ATMT STORM MP180 User Manual

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Page 1 MP3 HARD DISK User Manual V1.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Using the Product Introduction System Requirements Charging the Battery Transferring Music Files Music File Transferring Example Basic Functions Components Component Description Playback Screen Using the Product Charging the Battery with the AC Adapter Charging the Battery with the USB Cable Playing Music Library List Function List...
Page 3: Before Using The Product
Before Using the Product Introduction The MP3 Hard Disk has excellent sound quality, is easy to use, and is capable of storing thousands of songs. It is USB 2.0 compatible and can download MP3 files without additional software. The unit can also be used as an external hard drive. The package contains a MP3 Hard Disk Utility that allows you to convert music CDs to MP3 files and store songs onto the MP3 Hard Disk.
Page 4: Charging The Battery
Before Using the Product Charging the Battery The built-in high capacity Li-polymer battery must be fully charged before first-time use or when the battery has not been charged for over 6 months. It takes about 6 hours to fully charge the battery. (To take full advantage of the battery, charging the battery for 10 hours before initial use is recommended.) You can charge the battery with either the included AC adapter or USB cable.
Page 5: Transferring Music Files
Before Using the Product Transferring Music Files The MP3 Hard Disk is pre-formatted. There are two ways to transfer music files to the MP3 Hard Disk: 1. Without using any software application, connect MP3 Hard Disk directly to a computer and transfer MP3 or WMA files to the “MUSIC_ME” folder. See Figure 1.
Page 6: Music File Transferring Example
Before Using the Product Music File Transferring Example You can store tracks or employ folder names by preference. The following example describes how to transfer and arrange music files in this unit: 1. Turn off the MP3 Hard Disk. 2. Use the USB cable to connect the MP3 Hard Disk with the computer. (The smaller plug of the cable connects to the USB connector of the MP3 Hard Disk;...
Page 7: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Components HOLD switch Backlight LCD Library button Left / Prev / Return Menu button Down / VOL- Reset pinhole USB connector (with lid on top) MP3 HARD DISK Earphone jack Up / VOL+ button Play / Pause / Power Right / Next / Enter A-B button Speaker interface...
Page 8: Component Description
Basic Functions Component Description Name or Function Symbol Playback Power On/Off Right Next Enter Left Previous Return Volume up Move upward Increase value Volume down Move downward Decrease value Loops music; Add tracks into My Favorite; Restart a game Description Starts, pauses or resumes playback.
Page 9 Basic Functions Function List Library List Key Lock Earphone Jack USB Connector (with lid on top) Speaker Interface Connects to speakers. Reset Pinhole (To the upper right of the USB connector) Displays the Function List; Switches between Function List and Playback Screen. Displays the Library List;...
Page 10: Playback Screen
Basic Functions Playback Screen ① Power Status Battery level. MP3 Hard Disk is powered by the AC adapter or by computer through USB cable; in the meantime, the battery is being recharged. MP3 Hard Disk is powered by the AC adapter and the battery is fully charged.
Page 11 Basic Functions ④ Playing Status Playing Paused Fast forwarding Rewinding A to B repeat, set A A to B repeat No Symbol Playback stopped ⑤ Key Lock Status Keys (buttons) locked (disabled) ⑥ System time ⑦ Title of the current track ⑧...
Page 12: Using The Product
Using the Product Cautions for using Li-Ion battery: 1. It is important to re-charge the battery ASAP when battery runs out. 2. Li-Ion batteries need to be used for maximum performance. If you don’t use your device often, be sure to fully charge your battery at least once a week. Charging the Battery with the AC Adapter To charge the battery via AC adapter, first pull and flip open the USB connector lid at the bottom of the MP3 Hard Disk and connect the USB-mini plug of the AC...
Page 13: Charging The Battery With The Usb Cable
Using the Product Charging the Battery with the USB Cable To charge the battery via USB cable, connect the MP3 Hard Disk to the computer with the USB cable as in Figure 3 illustrated. The battery is charged by power from the computer.
Page 14: Playing Music
Using the Product Playing Music 1. Connect earphones to the MP3 Hard Disk 2. Press to turn on the MP3 Hard Disk. If the unit is unresponsive, check and make sure the Hold switch is OFF. 3. Wait a few seconds until the screen displays the image in Figure 4 or Figure 5. Figure 4 If this is the first time you turn on the unit after connecting it to computer or poking the reset pinhole, the Library List will appear as shown in Figure...
Page 15: Library List
Using the Product Library List After disconnecting the unit from a computer or resetting it, the Library List (Figure 6-1) will show up automatically. Pressing once) in playback mode can also bring up the Library List as illustrated in Figure 6-2.
Page 16 Using the Product All Music: All Music is where all music files are stored and listed. It is equivalent to the MUSIC_ME folder when the MP3 Hard Disk is connected to the computer. In Library List, use press to enter into the selection. All folders and music files are organized and displayed in tree structure as illustrated in Figure 7.
