PD-205
1GB MP3 Player
USER MANUAL
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For Customers in U.S.A. or Canada
If you have any questions about this product, you can email to=
support@mymusix.com
Regulatory Information:
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the=
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including=
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a=
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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio=
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not=
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful=
interference to radio and 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.
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For Customers in Europe
This product conforms to the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC (EMC=
Directive)
This product complies with EN55022/A1:2000 and EN 55024/A1:2001 for use in=
the following areas: residential, commercial and light industrial.
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Contents
Preface 4
Liability exemption statement 5
Important 6
Safety precaution 7
Features of the product 8
A list of accessories 9
Product drawing and function keys 10
Description of LCD display 11
Operation instruction 12
Operation instructions of function keys 13
- Play music 13
- Pause mode 14
- Stop mode 14
- Lyric mode 14
- A-B repeat 14
- Volume adjustment 14
Connected to the computer 15
- Computer system requirement 15
- USB connection 16
- File upload and download 16
Introduction to basic functions 17
- Power on/off 17
- Key lock 17
System setting 18
- Play function setting 18
- EQ setting 18
- Repeat setting 18
- Lyric Mode 18
- Contrast setting 19
- Power off setting 19
- Backlight setting 19
- Upgrade OS 19
- Version 19
Firmware upgrade 20
Main menu tree diagram 21
Customer support 22
- Trouble shooting 22
Specifications 24
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing PD 205 MP3 Player. Mymusix introduces the new PD=
205 MP3 player that uses MMC/SD card memory cards to play your favorite=
music. There is no pre existing type flash internal storage. Just copy=
the music you want from your computer to the PD205 MP3 player, and push a=
button to start listening. It's so simple - without any software or=
drivers. You can also use it as a traditional thumb drive storage device.=
Just plug it into your computer and save or download whatever files you=
want. We try to provide products with appearance identical to the pictures=
included in this manual, but the real one may more or less differs from the=
pictures. Please see the real product for reference. The PC we mentioned=
in this manual, except special notice, refers to desk computer or notebook=
computer with Windows operating system; all products, devices, MP3 player=
we mentioned in this manual, except special notice, refer to MP3 player. =
To make copies or publish this manual in whatever means or in whatever=
forms without the written authorization from Mymusix is forbidden. Mymusix=
reserves all rights. Mymusix is not responsible for data loss, revision of=
the device or other indirect losses resulting from mal-operation,=
maintenance, battery overflow or other accidents. Mymusix will not be=
responsible for restoration of the personal data lost in the card. Mymusix=
devotes to improving the function and performance of their products. The=
functions
described in this manual are subject to change for the purposes of technical=
progress with special notice.
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Liability Exemption Statement
1. All the information written in this manual was produced with our=
company's careful caution, but there still may be some mistakes. Mymusix=
will not be responsible for this maybe mistakes.
2. Since we cannot control users' understanding of this manual, Mymusix will=
not be responsible for any accident or other loss caused by=
misunderstanding of this manual. We will also not be responsible for any=
loss caused by using our product or the claim by the third party.
3. Mymusix will be responsible only for the inherent problem of the device,=
but not for data loss, revision of the device or other indirect losses=
resulting from mal-operation of software, maintenance or other accidents.=
Mymusix will not be responsible for restoration of the data lost.
4. Mymusix reserves the right of modifying the software, hardware and user=
manual of this device without special notice.
5. To make copies, publish, transfer, store in traceable system, or=
translate to any other languages without written authorization from Mymusix=
is forbidden.
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Important
1. Do not drop the player or give a hard impact, it could cause malfunction.
2. Do not subject the player to high temperature or direct sunlight.
3. Keep it far away from humid place.
4. Do not disassemble it.
5. Use dry cloth to clean the player.
6. Do not contact chemicals such as benzene or diluents.
7. Take the battery out if left unused for a long period.
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Safety Precaution
Before using this device, please carefully read and understand every safety=
instruction listed in this chapter, and observe them strictly in future use=
to ensure that the device provides you with pleasure and entertainment for=
a long time.
1. Read carefully all the attached user's materials, and fully understand=
the operation guide and warnings of this device.
2. Check if the contents in the packaging of the device are consistent to=
the packing list. If not, please contact the dealer immediately.
