MP3 HARD DISK User Manual V1.
MP3 HARD DISK Contents Before Using the Product 1 Introduction 1 System Requirements 1 Charging the Battery 2 Transferring Music Files 3 Music File Transferring Example 4 Basic Functions 5 Components 5 Component Description 6 Playback Screen 8 Using the Product 10 Charging the Battery with the AC Adapter 10 Charging the Battery with the USB Cable 11 Playing Music 12 Library List 13 Function List 17 Connecting to Computer 21 Software Installation 21 Cable Connection 21
MP3 HARD DISK Before Using the Product Introduction The MP3 Hard Disk has excellent sound quality, is easy to use, and is capable of storing thousands of songs. It is USB 2.0 compatible and can download MP3 files without additional software. The unit can also be used as an external hard drive. The package contains a MP3 Hard Disk Utility that allows you to convert music CDs to MP3 files and store songs onto the MP3 Hard Disk. This utility allows you to compile playlists and manage MP3 files.
MP3 HARD DISK Before Using the Product Charging the Battery The built-in high capacity Li-polymer battery must be fully charged before first-time use or when the battery has not been charged for over 6 months. It takes about 6 hours to fully charge the battery. (To take full advantage of the battery, charging the battery for 10 hours before initial use is recommended.) You can charge the battery with either the included AC adapter or USB cable. Charging with AC adapter Charging with USB cable 1.
MP3 HARD DISK Before Using the Product Transferring Music Files The MP3 Hard Disk is pre-formatted. There are two ways to transfer music files to the MP3 Hard Disk: 1. Without using any software application, connect MP3 Hard Disk directly to a computer and transfer MP3 or WMA files to the “MUSIC_ME” folder. See Figure 1. (Note: please do not transfer non-musical data to the MUSIC_ME folder.) 2. Install and use the MP3 Hard Disk Utility in the attached CD. Refer to “MP3 Hard Disk Utility” section.
MP3 HARD DISK Before Using the Product Music File Transferring Example You can store tracks or employ folder names by preference. The following example describes how to transfer and arrange music files in this unit: 1. Turn off the MP3 Hard Disk. 2. Use the USB cable to connect the MP3 Hard Disk with the computer. (The smaller plug of the cable connects to the USB connector of the MP3 Hard Disk; the bigger plug connects to the computer’s USB port.) 3.
MP3 HARD DISK Basic Functions Components HOLD switch Earphone jack Backlight LCD Up / VOL+ button Library button Play / Pause / Power Right / Next / Enter Left / Prev / Return A-B button Menu button Down / VOL- Reset pinhole Speaker interface USB connector (with lid on top) 5
MP3 HARD DISK Basic Functions Component Description Name or Symbol Function Playback Power On/Off Right Next Enter Description Starts, pauses or resumes playback. Press once to turn the power on; Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn it off. During playback: Plays the next track or hold to fast forward. While Paused: Selects the next track. Enters into a selected function or make a selection.
MP3 HARD DISK Basic Functions Function List Library List Displays the Function List; Switches between Function List and Playback Screen. Displays the Library List; Switches among Library List, Playback Screen, and Track Location Screen Moves the Hold Switch in the arrow direction to lock Key Lock up all key operations. Moves in the opposite direction to unlock all buttons. Earphone Jack Plug in earphones. 1.
MP3 HARD DISK Basic Functions Playback Screen ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ① Power Status Battery level. MP3 Hard Disk is powered by the AC adapter or by computer through USB cable; in the meantime, the battery is being recharged. MP3 Hard Disk is powered by the AC adapter and the battery is fully charged. MP3 Hard Disk is powered by computer thru USB cable and the battery is fully charged.
