Palm DAH-1500i User Manual

http://www.mobiblu.com
SRS is a registered trademark of SRS Labs. WOW Technology is an intellectual property of SRSLabs.
DAH-1500i
User s Manual
DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER -
CUBE
View Index
View Index
Page 3
Basic operations
Page 22
Play Function
Page 28
Play List
Page 33
Voice Recording
Page 36
Safety Precautions/ Special Features/ Technical Specifications/ Accessories/ Part Specifications/ Buttons/ LCD/ Recharging/ Power/ Connecting to a PC/ Disconnecting the Unit
Power On-Off / Playing Music/ Navigation (Searching folder during play)/Menu Operations/ Hold/ Clock
Play, Pause/ Selecting Music/ Repeating/ Deleting File
Editing Play List/ Playing the List
Voice Recording/ Playing recorded message
FM Radio Function
Page 40
Setting
Page 48
Program
Page 65
Support
Page 72
Listening to the Radio/ Stand by/ Tuning/ Saving FM Frequencies/P-Set Mode/ Recording Radio Program
Menu List/ Menu Buttons/ Mode Change/ Sound Setting/ Display/ Time setting/ Play Mode/ Record Set/ Etc setting
Installing the Program CD/Downloading/ Uploading Files/Formatting
Troubleshooting/ Warranty Card
Safety Precautions
1
Before Starting
Safety Precautions Special Features Technical Specifications Accessories Part Specifications Buttons LCD Display Recharging Power Connecting to a PC Disconnecting the Unit
4
9 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20
Please read carefully before start using the unit. There are 3 different warnings used throughout this manual. We are liable for the accidents and/or damaged caused due to negligent use of the unit.
Danger : May cause death or serious injury if ignored
Warning : There is a possibility of death of serious injury
if ignored
Attention : May cause injury or damage to the unit in
some cases
Safety Precautions
D
A
N
G
E
R
DANGER
Safety Precautions
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Do not drop the unit.
Do not use earphones while riding a bicycle or motorcycle, or while driving a car.
Keep unit away from heat and direct sunlight.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Distributing music files without authorization is against copyright law.
Avoid humidity and dust.
Using chemical or other cleansers may damage the unit’s surface.
Reset the unit immediately if you detect excessive heat is being generated by the unit. Contact an service center.
05
Listening to loud music may cause hearing loss.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages 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.
06
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Safety Matters for AC Adaptor(Optional accessory)
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.
WARNING
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).
NOTE
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.
07
Built-in Battery
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.
08
Special Features
Special Features
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
Self Emitting Blue OLED Display combined with blue letters brings new beauty to the unit. OLED provides superior sharpness, brilliance and easy to read display.
Five Preset EQ modes plus one User-set EQ mode
Features 5 preset equalization modes; Normal/ Rock/ Jazz/ Classic/ Pop and you can also customize equalization to suit your sound.
SRS Function
3D surrounding and superior Base enhances your music listening experience.
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.
09
PC Peripheral Device
By connecting the product to PC, the Windows system automatically recognizes it as a removable disk. No additional software needed. It can also be used as storage for other types of files.
FM Radio receptor and recorder
Enjoy FM radio listening as well as digital music files (MP3/WMA). It can also record your FM programming which allows you to listen to it over and over or to save it on your PC.
Voice Recorder
Built in high quality microphone allows you to record your voice.
Built-in Lithium-Polymer 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.
10
Technical Specifications
PUSH
Functions
FM Tuner
Audio
Supporting Files
USB
Recording Time
Max. Running Time
Operating Temperature
Size (W
Battery (Built-in)
11
Items Specifications
FM Frequency Range
Headset Output S/N Ratio Antenna
Frequency Characteristics
Headset Output S/N ratio File format
Bit Rate Download speed
H D)
Weight
87.5 MHz~108.0MHz/ 76.0MHz~108.0MHz
Max. 7mW (16 ) Max Volume 50dB Headset/earphone antenna 20Hz ~ 20KHz Max. 15mW (16 ) Max Volume 90dB MP3, WMA, WMA DRM MP3 : 8~320Kbps,
WMA : 32~192Kbps 25Mbps (USB Ver 2.0)
520min voice recording(256MB, 64Kbps Recording Mode)
10 Hr
-5 ~70 24 X 24 X 24 (mm) 18 (g) Li-Polymer
Accessories
Illustrations may be different from the actual product. Accessories shown below may be different from purchased products to improve quality of the unit.
