MPIO PD100 User Manual

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User’s Guide

This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only.

mpio reserves the right to make changes in the specifications

and other information contained in this document without prior notification.

mpio disclaims any obligation to update information contained herein.

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Important safety Instructions:

• All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.

• All information, artwork, text, video, audio, pictures, software, and other
intellectual property are protected by copyright and international laws. You may
not reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, modify or create
derivative works from the intellectual property, unless authorized by the
appropriate copyright owner(s). MPIO does not encourage any of our customers
to use copyrighted intellectual property illegally by using this product.

• Read these instructions carefully so you will understand them, enabling the safe
operation of your PD100. MPIO is not responsible for any damage due to the
installation, repairs, or adjustments of customer controls in the home; nor for any
misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, or other causes beyond the control of
MPIO.

• Do not use the PD100 for other any other purposes not mentioned in this guide.

• To avoid injury, be careful when handling the product box, the ‘User’s Guide’,
and component parts. The CD, containing the ‘User’s Guide’, should be retained
for future reference.

• Do not subject the product to excessive force or impact. It can seriously
damage or disable your product.

• The products should be kept away from high temperatures, high humidity,
extremes of motion, and strong magnetic fields.

• Keep away from excessive moisture and do not immerse the product in water.

♦ PD100 User’s Guide ♦

Thank you for purchasing MPIO PD100.

This guide has been designed to provide you with complete product
knowledge including important safety and operating instructions.

Please read this user’s guide carefully before using your MPIO
PD100.

MPIO believes that you will be pleased with the PD100’s advanced
capabilities.

At MPIO, we always put our best effort into providing you with the
best products to deliver a level of customer service that exceeds your
expectations.

MPIO

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Table of Contents

• Do not attempt to service, disassemble, or modify the player yourself. This will
void your warranty. You must back up the drive. MPIO is not responsible for
lost data due to malfunction, wrongful operation, or user repairs on the player.
Please keep the instructions in mind when you are operating the player.

• Avoid using headphones/earphones for continuous listening at high volumes. If
you experience a ringing in your ears, stop using it or reduce the volume.

• Grasp the plugs (not the cables) when connecting or disconnecting the
earphones. Pulling on the cables may cause a bad connection.

• Ensure that the USB cable is correctly connected to your computer and the
PD100. Connecting in the wrong direction may cause malfunction and/or
damage to your computer and the PD100.

• Do not leave the USB cable connected to your PC for long periods of time.

• Do not subject the connections to excessive force or impact.

• Do not leave the USB cable connected to a PC or external equipment for long
periods.

• Keep the USB cable connections clean at all times.

• Wipe with a soft cloth or towel if the player is dirty. Do not use any chemicals to
clean the player.

Chapter 1: About MPIO PD100

1. Overview ............................................................................................. 7

2. Specifications ......................................................................................

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3. Computer system requirements ........................................................10

4. References ....................................................................................... 11

5. Accessories .......................................................................................

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6. Views, Buttons and Operations ........................................................

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7. LCD Display ...................................................................................... 14

Chapter 2: PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

1. Using AC Power Adaptor ................................................................. 20

2. Charging Battery ............................................................................... 20

3. Installing USB Device Driver ............................................................. 23

4. Power ON/OFF ................................................................................. 24

5. Volume Control .................................................................................

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6. Entering and exiting folders .............................................................. 25

7. Audio Playback/Stop .........................................................................

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8. Downloading Music and Data files ....................................................

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9. Disconnecting the PD100 from your PC ........................................... 28

10. Changing modes between: MUSIC/RECORD/FM RADIO/

ENCODING/SETTINGS .................................................................

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11. Using the Lock and Unlock functions ..............................................

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1. About MPIO PD100

1. Overview

1) Hand-held Personal Player

Personal type of convergence player for DAB/FM Radio/MP3(WMA).

2) DAB Radio

Simple navigation DAB Radio with 8 line big LCD screen and Band III

(174 – 250 MHz)

3) USB Mass Storage Function

Data files can be uploaded and downloaded without a separate manager program

because the PD100 is detected as a portable storage device when your MPIO
PD100 is connected to the host PC.

4) No one can make better product!

The MPIO PD100 is made for real MP3 Player fanatics.
PD100 also supports Standard and Preset EQ as well as five band EQ which can

be set by the user.

