DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: MF-FD141 MF-FD142 MF-FD145 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement. The working life of this product is 7 years since the date of purchase.
Contents Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MENU Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-26 ❏ MENU Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ❏ Music Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ❏ To Play Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ❏ To pause Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ❏ To Skip the Files . .
Feature Removable Storage Device MP3, WMA, Playback You can easily copy and paste files to the player using Windows Explorer • MP3 is MPEG1 Layer3 audio format. MP3 is a well known, high quality digital audio format. MP3 files can be compressed up to 12 times the original wave file size. USB 2.0 Support USB 2.0 transmits data with a speed of 480Mbps that is 40 times faster than USB1.1. • WMA (Windows Media Audio code) is the highest quality in terms of a sound and music.
Precaution Never attempt to disjoin or repair the product yourself. Pay attention to the USB cable direction when connecting the product to PC. The PC or the product may be damaged if you connect the USB cable in the wrong direction. Never use damaged or worn USB cable. Never use the product for other purposes than those described in this guide. Do not use the product near water. Do not touch this product with wet hands.
Name of Each part Front / Rear Panel Left / Right / Bottom Panel 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 1 4 1 2 3 4 2 PLAY / PAUSE BX button Power ON USB Port 3 USB Port Cover 4 5 6 7 8 Battery Cover 5 7 8 STOP/OFF x button RETURN button MENU button A-B Repeat button SKIP / SEARCH . > button FM radio frequency .
Display Window LCD Display 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 Track Number / Total Track Repeat indicator Equalizer indicator Battery indicator Elapsed Time / Track Time File information PLAY / PAUSE / STOP / REC indicator A-B Repeat indicator Music Mode / Voice Mode indicator Music Type indicator Volume indicator
Installing Software Operation Circumstances Installing the device Software Your MP3 Player needs the following minimal system requirements for your computer. 1 • • • • • • • 2 OS : Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP CPU : At least Pentium - 133MHz Memory : At least 32MB HDD Space : At least 100MB Video Card : 640 x 480 Mode, At least High Color(16bit) USB Port CD-ROM Drive You can update the install software for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP available etc. from an internet website by LG Electronics Inc.
Installing Software (Continued) 8 Click the "Finish" button when the installation 5 Select the installation folder and click the "Next" complete screen is displayed. button. 6 Set the path of program folder and then click the 9 You must reboot your computer to complete the "Next" button. 7 install. Installation is progressing.
Installing Software (Continued) Firmware Upgrade 5 Click the "Start" button to start. You can upgrade FIRMWARE to add, change or improve the functions of the player, in which the Firmware means its Operating System. 1 2 3 Note Format Data Area option: When not selected : Updates the firmware only. If selected : Updates the firmware and formats the storage space. Visit the company website (www.lge.com) to check if there is an upgraded version available for the player.
Installing Software (Continued) Recovery Mode 1 2 3 8 Click the "Start" button to start. Take out the battery from battery compartment Press and hold the play button. Do not release it until step 4. Plug the MP3 player into the USB port of your computer. Hold for 5 seconds and release the play button. Notes • If you check “Format Data Area” option, all the data stored in the flash memory is deleted. 4 5 Leave the MP3 player in the USB port for the next 9 The firmware will be transferred to the player.
Connecting Devices Connecting USB Cable 1 2 Disconnecting USB Cable Wait until you get a message saying that you can safely unplug the device before disconnecting the USB cable. Remove the USB port cover. Plug the MP3 player into the USB port of your computer. 1 2 3 The icon is displayed in the PC tray if successfully Click on the icon to eject the player from the computer and select the ‘Safely remove’ message. 3 There will be a message indicating that it is now safe connected.
Connecting Devices (Continued) Installing Battery 1 2 Connecting Earphone Connect the earphones to the earphone socket of the player. Open the battery cover. Insert the battery. Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Note • Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. • If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then insert new battery.
Before Operation Downloading Files 1 2 Plug the MP3 player into the USB port of your computer. Open Windows Explorer on PC. Removable Disk is displayed in Window Explorer. 3 Select the file you want to save, then drag and drop it to the removable disk. The saved files will be played in the order of file name as they appear. Notes • Don’t remove the USB port while uploading or downloading a files.
Before Operation (Continued) Power On Hold Function This function locks the main unit to prevent it from operating when you accidentally press a button. To turn on, press the BX button. Power Off UNLOCK To turn off, press the x button for more than 2 seconds on the pause mode. LOCK Adjust Volume • Power automatically turns off after the "Holding …." display appears for about a second if powering on in the holding position. • The word "Holding ….
MENU Operation MENU Mode 1 2 Music Mode A mode to listen to the music files stored in the MUSIC memory Select “Music” in the menu. • If there is no music file existed, a message saying ‘No Files!’ will appear in the display. Press the MENU(M) button for more than 2 seconds to enter menu. Press . > button to select a menu you want. 3 Press MENU(M) button. To Play Files The selected menu will be appeared. 1 Press BX button to turn on. 2 Press . > button to select a file you want.
MENU Operation (Continued) To Skip the Files Local Repeat Function To skip the next file You can set local repeat by pressing the MENU button. Press briefly the > button on the main unit to select the next file. 1 To skip the previous file Press briefly the . button on the main unit within 5 seconds of playing time. 2 To return the beginning of the current file Press briefly the . button on the main unit after 5 seconds of playing time.
