Dear Customer: Selecting fine audio and video equipment such as the unit youve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now its time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: Start your volume control at a low setting. Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion. Once you have established a comfortable sound level: Set the dial and leave it there. Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel Level 70 80

Example Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE: 180 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap Gunshot blast, jet engine Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

LISTENING For A Lifetime

We Want You

EST. 1924

O O C I A TI

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Display Strap Holder Menu Button Mix It Button Navigation/Skip Up Button Enter/Play/Pause p Button Navigation/Search Right l Button SD/MMC Memory Card Slot (under cover) Navigation/Skip Down Button Button 11. Reset Button (bottom of unit) 12. USB Jack (under cover) (bottom of unit) 13. Headphones Jack (bottom of unit) 14. Volume Up Button 15. Volume Down/Mute Button 16. Power Button 17. Hold Switch 6 10. Navigation/Search Left m

4. The Select Installation Folder screen will appear. It is recommended to keep the folder as is. On this screen, you can also authorize just yourself or anyone using your computer to use the Mix It Plug-In. Then click Next.
5. At the Confirm Installation screen, click Next to start the installation. A pop-up screen will appear during the installation called Disney Mix It Plug-In Shortcuts. Select (check) Create a desktop icon or Create a Quick Launch icon, as desired, and then click OK. (You can double-click the desktop icon or go to the bottom of the Windows and click "Start" c "All Programs" c "Disney" c "Disney Mix It Plug-in" c "Disney Mix It Plug-in" to activate the Mix It Plug-In program if you checked, as described above.) 6. When successfully completed, the Installation Complete screen will appear. Click Close to exit the Setup Wizard. For more information on using the Mix It Plug-In, refer to the MusicIP Windows Media Player PlugIn.chm document located in "C:\Program Files\Disney\Disney Mix It Plug-in\" (if you did not change the folder in Step 4). 10

USING THE MIX IT PLUG-IN

IMPORTANT! The Mix It Plug-In requires Windows XP, Windows Media Player 10 and an Internet connection. The Mix It Plug-In will open automatically when you start Windows Media Player 10 for the first time after installation. (If you dont have any songs in your WMP [Windows Media Player] library, you will first need to add some in order to use the Mix It Plug-In.) The first time you start the Mix It Plug-In, you will be asked if you wish to save analysis information in your music files. This means your tracks will be analyzed using the Mix It Plug-In so they will work with the Mix It feature on your Mix Max. Press the green Go! to start the process to make your music Mix It ready. You will now be able to see the progress of activating your music within the Mix It PlugIn window (as shown right). Once the activation of your music files is complete, an inactive "Go!" will appear. The windows can be closed/minimized with the close/minimize boxes at the top righthand corner.
Extended Analysis of Your Music By default, the Mix It Plug-In will perform the fastest analysis of your music that it can. However, not all of the files within your collection may be recognized during this quick analysis process. In this case, you may want to use the Extended Analysis capability of the Mix It Plug-In, which will ensure that all possible remaining files within your WMP library are ready to be used on your Mix Max. 11

TRANSFERRING MP3/WMA/PHOTO/VIDEO FILES AND WMA FILES WITH DRM 9 OR DRM 10 USING WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 (FOR WINDOWS XP ONLY) To transfer MP3/WMA/PHOTO/VIDEO/WMA files with DRM 9 or 10 to the player, follow the procedure described below using the previously installed WMP (Windows Media Player) 10. Before beginning the procedure, please connect the unit to the computer as previously described. 1. Open the Windows Media Player Browser 10 and click on Sync. 2. Click on the Sync List pull-down menu to locate the music files you wish to download. Then make sure to tick the box next to the files. 3. Select the "Disney Mix-Max" or "Disney Mix-Max Internal/External Storage (if insert the SD/MMC Card)" to copy to from the right side drop-down menu. Click Start Sync to start transferring music files to the player. 4. After finished transferring all the desired files to your unit, follow the Safely Remove Hardware procedure on page 20. NOTES: For WMA files with DRM 10, you can only use WMP 10 to transfer files to your player. For WMA files with DRM 10, the files will not be played if you transfer the files into the SD/MMC cards memory. You must transfer the WMA files with DRM 10 to the players internal memory for playback. For Windows ME and Windows 2000, please use Windows Media Player 9 to transfer WMA files with DRM 9 to the For Windows 98SE, please visit player. www.Microsoft.com to download the corresponding Windows Media Player to transfer music files to the player. If the song with DRM is expired, the display will show Song Expired. If a song with the Mix It feature is transferred to the unit, the Mix It logo or will appear next to the file name on the unit.
CREATING A PLAYLIST USING WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 (FOR WINDOWS XP ONLY) Follow the steps below to create a playlist in the Mix Maxs Music menu, using WMP (Windows Media Player) 10: 1. Connect your player to the USB port on your computer as shown on page 7. Open WMP 10. 2. Go to the "Sync" page and click "Set Up Sync". There you can set up the specific synchronization for the Mix Max. 3. Click "Synchronize Device Automatically" and select the playlist. For example, select "Music Added in the Last Month" and "Music Played the Most" and click "OK". WMP 10 will synchronize the selected playlist to the Mix Max automatically. 4. When the synchronization is finished, there will be a new playlist which you can find in the Mix Maxs Music menu.

SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE

SAFELY REMOVING YOUR PLAYER FROM THE COMPUTER NOTE: To avoid damage to your player or data loss, always follow the procedure listed below before disconnecting your player from the USB port on your computer. Using your mouse, double click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on the task bar. From the "Safely Remove Hardware" window, select "USB Mass Storage Device" and click the "Stop" button. The "Stop a Hardware Device" window will pop-up as shown:

OPERATIONMUSIC PLAYBACK MODE

TO LISTEN TO MP3s/WMAs

This unit supports the following audio formats: MP3, MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3 with a bit rate of 32-320 kbps and WMA files or WMA with DRM 9 or 10 with a bit rate of 48-192 kbps.
Turn the unit on and access the main menu as described on page 21. Select the Music icon (shown above) using the Navigation/ Search Right button 1, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 2.
Use the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons to browse through the music categories: All Songs, Card (if an SD/MMC memory card is inserted), Albums, Artists, Genre or Playlist (created by WMP 10). Then press the Enter/ Play/Pause p button 3 to select that category.
NOTES: You can pause playback at anytime by pressing the Enter/Play/Pause p button; the Pause icon will appear on screen and the song will remain paused until the button is pressed again. See pages 16-19 for information on uploading MP3 and WMA files to this unit. TO AVOID DAMAGE, make sure the unit is OFF before inserting or removing the SD/MMC memory card. To set the Audio Play Mode (Repeat) setting refer to page 34.
Continue to browse through the subcategories using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons and the Enter/ Play/Pause p button 3 until the desired song is selected. Then, press the Enter/ Play/Pause p button 3 to begin playback. 23
OPERATIONMUSIC PLAYBACK MODE (CONTINUED)
HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH / STEP
During playback, press and hold the Navigation/Search Right 1 or Left 2 button to move the player forward or backward within a file to locate a specific musical passage. The player will move forward or backward at high speed as long as the button is held. When you release the button, normal playback will resume. You can also press the Navigation/ Search Right 1 or Left 2 button to step forward or backward within a file.

FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP

During playback, press the Navigation/Skip Up button to move the player back to the beginning of the currently playing file. Press the Navigation/Skip Up button repeatedly to move the player back to lower-numbered files.
During playback, press the Navigation/Skip Down button to advance the player to the beginning of the next file. Press the Navigation/Skip Down button repeatedly to advance the player to higher-numbered files.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For the Mix Maxs unique Mix It feature (including "Custom Playlist", "Random Playlist", "Mix It Playlist" and "Mix It Scan"), please see page 39. 24
OPERATIONVIDEO PLAYBACK MODE

TO WATCH VIDEOS

This unit supports the following video formats: WMV 9 (simple profile, 220 x 176 resolution, 30 fps, 384 kbps max) + WMA 9 (sample rate of 8-48 kHz).
Turn the unit on and access the main menu as described on page 21. Select the Video icon (shown above) using the Navigation/Skip Up button 1, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 2.
Use the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons to browse through the video categories: All Videos, Card (if an SD/MMC memory card is inserted), Contents (if the files were transferred using WMP 10). Then press the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select that category.
NOTES: See page 16 for information on uploading video files to this unit. TO AVOID DAMAGE, make sure the unit is OFF before inserting or removing the SD/MMC memory card. This unit will play the selected video, then all the following videos. When they finish, it will go back to the Videos menu. If the file format is not supported, "File Not Supported" will show in the display and the following video will play.
Continue to browse through the subcategories using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons and the Enter/ Play/Pause p button 3 until the desired video is selected. Then, press the Enter/ Play/Pause p button 3 to begin playback. 25
OPERATIONVIDEO PLAYBACK MODE (CONTINUED)

HIGH-SPEED VIDEO SEARCH

During playback, press and hold the Navigation/Search Right 1 or Left 2 button to move the player forward or backward within a video to locate a specific scene. The player will move forward or backward at high speed as long as the button is held. (During high-speed search, the timeline will appear on the bottom of the display.) When you release the button, normal playback will resume.
During playback, press the Navigation/ Skip Up button to move the player back to the beginning of the currently playing file. Press the Navigation/Skip Up button repeatedly to move the player back to lower-numbered files.

