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PORTABLE
EXTERNAL
STORAGE &
MUSIC JUKEBOX
User’s Manual
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Notice
This manual is protected by copyright law and all rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or translated into other languages without written permission from the publisher.
The content of this manual is provided “as is” and the manufacturer is not under any obligation to notify
users of revisions or modifications.
Other than the implied guaranty, there are no guarantees on the productivity or appropriateness of this
manual.
Programs included with the device are under copyright protection. No part of these programs may be
played or reproduced without written permission from the manufacturer.
All product names used in this document and device are the trademarks of their corresponding owner’s
trademark, service mark, or registered brand.
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Safety & Check Points
Read this manual carefully before using the device.
1. DO NOT alter this device in any way. It may cause fire, injury, electric shock, or serious
damage to this device or to the user.
2. Keep this device away from water. Water may cause fire, electric shock, or mechanical or
electrical breakdown.
3. DO NOT leave this device in a car or other places where there is the possibly of high
temperature. Keep it away from the direct rays of the sun or drastic temperature changes.
Being exposed to high temperature may be harmful to the components in this device or
possibly cause fire.
4. Use only the recommended battery charger. Other chargers may cause fire or product
malfunction.
1. Avoid using this device in high temperature or high humidity locations. It may cause serious
damage to the device.
2. Avoid dropping it from high places. It may cause malfunction or serious damage to the device.
3. DO NOT use any accessories other than the ones recommended by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer IS NOT responsible for any malfunction or breakdown caused by the use of
accessories.
4. DO NOT clean this device with alcohol or volatile detergent. It may cause fading of device
surfaces.
5. DO NOT disassemble this device. In case of problems, contact the After Service (A/S) center.
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Contents
Notice.......................................................................................................................................1
Safety & Check Points ................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1
Checking Package Contents ..................................................................................................2
2. Product Overview ...................................................................................................................3
Product Features .................................................................................................................. 4
Mass Storage................................................................................................................4
MP3 and WMA Playback............................................................................................... 4
10 Hours Use with Each Charge...................................................................................... 4
Direct MP3 Encoding without a PC.................................................................................4
FM Tuner and Recording ...............................................................................................4
Search Function ............................................................................................................ 4
Text View.................................................................................................................... 4
Name of Each Part...............................................................................................................5
Functional Description of Each Part ....................................................................................... 6
3. Preparation............................................................................................................................. 8
Charging the Battery............................................................................................................9
Connecting the Battery Charger...................................................................................... 9
Battery Remaining Indicator......................................................................................... 10
Connecting Earphones/Line-in Cable .................................................................................... 11
Earphones Connection.................................................................................................11
Line-in Connection ..................................................................................................... 11
Connecting to Your PC....................................................................................................... 12
Installing the USB Driver ...................................................................................................13
Automatic Installation .................................................................................................13
Manual Installation .....................................................................................................13
Checking the Installation ............................................................................................. 17
Removing the Device.................................................................................................. 18
4. Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................19
Turning Power on..............................................................................................................20
Turning Power off..............................................................................................................20
Initial Screen.....................................................................................................................21
LCD Screen Indicators .......................................................................................................22
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Major Modes .................................................................................................................... 24
1. Browser Mode........................................................................................................ 26
Playback............................................................................................................. 26
Pause .................................................................................................................27
Fast Forward....................................................................................................... 27
Rewind...............................................................................................................27
Viewing Popup Menu during Playback ...................................................................28
Adjusting the Volume........................................................................................... 29
2. Tuner Mode............................................................................................................30
Listening to Radio................................................................................................30
Presetting Stations................................................................................................31
Viewing Popup Menu During Playback...................................................................31
Recording While Listening to Radio....................................................................... 31
3. Encoding Mode.......................................................................................................32
Encoding............................................................................................................32
Voice Recording.................................................................................................. 32
4. PlayList Mode ........................................................................................................33
5. Text Mode..............................................................................................................34
6. Setup Mode............................................................................................................35
Tree View........................................................................................................... 36
Search View........................................................................................................ 36
7. Exit Mode..............................................................................................................37
5. Advanced Operation..............................................................................................................38
Using Options ................................................................................................................... 39
DISPLAY ..................................................................................................................39
SYSTEM...................................................................................................................40
MUSIC-OPTION .......................................................................................................41
OTHER-OPTION.......................................................................................................43
A-B Repeat Play................................................................................................................ 44
Managing Files.................................................................................................................. 44
Upgrading Firmware.......................................................................................................... 46
6. Specifications .......................................................................................................................47
7. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 49
8. Product Guarantee................................................................................................................. 50
9. FCC Notice..........................................................................................................................51
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our product. This product is a mass storage device that solves the capacity
limitation problem of most existing MP3 players and provides features such as Playback, Encoding, and
Tuner. The playback feature supports not only MP3 format, but also WMA format as well to allow you to
enjoy various music files.
