MP3 & WMA Playback
Rem ovable Storage Device
Encoding Function
3D Sound
Samsung Electronics America Inc.
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
Upgradable
AH68-01292B (Rev 3.0)
FM Reception
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Contents
Additional Usage
Preparations
Loop Repeating ....................................................................................................................43
Setting up SRS ....................................................................................................................44
Setting up MENU..................................................................................................................45
Repeating Tracks ................................................................................................................46
Setting up EQ ......................................................................................................................47
Managing Files ....................................................................................................................48
● Deleting ......................................................................................................................48
● Formatting ..................................................................................................................49
Setting up DIRECT PLAY ....................................................................................................50
Customizing Options (Display) ............................................................................................51
● DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................52
● BACKLIGHT................................................................................................................52
● BEEP ..........................................................................................................................53
● CONTRAST ................................................................................................................53
● SCROLL SPEED ........................................................................................................54
● POWER OFF TIME ....................................................................................................54
● DEFAULT VOLUME ....................................................................................................55
● WOW LEVEL ..............................................................................................................55
● ENCODE ....................................................................................................................56
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................4
Features ................................................................................................................................6
Components ..........................................................................................................................9
Location of Controls (yepp) ..................................................................................................10
Connection to Computer
Connecting yepp to PC ........................................................................................................12
Manual Installation of USB Driver ........................................................................................16
Using the removable storage(PC) ........................................................................................20
● Downloading/Uploading files ......................................................................................20
● Disconnecting the USB cable ....................................................................................21
● Formatting ..................................................................................................................22
Installing yepp studio ............................................................................................................23
● To View Help on yepp studio ......................................................................................25
Connecting yepp to Macintosh ............................................................................................26
Using the removable storage(Macintosh) ............................................................................29
● Downloading/Uploading files ......................................................................................29
● Disconnecting the USB cable ....................................................................................30
● Formatting ..................................................................................................................31
Appendix
Description of Buttons (yepp player) ....................................................................................58
MENU Table ........................................................................................................................60
Basic Usage
Listening to Music with yepp ................................................................................................32
Setting up Volume/Hold Functions ......................................................................................33
Changing Modes ..................................................................................................................34
Recording Voice....................................................................................................................35
MP3 Encoding ....................................................................................................................36
Searching for Music/Voice Files ..........................................................................................38
Listening to FM Radio ..........................................................................................................40
FM Encoding ........................................................................................................................42
Customer Support
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................62
Specifications........................................................................................................................64
Safety Information ................................................................................................................66
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................68
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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and damage to the equipment.
Do not expose to extreme
temperatures (above 95°F or
below 23°F). Do not expose to
moisture.
Do not apply excessive pressure
to the device.
Do not let any foreign matter spill
into the device.
Earphones
Follow Traffic Safety Instructions
● Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle.
It’s not only dangerous, but also against the law.
● It may cause an accident if you turn up the volume of the earphones while walking down the street,
especially crossing at intersections.
Protect your ears
● Do not turn up the volume too high.
Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume.
Do not place heavy objects on top Do not expose to chemicals such
Remove batteries when the
device is left unused for a long
period of time.
of the device.
as benzene and thinners.
● Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.
Ambient operating conditions
● Ambient temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C (41°F ~ 95°F)
Humidity
: 10 ~ 75%
Do not expose to direct sunlight
or heat sources.
Do not store in dusty areas.
Do not try to disassemble and
repair the device yourself.
Environmental Information
● Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries, and old
electronic appliances.
● Yepp packages use cardboard, polyethylene etc., and do not use any unnecessary materials.
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Rem ovable Storage Device
MP3 & WMA Playback
You can easily copy and paste files to the yepp player using
Windows Explorer.
MP3 is an MPEG1 Layer3 audio format.
WMA is a Microsoft Windows Media audio format.
Featuring an Encoding Function
FM Reception
You can make a MP3 file out of an source using the ENC jack
on the main unit.
Listening to an FM program is made easy with Auto Search and
Frequency Memory functions.
You can also convert an FM radio program into an MP3 file in real time.
Upgradable
Featuring 3D Sound
You can upgrade the built-in programs when available.
The 3D feature adds spaciousness to the sound.
Add functions, CODEC, etc.
Please check the yepp home page (http://www.samsungyepp.com
)
for upgrades.
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Com ponents
Voice Recording Function
You can do a Voice Recording with high quality and use it for a conference.
User manual
Installation CD
USB Cable
Earphone
AH30-00056B
AH39-00498A
AH68-01292B
AH80-00049B
Sound
You can adjust equalizer manually.
Player
One Battery
(1.5V AAA/LR03 type)
4301-000115
Neck Strap
AH61-01370A
Carrying case
Direct Connect Line Cable
AH39-00488A
USB Adaptor
AH61-01369A
AH39-00489A
15-Hour Continuous Play
YP-55 V
256MB
Model
This unit uses one AAA/LR03 alkaline battery. Operation can last up to 15 hours.
Actual playing time may vary according to the type and capacity of the battery.
