GMP33005 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1 GMP33005 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before operating this unit Please read this Instruction Manual carefully

2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Goodmans product. The GMP GB MP3/WMA Player is a portable device with multiple features and functions, details of which are described in the following pages. MP3/WMA WMA-DRM9 & DRM10 Format Files playback Voice recording - The unit can record voice through the internal microphone encoding directly into WAV format. Universal storage - the unit can operate as a mass storage device and can be used for file storage i.e. between work and home etc. Direct PC compatibility - operates without the need to install driver software on Windows ME/2000/XP and comes complete with a driver for use Windows 98SE Sound Enhancement Equaliser patterns - inbuilt equaliser for Flat, Classic, Rock, Pop and Jazz effects. To transfer purchased tracks (WMA DRM encoded) from most online music download services to the GMP33005 Windows Media Player 10 must be used. Note: this is exclusively available with Windows XP alternatively use the application recommended by the online music download service NOTE: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management. Windows XP required. Apple itunes music content is NOT supported. This instruction manual is important. Please read it, in a short time it will show how to connect, operate and adjust the unit for best performance. It can also save money, it shows simple things to do and check before calling us for assistance

3 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Table of Contents... 2 System Requirements... 3 Precautions & Safety Notes General Information... 5 Overview of General Controls... 6 Power Source PC Connection... 8 Software Installation.. 10 Getting Started.. 17 Customized Settings.. 24 Troubleshooting Guide & Maintenance Product Specifications YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: 1 x Main Unit (GMP33005, 3GB Digital MP3/WMA Player) 1 x Pair of Earphones 1 x USB Cable 1 x Carrying Pouch 1 x AC Adapter (230 Volts to DC 5 Volts) 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Driver Installation CD (with music management software powered by & drivers for Windows 98SE) NOTE: Please retain all packaging materials for future transportation or in the unlikely event the product should need to be returned for repair. WARNING: The AC Adapter supplied with the unit must not be used with other equipment. Use only the supplied AC Adapter for charging this model

4 System Requirements HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Computer Operating System CPU Memory Hard disk space Drive Interface IBM PC/AT-Compatible (not operable with Macintosh) Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000 Professional/ XP Home Edition standard install Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition Pentium II 300 MHz or higher Windows Millennium Edition, 2000 Professional, Windows 98SE MMX Pentium 233 MHz or higher 64MB minimum (128MB or more recommended for Windows XP) 10MB minimum required CD-ROM drive Available USB Port (USB 2.0 High Speed) NOTES: The player is capable to transfer files at USB 2.0 High Speed. It is backward compatible with the USB 1.1 ports, however you will not be able to take full advantage of the potential maximum transfer speed of 480 Mbit/Sec. Display 1024 x 768 pixels or better, higher colour (16-bit) or better SECURED MUSIC DOWNLOAD REQUIREMENT O/S: Software: Windows XP SP1* or higher (Note: SP = Service Pack) Windows Media Player 10.0 or higher (Windows Media Player 10.0 is only available for Windows XP users) NOTES: Operation is not guaranteed on all the compatible PCs. Operation is not guaranteed on computers running upgraded OS or multiple OS with dual-boot. NTFS format can be used for standard installation only. Depending on the Windows version, more free space maybe necessary. Music data also requires more space

5 Precaution & Safety Notes CAUTIONS! SAFETY NOTES Power Sources Be sure that the local voltage is corresponding with the supplied AC Power Adapter before using this product. If the AC Power Supply exceeds the limit it may cause malfunction or permanent damage to this unit. Battery The unit has a non-removable battery. If the unit is not used for a while the battery will need to be recharged. Listening with Earphone Your hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating this equipment. It is strongly recommended for not playing the unit with too high volume. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue usage. Road Safety Do NOT use while driving any kind of motor vehicles or motorcycles. It may create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in many areas. It is dangerous to listen at high volume while crossing roads. Never detach the cover Removing any of the covers will invalidate the warranty and could result in a hazardous situation. NEVER use the supplied AC/DC Power Supply to power other products

