Pentagram Vanquish R SKIT P 5102 User manual

2008-10-01
INDEX
INTRODUCTION .................................. EN - 3
GETTING STARTED ............................ EN - 3
USAGE ................................................. EN - 5
NAVIGATION........................................ EN - 7
CONNECTING TO COMPUTER......... EN - 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ EN - 18
SPECIFICATION ................................ EN - 19
WPROWADZENIE.................................PL - 3
PRZYGOTOWANIE DO PRACY............PL - 3
OBSŁUGA .............................................PL - 5
NAWIGACJA .........................................PL - 7
PODŁĄCZANIE DO KOMPUTERA ......PL - 14
ROZWIĄZYWANIE PROBLEMÓW ......PL - 19
SPECYFIKACJA..................................PL - 20

NOTE! Any information and technical data are
subject to change without prior notification and/or
indication in this manual.
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All rights reserved; copying and reproduction is
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EN
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PENTAGRAM Vanquish R Skit (P 5102).
This player perfectly combines digital audio playing (MP3, OGG, WMA,
WAV and ASF), voice recording, FM radio, FM recording and USB
mass storage (pendrive).
System Requirements
•PC with available USB port;
•Operating system: Windows Me / 2000 / XP / Vista.
Box Content
•PENTAGRAM Vanquish R Skit (P 5102)
•Earphones
•USB cable
•Instruction Manual
•Neckstrap
•Power adapter
Getting started
Safety precautions
•Please avoid placing player directly in the sunlight or dusty,
humid place or place with extremely low or high temperatures
(i.e. car with closed windows in summer);
•Please avoid dropping or impact upon player;
•Don't let liquid or objects into player;
•Don't use chemicals, such as gasoline or other diluents, upon
player's surface;
•Clean player only with soft cloth;
•Before cleaning, disconnect player from computer or other
power source;

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•Please do not disassemble any part of the unit, any
unauthorized disassembling will cause termination of
PENTAGRAM official warranty;
•Please don't use wet hand to plug/unplug or contact player for
preventing shock or damage;
•Please don't unplug player while data is transferring with the
computer, otherwise the data may be lost;
•Please don't judder, otherwise player may be damaged;
•Files or data stored in player cannot completely avoid being
destroyed or lost due to improper use or other reasons. Please
backup files and data when necessary;
Battery charging
When you start using the unit, please fully charge and discharge the
battery 2 - 3 times to ensure maximum battery life and power capacity.
- indicates that battery is full.
- indicates that battery is empty.
To charge battery:
•connect player to computer’s USB port;
•connect player to power outlet via attached power adapter;
•connect player to car lighter socket via car USB charger (not
included).

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Usage
Player’s appearance
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1. Neckstrap holder
2. Earphone Mini-Jack 3,5mm
3. M (Mode) Button
4. ◄Button
5. – Button
6. + Button
7. ►Button
8. Mini USB connector
9. Power Switch (ON position)
10. Power Switch (OFF position)
11. A-B Button
12. PLAY Button

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Turning the player on
To turn the player on, you must move the power switch to ON position
and, if display is not lit, hold PLAY button for 3 seconds.
To turn the player off either hold PLAY button for 3 seconds or move
the power switch to OFF position.
Buttons
All buttons have their main functions available at all times and functions
which depend on current selected mode.
General
Power switch – power on/off the player
PLAY – hold for 3s – turn on/off the player
M– hold for 3s – return to main menu.
A-B – hold for 2s – enable/disable buttons lock.
Main Menu:
◄and ►– select main menu options.
M– confirm selection.
Submenu / file list
◄and ►– select submenu/list option.
M– confirm selection.
PLAY – return to previous menu.
Volume
In Music, Recorded files or FM Radio mode, press +to increase or –
to decrease the volume.

