Hyun Won DAH1500I MP3 Player User Manual DAH 1500i Manual

Hyun Won Inc. MP3 Player DAH 1500i Manual

Users Manual

DAH-1500iUser s Manual DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER - CUBEhttp://www.mobiblu.comSRS is a registered trademark of SRS Labs.WOW Technology is an intellectual property of SRSLabs.
View Index Before starting Page 3 Page 22Page 28Page 33 Safety Precautions/ Special Features/ Technical Specifications/ Accessories/ Part Specifications/ Buttons/LCD/ Recharging/ Power/ Connecting to a PC/ Disconnectingthe Unit Basic operations Power On-Off / Playing Music/ Navigation (Searching folderduring play)/Menu Operations/ Hold/ Clock Play FunctionPlay, Pause/ Selecting Music/ Repeating/ Deleting FilePlay List Editing Play List/ Playing the ListProgramInstalling the Program CD/Downloading/ UploadingFiles/FormattingSupportTroubleshooting/ Warranty CardView Index FM Radio FunctionPage 40Page 65Page 72Listening to the Radio/ Stand by/ Tuning/ Saving FMFrequencies/P-Set Mode/ Recording Radio ProgramVoice RecordingPage 36Voice Recording/ Playing recorded message SettingPage 48Menu List/ Menu Buttons/ Mode Change/ Sound Setting/Display/ Time setting/ Play Mode/ Record Set/ Etc setting
1Safety PrecautionsSpecial FeaturesTechnical SpecificationsAccessoriesPart Specifications ButtonsLCD Display RechargingPowerConnecting to a PC Disconnecting the Unit49111213151617181920Before Starting Safety Precautions Please read carefully before start using the unit. There are 3 differentwarnings used throughout this manual. We are liable for the accidentsand/or damaged caused due to negligent use of the unit.Danger : May cause death or serious injury if ignoredWarning : There is a possibility of death of serious injuryif ignoredAttention : May cause injury or damage to the unit insome cases
06Safety Precautions Reset the unitimmediately if youdetect excessiveheat is beinggenerated by theunit. Contact anservice center. 05Safety Precautions Avoid humidity anddust.Do notdisassemble ormodify theproduct.Keep unitaway fromheat and directsunlight.Do not drop the unit. DANGERDANGERUsing chemical orother cleansersmay damage theunit’s surface. Do not touchwith wethands.Do not useearphoneswhile riding abicycle ormotorcycle, orwhile driving acar.Distributingmusic fileswithoutauthorization isagainst copyrightlaw.Listening to loudmusic may causehearing loss. The manufacturer is notresponsible for anydamages caused todata saved in the unit ifcaused by user. We donot guarantee that datawill not be lost duringservice or repair.
07Safety Precautions 08Safety Precautions To avoid shock do not open the unit.Non-insulated parts in the AC adaptor may cause electric shock. Don t open theadaptor case. Carefully read the manual for instructions on proper use of the AC adaptor.Don t use a damaged built-in battery or AC adaptor.Exceeding the recommended recharging time may cause a fire. Fully recharge the battery before initial use or after a lengthy period ofinactivity.When the battery no longer holds its charge despite being fully recharged; its time to replace it.To avoid fire or electric shock do not allow metal parts on the DC converter tocome in contact with conductive materials such as metals, water etc. To prevent fire and electric shock avoid contact with water. Prevent the AC adaptor from contacting water to avoid fire or electric shock. Useenclosed adaptor in the package only to ensure the safety. (Manufacturer is notresponsible for any trouble caused by using other adaptors). WARNINGUse correct outlet socket to connect with the power plug to avoid electric shock. Thepower plug shall not be exposed outside when it is successfully connected into thesocket.NOTESafety Matters for AC Adaptor(Optional accessory) Built-in Battery
09World s smallest Mp3 Player Super compact size (24*24*24mm) and weighs only 18 grams.A fully featuredMP3/audio player that fits in the palm of you hand! OLED Display Self Emitting Blue OLED Display combined with blue letters brings new beauty to theunit. OLED provides superior sharpness, brilliance and easy to read display. Five Preset EQ modes plus one User-set EQ mode Features 5 preset equalization modes; Normal/ Rock/ Jazz/ Classic/ Pop and you canalso customize equalization to suit your sound. File Navigation System and Unlimited Folder Capacity The player can play MP3 files saved in multiple folders. Those files and folders can beselected and played as if in a Windows environment. Easy & Convenient Clock Built in clock keeps you on time. Special Features 10PC Peripheral Device By connecting the product to PC, the Windows system automatically recognizes itas a removable disk. No additional software needed. It can also be used as storagefor other types of files.FM Radio receptor and recorderEnjoy FM radio listening as well as digital music files (MP3/WMA). It can alsorecord your FM programming which allows you to listen to it over and over or tosave it on your PC. Built-in Lithium-Polymer Battery No extra battery or recharger is required. This advanced battery system is easilyrecharged by connecting into the USB port on your PC. Resume Function in Second Unit Settings are automatically restored when the unit is powered ON in case of sudden power down. Firmware Upgradeable Firmware is easily upgradeable to new features and functions. Special Features SRS Function3D surrounding and superior Base enhances your music listening experience.Voice RecorderBuilt in high quality microphone allows you to record your voice.
