Page 2 - IMPORTANT NOTES; Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly; Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance
2 IMPORTANT NOTES 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. This e...
Page 3 - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
3 COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARKS Microsoft, Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the United States and/or other countries. Penti...
Page 5 - PREPARATION FOR USE; POWER SOURCES
5 PREPARATION FOR USE POWER SOURCES This player is designed to operate on one alkaline “AAA” battery (not included). Attempting to operate this unit on any other power source may cause damage to the unit and such damage is not covered by your warranty. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES The battery compartmen...
Page 6 - LOCATION OF CONTROLS; Button
6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 9 10 5 3 14 15 11 8 2 1 4 6 7 12 13 1.) Headphone Jack2.) VOLUME- Button3.) VOLUME+ Button4.) RECORD (REC) Button5.) LCD Display6.) HOLD Switch7.) SKIP/SEARCH FWD 8.) STOP Button 9.) SKIP/SEARCH REV 10.) PLAY/PAUSE Button 11.) USB Cover 12.) EQ/RADIO PRESET Button13.) REPEAT B...
Page 7 - MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY; Indicator
7 MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY FM Shuf 1.) Music Mode Indicator2.) Repeat One Indicator3.) Repeat All Indicator 4.) Battery Indicator5.) Current/Total Song Indicator6.) Song Information7.) Bitrate Information8.) Volume Indicator9.) Elapsed Time Indicator 10.) Preset EQ [ Nor. (Normal)/ Clas (Classic)/J...
Page 8 - HOLD SWITCH; HOLD ‘Off’
8 HOLD SWITCH The HOLD switch locks all of the other controls buttons. If you are carrying the player in a backpack, handbag, gym bag, etc, set the HOLD switch to the ‘On’ position to prevent the player from accidentally turning on. Likewise, once you start listening to the player you can set the HO...
Page 9 - INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MEMORY
9 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MEMORY • Your player will have slightly less memory available than stated due to the necessary memory needed for it’s firmware. • In addition to the built-in memory, you can install a SD®/MMC card. Your player supports up to 512MB SD®/MMC cards. • NOTE: On your computer, both ...
Page 10 - CONNECT THE PLAYER TO YOUR COMPUTER; ) Plug the USB cord into the player. Plug the other end of the USB
10 CONNECT THE PLAYER TO YOUR COMPUTER 1.) Plug the USB cord into the player. Plug the other end of the USB cord into an remove USB port on your computer. To computer’s USB port Remove the USB cap
Page 11 - TRANSFERRING MUSIC AND DATA FILES; NOTE: If you are using Windows® 98SE or below, you must
11 TRANSFERRING MUSIC AND DATA FILES 1.) Confirm player is connected to computer.2.) On your Desktop, double-click the “My Computer” icon.3.) Drag and drop files onto the MP205 drive (“Removable Disk”).• NOTE: The player stores all types of formatted files. However, it will only play MP3 and WMA™ forma...
Page 12 - LIST OF BASIC OPERATIONS; To select a different track:
12 LIST OF BASIC OPERATIONS Power on the unit: Press and hold the POWER ON/PLAY/PAUSE button for approximately 2 seconds. To play track: Press the POWER ON/PLAY/PAUSE button. indicator will appear in the LCD display. To select a different track: Press the FWD or REV buttons. To search through a trac...
Page 13 - OPERATION; ) Unplug player from the USB cord. Make sure you have at least one
13 Press to adjust the volume Press repeatedly to select Music mode Press to begin play OPERATION 1.) Unplug player from the USB cord. Make sure you have at least one MP3/WMA™ file already stored on the player. 2.) Make sure the HOLD switch is in the ‘Off’ position.3.) Connect the earbuds to the head...
Page 14 - REPEAT MODES; Each time the REPEAT
14 REPEAT MODES • Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the play mode will change from: repeat one track , repeat all tracks , random repeat , and no repeat. • The FWD and REV buttons will not select tracks in random during random play. ������ ���������� ���������� ��������� ���������� ��������� �...
