Apacer AU822 User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Before using the AU822................................................................................5

1.1 Important Notices.............................................................................5

1.2 Safety Notices..................................................................................5

2 Welcome!.................................................................................................7

3 Features highlights...................................................................................7

4 Introducing the AU822.............................................................................8

5 Charging the device.................................................................................8

5.1 Battery indicator...............................................................................9

6 Turning the player on or off......................................................................9

7 Screen display.........................................................................................9

8 Screen display.......................................................................................10

8.1 Entering menus..............................................................................10

8.2 Browsing the menus ......................................................................10

8.3 Navigating through sub-menu options ...........................................10

9 Menus....................................................................................................10

9.1 Main menu.....................................................................................10

9.2 Menu screens................................................................................11

10 Playback controls...................................................................................11

10.1 Controlling t he volume ...................................................................11

10.2 Playing and pausi ng audio files .....................................................11

10.3 Pausing and stoppi ng recording ....................................................11

11 Key operation.........................................................................................12

11.1 Keys and func tions ........................................................................12

11.2 Operating the keys.........................................................................12

12 Playing music.........................................................................................13

12.1 To play music/audio files:...............................................................13

12.2 To change the equalizer settings...................................................13

12.3 Lyrics synchronization....................................................................14

13 Playing AMV files...................................................................................14

13.1 Converting files to AMV format ......................................................14

13.1.1 Overview................................................................................14

13.1.2 Installing and launching the converter tool.............................15

13.1.3 Selecting the audio/video files to convert...............................16

13.1.4 Playing the selected the audio or video file............................17

13.1.5 Converting the audio/video file...............................................18

14 Voice recording......................................................................................28

15 Voice mode............................................................................................29

16 Converting ACT voice recordings to WAV files......................................29

17 FM radio.................................................................................................30

18 Browsing JPEG pictur es ........................................................................31

19 Setup .....................................................................................................32

19.1 Setting the time..............................................................................33

19.2 Screen setting................................................................................33

19.3 Setting the language......................................................................33

19.4 Setting the auto pow er off time ......................................................34

19.5 Setting the repl ay mode.................................................................34

19.6 Setting the c ontrast........................................................................34

19.7 Using On-li ne Mode .......................................................................34

19.8 Viewing the player memory............................................................34

19.9 Firmware version ...........................................................................34

19.10 Firmware upgrade.......................................................................35

20 Using e-Book.........................................................................................35

21 Using the USB drive functionality...........................................................36

22 Upgrading the player firmware...............................................................36

23 Miscellaneous settings...........................................................................38

23.1 Changing the directory (on stop playing sub-menu) ......................38

23.2 Deleting files (on stop playing sub-menu)......................................39

23.3 Changing the playback mode (play sub-menu)..............................40

23.4 Adjusting the song tempo (play sub-menu)....................................41

23.5 Selecting the replay mode (play s ub-menu)...................................41

23.6 Using the follow and read function (not available in playback).......41

23.7 To use the contrast mode (not available in playback mode)..........42

23.8 Replay times (play sub-menu) .......................................................42

23.9 Repeat duration (play sub-menu) ..................................................42

24 Privacy Space function ..........................................................................43

25 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................46

26 Considerations.......................................................................................46

27 Technical specifications.........................................................................47

Before using the AU822

1.1 Important Notices

1. Please be reminded that before you start up the system for the device

for the first time, please connect the device to the PC through the USB cable and turn the ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position to charge the internal battery.

2. Before connecting the device to the PC or charging the battery, please

make sure the ON/OFF switch is at the “ON” position so the PC can detect the device.

About Battery

3. AU822 has a built-in, high-performance, rechargeable battery. The

battery should only be replaced by a qualified technician.

4. The rechargeable battery has a limited number of charge cycles.

Battery life and number of charge cycles will vary depending on temperature, usage and settings.

5. If you have problems with battery life or if the battery needs to be

replaced, please consult your nearest Apacer dealer.

About hearing damage

6. To prevent hearing damage, please avoid using the headphones at a

high volume. Doctors and hearing experts advised against continuous, loud and extended play.