11Technical Specifications 12AccessoriesPUSHUSB / Charging Cable Necklace Earphone Cube CrateProtective CaseUser s Manual Program CD Illustrations may be different from the actual product.Accessories shown below may be different from purchased products toimprove quality of the unit.FunctionsFM TunerAudioSupporting FilesMax. Running Time Operating Temperature Size (W HD)WeightBattery (Built-in)USBFM Frequency RangeHeadset OutputS/N RatioAntennaFrequencyCharacteristicsHeadset OutputS/N ratioFile format Bit RateDownload speed25Mbps (USB Ver 2.0)10 Hr-5 ~7024 X 24 X 24 (mm)18 (g)Li-Polymer87.5 MHz~108.0MHz/ 76.0MHz~108.0MHzMax. 7mW (16 ) Max Volume 50dBHeadset/earphone antenna 20Hz ~ 20KHzMax. 15mW (16 ) Max Volume 90dBMP3, WMA, WMA DRMMP3 : 8~320Kbps, WMA : 32~192KbpsItems SpecificationsRecording Time520min voice recording(256MB,64Kbps Recording Mode)
13Part Specifications 14Part Specifications LCD screen Necklace Link pinResetbutton/MICPower/ Play/ Pause FF/ REW/ VOL+/ VOL-MENU/ Navigation Hold/ Clock button A-B Repeat buttonEarphone jack/USB jack Front SidesTop Bottom
15Buttons LCD Display Power ON/OFF File Play/ Pause Move to Submenu/ Menu Set-value Save Volume Up/Down Move to Navigation sub/preceding folder or file Move into Menu/ Navigation Mode Move to preceding Menu HoldClock View A-B Repeat Searching Previous/Next File Move to Left/Right Menu Move to Navigation sub/preceding Folder Music Mode AA: Displays volume B: Displays file status (Play/ Pause/ Stop) C: Displays play mode D: Displays hold/ A-B repeat status E: Displays battery status F: Displays file title G: Displays current file number / total file numbers H: Displays EQ/ SRS I: Displays file elapsing time J: Displays file bitrateK: Displays current file formatB C EDFGKJFM Mode AA: Displays volume B: Displays P-set/ scan mode C: Displays battery status D: Displays stereo/mono E: Displays frequency F: Displays P-set Ch. No/ Save Ch. No G: Displays listening area B CDEIHFG16
17Recharging18PowerTo recharge the battery use theUSB cable to connect the unit tothe PC. It takes approx 3 hours to completely recharge a fully dischargedbattery.Recharging is not interrupted while downloading/uploading filesfrom/to PC. Recharge the product using USB cable when LCD screen is notactivated.1. When the unit is turned on initially it may take few seconds beforedisplaying current battery status. 2. Duration of continuous play. When to recharge the battery10 hours under the following conditions: MP3: 128Kbps, 44.1 Khz Volume is set no higher than 20 LCD is OFF(Full) (Mid) (Low)Buttons are not functioning properly. LCD is not activated by pushing the power button. LCD shows Low BatteryNote!
19Connecting to a PC 20DisconnectingUSB cable connection Connect one end of the cable intoa USB port on the back of your PCand the other end to the earphonejack of the DAH-1500i. What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)? This is a new connection system betweenPC and peripheral devices.Connect the USB cable supplied with the product into a USB port in PC. Any unexpected error can happen when connecting to the USB port in front ofPC or USB hub. Windows version 98SE or lower will not detect the DAH-1500i as a peripheraldevice. To have your PC detect the player Install the Program CD supplied. Windows ME, 2000 and XP Operating Systems Double click on the green arrow on the right-bottom part of the initialWindow screen. Click on Stop and OK after selecting USB High Capacity StorageDevice12Double ClickClickClickNote!