MENU Operation (Continued) Record Mode 1 Select “Record” in the menu. 2 Press . > button to select. Yes No Voice Mode A mode to listen to the voice files stored in the VOICE memory Select “Voice” in the menu. • The recorded files are stored in the VOICE folder in the following format: V001.WAV or V002.WAV... • This operation is similar to the playback of music. : To record the voice. : To give up the record 3 Start the voice recording to the Microphone (MIC) on 4 the main unit.
MENU Operation (Continued) FM Mode Add to Preset The MP3 Player allows you to listen to FM radio with the built-in digital FM tuner. The MP3 Player tuner allows user to save a FM radio station to preset. After you have tuned to FM radio station. Select “FM” in the menu. 1 • Manual Tuning Press the . > button repeatedly. • Auto Tuning Press and hold the . > button. Automatically scans and turns to the next available station. Select “Add to Preset” in the FM menu. 2 Press MENU(M) button. 3 Press .
MENU Operation (Continued) Auto Scan Load Preset To select a FM radio station from the list to listen. To re-scan all FM radio stations save them to the preset list automatically. 1 1 Select “Load Preset” in the FM menu. 2 Press MENU(M) button. 3 Press . > button to select one FM radio station 2 Press MENU(M) button. 3 The MP3 Player tuner starts to seek and save the FM in the preset list. 4 Select “Auto Scan” in the FM menu. stations automatically.
MENU Operation (Continued) Delete One FM Radio Stations Delete All FM Radio Stations 1 Select “Delete One” in the FM menu. 1 Select “Delete All” in the FM menu. 2 Select FM radio station from the preset list. 2 Select FM radio station from the preset list. 3 Press MENU(M) button. 4 A dialogues box will pop-up to register if you make 3 Press MENU(M) button. 4 A dialogues box will pop-up to register if you make sure to do the operation. sure to do the operation.
MENU Operation (Continued) FM Radio Recording 1 Navigation Mode You can search music file while listening to music. When listening to a FM radio, press and hold the BX button for a while and release it. 1 2 The MP3 Player starts to record the FM radio. 3 Press the x or MENU(M) button to stop the Select “Navigation” in the menu. 2 Press MENU(M) button. 3 Use . > button to select the desire folder or file. recording and continue to listen the FM radio.
MENU Operation (Continued) Settings Mode Equalizer Function You can change the configuration to the device. 1 You can choose between 6 fixed repeat mode Select “Settings” in the menu. 2 Press MENU(M) button. 3 Use . > button to select the desire setting mode. Press the MENU(M) button to select that setting. 4 5 After setting is finished, press and hold MENU button for a while and release it to exit the menu. Normal : For Standard mode. XBass : For Ultra bass mode. Rock : For Rock mode.
MENU Operation (Continued) Contrast Function Repeat Function This function can adjust lightening or darkening the LCD. You can choose between 5 fixed repeat mode. Normal : Repeat mode is cancelled. Adjust the LCD’s contrast level. (between -5 and 5) Repeat One : Plays repeatedly the current selected file. Repeat All : Plays repeatedly all file. Random : Plays randomly once. Backlight Function Random All : Plays randomly continuously. Whenever any button is pressed, the LCD bright.
MENU Operation (Continued) Power Savings Function Record Settings Function A function to adjust the bit rate of recording. Use the Power Saving function to automatically turn the MP3 Player off after a predetermined length of inactivity. 1 Select “Record Settings” in the menu. 2 Press MENU(M) button. 3 Press . > button to select “Mic” or “FM Adjust the Power off time. (Off, 1min, 2mins, 3mins,5mins 10mins, 15mins) Notes 4 Press MENU(M) button. 5 Use .
MENU Operation (Continued) Load default Function • • • • To reset all setting to factory default setting. Mic : Record mode for microphone . FM : Record mode for FM recording. Format : you can select format to record. Rate : you can select one of the following bit rates. Bit Rate : Recording Time per 128M 800 Hz : 8 hours 1105 Hz : 5.8 hours 16000 Hz : 4 hours 22050 Hz : 2.9 hours 32000 Hz : 2 hours Exit Function To move to previous menu.
MENU Operation (Continued) Erasing Files 1 2 About Information is available regarding the firmware version, built-in memory size and free memory size. Stop playback or recording before attempting to erase files. Select “Delete” in the menu. 3 Press MENU(M) button. 4 5 Press . > button to select “Delete All” or “Delete One”. Press MENU(M) button to enter submenu. Note • When “Delete All” is selected in the menu. 6 Press . > button to select “Music” or “Voice ”. 7 Press MENU(M) button to enter submenu.
Specifications MP3 PLAYER SECTION Memory Capacity MF-FD141; 128MB MF-FD142; 256MB MF-FD145; 512MB Battery AAA Battery Dimensions 31x88x20 mm Weight 30g Operating Voltage 1.5V DC Dynamic Range 65/70 dB (No Filter / JIS-A Filter ) Earphone Output Power 5mW+5mW (1kHZ, 0dB / 16Ω ) S/N Ratio 80/85 dB (No Filter / JIS-A Filter ) Channel Separation 30/30 dB (1kHZ / 10kHZ ) Equalizer Normal, Xbass, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop 27 Frequency Range 87.
Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 4.
