2 User Guide EMP516-2
IN THE BOX Stereo headphones Portable speaker Quick Start and Media Transfer 2 GB EMP516-2 MP3 Music & Video Player USB 2.
FCC INFORMATION FCC Part 15 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 user's authority to operate the equipment.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Emerson MP3 Music & Video Player. This manual contains important safety information and correct operation instructions. Before using the player, read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference. Copyright Information Trademarks and trade names used in this instruction manual are owned by their respective companies or organizations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your player. This will reduce the risk of product damage and personal injury. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the player by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. The use of a Non-Recommended accessory may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories please contact customer support. This device contains a built- in battery, do not dispose of in fire.
FEATURES Vivid color display 2 GB internal memory Two headphone jacks (to share your music) USB 2.
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS 1 1. Neck strap hole 2. Headphone jacks (two) 3. [POWER] switch 4. [PREVIOUS] - Previous track / Fast backwards 5. [MENU] - Back to the previous menu 6. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connector for battery charging and data transfer 7. [NEXT] - Next track / Fast forward 8. [PLAY] - Select / Start or stop play / On-Off button 9. [DOWN] - Volume - / Menu / Option 10.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER System requirements You computer system must meet the following specifications: Pentium 200MHz or above Microsoft Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista USB port supported PC USB High Speed Connection Cable MP3 Player PC connection In order to enjoy the multimedia capabilities of your MP3 Player, you have to first copy your favorite files from your PC to it’s internal memory. Connect your MP3 Player to the computer using the included USB 2.0 cable.
Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the file transfer, please disconnect the USB cable the following way: 1. Double click the green arrow “Safely Remove Hardware” in the task bar on the bottom right of the window. 2. Select “USB Device” and click “Stop”. 3. When the “Stop a Hardware device” appears, click “OK” to disconnect the USB mass storage device, and unplug the player safely.
CHARGING THE BATTERY Your MP3 Player has an integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is recommended to fully charge the player before using it for the first time. Recharge the battery by connecting the player to a computer using the included USB 2.0 cable. Charging time is between 3-5 hours, depending if the player is powered off or working. To keep the battery in good condition, we recommend not charging it for more than 8 hours.
BASIC OPERATION Turning on/off ● To turn on the player place the [POWER] switch in the “ON” position, and press and hold the [PLAY] button for 3 seconds until the LCD screen lights up. ● To turn the player off, press and hold the [PLAY] button until the LCD screen shuts off, or place the [POWER] switch in the “OFF” position. NOTE: If you power off the device directly with the [POWER] switch, your last changes in the settings will be lost, and the player will not remember the last song played.
TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES TO THE PLAYER The MP3 Player is capable of storing, displaying, and playing your favorite music, pictures, and video. music pictures video MP3 Player Transferring media to the player Find your music, picture, or video files on your computer Connect the MP3 player to your computer and locate “Emerson MP3”, and drag the files into the area shown below. Emerson MP3 To transfer media from your computer, perform the following steps: 1.
MUSIC Store and playback your favorite songs and organize them by playlists, atrist, and other options. See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES TO THE PLAYER” (page 11) and follow the steps below to playback and organize your music. UP DOWN 1. Select “MUSIC” from the main menu, and press the [PLAY] button. 2. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to choose an option, and press the [PLAY] button to enter. MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO E-BOOK RECORD BROWSER SETTINGS PLAY 3.
Skipping tracks ● Briefly press the [PREVIOUS] button to go to the previous track. ● Briefly press the [NEXT] button to go to the next track. UP DOWN Searching backward or forward within a track ● Press and HOLD the [PREVIOUS] button to search backward within a track. ● Press and HOLD the [NEXT] button to search forward within a track. PLAY A-B repeat function You can loop play a segment of a song with this function. 1.
Music player settings You can choose the equalization mode that fits your preferences. To do so, browse to “SETTINGS” → “MUSIC” → “EQ select” and choose one of the 6 available modes: “Normal”, “MS PlayFX”, “Rock”, “Pop”, and “Classic” or “Jazz”. The playing order of the tracks depends on the selected mode. By default, the mode is set to “Normal”. You can change to a different mode browsing to “SETTINGS” → “MUSIC” → “ Play Mode”, and choosing “Order” (sequential order) or “Shuffle” (random).
VIDEO You can play AVI / WMV / MPG / VOB / ASF videos that you previously converted to the AVI format (XVID with MP2 audio and 128 x 128 resolution), using the easy software tool included inside the bundled CD. NOTE: You must convert a video to the correct format before transferring to the player. MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO E-BOOK RECORD BROWSER SETTINGS Playing videos To play videos, select the “VIDEO” option from the main menu. You will access the files explorer (check the “Browser: folder navigation” section).
