Perception Digital MP3 Player PD 099 User Manual

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Table of Contents  
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 2  
Copyright notice........................................................................................ 3  
Safety information..................................................................................... 3  
Precautions................................................................................................ 5  
In the Package................................................................................................................. 6  
Specifications................................................................................................................... 7  
Knowing Your Portable MP3 Player............................................................................  
Name of parts............................................................................................ 8  
Inserting battery........................................................................................  
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Turn on MP3 player................................................................................ 10  
Turn off MP3 player................................................................................ 10  
Operating Controls........................................................................................................11  
Operating in music mode..........................................................................11  
Operating in radio mode............................................................................13  
Operating in voice mode.......................................................................... 15  
Detailed Controls........................................................................................................... 17  
Switching modes.......................................................................................17  
Playing music or voice files......................................................................17  
Recording..................................................................................................18  
Menu Settings................................................................................................................ 20  
Menu settings in Music mode...................................................................20  
Menu setting in Radio mode.....................................................................22  
Menu setting in Voice mode......................................................................24  
System Settings.............................................................................................................. 25  
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 27  
Company Contacts........................................................................................................ 29  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing PD portable MP3 player!  
With this MP3 player you can enjoy digital music in a more convenient way. You  
can directly encode your music from any audio source and record your voice into  
MP3 quality, all of this WITHOUT the use of a computer. You can also transfer  
songs you enjoy from your computer to your player. With its high quality one-  
touch voice-recording feature you can record lectures, interviews or meetings in  
MP3 quality.  
The MP3 player is compact in size, light in weight and highly functional. Begin to  
enjoy the various features of your player by following this user manual.  
To familiarize yourself with your player, here are some function highlights:  
Direct line-in encoding to MP3 or voice format *  
128MB or 256MB internal memory *  
MP3, WMA, ADPCM playback  
30 FM radio preset channels (Enhanced Feature!) *  
FM recording in MP3 quality *  
High quality voice recording from built-in microphone  
Voice messages recording in MP3 or voice format  
Various MP3 recording bit rates (48kbps, 96kbps, 128kbps) *  
Supports ID3 tagging  
Acts as an external drive, supports file storage and transfer  
* Remark :Varies in different models  
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Mini-USB connection with PC  
No PC software required for file transfer  
Firmware upgrades available  
A-B looping support  
5 equalizers  
Sleep preset  
Copyright Notice  
You must be aware that distribution of MP3 files without the permission from the  
content owner is against the copyright laws. Perception Digital Ltd. and its  
associating companies will not be liable against such actions.  
Safety information  
The user manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator  
shall caution the user that changes or modifcations not expressly by the party  
responsible forcompliance could void theuserís authority to operate the equipment.  
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to  
operate this device.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for 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  
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Introduction  
installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there are no guarantees 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  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.  
Keep in mind, modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may  
void users authority to operate this device.  
If the product suddenly has no response or power off, it may be caused by  
electrostatic discharge. If this circumstance, please follow the procedures below  
for recovery:  
Switch off the unit, if the unit has no response  
Turn on the unit again  
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Precautions  
aces with  
or heat  
ill  
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In the Package  
Mini-USB Cable  
Main Unit  
Stereo Earphone  
Carrying Pouch  
Warranty Card  
Neck Strap  
Line-in Cable  
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Specifications  
85 x 31.9 x 17.4mm  
Size (HxWxD)  
Net Weight  
29g (without battery)  
128MB or 256MB *  
Internal Flash Memory  
Power Supply  
PC Interface  
1x AAA alkaline battery  
Mini-USB  
FM with auto scan and 30 preset channels *  
Radio Function  
Digital Music Format  
Playback  
MP3, WMA, all bit rates including VBR  
MP3 (48,96,128kbps in 44.1kHz from line-in,  
FM or internal mic) *  
Record  
ADPCM (32kbps)  
Digital Voice Format  
Built-in Microphone  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Frequency Range  
Battery Life  
Electric condenser microphone  
>90dB  
20Hz - 20kHz  
15 hours or more  
Jazz, Rock, Classic, Pop, User Default  
Normal, Repeat one, Repeat all, Random,  
Repeat random  
Equalizer  
Play Mode  
All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
* Remark : Varies in different models  
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Knowing your Portable MP3 Player  
Name of parts  
LCD: Display Window  
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Knowing your Portable MP3 Player  
Inserting battery  
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Knowing your Portable MP3 Player  
Note:  
If you follow the picture below to grasp the MP3 player, it is easier to handle.  