Built-in memory
● The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as the internal
firmware uses a part of the memory as well.
● Design of accessories is subject to change for improvement without notice.
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Location of Controls (yepp)
MENU/Loop Repeating Button
Voice Recording Button
Display
Neck strap Hook
Microphone
MODE
VOL
Volume Button
Playtime indicator
Repeat A-B indicator
REC / ENC
Remaining Battery
Power indicator
Track Number indicator
Equalizer, SRS indicator
Music/Voice/FM indicator
Play mode indicator
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Title (track & artist) indicator
Move to Track/
Speed Search Lever
Display
Play/Stop/Pause Button
WOW Button
Inserting a Battery
How to Use the Carrying Case
Use as follows.
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´
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USB Cable
Connection Port
Hold Switch
Slide the cover in
Insert a battery to the right
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the direction of the
arrow to open.
Battery Cover
poles + , – and push-close
the cover in the direction
the arrow as indicated.
ENC Jack
Note :
Earphone Jack
● Do not place heavy objects on the cover.
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Connecting yepp to PC
Before connecting yepp to PC, make sure to install
USB driver. If “Add New Hardware Wizard” appears,
press the [Cancel] button and install USB driver.
System Requirements.
●●Pentium 133MHz or greater
●●Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP
●●20MB of available hard disk space
●●CD-ROM drive
(double speed or greater)
●●USB port (1.1) supported
●●VGA graphic
When installation is completed,
connect yepp to PC and use it
as shown on the next page.
Installing software
Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive.
The picture shown below appears.
Select [USB Driver Install].
Click [Next] in the series of windows that appear.
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Note :
● Install the operating system in Administrator
Account mode for Windows 2000 or XP.
Otherwise, installation will not be completed.
●● Windows ME, 2000 and XP can recognize
the driver without installing the provided
program. However, you must install the
program in order to format yepp and
upgrade firmware.
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If the YP-55 program has not been
installed in Windows 98, then it will not
communicate with your removable disk.
You must install the USB driver file first.
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Note :
Connecting yepp to PC with USB cable
How to check USB driver
Windows 98:
Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB
port on the back of the PC.
Control Panel ●●System ●●Device Manager ●●
Universal Serial Bus controllers/Samsung YP-55 Class
Windows 2000:
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Control Panel ●●System ●●Hardware ●●
Device Manager ●●Universal Serial Bus controllers
USB Mass Storage Device
Windows XP:
Control Panel ●●System ●●Hardware ●●
Connect the opposite end of the USB cable to the
USB cable port on the bottom of the yepp.
● If you disconnect the USB cable from your PC while
implementing a command or initializing during USB driver
installation, your PC may not function correctly.
●●The yepp will automatically turn on.
●
Device Manager ●●Universal Serial Bus controllers
●
USB Mass Storage Device
USB driver is installed with a message saying that it
is searching for a new device. You may not see the
display screen during installation.
Go to the device manager to check that installation
has been successfully completed.
When USB driver is not Installed automatically,
refer to next page.
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Note :
For WinXP, the following window will appear whenever
you connect the USB cable to your yepp.
Upon installation of the USB driver
"SAMSUNG YP-55” will appear in the
[System Properties] ●●[Device Manager].
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Manual Installation of USB Driver
Go to “Downloading/Uploading files” on page 20 if the USB driver is in place.
Follow these steps if the USB driver is not in place :
Check the device manager.
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Windows 98,ME:
After selecting the driver, click on [Update Driver].
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Control Panel ●●System ●●Device Manager
Windows 2000:
Control Panel ●●System ●●Hardware ●●
Device Manager
Windows XP:
Control Panel ●●System ●●Hardware ●●
Device Manager
Check if there is a device listed with
an exclamation point or a question
mark (displayed as unknown device
or USB device).
Select a compatible driver, click on [Next] to finish.
Double click on the device listed with an
3exclamation point or a question mark.
For Windows 98, refer to page 18.
Note :
● If you are using Windows 2000 and your version of Windows does not recognize the USB driver
please download and install the latest service pack from windowsupdate.microsoft.com
●
The installation method may vary depending on the type of PC or operating system.
Contact your PC dealer or service center for installation information.
If errors occur continuously when you install the USB driver, reconnect the USB cable
after rebooting your system.
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In Windows 98
Click [Next] button in the series of windows that appear.
USB driver location
[CD ROM]\setup\Drivers
●●You must reboot your computer
to complete the installation.
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Using the rem ovable storage
Downloading/Uploading files
Disconnecting the USB cable
After completing the file transmission, you must disconnect the cable in the following way:
Turn on the yepp and connect yepp to PC.
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Select the USB device, and then
press the [Stop] button.
Double-click on the green arrow
in the taskbar on the bottom
right of the window. Disconnect
the USB cable.
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Open Windows Explorer on PC.
Select the file to save and drag-and-drop it into the removable disk icon.
3(In numerical, alphabetical order)
Notice :
● The “WRITING/READING” message will appear during file
download or upload. Disconnecting the USB cable while
“WRITING/READING” is displayed may cause malfunction
of the unit.