MP3 HARD DISK Basic Functions ④ Playing Status Playing Paused Fast forwarding Rewinding A to B repeat, set A A to B repeat No Symbol Playback stopped ⑤ Key Lock Status Keys (buttons) locked (disabled) ⑥ System time ⑦ Title of the current track ⑧ Folder name or album name of the current track ⑨ Progress bar ⑩ Track information (displays cyclically) 1. Track length 2. Bit rate (CBR) 3. Variable bit rate (VBR) 4. Frequency 5.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Cautions for using Li-Ion battery: 1. It is important to re-charge the battery ASAP when battery runs out. 2. Li-Ion batteries need to be used for maximum performance. If you don’t use your device often, be sure to fully charge your battery at least once a week.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Charging the Battery with the USB Cable To charge the battery via USB cable, connect the MP3 Hard Disk to the computer with the USB cable as in Figure 3 illustrated. The battery is charged by power from the computer. When charging the battery via USB cable while the MP3 Hard Disk is in stand-by mode, the LCD panel will display the image in Figure 3-1. When it is in playback mode, the LCD panel will display the image in Figure 3-2.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Playing Music 1. Connect earphones to the MP3 Hard Disk 2. Press to turn on the MP3 Hard Disk. If the unit is unresponsive, check and make sure the Hold switch is OFF. 3. Wait a few seconds until the screen displays the image in Figure 4 or Figure 5. Figure 4 Figure 5 If this is the first time you turn on the unit after connecting it to computer or poking the reset pinhole, the Library List will appear as shown in Figure 5.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Library List After disconnecting the unit from a computer or resetting it, the Library List (Figure 6-1) will show up automatically. Pressing (sometimes more than once) in playback mode can also bring up the Library List as illustrated in Figure 6-2. Figure 6-1 Figure 6-2 There are 3 selections in the Library List: All Music: List all tracks and folders. (Holds up to total of 5,000 songs, 1000 subfolders and maximum of 11 levels.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product All Music: All Music is where all music files are stored and listed. It is equivalent to the MUSIC_ME folder when the MP3 Hard Disk is connected to the computer. In Library List, use press or to move the cursor to All Music and then to enter into the selection. All folders and music files are organized and displayed in tree structure as illustrated in Figure 7. Figure 7 Following Figure 7, use or to move the cursor up or down to select a music file or folder.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Playlist: Music files in Playlist are compiled by the MP3 Hard Disk Utility (refer to “MP3 Hard Disk Utility” section). You can edit up to 100 lists with up to 100 tracks in each list. Press on an edited list (e.g. the list in the figure above) to play all music files in this list, or press on a list to unfold it. Then use move cursor and select a music file and press list when or to to play the file.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Tracks in My Favorite can be deleted by entering into My Favorite and then pressing on the track you wish to delete. (My Favorite can hold up to 100 tracks.) In My Favorite as shown in the above figure, use or to move the cursor up or down to select a track. Press to play the selected file; press to return to Library List. When a music file in My Favorite is deleted, it is only deleted from My Favorite and still exists in All Music.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Function List The Function List is where you configure the MP3 Hard Disk. Press button to open the Function List. The Function List has five sections: EQ, Play Mode, Setup, Game, and Information. EQ: Use EQ to change to a different sound mode, such as Normal (default), Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, Hall, Bass and Treble. Play Mode: Play Mode has two different functions, Shuffle and Repeat. Shuffle: Changes playing order; set to Off (default) or On.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Play Mode: Press in Play Mode to enter into its selection items. There are 2 selections under Play Mode: Shuffle and Repeat. You can switch between Shuffle on and Shuffle off by pressing . You can switch among Repeat all, Repeat off and Repeat one by pressing Use or Press or to move the cursor up or down. to return to the previous menu layer. When the top Menu layer is reached, pressing Pressing Press will show no response.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Language: This unit supports eight languages. Use or Press to set your selection. Press or to move the cursor up or down. to return to the previous menu layer. When the top menu layer is reached, pressing Pressing Press will show no response. will return to the playback screen. to display Library list, press again to return to playback screen.
MP3 HARD DISK Using the Product Date&Time: The function adjusts the system’s date and time. Use Use Press or or to adjust the value. to select the item for adjustment. or to return to the previous menu layer. When the top menu layer is reached, pressing either of these buttons again will return to the playback screen. Game: Snake Press , , , and to move the snake up, down, left and right. When a game is over, press Press to play again.
MP3 HARD DISK Connecting to Computer Software Installation No additional software or driver is required for Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Windows 98 SE, however, requires the installation of USB 2.0 driver before the unit can be used. The MP3 Hard Disk will be treated as an external hard drive. 1. Turn on the computer and make sure that the computer’s USB port is available. 2. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installation window will appear on the screen. 3.
