Operating Instructions Digital Audio Player Model No. SV-MP805V SV-MP810V Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Caution This unit is not waterproof and should not be exposed to excessive moisture. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ MP805_810VEn_1.
Safety precautions • Leave some slack in the cord of the earphones and the strap if you wind them around the unit. • Keep this unit out of the reach of babies and little children. Babies or little children may accidentally swallow the unit. If you believe that this might have happened, seek medical advice immediately. Do not; • disassemble, remodel, drop, or allow the unit to get wet. • use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, corrosive gases, a heat vent, or a heating appliance.
Table of contents Introduction Supplied accessories ...........................................................4 Battery (included) .................................................................5 System requirements ...........................................................5 Listening to music .................................................................6 Recording music CDs on your computer ..............................7 Recording music on the unit .................................................
Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. USB Cable (with Line-in) —1 pc Alkaline battery (LR03) —1 pc Strap Stereo earphones —1 pc Will come apart if pulled strongly. (This is a safety feature.) 1 Earphone holder Marks 1 2 RQTT0845 1. Align the marks and insert securely. 2. Turn to mount in place. 2 R L • WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
1 2 Introduction Battery (included) 1 alkaline battery (LR03) 3 ■ Battery indicator Full Empty→ Replace with a fresh battery • When the battery charge is low and the display flashes, the display panel backlight will not light. • If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended. 2 • Operation is not 1 guaranteed when used with manganese batteries. Do not use manganese batteries.
Listening to music Step 1 Have the music CDs recorded on your computer beforehand. ( page 7) Use Windows Media Player, a standard Windows® software program. ● This unit supports WMA and MP3 music files. You can also use music content (as either WMA or MP3 music files) downloaded from music distribution services. For details, go to the sites of the applicable services. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect the unit to the computer. ( page 8) Record the music from the computer onto the unit.
An example of how to record music CDs is given below using Windows Media Player (hereafter abbreviated to “WMP”) Version 9 (“WMP9”) or 10 (“WMP10”). 1 Insert the music CD into your computer, and start WMP. Select [start] → [All Programs] → [Accessories] → [Entertainment] → [Windows Media Player]. (The displays given here are examples of what may appear.) ● When WMP is started up for the first time The WMP setup (installation) screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Recording music on the unit Connecting the unit to the computer Before connecting the unit to the computer, be absolutely sure to insert the battery into the unit. ( page 5) 1 3 2 USB cable (included) 1 Start the computer. 2 Open the USB port cover and connect the USB cable to the unit. RQTT0845 3 Insert straight in so that the arrow side faces in the direction shown above. Connect the USB cable to the PC’s USB port.
Slanted Introduction ■ Connection precautions Arrow side facing in the opposite direction X=Incorrect Disconnecting the unit Right-click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on the computer’s taskbar. The “USB Mass Storage Device” window appears on the computer screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to disconnect the USB cable. When the USB cable is disconnected, the unit’s power goes off. Depending on the OS, the display differs.
Recording music on the unit Copy and paste the MP3/WMA files 1 In My Computer or Explorer, open the folder for the unit (removable disk or device). 2 Open the MUSIC folder. 3 Copy and paste or drag and drop the MP3/WMA files or folder from your computer’s folder into the MUSIC folder. “ACCESS” appears on the unit’s display. When downloading is completed, “USB CONNECTED” re-appears. Computer folder MUSIC folder You can first put files into a new folder and then put that folder into the MUSIC folder.
1 WMP9: Click [Copy to CD or Device]. WMP10: Click [Sync]. For WMP10: 1. Select [Tools] → [Options] → [Devices] → “Removable Disk (x:).” 2. Click [Properties] to display “Removable Disk (x:) Properties.” 3. Check the “Create folder hierarchy on device” check box on the “Synchronize” tab to turn this setting on. (Once performed, this procedure is stored in the memory and so need not be performed again in the future.
Files and folders structure display on your computer Removable disk or device (this unit) Copy and paste or drag and drop MP3/WMA files into the MUSIC folder. This unit MUSIC Up to 7 levels of subfolders can be created under the MUSIC folder. ARTIST_A ALBUM_A1 aaatrack.mp3 alphanumeric character ccctrack.mp3 • Folder and files will play in the order in which they are downloaded.
