In the root directory there is a file with the attributes hidden, system and read-only. The file is named SETTINGS.DAT and is 426 bytes in length. The player automatically replaces the attributes on SETTINGS.DAT the next time it's powered up.

If the MF206 is left paused, one would assume the "power saving" option would turn the unit off after the specified amount of minutes. This isn't the case, and unfortunately the MF206 simply sits there using up power. The peeps at Matsunichi might like to think about that for the next firmware upgrade (hint hint!).

When I bought my MF206 it had 1.3.0 firmware, the upgrade to 1.3.7 is available on the Matsunichi website http://www.matsunichi.com.hk

I've started work on a utility that will eventually allow the settings to be changed.

Unfortunately just over six months after purchasing my MF206, the backlight no longer works and the data transfer cable seems to have some issues, only working now and then. The rest of the time causing "a device attached is malfunctioning" even when the mp3 player isn't plugged into the cable. Do I recommend you buy one after my experience? Probably not. Due to these problems I doubt I'll ever bother completing this project.

MF206 Utility 0.1
Download (Win9x/XP)

Here are some of the offsets I've discovered so far.

Function: Scrolling 
Offset: 315 (013Bh)
Values: 00h-0Ah

Function: Power Saving
Offset: 288 (0120h)
Values: 00h Disable
        01h 1 Min
        02h 2 Mins
        03h 5 Mins
        04h 10 Mins

Function: Play Mode
Offset: 279 (0117h)
Values: 00h Normal
        01h Repeat1
        02h Repeat All
        03h Shuffle Repeat

Function: Backlight
Offset: 324 (0144h)
Values: 00h Disable
        01h 3 Seconds
        02h 5 Seconds
        03h 10 Seconds

Function: Current MP3
Offset: 39 (27h)

Function: Contrast
Offset: 420 (01A4h)
Values: 3Ch (default)

Function: Language (Both offsets must be set the same)
Offset: 297 (0129h)
        306 (0132h)
Values: 00h English
        01h Unsure
        02h Unsure
        03h Unsure
        04h Korean
        05h French
        06h Spanish
        07h German
        08h Italian
        09h Dutch
        0Ah Thai
        0Bh Russian
        0Ch Portuguese
        0Dh Swedish
        0Eh Brazilian Portuguese

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