3. When it is left unused for a long period of time, the battery should be=
taken out from battery chamber. If liquid leakage of battery is detected=
and the device works abnormally, please do not dismantle the device for=
cleaning, which may lead to irremediable damages to the device. In this=
case, please do not hesitate to contact Mymusix customer service center for=
technical support and help from Mymusix professional servicemen. But=
Mymusix shall take no liability for damages resulting from battery liquid=
leakage.
4. This device is a hi-tech electronic product, which should keep away from=
heat, cold and moisture when being used. Special care should be taken to=
observe the following points:
a) The device should not be exposed to strong sunlight, and should keep away=
from heat sources.
b) Avoid using the device outdoor at low temperature for a long period of=
time.
c) The device should not be placed in the environment of extra-humidity;=
care should be taken so that water and other liquids are not spilled onto=
the device. If it happens, the device should be switched off immediately.
d) The device should not be used in dust-plagued or very dirty places.
e) Do not clean the device with any type of detergent containing chemical=
elements or other solutions in order to avoid damages from corrosion or=
moisture. If necessary, please clean it with soft cloth or paper slightly.
5. Do not use the device in strong magnetic field, strong electric charge or=
electromagnetic interference environment in order to prevent data from=
being lost.
6. Do not drop the device on the ground or suffer from fierce impact from=
other objects, which may lead to unnecessary loss.
7. The device should be opened under no circumstances. The manufacturer=
takes no liability for damages resulting from unauthorized tampering.
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Features of the product
This device is a new generation of multi-functional MP3 player, which can=
play music (MP3 and WMA) files stored in MMC/SD card. It can also serve as=
a MMC/SD card reader. This multi-functional MP3 player is practical and=
innovative. We list some major functions and features here for your=
reference:
- Playable formats: MP3, VBR MP3, WMA and PD DRM WMA
- Flashless MP3 player enables and transferring of audio and non- audio=
files.
- Negative LCD display VA30 x 9mm with LED backlight
- ID3 tag, song title on display
- No Built-in flash memory
- USB 1.1 connector via supplied cable
- No driver required for file/audio transfer
- MMC/SD card slot up to 2GB
- 5-way switch control button
- Lyric display support
Note:
This player is internally flashless. It operates only with external SD/MMC=
card.
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A list of accessories
1. Stereo earphone
2. Mini USB cable
3. User manual
4. Lanyard
5. 1GB SD card
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Product drawing and function keys
An illustration shows the front and sides of the player. On the front=
panel, the button in the center is the power on/off, menu, A-B key. The=
display window is in the upper right area of the front panel. The larger=
circular button to the lower right of the center button is a five way key. =
The upper and lower edges of this large button are the up and down=
functions. The left and right edges are the left and right functions. The=
center of the five way key is the play/pause function. At the upper left=
corner of the player is a hole for the lanyard. On the top of the player,=
an earphone jack is left of center. The key lock is to the right of the=
earphone jack. On the right side of the player, the mini USB jack is above=
the card slot. There is a cover over the USB jack, and it is not clear if=
the cover is hinged or slides. There are no features on the bottom of the=
player.
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Description of LCD display
An illustration shows the information in the display window. The top line=
is a row of icons that depict from left to right A to B, repeat one, repeat=
all, repeat shuffle, key lock, and battery indicator. The middle line=
shows play status on the left, and the song title on the right. The bottom=
line shows elapsed time on the left, total time of the song in the middle,=
and signal strength on the right.
Note: the movement of signal strength represents the volume level of each=
beat within a song. The wider the frequency band, the higher the volume=
level.
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Operation instructions
You are recommended to hold the device this way.
An illustration shows the player being held in the right hand, facing up. =
The thumb of the right hand is resting on the large five way key on the=
front panel.
Battery installation
An illustration shows the back panel of the player. With the player=
oriented so that the earphone jack side is up, slide the battery cover to=
the right. There appears to be an indent or other feature in the center of=
the back panel with a right pointing arrow to its right. This indent or=
feature is part of the sliding battery cover. Place one AAA battery in the=
battery compartment with the positive end down. Slide the battery door to=
the left to close.
MMC/SD card placement
An illustration shows the front of the player with a card being slid into=
the card slot on the right side. It appears that the card label side is=
up. Three corners of the card have similar slightly rounded shapes. The=
fourth corner is different with a flat diagonal shape, similar to the shape=
one would get by cutting the corner off. The illustration shows the card=
going into the slot with the "cut off" corner entering the upper part of=
the slot.
