W3(ENG)AME cover 2/28/05 9:20 AM Page 1 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com AH68-01669B (Rev 0.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 2 Contents 1. Before You Begin 2. Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the player to your PC ..........16 Manual installation of the USB Driver.........20 Using the removable storage (PC) ............ 24 Formatting on your PC ........................ 24 Downloading/Uploading files..................25 Disconnecting the USB cable ................ 26 Transferring music files using Windows Media................................. 27 Installing Music Studio ............
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 4 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 95°F or below 23°F). Do not expose to moisture. Do not let any foreign matter spill into the device. 4 Do not subject the player to severe impact, or place heavy objects on it. Be careful not to subject the player to excessive pressure when wearing it round your neck.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 6 Safety Instructions Battery Charger Safety Earphones ■ Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. It’s not only dangerous, but also against the law. To avoid an accident, do not turn up the volume of the earphones too high while walking. Protect your ears Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume. ■ Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 8 Charging the battery Charging the battery ENG Caution Charger Charger Connection Cable The charger is supplied with your player. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. ❈ When recharging is complete, “100% CHARGED” is shown in the display window. ❈ The unit can also be charged at low speed using the power supplied from your computer through the USB cable. ❈ Battery recharge time in normal operation is approximately 2.5 hours.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 10 Features Features USB 2.0 High Speed Data Transfer The player supports playback of MP3, WMA, Audio ASF, Secure WMA and Ogg(Ogg Vorbis) Maximum data speed transfer of 70 Mbps ENG MP3, WMA, Audio ASF, Secure WMA and Ogg Playback ❉ OGG is a new audio compression format that is free, open and unpatented. For more info, see www.vorbis.com Removable Storage Device Upgradable You can upgrade the built-in programs when available. Please check the home page (www.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 12 Components Components Portable Case ENG Player Carrying case AH61-01894A Portable Case AH61-01994A Installation CD AH80-00100B Earphones Earphones AH30-00073A USB Cable AH39-00731A Direct Connect USB Adaptor AH39-00730A User manual AH68-01669B Neck Strap AH61-01895A Belt Chain AH61-01896A Player Belt Chain Case AH61-01991A Cotton Tissue AH61-01993A ■ The Charger Connection Cable Charger AH44-00085B AH39-00732A 12 capacity of the useable built-in m
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 14 Location of Controls Location of Controls Front View Display ENG Earphone Jack Menu/ Function Button Hold Switch Recording Button Play/Pause Button Display Play/Stop/Pause indicator NOR Equalizer, SRS indicator Volume Control 001 00 :00:00 Track Number indicator Title (track & artist) indicator Playtime indicator Microphone 14 NOR 7.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 16 Connecting the player to your PC Connecting the player to your PC For Windows 98SE, install the USB driver prior to connecting the player to PC. The PC system must meet the following specifications: ● Pentium 200MHz or greater ● Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP ● 40MB of available hard disk space ● CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater) ● USB port (2.0) supported ● VGA graphic ■ 16 ENG ENG System Requirements.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 18 Connecting the player to your PC Connecting the player to your PC Connecting the player to your PC with the USB cable ■ ■ If you disconnect the USB cable from your PC while implementing a command or initializing during USB driver installation, your PC may not function correctly. installation of the USB driver "SAMSUNG YP-W3 USB Device" 4 Upon will appear in the [System Properties] ➝ [Device Manager].
