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User’s Guide for
TM
iBlaster 256/512 MP3/WMA
Digital Music Player
Model No. 191/192
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Specifications
Whats Included
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OLED display with scratch-resistant surface:
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Recording: Adopts DPCM professional recording sample method
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FM Reception: FM stereo receiver (87.5-108MHz), manual/automatic
Figure 2:
MP3
Digital
Music
Player
scanning, 30 channels preset
Can be used as an external USB memory drive. Also can be used as
storage for any type of file formats and on any computer that supports
USB.
Repeat function: A-B repeat
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Figure 1: Users Manual
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FM line-in recorder
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Built-in USB jack for PC connection
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Includes one AAA alkaline battery
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Dimensions: 72.2 mm x 38.5 mm x 14 mm
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Weight: 24.2 g (excludes battery)
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OS Supported: Windows98/ME/2K/2003/XP
(no driver is required for Windows ME/2K/2003/XP)
SNR (signal to noise ratio): >90db
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Frequency Range: 20Hz to 20KHz
Figure 3: Drive CD
Included CD is a mini-CD.
This CD cannot be used in
slot-loading CD or DVD drives.
The above specifications may be subject to change without notification.
Figure 4:
iBlaster Retractable
Earphones
Installing Batteries
Your MP3 Digital Music compartment on the back of
Player requires one AAA bat- the unit. Install the batteries,
tery, included. To install the making sure to match polarity
batteries, carefully turn the (+ and -). Place the tabs of the
MP3 Digital Player over so battery compartment lid in its
that the unit is face-down on a slot and slid the compartment
soft surface. Find the battery door into place.
Figure 6:
42 inch USB A male to
USB mini male cable
Figure 5:
Line In Cable
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Setting up your
Setting up your
MP3 Digital Music Player
MP3 Digital Music Player
Step 1. Unpack the unit
Step 3. Position your
+
carefully. Read this instruc- iBlaster 256/512 MP3 Digital
tion sheet completely. We Music Player correctly.
LCD DISPLAY
BUTTON
recommend that you save the
Step 4. Connect iBlaster
carton and packing materials
256/512 MP3 Digital Music
to store the unit, in case you
Player with earphones. Turn
ever need to return it for serv-
on the power for playback.
ice.
Step 2. Install batteries cor-
rectly. Close the battery cabi-
net.
Functions of Buttons
MENU: Press MENU button to
enter main menu. Also press
MENU button to enter music
playback mode
ꢁ
BUTTON: While playing,
press and hold ꢁ button for
approximately one second to
cycle through each EQ mode.
Under the play status, press ꢁ
button to enable A-B repeat
function.
BUTTON
BUTTON
+/- BUTTON: Press + button to
increase the volume and - button
to decrease the volume.
- BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
NEXT
/PREVIOUS
:
Press
select next or previous music.
Press and hold or but-
or
button to
ton to fast forward and back-
ward.
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While playing, press and hold ꢁ button for approximately
one second to cycle through each EQ mode.
Using Your
MP3 Digital Music Player
Basic Operation
Under the play status, press
Lyric
Lock Function
Move the HOLD button
toward lock status. “BUTTON
LOCKED” appears on the
LCD.
ꢁ button to enable A-B repeat
Synchronizing
function.
Search for lyric:
The iBlaster MP3/WMA
player supports text lyrics for
music only if you have the
Repeat function: Press ꢁ to
set start point “A”, and press
ꢁ again to set the end point
How to Play
Music
Move the HOLD button in
reverse to unlock.
“B”. When the “A-B” displays
Press
button to power
appropriate *.LRC file for
on the screen, it will repeat
that song.
on the player. It will automat-
ically play the MP3 music.
between start point and end
In using the lyric files:
The lyric file must be the
same name as the music file.
point, press ꢁ again to cancel
“A-B” repeat.
How to Use
Insert the earphone into the
earphone jack of the digital
music player.
Note: Under “LOCK” sta-
tus, all buttons will be un-
available for use.
Display Instruction
Press + button to increase
the volume and - button to
decrease the volume.
Press MENU button to enter
main menu. Press
button
to exit menu function. Select
“MUSIC” icon in the main
menu mode, press MENU but-
ton to enter music playback
mode, as in the figure 1 (top
of next column).
Press
select next or previous music.
Press and hold or
button to fast forward and
backward.
or
button to
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Note: The lyric file should be left and right respectively.
renamed before download-
ing. The lyric file name can-
How to Navigate in
Favorite Mode
Press
or
button to
select going downward or
upward your favorite music,
and press
firm with a black dot appear-
ing in the box (see Figure 2)
to finish editing your music,
after which press MENU but-
ton to play the edited music.
not be changed after down-
loading; you can only change
Play Folder Mode
the music name.