Moreover, the Setup mode provides various menus with which you can configure the device to suit your
personal preference.
This product can be connected to your PC using a USB cable. Once connected to your PC, it is
automatically recognized by your PC as a mass storage device. In addition, you can continue to enjoy the
benefits of improved product performance through firmware upgrades.
You can obtain information about our company and our products on our Website. Visit our Website at
www.xclef.com if you have any questions on our products.
You can also sign up to receive free information about our products and to receive customer support
services.
This chapter shows the list of items included in the package.
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Checking Package Contents
Check your package to make sure it has the following items:
l Main Unit
l User's Manual
l USB Cable
l AC Adapter/Charger
l USB Driver Installation CD (for Windows 98)
l Earphones
l Line-in Cable
l Carrying Case
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2. Product Overview
This product is a portable HDD Type MP3 Player that can be well compatible with your PC’s file
system. It features not only a portable hard disk of large capacity of 20GB but also160x105 full
graphic LCD screen.
This product supports various languages, making it convenient to use anywhere you go.
This chapter describes the main features of the product and the names and functions of the parts of the
product. With the information in this chapter, you will be able to use the product easily and effectively.
The topics of this chapter are as follows:
l Product Features
l Name of Each Part
l Functional Description of Each Part
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Product Features
Mass Storage
This product uses mass storage that exceeds the capacity of most existing MP3 players and allows you to
use it as a removable drive.
MP3 and WMA Playback
You can play MPEG1-Layer3 (MP3) files as well as Windows Media Audio (WMA) files.
10 Hours Use with Each Charge
You can enjoy up to 10 hours of music with just one battery charge.
Direct MP3 Encoding without a PC
You can encode music from audio CD player or music cassette player to MP3 file by connecting directly
line-in cable of this device to earphone jack of CD player or cassette player without a PC.
FM Tuner and Recording
You can listen to FM radio by using Auto Scan or Preset function, and can record it. It also enables you to
record voice memos using its Voice Recording feature.
Search Function
This product's user-friendly search feature allows you to easily search for the files you want.
You can search the music file that you want easily while you’re listening to music by Search Function.
Text View
You can view text files which is stored in this device anytime, anywhere
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Name of Each Part
The following illustration indicates the names and locations of each part of the product.
USB port
Charger jack
MENU button
Volume Down button
Line-in jack
Earphones jack
LCD screen
REC button
Volume Up button
Jog key
Hold switch
Multi buttons
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Functional Description of Each Part
Line-in jack
Earphones jack
LCD screen
USB port
Jog key
Hold switch
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
Multi
buttons
Input audio signals from an external audio player for encoding into MP3
format.
Connects earphone jack with this device
Shows information about the operational status of the unit.
Enables data exchange with your PC. Connects a USB cable to your PC
and the device through this port.
When pushed up or down:
- Selects a file or folder.
When pressed:
- Runs the selected file.
- Takes you to the selected folder.
Locks all buttons to prevent accidental activation. Slide the switch up to
activate the Hold function and slide it down to deactivate it.
When selecting a file, Starts playback or, if playback is already started,
pauses playback. It also functions as the power switch.
When pressed briefly:
- Stops playback and enters Browser mode.
- Takes you back to the higher-level folder when in a subfolder of the
higher-level folder
When held down:
- The unit will automatically power off when this button is held for about
3 seconds.
- The unit will force power off when this button is held for longer than 10
seconds.
REW
FF
MENU button
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Use to select the previous file from the folder list.
During playback, hold down the button to rewind the current song, or
briefly press it to play the previous song.
Use to select the next file from the folder list.
During playback, hold it down to fast forward the current song, or briefly
press it to play the next song.
Hold it down to switch modes, or briefly press it to return to Browser
mode.
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If Tree View and Search View of the Display section are set to "Enable"
in the Setup, briefly pressing the MENU button will toggle between Tree
View and Search View.
Volume Down button
Volume Up button
REC button/A • B
Turns the volume down on this unit.
Turns the volume up on this unit.
FM/Line-In/Voice Encoding function/A↔B Repeat function button
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3. Preparation
This product uses an AC adapter for battery charging. The battery has to be charged first before using the
device after purchasing.
