PQI MP3 Player JoyTone U900 User Manual

Portable Digital MP3 Player  
User's Manual  
for WindowsⓇ  
for Mac OS 9.X/10.X  
98SE/ME/2000 & XP  
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.  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
Safety (FCC INFORMATION FOR USER)  
Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………  
1. Getting Started …………………………………………………………………  
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4. Useful Features ……………………………………………………………… 31  
4-1. Playlist (m3u support) …………………………………………………………………… 31  
4-2. Creating a Playlist ………………………………………………………………………… 32  
4-3. Formatting ………………………………………………………………………………… 32  
4-4. Joy Tone Manager Program …………………………………………………………… 33  
1-1. Safety Warning ………………………………………………………………………  
1-2. About U900 …………………………………………………………………………  
1-3. Package Contents …………………………………………………………………  
1-4. Tour of U900 …………………………………………………………………………  
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5. Menu Configuration …………………………………………………………… 40  
1-5. Summary of Basic Control ………………………………………………………… 12  
5-1. Menu Structure …………………………………………………………………………… 40  
5-2. Configuring Menu in Playback Mode …………………………………………………… 41  
5-3. Configuring Menu in FM Mode ………………………………………………………… 47  
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  
6. Miscellaneous ………………………………………………………………… 49  
6-1. Inserting a Battery ………………………………………………………………………… 49  
6-2. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………… 50  
6-3. Technical Specification ………………………………………………………………… 51  
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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Safety Warning  
Safety Warning  
This section contains important information on your health and safety.  
Please read it carefully before using the product.  
Remove the battery  
when the product is  
not in use for a long  
period of time.  
Do not have foreign  
substance go into your  
player.  
Do not store your play-  
er where the tempera-  
ture is above 35°C or  
below 0°C.  
Avoid storing your  
player in moist area.  
Be cautious that falling  
down with the product  
in the pockets of your  
clothes could result in  
bruise or fracture.  
Use the necklace with  
caution, which might  
get caught in doors to  
cause physical injury.  
Avoid contact with  
such chemicals as  
benzene or thinner,  
which can peel off the  
paint.  
Do not drop your play-  
er, allow external  
shock or leave it near  
a magnet.  
Warning on Use of Earphones  
Do not attempt to dis-  
assemble, repair or  
modify your player.  
Avoid where there  
is excessive dust or  
soot.  
Road Safety  
Preventing Hearing  
Damage  
Do not use earphones  
while driving, cycling, or  
operating any types of  
motorized vehicles. It  
creates traffic hazard  
and is illegal in some  
a r e a s . I t i s a l s o  
potentially dangerous to  
use earphones while  
walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings.  
Do not use earphones at  
high volume for a pro-  
longed period of time. It  
can seriously impair  
your hearing ability. If  
you experience a ringing  
in your ear, reduce the  
volume or stop using the  
product.  
Avoid direct sunlight  
or heat.  
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About U900  
About U900  
Luxurious Design  
Removable Storage Device by Plug & Play  
The exquisite octagonal design of U900 is simple, but luxurious.  
Use Windows Explorer to copy and delete files.  
Multi-Codec Player  
My Sound System  
Plays MP3 and WMA files.  
Create your own sound effect using 3D Sound, bass and treble for realistic  
sound and perfect tune.  
FM Tuner  
Convenient Navigation  
Auto memory, preset up to 20 stations, and selectable FM frequency by country.  
Easy to save and search files.  
FM Recording  
Supports Playlist  
Records FM broadcasting to MP3.  
U900 supports up to 5 playlists or m3u files.  
High-Sensitive Voice Recording  
The high-sensitive microphone on U900 helps you catch any urgent recordings  
instantly (quick recording).  
Firmware Upgradeable  
Upgrade features and functions of U900 by simply upgrading the firmware of  
U900  
Direct Encoding  
Maximum 12 hours of Playing Time  
Record and convert CD or cassette music directly into MP3 from ENC jack  
without PC.  
U900 presents maximum 12 hours of music enjoyment on one AAA battery.  
