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Aigo A205 User Manual

aigo atom A205 Digital Audio Player USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
THE PRODUCT PACK.................................................................................................................4
PREPARATION & GETTING STARTED...................................................................................4
Before first use..........................................................................................................................4
Tutorial Presentations...............................................................................................................4
Points to Note............................................................................................................................4
ABOUT THE PLAYER..................................................................................................................5
FEATURES ...........................................................................................................................5
EXTERIOR VIEW & EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS.....................................................................6
OLED SCREEN....................................................................................................................7
BATTERY ............................................................................................................................8
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................................8
BASIC OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................8
TURNING THE PLAYER ON...................................................................................................9
TURNING THE PLAYER OFF..................................................................................................9
SCROLLING THROUGH MENUS.............................................................................................11
FAST-FORWARDING AND FAST-REVERSING ...........................................................................11
INCREASING/DECREASING VOLUME ....................................................................................11
LOCKING THE BUTTONS/KEYS.............................................................................................11
THE MAIN MENU.......................................................................................................................12
MUSIC MODE..............................................................................................................................12
Entering the Music Mode........................................................................................................12
Local Folder (File Menu).......................................................................................................13
Delete File..............................................................................................................................13
Delete All................................................................................................................................13
Exit (File Menu)......................................................................................................................13
Repeat.....................................................................................................................................14
Equalizer.................................................................................................................................15
Tempo Rate..............................................................................................................................15
Replay (A-B Repeat)...............................................................................................................16
Follow Read Mode..................................................................................................................16
Comparison Replay.................................................................................................................17
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Replay Times...........................................................................................................................17
Replay Gap.............................................................................................................................17
Exit (Play Menu).....................................................................................................................18
Using Lyrics Files...................................................................................................................18
How to tell if lyrics exist for a track........................................................................................18
RECORD MODE..........................................................................................................................19
Local Folder (Record mode)...................................................................................................21
Record Type (Record mode)....................................................................................................21
VOICE (REPLAY) MODE..........................................................................................................22
Entering the Voice mode File Menu........................................................................................23
Entering the Voice mode Play Menu.......................................................................................23
FM (RADIO) MODE....................................................................................................................24
Search Mode...........................................................................................................................24
Search Level............................................................................................................................25
Save.........................................................................................................................................26
Delete......................................................................................................................................26
Select Band.............................................................................................................................26
REC Type (FM mode).............................................................................................................27
Exit (FM mode).......................................................................................................................28
Scrolling through Saved Radio Stations..................................................................................28
EBOOK MODE............................................................................................................................28
Local Folder...........................................................................................................................29
Select File...............................................................................................................................29
Reading Set.............................................................................................................................29
Delete File..............................................................................................................................30
Delete All................................................................................................................................30
Exit (eBook Menu)..................................................................................................................31
SYSTEM MODE...........................................................................................................................31
Record Time............................................................................................................................32
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Backlight.................................................................................................................................32
Language................................................................................................................................33
Power Off................................................................................................................................33
Replay Mode...........................................................................................................................34
Contrast..................................................................................................................................34
Firmware Version....................................................................................................................35
Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................35
Exit (System mode)..................................................................................................................35
CONNECTING THE PLAYER TO A PC..................................................................................35
Disconnecting the Player from a PC......................................................................................36
DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (DRM)...........................................................................42
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................................................................................42
TROUBLE-SHOOTING..............................................................................................................45
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................45
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The aigo atom A205 MP3 player is a brand-new generation of portal digital device, which supports multiple music formats (including MP3, WMA. Its high sound quality, reliability and streamlined appearance make it not only stand out in its field, but makes it a pleasure to look at and use. We sincerely hope that your purchase of the aigo atom A205 brings you the pleasure and enjoyment you deserve in this digital era.
The Product Pack
The Product Pack (box) for the aigo atom A205 contains:
Ø 1 MP3 Digital Audio Player (“the Player”) Ø 1 Earphones Ø 1 USB cable (for connecting to PC) Ø Charger for on-board battery Ø 1 User Manual (“the Manual”) Ø 1 CD-ROM (containing tutorial presentations & driver software for Windows 98 only)
If any of the above items are missing from the product pack, contact the aigo UK Support team: using the details provided in the “Warranty” section of this Manual on page 45.
When opening the Product Pack for the first time, be careful when removing the contents, as many of the items contained in the box are fairly small and could fall out without being noticed.
