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YP-U6 MP3 Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
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Using this manual • Some operations of your MP3 player may differ from those described in this manual depending on the firmware installed. Some of the contents may be changed without prior notice. • Your MP3 player and screens may differ from the illustrations in this manual. • This user manual is based on the Windows XP operating system. The operation of your player may differ from the operation described in this manual depending on your PC's operating system.
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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. 1 CAUTION Situations that may result in death or serious injury to yourself or others • Do not use the product during a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms can cause the player to malfunction and increases the risk of electric shock.
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2 Safety information • Stop using the player and contact a Samsung Service Centre if the player or battery emits smoke, an unusual smell, or unusual noises. Failure to do so may result in a fire or injury. • Do not touch the product or the power cord with wet hands. The water can conduct electricty and cause an electrical shock. • Do not place the product in or near heaters, microwave ovens, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers.
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3 Safety information WARNING Situations that could cause damage to yourself or the product • Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own. • Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of your arm or become entangled in nearby objects while you are exercising or walking. • Protect your player from harsh impacts and rough handling. • Do not get the product wet or drop it in water.
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4 Safety information • Do not paint or put stickers on the product. The USB connection cap may get stuck, or the touch screen may not work properly. If you are allergic to the paint on the product or the metal parts of the product, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin. If this happens, stop using the product and consult your physician. • To clean the product, wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Do not use strong chemicals or detergents.
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5 Safety information Use caution when using the battery • If you detect a leak, odors, or smoke, turn off the product immediately and contact a Samsung service centre. The battery may explode or cause a fire. • Use only Samsung-approved chargers and AC adapters. Third-party products may malfunction, explode, or cause a fire. • Do not use the product on or near hot floors or electric blankets. The battery may malfunction, explode, or cause a fire.
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Special features of your MP3 player Contents 8 Simple menus for language study in Study mode SoundAliveTM brings your music to life A virtual you Create a Popcon character Check your calorie consumption in Fitness mode Compact, simplistic design Easy file transfer, easy charging, integrated USB 8 9 11 13 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 19 6 Use basic functions What's included Your MP3 player Connect to a PC and charge the battery Turn your player on and lock the buttons Access menus from the main menu screen
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Contents 20 20 20 22 22 25 25 Play music Music Listen to music Create your own playlists Use the user button Use additional applications FM Radio 25 27 Listen to the FM radio Save radio stations 28 29 Set fitness information Use Fitness mode 28 31 Fitness Voice REC 32 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 36 38 38 39 41 42 42 43 43 44 Customise settings Settings Music settings FM Radio settings My Popcon settings Sound settings Display settings Language settings Date and time settings System settings App
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Use basic functions What's included Learn to perform basic operations with your player. Check your product box for the following items: MP3 player Earphones Quick start guide Note • The items supplied with your player may look different than the illustrations in this manual. • You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
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Your MP3 player 9 Reset hole If your player is frozen or unresponsive, insert a pointed object (such as a toothpick or paper clip) into the reset hole. The system will be initialised.
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Use basic functions > Your MP3 player Button functions Button Function • Turn your player on and off (press and hold) Power/lock • Lock the buttons n User • Use the user button function (See page 22) • Start or stop voice recording (press and hold) Back • Return to the previous screen • Return to the main menu screen (press and hold) n Scroll up, down, left, or right on the screen o (Centre) • Select the highlighted menu or option • Begin or pause playback Navigation/ a Selection (Up/Down) Adju
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Connect to a PC and charge the battery Connect your player to a PC and charge the battery before you use your player for the first time or when you have not used it for a long time. 11 Push the USB switch. ■■ The USB plug comes out. Connect the USB plug to the USB port of your PC. : Charging : Fully charged Charging time About 3 hours Caution The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable.