5) Multi-Codec Player

Supports MP3, WMA, and ASF formats as a multi-Codec player.

6) FM Tuner Function

The Built-in FM Tuner can scan channels automatically and has station memory

functions that make it easy for you to enjoy listening to local FM radio broadcast.
The PD100 can also record FM radio broadcasts while you are listening.

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Chapter 3: Using all functions of MPIO PD100

1. MUSIC Mode ....................................................................................31

1) Button Operation ..........................................................................31

2) Operation of Functions ................................................................. 32

2. VOICE RECORDING Mode ..............................................................

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1) Button Operation ..........................................................................42

2) Operation of Functions ................................................................. 43

3. FM RADIO Mode ..............................................................................

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1) Button Operation ..........................................................................48

2) Operation of Functions ................................................................. 49

4. ENCODING Mode ............................................................................

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1) Button Operation ..........................................................................61

2) Operation of Functions ................................................................. 62

5. DAB Mode .......................................................................................

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1) Button Operation ..........................................................................67

2) Operation of Functions ................................................................. 68

6. SETTINGS Mode ..............................................................................

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1) Button Operation ..........................................................................82

2) Operation of Functions ................................................................. 83

Additional Information ........................................................................ 95

1) Connecting your MPIO PD100 to the host PC .................................. 95

2) Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................. 95

3) WMP(Windows Media Player) Plug-In ............................................. 96

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2. Specifications

Model MPIO PD100

DAB System

Eureka 147 Standard

Band III (174 – 250 MHz)

Multiple Audio Codec

Format Support

MP3(8 ~ 320kbps), WMA(5 ~ 192kbps), ASF

Built-in Memory 128MB, 256MB(option), 512MB(option)

LCD Display

Blue LED backlight, 8lines

29.43x24.31mm 4 gray graphic LCD

Language Support English

UI Menu Language English

File Transfer Speed USB 1.1 (Full Speed)

Headphone Output 12mW(R:6mW, L:6mW)

Signal to Noise Ratio 96dB

Audio Frequency Range 20Hz ~ 20KHz

Battery Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery

Continuous Playback Hours

Up to 46 hours with MP3

Up to 9 hours with DAB

Up to 40 hours with FM

FM Frequency Range 76 ~ 108.0MHz

FM Output Power 10mW(R:5mW, L:5mW)

FM Signal to Noise Ratio 45dB

Dimensions/Weight 84(H)x 60.6(W)x 19.7(D)mm / 106g

Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 40°C

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1. About MPIO PD100

7) Direct Recording (Encoding) Function

Direct recording DAB while listening channel.
Your player creates an encoding file from an external player without using a PC.

8) Easy to use Graphic User Interface

MPIO made every effort to supply you a convenient, easy-to-use GUI menu.
PD100 provides a convenient, graphics-based menu and easy access at a

glance.

9) Navigation

The easy navigation with tree configuration makes it easy to search for and

record any song.

10) Voice Recording Function

PD100 performs various recording functions that support MP3 recording and

microphone recording. Recording quality controls and Monitor functions provide
an excellent voice recorder.

11) Upgrade Firmware

MPIO will put their best efforts into providing you with the best and latest features

through Firmware Upgrades.

MPIO comes closer to you, their customer, with the new PD100.

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4. References

• Actual formatted capacity may be less than the storage’s capacity marked on box
and user’s guide.

• Data transfer rate may vary depending on the computer systems.

• Playing time may vary depending on the usage, configuration and condition.

5. Accessories

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1. About MPIO PD100

3. Computer system requirements

1) Your PD100 player needs these minimal system requirements for your
computer.

• IBM PC

- System: USB Interface (Rev 1.1) standard and CD-ROM Driver

- CPU: At least a Pentium 133MHz

- Memory: At least 64MB

- HDD Space: At least 20MB

- Supporting OS: Windows 98/2000/XP

• Macintosh

- System: USB Interface (Rev V1.1) standard and CD-ROM Driver

EX} Power Mac G3 (Blue & White)/G4/G4 Cube,
iMac/iBook, Powerbook, Powerbook G4

- Memory: At least 64MB

- HDD Space: At least 20MB

- Supporting OS: Mac OS 10.X & higher

Notes

• You must use the provided USB cable to connect with your PC because it
may not work with other extension cables.

