. q To Record Voice, be sure nothing is connected to the ENC jack. q Voice Recording does not work in FM Mode or when the Line cable is connected.
q You will exit from the Mode Switching function if no action is taken for 15 seconds or if another button is pressed during mode switching. q The Voice Mode settings will not be saved if the mode is switched to the Music or FM modes or if the power is turned OFF.

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MP3 Encoding
Connect the Audio Output port on the external audio source (or the Line Out port) to the ENC port on the device with the Line cable.
Slide the switch to the REC position while recording to stop the encoding, and a new encoding file will be created.
q Recording will take place in the order of L001, L002, L003. When the recording is finished, the files will be saved as MP3 files.
q Bit Rates can be set within the range of 32Kbps~128Kbps. q To pause during Encoding, press the button. Press the button once again to recommence recording. q Volume can be adjusted from level 0 to 10 while monitoring the Encoding.

Notice : Slide the

switch to the ENC position begin MP3 encoding.
q Do not disconnect the Line cable during Encoding. q If the battery is not charged enough, encoding will not be done. q Adjust the volume of the external audio source to a suitable level and encode it. If the volume level is extremely high, the sound quality may not be good.

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Searching for Music/Voice Files
q VBR(Variable Bit Rate) file: MP3 file whose compression rate changes when played. q With VBR files, Turning the lever to the direction within 5 seconds from the start of the track may not result in the previous track playing. q With VBR files, the actual running time may differ from that of the player display. q This player may not play back MPEG1 LAYER1 files.
Searching for Specific Parts in PLAY Mode
q To find a certain track, turn the lever to the up or down during play. q Release the lever and the lever will return to its original position. Playing will recommence in the normal way.

Searching for Music Files in PLAY Mode.
q The next track will play if you turn the lever to the direction during play. q To move to and play the previous track, turn the lever to the direction within 5 seconds of the beginning of play. To move to and play the current track from the beginning, turn the lever to the direction 5 seconds after the beginning of play.
Searching for Music Files in STOP Mode.
Turn the lever to the up or down while the player is stopped. It moves to the track and plays it.

End of the World, Cold

00:04:30

00:00:15

00:00:01
Girl Inside, Blues Traveler

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Listening to FM Radio
While the player is stopped, select FM Mode by using the button.
Manual Search for a Frequency
Turn the lever briefly to find the frequency you want.
Automatic Search for a Frequency
Turn and hold the lever to automatically find and tune in to a transmitted frequency.
Searching Stored Frequencies
q Press the WOW button briefly while in FM Mode. q The stored frequencies are successively searched.

FREE CH 99.1 MHz

SEARCHING 99.1 MHz

CH 01 89.1 MHz

CH 02 99.1 MHz

CH 03 100.7 MHz

Manual Storage of a Frequency
Upon finding a frequency you want, press the button to store the frequency.
Automatic Storage of a Frequency
q Press and hold the WOW button while in FM Mode. q Frequencies within the range of 88MHz to 108MHz are automatically selected and stored. q Frequencies are automatically stored, starting from 1.

MUTE Function

q Press and hold the button while in FM Mode. q As soon as MUTE appears on the display no sound will be heard. q To cancel the MUTE function, adjust the volume with Switch. Note :
q To exit from FM Mode, press the button. q Mono (MO) or Stereo (ST) is automatically selected.

AUTO PRESET 89.1 MHz 1

q You can store up to 20 frequencies. q You can replace an existing frequency with a new one but you cannot delete a stored frequency.
Number of Channels to be Stored

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FM Encoding

FM Encoding to MP3

Loop Repeating

Loop Function

00:01:00 F001. MP3
Slide the switch to the ENC position during FM
q Encoding of the currently transmitted FM broadcast begins. Slide the switch to REC.

Starting Point

While playing music files, press the button briefly at the beginning of the loop you want to set.
A appears in the display.

Ending Point

Press the button briefly again to set the end of the loop.
q A file is created and the encoding stops. q Files are saved in order of F001, F002, F003 and stop automatically when the memory is full.
appears in the display. The loop is played repeatedly.

00:02:30

q Press the button briefly to cancel the loop. q Loop Repeat is automatically released if you Speed Search with button.

