Software Installation
FM Radio mode (Listening & Recording)
-Installing software to PC
-Searching FM Frequencies
-How to use manager program
-FM Preset
(Firmware Upgrade & Font Download)
-FM Recording Table of Contents
Cautions
List of Items
Product Introduction
-Feature
-Name of Parts
-Menu Structure
-X-manager for MP3
-Driver Installation
File Download/Upload
-Connecting to a Computer
-File Download /Upload
-Formatting
-Disconnecting from PC
<Function of MP3 Player>
Basic Function
Play Mode
Recording
-Voice Recording
-Line-IN Recording
Delete
-Delete File or Folder
<Additional Function>
-Repeat Mode
-Select EQ
-Folder Menu
-Play Speed
-FM BAND Setting
-Navigation Mode
-Repeat A-B Mode
-System Setup
-Playing Audio Files (MP3/WMA)
Production Specification
-Listening voice and recorded FM file
Product Specification
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Digital Audio Player, Xuke XUKE is a PLUG & PLAY type portable digital audio player that supports MP3 and WMA multi file formatting, FM Radio, Voice Recording and encoding function. Xuke uses Li-polymer rechargeable battery which allows for more than 11hours non-stop play from 2 hour USB Charge. Xuke also provides GUI (Graphic User Interface) and Firmware Upgrade that allow the user operate various functions more easily and quickly. Please visit our worldwide web-site at www.stormblue.co.kr and upgrade your firm-ware with the newest firmware function.
To maintain good performance
<To maintain good performance>
Avoid high or cold temperature and moisture. Do not drop or cause impact the product. Do not have other different things in the product. Avoid direct sunlight, high temperature from heating device. Avoid placing the product under high moisture or dust level Do not place any magnetic device near the product. Never disassemble, repair or rebuild Do not use thinner, alcohol, or benzene when cleaning the product
<Safety >
- Do not shake or apply heavy shocks on the product It might be the cause of malfunction or damaged
-Avoid contacting the product with water This may cause serious damage to the product. If the player gets wet, wipe with a soft towel or rag as soon as possible.
<Using your headphones/earphones>
-Do not wear earphones while driving an automobile, bicycle, or motorcycle. Not only it is dangerous, but it is also illegal in some jurisdictions.
-Listening to the player at full volume level for extended periods result in hearing damage.
Included Accessories Earphones USB Cable Audio Cable Users Manual Install CD Neck Strap Arm Band
(Optional) Carrying Case
(Optional)
* Items can be changed without notice to increase the performance or quality of the product.
Product Introduction
-Feature Multi-Codec Player Supports both MP3 and WMA file format Firmware Upgrade Firmware download are available to easily upgrade the newest functions on this product. Multi Languages Support with Graphic LCD Display localized file names in 35 languages with graphic LCD screen. FM Radio Listen and Record Worldwide range/Auto-search/user defined pre-set frequencies 7-Mode EQ Supports a 7-Mode EQ for best listening: FLAT, POP, ROCK, LIVE, CLASSIC, VOCAL, DBASS Support (Graphic User Interface) MENU Enjoy GUI and well structured MENU tree. Support Direct Encoding Supports direct encoding features that accepts output from external audio sources. Easy Navigation All files can be stored in folders for easier access and organization.
-Name of Parts
(Front) LCD Display Volume +
(Side)
(LCD Display)
USB Connector Volume -
Microphone CAP Reset Button HOLD KEY A-B REC Power ON/OFF
(MODE SW) LINE IN Earphone Jack Play Mode Artist & Music Title Played Time Display EQ Play Speed Lock Total Number of Music File Current Track Number File Name SAMPLE RATE BIT RATE Display Battery charge status
(Button Table) Function Key Operation Activation
Click If the folder is selected, move to the selected folder If the music files selected, play the selected music file
(Play/Stop) Move to the MENU Mode Long Click Power OFF Volume +/-
FF REW AB/REC Power On
(MODE SW) Click Click Click Click Move up/down and select the desired folder or song Move to the selected folder, if the file is selected Move to the upper folder Set up the block repeat mode Stop the block repeat mode Long Click Delete the selected folder or file Click Select the mode
(Play FM Line - in) Long Click Move to the MENU mode
-MENU Structure Repeat EQ Folder
-Normal
-Rep 1
-Rep All
-RANDOM
-Intro
-FLAT
-POP
-ROCK
-LIVE
-CLASSIC
-VOCAL
-DBASS
-FOLDER 1
-FOLDER ALL Play Speed FM BAND System Setup
-SLOW
-NORMAL
-KOR/US
-EU/CHA
-JAPAN
-LCD Contrast
-Backlight Time
-VOICE REC Setup
-AUDIO REC Setup
-OFF Time Setup
-Format
-Language Select
-F/W Upgrade
-EXIT
Software Installation 1) For Windows 98/SE The software should be installed before using the product. For Firmware Upgrade, install Upgrade program after installing Windows 98/SE driver. 2) For Windows 2000/ME/XP The software only needs to be installed for format the player
-Installing Software to PC
- Insert the provided CD in the CD-ROM of PC and follow the below instructions. Below screen will be appear. If it does not run automatically, run Setup.exe file from the install CD
[Manager program]
* For Windows 98/SE In Windows 98/SE, USB MP3 Disk cannot be recognized in the PC without USB Drive installation.