Built-in USB Connector  
Multi-Language Support  
No need for USB cable anymore. U900 has a built-in USB connector.  
Supports Korean, Chinese, English, Japanese, European languages and others  
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Tour of U900  
Package Contents  
Basic Contents  
1. Main Unit  
REC/MODE  
(Recording/A-B Section  
Repeat /Mode Change)  
Reverse  
Forward Play/Stop  
USB Connector  
USB Connector Cover  
Neck Strap  
Encoding (Line-In)  
Jack  
LCD Window  
JoyTone-U900  
USB Cable  
LINE-IN Cable  
High-quality Earphone  
Earphone Jack  
Battery Compartment Cover  
RPT/Hold  
(Hold/Repeat/Delete Files)  
Volume +  
VolumeM (Menu/Navigation)  
AAA Battery  
User Manual  
Installation CD  
Necklace  
Battery Compartment  
( - inside; + outside)  
MIC (Microphone)  
The design of the basic contents and the optional items may be changed without prior  
Note  
notice for product upgrade.  
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Tour of U900  
Tour of U900  
2. LCD Overview  
Music Playback Mode  
Voice Recording  
Recording Ready Icon  
Playing Time  
My Sound  
Repeat  
EQ  
Hold  
Battery Indicator  
Remaining Time for  
Recording  
Playing Bar  
(Bit rate, Sample rate)  
Track No./  
Number of Files  
Voice Recording Icon  
Folder Icon  
Title  
Recording Icon  
FM Mode  
Current Listening Mode  
Current Frequency  
STEREO  
Remaining Time for  
Recording  
File Name  
Recorded Time  
Preset Channel Number  
Frequency Range  
Hold  
Battery Indicator  
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Tour of U900  
Summary of Basic Control  
Music Mode  
Recording Mode  
FM Mode  
Button Action  
When  
Menu/  
At Stop  
Play  
Stop  
Play  
Recording  
FM  
Recording  
Pause  
Playing  
Navigation  
Line-in Recording  
STEREO  
ON/OFF  
Stop  
Play  
-
Pause  
Short  
▶■  
Recording Ready Icon  
Long  
Power OFF  
Power OFF  
Power OFF  
Play next  
track  
Move to next  
track  
Move to next  
track  
Change frequen-  
cy /station  
Short  
-
-
-
-
-
-
┃  
Fast forward  
search through  
tracks  
Fast search  
through files  
Long Fast Forward  
AUTO SCAN  
Remaining Time for  
Within the first 5  
sec.: move to  
the previous  
Recording  
Change  
frequency  
/station  
Move to up-  
per menu/  
folder  
track  
Move to the  
previous track  
Move to the  
previous file  
Short  
-
-
After the first 5  
◀  
sec.: Move to  
the beginning of  
the current track  
Track Detection On  
Fast reverse  
search through  
tracks  
Fast backward  
search through  
files  
Long Fast Forward  
-
-
-
AUTO SCAN -  
Recording Icon  
Move left  
-
-
-
-
Volume up  
Volume down  
Volume up  
Volume up  
Volume down  
-
Move right Volume down  
Change to  
Change to Navigation mode Select/Play  
Navigation mode  
Short  
Long  
Short  
-
-
-
-
-
-
M
(Menu)  
Remaining Time for  
Recording  
File Name  
Change Menu  
Change Repeat option  
Hold ON/OFF  
Exit Menu Change Menu  
Change Menu  
Change Repeat  
Change preset /  
frequency  
Recorded Time  
Delete  
option  
RPT/  
-
Hold ON/OFF  
Hold ON/OFF  
Long  
Short  
HOLD  
A-B Section  
repeat  
Start  
recording  
Start  
recording  
Stop  
recording  
Start  
recording  
Stop  
recording  
-
-
REC/  
MODE  
Mode change  
(Music, Recording, FM)  
Mode change  
Mode change  
Long  
-
-
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Installing Joy Tone Manager(for Font & Firmware Upgrade)  
Installing Joy Tone Manager(for Font & Firmware Upgrade)  
System Requirements  
Your PC should satisfy the  
following requirements to  
install the program :  
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.  