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Setting up SRS (Sound Retrieval System)

Setting up MENU

To switch to Menu Mode, press and hold the Music/Voice Mode. Press the To exit from Menu Mode, press and hold the button while in button briefly to select the menu you want. button once again.
Press the WOW button while in Music Mode. Press the WOW button to move, and then press and hold the SRS button to select the mode you want.

S OUNDE FFECT

SRS TRUBASS WOW EQ
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER FILE DIRECT PLAY SETTING EXIT
q SRS : You will hear 3D Stereo sound. q TRUBASS: This is a bass boost feature that adds fullness to the sound. q WOW : This feature allows you to enjoy the SRS and Trubass features simultaneously. q EQ : Plays at the last EQ setting you made.
WOW is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS labs, Inc. q Please adjust the volume to a suitable level, as the volume may increase in the SRS setting. q This unit supports sampling frequencies of 32KHz, 44.1KHz or 48KHz. q You can set SRS functions only in Music Mode.
q PLAY MODE : To select track repeating mode. q EQUALIZER : To use equalizer function. q FILE : To delete or format music files. q DIRECT PLAY : It plays files encoded in Music, FM or Line. q SETTING : To change the basic setup options of the display. q EXIT : To exit MENU.
q In MENU mode, no input for 15 seconds will cancel the MENU mode. q Menu mode will be released if any button other than the MODE button is pressed.

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Repeating Tracks

Track Repeating Function

Setting up EQ

EQ Function

In MENU, select PLAY MODE. (refer to Setting up MENU) In PLAY MODE, use the want and press the button to move to the mode you button to select.

PLAY MODE

INTRO NORMAL REPEAT ONE REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE EXIT
In MENU, select EQUALIZER. (refer to Setting up MENU) In EQ, use the button to move to the setting you want (out of the 4 settings) and press the button to select. q Select the DBB Mode if you want to fine-tune the sound. If you want to manually adjust the equalizer, select User and Bass/Treble. q The adjustment range of Bass/Treble is 0 to 10.

EQUALIZER

NORMAL CLASS JAZZ DBB USER EXIT ROCK
q INTRO: To play the first 10 seconds of each track. q NORMAL: To play all the tracks in order one time. q REPEAT ONE: To repeat one track. q REPEAT ALL: To repeat all tracks. q SHUFFLE: To play tracks at random. q EXIT: To move to the upper menu.

BASS TREBLE EXIT

q DBB is for Dynamic Bass Booster, which enhances bass response.

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Managing Files

Deleting Formatting

In MENU, select FILE. (refer to Setting up MENU) In FILE, select DELETE and the mode (Music or Voice) the target file is in. Move to the file you want to delete and then press the button. Select CONFIRM and then select CANCEL to exit from the setup.

DELETE

001-Get Original, Black Ey
In MENU, select FILE. (refer to Setting up MENU)

In File, select FORMAT.

FORMAT

DELETE FORMAT EXIT

CONFIRM CANCEL
MUSIC VOICE FM ENC LINE ENC EXIT
q All files will be deleted when formatting the built-in memory. q It is recommended that formatting be carried out on a PC that has the provided program installed as formatting in the Menu may take a long time.

CONFIRM

CANCEL

COMPLETED

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Setting up DIRECT PLAY

DIRECT PLAY Function
q Set the player to this function for playing MP3 and FM encoded songs.
Customizing Options (Display)

Setting Function

In MENU, select DIRECT PLAY. (refer to Setting up MENU) In DIRECT PLAY, move to the mode you want by pressing the and then press the button to select. button,
In MENU, select SETTING. (refer to Setting up MENU)
In SETTING, use the button to move to the function you want to change and select the function by using the button.

DIRECT PLAY

MUSIC EXIT FM ENC LINE ENC

SETTING

DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED

SCROLL SPEED

POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
q MUSIC: To play music files that are downloaded in the music folder q FM ENC: To play encoded files in the FM ENC folder q LINE ENC: To play encoded files in the LINE ENC folder q EXIT: To move to the previous menu

DEFAULT SETTING

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DISPLAY

q PLAY TIME: displays current play time q REMAIN TIME: displays remaining play time q USED SIZE: displays using memory q FREE SIZE: displays remaining memory q Use the

button to set the

PLAY TIME REMAIN TIME USED SIZE FREE SIZE EXIT
BEEP mode. q BEEP ON: A beep sounds each time a button is pressed. q BEEP OFF: No beep sounds when a button is pressed.

