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Astone RUMBA 1000 Operation Manual

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Legal Disclaimer............................................................................................. 3
Warning......................................................................................................4
1. Brief Product Introduction.......................................................................... 5
1.1 Function Overview................................................................................... 6
1.2 Specifications........................................................................................... 8
1.3 Contents ...............................................................................................9
2. Appearance Introduction........................................................................... 9
2.1 Appearance and Keys .............................................................................10
2.2 Low Voltage Display................................................................................11
3. Operation Guide.......................................................................................12
3.1 Basic Operations.....................................................................................12
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Legal Disclaimer………………………………………………………………... 3 Warning…………………………………………………………………………………………4 1. Brief Product Introduction……………………………………………………………... 5 1.1 Function Overview...……..…….……………………………………………………... 6 1.2 Specifications…………………………….………………………………... 8 1.3 Contents …..……………………………………………………………………………...9 2. Appearance Introduction………………………………………………………………… 9 2.1 Appearance and Keys ………………………………………………………………...10 2.2 Low Voltage Display……………………………………………………………….…...11 3. Operation Guide…………………………………………………………………………...12 3.1 Basic Operations………………………………………………………………….…...12 Contents...
  • Page 2 3.2 Mode Introduction……………………………….…………………..….……………….13 3.2.1 Mode Switch..……………………………………………………………………….. 13 3.2.2 Play Mode / Volume Control…………………………………………………….…. 14 3.2.3 DVR Mode (Recording)...…………..………………………………..…………….. 16 3.2.4 USB Mode ……………………………..……………………………………………. 17 4. Installation …………...……………………..……………………………………..19 4.1 Installing Win 98 Driver……………………………………………………………….. 19 4.2 Formatting Function …………………………………………………………………... 23 4.3 “My Domain” Function……………………….……………………….…...24 4.4 Firmware Updating ...…….28 5.

  • Page 3: Legal Disclaimer

    ASTONE will not be held liable for any loss, accident or miss use caused by incorrectly following these instructions. At the same time ASTONE will not be held responsible for damages caused by misinterpretation.

  • Page 4: Warning

    Warning Battery must be removed from the unit if it is to be left unused for an extended period. Failure to do so can result in the battery leaking, and damaging the unit.

  • Page 5: Brief Product Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this high quality Astone product. The Rumba 1000 Digital Music Drive is an excellent example of the style and technology Astone is bringing to the market. This USB mass storage device is charging in front of the competition as it is capable of playing and recording high quality sound.

  • Page 6: Function Overview

    1.1 Function Overview Music Formats Supported: This device is capable of playing music formats such as MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, ASF, WMV & WAV. Repeat Function: Includes A-B repeat function when playing music files. Digital Recording: Good quality digital recording saved as WAV format. Capable of recording for approximately 9 hours.
  • Page 7 Compatible with MAC Computer and Linux Version 2.4.2 and above: Compatible with operation systems such as MAC OS 10.3 and above, Linux 2.4.2 and above, driver installation is required. “My Domain” Disk Management: Using tools attached to this device, the user can create a secret disk partition for storing personal data files.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications Interface: USB2.0 FS (Reading 1000K Bytes and writing 800K Bytes) Music Formats: MP1 / MP2 / MP3 / WMA / WMV / ASF / WAV Memory: 128MB / 256MB / 512MB / 1G (depending on your selected model) Recording: Sampling rate 8KHZ recording format, recording time up to 9-hour WMA.

  • Page 9: Contents

    Device Driver CD User Manual APPEARANCE INTRODUCTION Earphones Neck Strap Warranty Card...

  • Page 10: Appearance And Keys

    2.1 Appearance and Keys The player is equipped with dual colour LED indicator light (RED & GREEN). When both are on together it will produce a third colour (AMBER). Keys PLAY/STOP: Turn on / Turn off / Play and Stop. AB/REC: A-B repeat function / Record.

  • Page 11: Low Voltage Display

    Battery Installation: Install one 1.5V AAA (alkaline or rechargeable battery.) 2.2 Low Voltage Display This player can identify and display a warning when the battery voltage is too low: While in the music playing mode and the green LED is flashing. The amber LED flashes every 2 seconds to indicate the battery is low.

  • Page 12: Operation Guide

    Operation Guide This Section outlines the full operating procedure of the device. 3.1 Basic Operation a. Turning the device ON Press the PLAY/STOP button for 2 seconds and the device will turn ON. The device will also turn on automatically if connected to the computer via the USB. b.

  • Page 13: Mode Introduction

    Note: Do not disconnect the device when exchanging data with a computer (both red and green LED flahing). As it may result in possible loss of data or damage to the unit. 3.2 MODE INTRODUCTION 3.2.1 Mode Switch There are Three modes which this product supports: Play mode.

  • Page 14: Play Mode / Volume Control

    3.2.2 Play Mode Playing Music Once the player is switched on a green light will show that the player is turned ON. Pressing the Play button will play the first audio file and the green LED will then start flashing. Pressing the Play button a second time, will PAUSE the audio file.

  • Page 15: Volume Control

    Short-pressing AB/REC: It will enter into repeat function. (Red and amber will flash). Press AB/REC again and it will repeat recorded section over and over until you press AB/REC again to return to normal. (Green flashing light). Under any state of repeat function, short-pressing NEXT/VOL+ or PREV/VOL- key cancels AB repeat function.

  • Page 16: Dvr Mode (Recording)

    3.2.3 DVR Mode (Recording) For recording mode make sure the unit is not playing music. (It needs to be in Halted State). Short-Press the MODE Key: This will turn the unit into DVR mode. (The light will turn from green to red). To Record press the AB/REC key.

  • Page 17: Usb Mode

    NOTE: If the memory is full or the battery is too low the unit will not record. (The green light will flash once). Record playing function of DVR mode has no AB repeat function. 3.2.4 USB Mode This section explains how to use the storage disk to store files or music. Connect the device to the computer via the USB port.
  • Page 18 While data is being exchanged the amber light will flash. It is important to not unplug the device while the light is flashing as the action may damage the device or possible data loss. Unplugging the device will enter it into MUSIC mode (Halted State). The green light will come on.

  • Page 19: Installation

    4.1 Installing Win 98 Driver The installation consists of three parts: Driver: If you are using the Windows98SE operating system, the device will require a driver. Windows Me/2000/XP operating systems do not require one. Formatting Tools: Record Converting Tools:...
  • Page 20 Installing Win98 Driver and Applications: Before connecting the device to the computer, please run the Windows/setup.exe file under the CD directory to start installing. Click the “Next” button and it will appear as follows: Click the “Next” Button to confirm the installation:...
  • Page 21 Click the “Next” button to start installing: Click “Close” Button and the Applications installation is completed:...

  • Page 22: Restart Your Computer

    RESTART YOUR COMPUTER Once the Windows 98 Driver has been successfully installed, Windows will then prompt you to restart your PC. AFTER STARTUP Once you have restarted your PC you will find the utilities suite located in: Start Menu / Programs / Mp3 Player Utilities It will contain the following: MP3 Player Disk Tool (Flash disk zoning / formatting &...

  • Page 23: Formatting Function

    The operation procedure is as follows: Connect the device to the computer via the USB port. Run the Driver Kit - Mp3 Player Disk Tool. (This should be installed on your computer). Then select the formatting type. (If the ‘startup disk preparation’ is selected at the same time, the device will support computer startup function –...

  • Page 24: My Domain" Function

    The device has a built in function that enables the user to create a private disk partition for hiding special files or secret information that the user may not want their friends or colleagues to know about. You can use the software tools supplied to divide the USB disk space into two parts as per a discretionary ratio.
  • Page 25 Re-enter the password for confirmation. Now click the “start” button to start to partition.
  • Page 26 After clicking the “confirm” button, Windows will prompt you to restart the computer. Please confirm and restart the computer at this point. After startup there will be two disks to be seen. ote: For older versions (Win98) there will be a disk icon seen. Click and view the encrypted disk (listed secondly), three files will be seen, two of which will be hidden, the other is an executable file.
  • Page 27 10. Run the executable file “RdiskDecrypt.exe”. 11. Enter the User name and Password into the d 12. You can now copy the files onto an opened disk. (The user w open the encrypted disk if both the user name and password have been entered correctly).

  • Page 28: Firmware Updating

    4.4 Firmware Updating Firmware updating is us Normal operation will not be interrupted. Connect the Device to the USB port on your computer. Run attached updating suite of MP3 Player Update on y Then click “Select new Version (Firmware) File” button. (Amber light flash).
  • Page 29 Select new firmware program. (This will be found in the CD that comes with this device, or downloaded from the Astone website). Click “Start Updatin This player will restart after updating completed. g” button and the device will be gin updating.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    No power supply No sound in earphone Unable to download music normally Check if the battery is inserted correctly. Replace with a new battery. Please make sure the volum Check that the earphone cable is connected and free from any damage, such as loose or broken wires.

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