Pentium 133MHz or faster  
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP  
2. Click NEXT in the windows that  
appear afterward to finish the  
installation.  
20MB of free hard disk  
space  
CD-Rom Drive  
Select the folder to install the Joy  
Tone Manager, and click Next.  
<Installation>  
USB Port (1.1)  
Windows 2000 users must  
log in as an administrator to  
install the driver.  
Check Yes and click Finish to  
reboot your PC.  
Windows ME/2000/XP users can upload or download files without the Joy Tone  
Windows 98 users must install the USB driver to use U900 as a removable storage.  
Caution  
manager, but to install font and firmware, the manager must be installed.  
(Refer to page 15 for installing the driver.)  
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Connecting to PC  
Installing USB Driver for Windows 98  
1. Detach the USB cover.  
1. Insert the CD into the CD-Rom drive.  
2. Connect U900 to the USB port on your PC, and the following  
windows will appear.  
2. Connect the player to your PC(you do not have to turn the power on.)  
1. Click Yes when the device  
installation wizard window  
appears.  
2. Check “Search for the  
driver (recommended)”,  
and click Next.  
If prompted, reboot your PC.  
3. Check “Select the folder  
to be searched” and go  
to D:\Driver\Win98 Mass  
Storage Driver.  
4. When the driver is found,  
click Next.  
3. After showing a message, “looking for a new device,” the  
connection will be established. The installation windows may  
not appear.  
Note  
Windows 98/ME users who install  
the Joy Tone Manager do not have  
to install the USB driver separately.  
5. After installation is  
complete, click Finish.  
Connecting USB during music playback or other operation may cause a malfunction.  
Caution  
Stop any playback, or operating your player before the USB connection is made.  
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Managing Files as a Removable Storage Device  
Connecting to PC  
In Windows XP  
1. File Download/Upload  
The following windows will appear when U900 is connected to PC.  
After connecting the player to PC, double-click “My Computer.”  
Select “Removable Disk”.  
Select the files you want to transfer, and drag and drop them into Music folder.  
1. Click Next in the Hardware Search  
Wizard window  
2. Click Next when Hardware installa-  
tion window appears  
3. Click Finish after new hardware  
search is done.  
Music files must be stored in Music folder.  
Never disconnect the USB cable when the  
following message appears on LCD.  
Caution  
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Basic Operation  
Managing Files as a Removable Storage Device  
2. Removing USB Connection from PC  
1. Changing Mode  
Double-click the Eject Hardware icon on the Windows task bar, and stop the  
Pressing REC/MODE long will change mode in the order of MUSIC-FM-  
device before removing the USB device from your PC.  
RECORDING. Use “-” and “+” to move left and right, and “M” to select.  
Long click  
REC/MODE button  
Move Left/Right  
: + /-  
Select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the popup menu, and follow the  
instruction to safely remove the player from your PC.  
2. Navigation  
Pressing M button short will start Navigation feature.  
- Use + and - buttons to move left and right, and press M short to select.  
- Use button to move to upper folder.  
Press the M button long to finish Navigation mode.  
Music Folder: stores music files only (it may be a file or folder)  
Navigation Display  
FM Folder: Stores recorded FM files.  
Line-in Folder: Stores line-in encoded files.  
Voice Folder: Stores voice record files.  
To upper folder  
Playlist Folder: Stores m3u or playlist files (up to 5)  
Folder  
File  
Type  
Follow the instruction above to prevent damage to data and your PC.  
Caution  
File/Folder Information  
Location Bar  
Current Order/Total Number of Files or Folders  
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Basic Operation  
Basic Operation  
3. Deleting Files  
Listening to Music using Navigation  
Press M button short to open Navigation.  
NAVI button  
Press Short  
Open  
the Navigation  
display  
Move to the file you want to delete using + and - buttons.  
Move to a folder using +/- buttons.  
Press Short  
Move to  
a sub-folder.  
Press RPT/HOLD button, and the message, “Are you sure to delete”, will appear.  
Choose Yes using + or - button, and press M to confirm your selection.  
Select a folder/file using +/- buttons.  
