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36dong 301ho #1364 Shiwha industrial complex

jungwang-dong Shiheung-City Kyungki-Do KOREA

TEL : 82-31-430-7150

FAX : 82-31-430-7152

E-Mail : GGkaiser@ggkaiser.com

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 protection against harmful 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 ofand on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more 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.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused
by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.Such modifications could
void the user

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s authority to operate the equipment.

N O T E

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.

Getting Started

Product Features

Enclosed Items

O v e r v i e w

Inserting Batteries

Getting Started

Basic Functions

Powering ON/OFF

Powering OFF

Volume Control

E q u a l i z e r

B a s s

T r e b l e

Playback Mode

Playing Back

Track Selection

S T O P / P A U S E

REPEAT Mode Configuration

Portable Language Lab

5spped control

Adjusting Playback Speed

Sectional Repeat

R e c o r d i n g

1)Quick Record

Record Pause

Record Stop

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Selecting a Recorded File

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Playing Back a Recorded File

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Configuring VAD (Voice Activity Detection) Recording

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Recording Quality (Bit Rate)

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VOICE Bit Rate Adjustment

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2)LINE-IN Recording Mode

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LINE-IN Recording Configuration

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LINE-IN Audio

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Starting LINE-IN Recording

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Pausing LINE-IN Recording

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Ending LINE-IN Recording

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Playing Back LINE-IN Recording

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Configuring Silence Detection Level

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Configuring Sampling Frequency for External Source Recordings

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FM Mode

Listening to FM Radio

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Setting FM Radio Frequencies

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Locating Set Frequency

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Configuring FM Recording

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Memory Management

File Erase

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Erasing a Single File

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Erasing All Files

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Memory Format

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Memory Usage Indicator

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Installing USB Hard Drive

Connecting a USB Cable

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Installing USB Driver

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Using the USB Hard Drive

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Firmware Upgrade

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Customer Support

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C a u t i o n s

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Safety Precautions

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Please Check Below Before Inquiring

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S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

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Product Warranty

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Customer Support & A/S Inquiry

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1. Getting Started

Product Features

Hard Drive

This is a convenient function where the unit can be connected to a PC by a USB cable, creating
a

‘

Removable Drive

’

that can be used like a regular hard drive.

R e c o r d i n g

Records in MP3 format to store and playback.

Lecture Study

Five playback speed variable adjustments & sectional playback functions for helpful lecture use.

Real Time MP3 Encoding

Output from CD audio can be converted into MP3 format, stored, and played back by
connecting the LINE IN port, without the need of a PC.

Multi-format Digital Audio

Supports storage and playback of MP3, WMA, GVF, and ADPCM file types.

GVF Format

As a format designed exclusively by GGKAISER for voice files, GVT offers high audio quality
and output rate of 6KBit.

FM Radio Reception & Recording

FM radio signals can be received and directly recorded in MP3 format.

Multi Lingual Supporting Graphic LCD / Built-in Backlight

Supports multiple languages, and current statuses can be easily verified through the built-in
EL BACKLIGHT.

VAD (Voice Activity Detection)

Records only when sound is detected and pauses when sound is not detected any
longer: this function minimizes file size and reduces memory use.

Variable Bit Rate Configuration

This function allows the user to adjust the bit rate during sound or LINE IN recordings, adjusting
sound quality and effectively managing memory.

Firmware Upgrade Support

This function connects to GGKAISER

’

s website and downloads the latest software version to

keep your unit updated.

4. 1 X AAA Battery

5. A/V Cable

6. Earphone

7. USB cable

1. KOMACHO-M

2. Carrying Case

3. Neck Strap

Enclosed Items

Press and pull to remove.

Using the Neck Strap

7. STOP button
8. DC port
9. USB port
10. Earphone port
11. LINE-IN port

1. MODE button
2. UP button
3. LCD
4. PLAY button
5. Internal Mic
6. DOWN button

O v e r v i e w

Getting Started

Inserting Batteries

Open the cover on back of the unit and
place AAA batteries.