(How to Install)
- Click Install/uninstall button from Windows 98/SE USB Drive installation from the manager program. (Cannot be installed in Windows ME/2000/XP)
How to use Manager Program
* X-Manager for MP3
- This is an exclusive program to upgrade the newest firmware and the font for MP3 Player. You may install this program with the sequence as follows.
-Click Install/uninstall from X-Manager for MP3 from the manager program.
[Start]
[Step1]
[Step2]
[Finish]
(Upgrade Firmware) 1. When the installation is finished, X-Manager for MP3 icon is created in the Window and the following program appears.
[ICON]
[X-Manager Program]
2. The newest Firmware
/ Font Data download is available from the web-site
( www.stormblue.co.kr). 3. Firmware download : Click Upgrade Firmware button and download the upgrade file to a folder you want.
*Warning) During the upgrade work, do not disconnect or execute other programs on the same PC. If so, fetal errors may occur in the PC or product. Font Upgrade: For font upgrading, click Upgrade Font button and download the upgrade file to a folder you want.
Connect to PC & File Download/Upload
-Connecting to PC
(Notice) Turn the player on before connecting to PC. If so not, the PC cannot recognize the player as the removable disk. Earphone should not be inserted into the Player when the player is connected to PC. 1.Connecting the player to a PC directly Open the cap of the player and connect the USB Port to the USB Port on PC. 2. Connecting the player to a PC using a USB Cable Connect one end of the provided USB Cable to one of the USB Port on the PC, and connect the other end of the player.
- File Download / Upload Turn the player on and connect to PC. The Player supports PLUG & PLAY. The product will be automatically recognized as removable disk on.
* Making new folder on the player 1. Open Windows Explorer and select the removable disk. 2. Select the new folder with Right click on mouse. 3. New folder is created. Try the desired name in the new folder.
* Downloading the files or folders from PC to the player 1. Select the files or folders on the PC to transfer to the player. 2. Select the desired folders or files on the player. Transferring 3. Download is completed to the player.
*Deleting the files or folders on the player 1.Select the files to delete. 2.Select DELETE from MENU mode. A warning message Are you sure? is displayed on the LCD. Choose YES to delete. 3.Deleted is completed.
-Formatting Move to the Windows Explorer and select the removable disk to click file formatting. Note: Format will delete all files in the player. Back-up the important data before formatting and format with only FAT16 region. FAT32 is not supported.
-Disconnecting from the PC Before disconnecting the player from the PC, double click on the green arrow icon the toolbar located at the bottom right of the screen. Click on the stop USB Mass Storage Device. , When the dialogue box Safe Removable of the hardware displayed on LCD, click OK to disconnect the player from PC.
*NOTE: Fatal error may occur in the PC or the player if the player is removed during the above procedures.
<Function>
Basic Operation 1. Power On/Off
- Press Power ON/OFF (MODE SW) button over 1 second will turn the power on. Press the same button again over 1 second will turn the power off.
* NOTE: The power will turn off automatically if there is no action in Stop mode within the configured Auto Off time 2. Music Playing
- Press / (Play/Stop) button and select Play mode at the main Menu to play Audio File. Press the same button for Pause function. Moving forward or backward the file, use the jog key to FF() or REW() shortly.
