LENCO PODO-151 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
PODO-151
Media Player with Pedometer
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Warnings
Don’ts
•Do not place naked flames, such as lighted candles on or near the product.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases on or near the product.
•Do not use or store this product in a place where it is subject to direct sunlight, heat, excessive dust or
vibration.
•Do not use this product with wet hands.
•Do not clean this product with water or other liquids.
•Do not block or cover the slots and holes in the product.
•Do not push foreign objects into the slots or holes in the product.
•Do not attempt to open this product yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
•Do not allow children access to plastic bags.
SAFETY WARNINGS
•Before using this product, read and follow all warnings and instructions.
•This product is not intended for use by young children. Young children should be properly supervised.
•This product is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
•Do not expose to dripping or splashing.
•No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product.
•Ventilation should not be impeded by covering ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,
table cloths, curtains and the like.
•Make sure the unit is adjusted to a stable position. Damage caused by using this product in an
unstable position or by failure to follow any other warning or precaution contained within this user
manual will not be covered by warranty.
Lenco suggests retaining the packaging in case for future transport of the product.
If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: All batteries and
accumulators need to be removed from this product (Removal of Waste Batteries and Accumulators).
WARNING: Prolonged exposure to loud sounds from personal music players may lead to
temporary or permanent hearing loss. When participating in the traffic listening to a
personal music player can make the listener less aware of potential dangers such as
approaching cars.

1. Get to know the controls on Player
Item
Description
1 ( )Button (Previous / Fast-Rewind / VOL-)
2 ( ) Button (Next / Fast-Forward / VOL+)
3 MButton (Menu / Enter / Select)
4 Center ( ) Button (Play / Pause / Standby ON - OFF)
5 V (VOL) Button (Volume Control)
6 Main Power Switch (ON - OFF)
7 Microphone (Mono)
8 Earphone Output Jack
9 USB Mini Connector
10 Micro SD Memory Card Slot
11 TFT LCD Display

About Player Battery
Player has an internal, non–user-replaceable battery. For best results, the first time you use
player, let it charge for about 2 hours or until the battery status icon in the “Connect” screen shows
that the battery is in full.
Battery is in full
Note: Player continues to use battery power after it’s been turned off, if unit isn’t used for a while,
the battery might need to be charged.
a. Charging the Battery:
You can charge the player battery in two ways:
Connect player to your computer. Or,
Use the USB power charger. (available separately)
b. Connection and Charging:
Once you have connected player with computer / power charger, then you will see the
“Connect” screen appear on screen,
The level bars are running in battery status icon at the “Connect” screen. The battery is in
charging.
“Connect” Screen
In Charging
Important: The battery does not charge when your computer is in sleep. The USB port on most
keyboards does not provide enough power to charge the player. Connect player to a USB 2.0 port
on your computer only to prevent charge problem.
2. Connecting and Disconnecting Player
You can connect the player with your computer to transfer those media files and recorded

voice memos when necessary, and to charge the battery. Disconnect the player when you’re done.
a. To Connecting Player
To connect player to your computer, plug the connector of USB Cable into a USB port on your
computer, and connect the other end to player, then the “Connect” screen appear for view.
Now the player is ready for media files transfer with your computer and the battery is
charging.
You can transfer the media files by using the computer mouse use drag and place, or copy and
paste, in between the player and your computer. Disconnect it when you’re done.
b. To Disconnecting Player
It’s important not to disconnect player while it’s syncing or transferring files. Eject the player
before disconnect it.
To eject player, press and hold Mbutton for about 2 seconds, the “Connect” screen will switch
to “Main Menu” screen. And now is safe to disconnect the player with your computer. Unplug
the USB cable from the player. Or,
If you’re using a Windows PC, you can also eject player in My Computer or by clicking the
“Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the Windows system tray, select the correspondence name
of USB Device and choose “Stop” > choose “Confirm” > choose “Confirm” follow by the pop
up windows you’re your computer.
If you’re using a Mac, you can also eject player by dragging the player icon on the desktop to
the Trash.
Disconnect the USB cable from the player and computer, simply remove it.
If you accidentally disconnect player without ejecting it, reconnect it to your computer and
sync again. However, some media file may loss.
3. Getting Start the Player
Turn ON / OFF the player and use of Main Menu.
Slide the power switch to “ON” position, then you will see any one of the following shown
Main Menu screen, Music / Movie / Record / Voice / Photo / setup/ eBook / Game, will appear
on LCD after the Loading and Opening screen have displayed.
To standby OFF the player, press and hold the Center ( ) button for 2 – 3 seconds.
To turn ON the player again, press and hold the Center ( ) button for 2 – 3 seconds again.
“Main Menu” screens

