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Features
MP3, WMA , Audio ASF and Ogg Playback
The player supports playback of MP3, WMA, Audio ASF and Ogg.

Removable Storage Device

You can easily copy and paste files to the player using Windows Explorer.

USB 2.0 Support

Maximum data speed transfer of 18 Mbps.

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Voice Recording Function
You can make high quality voice recordings.
Built-In Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery
The built-in rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 13 hours of play time. (According to company measurement)

Upgradeable Firmware

You can upgrade the built-in programs when available. Please check the home page (www.samsung.ca) for upgrades.

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Contents

I Chapter 1 Preparations

Features...2 Safety Instructions..6 Components..8 Location of Controls..9 Display...10 Battery Charger Safety..11
G Ripping Tracks from an Audio CD.28 G Creating a Folder..29 G Deleting File.30 To View Help on Media Studio..31
I Chapter 3 Using Your Player
Playing Music and turning Off the Device...32 G Turning Power On and Off.32 G Playing Music..32 G Pausing Music..32 G Adjusting the Volume.32 Hold Function.33 Recording Voice..33 Searching for Music/Voice Files.34
G To search for specific parts during
I Chapter 2 Connection to Computer
Connecting the player to your PC.12 G Installing Software..12 G Connecting the player to PC.14 Manual Installation of the USB Driver..16
G If error occurs during installation
of the USB driver..16 G In Windows 98SE..18

play..34

G To change tracks during play
Using the removable storage(PC).20 G Downloading/Uploading Files.20 G Disconnecting the player.21 G Formating the Player on your PC.22 Installing Media Studio..23 Using Media Studio..25 G Downloading Files..25 G Formattimg the Player..27
G To change tracks when stopped.34
Loop Repeating..35 G Starting Point.35 G Ending Point.35 MENU Options..36 Using Navigation..37 G Changing Mode..38 G Playing /Exiting Folder..39

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Setting Playlist.40 G Setting Playlist..40 G Playing Playlist..40 Setting the Advanced Functions..41 Selecting the Playmode..42 Setting the EQ mode.43 G Preset EQ..43 G User EQ Set..43 Display Settings..44 G Scroll..44 G Display Time..44 G Backlight..45 G Contrast..45 G Tag..45 G Bitrate..45 Language Setting..46 G Menu..46 G ID3-Tag...46 System Settings..47 G Resume..47 G Default vol..47 G Search Speed.47 G Skip Interval..48 G Default set..48 G Beep..48 G About..48 Time Settings..49.49..49 G Intro Time..49 Managing Files.50 G Deleting..50 G Formatting..50 To Upgrade Firmware.51
G Auto Sleep G Auto Off Time

I Chapter 4 Appendix

MENU Table..53
I Chapter 5 Customer Support
Troubleshooting.54 Specifications..56

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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 on the device.

MENU MENU

Do not let any foreign matter spill into the device.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the device.
Be careful not to subject the player to excessive pressure when wearing it round your neck.
Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners.
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.
Please be aware that we claim no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair or other causes.

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

Protect your ears

G Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume. G Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears. G Take care so that the earphone plug is not caught by your arm or other objects while walking or

exercise.

I Ambient operating conditions
G Ambient temperature : 5C ~ 35C (41F ~ 95F)

Humidity : 10 ~ 75%

I Environmental Information
G Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries, and old electronic

appliances.

G Your player is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene etc., and does not use any unnecessary materials.

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Components

Neck Strap

Earphone

USB Plug

Player

Installation CD

Model Built-in memory

YP-U1 H 128MB

YP-U1 V 256MB

YP-U1 X 512MB

YP-U1 Z 1GB

YP-U1 Q 2GB

G The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as the internal firmware uses a part of the memory as well. G Design of accessories is subject to change for the purposes of improvement, without notice.

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Location of Controls
Display MENU, Navigation button
Volume Up Button Move to Track/Speed Search Volume Down Button Move to Track/Speed Search

Neck strap Hook

Hold Switch
Recording/Loop Repeating Button
Microphone Earphone Jack Power On/Off/ Play/Pause Button

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I Display
Equalizer indicator Track Number indicator Play/Stop/Pause indicator Track play indicator Play mode indicator Remaining Battery Power indicator Title (track & artist) indicator Playtime indicator

Indicate next track

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I Disconnecting the player
ENG 21 After completing the file transfer, you must disconnect the player in the following way: If you disconnect the player improperly, the files on the device may be damaged and will not play.
1 Double-click on the green arrow in the taskbar
on the bottom right of the window.
2 When the [Stop a Hardware device] message appears,
press the [OK] button and disconnect the player.
- If you disconnect the player improperly, the files on the device may be damaged and will not play.

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Formatting deletes all files on the MP3 player so maximum memory is available for new file storage. It saves you the trouble of deleting unwanted files one at a time.
I Formatting the Player on your PC 1 Select the removable disc icon
and click the right mouse button to select [Format].
2 Press the [Start] button.
G All saved files will be formatted. G You can change the name of removable disc by selecting [Volume label].
- By formatting, all previously preset menus will be reset, and any pre-existing song or data files will be erased. - Care must be taken as formatted files can not be recovered.

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Installing Media Studio
Media Studio is the program that enables you to download music files to the player, and play back music files on your PC.
1 Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive.
Select [Install Samsung Media Studio].