● Files within a user created folder can only be played in
Music Mode.
● The order of music files is not relative to the replay order
when you select a Removable Disk in Windows Explorer.
Note :
The green arrow is not displayed on the Task Bar in
Windows 98 system. If “READY” message is shown in
Display window, please disconnect the USB cable.
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Installing yepp studio
Formatting
Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive.
Select [yepp studio].
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Select the removable disk icon
and click the right mouse button
to select [Format].
Press the [Start] button.
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All saved files will be formatted.
You can change the name of
removable disk by selecting
[Volume label].
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Select language
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Notice :
● If you format yepp in the PC without installing the provided program, it may not read the data.
● Care must be taken as formatted files can not be recovered.
● By formatting, all previously preset menus will be initialized.
Note :
● You can format by executing "YP-55 Format" located under [Start] ● [All Programs]
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To View Help on yepp Studio:
Click [Next] in the series of windows that appear.
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Please refer to Help for more information on how to use Yepp Studio.
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Run Yepp Studio and press F1.
●●Help will appear.
Move the arrow to the top of yepp Studio and right click on the
mouse. The following selection window will appear.
●●Click on Help and the Help window will appear.
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Note :
● Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and Gracenote CDDB®
Music Recognition ServiceSM
.
● CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote
CDDB logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote CDDB" logo are trademarks of
Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.
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Connecting yepp to Macintosh
System Requirements.
Installing software
● 20MB of available hard disk space
● System Memory 64MB or greater
● CD-ROM drive
(double speed or greater)
● USB(1.1) port supported
● Macintosh OS 9.X/10.2.6
After installation is complete, click on the OK button.
Insert the Installation CD into CD-ROM drive.
The picture shown below appears.
Select [Samsung YP-55 Installer].
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Note :
● The driver can be recognized by
Machintosh without installing an extra
program. The appropriate program
however must be installed to format and
upgrade the firmware.
● You cannot install softwares for YP-55 in
Macintosh OS 10.0 - 10.2.5.
● When you install a program in Macintosh OS X, it
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Using the rem ovable storage
Downloading/Uploading files
Connecting yepp to Macintosh with USB cable
Turn on the yepp and connect yepp to Macintosh.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the
USB port on the back of the Macintosh.
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A untitled or unlabelled portable disc will appear on the
Macintosh screen.
Connect the opposite end of the USB cable to
the USB cable port on the bottom of the yepp.
Select the file to save and drag-and-drop it into the removable disk icon.
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The yepp will automatically turn on.
●●A untitled or unlabelled portable disc is created.
Notice :
● The “WRITING/READING” message will appear during file
download or upload. Disconnecting the USB cable while
“WRITING/READING” is displayed may cause malfunction
of the unit.
● Make sure to empty the trash after deleting a file from the
portable disc in order to free up space to download
additional files.
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Formatting
Disconnecting the USB cable
After completing the file transmission, you must disconnect the cable in the following way:
Click on Application Program and
select [Samsung YP-55 Formatter].
Press the [Start] button.
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All saved files will be formatted.
You can change the name of
removable disk by selecting
[Volume label].
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Drag and drop the portable disc to the trash.
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Disconnect the USB cable.
● Disconnecting without deleting the portable disc may cause a malfunction.
Notice :
● If you format yepp in the Macintosh without installing the provided program, it may not read the data.
● Care must be taken as formatted files can not be recovered.
● By formatting, all previously preset menus will be initialized.
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Listening to Music w ith yepp
Setting up Volum e/ Hold Functions
First, insert the battery and connect the earphones to the player.
Adjusting the Volume
Playing Music
Stopping Music
Move the
button on the side of the yepp
(Power On)
(Power Off)
player to adjust the volume while playing.
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001
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When you press the
yepp logo appears and a music/voice
file is played.
button, the
When you press the
button while playing,
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Note :
the music stops. If no buttons are pressed within
10 seconds (changes depending on settings), the
yepp automatically powers off.
● Volume ranges from 00 to 30.
● Press to adjust the volume by one level.
Press and hold to increase or decrease the volume
in greater increments.
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You can also turn off the power by pressing and
holding the button on the main body.
HOLD Function
Under Hold mode, buttons will not work.
FREE MEMORY
114.37 MB
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001
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HOLD
switch on the player in the
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direction of the arrow.
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● When a button is pressed, “
will appear on the display.
HOLD!” message
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Note : ●●WMA files can only be played at bit rates between 48Kbps and 192Kbps.
[supplied by Windows Media Player (Ver 8.0)] WMA files less than 48Kbps may not be played.
●●Power off time can be set in the MENU mode.
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Changing Modes
Recording Voice
Press the
button briefly while the player is stopped.
To Record Voice
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Move to the mode you want by using the
press the
button, and then
Slide the
switch to the ENC position to begin Voice Recording.
REC/ENC
1
button.
To stop the recording, move the
switch in the opposite
REC/ENC
2 direction and a new voice file will be created.