Press Short  
Play the  
selected song.  
You cannot delete a folder.  
Caution  
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Listenting to Music  
Basic Operation  
4. Menu  
1. Power On/Off  
Press M button long to open Menu.  
Press long  
Press long  
- Use + and - buttons to move left and right, and press M short to select.  
- Use button to move to upper folder.  
Power on  
Power off  
- Press M button long again to close Menu.  
2. Selecting the Next Song and Fast Forward within a Track  
Move Left/Right: +.- buttons  
Select: Press the M button short  
Press short  
Selecting the next song  
Press long  
Fast forward within a track  
Main Menu  
Exit  
LCD  
3. Selecting the Previous Song and Fast Reverse within a Track  
to lower folder.  
To upper folder  
Menu detail  
Moving to Upper Menu  
Press short  
Selecting the previous song  
Press long  
Fast reverse within a track  
5. Hold  
Hold  
Press RPT/HOLD long to lock the buttons.  
4. Volume (adjustable from 0 to 30)  
Press long  
Press short  
or long  
Press long  
or long  
Volume up  
Volume down  
Auto Hold will lock the buttons automati-  
cally after power off. You can select this  
option in Menu.  
Note  
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Listenting to FM  
Listenting to Music  
5. Changing Repeat Option  
Press REC/MODE long to change to FM mode. (Press M button to select.)  
Press RPT/HOLD short each time to change the repeat option in the order of  
REC/MODE button  
Press long  
(no display) RPT 1 RPT D RPT A RND D RND A INT.  
Press short  
RPT/HOLD button  
1. Stereo/Mono  
(no display)  
RPT 1  
RPT D  
RPT A  
RND D  
RND A  
INT  
: Plays entire collection and stops.  
: Repeats current track continuously.  
While listening, press PLAY/STOP short to  
: Repeats all tracks in a folder continuously.  
: Repeat all tracks continuously.  
: Plays the tracks in a folder in random order and stops.  
: Plays all tracks in random order and stops.  
: Plays the first 10 seconds of each track.  
Press short  
toggle between stereo and mono.  
2. Tuning  
Fast reverse or Fast forward  
Use and to change FM frequency.  
Press short  
6. AB Section Repeat  
During playback, press REC/MODE short to mark a starting point (A) and once  
again to mark an ending point (B) of a section you want to repeatedly listen to.  
Pressing it third time will turn off the section repeat option.  
3. Using Auto Scan  
Fast reverse or Fast forward  
AB Section Repeat  
Press or long to start auto scan  
Press long  
backward or forward.  
REC/MODE button  
Press short  
You can configure the unit of frequency change in Menu  
Note  
(refer to page 39 “5. Frequency Unit”)  
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Listenting to FM  
Listenting to FM  
4. Preset/Manual Tuning  
6. Presetting Radio Stations (up to 20 stations)  
Press RPT/HOLD short either to listen to the presets or to tune frequency manually.  
Tune to desired FM frequency.  
Press M button long to open Menu, and select Memory.  
Choose a channel number to store the station, and press M long to store.  
RPT/HOLD button  
Press short  
CH 01:  
Press long  
Press M long  
to store.  
Choose a channel  
7. Automatic Presetting (Auto Memory)  
Tune and preset automatically.  
Press M long to open Menu, and select Auto Memory to start automatic presetting.  
Auto Memory  
5. Listening to Preset Stations  
Press or buttons short to change the preset station.  
Press M to select  
Press long  
Press short  
Auto Memory  
complete  
Yes  
Auto scan is not supported in preset mode.  
Executing Auto Memory will replace the previously stored stations with the new  
Note  
Caution  
selections.  
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Voice Recording/Line-in Encoding  
FM Recording  
1. Recording FM  
Either change to Recording mode by pressing REC/MODE  
REC/MODE  
button long, or press REC/MODE in Music mode.  
While listening to FM, press REC/MODE  
to start recording.  
1. Starting Recording  
Press REC/MODE short to start recording.  
Press short  
2. Pausing Recording  
PLAY/STOP  
REC/MODE  
2. Pause  
While recording, press PLAY/STOP to  
PLAY/STOP  
Press short  
Press short  
pause, and again to resume.  
