Pqi JOY TONE U650 User Manual

Portable Digital MP3 Player

User Manual

JoyTone U650

MP3

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Preface

Copyright

Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, it is subject to
change without notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic
or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Copyright© 2004, All Rights Reserved.

Trademarks

PQI, the PQI logo, and the trademark are the registered trademarks of Power Quotient Interna­tional Co., Inc. and its affiliates in the United States and other countries.
Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries, used under license.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FCC Information

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 it receives, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

CAUTION:

ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION OF THIS DEVICE WHICH
ARE NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLI­ANCE, COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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 causes 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.

Canadian model

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION:

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS HAVING A POWER CORD WITH A
POLARIZED PLUG:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE
WIDE SLOT OF THE WALL SOCKET. MAKE SURE THE PLUG IS FULLY INSERTED
INTO THE SOCKET.

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numèrique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Certification

CE Notice (European Union)

The symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the European Council
Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union.
These markings indicate that this system meets the following technical standards:

EMI: EN 55022 (1998) Class B

EN 61000-3-2 (2000), EN 61000-3-3 (1995) + A1 (2001)

EMS: EN 55024 (1998) + A1 (2001):

IEC 61000-4-2 (1995) + A1 (1998), IEC 61000-4-3 (1995) + A1 (1998),
IEC 61000-4-4 (1995), IEC 61000-4-5 (1995), IEC 61000-4-6 (1996),
IEC 61000-4-8 (1993), IEC 61000-4-11 (1994)

BSMI

The symbol indicates that this device has been reviewed by the Bureau of
Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) and found to be in compliance with
all related regulations.

Warranty Information

Warranty policy

PQI warrants that the JoyTone U650, under normal circumstances of usage, is free from mate­rial and workmanship defects for a one-year period from the date of purchase. For any unit
proved to be defective within this period, PQI will, at its discretion, either repair or replace the
unit, free of charge. The replacement unit will be either new or refurbished to be functionally
equivalent to new, at PQI's option.
Willful damage to the product, damage due to neglect or ignorance, or tampering with the prod­uct components will void the warranty.

Warranty procedure

To request servicing or repair assistance from PQI, please do the following:

• Contact the PQI customer service department using the contact information provided in
this manual.

• Have the product receipt or serial number ready when you contact the PQI customer ser­vice department. This will be considered as the proof of your purchase and will help you
to get service more quickly.

• Follow the instructions for returning the product. Our service personnel will provide a
return merchandise authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions for returning
the product. No return will be accepted without the pre-authorization and the RMA num­ber clearly marked outside the shipping box.

• Make sure that you pack the JoyTone U650 in a protective package and prevent its damage
during shipping and handling. Ship the product to our customer service department as
instructed by our personnel.

Disclaimer

PQI is not liable for damage caused by fire, natural disaster (such as lightning, earthquake, etc.),
use by third parties, accidents, owner's intentional misuse, damage caused by neglect of instruc­tions described in this manual, or damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simulta­neous use of this product and connected equipment.

Note:

All PQI JoyTone series carry one (1) year limited warranty in most territories. Certain countries
offer extended warranty coverage. Warranty period may not reflect warranty extension bought
at point of purchase or local resellers. Please contact point of warranty extension purchase for
services during extended warranty coverage. If trouble occurs, you may contact the distributor
or the customer service team of PQI.