■ Folders displayed as playlists for the unit Introduction • The MUSIC, FM RADIO, VOICE and LINE IN folders • Subfolders in the MUSIC folder created by the computer • The unit cannot recognize folders beyond seven hierarchical levels (that is, at a depth of eight levels or more). • The unit will not recognize subfolders that are created in the FM RADIO, VOICE, or LINE IN folders. Note • Playlists can be selected at each hierarchical level of the folders.
Name of parts and basic operations MODE button Microphone ( below) Volume button ( page 26) ( below) USB port ( page 8) Skip/Search button ( below) Display Turn on, off / Play/Stop button ( below) ■ Basic playback operations Display the main menu: Press [ ] Turn ON: Press [ ] Turn OFF: Press and hold [ ] • “Good bye” is displayed, and the unit’s power is turned off. • The power cannot be turned off while the menu is displayed.
Selecting modes Select the mode to be used from the main menu. Preparation: Release the HOLD switch. ( page 14) 2 3 Turn the unit on. Press Basic operations 1 If selecting MUSIC mode Display the main menu. Press Main menu Select mode. or Press Press • The screens for each of the modes will be displayed. • If more than 60 seconds pass before proceeding to the next step, repeat from step 2. MUSIC mode Play the files recorded on the unit (WMA and MP3 format) in MUSIC mode.
Selecting modes VOICE RECORD mode Basic operations You can record sound using the built-in microphone. ( recording) 1 page 26, Voice Select “VOICE RECORD”. or Press “VOICE RECORD” Press standby screen LINE IN mode You can connect an external device such as a CD player and record sound onto the unit. ( page 28, LINE IN recording) 1 Select “LINE IN”. or Press SET You can perform the mode settings.
Playing music Preparation: 1. Record music on the unit. ( page 8) 2. Put on the earphones. ( page 4) 3. Release the HOLD switch. ( page 14) 4. Turn the unit on. ( page 15) Display the main menu. 2 Select “MUSIC”. 3 Start play. Press If the unit is already switched to MUSIC mode, playback will start after turning the unit on.
Selecting a playlist and listening to music Preparation: 1. Recording music on the unit ( page 8) 2. Release the HOLD switch. ( page 14) 3. Put on the earphones. ( page 4) 4. Turn the unit on. ( page 15) 5. Select MUSIC mode. ( page 15) Selecting the track from which play is to start Example: When you want to select TRACK2 1 Display the playlist selection menu. Press and HOLD 2 RQTT0845 3 1 If “NO TRACK” is displayed in step 2, the unit’s power will not be turned off even by pressing [ ].
Selecting the folder containing the tracks to be played (FOLDER PLAY) Example: To play all the tracks in ALBUM-B2 2 Select “FOLDER PLAY” in step 5. When you press [ ], all of the tunes in “ALBUM-B2” will play in the order in which they were recorded. Select “FOLDER PLAY”. or Press Press FOLDER PLAY icon • When “FOLDER PLAY” is selected, all the tracks in the is displayed. selected folder are played, and then play stops.
Selecting various play modes PLAY MODE settings NORMAL: Normal play ALL-REP.: All tracks in a list repeat ONE-REP.: One track repeat RANDOM: All tracks in a list random repeat Preparation: 1. Release the HOLD switch. ( page 14) 2. Turn the unit on. ( page 15) 3. Select MUSIC mode. ( page 15) Example: When setting “ONE-REP.” 1 2 3 4 Display the main menu. Press Select “SET”. or Press Press Select “PLAY MODE”. or Press Press Select “ONE-REP.”.
A-B REPEAT ■ A-B REPEAT settings Follow these steps after performing steps 1 and 2 shown in “PLAY MODE settings” on page 20. 4 Select “A-B REPEAT”. or Press Press Select “ON”. or Press Press • The display returns to the playback screen where the “A-B REPEAT” icon was displayed. • To clear a setting, select “OFF” and press [ ]. MUSIC mode 3 ■ A-B REPEAT playback 1 Pressing while listening will set point A, at which A-B REPEAT playback begins.
