PQI U900 User Manual

Portable Digital MP3 Player

User's Manual

JoyTone-U900

※ The actual product may be different in design or color from what is shown in this manual.
※ Functions of the product are subject to change without notice for upgrade purpose.
※ Please read the manual before using the product.
※ Windows Media and Windows Media Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

for WindowsⓇ98SE/ME/2000 & XP
for Mac OS 9.X/10.X

Safety (FCC INFORMATION FOR USER)

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 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, 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 reciever.

• 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

For Canadian model

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

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO

Modèle pour les Canadien

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

WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.

Table of Contents

Safety (FCC INFORMATION FOR USER)

Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………… 1

Table of Contents

4. Useful Features ……………………………………………………………… 31

1. Getting Started ………………………………………………………………… 3

1-1. Safety Warning ……………………………………………………………………… 3
1-2. About U900 ………………………………………………………………………… 5
1-3. Package Contents ………………………………………………………………… 7
1-4. Tour of U900 ………………………………………………………………………… 8
1-5. Summary of Basic Control ………………………………………………………… 12

2. Connecting to PC ………………………………………………………………………… 13

2-1. Installing Joy Tone Manager (for Font & Firmware Upgrade) ………………… 13
2-2. Software Installation ……………………………………………………………… 15
2-3. Connecting to PC …………………………………………………………………… 16
2-4. File Management …………………………………………………………………… 18

1. Uploading/Downloading Files ………………………………………………… 18

2. Removing USB Connection …………………………………………………… 19

3. Basic Functions …………………………………………………………………………… 20

3-1. Basic Operation …………………………………………………………………… 20

1. Changing Mode ………………………………………………………………… 20

2. Navigation ……………………………………………………………………… 20

3. Deleting Folders/Files ………………………………………………………… 22

4. Menu Functions ………………………………………………………………… 23

5. Hold ……………………………………………………………………………… 23
3-2. Listening to Music ………………………………………………………………… 24
3-3. Listening to FM …………………………………………………………………… 26
3-4. FM Recording ……………………………………………………………………… 29
3-5. Voice Recording/In-line Encoding ………………………………………………… 30

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4-1. Playlist (m3u support) …………………………………………………………………… 31
4-2. Creating a Playlist ………………………………………………………………………… 32
4-3. Formatting ………………………………………………………………………………… 32
4-4. Joy Tone Manager Program …………………………………………………………… 33

5. Menu Configuration …………………………………………………………… 40

5-1. Menu Structure …………………………………………………………………………… 40
5-2. Configuring Menu in Playback Mode …………………………………………………… 41
5-3. Configuring Menu in FM Mode ………………………………………………………… 47

6. Miscellaneous ………………………………………………………………… 49

6-1. Inserting a Battery ………………………………………………………………………… 49
6-2. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………… 50
6-3. Technical Specification ………………………………………………………………… 51

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1-1

Safety Warning

※ This section contains important information on your health and safety.
※ Please read it carefully before using the product.

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1. Getting

Do not store your play­er where the tempera­ture is above 35°C or
below 0°C.

Do not drop your play­e r, al lo w ex te rn al
shock or leave it near
a magnet.

Avo i d st o ri ng you r
player in moist area.

Avo id c ont act wit h
suc h ch emi ca ls as
be nze ne or thinn er,
which can peel off the
paint.

1-1

Safety Warning

Do no t h av e f or eign
substance go into your
player.

Use the necklace with
caution, which mig ht
get caught in doors to
cause physical injury.

※ Warning on Use of Earphones

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

Be cautious that falling
down with the product
in the pockets of your
clothes could result in
bruise or fracture.

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Do not attempt to dis­as sembl e, repai r o r
modify your player.

Avoid direct sunlight
or heat.

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Avoid where there
is excessive dust or
soot.

▶ Road Safety
Do not use earphon es
while driving, cycling, or
operating any types of
mo tor ized veh icl es. It
cr eates tr affic ha zar d
an d is il legal in som e
a r e a s . I t i s a l s o
potentially dangerous to
us e ea rp ho ne s wh il e
wa lki ng, espe cia lly at
pedestrian crossings.

▶ Pr eve nti ng Hear ing

Damage
Do not use earphones at
high volume for a pro­longed period of time. It
can ser io us ly i mp air
you r heari ng a bility. If
you experience a ringing
in your ear, reduce the
volume or stop using the
product.