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Use basic functions > Connect to a PC and charge the battery About the battery • Charge and store the battery at 5˚ C ~ 35˚ C (41˚ F ~ 95˚ F). • Do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours or leave the battery fully discharged for a long time. Doing so may shorten the battery life. • Depending on how you use your player, actual battery life may vary and may be shorter than specified. Note • The charging time may differ depending on your PC’s capabilities.
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Turn your player on and lock the buttons 13 Turn your player on or off Press and hold to turn your player on or off. Note • The Popcon character settings appear when you turn on the player for the first time. See "My Popcon settings" on page 34. • If you do not use your player for 1 minute, it will automatically turn off. You can adjust auto power off time. See page 36. Lock or unlock the buttons Lock the buttons to prevent any unwanted operations while listening to music.
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Access menus from the main menu screen Select menus from the main menu screen. 14 When you turn on the player, the main menu appears, which allows you to run functions you want. ▲ Main menu screen In the main menu, use b to scroll to a menu you want, and then press o. Use the menu you select. Press ■■ to return to the previous screen. Press and hold to return to the main menu screen.
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Manage music files Download music files Download music files from a PC to your player. Download music files to your player, and search for or delete files stored in your player. Supported file formats and PC requirements Supported files Menu MUSIC Supported files Music files Note Caution To avoid damage to your player and corruption of your files, do not disconnect the USB plug while files are being transferred. For supported file formats, see "Specifications" on page 41.
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16 Manage music files > Download music files Download files with Kies You can easily download music files with Kies. Note Note • For information about installing Kies on a PC, refer to the Quick Start Guide supplied with your player. Refer to http://www.samsungmobile.com for installation precautions and installation details. • We regularly upgrade Kies for peak performance. Some features of Kies may change without prior notice. Connect the USB plug to the USB port of your PC.
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17 Manage music files > Download music files Download files using your player as a removable disk Connect the USB plug to the USB port of your PC. On your PC, open and then the folder. Note • The order of files on your PC will differ from the order of files in your player. • Your player restricts playback of files protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. Select a folder you want. Copy files from the PC to your player.
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Manage music files > Download music files Disconnect your player from a PC Carefully follow the steps below when disconnecting your player from a PC to avoid data loss or damage to your player. Example: Windows XP Click on the Windows taskbar. Click the pop-up message. Click the window that says you can remove the player safely. Unplug the USB plug from the PC. Caution • To avoid damage to your player and corruption of your files, do not disconnect the USB plug while files are being transferred.
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My files Search files by folder, and open or delete files. 19 Search for files In the main menu, select . Select a folder from the list. Delete files Select a folder from the list. Select a file you want to delete, and then press . Select . Select from the pop-up window. Scroll through the file list. Select a file you want.
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Play music Music Play music files on your player. To download files, see "Download music files" on page 15. SoundAlive brings your music to life. You can press the User Button to set button operation to your preference. Listen to music Music files are categorised in folders by type. You can easily find a music file you want. Music category Artists Function Display files by artist. Albums Genres Display files by album.
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21 Play music > Music Play music files Music playback screen In the main menu, select . Select a music category. ■■ To play the file you last played, select . 5 2 3 6 4 Select a file to play. Control playback by using the buttons. See "Music playback screen." To Do this Press l/r • If you press l 3 seconds Skip to the previous or next file after the file starts playing, playback will restart.
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22 Play music > Music Create your own playlists Use the user button You can create your own playlist by adding music files you want. There are 5 default playlists. While playing music, press the User Button to access various options. Add music files to a playlist From the music category list, select a file you want to add to a playlist, and then press . In the main menu, select . Select . Use one or more of the following options. Select .
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23 Play music > Music Study Mode Use this mode when you frequently use the section repeat, playback speed, or skip functions. Press to switch to Study mode. Press to switch to Music mode again. Repeat a section of a track You can select a section of a track to repeat. Press at the beginning of the section you want to repeat. ■■ displays at the top of the screen. Press repeat. ■■ at the end of the section you want to displays at the top of the screen.
