ACHOM EP AP-100 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
AP-100
ACHOM EP Co., Ltd.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE 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 RF INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Note: 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 or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
◎ Caution ( )
Do not change or modify the product without permission or authority of
manufacturer. It may cause undesirable operations, permanent damages or
harmful interferences.
◎ Notice ( )
· Design and specification are subject to change without notice for product improvement
purposes.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read the manual prior to using the product to fully understand all the various function
available on this product.
Thank you and congratulations on purchasing our compact digital audio player, iLyn!!!
iLyn's digital audio players are designed and manufactured to meet the international quality
requirements. The products undergo humidity, impact, dust, vibration, and drop tests to assure high
quality.
MODEL : AP-100
Components
Parts of the iLyn AP-100 ………………………
LCD Display …………………
Software CD Installation ……………
DESK Instruction ……………………………
*Transferrnig/Saving music files
*Transferring/Saving music files from PC to iLyn
*Transferring/Saving music files from iLyn to PC
*Deleting files/Firmware Upgrade
MENU 1………………………………………
MENU 2………………………………………
MENU 3…………………………………………
MENU 4…………………………………………
Real-time Recording ………………………
Deleting Files……………………………
Formatting…………………………………
Checking Memory ………………
Using Timer…………………………
Adjusting LCD Screen ………………………
Selecting Language………………………………
HOLD…………………………………
Warnings ………………………
Product Specification……………………………
 INTRODUCTION
 Table of Contents
APPLICATION

We are sure that you’ll be satisfied with the superior quality of AP-100.
We would like to thank you once more for purchasing the iLyn AP-100!!!
ACHOM EP reserves the copyrights to the product manual, pictures, and software. These cannot be
used or redistributed in any forms without a prior written approval from ACHOM EP. Violating
copyrights law will result in legal actions.
*Contents of this manual and the products specification may change without prior notices.
Product Features
-. MP3, WMA,ASF music file playback
This player can store and play typical MP3 files as well as Microsoft Window Media Audio files.
-. FM RADIO/RECORDING
FM Radio functions which are only available on high-end mp3 players and FM Radio digital
recording!
-. Music Recording
Transforms and saves voice signals of all analog audio into mp3 files.
-. DATA STORAGE
Can be used as a portable data-storage device to move files between one PC to another.
-. Band
5 preset equalizers to choose from during playback (Normal, Rock, Pop, Live, Classic).
-. Voice Recording
38 hours(128MB memory) of high quality voice recording in mp3 format.
-. Playback
You can select such functions like “repeat one song”, “repeat all”, “random” to while listening to
-. Folder
MP3, WMA, REC are stored in folders for easier access and organization.
-. Language Support and EL BACK LIGHT
The graphic LCD Display supports 35 different languages and Korean ID3 Tags. The EL BACK
LIGHT is also available to facilitate controls.
-. Adjusting Playback Speed
7 levels of playback speed (normal, fast, slow) for listening to lyrics and language studies.
-. VAD(Voice Activity Detection) Recording Function
To maximize memory efficiency, this function only records when there’s a sound.
-. Firmware Upgrade
Firmware download are available to easily upgrade the functions on this product.
-. Bookmark (Resume)
If the power is turned off during a playback, the player will play the same file when it’s turned
back on.
-. Play list
You can select your favorite music files and save it into a play list.

-. Sync (net sync)
The track is saved automatically during real-time music recording.
-. Delete Files (Folder)
You can delete a single file or a folder.
-. Alarm Functions
You can designate music or a voice recording to be played for a set period of time (0~180
minutes)
-. Memory Status
The status of the memory is displayed to inform you of how much more voice recording and/or
mp3 can be saved.
 Components
 Parts
Power/Playback/Pause
REC/A.B
FM RADIO
Mic.
HOLD
Audio Jack
Ear
p
hone Jack
USB Cable

Manual AAA Battery
USB
CABLE
AUDIO CABLE Install CD
Portable necklace
w/ earphone
Please verify that the above components are included in the package that you’ve purchased.
If any of the above item is missing, please contact the store at once.

