PORTABLE EXTERNAL STORAGE & MUSIC JUKEBOX User Manual TrekStor i.
HHH INTRODUCTION T hank 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 Tuning. The playback feature not only supports MP3 format, WMA, OGG and WAV files, but also allows you to enjoy various music files. This product can be connected to your PC through a USB cable.
Product Features 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 storage device but also 160x105 full graphic LCD screen. This product supports various languages, making it convenient to use anywhere you go. The Product Features of this device are as follows. [1] 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.
This product provides various LED Button Effect depending on its function. [9] Store or Transfer files Easily You can create new folders by connecting the device to your PC. The new folders and files are downloaded automatically to your device without any other program.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety & Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CHAPTER 3 : Basic Operations Powering On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 · Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 · Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Various Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents CHAPTER 4 : Advanced Operation Using Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 · DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 · SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 · MUSIC-OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 · OTHER-OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 A B Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Managing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Upgrading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety & Check Points Read this manual carefully before using the device. WARNING - 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. - 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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started This device consists of the main unit and 8 accessories. This chapter shows you the contents to check. 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.
Name of Each Part The following illustration indicates the names and locations of each part of the product.
Functional Description of Each Part (1)Jog Key : • When pushed up or down : Selects a file or folder. • When pressed : Runs the selected file. Takes you to the selected folder. (2)Hold Switch • Locks all buttons to prevent accidental activation. Slide the switch up to activate the Hold function and slide it (3)Multi-Buttons • PLAY/PAUSE(? ¦ ) : Selects a file, starts playback or, if playback is already started, pauses playback. It also functions as the power switch. • STOP(¦ ) : 1.
Functional Description of Each Part (4)Menu Button : • Hold it down to switch modes, or briefly press it to return to Browser mode. 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. (5)Volume Up Button : • Turns the volume up on this unit. (6)Volume Down Button : • Turns the volume down on this unit.
Indicators on the LCD Various icons are used to indicate the settings and status of the device.
Indicators on the LCD Playback Indicators
Chapter 2 Preparation This product uses an AC-Adapter adapter for battery charging. The battery must 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 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003 and Mac OS.
Charging the Battery CHECK! • When charging the battery - after plugging the AC-Adapter’s barrel plug into the charger jack - you must press the PLAY/PAUSE button. • Press the PLAY/PAUSE button one mo re time to operate the MP3 Player during charging. Connecting the Battery Charger 1. Plug the AC -Adapter into a wall power outlet. 2. Plug the AC -Adapter's barrel plug into the Charging port on the left side of the device.
Charging the Battery It is convenient to check the battery life at anytime.
Connecting Device 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 shows the earphones and line-in connections. Earphones Connection 1. Plug the earphones into the earphone jack on this device. 2. Make sure the earphones connector is completely inserted in the jack. 3. Play a music file to check for proper connection.
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. 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. ¦ CAUTION 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.
Installing the USB Driver If you are running Windows ME, 2000, 2003, 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 98SE, you will need to install the required USB driver manually. 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.
Installing the USB Driver(Continued) Installation Procedure on a PC running Windows 98 SE The manual installation procedure is as follows:
Installing the USB Driver(Continued) Checking the Installation . 1. Right-click on My Computer and click Properties. • On Windows 2000, select the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button. • On Windows 98SE, select the Device Manager tab. 2. The Device Manager dialog box will open. 3. If the required USB driver is installed correctly, it will be indicated as shown below. And a new icon( ) appears in the system tray.
Installing the USB Driver(Continued) Removing the Device 1. Double-click on in the System Tray to bring up the following window. 2. Click ‘Stop’. 3. Click ‘OK’, when the ‘Safe to Remove Hardware’ dialog box appears. Be sure to remove the USB cable only after you have cleared the dialog box by clicking "OK".
Chapter 3 Basic Operation This device provides various features. This is a mass storage device that allows you to listen to various music files in MP3, WMA, OGG, or WAV format as well as your favorite radio programs. In addition, it shows information about the operational status of this device on the large LCD for easy operation. This chapter describes the basic operation of the device.