Before using the player, connect to the download site in GGKAISER

’

s homepage

(www.ggkaiser.com) and download/install a USB driver compatible with your PC.
(Refer to the Installing USB Driver section of this manual)

Insert batteries into the player, then press the PLAY button to power it on.

Connect the PC and the player via a USB cable.
(

‘

Mass Connect

’

will display on the LCD)

Access the

‘

My Computer

’

folder to find a newly created

‘

Removable Drive.

’

Use in the

same manner as a regular hard drive to quickly and conveniently up/download music files.

Disconnect the USB cable.

Press the PLAY button to playback music.

Connect the earphone to the player and enjoy high quality music!

Warning! Always check the +/- markings on the
batteries when inserting them into the player.

Installation is required for WIN98/SE only.
W I N ME/ W I N 2 0 00/XP will automatically install
without prompting.

2. Basic Functions

3.Playback Mode

4.Portable Language Lab

Powering ON

To power on, hold down the PLAY button for 1 to 2 seconds.

Powering OFF

To power off, hold down the STOP button for 3 seconds. The
LCD will indicate

‘

Power Off,

’

and the unit will power down.

Volume Control

Press the MODE button while in PLAY mode to have VOL
indicated on the LCD. Adjust the volume by pressing the
UP/DOWN buttons.

Equalizer

Press the MODE button while in PLAY mode to access the
Equalizer function. Select a preset (Rock, Classic, Jazz, Pop,
and Norm) by using the UP/DOWN buttons.

Bass Control

Press the MODE button while in PLAY mode to have BASS
indicatead on the LCD, Adjust the -10 to 10 pressing the
UP/DOWN buttons

Treble Control

Press the MODE button while in PLAY mode to have TREBLE
indicatead on the LCD, Adjust the -10 to 10 pressing the
UP/DOWN buttons

Playing Back

Press the PLAY button while the power is ON to start playback.

Track Selection

Press the UP/DOWN buttons while power is ON to select track.

S T O P / P A U S E

Pressing the STOP button while in PLAY mode will stop
playback.Pressing the PLAY button while in PLAY mode will
pause playback.

REPEAT Mode Configuration

Press the MODE button while in PLAY mode to convert to RPT
mode. Select by using the UP/DOWN buttons.

5 Speed control

The player will not power down if it is connected to a
PC via a USB cable.
The player will power down automatically if no input
has been made in 2 minutes under STOP mode.

Play a random track and stop
Play once and stop
Repeat selected track

Repeat only the tracks in selected
f o l d e r
Repeat all tracks

Adjusting Playback Speed

Press the MODE button in succession in PLAY mode to access
SPD. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select from five playback
speeds (SLOW1, SLOW2, SLOW3, SLOW4, and NORMAL).
When the desired speed is indicated, the unit will perform
playback in that speed without having to press any buttons.

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5. Recording

1) Quick Record

Pressing the MODE button for two seconds in STOP mode will
access the RECORD mode and the REC Stand by status.
Pressing the STOP button will create file designations in
ENC01.02 order and the files will be stored.

Record Stop

Press the STOP button when recording is completed to stop it.

Selecting a Recorded File

Use the UP/DOWN buttons as would when searching for tracks
to select a recorded file.

Playing Back a Recorded File

Press the PLAY button after making a selection to listen to the
r e c o r d i n g .

Configuring VAD (Voice Activity Detection) Recording

VAD records only when sound is detected and pauses when
sound is not detected any longer: this function minimizes file
size and reduces memory use

Press the MODE button in STOP mode to select

‘

VAD OFF.

’

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select VAD ON/OFF.

Recording Quality (Bit Rate)

Record file

’

s bit rate can be adjusted to suit recording purposes

(extended recording, high quality, and etc.). Lower bit rates
allow longer recordings but fall in record quality. Higher bit rates
allow higher recording quality but fall in record length.

