Audiovox MP1164 manual

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    User’ s Man ual PREV NEXT DOWN UP ON/OFF 128-6197 MP3 PLA YER Model : MP1164[...]

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    1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device m ust acce pt any interfe rence received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. W arning: Change or modif ications to this unit not expressly appr[...]

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    2 Introduction The Audiovox MP3 is a personal, compact, non-mechanical player designed for clear , skip-free digital audio playback. Download MP3 files from your PC hard drive into the player via USB Port, cable included. Its On-board flash memory and optional 128 Megabyte Smart Media Card, lets you enjoy CD quality music, for up to 6 hours. The si[...]

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    3 2 . Accessories Included • Earphones • USB Cable • Carry case with belt clip • MP3 Manager Software 3. Connecting Player to your PC 1) Connect one end (mini plug) of data transfer cable to the connector slot located on the left side of Player . 2) Insert the opposite end of USB cable into the USB port of your PC. Note : Please be sure to [...]

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    4 2. Installing USB DriverProcedur e After connecting the MP3 Player to your computer , install the MP3 Player software (USB driv er) from the CD-R OM. Note: Screen displays of W indows 98 are used to represent all ver sions of W indows unless dif fer- ences in operating procedure arise, in such cases the specific Windows version such as “Windows[...]

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    5 3 . When the Add New Hardware W izar d dialog box appears, insert the MP3 Player software CD in the CD-R OM drive, then click “ Next > ”. 4 . Select the “ Search for the best driver f or you device ” option (for W indo ws 98) or the “ Sear ch f or a suitable drive f or my de- vice ” option (for W indows 2000), then click “ Next &[...]

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    6 5. Select the CD-ROM drive, then click “ Next > ”. 6 . Follow the instructions on the screen. For Windo ws 2000 users : When the following dialog bo x appears, click “ Ye s ” to continue. Note: If you click “ No ” and stop installation, your MP3 Player will appear under Human Inter- face De vices with a question (!) mark in the Dev[...]

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    7 7. W indows system has f ound the dri ver , then click “ Next > ” to in- stall MP3 Player driver . 8. When a dialog box similar to the one shown belo w appears, click “ Finish ”. Note : If necessary , restart your com- puter .[...]

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    8 3 . Installing MP3 MAN A GER Downloading Software 1 ) Turn on your computer 2 ) Insert Install CD disc into CD R OM, run CD ROM Dri ve with “setup e xe. ” by double clicking on “My Computer” followed by clicking on the CD ROM drive. 3 ) Follow the instructions on the screen. 4 ) Click “ Next > ” 5) Click “ Next > ” if destin[...]

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    9 6) Click “ Next > ” 7 ) Select “ Y es, launch the pro- gram file ” then click “ Finish ”. NOTE: Y ou may have to reboot your computer be- fore launching the MP3 manager. 8 ) When Installation is complete, the “MP3 Manager” icon will be on your desktop.[...]

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    10 THE DO WNLO ADER PR OGRAM Using the MP3 Manager The MP3 Manager is used to manage the files on your MP-1164. Use this program to transfer files back and forth between your PC and your MP-1164, change the order of songs on your MP-1164, and format the onboard and/or SMC memory . Star t the program by clicking its icon in the windows Start Menu: S[...]

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    If an error message appears stating “MP3 Player Not Detected on USB Port” please check the following: 1 ) The unit is properly connected to the USB Port through the supplied accessory cable. 2 ) The unit is powered on (press the Play button ( ) on the MP-1164.“ 3) The MP-1164 is in normal mode (not Shuffle or Intro). MP3 MAN A GER Explorer Wi[...]

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    12 Changing the order of files on the MP-1164: 1 ) Select the file you wish to re-order from the b uilt-in memory or SMC window . 2 ) Click, hold, and drag the file to its new position. Let go of the mouse button. 3) Y our selected file should now be in its ne w position. 4) This may also be done by selecting the song and clicking on the uplist and[...]

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    Refomatting the MP-1164 : Due to normal usage, some portions of space are lost in the Built-in and SMC memory of your MP-1164. Use the format icon (deletes ALL data on the MP-1164) from time to time as a maintenance measure to reclaim all free space on your unit. Note: 1) When “Formatting”, all contents within Built-in Memory and SMC card will [...]

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    1 Player Operation 1. How to use Control Buttons (In order to make all control buttons active, be sure the hold switch is in the unlocked position . Power ON and OFF : Press and hold button (1) for 1 second --- Po wer ON. Press and hold button (1) for 3 seconds --- Po wer OFF . Play / Pause / Stop Press button (1) once --- Play Mode. Press button ([...]

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    14 Skip Up, Skip Down: Press button (2) or (3) to skip tracks forward or backward. Fast Search: During Play , press and hold button (2) or (3) to search within current track. Mode : Press button (4) once to display one of the following menus Pressing button (2) or (3) can change the menu display : 1. MODE SET 2. BASS SET 3. TRBL SET 4. LCD SET 5. M[...]

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    15 HOLD switch When HOLD switch is ON, all b utton functions will be deacti vated. “KEY HOLD” and “Good Bye” will show on the display , then the unit will automatically power down. The MP-1164 cannot be powered on when the Hold switch is on. T o inser t Smart Media Card (SMC) Unlock the SMC cov er , remove the SMC Cov er located on the top [...]