How to Navigate in
again to con-
For example, if the music
name is: You are My Only
MP3, the lyric file name
should be You are My Only
MP3 lrc. Copy the two files
together into the player and
you will see the lyrics when
Press MENU button to enter
playing the related music.
the Play Folder mode direct-
Do the same operation for
editing additional music and
so on.
Under FILE NAVIGATION
mode, press MENU button to
enter the MY FAVORITE mode
directly and the following
screen appears:
Note 1: The music edit
method is only applicable for
MP3 or WMA music, not for
WAV files.
ly. The tree file (below)
appears on the screen.
File Navigation
Note 2: When editing the
music, it will generate the
serial number by sequence,
for example, when editing
the first music, it will auto-
matically generate 01, the
second, 02, etc. At most 30
music files can be edited at
one time.
Mode
Select the “NAVIGATION”
icon under the main menu
mode, and press MENU button
to enter the navigation play
mode, see figure below:
Figure 1
Figure 2
Press
button to select
music downward.
Press
button to select
music upward.
To navigate up, down and
through the lines in each
mode–press the MENU button
Press
button to play
the currently selected MP3
music.
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When the player is under
receiving status, press MENU
button to switch from receiv-
ing to scanning status. When
“SCAN” appears, then press
How to Utilize
Record Voice File
Press ꢁ button to record
voice signal with built-in
microphone.
Voice Mode
FM Receiver
Select the “VOICE” icon
under the main menu mode;
press MENU button to enter
voice mode as in the follow-
ing:
Operation
Select the “FM” icon under
the main menu mode; press
MENU button to enter FM
receiver mode as in the fol-
lowing (See Figure below):
or
scan by 0.1MHZ
stepping. Press and hold
or
button to enable
downward (or upward) auto-
matic scanning function. The
scanning will be stopped if
the signal in this frequency is
strong enough. Press MENU
button again and “STORE”
Continuously press
button to pause and continue
recording.
FM Receiver
appears. Press
button to change the storage
number and press button
or
How to Utilize
Play Voice File
If some recorded voice
files of FM files have already
been downloaded under the
voice mode, you can press
button to play directly.
When the player is under
radio receiver status, if there
is no preset broadcasting sta-
tions, the player will auto-
matically start the scanning
and saving function, then
start searching between
87.5MHZ and 108MHZ, sav-
ing the strongest signals in
the 30 preset channels by
sequence.
Press ꢁ button to stop
recording.
again and “YES” appears,
indicating that the station has
been saved. While in SCAN
Press ꢁ button under stop
status and voice mode to
record directly.
mode, press
button to
automatically activate scan-
ning saving function to
search between 87.5MHZ
and 108MHZ and save the
strong signals in the 30 preset
channels by sequence.
During recording, all but-
tons will be unavailable
Press
or
to select
the voice file to be played.
except ꢁ and
.
Note: The file name begin-
ning with “V” is the recorded
voice file.
When
LCD
displays
or
“RADIO”, press
Press the MENU button to
display “EXIT” and then
button to exit FM play mode
and return to MP3 play
mode.
button to select upward and
downward the preset channel
and listen.
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Press
button or
to mode, press
to
select forward and backward
the different setup functions.
For details, please see the fig-
ure below:
read upward and downward.
Press ꢁ button to exit E-
BOOK mode.
FM Recording
E-Book Operation
Menu Setup Mode
Select “SETTINGS” icon
under the main menu mode,
press MENU button to enter
the menu setup mode, the fol-
lowing screen appears:
Under FM playing status,
Select “TEXT FILE” icon
press ꢁ button to start record- under the main menu mode,
ing, The following screen and press MENU button to
appears:
enter the E-BOOK mode. The
following screen appears:
Enter the MENU SETUP
Player Mode Setup
Press MENU button to enter the EQ mode to select a different
EQ setting:
Press ꢁ button to stop
recording.
Download E-Book
Please refer to page 20
“File Upload and Down-
load” on how to copy the
TXT files from PC to the
player.
To play the recorded FM
PROGRAMS, please enter the
voice and then press
but-
ton to play (file names begin-
ning with “F” are recorded
FM files).
Read E-Book
Note: This player uses the
Select the E-BOOK mode.
earphone as the receiving The E-BOOK folder will
antennae, when recording FM appear if some E-BOOKS are
programs, the earphone must downloaded to the player.
be inserted into the earphone Press MENU button to enter
jack to receive and record a and read.
strong FM signal.
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Press MENU button to enter the play mode to select different
play sequence.
Menu Setup Mode (Continued)
Power Off Setup
Set the POWER OFF time
when not playing or recording.
Select either 2, 5, or 10 min-
utes.