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1-2

About U900

1-2

About U900

■ Luxurious Design

Started

1. Getting

The exquisite octagonal design of U900 is simple, but luxurious.

■ Multi-Codec Player

Plays MP3 and WMA files.

■ FM Tuner

Auto memory, preset up to 20 stations, and selectable FM frequency by country.

■ FM Recording

Records FM broadcasting to MP3.

■ High-Sensitive Voice Recording

The high-sensitive microphone on U900 helps you catch any urgent recordings
instantly (quick recording).

■ Direct Encoding

Record and convert CD or cassette music directly into MP3 from ENC jack
without PC.

■ Built-in USB Connector

No need for USB cable anymore. U900 has a built-in USB connector.

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■ Removable Storage Device by Plug & Play

Use Windows Explorer to copy and delete files.

■ My Sound System

Create your own sound effect using 3D Sound, bass and treble for realistic
sound and perfect tune.

■ Convenient Navigation

Easy to save and search files.

■ Supports Playlist

U900 supports up to 5 playlists or m3u files.

■ Firmware Upgradeable

Upgrade features and functions of U900 by simply upgrading the firmware of
U900

■ Maximum 12 hours of Playing Time

U900 presents maximum 12 hours of music enjoyment on one AAA battery.

■ Multi-Language Support

Supports Korean, Chinese, English, Japanese, European languages and others

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1. Getting

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1-3

Package Contents

1-4

Tour of U900

Basic Contents

Started

1. Getting

JoyTone-U900 USB Cable LINE-IN Cable High-quality Earphone

AAA Battery User Manual Installation CD Necklace

Note

※ The design of the basic contents and the optional items may be changed without prior

notice for product upgrade.

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1. Main Unit

┃◀◀Reverse ▶▶┃Forward ▶■Play/Stop

Neck Strap

Encoding (Line-In)

Jack

Earphone Jack

●REC/MODE

(Recording/A-B Section
Repeat /Mode Change)

LCD Window

Volume ＋ Volume− M (Menu/Navigation)

MIC (Microphone)

USB Connector USB Connector Cover

Battery Compartment Cover

RPT/Hold

(Hold/Repeat/Delete Files)

Battery Compartment
( - inside; + outside)

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1. Getting

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1-4

Tour of U900

2. LCD Overview

1-4

Tour of U900

Started

1. Getting

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Music Playback Mode

Track No./

Number of Files

FM Mode

Preset Channel Number

Frequency Range

Playing Time My Sound Repeat EQ Hold Battery Indicator

Folder Icon Title

Current Listening Mode STEREOCurrent Frequency

Hold Battery Indicator

Playing Bar
(Bit rate, Sample rate)

Voice Recording

Remaining Time for

Recording

File Name

Recorded Time

Recording Ready Icon

Voice Recording Icon

Recording Icon

Remaining Time for
Recording

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Started

1. Getting

1-4

Tour of U900

1-5

Summary of Basic Control

1. Getting

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Started

Line-in Recording

Remaining Time for

Recording

File Name

Recorded Time

Recording Ready Icon

Track Detection On

Recording Icon

Remaining Time for
Recording

Button Action

Short

▶■

Long

Short

▶▶┃

Long

Short

┃◀◀

Long

＋

−

Short

M

(Menu)

Long

Short

RPT/

Long

HOLD

Short

●

REC/

Long

MODE

Music Mode Recording Mode FM Mode

When

Playing

Stop Play Play Play Pause

Play next

track

Fast Forward

Within the first 5

sec.: move to

the previous

track

After the first 5

sec.: Move to
the beginning of
the current track

Fast Forward

Change to Navigation mode

Change Repeat option

A-B Section

repeat

(Music, Recording, FM)

At Stop

Power OFF Power OFF

Move to next

track

Fast forward

search through

tracks

Move to the

previous track

Fast reverse

search through

tracks

Volume up

Volume down

Hold ON/OFF Hold ON/OFF Hold ON/OFF

Start

recording

Mode change

Menu/

Navigation

-

-

-

Move to up-

per menu/

folder

-

Move left

Move right

Select/Play

Delete

-

-

-

Stop

Recording Recording

Move to next

track

Fast search
through files

Move to the
previous file

Fast backward
search through

files

Volume up Volume up

Volume down Volume down

Change to

Navigation mode

Change MenuChange Menu Exit Menu Change Menu

Change Repeat

option

Start

recording

Mode change Mode change

recording

Change frequen-

-

-

AUTO SCAN ＋

- -

- -

AUTO SCAN −

- -

- -

- -

- -

Change preset /

- -

Stop

- -

FM

STEREO

ON/OFF

Power OFF

cy

/station

Change

frequency

/station

-

frequency

Start

recording

Pause

-

-

Stop

recording

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Started

1. Getting

2-1

Installing Joy Tone Manager(for Font & Firmware Upgrade)