2 Select language.

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3 Follow the instruction in the window to complete the installation.

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Using Media Studio
G Click Media Studio icon from the Desktop.
I Downloading Music Files 1 Connect the player to PC.
G A device connection window will appear on the right side of the screen. Select [Device] [Show device Window] at the top of the screen if device connection window does not automatically appear.
2 Select the folder with the file(s) you want to transfer from the [Library] window.
G The music files within the folder appear on the center of the screen.
Library window Device connection window

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3 When music files appear, select the file(s) you want to transfer,
and then press the [Transfer] button.
G The selected file(s) are transferred to the player.

- Refer to [Help] for more detailed information.

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I Formattimg the Player 1 Connect the player to PC. 2 Press the [Device] [Format] at the top of the screen. 3 Press the [Start] button when the Format screen appears.
G The memory of the player is formatted and all the saved files will be deleted.
- Refer to [Help] for more detailed information

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I Ripping Tracks from an Audio CD 1 Insert your CD including tracks to rip into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. 2 Press the [Search Audio CD] button on the lower part of the screen.
G The tracks on the CD are displayed.
3 Select tracks to be ripped and press the [Rip a CD]

button.

G The selected file is converted into an MP3 file. G Select [Tools][Audio Source Format Conversion Settings] on the top of the screen to change rip settings.

Change format

Save path

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I Creating a Folder 1 Connect the player to the computer. 2 Press the [Create Folder] button at the bottom of device connection window. 3 Enter the name of the new folder when an input screen appears.
G A new folder is created. G If you open a new folder and transfer a file, the file is transferred to the newly created folder. ENG 29

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I Deleting File 1 Connect the player to the computer. 2 Press the [Delete] button at the bottom of the connection windows after
selecting required files or folders from the device connection windows.
3 Press the [Confirm] button when an Confirm Deletion screen appears.
G A selected folder or file is deleted.

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To View Help on Media Studio
Press F1 after starting Media Studio. Click on [Help] at the top of the screen.
G Click on [Help] and the Help window will appear. ENG 31 G Help will appear.
- Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition ServiceSM. - 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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Playing Music and Turning Off the Device
Make sure the player is fully charged and the earphones are connected.
I Turning Power On and Off
Power On : Press the button to turn on the power. Power Off : Press and hold the button to turn off the power.
I Playing Music (Power On)

Press the button.

G Playback starts.
I Pausing Music (Power Off)
Press the button to pause playback.
G If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds (changes depending on settings), the player automatically powers off. G While in Pause mode, press the button again to resume playback.

I Adjusting the Volume

Press , to adjust the volume from 00 to 30.
- If the file name is not displayed correctly, move to [Settings] [Language] [ID3-Tag] and then change the language setting. - WMA files can only be played as music files with a compression rate of 48Kbps-192Kbps. - The power off time can be set in the menu.

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HOLD Function
In Hold mode, all buttons are disabled.

Slide the

switch in the direction of the arrow.

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HOLD! message will appear on the display.
When the button is pressed, the

Recording Voice

To move to other modes from the Voice mode,

refer to Changing Mode.

1 Press and hold the REC button to start voice recording. 2 Press the REC button again to stop the recording and save the voice file.
- The files are recorded in the order of V001,V002., and saved as WAV file in the VOICE folder after recording. - If the Memory is full, Voice Recording is stopped automatically.

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Searching for Music/Voice Files
I To search for specific parts during play
G Press and hold , during playback to search for the part you want to listen to. G Release , to resume play normally.
I To change tracks during play
G Press briefly during playback to play the next track. G Press briefly within 5 seconds after playback starts, to move to and play the previous track. Press briefly after five seconds to play the current track from the beginning.
I To change tracks when stopped
G Press , in stop mode to move to the previous/next track.
- VBR(Variable Bit Rate) file: A file that constantly changes the compression rate according to the type of sounds, such as their pitch, in the file. - In the case of a VBR file, you cannot move to and play the previous track even if you press within 5 seconds after playback starts. - Files that were downloaded in MP2 or MP1 and had their file extension changed to MP3 may not play.

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Loop Repeating

I Starting Point

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

I Ending Point

Press the AB button briefly again to set the end of the loop.
G AB appears in the display. G The loop is played repeatedly.
Press the AB button briefly to cancel the loop.
- Loop Repeat is automatically released if you Speed Search with

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MENU Options
Press and hold the MENU button to switch to MENU mode. Use , to move and press the MENU button briefly to select the menu you want. Press and hold the MENU button to exit the MENU mode.
G Music G Navigation G Playlist G Settings G Exit
: To check the file currently playing. : To move to Navigation Mode and browse files and folders : To play back only the files you want : To set the functions : To exit MENU
- Menu mode will be cancelled if no buttons are pressed within 25 seconds - Language in the menu screen can be changed in [Settings] [Language] [Menu].

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Using Navigation
You can easily search for files or switch modes using the Navigation function.
or press and hold the MENU button to move to Menu and then select Navigation in Menu.
2 Select the file or folder that you want to play.
G G G : When moving to a higher-level folder. : When moving to a lower-level folder. , : When moving to a file or folder in the same directory.
G MENU : Move to the next folder down. When there is not a lower folder, the selected file will be designated as part of the playlist.

