Table of Contents Precautions...............................................................3 USB connection ...........................................................11 Operational notice ....................................................4 Sending and deleting files ............................................12 Features ...................................................................4 Unplugging the Hypersound 156 .....................................13 User controls ..........................
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. Navigating the User’s Manual This user manual is in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) file format. Important: We recommend that you use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or higher to view and print the User’s Manual. Acrobat Reader 4.
Operational notice If the Hypersound 156 will not be operated for a prolonged period, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage caused by electrical leakage. The Hypersound 156 should be kept in areas free from extreme temperature changes, moisture and dust. Download WMA/MP3 music to the Hypersound 156 before listening. Set the HOLD switch to the release position before operation. Do not drop the Hypersound 156 as it may cause the batteries to fall out or damage its surface.
User controls LED HOLD Switch Volume Buttons EQ Button STOP/POWER OFF Button F.FWD PLAY/PAUSE Button F.
Accessories CD LED Indication The color and flashing of the LED indicates the Hypersound 156 modes. When the LED is off, it indicates that the Hypersound 156 is turned off.
Turning the power on/off During MP3 playback Insert one AAA size battery into battery compartment. Turn on the Hypersound 156: Press the PLAY/PAUSE button The LED on the Hypersound 156 blinks red. Then the LED turns to green to indicate the standby-mode of the Hypersound 156. Fast rewind: Press and hold F.RWD button Turn the Hypersound 156 off : Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds until the LED turns off. Jump to previous song: Press F.RWD button once Fast forward: Press and hold F.
Adjusting the volume: Press the +/- buttons on the Hypersound 156 to adjust the volume. Note: Press briefly to adjust step by step. Press and hold to adjust continuously. Hold Function Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. The controls do not work in the Hold mode. Slide the HOLD switch back to cancel HOLD mode. Setup EQ Press the EQ button briefly to choose one preset equalizer.
PC driver and utility installation Make sure that you first start the software setup from the provided CD before you connect your Hypersound 156 with the USB port! Connection before setting up the device driver will invoke ‘Add New Hardware Wizard’ of Windows 98/98SE. The Hypersound 156 driver and utility cannot be installed using the ‘Add New Hardware Wizard’! 1. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. A dialogue will pop up on the computer screen. 2.
USB connection You can transmit files through the USB port of your PC. 1. Make sure your PC support USB devices and you have installed the driver (Windows 98/98SE). 2. Turn off your Hypersound 156 if it is on. 3. Remove the USB port cap of your Hypersound 156. 4. Connect your PC directly or by supplied USB extension cable with the Hypersound 156. 5. The LED lights red. It indicates that the Hypersound 156 is in USB mode. 6.
Caution: Do not unplug the Hypersound 156 while a file is being downloaded. It will corrupt the firmware of the Hypersound 156. If the Hypersound 156 does not work, take out the battery and reinsert it after a few seconds. The Hypersound 156 can be damaged when you take unplug the Hypersound 156 during file transmission! While you are downloading files, the LED is flashing. When the transfer is finished, the LED light stops and you can unplug the Hypersound 156 safely.
Access to the software utilities When the driver installation is completed, Firmware Download (Update) utility will be installed in the PC. Customers can use the utilities to format or upgrade the device. Connect the Hypersound 156 to the computer and click the corresponding program to run: How to format the Hypersound 156 You can format your Hypersound 156 such as format the removable disk with the format tool of Windows.
How to upgrade the Firmware The firmware in the Hypersound 156 can be updated through the Hypersound 156 Update utility running on your PC. To update the firmware run the MP3 Hypersound 156 Update (Firmware download) utility from: [Start]>[Program]>[ Hypersound 156 MP3 Player]>[Firmware Download]. Check the current firmware version and upgrade firmware version. If you are sure it is the right version to update, click [Start] to update the firmware. Please wait until it is finished.
Troubleshooting If the Hypersound 156 does not work, take out the battery and reinsert it a few minutes later or insert a new battery. Sometimes the Hypersound 156 can not work because the firmware of the Hypersound 156 is corrupted accidentally. Please refresh the firmware to fix this problem. 1. Disconnect the Hypersound 156. 2. Turn off the Hypersound 156 if it is on; If the Hypersound 156 fails to turn off, please take out the battery or reset it via the reset hole. Then turn it of. 3.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 1, Why am I unable to install the installation software to my operating system? - Please note that Windows 95 is unable to support the USB interface properly. Please upgrade your system to Windows 98 (Version 2.0, 4.10.2222 A), 2000, ME or XP. - There is no driver required for PCs with operating systems Windows 2000, ME, and XP (Plug and Play). Windows 2000 users should update to Windows 2000 Service Pack3 (SP3) before the driver installation can continue.
a problem of bad encoding or bad source quality. Remember to close all active programs before encoding to achieve good quality results. 7, Why do the controls of the Hypersound not work? Check the position of the Hold switch (ON or OFF). While positioned at ON, the controls are deactivated. 8. Why is there no sound after pressing the Play button? - Make sure the Hold button is on OFF. - Check that the files have been stored in the built-in flash memory. Then press the Play button again.
Specifications of Hypersound 156 Size (W x H x D) approx. 55 x 78 x 16 mm Memory 128 MB internal memory Signal to noise ratio > 90 dB Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 KHz Maximum output 5 mW (each output) Interface USB Rev. 1.1 Total harmonic distortion output < 0.05% Power Single AAA Alkaline battery Continuous MP3 playing time > 15 hours Display LED indicator Ports USB Port Earphone Out Firmware Flash based, user upgradeable.