The device comes with earphones. You can use the earphones to listen to various music and voice
recording files. Also, an optional remote control is available for greater convenience.
This device supports multiple OS platforms, including Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Mac OS. You can
install a USB driver on your PC according to the OS you are using and connect this device to your PC.
The topics of this chapter are as follows:
l Charging the Battery
l Connecting Earphones/Line-in Cable
l Connecting to Your PC
l Installing the USB Driver
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Charging the Battery
Connecting the Battery Charger
When using the device for the first time, be sure to charge the battery first. Charge the battery as follows:
1. Plug the AC adapter/charger into an AC outlet.
2. Plug the AC adapter/charger's barrel plug into the DC 3V jack on the left side of the device.
When charging the battery–after plugging the AC adapter/charger's barrel plug into the charger jack–
you must press Play/Pause button. If the AC adapter/charger connection is correct, the following
graphic appears on the LCD screen. During playback, the charging icon ( )should appear at the top.
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Battery Remaining Indicator
The battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following four
symbols:
When the battery level is above 70%
Full
When the battery level is above 40%
Middle
When the battery level is above 10%
Low
When the battery level is below 10% (the indicator flashes at 1
Blank
second interval)
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Connecting Earphones/Line-in Cable
You can use the earphones to listen to music files or voice recordings. You can use the line-in cable
to connect an external audio player to the line-jack of this device for MP3 encoding.
The following illustration illustrates the earphones and line-in connections:
Earphones Connection
1. Plug the earphones into the earphone jack on this device.
Earphone Connection
2. Make sure the earphones connector is completely inserted in the jack.
3. Play a music file to check for proper connection.
Line-in Connection
Line-in C onnection
1. Plug one end of the line-in cable into the output terminal or the earphone jack of an external
audio player.
2. Plug the other end into the line-in jack on this device.
Note
Refer to the section on Encoding mode for MP3 format encoding using the line-in connection.
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Connecting to Your PC
You can use a USB cable to connect this device to your PC as a mass storage device and easily use its
various features. You can upload or download files to and from your PC. For file uploading or
downloading, this device must be connected to your PC via a USB cable. This device is USB 1.0, 1.1, and
2.0 compliant and reaches a maximum speed of 480Mbps for data transfer (However, you should not
upload MP3 or WMA files that infringe on copyright law).
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your PC.
2. Turn on the power to this device and connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of
this device.
If you connect the USB cable to this device during playback, an error may occur. Be sure to connect the
USB cable when the device is not playing.
Note
Please refer to “Removing the Device” (Page 18) when removing the USB cable.
The device turns off automatically when you disconnect the USB cable.
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Installing the USB Driver
If you are running Windows ME, 2000, or XP on your PC, the installation will be performed
automatically when you connect this device to your PC. However, on a PC running Windows 98, you will
need to manually install the required USB driver. The installation procedure is as follows:
Automatic Installation
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your PC.
2. Turn on power to this device and connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of this
device.
3. Your PC automatically recognizes this device and the required USB driver is installed
automatically.
Note
If the installation does not start automatically, restart your PC and repeat the procedure above.
Manual Installation
If your PC is running Windows 98, you will need to manually install the USB driver. Insert the supplied
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
Connect the device to your PC. The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear. Follow the on-screen
instructions selecting "Specify a location" and browse to the HD-500_driver_v_5.16 file on the CD-ROM.
The manual installation procedure is as follows:
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Checking the Installation
Follow this procedure to determine if the required USB driver is installed properly. Right-click on My
Computer and click Properties. On Windows 2000, select the Hardware tab and click the Device
Manager button. On Windows 98, select the Device Manager tab. The Device Manager dialog box will
open.
If the required USB driver is installed correctly, it will be indicated as shown below:
And a new icon ( ) appears in the System Tray.
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Removing the Device
Double-click on in the System Tray to bring up the following window:
Click "Stop". When the "Safe to Remove Hardware" dialog box appears, click "OK." Be sure to remove
the USB cable only after you have cleared the dialog box by clicking "OK".
1. When performing a save or delete operation by connecting the device to your PC, be sure not to
remove the USB cable before such operation is complete as you will lose data.
Also, even if a task may appear to be complete, there might be certain operations still going on internally.
So remove the USB cable only after you have confirmed the completion of the task.
2. Both uploading and downloading to/from this product consume a vast amount of power. Discharging
batteries may cause data damage in which case, you should use the product connected to the charger.
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4. Basic Operation
This device provides various features.