(If Music chooses) (If Movie chooses) (If Record chooses) (If Voice chooses)
(If Photo chooses) (If Setup chooses) (If eBook chooses) (If Game chooses)
(If Pedometer chooses)
4. Use Setup Menu
You might need to set date & time or change some default setting as you desired in setup sub
menu before you start to use the player.
To go into setup menu, from main menu, choose “Setup” by use / ( / ) button
and then press M button, a “Setting” menu appears to use.
You can go back to previous menu by press the Center ( ) button during in setup menu. Or,
press and hold the Mbutton to return to main menu.
Setup Menu

(Menu Page 1) (Menu Page 2)
a. To Setup “System time” (Date & Time):
Choose “System time” by using / ( / ) button and then press M button, a date
& time setting screen appears to use.
Press V (VOL) button, the year is highlighted then adjusting to current year by pressing the
/ ( / ) button. And repeating the adjusting methods by V (VOL) and /
( / ) button again for finished those items; Month, Date, Hour, Minute and seconds
setting adjustment.
Finally, you need to press the M button to confirm the adjustment and back to Setup menu, if
not the date & time will not to memorize and you need to adjust them again.
Important: Don’t turn OFF the player by the Power Switch if you want to keep the date & time
running in background, standby OFF the player by press and hold the Center ( ) button in this
case. If not, the set date & time will be losses. Adjust the clock again if you want it to use.
b. To change “LCD set”
You can set the backlight to illuminate the screen for a certain amount of time as you desired
or make the backlight to always ON when every time you turn ON the player.
To change LCD backlight, choose “LCD set” > choose “Dark mode”, a level bar with number
appear then chose “0 (always On) / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 seconds” as you
desired by using Mand / ( / )buttons. Choose “0” to prevent the LCD
backlight from turning to off. (choosing this option decrease battery performance)
c. To Change “Language”
This player can use difference OSD languages.
To set the language, choose “Language”, and then choose which language as you desired by
using M and / ( / ) buttons.
d. To Set “Power Off”
The Power Off setting can extend the time between battery charges by turning OFF the player
when you are not using the controls or no operation. Also, Sleep function provided for more choice.
To set power off time, choose “Power off”, then choose “Off time”, a levels bar with number
menu appear, then choose “0 - 200 seconds” as you want by using M and / ( /
) buttons.
To set sleep time, choose “Power off”, then choose “Sleep time”, a levels bar with number
menu appear, choose “0 / 10 / 20 /30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 minutes” as
you want by using Mand / ( / ) buttons.
e. To Change “Online mode” (Applicable depend on Model)
You might need to change the online mode when connecting with computer system. In the
sense that some operating systems (under Windows 2K SP4) cannot support two driver letters in

one USB disk. The multiply driver is selected by device default; however, you can change it when
necessary.
To change type of disk, choose “Online mode” choose “Multiply driver / Normal only (single
ordinary disk) / Card only” by using Mand / ( / ) buttons.
f. To View “Memory info”
You can view about the memory status of player, such as the numbers of remaining memory
space available and the percentage of memory have used.
To view the status, choose “Memory info” by using Mand / ( / ) buttons. An
information screen, remaining memory space available and percentage of memory used,
appear for view.
To return to setup menu or main menu press Center ( ) button or press and hold Mbutton
g. To “Format Device”
You might need to format device the device memory. In some circumstances, the device
memory may be corrupted, or you may need to format the memory card if it newly use with this
device. However, you can format the device or memory card by the following method but all data
will be losses.
Choose “Format Device” then choose “Format Disk / Format Card” by using M and /
( / ) buttons, and then choose OK to process or choose Cancel to exit and back to
setup menu.
h. To View “Firmware Version”
You might need to view the details about firmware information inside the Player.
Choose “Firmware version” by using M and / ( / ) buttons, an information
screen appear for view.
To return to setup menu or main menu, press Center ( )
button or press and hold Mbutton.
i. To “Firmware Upgrade” (System Utility Tools required)
You might need to upgrade the firmware for advanced the player performance or firmware
getting trouble or damaged in some circumstance, such as electrostatic voltage discharge issue
happens. Please follow the instruction posted by the dealer (if any) or follow the instruction from
System Utility Tools if provided. It is not recommended to do if the player is proper working.
j. To “Exit”
Select Exit to back to main menu. Or, press and hold the Mbutton to go back main menu.
5. Use Music Menu
You can use music player to playback with supported music file format of audio coding; WAV