 LCD Screen
When the power is turned on the EL Backlight will be turned on and the messages below will appear.
When you press the “Jog” switch at this point, the following menu will appear.
MP3 00 files WMA 00 files
REC 00 files SEL 00 files
DATA 00 files FM RADIO
SETUP EXIT
 Installing Software to the PC
Please follow the below instructions to install the software.
Below screen will appear when you insert the CD into the CD-ROM.
iLyn Manager : MP3, WMA, REC, Document, and other files can be saved transferred between iLyn
and your PC using this software.

 TO INSTALL THE SOFTWARE
Insert the CD into your CD-ROM and the screen below will appear. When the auto install
begins, follow the on-screen instructions by pressing “NEXT”button.
 Connecting iLyn to your PC
In order to copy MP3 files from PC, you must connect the MP3 player to the PC using the USB cable.
Please make sure that the iLyn Explorer or the USB software is running when you connect the MP3
player to the PC.
1. Connect the USB Cable to the PC’s USB port.
2. Turn the power on and connect iLyn to the PC with the USB cable.
3. “USB Connect” message will appear to notify you that the connection has been made.
Warning: Do not connect the USB cable to the MP3 player when it’s playing an MP3 file. The player
must be stopped with the power on when connecting to the PC.
 Desk Instructions
-. To transfer or save music files
1. There are three ways to transfer files : Menu Command,Tool bar, or simply dragging the files.
2. Select the file with your mouse.
You can select several files at once by pressing the “Shift” button while selecting the files.
3. You can use the Menu Command to move files to Internal Memory or the PC Folder memory.
To save, select Copy Files from Edit menu. Then select Move File to Internal flash, to Folder.
4. You can also use the below Tool bar.
The orders are “Copy to folder, internal, external, Move to folder, internal, external”. Choose the
desired task to transfer or save. Select the desired file and use the Tool bar icons to transfer/save.

-. To Transfer/Save Music Files
1. You can drag the file to transfer/save. Select the desired file and drag to Internal Memory or
Folder Memory. If you would like to copy the file, press “Ctrl” + “C” no your keyboard and drag the
file to the desired location. You can also see the process window.
-. Saving/Transferring Music Files from PC to iLyn
1. Turn on iLyn and connect the USB Cable. The initial screen will appear.
2. Designate a place to save the file and start transfer.
3. Select files to be transferred and start transferring as instructed in the previous page.
4. You can view the process.
-. Saving/Transferring Music Files from iLyn to PC
1. Turn on iLyn and connect the USB Cable. The initial screen will appear.
2. Designate a place to save the file and start transfer.
3. Select files to be transferred and start transferring as instructed in the previous page.
4. You can view the process.

-. Deleting Files
 Firmware Upgrade
1. Download and unzip the latest Firmware.
2. Run the manager program.
3. Connect the USB cable to the player and click on “Upgrade Application Code” from the
“Tools” menu.
4. Find the upgrade file from the upgrade window and press the open button. This will open the
Firmware upgrade process window.
5. When the upgrade is complete, the manager window will disappear automatically.
6. Disconnect the USB cable and reboot the player.
 Power ON / OFF
1. Pressing the will turn the power on. Pressing the same button again for 3 seconds will turn
the power off.
2. If none of the buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the power will automatically shut off.
 MENU 1
By pressing the “Jog” button after turning on the player, you will see the following menu.
1. MP3 : You can view and play MP3 files.
2. WMA : You can view and play WMA files
3. REC : You can listen to files recorded from an outside source.
4. SEL : View selected recorded files.
5. DATA : Portable Data-storage device to store personal data.
6. FM RADIO : Listen to FM channels or when saving a new channel.
7. SET UP: Record, Delete, Alarm, Memory Check, LCD, Preference, Language, and other functions.
8. EXIT : To return to initial menu.
1. Select the file you wish to delete and press the Delete Key on
your keyboard or use the “Delete” command from the “File”
menu.
2. Select the file with your mouse and press the Delete Key on your
keyboard or use the “Delete” command from the “File”menu.
 Warning!!! Deleted files cannot be recovered!!!
GOOD BYE
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MAIN FOLDER
1. MP3 2. WMA 3. REC 4. SEL 5. DATA 6. FM RADIO 7. SET UP 8. EXIT

