MobiBlu DAH-1500 User Manual

CUBE

DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER

User s Manual

DAH-1500

www.mobiblu.com

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Before starting

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Page 23

Page 27

Page 33

Safety Precautions/ Special Features/ Technical
Specifications/ Accessories/ Part Specifications/ Buttons/
LCD/ Recharging/ Power/ Connecting to a PC/ Disconnecting
the Unit

Basic operations

Power On-Off / Playing Music

Convenient Functions

Navigation/ Hold/
Clock/ Auto Power-off

FM Radio

FM Radio Function/ Tuning the Radio/
Saving FM Frequencies/ Preset Mode/
Deleting Frequencies

Menu List / Menu Buttons/
Mode Change/ Music Set/ Display / Etc Set

Program

Installing the Program CD

/

Downloading/ Uploading Files

/

Format

Support

Troubleshooting
Warranty Card

Menus

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Safety Precautions
Special Features
Technical Specifications
Accessories
Part Specifications
Buttons
LCD
Recharging
Power
Connecting to a PC
Disconnecting the Unit

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Before Starting

MEMO

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Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

Avoid humidity and
dust.

Do not
disassemble or
modify the
product.

Keep unit away
from heat and
direct sunlight.

Do not drop the unit.

DANGER

DANGER

Using chemical or
other cleansers
may damage the
unit’s surface.

Do not touch
with wet
hands.

Distributing
music files
without
authorization is
against copyright
law.

The manufacturer is not
responsible for any damage
caused to data saved in the
unit if caused by user. We
do not guarantee that data
will not be lost during
service or repair.

Listening to loud
music may cause
hearing loss.

Do not use
earphones
while riding a
bicycle or
motorcycle, or
while driving a
car.

Reset the unit
immediately if you
detect excessive heat
is being generated
by the unit. Contact
an service center.

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Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

To avoid shock do not open the unit.

Non-insulated parts in the AC adaptor may cause electric shock. Don t open
the adaptor case.

Carefully read the manual for instructions on proper use of the AC adaptor.

Don t use a damaged built-in battery or AC adaptor.
Exceeding the recommended recharging time may cause a fire.
Fully recharge the battery before initial use or after a lengthy period of inactivity.
When the battery no longer holds its charge despite being fully recharged; it’s

time to replace it.
To avoid fire or electric shock do not allow metal parts on the DC converter to

come in contact with conductive materials such as metals, water etc.
To prevent fire and electric shock avoid contact with water.

Prevent the AC adaptor from contacting water to avoid fire or electric shock. Use
enclosed adaptor in the package only to ensure the safety. (Manufacturer is not
responsible for any trouble caused by using other adaptors).

Warning!

Use correct outlet socket to connect with the power plug to avoid electric shock.
The power plug shall not be exposed outside when it is successfully connected
into the socket.

Note!

Safety matters for AC Adaptor Built-in Battery

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World’s smallest Mp3 Player

Super compact size (24*24*24mm) and weighs only 18 grams!
A fully featured MP3/audio player that fits in the palm of you hand!

OLED Display

The latest in display technology provides superior sharpness and brilliance over
standard LCDs.

Six Preset EQ modes plus one User-set EQ mode

Features 6 preset equalization modes; Normal/ Rock/ Jazz/Pop /Classic/ Live and you
can also customize equalization to suit your sound.

File Navigation System and Unlimited Folder Capacity

The player can play MP3 files saved in multiple folders. Those files and folders can be
selected and played as if in a Windows environment.

Easy & Convenient Clock

Built in clock keeps you on time.

Special Features

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PC Peripheral Device

By connecting the product to PC, the Windows system identifies it as a removable
disk. No additional software needed.

FM Radio

Enjoy FM radio listening as well as digital music files (MP3/WMA)!

Built-in Lithium-ion Battery

No extra battery or recharger is required. This advanced battery system is easily
recharged by connecting into the USB port on your PC.