1.2 Safety Notices

1. To prevent electrical shock or other injury, please do not disassemble

or repackage this product.

2. To prevent fire, electrical shock, or device malfunction, please do not

use this product in a wet environment such as a shower room.

3. This product is an electronic device; please avoid dropping it or

subjecting it to other severe shocks.

4. When transferring files, do not turn the power off or restart this device.

No responsibility is provided for any damage to or loss or any program, data, or other information stored on any media or any part of this device serviced hereunder.

5. Remember to set the volume at a moderate level. Listening to music

at high volumes can impair your hearing.

6. For your safety and the safety of others, do not use headphones while

driving, cycling or any other similar activities.

2 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the Apacer AU822 MP3 player! This versatile MP3 player supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-3 and WMA

music formats for superior audio file compatibility. With built-in equalizer and high-color LCD screen, you can experience a luxurious and handy gadget with superior acoustic quality.

The Apacer AU822 supports a stylish design that offers a digital audio masterpiece for the new generation. With Apacer AU822, you are assured of a satisfying digital sound experience.

3 Features highlights

• Bright and vivid color LCD makes easy and comfortable menu navigation.

• Supports a variety of audio file encoding including MPEG-1, MPEG-2,

MPEG-3 and WMA.

• Flexible firmware allows easy upgrading over the Internet so you get the latest functions and support.

• Supports JPEG image browsing through the large LCD.

• Stylish design and incredibly thin form factor is perfect for portability and

music-on-the-go requirements.

• Stereo FM radio (optional) features auto preset, manual preset and can save up to 40 stations (20 each band) to make your radio listening easier and enjoyable. You can also record FM radio while you listen, for value-added functionality.

• Doubles as a USB 2.0 flash drive with no drivers needed (Windows 2000 or higher OS).

• The Privacy Space feature allows you to divide the player's space into two partitions, and lock one partition for complete data and file confidentiality.

• Voice recording capability lets you store recordings in .WAV or .ACT format through the built-in microphone.

• Features skipping and comparison repeat for track repeat functions.

• Offers up to seven preset equalizers includingNatural, Rock, Pop,

Classic, Soft, Jazz and DBB (optional).

• Plenty of playback mode options including Normal, Repeat one, Folder, Repeat folder, Repeat all, Random and Intro.

• Configurable automatic power off, sleep and switch off time.

• Colorful and vivid screen animation makes it fun and easy to operate.

4 Introducing the AU822

5 Charging the device

The AU822 comes with a rechargeable Li-polymer battery. You must charge the battery for at least 1 hours before initial use. You can charge the AU822 in two ways:

• Connect the device to an available USB port on your PC

• Use the AC adapter to charge it directly from a power outlet

IMPORTANT!

You must position the key to ON to enable battery charging.

5.1 Battery indicator

The battery indicator on the right corner of the display tells you the battery status.

Icon Description

The player battery is fully-charged. The icon gradually loses its shade as you use the player. The player battery has low power and needs to be recharged. A LOW POWER! warning appears on the LCD display when the player has very low battery power.

IMPORTANT!

• You must turn the player on while charging the battery.

• After charging the player battery via the AC adapter,

disconnect the adapter plug from the power outlet, then disconnect the other end of the adapter from player DC-IN socket to exit from USB mode.

• Turn the player off when not in use.

6 Turning the player on or off

To turn the AU822 on, position the switch to ON and wait for the power-on animation to appear. To turn the player off, press and hold until the LCD display turns off.

7 Screen display

A-B repeat

Order of the song

File format

Program mode icon

Bit rate

EQ mode

Repeat mode Battery indicator Play mode Song/singer name

8 Screen display

8.1 Entering menus

To enter main and sub-menus:

1. Press to display the current function.

2. Press to enter the main menu when the player is in stop mode. Press button to enter the sub-menu when the player is in play or stop mode.

8.2 Browsing the menus

To browse the menus:

1. Press , then press / to select the desired menu.

2. Press player is playing the song.

8.3 Navigating through sub-menu options

To navigate through the sub-menu of a main menu item: press to enter.

