YP-S2 MP3 Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
features of your new MP3 Player Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space in your pocket. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising or downloading your favorite tunes. Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. SIMPLE DESIGN IN A PEBBLE SHAPE Compact, simple and portable design. LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER DOWNLOADING! With your new player, you’re not limited to MP3 files.
safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow these basic safety precautions: NOTE Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to operate the player. Do NOT attempt. Do NOT disassemble. Do NOT touch.
safety information This manual describes how to properly use your new mp3 player. Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself. Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings: PROTECT YOURSELF Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own. CAUTION Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact Samsung’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
PROTECT YOURSELF WARNING Using earphones or headphones for an extended time may cause serious damage to your hearing. If you are exposed to sound louder than 85db for an extended time, you may adversely affect your hearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60db and road noise is approximately 80db). You are strongly advised to set the volume level to medium (the medium level is usually less than 2/3 of the maximum).
SAFETY INFORMATION FCC 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. Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
contents THE BASICS 9 SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO 15 LISTENING TO MUSIC 22 9 10 12 13 13 14 14 14 What’s included Your MP3 Player Charging the battery Caring for the battery Turning the power on & off Playing music Controlling the volume Resetting the system 15 16 PC requirements Installing Samsung Media Studio Transferring files to the player with Samsung Media Studio Using as a removable disk Disconnecting from your PC 17 20 21 22 22 23 23 23 23 Playing music Pausing Searching within a track Playing fr
contents 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 UPGRADING FIRMWARE Smart button custom function To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) To set the play mode To turn off the LED Creating a playlist on your mp3 player To play a playlist To delete a music file from the playlist 26 Upgrading firmware TROUBLESHOOTING 28 Troubleshooting APPENDIX 31 32 Product specifications License 26 28 31
the basics WHAT’S INCLUDED Your new mp3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). L R Player Direct Connect USB Adaptor Black : 3722-002720 White : 3722-002740 Earphones Black : AH30-00104A White : AH30-00105A Installation CD AH46-00059A The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.
YOUR MP3 PLAYER Earphone fixing hole Used to help secure the earphone mini-plug to the player's earphone jack. See next page for use. Up volume button Press to increase the volume. In Repeat All or Shuffle mode, press and hold to add the current track to the playlist. Right file browser button Press to move to the next track. Press and hold to quickly scan tracks. Reset hole If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re-initialize the system.
YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Neck string hole Earphone / Direct USB adaptor connection jack LED You can check the status of the battery or the playback by checking the color or blinking of the LED. Connect the earphones Insert the Earphone mini-plug into the Earphone Jack. Insert the Earphone Flap into the Earphone Fixing Hole.
CHARGING THE BATTERY Charge the player before using it for the first time and when you haven’t used it for a long time. The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about 2 hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment. Before you start - Remove the earphones before connecting the direct connect USB adaptor. 1 (B) 2 (A) 1. Connect the mini plug end (A) of the direct connect USB adaptor to the Earphone/ USB Connection Jack of the player. 2.
CARING FOR THE BATTERY Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring and storing it. • Recharge and store the battery within the temperature range of 40°F~95°F (5°C~35°C ). • Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours). Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’s life. • Battery life naturally shortens slowly over time. TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF Turning the Power on Press and hold the [ ] button. The LED will flash blue and Power is turned on.
PLAYING MUSIC Press and hold the [ ] button. The LED will flash blue and the music file will begin playing. CONTROLLING THE VOLUME Press the [ , ] button. The volume range is set between 0 to 30. Press the [ ] button to increase the volume or the [ button to decrease it. NOTE ] If you selected over 15, the volume will be set back to 15 when you turn the player off to avoid hearing damage when you turn the player back on.
Samsung Media Studio Samsung Media Studio is an easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your files on your PC. With your files already sorted and organized in Media Studio, you can quickly transfer them to your mp3 without searching your entire hard drive for the right file. PC REQUIREMENTS Your PC system must meet the following minimum specifications in order to install and run Media Studio: • Pentium 500MHz or higher • USB Port 2.0 • Windows 2000/XP/Vista • DirectX 9.
INSTALLING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO CAUTION Ensure that you run the installer in your PC’s administrator account. Otherwise, will not be installed. To find the administrator account, please refer to your PC’s user manual. Use care when inserting the Installation CD into a vertically oriented CD-ROM drive. 1. Insert the Installation CD provided with the player into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2. Click . Follow the instruction to start installation.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO enables you to select and organize files and folders before transferring them to your player. This will make scanning files on your mp3 player easier and faster. file transfer is the easiest way to get files from your PC to your mp3 player. Before you start - Remove the earphones before connecting the direct connect USB adaptor. 1 (B) 2 (A) 1.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) 3. Click the icon for the type of file you want to transfer. Click to display music list. 3 4. Click on the bottom of . The window will appear. 4 5. Select the files to add and click . The files are added to the list on the left side of the Screen. 6. Select the file to transfer from the list on the left side. 7. Click the icon.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) CAUTION Do not disconnect the direct connect USB adaptor during file transfer with the LED blinking blue. Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC. When connecting via a USB port on the front of your PC or a USB hub, it may not connect properly. If there is an unstable connection, connect it via the USB port on the rear of your PC. NOTE All functions are disabled during connection.