and MP3 are supported by the player. To open the music player in Main Menu:
From main menu, choose “Music” by using / ( / ) and Mbutton, a “Music
Now Playing” screen appears to use.
“Music Now Playing” Screen
a. To Play Music
In Music Now Playing screen, press Center ( ) button to start the play.
Press Center ( ) button to pause the playing music. Press it again to play.
b. Play Previous or Next Music
Press ( ) button to play next music.
Press ( ) button to play previous music.
c. Use Fast-Forward or Fast-Backward
Press and hold ( ) button to use fast-forward
Press and hold ( ) button to use fast-backward.
d. Adjust volume level
In music playing , press V (VOL) button, a change volume control screen appears, then press
/ ( / ) buttons to adjust volume levels to down / up ( 0 – 40).
Wait for 6 – 8 seconds or press Center ( ) button to return to music now playing screen.
e. Use Lyric Display
This player supports “*.LRC” lyric files and lyrics can synchronous displayed while playing
music if you music has lyric included. How to know whether the lyrics exist? If the current song has
matching lyric files, the color dot beside the Lyric Message icon will be turned to green color
from red in Music Now Playing screen.
Playing the music with lyrics, and then press and hold Mbutton to enter the lyric display mode
and the lyrics is displaying and moving up accordingly with the playing music.
Press M button to cancel the lyrics display and go back to Music Now Play screen if you want.
6. Use Music Submenu in Music Stop Mode
You might need to selecting folders for music play and delete music files. To do this:
a. Local Folder
In Music Now Playing screen, press Center ( ) button to stop the playing music if player is

in playing, then press M button to call up the Music Submenu.
In Music Submenu screen, choose “Local folder” a list menu appear, and then select folder
and / or choose a music file by using / ( / ) and M button.
It will go back to music now playing screen once a music file is selected. Then press Center
( ) button to play.
b. Delete file
In Music Submenu screen, choose “Delete file” a list menu appear, and then choose which
music file that you want to delete by using / ( / ) and M buttons.
Once file is selected, press Mbutton and choose Yes to confirm or No to cancel.
c. Delete All
In Music Submenu screen, choose “Delete all” then selects “Yes / No” by using / (
/ ) button.
One “YES” or “NO” appear then press M button to confirm.
All music files will be deleted once YES is selected and confirmed, a “Deleting” screen appear
for a while and deleting process is in progress, then “Empty disk!” message will shown on
screen for few seconds.
d. Exit
Select Exit to back to music now playing screen.
7. Use Music Submenu in Music Playing Mode
You might need to do some changes for music playing, such as repeat, EQ settings for music
files… etc. To change setting:
a. To Set Repeat
In music playing mode, press Mbutton, a Music Submenu appear, then choose “Repeat”, then
choose “Normal / Repeat one / Folder / Repeat folder / Repeat all / Intro” as you desired by
using / ( / ) and Mbuttons.
b. To Change Equalizer
In music playing mode, press Mbutton, a Music Submenu appear, the choose “Equalizer”,
then choose “Natural / Rock / Pop / Classic / Soft / Jazz / DBB” as you desired.
c. To set Replay Mode
Set Repeat A-B:
In Music Submenu, press Mbutton, a list menu appear, then choose “Replay mode” then
choose “Repeat”, a letter “A” is flashing in Music Now Playing screen, then press ( )
button to select the starting point of track “A”.
Then a letter “B” is flashing once “A” is selected, use ( ) button again to select the

