BenQ Joybee 120 User manual

Welcome
Joybee 120
MP3 Player
User’s Manual

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Cautions
…This MP3 player is a delicate electronic device, DO NOT OPEN IT.
…Do not format memory into FAT32 or NTFS format.
…Do not attempt to dissemble or modify any part of device.
…Avoid shock or impact on device.
…Keep device away from water.
…Keep device away from extreme temperatures, humidity, dust or
direct sunlight.
…Do not clean device with chemical solvent. Clean device with a cloth
dampened with water.
…Use only adaptor and accessories approved by the manufacturer. War-
ranty voided if other adaptor or accessories are used, and danger may
occur.

…Avoid high volume which may damage hearing.
…BenQ Corporation assumes no responsibility for the loss of data due
to damage of device, repair of device and/or battery replacement.
Users are advised to back up all data on other storage device. Use of
device not in accordance with the instructions (such the cautions)
will void the warranty.

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Contents
Contents .....................................................................1
Thank you for using BenQ Joybee 120 MP3 Player! 1
Introduction .........................................................................1
Package content ...................................................................2
System requirements ...........................................................3
Description and function of different parts .......................4
Screen ...............................................................................8
Getting started... ........................................................11
Charging the battery ............................................................11
Installing drivers and software ............................................12
Using BenQ Joybee 120 MP3 Player ........................14
Turning the power switch on and off .................................14
Transferring files to Joybee 120 ...........................................15
Transferring files with Windows File Manager .............15
Transferring files with QMusic .......................................16
Description of QMusic main screen ..........................16
Adding music on an audio CD to Joybee 120 ...........19
Adding new files to Joybee 120 from a PC ................24
Updating files automatically with QMusic ................28
Function menu .....................................................................32
Launching to the function menu ....................................32
Button functions in menu mode ....................................33
Playing a MP3/WMA file .....................................................34
Playing a file .....................................................................34
Operating Joybee 120 when a file is being played ..........34
Pause a playing file ......................................................34
Fast forward .................................................................34
Next file .......................................................................34
Rewind .........................................................................34

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Previous file .................................................................35
Stop ..............................................................................35
Adjusting volume ........................................................35
Selecting an EQ mode .................................................35
Selecting repeat mode .................................................35
Locking buttons ..........................................................36
Repeat playing a selected section ...............................36
Listening to FM radio ..........................................................37
Operating Joybee 120 when listening to FM radio ........38
Muting/resuming a radio program ............................38
Changing a channel ...................................................38
Saving a channel .........................................................38
Deleting a channel ......................................................38
Scanning channels ......................................................39
Adjusting radio volume ..............................................39
Changing to another mode ........................................39
Recording a FM program ...........................................39
Playing a FM file ..............................................................41
Operating Joybee 120 when playing a FM file ..........41
Recording with Joybee 120 ..................................................44
Playing a recorded file .....................................................45
Operating Joybee 120 when playing a recorded file .45
Selecting a repeat mode .......................................................47
Turn backlight ON/OFF .....................................................48
System setup ........................................................................48
Adjusting volume ............................................................48
Selecting an EQ mode .....................................................48
Deleting a file or recording .............................................49
Checking battery status ...................................................52
Checking memory status ................................................53
Adjusting screen contrast ...............................................53
Playlist ..............................................................................54
Creating a playlist with QMusic .................................54
Running playlist ..........................................................55

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Using Joybee 120 as a flash disk ..........................................56
Connecting Joybee 120 to a PC ......................................56
Disconnecting Joybee 120 from a PC .............................57
Updating firmware and formatting memory .....................59
Updating firmware ..........................................................59
Formatting memory ........................................................62
Troubleshooting ........................................................64
Service ........................................................................65