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 20 Manual installation of the USB Driver Manual installation of the USB Driver If the driver does not install automatically, follow the instructions below to install the USB driver manually. ENG 1 Select [Control Panel] ➔ [System] ➔ [Device Manager]. 2 Click [YP-W3]. The USB driver is located in C:\WINDOWS\INF\MUSBA2.inf. if the driver does not appear, click on Browse to locate it.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 22 Manual installation of the USB Driver Manual installation of the USB Driver ENG 3 Click [Reinstall Driver]. 22 The USB driver is located in C:\WINDOWS\INF\DISKDRV.inf. if the driver does not appear, click on Browse to locate it.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 24 Using the removable storage (PC) - Before formatting can begin, you must connect your YP-W3 to your PC using the USB cable (see page 16). - Formatting deletes all files on the MP3 player so maximum memory is available for new file storage. It saves you the trouble of deleting unwanted files one at a time. 1 pull-down menu to set the File System to FAT32.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 26 Using the removable storage (PC) Transferring music files using Windows Media Downloading Secure WMA Files Disconnecting the USB cable 1 Double-click on the green arrow in the taskbar on the bottom right of the window. the [Stop a Hardware device] message appears, 2 When press the [OK] button and disconnect the USB cable.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 28 Transferring music files using Windows Media transfer to the player using Windows Explorer. Drag and drop the file to the left [Sync List] window - Music Studio is a program that enables you to play back music files on your PC's HD and CD-ROM drive. - You can not transfer music files to the player with Music Studio.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:50 AM Page 30 Installing Music Studio Using Music Studio Playing Music ■ 1 Double click the Music Studio icon on your PC. ENG the instructions in the window to complete the installation. 3 Follow Please refer to Help for more information on how to use Music Studio. Main Window Play List Window File List Window the [Open Files] button in the main window to open the 2 Click [Open] dialog box and select the music files you want to play back. Then click the [Open] button.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 32 Using Music Studio Using Music Studio You can create an Album that will contain a group of your favorite songs for playback. 1 Double click the Music Studio icon on your PC. [Album List] button in the Play List Window. 2 ClickThetheAlbum List Window appears. After creating the New Album, click the [To HDD Mode] button in 4 the File List Window to select music files stored in your computer.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 34 Using Music Studio Using Music Studio You can convert CD Audio tracks to MP3 or WMA(Windows Media Audio) format by using Music Studio. 1 Double click the Music Studio icon on your PC. an audio CD into your CD drive and click the 2 Insert [To CD-ROM Mode] button in the File List Window. To View Help on Music Studio Run Music Studio and press F1. ■ ENG Converting Music File Formats Help will appear.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 36 Playing Music and Turning Off the Device Playing Music (Power On) ■ When turning on the main unit, only analog clock type is supported. Adjusting Volume Press , form 00 to 40 ENG Press the √» button on the player. The clock appears on the screen. Press the √» button once again to play a music/voice file. Adjusting Volume/HOLD Function to adjust the volume HOLD Function Pausing Music Press the √» button to pause playback.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 38 Recording Voice To search for specific parts during play Press and hold the REC button for 2 seconds to start voice recording. the REC button again to stop the recording and save the 2 Press voice file. and hold ❙œœ , √√❙ during playback to search for a specific section of the music file you want to listen to. ■ Release ❙œœ , √√❙ to resume play normally.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 40 Loop Repeating MENU Options Starting Point NOR A B 001 7.GUMMY-Tor MP3 Use , to move between the menus and press √√❙ briefly to select the sub-menu you want. Press the "M" button again to exit MENU mode. 00 :01:20 Music Ending Point Press the button briefly again to set the end of the loop. A↔B appears in the display. The loop is played repeatedly. NOR A B FM Radio Navigation Settings 001 7.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 42 Listening to FM Radio Press and hold the "M" button to display the menu screen. Select FM Radio and press √√❙. Search : Press ❙œœ , √√❙ to change the frequency up or down. ■ Automatic Search : Press and hold ❙œœ , √√❙ to automatically search for receiving frequencies. Searching Stored Frequencies the "M" button in FM 1 Press mode.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 44 FM Recording Using Navigation You can easily search for files or switch modes using the Navigation function. ■ button again. 2 PressA filetheisREC created and the Recording stops. ■ ■ Files are recorded in the order F001, F002, F003... and saved as MP3 files in FM_REC folder. ENG and hold the REC button during FM reception. 1 PressRecording of the currently transmitted FM broadcast begins.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 46 Setting the Advanced Functions Settings, use , 2 Inpress √√❙ to select. ■ to move to the function you want and 1 Press and hold the “M” Button. Select [Settings] ➔ [Play Mode]. Play mode, use , to move to the mode you want and 2 Inpress √√❙ to select. ENG 1 Select Settings in the menu. (refer to “MENU Options”) Selecting the Play Mode To move to a previous menu, use ❙œœ or select Return. Play Mode Play Mode Play Mode Play Mode Play Mode Sound Effe..