Page 17 Using the Product Playlist: Music files in Playlist are compiled by the MP3 Hard Disk Utility (refer to “MP3 Hard Disk Utility” section). You can edit up to 100 lists with up to 100 tracks in each list. Press on an edited list (e.g. the list in the figure above) to play all music files in this list, or press move cursor and select a music file and press list when...
Page 18 Using the Product Tracks in My Favorite can be deleted by entering into My Favorite and then pressing track you wish to delete. (My Favorite can hold up to 100 tracks.) In My Favorite as shown in the above figure, use move the cursor up or down to select a track.
Page 19: Function List
Using the Product Function List The Function List is where you configure the MP3 Hard Disk. Press button to open the Function List. The Function List has five sections: EQ, Play Mode, Setup, Game, and Information. EQ: Use EQ to change to a different sound mode, such as Normal (default), Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, Hall, Bass and Treble.
Page 20: Play Mode
Using the Product Play Mode: Press in Play Mode to enter into its selection items. There are 2 selections under Play Mode: Shuffle and Repeat. You can switch between Shuffle on and Shuffle off by pressing You can switch among Repeat all, Repeat off and Repeat one by pressing Press top Menu layer is reached, pressing Pressing...
Page 21 Using the Product Language: This unit supports eight languages. Press to set your selection. Press top menu layer is reached, pressing Pressing Press to display Library list, press playback screen. BackLight: This function allows users to set the BackLight timer among 5 (default), 10 or 15 seconds or set as BackLight Off (no backlight).
Page 22 Using the Product Date&Time: The function adjusts the system’s date and time. Press top menu layer is reached, pressing either of these buttons again will return to the playback screen. Game: Snake Press left and right. When a game is over, press Press to quit playing and return to the previous menu layer during game play or when a game is over.
Page 23: Connecting To Computer
Connecting to Computer Software Installation No additional software or driver is required for Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Windows 98 SE, however, requires the installation of USB 2.0 driver before the unit can be used. The MP3 Hard Disk will be treated as an external hard drive.
Page 24 Connecting to Computer 3. The MP3 Hard Disk’s screen will appear as shown on the right. 4. After pressing , the computer will detect the unit and recognize it as a new hard disk in My Computer. (If you press unit will not connect to the computer.
Page 25: Mp3 Hard Disk Utility
MP3 Hard Disk Utility MP3 Hard Disk Utility Operation Main Window ① ③ ⑤ ⑦ ① Menu Bar ② Tool Bar New Folder: Add Music Files: Adds music files to MP3 Hard Disk folder. Add Music CD: Safe Removal: ② Adds new folder.
Page 26 MP3 Hard Disk Utility ③ MUSIC_ME Folders ④ Music Files (includes file name and ID3 information) ⑤ Playlist Toolbar Add to Playlist: Remove from Playlist: Move Up: Move Down: ⑥ Playback Toolbar ⑦ Playlist Table ⑧ Playlist Content Adds selected music file to playlist. Removes selected music file from playlist.
Page 27 MP3 Hard Disk Utility Menu Bar Files New Folder: Add Files: Add CD: Refresh: Exit: Adds new folder. Adds music file to MP3 Hard Disk folder. Converts tracks in music CD into MP3 format and stores files in MP3 Hard Disk folder. Refreshes screen;...
Page 28 MP3 Hard Disk Utility Edit ID3 Edit: ID3 Language: Cut, Copy, Paste: Delete: Select All: Invert Selection: Edits selected MP3 file’s ID3 information. Selects appropriate language system to display correct ID3 information when unrecognizable symbols occur. Cuts, copies and pastes selected item. Deletes file.
Page 29 MP3 Hard Disk Utility Playlist New Playlist: New Playlist from Selection: Add to Playlist: Remove from Playlist: Creates empty playlist. Creates new playlist and adds selected files. Adds selected file to playlist. Removes selected file from playlist. MP3 HARD DISK...
Page 30 MP3 Hard Disk Utility System Firmware update: Copies new firmware to the MP3 Hard Disk. (After the Safely Remove: firmware is updated, tracks in My Favorite might be lost; however, they remain in All Music.) Follow these steps: 1. Download the new firmware file from our web site and save it on the Desktop.
Page 31 MP3 Hard Disk Utility Add Files (Menu Bar -> File -> Add Files) Returns to previous folder level. Views: Folder views (Detail, Brief, or Icon.) Plays music folder. Play: Add: Copies and adds selected file or folder to MP3 Hard Disk. Done: Returns to the main window.
Page 32 MP3 Hard Disk Utility Add CD (Menu Bar -> File -> Add CD) Play Track: Plays selected track. Eject CD: Ejects CD. Track Name: Selects the rule for naming a track. Reset Name: Resets to default track name. Load CDDB: Downloads CD information from CDDB from the Internet.
Page 33: Specifications
Specifications MP3 Hard Disk Specification Hard Disk Capacity Dimension File System Interface Audio Frequency Range Maximum Output File Limitations MUSIC_ME Folder Playlist My Favorite File Type Bit Rate File Type Bit Rate Display Backlit LCD Power Supply AC Adapter Battery Dimension Size Weight...