3 Press the

G The selected file will be played.
- Press and hold the MENU button in Navigation mode to exit the Navigation mode.
1 Press the MENU button to enter Navigation mode.

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I Changing Mode
You can change the mode in the following method. Ex) To change from the Voice mode to the Music mode
1 Press the MENU button in the Voice mode. 2 Use
to move to the upper folder.
to move to the music file you want and press the
G As it is changed to the Music mode, the selected file will be played.

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I Playing/Exiting Folder 1 Press the MENU button to move to the Navigation mode. 2 Use
, to move to the folder you want and press the
" appears, the selected file will be played. ENG

Playing Folder

G When "

Exiting Folder Play

1 Press the MENU button during folder playback to move to the Navigation mode. 2 Use
, to move to the file you want and press the button.
G After folder play is released, " " mark will appear and the selected file will be played.

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Setting Playlist

I Setting Playlist

- Move to the file you want in Navigation mode and press the MENU button.
G The selected file will be marked. G To exit the playlist setting, move to the marked file in Navigation mode and press the MENU button again.
I Playing Playlist 1 Select Playlist in Menu.
G The playlist you set will be displayed.
2 Move to the file you want to play and press the
G mark appears and the selected file will be played.

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Setting the Advanced Functions
1 Select Settings in the MENU. (refer to MENU Options)
, to move to the function you want and press the MENU button to select.
G To move to a previous menu, use or select Return. ENG 41

2 In Settings, use

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Selecting the Playmode

1 Select Play Mode in Settings. 2 In Play mode, use
, to move to the mode you want and press the MENU button to select.
G Normal : To play all the tracks in order one time. G Repeat One : To repeat one track. G Repeat All : To repeat all tracks. G Shuffle All : To play tracks at random. G Intro : To listen to the first part of all saved tracks for 10 seconds. G Return : To move to a previous menu

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Setting the EQ mode
Select Sound Effect in Settings. ENG 43

I Preset EQ

G Use , to move to the sound mode you want and then press the MENU button. G Normal Classic Jazz Rock User EQ G Select User EQ Set to set the EQ as dedired.

I Bass Booster

G Use , to select Bass Booster On or Off and then press the MENU button. G Bass Booster function is applied only when you select Normal, Classic, Jazz or Rock in the Preset EQ. G On: When the music is played back, the bass is enhanced in the preset sound. G Off: Music is played back in the preset sound.

I User EQ Set

G If User EQ is selected in Preset EQ, EQ can be set to your preference in the User EQ Set. G Use , to move to right or left and use , to adjust the level. Press the MENU button after completing the setting.

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Display Settings
Select Display in Settings.

I Scroll

[ Type ]
G Use , to select the scroll type. G Horizontal : Music title moves horizontally. G Vertical : Music title moves vertically.

[ Speed ]

G Use , to set the scroll speed from X1 to X5 to adjust the speed of the track title movement.

I Display Time

G Use , to select the display time. G Play Time: Current playback time is displayed. G Remain Time: Remaining time from total playback time is displayed. G Total Time: Total playback time is displayed.

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I Backlight
G Use , to set the LCD Light-Off time from Off to 60 seconds. G When set to On, the Light stays on continuously. ENG 45

I Contrast

G Use , to set the contrast from 0 to 10 to adjust the brightness of the screen.
G Use , to select Tag On or Off. G On: Display the Tag information if the music file has Tag information. Display the file name if the music file has no Tag information. G Off: Display the name of music file.

I Bitrate

G Use , to select Bitrate On or Off. G On: Bit rate is displayed at the top of the screen. G Off: The total number of tracks is displayed at the top of the screen.

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Language Settings
Select Language in Settings.

I Menu

G Use , to select the language for displaying menu. G Chinese(S) Chinese(T) Dutch English French German Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish

I ID3-Tag

G Use , to select the language for displaying Tag information. G Afrikaans Basque Catalan Chinese(S) Chinese(T) Czech Danish Dutch English Estonian Finnish French German Greek Hrvatski Hungarian Icelandic Itallian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romany Russian Slovak Slovene Spanish Swedish Turkish Vietnamese Return
- What is an ID3 Tag ? This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the file, such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment field. - Supported languages can be changed or added.

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System Settings
Select System in Settings.

I Resume

G Use , to select Resume On or Off. G On: Play back music from the part of music you listened last if you play it back again after stopping. G Off: Play back music from the beginning of music if you play it back again after stopping. ENG 47

I Default vol

G Use , to set the default volume from 0 to 30(Max). G If the power is turned on again after having adjusted the volume above the default value, music is played at the default volume. G If the power is turned on again after the volume was set to within the default value, the music is replayed at the previously played volume.

I Search Speed

G Use , to set the Search Speed from 1sec to 1min. G When you press and hold , to scan a track, you can adjust the scanning speed.
- For a VBR or Ogg file, the search speed may not be uniform.

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I Skip Interval
G Use , to set the skip interval from 5sec to 10min. G If you press , in music mode, you can search a track by a set time. G In 1 Track setting, you can move to the previous track or the next track by pressing ,.
- For a VBR or Ogg file, the skip interval may not be uniform.

I Default Set

G Use , to select Default Set Yes or No. G Yes : All settings selected will be initialized. G No : All settings selected will remain as they are.

