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Silvercrest DM-67 Instructions Manual

Silvercrest DM-67 Instructions Manual

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Preliminary notes

Thank you for selecting our digital MP3 player SilverCrest DM-67.
In order for you to utilize this device and all its options, we rec-
ommend that you read the corresponding instructions in this man-
ual 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.

Copyright

The contents of this manual may not be reproduced, copied or
otherwise duplicated 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.

Declaration

The descriptions and features in this manual only serve as gen-
eral guidelines and do not represent a guarantee. In order to offer
you a product of the highest quality, we reserve the right to make
possible improvements or changes without prior notification.
For all product descriptions and user instructions, the German
version is the ultimately valid reference in the event of possible
deviations in other languages.
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  • Page 1: Preliminary Notes

    Preliminary notes Thank you for selecting our digital MP3 player SilverCrest DM-67. In order for you to utilize this device and all its options, we rec- ommend that you read the corresponding instructions in this man- ual before the initial use of the device, even if you’re familiar with handling electronic devices.

  • Page 2: Manufacturer Information

    Manufacturer information JNC Datum Tech GmbH Benzstraße 33 71083 Herrenberg Germany...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preliminary notes ....................1 Copyright........................1 Declaration....................... 1 Manufacturer information..................2 Table of contents..................... 3 Important safety instructions................. 5 Scope of delivery..................... 9 Operating elements....................10 Display........................11 Basic functions...................... 11 Charging the internal battery ................12 Turning the device on Turning the device off Key lock...
  • Page 4 Voice recordings ....................35 Voice recording Playing back the voice recordings Deleting voice recordings Menu ........................39 Shuffle Repeat Slideshow Adding to Favorites Clearing Favorites Settings Customize menu Brightness Screen save (“ScreenSave“) Saving power (“PowerSave“) Language Standard setting (“Restore Defaults“) System information (”System info“) Usage with a computer..................

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Please read and strictly observe the following instruc- tions! The MP3 player and the provided accessories, such as e.g. the external power adapter may not be disassembled, modified or repaired by you. If the MP3 player has been dropped or if the casing has been damaged, turn it off.
  • Page 6 2 of the law from May 28, 1996, pre- scribe a restriction of the sound pressure at a maximum of 100 dB(A). The headphones (SilverCrest DM-67) and the device comply with these legal regulations to their full extent. Longer listening periods at a full volume of the device may cause hear- ing damage to the user.
  • Page 7 We advise against the use of headphones while driving a car or other vehicle. Please drive carefully and attentively. If you notice that the device distracts or impedes you while you are driving, switch it off. Be careful with the external power adapter: Always touch the external power adapter by its casing.
  • Page 8 Risk of explosion! Never toss the device into fire, since the built-in battery may explode. The improper handling of lithium- ion batteries may lead to an explosion or fire. Therefore only use the battery for its intended purpose! Only operate the device with the electrical parts that are included in the scope of delivery.

  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery 1. MP3 player DM-67 2. Headphones 3. USB cable 4. External power adapter 5. Manual 6. Driver CD Note: The design and technical data are subject to change without any notification.

  • Page 10: Operating Elements

    Operating elements Display +/- (Volume) (back) / (for- ward) M (Menu) (Play / pause) HOLD (Key lock) RESET (Reset but- ton) MIC (Microphone) Headphone jack / USB cable input...

  • Page 11: Display

    Repeat Different playback modes Basic functions With the MP3 player DM-67, you can listen to music, make voice recordings, and view videos and pictures. How you use these functions is described starting on p. 18. But first you will receive...

  • Page 12: Charging The Internal Battery

    Charging the internal battery Your MP3 player has an integrated rechargeable lithium-ion bat- tery. This has to be completely charged before the first use of the device (min. 3 hours) and then completely discharged in order to guarantee the optimum lifespan of the battery. This requires that the device is not freshly charged before its complete discharge.
  • Page 13 To charge the device through an external power source, con- nect your MP3 player with an electrical outlet by using the provided USB cable and the external power adapter. A charging battery will appear on the display and the battery will be charged.

