0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 100 User Manual COLOR MP3 MINI SF-Q101 (128MB) SF-Q102 (256MB) SF-Q103 (512MB) SF-Q104 (1GB) 15F DongWon Securities Bdg. 98-4 Garakbon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea TEL : +82-2-3400-5200(Rep) FAX : +82-2-3401-4142 http://www.safa.co.kr SF69-00568A Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read this manual carefully before using the product.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 102 Features Contents Before Using 1. 65,000 color OLED. 2. Powerful Built in Speaker. 3. Easy User Emoticon Interface. 4. Supports MP3/WMA/ASF Files. 5. Supports Direct Encoding for voice records and sound from external devices into MP3 file. 6. FM radio and FM Recording. 7. Digital Clock and Alarm Function. 8. Convenient downloading by the USB Mass Storage (UMS) function. 9.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 2 Safety Notice Charging the Battery Electric charging method using a USB cable connected to a PC. The player will automatically charge when it is connected to a PC that is turned on, as shown below. Please read the following instructions carefully for your safety and prevention of property damage. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Charging time takes a maximum of 3~4 hours, depending on the remaining capacity of the battery. 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 4 Hardware Features Package Contents Earphone USB Cable CD-ROM Users Manual Line Cable Mini USB Caring Case (Option) Main Unit ❊ Accessories and their specifications are subject to change.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 6 OLED Display Modes Troubleshooting the PC with VIA Chipset PC's with VIA Chipsets may have USB connection problems. Follow these trouble shooting steps, if such a USB connection problem occurs. For more information regarding the VIA chipset, refer to the VIA homepage [http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=300]. 1.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 8 Installation Software Troubleshooting the PC with VIA Chipset 2. Upgrading VIA Chipset Upgrade is not required if the VIA chipset is not installed on the computer (see above). ● When you insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive, the installation program will start automatically. Install the program following the process below. ◆ Upgrading the VIA Chipset 1) Download the file from the following site. http://downloads.viaarena.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 10 Installing the USB Driver 1. Connect the player to the USB terminal of the PC as shown in the following diagram. You can connect the USB without turning off the player. However, if the player is set to MP3 mode, installation will not be initiated. Installing the USB Driver ● Windows 98SE Windows 98SE will not automatically recognize the device as a removable disk.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 12 Installing the USB Driver Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk How to check whether the USB driver is installed properly in the Device Manager ● Windows 2000/ME, Windows XP Control Panel ➔ System ➔ Hardware ➔ Device Manager ➔ Universal Serial Bus Controller ➔ USB Large Storage Device After installing the programs and USB driver, the MP3 will be recognized as a removable disk when it is connected to your PC.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:25 AM Page 14 Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk Using the MP3 as a Removable Disk 4. Select the file(s) to download from the PC and copy it to the MUSIC folder in the removable disk. (Use the same method to copy files to the MP3 player, as you would a normal local disk on your PC. Files can also be copied or drag and dropped from the MP3 player to the PC's local disk.) 5. File download is completed when the player OLED window appears as in the following diagram.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 16 Setting the time Disconnecting the USB Cable When file transfer is complete, unplug the USB cable as described below. 1. Click on the green arrow displayed on the right side of the Task-bar. (The green arrow will not be displayed in Windows 98SE. Therefore, the USB cable maybe unplugged if the OLED window doesn't display the "Don't remove USB" message.) This product has a calendar. The date and time will need to be set the first time a player is used. 1.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 18 Listening to Music Listening to Music 1. Hold down the (PLAY/STOP) key for 3 seconds to turn on the player. 4. Key operations during playback Press the (PLAY/STOP) key For 3 seconds to turn off the player press once: previous music hold down: Fast rewind Press and hold ress once: Stop hold down: Power off press once: EQ/3D mode hold down: Designate position of bookmark.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 20 EQ/3D Stereo Function ◆ To adjust the User EQ Repeat/Shuffle Playback ● Repeat playback: Plays back the selected folder or music repeatedly. ● Shuffle playback: Randomly selects the music and plays it back regardless 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ AUDIO ➔ USER EQ. of the order of music files within the selected folder. Repeat icon The mode is changed whenever the DEL/FM key is pressed during playback. Icon Operation Deactivates the function.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 22 Navigation Function Playlist Function A saved file can be searched for during file playback. This is done by using the navigation function. 1. In navigation mode and during playback, press the (MODE/NAVI) key. To be upgraded later. This is a function which allows play back of separately designated songs (max. 50 songs). It is used as follows: ◆ Playlist Register 1) Select files to be registered using Jog keys in the Stop or Navigation screen.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 24 B-Mark Play To be upgraded later. This is a function which allows playback starting from designated position. It is used as follows: ◆ Method for using B-Mark 1) To designate the B-Mark position, press and hold the REC/PAUSE/EQ button during playback. (Up to 10 B-Marks can be designated per file) 2) The B-Mark Browser Window appears when the key is pressed in the Stop or Navigation status.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 26 Preparation for Recording ◆ Setting up recording quality (This product records files in the MP3 format.) The recording quality and the maximum recording time will depend on the recording settings that are chosen. Preparation for Recording ◆ Setting up recording method 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ RECORD ➔ METHOD. (When setting CD-Sync) 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ RECORD ➔ QUALITY. 