I Beep

G Use , to select Beep On or Off. G On : Beep sounds whenever you press the button. G Off : No beep sounds when you press the button.

I About

G If you select About, you can check version information, total number of tracks and remaining capacity.

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Time Settings
Select Time in Settings. ENG 49

I Auto Off Time

G Use , to set the Power-Off time from 0 to 3 minutes. G If no button is pressed after play stops, the player will automatically turn off after the time you set. G When set to Off, it will not turn off automatically.

I Auto Sleep

G Use , to set the Sleep time from 10 to 120 minutes. G The player will automatically turn off after the time you set. G When set to Off, it does not turn off automatically.

I Intro Time

G Use , to set the Intro time to 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds. G When you select the Intro function, the beginning of all files will be played back for the seconds you set.

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Managing Files

Select File in Settings.

I Deleting
1 Select Delete in File. 2 Use , to move to the file you want to
delete and then press the MENU button.
, to move to Confirm and then press the MENU button.

G The selected file will be deleted.

I Formatting

1 Select Format in File. 2 Use , to move to Confirm and then

press the MENU button.

G The player will be formatted.
- All files will be deleted when formatting the built-in memory.

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To Upgrade Firmware
1 Connect to http://www.samsung.ca select [SUPPORT] [DOWNLOAD CENTER]
and then select your product.
2 When the product page appears, select [Firmware] below the model name
download the latest firmware.
3 Uncompress the downloaded file in a folder. 4 Run Setup.exe and follow the instructions on the screen for installation.
G If previous version of firmware updater has been installed on your PC, overwrite the firmware files (bootmanager.sb,resource.bin,StmpSys.sb,UsbMsc.sb) in "C:\Program Files\Samsung\YP-U1" folder.
5 Double-click YP-U1 Updater icon on the Desktop.
G Select [Install Player USB Driver] that appears when you insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the driver is installed, YP-U1 Updater icon is created on the Desktop.

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6 Connect the YP-U1 to your PC. 7 Check the current version and click the [Start] button of the Firmware Updater
program to upgrade the Firmware. G If you select "Format data area" and start the update, all the data saved in YP-U1 will be deleted. Please backup your important data on your PC. If you do not want your data to be deleted, do not select "Format data area".
8 Confirm the version of the current firmware. 9 Click the [Close] button.

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MENU Table
Use the MENU button to move and select.

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Troubleshooting

The software doesnt work

G Refer to the System Requirements
The player does not work and the LCD displays nothing.
G Check the battery charge status of the player. G Connect the player to PC and run YP-U1 Updater in the desktop to update the player. G Reset the player by pressing the RESET Hole using a pointed object such as a safety clip.

In PLAY mode, music is not played after pressing the

button

G Check to see if MP3 or WMA files are saved in the built-in memory. G Check to see if the HOLD button is locked.
Files cannot be downloaded.
G Check to see if the driver is installed correctly in the computer. G Check the connection between the player and PC. G Operating system limits the number of files you can save. Please save your music files by creating a subfolder. G Check if the memory is full.

Backlight does not work.

G Check the backlight setup. G When the battery power is low, the backlight will go out.

The buttons do not work.

G Reset the player by pressing the RESET Hole using a pointed object such as a safety clip.

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The player keeps being turned off.
G In Stop mode, the power is automatically turned off after ten seconds (changes depending on settings). G Check to see if there are files saved in it. ENG 55
Somethings wrong with play time displayed during Play mode.
G Check to see if a VBR file is playing.

LCD window is dark

G Check the Contrast setting.
The file name is not displayed correctly.
G Move to [Settings] [Language] [ID3-Tag] in the Menu and then change the language setting.
There is a file saved in the player, but No File appears in the screen.
G After checking whether the folder is played, use the Navigation function to change the folder. G After connecting it to PC, execute YP-U1 Updater in the desktop to update the product.
I cannot properly connect it to PC.
G Win98SE : Try to connect again after installing the driver. G WinME : Remove the driver program and the select the Start and then Windows Update on the Desktop. After selecting important update and service pack, execute update all. G Win2000/XP : Try to connect it again after rebooting the computer.

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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 File Support YP-U1 128MB(YP-U1 H), 256MB(YP-U1 V), 512MB(YP-U1 X), 1GB(YP-U1 Z), 2GB(YP-U1 Q) 3.7V (Li-polymer) lasts up to 13hours(On the basis of measurement by the company) 25.6 X 87.4 X 13.6 mm / 33 g Plastic 88dB with 20kHz LPF 18mW/CH (16) 20Hz~20kHz -5 ~ +35C(23~95F) MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3(8Kbps ~ 320Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz) WMA, Audio ASF (48Kbps ~ 192Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz), Ogg(Q0~Q9)

The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product unit other than this product unit and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit. The license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

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ELECTRONICS

Samsung Limited Warranty

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SECA will repair or replace the product at its option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA authorized service centre. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1-800-726-7864 or visiting our web site at www.samsung.ca)
Labour one (1) year (carry-in)

Parts one (1) year

On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service centre is the customers responsibility. The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase. It must be presented to the authorized service centre at the time service is requested. Exclusions This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping. Exterior and interior finish, lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in Canada.

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YP-U1-Eng

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Features
MP3, WMA , Audio ASF and Ogg Playback
The player supports playback of MP3, WMA, Audio ASF and Ogg.