Press PLAY/STOP to pause, and again to  
Press short  
Press short  
resume.  
3. Finishing Recording  
3. Finishing Recording  
While recording, press REC/MODE to  
REC/MODE  
stop.  
While recording, press REC/MODE to stop.  
4. Playing Recorded Files  
4. Playing Recorded Files  
To play the recorded files, change the mode to Music mode, select a file you  
want to play in the FM folder and play. (Use NAVI function to search a desired  
file. Refer to page 20 “2. Navigation”)  
Press PLAY/STOP to play a recorded file, or change to Music mode and select a  
recorded file you want to play in the Recording folder. (Use NAVI function to  
search a desired file. Refer to page 20 “2. Navigation”)  
FM is recorded in the FM folder as MP3. e.g.) F000.mp3  
The compressed rate of a recorded file can be changed in Menu.  
You cannot adjust volume while recording.  
Connect other music device to ENC terminal to start in-line encoding.  
Voice record will be stored in Voice folder as MP3. e.g.) V000.mp3  
Line-in encoding will be stored in Line folder as MP3. e.g.) L000.mp3  
Note  
Note  
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Creating a Playlist  
Playlist (m3u support)  
U900 supports playback of m3u  
1. Connect the player to your PC, and run the Windows Explorer  
and Winamp.  
(up to five m3u files are supported.)  
1. Move the m3u files created in PC to the Playlist folder.  
2. Drag music files from the player (removable disk), and drop it in  
the playlist window of Winamp. Click Save List button located at  
the bottom right corner of Winamp.  
2. Selecting m3u.  
Press short  
Press Navi button short to start Navigation  
and move to the Playlist folder.  
Playlist folder  
Press short  
Click save list  
button  
m3u file  
Select a playlist, shown as P, in the  
Press short  
3. When the Save Playlist window appears, save the list as m3u.  
Playlist folder.  
3. Canceling Playlist Playback  
Press NAVI button short to start Navigation, and select other music file. This will  
automatically cancel playlist playback.  
If a music file is not stored in the player, but its name is listed in a playlist, it will be  
skipped when the playlist is selected for playback.  
A playlist must be stored in the Playlist folder to play.  
Note  
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Joy Tone Manager Program  
Formatting  
1. Formatting in the Player  
You can upgrade firmware and download fonts using the Joy Tone  
manager program.  
Turn on U900.  
Press M button to open Menu, and select System Configuration and then Format.  
Manager Program  
Format  
If No  
Go back to previous screen.  
Yes  
If Yes  
Manager Program icon  
FirmwareUpgrade  
FontDownload  
information  
Exit  
If Yes  
Format  
Format must be done in the player.  
Caution  
Formatting in your PC may cause a malfunction.  
Formatting will reset the player to default state with default folders  
(Music/FM/Line/Voice/Playlist folders)  
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Joy Tone Manager Program  
Joy Tone Manager Program  
2. Download the upgrade file from internet.  
Firmware Upgrade  
Download the upgrade file from “www.pqi.com.tw”  
Firmware upgrade keeps your player up to date.  
1. Turn on U900  
3. Run the Joy Tone manager.  
Press M button to open Menu, and select System Configuration Firmware  
Click the firmware upgrade icon.  
Upgrade.  
Firmware Upgrade  
If No  
Search and select the downloaded upgrade file.  
Go back to previous screen.  
If Yes  
Use a USB cable to connect to PC.  
Connect the player to PC.  
Refer to page 13 for installing U900 driver.  
Note  
The player is connected to PC.  
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Joy Tone Manager Program  
Joy Tone Manager Program  
Upgrade will take place automatically.  
Download a font file into the removable disk.  
Click Yes to overwrite the existing data.  
Font Download  
Use “Font Download” function to restore the fonts deleted by formatting the player.  
Run “Font Download” when the fonts are not shown correctly.  
Run the Joy Tone manager, and click “Font Download” icon.  
