MP4 Player user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register the possibilities YP-CP...
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USB 2.0 capability, the player is much faster than models with USB 1.1. ACOUSTIC WONDER Your new MP4 player has built-in DNSe™ (Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s unique sound technology created to deliver richer, deeper sound for an unbelievable listening experience.
Safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP4 Player, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION...
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Instead, contact CAUTION a Samsung Customer Service Centre near you. Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause malfunction or a risk of electric shock.
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Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product. Do not place the product near magnetic objects. Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.
Contents THE BASICS EMODIO What’s included Your MP4 Player Resetting the system Connecting to your PC Caring for the battery Turning the Power on & off Controlling the volume Disabling the buttons Browsing for fi les using “File Browser” Deleting fi les with “File Browser” Changing the settings and preferences Sound Setting Options...
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Contents WATCHING A VIDEO LISTENING TO MUSIC VIEWING PICTURES READING TEXT Watching a video Video playback display Buttons for playback control Using the video menu Listening by category Music playback display Buttons for playback control Repeating a section Creating a playlist on your MP4 player Playing a playlist Deleting a fi...
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Contents LISTENING TO FM RADIO VIEWING DATACASTS VOICE RECORDING VIEWING THE WORLD CLOCK Listening to FM radio FM radio display To search for FM stations Using the FM radio menu Viewing Datacasts Voice recording Viewing the world clock...
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Contents VIEWING THE CALENDAR USING THE MICROSD CARD TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Viewing the calendar Inserting the microSD card Removing the microSD card Playing a fi le in the microSD card Deleting a fi le in the microSD card Troubleshooting Menu tree Product specifi...
The basics WHAT’S INCLUDED Your new MP4 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, please contact a Samsung Customer Service Centre near you. Player Earphones USB Cable The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these shown.
YOUR MP4 PLAYER microSD Card Slot Recording & User Button Press to access the user button mode. Press and hold to start voice recording. Power & Hold button Press and hold for power on/off. Press once to lock the button functions.
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YOUR MP4 PLAYER (Continued) Neck string hole Reset hole If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re- initialize the system. Microphone USB connection port USB Port Cover Earphone connection jack Earphones Labelled “L” for the left earpiece and “R”...
RESETTING THE SYSTEM If your MP4 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.
CONNECTING TO YOUR PC Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for a while. Screen Display <USB connected> < > - Charging < > - Fully Charged 1. Connect the end smaller of the USB cable to the USB Connection Port on the bottom of the player.
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 5°C~35°C (40°F~95°F). • Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours). Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’s life.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME You can adjust the volume while a fi le is playing back. Push the [ ] key up or down. The range of volume is set between 0 to 30. DISABLING THE BUTTONS The Hold function disables all the other buttons on the MP4 player, so that if you accidentally bump one-while working out, for example-your music won’t be interrupted.
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...
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES You can change the pre-set factory values to truly customize your MP4 player. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired item in the setting list. 3. Select a desired setting option. 4.
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. Beep Sound: Sets the beep sound for button operations to on or off.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Display Setting Options Change the font, display off time and brightness of your screen, etc. Reset My Skin: Initializes the background image of the display screen to its default image. Display Off Time: If no button is pressed within the set time, the screen display will automatically be turned off.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language Setting Options The menus on your new MP4 player can be set to appear in any one of the available languages. You can change your preference language easily. Menu: Set the menu language. Select from <English>, <...
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Time Setting Options Setting the time allows you to use the date/time set and time zone. Date&Time: Set the current date and time. Set each <Year>, <Month>, <Date>, <Hour>,<Min>, <AM/PM>. Time Zone: You can check the current time by selecting an international city specifi...
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 24. Sleep : Turns off power automatically after the preset time.
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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 ] : You can insert ‘–‘.
EmoDio EmoDio is a software application provided for this MP4 player for various content-related services as well as device supports. 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 connected to your PC. If the program does not start automatically, double click the <EmoDio>...
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 MP4 player without searching your entire hard drive for the right fi...
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USING EMODIO (Continued) Do not disconnect the USB cable during fi le transfer. Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC. CAUTION To avoid an unstable connection, connect the player to the computer directly rather than through a USB hub. All functions on the player are disabled during the PC connection.
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 from your PC. 2. Open <My Computer> desktop. 3. Select the fi les/folders to transfer from your PC and drag-and-drop them to a folder of your choice in the <CP3>.
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 taskbar at the bottom right corner of the desktop and click the left mouse button.
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. When transferring a video fi...
VIDEO PLAYBACK DISPLAY microSD Card Indicator Lock Indicator Battery Status Current Time Total Play Time User Button Guide The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE Play/Pause/Search Indicator Video Mode Indicator File Name Current Play Time Play Status Bar Watching a video _ 31...
