Portable MP3 player PA-11 Operating Instructions Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package……………………………..……..3 Location of Controls ………………………4 HOLD Function……………………………5 2 Setting Up the player Install software……………………………. 6 Connect to Your PC………..………………8 Download MP3 files to the unit……………10 3 Using the player LCD and Menus…………………. …... 11 Play MP3 Music (Basic Play)…………….. 12 Play Settings…….………………………... 13 Record Voice…………………………. ….. 14 Erase Music and Record File(s)…………. 15 Information Submenu………………... …..
Package Please check the box contents before you start to use the unit. Box Contents : A [1] MP3 player [2] 1 Manual CD (driver included) [3] USB cable [4] 1 AA Alkaline battery (Option) [5] High-quality stereo earphones [6] Operating Instruction [7] Warranty Card Item may be different, depending on the country or period that you purchased your player in.
Locations of Controls Portable MP3 player A [A] Microphone (MIC) [B] Display [C] Skip to Next (SKIP) [D] Skip to Previous (SKIP) [E] Mode button (MODE) [F] Play/pause/Power button [G] Belt hole [H] Earphone Volume control buttons (VOLUME + / - ) [I] USB port (USB) [J] Earphone jack (PHONE) [K] Smart Media Card Slot [L] Stop/power off button (STOP/OFF) [M] Record button (REC) [N] Hold button (HOLD) [O] Smart Media Card Eject (EJECT) [P] Battery door open (OPEN) [Play]: Press this button to turn on the unit,
HOLD Function This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental button presses. The HOLD function prevents the following : The unit is powered on accidentally when not in use, causing the batteries to run down. A button is accidentally pressed during play, interrupting the operation. To use the HOLD function Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position. (A) HOLD mode (B) Release When the unit is in hold mode: Pressing the unit is in hold mode: The indicator “hold” always displays on the LCD display.
Install Software Before using the unit, MP3 music shall be download ed from computer to the unit. Data files such as pictures, documents or applications can also download and be stored in the unit for a fast, safe and high speed mobile data storage use.
Install Software For Macintosh 1. Insert the Manual CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-Click on the icon of the CD-ROM drive on desktop. 3. Open the driver\pa11\Mac_OS folder in CD-ROM drive and open the packed file; 4. In the dialogue window, creat a new folder on hard disc and continue 5. Open the new folder and double-click on ‘Install and Setup’. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7.
Connect to PC You need not switch off your computer when you connect the unit to the PC since USB is Plug-and-Play. Connection (1) The battery must be in the player. (2) Position the PC so that its USB ports can be easily accessed. (Note : The USB port(s) may be found on the front panel or elsewhere instead of the back panel. Refer to your PC dealer for support if necessary. ) (3) Plug the flat USB connector of the bundled USB cable to the PC. (4) Plug the square connector of the USB cable to the unit.
Connect to PC For Macintosh Users (7) Computer will detect new hardware and install them automatically. Untitled Disc(F:) and (G:) will appear on desktop. Untitled Disc (F:) implies the built-in flash memory of the MP3 Flash Player. Untitled Disk (G:) drive implies the Smart Media Card inserted into the MP3 Flash Player. In case if Smart Media Card is not present in the player, Untitled Disk (G:) will not be accessible.
Download MP3 files to the unit The unit is a handy device for data storage. No any specific software need to upload, download or erase the MP3 or data files. All you do is copy and paste the desired files into the mapped drives that appear on your PC (Removable Drives show up in My Computer or Desktop). Check the connection between PC and the unit is correct and : For Windows (a) Select MP3 files and right click on the files.
Using the player After download MP3 file(s) into the unit, you can play the MP3 music with you. Ensure that the HOLD switch is not on before you continue, and one available battery must be in the unit. Power ON / OFF 1. Press the [PLAY] button to turn the unit on. 2. To turn the unit off, press and hold the [STOP] button for more than about 4 seconds. Indicators A 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Basic play 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 12 Download MP3 file(s) to the unit Unplug the cable from the unit Connect the stereo earphones to [PHONES] jack Press [Play] button to turn the unit on a) The unit now power on. MP3 music is ready to play, Open Screen displays on LCD b) Press [SKIP] button to move to the music you prefer Press [Play] button to start to play music Playing MP3 screen displays on LCD Adjust the volume.