USB / Charging Cable
Necklace Earphone
User s Manual
Program CD
Cube Crate
Protective Case
12
Part Specifications
Part Specifications
Front Sides
Necklace Link pin
LCD screen
Top Bottom
Earphone jack/ USB jack
13
Reset
button/MIC
Power/ Play/ Pause FF/ REW/ VOL+/ VOL-
MENU/ Navigation Hold/ Clock button
A-B Repeat button
14
Buttons
LCD Display
Power ON/OFF File Play/ Pause Move to Submenu/ Menu Set-value Save
Searching Previous/Next File Move to Left/Right Menu Move to Navigation sub/preceding Folder
Volume Up/Down Move to Navigation sub/preceding folder or file
Music Mode
A
B C ED
K J
A: Displays volume B: Displays file status (Play/ Pause/ Stop) C: Displays play mode D: Displays hold/ A-B repeat status E: Displays battery status
F
F: Displays file title G: Displays current file number / total file numbers
G
H: Displays EQ/ SRS I: Displays file elapsing time
I
H
J: Displays file bitrate K: Displays current file format
FM Mode
A
Move into Menu/ Navigation Mode
B C
Move to preceding Menu
Hold
G
Clock View A-B Repeat
15
A: Displays volume B: Displays P-set/ scan mode C: Displays battery status
D
D: Displays stereo/mono E: Displays frequency
E
F: Displays P-set Ch. No/ Save Ch. No
F
G: Displays listening area
16
Recharging
Power
To recharge the battery use the USB cable to connect the unit to the PC.
Note!
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.
17
1. When the unit is turned on initially it may take few seconds before displaying current battery status.
(Full) (Mid) (Low)
2. Duration of continuous play.
10 hours under the following conditions: MP3: 128Kbps, 44.1 Khz Volume is set no higher than 20 LCD is OFF
When to recharge the battery
Buttons are not functioning properly. LCD is not activated by pushing the power button. LCD shows Low Battery
18
Connecting to a PC
Disconnecting
Note!
What is 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 happen when connecting to the USB port in front of PC or USB hub.
Windows version 98SE or lower will not detect the DAH-1500i as a peripheral device. To have your PC detect the player Install the Program CD supplied.
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-1500i.
19
Windows ME, 2000 and XP Operating Systems
1
Double click on the green arrow on the right-bottom part of the initial Window screen.
Double Click
2
Click on Stop and OK after selecting USB High Capacity Storage Device
Click
Click
20
Disconnecting
3
Click OK on Safe To Remove Hardware window and remove the cable.
Click
Disconnecting with Windows 98SE
Open “My Computer” or Windows “Search”. Select “Removable Disk”. Using the right mouse button select “Remove”. Remove the USB cable.
Note!
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.
21
Click
2
Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF Navigation Play Menu Hold Function Clock
23 24 25 26 27
Power ON/OFF
File Navigation
Turn Power ON
Press and hold the play/pause button to turn the power on.
Note!
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.
Note!
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.
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)
23
Example) play file Bye bye :
Press
Select bye bye.mp3
to play bye bye file.
Press
Select “Hyun folder” then press FF button
Note!
Pressing REW button or moves navigation one level up
Folder icon
File icon
24
Play Menu
Activates/Disables menu function Returns to submenu/ main menu
Moves right/left menu Control setting
Activates submenu/ setting menu Saves current setting
To access detailed explanation about menus see page 51.
Hold Function
Hold Mode Functions
Press and hold the hold button to pause all functions. Press the button once again to resume normal functioning.
Note!
All buttons and functions are deactivated in Hold Mode.
LCD shows when in HOLD mode. If Backlight is off in HOLD mode pressing the button turns it on
25
26
Time
Time verification Auto Power OFF
Press once to view the current time. Press the button again to exit.
3
Play Functions
Note!
Set the time by pressing the Menu button.
Then select the
If no button is manipulated clock will automatically shut down.
27
Set Time option. (See page 59 for more details)
Play/ Pause Selecting Music Auto repeat Deleting File
29 30 31 32
Play/ Pause
Music Selection
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.
29
When music is paused
Press the file selection buttons to skip to the next /previous file without playing the file.
While playing music file
Press the file selection buttons once to skip to the next or previous file and the file will play.
30
Auto Repeat
Deleting Files
Repeating
While playing music file...
Press
button to select starting file.
Press
button to select end file.
Press
button to disable auto repeat.
Note!
If end file is not selected, last section of current file is automatically selected as end file. End file selection is available after 3 seconds from selecting starting file.
31
Deleting Files
Example: to delete Bye Bye.mp3 file
Activate navigation mode
Press
Select Bye Bye.mp3
select files with VOL+/VOL-, FF/REW buttons (see page 24)
Complete deleting Bye Bye.mp3 file
Press
32
4
Play List
Editing Play List Playing the Files
Editing Play List
Making Play List
Example: To add Bye Bye.mp3 file to play list
Activates navigation mode
Press
Select Bye Bye.mp3 file
select files with VOL+/VOL-, FF/REW buttons (see page 24)
Press
34 35
Note!
To cancel your selection:
select file from your list, then press
34
Play the List
Playing the List
While in Navigation mode..
