Samsung YP-Q2 - Manual

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. Cau...

contents THE BASICS 11 11 What’s included 12 Your MP3 player 15 Resetting the system 16 Using the touch button 17 Connecting to your PC/Charging the battery 18 Caring for the battery 18 Turning the Power on & off 19 Controlling the volume 19 Disabling the buttons 20 Browsing for fi les using “fi...

contents LISTENING TO MUSIC 35 35 Listening by category 37 Music playback display 38 Touch buttons for playback control 39 Creating a playlist on your MP3 player 43 Using the music menu WATCHING A VIDEO 51 51 Watching a video 52 Video playback display 53 Touch buttons for playback control 54 Watchin...

APPENDIX 86 86 Menu tree 87 Product specifi cations 89 License90 Warranty contents TROUBLESHOOTING 83 83 Troubleshooting

the basics _ 11 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). Player Earphones Black : AH59-01884A White : AH59-01886A USB Cable AH39-00899B The accessories in you...

12 _ the basics YOUR MP3 PLAYER Screen display Power & Hold button Press and hold for power on/off.Press once to lock the button functions.Press once again to unlock the button functions. Reset hole If a player malfunction occurs,press the reset hole with a pointedobject to re-initialize the sys...

14 _ the basics YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Earphones Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Also serves as an antenna for FM Radio in the MP3 player. Earphone connection jack USB connection port Used to connect to your PC or other A/V devices that support MTP. Neck string...

the basics _ 15 RESETTING THE SYSTEM If your MP3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognized by your computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system. Press the Reset hole at the rear of the player with a pointed object such as a safety clip. The system will be initiali...

16 _ the basics USING THE TOUCH BUTTON Tap on the touch button with your fi ngertip. To avoid damage to the touch button, do not use any object other than your fi ngers to operate it. Do not tap on the touch button if your fi ngers are not clean. Do not tap on the touch button with gloves on. The to...

the basics _ 17 2 Screen Display <USB connected>< > - Charging < > - Fully Charged ƒƒ ƒ 1 CONNECTING TO YOUR PC/CHARGING THE BATTERY Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for awhile. 1. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB ...

18 _ the basics CARING FOR THE BATTERY Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring and storing the player. • Recharge 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 ...

the basics _ 19 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME You can adjust the volume while a fi le is playing back. Tap the [Up,Down] button . The volume range is set between 0 to 30. DISABLING THE BUTTONS The Hold function disables all the other buttons on the MP3 player, so that if you accidentally bump one-while wor...

20 _ the basics BROWSING FOR FILES USING “FILE BROWSER” Search easily for fi les using the “File Browser” function. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired folder to bring up the fi le list. 3. Select a desired fi le. The fi le will start playing. <My Pack> of <File ...

the basics _ 21 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES Your MP3 player comes with settings and preferences that were set up at thefactory, but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your player. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired item in the setting list. ...

22 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Sound Setting Options You can set the master EQ, beep sound and volume limit. Master EQ: You can optimize sound settings. Select the desired frequency and its level. The frequencies that can be adjusted are <60Hz>, <150Hz>...

the basics _ 23 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Display Setting Options Change the menu design, font, display off and brightness of your screen, etc. Menu Design: You can change the style of the main menu screen. Select either <Matrix> or <String>. Font: You can change ...

24 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language Setting Options The menus on your new MP3 player can be set to appear in any one of the available languages. You can change your preferred language easily. Menu : Set the menu language. Select from <English>, < 䚐ạ㛨 &...

the basics _ 25 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Date&Time Setting Option Set the current date and time. 1. Set each <Year>, <Month> , <Date> , <Hour> , <Min> , <AM/PM> . 2. Tap [ ] . 3. Select <Yes> . The date and time will be saved. ƒ

26 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System Setting Options Choose the sleep timer, auto power off and default setting that’s right for you. My Info : You can set your name and birth date. See page 28. Sleep : Turns off power automatically after the preset time. Select e...

28 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) My Name Setting 1. Select <My Info> . 2. Select <My Name> . 3. Enter your name. [ ] : The input mode switches from upper and lower case English to numbers. [ ] : You can delete the characters one at a time. [ ] : You can i...

the basics _ 29 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) When the pc connection is set to <MSC> 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 fi les/folders to transfer on your PC. 2. Open <...