Turn on MP3 player  
Press and hold  
Make sure the HOLD button is switched off. If not, “LOCKED ” will be  
displayed.  
Turn off MP3 player  
Press and hold  
(except when your player is connected to a PC)  
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Operating controls  
There are three modes which you can operate your portable MP3 player; music  
mode, radio mode, and voice mode.  
Operating in Music Mode  
The following tables show all key responses under different operations in music  
mode.  
Music Playing Mode  
Key Action  
Short  
Browsing  
Playing  
Key  
Play current track  
Power off  
Stop/Pause current track  
Power off  
Long  
Short  
Move to next track  
Play next track  
Long  
Move to next track continu- Fast Forward  
ously  
Short  
Long  
Move to previous track  
Move to previous track Rewind  
continuously  
Play previous track  
Enter Menu Mode  
Increase the volume  
Decrease the volume  
Start recording  
Enter Menu Mode  
MENU  
VOL +  
VOL -  
REC  
Increase the volume  
Decrease the volume  
Set point  
function)  
A
(A-B loop  
On/Off  
All keys are locked  
––> Hold  
All keys are locked  
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Operating controls  
Music Recording Mode  
Key  
Key Action  
Short  
Recording  
Pause / Resume recording  
Power off  
Long  
Short / Long  
Short / Long  
No response  
No response  
MENU  
VOL +  
VOL -  
REC  
No response  
No response  
No response  
Stop recording  
All keys are locked  
––> Hold  
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Operating controls  
Operating in Radio Mode  
The following tables show all key responses under different operations in radio  
mode.  
FM Radio Playing Mode  
Key  
Key Action Normal Mode  
Preset Mode  
No response  
Power off  
Short  
Long  
Short  
No response  
Power off  
Increase frequency (step Move to next preset sta-  
size = 0.05MHz)  
Auto-search up  
tion  
Long  
Short  
Long  
Continuously move to  
next preset station  
Decrease frequency (step Move to previous preset  
size = 0.05MHz)  
Auto-search down  
station  
Continuously move to  
previous preset station  
Enter Menu Mode  
Increase the volume  
Decrease the volume  
Start recording  
MENU  
VOL +  
VOL -  
REC  
Enter Menu Mode  
Increase the volume  
Decrease the volume  
Start recording  
––>Hold On / Off  
All keys are locked  
All keys are locked  
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Operating controls  
FM Radio Recording Mode  
Key  
Key Action  
Short  
Recording  
Pause / Resume recording  
Power off  
Long  
Short / Long  
Short / Long  
No response  
No response  
MENU  
VOL +  
VOL -  
REC  
No response  
No response  
No response  
Stop recording  
All keys are locked  
––>Hold  
On / Off  
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Operating controls  
Operating in Voice Mode  
The following tables show all key responses under different operations in voice  
mode.  
Voice Mode  
Key  
Key Action Browsing  
Playing  
Short  
Long  
Short  
Long  
Play current track  
Stop/Pause current track  
Power off  
Power off  
Move to next track  
Play next track  
Move to next track con- Fast Forward  
tinuously  
Short  
Long  
Move to previous track  
Move to previous track  
continuously  
Play previous track  
Rewind  
MENU  
VOL +  
VOL -  
REC  
Enter Menu Mode  
Increase the volume  
Decrease the volume  
Start recording  
Enter Menu Mode  
Increase the Volume  
Decrease the volume  
Set point A (A-B loop  
function)  
––>Hold  
On / Off  
All keys are locked  
All keys are locked  
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Voice Recording Mode  
Key  
Key Action  
Short  
Recording  
Pause/Resume current track  
Power off  
Long  
Short / Long  
Short / Long  
Short / Long  
No response  
No response  
MENU  
VOL +  
VOL -  
REC  
No response  
No response  
No response  
Stop recording  
(Go back to previous screen)  
All keys are locked  
––>Hold  
On / Off  
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Detailed Controls  
Switching Modes  
To switch from one mode to another, press the MENU button, then press the  
button. Next, to select the mode, use the  
/
scroll to select the desired  
mode, then press the  
button to confirm your selection.  
