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PD - 450 - 01
PDHercules CDRW Jukebox
User Manual
Copyright 2003 Perception Digital Limited. All rights reserved. 0203
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CONTENTS ……………………………………………..……………….2 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................4 1.1 ABOUT PDHERCULES CDRW JUKEBOX..............................................4 1.2 SAFETY .............................................................................................6 1.3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATION .................8 1.4.1 Setting up with your Hi-Fi or Amplifier ....................................10 1.4.2 Using the Headph
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2.3.5 Format Hard Drive....................................................................29 TM 3. SMARTMEDIA CARD ...................................................................30 TM 3.1 DOWNLOADING TO SMARTMEDIA CARD .......................................30 TM 3.2 BROWSING SMARTMEDIA CARD....................................................30 TM 3.3 CHECKING SMARTMEDIA CARD STORAGE ....................................30 TM 3.4 FORMATTING SMARTMEDIA CARD..........................
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PDHercules CDRW Jukebox! PDHercules CDRW is a remarkable readable and writable digital recordable jukebox that follows on the successful launch of the PDHercules Digitable Jukebox series. It allows you to select your own digital music and burn it on a CD without a computer. This is yet another step merging digital entertainment with conventional home audio system. Now storing and making your own CD is easier than ever. 1.1 About PDHercule
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High Speed Transfer of MP3 CD With MP3 data CD, CDRW Jukebox even rips at a greater speed. The entire MP3 data could be transferred to the hard drive in a minute and songs are transferred in terms of a few seconds. Large Hard Drive Storage Transfomring the conventional storage media, CDRW Jukebox is equipped with a hard drive for hundreds of hours of digital music. Depending on your model, the hard drive size ranges from 20GB, 40GB, 60GB or more. With several of our compression opt
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1.2 SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Due to the risk of eye injury, only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Never make or change connections when the power is still switched on. Important Safety Instructions: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use th
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14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ways, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or object has fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. If the Jukebox suddenly froze or has no response, it may be caused by electrostatic phenomenon. In this circusmstances, please follow the procedures be
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1.3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATION Main Unit Physical Size 430 x 300 x 95 mm (L x W x Ht.) Weight (Net) 6 kg Weight (Gross) 7.25 kg Ranges from 20GB and up, depends on Hard Drive Capacity model. 16 characters x 2 rows with LED backlight LCD Size: 64.5mm x 16mm (Visual Area) Electrical AC Voltage AC 100-240V, 50Hz/ 60Hz Max Power 50 W Supported Playable Format Compatible CD Type Audio CD, CD ROM, MP3 CD, CD-R, CD-RW Audio Format CD-DA Data Format CDROM MODE 1, CDRO
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Remote Unit Visual Area Size: 70mm x 40.5 mm LCD Contrast: FSTN Backlight: White EL Communication Two-way Infrared Battery 4 x AA All specifications are subject to change without notice 9
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1.4 SETTING UP 1.4.1 Setting up with your Hi-Fi or Amplifier PDHercules CDRW Jukebox requires you to connect to a Hi-Fi system or an amplifier for audio output. Another option is to listen to the music via the headphone connection on the front. (1) Locate the audio output jack at the back of the Jukebox. (2) Connect the Jukebox’s audio output to a Hi-Fi or amplifier’s line-in input using the provided RCA cable. 10
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1.4.2 Using the Headphone You can choose not to connect the Jukebox to an amplifier and still enjoy the music via the headphone jack located in the front panel. (1) Prepare a headphone and connect it to the headphone jack located in the front panel. Note: Please beware that the volume could be very loud. Turn the volume down before you put the headphone close to your ears. 1.4.3 Accessories With your purchase, you will find the following items included along with your main uni
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1.5 Maintenance Clean the Jukebox with a soft lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents as they may have a corrosive effect. Do not expose the Jukebox or batteries to humidity, rain, direct sunlight or excessive heat. It is not recommended to turn off the Jukebox power using the switch on the back. Keeping it in the sleep mode when not in use is a better maintenance practice. 12
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2. USING CDRW Jukebox 2.1 Learning the Operations This section guides you step by step to the functions, features and operations of the CDRW Jukebox using the remote. Buttons share on the main unit operates the same as the remote. 2.1.1 Powering On-Off Power On (1) Turn on the MAIN POWER switch at the back of CDRW Jukebox. (2) Press POWER to turn on the Jukebox. It will go through a system checking progress. Power Off (1) Press POWER once to turn off the Jukebox. It will go
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® A2 2.1.2 Using Gracenote CDDB For Matching CD Title The upgradable Gracenote CDDB® Service is an excellent feature that has over 425,000 album titles and tracks information ready in the jukebox to help you in identifying the content of your CD. We are among the first hard drive based consumer electronics that has incorporated this off-line database for your convenience. For Recording (1) Press EJECT to open the CD tray. (2) Insert CD and close the tray. (3) Press REC and the Ju
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2.1.3 Recording User can record directly from CD, MP3 CD, or various line-in sources with different speed and compression rate. Recording the Entire CD (1) In the main menu, select CD. (2) Press REC to enter the record menu. (3) Select compress bit rate (Optional). Please ( ) to choose from 128kbps, 320kbps, or CD Quality. (4) Scroll up to select your recording option. Rapid Archive, Compress, or Play and Compress. (5) Press REC to begin recording. The internal Gracenote Data
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c. Recording a new CD under an existing artist will automatically append all the songs to the artist in alphabetic order. d. If you record the same CD twice, the files will be doubled under the same file name. This does not apply to MP3 CD. Line-In Recording CDRW Jukebox allows you to record other sources such as MD, tape or vinyl record via line-in input. (1) Connect your music source output to the CDRW Jukebox audio input jacks located in the back of the unit. (2) In the main men
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2.1.4 Play from CD Play Entire CD (1) Press EJECT to open the CD tray. (2) Insert CD. (3) Press EJECT to close the CD tray. (4) Select CD, press ENTER to begin playing the entire CD. Play Selected Song from CD (1) Select CD, press ENTER to browse tracks. (2) Select the desired song. (3) Press ENTER to begin playing the selected song and onwards. 2.1.5 Play from Hard Drive There are five options in playing from the hard drive. HDD(Album), HDD(Artist), Playlist, Last 20 and To
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Selecting Play by HDD(Artist) Play Entire Hard Drive by Artist (4) In the main menu, select HDD(Artist). (2) Press ( ) to begin playing every song in the hard drive. Play Selected Album (1) In the main menu, select HDD(Artist). (5) Press ENTER to browse artists available. (6) Select the desired artist name. (4) Press ( ) to begin playing every song in the artist selected. Play Selected Song (1) In the main menu, select HDD(Artist). (2) Press ENTER to browse artists availabl
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Play by Last 20 and Top 20 CDRW Jukebox automatically stores all your favorite last 20 and top 20 songs played. (1) In the main menu, select Last 20 or Top 20. (2) Press ( ) to play the entire list. Or Press ENTER to select the desired song. (3) Press ( ) to play the selected song. 19
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2.1.6 Burning CD Burn Audio CD (1) Insert a CD-RW for audio or a blank CD-R for audio to the Jukebox CD- RW drive (2) In the main menu, select HDD(Album) or HDD(Artist) using the UP and DOWN arrow key. Then press ENTER to go into the album/artist menu. (3) In the album/artist menu, select the desired album to be burned and press BURN CD on the remote. (4) It’ll ask you to burn audio CD or data CD. Select Audio CD and press ENTER to confirm. (5) After confirming the CD type and spa
