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Content
Legal Disclaimer...............................................................................................2.
Warning..........................................................................................................3.
Brief Product Introduction.................................................................................4.
Features..........................................................................................................8.
Appearance.....................................................................................................9.
Basic operation..............................................................................................10.
Voice Recording..............................................................................................13.
Settings.........................................................................................................14.
Erase Files .....................................................................................................16.
Memory space query.......................................................................................18.
FM tuner........................................................................................................19.
Hold..............................................................................................................22.
Communication with PC..................................................................................23.
Restore or upgrade the software .....................................................................28.
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Legal Disclaimer
1. Astone Holdings Pty Ltd known herein as ASTONE, does not guarantee the
accuracy or validity of the information outlined in this user manual, although all
attempts have been made to display the most accurate information.
2. 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.
3. Furthermore any data files that have been damaged or accidentally erased
during the course of operation and or use are not the responsibility or fault of
ASTONE.
4. ASTONE holds the right to modify this user manual, software, product packaging
or hardware without any advance notice.
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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.

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BRIEF PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this high quality Astone product. The Rumba 800 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.
The MP3/WMA player is equipped with comprehensive audio control buttons, an
audio jack and earphones, so you can store data files as well as listen to your
favorite music where ever you are and whatever you are doing.
The Rumba 800 Digital Music Drive fits perfectly in todays technology and fashion
conscious environment where having the best is only a matter of Astone.
Please read this manual carefully to better understand the operation of this device.
Safety Cautions
We recommend you to read this chapter completely and with care and follow the
instructions detailed. In doing this, the correct functioning and the long duration
of the MP3 player are ensured. Please keep these instructions somewhere safe in
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order to be able to hand them to a new owner in any eventual case of sales.
You must guard against the loss of your important data by making backup copies.
We do not assume liability for any data loss or damage to data storage units, and
no claims can be accepted for damages resulting from the loss of data or any
consequential losses.
Safe Usage Guidelines
. Keep the product away from damp, protect it from jolts, dust and heat and dont
expose it to direct sunlight, in order to avoid any operational problems.
. Do not open the product casing: this would cause the forfeit of the guarantee and
the eventual damage/destruction of the product
. Do not allow children to play with electrical products without the supervision of an
adult: children are not able to evaluate any possible and real dangers.
. After transportation of the product, wait until there is a suitable environmental
temperature before putting it into operation. In case of significant thermal variations
or damp, it is possible that the forming of condensation can occur which can cause
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short circuits. Before transportation, replace the cover of the USB socket.
. Use only the USB Cable supplied with the product.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
When you use the product, follow the directives on electromagnetic compatibility
(EMV). To avoid the risk of damage and the loss of onboard data, position the
device at least one meter from high frequency and magnetic sources of interference
(TV, stereo loudspeakers, mobile phone, etc.)
Cleaning
Generally, the equipment does not need to be cleaned.
. Caution! The product does not contain components that need to be maintained or
cleaned.
Be careful that the product does not get dirty. Do not use any solvents or spray
corrosive cleansers. If absolutely necessary, clean the product casing with a damp
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cloth.
Legal Caution:
The MP3 Player can only be used to copy or encode music tracks of which the
user owns the copyright(s) or for which he has purchased or has been given the
right of use from the holder or the copyright. Any user who violates these rights is
prosecutable according to the laws and / or subject to claims from the holder of the
rights.

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FEATURES:
MP3, WMA playback
Voice recording and playback
LCD Display with blue backlight
Support ID3 tag
Support A-B repeat/Repeat 1/Repeat All
5 Play Modes: Normal/Repeat Track/Repeat All/Shuffle/Preview
6 EQ Modes: Normal/Rock/Jazz/Classical/Pop/full bass
Built in USB plug
Built in FM radio with 12 preset stations
FM recording and playback
USB mass storage, plug and play under Windows Me and above, software for
Windows 98 on disc.
Built-in: 1GB / 512MB / 256MB / 128MB / 64MB
Support more than 7 hours playback with an AAA alkaline battery
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APPEARANCE





1. Neck strap hole

2. 3.5mm earphone jack
PLAY/STOP
3.
4. Volume+
5. Volume6. Menu jog-dial button
7. Battery cover
8. LCD screen
9. USB lid

Caution: The jog dial does not support press & slide at the same time.
Otherwise, the jog dial may be locked/stuck in the housing.
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BASIC OPERATION
1.

Install the battery

Open the battery compartment cover, install 1 AAA battery(1.5V) according to
the polarity markings inside the battery compartment
A
sign will flash on the screen if battery power is low, then replace with a
new one.
Note: Please take out the battery if not use the MP3 player for a long period of
time.

2. Power ON/OFF
Press and hold the
button to power on the MP3 player, the blue background
light will turn on. Each time after the key is pressed, the background light will
start up for 3 seconds (default). If no other keys are pressed within 3 seconds,
the background light will automatically go off.
When the MP3 player is Powered on, press and hold the
under STOP
status for more than 3 seconds, Have a nice day~ will show on the screen
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and the MP3 player will be powered off.