Listening to FM radio Preparation: 1. Put on the earphones. ( page 4) As the cord of the earphones acts the FM antenna, extend it as far as possible rather than leaving it coiled. 2. Release the HOLD switch. ( page 14) 3. Turn the unit on. ( page 15) If the unit is already set to FM RADIO mode, the FM radio screen shown in step 2 will be displayed. 1 2 3 Display the main menu. Press Select “FM RADIO”. or Press Select the station.
Recording the FM radio While listening to the station: 2 Start recording. Press Stop recording. Recording time Press Available time Each time [MODE] is pressed, the display screen switches between the recording time and available time. Note • Tuner001 is saved in the FM RADIO folder.
Presetting stations (FM1, FM2) FM1: 10 stations can be stored. FM2: 10 stations can be stored. AUTO presetting Preparation: Display the main menu during FM reception. ( 15, Selecting modes) 1 2 3 4 page Select “SET”. or Press Press Select “AUTO PRESET”. or Press Press Select FM1 or FM2. or Press Press Select “YES”. or Press RQTT0845 Press • AUTO PRESET will start. The radio screen automatically returns when AUTO PRESET is finished. • No operations are acknowledged during AUTO PRESET.
MANUAL presetting Preparation: Tune in FM1 or FM2. ( 2 3 While listening to FM radio: Press Select the frequency. or Press Press Select the channel. or RQTT0845 Press Press Repeat from step 1 to step 3 for each of the stations to be stored as preset stations. FM RADIO mode 1 page 22, Listening to FM radio) 25 MP805_810VEn_2.
Voice recording Preparation: 1. Release the HOLD switch. ( page 14) 2. Turn the unit on. ( page 15) If the unit is already set to VOICE RECORD mode, the VOICE RECORD standby screen shown in step 2 will be displayed. 1 2 Display the main menu. Press Available time Select “VOICE RECORD”. or “VOICE RECORD” Press 3 Press standby screen RECORD MODE ( page 30, VOICE RECORD) Start recording. Press 4 Speak into the microphone. 5 Stop recording.
Show available time Stop recording Changing mode Off ■ To play the recording Press [ ]. Press again to show the recording time. Press . Press [ ] while the unit is in standby. The main menu will be displayed. ( page 15) Press and hold [ ]. page 18) RQTT0845 Select MUSIC mode, then select the VOICE playlist. ( VOICE RECORD mode Note • The VOICE folder (playlist) is automatically created, the file is saved in this folder, and the unit is set to the recording standby mode.
LINE IN recording Preparation: 2 Turn the unit on 3 1 3 USB cable (included) (M3 jack) / LINE OUT 3. Connect the recording device to the unit. Connect the LINE OUT connector or earphone jack of the recording source device to the unit’s USB connector using the USB cable supplied. When connecting with the earphone jack, adjust the volume of the recording source device before connecting. AUTO SYNC. mode In this mode, files are created and recorded for each track played by the recording source device.
1-SYNC. mode In this mode, only the first track played by the recording source device is recorded, and then recording stops. LINE IN mode Note • With some tracks, it may not be possible to record the beginning. (AUTO SYNC. mode and 1-SYNC. mode) • The recorded tracks are saved in the LINE IN folder under the filename of “Linexxx”. • If there is a section where no sound is recorded for 2 seconds during recording, this section will be identified as the end of the track. (AUTO SYNC. mode and 1-SYNC.
Setting various items You can set various items in each mode. MUSIC mode FM RADIO mode SET SET AUTO PRESET G SOUND MODE EQ SETTING A FM1 SURROUND B FM2 REMASTER C PLAY MODE D BAND STEP 50kHz A-B REPEAT E ERASE MODE 100kHz 200kHz SPEED MODE F SYSTEM LOW2 LINE IN mode LOW1 NORMAL SET RECORD MODE H HIGH1 HIGH2 128Kbps SYSTEM 96Kbps LANGUAGE 64Kbps I SYNC. MODE BACKLIGHT CONTRAST SYNC. OFF FORMAT 1-SYNC. AUTO SYNC.