Playing Music or Voice files  
1.  
Play and stop  
button to play tracks. To stop the track, press the  
Press the  
again.  
button  
2.  
a.  
Selecting tracks  
When the MP3 player is playing a file, move the jog dial towards the  
direction quickly to play the next track and move the jog dial towards the  
direction quickly to play the previous track.  
b.  
When the player is stopped, moving the jog dial with or  
to browse through the tracks stored in memory.  
allows you  
3.  
Moving within track  
Moving the jog dial with  
rewind during a track.  
or  
for longer than 1 second will fast forward or  
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Detailed Controls  
4.  
A-B looping  
While playing music or voice, you can set a section to repeat continuously. Press  
the REC button to mark the point where you want the section to start (Point A).  
Then, press REC again to mark where you want the section to end (Point B). The  
selected section will then repeat continuously.  
5.  
Deleting track and voice files  
or  
Choose delete from MENU. Use  
to select track or voice file you wish  
to delete and press  
to delete.  
Recording  
1.  
Music recording in music mode  
This function enables you to record any audio source to MP3. Simply, connect the  
audio source to line-in jack by using a stereo cable. *  
Navigate your player into music mode. Press the REC button to start recording in  
music mode. To stop recording, press REC again. When recording, a “ ” will be  
shown on the LCD display of the player. Press  
to pause or resume recording.  
Note:  
In Music mode, the default recording source is “Line-In.”  
* Remark : Varies in different models  
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Detailed Controls  
2.  
Voice recording in voice mode.  
This feature offers high quality one touch voice recording.You can select to record  
voice into MP3 quality in music mode or ADPCM format in voice mode to enjoy  
smaller file size.  
Navigate your player into voice mode. Press the REC button to start recording in  
voice mode. To stop recording, press REC again. When recording, a “ ” will be  
shown on the LCD display. Press  
to pause or resume recording.  
Note:  
The default recording source in Voice mode is the internal microphone ,  
“MIC-IN.” You can record audio files line-in in voice mode. The quality of the  
audio file will be in voice quality but the file size will be smaller. Please refer to  
the System Settings section to find out how to do this.  
3.  
Radio recording in radio mode  
First navigate your player into radio mode. Press the REC button to start recording  
in radio mode. To stop recording, press REC again. When recording, a “ ” will  
be shown on the LCD display.  
Note:  
Radio recording quality depends on the reception quality at the time of recording.  
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Menu Settings  
To change the settings, use the  
jog dial to select each particular option.  
Press the  
button to enter into the sub-menu and use the jog dial to  
choose the desired settings. Press the  
button to confirm your choice. To  
change the setting in different modes you need to press the MENU button.  
The following table shows all key responses for menu settings in different modes:  
KEY  
KEY ACTION  
MENU  
Enter/exit menu  
Move right/left  
Enter into sub-menu/confirm  
No response  
Others  
Menu settings in Music Mode  
Switching to  
Music Mode.  
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Menu Settings  
Playmode  
Normal:  
Play all in order once.  
Repeat One: Continuously repeat the current track.  
Repeat All:  
Random:  
Play all tracks in order repeatedly.  
Continuously select tracks randomly.  
Rpt Random: Continuously repeat all tracks randomly.  
Equalizers  
Select Normal, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Pop and User default  
Bass:  
Set bass from levels 1 to 4 (1 is the weakest  
and 4 is the strongest)  
Treble:  
Set treble from levels 1 to 4 (1 is the weakest  
and 4 is the strongest)  
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Menu Settings  
Recording Bit  
Rates  
There are various choices of recording bit rates in MP3  
recording: 48kbps, 96kbps, and 128kbps.  
