Arthur Technology iBOX JP-150S User manual
User Manual
JP-150S
Arthur Technology Co. Ltd.
■Cautions
Read the following carefully with regard to care of your iBOX Player:
1. Avoid shocks or impacts.
The iBOX player can withstand light shocks from walking or exercise, but dropping it from a high
altitude or inflicting a strong impact with a heavy object may damage the player.
2. Prevent water from getting inside the unit.
If water gets inside the unit, the internal parts may be damaged, causing player problems. Wipe
water off the surface of the unit with a dry cloth promptly, and contact the service center.
3. When storing the player.
Keep the player in a place free of moisture, strong magnetism, or heat and remove the battery.
4. Don’t change or modify any part or component of product. It doesn’t be guaranteed the normal
operation or the warranty.
■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 interfer-
ence 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.
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.
< CONTENTS >
-Basic
-IBox
-View of iBox Play Hardware
-Checking the Contents
-Installing iBOX Software
-Installing iBOX USB Drive
-Connecting iBOX to Your Computer
-Using iBOX Desk
-Turning On(Off) iBOX
-Listening to iBOX Music
-Selecting iBOX Music Files
-Playing from the Middle of an iBOX File
-Locking iBOX Keys
-Adjusting iBOX Volume
Advanced
-- Description of Mode Functions
-Recording iBOX Music in Real Time
-Recording iBOX Voice
-Exchanging Music with iBOX
-Downloading Music from Another MP3 Player
-Using iBOX Repeat Function
-Using iBOX EQ Mode
-- Deleting All iBOX Files
-Deleting iBOX Music/Voice Files One by One
-Adding an SMC (Smart Media Card)
-Adjusting the LCD Display Backlight
-Troubleshooting
- Specifications
-Warranty
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software, and other related documents of this product. Any violation may cause legal action to ensue.
Content of the user manual is subject to change without notice.
■Digital Encoding iBOX
1. Music Recording
An all purpose entertainer that can record your favorite music in real time using
the CD sync function
2. Voice Recording
Learning aid for recording interviews, lectures, business talks, etc. using the added VAD function
3. Encoding MP3 Player
iBOX for selecting desired bits (BA-16~192) for music/voice and saving as MP3 files
Digital Audio Encoding device of the next generation that allows you to listen to analog music/voice
from CD, MD, radio, Internet, and TV using the synchro and VAD functions in real time and to record
the source by converting into MP3 files.
■View of iBOX Play Hardware
Function Buttons
No. Description
1 Microphone
2 LCD Display
3 Earphone
4 Menu/Volume
5 Power/Play/Pause/Next/Previous
6 Music, Voice Record/Stop
7 Audio Input
8 Data In/Out (USB)
9 Hold Switch
10 Carrying Strap
■iBOX LCD Menu and Functions
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LCD Display
No. Description
1 Battery Level
2 Repeat/All/Random
3 Volume Level
4 Voice Recording Icon
5 Radio Recording Icon
6 Music/Voice Playback Icon
7 Recording
8 Equalizer
9 Time Indicator
10 Hold
■Checking the iBOX Contents
iBOX
Earphones
Manual
AAA
Battery
USB
Cable
Audio
Cable
CD
Carrying
Strap
After purchasing the iBOX player, check if all of the above items are included in the iBOX package.
Contact the vendor for any missing item.
■Installing iBOX Software
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You must install the iBOX software to store iBOX files.
The software CD contains the programs for controlling file transfer between the iBOX and the PC and
for converting CD music into iBOX files by playing the iBOX files back from the PC. The CD also
includes the iBOX User Manual.
1. Connect iBOX to the PC using the USB cable, and install the software to move the digital files
as follows:
2. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. The installation program starts automatically.
Click “Install” to start installation.
3. The setup file is executed automatically. Click “Next” at the instruction of the program.
(Note) If the setup file is not executed automatically, locate and run the setup.exe file from the
directory.
4. Select the directory to install iBOX Explorer and click “Next.”
“C:\Program Files\Arthur Tech\IBoxExp JP-150
5. Select the Program Folder and click “Next.”
6. 6. On the following screen, click “Finish” to complete the installation
7. To run the program after the installation, click the Start – Program – iBOX icon.
■Installing iBOX USB Drive
Run the iBOX program, turn on the power of the iBOX Player, and connect the USB cable to
the USB port. The program need the drive files, you can find T33820 file on iBOX installation
program.
■Connecting iBOX to Your Computer
For downloading MP3 files from the PC, first connect the iBOX Player to the PC using the USB cable.
Make sure that the iBOX program is running on the PC.
