Model: MP 820 User Manual MP820 Eng Cover r3 1 10/5/04, 11:05 AM
EN DIGITAL MP3 PLAYER (MP820) USER MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .................................................................. 1 Product Overview ....................................................................... 2 Front / Top View ..................................................................... 2 Side View ...............................................................................
EN Reinstalling Firmware ............................................................... 13 Formatting the Audio Player .................................................... 15 Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 16 Copyright ................................................................................... 17 Special Notice ........................................................................... 17 Safety and Care ....................................
EN INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Digital MP3 Player MP820. The sleek, compact MP820 fits easily into a shirt pocket, making it convenient to use wherever you go and at any time. With memory space to store up to 30 radio stations, the unit features an FM receiver.
EN In the box, you will find: • Digital MP3 player main unit • USB cable • Stereo earphone • Software installation CD-ROM PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT / TOP VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. - or : Press to go to the previous track or menu selection, OR decrease volume. + or : Press to go to the next track or menu selection, OR increase volume. 2. Earphone jack 3. LCD screen 4.
1 2 3 7 8 9 4 5 10 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. EN LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS 5-Mode Equalizer 5-Mode Repeat Playing Status Track Title Artist and Album Name Track Number / Total Number of Tracks Volume Battery Indicator Mode Playing Time / Time of Track GETTING STARTED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before you begin, please check to make sure your computer meets the following system requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 133MHz or faster • CD-ROM Drive • USB 1.
EN 5. The firmware upgrade software installation is completed. If you are using Windows 98 / 98SE, the driver is already installed on your computer. WINDOWS 98 / 98SE Installing the MP820 Windows driver will allow your computer to recognize your player each time it is connected to the computer. WINDOWS ME, 2000, XP When you connect your recorder to your PC, it will appear as a removable drive (i.e., Removable Disk (H:)).
When plugged in, the player automatically begins charging. To charge the player's internal battery to full capacity, wait for about 2 to 3 hours before disconnecting. NOTE: Windows 98 / 98SE based computers indicate that new hardware has been found and automatically installs the software drivers. If you have not installed the software, please first install the program before connecting the device.
EN DISCONNECTING THE PLAYER FROM THE PC WINDOWS 98 / 98SE 1. Double click the My Computer icon. 2. Right click the removable drive letter your player has been assigned. 3. Click "Eject" from list before disconnecting. WINDOWS ME, 2000, XP icon on the 1. Click the "Stop USB Mass Storage Device" Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the monitor. 2. Click your player drive letter to stop the device before disconnecting.
MENU NAVIGATION MAIN MENU / MODE Volume Music Voice FM Tuner Setting MENU / SUB-MENU SUB-MENU OPTIONS Increase / Decrease None None None Preset, Search, Store None Eq Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop PlayMode Normal, Repeat Track, Repeat All, Shuffle, Shuffle Repeat PowerSaving Disable, 1 min, 2 mins, 5 mins, 10 mins Exit None 7 MP820 Eng r3 7 10/5/04, 11:20 AM EN To turn the player off, press and hold MENU / ON / OFF continuously for about 3 seconds.
EN MAIN MENU / MODE Delete Exit MENU / SUB-MENU SUB-MENU OPTIONS Music, Voice, Exit None Ver. None Total Bytes None Free Bytes None None 1. After the device is turned on, press MENU / ON / OFF to show the main menu / mode list on the LCD. 2. Use - / or + / to navigate through the main menus / modes and press MENU / ON / OFF to select an option and enter its corresponding sub-menu. or + / to navigate through the sub-menus and 3.
EN MODES The MP820 has 3 main modes: (default mode when player is first turned on), , and . To access each mode: 1. While in the main menu / mode list, use - / or + / to navigate to the corresponding mode you want to choose. 2. Press MENU / ON / OFF to select it. NOTE: The letters " ", " ", or " " appears on the top right hand corner of the LCD to show that you are in Music, Voice or FM Tuner mode, respectively. MUSIC to play a music track. 1. Press Press the button to pause the current track.