MODESELECT
MUSIC VOICE FM
Music Mode
Voice Mode
FM Mode
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V001. WAV
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 2
V002. WAV
0 0 : 0 0 : 3 0
V002. WAV
V
001
001
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MODESELECT
MUSIC VOICE FM
Note :
MODESELECT
MUSIC VOICE FM
● Recording is done in the order of V001,V002..…
FM
● If the Memory is full, the Voice Recording is stopped automatically.
● The Voice Recording is also enabled in Music Mode.
● The backlight will not illuminate during a Voice Recording.
●●The number of saved voice files and hours available for recording will be displayed
when Voice Mode is selected while the player is stopped.
●●To Record Voice, be sure nothing is connected to the ENC jack.
Note : ● You will exit from the Mode Switching function if no action is taken for 15 seconds or if
another button is pressed during mode switching.
● The Voice Mode settings will not be saved if the mode is switched to the Music or FM
modes or if the power is turned OFF.
●●Voice Recording does not work in FM Mode or when the Line cable is connected.
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MP3 Encoding
Connect the Audio Output port on the external audio source (or the Line
Slide the
switch to the REC position while recording to stop
REC/ENC
1Out port) to the ENC port on the device with the Line cable.
3the encoding, and a new encoding file will be created.
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Recording will take place in the order of L001, L002, L003…. When the recording
is finished, the files will be saved as MP3 files.
Note :
● Bit Rates can be set within the range of 32Kbps~128Kbps.
● To pause during Encoding, press the
button.
Press the button once again to recommence recording.
● Volume can be adjusted from level 0 to 10 while monitoring the Encoding.
Notice :
● Do not disconnect the Line cable during Encoding.
● If the battery is not charged enough, encoding will not be done.
● Adjust the volume of the external audio source to a suitable level and encode it.
If the volume level is extremely high, the sound quality may not be good.
Slide the
switch to the ENC position begin MP3 encoding.
REC/ENC
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Searching for Music/ Voice Files
Searching for Specific Parts in PLAY Mode
Searching for Music Files in
PLAY Mode.
● The next track will play if you turn the
lever to the direction during play.
Searching for Music Files
in STOP Mode.
Note :
●●VBR(Variable Bit Rate) file:
MP3 file whose compression rate
changes when played.
● To find a certain track, turn the
lever to the
up or down during play.
● Release the lever and the lever will return to its original
position. Playing will recommence in the normal way.
Turn the lever to the up or down while the
player is stopped. It moves to the
track and plays it.
●●With VBR files, Turning the
lever to the direction within 5
seconds from the start of the track
may not result in the previous track
playing.
●●With VBR files, the actual running
time may differ from that of the
player display.
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To move to and play the previous track, turn
the lever to the direction within 5 seconds of
the beginning of play. To move to and play
the current track from the beginning, turn the
lever to the direction 5 seconds after the
beginning of play.
●●This player may not play back
MPEG1 LAYER1 files.
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0 0 : 0 1 : 3 0
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002
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End of the World, Cold
End of the World, Cold
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0 0 : 0 0 : 1 5
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Girl Inside, Blues Traveler
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Listening to FM Radio
While the player is stopped, select FM Mode by using the
button.
Searching Stored Frequencies
Manual Search for a Frequency
Turn the lever briefly to find the
Automatic Search for a Frequency
Turn and hold the lever to
automatically find and tune in to a
transmitted frequency.
●●Press the WOW button briefly while in FM Mode.
● The stored frequencies are successively searched.
frequency you want.
CH 01
89.1 MHz
CH 02
99.1 MHz
CH 03
100.7 MHz
FM
FM
FM
MO
MO
MO
FREE CH
FM
SEARCHING
FM
MO
AUTO
99.1 MHz
99.1 MHz
MUTE Function
Manual Storage of a Frequency
Automatic Storage of a Frequency
●●Press and hold the
in FM Mode.
● As soon as ‘MUTE’ appears on the
display no sound will be heard.
● To cancel the MUTE function, adjust
button while
Upon finding a frequency you want,
●●Press and hold the WOW button
while in FM Mode.
● Frequencies within the range of
88MHz to 108MHz are automatically
selected and stored.
MUTE
FREE CH
99.1 MHz
FM
press the
button to store the
MO
frequency.
FREE CH
99.1 MHz
FM
CH 02
99.1 MHz
FM
MO
MO
the volume with
Switch.
●●Frequencies are automatically stored,
starting from 1.
Note :
Note :
● You can store up to 20 frequencies.
● To exit from FM Mode, press the
button.
AUTO PRESET
FM
● You can replace an existing frequency with a new one but you
cannot delete a stored frequency.
● Mono (MO) or Stereo (ST) is automatically selected.
SET
89.1 MHz
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Number of Channels to be Stored
FM Encoding
Loop Repeating
FM Encoding to MP3
Loop Function
Slide the
switch to the ENC
REC/ENC
1position during FM
0 0 : 0 1 : 0 0
F001. MP3
001
Starting Point
Ending Point
●●Encoding of the currently transmitted
FM broadcast begins.