Preparation & Getting Started
Before first use
Before first use of the product, take time to read this User Manual and, if desired, to view the product Tutorial Presentations which are included on the CD-ROM in the Product Pack.
Tutorial Presentations
The Tutorial Presentations included on the CD in the product pack provide a very quick lesson in the basic use of digital audio players. Should you mislay the CD-ROM, these presentations are also available in the Support section of the aigo UK website, www.aigo.co.uk.
Points to Note
Ø Keep the Player dry. Ø To avoid damage that can be caused by static electricity, operate the Player in a dry
environment.
Ø Do not drop the Player onto hard surfaces, as damage may be caused which may affect
the performance of the Player.
Ø Please charge the on-board battery if:
• The Battery Level indicator is low;
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• The Player plays only briefly and then shuts off; or
• There is no response when pressing the keys/buttons even after recharging the
battery.
About the Player
Features
Ø Streamlined Appearance
The unique, streamlined appearance has been designed for convenience and comfortable handling.
Ø Plays Multiple Formats
This model of player can play MP3, WMA file formats.
Ø FM Radio Function
Listen to FM radio stations – and set your favourite stations (using Auto Search or Manual Search). The Player can save up to 40 station pre-sets (20 per Band).
Ø Record & Replay Options
Record directly onto the Player via the built-in microphone. Replay using A-B Repeat (replay) or comparison replay.
Ø 7 Equalizer Pre-sets
Choose from seven (7) Equaliser pre-sets - Normal, Rock, Pop, Classic, Soft, Jazz and DBB – to optimise the sound quality no matter what your musical tastes.
Ø 7 Play Modes
Seven (7) play modes - Normal, Repeat One, Folder, Repeat Folder, Repeat All, Random/Shuffle, Preview/Intro – facilitate a variety of playing requirements.
Ø Power Off
Two (2) power-off options (Sleep Timer and Off Time) provide flexibility and convenience.
Ø Graphic Menu Interface
The menus shown in the OLED screen use symbols, as well as text, thereby making the Player easy to use and operate.
Ø Drive Free USB Disk [What exactly does this mean?]
The Player will be recognised by your computer as an additional drive (E:/Removable Disk) without the need for driver software (unless your PC uses Windows 98SE) - and you can manage the tracks/files that are on the Player directly via your PC (if running Windows 2000
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or above).
This product has been designed to play digital music and be easy to use. We recommend reading the entire User Manual, however the information and diagrams below provide a useful overview of the main functions of the Player.
Exterior view & explanation of controls
The diagram below shows the front view of the Player and the table below it describes the function of the various control keys/buttons.
Button Function
Volume (VOL) & Hold
Next (◄◄) & Vol -
Prev (►►) & Vol +
Earphone plug USB Port (USB)
VOL: To cause the NEXT & PREV buttons to become the Vol + and Vol -.
Hold: Press and hold the Volume button to lock the buttons so they are not accidentally depressed.
NEXT: To scroll forward/up in a menu or among tracks/files. Vol - : After pressing the Volume button, press to decrease the
volume level.
PREV: To scroll back/down in a menu or among tracks/files. Vol + : After pressing the Volume button, press to increase the
volume level. Plug the earphone/headset in here. Plug the small end of the USB cable in here when connecting to a
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PC.
Microphone (MIC) MODE Record (REC)
PLAY / Pause / Select
POWER ON/OFF
Built-in microphone (for use in “Record” mode). To enter the Main Menu and select modes, options, etc. Press to record voice directly onto the Player when in “Record”
mode. Play or pause the track that is currently selected. Used
occasionally in various sub-menus to select an option. Turn the Player ON and OFF.
OLED Screen
The diagram below shows an example of the OLED display in Music Mode. The table below explains what each of the symbols or indicators means.
Symbol or indicator Description
Track Length/Duration
Mode icon
Bits & File Format This indicator consists of two parts. The top figure (in
Play Mode icon Symbol shown indicates the currently specified Play
Equaliser (EQ) mode icon Symbol shown indicates the currently specified Equaliser
Total duration of track in minutes and seconds. Symbol shown indicates the currently specified Mode
(Play Music, Radio, Voice, Record).
numbers) shows the size of the file/track in bits. The bottom shows the format (MP3, WAV, etc) of the track/file.
Mode (Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, etc).