Record Pause

Pressing the PLAY button while recording will pause it.
Pressing it again will resume recording.

Before recording, the following

options necessary in recording must be
configured by pressing the MODE
button in STOP mode:

V A D

S o u r c e

BIT RATE

Mute Level

Sampling Frag

MPEG Mode

Channel Mode

Recording

method can
be set.

VAD OFF

: Normal recording mode that records all

silent sections as well

VAD ON

: Memory saving mode that only records

sections with sound

Press the UP button again at the end point of the section.
The [A

↔

B] icon will seize to blink and sectional repeat will start.

To cancel the selected repeat section, press the STOP button.
Sectional repeat will cancel as indicated by the disappearance
of [A

↔

B], and normal playback will resume.

Sectional Repeat

When in [A

B] mode during PLAY mode, press the MODE

button at the desired starting point of the section to be repeated.
[ A

B] will indicate and pressing the UP button will start

playback, indicated by the blinking [A

→

B] icon

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Record Lengths by Bit Rate Levels (based on 128MB memory capacity)

For general use, please select 32kbps

VOICE Bit Rate Adjustment

Select

‘

Bit Rate 32kbps

’

by pressing the MODE button in

STOP mode. Select a bit rate value using the UP/DOWN
b u t t o n s .

Pausing LINE-IN Recording

Press the MODE button while recording to pause.

Ending LINE-IN Recording

Pressing the STOP button to complete the recording process
will display the number of file (ENC01...) recording has been
made onto and that file will be stored in memory.

Playing Back LINE-IN Recording

Select a file by using the UP/DOWN buttons, then press the
PLAY button to start playback.

Configuring Silence Detection Level

This is used to configure the sensitivity in detecting the silence
between tracks in SYNC mode.

Press the MODE button in succession in STOP mode to
access SILENCE MID. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select a
desired LEVEL.

Starting LINE-IN Recording

First, connect the audio connecting (LINE-IN) cable. With the
external source playing back, long-press the MODE button to
start recording.

2) LINE-IN Recording Mode

LINE-IN Recording Configuration

Press the MODE button in succession in STOP mode to
access Music Source. Pressing the UP/DOWN buttons will
display

‘

L i n e - i n

’

on the LCD. Connect the LINE-IN cable and

long-press the MODE button to begin recording.

SYNC OFF: Records from start of LINE-IN recording until the
STOP button has been pressed as one single file.

SYNC ON: Automatically divides LINE-IN source tracks to
record each section as a separate file

LINE-IN Audio

Configuring Silence Detection Level

SILENCE HIGH - Set sensitivity high when silence level bet ween tracks or if there

’

minimal noise.

SILENCE MID - Select when making general recordings. (default)
SILENCE LOW - Set sensitivity low when silence level is high or if there

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s large

amount of noise.

Recording may not be made if the
sound source is too low

Bit Rate(Kbps)

96 1 1 2 5

Minute

2106 1080 720 540 432 360 312 2 7 0

216 180 1 5 6

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SAMPLE FREQ

Rotates by 32kHz => 44.1kHz => 48kHz.

For general use, please select 44.1kHz

Earphones act as the antenna for this product

Memory Information Display

Total Memory: Total 000MB
Memory Available: Remain 000MB

6. FM Mode

7. Memory Management

Configuring Sampling Frequency for External Source

R e c o r d i n g s

Press the MODE button in succession in STOP mode to
access Sampling Freq. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select
sampling frequency.

Listening to FM Radio

Press the MODE button from STOP mode to select FM. Press
PLAY to listen.

File Erase

Erasing a Single File

Press the MODE button in succession in STOP mode to
access

‘

Erase 1 File.

’

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the

number of the file to be erased.
Pressing PLAY will indicate

‘

E r a s e 1 .

