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Silvercrest DA-16 Instructions Manual

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Preliminary notes

Thank you for selecting our digital MP3 player SilverCrest DA-16.
This is an electronic entertainment device. It may only be used for private and not
industrial or commercial purposes. By default, the current product is not intended
for use in medical, life-saving or life-sustaining applications. Only those connection
cables and external devices may be used that correspond to the current device in
respect to safety, electromagnetic compatibility and shielding quality. This device
fulfils all relevant standards and guidelines in respect to CE conformity. If the
device is altered in a way that has not been coordinated with the manufacturer, the
compliance with these standards and guidelines is no longer guaranteed. Use only
the accessories specified by the manufacturer. If you don't use the device within
the Federal Republic of Germany, you have to observe the regional regulations or
laws of the country of use.
In order for you to utilize this device and all its options, we recommend that you
read the corresponding instructions in this manual thoroughly before the initial use
of the device, even if you're familiar with handling electronic devices. Pay special
attention to chapter "Important safety instructions" on page 5. Store this manual in
a safe location for future reference. If you sell or transfer this device, please be
sure to pass along these instructions as well.
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Copyright

The contents of this manual may not be reproduced, copied or otherwise dupli-
cated in electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or any other
form without the permission of our company, nor may it be stored in a search
engine nor translated into another language.
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  • Page 1: Preliminary Notes

    Preliminary notes Thank you for selecting our digital MP3 player SilverCrest DA-16. This is an electronic entertainment device. It may only be used for private and not industrial or commercial purposes. By default, the current product is not intended for use in medical, life-saving or life-sustaining applications. Only those connection cables and external devices may be used that correspond to the current device in respect to safety, electromagnetic compatibility and shielding quality.

  • Page 2: Declaration

    For all product descriptions and user instructions, the German version is the ulti- mately valid reference in the event of possible deviations in other languages. The digital MP3 player SilverCrest DA-16 and the included accessories correspond to the basic requirements and relevant regulations of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preliminary notes Copyright Declaration Manufacturer information Table of contents Important safety instructions Scope of delivery Control elements Display during music playback Display during voice playback Basic functions 11.1 Turning the device on 11.2 Turning the device off 11.3 Key lock 11.4...
  • Page 4 Equalizer Play settings Power save (“Auto Off”) Backlight Language Delete About Back Using the device with your computer 23.1 System requirements 23.2 Connecting to the computer 23.3 Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista Installation 23.4 Microsoft Windows 98 SE Installation 23.5 Copying files 23.6...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Please read and strictly observe the following instructions! You are not permitted to disassemble, modify or repair the MP3 player. If the MP3 player has been dropped or if the casing has been dam- aged, turn it off. Do not give your MP3 player and especially the accessories to children.
  • Page 6 Make sure that the display is not exposed to any bumps. This could damage the glass of the display or cause the liquid to leak out. If the liq- uid gets into the eyes, on the skin or the clothes, it has to be rinsed off immediately with clear water.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery MP3 player SilverCrest DA-16 Headphones SilverCrest DA-16 Mini CD Operating instructions Battery Note: The design and technical data are subject to change without any notification.

  • Page 8: Control Elements

    Control elements Button (play/pause) Fast forward button Rewind button VOL+ button VOL- button Display HOLD (key lock) M button Function button Headphone socket Loop for carrying strap Battery compartment Microphone...

  • Page 9: Display During Music Playback

    Display during music playback Battery charge level A-B section repeat function Key lock symbol Play music icon Play setting (here: Shuffle) Name of the played file Play setting (here: Repeat All) Time display Play setting (here: Repeat One) Equalizer display...

  • Page 10: Display During Voice Playback

    10 Display during voice playback Battery charge level Play voice icon Key lock symbol Name of the played file Play setting (here: Repeat All) Time display Play setting (here: Repeat One) Equalizer display...

  • Page 11: Basic Functions

    11 Basic functions With the MP3 player DA-16, you can listen to music and make recordings. How you use these functions is described starting on p. 15 . But first you will receive an introduction to basic functions such as turning the device on and off, using the key lock, navigation, volume control and battery replacement.

  • Page 12: Key Lock

    11.3 Key lock The key lock prevents an unintentional operation of your MP3 player - for example during transport. If the key lock on your MP3 player is activated, all entries are ignored and the key lock symbol appears. To activate the key lock, you have to slide the HOLD button in the direction of the arrow and the key lock symbol will appear on the display.

  • Page 13: Replacing The Battery

    11.6 Replacing the battery If the battery symbol in the display shows an empty battery, you will need to change the battery soon. To do this, turn off the MP3 player (p. 11), remove the , open the battery compartment on the back of the device and remove the battery.
  • Page 14 Important information about the battery: Make sure that the battery is always inserted in the device with the correct polarity. Only replace it with the same or an equivalent type. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is changed improperly. Don’t attempt to recharge a battery that is not intended for that purpose.

  • Page 15: Play Music

    12 Play music In music mode, you can play back MP3 or WMA music titles. When you are in the main menu, you can switch into the music mode by pressing the buttons , selecting the menu item “Music” and pressing the M button .

