2
• Leave some slack in the cord of the earphones and the neck lanyard if you wind them around the unit.
Do not;
• disassemble, remodel, drop, or allow the unit to get wet.
• use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, corrosive gases, a heat vent, or a heating
appliance.
• use or store in humid or dusty locations.
• use force to open the battery lid.
• play your headphones or earphones at a high volume.
Batteries
• Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off.
• Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting batteries.
• Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.
• Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or subject to excessive heat.
• Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
Saving Data
• The data recorded using this unit’s IC Recorder or FM RADIO can be uploaded to a PC.
• MP3 and WMA files in this unit can’t be uploaded to a PC.
• You can use this unit as a removable disc for saving PC data by
connecting the USB cable to a PC. (
→
above)
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about
some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not
solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
No operation
No sound or there is a
lot of noise
Play doesn’t resume
from the track where I
stopped play
Play doesn’t start from
the first track
The unit stops working
The display is too dark
or too light
Play doesn't start
immediately
• The HOLD function is on.
• Replace the battery if it is flat.
• Ensure the earphone plug is inserted firmly.
• Wipe the plug clean with a clean cloth.
• Separate the unit from other equipment, such as mobile
phones and televisions.
• Turn up the volume.
• This doesn’t work if:
You download, record, or delete files.
The random play mode is on.
• The random play mode may be on.
• Play usually resumes from the track where you last
stopped play. Use skip to return to the first track.
• Take the battery out for about 5 seconds, then reinsert it.
• Adjust the contrast. While the display is on, switch HOLD
to on, then while pressing and holding [-MODE/•ENTER],
press the volume [+](darker) or [-](lighter).
• Depending on the amount of data in the unit, it may
take some time for play to start after downloading /
recording or changing the battery.
Displays
• There is no audio data in the player.
• The data format isn’t standard.
• The battery is dead.
<While playing or recording>
Change the battery.
<While downloading>
1. Cancel the download from your PC.
2. After confirming “SAFE REMOVE” in the display,
remove the USB cable.
3. Change the battery.
• The HOLD switch is on.
• Memory is full.
• You have tried to record more than 99 tracks into a
play list.
NO TRACK PLAY
ERROR
LOW BATTERY
KEY LOCKED HOLD
MEMORY FULL
WARNING TRACK OVER
Specifications
Memory size:
Supported sampling frequency:
Supported bit-rates:
No. of channels:
Frequency response:
Mic S/N:
Radio Frequency range (FM):
Output:
Power supply:
Approximate play times:
Approximate recording times:
Maximum dimensions (W
×
H
×
D):
Cabinet dimensions (W
×
H
×
D):
Mass:
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• The play time shown depends on operating conditions.
• Mass and dimensions are approximate.
• MB means one million bytes. Useable capacity will be less.
SV-MP21V: 128 MB
SV-MP31V: 256 MB
MP3
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz
WMA
8 kHz to 44.1 kHz
MP3
8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps is recommend)
WMA
32 kbps to 192 kbps (96 kbps is recommend)
Stereo, 2 channels (PLAYER, FM RADIO)
Mono, 1 channel (IC RECORDER)
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (+0 dB, -6 dB) (PLAYER)
300 Hz to 4,300 Hz (IC RECORDER, HQ mode)
37 dB (IC RECORDER, HQ mode)
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)
4.5 mW + 4.5 mW (16
Ω
, M3 jack)
DC 1.5 V (one LR03, AAA, AM-4 battery)
10 hours (alkaline battery, PLAYER)
6 hours (alkaline battery, FM RADIO)
15 hours (alkaline battery, IC RECORDER, LP mode)
5 hours 30 minutes (alkaline battery, FM RADIO)
43.8
×
61.5
×
21.9 mm
42.1
×
60.0
×
21.9 mm
45.5
with battery
34.1
without battery
Troubleshooting guide
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such
interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.
Caution:
• Use only the provided shielded interface cables when connecting to computer.
• To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cable,
only use adequate accessories with cable length less than 3 m.
Connecting to a computer and downloading files
USB
CONNECTED
2
2
1
3
4
5
After connection
•
Windows
®
ME, 2000, or XP:
The computer automatically finds and installs
the driver for the player.
•
Windows
®
98SE:
Put the included CD-ROM in your disc drive, then follow the
instructions on the computer screen to install the driver.
The player appears in My Computer or Explorer as a removable disk or device.
Downloading MP3 and WMA
1. In My Computer or Explorer, open the player’s folder (removable disk or device).
2. Open the PLAYER folder.
3. Copy and paste or drag and drop the MP3/WMA files from your
computer’s folder into the PLAYER folder.
• “DOWNLOAD” appears on the player’s display. Downloading is complete
10 seconds after “USB CONNECTED” re-appears.
• You can first put files into a new folder and then put that folder into the
PLAYER folder. The folders are treated as sublists by the player and the
names appear when you select play lists.
• You can use up to a maximum of 22 English alphanumeric characters,
or up to a maximum of 15 Chinese or Japanese characters.
• There are some characters which cannot be displayed due to an
embedded font data limitation.
• If there are no ID3 tags, the display shows the “filename.mp3”.
• Supports MP3 ID3 V1 tags, ID3 V2 tags and WMA tags.
• Music protected by Windows Media Player cannot be played even if
you download it.
• You cannot play MP3/WMA files that are in the player through the computer.
Note
Connection
To USB
terminal
Small end to
player, large
end to PC
Turn the unit on.
Press
and
hold
Insert so
the arrows
match.
Care and use
Maintenance
Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Allergies
Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly
contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.