This device is a mass storage device that allows you to listen to various music files in WMA format as
well as your favorite radio programs.
In addition, it shows information about the operational status of this device on the large LCD screen for
ease of operation.
This chapter describes the basic operation of the device.
The topics of this chapter are as follows:
l Turning Power on
l Turning Power off
l Initial Screen
l LCD Screen Indicators
l Major Modes
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Turning Power on
Press the Play/Pause button. Power turns on and the initial screen appears on the LCD. Then, the device
enters Browser mode and the root folder appears on the LCD.
Note
When using the device for the first time, there are no subfolders under the root folder. Connect the device
to your PC and create new folders from your PC.
Turning Power off
Hold the Stop button for 2-3 seconds. The following message appears on the LCD screen and power turns
off.
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Initial Screen
The following initial screen appears when the device is powered on:
After the initial screen disappears, the device will be in Browser mode. If the AUTOPLAY function in the
MUSIC-OPTION of the SET mode is set to "ON", the device will be in the last mode it was in before
power-off. At this time, the folders in the device are displayed. When using the device for the first time,
there are no subfolders under the root folder. You can connect the device to your PC to create new folders.
There are a few folders provided by default. Each of these folders is used for a different purpose:
Root
Type Description
USER AREA
PLAYLIST
ENCODE
VOICE RECORD
TEXT FILE
SYSTEM (Hidden)
FIRMWARE
User-created folder.
Folder in which Winamp playlist files (.m3u) and bookmark files
(.bmk) created with this device are stored.
Folder in which FM radio recordings and files encoded using the
line-in jack are stored.
Folder in which voice files recorded using the internal microphone
are stored.
Folder for text files (.txt).
Folder for the system files.
Folder for firmware updates (HD500xxxx.BIN)
(Hidden folders: Appear on the screen of this device only when
connected to USB)
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LCD Screen Indicators
Various icons are used to indicate the settings and status of the device. The following illustration and table
describes the meaning of each icon:
Icon Description
Battery remaining indicator: Indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery.
All
ID3
A? B
0003/0200
D0003/F0010
All for You
EQ
( ).
Lock indicator (indicates that the Hold function is activated)
Repeat mode indicator (All, , DIR, SDIR)
Play mode indicator ( , , RND, INT)
ID3 Tag ON/OFF indicator
A-B Repeat indicator
Current song number/Total number of songs
Total number of subfolders under the current folder/Total number of files in the current
folder
File format of the current file
Icons representing various file formats are as follows:
(MP3: , WMA: , M3U: , BMK: , Text: )
Name of current file
EQ indicator (Normal, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Ultra Bass or User)
( , , , , , )
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44.1 KHz
128Kbps
XX:YY:ZZ
Sampling frequency/Bit rate indicator
Action icon indicator ( , , , , )
Volume indicator (appears different depending on volume level)
( , , , , , , )
Elapsed time indicator (e.g. 01:22:15)
Previous song indicator
Next song indicator
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Major Modes
This device provides 6 major modes. Press and hold the MENU button and then select the desired mode.
Mode Description
This mode is for playing MP3 or WMA files. It shows the music files
stored on the device.
Browser
This mode is for listening to radio. You can tune in an FM station as your
choice.
Tuner
This mode allows you to receive audio signals from an external audio
player through the line-in jack and encode them in MP3 format. It also
allows you to make voice recordings.
Encoding
PlayList
Text
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This mode displays albums containing M3U and BMK files and allows
you to run them.
This mode displays the folder containing text files and allows you to read
the content of a text file.
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Setup
Exit
This mode allows you to make configuration changes to the device.
Back to Browser mode.
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1. Browser Mode
In this mode, you can play the selected music file. Regardless of the mode the device is in, press and hold
the MENU button. Next, use the Jog key to select "Browser" to enter the Browser mode. A list of all
music file folders appears on the screen.
When using the device for the first time, there are no folders. You can create new folders by connecting
the device to your PC. Create new folders in the same way you would normally create them on your PC a
PC.
(Right-click a blank area of your desktop ? Click New ? Click Folder)
Playback
? Use the Forward button, Rewind button or Jog key to select the folder you want and then
press the Play/Pause button.
? A list of MP3 files contained in the folder appears. Use the Forward button, Rewind button or
Jog key to select the desired file and then press Play/Pause.
Select
? The selected file is played and various icons appear on the LCD screen to indicate the
operational status of the device. The current file, previous file, and next file are displayed also.
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Note
To stop playback and to move to an upper-level folder, press the Stop button.