Contact information

TAI WAN

POWER QUOTIENT INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
14F, No. 16, Jian Ba Road, Chung Ho City, Taipei, Taiwan
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.pqi.com.tw

USA

PQI Corporation
46716 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.pqimemory.com

THE NETHERLANDS

PQI EUROPE B.V.
Helftheuvelweg 11, 5222 AV Den Bosch, The Netherlands
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.pqieurope.com

JAPAN

POWERGLOBAL iNDEX CO.,LTD.
Segi Bld-7F 1-7-1 Iwamoto-Cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-0032 Japan
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.pg-index.com

CHINA (Shanghai)

POWER QUOTIENT INTERNATIONAL (Shanghai) CO., LTD.
Unit F2, 7/F, Zao Fong Universe Building, No.1800 Zhongshan West Road, Shanghai 200235,
P.R.C.
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.pqi.com.cn

CHINA (Suzhou)

POWER QUOTIENT INTERNATIONAL (Suzhou) CO., LTD.
No. 100, Tong Yuan Road, SuZhou Industrial Park, SuZhou 215021, JiangSu, China
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.pqi.com.cn

CHINA (Shenzhen)

POWER QUOTIENT INTERNATIONAL (Shenzhen) CO., LTD.
(ShenZhen Office)
Room 18B, Block C, Electronic Science & Technology Building,
No.2070 Shennan Zhong Road, Shenzhen, China, 518031
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.pqi.com.cn

CHINA (Hong Kong)

POWER QUOTIENT INTERNATIONAL (H.K.) CO., LTD.
Flat F. 4/F, Yeung Yiu Chung (No. 8) Industrial Building, 20 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.pqi.com.cn

Safety Warnings

This section contains important health and safety information. Read it carefully before using the
player.

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Do not expose
your player to

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temperatures
above 35°C or

Do not attempt to
disassemble,
modify, or repair
your player.

below 0°C.

Do not expose
your player to
mechanical shock
or magnetic fields.

Do not store your
player in moist
areas.

Do not expose
your player to
direct heat or
sunlight.

Do not use
chemicals such as
benzine or thinner
to clean your
player.

Do not use your
player in dusty
environments.

Do not let foreign
substances enter
the player.

Remove the
battery when the
product is not in
use for a long
period of time.

Be careful. If you
fall on the product
while it is in your
pocket, you may
hurt yourself.

Safety Warnings for Earphones

Road Safety: Do not use earphones while driving, cycling or

operating any kind of motorized vehicle. Driving while using
earphones creates a traffic hazard and is illegal in some
countries. It is also potentially dangerous to use earphones
while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.

Preventing Hearing Damage: Do not use earphones at high
volume for a long time. It can seriously impair your hearing
ability. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or stop using the product.

Use the neck strap
with caution. It
might get caught
in doors and cause
physical injury.

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Table Of Contents

Introducing the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player .......................................................... 1

Package Contents........................................................................................... 2

System Requirements .................................................................................... 2

Touring the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player........................................................ 3

Front View................................................................................................. 3

Top View ................................................................................................... 4

LCD Overview .............................................................................................. 5

Music Playback Mode ................................................................................. 5

Voice Recording Mode ................................................................................ 6

Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 7

Inserting a Battery in the Player .................................................................... 7

Connecting the Earphones ............................................................................. 8

Connecting the JoyTone U650 to a PC ......................................................... 8

Using the Player........................................................................................................ 9

Turning the JoyTone U650 On and Off......................................................... 9

Transferring Data to the JoyTone U650 ........................................................ 9

Playing MP3 Music Files ............................................................................ 10

Repeat Play.............................................................................................. 11

A-B Repeat............................................................................................... 12

Playing Back MP3 Files Using the USB Port ............................................. 12

Selecting an EQ Mode ................................................................................. 13

Using the Recorder Function ....................................................................... 14

Setting Recording Parameters ..................................................................... 15

Playing Back Recorded Voice Files ............................................................ 16

Deleting Files from the JoyTone U650 ....................................................... 17

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 19

Introducing the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player

Thank you for purchasing the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player!

The JoyTone U650 MP3 Player
offers high quality audio playback
and voice recording functions at
low power consumption.

The JoyTone U650 MP3 Player
supports the MP3 music format for
your listening pleasure. Moreover,
the five built-in EQ modes of the
JoyTone U650 MP3 Player enable
you to enjoy music of the best
sound quality.

The recording function enables you to record your voice from the built-in microphone.