  • Page 14: Turning The Device On

    Turning the device on To turn on your MP3 player, press the button until the Silver- crest logo appears on the display. After a brief loading time, the device is operational. Note: If the MP3 player turns off during the starting process and dis- plays the message "HOLD", you have to disable the key lock.

  • Page 15: Key Lock

    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 16: Navigation

    Navigation When you switch on the MP3 player, you will reach the home screen. There you can select the following menu items with the buttons + and – and activate them with the button: Now playing (menu item only available during active playback) Music (page 18) Pictures (page 28) Video (page 29)

  • Page 17: Volume

    Note: If you are in the playback mode, you can reach the menu dis- play by pressing the M button once. If you press the M button twice, you will reach the home screen. If you are currently in one of the playback modes, the device will automatically jump back from the menu displays to the playback display after a brief period.

  • Page 18: Music

    Music In the music mode, you can play back MP3, WMA and WAV mu- sic titles. When you are at the home screen, you can switch be- tween the different menu items by pressing the buttons + and –. To change to the music mode, select the menu item “Music”...

  • Page 19: Music Playback Display

    Music playback display The number of the current Shows the progress of the title and the total amount of playback. the selected songs are displayed. Name of the currently Total length of the music played title title Name of the respective File format artist Name of the respective...
  • Page 20 Note: The red dot behind the search criteria shows that the search criterion can be narrowed even further. Note: To effectively use the search function in the music mode, your music titles need to have additional information (MP3 or WMA tags).

  • Page 21: Searching For Music Titles According To Artist

    Searching for music titles according to artist Select the menu item “music”. If a red dot appears behind the menu item, you can have different search criteria displayed through the button. If you select the search criterion “artist” and again press the button, all artists who have a music title saved on the MP3 player are displayed.
  • Page 22 The album selection displays all albums by the previously selected artist by whom music titles are saved on the MP3 player. If you have selected an album with the buttons + and -, you can play back all music titles on this album by pressing the but- ton (the subsequent play list will have as many titles as are saved on the album by the previously selected artist).

  • Page 23: Searching For Music Titles According To Album

    Searching for music titles according to album Select the menu item “music”. If a red dot appears behind the menu item, you can have different search criteria displayed through the button. If you select the search criterion “albums” and again press the button, all albums are displayed which have a music title saved on the MP3 player.
  • Page 24 The title selection displays all titles on the previously selected album that are saved on the MP3 player. If you have se- lected a title with the buttons + and -, you can play back this music title by pressing the button (the subse- quent play list will have exactly one title).

  • Page 25: Searching For Music Titles According To Title

    Searching for music titles according to title Select the menu item “music”. If a red dot appears behind the menu item, you can have different search criteria displayed through the button. If you select the search criterion “titles” and again press the button, all music titles are displayed that are saved on the MP3 player.

  • Page 26: Searching For Music Titles According To Genre

    Searching for music titles according to genre Select the menu item “music”. If a red dot appears behind the menu item, you can have different search criteria displayed through the button. If you select the search criterion “genres” and again press the button, all music genres are displayed that are saved on the MP3 player.

  • Page 27: Searching For Music Titles According To Year Of Release

    Searching for music titles according to year of release Select the menu item “music”. If a red dot appears behind the menu item, you can have different search criteria displayed through the button. If you select the search criterion “years” and again press the button, all music titles that are saved on the MP3 player are displayed in the sequence of their year of...

  • Page 28: Repeat

    Repeat You can repeat individual music titles or your entire title selection. For more information about this, read the chapter „Repeat“ on page 40. Pictures When you are at the home screen, you can switch be- tween the different menu items by pressing the buttons + and -.

  • Page 29: Videos

    Note: Only the pictures inside the folder “pictures” in the memory are displayed. The pictures have to be in .jpg or .bmp format. To exit the picture mode, press M twice and you will access the home screen again. Here you can select a different playback mode.