Pause
During playback, briefly press the Play/Pause button to pause playback. Briefly press the Play/Pause
button again to resume playback.
Fast Forward
During playback, press and hold the Forward button to fast forward through the current song. Release
the button to resume playback.
During playback or pause, briefly press the Forward button to play the next song.
Each time the button is pressed, the next song is played.
Rewind
During playback, press and hold the Rewind button to rewind through the current song. Release the
button to resume playback.
During playback or pause, briefly press the Rewind button to play the previous song. Each time the
button is pressed, the previous song is played.
Note
If you briefly press the Rewind button in the first 5 seconds of playback, the previous song is played.
Otherwise, the beginning of the current song is played. After 5 seconds into playback, to listen to the
previous song, briefly press the Rewind button twice.
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Viewing Popup Menu during Playback
Pressing and holding the Jog key during playback displays the MUSIC popup menu.
1. During playback, press and hold the Jog key to display the MUSIC popup menu window in the
center of the screen.
2. Each menu has sub-menus. You can use the popup menu to configure the settings related to
3. To make the popup menu window disappear, briefly press the MENU button or select Exit from
MUSIC POPUP
User EQ
EQ
Play Mode
Repeat
Time Display
Book Mark
Exit
music. Use the Forward button, Rewind button or Jog key to navigate the menus and press the
Play/Pause button or Jog key after selecting a menu.
the popup menu and press the Jog key.
Note
Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set the MUSIC popup menu.
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Adjusting the Volume
Use the Volume buttons to adjust the volume level.
Press the Volume Down (-) button to decrease the volume level and press the Volume Up (+) button to
increase the volume level. The volume level can be adjusted between 0 and 20. Pressing and holding
either button will continuously increase or decrease the volume level.
Different icons will appear depending on the volume level.
, , , , , , , ,
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2. Tuner Mode
This mode allows you to listen to radio stations. Press and hold the MENU button. Then, select "Tuner."
You can use the Preset feature to store the frequencies of your favorite radio stations. You can store up to
20 of those stations in order.
Listening to Radio
Tuning in to a Preset Station
1. Switch to Tuner mode.
2. Push the Jog key up or down to select the Preset station number.
Tuning in to a Desired Station
1. In Tuner mode, briefly press the Forward or Rewind button to tune it to a higher frequency or
lower frequency.
2. For automatic tuning, use the Auto Scan function. Press and hold the Forward or Rewind
button to begin automatic tuning.
3. In order to listen preset frequency, use the Jog button.
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Presetting Stations
1. In Tuner mode, use the Forward or Rewind button to find the desired station.
2. Press and hold the Jog key. The FM TUNER popup menu window appears:
FM TUNER POPUP
Enc Bitrate
Tuner Mode
Freq. Save
Exit
3. Select Freq. Save and press the Play/Pause button or Jog key.
4. Select the desired preset number from 20 preset numbers, and then press the Play/Pause button
or Jog key to complete the setting.
Viewing Popup Menu During Playback
In Tuner mode, press and hold the Jog key to display the FM TUNER popup menu window.
Refer to Chapter 5 for setting the popup menu.
Recording While Listening to Radio
1. In Tuner mode, press and hold the Rec button.
2. Press the button again to pause recording and press the Play/Pause button to resume recording.
3. To stop recording, press the Stop button.
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3. Encoding Mode
Encoding
This mode allows you to receive audio signals from an external audio player through the line-in jack and
encode them into MP3 format.
1. Connect one end of the line-in cable to the earphone jack or output terminal of your audio
player and connect the other end to the line-in jack on this device.
2. While playing the track you want to convert into an MP3 file from your audio player, press the
Rec button.
3. The recording time and the remaining time appear on screen. If the Rec button is pressed again,
recording will pause.
4. When Encoding is finished, press the Stop button to put the device in Wait. Press the Stop
button again to save the encoded file in the ENCODE folder.
5. The screen will now show the contents of the folder.
6. Press the Play/Pause button to play the file.
Voice Recording
This feature enables you to record voice memos.
You use the built-in microphone to record a voice memo.
The procedure for recording a voice memo is the same as that of MP3 format encoding, except for the
line-in connection.
1. While the device is not playing, press and hold the Rec button to start the voice recording.
2. Press and hold the Rec button.
3. To stop recording, press the Stop button. The device will be set to Wait. Press the Stop button
again to save the file to the VOICE RECORD folder.