’

Pressing PLAY again will

prompt

‘

Wait! File Erase

’

and that file will then be erased

Erasing All Files

Press the MODE button in succession in STOP mode to
access

‘

Erase ALL.

’

Pressing PLAY again will prompt

‘

W a i t !

Erase ALL

’

and all files will then be erased.

Memory Format

Press the MODE button in succession in STOP mode to
access

‘

F o r m a t .

’

Pressing PLAY will prompt

‘

INT Flash

’

a n d

pressing it again will prompt

‘

Format Yes or No.

’

Press the

PLAY button to format (

‘

F o r m a t t i n g

’

will appear on the LCD) or

the STOP button to cancel.

Memory Usage Indicator

Press the MODE button in STOP mode to access

‘

M E M O R Y -

I N T .

’

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to verify current status,

memory available, and total amount.

Setting FM Radio Frequencies

While listening to the radio, press the PLAY button to access
the PRESET control mode. (PRSET number will blink)
Adjust the frequency by using the UP/DOWN buttons, then
long-press the PLAY button to set that frequency to the
PRESET at hand.

Locating Set Frequency

Use the UP/DOWN buttons in FM mode to locate set
f r e q u e n c i e s .
The UP/DOWN buttons are used for frequency adjustment in
PRESET mode.

Configuring FM Recording

To record from an FM source, press the MODE button while in
FM mode to access RECORD Stand by. Press the MODE
button again to begin recording. Another press of the MODE
button returns to Stand by. Press the STOP button to
automatically store the data recorded until that point.

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8. Installing USB Hard Drive

Connecting a USB Cable

Connect the PC and the player via USB cable first

Installing USB Driver

Installing Windows 98 USB Driver

Download the Wind98 Driver from the Client-Support section of our homepage
( w w w . g g k e i s e r . c o m ) .

Click on 98Driver.zip and follow the above instructions to
install on your computer. Right-click on the stored file and
select 'uncompress' to access the contents.

When not powered, this product utilizes the PC

’

s power source when connected to it

by a USB cable.

98Driver folder will appear as shown
above when the file is uncompressed.

If 98Driver appears on screen as below, click Next.

Within the created folder, the following four

files will be available.

With the product (player)'s power turned on, connect it to the PC with a USB cable.

When the cable is connected, driver search will
automatically run. (If driver search does not
automatically run, select Add Hardware from the
Control Panel) Click Next and install as shown below

Click Next and select the driver as shown below .

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9. Using the USB Hard Drive

Using the Portable drive as you would a normal hard drive will allow you to freely up/download
whenever desired.

10. Firmware Upgrade

Please refer to GGKAISER

’

s website.

Click on Search to find and install the driver
following the steps outlined below

When installation is performed as instructed above, the system will seek the Telechips USB Mass
Storage Device as shown below

Accessing the My Computer folder after
completing the installation will reveal a
Removable Disk folder.

The driver has been successfully installed if
Telechips USB Driver is indicated under
Device Manager, Hardware, Control Panel.

After selecting the driver as shown above,
click OK complete the installation procedure.

Note that uploading and downloading

file should be done after removing an

earphone cable.

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11. Customer Support

C a u t i o n s

Do not drop or expose it to severe shock.

Avoid the following locations:

1) Externals may deform if left in places of 60

C or higher.

2) Externals may deform is left in direct sunlight or near heating devices.
3) Humid or moist spots can be critical for electronic products.
4) Dusty locations.

Do not apply excessive force on the LCD.

Placing credit cards, bank cards, or any other magnetic cards near the player may affect its

magnetic properties and hinder the unit from operating.

GGKAISER will not be held responsible in whole for compensation demands for damage
caused from use of the unit or by a third party.

GGKAISER will not be held responsible in whole for loss of file contents arising from
breakdown, repair, and other miscellaneous reasons.

Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time.

Use soft cloth to clean the product, avoiding chemical cleaning products. (May cause
deformation in the unit

’

s externals or its color)

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the unit at your own accord.

