Samsung Portable Multimedia Player YH 999 User Guide

YH-999  
Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd  
YH-999  
Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd  
- Mass Storage Device Support  
- WMV & ASF Playback  
- MP3 & WMA Playback  
- Image File Viewer Function  
- 3.5” Color TFT LCD  
- High Speed Transfer via USB 2.0  
- High-Fidelity Sound  
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in the United States and/or other countries.  
AH68-01636B (Rev1.0)  
- Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
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Contents  
Contents  
I Preparations  
I Additional Usage  
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................................4  
Battery Charger Safety ........................................................................................................................................6  
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................................................................7  
End User Notice ..................................................................................................................................................8  
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................9  
Components ......................................................................................................................................................11  
Location of Controls ..........................................................................................................................................12  
Setting the Playback Mode and EQ..............................................................................................................31  
Playlist Setting ..............................................................................................................................................32  
Playing the Playlist........................................................................................................................................32  
My Pictures ........................................................................................................................................................33  
Selecting My Pictures....................................................................................................................................33  
Viewing Image File........................................................................................................................................31  
Viewing Slide Show ......................................................................................................................................34  
Setting Slide Show........................................................................................................................................34  
Playing Music during Slide Show..................................................................................................................34  
My Videos ..........................................................................................................................................................35  
Selecting My Videos......................................................................................................................................35  
Playing the File..............................................................................................................................................35  
Setting EQ..........................................................................................................................................................36  
Setting the Display ............................................................................................................................................37  
Backlight / Brightness / TV Out ....................................................................................................................37  
Setting the Screen/Sound Effect........................................................................................................................38  
Screen effects / Sounds................................................................................................................................38  
Setting the Regional Additional Function ..........................................................................................................39  
Language / Standards ..................................................................................................................................39  
Restoring Original Settings ................................................................................................................................40  
Player Information ..............................................................................................................................................41  
I Connection to Computer  
Connecting the Player to PC..............................................................................................................................14  
Using Windows Media Player 10 ......................................................................................................................18  
Downloading Files ........................................................................................................................................18  
Using Other Functions........................................................................................................................................20  
Using the Mass Storage Device ........................................................................................................................23  
Connecting External Device ..............................................................................................................................24  
Updating Firmware ............................................................................................................................................25  
I Basic Usage  
Turning unit On/Off and using the HOLD Function............................................................................................27  
Turning On/Off ..............................................................................................................................................27  
HOLD Function..............................................................................................................................................27  
I Appendix  
I Additional Usage  
MENU Table ......................................................................................................................................................42  
How to recover the Hardware Disc (HDD) ........................................................................................................43  
My TV ................................................................................................................................................................28  
Selecting My TV ............................................................................................................................................28  
Playing the File..............................................................................................................................................28  
My Music ............................................................................................................................................................29  
Selecting My Music ......................................................................................................................................29  
Playing the File..............................................................................................................................................29  
I Customer Support  
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................46  
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................47  
Communications Regulation Information ..........................................................................................................48  
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................50  
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Safety Instructions  
Safety Instructions  
Read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and damage to the unit.  
I Earphones  
Do not expose to extreme temper-  
Do not apply excessive pressure  
Do not let any foreign matter spill  
into the device.  
Follow Traffic Safety Instructions  
atures (above 95°F or below 23°F). to the device. Do not drop the  
Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle.  
It’s not only dangerous, but also against the law.  
Do not expose to moisture.  
player.  
It may cause an accident if you turn up the volume of the earphones while walking,  
especially crossing at intersections.  
Protect your ears  
Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume.  
Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.  
Do not place heavy objects on top  
of the device.  
Do not expose to chemicals such Do not use the unit near any  
as benzene and thinners.  
appliance that generates a strong  
magnetic field.  
I Ambient operating conditions  
Ambient temperature : 5°C ~ 35°C (41°F ~ 95°F)  
Humidity : 10 ~ 75%  
I Environmental Information  
Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries,  
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.  
and old electronic appliances.  
yepp packages use cardboard, polyethylene etc., and do not use any unnecessary materials.  
Please be aware that we disclaim all responsibility for damages from loss of saved  
data due to breakdown, repair or other causes.  
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Battery Charger Safety  
Charging the Battery  
A charger is supplied with your YH-999 Player  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN  
!
Plug the charger into a wall outlet and attach  
the player to the charger.  