4. The screen shows inside of Voice Record folder
5. Press the Play/Pause button to play the file.
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4. PlayList Mode
A folder containing the albums of M3U and BMK files appears on screen. You can store MP3 and WMA
files in an album for BMK files. You can use M3U or BMK albums to place the selected songs into an
album. The device provides 10 BMK albums by default.
1. Press and hold the MENU button.
2. Select PlayList mode and press the Play/Pause button.
3. The PlayList folder appears together with the albums contained in it.
4. Select the desired album and press the Play/Pause button to list the files contained in the album.
5. Press and hold the Jog key to display the PlayList popup menu.
6. You can erase files which you don’t want from the album. The erased files are not actually
Delete
OK
Cancel
Exit
deleted, but only removed from the album.
Note
The album list erase process of steps 5 and 6 will be applied only to BMK albums and M3U albums
cannot be erased.
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5. Text Mode
The folder containing text files appears. You can view the contents of a text file using this device.
1. Press and hold the MENU button.
2. Select Text mode and press the Play/Pause button.
3. The Text folder appears together with a list of stored text files.
4. Select the desired text file and press the Play/Pause button to display the contents of the file. If
there are too many files to be displayed on one screen, a scroll bar will appear. Use the Jog key
to locate the file.
5. Press the Forward/Rewind button to move to the previous or next text file.
Note – How to store a text file on the device
Use the USB cable to connect the device to your PC. Store the text file in the TEXT FILE folder of a new
window that appears.
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6. Setup Mode
This mode is used to configure the device.
The setup mode consists of 5 tabs and each tab provides options for configuring the device.
1. Press and hold the MENU button.
2. Select Setup mode and press the Play/Pause button.
3. Setup mode tabs and options will be displayed as shown below:
4. Use the Forward button , Rewind button or Jog key to select the desired tab. Tab menus in this
mode are as follows:
, ,
5. Select a tab and press the Play/Pause button to be able to change the settings. Press the
Play/Pause button again to change the settings. You can change the settings for each menu.
6. When the settings are complete, select Exit or press the Stop button. To exit Setup mode, select
Exit, or press the Stop button.
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Tree View
In the Display menu, set Tree View to "Enable" to see a tree view of the directories in root.
Use the Forward/Rewind button or push the Jog key up or down to navigate through menu items. When
enabling Search view in Setup, press briefly the MENU button to enter Search mode or press and hold the
MENU button to switch modes.
Refer to Chapter 5 for setting the popup menu.
Search View
In the Display menu, set Search View to "Enable" to use the search function. Enter up to 3 characters to
search for the desired file.
Push the Jog key up or down to select the characters to enter. To change the position of a character, use
Forward/ Rewind. Alternatively, press the Stop button to position the cursor at the last character.
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7. Exit Mode
You will exit the setting mode. Once you have exited, the screen switches to Browser mode and folders
will appear.
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5. Advanced Operation
This device provides various options, such as Repeat, Play Mode Control, and EL Mode Control; EQ
settings for different types of music; and A-B Repeat function.
File management can be done from this device or from your PC, which is a great convenience. You use a
USB cable to connect this device to your PC and use the device as an external hard disk drive.
These options and its file management and expansion capabilities enable you to use the device to suit
your personal taste.
The topics of this chapter are as follows:
l Using Options
l A-B Repeat Play
l Managing Files
l Upgrading Firmware
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Using Options
You can use various options provided in Setup mode so that you can use this device to suit your personal
taste.
The following options are provided in Setup mode:
DISPLAY
Language
ID3 Tag
Scroll Speed
ENGLISH, KOREAN,
Supports English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese.
JAPANESE, CHINESE
Exit Exits from the Language menu.
If set to ON, the ID3 information such as album and
name of the artist(s) will be displayed. If set to OFF,
ON/OFF
they will not be displayed. Instead, the current,
previous, and next file name will be displayed.
Normal Displays the play time in normal order.
Reverse Displays the play time in reverse order. Time Display
Exit Exits from the Time Display menu.
Disable Disables the display of Tree View Browser.
Enable Displays Tree View Browser as Menu Key. Tree View
Exit Exits from the Tree View menu.
Disable Disables the display of Search View Browser.
Enable Displays Search View Browser as Menu Key. Search View
Exit Exits from the Search View menu.
Sets the pixel value of the scroll speed to 1, 2, 4, 8, or
1, 2, 4, 6, 16 Pixel
16.
Exit Exits from the Scroll Speed menu.
Exit
Exits from the Display menu.
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SYSTEM
Contrast
EL
System Info.
Sleep Timer
Auto Power Off
Contrast Adjusts the LCD's contrast level (between 0 and 10).