The JoyTone U650 is not only great for MP3 files, but is also great for carrying your data. Its
convenient driver-free plug and play operation allows you to use it as a USB flash disk on Win­dows XP, 2000, and ME and also on the Mac OS. A driver is provided for Windows 98.

In this manual, you will find detailed descriptions and operating instructions for every function
of the JoyTone U650. Read this manual carefully to learn how to use these convenient functions
and enjoy high quality music with the JoyTone U650.

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Package Contents

Check the contents of your JoyTone U650 MP3 Player package. Contact your dealer immedi­ately if any of the following accessories are missing or damaged.

• JoyTone U650 MP3 Player

• Earphones/FM radio with volume control

• One 3.4V button-type battery for earphones

• One AAA battery

• One CD (Windows 98 driver)

•User manual

System Requirements

Your PC must comply with the following requirements to enable data transfer to your player:

• OS: Microsoft Windows XP/2000/ME/98 or Mac OS 8.6 or higher

• CPU: Pentium 200 MHz or faster or Apple Macintosh

• I/O port: USB (1.1 or higher)

•CD-ROM drive

• Hard disk space: 40 MB (minimum)

• System memory: 32 MB (minimum)

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Introducing the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player

Touring the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player

The following section describes the various components of the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player.

Front View

The front view of this product is shown below:

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Item Description Function

1 Neck strap hook Attach a neck strap to carry the player.

2 Power on/playback button Turns the power on/off and controls playback.

3 LCD Display Displays player status and file information.

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Top View

The top view of this product is shown below:

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Item Description Function

1 Menu/MODE jog dial Selects various menu options

2 − button Decreases the volume

3 + button Increases the volume

4 Display button/HOLD Toggles the display between playback and file or

firmware information

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Introducing the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player

LCD Overview

Music Playback Mode

This mode plays the MP3 songs stored on the player.

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MUSIC

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Item Description Function

1 Mode Indicates the mode of operation

2 Current track Indicates the number of the song being played

3 Total number of tracks Indicates the total number of songs stored in the device

4 Equalizer mode /Lock Displays the current equalizer mode

5 Repeat Function/Random Displays random repeat mode

6 Battery status Displays the battery status

7 Track time Displays the elapsed time of the song being played

8 A-B repeat Displays A-B repeat mode or lock mode

9 Track Information Displays information about the track being played

10 Track sampling info Displays information about the bit rate of the song being

played

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A-B

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Voice Recording Mode

This mode records voice from the built-in microphone.

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REC

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56KBPS 00:00:34

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Mic:H

VOR

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AUDIO002.MP3

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Item Description Function

1 Mode Indicates the mode of operation

2 Current recorded file Indicates the number of the voice recording being

3 Total number of recordings Indicates the total number of recordings stored in the

4 Voice Operation Recording Voice Operation Recording (VOR) System

5 MIC Sensitivity Indicates the distance from which voice can be

6 Battery status Displays the battery status

7 Recording time Displays the elapsed time of the recording being played

8 Recording name Displays the name of the recording being played

9 Recording information Displays information about the bitrate of the recording

played

device

automatically pauses recording when there is no voice
or sound, to prevent unnecessary recording.

recorded. The higher the sensitivity, the greater the
distance from which the voice can be recorded.

being played

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Getting Started

Inserting a Battery in the Player

(1) (2)

(3)

1. Pull out the USB Cover in the
direction shown in the illustra­tion.

2. Open the battery compartment
cover.

3. Remove the old battery.

4. Insert a new battery.

5. Close the battery cover.

(4) (5)

Notes:

• Ensure that the polarity is correct when inserting a
battery.

• Remove the battery when the player is not in use for a
long time, to avoid damage by corrosion.

• When the batteries are fully charged, the JoyTone
U650 can play MP3 music for about 12 hours. How­ever, the exact replay time is subject to the condition of
the battery, the bit rate and the format of the file being
played.