Powering On/Off Powering On • Press the Play/Pause button for 2 seconds. 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. Powering On • Hold the Stop button for 2-3 seconds. • The following message appears on the LCD and power turns off.
Powering On/Off
Various Folders There are a few folders provided by default. Each of these folders is used for a different purpose.
Using Browser Mode This mode is for playing MP3, WMA, OGG or WMA files. It shows the music files stored on the device. CHECK! 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 a PC. (Right-click a blank area of your desktop-Click ‘New’-Click ‘Folder’) Playback 1. Press and hold the MENU button.
Using Browser Mode 2. Search the folder with the Forward, Rewind button and select it pressing the Play/Pause button. • You can also select the folder with the Jog key. • A list of all music file folders appears on the LCD. 3. Search the file with the Forward, Rewind button and select it pressing the Play/Pause button. • You can also select the file with the Jog key. • A list of MP3 files contained in the folder appears. 4. The selected file is played.
Using Browser Mode ¦ NOTE To stop playback and to move to an upper-level folder, press the Stop button. Playback with MENU Button 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search Browser mode with the Forward, Rewind button and select the ‘Browser’ pressing the Play/Pause button. 2. Press the MENU button once to enter MP3 folder and select the desired file. You can see here all folders generally as a Tree View 3. Press the MENU button one more time to search the desired file by alphabet or characters .
Using Browser Mode 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.
Using Browser Mode ¦ 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. • If the folder or file’s name has a special character, they can’t be read or the device operates abnormally. • All files except the MP3, WMA files are not played and indicated. Viewing Popup Menu during Playback 1.
Using Browser Mode ¦ NOTE Refer to page 39~41 in Chapter 4 for details on how to set the MUSIC Popup menu. 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.
Using Tuner Mode This mode is for listening to radio. You can tune in the FM station as your choice. Listening to Radio 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search Tuner mode with the Forward button, Rewind button and select the ‘Tuner’ pressing the Play/Pause button. You can also select the mode with the Jog key. 2. You can select the desired station with the Forward or Rewind button. For automatic tuning, press and hold the Forward or Rewind button to select the stations automatically.
Using Tuner Mode 3. Select the station and press the Play/Pause button. You can set up to 20 stations. 4. In order to listen preset frequency, use the Jog key. Viewing Popup Menu during Playback In Tuner mode, press and hold the Jog key to display the FM TUNER Popup menu window. ¦ NOTE Refer to page 42 in Chapter 4 for setting the TUNER Popup menu. Recording during listening to Radio 1. Press and hold the Rec button during listening radio in TUNER mode.
Using Tuner Mode 2. Press the Rec button once to pause recording. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to record again. 3. To s top recording, press the Stop button. • The device will be set to Wait. • Press the Stop button again to save the file. 4. You can find the recorded file in the ENCODE folder in Encoding mode. ¦ NOTE • When using the remote control, the device may tune in low level of radio frequency. • The device may have low level of radio frequency depending on the places.
Using Encoding Mode This mode allows you to receive audio signals from an external audio player in MP3 format. You can also make voice recordings. Encoding 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search the Encoding mode with the Forward button, Rewind button and select the ‘Encoding’ pressing the Play/Pause button. You can also select the mode with the Jog key. 2.
Using Encoding Mode • The screen will now show the contents of the folder. 5. Press the Play/Pause button to play the file. Viewing Popup Menu in Encoding 1. In the ENCODE folder, press and hold the Jog key to display the Encoding Popup menu window. 2. During playback, press and hold the Jog key to display the MUSIC Popup menu window. ¦ NOTE Refer to page 40~42 in Chapter 4 for setting the popup menu. Voice Recording 1. Press and hold the Rec button to start the voice recording.
Using Encoding Mode 2. Press the Rec button once to pause recording. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to record again. 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. • The screen shows inside of VOICE RECORD folder. 4. Press the Play/Pause button to play the file. ¦ NOTE • You can find the voice record file in the VOICE RECORD folder in Encoding mode.
Using Encoding Mode 2. During playback, press and hold the Jog key to display the MUSIC Popup menu window. ¦ NOTE Refer to page 42 in Chapter 4 for setting the Recording popup menu.