• Please use an AC Adaptor for if you use an USB hub to connect with your PC

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1. About MPIO PD100

- When the Jog key is in the center position, press the Key in to execute. This
calls up a sub menu, confirming selection status and recording function .

(5) Back Button: Press to go back to the previous display.

(6) Play/Pause Button: Press to turn power on/off and to play. During playback,
press to pause music.

(7) Hold Key: To make the buttons inactive, slide down the hold key.

► Top Side View

(8) Volume Key: Increases and decreases the volume level.

- (Press and hold the volume key down to increase volume rapidly.)

► Bottom Side view

(9) USB port:

- Use the cable to connect from the port to your computer.

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6. Views, Buttons and Operations

1) LCD Display

► Front View

(1) LCD: This is where the PD100’s user interface appears with file information
and menu selections.

► Left Side View

(2) Insert the earphone plug here

(3) Reset

► Right Side View

(4)

Jog Key: This key provides song search capability and accesses the menu items.

- Use the Jog Key to search for music files or menu items you want to choose.

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♦ 3 line

1. Displays the name of current playing channel.

♦ 5 line

1. Displays scrolling Digital Label(DLS)

♦ 6 line

1. Shows the status of current selected channel

♦ 7 line

1. Displays day, month, year and time

♦ 8 line

1. Displays label and frequency of current channel

2) MUSIC Mode

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(10) Encoding port:

- Attach the stereo cable here when you want to record files from a CD,
cassette player, or FM tuner.

(11) AC Adaptor connector

7. LCD Display

1) DAB Mode

♦ 1 line

1. Indicates current received radio signal strength.

2. Displays the current playing title in DAB Mode.

3. Indicates battery level.

♦ 2 line

1. Displays the order of current playing channel.

2. Displays the number of all stations of the Channel List.

3. Type of music (Mono, Stereo, J-Stereo)

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3) VOICE REC. Mode

♦ 1 line

1. Displays recording status or playback status of a recorded file.

2. Voice Rec. Current menu title in Mode

3. BATTERY Icon

♦ 2 line

1. Indicates the number of the playback song

- Indicates the present order of playback file/the total number of recorded files
in a folder.

2. Quality of recorded file

3. Displays Repeat (repeat all music files) and Folder (repeat folder files only)
On /Off

♦ 3 line

1. Indicates the folder name where a recorded file is stored.

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♦ 1 line

1. Displays playback/pause state.

2. Displays the current playing title in MUSIC Mode.

3. BATTERY Icon

♦ 2 line

1. Displays the number of the playback title

- indicates the order and the number of total recorded titles in a folder.

2. EQ Mode Icon

3. Displays Repeat(repeat all music files) and Folder(repeat folder files only)
On /Off

♦ 3 line

1. Indicates the folder name where the currently playing music file is stored.

♦ 4~5 line

1. Displays file information-file name/file format

♦ 6 line

1. Displays the status of the music file being played. (Progress Bar)

♦ 7 line

1. Playback time / total playing time of playback file

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4) FM RADIO Mode

♦ 1 line

1. Present menu tile in FM Mode

2. BATTERY Icon

♦ 2 line

1. FM Band

2. Mono / Stereo

♦ 3~7 line

1. Receiving channel’s frequency

♦ 4 line

1. File name

♦ 5~6 line

1. Progress Bar

♦ 7 line

1. Recording status time/Maximum time available for recording

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2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

Just before the power is off

Charging the battery – display 1

Charging the battery – display 2

Charging the battery – display 3

Fully charged

* The LCD screen displays one of the following battery icons in the upper right

corner of the screen when you are listening to music while charging the battery.

2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

1. Using AC Power Adaptor

* Use only the provided AC power Adaptor for your safety.

* Connect the power Adaptor to the AC Adaptor connection on the PD100 player and

connect to a main power outlet.

Notes

• The phrase “Press the Jog Key” calls for a short vertical push(press in) on the Jog Key,
unless stated differently.

• “Key” indicates the Jog Key.

2. Charging Battery

* Recharge the battery after the player’s power is depleted and the “Low Battery”

icon is displayed as shown below.

* The battery automatically begins to charge when AC power is connected and your

player’s power is off. The LCD displays the charging state.

Charging the battery – display 4

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2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

3. Installing USB Device Driver

* Windows 2000 and Windows XP will recognized the PD100 as a portable storage

device because the operating systems are supporting USB 2.0 storage device.