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Navigation
Main Menu
Use ◄and ►buttons to navigate through the main menu and press M
to confirm selection. You can return to Main menu anytime by holding
Mbutton for 2-3 seconds.
Music Mode
In this mode you can listen to your music files (MP3, OGG, WMA and
ASF). WAV files can be played in Recorded files mode. Buttons
functions in this mode are:
PLAY – play / pause current audio file.
◄/ ►– previous / next audio file, when playing hold to rewind / fast
forward current file.
– / +– volume control.
M– pause menu / play menu.
A-B (while stopped or paused) – enter Recorder mode.
A-B (while playing) – enter A-B Replay mode (see below).
Pause Menu
You can access the pause menu by pressing Mbutton when the music
file is stopped / paused. In this submenu the options are:
•Folders – audio files list.
•Delete File – delete current file (use ◄and ►buttons to select
Yes and press Mto confirm deletion)
•Delete All – delete all audio files (MP3, OGG, WMA and ASF)
from player’s memory (use ◄and ►buttons to select Yes and
press Mto confirm deletion)
•Exit – return to Music mode.
Play Menu
You can access the play menu by pressing Mbutton when a music file
is being played. In this submenu the options are:
•Play Mode – select play mode:
Normal – plays all files once.
Repeat File – repeats selected file continuously.

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Play Folder – plays files in current folder once.
Repeat Folder – repeats files in current folder continuously.
Repeat All – repeats all files continuously.
Random – plays all files in random order.
Intro Mode – plays first 10 seconds of each music file.
•Equalizer – select Equalizer preset:
Natural, Rock, Pop, Classic, Soft, Jazz, DBB.
•SRS system – select SRS effect:
SRS WOW, SRS TruBass, SRS SRS (3D). Use Custom Set
option to adjust each SRS effect. Please note that SRS system
will not affect OGG files.
•Tempo – use ►/ ◄to increase / decrease playback speed
(MP3 file format only).
•A-B Replay – enter A-B Replay mode (see below).
•Replay Times – select number of times to play file fragment in
Replay mode.
•Gap – break period between each replay of selected in Replay
mode file fragment.
•Exit – return to Music mode.
A-B Replay
A-B Replay mode is available in Music and Recorded files mode – the
player will repeat the fragment of music file selected by the user. To exit
this mode and its sub-modes press Mbutton.
•Press A-B button while file is playing or select A-B Replay
option in Play Menu to activate A-B Replay mode. If you
entered A-B Replay mode by pressing A-B button, skip next
step as starting point Ais already set.
•Replay Mode icon now appears on the display and a
letter Ais flashing. Press ►or A-B to set starting point A.
•Letter Bin Replay Mode icon is flashing. Press ►or A-B to set
the ending point B.
•Selected A-B fragment will be repeated 1-10 times (this value
can be set in Replay Times option in Play Menu). During
replaying press ◄to select a new starting point A(and new
segment).

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A-B Record (only in Music Mode)
During replaying A-B segment press ►or A-B to enter A-B Record.
The Repeat icon changes to and microphone is used to record
user’s voice. The recording time is as long as A-B segment. After the
recording time, the icon changes to and the original fragment is
being played. Push ◄to return to A-B Replay or ►or A-B to enter
A-B Comparison.
A-B Comparison (only in Music Mode)
In Comparison A-B Replay icon is changed to and the file
recorded by the user is being played. After playing the recorded file, the
icon changes to , and the original A-B segment is being played.
Press ◄to return to A-B Record.
Lyrics display
Vanquish R Skit supports lyrics files (*.lrc), which are displayed
synchronously while playing music. In order to be used, lyrics file must
be named same as the corresponding music file, i.e.: “sample.mp3” and
“sample.lrc”. If the current song has a matching lyrics file, the lyrics will
be displayed at the display.
Please note: If the lyrics are not displayed, the lyrics file name does
not match the music file name or this file name is too long.