ending point of track “B” which you want by using ( ) button. And now the A – B
distance of track is repeating.
However, the repeating time and the replay gap time is depend on the set values of Replay
Time and Replay Gap have mentioned in below items.
To create another A – B distance of track to repeat, press ( ) button again and then
again. a new created A – B distance of track is repeating.
To cancel the repeat A – B function, press the M button. Or press Center ( ) button to
pause.
Set Replay Times:
In music playing mode, press Mbutton, a Music Sub-menu appear, the choose “Replay times”,
then choose “1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10” as you desired by using / ( / )
and Mbuttons. The Player will replay those music file as your selected number of times
accordingly.
Replay Gap:
In music playing mode, press M button, a Music Sub-menu appear, the choose “Replay Gap”,
then choose “1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7/ 8 /9 / 10 second(s)” as you desired by using / ( /
) and Mbuttons. The replay gap time in between music to music or in repeat A- B will
replay and stop according the selected number of time.
d. Exit
Select Exit to back to music now playing screen.
8. Use Movie Menu
a. To Play Movie
From Main Menu, choose “Movie” by using / ( / ) and M button, a “Movie
Now Playing” screen appears to use.
In Movie Now Playing” screen, press Center ( ) key to start the play.
Press Center ( ) button to pause and to back to Movie Now Playing screen. Press it again,
the video will play continue.
b. To Play Previous or Next Video
Press ( ) button to play next movie file.
Press ( ) button to play previous movie file.
c. Use Fast-Forward or Fast-Backward
Press and hold ( ) button to play fast-forward.
Press and hold ( ) button to play fast-backward.
d. Adjust Volume Level

In movie playing mode, press V (VOL) button, then, press / ( / ) key to
decrease or increase the volume levels.
To preset the volume level at movie stop mode, in Movie Now Playing screen press V (VOL)
button, a volume control screen appears to use. Then press / ( / ) key to preset
your desired volume levels.
9. Use Movie Submenu
You might need to selecting folders, delete movie files and set repeat for movie play. you can
make change during in the playing mode at Movie Now playing screen To do this:
In “Movie Now Playing” screen, press M button to enter to movie submenu.
a. Local Folder
In movie submenu screen, choose “Local Folder”, a file list menu appear, and then select
folder and / or choose a desired movie file to play by using / ( / ) and M
button.
It will go back to music now playing screen once a music file is selected. Then press Center
( ) button to play.
b. Delete File
In movie submenu screen, choose “Delete file” a file list menu appear, and then choose which
movie file that you want to delete by using / ( / ) buttons.
Once file is selected, press M button and choose “Yes” to confirm or “No” to cancel.
c. Delete All
In movie submenu screen, choose “Delete all” then selects “Yes / No” by using / (
/ ) button.
One “YES” or “NO” appear then press M button to confirm.
All movie files will be deleted once YES is selected and confirmed, a “Deleting” screen appear
for a while and deleting process is in progress, then “Empty disk!” message will shown on
screen for few seconds.
d. Repeat
In movie submenu, choose “Repeat”, then choose “Normal / Repeat one / Folder / Repeat
folder / Repeat all / Intro” as you desired by using / ( / ) and Mbuttons.
e. Exit
Select Exit to back to music now playing screen.
10. Convert Video files into AMV
This tool can be used to transform those video files into AMV files on the computer before you

upload them to you player.
To install this video convert tool to you computer, click “convert tools” in provided CD. (or
stored in your Player)
Select “Setup” to start the install program, the software will automatically install to you
computer.
After installation is done, open AMV converter tool on the PC
Noted: This program is used to convert video files into AMV format, currently only AMV format is
supported.
Run “AMV Convert Tools”, click to choose the folder where to save the AMV files, and
then click to select the folder where the original files are. The original file will show in the
file window once selected.
Select with highlight the unprocessed AMV files in the file window, the icon will be
highlighted into . And then click icon and a dialog box will be shown.
Choosing pixels of AMV to “160x128” and Frames per second to “middle”, then click OK to