While playing music files, press the
button briefly at the beginning
of the loop you want to set.
Press the
button briefly
again to set the end of the loop.
0 0 : 0 1 : 0 0
F001. MP3
Slide the
switch to REC.
REC/ENC
2●●
A file is created and the encoding stops.
●●Files are saved in order of F001, F002,
F003… and stop automatically when the
memory is full.
appears in the display.
A appears in the display.
The loop is played repeatedly.
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Note :
● Press the
button briefly to cancel the loop.
● Loop Repeat is automatically released if you Speed Search with
button.
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Setting up SRS (Sound Retrieval System )
Setting up MENU
Press the WOW button while in Music Mode.
To switch to Menu Mode, press and hold the
Music/Voice Mode.
button while in
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Press the WOW button to move, and then press and hold
the SRS button to select the mode you want.
Press the
button briefly to select the menu you want.
To exit from Menu Mode, press and hold the
button once again.
SOUNDEFFECT
SOUNDEFFECT
SRS TRUBASS
WOW EQ
SRS TRUBASS
WOW EQ
MENU
MENU
MENU
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER FILE
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER FILE
DIRECT PLAY SETTING EXIT
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER FILE
DIRECT PLAY SETTING EXIT
DIRECT PLAY SETTING EXIT
SOUNDEFFECT
SOUNDEFFECT
MENU
MENU
MENU
SRS TRUBASS
WOW EQ
SRS TRUBASS
WOW EQ
EQ
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER FILE
DIRECT PLAY SETTING EXIT
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER FILE
DIRECT PLAY SETTING EXIT
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER FILE
DIRECT PLAY SETTING EXIT
●●SRS : You will hear 3D Stereo sound.
●●PLAY MODE : To select track repeating mode.
●●EQUALIZER : To use equalizer function.
●●FILE : To delete or format music files.
●●DIRECT PLAY : It plays files encoded in Music, FM or Line.
●●SETTING : To change the basic setup options of the display.
●●EXIT : To exit MENU.
●●TRUBASS: This is a bass boost feature that adds fullness to the sound.
●●WOW : This feature allows you to enjoy the SRS and Trubass features simultaneously.
●●EQ : Plays at the last EQ setting you made.
Note :
SRS
●●●●●●●●●●● ●●●is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
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O
●
W
Note :
WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS labs, Inc..
●●Please adjust the volume to a suitable level, as the volume may increase in the SRS setting.
●●This unit supports sampling frequencies of 32KHz, 44.1KHz or 48KHz.
●●You can set SRS functions only in Music Mode.
●●In MENU mode, no input for 15 seconds will cancel the MENU mode.
●●Menu mode will be released if any button other than the MODE button is pressed.
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Repeating Tracks
Setting up EQ
EQ Function
Track Repeating Function
In MENU, select EQUALIZER. (refer to “Setting up MENU”)
1
2
In MENU, select PLAY MODE. (refer to “Setting up MENU”)
1
In EQ, use the
want (out of the 4 settings) and press the
button to move to the setting you
button to select.
In PLAY MODE, use the
button to move to the mode you
button to select.
●●●Select the DBB Mode if you want to fine-tune the sound.
want and press the
2
If you want to manually adjust the equalizer, select User and Bass/Treble.
3 ●●●The adjustment range of Bass/Treble is 0 to 10.
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
ONE
INTRO NORMAL REPEAT ONE
REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE EXIT
INTRO NORMAL REPEAT ONE
REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE EXIT
INTRO NORMAL REPEAT ONE
REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE EXIT
EQUALIZER
EQUALIZER
EQUALIZER
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
ALL
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK
DBB USER EXIT
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK
DBB USER EXIT
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK
DBB USER EXIT
INTRO NORMAL REPEAT ONE
REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE EXIT
INTRO NORMAL REPEAT ONE
REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE EXIT
INTRO NORMAL REPEAT ONE
REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE EXIT
CLASS
EQUALIZER
EQUALIZER
EQUALIZER
NOR
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK
DBB USER EXIT
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK
DBB USER EXIT
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK
DBB USER EXIT
●●INTRO: To play the first 10 seconds of each track.
●●NORMAL: To play all the tracks in order one time.
●●REPEAT ONE: To repeat one track.
USER
EQUALIZER
BASS TREBLE EXIT
NORMAL CLASS JAZZ ROCK
DBB USER EXIT
●●REPEAT ALL: To repeat all tracks.
●●SHUFFLE: To play tracks at random.
●●EXIT: To move to the upper menu.
Note :
● DBB is for Dynamic Bass Booster, which enhances bass response.
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Managing Files
Deleting
Formatting
In MENU, select FILE. (refer to “Setting up MENU”)
In MENU, select FILE. (refer to “Setting up MENU”)
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2
In FILE, select DELETE and the mode (Music or Voice)
In File, select FORMAT.
2 the target file is in.