Making basic settings Example: Setting the amount of time for the backlight to be displayed 1 2 Display the main menu. Press Select “SET”. or When “SET” is selected Press 3 Press from the MUSIC mode. Select “SYSTEM”. or Press Press The SYSTEM settings menu will be displayed. Select “BACKLIGHT”. or 5 Setting mode Press Press The BACKLIGHT time selection menu will be displayed. Select “1MIN”. or Press When the settings are completed, the playback screen will reappear.
Setting various items ■ MUSIC SOUND MODE PLAY MODE A-B REPEAT ERASE MODE SPEED MODE SYSTEM EQ SETTING NORMAL: No change in sound ROCK: Adds impact JAZZ: Adds club-like POP: Clarifies the treble range CLASSIC: Adds concert hall-like SURROUND ON: The SURROUND effect with presence OFF: Normal play REMASTER ON: Sound enhanced (Digital Re-master) OFF: Normal play NORMAL: Normal play ALL-REP.: All tracks in a list repeat ONE-REP.
■ VOICE RECORD RECORD MODE SYSTEM Recording time guide (Maximum hours available when player is empty of files) MODE SV-MP810V SV-MP805V 32Kbps Long play 70 hours 35 hours 48Kbps Standard 47 hours 23 hours 64Kbps High quality 35 hours 17 hours General system setting Below SYNC. MODE SYSTEM SYSTEM LANGUAGE BACKLIGHT CONTRAST FORMAT MP805_810VEn_2.
Erasing folders and files The recorded data can be erased using the unit menu. Preparation: 1. Release the HOLD switch. ( page 14) 2. Turn the unit on. ( page 15) 3. Select MUSIC mode. ( page 15) This unit When erasing all the tracks in the MUSIC folder MUSIC ARTIST_A When erasing a track ALBUM_A ARTIST_B FM RADIO VOICE LINE IN TRACK1.mp3 In the ERASE MODE, two erasure methods can be selected. 1.
3 Select “ERASE MODE”. 4 Select the folder to be erased. 5 Select “YES”. 6 Select “YES”. or Press Press or Press Press or Press Press or Press Press All the tracks in the MUSIC folder will be erased. When erasing a track Example: When erasing TRACK1 While “TRACK1” is playing or stopped: 4 Select “TRACK”. 5 Select “YES”. Press or Press Press Press The selected TRACK1 is erased. Note You cannot select and erase files in folders using this unit.
Formatting The unit’s memory can be initialized (formatted) by the unit itself. Doing so will erase all the data recorded on it. Initiate the formatting while the battery indicator shows a full charge. Preparation: 1. Release the HOLD switch. ( page 14) 2. Turn the unit on. ( page 15) 1 Select “SET”. ( page 30, Setting various items) or Press 2 Select “SYSTEM”. or Press 3 4 5 Press Select “FORMAT”. or Press Press Select “YES”. or Press Press Select “YES”.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about any of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Continued on next page ► MP805_810VEn_2.indd 37 RQTT0845 • The HOLD function is on. • Replace the battery if it is dead. No sound, there is • Ensure the earphone plug is inserted firmly. a lot of noise or it • Wipe the plug clean with a clean cloth.
Troubleshooting guide The volume of the recorded tracks is too low The unit is not recognized even when it has been connected to the computer • When recording with a connection using the earphone jack, adjust the volume of the recording source device before recording. • Disconnect the USB cable, reboot the computer, and then connect the unit to the computer again. ■ Displays NO TRACK LOW BATTERY NO BATTERY HOLD MEMORY FULL OVER LIMIT PROTECT FILE ERROR • There is no audio data in the folder.
Specifications SV-MP810V: 1 GB SV-MP805V: 512 MB Supported MP3: 8 kHz to 48 kHz sampling frequency WMA: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz Supported bitMP3: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps is recommend) rates WMA: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (96 kbps is recommend) No. of channels Stereo, 2 channels (MUSIC, FM RADIO, LINE IN) Mono, 1 channel (VOICE RECORD) Frequency 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (+0 dB, -6 dB) (MUSIC) response 300 Hz to 4,300 Hz (VOICE RECORD, 64 kbps) Radio Frequency 87.90 MHz to 107.
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. Caution: • Use only the provided shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer. • To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone, earphone or microphone cables, only purchase accessories with a cable length of less than 3 m.