confirm.
Click to start converting.
After conversion, the AMV files will play automatically for preview.
And now the converted AMV file is ready to transfer, you can simply copy and place those
converted AMV files to the media player.
Note: Only pixels in 160x128 can be supported.
11. Use Record Menu
You can use the player as a Voice Recorder and recording voice memos using the built-in
microphone.
1. To Start Recording Voice Memo
From main menu, choose “Record” by using / ( / ) and M buttons, a “Now
Recording” screen appear to use.
“Now Recording” Screen
2. To Start / Pause Recording
Press Center ( ) button to start the recording and the recording time is running.
Press Center ( ) button to pause the recording and recording time will stop and flashing.
Press it again the recording and time will run continue.

3. To Save and Stop Recording File
Press and hold M button, the recorded file will save into memory.
12. Use Record Submenu (in Stop Mode)
You might need to change the folder locations which want to store the record file and / or
change record quality to better compression values.
In Now Recording screen at stop mode, press M button, a “Record Sub-menu appear to use.
a. Local folder
In record submenu, choose “Local folder” and then choose the folder name which you want to
save the record file by using / ( / ) and M buttons.
Once folder name selected, press and hold the Mbutton, then the folder location is changed
and go back to Now Recording screen.
And now you can see the folder name is changed at the Record Folder icon in “Now
Recording” screen.
b. Record Type
In record submenu, choose “Record type”, then choose “32K BPS / 64K BPS / 128K BPS /
256K BPS” values as you desired by using / ( / ) and Mbuttons.
13. Use Pedometer
From main menu choose “Pedometer” by using / ( / ) and Mbuttons. A
pedometer menu appears to use.
Pedometer Menu
a. Setup your pedometer before start
Before you start to use the pedometer function, you need to input your personal information
and calibrates the player’s pedometer sensor to personalize it.
From pedometer menu, choose “Pedometer” > “Setting” by using / ( / )
and M buttons. A sub list menu appears to use.
Choose “Women / Man”, then choose stride “Walking / Jogging / Running”, a level bar with

number appear to choose. Input your average stride length, for example 80 (cm) refer to
“Stride Length Measurement” as illustrated below, by using / ( / ) and M
buttons. Once average stride length is set, it will return to pedometer menu. (Adjustment range
can be set from 10 – 200 (cm) by increase / decrease 1 cm step)
Choose “Setting” to change the setting again if you want.
Choose “Exit” to return to main menu.
b. Stride length measurement
Walk / Jog / Run 10 steps with your normal stride as illustrated below.
Measure the distance from START to END in centimeter (cm). Then calculate your stride
length by dividing the total distance by 10. Example:
Total distance = 800 cm
800 cm ÷ 10 steps = 80 cm
c. Start / Exit pedometer counts & Look Up record
Choose “Start” to enter and start pedometer counts function when settings are completed, the
pedometer counts display is appearing and time is start running, from “00:00:00”. At same time
pedometer sensor is starting to counts your move. Now you can start the walk.
Those wanted information; such as: Steps, distance, calorie burned and Speed, are showing on
pedometer counts display screen for view.
Pedometer Counts Display
To Exit pedometer counts function and Save the personal counts record, press Mbutton, a
confirm screen appear, then choose “Yes” to confirm and the screen will return to main menu.
The record saved. Or, choose “No” to cancel and continue the pedometer counts.

In pedometer menu, choose “Look up” to view the personal counts record. The player is
allowed storing maximum 2 personal counts record “Record 1 / Record 2”. Moreover, the
new records will overwrite the old Record 1 and Record 2. Press Mbutton to exit from
personal counts record display and back to main menu.
Personal Counts Record
d. Play Music in Pedometer Function
From pedometer menu, choose “Local folder / Card folder” > by using / ( / )
and Mbuttons. A list menu with folders / files appears to choose.
Choose a folder and file, which music as the first music to play, when you start to play song in
pedometer counts display mode. The screen will return to pedometer menu. Then,
Choose “Start” to enter the pedometer counts display mode and press “Centre” ( )
buttom for start the play music with the pedometer at the same time if you wish, or just only
using the pedometer counts function, press again “Centre” ( ).
e. Music controls in pedometer (same as music mode)
In pedometer counts mode
Press Center ( ) button to start the play. Press it again to pause.
Press ( ) button to play next music.
Press ( ) button to play previous music.
Press and hold ( ) button to use fast-forward
Press and hold ( ) button to use fast-backward.
Press V (VOL) button, a change volume control screen appears, then press / ( /
) buttons to adjust volume levels to down / up. Wait for 6 – 8 seconds or press Center
( ) button to return to pedometer counts display screen.
Note: In pedometer mode, some music settings are defaulted and cannot be changed. Such as
Repeat All (Cycling), In Order Play.
f. Attaching the player for pedometer