  • Page 30: Creating Video Files

    can activate fast forward/rewind. By pressing the button, you can start or pause your video. Note: Only the videos inside the folder “videos” in the memory are displayed. Videos have to be in .avi format (p. 30). Creating video files In order for you to be able to watch a video file on your MP3 player, it has to be in the .avi format.
  • Page 31 To convert your video files, follow the instructions below. 1. Start the installed conversion 2. Select a video file to be con- program. verted. Click on it with your mouse and keep the mouse button pressed. Now drag the file into the task list of your conversion program.
  • Page 32 5. Now you can copy the con- 6. Once this is open, drag the verted files to your device. converted files into the folder Click on the symbol of your “videos”. MP3 player in “My Computer”. You can copy the created .avi file into the “videos” folder on your MP3 player and then watch them.

  • Page 33: Favorites

    Favorites Your MP3 player will give you the option of creating a list with your favorite titles and playing it back. When you are at the home screen, you can switch be- tween the different menu items by pressing the buttons + and -.
  • Page 34 Adding titles to “Favorites” To add a title to the list of your own selections, please select the desired title and play it back. Now press the M button and you will access the menu. Se- lect the menu item “Add to Favorites”...

  • Page 35: Voice Recordings

    Note: The “Favorites” list can’t be modified. The list can only be cleared in its entirety. Voice recordings In the voice mode, you can basically carry out the same functions (PLAY / PAUSE / Next title / Previous title / Fast forward / Rewind) as in the music playback mode (see p.

  • Page 36: Voice Recording

    Voice recording If you want to make a voice recording, select the menu item “Record” with the buttons + and – and confirm the selection with button. The display shows “Ready” and the recording can be started by pressing the button again.

  • Page 37: Playing Back The Voice Recordings

    By pressing the M button, the recording is stopped and saved. Now the device is ready for a new recording, which can again be started by pressing the button. If you don’t wish to make another recording, you can return to the home screen by pressing the button.

  • Page 38: Deleting Voice Recordings

    Deleting voice recordings To delete a voice recording, press the button M while it is being played back. The display will show the voice recording menu. Now select the menu item “Delete file”. Note: In the voice mode, you can play back all titles that are in the “Record”...

  • Page 39: Menu

    Menu In the menu of your MP3 player, you have the option of switching particular functions of your device on and off and changing the settings on your device. Note: During the playback of a file, you can access the menu by pressing the M button.

  • Page 40: Repeat

    Repeat With this setting you can deter- mine whether music tracks will be played repeatedly. “Off”: Play back once “On”: Repetition of the current title “All”: When all titles have been played back, all titles will be repeated Select the desired value by pressing .

  • Page 41: Slideshow

    If you select the “Graph.” setting, you have the option of changing the signal strength of the different frequencies. To do this, press the button and you will enter the graphic EQ menu. Here you can select the individual frequencies with the buttons and change the signal strengths with the + and –...

  • Page 42: Adding To Favorites

    Adding to Favorites With this setting, you can as- semble music titles and voice recordings into an individual list. By pressing the button, the currently played title will be added to the list at “Favorites“. If the title was added success- fully, the message “Add to Fa- vorites”...

  • Page 43: Settings

    Settings Under the menu item “Settings” you have the option of changing the device settings of your MP3 player. To do this, select the menu item “Settings” and activate it by pressing the button. Now you have the option of changing dif- ferent characteristics of the device.

  • Page 44: Brightness

    Brightness With this setting you can determine the brightness of the display in eight steps from 1 (the darkest) to 8 (the brightest) Press the button until you have reached desired brightness. ScreenSave Screen save (“ “) This setting allows you to choose the time after which your device turns off the display.

  • Page 45: Saving Power ("Powersave")

    PowerSave Saving power (“ “) With this setting you can deter- mine whether the MP3 player should automatically turn off when there is no playback or recording and no buttons are pushed. This saves energy and achieves a longer battery life. “Off”: The MP3 player isn’t turned off.