Play settings Repeat modes A Users can change play methods in Play Mode Menu 1. Repeat None (take off all repeat) 2. Repeat One (repeat current music) 3. Repeat All (repeat all music) Repeat One or Repeat All selected, the Repeat mode indicator displays on LCD. Equalizer B In EQ Menu there are some kinds of equalizer built in the unit. 1. No EQ (Normal) 2. Rock 3. Classic 4. Pop 5. Jazz a) No EQ is the default setting of the player. b) Press [SKIP] button to change the equalizer type.
Record Voice Recording voice A The unit can record voice via built-in microphone. 1. Select [Voice Record] in [Voice Mode] menu and press [MODE] button. The unit is ready to record voice. 2. Press [REC] button to start one recording. 3. Press [STOP] to stop this recording. Playback voice file B 1. Select [Voice Play] in [Voice Mode] menu and press [MODE] button. 2. Latest voice file displays on screen. To playback the latest voice file, press [PLAY] button. Press [STOP] to stop. 3.
Erase Music & Voice file(s) It is recommended to stop playing when erase music or voice file(s). 1. Stop playing or recording; 2. To Erase MP3 file(s) : Press the [MODE] button and [SKIP] button to go to the [Erase Music] submenu. To Erase Voice file(s) : Press the [MODE] button and [SKIP] button to go to [Voice Mode]; Press [MODE] button to enter the submenu and press [SKIP] button to [Erase Voice File ]submenu. 3. Press [MODE] button to enter. the [Erase Music] or [Erase Voice File] submenu. 4.
Information Submenu To go to [About] Information submenu, press the [MODE] button to menu and press [SKIP] button to [ABOUT] submenu and press [MODE] button to enter the submenu. Information Submenu a) Internal memory capacity size b) External Memory size c) Firmware version Press [SKIP] button to view the information on LCD screen. Press [MODE] button to exit the submenu.
Appendix A What is MP3? MP3 is an acronym for MPEG Layer 3, a type of audio data compression that can reduce digital sound files by a variable 12:1 ratio with virtually no loss in quantity. It allows to store more music into a little memory. Little memory means compact size, so portable MP3 player comes out. MP3 files can be very small and yet retain a high sound quality. MP3 files usually have the extension .
Appendix B Cautions Selection and care of battery Alkaline battery is recommended. Align the poles (+) and (-) correctly when inserting the batteries. Battery play time may be shorter than usual after frequent key operation. Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time. Do not peel off the covering on battery and do not use if the covering has been peeled off. Precautions for Listening with the Earphones Do not play your earphones at a high volume.
Appendix C Software Utility Upon the driver installation is completed, two software utilities will be installed in PC. Customer can use the utilities to format or upgrade the unit. Connect to PC and open Start>Program> Mp3 Player menu (Windows OS). Notice It is forbidden to unplug the USB cable while the unit is accessing with computer (while the LCD displays [USB READING] or [USB WRITING] ), because it may cause serious damage to the unit or computer system.
Appendix D Technical Specification PORTABLE MP3 PLAYER PA11 Size(WxHxD)/Weight 57 x 74 x 22 mm / 50g (without battery) Memory Internal Memory 64 MB Type of removable memory : 1 x Smart Media slot use 16, 32 and 64MB SMC card Interface USB ( using standard USB v1.1 cable ) LCD Display 1 line x icon & 2 lines x 12 characters LCD Power 1 x AA Alkaline 15 hours for MP3/voice playback Signal to Noise Ratio 88 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz Output > 5 mW (each output) Harmonic Distortion Output 0.05 ~ 0.
Appendix D Troubleshooting The music skips sometime. Check the music file. Use [MP3 Player Format] utility to format the flash memory (Let the [Quick format] check box EMPTY), and download the music again. Smart Media Card cannot be used in the player. Make sure you are using the correct Smart Media Card. Insert the card correctly. One SMC icon shall be on LCD. Only 3.3V version cards will work in your MP3 Flash Player. 5V version Cards will not function correctly.
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