Using PlayList Mode This mode displays albums containing M3U and BMK files and allows you to run them. You can use this mode after setting Bookmark. ¦ How to Make Bookmark The device provides 10 Bookmark albums by default. The number of maximum files in one album is 99. ? Bookmark during Playback 1. Press and hold the Jog key during playing the music. - The MUSIC Popup menu window appears. 2. Select the ‘Bookmark’ to store the file in an album.
Using PlayList Mode ¦ NOTE You can’t see the Bookmark album on the PC. You can store and erase the files only on the device. Playback the Stored BMK Files 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search the PlayList mode with the Forward button, Rewind button and select the ‘PlayList’ pressing the Play/Pause button. • You can also select the mode with the Jog key. • The PlayList folder appears together with the albums contained in it. 2.
Using Text Mode This mode displays the folder containing text files and allows you to read the content of a text file. You can listen to the music and read the text file at the same time. CHECK! In order 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. Reading the Text File 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search Text mode with the Forward button, Rewind button and select the ‘Text’ pressing the Play/Pause button.
Using Text Mode 4. Press the Forward/Rewind button to move to the previous or next text file.
Using Setup Mode This mode changes the configuration to the device. Setting up Modes 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search Setup mode with the Forward button, Rewind button and select the ‘Setup’ pressing the Play/Pause button. • You can also select the mode with the Jog key. • Setup mode tabs and options will be displayed. 2. Search the tab menu with the Forward, Rewind button. You can also select the tab with the Jog key. 3. Select a tab and press the Play/Pause button to change the settings.
Using Setup Mode ¦ NOTE The Setup mode consists of 5 tabs and each tab provides options for configuring the device. For details, refer to pages 39~42 in Chapter 4. Tree View 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search Setup mode with the Forward button, Rewind button and select the ‘Setup’ pressing the Play/Pause button. You can also select the mode with the Jog key. 2. Navigate through Tab menu with the Forward/Rewind button. . 3. Press briefly the PLAY/PAUSE button to enter the Display menu.
Using Setup Mode Search View 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search Setup mode with the Forward button, Rewind button and select the ‘Setup’ pressing the Play/Pause button. You can also select the mode with the Jog key. 2. Navigate through Tab menu with the Forward/Rewind button. 3. Press briefly the PLAY/PAUSE button to enter the Display menu. You can set Search view to ‘Enable’. You can search the desired file inputting up to 3 characters.
Using Exit Mode . Back to Browser mode. 1. Press and hold the MENU button. Next, search the Exit mode with the Forward button, Rewind button and select the ‘Exit’ pressing the Play/Pause button. You can also select the mode with the Jog key. 2. You will exit the setting mode. Once you have exited, the screen switches to Browser mode and folders will appear.
Chapter 4 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.
Using Options DISPLAY
Using Options SYSTEM MUSIC-OPTION
Using Options MUSIC-OPTION
Using Options OTHER OPTIONS
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. 3. Press the Rec button again at the point you want to stop. • "A> B" appears on the LCD screen. • The A<->B section starts to repeat continuously. 4. To cancel A<-> B Repeat, press the Rec button again.
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: You can listen to music files or view text files if you copy music files or text files to this device using Explorer.
Upgrading Firmware You can continue to enjoy the benefits of improved product performance through firmware upgrades. Firmware is a program that runs inside the device and controls its operations. The process of transferring new firmware from the computer to the device is called uploading. The process of updating firmware is called upgrading. 1. Download new firmware file (.bin) from our Website and store it in PC. 2. Use the USB cable to connect the device to your PC. 3. Drag the new firmware file(.
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Product Guarantee - The device is manufactured under strict quality control and test. - If there is any malfunction caused by defects in manufacturing the device, we will repair it free of charge within 1 year of purchase. - If the service we provide is not applicable to the free of charge service, we will bill you at the prescribed service fare. - When you request repair, you must keep this guarantee. - We will not re-issue this guarantee so you must keep this guarantee.
FCC Notice THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: • THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. • THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNWANTED 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.
