Astone RUMBA 1000 User manual

Contents
Legal Disclaimer………………………………………………………………..................... 3
Warning…………………………………………………………………………………………4
1. Brief Product Introduction…………………………………………………………….....5
1.1 Function Overview...……..…….……………………………………………………..... 6
1.2 Specifications…………………………….………………………………..................... 8
1.3 Contents …..……………………………………………………………………………...9
2. Appearance Introduction…………………………………………………………………9
2.1 Appearance and Keys ……………………………………………………………….....10
2.2 Low Voltage Display……………………………………………………………….…....11
3. Operation Guide…………………………………………………………………………...12
3.1 Basic Operations………………………………………………………………….…......12
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3.2 Mode Introduction……………………………….…………………..….……………….13
3.2.1 Mode Switch..……………………………………………………………………….. 13
3.2.2 Play Mode / Volume Control…………………………………………………….…. 14
3.2.3 DVR Mode (Recording)...…………..………………………………..…………….. 16
3.2.4 USB Mode ……………………………..……………………………………………. 17
4. Installation …………......……………………..…………………………………….........19
4.1 Installing Win 98 Driver……………………………………………………………….. 19
4.2 Formatting Function …………………………………………………………………... 23
4.3 “My Domain” Function……………………….……………………….….....................24
4.4 Firmware Updating ........................................................................................…….28
5. Troubleshooting …………………………………………………….….………………...30
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Legal Disclaimer
1. Astone Holdings Pty Ltd known herein as ‘ASTONE’, does not guarantee the accuracy
or validity of the information outlined in this user manual, although all attempts have
been made to display the most accurate information.
2. ASTONE will not be held liable for any loss, accident or miss use caused by incorrectly
following these instructions. At the same time ASTONE will not be held responsible for
damages caused by misinterpretation.
3. Furthermore any data files that have been damaged or accidentally erased during the
course of operation and or use are not the responsibility or fault of ASTONE.
4. ASTONE holds the right to modify this user manual, software, product packaging or
hardware without any advance notice.
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Warning
Battery must be removed from the unit if it is to be
left unused for an extended period.
Failure to do so can result in the battery leaking,
and damaging the unit.
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1. BRIEF PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this high quality Astone product. The Rumba 1000 Digital Music
Drive is an excellent example of the style and technology Astone is bringing to the market.
This USB mass storage device is charging in front of the competition as it is capable of
playing and recording high quality sound.
The MP3/WMA player is equipped with comprehensive audio control buttons, an audio
jack and earphones, so you can store data files as well as listen to your favorite music
where ever you are and whatever you are doing.
The Rumba 1000 Digital Music Drive fits perfectly in today’s technology and fashion
conscious environment where having the best is only a matter of Astone.
Please read this manual carefully to better understand the operation of this device.
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1.1 Function Overview
¾Music Formats Supported:
This device is capable of playing music formats such as MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA,
ASF, WMV & WAV.
¾Repeat Function:
Includes A-B repeat function when playing music files.
¾Digital Recording:
Good quality digital recording saved as WAV format. Capable of recording for
approximately 9 hours. (128MB).
¾Deleting Current Single Song Audio File and Single Song Recording File:
For any audio file or recording file playing, you can delete by pressing PLAY/STOP
button singly.
¾Drive Function:
The device can be used as a “portable USB storage device” without any driver on
Win2000 / ME and XP operating systems.
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¾Compatible with MAC Computer and Linux Version 2.4.2 and above:
Compatible with operation systems such as MAC OS 10.3 and above, Linux 2.4.2
and above, driver installation is required.
¾“My Domain” Disk Management:
Using tools attached to this device, the user can create a secret disk partition for
storing personal data files.
¾Firmware Updating Function:
You can download the latest version of firmware to update the device.
¾Automatic Power Off:
This player will power off automatically if there is no operation within 15 seconds,
except USB mode.
¾Support Startup Function:
Using tools attached to this device, the user is able to make the player a start up
disk.
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1.2 Specifications
¾Interface: USB2.0 FS (Reading 1000K Bytes and writing 800K Bytes)
¾Music Formats: MP1 / MP2 / MP3 / WMA / WMV / ASF / WAV
¾Memory: 128MB / 256MB / 512MB / 1G (depending on your selected model)
¾Recording: Sampling rate 8KHZ recording format, recording time up to 9-hour
WMA.
¾Display: Two-color LED ( Green & Red )
¾Operating System: Windows98SE/ME/2K/XP, Mac OS10.3, Linux2.4.2
¾Frequency Response: 20HZ-20KHZ
¾Signal to Noise Ratio: > 85db
¾Temperature Scope: -5 to 40°C
¾Power Supply: One AAA alkaline battery
¾Dimensions: 85(L)*35(W)*15(H)mm
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1.3 Contents
¾Device
¾Driver CD
¾User Manual
¾Earphones
¾Neck Strap
¾Warranty Card
2. APPEARANCE INTRODUCTION
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2.1 Appearance and Keys
The player is equipped with dual colour LED indicator light (RED & GREEN). When both
are on together it will produce a third colour (AMBER).
Keys
PLAY/STOP: Turn on / Turn off / Play and Stop.
AB/REC: A-B repeat function / Record.
NEXT/VOL+: Volume increase / Next Track / Fast Forward.
PREV/VOL-: Volume decrease / Previous Track / Start of current track.
MODE: Selects Mode or Function
Interface
USB: Standard USB type A plug.
EARPHONE: Standard earphone jack.
MIC: Built-in microphone for recording.
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