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DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER MOBILPHILE

MEG50AS

OWNER’S MANUAL

This owner’s manual describes operation of this product. Please also read the

enclosed MOBILPHILE application software manual.

Summary of Contents for MEG50AS

Page 1: ...DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER MOBILPHILE MEG50AS OWNER S MANUAL This owner s manual describes operation of this product Please also read the enclosed MOBILPHILE application software manual ...

Page 2: ...n the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes or modific...

Page 3: ...consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to be operated by battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat 4 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sin...

Page 4: ...hearing damage 13 Damage Requiring Service Remove all cables from this product and turn off the battery switch Refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product b If the product has been exposed to rain or water c If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust o...

Page 5: ...our product warranty b Do not touch the drive during or immediately after use when it is connected to a personal computer or other device Touching the drive may result in burns from high temperatures that are generated after prolonged use Be careful when removing the drive from device that is currently being used Although the drive gets hot during normal operation this is not a defect c If the dri...

Page 6: ...you to high temperature or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 22 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire unit overheating or other hazards 23 Safety Check Upon completi...

Page 7: ...rd 21 Using the Player Turning the Power On Off 22 Turing the Power On 22 Turning the Power Off 22 Playing Back Audio Data 23 To Pause Playback 23 Adjusting the Volume 24 Selecting and Playing Back Audio Data 24 Fast Forward or Fast Reverse 25 Locating the Beginning of the Audio Data 25 Selecting the Play Mode 26 Selecting Equalizer Mode 28 Using the Wired Remote Control 29 Other Useful Informatio...

Page 8: ...io Player Application Software CD USB cable Carrying bag Power cord Supplied accessories Confirm that all of the items below have been included in your package HO LD Information The design specifications software and the contents of this owner s manual are subject to change without prior notice Trademark Information MOBILPHILE is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Med...

Page 9: ... 18 hour approx continuous playback Assuming playback of 44 1 kHz 128 Kbps audio data in WMA format at room temperature 25 C with the backlight off with audio volume set to the medium level and the battery has been charged until the charge indicator has turned green Is equipped with a backlight LCD so that you can also easily recognize music titles and related information in the dark Allows you to...

Page 10: ...layer from a cold location to a warm one may result in condensation water droplets forming on the inside of the player When this occurs switch the player off and wait an hour before using the player If condensation forms on the HDD Card remove the HDD Card wipe off any condensation and wait a short time before using it again Cleaning the Player Wipe away dirt on the player with a soft cloth If dir...

Page 11: ...The built in battery can be recharged up to 500 times approx Actual recharges may differ depending on conditions and environment under which the product is used If the operation time diminishes the battery may have deteriorated Replace the battery with a new one For battery replacement consult the store of purchase Toshiba Corporation is not liable for data damage or loss caused by product malfunc...

Page 12: ...y damage arising from not having followed the descriptions in owner s manual supplied with this product Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from malfunctions resulting with equipment or software etc that is not intended to used in combination and is not related to Toshiba Corporation Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising...

Page 13: ...Do not use the AC adapter in hot and humid places The AC adapter is for indoor use only Do not use the supplied AC adapter with devices other than this player Temperature increases on the surface of the adapter is normal Before moving the adapter to another location unplug it from the wall outlet and wait until the temperature decreases Do not place the AC adapter on any object that is easily affe...

Page 14: ... it professionally cleaned Do not place the HDD Card on any vibrating object Neglecting this may cause product damage malfunction or loss of data Do not use benzene paint thinner or other similar liquid when cleaning Neglecting this may cause deterioration or discoloration of the finish Do not place or drop any object on the HDD Card Neglecting this may cause product damage malfunction or loss of ...

Page 15: ...ly back up the data saved to the HDD Card to prevent data malfunction data damage or loss of data Toshiba Corporation shall not be liable for damage or loss of data in the HDD Card About Continuous Operations Do not continuously operate the product for an extended period of time beyond 24 hours When not operating the product store it in its dedicated case About Copyright Regarding music video comp...