Recording Setup
Enter the recording para-
meter setup, press
or
button to select the sound
source, sample frequency and
codes. Press MENU button to
adjust the selected parameter.
Different sample frequency
may obtain different recording
quality or time.
Screen Saver Setup
The screen saver time can be 5 to 50 seconds to extend the
battery life.
Language Selection
You may select traditional
Chinese, simplified Chinese
and English fonts, which are
also used to display the corre-
sponding lyrics, ID3 (i.e.
music and singer) information
according to the file informa-
tion.
Exit Function
Exit this screen.
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to confirm delete.
Play Voice File
If some voice files or FM
files have already been
recorded, press
to play directly.
Delete Music File
Line-In Mode
Select “LINE IN” icon under
the main menu mode, press
MENU button to enter the
menu LINE IN mode, the fol-
lowing screen appears:
button
Press
or
to select
the music file to be played.
The file names beginning
with “L” are LINE IN record-
ing files.
4. The Deleting process is
completed.
Press MENU button to enter
selected music file menu
mode.
Delete a Voice File
Delete Operation
Line-In MP3
Line-Out Recording
Press ꢁ button to record
external sound source signal
(connect the external sound
source with Line-In cable).
Press MENU button to select
“VOICE” icon. The delete
method is the same as the
music file.
Select “DELETE” icon under
the MAIN MENU mode, press
MENU button to enter selected
file function, and the follow-
ing screen appears:
Press
or
button to
select the music file to be
deleted.
Press
button continu-
ously to pause and continue
recording.
Press ꢁ to stop recording.
During recording, all the
buttons will be unavailable
Press MENU button to select
“EXIT” icon, and press MENU
button to exit delete function.
Enter the delete file mode,
except ꢁ,
, + and -.
and press
or
button
to select different delete
function, and the following
screen appears:
Press ꢁ button to select
“YES”, and press
button
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Improper software upgrade
may cause the machine to
malfunction! Please read the
User’s Manual carefully
before upgrading, suitable for
customers with PC knowl-
edge.
Double click the “MY
COMPUTER” icon o the desk-
top; a new disk label appears
in MY COMPUTER indicating
your MP3 player.
PC Requirements
& Connections
Minimum
PC Configuration
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To download MP3 files
OS: Windows 98, 2000,
Note: You can only delete
the files in the folder by
delete option in the player;
the folder can only be deleted
in the PC and corruption.
from PC to MP3 player, you
need only drag the files to
your MP3 player, and also
transmit files to PC from
MP3 in the same manner.
XP, ME
The firmware upgrade soft-
ware is only applicable for
designated MP3 player.
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CPU: Pentium II 233
Mhz or above
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RAM: 32 MB or above
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USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
The MP3 player can be
used to store both music files
and other file formats.
The Operation Steps of
Firmware Upgrade
Software upgrade is used to
enhance and optimize the
performance of MP3 player.
The normal operation of the
player will not be affected
File
Upload/Download
Download
the
latest
Note: Never unplug the
USB cable when exchanging
data between MP3 and PC to
avoid data loss and corrup-
tion.
upgrade software bale (files
of compacted format) from
Connect one end of the
USB cable to the MP3 player
(See Figure 3 below). The
“USB CONNECTION” signal
appears on the screen of the
player.
even
without
software
upgrade.
Figure 3
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tem software, or driver instal-
lation fails to recognize the
MP3.
displayed on the LCD of hardware and install the soft-
player is the actual progress. ware automatically, and then
When the notes of the player upgrade the firmware.
stop dancing, it indicates that
FAQ
Function Operation
copy is complete. Before
Related Questions
Why does my PC indicate
Music Playback
Questions
Debugging Method for
the Music Play Sequence:
unplugging the USB cable
from the PC, please ensure
that the movable disc has
been safely ejected (Eject).
Click the Safely Remove
Hardware icon at the right
bottom of the desktop to
ensure safe removal of the
hardware, or enter Windows
Explorer and find the mov-
able hard disk generated by
the detecting device, click the
right key of the mouse and
select Eject.
What if all of the buttons
failure to connect to the play-
are unavailable?
er, but the player clearly indi-
cates READY?
Check to see if it is set on
HOLD enabled status (set).
This is always caused by
the USB cable not properly
plugged in to the player. The
USB control circuit of the
player checks the 4.5V-5.0V
voltage for connection to
indicate player is normally
connected. The difference
between port length of data
cable and USB serial cable
also causes the data not to
exchange.
After copying the music
files, please assign serial
numbers before the music
name (for example, 01, 02,
03 … 10 … 99), the MP3
will play files according to
the assigned serial number.
Please do not use 1 or 2 to
replace 01 or 02 etc.
Otherwise the system will
play these files last.
What happens if power
suddenly goes off during FM
play or music play?