Connect the iBOX cable to the USB port of the PC.
Turn on the iBOX power, and connect the USB cable to the USB port of the iBOX.
The connection is completed if the file message appears on the LCD display.
To reconnect to the PC after being disconnected, connect the PC cable again or use the “Connect”
menu from the iBOX program.
■Using iBOX Desk
To Move or Save an iBOX Music File:
1. You can use the menu command, toolbar, or mouse.
2. Use the mouse to select the file to download.
To select more than one file at a time, press and hold the “Shift” key and click files to select.
3. To move or save files to the internal memory or the folder memory of the PC using the menu
commands, select “Copy File” or “Move File” Γto internal flash” or “to Folder” from the Edit menu.
Note that, when a file is moved, the data file is completely deleted before being moved.
4. You can use the toolbar icons shown below.
The above icons are displayed in the order of Copy to folder, internal, external, Move to folder,
internal, and external. Select the desired icon to move or save files.
Click the desired file and use the toolbar icons to move or save the file.
To Move or Save an iBOX Music File:
5. You can drag a file with the mouse to move or save it. Click the desired file from the files
downloaded onto the PC and drag it to the internal memory or folder memory to move the file. The
data file is first deleted before being moved.
The progress status is displayed.
To copy a file, press and hold “Ctrl+Shift” and drag it with the mouse.
The progress status is displayed.
To Move or Save an iBOX Music File from the PC:
1. Turn on the iBOX and connect the USB cable to display the start screen.
2. Select the iBOX file to be transferred from the PC and follow the procedures described on the
previous pages.
3. The progress status is displayed.
To Move or Save a Music File from iBOX to PC:
1. Turn on the iBOX and connect the USB cable to display the start screen.
2. Select the iBOX file to be transferred from the PC and follow the procedures described on the
previous pages.
3. The progress status is displayed.
To Delete a File:
1. Select the file to delete, and press the “Delete” key on the keyboard or use the “Delete” command
from the File menu.
2. Select the file to delete using the mouse, and press the “Delete” key or select “Delete” from the
File menu.
Caution: Deleted files may not be restored.
Turning On (Off) iBOX
1. Press the Play ( ) button on the jog switch to turn on the power.
(The first music selection in the internal memory is automatically ready to be played.)
2. Press the Stop ( ■) button for three seconds to turn off the power.
The iBOX is turned off automatically if left in the stop mode for over three minutes.
■Listening to iBOX Music
To play an iBOX file, the file must be saved in the iBOX. (See how to save an iBOX file.)
1. Press the Play button on the jog switch to turn on the power. Press the Play button again to play
the current track.
2. To pause the music during play, press the Play ( ) button on the jog switch. The current track
will begin flashing.
3. To resume the music after the pause, press the Play ( ) button again.
■Selecting iBOX Music Files
1. Push up the Forward ( ) button on the jog switch of the iBOX to select the next track, or pull
down the Reverse ( ) button to select the previous track.
2. The selected file is played automatically.
If no particular file is selected, the iBOX plays the files in memory in sequence.
■Playing from the Middle of an iBOX File
1. Use the Forward ( ) button and the Reverse ( ) button to select the desired iBOX file.
2. While the file is playing, push up and hold the Forward ( ) button or pull down and hold the
Reverse ( ) button to move to the desired position.
3. Release the button at the desired position to play the music from that position.
■Locking iBOX Keys
1. Use the Hold button to lock all buttons.
2. Push up the Hold button to display the Hold icon on the LCD display.
3. When this icon ( ) is displayed, all keys are locked.
4. To release hold, pull down the Hold button.
■Adjusting iBOX Volume
Push up or pull down the Volume button on the jog switch to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
Advanced
Description of Mode Functions
■Menu
Press the Menu button and use the Up/Down button to select the desired menu.
■Menu Buttons
Music Recording
1. Change Modes
2. Select Track Mode
3. Set Level
4. Select Recording
Voice Recording
1. Change Modes
2. Change VAD Level
3. Set Level
4. Select Recording
E.Q. Mode
1. Normal
2. Jazz
3. Rock
4. Pop
5. Classic
Repeat Mode
1. Play All Tracks
2. Repeat One Track
3. Repeat All
4. Random Order
■Extended Memory
Delete
1. Delete One Track
2. Delete All Tracks
3. Format
Sync: Selects tracks automatically during real time recording
(1Sync: Only one song is selected and recorded.
Sync: All songs are selected and recorded to tracks automatically.)
VAD (Voice Activated Detection): Detects voice only for recording.
