Stormblue MP-650 MP3 PLAYER User Manual XUKE 2 21

Stormblue Co., Ltd. MP3 PLAYER XUKE 2 21

USERS MANUAL

Digital Audio Player, XUKE 4Cautions 6To maintain good performance 7Product Introduction Included Accessories 8Name of Parts / Function of buttons 9First step to use the playerConnect XUKE to the USB port in the PC 10Software Installation 14Detail Menu of XUKEBasic Operation to play music 16Mode menu 19Sound menu 20Play menu 21Display menu 23Time menu 25System menu 27Other Functions of XUKEFM Radio 30Voice Recording 31Line-in Recording 32Photo album 33Information Specifications 34Trouble shooting 35Warranty 36Note 37Table of Contentswww.stormblue.co.krTable of Contents
1. Photo Album and Slide show on 65K Color OLED (JPEG/BMP)2. USB2.0 high speed3. Li-polymer rechargeable battery (420mA) : More than 25 hoursplayback 4. FM Radio Listen & FM Recording by reservation (FM Auto Recording) 5. Voice Recording through both built-in microphone and externalmicrophone6. Support DRM and Lyric display (automatic and manual)7. Direct Encoding 8. Digital Watch and alarm function 9. Support worldwide 40 languages 10. 3D sound effect11. Convenient and friendly GUI (Graphic user interface)Thank you for purchasing XUKE MP3 player. Xuke is the trademark of MP3 players developed andmanufactured by STORMBLUE located in Seoul, Korea.Xuke MP3 players are focusing on those who are very concernedabout the sound and design as well as the color. Please, visit our website at www.stormblue.co.kr to findmore about us. Digital Audio Player, XUKE Characteristics of Multimedia player, XUKEGreetings from Stormblue[]Digital Audio Player, XUKE Digital Audio Player, XUKE0405
Do not shake or apply heavy shocks on the product It might be the cause of malfunction or damagedAvoid contacting the product with waterThis may cause serious damage to the product. If the player getswet, wipe with a soft towel or rag as soon as possible.When using your headphones/earphonesDo not wear earphones while driving an automobile, bicycle, ormotorcycle. Not only it is dangerous but also it is illegal in somejurisdictions. Listening to the player at large volume level forextended periods result in damaging your ears. Turn on the player before you plug in the USB portTo maintain good performanceDo not drop or causeimpact uponthe product. Avoid direct sunlight,high temperature fromheating device. Never disassemble,repair or rebuildDo not use thinner,alcohol, or benzenewhen cleaning theproductDo not have otherdifferent things in theproduct.Avoid placing theproduct under highmoisture or dust levelDo not place anymagnetic device nearthe product.Avoid high or cold temperatureand moisture.Earphone should not be inserted into the player when the playeris recharged by USB Port from PC.Cautions []Cautions To maintain good performance0607
Product IntroductionIncluded Accessories Front Volume - USB Connector 65K Color OLED Display Volume + Jog key : short click (menu)Long click (file navigation)REW()MicrophoneFF()LED[]Name of Parts / Function of buttons[]Manual CD Neck StrapCarrying Case USB Jack / Case Arm Band(Optional)External Mic(Optional)Optional accessoriesExternal microphone / AC charger / ArmbandAccessories could be changed without notice to increase theperformance or quality of the product.Earphones USB Cable Line-in CableProduct introduction Product introduction0809Tops & SideReset ButtonHOLD KEYRecording/ A-B repeat / ReturnON OFF / Play PauseEarphone JackLINE IN
1011First step to use the playerConnect XUKE to the USB port in the PCConnecting XUKE to computer Turn the player on by pushing and holding the power button before you connect it to your PC. Then, the PC recognizes the player as a removable disk. (Earphone should not be inserted into the Player when the playeris connected to PC) a. You can use mini USB jack included for direct connection tothe USB portb. You can connect the player to the USB port using a USB Cableincluded.MINI USB JACK[]Charge your player Just connect the player to the USB port. Then the charging lampwill be turned on.You don’t need to turn on the player before connecting to the USBport if you want to just charge the player. When fully charged, thecharging lamp will be turned out.When the player is turned off. : The player is fully charged within 1.5 ~ 2 hours.When the player is turned on. :The player is fully charged within 4 to 5 hours. First step to use the player First step to use the player