/ (Play/Stop) Power/OFF REW() FF() 2. Configuring the lock function The function disables all the products buttons to avoid unintentional button operation. Hold is set with a padlock icon displaying for 3 second on the LCD HOLD 3. Volume Control Use the jog key to or to increase or decrease the volume level.
(31 Steps from 0 to 30 are available)
(-) Down
(+) Up 4. Entering MENU
- Press Power ON (MODE SW) button shortly to enter the MODE (Play, FM, Encoding, Voice Recording) Click Click
- Press and hold the / (Play/Stop) button and move to Setup Menu. Long Click Click
Play Mode
-Listening MP3 File 1. Press and hold the Power ON (MODE SW) button to turn the player on.
* NOTE: The capacity will be displayed as shown below. The player will be started at the last position. Long Click Display the Capacity 2. Select the desired file to listen by using the jog key to or
(-) Down
(+) Up Select the file 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and the selected file will be played. Click Play the file 4. Key Function in the play mode Key
Press length Activation Briefly Pause the playing file and move to Navigation Mode
(Play/Stop) Over 1 Sec Move to MENU Mode Volume +/-
Briefly Increase or decrease the volume level step by step Over 1 Sec Increase or decrease the volume level faster FF REW Briefly Move to the next file Over 1 Sec Fast Forward Briefly Move to the previous file Over 1 Sec Fast Rewind AB/REC Briefly Set up the block repeat mode Stop the block repeat mode Repeatedly play only the setting block Power ON
(MODE SW) Briefly Select the desired Mode
(PLAY FM Line-in Encoding Voice Recording) Over 1 Sec Power OFF FM Radio Mode NOTE: Earphone should be inserted into the Player to receive FM frequency since the earphone works as an antenna 1. Press the Power ON/OFF (MODE SW) button to select FM Mode. Click Mode Select Click 2. FM frequency is displayed as below. FM Mode 3. Use the jog key to or to search the desired channel. Adjust the frequency REW() Down FF() Up Select the frequency 4. Key Function in FM Mode Key Press length Mode Activation
(Play/Stop) Volume +/-
FF Short Select the SCAN Mode/ PRESET Mode Record Pause the current FM recording Long Short Long Short Move to MENU Mode Increase or Decrease the Volume level Increase or Decrease the Volume level faster SCAN Increase the frequency one by one SAVE Save the selected channels PRESET Save the selected channels from PRESET 01 to 20 Long SCAN Search the next channel automatically REW Short SCAN Decrease the frequency one by one SAVE Save the selected channel PRESET Save the selected channels from PRESET 20 to 01 Long SCAN Search the previous channel automatically SCAN Save the selected channel Short Save Save the selected channels with the Memory number Pause the current FM recording AB/REC Long Power ON Short
(MODE SW) Long Record FM Radio Select the mode
(PlayFMLine-inVoice) Power OFF
-Playing Voice and recorded FM file
(Playing Voice file) 1. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to stop the current operation. Click 2. Move to the VOICE folder and select the file to listen by using the Volume(+/-) jog key. Note: The recorded file is stored as VOICE001 VOICE002 in the Voice folder.
(-)Down
(+)Up 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and play the recorded file.
(Listen to the recorded FM Radio file) 1. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to stop the current operation. Click 2. Move to the ENCODE folder and select the file to listen with Volume(+/-) jog. Note: The recorded file is stored as RECFM001.MP3 RECFM002.MP3 in the ENCODE folder.
(+)Select folder or file
(-) Select upper folder 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and listen the recorded FM Radio file.
Recording
-Voice Recording 1. Press the Power ON (MODE SW) button. Click 2. Select Voice Recording Mode by using the jog key to or REW() FF() 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and move to Recording Mode. Click 4. Press the AB/REC button and voice recording starts. NOTE: Press the AB/REC button to pause the recording process. Press the AB/REC button again to restart recording. Click 5. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to stop recording.
(The recorded file is stored as VOICE001 VOICE002 in the VOICE folder)
-Line-in Recording 1.Connect LINE OUT jack of the external audio source and the Line-IN jack of the player with a audio cable as below. 2. Press the Power ON (MODE SW) button. Click 3. Select Line encoding mode by using the jog key to or REW() FF() 4. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and enter Line Encoding mode. Click 5. Press the AB/REC button and voice recording starts.
*NOTE: Press the AB/REC button to pause the recording process. Press the AB/REC button again to restart recording. Click 6. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to stop recording.