30 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) When the pc connection is set to <MSC> (Continued) 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 t...

the basics _ 31 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) User Button Mode Setting You can access the function directly with the [ ] button in each mode. 1. Select <User Button Mode> . You can check the function of the user button in each mode.In the Music mode, you can set one of 3 mu...

32 _ EmoDio EmoDio EmoDio is a software application provided for this MP3 player for various content-related services as well as device support. Before you start - Follow the quick start guide to install EmoDio. Connect the player to your PC.<EmoDio> will automatically start when the player is...

EmoDio _ 33 USING EMODIO EmoDio is the easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your fi les on your PC. With your fi les already sorted and organized in EmoDio, you can quickly transfer them to your MP3 player without searching your entire hard drive for the right fi le. “EmoDio” fi ...

listening to music _ 35 listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. LISTENING BY CATEGORY 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired item in the music list. 3. Select a music fi le to play. The music will start pla...

36 _ listening to music LISTENING BY CATEGORY (Continued) Music List File information including the artist name, album name, music title and genre will be displayed according to the ID3 Tag information on the appropriate music fi le. A fi le without an ID3 Tag is displayed as [Unknown]. Now Playing:...

listening to music _ 37 MUSIC PLAYBACK DISPLAY 1 Lock Indicator 2 Current Time 3 Battery Status 4 Current track playing / Total number of tracks Indicator 5 Play Speed Indicator 6 Music Play Screen 7 Music Title 8 Total Play Time 9 Play/Pause/Search Indicator 10 Music Mode Indicator 11 Parent Menu I...

38 _ listening to music TOUCH BUTTONS FOR PLAYBACK CONTROL [Left] button Tap once 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the beginning of the current fi le. Tap twice 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the previous fi le. Press and hold to move backwards in ...

listening to music _ 39 CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER If you’ve already downloaded fi les to your MP3 player, you can create a “Favorites” playlist without EmoDio or your PC. To delete a Playlist 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Playlists> . 3. Select a desired p...

40 _ listening to music CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) To add a new Playlist 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Playlists> and tap [ ] . 3. Select <Add New Playlist> . 4. Enter your playlist name. [ ] : The input mode switches from upper and lower ...

listening to music _ 41 CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) To add a fi le to the Playlist 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Music Browser> . 3. Select a music fi le to add and tap [ ]. 4. Select <Add to Playlist> . 5. Select a playlist to add the sele...

42 _ listening to music CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) To delete a fi le from a Playlist 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Playlists> . 3. Select a desired playlist. 4. Select a fi le to delete and tap [ ] . 5. Select <Delete from Playlist> . The ...

listening to music _ 43 USING THE MUSIC MENU The Music menu allows you manage all facets of listening - from repeating tracks and albums to choosing the background on the screen as you listen. To set the sound effect You can select the sound effect for your favorite music fi les. 1. Tap [ ] while li...

44 _ listening to music USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) Select the right sound for each music genre. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. 2. Select <DNSe> . 3. Select a desired DNSe. Select from <Auto>, <Normal>, <Studio>, <R...

listening to music _ 45 USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select user DNSe You can set 3 different user DNSe on the player or up to 97 in the EmoDio software for transfer to the player. This enables you to make and save many different DNSe settings to enhance various types of music. 1. Tap [ ] whi...

46 _ listening to music USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select user DNSe (Continued) For further information on setting a user DNSe using <EmoDio>, refer to <myDNse> ĺ <DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine)> in Help section of the <EmoDio> software. To set the play mode Sel...

listening to music _ 47 USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select the music play screen Choose a background image from those provided to be displayed as you listen to music. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. 2. Select <Music Play Screen> . 3. Select a desired music play screen. Music Play ...

48 _ listening to music USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the play speed Speed up or slow down your favorite music by adjusting the play speed. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. 2. Select <Play Speed> . 3. Select a desired play speed. Select from <Slow 3>, <Slow 2>, <Sl...