6 General Information SOFTWARE AND OPERATION MANUAL Reproduction in part or in whole without prior permission is prohibited. Before using third-party connecting devices or software, consult the dealer or manufacturer. Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages caused by malfunction resulting from the unspecified products. Screen shots in the manual are for reference only. Manufacturer shall not be liable for any errors in this manual. Specifications, contents are subject to change without notice for improvement. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS All rights reserved. All other brand and product names listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby recognized as such. IF A POWER FAILURE OCCUR Any voice recordings being made will be damaged if power failure occurs. Any tracks being played back may be damaged. FOR IMPORTANT RECORDING If the HDD malfunctions, the contents recorded on the HDD maybe lost. To save contents permanently it is recommended to copy the content to a PC, etc as backup. AUDIO DATA Backup data stored on this product periodically in case of loss or malfunction. Goodmans cannot be held liable for any damages or loss of data resulting from defects in this product or your computer. NOTE: In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss of recorded audio contents due to HDD malfunction, please be aware beforehand that, Goodmans will bear no responsibility to compensate for the content which could not be recorded or edited, for the loss of recorded or edited audio contents, or for other related direct or indirect damages

7 Overview of General Controls FRONT VIEW 1) Volume + (Up) / BACK 2) Volume- (Down) 3) Inbuilt Microphone 4) Menu/Search/Bookmark 5) LCD Display 6) Play/Pause/Stop TOP VIEW 1) REC 2) Power On/Off 3) HOLD switch 4) Reset hole BOTTOM VIEW 1) DC socket 2) USB socket LEFT SIDE VIEW 1) Jog Switch (Up/Enter/Down) 2) Earphone socket 3) Belt Clip - 6 -

8 Power Source The GMP33005 has a non-removable battery. It can be charged with the supplied AC Adapter. CHARGING THE UNIT First time usage Charge the inbuilt rechargeable battery at least 3 hours before using the player the first time. 1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the 5V DC-In socket on the unit. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, the unit starts charging. 3. The battery fully charge in about 3 hours, and Charging Completed will display on screen. Important Battery Information The unit may get warm during or after charge. This is normal. When charging battery for the first time or after a long period of disuse, battery life may be shorter. Repeat charge/discharge cycle 4 to 5 times to restore the full capacity. Inbuilt Battery The inbuilt battery may discharge completely after long period without use. Recharge the battery before use. Charging time depends on the battery condition and ambient temperature. At low temperatures, continuous playing time is shortened. Manufacture shall not be liable for any damages resulting from loss or alteration of data caused by malfunction, repairs, or complete discharge of the battery. Checking the remaining amount of battery power The remaining amount of battery power will be shown by the battery indicator in the display. When battery is FULL When battery is LOW When BATTERY LOW appears in display, Recharge the battery before use - 7 -

9 PC Connection CONNECTING THE UNIT TO THE PC 1. Connect the unit to a PC with the supplied USB connection cable, by inserting the smaller plug to the unit and the larger plug to the USB port of the computer. Plug-and-Play feature of the PC OS will automatically detect the device. Whilst the unit is connected to the PC, the symbol shown below appears. 2. Double click the My Computer icon, a window will open and a default device name GMP330XXX will be shown typically designated E: and F: if the computer has one hard drive or partition and one CD-ROM drive. CAUTION! Do not disconnect a USB connection cable or remove the unit from the unit whilst transferring data from a PC. Data on the unit maybe corrupted and harddisk maybe damaged. NOTE: The operation buttons on the main unit do not work if it is connected to a PC