PAUSE MODE

You can pause playback at anytime by pressing the Enter/Play/Pause p button; the Pause icon will appear on screen.
While the video is paused, you can press the Volume Down 1 or Up 2 button to adjust the brightness. You can resume playback by pressing the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 again.

OPERATIONPICTURE PLAYBACK MODE

TO VIEW PICTURES

This unit supports baseline JPEGs.
Turn the unit on and access the main menu as described on page 21. Select the Picture icon (shown above) using the Navigation/ Search Left button 1, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 2.
Use the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons to browse through the picture categories: All Pictures, Card (if an SD/MMC memory card is inserted), Contents (if the files were transferred using WMP 10). Then press the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select that category. NOTES: See page 16 for information on uploading picture files to this unit. TO AVOID DAMAGE, make sure the unit is OFF before inserting or removing the SD/MMC memory card. In Step 3, if the card has folders and photo files together in the last category, you can select a photo file to begin playback or select a folder to start Thumbnail view.
Continue to browse through the sub-categories using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons and the Enter/ Play/Pause p button 3 until the desired folder is selected. Then, press the Enter/ Play/Pause p button 3 to start Thumbnail view (see the next page).
OPERATIONPICTURE PLAYBACK MODE (CONTINUED)

THUMBNAIL VIEW

Press the Enter/Play/Pause p button to view the desired picture. If you select the Play All icon in thumbnail view, the unit will enter Slideshow mode to play all supported pictures. You can also enter Slideshow mode by pressing the Enter/Play/Pause p button again while viewing a picture. NOTES: To exit Slideshow mode, press the Menu button. To set the Slideshow interval, see page 35.
When you select All Pictures, a thumbnail view of the pictures will appear in the display. Use the Navigation/Skip Up 1, Down 2, Search Right 3 and/or Left 4 buttons to browse the pictures. If the picture format is not supported, the display will show an X for that picture.
While viewing a picture, press and hold the Navigation/Skip Up button 1 to zoom-in x2, x3 or x4. While zoomed-in, use the Navigation/Skip Up 1, Down 2, Search Right 3 and/or Left 4 buttons to move the picture on-screen.

Press and hold the Navigation/Skip Down button to zoom-out x4, x3, x2. NOTE: To zoom-out to normal view, press the Menu button. 29

SETTINGS MENU

For the Settings menu, when you select a Setting option, it will turn red. When you confirm to exit the setting, the option will revert to its original color.

SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS

Turn the unit on and access the main menu as described on page 21. Select the Settings icon (shown above) using the Navigation/Skip Down button 1, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 2.
Press the Enter/Play/Pause p button to select Brightness.
Select a desired Brightness setting (1-10; 5 is the default setting) using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to confirm. 30
Press the Menu button to go back to the Main menu.
SETTINGS MENU (CONTINUED)

SETTING THE BACKLIGHT

Scroll to Backlight using the Navigation/ Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select it.
Select a desired Backlight setting (3, 5, 10 or 15 seconds; or Always On; 3 seconds is the default setting) using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to confirm. The display will become darker after half of the time setting and then turn off after the full time is up. Press any button to turn on the display again. When a video or slideshow is playing, the backlight will always be on.
SETTING THE POWER SAVINGS
Scroll to Power Save using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select it.
Select a desired Power Save setting (Off; 5, 10 or 15 minutes; 5 minutes is the default setting) using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to confirm.

SETTING THE EQUALIZER

Scroll to Equalizer using the Navigation/ Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select it.
Select a desired Equalizer setting (Off, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop or Hip-Hop; Off is the default setting. The option will also show on the display next to the battery indicator.) using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to confirm. 33
SETTING THE AUDIO PLAY MODE (REPEAT)
Scroll to Audio Repeat using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select it.
Select a desired Audio Repeat setting (Off, Song [to repeat the selected song continuously] or All [to repeat all songs continuously]; Off is the default setting. The option will also show on the display next to the clock.) using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to confirm. 34

SETTING THE SLIDESHOW INTERVAL
Scroll to Slideshow using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select it.
Select a desired Slideshow setting (1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 seconds; 1 second is the default setting) using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to confirm.