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Menu Structure  
Joy Tone Manager Program  
Menu contains two modes: Music Mode & FM Mode  
Information  
Music Mode  
FM Mode  
Click ‘?’ icon to see information on Joy Tone Manager.  
Exit  
Exit the Manager.  
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Music Mode  
Music Mode  
1.  
Preset EQ  
Menu Setup  
Selects a preset EQ  
1. Opening Menu  
·[Flat],[Classic],[Rock],[Jazz],[Pop],[Live],[User's EQ]  
·Default : [Flat]  
Flat  
Press M (Menu/Navigation) long to  
Press long  
open Menu.  
2.  
Display  
File/Tag  
2. Moving Through Menu Options  
·Displays file name or tag information.  
·Default : [File]  
File  
Use +/- buttons to move up and  
Press Short  
Time  
down.  
·Displays elapsed playing time (Normal) or remain-  
ing playing time (Remain).  
·Default : [Normal]  
·Playing time for a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) file might  
display correctly.  
Normal  
3. Selecting a Menu Option  
Scroll  
Press M (Menu/Navigation) short to  
Press Short  
·Sets up the scrolling speed of tag information or file  
select a Menu option.  
name.  
·Default : [X1]  
X1  
4. Moving to Upper Menu /  
Exiting Menu  
Press Short  
LCD  
·Users can choose to display playing bar, bit rate, or  
sampling frequency information.  
To exit Menu, press long  
·Default : [Playing Bar]  
Usebutton or select the upper  
Playing Bar  
menu icon.  
Language  
Select  
·Sets up language for OS in which a music file is  
created.  
·Default : [English]  
Moving to Upper Menu  
English  
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Music Mode  
Music Mode  
Start With Hold On  
3.  
System  
·Sets up Auto Hold on or off. When it is on, Buttons  
get locked when power becomes off.  
·Default : [Off]  
Beep  
·Beep on/off  
·Default : [On]  
Off  
Firmware Upgrade  
On  
·Upgrades functions of the player.  
·Default : [No]  
1. Turn the power on.  
Yes  
Resume  
2. Select MENU-SYSTEM-UPGRADE  
3. Connect to PC.  
·Resume from beginning or last point  
·Default : [Last Point]  
Beginning  
Off  
4. Run the Joy Tone Manager.  
5. Click Firmware Upgrade to complete upgrade.  
Sleep  
·Sleep timer (setup by 10 min interval)  
·Default : [Off]  
Stop Power Off  
·Sets up time for automatic power off when inactive.  
·Default : [1 Min]  
Format  
30Sec  
Off  
·Formats the player  
·All menu or system setups are retained.  
·Default : [No]  
Yes  
Backlight  
·Sets up time for the back light to be on.  
·Default : [5 Sec]  
Battery  
·Sets up the type of battery used for precise meas-  
urement on its capacity.  
·Default : [Alkaline]  
Alkaline  
Player info.  
Contrast  
·Sets up LCD contrast (level 1 ~ 20)  
·Default : [Level 11]  
Player Info.  
·Shows player information.  
Level 1  
System Reset  
System Reset  
·Resets to the factory default state.  
Refer to page 35 for detailed information on firmware upgrade  
Refer to page 33 for more information on format.  
All data will be lost after formatting.  
Caution  
Turning the power on after formatting will reinstate the default folders only.  
The basic setups and version are retained.  
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Music Mode  
Music Mode  
4.  
Recording  
5.  
My Sound  
Voice B/R  
User’s EQ  
·Adjustable 5-band EQ  
·Sets up bit rate for voice recording  
·Default : [32Kbps]  
·Move between the bands : / (Move left/right)  
32 Kbps  
32 Kbps  
32 Kbps  
On  
User’s EQ  
User’s EQ  
·Adjust the frequency  
·Select  
: / (Move up/down)  
: M button  
Line B/R  
·Sets up bit rate for line-in encoding  
·Default : [128Kbps]  
FM B/R  
·Sets up bit rate for FM encoding  
·Default : [32Kbps]  
3D  
·[Off], [Low], [Middle], [High]  
·Sets 3D sound on or off.  