System Requirements

2-1

Installing Joy Tone Manager(for Font & Firmware Upgrade)

※ Your PC should satisfy the

followin g requir eme nts t o
install the program :

● Pentium 133MHz or faster

●

Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

to PC

2. Connecting

● 2 0MB o f f ree h ard dis k

space

● CD-Rom Drive

● USB Port (1.1)

● Windows 2000 users must

log in as an administrator to
install the driver.

Caution

※ Windows ME/2000/XP users can upload or download files without the Joy Tone

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1. Insert the installation CD into
the CD-Rom drive.

The CD will start running automatically. Please
follow the instruction that appears and click Next
to proceed.

2. Click NEXT in the windows that
appear afterward to finish the
installation.

manager, but to install font and firmware, the manager must be installed.

<Installation>

Check Yes and click Finish to
reboot your PC.

※ Windows 98 users must install the USB driver to use U900 as a removable storage.

(Refer to page 15 for installing the driver.)

Select the folder to install the Joy
Tone Manager, and click Next.

to PC

2. Connecting

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2-2

Installing USB Driver for Windows 98

2-3

Connecting to PC

1. Insert the CD into the CD-Rom drive.

2. Connect U900 to the USB port on your PC, and the following
windows will appear.

to PC

2. Connecting

1. Click Yes when the device
installation wizard window
appears.

4. When the driver is found,
click Next.

2. Ch eck “S ea rch fo r t he
driver (recommended)”,
and click Next.

3. Check “Select the folder
to be searched” a nd go
to D:\Driver\Win98 Mass
Storage Driver.

Note

Windows 98/ME users who install
the Joy Tone Manager do not have

5. After installation is
complete, click Finish.

to install the USB driver separately.

1. Detach the USB cover.

2. Connect the player to your PC(you do not have to turn the power on.)

● If prompted, reboot your PC.

3. After showing a message, “looking for a new device,” the
connection will be established. The installation windows may
not appear.

Caution

※ Connecting USB during music playback or other operation may cause a malfunction.

Stop any playback, or operating your player before the USB connection is made.

to PC

2. Connecting

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2-3

Connecting to PC

2-4

Managing Files as a Removable Storage Device

In Windows XP

※ The following windows will appear when U900 is connected to PC.

to PC

2. Connecting

2. Click Next when Hardware installa­tion window appears

3. Cl ic k Finish af te r n ew hardware
search is done.

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1. Click Next in the Hardware Search
Wizard window

1. File Download/Upload

● After connecting the player to PC, double-click “My Computer.”

● Select “Removable Disk”.

● Select the files you want to transfer, and drag and drop them into Music folder.

Caution

※ Music files must be stored in Music folder.
※ Never disconnect the USB cable when the

following message appears on LCD.

to PC

2. Connecting

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2-4

Managing Files as a Removable Storage Device

3-1

Basic Operation

2. Removing USB Connection from PC

● Double-click the Eject Hardware icon on the Windows task bar, and stop the

device before removing the USB device from your PC.

to PC

2. Connecting

● Select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the popup menu, and follow the

instruction to safely remove the player from your PC.

Caution

※ Follow the instruction above to prevent damage to data and your PC.

1. Changing Mode

● Pressin g REC /MODE long will c han ge mode in the order of MUSIC -FM-

RECORDING. Use “-” and “+” to move left and right, and “M” to select.

REC/MODE button

Move Left/Right
: + /-

Long click

2. Navigation

● Pressing M button short will start Navigation feature.

- Use + and - buttons to move left and right, and press M short to select.

- Use ◀◀ button to move to upper folder.

● Press the M button long to finish Navigation mode.

Navigation Display

To upper folder

Type

Music Folder: stores music files only (it may be a file or folder)

FM Folder: Stores recorded FM files.

Line-in Folder: Stores line-in encoded files.