50 _ listening to music USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set Section Repeat This function enables you to listen to specifi c parts of a track repeatedly. It’s helpful when learning a language. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. 2. Select <Repeat A-B Mode> . 3. Tap [ ] at the beginning of ...

watching a video _ 51 watching a video Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. WATCHING A VIDEO 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a video fi le to play. The selected video fi le starts to play horizontally. When transferring a vid...

52 _ watching a video VIDEO PLAYBACK DISPLAY 1 Current Time 6 Lock Indicator 2 Battery Status 7 Play/Pause/Search Indicator 3 File Name 8 Video Mode Indicator 4 Play Status Bar 9 Current Play Time 5 Total Play Time The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ....

54 _ watching a video WATCHING A BOOKMARKED FILE The point where video fi le playback was last stopped is automatically bookmarked. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. You can see the colored bookmark fi le in the video fi le list. 2. Select a desired bookmark fi le. You can watch the video ...

watching a video _ 55 USING THE VIDEO MENU (Continued) To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) Select the right sound for each video genre. 1. Tap [ ] during video playback. 2. Select <DNSe> . 3. Select a desired DNSe. Select from <Normal>, <Drama> and <Action>. What i...

56 _ viewing pictures viewing pictures Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. VIEWING PICTURES 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired picture fi le. The selected picture will be displayed. To move to the previous/ next pictu...

viewing pictures _ 57 PICTURE DISPLAY Picture Preview Screen 1 Parent Menu Indicator 2 Current Time 3 Battery Status 4 Current fi le /Total number of fi les Indicator 5 Lock Indicator 6 Music Play Status 7 Picture Mode Indicator 8 File Name 9 Thumbnail Images The screen pictures are for illustration...

58 _ viewing pictures USING THE PICTURE MENU To view pictures while listening to music or FM radio You can enjoy music or FM radio while viewing pictures. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. 2. Select <Music On> or <FM Radio On> . Each tap of the <Music On> or <FM Radio On> t...

viewing pictures _ 59 USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To stop the slideshow 1 . Tap [ ] in the slideshow mode. 2. Select <Stop Slideshow> . This will stop the slideshow. You can also stop a slideshow by tapping [ ] in the slideshow mode. To set the slideshow speed 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a...

60 _ viewing pictures USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To enlarge a picture You can zoom in on a picture. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. 2. Select <Zoom> . 3. Select a desired zoom factor. Select from <100%>, <200%> and <400%>. 4. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button...

viewing pictures _ 61 USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To rotate a picture You can rotate a picture for your convenience. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. 2. Select <Rotate> . 3. Select a desired angle. Select from <Left 90°>, <Right 90°> and <180°>. ƒ

62 _ viewing pictures USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To set a picture as a background image You can set a desired picture as a background image for the display window. 1. Select a picture fi le to set as a background image and tap [ ] . 2. Select <Select as My Skin> ĺ <Yes> . The sel...

reading text _ 63 reading text Whether it’s a novel, the manuscript of a new story, or your research paper, your MP3 player allows you to read it... all while listening to music! Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Set a preferred text language f...

64 _ reading text READING A BOOKMARKED FILE The point where text fi le playback was last stopped is automatically bookmarked. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. You can see the colored bookmark fi le in the text fi le list. 2. Select a desired bookmark fi le. You can read the text fi le fro...

reading text _ 65 USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued) To move to the fi rst page Use this if you want to view the text from the fi rst page. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a text. 2. Select <Go to 1st Page> ĺ <Yes> . Moves to the fi rst page of the text fi le. To change the font size You can chang...

66 _ reading text USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued) To set the text viewer color Choose what color you’d like the text to appear. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a text. 2. Select <Text Viewer Color> . 3. Select a desired text viewer color. Select from <Type 1> to <Type 6>. To set the text ...

reading text _ 67 USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued) To set a text language You can select a language for viewing text. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a text. 2. Select <Text Language> . <English>, <Korean>, <French>, <German>, <Italian>, <Japanese>, <Chinese(S)&g...

68 _ listening to FM radio listening to FM radio Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. LISTENING TO FM RADIO 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. FM radio reception will start. To use the Mute function Tap [ ] while listening to FM Radio Tap...

listening to FM radio _ 69 FM RADIO DISPLAY 1 Current Time 2 Battery Status 3 Mute Indicator 4 Frequency Location Indicator 5 Lock Indicator 6 Radio Mode Indicator 7 Manual/Preset Mode Indicator 8 Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator 9 RBDS Indicator What is RBDS? Radio Broadcast Data System(RBDS) provi...