Page 15 - DELETE A MUSIC OR DATA FILE
15 DELETE A MUSIC OR DATA FILE 1.) Confirm player is powered up and connected to computer.2.) On your Desktop, double-click the “My Computer” icon.3.) Select the appropriate “Removable Disk” to remove songs from the MP205. • NOTE: The first drive listed as “Removable Disk” represents the internal memo...
Page 16 - DELETE A TRACK DIRECTLY FROM PLAYER; Make sure your player is disconnected from your computer.
16 DELETE A TRACK DIRECTLY FROM PLAYER • Make sure your player is disconnected from your computer. • Press the FWD and REV buttons to select a track. 1.) Press the REPEAT button and the EQ button together. 2.) Press the FWD /REV buttons to highlight “Yes” or “No”.3.) Press the MODE “M” button to con...
Page 17 - LISTEN TO THE FM RADIO; ) Press the MODE “M” button until the player’s display shows FM
17 Press repeatedly Press to tune FM Stereo 103.50 MHz 88 MHz 108 MHz Vol 2 3 LISTEN TO THE FM RADIO 1.) Press the MODE “M” button until the player’s display shows FM radio information. 2.) Press the FWD or REV buttons to tune in a station.• Press and hold the FWD or REV buttons for approximately 2 ...
Page 18 - CREATE A STATION PRESET; You can store 20 preset radio stations.
18 Press and hold Press to select a preset location Press to set the preset into memory FM Stereo Channel 01 103.50 MHz 88 MHz 108 MHz Vol 2 3 CREATE A STATION PRESET • You can store 20 preset radio stations. 1.) Tune to the station you would like to store in memory.2.) Press and hold the REPEAT but...
Page 19 - LISTEN TO A STATION PRESET
19 LISTEN TO A STATION PRESET 1.) In radio mode (“Freq Mode”), press the EQ/RADIO PRESET button. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to select a preset radio station.3.) Press the EQ/RADIO PRESET button to return to radio mode. Press to select a preset location Press to return to Radio mode Press to ent...
Page 20 - VOICE RECORDING; ) Press the MODE “M” button to toggle to the Voice Record mode.
20 VOICE RECORDING 1.) Press the MODE “M” button to toggle to the Voice Record mode. indicator appears on display. 2.) Press the RECORD button and speak into the built-in mic. indicator appears in the LCD display. Speak approximately 1 foot away from the mic for best results. • Press the RECORD butt...
Page 21 - ) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE “M” button
21 ��������������� �������������������������� ������������������ ��������������� ���������������� ������������������� ������������� �������������� ��������������� ��������������� SETTINGS MODE • Follow the diagram below to: change display contrast, change display color, change backlight settings, ch...
Page 22 - CHANGE THE DISPLAY COLOR; for 2 seconds to enter the Settings mode.
22 CHANGE THE DISPLAY COLOR You can select a different color for the Music mode, FM, Voice Record mode and Settings mode.1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE “M” button for 2 seconds to enter the Settings mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight “LCD Color”.3.) Press th...
Page 23 - CHANGE THE BACKLIGHT SETTING; CHANGE THE AUTO POWER OFF FEATURE; seconds to enter the Setting mode.
23 CHANGE THE BACKLIGHT SETTING You can choose to have the backlight automatically turn off after a period of time, or to remain off.1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE “M” button for 2 seconds to enter the Setting mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight “Backlight”.3...
Page 25 - RESTORE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS; for 2 seconds to enter the Setting mode.; POWER OFF; STOP button for approximately 2 seconds.
25 �������������� ������������ RESTORE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS You can restore the default options for the Settings menu.1.) While the player is stopped, press and hold the MODE “M” button for 2 seconds to enter the Setting mode. 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to highlight “Default Set.”.3.) Press the...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Player is not recognized on my Windows® 98SE computer:; Install; After transferring files to the player, music did not play or data; Make sure music is in the MP3/WMATM format.; Buttons do not work/player does not power up:; Make sure the; No sound is heard through the headphones:; Check the headphone
26 TROUBLESHOOTING Player is not recognized on my Windows® 98SE computer: Install the MP205 driver from www.emersonradio.com. Connect the player to your computer and follow your operating system’s instructions to finish installing the driver. If player is still not recognized, locate the Universal Se...