10 PC Connection (contd.) DISCONNECTING THE UNIT FROM THE PC The GMP33005 can be used in the same way as a normal hard drive and MP3 and WMA files can be dragged into the drive to add them to the player memory. Once the required files have been copied to the removable drive: Windows XP Home Edition / Professional 1. Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2. Click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device - Drive (*:). 3. Safe To Remove Hardware appears. Click the message and disconnect the USB connection cable from the PC. Windows 2000 Professional 1. Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2. Click USB Mass Storage Device - Stop Drive. 3. USB Mass Storage Device can now be safely removed appears. Click OK button and disconnect the USB connection cable form the PC. Windows Millennium Edition (Win ME) 1. Click Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2. Click USB Disk - Stop Drive. 3. USB Mass Storage Device can now be safely removed appears. Click OK button and disconnect the USB connection cable form the PC. Windows 98 Second Edition (Win 98SE) 1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2. Select Stop USB Card Reader 3. Then Device is removed successfully appears. Click OK button and disconnect the USB connection cable form the PC. When the player is disconnected from the PC the processing message appears in the display and the player shuts down. IMPORTANT: to index the files that have been added without using the create Lib function in the settings menu must be used, this will scan the drive and create an index of all tracks on the unit (normally this is done by the PC when is used

11 Software Installation The installation CD that comes with the GMP33005 contains the necessary drivers required to enable the player to connect to a computer running Windows 98SE and the music management software powered by enables you to transfer or organize music files from your computer to the player. Insert the supplied installation CD into your computer CD-ROM drive, the following screen should appear automatically on the PC screen if it doesn't browse the files on the disc and double click on the Autorun.exe file

12 Software Installation (contd.) Installing on your PC 1. Click Install Mi MUSIC to run the music management software. 2. The installation may take few minutes to run the program, a shortcut icon will appear on the computer desktop after the installation is completed. MiMUSIC

13 Software Installation (contd.) Windows 98SE Driver (for Windows 98SE users only) To use the GMP33005 on a PC running Windows 98SE please install a driver for the product. Click Install USB Driver after connecting the unit to the PC via the USB cable supplied. If the installer display does not appear, double click on My Computer, double click on the CD-ROM drive icon and double click the Autorun.exe to install the driver. (NOTE: this player does not work with Windows 95 O/S as USB is not supported)

14 Software Installation (contd.) MANAGING AUDIO DATA USING MiMUSIC 1. Connect the player to the PC via the USB cable supplied. 2. Double click MiMusic shortcut icon on your computer desktop. screen appears. 3. The - music management software enables you to manage or edit the music tracks from the PC to the player. You can also create the playlists using. Add Songs to Editor Add Folders to Editor Remove Songs Create Playlist Rename Playlist Remove Playlists/Songs Synchronize music to player NOTE: ALL operation buttons will be blank if the player is not connected to PC

15 Software Installation (contd.) TRANSFEERING TRACKS TO PLAYER 1. Click the Add Songs to Editor or Add Folders to Editor icon, you browse and add the audio data from your computer directory to the editing screen 2. Click the Update icon on the right side of display to copy selected files and playlists to the player. 3. If the tracks are transferred to the player, a Sync Ok!! message will appear on the display and then press OK to confirm the synchronization of tracks. CREATING A PLAYLIST 1. Click the Add Songs to Editor icon, you can browse and add the audio data from your computer directory to the editing screen 2. Click the Create Playlist icon to create new playlist. You can also rename the playlist clicking the Rename Playlist icon. 3. Click the Update icon on the right side of display to copy selected files and playlists to the player. 4. If the tracks are transferred to the player, a Sync Ok!! message will appear on the display and then press OK to confirm the synchronization of tracks. DRAG AND DROP THE TRACKS TO THE PLAYER You can drag and drop the data files you want to transfer to the player from your computer. When the transfer of audio data is finished, you must organize the contents after file transfer so the new files can appear in the search menu. Any MP3/WMA files will not show in the search menu before they are organized. For more information please refer to Page 26 Create LIB under Customized Setting section

16 Software Installation (contd.) TRANSFERRING SECURE MUSIC FILES TO THE PLAYER (for Windows XP, Windows Media Player 10 only) To transfer the secure music download files to your player, Windows Media Player 10 must be used or the application recommended by the online music download service. It is also essential to ensure the unit is set to DRM (MTP) mode under the USB MODE function in the settings menu, failure to do this will mean the unit will not be found by WMP10 and Music will not be transferable. The Sync feature in Windows Media Player 10 enables synchronization of secured music files in categories to the library of the player. 1. Connect the player to the PC and start Windows Media Player Select the music files to transfer to the player from the menu bar. 3. Drag and drop the selected items to the right column. 4. Select Sync from the menu bar and select to the player as GMP Select Start Sync, the selected item will be synchronized to the player automatically