Voice Folder: Stores voice record files.

Playlist Folder: Stores m3u or playlist files (up to 5)

Folder File

3. Basic
Functions

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File/Folder Information Location Bar

Current Order/Total Number of Files or Folders

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3-1

Basic Operation

3-1

Basic Operation

Listening to Music using Navigation

NAVI button

Press Short

Open
the Navigation
display

Move to a folder using +/- buttons.

3. Basic
Functions

Press Short

Move to
a sub-folder.

Select a folder/file using +/- buttons.

Press Short

Play the
selected song.

3. Deleting Files

● Press M button short to open Navigation.

● Move to the file you want to delete using + and - buttons.

● Press RPT/HOLD button, and the message, “Are you sure to delete”, will appear.

Choose Yes using + or - button, and press M to confirm your selection.

Caution

※ You cannot delete a folder.

3. Basic
Functions

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3-1

Basic Operation

3-2

Listenting to Music

3. Basic

4. Menu

● Press M button long to open Menu.

- Use + and - buttons to move left and right, and press M short to select.

- Use ◀◀ button to move to upper folder.

- Press M button long again to close Menu.

Move Left/Right: +.- buttons Select: Press the M button short

LCD

Main Menu Exit

Functions

To upper folder

Menu detail

Moving to Upper Menu

5. Hold

● Press RPT/HOLD long to lock the buttons.

Press long

Note

※ Auto Hold will lock the buttons automati-

cally after power off. You can select this
option in Menu.

to lower folder.

Hold

1. Power On/Off

Power on

Press long

Power off

Press long

2. Selecting the Next Song and Fast Forward within a Track

Press short

Selecting the next song

Fast forward within a track

Press long

3. Selecting the Previous Song and Fast Reverse within a Track

Press short

Selecting the previous song

Fast reverse within a track

Press long

4. Volume (adjustable from 0 to 30)

Volume up

Press short
or long

Volume down

Press long
or long

3. Basic
Functions

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3-2

Listenting to Music

3-3

Listenting to FM

5. Changing Repeat Option

● Press RPT/HOLD short each time to change the repeat option in the order of
(no display) → RPT 1 → RPT D → RPT A → RND D → RND A → INT.

● (no display) : Plays entire collection and stops.

● RPT 1 : Repeats current track continuously.

● RPT D : Repeats all tracks in a folder continuously.

● RPT A : Repeat all tracks continuously.

3. Basic

● RND D : Plays the tracks in a folder in random order and stops.

Functions

● RND A : Plays all tracks in random order and stops.

● INT : Plays the first 10 seconds of each track.

6. A󲰸B Section Repeat

● During playback, press REC/MODE short to mark a starting point (A) and once

again to mark an ending point (B) of a section you want to repeatedly listen to.
Pressing it third time will turn off the section repeat option.

REC/MODE button

RPT/HOLD button

Press short

Press short

A󲰸B Section Repeat

※ Press REC/MODE long to change to FM mode. (Press M button to select.)

REC/MODE button

Press long

1. Stereo/Mono

● While listening, press PLAY/STOP short to

toggle between stereo and mono.

2. Tuning

● Use │◀◀ and ▶▶│ to change FM frequency.

3. Using Auto Scan

● Press │◀◀ or ▶▶│ long to start auto scan

backward or forward.

Note

※ You can configure the unit of frequency change in Menu

(refer to page 39 “5. Frequency Unit”)

Fast reverse or Fast forward

Fast reverse or Fast forward

Press short

Press short

Press long

3. Basic
Functions

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3-3

Listenting to FM

3-3

Listenting to FM

4. Preset/Manual Tuning

● Press RPT/HOLD short either to listen to the presets or to tune frequency manually.

3. Basic
Functions

5. Listening to Preset Stations

● Press │◀◀ or ▶▶│ buttons short to change the preset station.

Note

※ Auto scan is not supported in preset mode.

RPT/HOLD button

Press short

Press short

6. Presetting Radio Stations (up to 20 stations)

● Tune to desired FM frequency.

● Press M button long to open Menu, and select Memory.

Choose a channel number to store the station, and press M long to store.

CH 01:

Press long

Choose a channel

7. Automatic Presetting (Auto Memory)

● Tune and preset automatically.

●

Press M long to open Menu, and select Auto Memory to start automatic presetting.