 MENU 2
You can select the Set_UP menu from the main folder to access the following functions.
1. REC Setup : When recording Music(CDP, Audio), Voice, and FM RADIO.
1) Music Source
○
1 Audio(When Recording Music) ○ 2 Mic(Voice Recording)
2) MPEG MODE
○
1 MP3 ○ 2 TVF(Fix to BIT RATE 8Kbps)
3) BIT RATE
○
1 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 320Kbps
4) VAD(Only used when “MIC” is selected from “Music Source” option)
○
1 on ○ 2 off
5) SYNC(Only used when “AUDIO” is selected from “Music Source” option)
○
1 Off ○ 2 SYNC On ○ 31 SYNC On
6) SILENCE
○
1 Low ○ 2 Middle ○ 3 High
2. Erase : When deleting a single file or a whole folder
1) 1 File
2) Folder
○
1 MP3 ○ 2 WMA ○ 3 REC ○ 4SEL
3) All
3. Format : When formatting the Flash Memory Card
1) Format 2) Low format
4. Timer : Setting up the timer (1~180minutes) during playback or recording
1) Sleep 2) Record
5. Memory Check : To check the whole or remaining memory quantity.
1) Remain MEM 2) REC Time
6. Bookmark(Resume) : Plays the file that was being played previously.
1) Off(restart from the beginning) 2) On(restart from where the point where it stopped)
6. LCD Setup : Adjusting EL Backlight or LCD Screen
1 FILE
Folder
All
BACK
BookMark
Remain MEM
REC Time
BACK
Memory Check
Sleep
Record
BACK
Timer
Format
Low
format
BACK
FormatErase
Back-lght
On/OFF
LCD
Contrast
0~20
BACK
LCDSetup
1.Korea
2.English
3.Japan
4.China
Language
6.
SILENCE
5.
SYNC
4.
VAD
3.
B
IT
R
ATE
2.
MPEG M
ODE
LOW
Middle High
OFF SYNC ON 1SYNC
ON
VAD
8,16,32,64,128,256
.320
K
MP3
TVF
Audio
Mic
1.Music Source
REC Setup
OFF
ON

1) Back-light
○
1 Off ○ 2 On
2) LCD Contrast(0~20)
7. Language : When selecting a different language
1) Korean 2) English 3) Japanese 4) Chinese
8. BACK : Going back to the beginning
(Terms)
-. Sync : Automatic tracking function during real-time recording
(1SYnc: one track / Sync: automatic tracking while recording)
-. VAD : (Voice Activate Detection) : Records only when sound is detected.
-. TVF : You do not need to set the Bit Rate when recording voice messages in TVF format.
-. Bookmark(Resume) : Return to the track that you were listening to previously.
 Listening to Music
Power on / Playback / Pause / Stop / Power off
1. Turning the Power On : When you press the button once, the power is turned on. Press once
more for playback.
2. You can press the “Job” button while the player is stopped to browse and select MP3 or WMA
folder. You can press the Playback button to listen to the selected music.
3. IF you press the “Jog” button during playback, the following menu will appear on the top portion of
the LCD screen; MENU, SPD(Speed), EQ(Equalizer), RPT(Repeat), and EXIT.
You can use the button to toggle between menus.
Speed(SPD) : Normal, Fast, Slow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Equalizer(EQ) : Normal, Rock, Pop, Live, Classic
Repeat(RPT) : Normal, All, Random, One
Change the setting according to your preference and press the “Enter” button.
FF : Skip to next song REW : Skip to previous song
Playback Screen Menu Screen during Playback
3. ADJUSTNIG VOLUME
+ : Increase Volume - : Decrease Volume
4. STOP
-. Press the once to stop.
5. POWER OFF
-. Press the button for 2 seconds to turn the power off.
 TO LISTEN TO FM RADIO
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You can listen to the radio by selecting FM from the main folder and pressing the “Jog” button.
The supported frequency range is 75,000MHz ~ 108,000MHz.
-. Changing Channels
FF Button : Click / Press Continuously : 1KHz / Auto-Scan to next higher frequency.
REW Button : Click / Press Continuously : 1KHz / Auto-Scan to next lower frequency.
You can stop the Auto-Scan by pressing the opposite button during the scan.
-. Save or Changing the Channels
After adjusting your frequency by pressing the FF / REW button, press the “Jog” button to load the
following menu on the top portion of the screen : CH, SAVE, ESC. Move to the CH menu by using
the “Jog” button. This will display the saved frequencies in slots 1~10.
You can move the cursor to SAVE and press the “Jog” button to see if the slot is empty. Find the
empty slot, and press the “Jog” button to SAVE. You’ll see a message on the bottom of the screen
displaying “SAVED”.
If you wish to modified the saved channels, you can do so by repeating the steps described above.
You can simply overwrite on the existing channel.
FM Radio Selecting Frequency Saved Frequency Selecting Frequency
 TO RECORD MUSIC REALTIME.
With the Sync function, you can listen and save music((CDP,MDP,AUDIO,FM RADIO,Internet ,TV etc)
into an mp3 file at the same time.
You can adjust the Bit Rate(If you are recording voice messages adjust the Bit Rate to a low value.
If you’re recording music, set the Bit Rate to 128K), VAD, SYNC, SILENCE and press “BACK” & “EXIT”
button.
-. To record voice messages – Enter the Set _ UP menu in the main folder and select “Rec Setup”
function. Switch the “Music Source” to MIC and press “BACK” & “EXIT”, then press the record
button to start recording.
You have to connect the ilyn Audio Input jack to the
output jack of CDP, MDP, AUDIO, FM, etc with an
audio cable to record music from outside source.
You then, enter the setup menu and select “REC
Setup” function. Adjust “Music Source” to “Audio”
to start recording.
CD
MDP
TV / FM
RADIO
AUDIO