Place and push your MMC/SD card in this direction until you hear a click=
sound. Pay attention to the card direction. The card will be protruded a=
little bit. This is normal. Push inwards again to release the card. =
Important: Only insert or remove the card when the player is powered off. =
Otherwise, the data may be crashed or damaged. Mymusix will not be=
responsible for data lost or card damage.
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Operation instructions of function keys
Note:
Short press: press the key for less than one second
Long press: press the key for more than one second
Under Stop mode
Long press of the menu key: power off
Long press of the upper (up) edge of the five function key: increase volume=
continuously
Long press of the lower (down) edge of the five function key: decrease=
volume continuously
Short press of the menu key: enter the setting mode
Short press of the play key: play music
Short press of the upper (up) edge of the five function key: increase volume
Short press of the lower (down) edge of the five function key: decrease=
volume
Short press of the left edge of the five function key: previous song
Short press of the right edge of the five function key: next song
Note: In stop mode, there is an icon in the shape of a musical not in front=
of the song name in the display.
Play music
Short press play key to start playing music.
Under Play mode
Long press of the menu key: enter the setting mode
Long press of the play key: stop
Long press of the upper (up) edge of the five function key: increase volume=
continuously
Long press of the lower (down) edge of the five function key: decrease=
volume continuously
Long press of the left edge of the five function key: fast backward scan
Long press of the right edge of the five function key: fast forward scan
Short press of the menu key: start/end A-B repeat
Short press of the play key: pause
Short press of the upper (up) edge of the five function key: increase volume
Short press of the lower (down) edge of the five function key: decrease=
volume
Short press of the left edge of the five function key: play previous song
Short press of the right edge of the five function key: play next song
Notes:
1) For non-English song name, only track number will be displayed.
2) It supports only WMA with bit rate 32 kbps or above.
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Pause mode
In play mode, short press play key to enter pause mode. Short press play=
key again to return to play mode.
Stop mode
In play mode, long press play key to enter stop mode. Long press play key=
again to return to play mode.
Lyric mode
After long pressing menu key to enter setting mode, short press left / right=
key to select lyric mode to display lyric. To go back to play menu, long=
pressing menu again to enter the lyric mode, and select no to disable it. =
This function only works during playback.
Note: only LRC Lyrics format is suported.
A-B repeat
When music file is being played, short press menu to set the start point for=
repeat, and short press menu again to set the end point, the device will=
begin repeating the A-B section. Short press menu for the third time to=
cancel A-B repeat and continue playing the current file.
Volume adjustment
Adjust the volume by pressing up and down.
1. Volume can be selected among 15 levels.
2. Press the key shortly to adjust the volume section by section; long press=
on the key to adjust the volume continuously.
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Connected to computer
Computer system requirement
1. Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
2. CD-ROM driver above 2X
3. Pentium CPU above 233 MHz
4. With RAM memory above 32MB (if the operating system is Windows XP, the=
RAM should be above 64MB)
5. Hard disk space should be above 20 MB
6. Port USB 1.1 or above
7. Connecting to internet (necessary only when the software needs to be=
firmware upgraded)
The device can be connected to the computer via USB cable as below:
An illustration shows a cable going from a USB port on a computer to the USB=
jack on the player.
Note: it is recommended to power on the unit before connecting to PC.
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USB Connection
This player is a mass storage device. It does not need driver installation=
for PC connection. However for Windows 98 OS, it needs to install the=
driver. Obtain the Windows 98 driver from the following website:=
www.mymusix.com
Important: please power on the unit before connecting to PC.
When the device is connected to the computer, LCD will display as below.
An illustration shows that when the USB cable is connected there is a=
graphic in the display window depicting a computer and USB cable with the=
letters USB above the cable. While downloading the graphic changes to=
indicate data is being transferred. When dowloading is complete, the=
graphic returns to the original depiction of a computer with cable attached=
to it.
Notes:
1) The device will unlock the power pin when it enters the USB mode (i.e. it=
will turn off when the USB cable is unplugged.)
2) Before unplugging the unit from the USB connection with PC, please make=
sure to safely remove the device on the windows desktop.
File upload and download
After the device is connected to the computer for upload/download, no=
special operation other than simple drag and drop is needed.
1. Double click "my computer" in Windows. You will find a new icon=
"removable disk," which represents your MP3 player (the card).