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 28 Recording from an External Device Recording Voice ◆ Recording with the built-in microphone ◆ Use this function to record audio from an external device or PC. 1. When the REC/PAUSE/EQ key is depressed in Stop status recording will commence. 2. Recording can be paused by pressing the (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key again. Stop Mode Recording Mode 1. Connect the player to the external device using the provided audio cable, as shown in the following diagram.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 30 Listening to the FM Radio Listening to the FM Radio 1. Connect the earphones to the earphone terminal. The earphone plays acts as an antenna. Therefore, if you don't connect the earphone, the FM signal will be poor. 4. Select a station by pressing the jog key in either direction.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 32 Listening to the FM Radio 7. To automatically memorize a station Press the (MODE/NAVI) key after selecting MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ FM ➔ Auto Memory ➔ Yes to automatically save the station. When automatic station saving is completed, the player will switch to the Preset mode and channel #1 will be received. Listening to the FM Radio 9. To listen to the FM broadcasting with a SPEAKER The earphone should be connected at all times as it plays the role of an antenna.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 34 Setting Mode Recording FM Broadcasts ◆ To record the FM broadcasts ◆ How to use the mode 1. Press (REC/PAUSE/EQ) key while listening to a broadcast. OLED display in the FM Press mode OLED display in the FM recording mode It is possible that unwanted noise will be recorded if recording takes place in an area venerable to closely adjacent frequencies. 2. Press the 1. Entering into Menu mode 1) Press the (MODE/NAVI) key for 3 seconds.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 36 Using the Memo Function Using the Mode ◆ List of Mode Functions Step 1 Step 2 MUSIC FM RECORD MEMO MUSIC AUDIO FM RECORD GENERAL SETUP TIMER SYSTEM Step 3 Operation Switch to music mode. Switch to FM mode. Switch to RECORD mode. Switch to MEMO mode. INTRO Set music introduction function. DISPLAY Set the information to display during playing. PLAY SPEED Control play speed. PLAYLIST Separately designated songs for playback. USER EQ Control user EQ.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 38 Using the Memo Function 3. After inserting all contact information, click the #3 toolbar to save. Using the Logo Function By using the logo function, it is possible to download .bmp files edited on the PC to the player. These files can be viewed at a later date. To do this the software described on page 9 must firstly be installed. 1. Double click Click icon in the Pc to run the program. My Manager Q 1 2 3 1. Open: Open existing image file. 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 40 Using the Logo Function Advanced Operations ◆ INTRO function The Intro function playbacks a preview of saved music files for the listener. The duration of the preview depends on the settings chosen. 2. Click the #1 toolbar to Import the image file. 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ MUSIC ➔ INTRO. The image that will be displayed on the OLED Select 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 42 Advanced Operations Advanced Operations ◆ Setting up the OLED DISPLAY mode This function sets the information to be displayed on the OLED while music files are playing. ◆ Set the display information scroll speed. This function sets the display information scroll speed during music playback. 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ GENERAL ➔ SCROLL SPEED. 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ MUSIC ➔ DISPLAY. 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 44 Advanced Operations Advanced Operations ◆ Setting up the LANGUAGE By adjusting the language it is possible to view previously illegible character strings. The language can be set using the following instructions. ◆ Setting the backlight time To set the backlight time of the OLED screen. 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ LCD LIGHT. 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ GENERAL ➔ LANGUAGE. 2. Set the desired OLED backlight time by using the jog key, and press the 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 46 Advanced Operations ◆ Setting the SLEEP time This function sets a period of time before the player automatically switches off. This is a convenient function if the user wishes to go to sleep with the music playing. Advanced Operations ◆ Set the date and current time (TIME SET). 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ TIME SET. 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ TIMER ➔ SLEEP. 2. Set the desired date and time by using the jog key, and press the 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 48 Advanced Operations ◆ Checking MEMORY INFO The used and available amount of the memory on the player can be checked. 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ SYSTEM ➔ MEMORY INFO. Advanced Operations ◆ Formatting The Format function is used to delete all of the files on the player. Therefore, this function should be used with caution, as the deletion of all files will result. 1. Select MODE ➔ SETUP ➔ SYSTEM ➔ FORMAT. 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 50 Upgrading the Firmware Firmware is the internal program which operates the MP3. The MP3 has the functionality to upgrade the firmware. Please check SAFA Media, Co., Ltd. web site for available firmware upgrades, anytime while using your MP3. Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware of the MP3 player. 1. Download the new version of the firmware to your PC by accessing the SAFA Media homepage. 2.
0518 SF69-00568A-eng 6/3/05 2:21 AM Page 52 Specifications Warranty Item Recording Sound Quality Specification See page 26 Max. Recording Time Mono/Stereo Product Name Model Name Date of Purchase Location Color MP3 MINI SF-Q101/Q102/Q103/Q104 yr mon day Warranty Period 1yr Paid Amount Record Format Recording media Internal Memory 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/1GB Playback MP3, WMA, ASF MP3:All Bit rate, WMA: 32Kbps ~ 192Kbps FM Frequency Bandwidth 87.