MP3 HARD DISK Connecting to Computer 3. The MP3 Hard Disk’s screen will appear as shown on the right. 4. After pressing , the computer will detect the unit and recognize it as a new hard disk in My Computer. (If you press , the unit will not connect to the computer. Instead, it will be turned on for use and charging the battery at the same time.
MP3 HARD DISK MP3 Hard Disk Utility MP3 Hard Disk Utility Operation Main Window ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑧ ⑦ ① Menu Bar ② Tool Bar New Folder: Adds new folder. Add Music Files: Adds music files to MP3 Hard Disk folder. Add Music CD: Converts tracks from music CD to MP3 format and stores files in MP3 Hard Disk folder. Safe Removal: Safely removes MP3 Hard Disk from Windows operating system.
MP3 HARD DISK MP3 Hard Disk Utility ③ MUSIC_ME Folders ④ Music Files (includes file name and ID3 information) ⑤ Playlist Toolbar Add to Playlist: Adds selected music file to playlist. Remove from Playlist: Removes selected music file from playlist. Move Up: Moves selected file up playlist. Move Down: Moves selected file down playlist. ⑥ Playback Toolbar Previous: Plays previous music file. Play: Plays current music file. Next: Plays next music file.
MP3 HARD DISK MP3 Hard Disk Utility Menu Bar Files New Folder: Adds new folder. Add Files: Adds music file to MP3 Hard Disk folder. Add CD: Converts tracks in music CD into MP3 format and stores files in MP3 Hard Disk folder. Refresh: Refreshes screen; re-reads MP3 Hard Disk file. Exit: Ends program.
MP3 HARD DISK MP3 Hard Disk Utility Edit ID3 Edit: Edits selected MP3 file’s ID3 information. ID3 Language: Selects appropriate language system to display correct ID3 information when unrecognizable symbols occur. Cut, Copy, Paste: Cuts, copies and pastes selected item. Delete: Deletes file. Select All: Selects all items. Invert Selection: Inverts selection.
MP3 HARD DISK MP3 Hard Disk Utility Playlist New Playlist: Creates empty playlist. New Playlist from Creates new playlist and adds selected files. Selection: Add to Playlist: Adds selected file to playlist. Remove from Playlist: Removes selected file from playlist.
MP3 HARD DISK MP3 Hard Disk Utility System Firmware update: Copies new firmware to the MP3 Hard Disk. (After the firmware is updated, tracks in My Favorite might be lost; however, they remain in All Music.) Follow these steps: 1. Download the new firmware file from our web site and save it on the Desktop. 2. Click this option will open the “Open File” window. Click “Browse” and move to the Desktop.
MP3 HARD DISK MP3 Hard Disk Utility Add Files (Menu Bar -> File -> Add Files) Up: Returns to previous folder level. Views: Folder views (Detail, Brief, or Icon.) Play: Plays music folder. Add: Copies and adds selected file or folder to MP3 Hard Disk. Done: Returns to the main window.
MP3 HARD DISK MP3 Hard Disk Utility Add CD (Menu Bar -> File -> Add CD) Play Track: Plays selected track. Eject CD: Ejects CD. Track Name: Selects the rule for naming a track. Reset Name: Resets to default track name. Load CDDB: Downloads CD information from CDDB from the Internet. Select All: Selects all tracks. Quality: Selects MP3 music quality. Start: Starts converting and storing into MP3 Hard Disk. Cancel: Cancels conversion.
MP3 HARD DISK Specifications MP3 Hard Disk Specification Hard Disk Audio Capacity 20GB or depending on the model purchased Dimension 1.8” File System FAT32 Interface USB 2.0 Frequency Range 20Hz ~ 20KHz Maximum Output 15mW (L) + 15mW (R): 32 ohm earphone File Limitations MUSIC_ME Folder Maximum 5000 music files (for 20GB) Maximum 1000 sub-folders; folder depth up to 11 levels. Playlist Maximum 100 Playlists Maximum 100 music files per Playlist.