File upload/download (The player should be turned on before you plug in) a. Open Windows Explorer and select the removable disk newlycreated.b. You can create many folders in the removable disk to sort out musicfiles. c. Just copy or move any files including music files from your PC to acertain folder in your removable disk.d. You don’t necessarily need to create folders and you can justcopy/move files to the root directory of the removable disk withoutcreating folders.e. You can delete/rename any files stored in the removable disk as sameas you do in the PC.Format the diskOpen Windows Explorer and click the removable disk by the rightbutton of the mouse. Then click the format menu by the left button ofthe mouse. Caution : Format function will delete all files in the player. Backup all theimportant data before formatting the removable disk.Disconnecting from the PCBefore unplugging the player from the PC, make sure to double click theGreen Arrow icon on the right bottom task bar of the PC screen. When the dialogue box is displayed on the monitor, Click on the stopbutton to stop USB Mass Storage Device. When a new dialogue box appears, click “OK” to clearly remove theremovable disk from your PC.CautionFatal error may occur in the PC or the player if you remove the player without completing above procedures. First step to use the player First step to use the player1213
Firmware upgradeXUKE help users do firmware upgrade very easily. a. Download the latest firmware from our website. If the firmware file is a zip file, plz unzip it before you proceed.b. Turn on XUKE and connect it to the usb portc. Make a 'firm_up' folder in the root directory of the player. Then, copy the firmware file to 'firm_up' folder. d. Safely remove the player from your PC.Enter the menu mode (by click on the jog key) and enter the system menu. Then, select 'firmware upgrade' menu and select 'yes'. Now, the player upgrade firmware by itself and turn off.(Refer to the 'firmware upgrade' section of the system menu)Install Image Editor program. Insert the included CD in the CD-ROM drive and Run the ‘imageeditor.exe’ File.Using Image Editor(JPG/BMP File supported)a. Turn on XUKE and connect it to the usb port. Run the imageeditor programb. Click the ‘open’ menu and select images you want to store to themp3 playerc. Click the ‘add’ button and it will be converted and moved to theright chamber. Repeat this operation to each images you want tosee in the mp3 player.d. Click 'save' button and a dialog box will be appeared. Then, select picture folder of the removable disk to save theselected images. 1 file contains many picture images and you canstore many files to make your own photo album.e. Finish the program by clicking Exit button. f. Several image files that contains many photograph can be made this waySoftware Installation[]CautionFor users whose OS version is Windows 98 orWindows 98SEMake sure to install the driver for Window 98/SE. It should beinstalled if you use Windows 98 or 98SE version. In Windows 98/SE,the player is not to be recognized as external USB drive withoutinstalling this drive. Do not install the driver if your OS is WindowsME/2000/XP.- Insert the provided program CD to the CD rom drive- Run the Driver for Win98/SE OS.Software installation Software installation1415
Detail Menu of XUKE Volume control and File navigationPush the jog key in + or – direction to increase or decrease the volume level. Push the jog key in + or – direction to move forward or backward the files stored in the player.REW/FF and Next song/ Previous songPush and hold the jog key in FF( ) or REW( ) direction to move forward or backward of the music on the go.Push shortly the jog key in FF( ) or REW( ) direction to moveto the next song or the previous song.A-B repeatThis function makes a repeated playback of designated part of music file. When you listen to the music in mp3 mode, press this buttonshortly to mark the start point. Then, press it again after acertain period of time to decide the repeating part. The playerwill play the designated part of the song repeatedly. To stopthe A-B repeat, just click the same button again.Using Hold button This function disables all the product’s buttons to avoidunintentional button operationLong push for winding / short push forchanging songs forward or backwardBasic Operation to play musicPower On/OffPress and hold the Power ON/OFF (PLAY/STOP) button over 1 second to turn the power on. Do the same again over 1 second to turn the power off.Playback of the Music/ Stopping (Pausing) the musicClick the jog key shortly to enter the Menu. After you enter the menu, select mode menu by a click on the jog key. Then, select MP3 playing mode by a click on the jog key. You can start music by clicking the power key short.[]Detail menu of XUKE Detail menu of XUKE1617Long click for power on or off / short click to play or stop the player