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Connecting the Earphones

Plug the earphones into the earphone jack on the player.

Connecting the JoyTone U650 to a PC

Connect the JoyTone U650 to your PC by plugging it

into the PC’s USB port or a USB hub.

When the JoyTone U650 is successfully connected to
the PC, a new Removable Disk icon appears in the
My Computer window on your PC.

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Using the Player

This section describes how to use the JoyTone U650.

Turning the JoyTone U650 On and Off

Press the power button for a second to turn on the JoyTone U650. After the welcome note is dis­played, the JoyTone U650 enters MP3 playback mode automatically. If there are files on the
JoyTone U650, the titles of these files are displayed on the screen.

Press and hold down the power button for 2 seconds to turn the player off. The message ‘Bye
Bye’ is displayed on the screen before the power goes off.

Note: The JoyTone U650 turns off automatically when idle for a minute to save energy. This function is
disabled when the JoyTone U650 is connected to a PC.

Transferring Data to the JoyTone U650

You can transfer your music files to the JoyTone U650 using Windows Explorer.
Connect the JoyTone U650 to the PC as
described in “Connecting the JoyTone
U650 to a PC” on page 8.

1. Locate the MP3 files using Win­dows Explorer.

2. Select the desired files on your PC
and drag them to the new Remov-
able Disk. The selected files will
be transferred to the JoyTone
U650.

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Playing MP3 Music Files

Follow these steps to start listening to your favorite music on the JoyTone U650 MP3 Player.

1. Turn on the JoyTone U650.

2. Press the MODE jog dial to enter system mode. Rotate the MODE jog dial to select MP3
Mode and then press the MODE jog dial to confirm.

3. Press the playback button to play the current track.

4. Rotate the MODE jog dial left or right to skip to the previous or next tracks.

5. Press the playback button again to pause playback. Press the playback button again to
resume playback.

6. Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease the volume during playback. The LCD
screen shows the volume setting when you change the volume.

Note: MP3 files can only be played under the root directory.

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Using the Player

Repeat Play

Use the repeat function to play a selected track, section, all files, or a random file repeatedly.

1. Press and hold the MODE jog dial for two seconds. A popup menu appears.

Repeat mode icon

VOICE

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1

A-B

56KBPS 00:00:51CLASS

E.Q Rep Del Out

2. Rotate the MODE jog dial to select the REPEAT option and press the MODE jog dial to
confirm.

3. Rotate the MODE jog dial to scroll through the REPEAT options and press the MODE
jog dial to confirm your selection.

The repeat functions are as follows:

Description Icon Description Icon

Repeat All Repeats all the songs

Repeat One Repeats the currently

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stored in the player

playing song

Repeat Random Selects a song

RND

Repeat Off Disables the

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at random to
play

repeat function

A-B Repeat

This repeat function is used to repeat a section of the currently playing song. The following is
the procedure to repeat a section of the currently playing song:

1. Play the song and mark the
beginning of the section to
be repeated by pressing the
jog dial for less than 2 sec­onds.

2. Mark the ending of the sec­tion by pressing the jog dial
again. The function is now
activated and repeats the
marked section.

3. To end repeating, press the jog dial once again.

A-B repeat icon

VOICE

002/002

1

A-B

56KBPS 00:00:51CLASS

E.Q Rep Del Out

Playing Back MP3 Files Using the USB Port

To play back MP3 files when the player is plugged into the PC’s USB port, do the following:

1. Plug the player into the USB port while keeping the power button pressed.

2. Release the power button after the OSD is displayed on the JoyTone U650.

MP3 playback begins automatically.

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Using the Player

Selecting an EQ Mode

The JoyTone U650 provides five equalizer modes (EQ) to enhance audio quality. Follow these
steps to select the EQ mode.