(The recorded file is stored as ENCO-001 ENCO-002 in the ENCODE folder) 7. To play or move to the previous mode, press the Power ON (Menu SW) button. The below screen will be displayed. Click
FM Radio Mode (Listening & Recording) 1. Press the MODE/PWR button. Click 2. Select the FM Radio Mode and press the / (Play/Stop) button. Click
Press the / (Play/Stop) button once more and choose the scan or preset mode.
[PRESET Mode]
Click
[Scan Mode]
2. Use the jog key to or to select the channel or frequency. NOTE: Earphone should be inserted into the Player to receive FM frequency since the earphone works as an antenna
-Turn to the desired frequency Use the jog key to search the desired frequency to listen. REW () FF() Auto Scan function: Press and hold the jog key to or . The nearest channel is automatically sought. REW () FF ()
-Save FM Channels 1. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and select the scan mode.
(Saving FM channel is not available in the Preset Mode.) Click
[Scan Mode]
2. Use the jog key to or to select the frequency to save. REW() FF() 3. Press the REC/A-B button to save the selected frequency. Long Click 4. Search the desired Channel to save the selected frequency by using the jog key to or
. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to store the selected frequency as the desired channel. REW() FF() NOTE) This function may not work within weak transmission areas.
- Change the PRESET channels 1. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and select the Preset mode. Click Click 2. The saved channels are displayed as shown below by using the jog key to or . REW() FF()
-Record FM Radio 1. Press the MODE/PWR button. Click 2. Select the FM Radio Mode by pressing the / (Play/Stop) button to or . REW() FF() Click 3. Search the desired FM Frequency. REW() FF() 4. Press and hold the REC/AB button and the recording starts. Long Click 5. Press the REC/AB button to pause the recording process. Press the REC/AB button again to restart recording. Click 6. Press the / (Play/Stop) button again to stop recording.
(The recorded file is stored as RECFM001.MP3 or RECFM002.MP3 in the ENCODE folder)
Delete
- Delete Files or Folders of the player 1. Select the files or folders to delete by using the Volume(+/-) buttons.
(-) Down
(+) Up 2. Press and hold the AB/REC button to delete. Erase? is displayed on the LCD. Long Click 3. Use the jog key to or to select Yes and press the Power ON (Menu SW) button to delete the selected file or folder. REW() FF() Notice) All music or voice files in the folder will be deleted. But if the text or other files exist there, the folder is not deleted.
<Additional Function>
-REPEAT Mode 1. Press and hold the / (Play/Stop) button. Long Click 2. Use the jog key to or to select the Repeat Mode. REW() FF() 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to select the Repeat Mode. Click Repeat Mode Select the desired Repeat Mode. Normal Rep 1 Rep All RANDOM Intro Plays all files once sequentially. Plays the selected file repeatedly. Plays all stored files repeatedly. Randomly play all files in the Player repeatedly. Plays only the intros of all files sequentially.
-Select EQ 1. Press and hold the / (Play/Stop) button. Long Click 2. Use the jog key to or to enter the EQ Mode. REW() FF() 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to select the EQ type. Click Select the desired EQ type EQ Mode Play the music file with Flat Mode Play the music file with Pop Mode Play the music file with Rock Mode Play the music file with Live Mode Play the music file with Classic Mode Play the music file with Vocal Mode Play the music file with DBass Mode
-Folder Mode 1. Press and hold the / (Play/Stop) button. Long Click 2. Use the jog key to or to enter the Folder mode. REW() FF() 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to select the folder mode type. Click
-Play Speed 1. Press and hold the / (Play/Stop) button. Long Click 2. Use the jog key to or to enter the Play Speed Mode. REW() FF() 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and select the Play Speed type. Click
-FM BAND Setting 1. Press and hold the / (Play/Stop) button. Long Click 2. Use the jog key to or to enter the FM BAND Mode. REW() FF() 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and select the suitable FM Band type. Click KOR/US Korea, USA (87.5MHz~108MHz) EU/CHA Europe JPN Japan (76MHz~90MHz)
-Navigation Mode 1. Press the / (Play/Stop) button to stop the current operation. Click 2. Select the desired folder by using the Volume(+/-) buttons.
