Inserting the Battery ... 7 Understanding The Battery Indicator ... 8 Battery Replacement... 8 Note on Dry Cell Battery... 8 Turning the DMP-210/220 On and Off ... 9 MP3 Playback ... 10 Understanding the LCD Display ... 12 Preparing MP3 Files ... 16 Diagram of the Manager Software ...
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the D-Link DMP-210/220. The DMP-210/220 enables you to listen to digitally encoded MP3 audio files. This guide explains the features and functions of the DMP-210/220. Note: There is no difference in operation between the DMP-210 and DMP-220.
Introduction to MP3 The term “MP3” stands for Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer-3. A German company, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, originally deve loped the algorithm used in MP3 in 1987. They patented the technology in Germany in 1989, and in the United States in 1996. The MP3 format became popular very quickly because of the size of MP3 files compared to other formats.
Precautions The following are precautions that you should keep in mind when using the DMP-210/220. Any violation of one or more of the following precautions may cause damage and will void the warranty. Maintaining Good Performance § Avoid exposure to heat, moisture and static electricity.
Overview of the DMP-210/220 MP3 Player Button and Feature Layout...
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4. USB port connector Connect the Series B connector of the supplied USB cable to connect the DMP-210/220 to your PC. 5. Display window This shows information about functions and track status. 6. POWER ON button ( Keep pressed for 1 second to turn on the power.
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12. Battery Compartment The battery compartment holds the battery. A battery with available power is required for the DMP-210/220 to function. Insert a 1.5V (size AA) alkaline battery or a rechargeable AA size 1.2V to 1.5 Ni-Ca or Ni-MH battery...
Inserting the Battery An alkaline battery is recommended for use with this player. 1. Open the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Insert a 1.5V (size AA) alkaline battery. Pay close attention to the proper polarities (+ and -). Inserting the battery the wrong way may result in damage to electronic components and the player will not work.
Understanding The Battery Indicator The battery indicator on the display changes depending on the remaining power of the battery. Battery Replacement Replace the battery when the battery indicator is empty. Note on Dry Cell Battery § Make sure that the §...
Press the Stop button pressed for 1 second to turn the unit off. The DMP-210/220 incorporates advanced power features that save battery power. If the player is turned on but isn’t playing anything, the power will be turned off automatically after 30 seconds. And if the HOLD switch is on and no track is playing, the power will be turned off automatically after 4 minutes.
2. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback. Playback starts from the MP3 file that you played the last time you used the DMP-210/220. 3. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. 4. Press the 5. To stop playback, press the button to change the track number.
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Selecting Equalizer Effects Press the MODE button repeatedly to select a desired equalizer mode. (If the Playback Repeat mode is selected, press and hold the MODE button for more than 1 second.) Normal – Normal sound setting Jazz – Optimized sound setting for Jazz music Rock –...
Understanding the LCD Display 1. Playback Repeat Mode icon This indicates the selected playback repeat mode. (No Icon) Normal Repeat Repeat All Random Random Repeat 2. Hold Icon This indicates that the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position. If the HOLD switch is on, the buttons will not respond until the HOLD switch is turned off.
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4. Status This icon shows information on the current status of play and pause. The Play icon will show if the player is playing a song. The Pause icon will show if the current song is paused. 5. Volume This indicates the volume level. The volume is louder the further the indicator gets to the right.
SmartMedia Card Installation Before inserting a SmartMedia Card, be sure to turn off the power of the player and disconnect the USB plug from the USB port connector. Insert the Sma rtMedia Card into the slot in the correct direction as follows: Insert the SmartMedia Card completely into the slot.
Connecting The DMP-210/220 To Your PC Use the supplied USB cable to connect the DMP-210/220 to your PC. Connect the series B connector to the USB port connector of the player and the other plug to the USB port connector of your PC.
Refer to the Quick Install Guide for instructions on how to install the manager software if you haven’t done so already. Open the DMP-210/220 Manager by clicking on the shortcut icon on the desktop or Windows Start Menu. Preparing MP3 Files It is a good idea to prepare your MP3 files before transferring them to the DMP-210/220.
Diagram of the Manager Software 1. Option button Pressing the Option button brings up the Setup menu that allows you to specify the path for an MP3 software player on your PC. This allows you to play MP3 files from the manager software without needing to start the MP3 player software.
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D-Link Technical Support 3. About button Clicking on this button will display the version of the DMP-210/220 Manager and its copyright information. 4. Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, and Rename buttons These buttons work the same as those of Microsoft Windows Explorer.
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This will initialize the internal Flash Memory in the player. All files stored in Flash Memory will be erased. In some extreme circumstances, you may need to initialize the Flash Memory when the DMP-210/220 is not being recognized by the DMP-210/220 Manager software.
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PC because of copyright considerations. Only data files can be uploaded to your PC. Note: If the DMP-210/220 is turned off during a copy process on purpose or because of insufficient battery power, the transferred data might be corrupted.
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Update button to refresh the Flash memory display list box. 13. SmartMedia Card format button If you use the SmartMedia Card formatted by DMP-210/220 Manager with a digital camera or other players, click this button to format. 14. Local Display list box This list box shows the files stored on your PC, such as the MP3 files and data files that you want to copy to the player.
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DMP-210/220. 15. Flash Memory Display list box The upper right list box of DMP-210/220 Manager is the Flash Memory display list box. All files in Flash Memory (built- in memory) of the player will be displayed in this list box.
Otherwise, the information does not change even if you have input new data. Uninstalling the Manager Software To uninstall the DMP-210/220 Manager software, click on Start > Programs > D-Link MP3 > Uninstall from the Windows menu bar. This will remove all DMP-210/220 files folders.
Occasionally, some parts of a data stream may be damaged because of instability of power while downloading files, or the USB cable was disconnected while downloading files. In such a case, initialize the memory in the player using the DMP-210/220 Manager.
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Exiting the DMP-210/220 Manager Close the MP3 Manager before unplugging the USB cable from the player. Cassette Adapters You may use a cassette adapter in a car stereo system to listen to MP3 music on your car stereo. Connect the plug of the cassette adapter to the earphone jack of the player and insert the cassette adapter in the car stereo player.
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§ First, check if the USB cable is connected properly, or if the player is turned on. § Check that the DMP-210/220 USB driver is installed. If it is not installed, install the DMP-210/220 USB driver. § If the player is connected to the USB hub, disconnect the player and connect to an available USB port on your PC.
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