ON OFF

BACK LIGHT

q Use the

q No beep sounds while playing or recording of a music/voice file even when set to BEEP ON.
Backlight ON time. q The setting range of Backlight-On Time is 0 to 10 seconds. The backlight does not illuminate when the residual battery level is insufficient.

CONTRAST

button to set the Contrast.
q The setting range of the contrast, which
adjusts the brightness of the screen, is 0 to 10.

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DEFAULT VOLUME
button to set the Scroll Speed.
button to set the Default Volume.
q The setting range of the scroll speed, which
q The default volume setting range of the unit is
adjusts the speed of the track title flow, is 0 to 10.
0 to 25. If the Volume is above 25(26-30) when you turn the device off, it will default to 25 when the device is turned back on. q If the Volume is set to 25 or lower when you turn the device off, it will return to that setting when it is turned back on.

DEFAULT DEFAULT VOL

POWER OFF TIME

WOW LEVEL

POW OFF TIME
q The levels of SRS and TRUBASS can be adjusted. q Select the mode you want by using the
button to set the Power Off Time.
q The setting is 5 different levels ranging from
0 to 25 seconds. The power will turn off after the set time if no button is pressed when the playback ends.

button.

q The level for SRS and TRUBASS can each be set within the range of 0 to 10.

SRS LEVEL

q When 0 second is set, the power will not turn off but will remain in Standby Mode.

SRS TRUBASS EXIT

Tru Bass LEVEL

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ENCODE

BIT RATE

AUTO SYNC

32Kbps

Encode AUTO SYNC. q ON: Automatically creates a file for each track.
q OFF: All songs recorded in ENC mode are

saved in a single file.

Encode BIT RATE. q When encoding music into an MP3 file, you can select one of the following bit rates: 32Kbps, 48Kbps, 64Kbps, 96Kbps and 128Kbps.

48Kbps

q What is Auto Sync? Auto Sync senses the input sound during MP3 encoding. If there is no sound, encoding stops automatically. Otherwise, encoding keeps going. You can save MP3 files separately. Example) If you encode a CD including 10 music files with MP3, 10 MP3 files are created automatically when set the Auto Sync to ON. q Auto Sync function can support from 64Kbps to 128Kbps.

64Kbps

96Kbps

128Kbps

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Firmware Upgrade

Download the latest Firmware from www.samsungyepp.com Install the latest Firmware program on your PC. Connect to the USB port on your PC using the USB cable or adapter while holding the play button on the main body. If you press the Play button more than 5 seconds, the Player Recovery Device message is displayed on Device Manager as shown in the picture on the right. Run the upgrade program.
The upgrade window will appear when the Recovery process is complete. Ensure that Quick Download is deselected. Click Start to begin the upgrade.

The upgrade is complete.

Reconnect the USB for the driver to be newly recognized.
When the program is running, the screen will show the progress.
q If you do not release Quick Download, you cannot proceed to upgrade. q When the Quick Download is deselected, formatting will commence at the same time, and the saved file will be deleted. q If your operating system is Windows 98, you will have to restart the YP-55 Upgrade program.

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Description of Buttons (yepp player)

BUTTON STATUS

Power Off

PRESSING LENGTH

RESPONSE
Power On, and play Pause(When no button is pressed for 10 seconds, yepp powers off automatically) Press and hold the 2 seconds Power Off. Cancel Cancels Intro, returns to Play mode
Play Stop/Pause FM Mode Play or Stop Mode Volume MENU Mode Play During Loop Setting

Longer than 1 Second

Fast reverse search in PLAY mode Play the previous track Frequency Search Volume increase/decrease Move MENU
MENU Mode Intro Play Play Play Stop/Pause FM Mode MENU Mode Less than 1 second Longer than 1 Second
Short Short Short Short Longer than 2 Seconds
Set the starting point for loop function Loop mode Cancel loop mode Changing modes (music voice FM) Enter MENU Selection/Exiting MENU Voice recording Voice Recording/Encoding Stop MP3 Encoding FM Encoding 61
Play the next track Loop Mode Fast forward search in PLAY mode Mode Play the next track Frequency Search Cancel MENU Within 5 seconds from the start: Play the previous track After 5 seconds from the start: Play the beginning of the current track. MENU Mode Play or Stop Mode VoiceRecording/Encoding