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 48 Setting Sound Effects Setting Sound Effects EQ ■ ■ If you want Bass booster, select DBB. → Normal DBB → Jazz DBB → Rock DBB ■ Normal → Classic → Jazz → Rock ENG is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS labs, Inc. ■ Please adjust the volume to a suitable level, as the volume may increase in the SRS setting. ■ This unit supports sampling frequencies of 32KHz, 44.1KHz or 48KHz.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 50 Time Settings Time Set ● Use the Time Set function to set the current time. Press and hold the “M” Button. Select [Settings] ➔ [Time] ➔ [Time Set]. Use , to set the clock time, and then press √√❙ to move to the next stage. After setting the current time, Time Time Time Set move to CONFIRM and then Time Set press √√❙ . Clock Typ.. ■ The current time will be displayed. Sleep Auto Off Ti.. Clock Type Set and hold the “M” Button.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 52 Time Settings Screen Settings Clock Screen Saver ■ Once the MP3 player is in Clock Screen mode, you must press √» before you can play files or access menus. LCD brightness ENG and hold the “M” Button. Select [Settings] ➔ [Time] ➔ [Clock Screen Saver]. ■ Use , to select time for the Screen Saver from 30 seconds, 1, 5,10, or 15 minutes. ■ If no button is pressed after playback, Clock Screen the screen will automatically display the clock screen saver.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 54 Language Setting You can select a menu language from 10 languages. FM Radio Settings Auto Preset and hold the “M” Button. Select [Settings] ➔ [Environment] 1 ➔Press [Language]. 2 Use , to select a desired menu language and then press √√❙ . ■ English ➔ Korean ➔ French ➔ German ➔ Italian ➔ Japanese ➔ Simp.Chinese ➔ Spanish ➔ Trad.Chinese ➔ Russian ➔ [FM Setting] ➔ [Auto Preset]. within the range of 87.5MHz to 108.0MHz are automatically selected and stored.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 56 FM Radio Settings Managing Files Deleting Files FM Region and hold the “M” Button. Select [Settings] ➔ [Environment] ➔ [FM Setting] ➔ [FM Region]. ■ Use , to select FM tuner region, ■ USA, Korea, FM Region USA,Korea Japan Other Co.. Return : Search FM frequencies between 87.5MHz to 108.0MHz in increments of 100 kHz. ■ Japan : Search FM frequencies between 76.0MHz to 108.0MHz in increments of 100 kHz. ■ Other Country : Search FM frequencies between 87.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 58 MENU Table Managing Files Formatting from the MP3 player ENG 1 Press and hold the “M” Button. Select [Settings] ➔ [Format]. , to select Confirm and 2 Use then press √√❙ . Navigation Music Settings FM Radio Format Time set ■ Environme.. Memory is formatted and all saved files are deleted. Delete Format Confirm Cancel Return About ■ Press and hold the “M” Button. Select [Settings] ➔ [About].
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 60 Troubleshooting ■ The player does not work and the LCD displays nothing. ■ In PLAY mode, music is not played after pressing the √» button ■ Refer to the System Requirements Reset your player by pressing the buttons simultaneously. ■ Plug the charger into an outlet. The buttons do not work. Backlight does not work. Check to see if MP3 or WMA files are saved in the built-in memory. ■ Check to see if the HOLD button is locked.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 62 Specifications 62 YP-W3 1GB (YP-W3) 3.7V (Li-ion) lasts up to 8hours (MP3 128Kbps, Vol level 20) 2.08” X 2.44” X 0.59” / 2.4 oz Zinc/Plastic 90dB with 20KHz 17mW/CH (16Ω) 20Hz~20KHz -5 ~ +35°C(23~95°F) 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz 50dB 1% 10dB MPEG1/2/2.5 LAYER 3 (8Kbps ~ 320Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz) MPEG1 LAYER 2 (32Kbps ~ 384Kbps, 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz) WMA, ASF(Audio) (8Kbps ~ 192Kbps, 8KHz ~ 44.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 64 Safety Information Safety Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 66 Warranty If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased. The liability of Samsung and its appointed maintenance company is limited to the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit under warranty.
W3 (ENG) AME≥ª¡ˆ 2/28/05 11:51 AM Page 68 Warranty 68 ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