Resume Function in Second Unit

Settings are automatically restored when the unit is powered ON in case of
sudden power down.

Firmware Upgradeable

Firmware is easily upgradeable to new features and functions.

Special Features

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T echnical Specifications

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Accessories

PUSH

USB / Charging Cable

Necklace Earphone

Cube Crate Protective Case

User s Manual

Program CD

Accessories shown below may be different from purchased products.

Functions

FM Tuner

Audio

Supporting Files

Max. Running Time

Operating Temperature

Size (W

H D)

Weight

Battery (Built-in)

USB

FM Frequency Range

Headset Output
S/N Ratio
Antenna

Frequency
Characteristics

Headset Output
S/N ratio
File format

Bit rate
Download speed

6Mbps (USB Ver 1.1)
17 hours

-5

~70
24 X 24 X 24 (mm)
18 (g)

Li-ion

87.5 MHz ~108.0MHz
Max. 7mW (16

) Max Volume
50dB
Headset/earphone antenna

20Hz ~ 20KHz
Max. 15mW (16

) Max Volume
90dB
MP3, WMA
MP3 : 8~320Kbps,

WMA : 32~192Kbps

Items Specifications

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Part Specifications

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Part Specifications

LCD screen

Necklace Link pin

Necklace Link pin

Reset button

Power/ Play/ Pause
FF/ REW/ VOL+/ VOL-

Necklace Link pin

MENU/ Navigation

Hold/ Clock button

Necklace Link pin

Earphone jack/
USB jack

Front Sides

Top Bottom

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Buttons LCD Display

Power ON/OFF
File Play/ Pause
Move to Submenu/ Menu Set-value Save

Volume Up/Down
Move to Upper/lower Menu
Move to Navigation sub/preceding folder or file

Move into Menu/ Navigation Mode
Move to preceding Menu

Hold
Clock View

Searching Previous/Next File
Move to Left/Right Menu
Move to Navigation sub/preceding Folder

Music Mode

A

A: Displays file format currently playing
B: Displays file status (Play/ Pause)
C: Displays play mode
D: Displays hold status
E: Displays battery status
F: Displays file title
G: Displays file elapsing time
H: Displays current file No./ total file number
I: Displays EQ J: Displays volume

B C ED

F
G

I

J

H

FM Mode

A

A: Signal strength (Antenna)
B: Displays search/ preset mode
C: Displays stereo/ mono
D: Displays hold status
E: Displays battery status
F: Displays frequency
G: Displays volume

B C ED

F

G

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Recharging

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Power

1. To recharge the battery use
the USB cable to connect
the unit to the PC.

2. LCD screen shows the icon

change from
when it is fully recharged.

It takes approx 3 hours to completely recharge a fully discharged battery.
Recharging is not interrupted while downloading/uploading files from/to PC.
Recharge the product using USB cable when LCD screen is not activated.
LCD screen shows when any error in recharge process occurs. Try
to recharge few times more. If the error recurs, contact an Service Center.

1. When the unit is turned on initially the battery icon indicates various
charge levels.

2. Duration of continuous play.

When to recharge the battery:

Buttons are not functioning properly.

LCD is not activated by pushing the power button.

17 hours under the following conditions:

MP3: 128Kbps, 32Khz
Volume is set no higher than 15
Power Volume is not in use

(Full) (Mid) (Low)

to

Note!

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Connecting to a PC

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Disconnecting

USB cable connection

Connect one end of the cable
into a USB port on the back of
your PC and the other end to the
earphone jack of the DAH-1500.

What s USB (Universal Serial Bus)? This is a new connection system
between PC and peripheral devices.
Connect the USB cable supplied with the product into a USB port in PC.
Any unexpected error can be happened when connecting to the USB port

in front of PC or USB hub.
Windows version 98SE or lower will not detect the DAH-1500 as a
peripheral device.To have your PC detect the player Install the Program
CD supplied.