SETTING THE TIME FORMAT

Scroll to Time Format using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select it.
Select a desired Time Format setting (12 Hour or 24 Hour [Military Time]; 12 Hour is the default setting) using the Navigation/ Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to confirm.

SETTING THE TIME

Scroll to Time using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select it.
Set the current hour using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons. Then, press the Navigation/Search Right button 3 to navigate to the minute. Set the current minute using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons. Then, press the Navigation/Search Right button 3 to navigate to the am/pm setting (for the 12 Hour format). Set the am/pm setting using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons. Then, press the Enter/Play/Pause p button 4 to confirm the time.
TO VIEW THE SYSTEM INFO (ABOUT MIX MAX)
Scroll to About Mix Max using the Navigation/Skip Up 1 and/or Down 2 buttons, followed by the Enter/Play/Pause p button 3 to select it.
The About Mix Max screen will display the device information such as the Number of Videos, Songs and Pictures on your Mix Max. At this screen, you can also scroll to Legal Information and press the Enter/Play/Pause p button to view. 38
Press the Menu button to go back to the previous screen; press and hold the Menu button to return to the Main menu. 1 1

USING THE MIX IT FEATURE

The Mix It feature allows you to instantly make mixes on the Mix Max with the touch of just one button. See Figure 1 for where to find the Mix It button on your player. Then, check the charts below and on the next page to find out what you can do when you press, or press and hold, the Mix It button in any mode that youre in.
While in Now Playing mode:
If You Press the Mix It button while a Mix It ready song is playing. Press, or press and hold, the Mix It button while a non-Mix It ready song is playing. Press and hold the Mix It button while a Mix It ready song is playing. The Mix Max Will Create a Mix It playlist based on the song that is currently playing. The current track will continue playing and the tracks in the newly created Mix It playlist will follow. Create a Random playlist. The current track will continue playing and the tracks in the newly created Random playlist will follow. Start Mix It Scan mode (see note on Scan mode); you can create a playlist based on the current song at any time by pressing the Mix It (or Enter/Play/Pause) button.

2 While in Start-up mode (or after playing a video): If You Press the Mix It button. The Mix Max Will Create a Random playlist. The tracks in the newly created Random playlist will start to play. Start Mix It Scan mode (see note on Scan mode); you can create a playlist based on the current song at any time by pressing the Mix It (or Enter/Play/Pause) button.
Press and hold the Mix It button.
Please see charts and notes on the next two pages.
USING THE MIX IT FEATURE (CONTINUED)

While in Pause mode: 3

If You Press the Mix It button while a Mix It ready song is playing. Press, or press and hold, the Mix It button while a non-Mix It ready song is playing. Press and hold the Mix It button while a Mix It ready song is playing. The Mix Max Will Create a Mix It playlist based on the song that is currently playing. The paused track will resume playing and the tracks in the newly created Mix It playlist will follow. Create a Random playlist. The paused track will resume playing and the tracks in the newly created Random playlist will follow. Start Mix It Scan mode (see note on Scan mode); you can create a playlist based on the current song at any time by pressing the Mix It (or Enter/Play/Pause) button.

While in Browse mode:

(Please see page 23 for more information on how to browse your music.) 4
If You Press the Mix It button with a Mix It ready song selected. Press, or press and hold, the Mix It button with a non-Mix It ready song selected. Press and hold the Mix It button with a Mix It ready song selected. The Mix Max Will Create a Mix It playlist based on the song that is currently selected. The tracks in the newly created Mix It playlist will start to play. Create a Random playlist. The tracks in the newly created Random playlist will start to play. Start Mix It Scan mode (see note on Scan mode); you can create a playlist based on the current song at any time by pressing the Mix It (or Enter/Play/Pause) button. Add the song/folder to your Custom playlist (see note on Custom playlists). Go to the Now Playing menu and select the first song to start playing the Custom playlist.