·Default : [Middle]  
Off  
Off  
Off  
VAD (Voice Activity Detection)  
·With this feature on, voice recording takes place  
when only voice is detected.  
Bass  
·
When it is off, recording continues until it is stopped.  
·OFF / Level 1~5  
·Default : [Off]  
·Adjusts bass intensity.  
·Default : [Level 3]  
Sync  
·Detects tracks and separates recording into a  
single file automatically.  
Treble  
·Off / Level 1~5  
·Adjusts treble effect.  
·Default : [Off]  
·Sync Off  
·Sync 1  
·Sync On  
: records as a single file  
Sync Off  
: records a single file and stops  
: automatically converts each track  
into a single file and stops.  
·Default : [Sync Off]  
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FM Mode  
FM Mode  
Contrast  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Memory  
·Sets up LCD contrast.  
·Default : [Level 11]  
Stores up to 20 preset radio stations.  
Level 1  
(CH1~CH20)  
Player Info.  
CH 1 : 87.7 MHz  
Auto Memory  
·Shows player information such as the total memory  
size, available memory, firmware version, and etc.  
Player Info.  
Auto Memory  
Automatically tunes and stores radio stations.  
4.  
5.  
FM Band  
Sets up FM band by country.  
·[US/EU/KOR/CHN], [JAPAN] (two bands)  
·Default : [US/EU/KOR/CHN]  
System  
US/EU/KOR/CHN  
Beep  
·Sets beep sound on or off.  
·Default : [On]  
On  
Frequency Unit  
Sleep  
Sets up the frequency-tuning unit.  
·Sleep timer. (Adjustable by 10min)  
·Default : [Off]  
·Default : [100KHz]  
Off  
100 KHz  
FM B/R  
·Sets up bit rate for FM recording.  
·Default : [32Kbps]  
32 Kbps  
Off  
Backlight  
·Sets up time for the backlight to be on.  
(Adjustable by sec)  
·Default : [5Sec]  
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Troubleshooting  
Inserting a Battery  
No power  
Check whether the battery has been inserted correctly.  
Check whether HOLD is on. (If it is on, set it off.)  
Power gets turned off automatically  
Check if Sleep or Auto Off is set on.  
1. Pull out the USB cover to  
remove it.  
No Sound  
Check if earphone is connected to line-in jack.  
Check if volume is at 0.  
2. Push the battery compartment  
cover in the direction of the  
arrow shown in the picture.  
Noise  
Check for any foreign substance on earphone jack.  
Corrupted MP3 or WMA files may cause a static noise and  
produce interrupted sound. Check for any file corruption.  
3. Push it up to open the door.  
Buttons do not work  
Check if HOLD is on. If it is on, turn it off.  
4. Insert a AAA battery,  
- inside.  
No backlight  
Check the Menu setup for backlight option.  
Download Failure  
Check if USB is correctly and securely connected.  
If you are using Windows 98, the USB driver must be installed.  
Make sure + and - locations before inserting a battery.  
Note  
Remove the battery when the player is not in use for a prolonged period of time to  
Playing time is not displayed properly  
prevent damage by corrosion.  
Files with VBR may not display playtime properly. This is normal.  
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Technical Specification  
Model  
JoyTone-U900  
MPEG1,2,2.5 Layer3(32Kbps~320Kbps),  
WMA(32Kbps~192Kbps)  
Supported File Format  
Power  
Size  
1.5V AAA (alkaline) x 1  
25×80×25mm(W×H×D)  
33g (without battery)  
Plastic  
Dimension  
Weight  
Material  
FM  
87.5~108.0 (US/EU/KOR/CHN)  
76.0~91.0 (JAPAN)  
10mW(L) + 10mW(R) (16 ohm at max volume)  
50 dB<  
FM  
Earphone Output  
SN  
Output Frequency  
Earphone Output  
SN  
20Hz~20KHz  
Audio  
10mW(L) + 10mW(R) (16 ohm at max volume)  
95 dB<  
Battery Life  
USB  
12 hours  
Supports 1.1  
Operational Temperature  
Language  
0~ +35℃  
Supports 35 languages(Unicode)  
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