Mode menuPress the jog key when the cursor is on the mode menu. Click A-B/REC button to return to the previous stage. Click and hold A-B/REC button to return to the initial stage.Click the joy key to save the function. Short click[]Navigation modeYou can enter navigation mode by long click on the jog key when you are inmp3 mode. REC/A-B Button cancel the navigation mode1) You can select recording files to play as voice recording files, encoding files,and FM recording files in navigation mode.2) Use volume +/- key to navigate and push FF ( ) key or REW ( ) key to enter/get out of the folders. 3) Push 'play' key to play those recording files. FF ( ) key can do the same function.Menu SelectionPress the jog key shortly to enter Menu. After you enter themenu, push the jog key in + or – direction to shift the menu.Press the jog key again to enter sub-menu when the cursor ison desirable menu.[ Menu switch by Jog key move in +/–direction ] []After entering the mode menu, push the jog key in + or – direction toshift the mode among MP3 mode, FM radio mode, Voice Recordingmode, Line-in Recording mode (encoding) and photo album mode.[ Each mode ] Detail menu of XUKE Detail menu of XUKE1819Short clickMP3 FM VOICE RECORDINGLINE-ENCODINGPHOTO
Play menu (Selection of Repeat, Folders, Play speed)Press the jog key when the cursor is on the play menu. After entering the play menu, push the jog key in + or –direction to select among folder menu, playback menu andplay speed menu and then click the jog key to enter the submenu (Folder, playback and Play speed) Folder : Push the jog key in + or – direction to select your favoriteFolder mode.Folder1 : this means ‘play the songs in the current folder’Folder all : this means ‘play all songs in the player regardless offolders division’ []Sound menu (To adjust EQ, 3D sound and PAN)Press the jog key when the cursor is on the sound menu. Click A-B/REC button to return to the previous stage. Click and hold A-B/REC button to return to the initial stage. Click the joy key to save the function. [ Each mode ] Short clickAfter entering the sound menu, push the jog key in + or – direction toselect among EQ, 3D and Pan menu and then click the jog key to enterthe submenu (EQ, 3D, PAN). EQ : Push the jog key in + or – direction to select your favorite EQ mode.(Flat, POP, Rock, Live, Classic, Vocal, D-Bass, User) 3D : Push the jog key in or direction to adjust 3D effect.PAN : Push the jog key in or direction to adjust Left/Right sound balance. []Detail menu of XUKE Detail menu of XUKE2021
Display menuPress the jog key when the cursor is on the Displaymenu. After entering display menu, push the jog key in + or – direction toselect among submenus Play time : Push the jog key in + or – direction to select the way to showthe time of songs. Elapse : to show the elapsed time of the song on the go.Remain : to show the remaining time of the song on the go.Song tile : Push the jog key in + or – direction to select the way to showthe information of songs. []Playback : Push the jog key in + or – direction to select repeat mode. Normal : no repeatRepeat 1 : this means “repeat the current songs on the go”Repeat all : this means “repeat all songs in the currentdirectory or in all directory”Random : to play all songs in the current directory or in alldirectory at randomIntro : to play initial 10 seconds of all songs in the directory foroverview.Play speed : Push the jog key in or direction to adjustthe play speed of music files. (75% ~ 125%) Click A-B/REC button to return to the previous stage. Click and hold A-B/REC button to return to the initial stage. Click the joy key to save the function. Detail menu of XUKE Detail menu of XUKE2223
Detail menu of XUKE Detail menu of XUKE2425Lyric : to display the lyric of the song on the go.ID3 tag : to display the ID3 tag of the song on the goFile name : to display the file name of the song on the go. Scroll speed : Push the jog key in + or – direction to select thescrolling speed of information.Language : Push the jog key in + or – direction to select your favoritemenu language.(English and Korea is available. French will be supported byfirmware upgrade later) Back light time : Push the jog key in + or– direction to select theautomatic off time of OLED.This function help you save the battery time verymuch.LCD saver : Push the jog key in + or – direction to turn on/off thisfunction. Time menu Now : Adjust the current timeAlarm : Adjust the alarm time. Press the jog key when the cursor is on the timemenu. After entering time menu, push the jog key in + or –direction to select among submenus and then clickthe jog key to enter the submenu. When you need to proceed to thenext step of menu, you have to click on the jog key.[]Click A-B/REC button to return to the previous stage. Click and hold A-B/REC button to return to the initial stage. Click the joy key to save the function.