(EQ) mode.
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Battery Level indicator Symbol shown indicates the level of charge left in the
on-board battery..
Song number & total in current folder
Artist & Track Name Elapsed Play Time
This indicator consists of two parts. The top figure (in numbers) indicates the number of the track within the currently specified folder. The bottom number indicates the total number of tracks in the currently specified folder.
Text showing the name of the artist and track. Shows the elapsed play time for the current track.
Battery
The aigo A205 atom has a built-in battery that can be charged using the charger and USB lead provided in the Product Pack.
The battery monitoring system in the Player has 9-levels. The level of charge in the battery is indicated by the level of “fill” in he Battery Level indicator shown on the OLED screen.
Symbol or indicator Description
Indicates that battery is fully charged, and the power in the battery will be discharged (used up) as you use the Player.
Indicates low battery power and the battery should be charged.
Charging the Battery
To charge Player’s built-in battery:
1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Player.
2. Plug the large end of the USB cable into the Charger (provided in Product Pack).
3. Plug the Charger into a socket in the wall (turn on socket switch, if necessary) and leave it to
charge until the Battery Level indicator shows that the battery is fully charged.
Basic Operations
After reading through this User Manual (and viewing the Tutorial Presentations, if desired), you are ready to start using the Player.
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Turning the Player ON
The Player can be turned on in two (2) ways, which are outlined below: Method 1: When the Player is OFF, push the Power button to the ON position and the Player
will turn on automatically. The aigo logo will appear in the OLED screen as the Player is powering up, then the Main Menu will appear.
Method 2: When the Player is OFF, press and hold the PLAY button for several seconds, as
shown below.
The aigo logo will appear in the OLED screen as the Player is powering up, then the menu for the last mode used by the Player will appear. For example, if the last mode used was the FM radio, then the FM radio menu will appear in the OLED screen.
NOTE: Should the buttons be locked, press and hold the Volume (VOL) button in order to
remove the button “lock” so that the buttons will function normally.
Turning the Player OFF
The Player can be turned OFF in two (2) ways, which are outlined below: Method 1: When the Player is ON, push the Power button to the OFF position and the Player
will turn off and the OLED screen will go black.
Method 2: When the Player is ON, press and hold the PLAY button for several seconds (see
diagram below).
When the Player is turned off in this way, and prior to powering-off, the OLED screen will display the following:
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Playing Tracks
With the Player ON and in Music mode, press the PLAY button briefly (see illustration below).
The track will begin to play and the Artist and Track Name for the current track will begin to scroll across the OLED screen.
Playing Recorded Voice Files
With the Player ON and in Voice mode, press the PLAY button briefly (see illustration below).
The selected voice file will begin to play and the file information will begin to scroll across the OLED screen.
Pausing tracks
1. While a track is playing in Music mode, press the PLAY button briefly.
The Artist and Track Name will stop scrolling across the OLED screen and the Elapsed Play Time will running/increasing.
2. Press the PLAY button again briefly to begin playing the track from the point that it was
paused.
Selecting a track/file
With the Player ON and in Music mode, press the PREV or the NEXT button to scroll to the next track (forward or back). Keep pressing the PREV or NEXT button until you find the one you want to play.
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Scrolling through menus
Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to scroll through the options within any menu or sub-menu.
Fast-forwarding and Fast-Reversing
1. With the Player ON and playing, press and hold the PREV or the NEXT button to fast scroll
forward or backward through the tracks.
2. Release the NEXT or PREV button once you have reached the track that you want to play, and
the track will begin to play.
Increasing/decreasing Volume
To increase (+) or decrease (-) Volume is a two-step process.
1. First, press the Volume key, as shown in the illustration below.
The Volume level indicator will then appear in the OLED screen.
2. Then, press either the VOL+ or VOL- button, depending on whether you want to increase or
decrease the volume.
The Volume level indicator in the OLED screen will go up (or down) and the volume you hear will be either louder or softer (depending on your selection).
3. Press the Volume key again to exit the volume controls and return to the Music mode.
Locking the buttons/keys
In order to avoid accidental pushing of buttons/keys, they can be “locked” using the VOLUME button.
1. Press and hold the VOLUME button until the symbol of a locked padlock appears in the
OLED display along with the word “HOLD”.