BUTTONS FOR PLAYBACK CONTROL Push to the left 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the beginning of the current fi le. Push twice to the left 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the previous fi le. Push and hold to the left to move backwards in the current fi...
USING THE VIDEO MENU To set a bookmark Once you bookmark a specifi c scene that you want to see again, you can enjoy it at any time you want. 1. Press the [ want during video playback. 2. Select <Add Bookmark>. The currently played/stopped point is set to a bookmark.
USING THE VIDEO MENU (Continued) To adjust the brightness You can adjust the brightness of the video screen. 1. Press the [ playback. 2. Select <Brightness>. 3. Select a desired brightness. Select a level from <0-10>. The brightness adjustment menu can only be adjusted in the video screen. NOTE To set the display off You can turn off the screen display and just listen to the movie for saving...
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.
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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 : Plays a recently played fi...
MUSIC PLAYBACK DISPLAY User Button Guide microSD Card Indicator Lock Indicator Battery Status Current Time Current track playing / Total number of tracks Indicator Music Play Screen Music Title The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE Total Play Time Parent Menu Indicator...
BUTTONS FOR PLAYBACK CONTROL Push to the left 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the beginning of the current fi le. Push twice to the left 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the previous fi le. Push and hold to the left to move backwards in the current fi...
REPEATING A SECTION This function enables you to listen to specifi c parts of a track repeatedly. It’s helpful when learning a language, for example. 1. Press the [ ] button at the beginning of the section you want to repeat. The starting point is set and <A >...
CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP4 PLAYER If you’ve already downloaded fi les to your MP4 player, you can create a “Favourites” playlist without EmoDio or your PC. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Music Browser>. 3 Select a fi...
DELETING A FILE FROM THE 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 press the [ 5. Select <Delete from Playlist>. The selected fi le is deleted from the playlist. DELETING ALL FILES FROM THE PLAYLIST Follow steps 1-3 above.
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 favourite music fi les. 1.
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What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP4 NOTE players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to. ] button while listening to Listening to music _ 43...
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USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select user DNSe 1. Press the [ music. 2. Select <DNSe> You can set the user DNSe options. 3. Set the options you prefer and press the ] key. The set user DNSe is selected. User DNSe Options You can set <EQ>...
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the play mode Select the playback mode from the options below. 1. Press the [ music. 2. Select <Play Mode>. 3. Select a desired play mode. Play Mode Options Normal: Plays all fi les of the current music list in order one time. Repeat: Repeats playing all fi...
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. Press the [ music. 2. Select <Music Play Screen>. 3. Select a desired music play screen. Music Play Screen Options Select from <Album Art>, <Album Info>, <Spectrum>, <Passionate>, <Sweet>...
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 picture In picture view mode, push the [ The previous/next picture will be displayed.
PICTURE DISPLAY Lock Indicator Current Time Battery Status Current fi le / Total number of fi les Indicator Thumbnail Images The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE 48 _ Viewing pictures microSD Card Indicator Music Play Status Picture Mode Indicator Parent Menu Indicator...
USING THE PICTURE MENU To use the Mini-player You can play a desired music fi le while viewing a photo. Press the [ picture. The Mini-player will be displayed. You can use the [ current music or move to the previous / next fi le. The Mini-player will be displayed only if you are viewing a photo while playing/pausing music.
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USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To watch a slideshow 1. Press the [ picture. 2. Select <Start Slideshow>. You will see [ player will start the slideshow. To stop the slideshow 1. Press the [ mode. 2. Select <Stop Slideshow>. This will stop the slideshow.
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To enlarge a picture You can zoom in on a picture. 1. Press the [ picture. 2. Select <Zoom>. 3. Select a desired zoom factor. Select from <100%>, <200%> and <400%>. 4. Use the [ To cancel the zooming Press the [ In picture view mode, press the [...
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To rotate a picture You can rotate a picture for your convenience. 1. Press the [ picture. 2. Select <Rotate>. 3. Select a desired angle. Select from <Left 90°>, <Right 90°> and <180°>. To select the picture view mode You can view a picture horizontally or vertically.
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To select 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 press the [ button.
Reading text Whether it’s a novel, the manuscript of a new story, or your research paper, your MP4 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.
USING THE TEXT MENU To use the Mini-player You can play a desired music fi le while viewing a text. Press the [ The Mini-player will be displayed. You can use the [ current music or move to the previous / next fi le. The Mini-player will be displayed only if you are viewing text while playing/ pausing music.
USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued) To set a bookmark Set a bookmark to return to that point in the text at any time. 1. Press the [ page you want while viewing a text. 2. Select <Add Bookmark>. The current text screen is set to a bookmark with the [ corner in the screen.
