Califone 8100 User Manual
8100 Series
MP3 Player Recorder
Owner’s Manual
8100 MP3 Player/Recorder
8101 MP3 Player/Recorder with headphone
8104 Portable Learning Center MP3 Player/Recorder with
4 headphones, jackbox and carry case
8100 MP3
Player/Recorder
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for choosing the Califone® (8100) MP3
Player/Recorder. The 8100 was designed to provide
educators and students with a compact and portable
solution for playing audio les (MP3, WMV & WAV formats),
listening to recorded books, lessons and music. It can
also record podcasts and track vocal responses, which
is useful for applications such as language learning.
Built to promote safe listening practices and limit
noise-induced hearing loss, the 8100 features Sentinel
Technology™ which maximizes the output volume
level to a safe 85dB (recommended by the American
Speech & Hearing Association).
I encourage you to visit our website and register your
8100 for its warranty coverage, and while there please
learn more about the complete line of Califone audio
visual products including: Portable and installed wireless
PA systems, multi-media players & recorders, headphones
and headsets, language learning, computer peripheral
equipment and visual presentation products.
Sincerely,
Roscoe Anthony
President, Califone® International, Inc
Introduction
The 8100 oers an easy-to-use menu interface which is packed
with features and simple to navigate. Its 512MB of internal
ash memory can store up to 36 hours of music, audio books
or vocal recordings. With its built-in MMC/SD-card slot it can
accommodate up to 2GB of added memory, for up to 500
additional songs or 72 hours of additional material. Up to 18
hours of audio can be recorded and stored on the internal ash
memory using the built-in mic.
Using the included USB cable, simply connect the 8100 with
your Windows or Macintosh computer. Once connected, just
drag and drop the specied tracks into the 8100 and you’re
ready to play, listen and learn.
Although the 8100 is simple to operate, please read through
this guide to familiarize yourself with its features and design,
and get the most out of your new MP3 Player/Recorder.
Note: The number of audio les / playback time depends on
le format and bit rate. Common bit rates for audio les range
from 32 – 192kbps. Lower bit rates (32-64kbps) are typically
used for spoken word and audio books. Here are typical bit
rates and the amount of material that can be stored on the
internal ash memory using these bit rates:
32kbps … 36 hours of material
128kbps … 9 hours of material
192kbps … 6 hours of material
Note: The 8101 and 8104 models come equipped exclusively
with fully adjustable Califone® 8100-HP headphones. These
stereo units feature protective on-ear ambient noise-reducing
earcups to help block out external sounds, which reduces the
need to increase the volume and also helps to keep students on
task. The headphones are made with rugged ABS plastic for
durability. If model 8100 has been purchased, visit califone.com
to learn more about the full line of high delity stereo headphones which are recommended for use with the Califone
MP3 Player/Recorder.
Warranty Coverage
The warranty for the Califone MP3 Player/Recorder specically
covers use in schools, churches and early childhood daycare
centers, unlike consumer electronic products. It is built to the
same standards as the rest of our products which teachers and
other presenters rely on day in and day out. Califone warrants
this product to be free from defective material and workmanship
for one year from the purchase date. Our “Project Intercept”
Customer Satisfaction program will replace defective parts
and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when
the defect occurs under normal installation and use, provided
the unit is returned to our factory via prepaid transportation
only after the factory issues an RA (Return Authorization) number
which must be clearly written on the outside of the box.
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Returning your unit for service or repairs
Should your unit require service, first contact your dealer or
our Customer Service D epartment at (800) 722-0500 or by
email warranty@califone.com to obtain a Return Authorization
(RA) number. All shipments to Califone must include an RA
number on the carton and must shipped prepaid. C.O.D. shipments
will be refused and returned at your cost.
Unpacking your MP3 Player/Recorder
Check unit carefully for damage that may have occurred during
transit. Each 8100 is carefully inspected at Califone prior to
shipping and packed in a special carton for safe transport.
All Damage Claims Must be made with the Freight Carrier
Notify the freight carrier immediately if you obser ve any damage
the shipping carton or product. Repack the unit in the carton
and await inspection by the carrier’s claim agent. Notify your
dealer of the pending freight claim.
