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
Multiple Language Support.......................................................................10
PC Connection...................................................................................................11
Operating Controls...........................................................................................15
Operating in music mode...........................................................................15
Operating in radio mode............................................................................17
Operating in voice mode..........................................................................19
Detailed Controls..............................................................................................21
Switching modes.........................................................................................21
Playing music or voice files......................................................................21
Music recording in voice mode.................................................................22
Voice recording in voice mode..................................................................23
Radio recording in radio mode..................................................................23
Menu Settings....................................................................................................24
Menu settings in Music mode....................................................................24
Menu setting in Radio mode.....................................................................26
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
voice format, all of this WITHOUT the use of a computer. You can also transfer
songs you enjoy from your computer to your player. With its one-touch voice-
recording feature you can record lectures, interviews or meetings in good 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:
Expandable MMC/SD card slot (support 32MB, 64MB, 128MB)
Direct line-in encoding to MP3 or voice format
MP3, WMA, ADPCM playback
30 FM radio preset channels (Enhanced Feature!)
FM recording function
Voice recording from built-in microphone
Voice messages recording in MP3 or voice format
Supports ID3 tagging
Firmware upgrades available
A-B looping support
5 equalizers
Sleep preset
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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
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:
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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
Do not abuse your MP3 player by
using extreme force.
Avoid keeping or operating the unit in
places with strong magnetic field, direct
sunlight, or heat exposure for extended
periods of time.
Keep the unit away from high humidity.
Do not open the MP3 player, as doing
so will damage the unit.
Use a soft towel to clean the surface
of your player.
Keep the player away from chemicals.
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
Mini USB Cable
User Manual
Neck String
Carrying Pouch
Warranty Card (Optional)
Battery
Line-in Cable
MMC/SD Card (Optional)
CD-Rom (Optional)
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Specifications
Size (HxWxD)
Net Weight
Internal Flash Memory
Power Supply
PC Interface
Radio Function
Digital Music Format
Playback
Record
Digital Voice Format
Built-in Microphone
Signal to Noise Ratio
Frequency Range
Battery Life
Support External Memory
Equalizer
Play Mode
88x41x15mm
42g (without battery)
32MB or 64MB(depending on product version)
1x AAA alkaline battery
USB
FM with auto scan and 30 preset channels
MP3, WMA, all bit rates including VBR
In MP3, ADPCM format
ADPCM (32kbps)
Electric condenser microphone
>90dB
20Hz - 20kHz
12+ hours
SD/ MMC Memory Card
Jazz, Rock, Classic, Pop, User Default
Normal, Repeat one, Repeat all, Random,
Repeat random
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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