1. A method for voice controlled operation of a media player, the method comprising the acts of: detecting user positioning of a microphone power switch to an off position; detecting user positioning of the microphone power switch to an on position within a predetermined period of time; entering a voice recognition mode, by the media player, based on the user positioning of the microphone power switch to the on position within the predetermined period of time; detecting one or more output signals of the microphone; detecting a voice command based on the one or more output signals of the microphone; and controlling operation of the media player based on the voice command, wherein the media player outputs a graphical display associated with the voice command.