Auto Memory

Press M to select

Auto Memory

Caution

Press long

complete

※ Executing Auto Memory will replace the previously stored stations with the new

selections.

Yes

Press M long
to store.

3. Basic
Functions

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3-4

FM Recording

3-5

Voice Recording/Line-in Encoding

1. Recording FM

● While listening to FM, press REC/MODE

to start recording.

2. Pausing Recording

● While recording, press PLAY/STOP to

3. Basic
Functions

pause, and again to resume.

3. Finishing Recording

● While recording, press REC/MODE to

stop.

4. Playing Recorded Files

● To play the recorded files, change the mode to Music mode, select a file you

want to play in the FM folder and play. (Use NAVI function to search a desired
file. Refer to page 20 “2. Navigation”)

Note

※ FM is recorded in the FM folder as MP3. e.g.) F000.mp3
※ The compressed rate of a recorded file can be changed in Menu.
※ You cannot adjust volume while recording.

REC/MODE

PLAY/STOP

REC/MODE

Press short

Press short

※ Either change to Recording mode by pressing REC/MODE

button long, or press REC/MODE in Music mode.

1. Starting Recording

● Press REC/MODE short to start recording.

Press short

2. Pause

● Press PLAY/STOP to pause, and again to

resume.

PLAY/STOP

Press short

3. Finishing Recording

● While recording, press REC/MODE to stop.

REC/MODE

Press short

4. Playing Recorded Files

● Press PLAY/STOP to play a recorded file, or change to Music mode and select a

recorded file you want to play in the Recording folder. (Use NAVI function to
search a desired file. Refer to page 20 “2. Navigation”)

Note

※ Connect other music device to ENC terminal to start in-line encoding.
※ Voice record will be stored in Voice folder as MP3. e.g.) V000.mp3
※ Line-in encoding will be stored in Line folder as MP3. e.g.) L000.mp3

3. Basic
Functions

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4-1

Playlist (m3u support)

4-2

Creating a Playlist

※ U900 supports playback of m3u

(up to five m3u files are supported.)

1. Move the m3u files created in PC to the Playlist folder.

2. Selecting m3u.

● Press Navi button short to start Navigation

and move to the Playlist folder.

※ Playlist folder

Press short

Features

4. Useful

● Sel ec t a p la yli st , sho wn a s P , in th e

Playlist folder.

※ m3u file

3. Canceling Playlist Playback

● Press NAVI button short to start Navigation, and select other music file. This will

automatically cancel playlist playback.

Note

※ If a music file is not stored in the player, but its name is listed in a playlist, it will be

skipped when the playlist is selected for playback.

※ A playlist must be stored in the Playlist folder to play.

Press short

Press short

1. Connect the player to your PC, and run the Windows Explorer
and Winamp.

2. Drag music files from the player (removable disk), and drop it in
the playlist window of Winamp. Click Save List button located at
the bottom right corner of Winamp.

Click save list
button

3. When the Save Playlist window appears, save the list as m3u.

Features

4. Useful

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4-3

Formatting

4-4

Joy Tone Manager Program

1. Formatting in the Player

● Turn on U900.

● Press M button to open Menu, and select System Configuration and then Format.

Format

Yes

Features

4. Useful

Format

Caution

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※ Format must be done in the player.
※ Formatting in your PC may cause a malfunction.
※ Formatting will reset the player to default state with default folders

(Music/FM/Line/Voice/Playlist folders)

If Yes

If Yes

If No

Go back to previous screen.

You can upgrade firmware and download fonts using the Joy Tone
manager program.

Manager Program

Manager Program icon

FirmwareUpgrade

FontDownload

information

Exit

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Features

4. Useful

4-4

Joy Tone Manager Program

4-4

Joy Tone Manager Program

Firmware Upgrade

Firmware upgrade keeps your player up to date.

1. Turn on U900

● Press M button to open Menu, and select System Configuration → Firmware

Upgrade.

Firmware Upgrade

If No

Features

4. Useful

Connect the player to PC.

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If Yes

Go back to previous screen.

Use a USB cable to connect to PC.

The player is connected to PC.

2. Download the upgrade file from internet.

● Download the upgrade file from “www.pqi.com.tw”

3. Run the Joy Tone manager.

● Click the firmware upgrade icon.

● Search and select the downloaded upgrade file.

Note

※ Refer to page 13 for installing U900 driver.