After editing the play list
Press and Hold
Play the List
Note!
In Play List Mode, only files listed in Play List can be played. Activate navigation mode for general music files (see page 24) Pressing button while in navigation mode, will play all saved music files.
35
5
Voice Recording
Voice Recording Play Back
37 38
V oice Recording
V oice Recorder
Recording
Press and Hold
Recording is paused by pressing play button while recording. To continue recording press play button again.
Move to
Recoding
Press Press
Start
“Recording “
Stop
“Recording ”
Note!
You can play back your recorded voice at listen mode Voice recording is automatically stopped and saved when memory becomes full. The volume of recorded voice can be controlled by pressing Setting Record Set Record Gain Voice recording may not work properly when battery is low.
37
Play Back
Recorded voice and FM Radio Program can be played on Listen Mode.
Press and Hold
Move to
Listen
Use FF/REW button to search for recorded files Voice recorded files are shown as V001.mp3, V002.mp3, while Radio recordings are shown as F001.mp3, F002.mp3, etc Listen Mode only plays recorded voice or FM files Moving Vxxx.mp3, or Fxxx.mp3 files to other folder disables Listen Mode to play them back.
Press
change to
Listen mode
Press
to play
recorded file
38
MEMO
6
FM Radio Function
FM Radio Function Tuning the Radio Saving Station Frequencies P-Set Mode Recording Radio Program
41 43 44 46 47
FM Radio Function
FM Radio Function
Listening to the FM Radio
Press and
hold
Display changes to
FM Radio
Press
Note!
The earphone also acts as the radio antenna. Local frequency ranges vary globally.
Reception/ Reception Standby
While receiving the signal
Standby status
Press
41
Press
Listen to Radio
Reception
Region Select
This allows to search for FM frequency range for different regions, since the frequency is variable according to different countries.
Press
Move to
Region Sel
Standard : Search for 87.5-108.0MHz by 100 KHz increments. Europe : Search for 87.5-108.0MHz by 50KHz increments. Japan : Search for 76.0-108.0MHz by 50KHz increments.
After saving exit Settings by pressing
Press
Region Sel
Select the country
Press
save
42
T uning in Radio Frequency
Saving FM Frequencies
Tuning in Radio Frequency
in FM scan mode ...
to increase/decrease frequencies by 0.05MHz.
Press
in FM scan mode ...
to continuously increase/decrease frequencies.
Press and hold
Note!
The frequency with the strongest signal is selected. Search model can vary according to the Region Selected.
43
Manual Channel Save
Example: When saving 99.30 MHz on channel No.3
Choice
99.30MHz
Press
Changes to
Channel Save
Press
select
Channel Save
Note!
Channel can be saved in Preset No.1 through 20. After saving press to exit
select channel
No.
Press
99.30MHz
Channel No.3
save
44
Auto Channel Save
P-Set Mode
Auto Channel Save
Automatically searches
Press
Changes to Auto Preset
Press
Select
Auto Preset
for channels and saves them
Note!
After auto searching it will automatically move to P-set mode.
45
P-Set Mode
Press
Changes to “P-set/scan”
You can access the station frequencies you saved by entering Preset Mode. After saving press to exit
Press
select
“P-set/scan”
select Preset
Mode
Press
save
Preset Search
in FM Preset Mode ...
Note!
Preset search is not available if
there are no channels saved.
46
Press
increase/decrease the channel No.
Recording FM Radio
Recording FM Radio
7
Setting
Press
Changes to
FM-REC
Pressing briefly Play button will pause recording. Pressing it again will continue recording.
Press
Start FM Recording
Press
finish recording
Note!
Recorded files will be saved as F001.mp3 and can be replayed in Listen Mode. Recording sound quality can be controlled by pressing Setting Record SET
Bitrate
47
Menu List Menu Buttons Mode Change Sound Setting Display Time setting Play Mode Record Set Etc setting
49 51 52 54 58 59 61 62 63
Menu List
Menu List
Menus available in the product are as follows
Menu List
Menu List
Main menu
There are Six main menus. There are sub menus, Set menu under each main menu.
49
Sub menu
Set menu
50
Menu Buttons
Menu Buttons
Menu Button Functions
1. View Menus Press
2. Searching Menus
3. Entering Sub Menus, Set menu
Press Press
51
Menu Button Functions
4. Modifying & Saving Set Value
5. Returning to preceding Menus (Main or Sub)
Press
Press and hold to exit Menu Mode.
Press
Press
52
Mode Change
Music Set
Music : Enter to play music file
FM Radio : Enter to record and listen to FM Radio
Setting: Enter to set Menu
Recording: Enter to voice record
Listen: Enter to listen to voice or FM recorded files
Sound Setting
Select “Sound Setting” from Setting
SRS Setting
SRS Focus
It enables individuals to enjoy better quality 3D surround sound by individual adjustment of different tones (Low, MID, HIGH).