Please ensure no external matter reaches inside the unit.
Moisture or external matter inside the unit will critically damage it.
If water or liquids reach inside the unit, remove the batteries and/or disconnect the
power adapter and contact GGKAISER (Customer Support 0 3 1 - 4 8 8 - 8 3 4 0 ) .

Safety Precautions

1. Do not handle the adapter with wet hands. There

’

s a risk of electrical shock.

2. Listening to music for extended periods of time in high volume settings may damage

h e a r i n g .

3. Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the unit at your own accord.
4. If smoke arises from or excessive heat is generated by the unit, immediately remove the

batteries and/or disconnect the power adapter.

5. Please refrain from using the unit in hospitals and airplanes.
6. Listening to music through the earphone at high volume settings when operating bicycles,

motorbikes, and vehicles may cause accidents.

The unit will not operate and nothing displays on the LCD window.

Check battery positions.
Change the batteries with new ones.
If the batteries are rechargeable, try again after recharging.

T h e r e’s no sound when playing.

Make sure that music file is available in the unit.
Check the volume setting.
Check the earphone connection.

The buttons do not work.

Has the player been exposed to shock?
Remove and replace the batteries.
If the problem persists still, contact us.

Downloading does not work.

Check the USB cable connection.
Has the USB driver been installed properly?

Please Check Below Before Inquiring

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S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

MP3 Decoding

Supports MPEG 1/2 Layer 3 Including variable Bit rate)

MPEG 1 Layer3 : 16KHz/22.05KHz/24KHz

8,16,24,32,40,48,56,64,80,96,112,128,144,160 Kbps
MONO/STEREO MODE(Variable Bit rate)

WMA Decoding

Supports Hight Bit Rate version. Middle Bit Rate version
Bit rate: 32Kbps to 192Kbps

MP3 Encoding

MPEG 1/2 Layer 3 Supports Including variable Bit rate (up to 256Kbps)
Sampling Frequency: 48KHz, 44.1KHz, 32KHz, 22.05KHz, 16KHz, 8KHz
MP3 Encoding: 8Kbps to 256 Kbps
Earphone Output: 103dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: Over 80dB (without filter)
Playback Time: 14hours FM: 20hours
Recording Time: Over 16hours (Based on 128MB memory at 16Kbps encoding)
Line-In Recording Time: Over 2hours (Based on 128MB memory at 128Kbps encoding)

PC Interface: USB

Power: 1 X Battery

Dimensions: 65

X 15mm

Weight: 27g (without the battery)

Internal Memory

: 128MB / 256MB (Memory capacity is indicated on the

box at time of purchase)

LCD Character Display

: Multi Lingual Support (Built-in backlight)

Down/Upload Speed

: Maximum 6.4Mbps

Model : KM - 200T

KM - 200F

P roduct Wa rra n t y

Regarding Service

1. This product is the result of stringent quality management and testing procedures.
2. Breakdowns that arise under normal use within the warranty coverage will be serviced at no

additional charge.

3. Services that fall under chargeable categories will be subject to payment even under warranty

coverage period.

4. This warranty is effective in country only.
5. Product warranty term for commercial use (commercial activities, abnormal use) of this product

is six months.

6. Please store this warranty at a secure place.
7. When problems arise with the unit, contact the vendor or the Customer Support Centre.

Services at a Charge

Breakdowns caused by negligent use, internal modification by the user, and
natural disasters.

Please contact our Customer Support Center for any inquires.

Phone: 82-31-488-8340

E-mail : ggkaiser@ggkaiser Http : www. ggkaiser.com

P r o d u c t

Purchase Date

V e n d o r

C u s t o m e r
I n f o r m a t i o n

N a m e

A d d r e s s

Model

KM-200T/200F

Warranty Period

Purchase Price

Phone Number

KOMACHO - M

Customer Support & A/S Inquiry

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