Verbatim MP3 Player VM 399 User Manual

Store n Play  
MP3 PLAYER  
USER MANUAL VM-399  
 
Contents  
Handling Precaution...................................................................................................................... 3  
Product Features............................................................................................................................ 4  
Package Contents........................................................................................................................... 5  
Product Drawing & Function Keys.............................................................................................. 6  
Description of LCD display........................................................................................................... 7  
Operation Instructions of Function Buttons ............................................................................... 8  
Connecting to the Computer....................................................................................................... 10  
Basic Functions............................................................................................................................. 12  
- Power on/off ................................................................................................................................ 12  
- Volume setting ............................................................................................................................. 12  
- Mode switch ................................................................................................................................ 13  
- Lock function............................................................................................................................... 13  
- Play music.................................................................................................................................... 13  
- FM radio ...................................................................................................................................... 14  
- Record function ........................................................................................................................... 15  
Additional Functions ................................................................................................................... 16  
- A-B repeat.................................................................................................................................... 16  
- EQ setting .................................................................................................................................... 16  
- Repeat mode ................................................................................................................................ 16  
- Encoding rate setting ................................................................................................................... 16  
- File management.......................................................................................................................... 17  
Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................................... 18  
System Setting .............................................................................................................................. 19  
- Interface language........................................................................................................................ 19  
- Auto shut off preset...................................................................................................................... 19  
- Timing shut off ............................................................................................................................ 19  
- Backlight time.............................................................................................................................. 19  
- Contrast........................................................................................................................................ 20  
- Scroll speed.................................................................................................................................. 20  
- Default setting.............................................................................................................................. 20  
- About (this device)....................................................................................................................... 20  
Main Menu Tree Diagram........................................................................................................... 21  
Trouble Shooting.......................................................................................................................... 22  
Specications ................................................................................................................................ 23  
Technical Support & Warranty.................................................................................................. 24  
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Handling Precaution  
Before using this device, please carefully read and understand the safety instructions listed below.  
1. Read carefully all the attached user’s materials, and fully understand the operation guide and  
warnings of this device.  
2. Check if the contents in the packaging of the device are consistent to the packing list.  
3. When it is left unused for a long period of time, the battery should be removed. If liquid  
leakage from the battery is detected and the device works abnormally, please do not dismantle  
the device for cleaning, this may lead to damage to the device. In irreparable cases, please  
contact Verbatim technical support. Verbatim shall take no liability for damages resulting from  
battery liquid leakage and resulting damage.  
4. This device is a hi-tech electronic product, which should be kept away from heat, cold and  
moisture when being used. Special care should be taken to observe the following points:  
a) The device should not be exposed to strong sunlight, and should be kept away from  
heat sources.  
b) Avoid using the device outdoor at low temperature for a long period of time.  
c) The device should not be placed in the environment of extra-humidity; Care should be  
taken so that water and other liquids are not spilled onto the device. If it happens, the device  
should be switched off immediately.  
d) The device should not be used in dusty environments.  
e) Do not clean the device with any type of detergent containing chemical elements or other  
solutions in order to avoid damage from corrosion or moisture. If necessary, please clean  
using a soft cloth.  
5. Do not use the device in strong magnetic eld, strong electric charge or electromagnetic  
interference environment in order to prevent data from being lost.  
6. Do not subject the device to drops or hard impacts which may lead to damage.  
7. The device should be opened under no circumstances. The manufacturer takes no liability for  
damages resulting from unauthorized tampering.  
