Ematic E5 Series User Manual
E5 Series User Manual
© 2009 Ematic 1-888-968-1985 http://www.Ematic.us
Windows and Windows Media Player are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
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Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Foreword ...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Warnings ............................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Computer Requirements ....................................................................................... 1
1.5 Layout of the Player .............................................................................................. 2
Part I: Computer Operations
2.0 Connecting and Charging the Player ................................................................................ 4
2.1 Connecting and Disconnecting the Player from Your Computer ........................... 4
2.2 Charging the Battery ............................................................................................. 4
3.0 Video Conversion..............................................................................................................5
3.1 Installing Video Conversion Software.................................................................... 5
3.2 Converting Video................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Using Other Conversion Software......................................................................... 6
3.4 Converting Video in Linux...................................................................................... 6
4.0 Copying Files ....................................................................................................................8
4.1 Copying Media Files to your Player....................................................................... 8
4.2 Using Windows Media Player 11
5.0 Expanding the Player's Storage ...................................................................................... 10
5.1 Preparing a MicroTF Cards for Use..................................................................... 10
6.0 Using the ArcSoft MediaImpression Software ................................................................. 11
6.1 Using the MediaImpression Downloader............................................................. 11
®
’s Sync Function ............................................... 9
Part II: Player Operations
7.0 Basic Operations.............................................................................................................13
7.1 Turning the Player On and Off............................................................................. 13
7.2 Navigating Menus................................................................................................ 13
7.4 Changing the Volume.......................................................................................... 14
7.5 Using the Virtual Keyboard.................................................................................. 14
8.0 Watching Videos ............................................................................................................. 15
8.1 Accessing Video Mode........................................................................................ 15
8.2 Basic Play Operations ......................................................................................... 15
8.3 Video Menu ......................................................................................................... 15
8.4 File Menu............................................................................................................. 16
9.0 Listening to Audio............................................................................................................16
9.1
9.2 Basic
9.3 Audio Menu ......................................................................................................... 17
9.4 File Menu............................................................................................................. 17
10.0 Viewing Pictures.............................................................................................................. 18
10.1 Entering Picture Mode......................................................................................... 18
10.2 Basic Play Operations ......................................................................................... 18
Accessing Audio Mode.......................................................................................16
Play Operations ........................................................................................ 17
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10.3 Picture Menu ....................................................................................................... 18
11.0 Shooting Photographs..................................................................................................... 19
11.1 Entering Camera Mode .......................................................................................19
11.2 Basic Photo Shooting Operations........................................................................ 19
11.3 Camera Menu...................................................................................................... 20
12.0 Recording Video.............................................................................................................. 21
12.1 Entering Video Recorder Mode ........................................................................... 21
12.2 Basic Video Shooting Operations........................................................................ 21
12.3 Video Recorder Menu.......................................................................................... 22
13.0 Recording Audio.............................................................................................................. 23
13.1 Entering Recordings Mode.................................................................................. 23
13.2 Basic Recorder Operations ................................................................................. 23
14.0 E-Book Operations..........................................................................................................24
14.1 Entering E-Book Mode ........................................................................................24
14.2 Basic E-Book Operations .................................................................................... 25
14.3 E-Book Menu.......................................................................................................25
14.4 File Operations .................................................................................................... 25
15.0 Listening to the FM Radio ............................................................................................... 26
15.1 Entering Radio Mode........................................................................................... 26
15.2 Basic Radio Operations....................................................................................... 26
15.3 FM Radio Menu................................................................................................... 26
16.0 Tools ............................................................................................................................28
16.1 Entering Tools Mode............................................................................................28
16.2 Tools Menu .......................................................................................................... 28
17.0 System Settings .............................................................................................................. 29
17.1 Entering System Settings .................................................................................... 29
17.2 Setting Menu ....................................................................................................... 29
18.0
File Navi..........................................................................................................................30
18.1 Entering File Navi ................................................................................................ 30
18.2 Basic File Navi Operations .................................................................................. 30
Miscellaneous
19.0 Formatting the Player......................................................................................................32
19.1 Understanding File systems ................................................................................ 32
19.2 Reformatting Your Player in Windows ................................................................. 32
20.0 Help
21.0
22.0 Limitation of Liability Statement....................................................................................... 35
............................................................................................................................ 33
20.1 Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 33
20.2 For More Help ..................................................................................................... 33
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................34
22.1 Links to Third Party Sites..................................................................................... 35
22.2 Limitation of Liability ............................................................................................ 35
E5 Series User Manual
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
Thank you for purchasing this player. Please read this manual carefully before
using the product. Specifications and software updates are subject to change
without notice. The player pictured in this manual may differ from yours, but the
information in this manual will still apply.