17 Software Installation (contd.)

18 Getting Started DISPLAY ICONS DURING MUSIC PLAYBACK 1) EQ MODE 5 preset EQ: Flat, Classic, Rock, Pop, Jazz 2) BATTERY INDICATOR 3) TRACK TITLE 4) ARTIST NAME / ALBUM NAME / GENTRE TYPE The information provided in the playback screen depends on the ID3 tags that have been set up for the song. 5) SONG ELAPSED TIME 6) PLAYMODE Normal, Repeat One, Repeat ITEM, Random ITEM, Random All 7) PLAY STATUS Playback Stop Pause / Locate the beginning of the track 8) TRACK NUMBER (Current track / Total track) 9) BOOKMARK You can tag your favourite tracks in Bookmarks (Bookmark 1 ~ Bookmark 5)

19 Getting Started (contd.) SWITCHING THE POWER ON To switch the player ON first ensure the HOLD switch is in the Off (pushed fully towards the left) position then press and hold the POWER button for more than 2 seconds. The start-up screen logo appears and the hard disk starts to load information. The first music track will appear together with track and file information ready for playback, if no files have been loaded onto the player No Music Files will show in the display. SWITCHING THE POWER OFF To switch the player OFF firstly ensure the HOLD switch is in the Off (pushed fully towards the left) position then press and hold the POWER button for more than 2 seconds, the hard disk will take few seconds to save last status data and the player will then power down. Please also note that the player has an auto power off function whereby if no music is playing or no menu actions are taken the player will power down in 2 minutes to preserve battery life. VOLUME CONTROL During playback use the VOL + or VOL - buttons to increase or decrease the volume level through the earpieces. HOLD FUNCTION This feature enables the locking of the buttons on the unit to prevent accidental operation during use and transportation. To activate move the HOLD switch on the top of the unit to the ON (RIGHT) position the HOLD will show in the display. To unlock the buttons move the HOLD switch to the OFF (LEFT) position. If the hold function is active HOLD will appear in the display if any button is pressed

20 Getting Started (contd.) MUSIC PLAYBACK OPERATIONS Basic Operations Controls to Press Playback start and pause Press. Interrupt playback Press or JOG_Enter button Stop playback Press or JOG_Enter button for more than 2 seconds Go to the next track Press the (JOG_Down) button Go to the previous track Press the (JOG_Up) button Search forward Press and hold the (JOG_Down) button Search backwards Press and hold the (JOG_Up) button Increase the volume Press the Volume +/Up button Decrease the volume Press the Volume /Down button Press (Menu/Search/Bookmark) First press: to the Search Menu button repeatedly during music playback Second press: to the Main Menu Third press: go back to the playback screen NOTE: This player only supports resume to the start of the last track played, it does not support last point resume i.e. the exact position of the track when the unit was switched off. SEARCH MENU (search music tracks to playback) The following example illustrates steps to select and play songs by Songs, Artist, Album, Genre, etc. categories. 1. Press MENU/SEARCH/BOOKMARK button ONCE, the SEARCH display appears. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up and down the search mode. Push JOG_ENTER to enter the highlighted menu (Songs, Artist, Album, Genre, and etc.) The selected menu appears with the tracks stored on the player listed in alphabetical order. 3. Press JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll through the alphabet, and then push JOG_ENTER. To view the tracks under the selected initial, press the JOG Up/Down to move upwards or downwards and then push JOG_ENTER to select the desired track (the tracks listed in alphabetical order). Playback for selected track starts. 4. To return to the previous menu, press BACK (Volume +/Up) button. NOTE: To show the option menu at any stage of search menu, press MENU/SEARCH/BOOKMARK button