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Product Features  
- 1GB on board memory  
- Supports WMA and MP3 le formats  
- Bit rates supported 32kbps - 320kbps constant & variable  
- Windows Media DRM 9 & DRM 10 support  
- 2 Colour OLED Display  
- ID3 Tag: Song title and Artist  
- Digital FM tuner with up to 30 preset channels  
- FM recording  
- Voice recorder with built in microphone  
- 2 x earphone jack  
- 6 EQ modes: Normal, Rock Jazz, Pop, Classic & Bass  
- 5 Play modes: Normal, Repeat, Repeat all, Shufe, & Repeat Shufe  
- Preset Sleep timings  
- USB connection via supplied cable  
- USB2.0 High-speed data transfer  
- Compatible with USB1.1 & USB2.0 ports  
- 1 x AAA battery  
- Battery Life up to 15 hours  
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Package Contents  
1. Store ‘n’ Play MP3 Player VM-399  
2. Stereo Earphones  
3. Mini USB Cable  
4. AAA Batttery  
5. Carry Strap  
6. Quick Start Guide  
7. CD Containing Win 98SE Driver and User Manuals  
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Product Drawing & Function Keys  
Mini USB Jack  
Record Button Play Button Key Lock  
5-way key-  
Earphone Jack 1  
up, down, left, right menu  
MIC  
Earphone Jack 2  
Battery Compartment  
Lanyard  
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Description of LCD Display  
Volume indicator  
Play mode  
Equaliser  
Key lock  
Mode  
Play status  
Power indicator  
Song name  
Album Information  
Track information  
Elapse time  
Total time of the song  
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Operation Instructions of Function Buttons  
Short press ----- press a button for less than one second  
Long press ----- press a button for more than one second  
Function Buttons Status  
Button  
Functions  
Press Mode  
Power on  
Long  
Short  
Short  
Short  
Long  
Long  
Short  
Long  
Short  
Short  
Long  
Power off  
Power off  
Stop/Pause  
Play  
Power on  
Play les  
Pause  
Pause  
Scan fast forward  
Continuously next track  
Move to the next track  
Scan fast forward  
Move to the next track  
Enter sub menu  
Stop  
Stop/Pause  
Play  
Play  
Menu  
FM  
Scan broadcasting  
(normal radio mode)  
frequency from low to high  
FM  
Short  
Short  
Scan forward with  
0.05MHz as a unit  
(normal radio mode)  
FM  
Continuously selecting  
(preset radio mode)  
preset broadcasting stations  
Pause  
Stop  
Long  
Long  
Fast search backwards  
Continuously previous  
track  
Stop/Pause  
Play  
Short  
Long  
Move to the previous track  
Fast search backwards  
Play (after rst 5 sec Short  
Move to the beginning of  
play back)  
the current les  
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Operation Instructions of Function Buttons  
Function Buttons Status  
Button  
Functions  
Press Mode  
Play (within 5 sec after  
Short  
Short  
Long  
Short  
Short  
Move to the last le  
play start  
Menu  
Enter the previous stage  
menu  
FM  
Scan broadcasting  
frequency from low to high  
(normal radio mode)  
FM  
Scan forward with  
0.05MHz as a unit  
(normal radio mode)  
FM  
Continuously selecting  
(preset radio mode)  
preset broadcasting stations  
Stop/Pause/Play/FM  
Stop/Pause/Play/FM  
Menu  
Long  
Short  
Short  
Volume up continuously  
Volume up  
Move to the previous  
menu item  
Stop/Pause/Play/FM  
Stop/Pause/Play/FM  
Menu  
Long  
Short  
Short  
Volume down continuously  
Volume down  
Move to the next  
menu item  
Stop/Pause/Play  
Stop/Pause/Play  
Menu  
Long  
Short  
Short  
Short  
Short  
Short  
Go to the mode select menu  
Get into setting menu  
Conrm the selection  
Start recording  
M
Stop/Pause/FM  
Play  
REC  
A-B repeat  
Record  
Stop recording  
Sleep/Stop/Pause/Play/Record  
Sleep/Stop/Pause/Play/Record  
On  
Off  
Function buttons idle  
Function buttons resume  
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Connecting to the computer  
Connect the player to the PC with the provided USB cable.  
Computer system requirement  
1. Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP  
2. CD-ROM drive  
3. Pentium CPU above 233MHz  
4. With RAM memory above 32MB (if the operating system is Windows XP, the RAM should  
be above 64MB)  
5. Hard disk space should be above 20MB  
6. Port should be USB 1.1 or above  
7. Connecting to internet (necessary only when the software needs to be rmware upgraded)  
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File Upload and Download  
After the device is connected to the computer for uploading / downloading, no special operation  
other than simple “drag-drop” is needed.  