When the battery is fully charged, the orange  
light will change to green.  
The uninsulated parts inside the charger could cause electric shock.  
For your safety, do not open the charger's case.  
Battery recharge time in normal operation is  
approximately 4 hours.  
Read this User Manual to prevent any problems that  
may occur while using the charger.  
Caution  
!
- Do not plug several devices into the same outlet.  
- Do not use a charger that is defective.  
- When using the rechargeable battery for the first time or after several months of non-use,  
fully charge it first.  
- Do not charge the rechargeable battery for more than 12 hours.  
- Overcharging or overdischarging will reduce the battery life.  
Warning  
- The rechargeable battery is a consumable item and its capacity will decrease gradually.  
- Use the charger away from water sources to avoid fire or electric shock.  
- Do not let metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into contact with the terminals  
(metallic parts) of the charger and the built-in rechargeable battery. A fire or electric shock  
may result.  
Caution  
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- To avoid electric shock, use the charger only with a power outlet that matches the  
shape of the converter's plug.  
- Do not touch the charger with wet hands.  
- Make sure that the charger's plug is inserted all the way into the outlet.  
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End User Notice  
Features  
End User Notice  
Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Software for Portable Media Centers  
Mass Storage Device Support  
You can use the built-in 20GB hard drive to store your entire music library,  
plus use it as an external drive on your PC to store other data files.  
Warning  
Operating certain parts of this Device while driving can distract your attention away from the  
road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences.  
Do not change system settings while driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner  
before attempting these operations. This is important since while setting up or changing some  
functions you might be required to distract your attention away from the road and remove your  
hands from the wheel.  
WMV & ASF Playback  
You can play back ASF and WMV files.  
You can convert various kinds of video files to WMV files using  
Windows Media Player 10.  
General Operation  
Prolonged Views of Screen  
If you are driving, do not access any function requiring a prolonged view of the screen.  
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting to access a function of the system  
requiring prolonged attention. Even occasional short scans to the screen may be hazardous if  
your attention has been diverted away from your driving task at a critical time.  
(Convertible File Formats: AVI, MPEG, MPE, MPG, AU, SND)  
MP3 & WMA Playback  
Volume Setting  
Do not raise the volume excessively. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear  
outside traffic and emergency signals while driving. Driving while unable to hear these  
sounds could cause an accident.  
The player supports playback of both MP3 and WMA.  
WM DRM Device Labeling  
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation.  
Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license  
from Microsoft Corporation or an authorized Microsoft Corporation subsidiary."  
Im age File View er Function  
You can view image files in JPEG format.  
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Features  
Com ponents  
3.5” Color TFT LCD  
You can enjoy high quality video and image files.  
Portable Media Center  
AH81-01686A  
Carrying Case  
AH81-01624A  
Earphones  
AH30-00063B  
Remote Control  
AH81-01623A  
High Speed Transfer via USB 2.0  
Maximum transfer speed of 480 Mbps.  
High-Fidelity Sound  
The player has a built-in equalizer to adjust sound to your preference.  
USB Cable  
AH81-01626A  
A/V cable  
(video/audio)  
AH81-01627A  
Charger  
AH81-01625A  
User Manual  
AH68-01636B  
Installation CD  
AH81-01628A  
Model  
YH-999  
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
Built-in memory  
20GB  
The player contains a rechargeable lithium battery that can play music files  
up to 12 hours and video files up to 3 hours.  
The appearance of the accessories shown is subject to change for product improvement  
without prior notice.  
The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as the internal firmware  
uses a part of the memory as well.  
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Location of Controls  
Location of Controls  
Remote control jack  
I Remote Control  
I Standing Position  
Earphone jack  
A/V Out jack  
HOLD switch  
Earphone jack  
Skip/Search  
button  
Display  
Play/Pause  
button  
Skip/Search  
button  
Volume controller  
Hold switch  
¤
By opening the SYSTEM switch on  
Volume control  
the rear of player, you can watch a  
movie or listen to music while YH-999  
is in standing position.  
USB Cable  
Connection Port  
Reset Hole  
DC-IN  
Connection Port  
I Display  
Display  
Power  
On/Off  
Skip/Search  
button  
E-Home  
button  
Move/Select(OK)  
External Speaker  
Play/Pause button  
Previous Screen Button  
Shuffle play indicator  
Repeat play indicator  
Battery remaining indicator  
Note  
- Reset the player by pressing the RESET hole using a pointed object such as a safety clip.  