Windows ME, 2000 and XP Operating Systems

Double Click

Click

Double click on the green arrow on the right-bottom part of the initial
Window screen.

Click on “Stop” and “OK” after selecting USB High Capacity Storage
Device

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2

Click

Note!

Disconnecting

Click “OK” on “Safe To Remove Hardware” window and remove the
cable.

3

Open “My Computer” or Windows “Search”.
Select “Removable Disk”.
Using the right mouse button select “Remove”.
Remove the USB cable.

Click

Disconnecting with Windows 98SE

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Power ON/OFF
Playing Music

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Basic Operations

Removing the cable without following the instructions above will display a
warning message and may cause a fatal error in PC or the product.
Removing the cable while downloading or uploading files, or while formatting
files may cause a fatal error in PC or the product.

Note!

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Power ON/OFF

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Playing Music

Turn Power ON

Press and hold the play/pause button to turn the power on.

When the battery needs recharging the LCD will display the ‘Battery Low’

icon.

Recharge the battery when LCD is not activated.

Turning Power OFF

Press and hold the play/pause button to turn the unit off.

When no button manipulation in pause condition is done after the set
period of time for “Auto Power Off,” it automatically turns off the power.
In case with no earphone connected after a certain period time, it automatically
turns the power off.
When you try to play a file after the restarting of the product, it
completely recovers all previous setting. All track numbers, equalizer and
other settings are recovered. (Resume function in second unit)

Playing file

Press the play/pause button once to play a selected file.

Stop

Press the play/pause button once more to stop play.

Volume control

Press “+” or “-“ to increase or decrease the volume incrementally.
Press and hold “+” or “-“ to increase or decrease the volume

continuously.

Note!

Note!

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Playing Music

File Selection

Press the file selection buttons once to skip to the next or
previous file and the file will play.

Press the file selection buttons to skip to the next /previous
file without playing the file.

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File Navigation
Hold
Time
Auto Power OFF

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Common Functions

While playing music file

When music is paused

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File Navigation

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Hold

Example) play file “bye bye” :

Choose Hyun Folder and press the
“Fast Forward” button.

Press

to play bye bye file.

Select bye bye.mp3

Press the “Rewind” button to move
to upper-level folders.
Press to exit Navigation
mode.

Hold Mode Functions

Press and hold the hold button to pause all functions.
Press the button once again to resume normal functioning.

Folder icon

File icon

All buttons and functions are deactivated in Hold Mode.

is changed to when it is in Hold.

Note!

Note!

Press and hold the “Menu” button to

access the player’s main menus.

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Auto Power OFF

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Time

Time verification Auto Power OFF Auto Power OFF

Press once to view the current time. Press the button again
to exit.

Set the time by pressing the “Menu” button until you reach “

Etc Set

”.

Then select the “Set Time” option. (See page 52 for more details)

When the earphone has not been connected for a
certain period of time (1minute), LCD displays

Earphone jack unplugged! and it turns the power

off.

If you reconnect the earphone, the power will not turn off.

Note!

Note!

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FM Radio

FM Radio Function
Tuning the Radio
Saving Station Frequencies
Preset Mode
Deleting Frequencies

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FM Radio Function

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T uning the Radio

Listening to the FM Radio

The earphone also acts as the radio antenna.
Local frequency ranges vary globally.

Press

Press

Entering FM mode you
can listen to the radio!

Mono/Stereo

Press

Press

Press

Press

Tuning in Radio Frequency

The frequency with the strongest signal is selected.

Press

in FM search mode to increase/decrease frequencies
by 0.05MHz.

Searching for Radio Channels

Press and hold

in FM search mode to continuously increase/decrease
frequencies.

Searching for Radio Channels

Note!

Note!

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Saving FM Frequencies

Manual Channel Save

Channels can be saved in Preset No. 1 through to 20.
Press in auto frequency search to stop saving station
frequencies.

Press Press

Frequency

saved

Press in auto frequency search to stop searching for stations.