Sp-Size
Enables control of speaker size (1-6) to enjoy different out put of sound.
53
54
Sound Setting Sound Setting
Normal
SRS Vol
Enables control of 3D surround sound (1-10)
Trubass Vol
Enables control of low tone sound (1-10)
Note!
This is SRS Labs Trade Mark. WOW technology is licensed through SRS Labs Inc. SRS may boost the volume of sound output. Adjust accordingly. SRS is only available in Music Mode
55
EQ Setting
Enables different setting for different types of music.
User EQ
Enables control of each tone according to listeners preference
Band Move : EQ Control :
User EQ is not available when EQ Setting is set to SRS, Trubass or WOW
56
Sound Setting
x4
Display
Fade in
It enables gradual increase of volume up to preset level.
On : Volume increases gradually up to set level Off : Plays immediately to the set volume level
57
Select “Display” from Setting
Contrast
Sets the brightness of your display (1-10)
Scroll Speed
Sets the scrolling speed (x1, x2, x4, x8, x12)on LCD display
58
Time Setting
Select “Time Setting” from Setting
Time Setting
Sets date and time
Band Move : Level Set :
Press button to view set time from Music Pause and FM Radio mode
Backlight Time
Sets duration of backlight on LCD (5sec/10sec/20sec/30sec/Always)
Time Setting
Auto Power
Using this feature while the unit is paused or stopped allows you to set the unit to turn off automatically after a set time (disabled, 1 min, 2min, 5min, 10min)
Sleep Setting
Allows you to set the power to automatically turn off after a set period of time (disable, 10,20,30,60min)
59
60
Play mode
Select “Play mode” from setting
Play mode
Allows you to choose playing mode
Record Set
Select “Record Set” from setting
Bitrate
Lets you to set Bitrate(64,96,112,128,160 Kbps) while recording.
Normal: Music files are played once in sequence Repeat 1: Selected file is played repeatedly Repeat all: All files are repeatedly played in sequence Random: All files are randomly played once. It stops after all files are
played
Random All: All files are randomly played non-stop.
61
Record Gain
This feature enables control record sensitivity according to the distance
A quality recording may be obtained even with record volume at level 0 if record gain is set to high
62
Etc Setting
Select “Etc Setting” from Setting
Default
Resets to the factory settings.
YES : Every setting will be reset NO : Cancel Reset
8
Program
About
Shows information about F/W version, memory size, remaining memory, etc
63
Installing the Program CD Downloading/ Uploading Files Format
66 67 70
MEMO
Installing the Program CD
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
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).
For Windows 2000/ME/XP Users: install the provided program CD if you are upgrading Firmware
66
Downloading/ Uploading Files
Downloading/ Uploading Files
Downloading/ Uploading Files
Note!
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.
1.To download files connect USB cable, select your file and right click on
Copy”.
Click
67
Downloading/ Uploading Files
2.Click on Paste in Removable Disk window using right mouse button.
Note!
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.
Click
68
Downloading/ Uploading Files
Downloading/ Uploading Files
3.Downloading selected files to your player is complete.
Note!
Reverse steps 1 to 3 to upload files from the unit to your PC. You can also drag & drop to download/upload files.
69
Format
Format
Note!
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.
Click
70
Format
Format
2.Click on “Start” when the format window pops up.
Check if file system is set for FAT32
Be very careful at format!
9
Support
3.Formatting completed.
Click
71
Click
Click
Troubleshooting Warranty Card
73
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
1.Unit will not turn ON?
Check the battery capacity. Recharge the battery with USB cable. Check to see if the unit is on HOLD.
2.Buttons are not working?
Check to see if the unit is in Hold Mode.
73
3.Files are heard with a lot of interference?
Ensure that earphones are inserted securely into the unit.
Check your volume setting. Electronics in the immediate environment may be interfering with unit functioning.
4.Too much noise with interrupted FM receiving?
Ensure that earphones are inserted securely into the unit. Electronics in the immediate environment may be interfering with unit functioning.
74
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
5.Problems downloading files?
Check USB cable connection. Check available memory capacity.
6.LCD is not activated?
Check LCD brightness setting ( Setting Display
Contrast). Check the battery. Recharge it with a USB cable if needed.
75
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.
Warranty Card
Product Name: Model: Date of Purchase: (m) (d) (y) Name of Customer Telephone Number: Address: Name of Agent: Telephone Number: Address:
You need to present this Warranty Card with the date of purchase written thereon when required in order to receive satisfactory services. Please keep this card in a secure place.
1. The warranty service for the product shall be provided based on the information contained in this Warranty Card.
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
The design and size of the product are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve product quality.
1 year from the
date of purchase
Loading...