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Recorder Mode
This mode can be used to record sound from a built-in microphone
(select Recorder option from main menu) or FM Radio mode (select
Record option from FM Radio mode submenu). Buttons functions in
this mode are:
PLAY or A-B – start / pause recording.
PLAY (hold while recording) – stop recording and save file.
M– Recorder mode submenu (not during recording or pause), hold to
save file and return to the main menu or FM mode.
Submenu
•Folders – select folder where recorded file will be saved and
stored.
•Quality – select quality of recording: High (high quality, large
file, WAV format), Low (low quality, small file, ACT format),
High Voice (high quality, large file, WAV format, voice
activated) or Low Voice (low quality, small file, ACT format,
voice activated). High Voice and Low Voice are not available
for FM radio recording.
•Exit – return to Recorder mode.
Recorded files Mode
In this mode you can listen to the files recorded in Recorder mode
(WAV, ACT) and play music files in WAV format. Buttons functions in
this mode are:
PLAY – play / pause current file.
◄/ ►– previous / next audio file, when playing hold to rewind / fast
forward current file.
– / +– volume control.
M– pause menu / play menu.
A-B (while stopped or paused) – enter Recorder mode.
A-B (while playing) – enter A-B Replay mode (refer to A-B Replay part
of Music Mode section for details).
Pause Menu
You can access the pause menu by pressing Mbutton when the music
file is stopped / paused. In this submenu the options are:

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•Folders – audio file list.
•Delete File – delete current file (use ◄and ►buttons to select
Yes and press Mto confirm deletion)
•Delete All – delete all recorded audio files (WAV, ACT) from
player’s memory (use ◄and ►buttons to select Yes and
press Mto confirm deletion)
•Exit – return to Recorded files mode.
Play Menu
You can access the play menu by pressing Mbutton when the music
file is being played. In this submenu the options are:
•Play Mode – select play mode:
Normal – plays all files once.
Repeat File – repeats selected file continuously.
Play Folder – plays files in current folder once.
Repeat Folder – repeats files in current folder continuously.
Repeat All – repeats all files continuously.
Random – plays all files in random order.
Intro – plays first 10 seconds of each file.
•Tempo – use ►/◄to increase / decrease playback speed (not
all file formats).
•A-B Replay – enter A-B Replay mode (refer to A-B Replay
part of Music Mode section for details).
•Exit – return to Voice mode.
FM Radio Mode
This mode is a FM tuner. In this mode the earphones are used as
antenna and they should be connected before station searching.
Buttons functions in this mode are:
PLAY – select the next saved radio station.
M– FM mode submenu.
◄/ ►– change frequency by 0,1MHz, hold to scan for nearest station.
When scanning press to stop scan.
– / +– volume control.
A-B – enter Record mode.
Submenu
•Mode – chose FM radio listening mode

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Manual – manually set the frequency,
Presets – select between saved presets,
Auto – automatically scan the whole available band and save
all to presets.
•Level – signal strengthening level.
•Save – save the current radio station into Presets.
•Delete – delete one or all saved presets.
Delete - delete one saved preset,
Delete All – delete all saved presets.
•Select Band – choose the radio frequency
Europe – FM radio will use European frequency band
(87~108MHz).
Japan – FM radio will use Japanese frequency band
(76~90MHz).
•Record – record from FM radio. Please refer to Recorder
Mode section for more details.
•Exit – return to FM Radio mode.
eBook Mode
In this mode you can read text files in TXT and LRC format. These files
must be located in root folder of player’s memory. Buttons functions in
this mode are:
◄/ ►or – / +– previous / next page.
M– eBook mode submenu.
Submenu
•Files – select new text file to open.
•Page Time – select time after which page will be changed.
•Exit – return to eBook mode.
Settings Menu
Functions Menu is used to configure various player functions.
S.Saver Time – select idle time after which screen saver will be turned
on.
Screensaving – select screen saver.
Language – select menu language.
Power Off – select idle time after which player will enter energy saving
mode (Sleep time) and will be turned off (Off time).