Exit Exits from the Contrast menu.
Off
(1, 3, 5, 10 Sec)
On Turns the backlight On at all times.
Displays the system information of this unit.
Off Sleep Timer is not set.
10, 30, 60, 90, 120 Min
Exit Exits from the Sleep Timer menu.
Off Auto Power-Off is not set.
10, 30, 60, 100 Sec
Exit Exits from the Auto Power-Off menu.
Turns the backlight off, except for the time set here.
Sets the unit to shut itself off after the designated time
has elapsed. Sleep Timer can be set to 10, 30, 60, 90,
or 120 minutes.
Sets the unit to shut itself off if the unit is not in use for
10, 30, 60, or 100 seconds.
System Initial
Exit
OK Initializes this unit.
Exit Exits from the System Initial menu.
Exits from the System menu.
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MUSIC-OPTION
User EQ
EQ
Auto Play
60Hz, 250Hz, 1KHz,
4KHz, 12KHz
Exit Exits from the User EQ menu.
Normal For most of music
Rock For rock music
Classic For classical music
Jazz For jazz music
Ultra Bass
User User-customized setting
Off
On
Exit Exits from the Auto Play menu.
Song
Allows user to customize the EQ setting. Can be set
between 0 to 15 dB for each frequency.
Disables the Auto Play function. The unit directly
enters the Browser mode when it is powered on.
The last position within the last song is played
according to the Resume setting when the unit is
powered on.
During Auto Play (On), the song that was played the
last time is played.
Resume
Play Mode
Repeat
Real
During Auto Play (On), the song that was played the
last time is played.
Exit Exits from the Resume menu.
Sequentially plays songs on this device and stops after
Normal
the last song.
Randomly plays songs and stops after all songs have
Shuffle
been played once.
Sequentially plays songs and when the last song is
Auto Rewind
played the process is started again from the first song.
Exit Exits from the Play Mode menu.
All Repeatedly plays all songs on this device.
Single Repeatedly plays a single song.
Repeatedly plays all songs in the folder to which the
Directory
current song belongs.
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Subdirectory
Exit Exits from the Repeat menu.
Normal Plays first 10 seconds of a song.
Repeatedly plays all songs in the folder to which the
current song belongs as well as all the songs in all the
subfolders under that folder.
Intro Position
Exit
10/30/50 Sec
Plays a song at the 10 second, 30 second, and 50
second position for 10 seconds.
Exit Exits from the Intro Position menu.
Exits from the Music-Option menu.
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OTHER-OPTION
Stereo Receives FM broadcast in Stereo Mode.
Tuner Mode
Mono Receives FM broadcast in Mono Mode.
Exit Exits from the Tuner Mode menu.
Default To listen to the radio in the default frequency area.
Japan To listen to the radio in Japan. Tuner Area
Exit Exits from the Tuner Mode menu.
Analog Sets line input signal type to Analog.
Digital (Optical) Sets line input signal type to Digital. Line In
Exit Exits from the Line In menu.
Enc Bitrate
Rec Bitrate
Fade In
Exit
32, 64, 128, 256,
320Kbps
Exit Exits from the Enc Bitrate menu.
32, 48, 64, 96, 128Kbps
Exit Exits from the Rec Bitrate menu.
Off
On
Exit Exits from the Fade menu.
Exits from the Other-Option menu.
Sets bit rate to 32, 64, 128, 256, 320 Kbps for
encoding.
Sets bit rate to 32, 48, 64, 96, 128 Kbps for voice
recording.
Plays according to the specified volume level during
Auto Play (On).
Gradually increases the volume level of the first song
during Auto Play (On).
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A-B Repeat Play
This feature allows you to repeatedly play a specific section of a file, making the device an effective tool
for language learning.
1. During playback, briefly press the Rec button at the start point of the A-B section you want to
repeat.
2. "A" is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the Rec button again at the end point of the A-B
section.
3. "A? B" appears on the LCD screen and repeat playback of the A-B section starts.
4. To cancel A-B Repeat, press the Rec button again. "A? B" disappears from the LCD screen.
Note
Set the end point (B) when longer than 3 seconds have passed since the start point (A) was set.
Managing Files
You can perform file management by connecting the device to your PC using a USB cable. In order to
manage files from your PC, the device must be connected to your PC. Once the device is connected to
your PC, the PC recognizes the device as a new drive after approximately 10 seconds. This device will be
indicated as a local hard disk as shown below:
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You can listen to music files or view text files if you copy music files or text files to this device using
Explorer. However, note that when you save files to this device, the folders to which the files will be
stored may vary depending on the file format. You can create a new folder and store music files to that
folder or directly store them to this device, but text files must be stored in the TEXT FILE folder. Store
albums such as M3U in the PLAYLIST folder.