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24 Play music > Music SoundAlive Select appropriate sound effects for music. While playing music, press to select the sound effect. Note • If you select , your player searches the track information (ID3 tag) and automatically selects an appropriate effect. • To select your own equaliser, select . Example: Set your own equalizer to In the main menu, select . Select . Select . Select , and then press r. Select a mode, and then adjust the settings.
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Use additional applications FM Radio You can listen to the FM radio as well as save radio stations. Listen to the FM radio In the main menu, select . Press b to scan the radio stations. ■■ ■■ Note You must connect the earphones to your player to listen to the FM radio. The earphones serve as a radio antenna. Learn how to work with your player’s additional applications. Press l/r to scroll through radio frequencies. Press and hold l/r to scan the available stations automatically.
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26 Use additional applications > FM Radio What is RDS? • Radio Data System (RDS) provides program information such as News, Sports, Music, or station information which is displayed on the screen. • If the FM signal strength is weak, the player may not display RDS information. • RDS will be available only in Europe regions. Record the FM radio You can record audio from an FM radio station. While listening to the FM radio, press and hold . ■■ ■■ The recording starts. Press o to pause recording.
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Use additional applications > FM Radio Save radio stations You can save your favourite radio stations to access them easily. Save the current radio station In Manual mode, press to save a radio station. Note To automatically save radio stations, see 'Save radio stations automatically' on page 34. Listen to a favourite radio station In Manual mode, press and hold o. Press l/r to move to another preset station.
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Fitness You can check your expected calorie consumption according to a type of exercise, your body weight, and the duration of your workout. 28 Set fitness information Set a daily goal Set your daily calorie consumption and a daily fitness goal. In the main menu, select . Select . Set calorie consumption. Note You must set the current time before using Fitness mode. See "Date and time settings" on page 36. Set audio guide Provide voice information while using Fitness mode.
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29 Use additional applications > Fitness Use Fitness mode Set body type information Set your body type information before using Fitness mode. In the main menu, select . Select . Set your current weight and the unit of measure. In the main menu, select . Select an exercise type, and then press o. Type Walk1 Walk2 Description Walk Slow Walk Fast Type Hiking Cycle Description Hiking Cycle Run1 Run Slow Yoga Yoga Run2 Run Fast Set the duration of your workout.
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Use additional applications > Fitness Note • In Fitness mode, press o to pause. to stop Fitness mode. • Press • Press to display file information or calorie consumption. View your fitness record You can compare your Daily Goal and your actual fitness record. In the main menu, select . Select . Select a date. ■■ You can view fitness hours, calories consumed, and achievement of your daily goals.
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Voice REC You can record voice memos. 31 In the main menu, select . Press o to start recording. ■■ ■■ The recording starts. Press o to pause recording. Press and hold o to stop recording. ■■ The player saves the recorded file automatically. Select to play the recorded file. ■■ ■■ After the recorded file has played, the screen returns to Recording mode. If you want to return to Recording mode without playing back the file, select .
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Customise settings Settings You can change your player’s settings. Change your player’s settings to match your preferences. In the main menu, select . Select a setting menu.
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33 Customise settings > Settings Music settings FM Radio settings Menu Menu Description Select appropriate sound effects for music. See page SoundAlive 24. Play Mode Change the repeat mode. Change the playback speed. Play Speed Mode Auto Preset Note Changing effects will set the playback speed to . Note FM Region Set the interval when you press b during music playback. Skip Interval Tag Note Some files may not skip at the interval you selected.
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34 Customise settings > Settings FM Radio settings Save radio stations automatically You can automatically search for available radio stations and save them as your favourites. You can save up to 30 radio stations. In the FM Radio settings menu, select . Select from the pop-up window. ■■ Automatic tuning begins. The player saves the radio stations it locates in your favourites. My Popcon settings Select a Popcon character and name it.