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Replay Mode – set working states in Replay mode.
Contrast – select contrast of the display.
Connection – select which player partition will be visible after
connecting to computer – Multi Drive (both partitions), Normal or
Encrypted.
Memory Info – displays free memory space.
Firmware Info – displays date and version of player’s firmware.
Ear-guard – configure ear protection system. When Earguard is
enabled player will automatically decrease gradually the volume to
preset value over time. This value can be set in Ear-guard Level
submenu: High – strong protection, the volume will drop to 22, Middle
– mild protection, the volume will drop to 25 or Low – minor protection,
the volume will drop to 28. When Attenuation is enabled, player will
automatically decrease volume during long time playback.
You can also select time after which player will be turned off in Auto off
submenu.
Exit – return to main menu.

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Connecting to computer
In Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista, the player is seen as removable disc
connected to USB port. When connected to computer, the player is
being powered from USB port. Press Mif you want to use the player.
When the player is connected to computer, the current activity is
displayed on player’s screen.
Software installation
In order to use the Private Space feature and to upgrade player’s
firmware, please visit www.pentagram.eu/support to download the
MP3 Player Utilities package. After archive is downloaded use
application such us 7-Zip, WinZip or WinRar to extract its content and
then double-click on Setup.exe file to begin MP3 Player Utilities
installation. When installed this utilities can be found in MP3 Player
Utilities x.xx group in Start menu.
Private Space function
Private Space function can be used to divide player’s memory into 2
partitions in any proportions. One of them can be encrypted and
protected with password. Data stored on this partition will be safe from
unauthorized access.
Note: Dividing or merging player’s partitions will delete all data stored
on these partitions. Backup your data before dividing/merging.
To use Private Space function follow these steps:
1. Connect Vanquish R Skit player to your computer.

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2. Run MP3 Player Disk Manager application (see Software
installation section above to learn how to acquire and install
MP3 Player Utilities).
3. Select Partition and Encrypt tab.
4. Use slider to set encrypted partition size.
5. Type in the user name and password which will be required to
access files on the encrypted partition.

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6. When all is set, click Start button to begin encrypting.
7. When the operation is complete your computer may be
restarted.
8. After restarting (if needed), you will see additional disc in My
Computer window – this is the encrypted partition you have just
created.
9. You will gain access to the data stored on this partition when
you run RdiskDecrypt application located in root folder of
encrypted partition and correctly type user name and
password.

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Firmware Upgrade
NOTE:
Firmware upgrade improves and optimizes the performance of the
player. The normal work of the player would not be affected even if the
firmware isn’t upgraded. The wrong operation of upgrading firmware
would cause the device not to work normally! The firmware upgrade
software of this player does not apply to other series of players.
Follow these steps to upgrade player’s firmware:
1. Connect the player to PC
2. Run MP3 Player Upgrade Tool application (see Software
installation section above to learn how to acquire and install
MP3 Player Utilities).
3. Click Select new firmware file button.
4. Choose new firmware file (You can download it at
www.pentagram.eu/support).
5. Click Begin upgrading button, the system starts upgrading.
6. After upgrading process Success window will pop up. Click
OK, to close application and restart player.

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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties in using player, use the
following guide for help. Should any problem persist, please visit
www.pentagram.eu and eventually contact PENTAGRAM Customer
Service.
Symptoms Possible cause Solution
Fails to turn
on
Turnes off
shortly after
switched on
Low battery Charge battery
The volume set at
0 Turn up the volume
No sound Earphones not
connected properly
Connect the earphones
correctly
Buttons
doesn’t work The player is stuck
Use Power switch to
turn off and turn on the
player
Fail to connect
with the
computer
USB Cable isn’t
connected correctly
Connect USB Cable
correctly
Not enough free
space Delete some files
System doesn’t
meet the
requirements
Upgrade your system
to meet requirements
Fail to copy
files
Flash memory error Format player’s
memory and try again
Low battery Charge battery
Can’t record Insufficient space Delete some files