2. If you want to download files to the device from your computer, just drag=
the desired files to "removable disk," which represents your MP3 player.
3. You can also upload the files in your MP3 player to your computer.
4. During uploading and downloading, keep the USB cable connected to the=
computer. Unplug it from the USB port when the uploading and downloading=
are completed.
5. The device can store all types of files in addition to music files.
Notes:
1. When transferring files to the player, be sure to copy them from your=
hard drive to the player. If you move or cut the files from hard drive and=
paste them to the player, the files will no longer exist on your hard=
drive.
2. Using Windows Explorer, data files can be transferred from the player to=
a PC.
3. Data files that are stored on the player cannot be browsed using the=
player's interface.
4. Another alternative to avoid connection with PC is to have the content=
copied to the card using your existing card reader.
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Introduction to basic functions
Power on/off
Power on
A SD/MMC card has to be inserted into the device before long pressing menu=
key to start it. When powered on, it enters play mode. Please preload=
song to the card first.
Important:
1) If no card is inserted into the device, there will be a prompt "No Card!"=
in the display window.
2) Only insert or remove the card when the player is powered off; otherwise,=
the data may be crashed or damaged. Mymusix will not be responsible for=
data lost or card damage.
Power off
Long press menu key under the stop status, the device will be shut down=
automatically.
Key lock
When hold is pressed, all the keys can't work. Turn hold switch to the=
left, and there will be a padlock icon in the upper right corner of LCD. =
With key lock function, mal-operation shall be prevented.
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System setting
Play function setting
Various settings are available under stop, play/pause mode. Under the stop=
status, short press menu key to enter menu, including equalizer, repeat,=
lyric, contrast, power off, backlight, upgrade OS and version etc. Under=
play/ pause mode, press menu key to enter menu settings.
Note:
The setting will get back to the default setting after the device is powered=
off.
Short press menu again to return to play mode under the stop status. Long=
press menu to turn off the device. Press up or down keys to select various=
functions. Short press play key to enter.
EQ setting
There are five kinds of equalize modes: normal, classic, pop, rock, and=
live. Short press left or right key to select various options.
Repeat setting
The device has four repeat modes, i.e. normal, repeat one, repeat all, and=
repeat shuffle.
Lyric mode
Select lyric mode as the figure below.
The figure shows that when the lyric mode is entered, "yes" is to be=
selected to turn lyric mode on.
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Contrast setting
You can set the contrast of LCD. Short press Up/down key to=
increase/decrease the contrast of LCD. Short press play key to save change=
and return.
Power off setting
When the device is playing, the time (in minutes) for auto power off (1m,=
5m, 10m, and off) or sleep off (15m, 30m, 60m and Off) can be preset.
Backlight setting
You can set the duration (in seconds) of LCD backlight after each operation,=
i.e. 5s, 15s, 30s, always on.
Note: when the player is running out of power, the backlight will become=
dimmer. The battery should be replaced to make it resume the normal=
status.
Upgrade OS
It's for firmware upgrade purpose. For detail instruction, please refer to=
the webpage www.mymusix.com
Version
It indicates the version of the firmware of the device. You can check this=
version for customer service purpose or check new version number here after=
firmware upgrades.
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Firmware upgrade
Firmware upgrade file and upgrade procedures are available from the website=
www.mymusix.com
You are recommended to check the availability of new firmware release=
version to perform upgrade periodically to enhance the performance of the=
player.
Notes:
1) Disconnection during firmware upgrading may cause failure to the device.
2) Do not change the file name or extension of the upgraded files.
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Main menu tree
>From the main menu display, these settings are available: EQ mode, repeat=
setting, lyric setting, contrast setting, power off setting, backlight=
setting, upgrade OS, and version.
The options under each setting are as follows:
EQ mode: normal, classic, pop, rock, live
Repeat setting: normal, repeat one, repeat all, repeat shuffle
Lyric setting: yes, no
Contrast setting: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Power off setting: power off (selections of 1, 5, 10, and off), sleep off=
(selections of 15, 30, 60, off)
Backlight setting: 5s, 15s, 30s, always on
Upgrade OS: upgrade, cancel
Version: no settings available
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Customer Support
Trouble Shooting
The device does not work or LCD does not work.
1) Check if there is enough battery power.
2) Check if the polarities of battery are correct.