  • Page 46: Standard Setting ("Restore Defaults")

    Restore Defaults Standard setting (“ “) This setting makes it possible for you to reset all settings to the factory default condition. Select the menu item “Restore defaults” and press the button. The display will indicate “Re- stored successfully” and the device is reset to the standard settings.

  • Page 47: Usage With A Computer

    Note: You can also have information about the memory displayed when your MP3 player is connected to your computer. Click with the right mouse button on the corresponding drive on “My com- puter” and select the item “Properties” in the menu. Then the used and free memory as well as the entire memory capacity will be displayed to you.

  • Page 48: Connection With The Computer

    Connection with the computer You can connect your MP3 player to a free USB connection on your computer by using the provided USB extension cable. Note: If you use a USB hub (a distributor of USB sockets), it may happen that the MP3 player is not recognized by your com- puter.

  • Page 49: Microsoft Windows 98 Se Installation

    Caution: If you use Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista as your op- erating system, a manual driver installation from the provided CD-ROM is not required. The attempt to install the drivers for Windows 98 SE on an operating system other than Windows 98 SE can damage the system or make it unusable.
  • Page 50 1. The above window appears. 2. Select “Search for the best Now insert the included driver driver for the device” and click CD-ROM and click on [Next >]. on [Next >]. 3. Now select “CD-ROM drive” 4. Click on [Next >] and click on [Next >].

  • Page 51: Copying Files

    Now the MP3 player is recognized and a new removable drive appears on “My computer”. The letters of the drive can be differ- ent depending on the number of hard drives on your system. Copying files Once you have properly connected your MP3 player with your computer, a new removable drive appears on “My Computer”.

  • Page 52: Disconnecting From The Computer

    The internal memory of the MP3 player contains the following special folders: “Pictures“: all pictures that will be shown in the picture mode have to be saved here “Videos“: all videos that will be shown in the video mode have to be saved here “Record“: all voice recordings are saved here Disconnecting from the computer...

  • Page 53: Resetting Your Mp3 Player

    Caution: If you are uncertain about any of the steps described above, read the help section for your operating system or ask a special- ist. An operating error during formatting can make the computer unusable. Resetting your MP3 player If your MP3 player doesn’t respond to your entries, you can reset your device as follows: Note: If your MP3 player is still connected to your computer, first dis-...

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    High speed / 1.1 compatible Display: Colour LCD (65,000 colours) Equalizer: 5 presets Headphones: SilverCrest DM-67, 3.5 mm stereo jack; Sound pressure level in connection with DM-67 < 100dB(A) Max. Output voltage of headphone jack: Power supply: 3.7 V integrated lithium-ion battery Operating conditions: Max.

  • Page 55: Disposal

    Disposal Device Please consider that your electronic entertainment device is sub- ject to the European guideline 2002/96/EC for the reduction of electronic waste. You are therefore not permitted to dispose of your device in your household waste. You can receive information regarding the disposal of old de- vices at the municipal admini- stration, the waste disposal ad-...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution The battery is empty. Charge the battery (p.12). The device The key lock is acti- Deactivate the key lock (p. doesn’t vated. 15). turn on. The operating system Press the reset button (p. has crashed. 53).
  • Page 57 Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution The language isn’t set Set it to the correct lan- correctly. guage (p. 45). The LCD display Contact the customer hot- doesn’t The display is defec- line (see the back page of show the tive. the manual).
  • Page 58 Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution Make sure that your com- The operating system puter operates with Win- isn’t supported by the dows 98/2000/ME/XP or a device. new version or Macintosh OS X. drivers weren’t properly in- Reinstall the USB driver (p. stalled with Windows 49).
  • Page 59 Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution Directly connect your MP3 A USB hub (a USB player to the computer and The MP3 socket distributor) is remove all USB hubs from player isn’t interposed. your computer if neces- recognized sary. by the The jack plug on the Disconnect it and recon- computer.

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