Technika MPV4 User guide
Owner’s
Handbook
MPV4
MP4 Player with FM radio
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read these instructions.•
Keep these instructions.•
Heed all warnings.•
Follow all instructions.•
Do not use this apparatus near water.•
Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.•
Do not block any ventilation openings.•
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.•
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as radiators,•
stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.•
Never listen to music through headphones when driving a car or•
cycling. It is not only dangerous, it is illegal.
To avoid possible damage to your hearing, do not listen to music•
at high levels through headphones.
Never disconnect the player from the PC without following the•
correct procedure.
After use, always disconnect the earphones and store the•
earphones and the player safely.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains an integral battery.There is a risk of
re and burns if the player is handled improperly. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture or dispose of in re or water. Do not attempt to open
the player case or service the battery pack. Use a qualied service
technician to replace the battery and replace only with a battery
designated for this product. Dispose of the product with the battery
intact in accordance with recycling regulations in your area.
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UNPACKING
Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged, please return it to
your nearest Tesco store for replacement. Remember to take your
purchase receipt with you.
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to a third party
make sure you pass on the handbook.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
CONTENTS
The carton should contain:
The MPV4 MP4 player•
Headphones•
USB cable•
Operating Manual•
CD-ROM with video conversion utility•
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest TESCO
store for a replacement. Have your receipt ready when you call.
Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so having regard to
any recycling regulations in your area.
INTRODUCTIONINDEX
Important safety information .................................................1
Introduction & unpacking .......................................................2
Controls & connections............................................................3
Battery & charging.................................................................. 4
Getting started........................................................................5
Building a music library on your computer..............................6
Transferring music, pictures and videos to your player............8
Operation.............................................................................. 18
Playing music........................................................................ 19
Viewing pictures ...................................................................23
Watching videos....................................................................24
FM radio................................................................................ 25
Voice recordings.................................................................... 28
File & folder navigation......................................................... 30
Settings................................................................................. 31
Troubleshooting....................................................................34
Specications, Warranty........................................................ 35
Microsoft, Windows, XP, Vista and Windows Media Player are
trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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aDisplay
bVolume up/Cursor up button
cPlay/Pause/Select button.
d Next/Cursor right button.
eVolume down/Cursor down button
fPrevious/Cursor left button.
gMenu button.
hReset hole
Microphone location
iHook for carrying strap (not supplied)
pUSB jack
qHeadphone jack
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
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BATTERY AND CHARGING
POWER SUPPLY
The player is powered by an internal rechargeable battery.
Battery cautions
The battery is not replaceable. Do not attempt to open the player to
replace the battery.
As the unit contains a battery, do not throw it into water, the general
rubbish or in a re.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
The battery is automatically recharged when the player is connected
to the USB port of a computer.
A full charge will take approximately two and a half hours. Once
plugged into the computer for charging the player should be left
charging for the recommended time period.
A battery level indicator is provided to monitor the charge condition
of the battery.
BATTERY CARE
To preserve the life of the battery, the following recommendations are
made -
Fully charge the battery before rst use.•
Charge the battery immediately when it is exhausted.•
Do not overcharge the battery. Unplug the player from the•
computer when the battery level indication reads fully charged.
Do not allow the battery to over-discharge. To avoid over-•
discharge, fully charge the player every 3 months.
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How does the player work?
A library of music, movie and photo (media) les is created on a
personal computer. You can then select media within the library that
you want to listen to/view on your player. Each time your player is
connected, the player will check the computer library and add new
media that you have marked to synchronise with the player.
Does the computer need to be a particular specication?
Your computer should meet a minimum specication of -
Processor minimum of Pentium 200MHz.•
Operating system Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or later.•
120MB or more of available hard disk space.•
A free USB port.•
What software will be required on my computer?
For easy communication with your player, Windows Media Player,
version 11 (WMP11) or later is recommended to manage your media
les.
Windows Media Player software is supplied free of charge with
Microsoft Windows, but depending on the age of your computer, the
version installed may not be version 11.
To check the version of Windows Media Player:
Open Windows Media Player (click• Start>All programs>Windows
Media Player)
Once Windows Media Player is open, click• Help>About Windows
Media Player.
The version is shown on this screen. Version 11 or later is recommended,
although earlier versions will function.
If you need to upgrade to a newer version of Windows Media Player,
visit www.microsoft.com and download the latest version.
iTunes:
The iTunes Media Player is not recommended for managing the music
les on your player.
GETTING STARTED
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Collect together the CDs that you
want to include in your library and rip
(copy) them into the Windows Media
Player (WMP) library.
Open Windows Media Player 11.•
Click on the‘Rip’tab at the top of•
the screen.
BUILDING A MUSIC LIBRARY ON YOUR COMPUTER
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BUILDING A MUSIC LIBRARY ON YOUR COMPUTER
Load the CD you want to rip into•
the computer drive.
The CD will play and the ripping
process will begin. Ripping progrees is
indicated as shown.
Once the ripping process is•
complete, you can remove the
disc and rip another if required.
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Copying music les to your player
Switch on your computer.•
Open Windows Media Player 11.•
Connect the USB cable (supplied).•
Connect the other end of the•
cable to a convenient USB port
on your computer.
The display on the player will light and
show the USB symbol.
After a short delay, a window will open
on the right of the Windows Media
Player display titled ‘Sync List’.
In the main library, click on the•
albums or tracks that you want to
transfer and drag them across to
the sync list.
NOTE: You can drag individual tracks
from the track list or click on the
album symbol to select an entire
album.
TRANSFERRING MUSIC FILES FROM A WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 11 LIBRARY
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