Move to the file you want to delete and then press the
button.
Select CONFIRM and then select CANCEL to exit from the setup.
3
FORMAT
FORMAT
DELETE FORMAT EXIT
CONFIRM
CANCEL
FILE
DELETE
DELETE
001-Get Original, Black Ey
Note :
DELETE FORMAT EXIT
MUSIC VOICE FM ENC
LINE ENC EXIT
MUSIC
MUSIC
● All files will be deleted when formatting the built-in memory.
● It is recommended that formatting be carried out on a PC that has the provided
program installed as formatting in the Menu may take a long time.
CONFIRM
CANCEL
CONFIRM
CANCEL
MUSIC
Get Original, Black Eyed
COMPLETED
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Setting up DIRECT PLAY
Custom izing Options (Display)
DIRECT PLAY Function
Setting Function
● Set the player to this function for playing MP3 and FM encoded songs.
In MENU, select SETTING. (refer to “Setting up MENU”)
In MENU, select DIRECT PLAY. (refer to “Setting up MENU”)
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1
2
In DIRECT PLAY, move to the mode you want by pressing the
button,
In SETTING, use the
button to move to the function you
and then press the
button to select.
want to change and select the function by using the
button.
2
DIRECT PLAY
DIRECT PLAY
DIRECT PLAY
MUSIC FM ENC LINE ENC
EXIT
MUSIC FM ENC LINE ENC
EXIT
MUSIC FM ENC LINE ENC
EXIT
SETTING
SETTING
SETTING
DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP
CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED
DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP
CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED
DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP
CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED
DIRECT PLAY
SETTING
SETTING
SETTING
MUSIC FM ENC LINE ENC
EXIT
SCROLL
SPEED
DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP
CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED
DISPLAY BACK LIGHT BEEP
CONTRAST SCROLL SPEED
POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL
WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
DEFAULT
SETTING
SETTING
SETTING
●●MUSIC: To play music files that are downloaded in the music folder
●●FM ENC: To play encoded files in the FM ENC folder
●●LINE ENC: To play encoded files in the LINE ENC folder
●●EXIT: To move to the previous menu
POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL
WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL
WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL
WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
SETTING
POWER OFF TIME DEFAULT VOL
WOW LEVEL ENCODE EXIT
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BEEP
DISPLAY
● Use the
BEEP mode.
button to set the
●●PLAY TIME: displays current play time
●●REMAIN TIME: displays remaining play time
●●USED SIZE: displays using memory
●●FREE SIZE: displays remaining memory
DISPLAY
PLAY TIME
USED SIZE FREE SIZE EXIT
REMAIN TIME
BEEP
ON
● BEEP ON: A beep sounds each time a
button is pressed.
OFF
● BEEP OFF: No beep sounds when a
button is pressed.
Note :
●
No beep sounds while playing or recording of a
music/voice file even when set to ‘BEEP ON’.
BACK LIGHT
● Use the
button to set the
BACK LIGHT
CONTRAST
Backlight “ON” time.
05
●
The setting range of Backlight-On Time is
0 to 10 seconds.
● Use the
button to set the Contrast.
● The setting range of the contrast, which
adjusts the brightness of the screen, is
0 to 10.
CONTRAST
● The backlight does not illuminate when the
residual battery level is insufficient.
06
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SCROLL SPEED
DEFAULT VOLUME
● Use the
button to set the Scroll Speed.
● Use the
button to set the Default Volume.
●
The default volume setting range of the unit is
● The setting range of the scroll speed, which
adjusts the speed of the track title flow,
is 0 to 10.
DEFAULT
DEFAULT VOL
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SCROLL SPEED
SCROLL
SPEED
0 to 25. If the Volume is above 25(26-30) when
you turn the device off, it will default to 25 when the
device is turned back on.
06
●
If the Volume is set to 25 or lower when you turn the
device off, it will return to that setting when it is
turned back on.
POWER OFF TIME
WOW LEVEL
● Use the
button to set the Power Off Time.
● The levels of SRS and TRUBASS can be adjusted.
●
The setting is 5 different levels ranging from
0 to 25 seconds. The power will turn off after the
set time if no button is pressed when the
playback ends.
POW OFF TIME
●
Select the mode you want by using the
button.
5SEC
●
The level for SRS and TRUBASS can each be set within the range of 0 to 10.
WOW LEVEL
SRS LEVEL
SRS TRUBASS EXIT
Note :
01
●
When ‘0 second’ is set, the power will not turn off but
will remain in Standby Mode.
Tru Bass LEVEL
01
WOW LEVEL
SRS TRUBASS EXIT
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ENCODE
AUTO SYNC
BIT RATE
BIT RATE
BIT RATE
BIT RATE
BIT RATE
32Kbps
BIT RATE
AUTO SYNC
ON OFF
● Use the
button to set the
AUTO
SYNC
● Use the
button to set the
Encode AUTO SYNC.
Encode BIT RATE.
●
●
ON: Automatically creates a file for each track.