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USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued) To set the text viewer type Choose what type you’d like the text to appear. 1. Press the [ ] button while viewing a text. 2. Select <Text Viewer Type>. 3. Select a desired text viewer type. Select from <Type 1>...
Listening to FM radio Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. LISTENING TO FM RADIO Select the icon on the main menu screen. FM radio reception will start. To use the Mute function Press the [ Press the [ Always connect your earphones to the player when searching or setting frequencies...
FM RADIO DISPLAY microSD Card Indicator Lock Indicator Battery Status Current Time Manual/Preset Mode Indicator The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ. NOTE Mute Indicator User Button Guide Radio Mode Indicator Frequency Location Indicator Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator Listening to FM radio _ 59...
TO SEARCH FOR FM STATIONS Push and hold the [ then release in Manual mode. The search will stop at the frequency nearest from the point the key is released. Push the [ ] key to the left or right to progress through the frequencies one by one in Manual mode.
USING THE FM RADIO MENU To switch to Preset Mode Select this mode if you want to search through your saved FM presets one preset at a time. 1. Press the [ 2. Select <Go to Preset Mode>. To switch to Manual Mode Select this mode if you want to manually search through the FM band one frequency at a time.
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To store stations in the preset memory You can store up to 30 stations in your MP4 player’s memory and return to them with the press of just one button. Manual - choose only the stations you want to store 1.
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To listen to preset stations Push the [ 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.
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USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To set the FM reception To receive more or fewer FM radio frequencies, adjust the <FM Reception>. 1. Press the [ mode. 2. Select <FM Reception>. 3. Select a desired reception. Select from <High>, <Middle> and <Low>. If you select <High>, more frequencies will be received.
USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued) To set the FM region You can change an FM region setting in preparation for overseas travel. 1. Press the [ mode. 2. Select <FM Region>. 3. Select a desired FM region. Frequency range by region Worldwide China Korea...
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 the player, and check the battery. VIEWING DATACASTS You can view channel posts added to <Datacasts>.
Voice recording You can make a voice recording. VOICE RECORDING To make a voice recording 1. Select the screen. 2. Press the The player starts recording. Do not put the microphone too close to or far away from your mouth as it may cause a poor recording.
VOICE RECORDING (Continued) To stop voice recording 1. Press the recording. A message appears asking you if you want to listen to the fi le you just recorded. 2. Select <Yes> or <No>. Selecting <Yes> will play the just recorded fi...
Viewing the world clock You can check the location and date/time of major world cities based on their respective time zone. Before you start - First, you should set the clock to the current time. See page 22. VIEWING THE WORLD CLOCK 1.
Viewing the calendar You can view the calendar. Before you start - First, you should set the clock for the current time. See page 22. VIEWING THE CALENDAR 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select the desired month. Push the [ ] key up or down to select the desired year.
Do not insert the memory card upside down or in a wrong direction. Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to a damaged microSD card. The player supports up to 4GB microSD card.
PLAYING A FILE IN THE MICROSD CARD You can play photos, movies, text and music fi les in the microSD card directly on the player. 1. Select the icon on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired folder to bring up the fi le list. 3.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your new MP4 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact your local Samsung Customer Service Centre. PROBLEM Power will not turn on. Buttons do not work. The screen will not turn on.
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PROBLEM Battery life differs from what is stated in the manual. EmoDio Program Malfunction Connection to your PC is disabled. The fi le transfer rate is too slow. Player isn’t playing. File upload doesn’t work. 74 _ Troubleshooting SOLUTION • The battery life can vary depending on the sound mode and display setting.
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fi le or data transmission. If this is the case, it may cause serious damage not only to fi les/data but also to the product. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • Check if the fi le is in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format.
Appendix MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new MP4 player. Menu Select Screen VIDEOS Add Bookmark Go to Bookmark Delete Bookmark Brightness Display Off FM RADIO Go to Preset Mode/ Go to Manual Mode Add to Preset / Delete from Preset Auto Preset FM Reception...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Rating Built-in Battery Power File Compatibility Earphone Output Output Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Supported Number of Files/Folders Play Time Temperature Range for Operation Case Weight Dimensions (WxHxD) YP-CP3 DC 5.0V / 500mA 810mAh / DC 3.7V AUDIO : MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3 (8kbps ~ 320kbps, 22kHz ~ 48kHz), WMA(8kbps ~ 320kbps, 8kHz ~ 48kHz), Ogg(Q0 ~Q10), FLAC (16bit, 8kHz ~ 48KHz),...
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FM Frequency FM Radio FM Signal to Noise Ratio The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement. 78 _ Appendix 87.5~108.0MHz FM T.H.D FM Useable 55 dB Sensitiivity 38dB...
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