  • Page 16: Play Mode

    Briefly press the function button once during the playback of a title to mark the beginning of the section that should be repeated. This is represented by an A on the display. When you have reached the end of the section that you would like to repeat during the playback, briefly press the function button once again.

  • Page 17: Voice Mode (Recordings)

    13 Voice mode (Recordings) In the voice mode you can play back and create recordings. When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Recordings” by pressing the buttons and change to the voice mode by pressing the M button .

  • Page 18: Ending Recordings

    Note: To achieve the best possible recording result, direct the microphone input towards the source at a distance of approx. 10 – 15 cm and avoid interfering sounds. 13.2 Ending recordings To end the recording, press the function button . This will stop the recording and the recorded file will automatically be saved in the “Voice”...

  • Page 19: Equalizer

    When you have selected the menu item “Folders”, a list with folders and stored songs will appear on the display. Press the buttons to navigate between files or folders. To play back the desired file, press the play button To open a selected folder, press the M button .

  • Page 20: Power Save ("Auto Off")

    When you call up the menu item, the current setting will be displayed. By pressing the buttons you can switch between the following settings: Disable: At this setting your music titles or recordings will be played back in regular sequence and not repeated. At this setting, no symbol will appear on the display.

  • Page 21: Backlight

    The following time lengths are available to you for the device to automatically turn off: “1 Min“, “2 Min“, “5 Min“ and “10 Min“. If you have selected the setting "Dis- able”, the MP3 player will not automatically turn off. To store the desired setting, select it with the buttons and then press the M button .

  • Page 22: Delete

    The following languages are available: "German”, “Dutch”, “English", “Spanish” and "French”. With the buttons you can select between the different languages and confirm them by pressing the M button . Then the setting is saved and you automatically return to the menu. 20 Delete With this function you can delete files on your player.

  • Page 23: Back

    22 Back When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Back” by pressing the buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the M but- ton . You will return to the mode from which you have called up the main menu. (Music or voice mode).
  • Page 24 Note: If you use a USB hub (a distributor of USB sockets), it may happen that the MP3 player is not recognized by your computer. In that case connect the MP3 player or the USB extension cord directly to your computer. Depending on the construction of the USB connections on your computer, it may be the case that you have to plug in the MP3 player with the display fac- ing down.

  • Page 25: Microsoft Windows Me, 2000, Xp, Vista Installation

    23.3 Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista Installation If you use Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista as your operating system, no manual driver instal- lation is required after you connect your MP3 player with your PC. The driver installation happens automatically during the first use and may take some time depending on the computer.
  • Page 26 Connect the MP3 player to your PC and then carry out the steps listed below. 1. The above window appears. Now 2. Select “Search for the best driver for insert the included driver CD-ROM and the device” and click on [Next >]. click on [Next >].

  • Page 27: Copying Files

    5. The installation is finished. Click on 6. My computer. [Finish]. Now the MP3 player is recognized and a new removable drive appears on the desktop. The designated letter of the drive can be different depending on the number of hard drives on your system. 23.5 Copying files Once you have properly connected your MP3 player with your computer, a new...

  • Page 28: File Structure

    23.6 File structure You can copy music titles into any desired folder on your MP3 player and also create any new folders as you prefer. However, you should avoid special charac- ters. The internal memory of the MP3 player contains a special folder, “Voice”, where all of the recordings are stored.
  • Page 29 3. Also select the “USB Mass Storage 4. Next comes a message that you can Device" in the “Remove a hardware remove device. disconnect your MP3 player from the component" window and click [OK]. USB socket. Windows Vista: 1. Double-click the symbol “Safely 2.

  • Page 30: Formatting The Memory

    3. Select the “USB Mass Storage 4. Next comes a message that you can Device" in the “Remove hardware" remove device. window and click [OK]. disconnect your MP3 player from the USB socket. 23.8 Formatting the memory If you would like to remove the entire contents of your MP3 player or if files on your MP3 player have been damaged, it may be advisable to format the internal drive.

  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Dimensions: 79 x 28 x 19 mm Weight: 25 g Headphones SilverCrest DA-16, 3.5 mm stereo jack 25 Disposal 25.1 Batteries Please consider that you as an end consumer are obligated to return “… discarded batteries to a distributor or a redemption site intended for this purpose by a public waste management facility.”...
  • Page 32 You are therefore not permitted to dispose of your device in your household waste. You can receive information regarding the disposal of old devices at the municipal administration, the waste disposal administration and the store where you pur- chased this product. You can drop off your device free of charge at com- munal collection points.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    26 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution The device The battery is empty. Replace the battery (p.13). has no power. The headphone cable is Properly connect the headphones. loose. The volume is at “0”. Increase the volume with VOL+. The head- phones don’t The battery is empty.
  • Page 34 Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution The battery is empty. Replace the battery (p.13). The USB cable was The device Disconnect it from the computer. connected. turns off auto- The energy saving func- matically. For more information about this, tion (“Auto Off”) is turned read p.

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