Mach speed ZODIAC User Manual
Foreword
Precautions
Functions
Appearance and Key Description
Key Actions
Basic Operation
Touchpad lock:
ON/OFF
Main Menu
Music
Table of Contents
Lyrics
Song selection
Volume adjustment
Fast Forward/Rewind
A-B Repeat mode
Video
Video file selection
Volume adjustment
Fast Forward/Rewind
Radio
Radio Function Menu
Channel search
Manual Scan
Preset Scan
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Saving Channels
Deleting Channels
Preset
Radio recording
Photo
Deleting Pictures
Text
Setting Bookmarks
Returning to a Bookmark
Record
Explorer
File selection
Deleting Files
Settings
Music
Radio
Record
Display
Auto Play Set (slideshow)
System
Power Off
Restore Defaults
System Expansion
USB Connection
Charging
Video Conversion
Features
Basic configuration requirements for AVIConverter software:
Installation of the video tool
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Selecting a file to convert
Set the location to save the converted file:
Video Conversion:
Computer Communication
Technical Specifications
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Congratulations on purchasing your Zodiac Personal Media
Player! To get the most out of your purchase, please take the
time to carefully read through this manual.
Foreword
If any problems occur during while using your Zodiac, please feel free to contact Mach Speed technical
support at 580-272-0035. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Mach Speed Technologies bears no responsibility for any damage or loss of personal data due to misuse of
software and/or hardware, damage to the player caused by human factors, replacement of battery, or other
unforeseen circumstances. To prevent loss of your data, please backup your data regularly.
Information in the manual is subject to any change without notice
Copying or otherwise reproducing this material without prior written consent is prohibited.
Due to Firmware changes, some of the pictures and functions described in this manual may not be the same
as are included with your player.
and is subject to copyright protection.
Precautions
• If you do not use your Zodiac for a long time, please switch it to OFF.
• Avoid using your Zodiac under extremely hot, cold, dusty or wet environments.
• Striking, dropping, or severe jolts to your Zodiac may cause physical damage, battery loosening, or other
hardware damage.
• The following conditions indicates a low battery level and signifies that the player should be charged:
o The battery icon displays
o Where there is no response when pressing keys and the battery icon displays
o The player turns off automatically.
• Static electricity may cause damage to interior hardware of the player.
• Do not disconnect the player while formatting, uploading, or downloading files to the player, as it may cause
in normal operation with low battery prompt.
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program errors, or cause the unit to be unable to power on.
• When the player is used as a removable hard disk, users should store files following correct file management
methods. We are not liable for any data loss or damage.
• Do not disassemble the unit in any way as this will void all warranties. Please contact your place of purchase
if you experience any problems with your unit.
• Note: The battery level may change during use. This is because of electric quantity vibration caused by
power consumption during playing. It will not affect normal use of the player.
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Functions
• 2.4 inch 320X240 lattice full-color high-speed SDT display
• Supports MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA and WAV music formats.
• Supports AVI video format
• Supports JPEG picture browsing.
• Supports stereo earphones and has a built in speaker
• Stereo FM radio that can save 20 channels, record channel and save FM programs.
• Built in microphone, to make digital recordings
• TXT Text reader
• Support lyric display and ID3 tag display
• Energy-saving settings such as adjustable lighting and automatic power off.
• Multiple repeat modes and multiple sound effect modes are available.
• Support A-B repeat function.
• Intuitive file navigation and management.
• Full Speed USB2.0 interface, Maximum speed up to 4MB/S
• Supports multi-task operation, such as reading Text while playing music
• Supports SD card expansion (128MB-2GB)
• Doubles as a USB flash drive when connected to a computer. No driver is needed for WIN2000 or above
Operating Systems.
• Supports multiple languages
• Requirements for system configuration:
• CPU: P II 400 or above, memory: 64M and above, USB 2.0 interface, applicable to WIN98SE, WINME,
WIN2000 and WINXP OS.
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Appearance and Key Description
1. ON/OFF switch: Power ON/OFF switch
2.
3. MODE Key: mode function menu selection and enter
4.
5. EAR PHONE: input jack of earphone wire
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7. VOL Key: Volume and back
8. MICRO SD CARD expansion
9. USB Interface
10. Power button
: Play/pause
NEXT Key: selects the next track or menu file. Also used to fast forward and increase volume
PRE Key: selects the next track or menu file. Also used to fast forward and increase volume
Key Actions
There are two types of key presses: Quick press and Press and hold
1. Quick press: Press the described key quickly, holding no longer than 1 second.
2. Press and hold: press the key and hold it for 3 to 5 seconds.
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Basic Operation
1) This unit uses a built in Lithium Ion Battery, which can be charged by either your computer’s USB port or
the included charger. To extend the life of the player, it is advised to charge the battery after it has been
drained.
2) Please ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position when charging.
3) When charging with the attached charger, the player will automatically turn on and display the charging
screen (the battery icon changes continually), and the green LED of the charger is lit. The red LED is the
power indication LED and the green is the charging indication LED. When the battery is full and the display
prompts “battery full”, the green LED on the charger will turn off.
4) Please charge for 8-24 hours
for subsequent charges.
Touchpad lock:
To avoid accidentally pressing the touchpad, you can lock it by pressing and holding the power button
and the MODE key at the same time. A picture of a closed lock will appear on the screen. To disable the
touchpad lock, press and hold the power button and MODE key again. The picture of the lock will open
and you will be able to use the touchpad again.
for the first two charges. You will only need to charge between 3 and 5 hours
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ON/OFF
1. If the ON/OFF switch of the player is in the “OFF” position, please switch it to the “ON” position.
2. Press and hold the Power button to power the unit on. A welcome screen will display:
3. To power the unit off, press and hold the power button until the goodbye screen displays. The unit will
power off about three seconds later.
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Main Menu
Music:
FM Radio:
Text:
Video:
Picture Browsing:
Record:
Explorer:
System Setting:
Use to select an item in the main menu screen and press the MODE key to enter.
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Music
While playing a song, you can pause the song with a quick press of and resume play with another
quick press of
different files. For usage instructions please refer to the 'Explorer' section below. You can return to the
previous screen by quickly pressing the VOL key or return to the main screen by pressing and holding the
MODE key. The music will not stop at this time, allowing you to continue to listen to your music while
browsing pictures, reading text files, or adjusting the system settings.
. Quickly press the MODE key to enter the file listing. This will allow you to select
Lyrics
− In order to display lyrics with your music, you must have a lyric file (*.lrc) corresponding to the song;
if you have “good.mp3” you will also have to have “good.lrc”.
− Both files have to be saved in the same directory.
− The system will automatically synchronize the lyrics and display.
− If there are no lyric files for your song, the audio spectrum will be displayed.
Song selection
In the music mode, quickly press the key to select the previous track and quickly press the
key to select the next track. Your can also quickly press the MODE key to enter the file listing. Press the
or keys to select the music file you want to play, then quickly press the MODE key to select
and return to the music screen to play the music. Refer to the 'Explorer' section below for detailed file
navigation instructions.
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