70 _ listening to FM radio USING THE FM RADIO MENU To search for FM stations Press and hold the [Left, Right] button and then release in Manual mode. The search will stop at the frequency nearest from the point the button is released. OR, Tap the [Left, Right] button to progress through the frequenc...

listening to FM radio _ 71 USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To switch to Preset Mode Select this mode if you want to search through your saved FM presets one preset at a time. 1. Tap [ ] in Manual mode. 2. Select <Go to Preset Mode> . If no preset frequencies are set, the player will not sw...

72 _ listening to FM radio USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To store stations in the preset memory You can store up to 30 stations in your MP3 player’s memory and return to them with the press of just one button. Manual - choose only the stations you want to store 1. Select a frequency to preset ...

listening to FM radio _ 73 USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To listen to preset stations Tap the [Left, Right] button in Preset mode. You can listen to the stored radio frequency. To delete a preset Follow the steps below to delete frequencies while listening to FM radio. 1. Search for a preset f...

74 _ listening to FM radio USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To record FM Radio broadcasting You can record an FM radio program at any time while listening to the radio. 1. Select a frequency to record in FM Radio mode and tap [ ] . 2. Select <Start Recording> . The player starts recording. ...

listening to FM radio _ 75 USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To set the FM recording quality You can select the recording quality for FM radio. 1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode. 2. Select <REC Quality> . 3. Select a desired recording quality. Select from <Super High(128kbps)>, <High(96kb...

76 _ listening to FM radio USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To set the FM region You can change an FM region setting in preparation for overseas travel. 1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode. 2. Select <FM Region> . 3. Select a desired FM region. Frequency range by region Worldwide Search for FM freq...

viewing datacasts _ 77 viewing datacasts You can automatically receive updated information without having to visit your frequently visited news, blog and UCC sites every time. Before you start - Transfer a desired channel post to the player using <EmoDio>. Connect the earphones, then turn on t...

78 _ enjoying the prime pack enjoying the prime pack VOICE RECORDING You can make a voice recording. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Voice REC> . 3. Tap [ ] . The player starts recording. You can also record by pressing and holding the [ ] button. Do not put the micropho...

enjoying the prime pack _ 79 VOICE RECORDING (Continued) To set Voice Recording Quality You can select the voice recording quality. 1. Tap [ ] in voice record mode. 2. Select <Voice REC Quality> . 3. Select a desired recording quality. Select from <Super High(128kbps)>, <High(96kbps)&...

80 _ enjoying the prime pack PLAYING VIDEO GAMES Your MP3 player comes with the exciting games already loaded on! Before you start - Turn on the player, and check the battery. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen 2. Select <Games> . 3. Select a desired game. Games may be added or changed...

enjoying the prime pack _ 81 PLAYING VIDEO GAMES (Continued) BOMB BOMB This is a brain game where you change the order of three blocks to match the color of the hammer-imaged block with that of stacked ones. Tap the [Left, Right] button to move the blocks to the left or right. Tap the [Up] button to...

82 _ upgrading fi rmware upgrading fi rmware Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance and compatibility. 1. Connect the player to your PC with the USB cable. <EmoDio> will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC.If the program does not start au...

troubleshooting _ 83 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 com...

86 _ appendix appendix MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new MP3 player. Menu Select Screen Music Videos Pictures Texts FM Radio Datacasts Prime Pack File Browser Settings Voice REC Sound Games Display Language Date&Time System Sound Effect Bright...

appendix _ 87 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name YP-Q2 Rating DC 5.0V/ 500mA Built-in Battery Power 580 mAh/ DC 3.7V File Compatibility AUDIO : MPEG1 Layer3 (32kbps ~ 320kbps, 32kHz ~ 48kHz), MPEG2 Layer3 (8kbps ~ 160kbps, 16kHz ~ 24kHz), MPEG2.5 Layer3 (8kbps ~ 160kps, 8kHz ~ 12kHz), WMA(8kbps ~ 320...

appendix _ 89 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, ...

90 _ appendix WARRANTY Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase. If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return the produc...

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