21 Getting Started (contd.) USING PLAYLISTS (select music tracks from Playlist) You can create a playlist as My Playlist on the player using the supplied music management software. 1. Press MENU/SEARCH/BOOKMARK button ONCE, the SEARCH display appears. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up and down the search mode, push JOG_ENTER to enter the PLAYLIST menu. The list of PLAYLIST appears. 3. Press JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to select a playlist and then push JOG_ENTER to playback. Playback for selected playlist starts. NOTE: A playlist name in the PLAYLIST contents appears with the name you created with

22 Getting Started (contd.) USING BOOKMARKS Two types of playlists can be created, in addition to the playlists created by the supplied music management software, you can tag your favourite tracks in Bookmark type (Bookmark 1 to Bookmark 5) using the player. Please note when using playlists or bookmark playback the player automatically selects a repeat mode to allow continuous playback of the selected playlist or bookmark list. ADDING A SONG TO A BOOKMARK LIST 1. During playback of the track, press and hold MENU/SEARCH/BOOKMARK button. 2. The bookmark screen appears, use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to select the Bookmark list to add the song to (Bookmark 1 ~ Bookmark 5), push JOG_ENTER button. The track is placed into the selected bookmark. VIEWING THE SONGS STORED IN A BOOKMARK LIST 1. Press MENU/SEARCH/BOOKMARK button ONCE, the SEARCH display appears. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up and down the search mode, push JOG_ENTER to enter the PLAYLIST menu. 3. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to select a desired Bookmark then push JOG_ENTER to view the stored songs in the selected Bookmark list. DELETING TRACKS FROM A BOOKMARK LIST 1. During playback of the bookmarked track, press and hold MENU/SEARCH/BOOKMARK button. 2. The dialog screen appears, REMOVE SONG FROM BOOKMARK 1? Press JOG_ENTER button to confirm YES. The track will be deleted from the Bookmark. Existing from playlist or Bookmark playback. To stop playback in Playlist or Bookmark mode and resume to Normal playback, press MENU/SEARCH/ BOOKMARK button and select songs from the search option menu and press the PLAY/PAUSE and JOG_ENTER to select the required track to start playback from

23 Getting Started (contd.) VOICE RECORDING Voice or music data can be recorded through the inbuilt microphone in WAV format. TO START RECORDING 1. Power ON the unit. 2. Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds. 3. Recording starts. TO INTERRUPT RECORDING Press the REC button for 1 second. To resume recording, press the REC button again. TO STOP RECORDING 1. Press the REC button for 2 seconds to stop recording. 2. A dialog screen appears, to listen to the recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to listen to the recording immediately or press any other button to listen to it later. NOTES: It is possible to change the recording quality as required (please refer to the section of Customized Settings). Whilst recording with the inbuilt microphone, data is written to the hard disk at regular intervals (HIGH quality at 128 kbps and LOW quality at 32 kbps)

24 Getting Started (contd.) TO PLAY A RECORDED VOICE FILE 1. Press MENU/SEARCH/BOOKMARK button ONCE, the SEARCH display appears. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up and down the search mode, push JOG_ENTER to enter the REC PLAYBACK. The list of recorded voice files appears. 3. Press JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll through the available recorded voice tracks and select the required track for playback by using either the jog button centre push switch or the PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback for selected track starts. TO INTERRUPT PLAYBACK Press the PLAY/PAUSE or JOG_ENTER button. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE or JOG_ENTER button again. TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the PLAY/PAUSE or JOG_ENTER button for more than 2 seconds to stop playback. IMPORTANT NOTE: Voice recordings can only be deleted via connection to a PC