System menu Press the jog key when the cursor is on the systemmenu. []Click A-B/REC button to return to the previous stage. Click and hold A-B/REC button to return to the initial stage. Click the joy key to save the function. FM Reserv : Adjust the reservation time for automatic FM recording. Stop watch : Stop watch function is availableSleep off : Push the jog key in or direction to adjust thelength of sleep off time.Auto off : Push the jog key in or direction to adjust the lengthof automatic off time.The player will be turned off if there is no operation for theadjusted period of time.Detail menu of XUKE Detail menu of XUKE2627After entering system menu, push the jog key in + or – direction toselect among submenus and then click the jog key to enter the submenu.When you need to proceed to the next step of menu, you have to clickon the jog key.
1. submenu-1 : Recording a. Line-in Recording- Line-in bps : Select the bps (resolution) of the recording- Line-in volume : Adjust the volume of the recording - CD sync : When you want to record CD track, turn CD syncfunction on to make respective mp3 files for each track.b. Voice recording - Voice active : The recording pauses when there is no sound. Selectthe sensitivity of this function- Voice auto level : This function make automatic gain control forvoice and sound. - Mic Volume : Adjust the Volume of microphone. As the volumesetting grows larger the noise level gets louder.- Voice bps : select the bps (resolution) of the voice recordingc. FM Radio recording - Select the bps (resolution) of the recording2. submenu-2 : FM Radio a. Region : select your region. This setting isimportant to listen to FMb. Stereo : Select Stereo or Mono for yourpreference.3. submenu-3 : Format This function is to format the internal flash ram. 4. Submenu-4 : USB mode (this fuction will be supported later by firmware upgrade) a. USB mode : You can use the player as external storage drive (removable disk)b. MP3 mode : You can play the player during charging it5. Submenu-5 : firmware upgradea. Download latest firmware from our website. If the file format is 'zip' file, plz unzip it before you proceed.b. Turn on the player and connect it to the usb port.c. Make a 'firm_up' folder to the root directory of the player. Copy the downloaded firmware file to the 'firm_up' folder. d. Safely remove the player from your PC.e. Then, enter the menu mode and enter the system menu. Select 'firmware upgrade' menu and select 'yes'Now, the player will upgrade firmware by itself and turn offDetail menu of XUKE Detail menu of XUKE2829CautionFormat function will delete all files in the player.Backup all the important data before formatting the removable disk.Click A-B/REC button to return to theprevious stage. Click and hold A-B/REC button to return tothe initial stage Click the joy key to save the function.