■Recording iBOX Music in Real Time
You can save iBOX music while listening to iBOX music (CDP, MDP, audio, FM radio, Internet, TV,
etc.) in real time using the sync function.
1. Before downloading music, connect the audio cable to the audio input jack of the iBOX and to the
audio output jack of the CDP, MDP, audio, FM, etc.
2. Turn on the iBOX power and switch to music mode using the menu button.
3. Press the menu button to display (In Aud) on the LCD display. If (In Voc) is displayed, move the
menu button up or down to display (In Aud).
4. After switching to music mode, select track mode. Press the menu button, and move the menu
button up or down to select and display either (1Sync) or (Sync) on the LCD display.
5. After switching to track mode, select the recording. Press the menu button, move the menu button
up or down to select the desired memory among (tr-16-br-192), and press the Stop button.
6. Adjust the volume level (LE 01-05) by pressing the menu button.
7. Select the sync function level. Press the menu button, and move the menu button up or down to
select the desired level (SL, HI, MI, LO).
8. Press the REC button to start recording.
9. After the recording is complete, press the Stop ( ■) button to save the track as a music file.
■Recording iBOX Voice
You can record iBOX voice in either MPEG or VAD (Voice Activated Detection) mode to obtain
optimum sound quality for language learning or voice recording.
1. Turn on the iBOX power and switch to voice mode using the menu button.
2. Press the menu button to display (In VOC) on the LCD display. If (In Aud) is displayed, move the
menu button up or down to display (In VOC).
3. After switching to voice mode, select track mode. Press the menu button, and move the menu
button up or down to select and display the VAD recording mode on the LCD display.
4. After switching to recording track mode, select the recording. Press the menu button, and move
the menu button up or down to select the desired memory among (tr-16-br-192).
5. After selecting the recording, adjust the microphone level. Press the menu button, and move the
menu button up or down to select the desired level among (LE 01-05).
6. Press the VAD function level, and move the menu button up or down to select the desired level
(SL, HI, MI, LO).
7. Press the REC button to start recording.
8. After the recording is complete, press the Stop ( ■) button to save the track as a voice file.
■Exchanging Music with iBOX
1. To exchange music, connect the earphone output jack of one iBOX and the audio input jack of
another iBOX with an audio cable.
2. Select the desired music from the iBOX A.
3. Set the iBOX B to recording mode. (For mode changes, refer to the Music Recording section.)
4. Press the Play button of the iBOX A and the REC button of the iBOX B simultaneously to record
music from A to B.
■Downloading Music from Another MP3 Player
1. Connect the earphone output jack of the other MP3 player and the audio input jack of the iBOX
with an audio cable.
2. Select the desired music from the other MP3 player.
3. Set the iBOX to music recording mode. (Refer to Music Recording section.)
4. Press the Play button on the other MP3 player and the REC button of the iBOX simultaneously to
record the music.
■Using iBOX Repeat Function
This function is used in the Play mode of the iBOX.
Press the menu button at an interval of two seconds to select the desired repeat mode.
1. To listen to all tracks only one time, select Play All Tracks ( ).
2. To listen to all tracks repeatedly, select Repeat All ( ).
3. To listen to the current track repeatedly, select Repeat One .
4. To listen to all tracks in random order, select Random Order (RAND).
■Using iBOX EQ Mode
Press the menu button to select the desired EQ mode.
While listening to music, press the menu button at an interval of one second to display in the order of
Normal (no display) ÎJAZZ ÎROCK ÎPOP ÎCLASSIC.
■Deleting All iBOX Files
Use the Format function to delete all files and to clear all flash memory errors.
1. Press the menu button to display (Fr- Int) on the LCD display.
2. Press the Play ( ) button to display (Y.n) on the LCD display.
3. To delete all files, press the Play ( ) (yes) button.
4. To cancel, press the Stop ( ■) (no) button to return to the initial screen.
Remember that deleted files cannot be restored.
■Deleting iBOX Music/Voice Files One by One
1. You can delete music or voice files by pressing the menu button. Press the menu button to select
the Delete mode. When (Er 1-01) is displayed, move the menu button up or down to select the
track to delete.
2. After selecting the desired file, press the Play button to display (Y.n).
3. Press the Play button to delete the file, or press the Stop button to cancel.
Remember that deleted files cannot be restored.
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■Adding an SMC (Smart Media Card)
If you need more memory, purchase a separate SMC and use it with the iBOX.
Be sure to turn off the power before inserting or removing the SMC.