Stop Play or Stop Mode

Line in Connect FM Mode

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MENU Table

q Select with the

button and move.
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK DBB USER EXIT
MUSIC FM ENC LINE ENC EXIT
DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
SRS TRU BASS EXIT AUTO SYNC BIT RATE EXIT PLAY TIME REMAIN TIME USED SIZE FREE SIZE EXIT

FORMAT EXIT

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Troubleshooting

yepp does not work and the LCD displays nothing. q Check the battery capacity q Check to see if the battery is inserted to the right poles ( The buttons do not work. q Check setting of Hold switch. q When the message "Please Reformat" is displayed, please format your YP-55 by installing the software using Windows Explorer. yepp keeps being turned off. q In Stop mode, the power is automatically turned off after ten seconds (changes depending on settings). q Check to see if there are files saved in it. Somethings wrong with play time displayed during Play mode. q VBR SONG message is displayed while VBR (Variable Bit Rate) file is playing.
In PLAY mode, music is not played after pressing the button q Check to see if MP3 or WMA files are saved in the built-in memory. q Check to see if the HOLD switch is locked. q Check if the REC button is on. q Check if the memory is full. Files cannot be downloaded. q Check to see if the driver is installed correctly in the computer. q Check the connection between yepp and computer. q Check and/or replace the battery, turn on the yepp's power. q The Windows98 operating system limits the number of files you can save. Please save your music files by creating a subfolder. Backlight does not work. q Check the backlight setup. q When the battery power is low, the backlight will go out.
LCD window is dark q Check Contrast

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Specifications
Model Built-in Memory capacity Voltage Playing time Dimensions/Weight Case Noise Ratio Earphones Jack Output Power Output Frequency Range Operating Temperature Range FM Frequency FM Signal to Noise Ratio FM T.H.D FM Useable Sensitiivity File Support YP-55 256MB(YP-55 V) 1.5V1 (AAA/LR03 size alkaline battery) lasts up to 15hours (Alkaline battery, MP3 128Kbps, Vol level 20) 1.02 3.19 1.02 inches/1.6oz (without battery) Plastic/Aluminum 80dB with 20kHz LPF (1KHz 0dB) 5mW(Max 10mW)/CH (16 ) 20Hz~20kHz -5 ~ +35C (23 ~ 95F) 88.0 ~ 108.0 MHz 45 dB 1% 10 dB MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3 (8Kbps ~ 320Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48 KHz) WMA (48Kbps ~ 192Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz)

WARRANTY CONDITIONS:

1. The warranty is only valid when the warranty card is properly completed, and upon presentation of the proof of purchase consisting of original invoice or sales slip confirmation, indicating the date of purchase, dealers name, model, serial No. and product number. Samsung reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product from the dealer. 2. Samsung's obligations are to the repair of the defective part, and at its discretion, replacement of the product (service exchange unit). 3.Warranty 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, and warranty coverage will not be valid for any repairs or damage caused by such repairs. 4. Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not give right to extension to or a new starting of the period of warranty. Repair or direct replacement under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units.
5. The warranty is not applicable in cases other than defects in material, design and workmanship. The warranty does not cover the following: x Periodic checks, maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. x Abuse or misuse, including but not solely limited to the failure to use this product for its normal purposed or in accordance with Samsung's instructions usage and maintenance. x The product has been used in conjunction with accessories not approved by Samsung for use with this product. x Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation or use not consistent with technical or safety standards in current force, or failure to comply with product manual instructions. x Accidents, Acts of God or any cause beyond the control of Samsung caused by lightning, water, fire, public disturbances and improper ventilation.
x Unauthorized modifications carried out for the product to comply with local or national technical standards in countries for which the Samsung product was not originally designed. x Repairs performed by non-authorized service centers such as opening of the product by a non-authorized person. x The model, serial No. and product number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible. 6. This warranty does not affect the consumers statutory rights nor the consumers rights against the dealer from their purchase/sales agreement.

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS,FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER

ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASERS PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 Tel: (973) 601-6000, Fax: (973) 601-6001 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungyepp.com 081299
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This product is for personal use only, and is only for use in compliance with the limitations of copyright and other laws.