Please watch the How-To video pre-loaded on your player for more information.
1.2 Package Contents
Your player comes with the following items:
The Player
A Silicon Case
A USB Cable
A Cleaning Cloth
One Pair of Stereo Headphones
An Audio/Video Cable
1.3 Warnings
Do not use the unit in extreme temperatures, or dusty/wet environments.
Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight.
Only insert or remove microTF cards when the unit is turned OFF.
Do not disconnect the player and USB from your computer without first
ensuring a “safe removal” as this may damage the unit. See “Connecting and
Disconnecting the Player from Your Computer” in this manual.
Do not open or disassemble the unit, as this will void the warranty.
Handle the unit with care to prevent physical damage.
Protect the unit from static discharge.
1.4 Computer Requirements
This User Manual
A Quick-Start Guide
A CD Containing E-matic video
conversion software and Arcsoft
Mediaimpression Downloader
Virtually any computer/operating system able to use USB storage devices
can copy files to and from the player. These include Windows®, Mac OS
X®, and Linux®.
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The following, however, is required in order to use the included Ematic
video conversion software:
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000, ME, XP, Vista,
CPU 800 MHz
CD-ROM 4x speed
Hard Disk 50 MB of available space
USB Port One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
1.5 Layout of the Player
Windows 7
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Part I: Computer Operations
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2.0 Connecting and Charging the Player
2.1 Connecting and Disconnecting the Player from Your Computer
To connect the player to your computer:
1. Turn the player ON.
2. Use the included USB cable to connect the player to your computer. Plug
the small end of the included USB cable into the player, and the large end
into the computer’s USB port.
The first time you connect the player to your computer; the computer will
automatically detect it and install any necessary drivers. When it has finished, the
player will appear in My Computer as EMATIC MP3
To safely disconnect the player from your computer, click the green arrow in the
system tray (the area by the clock on your task bar), which will display a list of
attached USB devices. Select the player in the list to be removed. Windows will
display a message when it is safe to remove the player.
WARNING: Any USB device that stores data (e.g. flash drives, cameras, and
media players) should always be disconnected from your computer using this
method to avoid corrupting the stored data.
2.2 Charging the Battery
The player has a built-in battery that must be charged before the player can be
used.
1. Turn the player ON.
2. Connect the player to a computer using the USB cable (the computer
must be ON for the player to charge properly).
3. Let the player charge for 4 hours before initial use. You can charge
the player for 2 hours per recharge cycle thereafter.
4. Disconnect the player from the computer using the safe removal
method. See “Connecting and Disconnecting the Player from Your
Computer” in this manual.
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3.0 Video Conversion
3.1 Installing Video Conversion Software
WARNING: This player will only play videos that have been converted to a
compatible video format.
Before watching videos on your player, the video files must first be converted to a
format the player recognizes. This conversion can be done with Windows
software that came with your player. Follow these steps to install the software:
1. Place the included CD into your computer's disc drive.
2. Click Start > My Computer, and then click the drive corresponding to your
disc drive.
3. Double-click Setup.exe to perform the installation.
4. Complete the installation as directed by the installation wizard. If Windows
asks you whether to allow the installation, click ALLOW and follow the on-
screen instructions.
5. Follow the same steps to install the Arcsoft Mediaimpression Downloader
(MIDownloader). Note: each software must be installed separately.
3.2 Converting Video
To play videos on your player, you must:
(a) Have some videos on your computer.
(b) Convert them to a format supported by your player (if necessary).
(c) Copy the video files to your player.
Note: You cannot convert copy-protected DVDs.
Follow these steps to convert video files:
1. If you wish to save converted videos directly to the player, first connect the
player to your computer with the USB cable.
2. Run the conversion software by clicking Start > Programs > Multimedia
Player Utilities > Video Converter.
3. Choose a folder in which to save the converted files by clicking the red
icon beside the Output File field.