Deleting File  
Go to file you want to delete.  
Press Menu  
Press the play button to confirm deletion  
Menu setting in Radio Mode  
Normal Mode  
Switching to  
Radio Mode  
Channel Preset  
Save FM radio broadcast channel or delete  
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Menu Settings  
M o n o / S t e r e o  
Mode  
Set FM radio output to stereo or mono  
Preset mode  
Switching to  
Radio Mode.  
Deleting Files  
Delete FM radio broadcast channels  
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Menu Settings  
Mono/Stereo  
Mode  
Set FM radio output to stereo or mono  
Menu setting in Voice Mode  
Voice Mode.  
Deleting Files  
Go to file you want to delete.  
Press Menu  
Press the play button to confirm deletion  
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System Settings  
To change system settings, use  
sub-menu and press  
desired settings. Press  
&
to move to each particular system setting  
to enter the sub-menu. Use  
to confirm.  
&
to choose the  
1.  
Source:You can select the recording source in this menu. Selecting LINE-  
IN means you will be recording from line-in and selecting MIC-IN means  
you will be recording from the internal microphone.  
2.  
3.  
Sleep preset: Choose the time in minutes that you want the device to  
automatically power off.  
Resume: Use the  
/
jog dial to switch between ìOnî and ìOffî. This  
will enable or disable the resume function. This function allows you to  
return to a track when you power on the device again.  
4.  
Scrolling Speed of songís name: Choose between 5 scrolling speed levels,  
4 is the fastest speed and OFF disables scrolling.  
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System Settings  
5.  
Backlit time: There are 4 backlit time levels; 10, 30, 60, and permanent.  
These refer to the length of time in seconds the backlight will remain on  
after pressing a button.  
6.  
7.  
Contrast level: Set the display contrast from level 1 to 10.  
Default setting: You may choose to resume your settings to default by  
pressing either ìYesî or No.î  
8.  
9.  
Version number: For checking the firmware version of this player.  
Idle time: The device will automatically power off when it is left for a  
specified idle time. For example, you can set it at 3 seconds and the device  
will turn off when it is left idle for this length of time.  
10.  
ASD (Audio Silence Detection): This menu allows you to choose the  
length of silence before ending the current line-in recording and starting a  
new file. You can also turn the silence detection feature off with this menu.  
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Troubleshooting  
1. The player does not work or nothing is displayed on the LCD.  
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Check the capacity and the polarity of the battery.  
The player will automatically shut down to save power if it is left idle  
for 1 minute.  
2. The buttons are not responding.  
Check if the ìHoldî button on the main unit is locked. If yes, buttons  
will have no response.  
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3. Unable to play MP3 file.  
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Check if the memory contains any MP3 files.  
Check if the player is in Music Mode.  
Check if the MP3 player supports the format of the stored files.  
4. Unable to play ADPCM  
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Check if the memory contains any VOC files  
Check if the player is in Voice Mode.  
5. Unable to record via line-in.  
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Check if there is enough space in the selected memory.  
Check if cable is stereo and connected to the device properly.  
6. A-B looping function is not working.  
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This function only works during playback.  
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Troubleshooting  
7. Unable to install software.  
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Our installation CD only supports Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP XP  
Pro, XP home with Latest Windows Service Pack. Other systems are  
not supported.  
8. Unable to find the mass storage device after connecting to the PC.  
Make sure your device is powered on and ready.  
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9.How to reset MP3 Player to factory settings.  
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Choose default setting in system settings. Choosing ìYESî allows you  
to reset the player to factory default settings.  
10. Backlight does not turn on.  
Check if the backlight is disabled in the system setting. This is for power  
saving purposes.  
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Company Contacts  
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Company Contacts  
For the United States:  
Impact Merchandising, 6262 Pattersom Pass Rd., Ste. C, Livermore,  
CA 94550-9576  
For Canada:  
AVS Technologies inc. 2100 Transcanadienne Sud Montréal (Québec) H9P 2N4  
For International Enquiries:  
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