1. Press and hold the MODE jog dial for two seconds. A popup menu appears.

EQ mode icon

VOICE

002/002

1

A-B

56KBPS 00:00:51CLASS

E.Q Rep Del Out

2. Press the MODE jog dial to select the EQ option.

3. Rotate the MODE jog dial to select the desired EQ mode (Flat, Rock, Jazz, Pop or
Classical).

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Using the Recorder Function

Follow these steps to record your voice using the built-in microphone.

Note: The Recording function is disabled when the battery is low.

1. Press the MODE jog dial to enter system mode.

2. Rotate the MODE jog dial to select REC Mode and then press the MODE jog dial to con­firm.

Recording Mode

3. Press the playback key to start recording and then speak into the microphone.

4. Press the playback key to pause recording. Press it again to resume recording.

5. Press and hold the playback key for two seconds to stop recording.

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Using the Player

Setting Recording Parameters

Follow these steps to set recording parameters:

1. After selecting REC Mode, press the MODE jog dial for two seconds to display the
parameter menu.

REC

002/002

Mic:H
VOR

16KBPS 00:00:00

Bps Sen.

2. Set the desired options as described in the following table:

Parameter Possible Values Description

Bps 8~144 (KBPS)

Sen • H (High – default)

VOR • OFF (default)

The default value is 64 KBPS

• L (Low)

• VOR

VOR

Indicates the bit rate at which voice is recorded

Indicates microphone sensitivity. The higher the
sensitivity, the greater the distance from which voice
can be recorded.

When set to VOR, voice operation recording is
enabled. Voice operation recording automatically
pauses recording when there is no voice or sound, to
prevent unnecessary recording, and blank spaces in
the recording.

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Playing Back Recorded Voice Files

VOICE mode enables you to play back your voice recordings. All recordings are saved as MP3
files with a filename such as AUDIO001.MP3. The number at the end of the filename indicates
the order in which the recordings were saved. Follow these steps to listen to your recorded voice
files.

1. Turn on the JoyTone U650.

2. Press the MODE jog dial to enter system mode menu. Rotate the MODE jog dial to select
VOICE and then press the MODE jog dial to confirm.

3. Press the playback key to play the current file.

4. Rotate the MODE jog dial left or right to skip to the previous or next tracks.

5. Press the playback button again to pause playback. Press the playback button again to
resume playback.

6. Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease the volume during playback.The LCD
screen shows the volume setting.

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Using the Player

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25

A-B

128KBPS 00:00

CLASS

AUDIO001.MP3

Note: The repeat play and equalizer functions are also available when you play back a recording. Refer
to “Repeat Play” on page 11 and “Selecting an EQ Mode” on page 13 for more details.

Deleting Files from the JoyTone U650

Follow these steps to delete files from the JoyTone U650.

1. Turn on the JoyTone U650.

2. Press and hold the MODE jog dial for two seconds. A popup menu appears.

3. Select either VOICE or MP3 mode.

VOICE

002/002

56KBPS 00:00:51CLASS

E.Q Rep Del Out

4. Press the MODE jog dial to select the Del option.

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A-B

The following menu is displayed:

5. Rotate the MODE jog dial to select a desired delete option.

6. Press the MODE jog dial to confirm your selection.

Notes:

• The Delete all files option deletes all files while the delete one file option deletes the currently dis­played file.

• The Del option is available only when the player is not playing back a file.

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Troubleshooting

Please refer to the following if there are problems with the player.

Symptom: No power
Check that the battery is inserted correctly.

Symptom: No sound

• Check that the earphone is connected to the earphone jack.

• Check that the volume is not at 0.

Symptom: Noise

• Check for any foreign substance on the earphone jack.

• Corrupted MP3 files may cause a static noise and interrupted sound. Check for any file
corruption.

Symptom: Download failure
Check that the USB port is properly connected.

Symptom: Playing time is not displayed properly
Files with VOR may not display the play time properly. This is normal.

Symptom: You hear two audio streams at the same time.
You have the FM radio on at the same time you are listening to MP3 files. Turn off the MP3 or
FM radio to listen to one audio stream.

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