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Upgrading Firmware
You can continue to enjoy the benefits of improved product performance through firmware upgrades.
The following is the procedure for upgrading the firmware on the device:
1. You can download the new firmware upgrade from our Website.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the device to your PC. Once the connection is made,
appears in the System Tray.
3. In about 10 seconds, the device will be detected by your PC as a new drive and appears in “My
Computer.”
4. Drag the new firmware downloaded to the FIRMWARE folder on the device.
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The specifications of this unit are as follows:
Specifications
File System FAT 32
Hard Disk Capacity 6G, 10G, 20G, 40GB(Up to 137GB)
Hard Disk Type 2.5”, Low Power HDD, ATA I/F
Supported OS Platforms Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, MAC
PC Interface USB 1.0/1.1/2.0, Mass Storage Device
MP3 Support MPEG 1/2/2.5 LAYER 3 Playback
6. Specifications
MP3 Support Bit Rate 8Kbps~320Kbps&VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
Sampling Frequency 8~48KHz
WMA Support WMA Playback (5Kbps~192Kbps)
Voice Recording Support User Selectable (128/64/32Kbps)
FM FM Tuner (20 Preset)
Recording Format MP3 Encoding: High/Middle/Low (320/256/128/64/32)
Voice Recording: High/Middle/Low (128/96/64/48/32)
EQ Basic: Normal, Rock, Classic, Jazz and Ultra-Bass
User Defined EQ: 5 Bands
ID3 TAG ID3 Tag support (Ver 1.0/1.1/2.0 support)
Supported Languages Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and English
Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgradeable via USB
Playback Mode Single, Directory, All, AB Repeat, Shuffle, Intro
Music Management Play List (M3U), Bookmark, Search, Tree View
User Interface Text View, User’s Logo Display (Logo.BMP)
Playback Time Up to 10 hours
Multi-Line Graphic LCD 160 x 105, W/B LCD, EL Backlight
S/N Ratio >90dB
THD <0.01%
Audio Input Line-In, Built-In microphone
Digital Input S/PDIF (IEC958)
Audio Output Headphone Out
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Earphone Out 10mW + 10mW
Dimension 129(H) * 81(W) * 22(D) (mm)
Power Battery: 3.7V, 2000mAh, Lithium-Ion Rechargeable 1EA
Adapter: 100~240 AC to 5V DC (SMPS)
Accessories Earphones, USB-PC Cable, Install CD, Adapter, Manual
Optional: Optical Cable, Remote Control
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7. Troubleshooting
If you are having problems with this unit, refer to the table below for possible solutions:
Problem Solution
Power cannot be turned on. Check the charge on the battery.
The battery may not be capable of operating at temperatures below
freezing. The temperature needs to be brought above freezing for
charging.
Buttons do not work. Check if the Hold function is activated.
If so, deactivate the Hold function.
No sound or poor sound quality. Check if the device is working properly.
Make sure that the music files on this device are in the correct format
and are not corrupt.
Incorrectly converted or corrupt MP3 files may produce low-
frequency noise or may not play normally.
Problems in PC connection or
file transfer.
Check whether the power to the Player is turned on. Check whether
the USB cable is connected correctly.
After file copy, remove the USB cable.
If the PC does not respond for several seconds, wait until file copying
is finished.
In the case of audio files, copying is limited due to copyright
protection.
Check whether the USB driver works correctly from the Device
Manager.
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8. Product Guarantee
The following are the specifics of the guarantee:
1. The device is manufactured under strict quality control and testing.
2. If there is any malfunction caused by a manufacturing defect, we will repair it free of charge within 1
year of purchase.
3. If the service we provide is not applicable to the free of charge service, we will bill you at the
prescribed service fare.
4. When you request repair, please being this guarantee.
5. We will not re-issue this guarantee so you must store this guarantee.
6. The following are cost-based repair cases:
1) Poor performance or disorder occurs after the guarantee period
2) Malfunction or damage caused by user carelessness
(When you use it in a way other than described in the User’s Manual)
3) When the malfunction is caused by other than the device itself
4) If the device is modified or damaged by repairs occurring at other than the designated service center.
5) Damage incurred due to a natural disaster
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9. FCC Notice
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC FULES.
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 UNDERSIRED OPERATION.
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 communication. 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.
- Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult a dealer with an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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