1. Insert the SMC into the memory card slot all the way as shown in the figure.
2. Turn on the power. The memory of the card is displayed on the LCD.
3. To remove the card, push the Eject button in the arrow direction. Then, take the card out by hand.
The method of sending files to the SMC is the same as sending to internal memory.
■Adjusting the LCD Display Backlight
1. Press the menu button to display (bL-on). If (bL-off) is displayed, move the menu button up or
down to display (bL-on).
EL Backlight function consumes a lot of battery power. Use it only when necessary.
■Troubleshooting
If it appears that the iBOX Player has a problem, check the following before contacting customer
service:
The player does not work, or nothing is displayed on the LCD.
zCheck the general battery or the rechargeable battery level. The player requires one 1.5V AAA
battery. Also check the polarity (+, -) of the battery installed.
The iBOX buttons do not work.
zCheck if the Hold button is pressed.
Music is not played when pressing the Play button in MP3 mode.
zCheck if any iBOX file is saved in internal memory.
zCheck if the battery is correctly installed.
zCheck if the power is on.
MP3 files cannot be downloaded.
zCheck if the iBOX is properly powered on and if the USB cable is correctly connected to the USB
port of the PC.
zCheck if the battery is correctly installed.
zCheck the USB port connection.
The SMC cannot be inserted.
zThe Smart Media Card is produced in two types: 3.5V and 5V. You cannot use 5V in the iBOX.
Files cannot be played back from the SMC.
zYou cannot use a smart card that saved files in other MP3 players.
zFormat the smart media card using the iBOX program and save the files again.
■Customer Service
Product Information Service
If you have any problem in relation to the use of your iBOX player, contact us via telephone, fax, or e-
mail as follows:
Tel: 82-2-2217-0160 / Fax: 82-2-2217-0162
For more information about the iBOX software or player, visit us at the following site:
http://www.arthurtech.com.
■Specifications
Processor 16-bit CPU
Memory Capacity Internal 64MB / 128MB
Extended Memory SMC (32MB / 64MB / 128MB)
Voltage 3V
Battery One AAA Battery (1.5V)
LCD LCD Numerals / EL Back Lighting
Size (WxHxD) / Weight 53 x 68 x 16 mm / 35 g (excluding the battery)
Case Aluminum / ABS
File Transfer Rate 4 Mbps
Voice Recording MPEG I, II Layer-3, VAD Mode
Noise 90 dB
Earphone Output 5 mW
Output Frequency Range 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
■Accessories
Earphones Earphones for MP3 Player
Clip Carrying Strap
PC Connection Cable USB Cable
Audio Cable Audio Stereo Cable
User Manual Korean
Installation CD File Management S/W / iBOX File Creation and Playback / User Manual
AAA Size Battery One
■Warranty
Free Service
If the product is found to be defective within one year after purchase (product warranty period), repair
shall be provided at no charge.
Type of Customer Complaints
Defect in performance or functions that requires major repair, occurring during normal use within ten
days from purchase
Defect of main parts found within one month from purchase
Repairable When a defect is found
When a failure occurs due to the same defect up to four times
Not Repairable When repair cannot be done as the replacement part is not available
- Type of Customer Complaints
Defect in performance or functions caused intentionally by the user or user negligence
Repairable
Not Repairable
zFailure due to Acts of God (fire, saline damage, gas earthquake, storm, flood, etc.)
zFailure due to abnormal power supply or accessory defects
zReplacement of consumable parts due to normal wear and tear
zFailure due to external causes other than an inherent product defect
zFailure caused by repair or remodeling done by someone other than the service technicians of
Arthurtech Co.
Matters not specified above shall be handled in accordance with the Customer Protection Regulations.
Customer Service Center: +82- 2217-0180 Fax: +82- 2217-0182
Product Name: WarrantyPeriod
Model Name: 1Year
Date of Purchase: / / .
Customer Name: Tel:
Address:
Arthurtech Co. Ltd.
Please retain this warranty in a safe place. You will need to present the warranty with the date of
purchase on it in order to ensure proper service.
1. The warranty for this product shall be limited within the scope described above.
2. The free warranty period is calculated from the date of purchase. Be sure to have your vendor
enter the date of purchase on the warranty. (If the date of purchase cannot be proved, the
warranty period shall be calculated from a date six months after the date of manufacturing.)
3. This warranty shall not be re-issued.
The appearance and the dimension of this product may be changed without notice to consumers in
order to improve product quality.
Arthurtech Co. Ltd.
For questions, contact Arthurtech Customer Service
Tel: 82-2-2217-0180 Fax: 82-2-2217-0182
Address
4th Floor, KCS Building, 228-13, Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Homepage
http://www.arthurtech.com
