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Silvercrest DA-16R Manual

Silvercrest DA-16R Manual

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Preliminary notes

Thank you for selecting our digital MP3 player SilverCrest DA-16R.
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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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-16R. 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-16R and the included accessories corre- spond 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 Display during FM radio playback Basic functions 12.1 Turning the device on 12.2 Turning the device off 12.3...
  • Page 4 FM radio mode 15.1 Scan mode 15.2 Auto scan mode 15.3 Preset mode 15.4 Recording from the radio Folder mode Equalizer Play Mode Power save (“Auto Off”) Backlight Language Delete About Back Using the device with your computer 25.1 System requirements 25.2 Connecting to the computer 25.3...

  • 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 2 of the law from May 28, 1996, prescribe a restriction of the sound pressure at a maximum of 100 dB(A). The headphones (SilverCrest DA-16R) and the device comply with these legal regulations to their full extent. Longer listening periods at a full volume of the device may cause hearing damage to the user.
  • Page 7 Dispose of your MP3 player and the batteries in compliance with the Directive 2002/96/EC (see p. 38). In particular, the device does not belong into household trash.

  • Page 8: Scope Of Delivery

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

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Display During Voice Playback

    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 12: Display During Fm Radio Playback

    Display during FM radio playback Battery charge level Number of the preset position (1-32) Scan mode icon Stereo playback Radio playback icon Display of the radio frequency...

  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    Basic functions With the MP3 player DA-16R, you can listen to music and make recordings. How you use these functions is described starting on p. 17 . 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 14: Key Lock

    12.3 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 15: Volume

    12.5 Volume During the playback of music titles or recordings, you can select the volume of the device with the volume button VOL-/+ on the side of the device in a range from 0 (mute) to the maximum. 12.6 Replacing the battery If the battery symbol in the display shows an empty battery, you will need to change the battery soon.
  • Page 16 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 17: Play Music

    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 18: 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 19: Voice Mode (Recordings)

    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 20: 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. 14.2 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 21: Fm Radio Mode

    FM radio mode In the FM radio mode, you have the option of receiving radio stations through FM frequencies (87.5 – 108.0MHz). In addition, you can record the current radio pro- gram with the recording function. When you are in the menu, you can select the menu item “FM” by pressing the buttons and switch to the FM radio mode by pressing the M button...

  • Page 22: Auto Scan Mode

    15.2 Auto scan mode In the auto scan mode, the FM station range is automatically scanned for receiv- able stations and assigned to the 32 available preset positions. To scan the FM station range, press the M button until the message “Auto Scan“...

  • Page 23: Recording From The Radio

    15.4 Recording from the radio By briefly pressing the function button , you have the option of recording the current radio program of the selected station. The recording will start directly after pressing the button. The remaining recording time will briefly be shown on the display, followed by the length of time you have already been recording, the name under which the recording is stored, and the microphone symbol, which shows that a recording is currently in progress.

  • Page 24: Equalizer

    When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Folders” by press- ing the buttons and switch into the folder mode by pressing the M button . You can exit the folder mode by repeatedly pressing the VOL- button .

  • Page 25: Play Mode

    Play Mode With the play settings you can determine whether music titles or recordings will be played back repeatedly. In addition, this menu item will enable you to set whether music titles should be played back in a random sequence. When you are in the main menu, you can select the menu item “Repeat”...

  • Page 26: Power Save ("Auto Off")

    Note: The random sequence is not available during the playback of recordings. That is why you aren’t able to select the settings "Shuffle” and “Repeat shuffle" if you have switched from the voice mode into the play settings. Power save (“Auto Off”) With this function you can determine whether the MP3 player should automatically turn off when there is no playback or recording and no buttons are pushed.

  • Page 27: Language

    to automatically turn off. If you have selected the setting “Always on”, the backlight of the display will not be turned off. To store the desired setting, select it with the buttons and then press the M button . Now the setting is saved and you automatically return to the menu.

  • Page 28: About

    . If you have selected “No” and keep the M button pressed, you will return into the music or voice mode. However, if you press the button , you will return to the previous menu and there you can select again whether you would like to delete a music file or a recording or return to the main menu.

  • Page 29: Using The Device With Your Computer

    Using the device with your computer 25.1 System requirements Operating system: Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or Vista CPU: Pentium III 500 MHz or higher RAM: 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended) Hard drive: 50 MB free memory Interface: USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) 25.2 Connecting to the computer You can either connect your MP3 player directly to a free USB connection on your...

  • Page 30: Microsoft Windows Me, 2000, Xp, Vista Installation

    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 31 Caution: If you use Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Win- dows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista as your operating system, a manual driver installation from the provided CD 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 32: Microsoft Windows 98 Se Installation

    25.4 Microsoft Windows 98 SE Installation If you would like to use your MP3 player on a computer with Microsoft Windows 98 SE as the operating system, you have to install the drivers from the included CD- ROM. Connect the MP3 player to your PC and then carry out the steps listed below. 1.

  • Page 33: 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. 25.5 Copying files Once you have properly connected your MP3 player with your computer, a new...

  • Page 34: File Structure

    25.6 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 35 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 36: 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. 25.8 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 37: Technical Data

    6 Presets and one custom setting FM receiver range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Max. headphone output voltage 103 mV Headphones SilverCrest DA-16R, 3.5 mm stereo jack; sound pressure level in connection with DA16R MP3 player 86 dB(A) Headphone broadband voltage 155 mV Operating temperature /storage 0°C - 45°C / -10°C –...

  • Page 38: Disposal

    Disposal 27.1 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.” 27.2 Device Please consider that your electronic entertainment device is subject to the Euro- pean guideline 2002/96/EC for the reduction of electronic waste.

  • Page 39: 28 Troubleshooting

    28 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution The device The battery is empty. Replace the battery (p.15). 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 40 Problem Possible reason: Suggested solution The battery is empty. Replace the battery (p.15). 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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