Press and hold the Enter/Play/Pause button with the desired song/folder selected.
Please see notes on the next page.
NOTES: IMPORTANT!: The Mix Max must have at least 25 Mix It ready songs for the Mix It functions to work. Maximum 20 songs will be placed into the Mix It or Random playlists. Scan Mode: While in Scan mode, the unit will play four seconds of a song (the 30th34th seconds) followed by one second intervals of silence, and the Mix It icon will flash in the lower right-hand corner of the display, until you exit the Scan mode by pressing the Menu button or create a Mix It playlist by pressing the Mix It button. Custom Playlists: When browsing through folders/songs, press and hold the Enter/Play/Pause p button for two seconds to add everything within the selected folder/song to your Custom playlist. Up to 150 songs can be added to your Custom playlist. Video and Picture Mode: While playing the Video or slideshow, if you press, or press and hold, the Mix It button, the unit will keep playing the video or slideshow and there will be no effect.
NOW PLAYING AND CLEARING A PLAYLIST Press the Enter/Play/Pause p button to select the Now Playing icon (see Figure 1). (If the Mix Max has just been turned on, No Songs will appear when the Now Playing icon is selected.) Select Now Playing if you want to view the playback screen, Random playlist, Custom playlist or Mix It playlist. You can also press the Enter/Play/Pause p button to select the song inside the playlist. Figure 1
Select Clear Playlist if you want to clear the playlist. With Clear Playlist selected, press the Enter/Play/Pause p button; Playlist Cleared will appear in the display. If the Mix Max is turned off, the Mix It playlist, Random playlist and Custom playlist will be cleared. If a new playlist is created (i.e. Custom playlist), the existing playlist will be cleared.
Mix It Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do I need to use the Mix It Plug-In installed on page 9 in order to use my music files on my Mix Max? No, you do not. However, if you do not first analyze your music files using the Mix It Plug-In, you will not be able to take advantage of the Mix It features on the Mix Max. If your files have not been analyzed, your tracks will play at random. 2. Can I purchase Mix It ready songs? Yes, Disney SD memory cards with Mix It Ready indicated on the packaging will take advantage of the Mix It technology automatically. 3. Do I have to use Extended Analysis in order to use my files on my Mix Max? No, you do not. The initial analysis done by the Plug-In will typically ensure all of your tracks are Mix It ready. 4. I accidentally closed the Mix It Plug-In; how can I re-open it? If you created a shortcut on your Desktop, Quick Launch bar or Start menu during the installation process, you can simply use the shortcut. If you wish to open the Plug-In from within Windows Media Player, click Tools and then Plug-ins. The Mix It Plug-In will be available there. 5. Do I need to do anything when I add or remove songs from my Windows Media Player library? No, the Plug-In will automatically find new songs you add (by either dragging or dropping them into your Windows Media Player library, or through a different method) automatically.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service.
SYMPTOM Unit will not turn on.
CAUSE Battery is low/empty. Power button hasnt been pressed. Headphones are not inserted. Volume is set too low. The media files are corrupted. No files are in the player. The player is not securely connected. Win98 Driver isnt installed or computer is not compatible. Incorrect downloading methods.
SOLUTION Recharge battery as described on page 7. Press the Power button. Insert headphones. Raise the volume using the Volume Up button. Download uncorrupted files. Upload files to the unit as described on pages 16-19. Make sure player is securely connected. Install Win98 driver and/or see pages 13-15 for compatibility. See page 18 to download WMA files with DRM.

No sound.

The computer is not recognizing the player.
WMA files with DRM cant playback.

FORMATTING THE PLAYER

WARNING! Do not format this player unless it stops working and you are instructed to do so by technical support personnel. Formatting the Player 1. Use the USB cable to connect the player and 482MB the computer. 2. Double-click on My Computer, then right-click "Disney Mix Max" or Mix Max and left-click on "Format". 3a. For "Disney Mix-Max", at the Format window, click OK to confirm and the player will start to format (see figure below). When finished, click OK to close the Format window. 3b. For Mix Max, at the "Format" window, select "FAT32" from the file system pull-down menu, then click start to format the unit (see figure to the right). Format window for Mix Max NOTE: Make sure you have selected "FAT32" at the file system pull-down menu, otherwise after formatting, the player will not work properly. 4. Click OK to confirm and the player will start to format. 5. When finished, click "Close" to close the Format window. Format window for Disney Mix-Max

RESETTING THE UNIT

If the unit acts erratically, reset the unit by inserting a thin object (such as a paper clip) into the recessed Reset button. For the Reset button, see page 6 for the button's location.