EN NOTE: If there is no recorded file, the LCD shows a dotted line across the screen. NOTE: The backlight is turned off during recording to avoid any noise that may result from having the backlight on. FM TUNER (87.5MHZ - 108MHZ) While in mode, press to toggle between Preset, Search and Store options. There are 30 preset channels in total. NOTE: Press A-B / REC to switch to Mono or Stereo reception. This may not be obvious in some areas due to differences in reception. PRESET 1.
STORE 1. When auto searching finishes and stops at a station, press to switch from "Search" to "Store". 2. Press - / or + / to select the memory slot represented by alphanumerical character such as "M02" to save the station. 3. After a station is stored, press to switch back to "Preset". NOTE: FM scanning reception may vary in different areas. NOTE: Using - / or + / to save a radio station is saved only temporarily. Any stations saved this way are lost if the internal battery is taken out.
EN PLAYMODE (REPEATING TRACKS) Use - / or + / to select from 5 repeat track settings and press MENU / ON / OFF to confirm and save. ICON - RPT PATTERN Normal Repeat Track Repeat All DESCRIPTION All tracks are played once from the first track to the last track. Repeats the current track. Press + / to skip to the next track. Play all tracks once repeatedly. All tracks are randomly selected and played back once. All tracks are randomly selected then played back once repeatedly.
DELETE 1. Use - / or + / to navigate between Music, Voice, or Exit and press MENU / ON / OFF to select the chosen submenu option. 2. Use - / or + / to switch between the file you want to delete. 3. After deciding on the file to delete, press to switch between "Yes" and "No". 4. When "Yes" is selected, press MENU / ON / OFF to delete the selected file. "File Deleted" appears on the LCD. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 to delete the next file. 6. Press MENU / ON / OFF to exit the option. ABOUT 1.
EN 1. Connect your player to the computer. 2. From your computer, go to Start>Programs>Oregon Scientific MP820>Firmware Upgrade. 3. The current and updated firmware version is displayed in a window. You are given the option to format your MP3 player before the firmware upgrade. Check the Format Data Area box. 4. Click the Start button. A window may pop up with the prompt, "Formatting data area will erase the media contents. Continue?".
FORMATTING THE AUDIO PLAYER 1. In Windows Explorer, select the drive letter of your player assigned by the computer. 2. Ensure you have selected the right drive (i.e. Removable Disk (H:)). Right-click your mouse button and select the FORMAT option. 3. Select FAT as the format to use under the File System option. 4. Click Start to ready the device for formatting. Then click OK in the pop up window to start formatting your player. 5. When formatting has finished, click OK to exit the program.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your digital audio player. Check here before contacting our customer service department. Why is it that the audio player cannot play back some MP3 files? The device supports MPEG 1, MPEG 2 and MPEG 2.5 MP3 formats. Make sure you have not transferred MP3 files in formats not supported by the audio player.
COPYRIGHT Voices or sounds recorded cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws. Note that some restrictions apply to the recording of performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory containing data or MP3 files protected under copyright laws are only permissible within the restrictions imposed. SPECIAL NOTICE Read this manual carefully before operating the unit.
EN GENERAL WARNINGS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not attempt to repair the audio player yourself or make any changes or modifications to this product. Contact the retailer or our customer service department if your product requires servicing. The audio player is a precision instrument. Never attempt to take this device apart. There is a serious danger of powerful electric shocks. Do not immerse the audio player in liquid. This can cause electrical shock and damage the unit.
• • • The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user guide are subject to change without notice. Never use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicles. Listening to music at high volume for long periods of time may damage your hearing. Keep the volume at a moderate level. Do not set headphone/earphone volume to high while using pedestrian crossings or walking.
EN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TYPE DESCRIPTION Recording Medium Built-in 128MB, 256MB or 512MB Flash memory (refer to indication on packing) Maximum Recording Time Approx. 8 hours (128MB) Approx. 16 hours (256MB) Approx. 32 hours (512MB) Input Built-in microphone Output Double-channel earphone, above 8ohm Range of Output Frequency 87.5-108MHz Power Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Life* 63mm (L) x 40mm (W) x 12.
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EN However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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