Once the buttons/keys are locked, a Lock symbol and the word “HOLD” will appear in the OLED display any time a button is pressed. All the other buttons (except the VOLUME or “hold” button) will not work as normal when pressed.
2. To “unlock” the buttons, simply press and hold the VOLUME button until an unlocked
padlock symbol and the word “unhold” appears in the OLED screen. The buttons/keys on the Player will then operate as normal.
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The Main Menu
The Main Menu is the default menu that appears in the OLED screen when the Player has been turned ON (see example illustration below).
The Main Menu options include the following “modes”:
Ø Music Ø Record Ø Voice (Replay) Ø FM Ø EBook Ø System
1. Use the NEXT and PREV buttons to scroll through the “mode” options until you reach the
desired mode.
2. Press the MODE button briefly once to confirm your selection and enter the relevant mode
and its menu.
The function and options available within each of these modes is explained in greater detail in the remainder of this Manual.
Music Mode
Use the Music mode in order to play tracks/files that are on the Player.
Entering the Music Mode
In the Main Menu, use the NEXT and PREV buttons to scroll through the “mode” options until you reach the Music mode.
1. Press the MODE button briefly once to confirm your selection and enter the Music mode. An example of the OLED screen in Music mode is shown below.
Once in the Music mode, you can begin to play tracks/files, as well as enter the File and Play menus.
The File and Play menus are explained in greater detail below.
File Menu (accessed when not playing a track or voice file)
After entering the Music or Voice mode, but without playing a track/file, press the MODE button
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briefly once in order to enter File Menu. The options in the File Menu enable you to delete tracks (one or all) and view the folder(s) that are
on the Player. The options in the File Menu include:
Ø Local Folder Ø Delete File Ø Delete All Ø Exit
Each of these options is explained in further detail below.
Local Folder (File Menu)
The Local Folder function enables you to view the folder currently being used by the Player in the selected mode, as well as to change the folder being accessed.
1. From within the Music mode (or Voice mode), and while a track/file is not playing, press the
MODE key briefly once in order to access the File Menu.
The first option in the File Menu, “Local Folder”, will appear in the OLED screen.
3. Press the MODE key briefly once again, to view the folders available in the current mode.
4. Use the NEXT or PREV keys to scroll down and up the list until you have selected the folder
you wish to access.
5. Press the MODE button briefly once to confirm your selection and return to the Music (or
Voice) mode screen.
The track information for the first track/file in the newly selected folder will appear in the OLED screen.
To find out how to add folders to the Player, see section “Adding Folders to the Player” on page
40. To find out how to rename folders on the Player, see section “Changing the Names of Folders on
the Player” on page 41.
Delete File
The Delete File function enables you to delete individual tracks/files from the Player relevant to the mode that you are in. For example, when in Music mode, you can only delete tracks that are in the Music folder. In Voice mode, you can only delete voice files that you have recorded onto the Player.
Delete All
The Delete All function allows you to delete all of the tracks/files from the Player relevant to the mode you are in. For example, when in Music mode, you can only delete all of the music tracks that are in the Music folder. In Voice mode, you can only delete all of the voice files that you have recorded onto the Player.
Exit (File Menu)
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From within the File Menu, use the Exit option to leave the File Menu and return to the Music mode (or Voice mode) screen.
Play Menu (accessed while playing a track or voice file)
After entering the Music or Voice mode and while a track/file is playing, press the MODE button briefly once in order to enter Play Menu.
The options in the Play Menu enable you to change the way in which tracks are played on the Player. The options in the Play Menu include:
Ø Repeat Ø Equalizer Ø Replay Ø Replay Times Ø Replay Gap Ø Exit
Each of these options, along with their sub-menus, is explained in further detail below.
Repeat
The Repeat function allows you choose from a number of different Play/Repeat options.
Option
Normal Repeat One Folder
Repeat Folder
Repeat All
Plays all of the tracks/files only once, in order, and then stops. Plays the currently selected track/file repeatedly. Plays all of the tracks/files in the currently selected Folder only
once, in order, and then stops. Plays all of the tracks/files in the currently selected Folder
repeatedly until another operation is performed or specified. Plays all tracks/files in order repeatedly until another operation
is performed or specified.
Description
Random Intro
1. Press the PREV or NEXT button to scroll through the Repeat options until you find the one
Plays all the tracks/files at random and then stops. Plays the first 10 seconds of each track/file and stops after the
last Intro has played.
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