The WHYY MP3 Player

You probably pay most of your bills online now. In fact you probably pay some automatically. You know how easy this is, and allows you more time to do everything else. Why don't you do the same thing with your WHYY membership. When you auto-renew your pledge, you won't have to worry that your membership might have expired, and if you make your pledge at $180 or more per year, you can request the WHYY 256 mega byte MP3 player as your thank you gift.

$180 Auto-Renew pledge - The WHYY MP3 player

Size: 3.35L~x~1.26W~x~0.83H

Features:

256 MB (about 4 hrs. of music, 6 hrs. of spoken word)
MP3 player (MP3/WMA format) + data memory stick + digital voice recorder (~36hrs/128MB)
Stores MP3 music, files, digital voice
Powered by 1 AAA battery (included)
LCD screen with blue light shows song title and more
Ear phone included
1 year manufacturer's warranty
Easy to use drag-and-drop format
Connects to your computer by USB 2.0

How do I use this MP3 player?
When you plug the player into a USB port on your computer, it will be recognized as a Removable Drive. To add a MP3 file onto the player, simply drag that file to the Removable Drive. Because this player also acts as a flash drive, you can drag any kind of file onto for transport from computer to computer. Also, included with your player are more detailed instructions that can also be viewed here: Page 1 | Page 2

What kind of files can this player play?
This player can play audio files with .mp3 or .wma extentions, but NOT files that you purchase from online music stores such as iTunes or Audible.com. This is because these providers encode the audio files with Digital Rights Management tools that may limit your ability to play those files on some devices.

What is a podcast?
Click here for more information. Included is information on how you can podcast your favorite WHYY-FM shows.

When I try to change something on my player, it says that the disk is write-protected. Why?
You may have your Hold switch to the left. To prevent this, safely remove the player from your computer, push the Hold switch back to the right and plug the player in your computer again.

I just received my MP3 player and it is not turning on. What's wrong?
These players are shipped with a small piece of paper on the battery so that they will not accidentally run and drain the battery. Simply open the battery cap and remove the piece of paper that is in the way.

When I try to play a file on my player, it turns off and restarts. Why is this?
You may be trying to play a file that is protected by Digital Rights Management software (see above). Unfortunately, this player cannot play such files.

My MP3 player doesn’t fit correctly into the USB port on my computer. What should I do?
The best thing to do is to purchase a USB extension cable, which can be found at many electronics and office retail stores.

I downloaded a podcast from iTunes, but when I put it on the player, it doesn’t play. What’s wrong?
Sometimes podcast software downloads files in formats other than .mp3 that may not play on your player. To get around this, you should be able to convert the file to .mp3. Please consult your software documentation on how to do this.

My MP3 player isn't working correctly. What should I do?
You may need to change the battery. If this does not help, please contact WHYY's Member & Audience Services at 215-351-0511.

By becoming a Sustainer, or auto renewing your membership, the number of letters and telephone calls you receive will be drastically reduced, which means that WHYY can maximize your financial support by reinvesting as much as possible in the very programming, productions and outreach activities that led you to become a member. The program is flexible, and you are always in control -- if you ever need to increase, decrease, or suspend your gifts in the Sustainer program, all you have to do is contact our member services department.