Contents
8100 Contents
Player only, does not come with a headphone
• 8100 MP3 Player/Recorder
• USB Cable
• User manual
8101 Contents
• 8100 MP3 Player/Recorder
• One 8100-HP stereo headphone
• USB Cable
• User manual
8104 Contents
• 8100 MP3 Player/Recorder
• 4 sets 8100-HP stereo headphones
• 3.5mm patch cable
• 1114AV-PS stereo jackbox
• USB Cable
• User manual
• Carrying case
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8100 Features
• Integrated microphone to record voice les (WAV)
and for recording podcasts
• Dual 3.5mm headphone jacks for two listeners or
more with an attached jackbox
• Sentinel Technology™ restricts volume to maximum
level of 85dB to protect hearing levels
• Capable of playing Windows Media PlaysForSure® audio le
types including MP3, WMA and WAV format les
• Auto-repeat looping function
• Easy to operate user interface
• Backlit display
• Integrated SD/MMC memory card slot
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
(16 hour run time on a single charge)
• Built-in four-position EQ
• Automatic charging when connected to a computer
with its USB cable (or DC power supply)
• Califone 8100-HP headphones (8101 and 8104 packages only)
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16. Hold switch
Sliding this switch to the ON
(down) position will disable all button
functionality. If a button is pressed while
the Hold switch is engaged a HOLD
message (depicted by a Lock icon),
will appear momentarily in the display,
and no action will be taken. If the Hold
switch is engaged while attempting to
power on the unit, the Califone logo will
display, followed by the HOLD
message, and the unit will power off.
15. A-B Loop button
The A-B Loop button is used to play a
selected section of a track repeatedly.
Pressing the A-B Loop button once will
mark the start point of the section. An
“A-“ will appear in the display. Pressing
the A-B Loop button a second time will
mark the end of the selection. “A-B”
will appear in the display, and the
selected section will begin looping.
To cancel loop playback, press
the OK button (5).
NOTE: If you have selected a start
point for a loop but have not selected
an end point before the end of the
current track, the loop function
will reset and the “A-“ will
no longer be displayed.
14. Record button
Pressing the record button
immediately places the 8100 into
record mode, using the built-in
microphone (2). Pressing the
Record button again during recording
pauses the recording until the Record
button is pressed again. To complete a
recording, press the OK button (5).
13. Volume Up
Pressing this button raises the
playback volume level up to a
maximum safe listening level of 85dB
with the Sentinel Technology™ feature
engaged. (The 8100 arrives from the
factory with Sentinel Technology™
feature “enabled”, but can be disabled
for specific situations from the “Settings”
Menu /Max Volume Limit.) The Volume
Up button is active during playback
even if the playback screen
12. Previous Track
Pressing this button during playback
selects the previous track in the current
track list, and begins playing that track
from the beginning. If the currently
selected track is the first, the
last track is selected.
11. DC In jack
Connect an external
power supply to this jack
10. Play/Pause
Pressing the Play/Pause button
begins playback of the currently
selected track. Pressing the
Play/Pause button during playback
pauses playback until the Play/Pause
button is pressed again.
is not displayed.
(not supplied).
Controls and Connectors
IMPORTANT:
The 8100 will only
accept a 5VDC power
supply providing up to
700mA of current.
Connecting a power supply
of larger than 5VDC or
700mA will damage
your unit and void
your warranty.
1. Headphone outputs
Connect one or two 3.5mm headphone
connectors to one or both of these
outputs. Volume level to both outputs is
controlled by the Volume Up (13) and
Volume Down (9) buttons.
2. Microphone
Use this built-in microphone to record
student podcasts, vocal responses or
other audio sources. This feature can be
useful for tracking language learning
and student assessments.
3. Display
The LCD screen displays the menu
functions and operational messages.
During playback, the screen displays
the current track status, including
track number, total tracks, track time,
current position and playback status,
as well as volume level, battery charge
status and the current playback
source (internal memory
or external memory card).
4. Menu button
Pressing the Menu button displays the
Main Menu. For specific information on
Menu functions please refer to the
Menu Screen section of this user guide.
5. OK button
In playback mode, pressing the
OK button will stop playback. In
Menu mode, the OK button is
used to confirm a Menu selection.
6. Next Track
Pressing this button during playback
selects the next track in the current
track list, and begins playing that track
from the beginning. If the currently
selected track is the last, the
first track is selected.
7. USB Connector
Connect the included USB cable to
the mini-USB port on the unit,
connecting the other end to your host
computer. In addition to transferring
tracks to and from your computer,
the 8100’s internal battery will
charge via the USB connection
(fully recharged in 5 hours).
8. SD/MMC Card Slot
This slot will accommodate
an SD or MMC memory card
of up to 2GB. Cards larger
than 2GB are not supported.
9. Volume Down
Pressing this button lowers
the playback volume level. This
button is active during playback
even if the playback screen
is not displayed.
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8100 Main Screen
At the top of the Main Screen
you will note several icons which indicate
current settings on the 8100.
Source Icon
Lock
Volume
Track Title
Subject Artist
Playing Time
Playback Status
Track Time
Volume Icon Shows the current volume level
Memory Indicator Shows whether the current track is being
played from internal memory or SD card.
Repeat Indicator The arrow indicates that playback is set to Repeat All mode.
A “1” next to the arrow indicates Repeat Track mode.
Shuffle Indicator An “S” indicates shue mode.
EQ If an EQ setting is selected, it is indicated here
with the word “Rock,” “Class” or “Pop.”
(Internal/SD)
Repeat
Mode Icon
EQ Mode
Icon
Battery Icon
Playback Status
Track Time
Battery Shows the battery’s current charge status.
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