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Frequency Range Headphones Output S/N Ratio MP3 WMA 20Hz20KHz 12mW, 32ohm (Max Vol) 90dB (MP3) MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3 with a Bit Rate of 32-320 kbps Windows Media Audio (WMA file with DRM 9 or DRM 10) with a Bit Rate of 48-192 kbps WMV 9 (simple profile, 220 x 176 resolution, 30 fps, 384 kbps max) + WMA 9 (sample rate of 8-48 kHz). baseline JPEGs 4.2 (W) x 2.2 (H) x 0.6 (D) inches 2.5 ounces USB 2.MB Li-Polymer Rechargeable battery DC 3.7V 720mAh

File Support

Picture General Dimension Weight USB Built-in Memory Built-in Battery Max. Playtime
Approx. 18 hours Music Playback mode Approx. 2 hours Video Playback mode (Actual playback times may vary.)
Win ME, 2000 and XP Win 98SE (Driver is required) 23 F to 104 F (-5 C to 40 C)
Supported OS Operating Temperature
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents Getting Started.... 1 Installing Software.... 1 Charging the Player.... 2 Player Components.... 3 Buttons Available for Gaming... 7 Attaching the Wrist Strap... 8 Using the Software.... 8 Adding Files to the Library... 8 Using the Mix-It Plug-In... 9 Transferring Files to the Player... 9 Using the Player....10 Listening to Music....11 Making Mix-It Playlists....11 Viewing Pictures...12 Viewing Videos....12 Playing Games....13 Changing the Settings....14 Using SD/MMC Cards....15 Additional Help....15

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing a Disney Mix Max Plus Media player! The Mix Max Plus enables you to listen to music, view pictures, play games, and watch videos anywhere!

Installing Software

The included Mix-It Software allows you to make instant mixes that match the mood and style of the current song playing. We recommend that you use Windows Media Player (WMP) to organize and sync media to the player. By default, your computer should have WMP already installed. If it doesnt, it can be downloaded from http: //www.microsoft.com. Note: The PC must be connected to the Internet and have Windows XP or Vista with WMP 10 or higher for the Mix-It Plug-In to work. To Install the Software: 1. Insert the Software CD into the PC. If the installation doesnt start automatically, doubleclick on the My Computer icon then double-click on the CD Drive. When the installation screen appears, click Install. 2. Follow the prompts to finish installing the software. 3. After installation, start Windows Media Player (WMP). The Mix-It plug-in will launch automatically. 4. To analyze your music library with the Mix-It Plugin, click Go.
Note: To have the Mix-It Plug-In analyze songs, you may need to change the setting of the Plug-In. To do this, click the Mix-It icon on the desktop in the Start menu. Select tools on the Mix-It screen. Under the tools menu, check the box next to Use Extended Analysis. Then, from the drop down menu next to Processor Load, choose Maximum.

Charging the Player

You need to charge the player the first time you use it and also when the battery is low. Note: The battery lasts approximately 8 hours playing music and 2 hours playing video. To do this: 1. Remove the USB cover found on the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the player to the PC using the supplied USB cable. 3. The player will begin charging. The battery indicator will flash between empty and the current charge. Once the battery is fully charged, the indicator will stop flashing. If this is the first time the player is connected, wait until Windows detects the player and follow the Windows prompts. Note: To charge your Mix Max Plus away from the computer, a USB AC Adapter is available at www.disneyshopping.com or at your local retailer.

USB Port with cover on

Headphone Jack

Player Components

Display Screen Play/Pause Button

power hold

Strap Holder

Mix-It button

Display Screen - Use the Display Screen to view the menu and see what media is playing. Strap Holder - Attach the wrist strap to the strap holder. Mix-It button - Use the Mix-It button to instantly create Mix-It playlists or random playlists. Play/Pause Button - Push to play media, push during play to pause. Power button Hold switch
Hold switch - Locks the buttons. Power button - Turns the player on and off.
Up/Skip button Menu button
Enter button Right/Forward button

Left/Backward button

Down/Skip button Up/Skip button - Choose the next song, video or photo. Enter/Play button - Select songs or options, play media. Left/Backward button - Make selections or rewind songs. Down/Skip button - See the previous song, video or photo. Right/Forward button - Choose different selections or to skip through songs. Menu button - Use the Menu button to go back to the previous menu.
SD/MMC Memory Card Slot - The SD/MMC Memory Card Slot allows you to use your own memory card to store more images, songs, and video on the player. You can also listen to Mix Clips (sold separately) and watch Max Clips (also, sold separately) by inserting them here.

SD/MMC Memory Card Slot

Bottom of Player

USB Port (under cover)

Headphone Jack USB Input (under cover) - Connects the player to the computer. Headphone Jack - Attaches the earbuds to the player. USB Cable - Use the provided USB cable to connect the player to the PC.

Top of Player

Left button

Volume Up

Right button

Volume Down/ Mute button

R Volume Down/Mute button - Press to lower the volume, press and hold L

to mute the player.

ENTER Volume Up button - Increases the volume level.
Left button - Use during gameplay, as left softkey. Right button - Use during gameplay, as right softkey.

