ODYS MP3 player S9i 1. Switch the device ON, the S9i will start in music mode. 2. Press the MODE key of the turned-on player for approx. 2 sec. to switch to the main menu. 3. Use the / keys to select the desired option and confirm using the MODE key. 4. Select Setting and confirm with M (point 4). 5. Select Language and confirm with M (Point 7). 6. Select your desired language. Confirm with M.
ODYS MP3 player S9i Table of contents Language Setting ..................................................................... 1 EN 1 Contents of package.................................................... 4 2 Introduction .................................................................. 5 3 Getting started ............................................................. 6 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Controls.......................................................................... 6 Inserting the battery ..
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ODYS MP3 player S9i 1 Contents of package Please ensure that the following items are included in the box.
ODYS MP3 player S9i Introduction Thank you for choosing our product. Please read this manual carefully before use to make best use of all functions of the product and to guarantee that it has a long service life. Please store the manual in a safe place for later reference. This product is a portable digital audio player which allows you to play your MP3 and WMA tracks (multi-codec player) and make voice recordings or save files of any kind.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 3 3.1 Getting started Controls EN Familiarise yourself with the controls of your MP3 player before use. Cover of the battery compartment M Mikrophone MODE Loop for carrying strap Headphone connection / PREV ◄ NEXT ► PLAY USB protective cap LCD HOLD A-B A-B 3.2 VOL − VOL + - USBconnector + Inserting the battery Use one AAA (micro) battery. • Open the cover of the battery compartment.
ODYS MP3 player S9i Key Functions EN 1. PLAY : On/off, stop, play, pause, end the menu 2. A-B : A/B repeat 3. MODE : Switch to menu, selection of options 4. VOL + : Increase volume 5. VOL − : Reduce volume 6. NEXT ► : Fast forward, select next option 7. PREV ◄ : Rewind, select previous option 8. HOLD: Hold switch Description of key operation The keys can be operated in four different ways: with a short, long, or normal press, or they can be held down.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 3.3 LCD and symbols Overview of the LCD EN The LCD shows a variety of information on the current track, the running time and the system settings. The symbols are explained below. Playback time Track number / number of tracks A/B repeat A-B Battery status Repeat mode File format File name / ID3 tag EQ sound 3.4 Bit rate Playback Volume Battery status The service life of the battery is approximately 8 hours.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 3.5 Installing the driver EN When using Windows 98SE, you must first install the correspondding driver before connecting the MP3 player to your computer. You can find this driver on our website at http://www.odys.de. This is not required when using Windows ME, 2000 and XP. • Connect the MP3 player to your PC using the USB cable. • The driver installation starts.
ODYS MP3 player S9i Formatting the Flash Memory EN Using the PC operating system: Open Windows Explorer and right click on the player’s removable data storage symbol. Then click on the Format option in the context menu. You can also use your MP3 player to transport all types of files. Never disconnect the USB cable from your MP3 player during a data transfer or formatting. PLease note that the device's main directory can only control a maximun of 150 entries (Folders and Files).
ODYS MP3 player S9i 3.7 Disable the MP3 Player from the PC • Click the task bar on the right-hand side below the symbol and select the “Remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drive (X:)” in the following dialog window. • Then the message now appears that the hardware can be removed. When using Windows 98SE, does not appear in the task bar. Once the data has been completely transferred, simply remove the USB cable.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 4 4.1 Operation Switching the MP3 player on and off EN Switching the MP3 player on • Ensure that the hold setting is deactivated. If necessary, push the hold switch into the off position. • Hold the PLAY key down for approx. one second until the Display illuminates and a greeting is displayed. When the MP3 player is switched on for the first time, the player is in music mode. The LCD shows the current track and the number of tracks available. See chapter 4.
ODYS MP3 player S9i • Press the PLAY button briefly to pause playback. To resume play, press the PLAY key again (resume function). • During play, press the PLAY button for approx. 1 second to stop play (STOP) and to go back to the start of the track. Setting the volume Press or hold the respective volume control button (+, -) to raise or lower the volume. The volume has 33 settings (0…32).
ODYS MP3 player S9i • Use the / keys to select the desired option and confirm using the MODE key. EN • The / keys are also used in the sub-menus to select the desired option and confirm with MODE. • To return to the main menu from the sub-menus or switch to music mode, press the PLAY key once or several times or use the / keys to select the Exit option and confirm by pressing the MODE key. If no button is pressed, the player returns to the normal playback display after approx. 20 seconds.