3.

Play/Pause/Stop

1) When the MP3 player is powered on, it will automatically enter the STOP status.
Press the
quickly to start playing, a
sign will show at the bottom left
corner of the screen. The current song title, track number, playing time, play
mode will be displayed on the screen.
2) Press the
button quickly when the MP3 player is under play status
to pause playing, a sign will appear, press the
button again quickly to
resume playing.
3) Press and hold the
button for 2 seconds when playing to stop, a sign
will show at the bottom left corner of the screen.
4) A B repeat
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While the MP3 is playing, with

displayed, press the MENU button briefly to

select the start point A, an A appears on the top left corner of the display.
Press the Menu button briefly again to set the end point B, a AB sign shows
on the screen and the content between point A and point B will be repeated
continuously. Press the MENU button once more to exit the AB repeat
mode.
5) Next song/Previous Song
When the MP3 player is under play
status, dial the MENU button
rightward or leftward to skip to the next song or previous song.
Dial the MENU button rightward or leftward and hold to fast go forward or
backward within the current track, release the button to resume playing.
6) Adjust Volume
Volume can be adjusted under both play
and stop status. Press the
+ or - button to adjust the volume, the volume indicator will increase or
decrease accordingly on the screen.
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VOICE RECORDING
1. Start recording
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main menu, dial the MENU
button to select RECORD category, press the MENU button to start
recording. (See diagram left below)

2. Save a voice file

Press the MENU button to stop recording. The voice file recorded will be
saved under the VOICE category of the MP3 player as a .WAV file
3. Play a voice file
Press the MENU button to return to the main menu, dial the MENU button
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to select VOICE, press the MENU button to enter the VOICE category,
press
button to play the voice file.

SETTINGS
1. EQ SET
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main menu, dial the MENU
button to select Settings category, dial the MENU button again to select EQ
SET. Press and dial the MENU button to select Normal/Rock/Jazz/Classical/
Pop/full bass, Press the MENU button to confirm and return to the up one
level category, dial the MENU button and select Exit.
2. Play Mode Set
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main menu, dial the MENU
button to select Settings category, dial the MENU button again to select
Play Mode. Press and dial the MENU button to select Normal/Repeat one/
Repeat All/Random/Shuffle All/Intro, the
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sign will show accordingly on the screen.

Press the MENU button to confirm and return to the up one level category,
dial the MENU button and select Exit.
Repeat One: the current track will be repeated continuously;
Repeat All: After all tracks are played, the MP3 player will start to play from
the first track again and will never stop unless the power is finished or be
manually stopped.
Random: All the tracks saved in the MP3 player will be played in a random
order, after all tracks are played, the MP3 player will stop.
Shuffle All: All tracks saved in the MP3 player will be played in a random order.
After all tracks are played, the MP3 player will start to play from the first track
again and will never stop unless the power is finished or be manually stopped.
Preview: each track will be played for 10 seconds and skip to the next track
automatically.
3. Power set
Press and hold the MENU button to enter the main menu, dial and then press
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the MENU button to select Settings category, dial the MENU button again
to select Power set. Press and dial the MENU button to select Disable/1
Min/2 Min/5 Min/10 Min. Press the MENU button to confirm and return to the
up one level category, dial the MENU button and select Exit.
If there is no operation after the auto power off time customized, the MP3
player will be power off automatically. This function helps to save the battery
power.

ERASE FILES.
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main menu, dial the MENU
button to select Erase Files category, press the MENU button to enter. Dial
and Press the MENU button to select Delete Music/Delete Voice/Delete Exit

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1. Delete a music file

Press the Menu button to select Delete Music, the music tracks name will
show on the screen, dial the Menu button to select a track which need to be
erased, press the Menu button and 2 options will be displayed on the screen.
Press the PLAY button for YES or press the MENU button for NO.

2. Delete a Voice file

Press the Menu button to select Delete Voice, the voice tracks name will
show on the screen, dial the Menu button to select a track which need to be
erased, press the Menu button and 2 options will be displayed on the screen.
Press the PLAY button for YES or press the MENU button for NO.

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MEMORY SPACE QUERY

Press and hold the MENU button to enter the main menu, dial the MENU
button to select About category, press the MENU button to enter and view
memory space information.
VER: Firmware version
INT: Total built-in memory capacity
FREE: Current free memory space left

FM TUNER
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main menu, dial the MENU
button to select FM tuner category, press the MENU button to enter FM
tuner mode. Select FM Radio/Scan/ Store/Recording/Exit by pressing the Menu
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 button under FM mode.