Other functions of XUKE Voice Recording Turn on the player by pressing and holding the power key.Press the jog key shortly to enter Menu. After you enter the menu, selectmode menu by pushing jog key. Then, select Voice recording menu.OperationPlay the voice recording files(in MP3 Mode)Pause/Resume the recording. Enter the Navigation Mode.(in MP3 Mode)Finish the voice recording modeStart to record.Finish the record.Button TouchshortlongshortshortButtonPlay / PauseMENUA-B/REC[]FM radio Turn on the player by pressing and holding the power key.Press the jog key shortly to enter Menu. After you enter the menu, selectmode menu by pushing jog key. Then, select the FM menu.Short click[]Short clickOther functions of XUKE Other functions of XUKE3031OperationAuto preset start/finishShow the Station no./ Save the Station No.Pause FM recordingRestart FM recordingSearch stations increasing the frequencyIncreasing the frequency by 1 stepSelect the No. of the station increasing the numberNext stationSearch stations decreasing the frequencyDecreasing the frequency by 1 stepSelect the No. of the station decreasing the numberPrevious stationSwitch between Preset Mode / Scan mode Enter MENU mode Start FM recording / Finish FM recordingLong / ShortshortlongshortLongshortLongshortshortModePresetScanScanScanScanPresetScanScanScanPresetButtonPowerFFREWMENUA-B
Connect your player and CD (or other soundresources) player. (Connect Sound out pin hole of CD to theline-in pin hole of the player with the includedline-in cable)Photo albumTurn on the player by pressing and holding the power key.Press the jog key shortly to enter Menu. After you enter the menu, selectmode menu by pushing jog key. Then, select photo album menu.Short click[]Line-in Recording Turn on the player by pressing and holding the power key.Press the jog key shortly to enter Menu. After you enter the menu, selectmode menu by pushing jog key. Then, select Line-in recording menu.Short clickOperationPlay the encoding files(in MP3 Mode)Pause/Resume the encodingEnter the Navigation Mode(in MP3 Mode)Finish the line-in recording modeStart to encoding external audio sourcesFinish the encodingButton TouchshortlongshortshortButtonPlay / PauseMENUA-B/REC[]Other functions of XUKE Other functions of XUKE3233Button TouchshortshortshortshortshortshortButtonFFREWVolume+Volume-Menu(Jog key)A-B/RECOperationNext image filePrevious image file Next image (of Current file)Previous image (of Current file)Enter the MENU/ Finish photo album modeStart/finish slideshow mode
InformationInformation Trouble shooting InformationCheck the following list before requesting A/S.1. The Player does not power on- Lock is in the HOLD position? (Release the hold)- The batteries are exhausted? (Recharge the batteries)- Click the Reset Button and initialize the player2. No sound is heard from player or distortion is heard during playback- Check whether VOLUME is set to “0” . - Make sure that there are MP3 files in the memory- Check whether plug is dirty.- Corrupted MP3 or WMA files may make a static noise and the sound may cut off. Try with other files.3. Characters on LED are abnormal- Check the language is setting to “English” in MENU 4. FM Radio does not work-Adjust the position of the player and earphones. (The earphones works as antenna, they must plugged in for best reception) - Turn off the power of other electric devices near the player.5. Failed download - Make sure the USB Cable is connected properly.- Check the condition of the battery.6. The player works abnormally or does not play- Click the Reset button and initialize the player.SpecificationsMPEG 1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3 (8Kbps ~ 320Kbps) (8Khz ~ 48Khz) VBRWMA (20Kbps ~ 320Kbps) (8Khz ~ 48Khz)128MB,256MB,512MB,1GBHIGH SPEED USB2.0UP Load 7MB , Down Load 4MBBuiltin Li-poly battery (420mA)90 minutesPlay,REC,JOG,HOLD65K Color OLED 96 * 64 DOT90dBAEarphones 32ß 6mW + 6mW20Hz ~ 20Khz25 hours (in standard condition)76.0Mhz ~ 108.0Mhz46 hours (128MB)POP,ROCK,CLASSIC,VOCAL,LIVE,D-BASS,FLAT,USER EQ,3DWindows98/se/ME/2000/XP/2003/LINUX2.4 or later version,Mac8.6 orlater version74 * 26 * 16m/m35g (including battery)File supportMemoryPC interfaceSpeedPowerCharging timeButtonsDisplayS/NSound outputFrequencyPlay timeFM FrequencyRecording timeEQOS supportSize Weight[]3435XUKE SPECIFICATIONS
Warranty NoteWarranty NoteThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a classB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore 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 thereceiver is connected- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.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) thisdevice must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.**CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority tooperate the equipment.1. This product has been manufactured under strict quality and control inspections.2. If the product breaks down during normal usage, our dealer or service center will fix the product for the period free listed in the warranty as below.3. A service fee may apply after the warranty period or in case of the following.- If the problem was caused by the customer’s misuse.- If any internal modification was done by the customer.4. We do not reissue warranty certificate. Please store it in a safe space.ProductModel NameNameAddressTelNameAddressTelMonth Day YearCustomerPurchaserDate of PurchasePeriod of WarrantyFor more warranty information and RMA service, please visit our web-site at http://www.stormblue.co.kr3637

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