Page 16: ...s transferred to the HDD Card Important The MEG50AS cannot play back audio data other than that transferred to the HDD Card using the TOSHIBA Audio Application Audio data transferred to the HDD Card using the TOSHIBA Audio Application can be played back only on MOBILPHILE because it has been encrypted Copy protection protocols do not permit audio data from one HDD Card to be copied to another HDD ...

Page 17: ...ssion coding method developed by Microsoft Corporation or audio files compressed by this standard WAV file This is the standard audio file format used on Windows platforms To Use this Player Follow the procedures below Preparation 1 Preparation 1 page 21 Connect the player to a personal computer Playing back audio data using the player page 23 MOBILPHILE Application Software owner s manual page 8 ...

Page 18: ...ttons page 24 MOBILPHILE Application Software owner s manul MENU NAVI NAVI button page 24 PLAY PAUSE button page 22 23 Equalizer button page 28 Play mode button page 27 MENU button page 31 Skip button page 25 Select button page 24 HOLD OPEN HOLD switch OPEN button page 20 Slide in the direction of the arrow to disable buttons on the player thus preventing them from being accidentally pressed Side ...

Page 19: ...settings of the player For details see the associated reference page Playback status Play mode page 26 Equalizer page 28 Remaining battery power Hold status page 18 Folder name Album name Artist name Elapsed time indication Audio title name Track number Time elapsed PLAY MODE EQUALIZER SORT BACKLIGHT LANGUAGE BEEPER page 26 page 28 page 31 Folder name is displayed at the upper level Folder name Au...

Page 20: ...e AC adapter jack on the player Insert the appropriate end of the power cable into the AC adapter Insert the AC plug on the power cable into an AC wall outlet The charge indicator lights orange when charging is started and turns green when charging is completed If the charge indicator does not light this way see Troubleshooting page 33 NOTES The required charging time may vary depending on factors...

Page 21: ...D Card as far as it will go taking care that the surface marked Insert faces upward Close the slot cover Confirm that the eject button is retracted then close the slot cover To remove the HDD Card 1 Push the Eject button so that it is extended 2 Push the Eject button again until you hear a click 3 With the HDD Card slightly ejected hold the sides of the HDD Card and pull out slowly NOTE Do not pre...

Page 22: ...and hold the PLAY PAUSE button for more than 2 seconds NOTES To turn the power on you may also press the Select button MENU button or NAVI button for more than 2 seconds You cannot turn the power on or off with the Hold switch on Release the Hold lock then press the button Turning the Power Off Press and hold the PLAY PAUSE button for more than 2 seconds NOTE Power will be automatically turned off...

Page 23: ... screen displayed Playback is started with audio data detected first With the PLAY screen displayed Playback is started from the beginning of the audio data on the display To Pause Playback To pause playback press the PLAY PAUSE button Press the PLAY PAUSE button again to resume playback of the remaining data NOTES It may take several seconds to resume playback after the PLAY PAUSE button is press...

Page 24: ... data For the method of creating folders and Playlists consult the owner s manual for MOBILPHILE Application Software Press the NAVI button The NAVI screen appears Press the Select button to select a folder Playlist or audio data When a folder selected appears Press the Select button to view the contents of the folder To view the contents of the master folder one upper level press the Select butto...

Page 25: ...elected REPEAT ONE SONG for the play mode page 26 pressing and holding the Skip button will not allow you to skip to the next audio data selection Locating the Beginning of the Audio Data Press the Skip button Playback is started from the beginning of the following audio data selection Playback is started from the beginning of the current audio data selection Pressing the button twice in a row wil...

Page 26: ...edly played REPEAT FOLDER The audio data of the selected folder or Playlist is repeatedly played RANDOMIZE FOLDER The audio data of the selected folder or Playlist is randomly played ALL RANDOM All audio data on the HDD Card is randomly played 10 SECOND INTRO The beginning of each audio title is played back for 10 seconds in the same sequence as the normal playback mode ONE MINUTE INTRO The beginn...

Page 27: ...eft of the mode Press the MENU button The PLAY screen appears NOTES You can also select a play mode by pressing the play mode button while the PLAY screen is displayed If you select RANDOMIZE FOLDER or ALL RANDOM during playback random playback will begin after playback of the currently selected audio data is completed PLAY ALL PLAY FOLDER REPEAT ONE SONG REPEAT FOLDER ALL RANDOM RANDOMIZE FOLDER ...