1. Connect the player with your computer by the included USB cable.  
2. Double click “my computer” in Windows, you will nd a new icon “removable disk”, which  
represents your player.  
3. Drag your les to “removable disk”.  
4. After the transfer is completed, disconnect your player.  
5. Now you are ready to play music.  
Disconnecting the Player from the PC  
To disconnect the player from the USB port click the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ icon in the  
Windows task bar.  
From the pop up message / option click on ‘Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device’.  
When the ‘Safe to Remove Hardware’ message pops up you can disconnect the MP3 player.  
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Basic Functions  
Power on/ off  
Power on  
Press “play/pause” button to start device.  
Start gure  
The following is the interface when powered on:  
Shut off  
1. Long press “play” button, the device will be shut off, as the progress bar displayed below.  
2. When the progress bar is full, the device will shut off automatically.  
3. If releasing the “play” button before the progress bar is full, the device will resume to the former  
status. Designed this way, the device will not be shut off accidentally.  
Volume setting  
Adjust the volume by using “VOL+” and “VOL-” on the main device.  
1. Press the button briey to adjust the volume section by section; long press on the button to  
adjust the volume continuously.  
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Basic Function  
Mode switch  
This device has three working modes: music mode, FM mode and voice mode.  
Press “M” to enter “mode selection” item, press “vol+” button or “vol-” button to select desired  
mode among “music mode”, “FM” and “voice mode” ,or select “return” to keep the original mode,  
press “M” button again to enter that mode.  
Lock function  
When switching on “HOLD” lock button, all the functions cannot be operated. Switch on the  
device when it is shut off , “locked” will be displayed. When it is playing, there will be an icon of  
“locked” on the upper left of screen.  
Play music  
Play/pause  
The device will enter music mode or voice mode when it is normally started, press “ ” button to  
begin playing when it is playing, press “ ” button to pause playing;The le is in STOP status  
when the device is normally started.  
1. Select play le  
1) When it is pause/stop, short press “ ” button or “ ” button to select les in the  
music bank.  
2) When it is playing, short press “ ” button briey to play the next le, while press “  
button within 5 seconds to play the previous le, and after 5 seconds to play the current les  
from the beginning.  
2. Fast forward/fast backward  
Press “ ” button or “ ” button for more than one second to begin fast forward or fast  
backward.  
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Basic Function  
FM radio  
Important:  
Only when earphone is plugged in earphone jack 1,can the FM radio be received.  
Normal FM mode  
In normal FM mode, you can scan broadcasting station automatically or manually. There are  
“mode, auto scan, frequency preset, frequency save, record sensitive, frequency selection,  
system setting and return” are available.  
Menu under normal FM mode  
Mode: Switch working mode  
Auto scan: scan all the frequency automatically  
Frequency preset: switch to frequency preset mode  
Frequency save: save the current radio frequency  
Sensitivity: set the sensitivity of auto scan  
Frequency selection: switch between common frequency and campus frequency  
Setting: get into the system setting menu. Please refer to “system setting” part in this manual  
for details.  
Preset FM mode  
You can select a FM program from the pre-saved ones in preset FM mode. “mode selection,  
auto scan, normal mode, channel deleting, sensitivity , frequency selection, system setting and  
return” are available.  
Menu in preset FM mode  
Mode selection: switch working mode  
Auto scan: scan all the frequency automatically  
Normal mode: switch to normal FM mode  
Channel deleting: deleted the saved FM channel  
Sensitivity: set the sensitivity of auto scan  
Frequency selection: switch between common frequency and campus frequency  
Setting: get into the system setting menu. Please refer to “system setting” part in this manual  
for details.  
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Basic Function  
Broadcast auto scan  
In preset FM mode, press “M” button enter menu, and select “auto scan”, the digital player will  
start to scan broadcasting stations in all the frequencies, and the scanned broadcasting stations  
will be automatically stored in preset channels.  
Record Function  
FM record  
In FM mode,the programs from FM station can be recorded in MP3 format.  