Player Display Screen

Now Playing Icon

Music Icon

Games Icon Settings Icon

Pictures Icon Video Icon

Battery Status Icon
Lock Symbol Clock Mix-It Icon
Now Playing Icon - Select this icon to see which media is currently playing. Pictures Icon - Select this icon to access pictures. Music Icon - Select this icon to access songs. Settings Icon - Select this icon to change settings on the player. Lock Symbol - Indicates that the buttons are locked. Battery Status Icon - Shows how much battery life the player has left.
When the critically low symbol appears make sure to charge the player.
Mix-It Icon - Shows when you are using the Mix-It function. Games Icon - Select this icon to play games.
Videos Icon - Select this icon to access videos.
Buttons Available for Gaming

Left softkey

Right softkey

Action

Exit game D-Pad Up, Down, Left, Right

Available softkeys

Attaching the Wrist Strap
Your new Mix Max Plus comes with a wrist strap so you can easily carry your media everywhere. Insert the loop through the Strap Holder of the camera. Insert the strap through the loop and pull until snug.

Using the Software

Adding songs to the device is easy! Windows Media Player (WMP) allows you to transfer files from your PC to the device using the Sync feature on the player. Windows Media Player also uses the Mix-It feature to instantly mix songs based on the song that is currently playing.
Adding files to the Library
To add music to the Windows Media Player, you can either copy music from CDs you own or you can purchase music on the internet. Most PCs with Windows XP or Vista have WMP 10 or 11. Older PCs may have earlier versions. To Rip Music to Windows Media Player 10 and 11: 1. Insert a CD in the drive. 2. A screen will appear giving you some options. 3. Choose Rip Music From CD. 4. Windows Media Player will open and automatically begin ripping the music from the CD. 5. When completed, the music can be found in the My Music folder and is accessible with the Windows Media Player.

Using the Mix-It Plug-In

The Mix-It Plug-In analyzes the songs in your library and tags them with information so that you can create playlists quickly and easily on the player. Note: For mixes using the Mix-It Plug-In, the player needs at least 25 songs with the Mix-It symbol on the player and Windows Media Player 10 or 11. 1. In Windows Media Player 10 or 11, right-click one of the column headings within the library. 2. Click on More at the very bottom of the list. 3. In the window that appears, ensure that there is a check next to Custom 1. 4. Click the OK button to save the preferences. 5. Within the library, scroll to the right until you see the Custom 1 column. 6. This column will display if a song is Mixable or not. Note: By default, the Mix-It Plug-In will perform a quick analysis of the music. Not all of the files within the collection may be recognized during the Quick Analysis process. In this case, you may want to use the Extended Analysis capability of the Mix-It Plug-In. This will ensure that all possible files within the Windows Media Player library are available.
Transferring Files to the Player
Once you have music, videos, or pictures on your PC, you can transfer them to the player. We recommend that you use Windows Media Player to sync files. To transfer files: 1.Connect the player to the PC using the provided USB cable. 2. Open Windows Media Player on the PC. 3. Drag the items you want synced to the left side (Ready to Sync) of the screen. 4. Press the Start Sync button at the bottom right of the player. 5. You will see the bars next to each file fill up. This means the files are synching.

Using the Player

Turn on the player - Press and hold Turn off the player - Press and hold Disable the player controls - Slide
. over to the locked position.
Choose a menu item - Use the arrow buttons to highlight and select different options. Go back to the previous menu - Press the Play a song - Select a song and press Pause a song - Press

or button.

while a song is playing. to lower the volume. or button. to scan backward.
Resume a paused song - Press Change the volume - Use

to raise and

Play all the songs on the list - Select a playlist and press Skip to any part of a song - Press and hold Skip to the next song - Press. Start a song over - Press

once. twice.

to scan forward and
Play the previous song - Press Mute the Player - Press

during play.

Listening to Music
You can listen to music on the player using the following method: Press and hold to turn on the player. or to begin listening.
After the player powers up, the Main Menu will appear. Select the Music Icon and press In the music folder, select a song or playlist to begin playing music. Make sure the headphones are connected to the player and press

Making Mix-It Playlists

If you are listening to a song and would like to listen to more music similar to it, you will want to use the Mix-It feature on the player. The Mix-It feature makes playlists based on the current song playing. Pressing the Mix-It button will instantly mix the songs on the player. There are two different types of mixes; mixes that use the Mix-It Plug-In and Random mixes. Mix-It - Press while a song that is tagged with the Mix-It symbol is playing. - Press and hold in start up mode to scan through your songs. Press or to start a playlist or press to cancel. - Press while a Mix-It song is paused. - In Browse mode, press while a song tagged with the Mix-It symbol is playing. Random Mix - Press, or press and hold, while a song that isnt tagged with the Mix-It icon is playing. - Press in start up mode. - Press during a song that isnt tagged with a Mix-It icon is paused.