Page 28: ...e selected equalizer mode is set and a check mark appears at the left of the selection Non FLAT Reproduces the original sounds faithfully BASS Expands low frequencies BASS Further expands low frequencies LOUDNESS Emphasizes low and high frequencies over a broad range Especially useful during operation at a low volume Display on the PLAY screen Equalizer mode Operation NOTE You can also select the ...

Page 29: ...independently NOTES Turn off the power to the player before connecting or disconnecting the wired remote control Insert the plug on the wired remote control as far as it will go If it is not fully inserted you may still hear sound but you cannot operate the wired remote control Connecting any device other than headphones to the headphones jack may cause malfunction The PLAY PAUSE button Skip butto...

Page 30: ... selected audio data is repeatedly played back in the sequence 1 2 3 7 With folder 4 selected audio data is repeatedly played back in the sequence 1 2 3 4 With folder 3 selected audio data is repeatedly played back in the sequence 8 9 w With Playlist 1 selected audio data is repeatedly played back in the sequence p q NOTES Only audio data transferred using the TOSHIBA Audio Application can be play...

Page 31: ... 28 SORT Specify whether the Playlist and audio data are sorted in alphabetical order or by date BACKLIGHT Operating the player results in the screen backlight illuminating Select the delay time until the backlight is turned off BEEPER Specify whether or not confirmation beeper will be activated LANGUAGE Select the language to be used for displaying the MENU screen and error messages This selectio...

Page 32: ...the specified HDD Card Transfer audio data to the HDD Card See Transferring Audio Data to the HDD Card in the owner s manual for MOBILPHILE Application Software The Playlist or audio data to be played back has been damaged Retransfer it to the HDD Card using the TOSHIBA Audio Application See Transferring Audio Data to the HDD Card in the owner s manual for MOBILPHILE Application Software The audio...

Page 33: ...dy Connect the AC adapter and charge the built in battery Slide back the HOLD switch to cancel the Hold status To turn the power on press and hold the PLAY PAUSE button for more than 2 seconds When the player is connected to a personal computer the player cannot be operated Replace with a new battery For replacement of the built in battery ask the store of purchase Insert the HDD Card Transfer aud...

Page 34: ...acklight off and with audio volume set to the medium level in the selectable range Because the allowable continuous playback time differs depending on factors such as operating conditions and ambient temperature the time expressed here should be used for your reference and is not guaranteed Even under allowable operational conditions using the player at low temperature results in a reduction of th...

Page 35: ... correctly play back audio data with other combinations For MP3 stereo Sampling frequency 22 05kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz Bit rate 32kbps 320kbps For MP3 mono Sampling frequency 22 05kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz Bit rate 16kbps 64kbps For WMA stereo Sampling frequency 22 05kHz 44 1kHz Bit rate 48kbps 192kbps For WMA mono Sampling frequency 22 05kHz Bit rate 32kbps For WAV stereo mono Sampling frequency 22 05kHz 44 1k...

Page 36: ...or throw the built in battery into fire or water Neglecting this may cause the battery to rupture ignite or heat up resulting in fire or serious injury Attach insulating tape to both the electrodes Electrode shorting may result in the battery heating up rupturing or igniting Warning Keep the built in battery out of the reach of children If built in battery fluid enters the eyes immediately rinse w...

Page 37: ...built in battery attach tape onto the black cover and then put the battery in a plastic bag Built in battery Connector Important Before removing the built in battery confirm that the battery has been fully exhausted Before removing the built in battery confirm that the power to the player is off the battery switch is at the Stop position Do not reattach the removed built in battery to the connecto...

Page 38: ...l retail purchase During this period TACP THI will repair or replace a defective unit without charge to you except that if a defective unit is replaced after ninety 90 days from the date of the original retail purchase you pay labor charges involved in the replacement You must also deliver the entire product to a TACP THI Authorized Service Station You are responsible for all transportation and in...

Page 39: ...this warranty Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility 6 Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to products or parts caused by misuse accident damage caused by Acts of God such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power i...

Page 40: ...ies arising under state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS Toshiba Canad...

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