DisconnectingClick OK on Safe To Remove Hardware window and remove thecable.3Open “My Computer” or Windows“Search”. Select “Removable Disk”. Using the right mouse button select“Remove”. Remove the USB cable. Disconnecting with Windows 98SE 2Power ON/OFF NavigationPlay MenuHold FunctionClock2324252627Basic Operations Removing the cable without following the instructions above will display awarning message and may cause a fatal error in PC or the product. Removing the cable while downloading or uploading files, or while formattingfiles may cause a fatal error in PC or the product. 21ClickClickNote!
24File Navigation Example) play file Bye bye :PressSelect “Hyun folder” thenpress FF buttonPressto play bye bye file.Select bye bye.mp3Pressing REW button ormoves navigation one level upFolder iconFile icon23Power ON/OFF Turn Power ON Press and hold the play/pause button to turn the power on. When the battery needs recharging the LCD will display the BatteryLow icon.Recharge the battery when LCD is not activated. Turning Power OFF When no button manipulation in pause condition is done after the set period oftime for “Auto Power Off,” it automatically turns off the power. When you try to play a file after the restarting of the product, it completely recoversall previous setting. All track numbers, equalizer and other settings are recovered.(Resume function in second unit) Note!Press and hold the play/pause button to turn the unit off. Note!Note!
25Play Menu26Hold FunctionHold Mode FunctionsPress and hold the hold button to pause all functions. Press the button once again to resume normal functioning. All buttons and functions are deactivated in Hold Mode. LCD shows when in HOLD mode. If Backlight is off in HOLDmode pressing the button turns it onActivates/Disables menu functionReturns to submenu/ main menuMoves right/left menuControl settingActivates submenu/ setting menuSaves current settingTo access detailed explanation about menus see page 51.Note!
3Play/ PauseSelecting MusicAuto repeatDeleting File29303132Play Functions27Time Time verification Auto Power OFFPress once to view the current time. Press the button againto exit.Set the time by pressing the Menu button.Then select the Set Time option. (See page 59 for more details)If no button is manipulated clock will automatically shut down. Note!
29Play/ PausePlaying file StopVolume control Music Selection When music is pausedPress the file selection buttons to skip to the next/previous file without playing the file. While playing music filePress the file selection buttons once to skip to the next orprevious file and the file will play. 30Press the play/pause button once to play a selected file. Press the play/ pause button once more to stop play. Press “+” or “-“ to increase or decrease the volume incrementally.Press and hold “+” or “-“ to increase or decrease the volumecontinuously.
31RepeatingIf end file is not selected, last section of current file is automaticallyselected as end file.End file selection is available after 3 seconds from selecting starting file.PressAuto Repeatbutton to selectstarting file.PressWhile playing music file...button to selectend file. Pressbutton to disable autorepeat.32Deleting FilesDeleting FilesExample: to delete Bye Bye.mp3 filePressActivate navigation modeSelect Bye Bye.mp3select files with VOL+/VOL-, FF/REW buttons (see page 24)PressComplete deleting Bye Bye.mp3 fileNote!
34Editing Play List4Play ListEditing Play ListPlaying the Files3435Making Play ListExample: To add Bye Bye.mp3 file to play listPressActivates navigation modeSelect Bye Bye.mp3 fileselect files with VOL+/VOL-, FF/REW buttons (see page 24)PressTo cancel your selection: select file from your list, then press Note!
5Voice RecordingPlay Back3738Voice RecordingPlay the ListPlaying the ListPress and Hold While in Navigation mode..Play the ListIn Play List Mode, only files listed in Play List can be played.Activate navigation mode for general music files (see page 24)Pressing button while in navigation mode, will play all saved musicfiles.35After editing the play listNote!
37Voice RecordingRecordingPress and Hold Move toRecoding Start“Recording “Stop“Recording ”Recording is paused by pressing play button while recording. Tocontinue recording press play button again.You can play back your recorded voice at listen modeVoice recording is automatically stopped and saved when memory becomes full.The volume of recorded voice can be controlled by pressing Setting RecordSet Record Gain Voice recording may not work properly when battery is low. 38Voice RecorderPlay BackRecorded voice and FM Radio Program can be played on Listen Mode.Press and Hold Move toListenchange toListen modeUse FF/REW button to search for recorded filesVoice recorded files are shown as V001.mp3, V002.mp3, while Radio recordingsare shown as F001.mp3, F002.mp3, etcListen Mode only plays recorded voice or FM files Moving Vxxx.mp3, or Fxxx.mp3files to other folder disables Listen Mode to play them back.to play recorded filePress Press Press PressNote!