Hold indicator  
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Connecting the Player to PC  
Connecting the Player to PC  
¤ System Requirements.  
The PC system must meet the  
following specifications:  
Pentium 300MHz or greater  
Windows XP series  
64MB of available hard disk space  
CD-ROM drive  
Note  
- Make sure to install it in the Administrator account.  
Installation will not proceed if you are not in the  
Administrator account.  
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Follow the instructions in the window to complete the installation.  
- Make sure you have the latest driver updates from  
Microsoft to ensure proper operation of this product.  
Click on the Start button in the lower left corner of your  
PC screen, then click on "Windows Update". You will be  
directed to Microsoft's Windows Update webpage.  
(double speed or greater)  
USB port (2.0) supported  
Windows Media Player 10 series  
Make sure to install Windows Media Player10 before connecting the  
player and PC.  
If 'Add New Hardware Wizard' appears, press the [Cancel] button and install the  
Windows Media Player10.  
I Installing software  
1
Insert the Installation CD into the  
CD-ROM drive.  
The following picture appears.  
Click [Next].  
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Connecting the Player to PC  
Connecting the Player to PC  
How to check USB driver  
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2
Connect a USB cable to the USB port  
on the computer.  
Windows XP:  
Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager ●●  
Samsung PMC YH-999  
Connect the other end of a USB cable  
to the USB cable connection port on  
the side of the player.  
[MTP media player] window will  
appear with Searching New Hardware”  
message.  
Go to the device manager to check  
that installation has been successfully  
completed.  
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Using Window s Media Player 10  
Using Window s Media Player 10  
You can download several types of files using Windows Media Player 10.  
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When the [Sync] window appears,  
select the file you want to transfer to  
the player, drag and drop it to the left  
[Sync List] window.  
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Press the [Start Sync] button on the  
main screen.  
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Video file: WMV, ASF formats  
Note  
- If the video file is not in WMV or ASF format, it is automatically converted to WMV format during  
downloading. (Convertible file format: AVI, MPEG, MPE, MPG, AU, SND)  
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Audio file: MP3, WMA formats  
Image file: JPEG format  
The file, downloaded from WMP10 to the player, will be automatically saved in Music,  
Pictures or Videos format depending on file folder.  
I Downloading Files  
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2
Connect the player to PC.  
Run the Windows Media Player10.  
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You can check the transferred file in  
the right window.  
Select [Start]  
[Programs]  
[Accessories]  
[Entertainment]  
[Windows Media Player10] in the desktop.  
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Select [Sync].  
Note  
- It may take longer to download large video files.  
- DivX files can only be downloaded through  
Windows Media Player 10 on a PC with DivX  
codec installed.  
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Using Other Functions  
Using Other Functions  
I Using Other Functions  
I Creating Folder  
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2
Press the [Create Folder] button.  
When the [New Folder] window appears, enter the folder name and then  
press the [OK] button.  
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A new folder is displayed in the right window of the main screen.  
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[Display properties and settings] button  
[Create folder] button  
[Delete from device] button  
[Format storage media] button  
I Viewing Properties  
Press the [Display Properties and Settings] button.  
You can check the properties of YH-999.  
I Deleting File and Folder  
Select the file or folder to delete, and then press the [Delete from Device] button.  
Selected file or folder will be deleted.  
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Using Other Functions  
Using the Mass Storage Device  
When you install WMP10, the Samsung Portable Media Center YH-999 folder is created  
in [My Computer]. Data folder in Samsung Portable Media Center YH-999 folder can be  
used as Mass Storage. Video, audio and image files can be downloaded but cannot be  
played back.  
I Formatting  
1
2
Press the [Format Storage Media] button.  
Press the [OK] button when a confirmation window appears.  
A new folder is displayed in the right window of the main screen.  
I Downloading files  
1
2
Connect the player to your PC.  
Open Windows Explorer on PC.  
[Samsung Portable Media Center YH-999] is displayed in Windows Explorer.  
3
Select the file to save and drag-and-drop it into the  
[Samsung Portable Media Center YH-999] [Data] folder.  
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Connecting to an External Video Device  
Updating Firm w are  
To update to the latest firmware:  
- Move to [Start][All Programs][Portable Media Center] on the desktop and click  
[Firmware Update].  
