Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................2
Copyright notice........................................................................................3
Safety information.....................................................................................3
Precautions................................................................................................5
In the Package.....................................................................................................6
Specifications......................................................................................................7
Knowing Your Portable MP3 Player..................................................................8
Name of parts............................................................................................8
Inserting battery........................................................................................9
Turn on MP3 player................................................................................10
Turn off MP3 player................................................................................10
PC Connection..................................................................................................11
Operating Controls..........................................................................................14
Operating in music mode...........................................................................14
Operating in radio mode............................................................................16
Operating in voice mode..........................................................................18
Detailed Controls..............................................................................................20
Switching modes.........................................................................................20
Playing music or voice files......................................................................20
Recording....................................................................................................21
Menu Settings....................................................................................................23
Menu settings in Music mode....................................................................23
Menu setting in Radio mode.....................................................................25
Menu setting in Voice mode......................................................................29
System Settings..................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................32
Company Contacts............................................................................................34
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PDHercules 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:
Built-in USB jack
Direct line-in encoding to MP3 or voice format
128MB or 256MB internal memory, depending on version of the player
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
Mass Storage
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Introduction
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 for compliance could void the user’s 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
installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference
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Introduction
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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Introduction
Precautions
Avoid keeping or operating the unit in
places with strong magnetic field, direct
sunlight, or heat exposure for extended
periods of time.
Do not abuse your MP3 player by
using extreme force.
Keep the unit away from high humidity.
Do not open the MP3 player, as doing
so will damage the unit.
Keep the player away from chemicals.
Use a soft towel to clean the surface
of your player.
Remove the battery from the player when you
are not using the MP3 player. This is to avoid
needless battery wear.
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In the Package
Main Unit
Stereo Earphone
USB Extension Cord
User Manual
Neck String
Carrying Pouch
Warranty Card (Optional)
Battery
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Specifications
Size (HxWxD)
Net Weight
70x41x18.7mm
39g (without battery)
Internal Flash Memory
Power Supply
PC Interface
128MB or 256MB(depending on product version)
1x AAA alkaline battery
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
Digital Voice Format
Built-in Microphone
Signal to Noise Ratio
Frequency Range
Battery Life
ADPCM (32kbps)
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.
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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
Open the battery door
Put the battery into the
compartment. Pay attention
to the polarity.
Close the battery door.
according to this direction
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Knowing your Portable MP3 Player
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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PC Connection
This is a mass storage device. No driver installation is required except Windows
98. The driver is not required for Windows 2000/XP or Mac. For Window 98
downloaded driver file (setup.exe) on your hard drive and double click the driver
file (setup.exe). Follow on-screen prompts to complete the driver installation
process.
(For Window 98 users, you can use the Window 98 driver CD if you retailer
bundled it in the package)
Mac OS 8/9 may or may not require driver installation.
Transfer files from PC to player:
1. Switch on the player and connect it securely to the PC with the USB cable.
2. Double click on “My Computer” on the desktop of windows, there will be an
additional drive created.
3. If the player is connected to your PC, you will see “USB Connected” on the
player’s screen.
4. To download music files to your MP3 player, simply drag the files from the
Windows File Explorer and drop them to the newly opened drive. You can also
upload files from the player to the PC by doing the reverse.
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PC Connection
CAUTION:
ONLY UNPLUG THE USB CABLE WHENALL DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES
ARE COMPLETED.
Do not unplug the USB cable when the LCD is still displaying “USB writing” as
doing so may corrupt the files stored in the player and you will need to re-format
the MP3 player. If the player encounters abnormal interruption during recording
such as battery removal, you may also need to re-format it.
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PC Connection
Add on functions:
1. The MP3 player can also be used as an external drive for storage of non-music
files.
2. The MP3 player is compatiable with Music Match. You can directly rip your
audio CDs to WMA or MP3 format using Music Match software and directly
download to the player.
* Our MP3 player does not support WAV files downloaded or created by user. It
only supports WAV files recording direct from the MP3 player.
How to format the player?
The purpose of re-formatting the player is to try to restore the player to normal
operation. This is for when the player is not able to function properly or in cases
where you player is unable to power on. Keep in mind, that the content of the
player will be removed once being formatted.
1. Connect the player to the PC.
2. Right click the additional drive and click Format.
3. Click “Yes” to confirm.
Firmware Upgrader
You should check your vendor’s website for new firmware upgrades, these devel-
opments provide add-on functions and language support options. Upgrades are
announced on the web site and users can then download the software from the
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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
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 Rewind
continuously
Play previous track
MENU
VOL +
VOL -
REC
Enter Menu Mode
Change language
Change language
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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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
On / Off
All keys are locked
—>Hold
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
Short
Browsing
Playing
Play current track
Power off
Stop/Pause current track
Power off
Long
Short
Move to next track
Move to next track con-
tinuously
Play next track
Fast Forward
Long
Short
Long
Move to previous track
Move to previous track
continuously
Play previous track
Rewind
MENU
VOL +
VOL -
REC
Enter Menu Mode
Change language
Change language
Start recording
Enter Menu Mode
Increase the volume
Decrease the volume
Set point A (A-B loop
function)
On / Off
All keys are locked
—>Hold
All keys are locked
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Operating controls
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
/
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 towards the
direction
quickly to play the next track and move towards the direction quickly
to play the previous track.
b.
3.
When the player is stopped, moving with
through the tracks stored in memory.
or
allows you to browse
Moving within track
Moving with
a track.
or
for longer than 1 second will fast forward or rewind during
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4.
A-B looping
While playing music or voice files, 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
Choose delete from MENU. Use
or
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.”
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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
Others
No response
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
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Menu Settings
Your MP3 player can store up to 30 preset programme frequencies. These
programmes can be quickly tuned when the radio is in the PRESET MODE. This
section gives instructions for saving programme presets. The next section explains
how to enter the PRESET MODE and retrieve a preset programme.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Enter the RADIO mode as described previously.
In NORMAL MODE tune the radio to the programme you wish to preset.
Press the MENU button.
Use the
Press
or
.
controls to select CH PRESET.
Use the
Press
or
.
controls to select the preset number.
Using the preset mode
Mono/Stereo
Mode
Set FM radio output to stereo or mono
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Menu Settings
Preset Mode
Switching to
Radio Mode.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Enter the RADIO mode as described previously.
Press the MENU button.
Use the
Press
or
. The radio is now operating in preset mode.
or controls to select the preset programmes until the one
controls to select PRESET MODE.
Use the
you require is selected.
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Menu Settings
Deleting Program
preset
Deleting programme presets
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Enter the RADIO PRESET MODE as described above.
Press the MENU button.
Use the
Press
or
or
.
controls to select DELETE.
Use the
delete.
Press
controls to select the preset programme you wish to
6.
Mono/Stereo
Mode
Set FM radio output to stereo or mono
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Menu Settings
Menu setting in Voice Mode
Switching to
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
/
to switch between “On” and “Off”. 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 song’s 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 “Yes” or No.”
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.
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 “Hold” button on the main unit is locked. If yes, buttons will
have no response.
3. Unable to play MP3 file.
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
Check if the memory contains any VOC files
Check if the player is in Voice Mode.
5. Unable to record via line-in.
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.
This function only works during playback.
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Troubleshooting
7. Unable to install software.
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.
9.How to reset MP3 Player to factory settings.
Choose default setting in system settings. Choosing “YES” 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.
Company Contacts
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