25 Customized Settings ADVANCED SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS To change the default settings of Equalizer, Play mode and etc. In the MAIN MENU the following functions can be accessed the bottom 7 functions are contained within the settings submenu. Menu Item EQ mode (Equalizer) Play Mode Backlight Settings Contrast Record Quality USB Mode Factory Reset Create LIB Version Functions Adjust preset sound effect settings (Flat, Classic, Rock, Pop, Jazz) Play music tracks Repeatedly or Randomly Set the backlight timer Adjust display contrast level Adjust the voice record quality DRM (MTP) mode is essential if you want to transfer DRM10 encrypted music tracks to the player & Mass Storage mode is available for any files transfers Restore player settings back to the default values set at time of manufacture Organizing the music contents on the player after each transfer of music files. So you can sort and play the music properly. Showing the firmware version of the player 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up/down the options, and then press the JOG_ENTER button to confirm the selection. 3. Select a menu in the same way as step 2. (ex: EQ Mode is selected) 4. Change the setting item in the same way as Step

26 Customized Settings (contd.) EQ MODE (EQUALIZER) The unit has FIVE preset equalizer effects: FLAT*, CLASSIC, ROCK, POP and JAZZ. Select an effect according to a music genre or personal preference. NOTE: (*) indicates the default setting. 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up/down the options, select EQ MODE press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up/down the Equalizer effect and then confirm the selection in the same way as step 2. Playback starts in the selected EQ mode. PLAY MODE (Repeat Play or Random Play) 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up/down and to select PLAY MODE press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll up/down the Normal*, REPEAT (One, ITEM), or RANDOM (All, ITEM) in the same way as step 2. Playback starts in the selected playmode. Submenu under PLAYMODE Normal*: Repeat One: Repeat ITEM: Random All: Random ITEM: Normal playback Plays the current track repeatedly Plays the selected search item repeatedly i.e. if an album is selected it will play all tracks in that album repeatedly Randomly selects and plays back tracks on the player Randomly selects and plays back tracks on the player that match the search criteria i.e. if a particular artist is selected it will play all tracks for that artist in a random manner NOTE: (*) indicates default settings. IMPORTANT NOTE: For the alphanumeric search and item functions to work correctly ID3 tags must be present for all files

27 Customized Settings (contd.) BACKLIGHT 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to browse the MAIN MENU and select SETTINGS, press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll the SETTINGS submenus. Select the BACKLIGHT option and then use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll the backlight options: ALWAYS OFF, 5, 10*, 15, 20, 30 seconds and press JOG_ENTER to confirm the selection. BACKLIGHT options Always OFF: 5~30 seconds: Backlight remains OFF Backlight is illuminated on any button press for the set time (5~30 sec.) NOTE: 10 seconds is default setting. The higher the value selected the more the battery life will be reduced as the backlight consumes a higher level of power when it is ON. CONTRAST 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to browse the MAIN MENU and select SETTINGS, press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll the SETTINGS submenus. Select the CONTRAST option and then use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to adjust the contrast value (from 1~10, 5 is the default setting) and press JOG ENTER to confirm the setting

28 Customized Settings (contd.) RECORD QUALITY SETTINGS 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to browse the MAIN MENU and select SETTINGS, press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll the SETTINGS submenus. Select RECORD QUALITY (HIGH or LOW), press JOG_ENTER to confirm the desired selection. RECORD Quality Quality HIGH: Quality LOW: Recording bit rate at WAV 128 kbps (High) Recording bit rate at WAV 32 kbps (Low) NOTE: (*) indicates default settings. USB MODE (DRM (MTP) or MASS STORAGE switching) The USB mode provides you the option to switch it to the Mass Storage mode as an external hard drive which allows you to transfer any data or music files through PC (using Windows 98SE, ME or 2000). It is essential to set it to DRM (MTP) mode while transferring the DRM10 encrypted music contents files through Windows Media Player 10 (available to Windows XP users only). We strongly recommend that unless connecting to an online musical rental service this unit is set in the mass storage mode 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to browse the MAIN MENU and select SETTINGS, press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll the SETTINGS submenus. Select USB MODE as (DRM (MTP) or Mass Storage, press JOG_ENTER to confirm the desired selection