Viewing Pictures

View pictures on the player using the following method: 1. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Pictures icon. Confirm the selection by pressing enter. 2. If you transferred pictures directly to the player, they will appear in a list in the pictures section. If you transferred the pictures in a folder, the folder will appear in the section with a next to it. 3. All pictures inside a folder will be displayed in the thumbnail view. 4. When viewing pictures as thumbnails you can select an individual picture or choose play all to begin a slideshow.

Viewing Videos

You can view two types of videos on the player; videos you have transferred to the player from the PC and Max Clips, which are sold separately. To Watch Videos from the PC: 1. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Videos icon. Confirm the selection by pressing enter. 2. If you transferred videos directly to the player, they will appear in a list in the Videos section. If you transferred the videos in a folder, the folder will appear in the section with a next to it. To watch videos from an SD/MMC card or Max Clip: Insert an SD Card into the player and video should begin automatically. If it does not begin, select the Videos Icon. Then, select the movie name with next to it.

Changing the Settings

You can change a number of settings and preferences on the player.
To change the brightness of a video, press pause and use the volume buttons to adjust the brightness.

Playing Games

Your new Disney Mix Max Plus comes with two games. Game play is easy and fun! 1. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Game icon. Confirm the selection by pressing enter. 2. Select a game from the list and press Enter. 3. Use the as the A button and the button as the B button. The Left and Right softkey buttons are located on the top of the player, on either side of the volume buttons.

Follow these basic steps to change settings and preferences: 1. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Settings icon. Confirm the selection by pressing enter. 2. Use 3. Press 4. Use 5. Press and and to scroll through settings options. to modify the option. to activate a setting option. to confirm the new setting.
The following settings and preferences can be changed:
Brightness - You can change the brightness of the screen on the player. You may want to
do this to make the screen easier to read. You can set the brightness from 1-10. The default setting is 7.
Backlight - When you press a button on the player, the backlight turns on so that you can see the screen better. You can set the backlight to stay on for 5,10, 15 or 30 seconds. You can also set the backlight to always stay on. Powersave - To save power, you can have the player automatically power off when not in
use. It can be set to shut off after 5, 10, or 15 minutes. The player can also be set to stay on until you turn it off manually. music. You can set the equalizer to Rock, Jazz, Classical, or Pop. By default, it is set to off.
Equalizer - You can change the audio settings to enhance the sound of different genres of Audio Repeat - You can set audio repeat to All or One Song. By default it is set to off. Slideshow - In photo mode, you can view the images as a slideshow. The interval between
picture changes during the slideshow can be set to 5, 10 or 15 seconds.
Time Format - The time format can be either the default 12 hour or 24 hour.

Time - Use

to highlight hours or minutes then

to change the time.

Player Info - You can access the player hardware information that can be helpful for the product support team for troubleshooting the player, if necessary.

Using SD/MMC Cards

The player can store music, pictures, and videos in onboard memory or to an SD/MMC card. You can also play Mix Clips and Max Clips (sold separately). The player has 1 GB of onboard memory. An SD/MMC card increases the storage capacity. To insert a card: 1. Locate the SD card slot on the right side of the player. 2. Insert the SD card with the label facing up. 3. Push the card firmly, but gently into the player until it clicks into place.

Need Additional Help?

For additional product support visit our website at http: //www.digiblue.com and select Customer Service. If you are still having problems with the product, contact customer support at 888-800-0502.

COPYRIGHT: SAFETY:

Distributing MP3 and WMA files without permission is a violation of international copyright laws. Vibration experienced during walking or exercising will not affect the player. However, dropping the player or dropping a heavy object on the player may result in damage or sound distortion. Avoid spilling any liquid onto or into the player. Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources; in a location subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock; on an unlevel surface; or in a car with the windows closed during periods of excessive heat.

ROAD SAFETY:

Do not use headphones while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in some areas. It can be potentially dangerous to play your headset at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

PRECAUTIONS:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FCC DECLARATION:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Disney Elements Disney 2007. All rights reserved. All brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. TM and 2007 Digital Blue, Inc. All rights reserved.

Dear Customer:

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now its time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe listening level:
Start your volume control at a low setting. Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion. Once you have established a comfortable sound level: Set the dial and leave it there. Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel Level Examples

30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE: 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet engine 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.