MP180 - MP3 HDD

Q: Does MP180 support protected audio?
A: MP180 currently does not support protected audio from some music download site.  You need to convert a protected audio into a plain audio first for MP180 to play it. You would need to be able to play the protected audio on your computer (with proper DRM key) in order to convert it.

Q: When I connect MP180 to a PC, the PC does not recognize the drive?
A: Windows XP, 2000, ME can recognize MP180 automatically.  Windows 98SE requires a device driver to be installed first.

Please make sure to press the Library button when connecting to PC and use MP180 as an external HDD.  Or, you can press the Play button to use MP180 as a MP3 player while charging the battery with USB power.

Q. Why can't I power the unit on?
A: please make sure that you charge the battery for more than 4 hours on the first-time use. This will ensure the battery is fully functional.  You can charge the battery with the AC adapter or USB bus power.

Also, check the HOLD button location. If the HOLD button is in LOCK position, all key pressed will have no effect.

Q: How do I compile a play list?
A: MP180 comes with a utility program that will allow you to compile your own play lists.

Q: I can't install the utility program under Windows XP?
Q: If you see the following error message when trying to install the utility program

"16 bit Windows Subsystem - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application."

you can follow the instructions outlined in the link below  to correct the problem.

http://unodocs.nmsu.edu/RoboDocs/WebHelp/jinitiator/ji_05.htm

Q: How do I shuffle all my music collection?
A: The shuffle feature can shuffle music within a folder or all music under that folder and its subfolders.

If Shuffle is ON when you play a music file, all music within the same folder will shuffle.

If Shuffle is ON when you play a folder (press Play button when selecting a folder), all music under that folder and its subfolders will shuffle.

You can tell how many songs are in the play list by the looking at the number showing at the lower right corner of the display. When the display is showing xx/yy, xx is the current song in the list and yy is the total number of the songs in the list.

If you want to shuffle all the music, create another folder under MUSIC_ME folder, says MUSIC, and arrange all your music collection under the MUSIC folder. When playing, select MUSIC folder and press Play button with Shuffle ON will shuffle all your music collection.

Q. How do I convert my CD to MP3 audio for MP180?
A. You can use the utility program that came with MP180, or use other software like Windows Media Player V10.

Q. Where do I put my music audio file on MP180?
A. MP180 can be used as a regular external HDD and a MP3 player. There is a special folder on MP180 named MUSIC_ME.  Put all your music audio under that folder and MP180 will play the music only under that folder.

Only the music files under MUSIC_ME folder will be shown and played by the MP180.  If you put the music files in folders that are not under MUSIC_ME folder, the MP180 will not access those music file.

Q. Can I use MP180 as an external HDD?
A. Yes. Just connect MP180 to a USB host and press the Library key to use it as an external HDD.

Q. Can I create more than one partition on MP180?
A. Yes. However the first partition needs to be FAT32 and you need to create a folder called MUSIC_ME to store your music files

Q. Can I recharge the battery with USB port? Do I need special cable for this?
A. Yes. Just connect MP180 to a USB compliant host with a standard USB type-A to mini-USB cable (like the one came with MP180).

Q. Can I replace the battery myself?
A. Yes. Please contact your reseller or INOi for compatible battery replacement.

Q. Is MP180 USB bus power compliant?
A. Yes. MP180 does not require more than 0.5A to power the unit.  You don't need to bring AC adapter if you have a USB compliant host to work with the unit.

Q. Can MP180 display international languages?
A. Yes. MP180 supports English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Simple Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

Q. How do I reset MP180?
A. There is a reset button next to the USB connector. Use a paper clip and press it through the small hole located next to the USB connector.  The unit will turn on once it is reset.  You need to flip the cover of USB connector to see the small hole.

Q. Do I need to back up my music on MP180?
A. MP180 has 1.8”” HDD inside. Although the HDD has good shock and vibration performance, but it is not bullet proof.  It is always a good idea to have another copy of your data so that in case anything happens.