29 Customized Settings (contd.) USB MODE (for PC connections) DRM (MTP): Mass Storage: (Default setting) Windows Media Transport Protocol (MTP) The DRM (MTP) mode must be selected for DRM10 encrypted music files transferring through Windows Media Player 10 (only available for Windows XP) Mass Storage mode is for transferring any files using Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 FACTORY RESET 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to browse the MAIN MENU and select SETTINGS, press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll the SETTINGS submenus. Select FACTORY RESET option, confirm RESTORE or CANCEL* to restore all settings to the default, press JOG_ENTER to confirm the desired selection. NOTE: (*) indicates default setting CREATE LIB (ORGANIZE MUSIC FILES AFTER EACH TRANSFER FROM PC) You must organize the music contents on the player after each transfer of music files through Windows Explorer (if is used this is not necessary) so new files can appear in the search menus. Any MP3/WMA tracks will not show in the search menu (artist, album, genre, etc) unless the library is updated using Create Lib 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to browse the MAIN MENU and select SETTINGS, press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll the SETTINGS submenus. Select CREATE LIB the player starts creating music library automatically

30 Customized Settings (contd.) VERSION (FIRMWARE VERSION) 1. Press MENU button TWICE to access the MAIN MENU display. 2. Use JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to browse the MAIN MENU and select SETTINGS, press JOG_ENTER button. 3. Use the JOG Up/Down control ( or ) to scroll the SETTINGS options. Select VERSION option to view the firmware version in the unit. 4. Press MENU button to return to the main menu

31 Troubleshooting Guide & Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Many potential problems can be resolved without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before contacting us. The player cannot be switched on Check if the AC adapter is disconnected. Check if the inbuilt battery is exhausted. Check if the HOLD key is switched OFF. No sound or the sound quality is poor Check if the volume is set too low. Check if the earphone is plugged in properly. Sound skips during playback Check if the built-in battery is exhausted. Check if the music file is bad encoded. If there are any bad sectors on the hard disk the sound will skip during playback. The battery runs out fast The built-in battery is probably dead. It will need replacement. Replacement should be carried out by qualified personnel only. NEVER disassemble the product for this purpose. The unit does not play for 10 hours 10 hours of playback is based on MP3 files encoded at a bit rate of 128 kbps. Power consumption is minimised under this condition since the unit accesses the hard disk only once every 28 minutes. Higher bit rate increase the access and power consumption leading to less playback time. Voice Recording is not possible Check if the HOLD key is switched OFF. System crash when the unit is in operation This may occur within a strong magnetic field. Take the unit away from the magnetic field. Perform a hard reset, gently poke a paper clip or a pin (not a pencil) into the RESET Hole on the top (near by the HOLD switch) of the unit to reboot the system

32 Troubleshooting Guide & Maintenance (contd.) MAINTENANCE MOISTURE CONDENSATION If condensation forms inside the unit the unit may not function properly. In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit. Shortly after turning on a heater. When the unit is placed in a room where there is excessive steam or moisture. When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm place. To remove condensation: Leave the unit for approximately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and unit will work properly. CLEANING When the unit becomes dirty Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external surfaces only). Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard. Cleaning will prevent noise. CAUTION! Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner and etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish. Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause the unit to malfunction

33 Product Specifications As a part of our policy of continuous improvement. Goodmans reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. Model: Internal Memory: Supported Digital Audio Playback Formats: File System: Display: Voice Recording Bit Rate: Input/Output Connections: Headphone: Power Source: Built-in Battery: GMP inch, 3GB Hard Disk MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Layer 3 with Bit Rate kbps and VBR WMA, supports PDDRM (DRM9) & Janus DRM (DRM10) Sampling Frequency: 8-48 KHz FAT32 for Hard Disk 128x64 Mono LCD, with Blue Backlight 32 kbps (Low),128 kbps (High) Earphone USB 2.0 High Speed Built-in Microphone DC-In 5 Volts Frequency response: 20Hz to 20KHz Max. Output Power: 5mW per channel on 3.3V DC 5V/AC Adapter (AC 230V, 50Hz) 1000mAh Lithium Rechargeable Battery approx. 3 hours (fully charged, when using the AC adapter included with the unit) For further assistance please visit the Goodmans Website: