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Portable MP3/CD Player
User’s Guide
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WARNING!
Read This First
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Remove Alkaline batteries before using the external AC adapter!
Failure to do this may result in damage to the batteries and the
player, and could cause a fire! Do not use the AC adapter in or
around water.
•
Always turn the unit OFF before removing it from power!
Failure to do this may result in the player locking up, and could
possibly damage the LASER lens!
•
Never touch the LASER lens!
Doing so may cause permanent damage to the player!
Copyright © 2000 by Genica ™
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide................................... Page 1
Power................................................... Page 2
Directory Navigation............................... Page 3
BASS (EQ Settings).................................Page 3
Recording into Memory........................... Page 4
Controls................................................. Page 4-5
Operation.............................................. Page 6-7
Display Messages................................... Page 8
Making MP3 CDs.................................... Page 8-9
Important Precautions............................ Page 10
Safety................................................... Page 11
FCC Compliance..................................... Page 12
Warranty and Support............................ Page 13
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Quick Start Guide
The Genica Portable MP3/CD Audio Player supports Audio and MP3
discs recorded on CD and CD-R media. MP3 discs should be
recorded in ISO-9660 or Joliet format, using Mode-1 (CDROM). Do
not record MP3 discs using Mode-2 (CDROM/XA) as it is not
supported and as a result, the player may not find all of the MP3
files on the disc.
1. Insert two AA batteries in player.
2. Insert Audio or MP3 CD in player.
3. Insert headphones in the headphone jack on the right side of the
player.
4. Set the REC/PLAY switch on the right side of the player to PLAY
mode.
5. Set the NORMAL/HOLD switch on the front left corner to NORMAL
mode.
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playing disc. The unit will scan the disc
and then display the number of tracks, and total play time. After
one to two seconds, the display will go to the Track and Time
indicator for playback and the player will start playing the first song
on the disc. If the player cannot read the disc, it will display “no
dISC” for several seconds, and then shut off.
7. To advance through the tracks, press the “NEXT” button to advance
to the next track. Press the “NEXT” button twice and hold to rapid-
advance through the tracks.
8. To play the previous track, press the “PREVIEW” once to go to the
beginning of the current track, then press it again to go to the
previous track. Press “PREVIEW” button twice and hold to rapid-
reverse through the tracks.
9. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback. Press again to resume
playback.
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Power
Batteries
Use two (2) 1.5V “AA” size Alkaline batteries.
Always remove Alkaline batteries prior to using the AC adapter.
Rechargable Batteries
Use two (2) 1.2V “AA” size rechargable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
batteries. When the LCD display indicates insufficient power, use the
external AC power adapter to recharge the batteries. You may recharge
the batteries while they remain in the unit and while you use the unit.
During the charging period, the LCD will start flashing indicating that the
batteries are recharging.
Nickel Metal-Hydride Batteries
NiMH rechargables may be used, but must be recharged by a
standalone NiMH compatible charger.
Internal Battery Charger
To activate the internal battery charger without playing a disc, move the
NORMAL/HOLD switch to HOLD and then press PLAY/PAUSE.
To toggle the charger ON and OFF while playing discs, press and hold
the REPEAT/ENTER button and then press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
External AC Power Supply Adapter
Always remove Alkaline batteries prior to use!
Connect the external AC adapter to the socket on the left side of the
player. Remove the plug when the unit is not in use. Never use the AC
adapter in or near water.
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Directory Navigation
1. Place a CD in the player and push PLAY/PAUSE
2. Hold down PLAY/MODE until the display indicates “Dir”. This
can be accomplished by pressing the PLAY/MODE button four
times. When the indicator gets to the “Random” selection,
the player will automatically start a different randomly
selected song.
3. Press and release the “REC/DIR/FILE” button until the display
shows “dIY” (dir), then press PREVIEW
twice
and hold until
it says “01 UP” (instead of “01”, you may see a different
number). The player is at the top (ROOT) level of the
directory tree.
4. Two numbers will flash indicating directory.
5. Wait a second or two, then press NEXT to move down to
another directory.
6. To move to a lower level in the directory tree, ensure the
player is in dir mode, by pressing the REC/DIR/FILE button
until it displays DIY, and then press and hold the NEXT
button until the unit displays a number followed by “doun”
(down).
Note: If you wait too long or want to choose another
directory, you may need to press “REC/DIR/FILE”
button again to put the display in dir (“dIY”) mode.
Bass (preset EQ modes)
<30 Hz
30-125
Hz
124-
500 Hz
500 Hz-
2 kHz
2-8 kHz
>8 kHz
1. Normal
0 db
0 db
0 db
0 db
0 db
0 db
2. Extra Bass Boost
+7 db
+4 db
+3 db
0 db
-1 db
+2.5 db
3. Bass Boost
+5 db
+3 db
+1 db
0 db
0 db
-1 db
4. Treble Boost
-3 db
-1 db
0 db
0 db
+2.5 db
+4 db
5. Extra Treble Boost
-3 db
-1 db
0 db
+1 db
+3 db
-7.5 db
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Recording into memory
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Insert a microphone into the MIC jack on the right side of the player
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Move the REC/PLAY switch on the right side of player to REC
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Press the REC/DIR/FILE button and start recording
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Press the STOP button to stop recording
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Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back recording
Note: Recording utilizes the Anti-Skip buffer on this player.
When the REC/PLAY switch is returned to the PLAY
position the recorded message is erased.
Controls
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Controls (cont.)
1. PLAY/PAUSE
Play, Pause or Resume playback
2. STOP
Stop playback and power off player
3. REPEAT/ENTER
Set Repeat. Press once to turn ON, press again to
turn OFF. This will repeat using whatever mode
chosen with PLAY/MODE.
4. PREVIEW
(Previous Track)
Press once to go to beginning of current song. Press
again to go to previous song. To rapid reverse
through tracks, press twice and hold.
5. NEXT
(Next Track)
Press once to go to next song. To rapid advance,
press twice and hold.
6. REC/DIR/FILE
Press to toggle between DIR mode and FILE mode.
Useful when playing from directories. In REC mode
(on REC/PLAY switch), starts recording into buffer.
7. NORMAL / HOLD
switch
Set to NORMAL to use controls on player. Set to
HOLD to disable controls (except volume). Useful
when carrying player while listening.
8. REC/PLAY switch
Set to PLAY to playback Audio or MP3 CDs. Set to
REC to record voice into the internal memory
(requires microphone plugged into MIC jack).
NOTE: Moving to PLAY erases recording.
9. VOLUME
Use to adjust volume level on headphone jack.
10. PLAY/MODE
Sets playback mode to
All
,
Intro
,
One
,
Random
Dir Dir Program
or
Program
•
“
All
” will play all songs,
•
“
Intro
” will play a 10 second clip from each
song on the disc,
•
“
One
” will play the current song only,
•
“
Random
” will shuffle the songs randomly,
•
“
DIR
” enables Directory mode
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“Dir Program”
allows programming by
Directory
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“Program”
allows programming by track
number
11. Display
Displays track and time, battery life, playback modes
and settings.
12. BASS
(EQ modes)
Select between 5 preset EQ modes. See table on
page 3.
13. Line Out
Use to connect to stereo systems and amplified
speakers.
14. Power Jack
For use with AC Adapter, to power player and charge
NiCd batteries.
15. OPEN Button
Use to open cover, to insert discs.
16. Headphone Jack
Use when listening with headphones or earphones.
17. Microphone Jack
Plug microphone in to use RECORD function.
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Operation
1. Playing CD-Audio discs
The Genica Portable MP3/CD Player supports Compact Disc Digital
Audio recorded on CD and CD-R discs.
Play Modes Supported:
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All Play:
Plays all tracks on the disc once and then stops.
•
Intro Play:
Plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
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Single Play: Plays the track specified.
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Random Play: Plays all tracks on the disc in random order.
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Program Play: Plays all programmed tracks in the order programmed
by the user.
2. Playing MP3 files
The Genica Portable MP3/CD Player supports .MP3 audio format files
recorded according to the following specifications:
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CD and CD-R media are supported. CDRW is not supported.
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Discs must be recorded using ISO-9660 or Joliet file system
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Discs must not exceed 650MB (74 minutes)
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MP3 files must be created at a sampling rate of 44.1kHz and
bitrates between 32kbps and 192kbps
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Playlist files are not supported
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Only MP3 files will be recognized on discs containing multiple
data types
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No MP3 files following a non-MP3 file will be recognized.
•
The player contains a 50-second anti-shock buffer to prevent
skipping during playback of MP3 files
•
On CD-Extra discs (first session is audio and second session is
data), the player will only play the audio tracks. The player will
not recognize MP3 files on this type of disc.
Play Modes supported:
•
All Play:
Plays all tracks on the disc once and then stops
•
Intro Play:
Plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc
•
Single Play: Plays the track specified
•
Random Play: Plays all tracks on the disc in random order
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Program Play: Plays all programmed tracks in the order programmed
by the user.
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Operation (cont.)
3. Programming Playback
To program track playback:
1. Press Play/Pause and allow the player to recognize the disc and
sort the files.
2. Press Play/Mode button six times to select “Program Mode”
3. The LCD will display two numbers separated by a hyphen: 00-
001 The number on the left is the program selection number,
and the number on the right is the track selection number.
4. Sequential Playback: To play MP3 tracks in the order recorded,
they must be within a directory. Because the player requires
that discs be recorded using the ISO-9660 or Joliet file format,
there is a limit of 256 files per directory, including the main or
“root directory”. This means that unless you create more than
one directory on the disc, the maximum number of tracks you
can place on one disc is 256 (still a LOT of songs.) To play
songs in the order they are recorded, create one or more
directories on the disc, and place the songs within that
directory.
1. Press “Play” to have the player recognize the disc and sort
the files.
2. Press and hold “Play/Mode” until the LCD reads “Dir”
Songs will now play in the order they were recorded to
that directory.
5. Advance the track selection forward by pressing the “Next”
button until the desired selection appears. Pressing “Preview”
will move the selection number backwards.
6. When you have reached the desired track for program entry
#1, press “Repeat/Enter” to enter your first selection and
select the next program track (02-xxx).
7. Once you have programmed your selections, press
“Play/Pause” to hear your programmed tracks in order.
8. If you would like your program to repeat, press
“Repeat/Enter”.
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Display Messages
No File
The player did not find any files on the disc
No Disc
The player did not recognize the disc as
valid, or no disc was in the player
ISO-9660 The player detected the disc was in
ISO-9660 format
Stop
The player has detected the STOP button
has been pressed or has reached the end
of the disc and is powering down
Sort
The player is sorting the files on the disc
Record
The player is in Record Mode
01 UP
The player is displaying Directory 01, going
UP one level in the tree
01 Down The player is displaying Directory 01, going
DOWN one level in the tree
Dir
REC/DIR/FILE has been pressed and the
player is now in DIR mode
File
REC/DIR/FILE has been pressed and the
player is now in FILE mode
Making MP3 CDs
DO NOT use Adaptec™ DirectCD or similar UDF formatted
product to create your discs. It is not ISO-9660 compliant!
Discs can be burned in ISO-9660 (8.3 filenames) or Joliet
(Windows long filenames).
It is best to have all the files you plan to burn physically on your hard
drive prior to burning a disc. Burning from other CD-ROMS is possible if
your hardware is fast enough, but it can cause buffer under-runs which
will result in a CD-R creation failure.
It is recommended that any directory structure you wish to have on your
CD is created on your hard drive beforehand, with folders and sub-folders.
These folders can then be dragged into your new Data-CD layout at once.
Be sure you check “Preserve Original File Order” or ensure that it
doesn’t Re-Order files for optimum burn speed or storage. Files
will be played in the order written to the disc, not alphabetically.
Note: The following directions are for Adaptec™ software. Other CD
writer software will work as well. The method will be similar.
Warning: If using NTI CD Maker, directories may appear to have only one file each.
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Making MP3 CDs (cont.)
Using Adaptec Easy CD-Creator for Windows:
Special notes for version 3.5
When using Easy CD-Creator 3.5 to create discs for this player,
you should always divide the MP3s up evenly in about 3 folders.
There should be no more than 70-80 MP3 files in each folder, to
ensure the player detects them all.
If you are using version 4.0 or higher, the file limitations
above do not apply.
•
Open a new Data-CD layout
•
Change the Label name in the left column if you wish
•
Drag the MP3 files (or the folders mentioned on the previous page)
to your Data-CD layout
•
DO NOT exceed 650mb of data. The player is not capable of
reading 80 minute/700mb discs containing more than 650mb of
data. The audio will stop after about the first 650mb of songs have
played
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Insert a blank CD-R disc in the CD-Writer unit and close the tray.
•
Click on FILE/PROPERTIES in CD-Creator and select the setting
“MODE-1 (CDROM)” DO NOT use Mode-2 (CDROM/XA) as it is not
supported by the player and may result in fewer songs being
detected.
•
Ensure that “CLOSE SESSION” is also selected.
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Click the RED icon at the top of the screen (START RECORDING).
For 2x writing, a disc with 650 megabytes will take
approximately 36-40 minutes to complete.
Using Adaptec Toast for Mac:
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Click on the DATA button
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Click the Settings tab
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FORMAT should be CD-ROM (
NOT
CD-ROM XA)
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Naming should be ISO-9660 Level 1
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Check Append Version Numbers (;1)
•
UNCHECK
Use Apple Extensions
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Click the Files tab
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Drag the MP3 files onto the Toast window. If you would rather
have your files in folders, drag the folders onto the Toast window
instead.
•
Click DONE and burn the CD
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Important Precautions
Remove Alkaline batteries before using the external AC adapter!
Failure to do so will result in damage to the batteries and/or the player,
and could cause a fire! Do not use the AC adapter in or around water.
Always turn the unit OFF before removing it from power!
Failure to do this may cause the player to “lockup”, and may cause
damage to the LASER lens!
Remove batteries from the unit if it is not to be used for several days.
This prevents batteries from damaging the player if they start to leak, and
prevents batteries from discharging over time, due to the active circuitry
used in the unit.
Never touch the LASER lens!
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Stay Safe & Protect Your Hearing
•
Do not wear headphones or earphones while driving, biking or
walking near traffic.
•
Do not play the unit at high volume. Experts advise against
extended listening at high volume levels.
•
If you experience ringing in your ears, discontinue use!
•
Reduce volume before starting to play a disc.
To avoid damaging the unit or potential electric shock:
•
Do not leave the player cover open for extended periods; the unit
will not function with the cover open.
•
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
•
Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
•
Do not use the unit near open flame.
•
Do not spill liquid on the unit.
•
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight continuously or leave it in
a vehicle with the doors and windows closed; the case may become
deformed, discolored or malfunction.
•
Do not use in areas of excessive dust.
•
Keep dirt, sand, dust and moisture from entering the unit
•
Do not use in places where the temperature is excessively low or
high.
•
Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively high (i.e.,
bathrooms).
•
Do not use in places exposed to strong magnetic fields (close to TV
or speakers).
•
Do not use in places exposed to vibration.
•
If radio or TV interference occurs near such devices move the unit
away from them.
•
If moving from a cold environment to a warm environment, let the
player’s temperature stabilize before operation, to prevent
malfunctions due to dew or moisture on the laser lens.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
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FCC Compliance
This unit 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 unit off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to 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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Warranty & Support
This product is guaranteed to be free of defects for 1 year from the
date of purchase.
Warranty and support are available through the authorized dealer from
which this unit was purchased.
For warranty and support, please contact your dealer below:
For online warranty registration please go to www.genica.com and click
on “warranty”.
For the latest tech notes on this product, please see the FAQ page at
www.genica.com.
For any comments or ways we can improve this manual/product,
please let us know at feedback@genica.com
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