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Features

4. Useful

4-4

Joy Tone Manager Program

4-4

Joy Tone Manager Program

● Upgrade will take place automatically.

Font Download

Use “Font Download” function to restore the fonts deleted by formatting the player.
Run “Font Download” when the fonts are not shown correctly.

● Run the Joy Tone manager, and click “Font Download” icon.

Features

4. Useful

● Download a font file into the removable disk.

● Click Yes to overwrite the existing data.

Features

4. Useful

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4-4

Joy Tone Manager Program

5-1

Menu Structure

Information

● Click ‘?’ icon to see information on Joy Tone Manager.

Features

4. Useful

Exit

● Exit the Manager.

※ Menu contains two modes: Music Mode & FM Mode

Music Mode FM Mode

5. Menu
Configulation

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40

5-2

Music Mode

5-2

Music Mode

Menu Setup

1. Opening Menu

● Press M (Menu/Navigation) long to

open Menu.

2. Moving Through Menu Options

● Use +/ - bu tt ons to move up an d

down.

3. Selecting a Menu Option

● Press M (Menu/Navigation) short to

select a Menu option.

4. Moving to Upper Menu /
Exiting Menu

5. Menu
Configulation

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● Use┃◀◀ button or select the upper

menu icon.

Select

Press long

Press Short

To exit Menu, press long

Moving to Upper Menu

Press Short

Press Short

1. Preset EQ

● Selects a preset EQ

·[Flat],[Classic],[Rock],[Jazz],[Pop],[Live],[User's EQ]

·Default : [Flat]

2. Display

● File/Tag

·Displays file name or tag information.

·Default : [File]

● Time

·Displays elapsed playing time (Normal) or remain­ing playing time (Remain).

·Default : [Normal]

·Playing time for a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) file might
display correctly.

● Scroll

·Sets up the scrolling speed of tag information or file
name.

·Default : [X1]

● LCD

·Users can choose to display playing bar, bit rate, or
sampling frequency information.

·Default : [Playing Bar]

● Language

·Sets up language for OS in which a music file is
created.

·Default : [English]

Flat

File

Normal

X1

Playing Bar

English

5. Menu
Configulation

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5-2

Music Mode

5-2

Music Mode

3. System

● Beep

·Beep on/off

·Default : [On]

● Resume

·Resume from beginning or last point

·Default : [Last Point]

● Sleep

·Sleep timer (setup by 10 min interval)

·Default : [Off]

● Stop Power Off

·Sets up time for automatic power off when inactive.

·Default : [1 Min]

● Backlight

·Sets up time for the back light to be on.

·Default : [5 Sec]

● Contrast

·Sets up LCD contrast (level 1 ~ 20)

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Configulation

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·Default : [Level 11]

● System Reset

·Resets to the factory default state.

On

Beginning

Off

30Sec

Off

Level 1

System Reset

● Start With Hold On

·Sets up Auto Hold on or off. When it is on, Buttons
get locked when power becomes off.

·Default : [Off]

● Firmware Upgrade

·Upgrades functions of the player.

·Default : [No]

1. Turn the power on.

2. Select MENU-SYSTEM-UPGRADE

3. Connect to PC.

4. Run the Joy Tone Manager.

5. Click Firmware Upgrade to complete upgrade.

● Format

·Formats the player

·All menu or system setups are retained.

·Default : [No]

● Battery

·Sets up the type of battery used for precise meas­urement on its capacity.

·Default : [Alkaline]

● Player Info.

·Shows player information.

Caution

※ Refer to page 35 for detailed information on firmware upgrade
※ Refer to page 33 for more information on format.
※ All data will be lost after formatting.
※ Turning the power on after formatting will reinstate the default folders only.
※ The basic setups and version are retained.

Off

Yes

Yes

Alkaline

Player info.

5. Menu
Configulation

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5-2

Music Mode

5-2

Music Mode

4. Recording

● Voice B/R

·Sets up bit rate for voice recording

·Default : [32Kbps]

● Line B/R

·Sets up bit rate for line-in encoding

·Default : [128Kbps]

● FM B/R

·Sets up bit rate for FM encoding

·Default : [32Kbps]

● VAD (Voice Activity Detection)

·With this feature on, voice recording takes place
when only voice is detected.

·

When it is off, recording continues until it is stopped.

·Default : [Off]

● Sync

·Detect s tracks a nd s epa rat es r eco rdi ng i nto a
single file automatically.