The device does not respond to key press
1) Check if it is in the status of key lock
2) If it is in key lock, all the keys can not work.
It can not play MP3 files
1) Check if there is a MP3 file in the SD/MMC card.
2) Check if the player is in play mode.
A-B repeat fails
This function only works when a music file is being played.
After the device is connected to the computer, there is not a player icon on=
the computer.
Connect correctly to the computer via USB cable. Make sure that the device=
has been correctly installed by checking the device manager of the=
computer.
Does it support Win 98 OS?
No, it does not. It only supports Win 98 SE but a driver is required. =
Please go to the download section to obtain a Win 98 SE driver and follow=
the provided instruction for driver installation.
How do I copy songs from a CD or my PC to the player?
Use Windows Media Player, Music Match, or a similar program to convert your=
CD's into MP3 or WMA formats to a folder on your PC, then drag and drop=
files from the folder to the MMC/SD card using either a card reader or=
directly to the player when it is connected with the USB cable. Refer to=
the Help Files in Windows Media Player, etc. for additional assistance.
Why I'm not able to play WMA songs on the player?
The player supports MP3 and WMA file formats. There are 2 possible causes=
for the player not playing a WMA file.
1) The WMA file is recorded with a bitrate less than or equal to 32kbps,
2) The WMA file has copy-protected enabled (DRM protection) but was not=
transferred through Windows Media Player. The file types (WMA, MP3) will=
scroll at the end of the song title on the screen when being played.
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The song skips or does not play at all, but the song title shows. What is=
the cause?
There are several reasons why a song (file) can not play.
1) The file may be corrupted when it was converted from the CD or when it=
was copied over to the player during the transfer process. Make sure that=
the complete song (file) is copied to the player before disconnecting the=
USB cable. When copying is complete, Click on the safely remove hardware=
icon in the tray on the bottom right hand side of your desktop and wait for=
the window that will state you can safely remove the drive. This needs to=
be completed prior to removing the device from the USB cable or removing=
the USB cable.
2) The song may be copy protected (DRM) and you do not have the right to=
play it or you do not transfer the song to the player through Windows Media=
Player. You can place your mouse pointer over a MP3 or WMA icon or song=
title for the file on your PC and a window will open with information on=
the file (or you can right-click on the song file and select properties). =
If the problem persists, delete the file from the player or format the card=
and re-copy the new
songs to it following the procedures in the manual.
3) If you used Windows Media Player check (Tools, Options, etc.) that the=
copy settings that the songs (files) were not set to copy protect music=
when they were converted to WMA or MP3 from your CD's to your PC.
How do I use the SD Card? Do I need to turn off the device to remove or=
insert the card?
The player should be turned off prior to removing or inserting a SD Card. =
Card damage or file corruption could occur if these procedures are not=
followed. When inserting the card, check the card icon above the card slot=
on the player that shows how the card should to be inserted.
Sometimes I have a little difficult inserting the USB cable, what is the=
problem?
The USB cable needs to be inserted correctly; there is a slot alignment key=
on the male connector that inserts into female connector of the player. DO=
NOT force this plug into the slot; it could cause damage to the device=
and/or the PC that is being connected to (and could void the warranty).
I want to remove my files from the SD card, should I just delete them?
Yes, you can just delete them or you can format the card using FAT32. Go to=
my computer, put your mouse pointer over the correct drive letter for the=
player and right click > Format > choose FAT32 and then format.
I am not able to put more songs onto it though it has more capacity left.=
(For example 1 GB SD card)
Please format the SD card in FAT32 format. It is because the format of=
FAT16 has a limitation of the files supported.
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Dimensions 53mm long by 53 mm wide by 16 mm deep
Weight 35 grams without battery
Supported card memory capacities 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (for=
PD-205-02)
Power supply 1 AAA battery for 12 hours of playtime
PC interface mini USB 1.1
Play formats MP3, WMA, and PD DRM
Signal to noise ratio greater than 90 dB
Frequency response 20 hertz to 20 kilohertz
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.1%
Channel separation greater than 50 dB
Earphone output 10 mW per channel
EQ modes normal, classic, pop, rock, live
Compliance FCC and CE
Operating temperature 0 to 45 C, 32 to 113 F
Storage temperature -5 to 50 C, 23 to 122 F
Relative humidity 5 to 95%
Operating altitude up to 20000 feet
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