-. TO record FM broadcast, you can press the record button while listening to the radio.
Voice Recording Screen Radio Broadcast Recording Screen
 To Delete Files
-. If you select the Delete All function, this will erase everything in the flash memory card.
1. Erasing A Single File
-. Goto the Set _ UP menu in the main folder and choose the ERASE function and then choose
single file erase function. Use the “Jog” button ( ) to select the file to be deleted and press
the “Jog” button again to erase the file. A message will appear, “Are you sure?”. Move your
cursor to “Yes” and press the “Jog” button again. A message will appear displaying “Erasing!!”. .
-. In case you used this device for portable data-storage (Word files and/or other data files), you
can Format the memory card or delete the file with a PC.
2. If u wish to delete a folder or all the files, you can goto the Set _ UP menu in the main folder and
choose the ERASE function, and then choose Folder / All option. Press the “Jog” button and he
current folder or all the files will be deleted.
 Format
-. Formatting the memory card will clear up errors on the flash memory.
From the Set _ UP menu in the main folder, select the Format function. Select Low Format mode
and press the “Jog” button. A message will appear “Are you sure?”. Move the cursor to “Yes”
and press the “Jog” button. A message will appear “Low Format!! 00%”.
 Checking the Current Memory
1. To check the status of your memory card, you can enter the Set _ UP menu from the main folder
and select the “Memory Check” function. Choose “Remain MEM” to check the Total and the
Remaining memory on your card.
2. To check the remaining recording time, you can enter the Set _ UP menu from the main folder and
select the “Memory Check” function. Choose “REC Time” to view the remaining time.
 DELETED FILES CANNOT BE RESTORED!!! .

 Using A Timer
-. The “Sleep” and “Record” function can come very useful when listening to music or recording
something because it allows you to set a time limit.
1. Setting up the timer for Playback
Enter the Set UP menu from the main folder and select the “Timer” function. Select “Sleep” mode.
Use the +, - on the “Jog” button to set up the timer between Off ~ 180 minutes.
2. Setting up the timer for Recording
Enter the Set Up menu from the main folder and select the “Timer” function. Select “Record” mode.
User the +, - on the “Jog” button to set up the timer between Off ~ 180 minutes.
 Adjusting LCD Screen
1. To turn the EL Backlight, you can enter the Set _ UP menu from the main folder and select “LCD
Set _ UP” function. Select “Backlight” mode and choose “ON”.
2. Adjusting the LCD DISPLAY
Enter the Set _ UP menu from the main folder and select “LCD Contrast” mode. Use the +, - on
the “Jog” button to adjust the contrast level (0~20).
 Selecting Language
Enter the Set _ UP menu from the main folder and select the “Language” function and select the
desired language.
-. If you require a language that’s not already installed on iLyn, you can manually install it with
the install CD that comes with this player.
 Lock
1. You can lock all the buttons by switching the HOLD button down.
2. will appear on the LCD screen and all the buttons will stop working.
3. You can switch the HOLD button up to unlock the buttons.
 Warning
Please store and use the player as directed below.
 Using the EL BACK light function will consume onl
y
when
y
ou must, This functio
n
consumes a lot of battery power.