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35 Customise settings > Settings Sound settings Display settings Menu Beep Sound Menu Display Off Time Volume Limit Description Turn the beep sound on or off when you press the buttons. Set to limit the volume of the earphones to protect your hearing. -- : You cannot increase the volume over level 16. -- : You can adjust the volume as you want. If you increase the volume over level 16 and restart your player, the player will turn on at volume level 15 to protect your hearing.
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36 Customise settings > Settings Language settings System settings Menu Menu Menu ID3 Tag Description Select a language for the display text. Select a language for file names and information about saved contents. Date and time settings Set the current time and date. Scroll to a unit and press a to change the time or date. To save the time and date, press o. Description Set to turn off your player automatically after a Sleep specified period of time.
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Customise settings > Settings Menu About Description Check the system information of your player. -- : View the version of the firmware installed in your player. -- : View the total amount of memory, and the amount of memory being used and remaining. Note Regarding the Built-In Memory 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. Demo Mode Set the player to play music repeatedly with the display on.
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Appendix 38 View the maintenance procedures, specifications and troubleshooting solutions for your player. Maintenance of your player Carefully read the following to clean, store, or dispose of your player properly. Cleaning • When your player is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. • Do not apply cleaners to your player's surface. This may cause damage or affect the performance of the player. • Do not use strong chemicals or detergents. Storing Store your player in a well-ventilated area.
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39 Troubleshooting When you have a trouble using the player, try the following before contacting a service centre. Problem Solution • Your player will not turn on if the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery My player will not turn on. and turn the player on again. • Press the reset button to reset your player. • Check if the buttons are locked. • Check if the buttons correspond to the The buttons do not work. functions you want to activate. • Press the reset button to reset your player.
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Appendix > Troubleshooting Problem Files or data are missing. The playing time does not display correctly during playback. The file name does not display correctly. My player is getting hot to the touch. Solution Check if you disconnected the USB plug while transferring files or data. This can cause data loss or fatal errors in your player. Samsung is not responsible for any damages resulting from data loss. This is normal if the currently playing file is in the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format.
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41 Specifications Model Name YP-U6 Rating DC 5.0 V, 500 mA • MPEG1 Layer3 (8 kbps~320 kbps, 32 kHz~48 kHz) • MPEG2 Layer3 (32 kbps~160 kbps, 16 kHz~24 kHz) • MPEG2.5 Layer3 (32 kbps~160 kbps, 8 kHz~12 kHz) • WMA (48 kbps~320 kbps, 8 kHz~48 kHz, V4.0, 4.1, 7, 8, 9) • Ogg (Q0 ~ Q10) • FLAC (0 Mbps~1.2 Mbps, 16 bits/sample, 2 channel) 18 mW/Ch. (France 5 mW/Ch.
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42 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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43 Licence The product player accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This licence is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use.
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44 Contact Samsung World Wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre. Country Customer Care Centre ☎ Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com Country Customer Care Centre ☎ Web Site MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com AUSTRIA 0810 - SAMSUNG(7267864, € 0.07/min) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com BELGIUM 02 201 2418 www.samsung.com/be (Dutch) www.samsung.
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45 Appendix > Contact Samsung World Wide Country Customer Care Centre ☎ Web Site PORTUGAL 80820-SAMSUNG(726-7864) RUMANIA 08010 SAMSUNG (08010 726 7864) only from landline, local www.samsung.com network Romtelecom - local tariff / 021 206 01 10 for landline and mobile, normal tariff www.samsung.com SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com SPAIN 902-1-SAMSUNG(902 172 678) www.samsung.com SWEDEN 0771 726 7864(SAMSUNG) www.samsung.com U.K 0330 SAMSUNG(7267864) www.samsung.
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Halogen Free Product Samsung's Halogen Free Product means that an environmental friendly product does not contain Chlorine, Bromine Flame Retardants and PVC (poly vinyl chloride) material based on the IEC 61249-2-21 standard. This product also complies with EU RoHS Directive, which restricts the use of certain Hazardous Substances - Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6) as well. REV. 1.