- Firmware Update guides you to the web site to download the firmware and recovery utilities.  
After accessing to the web site, select Audio and Video/MP3 Player/MP3 Players/YH-999.  
Select Firmware tab and download zip file [Latest Firmware & Recovery Utilities] under  
the directory C:\Program Files\Portable Media Center.  
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Use the A/ V cable to connect A/ V OUT jack of the player to the Audio/Video  
Input jack of a TV.  
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2
Connect the player to your PC.  
Run the Samsung PMC YH-999 Firmware update Tool.exein the downloaded  
[Latest Firmware Utility & Upgrade Utility] folder.  
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3
Select the External Input in TV menu.  
Move to [Settings]  
[Display]  
[TV Out] in the menu screen of the main unit,  
3
When a firmware update window appears,  
press the [File] button and then select  
[Connect to Device].  
4
When a device selection window appears,  
select the [Samsung PMC YH-999]  
and then press the [OK] button.  
and then select relevant TV format, NTSC or PAL, then press OK on the  
Main unit.  
Countries where NTSC is in use: USA, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines,  
Chile and Mexico, etc.  
Countries where PAL is in use: European countries, Hong Kong, North Korea,  
China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, Brazil and Argentina, etc.  
Note  
- When you connect to a TV, the screen is no longer viewable on the main unit.  
- To return the dispay to the main unit's screen, disconnect the A/V cable or power off the unit,  
then turn it back on.  
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Updating Firm w are  
Turning unit On/ Off and using the HOLD Function  
Make sure to check whether the unit is fully charged before turning it on.  
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Select [Update Bootloader] after  
pressing the [File] button.  
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When a file search window appears,  
select the EBOOT_FACTORY.bin”  
file in the  
[Latest Firmware Utility & Upgrade Utility]  
folder and then press the [Open] button.  
A window will open saying Download  
Success, and then press the [OK] button  
I Turning On/Off  
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Push the SYSTEM ON/OFF switch to ON position at the rear of the main unit.  
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If you dont use the main unit for long period of time, push the SYSTEM  
ON/OFF switch to OFF position.  
Press  
OFF  
ON  
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Select [Update OS Image] after  
pressing the [File] button.  
¤ Adjusting Volume  
Use the Volume Control on the side of the main unit to adjust the volume.  
Volume can be adjusted from 0 to 20.  
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When a file search window appears,  
select the "NK.bin" file in the  
[Latest Firmware Utility & Upgrade Utility]  
folder, and then press the [Open] button.  
A window will open saying Download  
Success, and then press the [OK] button  
I HOLD Function  
Use the Hold feature to lock and disable all buttons. The Hold feature is useful to prevent your  
player from being accidentally turned off or on, or to ensure uninterrupted playback.  
Hold Function of the Main Unit  
Hold Function of the Remote Control  
Activate on the remote control.  
Activate  
on the main unit.  
All buttons on the main unit will be disabled,  
and only the buttons on the remote control can  
be used for input.  
All buttons on the remote control will be  
disabled, and only the buttons on the  
main unit can be used for input.  
Firmware update is completed.  
When you close the firmware update window, the player will be automatically restarted.  
When you activate the HOLD switch, a "  
"
When you activate the HOLD switch,  
appears on the display.  
a "  
" appears on the display.  
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My TV  
My Music  
I Selecting My TV  
I Selecting My Music  
Press the  
button up or down to select [my tv]  
Press the  
button up or down to select [my music]  
in the menu screen and then press the  
button.  
in the menu screen and then press the  
You can play back MP3 & WMA music files  
in [my music].  
button.  
In [my tv], you can play back recorded TV files  
created in "Media Center Edition" of Windows XP.  
series. If you record a TV program using Media Center  
Program, it will be saved with dvr-ms as an extension.  
When you download this file using WMP10, it will  
automatically be saved in the My TV Folder so that you  
can watch it in the Player.  
I Playing the File  
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Press the  
button left or right to select the  
desired category, then press up or down to  
select the desired file.  
(For more details on Media Center Program, refer to the  
manual supplied with Media Center Edition )  
Category  
I Playing the file  
new : Newly downloaded file will appear for 2 weeks.  
albums : Saved album will appear. When you  
select the album, files in the album will appear.  
artists : Files will appear by artist.  
playlists : Files saved in the playlist will appear.  
songs : Saved files will appear in alphabetical order.  
genres : Music genre will appear. If you select the  
genre, the files in each genre will appear.  