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Thank you for using BenQ Joybee 120 MP3 Player! 1
Thank you for using BenQ Joybee
120 MP3 Player!
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing BenQ Joybee 120 MP3 Player!
BenQ Joybee 120 offers outstanding playback and recording
functions at low power consumption*. You may download any
legal MP3 files from the Internet or convert music from an
audio CD into MP3 files with QMusic that comes with Joybee
120 and save them on Joybee 120. Moreover, the seven built-in
EQ modes on Joybee 120 allow you to enjoy music at the best
sound quality. In addition to a MP3 player, Joybee is a FM
radio and a recorder. Its screen is designed to use clod light
display and its firmware can be updated from a PC. Joybee 120
not only enriches your musical life but also allows you to carry
your data everywhere. Its convenient driver-free plug and play
function allows you to use it as a USB flash disk on Windows
2000/XP/ME.
In this manual, you will find detailed descriptions and instruc-
tions of every function on Joybee 120. Please read carefully in
order to use these convenient functions and enjoy high quality
music with Joybee 120.
When batteries are fully charged, Joybee 120 offers about
16 hours of continuous replay time for MP3 music. Of
course, the exact replay time is subject to the condition of
battery, operation frequency and format of files being
played.

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Package content
Please check the content of your Joybee 120 MP3 Player.
Should any accessories be missing or damaged, please contact
your dealer immediately.
BenQ Joybee 120 MP3 Player
Charger and plug (Output: 4.2V---110mA)
Belt Clip
Earphones with
volume control
USB cable
Carry Bag
† Neck Strap
† Software CD
† Warranty Card

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System requirements
If you want to install QMusic on a PC to convert music on an
audio CD into MP3 files for use on Joybee 120 or use Joy-
bee 120 as a flash disk, your PC must comply with the fol-
lowing requirements:
† OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP (QMusic sup-
ports Windows 2000/XP)
† CPU: Pentium 200MHz or faster
† I/O port: USB
† Device: CD-ROM
† Hard drive: 40MB or more space
† Memory: 32MB or more

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Description and function of different parts
Description and function of different parts of BenQ Joybee 120
MP3 Player, please see bottom pictures and tables for details.
Buttons and jacks
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(7)
(8)
(10)
(11)
(9)
(12)

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Item Description Functions
(1) Earphone jack For connection with earphones
(2)
(Function
menu/ power on
and off)
…When Joybee 120 is turned off, press but-
ton once to turn on Joybee 120. After the
welcome note is displayed, Joybee 120 will
enter into the the mode of latest use auto-
matically. If there are files on Joybee, the
title of these files will display on the screen.
…After turning on Joybee 120, press and hold
button for about 3 seconds, the message
‘System Off ’ will display on the screen
before the power goes off.
…Press button once to launch to the function
menu After turning on Joybee 120, and
press button again to launch to the sub-
menu in playback mode.
(3) (section
repeat/back-
light)
…Press button once to enable or disable
repeat in playback mode.
…After turning on Joybee 120, press and hold
button for about 2 seconds to turn back-
light on/off.
…When listening to FM radio, press button
once to record a FM radio program.

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(4) (Previous/
Fast Rewind)
…Press button once to skip to the previous
file in MP3/WMA, Voice Playback, FM File
Playback or standby mode.
…Press and hold button to rewind file in
playback mode.
…Press button once to scroll back to the pre-
vious item in menu mode.
…Press and hold button for two seconds to
search for the previous station in FM Radio
mode.
…When listening to FM radio, press button
once to skip to the previous channel.
(5) (Next/Fast
Forward)
…Press button once to skip to the next file in
MP3/WMA, Voice Playback, FM or
standby mode.
…Press and hold button to forward file in
playback mode.
…Press button once to scroll to the next item
in menu mode.
…Press and hold button for two seconds to
search for the next station in FM Radio
mode.
…When listening to FM radio, press button
once to skip to the next channel.
(6) (Play/
Pause/Stop/
Enter)
…Press button once to play a file in MP3/
WMA, Voice Playback, FM File Playback or
standby mode. Press button once to pause a
file and press again to continue playing in
playback mode.
…In FM Radio mode, press button once to
play FM radio. Press button again to stop
playing FM Radio.