* For Windows 98/98SE users, the PD100 USB Device Driver must be installed on

your computer.

(Your computer will recognize the PD100 as a portable storage device after

installing the Device Driver.)

• Installation Steps

- Connect the provided USB cable from PD100 to your computer.

- Your PC Windows will display the message of “Add New Hardware Wizard.”

- Insert the supplied CD in your PC, and select the PD100. INF file as a Device
Drive in Device Drive Folder, and click “OK” to recognize the PD100 as a
portable Device.

Notes

For other program utilities, refer to the ‘Additional Features’ section in the back of the
User Guide.

2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

Charged under 75%

Charged over 50%

Finished charging the battery

When the battery has finished
charging and the AC adaptor is
disconnected, you will see
Charging will stop automatically.

Charging time: 3 hours (standard in completely discharged state)
Playback time: Up to 46 hours with MP3
Up to 9 hours with DAB
Up to 40 hours with FM

Notes

Playing time may vary depending on the usage, configuration and condition.

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2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

6. Entering and exiting folders

* Entering a folder: Control the Jog Key and select the folder you want. Press the

Jog Key in to enter the folder.

* Exiting a folder: Press the Back button briefly to go the upper folder.

7. Audio Playback/Stop

* Select a music file Select a music file you want to listen to, then press the Jog key.

* You can play the previous or next song if you toggle the Jog Key up or down.

* If the Jog Key is pressed toward REW after a music file has played over 10

seconds, the current playing file will start over.

* If the Jog Key is pressed toward REW direction when a music file has played

less than 10 seconds, the previous file will be played (the current file will not be
restarted).

* If the Jog Key is pressed and held in the up/down direction, the player executes

the Fast Forward/Fast Rewind functions. Fast Forward/Fast Rewind functions.

* Press the

button to stop play during playback.

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4. Power ON/OFF

* Press and hold the button until the PD100 turns on and MPIO logo is displayed

on the LCD screen.

* Hit any key to skip the logo screen.

* Press and hold the

button more than 3 seconds until the player turns off.

5. Volume Control

- Increases the volume: +Volume Button

- Decreases the volume: -Volume Button

Notes

Press and hold the volume buttons to increase/decrease volume.

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2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

8. Downloading Music and Data files

Connecting the MPIO PD100 to your computer

- For Windows 98/98SE users, the provided PD100 USB Device Driver on the CD
must be installed on your computer. (Please refer to the provided “User’s Guide”
for detailed information on Software Installation in chapter 2.)

- Turn on the MPIO PD100 and connect it to your PC using the provided USB cable.

- Confirm that you receive a connection message on PD100’s LCD screen.

- If you use Windows Explorer, drag files
from the PC and drop the files to the
external storage for PD100

Caution!

The illegal downloading and copying of MP3 files is prohibited by laws. They are
protected by copyright and international laws. You may not reproduce, distribute,
modify, or create derivative works from intellectual property such as MP3 music files,
unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s). MPIO does not
encourage any of our customers to use copyrighted intellectual property illegally with
this product.

2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

♦ Sequential screens when starting playback

Entering after selecting

MUSIC Icon

Entering after

selecting Navigation

Searching for a

music file to play

Selecting a music file to play Starting to play

Notes

if a (no track) icon is displayed, you need to download music because there are no music
files in your player.

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2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

After pressing twice

After pressing three times

Selecting REC MODE with Jog Key

After pressing the Jog Key

2. PD100 Setting up and Basic Operations

9. Disconnecting the PD100 from your PC

Caution!

Please carefully follow the instructions for disconnecting the PD100 from your computer.

- Click on the USB Icon in the Taskbar located on the lower right corner of your
desktop computer screen.

- Select “Stop” on the window of the Pop up menu.

- Disconnect the USB cable from the PD100 after the connection confirmation
message has disappeared.

- Press the Back button to go the main menu.

10. Changing modes between:

MUSIC/RECORD/FM RADIO/ENCODING/SETTINGS

EX} Changing from MP3 playback mode to RECORD mode

- Press the Back button to go to the Main screen in MP3 playback mode as
shown below.

- Toggle the Jog Key up or down to select RECORD icon and press the key.

Before pressing the BACK button

After pressing