The battery may be low,
leading to system power OFF.
Check the battery life indica-
tor on the LCD.
File Upload and
Download Related
Questions
Solution for System
Power on Failure
Why can’t I play certain
WMA files downloaded
from the internet?
Why does my MP3 player
lock-up?
If an accident occurs or the
system is halted (such as
power off) during copying
files or formatting the MP3,
please remove the battery,
and press and hold the
“PLAY” button. The PC nor-
mally will find the MP3
Why can’t my PC find my
MP3?
Once the USB cable is
unplugged during copying
music files or formatting the
MP3, the buttons will be
locked. When copying music
files, the copying progress
The WMA files are copy-
right protected. It is recom-
mended that you make WMA
files yourself. When making
WMA files with Windows
Media PlayerTM files, please
The USB port of the PC is
malfunctioning (mechanical
damage of insufficient power
supply). Please restart the
computer or reinstall the sys-
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select only those files that are
copyright-protected.
Precautions
• To keep the player performing well, please avoid use in the
following environments:
• Humid places
Battery-Power Supply
Related Questions
• High-temperature environments such as heaters
and heating devices
• Low-temperature environments
• Dusty environments
Please do not use poor-
quality batteries for the play-
er. Poor-quality batteries may
also lead to automatic system
power off or system halting
when adjusting volume,
selecting songs or recording.
• Please do not disassemble or change any component
of the player.
• Please do not short-circuit, disassemble, or place the
battery near heat or fire.
• Please remove the battery when unit is not in use for
awhile to avoid any corruption to the internal
components from battery electrolytes.
• Avoid dropping the player or undue pressure
against the LCD display that may result in damage.
• Excalibur assumes no responsibility for any loss of
personal data caused by accident or misuse of software
or poor product maintenance.
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.
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 l
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 interference 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
• Excalibur reserves the right to modify the product
specifications and design without any further notification.
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.
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LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY
Special Care and Handling
EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS, INC.,
incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations and exclusions in
these instances may not apply. The only
authorized service center in the United
States is:
• Avoid rough handling such as bumping or dropping.
• Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures. For best results,
use between the temperatures of 39º F and 100º F
(4º C and 38º C).
warrants to the original consumer that
its products are free from any electrical
or mechanical defects for a period of 90
DAYS from the date of purchase. If any
such defect is discovered within the
warranty period, EXCALIBUR ELEC-
TRONICS, INC., will repair or replace
the unit free of charge upon receipt of
the unit, shipped postage prepaid and
insured to the factory address shown at
right.
Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
• Clean using only a slightly damp cloth. Do not use cleaners
with chemical agents.
• To avoid damaging the unit, never place it near radiators, in
front of heating vents, in direct sunlight, or near water.
13755 SW 119th Ave
Miami, Florida 33186 U.S.A.
Phone: 305.477.8080
Fax: 305.477.9516
Ship the unit carefully packed, prefer-
ably in the original carton, and send it
prepaid, and adequately insured. Include
a letter, detailing the complaint and
including your daytime telephone num-
ber, inside the shipping carton. If your
warranty has expired and you want an
estimated fee for service, write to the
above address, specifying the model and
the problem.
The warranty covers normal consumer
use and does not cover damage that
occurs in shipment or failure that results
from alterations, accident, misuse,
abuse, neglect, wear and tear, inade-
quate maintenance, commercial use, or
unreasonable use of the unit. Removal
of the top panel voids all warranties.
This warranty does not cover cost of
repairs made or attempted outside of the
factory.
Battery Information
•
•
•
Batteries should be installed and replaced only by an adult.
The MP3 Digital Music Player uses 1 AAA batteries, included.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.
• Do not short circuit battery terminals.
• Remove batteries and store them in a cool,
dry place when not in use.
• To avoid explosion or leakage, do not dispose of batteries
in a fire or attempt to recharge alkaline or other
non-rechargeable batteries.
• Install batteries so that the polarity (+ and -) matches the
diagrams in the battery compartment.
• Use only batteries of the same type and equivalency.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND
YOUR UNIT WITHOUT
RECEIVING
Any applicable implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability
and fitness, are hereby limited to 90
DAYS from the date of purchase.
Consequential or incidental
damages resulting from a
breach of any applicable
express or implied war-
ranties are hereby exclud-
AN ESTIMATE
FOR SERVICING.
WE CANNOT
STORE YOUR UNIT!
ed. Some states do not
allow limitations on the
duration of implied
warranties and do not
Excalibur Electronics reserves the right to make technical changes
without notice in the interest of progress.
allow exclusion of
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EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS, INC.
13755 SW 119TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186 U.S.A.
P
: 305.477.8080
FHAOXN:E305.477.9516
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