CREATING AVI VIDEOS Before transferring video files to the MP3 Player, you must convert them to the correct format. With the AVI Converter software tool you can easily convert your AVI / WMV / MPG / VOB / ASF videos to the AVI format (XVID with MP2 audio and 128 x 128 resolution) so you can enjoy them on your MP3 Player. To install the AVI converter on your computer follow the steps below: 1. Insert the provided CD to the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and click on “Video Converter”. 2.
Converting videos 1. Connect the MP3 Player to the USB port of your computer (optional). 2. Click on “AVI Converter ”from the “Start ” menu, or the AVIConverter icon on your desktop. 3. Click on the “Add” button and select 128 x 128 resolution. 128 x 128 Click on the “Resolution” drop down window and select “128 x 128” Click “Add” “Source File” drop down window Click on a video 4. Select the video file that you want to convert by clicking on the “Source File” drop down window.
Converting videos 5. Click on the “Target File Path” drop down window to select the destination for the converted video. You can send it directly to your player by selecting “Emerson MP3”, and clicking “OK”, or if you would like to save the video to your computer, we recommend sending it to your “Desktop” where you can easily find the video, and transfer it to your player.
Converting Videos 6. Write the name of the new AVI video file to be created (”Target File Name”). 7. Choose the image quality of the new video. High quality will use more memory and the output file will be bigger. 8. Select the format of the output video (”Aspect Ratio”). Choose “Full” if you want the output video to include the whole original image. Black bands will be added if necessary. “4:3” will fill the whole screen, but some part of the image may be removed from the video.
PHOTO Viewing pictures The MP3 Player is capable of storing and displaying your favorite pictures. See “TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES TO THE PLAYER” (page 11) and follow the MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO E-BOOK RECORD BROWSER SETTINGS steps below: 1. Select “PHOTO” from the main menu, and press the [PLAY] button.. 2. Select the photo file you wish to view, and press the [PLAY] button. 3. Use the [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] button to skip to the previous or next picture. 4.
E-BOOK View and enjoy your electronic books (e-book in TXT format) anywhere with the high resolution LCD screen of your MP3 Player. Viewing TXT files 1. Select “E-BOOK” from the main menu, and press the [PLAY] button. 2. Select the file you wish to view, and press the [PLAY] button to open it. 3. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to skip to the next/previous page. 4. To return to the main menu, press and HOLD the [MENU] button.
RECORD Your MP3 Player is able to perform voice recordings with its integrated microphone. The files are in WAV format. You can listen to these files while being at the “BROWSER” mode, and selecting the “Voice” folder. Recording 1. Select “RECORD” from the main menu, and press the [PLAY] button. 2. Press the [PLAY] button once again to start recording. 3. Press the [PLAY] button to pause recording. MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO E-BOOK RECORD BROWSER SETTINGS 1.
BROWSER This handy function allows you to directly choose the music / video / image / e-book folder or file you want to play or view. MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO E-BOOK RECORD BROWSER SETTINGS 1. Select “BROWSER” from the main menu, and press the [PLAY] button. 2. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to select a folder or file. 3. Press the [PLAY] button to enter the selected folder, or play a file.
SETTINGS The player’s settings can be customized by accessing “SETTINGS” in the main MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO E-BOOK RECORD BROWSER SETTINGS menu. The settings menu consists of several items where various functions can be selected concerning music, power, language, display, recording, system, etc. UP DOWN 1. Select “SETTINGS” from the main menu, and press the [PLAY] button. 2. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to select a submenu. 3. To enter a submenu, press the [PLAY] button. 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems while operating your player, please check the points below before sending it to the service center.
SPECIFICATIONS Connect with PC USB 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY In the unlikely event that this product is defective, or does not perform properly, you may within ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase return it to the authorized service center for repair or exchange. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: - Provide proof of the date of purchase within the package (Dated bill of sale) - Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service center, and remember to insure your return. - Include a return shipping address (no P.O.
To obtain service after the warranty period, please e-mail cs@southerntelecom.com with product information, date of purchase and nature of the problem. Customer service will reply to the e-mail with service instructions. Warranty service not provided: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, lack of reasonable care, and unauthorized modification.
Manufactured by: AIT Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11232 Emerson and the G-Clef logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Radio Corp. Parsippany, New Jersey USA © 2009 AIT Inc. All rights reserved Microsoft, the Windows logo, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