1. FM receiving:
When a Radio sign appears on the SCREEN, the built-in FM tuner is receiving
program from pre-stored radio station: Dial the Menu button to scroll through
all pre-stored radio channels.
2. FM scan and Store: Press the Menu button to switch to FM scan status, a
Scan sign appears on the SCREEN.
1) Automatic scan and Store: Dial and hold the Menu button to start automatic
scanning. Auto scanning will stop when a radio frequency is searched clearly,
then press the Menu button to switch to FM store status, a Store sign will
appear on the screen. Dial the Menu button to select a channel you want to
save the frequency searched and press the button to confirm saving. AYES
sign will appear on the screen after successfully stored.
2) Inching scan and Store: Dial the Menu button briefly to start the inching scan
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to search the desired frequency, every time you dial the Menu button, the FM
tuner skip 0.1 MHz frequency forward or backward. After a desired frequency is
searched, press the Menu button to switch to FM store status, a Store sign
will appear on the screen. Dial the Menu button to select a channel you want
to save the frequency searched and press the button to confirm saving. A
YES sign will appear on the screen after successfully saving.

3. FM recording.
1) Recording FM program
When a Radio sign appears on the screen, the MP3 player is under FM
receiving status. Press the Menu button to switch to FM Recording status, a
Recording sign appears on the SCREEN.
Press the button to start FM recording, the currently receiving FM program
will be recorded as a .wav format. Press the button to pause recording, press
the button again to resume recording. Press the Menu button to stop FM
recording, the recorded FM program will be saved under VOICE category
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named as F00x.wav.
2) Play a recorded FM program:
Press the MENU button to return to the main menu, dial the MENU button
to select VOICE, press the MENU button to enter the VOICE category,
press button to start playing the voice file.
4. Exit FM
Press the Menu button till an Exit sign appears on the screen, press the
to confirm exiting.

HOLD
When the MP3 player is powered on, press both the VOL+ and VOL-
buttons at the same time to lock the buttons. A hold
sign will show on
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the screen.
Press both the VOL+ and VOL- buttons at the same time to unlock the
buttons. The hold
sign disappears.
Note: The hold function is not available when the MP3 player is recording voice
or erasing files.
LOCKED

UNLOCKED

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COMMUNICATION WITH PC
1. Transferring files from your PC
If your computer is running Windows Me or later the MP3 Player does not
require any special software. When it is connected to your PC it will appear
as a mass storage device and as such can be used to store any PC files and
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folders. The following procedure is an example based on a computer running

Windows XP. It assumes that your PC is already powered on.
1) Plug the MP3 Player into one of your PCs USB ports either directly or using the
USB extension cable supplied. Press the
button to power on and the LCD
screen will show Ready when it is successfully connected with PC.

2) A window will open on your PCs task bar stating that new hardware has been
found and that it is a mass storage device. This will then change to a message
stating that the new hardware is ready to use.
3) Open My Computer on your PC. You should see the new device listed in your
disk drives.
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NOTE: If the new drive is not listed it may be necessary to restart your
computer.
4) You can simply copy files to the new drive as you would any other disk drive.
Similarly files can be deleted from the new drive as you would any other disk
drive. When files are being transferred, the screen will show Reading or
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Writing.

NOTES: Do not disconnect your MP3 player while files are being
transferred as this will corrupt the data. The file structure will
be preserved. When playing for the first time any files in the root
directory will be played first followed by any files stored in folders.
5) Once the files have been transferred click on the remove hardware safely icon
on the PCs task bar. A window will open and the USB mass storage device will
be listed. Click on the USB mass storage device. The PC will then state when it
is safe to remove the hardware.

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6) Disconnect the MP3 player and replace the USB cover.

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2. Mass storage
As stated previously your Mp3 player can be used to store any type of file.
It can, for example, be used to simply transfer files from one computer to
another or as a backup device. When transferring files the folder structure will
be preserved.
NOTE: If your computer is running Windows 98 you will need to load
the software supplied on the CD, the software supplied with your
MP3 player works as a driver to enable computers running Windows
98 operating system to transfer files. Load the driver software if your
computer is running Windows 98.

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RESTORE OR UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE

Note: Unless there is anything abnormal with the MP3 player (for
example, it cannot be started up), do not try to upgrade the software.
Please refer to the website address to download the utility of relevant product.
1.

Download the utility from www.astone.com.au

2.

Install the SETUP.exe in your PC.

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3.

Plug the MP3 Player into one of your PCs USB ports either directly or using the
USB extension cable supplied. Right click My computer>Attribute>
Device manager.

4.

Press and hold the

button until Player Recovery Device Class appears on
the Device manager (See below left figure); release the
button;

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5.

Execute the following procedures: Start>Program>SigmaTel MSCN Audio

Player>firmware download,(as shown in the upper right figure) and a
progress bar will pop up as shown in the following figure.

6.

After the dialog box shown in the figure above is automatically closed, a dialog
box will pop up as shown in the figure on the right; Tick theformat datasheet
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option. Then start formatting by pressing START, and press CLOSE to close
the program.

7.

A window will open on your PCs task bar stating that new hardware has been
found and that it is a mass storage device. This will then change to a message
stating that the new hardware is ready to use.
Note: Please backup the files on your MP3 player before formatting. All data on
your MP3 player will be deleted after formatting.

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