6FM Radio FunctionTuning the RadioSaving Station FrequenciesP-Set ModeRecording Radio Program4143444647FM Radio FunctionMEMO
FM Radio Function Listening to the FM Radio The earphone also acts as the radio antenna. Local frequency ranges vary globally. Press andholdPressListen to Radio42FM Radio Function Region SelectThis allows to search for FM frequency range for different regions, since thefrequency is variable according to different countries.PressMove toRegion SelRegion Sel Select thecountrysaveStandard : Search for 87.5-108.0MHz by 100 KHz increments.Europe : Search for 87.5-108.0MHz by 50KHz increments.Japan : Search for 76.0-108.0MHz by 50KHz increments.Reception/ Reception StandbyWhile receiving the signalPressStandby status PressReceptionDisplay changes toFM Radio 41Press PressAfter saving exit Settings by pressing Note!
43Tuning in Radio FrequencyTuning in Radio FrequencyThe frequency with the strongest signal is selected. Search model can vary according to the Region Selected.Pressto increase/decrease frequencies by 0.05MHz. in FM scan mode ...Press and hold to continuously increase/decrease frequencies. in FM scan mode ...44Saving FM Frequencies Manual Channel Save Example: When saving 99.30 MHz on channel No.3 Choice99.30MHzPressChanges toChannel SaveselectChannel Saveselect channelNo.99.30MHzChannel No.3saveChannel can be saved in Preset No.1 through 20.After saving press to exitPress PressNote!Note!
45Auto Channel Save Auto Channel Save 46P-Set ModeP-Set ModePreset Search Pressincrease/decrease thechannel No. in FM Preset Mode ...Preset search is not available ifthere are no channels saved. PressChanges to Auto PresetSelectAuto PresetAutomatically searchesfor channels and savesthemAfter auto searching it will automatically move to P-set mode.PressChanges to “P-set/scan”select“P-set/scan”select PresetModesaveYou can access the station frequencies you saved by entering Preset Mode. Press Press PressAfter saving press to exitNote!Note!
7Setting47Recording FM RadioRecording FM RadioPressChanges toFM-RECStart FM Recording finish recordingRecorded files will be saved as F001.mp3 and can be replayed in Listen Mode.Recording sound quality can be controlled by pressing Setting Record SETBitratePressing briefly Play button will pause recording. Pressing it again will continuerecording.Menu List Menu Buttons Mode Change Sound SettingDisplayTime settingPlay ModeRecord SetEtc setting 495152545859616263Press PressNote!
49Menu List 50Menu List Menu List Menus available in the product are as followsMenu List Main menu There are Six main menus. There are sub menus, Set menu under each main menu. Sub menu Set menu
51Menu Buttons 52Menu Buttons Menu Button Functions 1. View Menus Press2. Searching Menus Press Press3. Entering Sub Menus, Set menu Menu Button Functions PressPress and hold to exit Menu Mode.Press5. Returning to preceding Menus (Main or Sub) Press4. Modifying & Saving Set Value
53Mode Change54Sound SettingMusic Set Music : Enter to play music fileSelect “Sound Setting” from Setting FM Radio : Enter to record and listen to FM RadioRecording: Enter to voice recordListen: Enter to listen to voice or FM recorded filesSRS Focus It enables individuals to enjoy better quality 3D surround sound by individualadjustment of different tones (Low, MID, HIGH).Sp-SizeEnables control of speaker size (1-6) to enjoy different out put of sound.SRS SettingSetting: Enter to set Menu
55Sound Setting Sound SettingSRS Vol Enables control of 3D surround sound (1-10)Trubass VolEnables control of low tone sound (1-10)This is SRS Labs Trade Mark. WOW technology is licensed through SRS Labs Inc.SRS may boost the volume of sound output. Adjust accordingly.SRS is only available in Music ModeEQ SettingEnables different setting for different types of music.User EQEnables control of each tone according to listeners preferenceBand Move : EQ Control : Normal56User EQ is not available when EQ Setting is set to SRS, Trubass or WOWNote!