Place the unit on Armband
Put the unit onto the armband, and then place it to your upper
arm, adjust the length of the armband to suits your arm size
and comfortable.
Place the unit in your pocket
Do not place the unit in the back pocket of your pants, to
prevent sitting on it.
Close the zipper / button of your pocket (if available) to
prevent the unit from dropping.
Place the unit in your bag
Place the unit in a secure section or partition of your bag.
Make sure the unit is placed horizontal or vertical in a pocket
in the bag.
Hanging the unit from your neck
Attach a secure lanyard or string to the unit. (not provided)
Place the lanyard around your neck and hang the unit as
illustrated.
NOTE: Make sure the lanyard / string is correctly sized to easily
remove the unit from around your neck. If used hanging around
neck, the lanyard / string can cause strangulation. Do not place the
unit with lanyard / string around a child’s neck.
g. The unit may not count steps correctly in the following conditions:
The unit is not positioned correctly.
When the front of the main unit is placed in the angle of less
than 60° or horizontal to the ground.
NOTE: The unit can count steps even if it is slanted or placed
upside-down, or if the main unit is perpendicular to the ground.

The unit moves loosely.
When the unit is loose or flat in your pocket or bag (not in a
horizontal or vertical position).
When the unit swings from your belt, the top of your pants or
a bag.
Up and down movement.
Standing up and/or sitting down movement.
Playing sports other than walking.
Ascending or descending movement at stairs or in a steep
slope.
Walking at an inconsistent stride.
When you shuffle or wear sandals.
Starting and stopping or other forms of inconsistent walking.
Walking extremely slowly.
Vibrations from a moving vehicle.
Such as riding a bicycle, automobile, train or bus.
14. Use Voice Menu
For playback and manage the recorded voice memos file.
From main menu, choose “Voice” menu by using / ( / ) and M buttons, a
“Voice Now Playing” screen appear to use.
“Voice Now Playing” Screen

a. To Play and Pause Recorded Voice Memos
In Voice Now Playing screen, press Center ( ) button to start to play the recorded file.
Press Center ( ) button to pause the playing file.
b. To Play Previous or Next File
Press ( ) button to play next file.
Press ( ) button to play previous file.
c. To Fast-Forward or Fast-Backward
Press and hold ( ) buttons to use fast-forward
Press and hold ( ) button to use fast-backward.
d. Adjust volume level
In music playing , press V (VOL) button, a change volume control screen appears, then press
/ ( / ) buttons to adjust volume levels to down / up ( 0 – 40).
Wait for 6 – 8 seconds or press Center ( ) button to return to music now playing screen.
15. Use Voice Submenu in Stop Mode
You might need to change some setting as you desired for playing Voice file, you can make
change during in the playing mode at Voice Now Playing screen
a. Local Folder
In Voice Now Playing screen, press Center ( ) button to pause / stop the playing file, if in
playing mode, then press M button to call up the voice submenu.
In Voice submenu screen, choose “Local folder” a list menu appear, and then select folder and
/ or choose a voice file by using / ( / ) and M button.
It will go back to music now playing screen once a music file is selected. Then press Center
( ) button to play.
b. Delete File
In voice submenu screen, choose “Delete file” a list menu appear, and then choose which voice
file that you want to delete by using / ( / ) and M buttons.
Once file is selected, press Mbutton and choose Yes to confirm or No to cancel.
c. Delete All
In voice sub-menu screen, choose “Delete all” then selects “Yes / No” by using / (
/ ) button.
One “YES” or “NO” appear then press M button to confirm.