Removable Storage Device

You can easily copy and paste files to the player using Windows Explorer.

USB 2.0 Support

Maximum data speed transfer of 18 Mbps.

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Voice Recording Function
You can make high quality voice recordings.
Built-In Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery
The built-in rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 13 hours of play time. (According to company measurement)

Upgradable

You can upgrade the built-in programs when available. Please check the home page (www.samsung.com) for upgrades.

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Contents

I Chapter 1 Preparations

Features...2 Safety Instructions..6 Components..8 Location of Controls..9 Display...10 Battery Charger Safety..11
G Ripping Tracks from an Audio CD.28 G Creating a Folder..29 G Deleting File.30 To View Help on Media Studio..31
I Chapter 3 Using Your Player
Playing Music and turning Off the Device...32 G Turning Power On and Off.32 G Playing Music..32 G Pausing Music..32 G Adjusting the Volume..32 Hold Function.33 Recording Voice..33 Searching for Music/Voice Files.34
G To search for specific parts during
I Chapter 2 Connection to Computer
Connecting the player to your PC.12 G Installing Software.12 G Connecting the player to PC..14 Manual Installation of the USB Driver..16
G If error occurs during installation
of the USB driver..16 G In Windows 98SE..18

play..34

Using the removable storage(PC).20 G Downloading/Uploading Files..20 G Disconnecting the player.21 G Formating the Player on your PC.22 Installing Media Studio..23 Using Media Studio..25 G Downloading Files.25 G Formattimg the Player..27
..34.34 Loop Repeating..35 G Starting Point..35 G Ending Point..35 MENU Options..36 Using Navigation..37 G Changing Mode..38 G Playing /Exiting Folder..39
G To change tracks when stopped
G To change tracks during play

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Setting Playlist.40 G Setting Playlist..40 G Playing Playlist..40 Setting the Advanced Functions..41 Selecting the Playmode..42 Setting the EQ mode.43 G Preset EQ..43 G User EQ Set.43 Display Settings..44 G Scroll...44 G Display Time.44 G Backlight..45 G Contrast..45 G Tag..45 G Bitrate...45 Language Setting..46 G Menu...46 G ID3-Tag..46 System Settings..47 G Resume..47 G Default vol..47 G Search Speed..47 G Skip Interval.48 G Default set..48 G Beep..48 G About...48 Time Settings..49..49..49 G Intro Time..49 Managing Files.50 G Deleting..50 G Formatting..50
G Auto Sleep G Auto Off Time

I Chapter 4 Appendix

MENU Table..51
I Chapter 5 Customer Support
Troubleshooting.52 Specifications..54

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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 on the device.

MENU MENU

Do not let any foreign matter spill into the device.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the device.
Be careful not to subject the player to excessive pressure when wearing it round your neck.

Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners.
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.
Please be aware that we claim no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair or other causes.

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

Protect your ears

G Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume. G Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears. G Take care so that the earphone plug is not caught by your arm or other objects while walking or

exercise.

I Ambient operating conditions
G Ambient temperature : 5C ~ 35C (41F ~ 95F)

Humidity : 10 ~ 75%

I Environmental Information
G Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries, and old electronic

appliances.

G Your player is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene etc., and does not use any unnecessary materials.

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Components

Neck Strap

Earphone

USB Plug

Installation CD

Player

Model Built-in memory

YP-U1 H 128MB

YP-U1 V 256MB

YP-U1 X 512MB

YP-U1 Z 1GB
G The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as the internal firmware uses a part of the memory as well. G Design of accessories is subject to change for the purposes of improvement, without notice.

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Location of Controls

Display MENU, Navigation button
Volume Up Button Move to Track/Speed Search Volume Down Button Move to Track/Speed Search

Neck strap Hook

Hold Switch
Recording/Loop Repeating Button
Microphone Earphone Jack Power On/Off/ Play/Pause Button

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I Display
Equalizer indicator Track Number indicator Play/Stop/Pause indicator Track play indicator Play mode indicator Remaining Battery Power indicator Title (track & artist) indicator Playtime indicator

Indicate next track

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Charging the battery

When recharging is complete,
Fully Charged is shown in the display window. Battery recharge time in normal operation is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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Manual Installation of USB Driver
Go to Downloading/Uploading files if the USB driver is installed. Follow these steps if the USB driver is not installed :
I If an error occurs during installation of the USB driver 1 Check the device manager.
Windows 98SE/ME: Control Panel System Device Manager Windows 2000 / XP: Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager
2 Check if there is a device listed with an
exclamation point or a question mark (displayed as unknown device or USB device).
3 Double click on the device listed with an
exclamation point or a question mark.
- 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 - The installation method may vary depending on the type of PC or operating system. Contact your PC dealer or service center for installation information. - If errors occur continuously when you install the USB driver, reconnect the USB plug after rebooting your system.

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4 After selecting the driver,

click [Update Driver].

5 Click [Next].

6 Select

[Search for a suitable driver for my device] and then click [Next].
7 Click [Next] to finish.

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I In Windows 98SE
Follow the instructions in the window to complete the installation.

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: You must reboot your computer to complete the installation.
USB driver location [CD-ROM]\Win98USB\Drivers
- You cannot use it as a removable disc in Windows 98SE if the YP-U1 program is not installed. Make sure to install the USB driver file first.

