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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
Mac OS X and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
YouTube is a registe red trademark of Google, Inc.
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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
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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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5.0 Expanding the Player's Storage
5.1 Preparing a MicroTF Cards for Use
You can expand the player's capacity by adding a MicroTF card (also known as a
TransFlash, or TF, card) with a capacity of up to 8GB. First, however, it must be
prepared for use by the player.
Follow these instructions to prepare the card:
1. Turn the player OFF.
2. Insert a microTF card into the player.
3. Turn the player ON.
4. Select SETTING Mode from the Mode Selector.
5. Select Advanced from the menu.
6. Select Format External Memory from the next menu. The function will
create the necessary folders on your microTF card.
7. Use the USB cable to connect the player to your computer.
8. Access your microTF card through My Computer. It should appear as
EMATICTF.
When in video, camera, and other modes, you can access files on your microTF
card via the Dir List menu option.
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6.0 Using the ArcSoft MediaImpression Software
6.1 Using the MediaImpression Downloader
If you’re using Windows, you can use the ArcSoft MediaImpression Downloader
to download videos from YouTube and other websites that utilize Flash streaming
video, and then view them on your player. Follow the installation instructions
under “Installing ArcSoft Software” in this manual to install the Downloader
software along with the video convertor. After the installation, use the following
steps to download video from the internet and copy it onto your player:
1. Run the MediaImpression Downloader software by clicking Start >
Programs > ArcSoft Video Downloader > Video Downloader.
2. At the bottom of the Downloader window, click the folder icon next to the
words Save to: and designate a location where you want your videos to be
downloaded. If your player is connected to your computer, you can
download videos directly to the player by choosing the Videos folder within
the player.
3. Using your favorite web browser, navigate to the video you want to
download.
4. Place your mouse cursor over the video. An icon should appear in the
upper left corner of the pane that reads ArcSoft Download.
5. Click this icon. Your video will begin downloading to the location you
specified.
6. Once the file finishes downloading, you may copy it to your player by
simply dragging and dropping it using the instructions under “Copying
Media Files to Your Player” in this manual. The video will already be in the
appropriate format and does not need to be converted.
For more information on using ArcSoft MediaImpression Downloader, please visit
http://www.arcsoft.com/public/software_title.asp?ProductID=147
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7.0 Basic Operations
7.1 Turning the Player On and Off
Pay special attention to whether these instructions indicate whether to press or
press and hold a button!
On: To turn the player ON:
1. Move the player’s ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button until the display turns
ON and the E-matic logo is displayed.
Off: To turn the player OFF:
In the working mode, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button
until the display turns OFF, or
Move the player’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
By default, if the player is left idle for over three minutes it will automatically turn
itself OFF. To select a different duration before the player turns OFF, or to set it
so the player doesn’t turn off automatically, please read “System Settings” in this
manual.
Note: The unit will also turn itself off if the battery charge becomes too low.
7.2 Navigating Menus
Mode Selector
The player has many functions, or
modes, including playing audio/video
media and shooting photos or video.
When the player is turned on it displays
the Mode Selector, which can be used to
enter any of the modes.
Browse the modes with the arrow
keys.
Select a mode with the MENU/ENTER button.
Press the VOL/EXIT button to return to the previous menu or the Mode
Selector.
File Lists
Once any review mode (Music, Pictures, Videos, Ebook, or File Navi) has been
selected, a list of your files will appear.
Highlight files using the arrow keys.
Select a file by pressing the MENU/ENTER button.
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Menus
When looking at or listening to a file, you can display a menu of file and play
options by pressing and holding the MENU/ENTER button. See “File Menu”
sections in this manual.
In any menu or list:
Use the arrow buttons to navigate the list.
Make a selection by pressing the MENU/ENTER button.
Sometimes the player will display a dialog box, asking you to confirm a change:
Use the arrow buttons to highlight your answer.
Select the answer by pressing the MENU/ENTER button.
7.4 Changing the Volume
In Videos, Music, or Radio mode, to change the volume:
1. Press and hold the VOL/EXIT button to enter the volume changing mode.
2. Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
3. Press the VOL/EXIT button to exit the volume changing mode, or wait a
few seconds and the mode will exit automatically.
7.5 Using the Virtual Keyboard
There are some functions that require you to use a virtual keyboard to enter text.
To enter text using the keyboard:
Move the highlighter left or right with the arrow buttons.
Move the highlighter up and down with the CAMERA and MENU/ENTER
buttons, respectively.
Press a virtual key with the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.
To delete typed characters, press the VOL/EXIT button.