57Sound Setting58DisplaySelect “Display” from SettingFade inIt enables gradual increase of volume up to preset level.On : Volume increases gradually up to set levelOff : Plays immediately to the set volume levelContrastSets the brightness of your display (1-10)Scroll SpeedSets the scrolling speed (x1, x2, x4, x8, x12)on LCD displayx4
59Time Setting60Time SettingSelect “Time Setting” from SettingTime SettingSets date and timeBand Move : Level Set : Press button to view set time from Music Pause and FM Radio modeBacklight TimeSets duration of backlight on LCD (5sec/10sec/20sec/30sec/Always)Auto PowerUsing this feature while the unit is paused or stopped allows you to set the unitto turn off automatically after a set time (disabled, 1 min, 2min, 5min, 10min)Sleep SettingAllows you to set the power to automatically turn off after a set period oftime (disable, 10,20,30,60min)
61Play modeSelect “Play mode” from settingPlay modeAllows you to choose playing mode62Record SetBitrateLets you to set Bitrate(64,96,112,128,160 Kbps) while recording.Record GainThis feature enables control record sensitivity according to the distanceNormal: Music files are played once in sequenceRepeat 1: Selected file is played repeatedlyRepeat all: All files are repeatedly played in sequenceRandom: All files are randomly played once. It stops after all files areplayedRandom All: All files are randomly played non-stop.Select “Record Set” from settingA quality recording may be obtained even with record volume at level 0 ifrecord gain is set to high
8Installing the Program CDDownloading/ UploadingFiles Format666770Program63Etc SettingSelect “Etc Setting” from SettingDefaultResets to the factory settings.AboutShows information about F/W version, memory size, remaining memory, etcYES : Every setting will be resetNO : Cancel Reset
66Installing the Program CD Installing the Program CD The Program CD allows you to upload or download files without installing otheradditional software. For Windows 98SE Users: install the software first before using the player(otherwise, PC will not detect the player as a peripheral). For Windows 2000/ME/XP Users: install the provided program CD if you areupgrading FirmwareSystem Requirements Minimum requirements for PC system are as follows Microsoft OS (Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP) CD-ROM Drive Pentium 200Mhz or more RAM 32MB or more (64MB for Windows ME or later version) 128MB or more hard disk space (Additional hard disk may be needed for saving music files) USB port available Mac. 9.X-X MEMO
68Downloading/ Uploading Files 67Downloading/ Uploading Files Downloading/ Uploading Files 1.To download files connect USB cable, select your file and right click onCopy”.The unit downloads or uploads all types of data files (*.jpg,*.xls,*.hwp,...). Itfunctions as a removable disk as well as an MP3 player. Downloading/ Uploading Files 2.Click on Paste in Removable Disk window using right mouse button.Your PC will identify your cube as a removable disk under My ComputerDo not remove the USB cable while transferring files. Doing so may causefatal error in the PC or player. ClickClickNote!Note!
69Downloading/ Uploading Files 70FormatDownloading/ Uploading Files 3.Downloading selected files to your player is complete. Reverse steps 1 to 3 to upload files from the unit to your PC.You can also drag & drop to download/upload files. FormatDeleted files cannot be recovered after the device has beenformatted!1.Select “Format” by right clicking on the ‘removable disk’ folder in PCWindows.ClickNote!Note!
9TroubleshootingWarranty Card73Support71FormatFormat2.Click on “Start” when the format window pops up. 3.Formatting completed. Check if file system is setfor FAT32Be very careful at format!ClickClickClick
73Troubleshooting74TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCheck the battery capacity. Recharge the battery with USB cable.Check to see if the unit is on HOLD.Check to see if the unit is in Hold Mode.1. Unit will not turn ON? 2.Buttons are not working?Ensure that earphones are inserted securely intothe unit.Check your volume setting.Electronics in the immediate environment maybe interfering with unit functioning.Ensure that earphones are inserted securely intothe unit.Electronics in the immediate environment maybe interfering with unit functioning.3.Files are heard with a lot of interference?4.Too much noise with interrupted FM receiving?
75TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCheck USB cable connection.Check available memory capacity.Check LCD brightness setting ( Setting DisplayContrast).Check the battery. Recharge it with a USB cable ifneeded.5. Problems downloading files?6. LCD is not activated?FCC RF INTERFERENCE STATEMENTNoteThis 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 protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference 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 isconnected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio, TV technician for help.- Only a shielded interface cable should be used.Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by theguarantee or manufacturer could void the warranty the users authority to operate such equipment.CAUTIONChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturercould void the warranty.THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCERECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Warranty CardProduct Name:Model:Date of Purchase: (m) (d) (y)Name of Customer Telephone Number:Address:Name of Agent: Telephone Number:Address:You need to present this Warranty Card with the date of purchase written thereon when required in order to receive satisfactory services. Please keep this card in a secure place.The design and size of the product are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve product quality.1. The warranty service for the product shall be provided based on the information contained in this WarrantyCard.2. The warranty service is available effective from the date of purchase, so please put the date of purchase onthis Warranty Card. (If the date of purchase is not identified in the card, the effective warranty period will startfrom the date 6 months from the date of manufacture.)3. This Warranty Card can not be reissued 1 year from thedate of purchase

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