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Press the  
button left or right to select the  
desired category, then press up or down to  
select the desired file.  
Category  
new : Newly downloaded file will appear for 2 weeks.  
sort by date : Saved files will appear in the order  
of date.  
sort by name : Saved files will appear in the  
alphabetical order.  
Note  
2
Press the  
Selected files will be played back.  
button or  
.
- If you select [play all] which is displayed in upper part of each search screen, all files in  
new, albums, artists, playlists, songs and genres will be played back.  
You can move backward or forward fast using  
- When several music files are played back, pressing the  
previous/next file.  
button moves to the  
the  
button during playback.  
If you press the  
previous screen.  
button, it will return to the  
- Newly downloaded files will appear in the "new" section as well as in your library.  
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My Music  
My Music  
I Setting the Playback Mode and EQ  
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3
Press the  
button.  
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While music file is played back, press the  
button right and left to move to playback  
mode and EQ setting screen.  
Select [play].  
Selected file will be played back.  
If you press and hold the  
during playback, you can move backward  
or forward quickly.  
button  
2
Press the  
button to select the mode you want.  
shuffle play : You can randomly repeat and listen  
to several music files  
repeat play : You can play back files repeatedly.  
equalizer : You can set the desired EQ mode.  
If you press the  
you can select various kinds of playback screens.  
If you press the button,  
it will return the previous screen.  
button right and left,  
acoustic  
classical  
electronic  
hip hop  
jazz  
pop  
rock  
purchase: If you select the [Purchase] box, you can purchase a sample file being  
played while connected to WMP 10 and the Internet.  
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My Music  
My Pictures  
I Playlist Setting  
I Selecting My Pictures  
Press the  
button up or down to select  
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Move to the music file or folder you want to add to  
the playlist (refer to page 28 to select desired file  
[my pictures] in the menu screen and then press  
the  
button.  
or folder), and then press the  
button.  
You can view image files in JPEG format in  
[my pictures].  
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Select [add to portable playlist] if you moved to  
the file, and select [add all to portable playlist] if  
you moved to the folder, and then press the  
[OK] button.  
Selected file or folder will be added to the playlist.  
I Viewing Image File  
Select [My Pictures] folder in the search screen and  
then Press the  
button up or down to move to  
the file you want to view. If you press  
you can view the selected images.  
button,  
I Playing the Playlist  
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2
Select [playlists].  
Category  
new : Newly downloaded file will appear for 2 weeks.  
sort by name : Saved files will appear in  
alphabetical order.  
sort by date : Saved files will appear in the  
order of date.  
Press the  
button in [portable playlist].  
play all : All files saved in the playlist will be  
played back.  
remove all from playlist : All files saved in the  
playlist will be deleted.  
To play back one music file, move to the  
relevant file and press the  
button to  
select [play].  
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My Pictures  
My Videos  
I Viewing Slide Show  
I Selecting My Videos  
In the search screen or [My Pictures] folder  
selection screen, select [play slide show].  
Slide show will start.  
Press the  
button up or down to select  
[my videos] in the menu screen and then press  
the  
button.  
If you press the  
button during slide show,  
You can play back video files in WMV format in  
[my videos].  
the slide show will be paused.  
I Setting Slide Show  
1
Press the  
to the Slide Show Setting Screen.  
button right or left twice to move  
I Playing the File  
2
Press the  
button to set the slide show as you want.  
1
Press the  
button left or right to select the  
Shuffle : Image files will appear in random order.  
Transitions : You can set the time to move to the  
next image file.  
5 sec 7 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec  
Show music : When you are watching the slide show  
pressing this returns to Music mode.  
desired category, then press up or down to  
select the desired file.  
Category  
new : Newly downloaded file will appear for 2 weeks.  
sort by name : Saved files will appear in  
alphabetical order.  
sort by date : Saved files will appear in the order  
of date.  
I Playing Music during Slide Show  
1
Press the  
button during music playback.  
2
Press the  
button or  
.
(For more information on music playback,  
refer to Playing the File in "my music".)  
The selected file will be played back.  
You can move backward or forward fast using  
2
When menu screen appears, move to  
[my pictures] and select [play slide show].  
You can enjoy slide show and music at the same time.  
the  
button during playback.  