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Saving FM Frequencies

Preset Stop Level

When searching frequencies by pressing the button to FF/REW direction the
frequency stop points are variable according to preset stop levels (4 to 12)

When the level is set close to 4 higher stop frequency is
expected.

When the level is set close to 12 lower stop frequency is
expected.

Note!

Press

Press

Press Press

Note!

Press

Press

Press Press

Note!

Auto Channel Save

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Preset Mode

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Deleting Frequencies

Deleting Saved Frequencies

Entering Preset Mode

You can access the station frequencies you save by entering Preset Mode.

In FM receiving status

Preset Search

in FM Preset Mode to
increase/decrease the
Preset Number.

In FM Preset Mode

Preset search is not available if there
are no channels saved.

Press and hold the button to exit “Delete” Mode.

Press

Press

Press

Press

Note!

Note!

Press

Note!

Press

Press

Frequency

/ Station

Deleted

For example) delete the frequency [99.3MHz]:

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Menu List
Menu Buttons

Mode Change
Music Set
Display
Etc Set

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Menus

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Menu List

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Menu List

Menus available in the product are as follows

Menu List

Main menu

There are five main menus.
Each menu contains sub menus.

There are sub menus, Set menu under each main
menu.

Sub menu

Set menu

Menu List

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Menu Buttons

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Menu Button Functions

1. View Menus

Example) Set brightness to 7 in ‘Contrast’

2. Searching Menus

or

3. Entering Sub Menus, Set menu

4. Modifying & Saving Set Value

Menu Button Functions

Press and hold to exit Menu Mode.

5. Returning to preceding Menus (Main or Sub)

Press

Press

Press

or

Press

Press

Press

Press

Press

Press

Press

Menu Buttons

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Menu (Mode Change)

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Music Set

Music

Selelct ‘Music” from the main menu.

Equalizer

Select “Equalizer” to select an equalization mode suited to the genre of music you
want to play (i.e. Normal, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classic, Live, User Set).

FM Radio

Select FM Radio from the main menu.

Select “ Music Set ” from the main menu.

User Equalizer

Customize the equalization by selecting Music Set>User Equ>Base/Treble.
You can set the base and treble ranges between -7 and +7.

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Play Mode

In ‘Play Mode’ you can select how you want to play your files (i.e. Repeat all files,
Repeat files in the folder, Random play in sequence, Random play in the folder).

All Repeat : all music files are repeatedly played in sequence.

ALL

All Random : all files are randomly played.

ALR

Folder Random : files in current folder are randomly played.

FLR

Folder Repeat : music files in current folder are repeatedly played in
sequence.

FLD

Audio Boost

With Audio Boost you can enjoy enhanced sound with increased power output.

Off : Files play at normal volume and power output.
On : Files play at higher volume with higher power output.

Note!

Since Audio Boost uses more power it consumes battery life quicker than normal
mode.

Music Set

Music Set

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Display Display

Backlight On Time

It enables you set backlighting periods of LCD among 5, 15, 30 seconds and always ON.

Contrast

This function let you set the brightness of LCD from 1 to 10 levels.

Language

You can select preferable language of English, Korean or Chinese.

Choose Display from the main menu

Use ID3

The function enables you set music file information (File name, ID3 info) displayed on LCD.
‘USE ID3’ allows you to enter additional information about your saved files.

File Name : Displays file names
ID3 Tag : Displays ID3 tags instead of file names

Note!

Files with no ID3 tag info displays file names only.

Scroll Speed

This function sets text scrolling speed on LCD display. Choose between Fast (‘Twice’)
and ‘Normal’.

Twice : File names scroll at higher speed on LCD.
Normal : File name streams on LCD at normal speed.

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Etc Set Etc Set

OS Ver

The function shows unit firmware information (‘OS’).

Set Time

Select ‘Set Time’ to set the time, day, date, month and year.

