Microdia Video iRock User Manual
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the prior permission MICRODIA Ltd.
iRock is a registered trademark of MICRODIA Ltd.
About the Portable Multimedia Player
1.
video iRock is a portable multimedia player with the features to record, play and store
varieties of animation/audio/image files.
2.
video iRock is provided with the encoding function in order to store and play signals
directly received from external audio devices such as voice recorder and CD player and
video devices such as TV through the LINE IN port in digital data format.
3.
video iRock has a built-in camera to take images and animations.
4.
video iRock has a built-in FM radio to record FM signals in MP3 file.
SAFETY CONCERNS
For product safety and correct operation, the following information must be given to the operator/user and
shall be read before the installation and operation.
Conventions
WARNING
Provides instructions that the reader should follow in order to avoid personal injury or fatality.
CAUTION
Provides instructions that you should follow in order to avoid a service failure or damage to
your PMP.
NOTE
Indicates additional information as a reference.
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Caution
Precautions associated with power
Do not touch the adaptor
with wet hands.
- This might be a reason of
electric shock.
Make sure to insert the
adaptor into electrical
receptacles with ground
ports.
- This might be a reason of
electric shock.
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CAUTION
Use only the specified
adaptor.
- Using a different type of
adaptor may damage the
product.
Make sure to insert the
plug tightly.
-This might be a reason of fire.
Precautions when using the product
Do not listen to the
music for a long time
with a large volume.
- This might damage your
hearing ability.
Do not use the head
set/ear phone while
driving or walking.
- This might be a reason of an
accident.
Do not exert impact on
LCD panel and camera
lens.
- This might be a reason of
product trouble.
In case the product is
smoking or deformed by
heat, stop using the
product and contact the
Call Center.
- Using the product continually
may damage the product or
be a reason of fire.
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Precautions associated with the product
Do not leave the product
under too hot (over
35°C) or too cold (below
-5°C) environment.
- This might be a reason of
product trouble.
Do not leave the product
under direct sunlight or
in a closed car.
- This might be a reason of
product trouble.
Do not leave the product
in a dusty place,
bathroom and wet place.
- This might be a reason of
product trouble.
Do not place the product
near cash cards, prepaid
cards, etc.
- The magnetic part of cash
card, prepaid cards and others
might be damaged and
become useless.
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Other precautions
Clean the product with
soft and dry cloth and do
not use benzene or
thinner.
- This might be a reason of
Do not repair,
disassemble or revise the
product at random.
- This might be a reason of
product trouble.
product trouble. In such a
case, the company is not
responsible for product trouble.
Take care not to
introduce dirt or fluids
into the product and
camera lens.
- This might be a reason of
product trouble. In such as
case, stop using the product
and contact the Call Center.
ake care not to drop the
product.
- This might damage the
product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY CONCERNS 2
Conventions ............................................................................................. 2
Caution..................................................................................................... 3
Introduction 11
Features of the product .......................................................................... 11
Package.................................................................................................. 14
Mechanical Features............................................................................... 15
Battery Charging .................................................................................... 16
Connection ............................................................................................. 17
USB Driver Installation (In case of Windows98) .................................... 22
Automatic Installation ................................................................................. 22
Manual Installation of Windows 98 driver ....................................................... 24
Connecting To a Computer ..................................................................... 30
Isolate from PC ...................................................................................... 32
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LCD Screen ............................................................................................. 33
Main Menu Screen ...................................................................................... 33
File Search Screen...................................................................................... 35
Video Record/Play Screen ............................................................................ 36
Image Record/Play Screen........................................................................... 38
Audio Record/Play Screen............................................................................ 40
FM Radio Receive/Record Screen .................................................................. 42
Text View/Play Screen..................................................................................... 43
Power On/Off 44
Menu Selection 46
ESC Button Functions 48
Video Functions 49
Play Video .............................................................................................. 49
Record Video .......................................................................................... 56
Image Functions 61
Play Image ............................................................................................. 61
Record Image......................................................................................... 67
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Audio Functions 72
Play Audio .............................................................................................. 72
Record Audio .......................................................................................... 78
FM Radio Functions 81
Receive FM Radio ................................................................................... 81
Record FM Radio..................................................................................... 86
Text View Functions 89
Text View ............................................................................................... 89
Special Functions (Common to Video/Audio) 96
Bookmark............................................................................................... 96
Favorite.................................................................................................. 99
Section Repeat ..................................................................................... 100
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Setting Function 102
System Set ........................................................................................... 102
Time Set ............................................................................................... 104
Change Background Image 106
How to use LyricsED 107
Upgrading Firmware 111
Troubleshooting 112
Specifications 115
Warranty 117
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Introduction
Features of the product
Playing MP3, WMA and AC3 music files
The player can play high quality digital music files (AC3, MP3, WMA).
AVI (XviD), DivX (3.x, 4.x, 5.x), ASF (Recorded file from video iRock), video file
It can play various types of high quality animation files.
Digital camera function
It is equipped with a digital camera of 1.3 Million pixels in order to take images or animations.
Receiving and recording FM
You can receive FM radio broadcasting and record it in MP3 file.
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Recording voices in high quality MP3 format
The player is provided with microphone to store and play voice signals in high quality MP3 file.
Recording/storing external video or audio input signals in ASF/MP3 files
It stores images of video/audio/TV converted into ASF files or audio signals of CDP/MP3P converted into MP3 f iles.