USING AS A REMOVABLE DISK You can use the player as a removable storage device. Before you start - Connect the player to your PC. 1. Open files/folders to transfer from your PC. 2. Open from the desktop. 3. Select the files/folders to transfer from your PC and drag-and-drop them to a folder of your choice in the . The selected folders or files are transferred to the player. The LED will blink blue during the file transfer.
DISCONNECTING FROM YOUR PC Follow the steps below to prevent damage to the player and data when disconnecting from your PC. 1. Place the mouse cursor on top of the icon on the taskbar at the bottom right corner of the desktop and click the left mouse button. 1 2. Click the message. 3. Disconnect the player from your PC. 2 CAUTION Do not disconnect the player from the PC during file transfer with the LED blinking blue.
Listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. PLAYING MUSIC Press and hold the [ ] button. The LED will flash blue and the music file will begin playing. During playback, the LED will blink in the color of the selected play mode once every 3 seconds. Go to page 24 to see how colors indicate different play modes. NOTE MP3, WMA and Ogg music files are compatible with the player.
SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK 1. Press and hold the [ , ] button while the selected track is playing. It searches to the beginning or the end of the track. 2. Release the button at the point you wish to start. It starts playing from the point you release the button. PLAYING FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE CURRENT TRACK Press the [ of the track. ] button after 4 seconds of play has elapsed from the beginning The current track starts playing from the beginning.
SMART BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION You can use the Smart button to set DNSe, the play mode, and turn off the LED. To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) You can select a desired sound effect. During music playback, press the Smart button. Each time you press the button, the sound effect will switch to Normal, Studio and Concert Hall in sequence. Sound Effect Options Normal: You can enjoy a sharp and clear sound. Studio: This offers natural sound and is appropriate to most music genres.
NOTE What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to. CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER If you’ve already downloaded files to your mp3 player, you can create a “Favorites” playlist without Media Studio or your PC. 1.
upgrading firmware Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance and compatibility. 1. Connect to http://www.samsung.com, select [support] [download center] and then select your player. 2. When the player page appears, select [firmware] below the model name to download the latest firmware. 3. Uncompress the downloaded file onto your Desktop. The uncompressed files will be displayed. 4. Connect the player to your PC with the direct connect USB adaptor. 5.
6. Locate and click on the Desktop icon in Windows Explorer (left column). The contents of the Desktop will appear in the right column. 7. Locate and select the Firmware update files (right column) and drag-and-drop it into the [S2]. 8. After disconnecting the direct connect USB adaptor, the player will be turned off automatically. 9. Press and hold the [ ] button. The LED will blink green and blue during the firmware upgrade. The firmware will be upgraded.
troubleshooting If you have a problem with your new mp3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). PROBLEM SOLUTION Power will not turn on. • Power will not turn on if the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery and turn the power on again. • Press the Reset hole. Buttons do not work. • Check if you pressed the right button, then press again. • Press the Reset hole. Power is turning off.
PROBLEM SOLUTION Media Studio Program malfunction. • Check if your PC meets the basic system requirements. Connection to your PC is disabled. • Check if the direct connect USB adaptor is correctly connected and try again. • Press on the toolbar of your PC to run Windows Update. Select Key Updates and Service Packs, then update all. Reboot your PC and reconnect. • When connecting via a USB port on the front of your PC or a USB hub, it may not connect properly.
PROBLEM SOLUTION • Check if the direct connect USB adaptor has been disconnected during file or data transmission. If this is the case, it may cause serious damage not only Files or data are missing. to files/data but also to the product. You have to be extra cautious as Samsung is not responsible for data loss. The product is hot. 30 _ troubleshooting • Heat may be generated during recharging. This has no effect on the product life or functions.
appendix PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Rating Built-in Battery Power File Compatibility Supported Number of folders and files Earphone Output Output Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Play Time Temperature Range for Operation Case Weight Dimensions (WxHxD) YP-S2 DC 5.0V / 500mA 200 mAh / DC 3.7V AUDIO : MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3(8kbps~320kbps, 8kHz~48kHz), WMA(48kbps~192kbps,8kHz ~48kHz), Ogg(Q0~Q10) Folder: Max. 2000 / File: Max. 2000 16mW/Ch.
LICENSE The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. In particular, this product is licensed under the following US patents : 5,991,715, 5,740,317, 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,539,829, 5,606,618, 5,530,655, 5,777,992, 6,289,308, 5,610,985, 5,481,643, 5,544,247, 5,960,037, 6,023,490, 5,878,080, and under US Published Patent Application No. 2001-44713-A1.
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WARRANTY (Continued) 2. Samsung’s obligations are to the repair of the defective part, and at its discretion, replacement of the product (service exchange unit). 3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by an Authorized Samsung Dealer/ Service Center. No reimbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Centers, and warranty coverage will not be valid for any repairs ordamage caused by such repairs. 4.
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