1. Please refrain from applying strong force on the player. Light impact on the player during walking
or jogging is fine, but dropping the player on the ground or applying strong forces with a strong
object may cause the player break.
2. Keep the player away from water.
Water may damage the internal components on the player and cause the player to break down.
In case the player is exposed to water, use a dry cloth to wipe the water off and contact your local
service center.
3. Storing the Player
should be stored away from humidity, strong magnetic field, or heat.
4. Low Voltage Warning : Please note that when the battery’s voltage reaches 1.2V (80% Used) the
battery icon will blink and the power will automatically turn off.
5. When you are recording something important, select the Set _ UP menu from main folder and select
“REC Setup” function. Select “Music Source” and make sure the source is set to “MIC”.
6. When using this player as a portable data-storage device (Word and/or other data files) you can
only erase the file when the player is hooked up a PC or by formatting.
 Product Specification
MEMORY
1.5V
VOLTAGE
2
0
H
z ~ 2
0KH
z
OUTPUT
FR
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QU
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NCY
RANG
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10
mW
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AR
PHON
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OUTPUT
90dB
N
OISE RATIO
MPEG I
,
II La
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VAD MethodVOICE RECORDI
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4.5 Mb
p
s FILE TRA
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SFERI
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G SPEED
Plastic
CAS
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33 X 77 X 17mm
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33
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SIZE
(
W X H X D
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WEIGHT
Graphic
L
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(1
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8
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ISP
L
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1
AAA
Si
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B
attery
B
ATT
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Internal Memor
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64MB
/
128MB
/
256MB
/
512MB
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n AP-100 MODEL

B Class
This product is designed for residential use and is in compliance with the electronics frequency registration
This product can be used in residential area or any other places.
 Trouble Shooting
-. Please refer to the following trouble shooting guidelines before contacting our service department.
Player’s power does not turn on : Check the battery and its polarity.
The player doesn’t respond when you press the buttons : Check the LOCK switch.
MP3 Files cannot be uploaded/downloaded : Check the USB cable connection. Check if the program
is properly installed on the PC.
Lack of Memory : Delete unnecessary files.
 Product Warranty
1. This product has been manufactured under strict quality control and inspections.
2. If the product breaks down during normal usage, our dealer and/or service center will fix the product for free
for the period listed in the warranty below.
3. A service fee may apply after the warranty period or in case of the following :
-. If the problem was caused by the customer’s misuse.
-. If any internal modification was done by the customer.
-. Problems occurring from such natural calamities as fire, sea wind, flood, and/or earthquake.
4. Please bring this warranty certificate when you require a maintenance.
5. We do not reissue warranty certificate. Please store it in a safe place.
6. This warranty is limited to Korea only.
 MP3,WMA File, Songs, Time
15
2
76
38
19
Hours
Voice Recordin
g
Bit-8
76
38
19
9
:
30
Hours
Voice Recordin
g
Bit-16
38199:304:30 Hours
Voice Recordin
g
Bit-32
9
:2
0
4
:
40
2:2
0
1
:
10
Hours
Voice Recordin
g
Bit-128
5
2
0
2
60
130
60
Songs
Music Recordni
g
Bit-32
1
2
8
64
3
2
16
Songs
Music Recordin
g
Bit-128
2
36
1
2
8
64
3
2
Songs
WMA File Down
128
64
32
16
Songs
MP3 File Down
51
2
M
B2
56
M
B
1
2
8
M
B
64
M
B
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Other items not mentioned will observe the Customer Protection Regulations of Korea.
Customer Care Center 82-31–447-2343 FAX : [phone]
The outer casing and/or dimensions may change without prior notification to the customers to increase product
quality.
Product : iLyn Warranty Period : 1 Year
Model Name : AP-100
Date of Purchase : (Year) (Month) (Day)
Customer’s Name : Tel :
Address :
ACHOM EP CO., LTD
Informations
ACHOM EP CO., LTD. Customer Care Center
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
Address
An-Yang 6 Dong, 517 Gu-Woo Bldg, Suite 401.
Mahn-An-Ku, An-Yang-Si
Homepage
http://www.ilyn.co.kr / http://www.achom.com