Editing lyrics (supports lyrics editing program)
You can display lyrics of audio files on the LCD screen through the words editing program.
Providing 3.5” TFT LCD
The player provides 3.5” TFT LCD to display high quality image and animation frames.
Convenient firmware upgrade
The firmware version can be subjected to different from released date to the market. Please download
the latest firmware from iRock website (Refer to the page 111).
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Utilizing as an external storage device
You can use the player as an external storage device by connecting the player with PC through USB cable.
Fixed bit rate
You can conveniently do voice recording or line in recording depending on circumstances
(Fixed Bit Rate: 128kbps, Sample Rate: 44.1 KHz).
Equipped with lithium polymer battery for charging
You can conveniently charge the battery with the wall outlet power without purchasing a battery
additionally.
Providing animation format conversion program
Even for animations that cannot be directly played on the player, you can play them by converting them
into the file format using the animation format conversion program.
Image viewer/Text viewer
Enjoy the various image files (JPG, GIF, BMP), and text viewer for text file (TXT).
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Package
ideo iRock Player
USB Cable
Y Cable
Software
Installation CD
Power Adaptor AV Cable
Stereo Earphone
Cradle
User Guide
conversion CD
Hand Strap
Carryin
Format
Case
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Mechanical Features
Built-in speake
LINE IN Por
LINE OUT Por
Microphone
Camera
Power Button
Power LED
e LED
Char
HOLD Switch
Reset Button
LCD Screen
Hand Strap Hole
REC Button
Jo
Button
Menu Button
Repeat Button
OSD Button
ESC Button
Earphone Port
Built-in speaker
USB Port
Power Adaptor Port
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Battery Charging
You can charge the battery by connecting the power adaptor to the
cradle and placing the body on the cradle or by directly connecting
the power adaptor to the adaptor port.
The LED color indicates the charged amount during charging.
(Red-Orange-Green)
The battery will be full chaged from entirely discharged stage roughly 5 hours later.
(Red LED: Under charing, Orange LED: 80% charged, Green LED: Completely charged)
Battery Low Voltage Warning
Full charged A little discharged Nearly discharged Completely discharged
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Connection
Audio Connection
Connect the LINE IN port of the player
with the external audio device.
TV Connection
for Playing
Connect the LINE OUT port of the
player with the TV input port using
the AV cable.
TV Connection
for Recording
Connect the LINE IN port of the
player with the TV output port using
the AV cable.
Stereo Earphone Connection
Connect the stereo earphone to the earphone port.
PC Connection
Connect the USB port of the player
with that of PC using the USB
cable.
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Listening in External Audio devices
Select the [AUDIO PLAY] after connect the player with external audio device by using Y cable and
AV cable.
Cable
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
V Cable
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
ideo
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Y
A
Line In (Recording from External Device)
Select the [AUDIO PLAY] after connect the player with external audio device by using Y cable and
AV cable. It should be set as ‘Line’ for ‘Audio Input’ in ‘Audio Recording Setting’
(Refer to the page 78~80).
Cable
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
Please connect the Y cable to AV cable properly. If one of Y cable is connected with AV cable for
video, the sound will be heard from only one side. In that case, please connect the Y cable,
which can not be heard, to AV cable properly.
V Cable
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
ideo
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Watching TV
Connect player to TV by connecting AV cable.
- If you want to connect TV to the player and display output of the player on the TV screen,
please set ‘Display Out’ of ‘Display’ to ‘TV’ of ‘SYSTEM SET’ menu on the main menu screen.
In that case, the LCD screen vibrates, ensuring good quality of the TV screen
(This phonomenon is not a player trouble).
- ‘TV Standard’ of ‘Display’ in ‘SYSTEM SET’ menu shold be set properly for user’s local
TV system as NTSC/PAL (Refer to the page 102~103).
V Cable
ideo
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
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TV Recording
Connect the player to TV by using AV cable, and select [VIDEO RECORD] or [IMAGE RECORD].
It should be set as ‘Line’ for ‘VIDEO INPUT’ of [VIDEO RECORD] or [IMAGE RECORD]
(Refer to the page 56~60 or 67~71).
The color of input/output cable and AV cable are subject to different from manufacturer.
In that case, try to connect the video cable alternately uitil find the video signal, and connect
audio cable.
V Cable
ideo
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
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USB Driver Installation (In case of Windows98)
You need not install the USB driver under other operating systems, but should install it only
if the PC OS in use is Windows 98/SE.
Automatic Installation
1.
Insert the software install CD provided with the player into the CD-ROM drive of PC.
2.
Select the ‘USB Device Driver’ on the software install screen.
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3.
The following message appears when ‘USB Device Driver’ is selected. Click the [OK] button.
4.
Click the [Yes] button and reboot the PC.
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Manual Installation of Windows 98 driver
1.
Turn on the player power and connect the video iRock player with PC using the USB cable.
2.
The following is displayed if you select the [Control Panel][System] on the Windows
background window and select the [Device Manager] tab. Click the [Refresh] button.
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3.
Device driver search appears. Click the [Next>] button.
4.
Select the ‘Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the
driver you want.’ and click the [Next>] button.
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5.
Select the ‘Hard disk controllers’ and click the [Next>] button.
6.
Click the [Have Disk...] button.
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7.
Insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the ‘Win98’ folder and click the [OK] button.
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8.
Click the [Next>] button.
9.
When completion screen of USB driver installation is shown, click the [Finish] button.
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