Connecting to a computer and downloading files

Connection

1 Turn the unit on.

4

 

 

Press

 

 

 

and

 

 

 

hold

 

To USB

 

2

 

 

terminal

5

3

Insert so

Small end to

 

the arrows

 

player, large

USB

 

 

match.

end to PC

CONNECTED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Note • 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.

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)

Specifications

Memory size:

SV-MP21V: 128 MB

 

SV-MP31V: 256 MB

Supported sampling frequency: MP3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz

Supported bit-rates:

WMA 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz

MP3 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps is recommend)

No. of channels:

WMA 32 kbps to 192 kbps (96 kbps is recommend)

Stereo, 2 channels (PLAYER, FM RADIO)

Frequency response:

Mono, 1 channel (IC RECORDER)

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (+0 dB, -6 dB) (PLAYER)

Mic S/N:

300 Hz to 4,300 Hz (IC RECORDER, HQ mode)

37 dB (IC RECORDER, HQ mode)

Radio Frequency range (FM):

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)

Output:

4.5 mW + 4.5 mW (16 , M3 jack)

Power supply:

DC 1.5 V (one LR03, AAA, AM-4 battery)

Approximate play times:

10 hours (alkaline battery, PLAYER)

 

6 hours (alkaline battery, FM RADIO)

Approximate recording times:

15 hours (alkaline battery, IC RECORDER, LP mode)

 

5 hours 30 minutes (alkaline battery, FM RADIO)

Maximum dimensions (WHD): 43.8 61.5 21.9 mm

Cabinet dimensions (WHD):

42.1 60.0 21.9 mm

Mass:

45.5 with battery

34.1 without battery

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.

Maintenance

Clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Displays

NO TRACK PLAY

• There is no audio data in the player.

ERROR

• The data format isn’t standard.

LOW BATTERY

• 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.

KEY LOCKED HOLD

• The HOLD switch is on.

MEMORY FULL

• Memory is full.

WARNING TRACK OVER • You have tried to record more than 99 tracks into a play list.

Troubleshooting guide

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.

• The HOLD function is on.

No operation

• Replace the battery if it is flat.

 

 

 

 

• Ensure the earphone plug is inserted firmly.

No sound or there is a

• Wipe the plug clean with a clean cloth.

• Separate the unit from other equipment, such as mobile

lot of noise

phones and televisions.

 

 

• Turn up the volume.

 

 

Play doesn’t resume

• This doesn’t work if:

from the track where I

You download, record, or delete files.

stopped play

The random play mode is on.

 

 

Play doesn’t start from

• The random play mode may be on.

• Play usually resumes from the track where you last

the first track

stopped play. Use skip to return to the first track.

 

 

 

The unit stops working

• Take the battery out for about 5 seconds, then reinsert it.

 

 

The display is too dark

• Adjust the contrast. While the display is on, switch HOLD

to on, then while pressing and holding [-MODE/•ENTER],

or too light

press the volume [+](darker) or [-](lighter).

 

 

 

Play doesn't start

• Depending on the amount of data in the unit, it may

take some time for play to start after downloading /

immediately

recording or changing the battery.

 

 

 

Care and use

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Panasonic SV-MP21V, SV-MP31V Saving Data, Specifications, Maintenance, Displays, Troubleshooting guide, Care and use