·Sync Off : records as a single file

·Sync 1 : records a single file and stops

·Sync On : automatically converts each track

5. Menu
Configulation

·Default : [Sync Off]

into a single file and stops.

32 Kbps

32 Kbps

32 Kbps

On

Sync Off

5. My Sound

● User’s EQ

·Adjustable 5-band EQ

·Move between the bands : ◀◀ / ▶▶ (Move left/right)

·Adjust the frequency : ＋ / − (Move up/down)

·Select : M button

● 3D

·[Off], [Low], [Middle], [High]

·Sets 3D sound on or off.

·Default : [Middle]

● Bass

·OFF / Level 1~5

·Adjusts bass intensity.

·Default : [Level 3]

● Treble

·Off / Level 1~5

·Adjusts treble effect.

·Default : [Off]

User’s EQ

User’s EQ

Off

Off

Off

5. Menu
Configulation

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5-3

FM Mode

5-3

FM Mode

1. Memory

● Stores up to 20 preset radio stations.

(CH1~CH20)

2. Auto Memory

● Automatically tunes and stores radio stations.

3. System

● Beep

·Sets beep sound on or off.

·Default : [On]

● Sleep

·Sleep timer. (Adjustable by 10min)

·Default : [Off]

● FM B/R

·Sets up bit rate for FM recording.

5. Menu
Configulation

·Default : [32Kbps]

● Backlight

·Sets up time for the backlight to be on.
(Adjustable by sec)

·Default : [5Sec]

CH 1 : 87.7 MHz

Auto Memory

On

Off

32 Kbps

Off

● Contrast

·Sets up LCD contrast.

·Default : [Level 11]

● Player Info.

·Shows player information such as the total memory
size, available memory, firmware version, and etc.

4. FM Band

● Sets up FM band by country.

·[US/EU/KOR/CHN], [JAPAN] (two bands)

·Default : [US/EU/KOR/CHN]

5. Frequency Unit

● Sets up the frequency-tuning unit.

·Default : [100KHz]

Level 1

Player Info.

US/EU/KOR/CHN

100 KHz

5. Menu
Configulation

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6-1

Inserting a Battery

6-2

Troubleshooting

No power

■ Check whether the battery has been inserted correctly.

■ Check whether HOLD is on. (If it is on, set it off.)

1. P ull o ut t he U SB c over t o
remove it.

2. Push the battery compartment
co ver in th e directi on of the
arrow shown in the picture.

3. Push it up to open the door.

4. Insert a AAA battery,

- inside.

Note

6. Miscellaneous

※ Make sure + and - locations before inserting a battery.
※ Remove the battery when the player is not in use for a prolonged period of time to

prevent damage by corrosion.

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Power gets turned off automatically

■ Check if Sleep or Auto Off is set on.

No Sound

■ Check if earphone is connected to line-in jack.

■ Check if volume is at 0.

Noise

■ Check for any foreign substance on earphone jack.

■ Corrupted MP3 or WMA files may cause a static noise and

produce interrupted sound. Check for any file corruption.

Buttons do not work

■ Check if HOLD is on. If it is on, turn it off.

No backlight

■ Check the Menu setup for backlight option.

Download Failure

■ Check if USB is correctly and securely connected.

■

If you are using Windows 98, the USB driver must be installed.

Playing time is not displayed properly

■

Files with VBR may not display playtime properly. This is normal.

6. Miscellaneous

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6-3

Technical Specification

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Model

Supported File Format

Dimension

FM

Audio Earphone Output

Battery Life

USB

Operational Temperature

Language

6. Miscellaneous

Power

Size

Weight

Material

FM

Earphone Output

SN

Output Frequency

SN

JoyTone-U900

MPEG1,2,2.5 Layer3(32Kbps~320Kbps),
WMA(32Kbps~192Kbps)

1.5V AAA (alkaline) x 1

25×80×25mm(W×H×D)

33g (without battery)

Plastic

87.5~108.0 (US/EU/KOR/CHN)

76.0~91.0 (JAPAN)

10mW(L) + 10mW(R) (16 ohm at max volume)

50 dB<

20Hz~20KHz

10mW(L) + 10mW(R) (16 ohm at max volume)

95 dB<

12 hours

Supports 1.1
0℃~ +35℃

Supports 35 languages(Unicode)