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(7) USB port/
charger socket
…USB port for connecting Joybee 120 to a
PC
…Charger socket for recharging battery.
(8) Power switch In general, set the Power Switch to ON.
If the player does not work properly, set
Power Switch to OFF. In about 2 minutes, set
Power Switch to ON again and pres-
soncetoresetplayer.
If you want to turn off Joybee 120, press
. DO NOT TURN OFF JOY-
BEE 120 FROM POWER SWITCH.
(9) MIC High sensitivity built-in MIC for voice
recording
(10) Screen Display player status and file information. See
the following section for details.
(11) Hook For hanging various pendent accessories.
(12) Volume control Besides adjusting volume with this knob, you
may adjust output volume from the volume
control on earphones.

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Screen
The bottom table shows the icons displayed on the screen and
their meanings.
Item Description
(1) The icon appears when Joybee 120 is playing a file in MP3/
WMA, Voice Playback, or FM Radio mode.
(2) The icon appears when the playing is paused.
(3) The icon appears when a file is being played in Voice Playback
mode.
(4) This icon and the icon in (5) appear at the same time when the
‘repeat single’ function is enabled.
This icon and the icon in (6) appear at the same time when the
‘repeat all’ or ‘random’ function or playback mode is enabled.
(7) The icon appears when Joybee 120 is in Voice Playback mode.
(8) The icon appears when Joybee 120 is in MP3/WMA mode.
(9) Displays file information and player status.
In Menu mode:
(1)
(2)
(3) (4) (6)
(7)
(8)
(10) (11)
(9)
(5)
Menu options
1: Menu

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(9) File information displayed in MP3/WMA mode:
Information displayed when playing a file in MP3/WMA mode
File information displayed in Voice Playback mode:
Information displayed when playing a file in Voice Playback
mode:
File information displayed in FM File Playback mode:
Information displayed when playing a file in FM File Playback
mode:
4:38filename.mp3
Title
Total file
playing time
Battery status
0:04 / 4:38filename.mp3
Current file title
Elapsed playing time
Total file
playing time
Battery status
0:28V001.WAV
Filename
Total file
playing time
Battery status
0:28 / 4:38V001.WAV
Filename Elapsed playing time
To t a l f il e
playing time
Battery status
14:38F001.WAV
Filename Battery status
Total file
playing time
1:27 / 14:38F001.WAV
Filename Battery status
Total file
playing time
Elapsed playing time

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Information displayed in FM Radio mode:
Information displayed in FM or Voice recording mode:
(10) Displays current file or function. When appears, it means the
item displayed is the last option/file. When appears, it means
the item displayed is the first option/file.
(11) The icon appears when ‘Repeat A-B’ function is enabled.
Current channel (expressed in MHz)
0:15
4:38
F001.WAV
Filename
Elapsed recording
time
Total recording
time

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Getting started...
Charging the battery
1. Charge your Joybee 120 with USB-conector charger.
2. Install the plug to the charger as shown in the bottom picture.
3. Open the translucent rubber cover on top of the charger
socket on Joybee 120. Please make sure that plug is properly
installed to the charger before connecting it to the socket.
4. Connect charger to a wall outlet. The red indicator on the
charger will illuminate. In about 3.5 hours, the indicator will
turn to amber. In about 4 hours, the indicator will turn to

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green and the charging process is about to complete. In about
4.5 hours, the battery will be fully charged.
•Exact charging time differs according to battery status.
Please check the status of charging from the color
changes of indicator.
•Chargers for use in some areas may not have an indica-
tor. Please check battery status according to"Checking
battery status" p.52.
•The life of battery will depend on the frequency of charge,
and more frequently the battery is recharged, the shorter
the replay time of device will be. It is a normal phenome-
non and not a manufacturing defect of battery.
Installing drivers and software
Put the Software CD that comes with Joybee 120 in the CD-
ROM on your PC. The installation menu will display on the
PC screen in a few seconds.
If it does not appear on the PC screen, open File Manager in
Windows and locate the ‘autorun.exe’ file on the Software
CD. Double click the icon to open the installation menu.