If you press the  
previous screen.  
button, it will return to the  
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Setting EQ  
Setting the Display  
Select Settings in the menu screen.  
I Backlight  
Press the  
On Time of the screen, and then press  
the button.  
button up or down to set the Light  
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2
Select Equalizer in Settings.  
Press the  
button up or down to move to the  
sound mode you want to change, and then  
You can set the Light On Time from  
0 to 60 seconds.  
press the  
button.  
If you press the  
button, it will move to the  
Light is continuously on if you set it to Always on.  
previous screen.  
I Brightness  
Press the  
screen brightness, and then press the  
button up or down to set the  
button.  
Setting the Display  
You can set the screen brightness from 1 to 5.  
Select Settings in the menu screen.  
I TV Out  
1
2
Select Display in Settings.  
Press the  
display, and then press the  
button up or down to set the  
Press the  
button up or down to move to the  
button.  
function you want to change, and then press  
- Device display :  
You can view the screen through the main unit.  
the  
button.  
If you press the  
button, it will return the  
- TV display(NTSC) :  
You can view the screen through TV in NTSC format.  
previous screen.  
- TV display(PAL):  
You can view the screen through TV in PAL format.  
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Setting the Screen/ Sound Effect  
Setting the Regional Additional Function  
Select Settings in the menu screen.  
Select Settings in the menu screen.  
1
2
Select International in Settings.  
1
2
Select Effects in Settings.  
Press the  
button up or down to move to the  
Press the  
button up or down to move to  
function you want to change and then press  
the effect you want to change, then press  
the  
button.  
the  
button.  
If you press the  
button, it will return to the  
If you press the  
button, it will return to the  
previous screen.  
previous screen.  
I Language  
I Screen effects  
Press the  
button up or down to select the  
Press the  
Screen effects On or Off, and then press  
the button.  
button up or down to set the  
language you want among 7 languages, and then  
press the button  
- The selected language will appear in the screen.  
- On: The characters appearing in the screen while  
screen moves will become larger and smaller.  
- Off: The characters in the screen are fixed.  
I Standards  
I Sounds  
Press the  
language and country suitable for your area, and  
then press the button  
button up or down to select the  
Press the  
On or Off, and then press the  
button up or down to set Sounds  
button.  
- On: Each time you press the button,  
- Year/Month/Date will appear in the order suitable for  
the country you're in.  
there will be a beep sound.  
- Off: There will not be a beep sound even if you  
Note  
press the button.  
- The unit will automatically restart when Language or  
Standards are changed.  
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Restoring Original Settings  
Player Inform ation  
Select Settings in the menu screen.  
Select Settings in the menu screen.  
1
Select Restore original settings in Settings.  
1
Select Information in Settings.  
2
When the following confirmation message  
appears, select [yes] and then press  
2
Press the  
the player information you want to check and  
then press the button.  
button up or down to move to  
the  
button.  
All settings will be initialized.  
About Portable Media Center :  
You can check the player name and software  
version.  
About contents :  
You can check the number of files saved in the  
player, as well as the amount of memory used  
and available.  
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MENU Table  
How to recover the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)  
How to recover when HDD is damaged due to external impact or other effect.  
To download Recovery Utility :  
Move to [Start] [All Programs] [Portable Media Center] on your PC and click  
[Firmware Update].  
Firmware Update guides you the web site to download the firmware and recovery utilities.  
After accessing to the web site, select Audio and Video/MP3 Player/MP3 Players/YH-999,  
then choose Firmware tab to download zip file [Latest Firmware & Recovery Utilities] under  
the directory C:\Program Files\Portable Media Center. (See Page 25 for details)  
¤ If the display shows the recovery mode no. 3 image:  
The system area is damaged due to external  
impact or other effect.  
1. While this image is displayed, the player  
automatically recovers the system area and  
is restarted after recovery.  
2. Recovery mode no. 1 is displayed after  
restarting.  
Instructs the user to connect the unit to the  
computer and recover the HDD  
with the recovery program.  
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How to recover the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)  
How to recover the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)  
3. When connected to computer, the display changes to recovery mode no. 2.  
Run Samsung PMC YH-999 Recovery Tool(update).exein the downloaded  
[Recovery Utility] folder, and select  
¤ If the display shows recovery mode no. 4 image:  
The data area is damaged. While this image is displayed,  
the player automatically recovers the data area and is restarted after recovery.  