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Using the removable storage(PC)
When the MP3 player is connected to your PC, the PC will see it as a removable disc. Music and other files can then be dragged and dropped into the removable disc for playback on the MP3 player.
I Downloading/Uploading files 1 Connect the player to your PC. 2 Open Windows Explorer on PC.
G Removable Disc is displayed in Windows Explorer.
3 Select the file to save and
drag-and-drop it into the removable disk icon. (In numerical, alphabetical order)
G If you change the name of music files in Windows Explorer like 001* * * , 002* * *., music files will be played in the order of number indicated.

Notice

- The WRITING/READING message will appear during file download or upload. Disconnecting the USB plug while WRITING/READING is displayed may cause malfunction of the unit. - The music file order displayed in Windows Explorer may differ from the play order on your device.

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I Disconnecting the player
ENG 21 After completing the file transfer, you must disconnect the player in the following way: If you disconnect the player improperly, the files on the device may be damaged and will not play.
1 Double-click on the green arrow in the taskbar
on the bottom right of the window.
2 When the [Stop a Hardware device] message appears,
press the [OK] button and disconnect the player.
- If you disconnect the player improperly, the files on the device may be damaged and will not play.

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Formatting deletes all files on the MP3 player so maximum memory is available for new file storage. It saves you the trouble of deleting unwanted files one at a time.
I Formatting the Player on your PC 1 Select the removable disc icon
and click the right mouse button to select [Format].
2 Press the [Start] button.
G All saved files will be formatted. G You can change the name of removable disc by selecting [Volume label].
- By formatting, all previously preset menus will be reset, and any pre-existing song or data files will be erased. - Care must be taken as formatted files can not be recovered.

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Installing Media Studio
Media Studio is the program that enables you to download music files to the player, and play back music files on your PC.
1 Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive.
Select [Install Samsung Media Studio].

2 Select language.

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3 Follow the instruction in the window to complete the installation.

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Using Media Studio
G Click Media Studio icon from the Desktop.

I Downloading Music Files 1 Connect the player to PC.
G A device connection window will appear on the right side of the screen. Select [Device] [Show device Window] at the top of the screen if device connection window does not automatically appear.
2 Select the folder with the file(s) you want to transfer from the [Library] window.
G The music files within the folder appear on the center of the screen.
Library window Device connection window

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3 When music files appear, select the file(s) you want to transfer,
and then press the [Transfer] button.
G The selected file(s) are transferred to the player.
- Refer to [Help] for more detailed information.

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I Formattimg the Player 1 Connect the player to PC. 2 Press the [Device] [Format] at the top ofthe screen. 3 Press the [Start] button when the Format screen appears.
G The memory of the player is formatted and all the saved files will be deleted. ENG 27
- Refer to [Help] for more detailed information

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I Ripping Tracks from an Audio CD 1 Insert your CD including tracks to rip into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. 2 Press the [Search Audio CD] button on the lower part of the screen.
G The tracks on the CD are displayed.
3 Select tracks to be ripped and press the [Rip a CD]

button.

G The selected file is converted into an MP3 file. G Select [Tools][Audio Source Format Conversion Settings] on the top of the screen to change rip settings.

Change format

Save path

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I Creating a Folder 1 Connect the player to the computer. 2 Press the [Create Folder] button at the bottom of device connection window. 3 Enter the name of the new folder when an input screen appears.
G A new folder is created. G If you open a new folder and transfer a file, the file is transferred to the newly created folder. ENG

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I Deleting File 1 Connect the player to the computer. 2 Press the [Delete] button at the bottom of the connection windows after
selecting required files or folders from the device connection windows.
3 Press the [Confirm] button when an Confirm Deletion screen appears.
G A selected folder or file is deleted.

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To View Help on Media Studio
Press F1 after starting Media Studio. Click on [Help] at the top of the screen.
G Click on [Help] and the Help window will appear. ENG 31 G Help will appear.

- Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition ServiceSM. - 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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Playing Music and Turning Off the Device
Make sure the player is fully charged and the earphones are connected.
I Turning Power On and Off
Power On : Press the button to turn on the power. Power Off : Press and hold the button to turn off the power.
I Playing Music (Power On)

Press the button.

G Playback starts.
I Pausing Music (Power Off)
Press the button to pause playback.
G If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds (changes depending on settings), the player automatically powers off. G While in Pause mode, press the button again to resume playback.

I Adjusting the Volume

Press , to adjust the volume from 00 to 30.
- If the file name is not displayed correctly, move to [Settings] [Language] [ID3-Tag] and then change the language setting. - WMA files can only be played as music files with a compression rate of 48Kbps-192Kbps. - The power off time can be set in the menu.

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HOLD Function
In Hold mode, all buttons are disabled.

Slide the

switch in the direction of the arrow.

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HOLD! message will appear on the display.
When the button is pressed, the

Recording Voice

To move to other modes from the Voice mode,

refer to Changing Mode.

1 Press and hold the REC button to start voice recording. 2 Press the REC button again to stop the recording and save the voice file.
- The files are recorded in the order of V001,V002., and saved as WAV file in the VOICE folder after recording. - If the Memory is full, Voice Recording is stopped automatically.