●
When encoding music into an MP3 file, you can
select one of the following bit rates: 32Kbps,
48Kbps, 64Kbps, 96Kbps and 128Kbps.
48Kbps
64Kbps
96Kbps
128Kbps
OFF: All songs recorded in ENC mode are
saved in a single file.
Note :
●
What is Auto Sync?
Auto Sync senses the input sound during MP3 encoding.
If there is no sound, encoding stops automatically. Otherwise,
encoding keeps going. You can save MP3 files separately.
Example) If you encode a CD including 10 music files with MP3,
10 MP3 files are created automatically when set the Auto Sync to ON.
●
Auto Sync function can support from 64Kbps to 128Kbps.
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Firm w are Upgrade
The upgrade window will appear when the
Recovery process is complete. Ensure
that ‘Quick Download’ is deselected. Click
Start to begin the upgrade.
1
2
3
6
Install the latest Firmware program on your PC.
Connect to the USB port on your PC using the
USB cable or adapter while holding the play button
on the main body. If you press the Play button
more than 5 seconds, the “Player Recovery
Device” message is displayed on Device Manager
as shown in the picture on the right.
The upgrade is complete.
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8
Run the upgrade program.
4
Reconnect the USB for the driver to be newly recognized.
Note :
When the program is running, the screen
will show the progress.
●
●
If you do not release Quick Download, you cannot proceed to upgrade.
When the Quick Download is deselected, formatting will commence at the same time, and
the saved file will be deleted.
5
●
If your operating system is Windows 98, you will have to restart the YP-55 Upgrade program.
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Description of Buttons (yepp player)
Fast reverse search in
PLAY mode
BUTTON
PRESSING LENGTH
RESPONSE
STATUS
Play
Longer than 1 Second
Power Off
Power On, and play
Play the previous track
Frequency Search
Stop/Pause
Pause(When no button is
pressed for 10 seconds, yepp
powers off automatically)
Press and hold the 2 seconds
Power Off.
FM Mode
Play
Play or Stop Mode
Volume increase/decrease
Volume
Mode
MENU Mode
Play
Move MENU
Set the starting point for loop function
Loop mode
MENU Mode
Intro Play
Play
Cancel
Short
Short
Short
Cancels Intro, returns to Play mode
Play the next track
During Loop Setting
Loop Mode
Less than 1 second
Longer than 1 Second
Cancel loop mode
Play
Fast forward search in PLAY mode
Stop
Changing modes (music ●●voice●●FM)
Short
Stop/Pause
FM Mode
MENU Mode
Play the next track
Frequency Search
Cancel MENU
Longer than 2 Seconds
Play or Stop Mode
MENU Mode
Play or Stop Mode
VoiceRecording/Encoding
Line in Connect
FM Mode
Enter MENU
Selection/Exiting MENU
Voice recording
Within 5 seconds from the start:
Play the previous track
After 5 seconds from the start:
Play the beginning of the current track.
Voice Recording/Encoding Stop
MP3 Encoding
Short
Play
REC/ENC
FM Encoding
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MENU Table
● Select with the
button and move.
MENU
PLAY MODE
EQUALIZER
FILE
DIRECT PLAY
EXIT
SETTING
MUSIC
VOICE
FM ENC
LINE ENC
EXIT
PLAY TIME
INTRO
NORMAL
REPEAT ONE
NORMAL
CLASS
JAZZ
DELETE
MUSIC
FM ENC
LINE ENC
EXIT
DISPLAY
BACK LIGHT
BEEP
REMAIN TIME
USED SIZE
FREE SIZE
EXIT
CONTRAST
SCROLL SPEED
POWER OFF TIME
DEFAULT VOL
WOW LEVEL
ENCODE
REPEAT ALL
SHUFFLE
EXIT
ROCK
DBB
CONFIRM
CANCEL
FORMAT
SRS
BASS
TREBLE
EXIT
USER
EXIT
EXIT
TRU BASS
EXIT
AUTO SYNC
BIT RATE
EXIT
EXIT
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Troubleshooting
The buttons do not work.
●● Check setting of Hold switch.
● When the message "Please Reformat" is displayed, please format your
YP-55 by installing the software using Windows Explorer.
yepp does not work and the LCD displays nothing.
● Check the battery capacity
● Check to see if the battery is inserted to the right poles (
,
)
yepp keeps being turned off.
● In Stop mode, the power is automatically turned off after ten seconds
(changes depending on settings).
In PLAY mode, music is not played after pressing the
button
● Check to see if MP3 or WMA files are saved in the built-in memory.
● Check to see if the HOLD switch is locked.
● Check if the REC button is on.
● Check to see if there are files saved in it.
● Check if the memory is full.
Something’s wrong with play time displayed during Play mode.
● “VBR SONG” message is displayed while VBR (Variable Bit Rate) file is playing.
Files cannot be downloaded.
●●●Check to see if the driver is installed correctly in the computer.
●●●Check the connection between yepp and computer.
●●●Check and/or replace the battery, turn on the yepp's power.