ODYS MP3 player S9i Voice playback mode (Play Voice) Your MP3 player can also be used as a digital dictaphone. This allows you to record important ideas or thoughts when away from home, so you don’t forget them. Select this function in the main menu as follows. • Select Play Voice mode in the main menu, as described in section 4.3. • Mit Hilfe der Tasten / können Sie die gewünschte Datei aussuchen. • Press PLAY to play back the selected file.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 4.5 Voice recording mode (Record) • Select Record mode in the main menu, as described in section 4.3. EN • Voice recording starts as soon as you press the MODE key. Speak into the microphone of the player. • Press the PLAY key to interrupt voice recording. Press the PLAY key again to resume voice recording. • Press the MODE key briefly once again to stop and save voice recording. You can now listen to the recorded file in voice playback mode.
O D Y S 4.6 M P 3 p la y e r S 9 i Radio mode EN • Select Radio mode in the main menu, as described in section 4.3. • Press to change the frequency and find a channel. Other menu options While in radio mode, press the menu button for 1 s. The following options can be selected with and the menu button: a) Music mode Return to music mode b) Voice mode Change to voice playback mode c) Record • Select a radio station you would like to record.
ODYS MP3 player S9i d) Save Station EN • Press to change the frequency and find a channel. • Use the Menu button and to select the function Save Station. • Press to select the number of the memory location (channel) and confirm it with the play button. • The preset mode (station preset) is now active. Press the PLAY button to activate and deactivate preset mode. • Before following the above steps to save stations, leave preset mode using the PLAY button.
ODYS MP3 player S9i System settings (Setting) The mode setting allows you to change important system settings for your MP3 player. It contains a total of 8 options: Equalizer, Play Mode, Contrast, Backlight, Power Set, Record Set, Language und Exit. Recurring operating steps: • Select Setting mode in the main menu, as described in chapter 4.3. • Use the / keys to select the relevant sub-menu and confirm using the MODE key.
ODYS MP3 player S9i EN Normal: Plays back all files in the original order. Repeat One: Plays back the current file repeatedly. Repeat All: Repeatedly plays back all files in the original order. Random Repeat: Plays back all files in a random order. Dir Normal: Plays back all files of the current folder in the original order. Dir All Repeat: Repeatedly plays back all files of the current folder in the original order. Dir Random Repeat: Plays all files in all folders in random order.
ODYS MP3 player S9i EN The automatic shutdown switches off the unit to save energy if during the term of the given limit (unit: minutes) no key is pressed. The Disable setting sets the display to remain on. Voice Recording Quality (Recordset) Adjust the desired bit rate for the Voice Recording: 32 kbps (8000 Hz), 44 kbps (11000 Hz), 64 kbps (16000 Hz) und 88 kbps (22000 Hz). The quality of the recording improves with higher values, but these also require more storage space.
ODYS MP3 player S9i EN 4.9 Deleting files (Folder) In the Folder mode you can directly delete files saved on your MP3 player. • Press the MODE button for approx. 1 second.. Use the / keys to select the folder mode and confirm using the MODE key. • Use / to navigate through the folder structure and search for the file to be deleted. Press the MODE button to open a folder. • Briefly press the MODE key. Use the / keys to select the "Delete?" option and confirm using the PLAY key.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 5 Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause and solution Check whether the batteries are charged properly. Make sure that the player is turned on. No sound comes out of the headphones. Make sure that the volume is set above zero and that the headphones are connected correctly. Make sure that the headphones are not dirty. Faulty MP3 files will cause the player to output various sounds, even if no music can be played. Make sure that the files are complete.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 6 Specifications EN Internal memory 1 GB, 2GB, 4GB (Integrated flash memory) Formats MP3, WMA, WAV (record only) Bit rate MP3: 56 … 256 kbps Battery 1 AAA Batterie (No. 7) Battery life ca. 8 h Display LCD (26 mm x 10,5 mm) USB type USB 2.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 7 Safety instructions EN Although this product is safe, please observe the following information and warnings. • Never expose the device to rain, moisture or humidity. Malfunctions and damage can occur as a result. • Never press two buttons simultaneously and handle the LCD display carefully. • Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or a dusty environment. • Do not shake the device or subject it to hard knocks. The device may be damaged if it falls.
ODYS MP3 player S9i 8 Warranty conditions EN • The following conditions comprise the requirements and scope of our warranty conditions and do not affect our legal and contractual warranty obligations. EN • We offer a warranty on our products in accordance with the following conditions: • 1. Odys products are covered by a 24 month warranty. We will resolve damages or defects on Odys products free of charge within 12 months of the purchase date under the following warranty conditions.
ODYS MP3 player S9i • 2. AXDIA Service Center will try to diagnose and solve your problem. If it is determined that a warranty claim exists, you will be given an RMA number (Return Material Authorization) and you will be asked to send the product to AXDIA. IMPORTANT: AXDIA will only accept parcels that have an RMA EN • number. • Please observe the following when sending the product: • 1. Send the product suitably packaged with carriage and insurance paid.