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Searching for Music/Voice Files
I To search for specific parts during play
G Press and hold , during playback to search for the part you want to listen to. G Release , to resume play normally.
I To change tracks during play
G Press briefly during playback to play the next track. G Press briefly within 5 seconds after playback starts, to move to and play the previous track. Press briefly after five seconds to play the current track from the beginning.
I To change tracks when stopped
G Press , in stop mode to move to the previous/next track.
- VBR(Variable Bit Rate) file: A file that constantly changes the compression rate according to the type of sounds, such as their pitch, in the file. - In the case of a VBR file, you cannot move to and play the previous track even if you press within 5 seconds after playback starts. - Files that were downloaded in MP2 or MP1 and had their file extension changed to MP3 may not play.

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Loop Repeating

I Starting Point

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

I Ending Point

Press the AB button briefly again to set the end of the loop.
G AB appears in the display. G The loop is played repeatedly.
Press the AB button briefly to cancel the loop.
- Loop Repeat is automatically released if you Speed Search with

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MENU Options
Press and hold the MENU button to switch to MENU mode. Use , to move and press the MENU button briefly to select the menu you want. Press and hold the MENU button to exit the MENU mode.
G Music G Navigation G Playlist G Settings G Exit
: To check the file currently playing. : To move to Navigation Mode and browse files and folders : To play back only the files you want : To set the functions : To exit MENU
- Menu mode will be cancelled if no buttons are pressed within 25 seconds - Language in the menu screen can be changed in [Settings] [Language] [Menu].

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Using Navigation
You can easily search for files or switch modes using the Navigation function.
or press and hold the MENU button to move to Menu and then select Navigation in Menu.
2 Select the file or folder that you want to play.
G G G : When moving to a higher-level folder. : When moving to a lower-level folder. , : When moving to a file or folder in the same directory.
G MENU : Move to the next folder down. When there is not a lower folder, the selected file will be designated as part of the playlist.

3 Press the

G The selected file will be played.

- Press and hold the MENU button in Navigation mode to exit the Navigation mode.
1 Press the MENU button to enter Navigation mode.

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I Changing Mode
You can change the mode in the following method. Ex) To change from the Voice mode to the Music mode
1 Press the MENU button in the Voice mode. 2 Use
to move to the upper folder.
to move to the music file you want and press the
G As it is changed to the Music mode, the selected file will be played.

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I Playing/Exiting Folder 1 Press the MENU button to move to the Navigation mode. 2 Use
, to move to the folder you want and press the
" appears, the selected file will be played. ENG

Playing Folder

G When "

Exiting Folder Play

1 Press the MENU button during folder playback to move to the Navigation mode. 2 Use
, to move to the file you want and press the button.
G After folder play is released, " " mark will appear and the selected file will be played.

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Setting Playlist

I Setting Playlist

- Move to the file you want in Navigation mode and press the MENU button.
G The selected file will be marked. G To exit the playlist setting, move to the marked file in Navigation mode and press the MENU button again.
I Playing Playlist 1 Select Playlist in Menu.
G The playlist you set will be displayed.
2 Move to the file you want to play and press the
G mark appears and the selected file will be played.

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Setting the Advanced Functions
1 Select Settings in the MENU. (refer to MENU Options)
, to move to the function you want and press the MENU button to select.
G To move to a previous menu, use or select Return. ENG 41

2 In Settings, use

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Selecting the Playmode

1 Select Play Mode in Settings. 2 In Play mode, use
, to move to the mode you want and press the MENU button to select.
G Normal : To play all the tracks in order one time. G Repeat One : To repeat one track. G Repeat All : To repeat all tracks. G Shuffle All : To play tracks at random. G Intro : To listen to the first part of all saved tracks for 10 seconds. G Return : To move to a previous menu

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Setting the EQ mode
Select Sound Effect in Settings. ENG 43

I Preset EQ

G Use , to move to the sound mode you want and then press the MENU button. G Normal Classic Jazz Rock User EQ G Select User EQ Set to set the EQ as dedired.

I Bass Booster

G Use , to select Bass Booster On or Off and then press the MENU button. G Bass Booster function is applied only when you select Normal, Classic, Jazz or Rock in the Preset EQ. G On: When the music is played back, the bass is enhanced in the preset sound. G Off: Music is played back in the preset sound.

I User EQ Set

G If User EQ is selected in Preset EQ, EQ can be set to your preference in the User EQ Set. G Use , to move to right or left and use , to adjust the level. Press the MENU button after completing the setting.

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Display Settings
Select Display in Settings.

I Scroll

[ Type ]
G Use , to select the scroll type. G Horizontal : Music title moves horizontally. G Vertical : Music title moves vertically.

[ Speed ]

G Use , to set the scroll speed from X1 to X5 to adjust the speed of the track title movement.

I Display Time

G Use , to select the display time. G Play Time: Current playback time is displayed. G Remain Time: Remaining time from total playback time is displayed. G Total Time: Total playback time is displayed.

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I Backlight
G Use , to set the LCD Light-Off time from Off to 60 seconds. G When set to On, the Light stays on continuously. ENG 45

I Contrast

G Use , to set the contrast from 0 to 10 to adjust the brightness of the screen.
G Use , to select Tag On or Off. G On: Display the Tag information if the music file has Tag information. Display the file name if the music file has no Tag information. G Off: Display the name of music file.