1) Press “Rec” button to begin recording  
2) Press “Rec” button again to stop recording  
3) Press “ ” button to pause the recording  
Recorded les are stored as default les FXXX.MP3, XXX begins with 001  
Voice record  
In voice mode, it can record voice via built-in Mic for a long time.  
1) Press “Rec” button to begin recording  
2) Press “Rec” button again to stop recording  
3) Press “ ” to pause recording  
4) Recorded les are stored as default les VXXX.WAV, XXX begins with 001  
Play record  
All the voice les (ADPCM format)recorded by built-in Mic will be saved in the menu of  
“voice mode”, FM les will be saved in the menu of “music mode”. The operation of which is the  
same with play operation in “music mode” and “voice mode”.  
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Additional Functions  
A
B repeat  
When music le or voice le is being played, press REC/A-B button to set the start (point A) for  
repetition, and press REC/A-B button again to set the ending point (point B), the device will start  
A-B repeat. Press REC/A-B button again to end A-B repeat, and continue playing the current le.  
EQ setting  
Select the playing EQ. “normal, rock, jazz, pop, classic, bass” are available.  
You can also select “return” to keep the original settings.  
Play mode  
The play modes of digital player are “normal, repeat one, repeat all, shufe, random shufe and  
return”. You can select “return” to keep the original setting.  
Normal: play all the music with the by turns.  
Repeat one: repeat playing the current music le  
Repeat all: repeat playing all the music les by turns  
Shufe: randomly play one of all the music les  
Random shufed: select one music le from all, and repeat playing it  
Return: keep the current selected play mode  
Encoding rate setting  
Setting the Encoding rate of MP3 les when MP3 is encoded while recording.”48Kbps, 96Kbps,  
128Kbps”are available. You can also select “return” to keep the original settings.  
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Additional Functions  
File management  
Delete  
1. Press “M” button to enter function menu, select “delete les” function.  
2. Press “M” button to enable delete function;  
3. Search the needless les by using “ ” or “ ” button, and select “yes” to delete the le;  
select “no” to return to the menu. Or press “REC” button to return to play interface.  
4.When the message “le deleted” is display , press “REC” button to return to main menu.  
Note:  
Read-only les in the player cannot be deleted, “delete failure” will be displayed when they are  
being deleted.  
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Firmware upgrade  
Firmware upgrade le and upgrade procedures are available from the below website.  
You are recommended to check the availability of new rmware release version to perform  
upgrade periodically to enhance the performance of the player.  
Notes:  
1) Disconnection during rmware upgrading may cause failure to the device.  
2) Do not change the le name or extension of the upgraded les.  
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System Setting  
System setting selection menu  
In all working modes, the following system settings can be conducted “Interface language, auto  
shut of f, timing shut off, backlight time, contrast, scroll speed, default setting, about and return”  
OSD language  
Set the operation interface display language. “English, France, Spanish, Portuguese, German,  
Italy” are available. You can also select “return” to keep the original settings.  
Auto shut off  
Use to set the auto shut off time for digital player. When the idle time of the player reaches the  
preset shut off time, the digital player will shut off automatically to save energy. The auto shut of  
choices are “off, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes”. You can also select “return” to keep  
the original settings.  
Timing shut off  
Preset auto shut of f time. When the time runs out, the device will shut off automatically. “Off, 15,  
30, 60, 90”minutes are available. You can also select “return” to keep the original settings.  
Note:  
Voice mode do not support character scroll function.  
Backlight time  
It is used to set the time of OLED backlight after each operation, “10 seconds, 30 seconds,  
60 seconds, permanent” are available. You can also select “return” to keep the original settings.  
Note:  
1. When the player is running out of power , the backlight will become dimmer. The battery  
should be replaced to make it resume the normal status.  
2. When record is underway, the screen will switch to half-bright automatically.  
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System Setting  
Contrast  
It is used to set the contrast of OLED,totally 10 grades:”1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10”are available.  
You can also select “return” to keep the original settings.  