●●●The Windows98 operating system limits the number of files you can save.
Please save your music files by creating a subfolder.
LCD window is dark
● Check Contrast
Backlight does not work.
● Check the backlight setup.
● When the battery power is low, the backlight will go out.
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Specifications
Mem o
Model
Built-in Memory capacity
Voltage
YP-55
256MB(YP-55 V)
1.5V●1 (AAA/LR03 size alkaline battery)
lasts up to 15hours (Alkaline battery, MP3 128Kbps, Vol level 20)
1.02 ●●3.19 ●●1.02 inches/1.6oz (without battery)
Playing time
Dimensions/Weight
Case
Plastic/Aluminum
Noise Ratio
80dB with 20kHz LPF (1KHz 0dB)
Earphones Jack Output Power
Output Frequency Range
Operating Temperature Range
5mW(Max 10mW)/CH (16 Ω)
20Hz~20kHz
-5 ~ +35˚C (23 ~ 95F)
FM Frequency
88.0 ~ 108.0 MHz
45 dB
FM Signal to Noise Ratio
1%
FM T.H.D
FM Useable Sensitiivity
10 dB
MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3 (8Kbps ~ 320Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48 KHz)
WMA (48Kbps ~ 192Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz)
File Support
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Safety Inform ation
EMI/EMC: AnSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesirable operation.
FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to
Modifications
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, this notice is not a guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installaion. If this
equipment does cause harmful
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Compliance
This product conforms to the following
Council Directive:
Party Responsible for Product Compliance
●●Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC(EMC)
Samsung Electronics America
QA Lab.
Declaration of Conformity
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
detemined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try one or more of the following measures:
Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
3351 Michelson Dr. Suite #290
Irvine, CA92612
Address: 416, Maetan-3Dong, Paldal-Gu, Suwon
City, Kyungki-Do, Korea 442-742
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Model Number: YP-55
● Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
has been tested according to the FCC/CISPR22/95
requirements for Class B devices and found
compliant with the following standards
that to which the receiver is connected.
●
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
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Warranty
5. The warranty is not applicable in cases other than
defects in material, design and workmanship. The
warranty does not cover the following:
● Unauthorized modifications carried out for the product
to comply with local or national technical standards in
countries for which the Samsung product was not
originally designed.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS:
Samsung warrants this product as free of
defects in material, design and workmanship
for the period of twelve(12) months from the
original date of purchase.
1. The warranty is only valid when the warranty card is
properly completed, and upon presentation of the proof of
purchase consisting of original invoice or sales slip
confirmation, indicating the date of purchase, dealers
name, model, serial No. and product number.
Samsung reserves the right to refuse warranty service if
this information has been removed or changed after the
original purchase of the product from the dealer.
● Periodic checks, maintenance, repair and replacement
of parts due to normal wear and tear.
● Repairs performed by non-authorized service centers
such as opening of the product by a non-authorized
person.
If during the period of warranty this product
proves defective under normal use and service,
you should return the product to the retailer from
whom it was originally purchased. The liability of
Samsung and its appointed maintenance
company is limited to the cost of repair and/or
replacement of the unit under warranty.
Return of the product for defective reasons
should be to the original purchaser, however
Samsung Authorized Dealers and Authorized
Service Centers will comply with the warranty on
the terms issued to purchasers in the country
concerned, for further information relating to the
Authorized Service Centers contact.
● Abuse or misuse, including but not solely limited to the
failure to use this product for its normal purposed or in
accordance with Samsung's instructions usage and
maintenance.
● The model, serial No. and product number on the
product has been altered, deleted, removed or made
illegible.
2. Samsung's obligations are to the repair of the defective
part, and at its discretion, replacement of the product
(service exchange unit).
● The product has been used in conjunction with
accessories not approved by Samsung for use with this
product.
6. This warranty does not affect the consumers statutory
rights nor the consumers rights against the dealer from
their purchase/sales agreement.
3.Warranty repairs must be carried out by an Authorized
Samsung Dealer/Service Center. No reimbursement will
be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Centers,
and warranty coverage will not be valid for any repairs or
damage caused by such repairs.
● Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation
or use not consistent with technical or safety standards
in current force, or failure to comply with product
manual instructions.
4. Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty
does not give right to extension to or a new starting of the
period of warranty. Repair or direct replacement under the
terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally
equivalent service exchange units.
● Accidents, Acts of God or any cause beyond the control
of Samsung caused by lightning, water, fire, public
disturbances and improper
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
ventilation.
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER
THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND
NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL
APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS
STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON,
FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG,
SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF
REVENUE OR PROFITS,FAILURE TO REALIZE
SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF
THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS
BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR
SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS,
DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND
PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND
THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE,
MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD
BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE
NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE
OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS
PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
To obtain warranty service, please contact
SAMSUNG at:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ
07856
Tel: (973) 601-6000, Fax: (973) 601-6001
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
081299
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
This product is for personal use only, and is only for
use in compliance with the limitations of copyright
and other laws.
SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY
SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER
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