I Bitrate

G Use , to select Bitrate On or Off. G On: Bit rate is displayed at the top of the screen. G Off: The total number of tracks is displayed at the top of the screen.

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Language Settings
Select Language in Settings.

I Menu

G Use , to select the language for displaying menu. G Chinese(S) Chinese(T) Dutch English French German Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish

I ID3-Tag

G Use , to select the language for displaying Tag information. G Afrikaans Basque Catalan Chinese(S) Chinese(T) Czech Danish Dutch English Estonian Finnish French German Greek Hrvatski Hungarian Icelandic Itallian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romany Russian Slovak Slovene Spanish Swedish Turkish Vietnamese Return
- What is an ID3 Tag ? This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the file, such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment field. - Supported languages can be changed or added.

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System Settings
Select System in Settings.

I Resume

G Use , to select Resume On or Off. G On: Play back music from the part of music you listened last if you play it back again after stopping. G Off: Play back music from the beginning of music if you play it back again after stopping. ENG 47

I Default vol

G Use , to set the default volume from 0 to 30(Max). G If the power is turned on again after having adjusted the volume above the default value, music is played at the default volume. G If the power is turned on again after the volume was set to within the default value, the music is replayed at the previously played volume.

I Search Speed

G Use , to set the Search Speed from 1sec to 1min. G When you press and hold , to scan a track, you can adjust the scanning speed.
- For a VBR or Ogg file, the search speed may not be uniform.

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I Skip Interval
G Use , to set the skip interval from 5sec to 10min. G If you press , in music mode, you can search a track by a set time. G In 1 Track setting, you can move to the previous track or the next track by pressing ,.
- For a VBR or Ogg file, the skip interval may not be uniform.

I Default Set

G Use , to select Default Set Yes or No. G Yes : All settings selected will be initialized. G No : All settings selected will remain as they are.

I Beep

G Use , to select Beep On or Off. G On : Beep sounds whenever you press the button. G Off : No beep sounds when you press the button.

I About

G If you select About, you can check version information, total number of tracks and remaining capacity.

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Time Settings
Select Time in Settings. ENG 49

I Auto Off Time

G Use , to set the Power-Off time from 0 to 3 minutes. G If no button is pressed after play stops, the player will automatically turn off after the time you set. G When set to Off, it will not turn off automatically.

I Auto Sleep

G Use , to set the Sleep time from 10 to 120 minutes. G The player will automatically turn off after the time you set. G When set to Off, it does not turn off automatically.

I Intro Time

G Use , to set the Intro time to 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds. G When you select the Intro function, the beginning of all files will be played back for the seconds you set.

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Managing Files

Select File in Settings.

I Deleting
1 Select Delete in File. 2 Use , to move to the file you want to
delete and then press the MENU button.
, to move to Confirm and then press the MENU button.
G The selected file will be deleted.

I Formatting

1 Select Format in File. 2 Use , to move to Confirm and then

press the MENU button.

G The player will be formatted.
- All files will be deleted when formatting the built-in memory.

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MENU Table
Use the MENU button to move and select.

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Troubleshooting

The software doesnt work

G Refer to the System Requirements
The player does not work and the LCD displays nothing.
G Check the battery charge status of the player. G Connect the player to PC and run YP-U1 Updater in the desktop to update the player. G Reset the player by pressing the RESET Hole using a pointed object such as a safety clip.
In PLAY mode, music is not played after pressing the

button

G Check to see if MP3 or WMA files are saved in the built-in memory. G Check to see if the HOLD button is locked.
Files cannot be downloaded.
G Check to see if the driver is installed correctly in the computer. G Check the connection between the player and PC. G Operating system limits the number of files you can save. Please save your music files by creating a subfolder. G Check if the memory is full.

Backlight does not work.

G Check the backlight setup. G When the battery power is low, the backlight will go out.

The buttons do not work.

G Reset the player by pressing the RESET Hole using a pointed object such as a safety clip.

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The player keeps being turned off.
G In Stop mode, the power is automatically turned off after ten seconds (changes depending on settings). G Check to see if there are files saved in it. ENG 53
Somethings wrong with play time displayed during Play mode.
G Check to see if a VBR file is paying.

LCD window is dark

G Check the Contrast setting.
The file name is not displayed correctly.
G Move to [Settings] [Language] [ID3-Tag] in the Menu and then change the language setting.
There is a file saved in the player, but No File appears in the screen.
G After checking whether the folder is played, use the Navigation function to change the folder. G After connecting it to PC, execute YP-U1 Updater in the desktop to update the product.
I cannot properly connect it to PC.
G Win98SE : Try to connect again after installing the driver. G WinME : Remove the driver program and the select the Start and then Windows Update on the Desktop. After selecting important update and service pack, execute update all. G Win2000/XP : Try to connect it again after rebooting the computer.

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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 File Support YP-U1 128MB(YP-U1 H), 256MB(YP-U1 V), 512MB(YP-U1 X), 1GB(YP-U1 Z) 3.7V (Li-polymer) lasts up to 13hours(On the basis of measurement by the company) 24 X 86 X 13.2 mm / 34 g Plastic 85dB with A FILTER 18mW/CH (16) 20Hz~20KHz -5 ~ +35C(23~95F) MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3(8Kbps ~ 320Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz) WMA, Audio ASF (48Kbps ~ 192Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz), Ogg(Q0~Q9)
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This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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