Scroll speed  
If the length of character string is too long to be displayed by OLED, OLED will scroll disp laying  
the character string. The speed of scroll can be selected among “off, slow, normal, and fast. You  
can also select “exit” to keep the original settings.  
Default setting  
If “yes” is selected, the digital player will resume to system default setting; if “no” is selected, the  
digital player will keep the current setting.  
About (this device)  
Used to display the version information, capacity and remaining capacity of this device.  
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Main Menu Tree Diagram  
Music mode  
Voice mode  
FM mode  
Normal  
Rock  
Jazz  
Mode selection  
EQmode  
Normal  
Pop  
Repeat one  
Repeat all  
Shuffle  
Classic  
Bass  
Play mode  
Deleting files  
MENU  
Random shuffle  
48kbps  
96kbps  
Recording  
Bit Rate  
128kbps  
OSD language  
Auto shut off  
Tining off  
System setting  
Backlight time  
Contrast  
Scroll speed  
Default setting  
About  
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Trouble Shooting  
1. The device refuses to work or OLED does not display.  
• Check if there is enough batttery power  
• Check if the polarities of batery are correct  
2. The device does not respond to button press  
• Check the “hold” button is in “on” position. If it is in “off” position, button press does  
not work  
3. It cannot play MP3 les  
• Check if there is an MP3 le in the RAM memory  
• Check if the player s in music mode  
4. It cannot play voice les  
• Check if there is a voice le in the RAM memory  
• Check if the player is in voice mode  
5. A-B repeat fails  
• This function only works when a music or voice le is being played  
6. After device is connected to the computer, there is not a player icon on the computer  
• Make sure that the drive program has been correctly installed, and the player is powered  
on. Connect USB jack corerectly to the computer. Make sure that the device has been  
correctly installed by checking the “device manager” of the computer.  
7. How to resume the default value of the player  
• Select “resume defaut setting” in the system of the device and select “yes” to resume  
the default value.  
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Specication  
Dimensions (L x W x H)  
Net Weight  
74 x 35 x 18.6 mm  
35.5g (battery not included)  
1GB  
Internal memory capacity  
Power supply  
PC interface  
One alkaline battery 1.5V AAA  
Mini USB (USB 2.0)  
FM  
88-108mhz, auto/manual scan, 30 channels are preset  
MP3, WMA , support VBR  
Play  
ADPCM (32kpbs),  
MP3 (48kbps, 96kbps, 128kbps, encoding rate available)  
Digital recording format  
Build-in Mic  
Capacitive Mic  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Range of sound frequency  
Battery life  
85dB  
100Hz - 20Hz  
About 12 hours  
EQ mode  
Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Pop, Bass  
Normal, Repeat one, Repeat all, Shufe, Random shufe  
Play mode  
Note:  
The above mentioned specications of digital audio player are subject to change for the purpose of  
performance upgrading without notice.  
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Technical Suppport  
Europe: For technical support in Europe e-mail  
[email protected] or call 00 800 3883 2222 in the following countries: Austria,  
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Nether-  
lands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.  
All other countries call +353 61 226586  
US/Canada: For technical support in the U.S. and Canada email  
[email protected] or call 800-538-8589  
Verbatim Limited Warranty:  
Verbatim Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase (a period of 2 years applies in countries  
in the European Union). This warranty excludes batteries. If this product is found to be defective  
within the warranty period, it will be replaced at no cost to you. You may return it with your  
original cash register receipt to the place of purchase or contact Verbatim.  
In the U.S and Canada, call 800-538-8589 or email [email protected]  
In the following European counties Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,  
Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of  
Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland call 00 800 3883 2222. All other European countries call  
+353 61 226586. You can email [email protected].  
Product replacement is your sole remedy under this warranty, and this warranty does not apply to  
normal wear or to damage resulting from abnormal use, misuse, abuse, neglect or accident or to  
any incompatibility or poor performance due to the specic computer software or hardware used.  
VERBATIM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS OR ANY INCIDENTAL,  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, FOR BREACH OF  
WARRANTIES OR OTHERWISE. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.  
NOTE:  
Verbatim Corporation may at any time revise the content of this user guide without further notice.  
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