(-)Dwon
(+)up 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and listen the selected song. Click 4. Move to the upper or sub folder by using the jog key to or REW() FF()
-Repeat A-B Mode Play a particular section of the current file repeatedly. 1. Press the AB/REC button at the beginning position of the block to be repeated. The A icon is displayed as shown below. 2. Press the AB/REC button again at the ending position of the repeat block, and the icon changes as shown below.
* A-B block is played repeatedly. 3. To disable this function, press the AB/REC button once again.
System Setup 1. Press and hold the / (Play/Stop) button. Long clik 2. Select the System Setup Mode by using the jog key to or REW() FF() 3. Press the / (Play/Stop) button and choose the Mode to change. Click Set the time for which the backlight is turned on Backlight control has five mode 5 Sec Backlight is turned on for 5 Seconds 10 Sec Backlight is turned on for 10 Seconds 20 Sec Backlight is turned on for 20 Seconds Always On Backlight is always turned on Always Off Backlight is always turned off Set the transmission rate of the recorded voice files
- 6Ks/TVF, 56K/MP3, 64K/MP3, 80K/MP3, 96K/MP3, 112K/MP3, 128K/MP3 Set the transmission rate of the recorded file from external audio sources.
- 128KBps, 160KBps, 192KBps When the operation is paused or stopped, System turns off power automatically. 1 Min OFF Turns off power after 1min 2 Min OFF Turns off power after 2min 5 Min OFF Turns off power after 5min 10 Min OFF Turns off power after 10min Disable Format the player. Does not apply to Auto Power saving Fast All files in the track will be deleted Low level All memory will be deleted
( Including Font Delete)
*After Low level format, the Font file should be installed Select the suitable language for OS Upgrade Firmware or Font file.
[Before connecting to USB Port] [After connecting to USB]
* NOTE: Install the program on the PC before upgrading. Do not remove the Player during upgrading process. If so, fatal errors may occur with the Player. Move the upper MENU.
Product Specifications Item Detail Specification Mp3/Encoding Supported Audio Format MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA Equalizer POP / ROCK / CLASSIC / VOCAL/LIVE/FLAT/DBASS FM Frequency range 76 ~108 MHz FM Tuner FM Signal band noise ratio 50dB Frequency storage Preset 20 units Compression Bit Rate 32kbps ~ 224kbps Voice Recording Sampling frequency 32KHz / 44.1kHz / 48KHz Voice recording TVFMP3 Format Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP/2003 Mac Linux Up V8.6 Up Kernel 2.4.18 Operating system support Power Rechargeable battery Li-Polymer 420mA General Size 16.8 * 26 * 89 ( H x W x L ) mm Weight Type 38g Plug & Play (USB Flash Disk type) Operational Conditions 0 ~ 45 Basic Memory 128MB, 256MB, 512MB PC interface USB 1.1 Playing time Upper 11 hours File transmission speed MAX 500Kbyte/sec ( At device format) LCD Full Graphic LCD Blue EL Backlight
Troubleshooting
- Check the following list before requesting A/S. The Player does not power on No sound is heard from player or distortion is heard during playback
- Lock is in the HOLD position? (Release the hold)
- The batteries are exhausted? (Recharge the batteries)
- Check whether VOLUME is set to 0 .
- Make sure that there are MP3 files in the memory
- Check whether plug is dirty.
- Corrupted MP3 or WMA files may make a static noise and the sound may cut off. Try with other files. Characters on LCD are Check the language is setting to English in MENU abnormal FM Radio does not work Failed download Memory is full and the player works abnormally or does not play
- Adjust the position of the player and earphones.
(The earphones works as antenna, they must plugged in for best reception)
- Turn off the power of other electric devices near the player.
- Make sure the USB Cable is connected properly.
- Check the condition of the battery.
- Initialize the player and leave a free space.
Product Warranty 1. This product has been manufactured under strict quality and control inspections. 2. If the product breaks down during normal usage, our dealer/or service center will fix the product for the period free listed in the warranty as below. 3. A service fee may apply after the warranty period or in case of the following.
- If the problem was caused by the customers misuse.
- If any internal modification was done by the customer. 4. We do not reissue warranty certificate. Please store it in a safe space. Product Customer Purchaser Name Address Name Address Model Name Tel Tel Date of Purchase Month____/Day____/Year______ Period of Warranty
* For more warranty information and RMA service, please visit our web-site at http://
www.stormblue.co.kr