Note: You can save the converted files to your computer and copy them to
the player later, or you can convert files directly to the player by selecting
the player's VIDEO folder.
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4. Build a list of videos to convert:
a. Click the green icon next to the Input File field.
b. Navigate to your media folder(s).
c. Select one or more videos to convert.
Note: The program will not convert from any video format.
d. Once a video is selected, it will be added to a file list at the bottom of
the window. Repeat the Add File process until you have completed the
list of videos you want to convert.
5. Click the Begin button ( ) to start converting the list of videos. A
message will appear indicating when the conversion process is finished.
Important: If the video conversion fails, download the free codec from this link:
http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=5884&s=775
Save the file and then follow the installation instructions. After installation is
completed, open the E-matic Video Converter and try again.
3.3 Using Other Conversion Software
While the included software converts numerous formats to the format required by
the player, there may be some it cannot convert. Regardless of what conversion
software you use, be sure to convert your video media to a supported format at a
320x240 resolution. (See “Technical Specifications” in this manual for a list of
supported formats.)
3.4 Converting Video in Linux
While the player does not come with
conversion software for Linux, there
are several free, open source
programs available in Linux that can
do the necessary transcoding. The
three most powerful command line
encoders are mencoder, ffmpeg. and
transcode. To make things easier,
you can use one of the many
available front-ends, although the
simplest may be avidemux (pictured).
Xvid video encoder
Filter: reduce to 320x240
MP3 audio encoder
Filter: Mix audio down to stereo
AVI file container
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Regardless of the tool you use, transcode videos as follows:
Use AVI as the file container.
Encode video using the Xvid codec.
Resize video to 320 x 240 pixels or smaller.
Encode the audio using an MP3 codec.
Reduce the audio to 2 channels if the original was more, such as 5.1.
There may be other transcoding formulas that will produce videos compatible
with the player. Also note some formats will work without conversion. For a full list
of supported formats, see “Technical Specifications” in this manual.
Note: E-matic does not provide support to Linux users. However, you can get
help from the Linux community on the Internet via information sites, forums, and
e-mail lists.
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4.0 Copying Files
4.1 Copying Media Files to your Player
WARNING: Make certain your media files are supported by the player. Media
from iTunes is NOT supported.
To listen to and/or view media on your player, you must first copy the files from
your computer to the player. However, before copying the files to your player, you
must make certain the files you wish to enjoy on your player are, in fact,
supported by the player. See the full list of supported formats under “Technical
Specifications” in this manual. Read about video conversion under “Converting
Video” in this manual.
Follow these steps to copy media files to the player under Windows:
1. Switch the player ON.
2. Connect the player to your computer with the USB cable.
3. Open a window to the player:
a. Double-click My Computer
b. Double-click the drive that corresponds to the player. It should be
labeled EMATIC MP3.
4. Using the same process, open a window to your music, video, or other
media files.
5. Drag-and-drop media files from your computer's window to the player's
window. Media files must be copied to the correct folders:
Music files are copied to the MUSIC folder. You can use subfolders.
Video files are copied to the VIDEO folder.
Image files are copied to the PICTURES folder.
E-book files are copied to the TXT folder.
6. Disconnect the player from the computer using the safe removal method.
See “Connecting and Disconnecting the Player to Your Computer” in this
manual.
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4.2 Using Windows Media Player 11®’s Sync Function
If you sync your player with Windows Media Player, follow these steps when
initially syncing the device:
1. Turn the player ON and use the USB cable to connect it to your computer.
2. Run Windows Media Player. If this is the first time connecting the player to
Windows Media Player, the program will ask you to name the device.
Choose a name and click Finish.
3. If you want Windows to automatically sync your player:
a. Right click the Sync tab.
b. Highlight the player’s name with the mouse cursor.
c. Click SET UP SYNC from the sub-menu that appears.
d. In the Device Setup window, click the box next to “Sync this device
automatically”.
e. Add or remove playlists you want to sync from the playlists to sync box.
f. Click Finish.
4. If you want to manually sync the player:
a. Click the Sync tab.
b. Highlight the files you want transferred to your device.
c. Drag the files into the Sync List column
d. Click Start Sync to begin transferring the files to the player.
e. When the process is complete, you should be able to see the song
files on the player through My Computer.
Note: See the full list of supported formats under “Technical Specifications ” in
this manual to determine which synced songs will be supported by the player.
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