Band Move

Level Set

Select Etc Set from the main menu

Auto Power Off

Using this feature while the unit is paused or stopped allows you to set the unit to turn
off automatically after a set time (30 seconds/ 1minute/ 2minutes/ 5minutes/
10minutes or disabled) while playing as long you don’t touch the controls otherwise.

Sleep Mode

You can set the power to automatically turn off after a set period of time (10/ 20/ 30/ 60
minutes or disabled).

Default

Selecting the default initializes all preset settings.

Yes: All preset information is initialized. No: Cancels initialization.

Note!

Press the button to view the set time in Play and FM Radio Modes.

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Memory

Displays Total memory, Used memory, and Free memory.

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Installing the Program CD
Downloading/ Uploading Files
Format

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Program

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Installing the Program CD

Installing the Program CD

The Program CD allows you to upload or download files without
installing other additional software.

For Windows 98SE Users: install the software first before using the
player (otherwise, PC will not detect the player as a peripheral).

System Requirements

Minimum requirements for PC system are as follows

Microsoft OS (Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP)
CD-ROM Drive
Pentium 200Mhz or more
RAM 32MB or more (64MB for Windows ME or later version)
128MB or more hard disk space

(Additional hard disk may be needed for saving music files)
USB port available
Mac. 9.X-X

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Downloading/ Uploading Files

Downloading or uploading files

1.To download files connect USB cable, select your file and right click on

“Copy”.

The unit downloads or uploads all types of data files ( . jpg, . xls, .
hwp, ...). It functions as a removable disk as well as an MP3 player.

Note!

Note!

Click

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Downloading/ Uploading Files

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Downloading/ Uploading Files

Downloading or uploading files

Downloading or uploading files

Your PC will identify your cube as a removable disk under ‘My Computer’.

Do not remove the USB cable while transferring files. Doing so may cause fatal

error in the PC or player.

2.Click on “Paste” in ‘Removable Disk’ window using right mouse button. 3.Downloading selected files to your player is complete.

Reverse steps 1 to 3 to upload files from the unit to your PC.
You can also drag & drop to download/upload files.

Note!

Note!

Click

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Format

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Format

Format Format

Deleted files cannot be recovered after the device has been formatted!

1.Select “Format” by right clicking on the ‘removable disk’ folder in PC

Windows.

2.Click on “Start” when the format window pops up.

3.Formatting completed.

Check if file system is set
for FAT32

Be very careful at format!

Note!

Click

Click

Click

Click

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Troubleshooting
Warranty Card

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Support

MEMO

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Troubleshooting

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T roubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Check the battery capacity.
Recharge the battery with USB cable.
Check to see if the unit is on HOLD.

Check to see if the unit is in Hold Mode.

1.Unit will not turn ON?

2.Buttons are not working?

Ensure that earphones are inserted securely into
the unit.
Check your volume setting.
Electronics in the immediate environment may be
interfering with unit functioning.

Ensure that earphones are inserted securely into
the unit.
Electronics in the immediate environment may be
interfering with unit functioning.

3.Files are heard with a lot of interference?

4.Too much noise with interrupted FM receiving?

Troubleshooting

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T roubleshooting

Check USB cable connection.

Check available memory capacity.

Check LCD brightness setting (Menu> Display>
Contrast).
Check the battery. Recharge it with a USB cable if
needed.

5.Problems downloading files?

6.LCD is not activated?

Troubleshooting

FCC RF INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio, TV technician for help.

- Only a shielded interface cable should be used.

Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the
guarantee or manufacturer could void the warranty the users authority to operate such equipment.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the warranty.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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order to receive satisfactory services. Please keep this card in a secure place.

The design and size of the product are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve product quality.

1. The warranty service for the product shall be provided based on the information contained in this Warranty
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2. The warranty service is available effective from the date of purchase, so please put the date of purchase on
this Warranty Card. (If the date of purchase is not identified in the card, the effective warranty period will start
from the date 6 months from the date of manufacture.)

3. This Warranty Card can not be reissued

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date of purchase