, then press and hold / to fast rewind/forward while the

9 Menus

9.1 Main menu

Music playback AMV playback Voice recording Voice

FM radio Photo browser Setup E-Book

9.2 Menu screens

Music mode AMV mode Voice playback Voice recording

FM radio Photo browser Setup E-Book

10 Playback controls

10.1 Controlling the volume

1. Press to display the volume icon in the music/video mode window.

2. Press to decrease volume or press to increase the volume.

3. Then, press again to confirm the volume after adjustment.

10.2 Playing and pausing audio files

1. When in Music mode, press to begin playing the first audio file.

2. Press

to pause while playing.

10.3 Pausing and stopping recording

1. When the player is in Voice Recording mode, press to pause

recording.

2. Press and hold for 2 seconds to stop and save recording.

11 Key operation

11.1 Keys and functions

Keys Functions

Turns the player on or off Plays, pauses and stops audio, video and image play

Wakes the player up from sleep mode Enters and selects menus

Controls the volume Selects the next music/audio file Fast forwards the currently playing music/audio file Decreases the volume Selects the previous music/audio file Rewinds the currently playing music/audio file Increases the volume

11.2 Operating the keys

There are two methods of pressing the keys: press once or press and hold. Unless otherwise specified, press the button means press the key once.

• Press once - press the key once to enter a command or function.

• Press and hold - press and hold the key more than 1.2 seconds, then

release to enter a command or function.

Section 2: Using the AU822 Player

12 Playing music

12.1 To play music/audio files:

1. Connect the earphone plug to the earphone jack.

2. Press to put the player in Music mode.

3. Press to play the first music/audio file.

4. Press to play the previous music/audio file.

5. Press to play the next music/audio file.

6. See section 10.1 Controlling the volume for details on how to adjust the volume.

12.2 To change the equalizer settings

1. When the player is in Music mode, press to enter the Music submenu.

2. Press or until the EQ mode menu is selected.

3. Press to enter EQ mode menu.

4. Select from six equalizer presets.

EQ setting Abbreviation

Natural NRT Rock ROC Pop POP Classial CLR Soft SOF Jazz JRZ

DBB DBB

5. Press or to select an EQ setting, then press to confirm. The selected equalizer option appears in the EQ field in the Music screen.

12.3 Lyrics synchronization

The AU822 supports dynamic sliding lyrics (.lrc files) which you can view as the songs play. A lyrics file must have the same as the song. For example, lyrics to the song Yesterday Once More.mp3 must be saved as Yesterday

Once More.lrc. To determine if the current song has available lyrics:

1. Play the song following the instructions from the previous section.

2. Locate the lyrics file that matches the song.

3. Press and hold to enter the Lyrics screen. The sliding lyrics displays on screen.

4. Press , then press or to view the lyric files manually.

5. Press to return to the Music screen.

13 Playing AMV files

Follow the instructions in the previous section to play AMV files. When playing AMV files, only the following keys are functional:

Key Functions

13.1 Converting files to AMV format

13.1.1 Overview

Video clips must be converted to AMV file format for playback. The provided tool converts video clips with the following extensions to AMV:

• AVI format (*.avi)

• Windows Media format (*.asf)

• MPEG-1 format (*.mpg, *.mpeg)

• MPEG-2 format (*.vob)

• RealPlayer format (*.rm)

• Quicktime format (*.mov)

Press and hold to turn the player off Press to play or stop the AMV playback

Press and hold to enter the main menu Press to select the next track Press to select the previous track

13.1.2 Installing and launching the converter tool

To install the converter tool to your PC:

1. Check if your PC meets the following requirements:

• Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP OS

• Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher

2. Turn on the PC, and then place the installation CD in the optical drive. The system automatically begins driver installation.

3. Follow screen instructions to complete installation.

NOTE

If the installation does not start automatically, go to the root directory of the installation CD, and then double-click on the Setup.exe file to begin installation.

4. After installation, launch the application by clicking Start > Program > MP3 Player Utilities > AMV Converter Tool.