[File]  
[Connect to Device]  
[Samsung PMC YH-999].  
i) Select [File]  
[Update OS Image]  
NK.bin in the [Recovery Utility] folder  
and select [Open]. Select [OK] when update is completed.  
ii) Select [File] [Update fonts] gulim.ttc [Recovery Utility] folder  
and select [Open]. Select [OK] when update is completed.  
[Update fonts] msgothic.ttc in the [Recovery Utility] folder  
iii) Select [File]  
and select [Open]. Select [OK] when update is completed.  
When update is completed, close the program and disconnect the player from  
the computer. When the player is restarted, it is successfully recovered.  
¤ If the display shows recovery mode no. 5 image:  
The player cannot be recovered by the user  
and should be sent to the Samsung service center for repairs.  
Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for instructions.  
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Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
Model  
Built-in Memory capacity  
Voltage  
YH-999  
Windows Media Player 10 does not work.  
Refer to System Requirements on page 14.  
20GB  
3.7V (Li-ion battery)  
The player does not operate and nothing is played in the screen display  
window.  
Check whether SYSTEM ON/OFF switch on the rear of the main unit is set to OFF.  
Reset the player.  
Playing time  
Video : 3hours / Audio : 12 hours  
3.82X 4.21X 0.81/ 8.15oz  
Plastic/Aluminum  
Dimensions/Weight  
Case  
Connect the charger to charge the rechargeable battery.  
Noise Ratio  
85dB with 20KHz LPF  
There is no sound even if I press the Play Back button in music mode.  
Check whether MP3, WMA files are saved in the main unit.  
Earphones Jack Output Power 35mW/CH (16)  
Output Frequency Range 20Hz~20KHz  
Operating Temperature Range -5 ~ +35°C(23~95°F)  
File Support AUDIO : MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3(8Kbps ~ 320Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz)  
WMA (8Kbps ~ 192Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz)  
VIDEO : WMV 7/8/9  
I cannot download the file.  
Check whether Windows Media Player 10 is properly installed in the computer.  
Check the USB connection between the computer and the main unit.  
Check whether the memory is full.  
It takes too long to search the music files.  
It may take for a while if too many music files are saved in the main unit.  
Music file or artist names are not displayed during playback.  
Check the ID3 Tag of the music file.  
Change the language setting.  
When it is connected to a TV, the screen will not appear.  
If you want to see the main screen, disconnect the A/V cable.  
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Com m unications Regulation Inform ation  
Com m unications Regulation Inform ation  
EMI/EMC: AnSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B  
Modifications  
FCC  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
Any changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the grantee of this device could  
void the users authority to operate the device.  
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, includ-  
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.  
If this equipment does cause hamful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be deter-  
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
2. This device must accept any interference  
received, including  
Compliance  
This product conforms to the following  
Council Directive:  
interference that may cause undesirable operation.  
Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of  
this device which are not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the users authority  
to operate the equipment  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC(EMC)  
Party Responsible for Product Compliance  
Declaration of Conformity  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reason able protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation This equipment generates, uses and  
can radiate radio frquency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-  
ful interference to radio communications, However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation.  
Samsung Electronics America  
QA Lab.  
Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd  
Address: 416, Maetan-3Dong, Paldal-Gu, Suwon  
City, Kyungki-Do, Korea 442-742  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-  
3351 Michelson Dr. Suite #290  
Irvine, CA92612  
cian for help.  
declares under its sole responsibility that the product  
Trade Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd  
Model Number: YH-999  
has been tested according to the FCC/CISPR22/95  
requirements for Class B devices and found compli-  
ant with the following standards  
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Warranty  
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 a 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 confir-  
mation, 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 compa-  
ny is limited to the cost of repair and/or replace-  
ment 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 (ser-  
vice exchange unit).  
Use of the product 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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Warranty  
Warranty  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER  
THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND  
NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR  
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAM-  
AGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHAS-  
ERS PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROP-  
ERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABIL-  
ITY 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 NONTRANSFER-  
ABLE 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  
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 WAR-  
RANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON,  
FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS  
PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG, SAM-  
SUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REV-  
ENUE 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 THE-  
ORY 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 SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN  
AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE  
PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE  
ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FORE-  
GOING, PURCHASER  
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.  
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MEMO  
MEMO  
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