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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Safety Warning

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

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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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About U900

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About U900

■ Luxurious Design

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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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1-3

Package Contents

1-4

Tour of U900

Basic Contents

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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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1-4

Tour of U900

2. LCD Overview

1-4

Tour of U900

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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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Tour of U900

1-5

Summary of Basic Control

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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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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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