Once you've typed your characters, use these same keys to highlight and
select the checkmark key at the bottom of the virtual keyboard.
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8.0 Watching Videos
8.1 Accessing Video Mode
WARNING: This player will only play videos that have been converted to a
compatible video format. See “Technical Specifications” in this manual for a list of
supported formats. See “Video Conversion” in this manual for information on
converting video to a compatible format.
To view a video:
1. Use the Mode Selector to select the
VIDEO Mode.
2. Select a video from the list.
3. Press the MENU/ENTER button to
begin playback.
8.2 Basic Play Operations
Pause or resume by pressing the
PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.
Skip to the previous or next video file by pressing the arrow buttons.
Fast-forward or rewind by holding the arrow buttons.
Change the volume as described in “Changing the Volume” in this
manual.
8.3 Video Menu
While viewing a video file, access the following menu of file and play options by
pressing and holding the MENU/ENTER button:
Playback Mode will open a sub-menu from which you can select a
playback mode.
Add Bookmark will create a bookmark at the current time mark of the
current video. You can later access the bookmark directly.
Delete will delete the file.
Information will display statistics about the file being played.
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8.4 File Menu
From the Mode Selector, choose the Video Mode to display the following:
Now Playing displays to the most recent video file viewed.
Dir List allows you to choose between the files on the Local Memory or
Card Memory and then displays a directory of all the file types available
on the player.
Note: Only video files are accessible in the VIDEO Mode. All other files
types must be accessed through their directory from the Mode Selector.
Tag List is a list of bookmarks or “tags” that you created while watching
videos.
To go to a tag:
1. Select My Video Tag List.
2. Highlight and select a tag entry.
To delete a tag,
1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
2. Select Remove from the menu.
Press the VOL/EXIT button to return to the previous menu. Press the VOL/EXIT
button repeatedly to return to the Mode Selector.
You may also choose to connect the AV Cables and watch videos on your
TV/Monitor.
Note: Make sure to change the settings on the device so that it outputs the AV
onto the TV/Monitor. See “System Settings” in this manual.
9.0 Listening to Audio
9.1 Accessing Audio Mode
To listen to audio files:
1. Use the Mode Selector to select the
MUSIC Mode.
2. Select an audio file from the list.
3. Press the MENU/ENTER button to
begin playback.
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9.2 Basic Play Operations
Pause or resume by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.
Skip to the previous or next file by pressing the arrow buttons.
Fast-forward or rewind by holding the arrow buttons.
Change the volume as described under “Changing the Volume” in this
manual.
9.3 Audio Menu
While listening to a music file, access the following menu of file and play options
by pressing and holding the MENU/ENTER button:
Repeat allows you to select one of many repeat patterns.
Select EQ allows you to select one of many equalizer presets.
Set Sound allows you to set user EQ, SRS mode or fadein/fadeout
option.
Replay Times sets the number of loop repetitions.
Replay Intervals sets the number of seconds between each loop.
Variable Speed allows you to increase the speed of play.
Lyric Display allows you to enable/disable lyric display.
Set Star Level allows you to rate your song.
Add Bookmark adds a bookmark at that place in the song.
Add to MyList will add the selected song to one of five personal playlists.
Delete the File will delete the file.
Information displays statistics and ID tags for the audio file.
9.4 File Menu
From the Mode Selector, choose the Music Mode to display the following:
Now Playing shows the song currently playing
All Music lists all your songs by filename.
Artist lists the artists of your songs. Select an artist to listen to all the
songs by that artist.
Album lists all the albums represented by your music collection. Select an
album to listen to all the songs from that album.
Genre lists songs based on their genre ID3 tag. Select a genre to listen to
all your songs that are tagged with that genre.
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My Music List displays a list of the five playlists you created by selecting
songs from your library.
Dir List allows you to switch between files stored in internal memory, and
those stored on your MicroTF card (if you're using one).
Record List lists all the audio you created with the player in
RECORDINGS Mode.
Star Level allows you to select songs based on ratings that you assigned
to songs. Select a rating to listen to all the songs with that rating.
Tag List displays the list of tagged songs you selected.
Press the VOL/EXIT button to return to the Mode Selector.
10.0 Viewing Pictures
10.1 Entering Picture Mode
To view picture files:
1. Use the Mode Selector to select the
PICTURES Mode.
2. Select a photo file from the list of
thumbnails.
3. Press the MENU/ENTER button to
view the photo.
10.2 Basic Play Operations
Skip to the previous or next photo file by pressing the arrow buttons.
Return to the thumbnails by pressing the VOL/EXIT button.
10.3 Picture Menu
While viewing a picture file, access the following menu of file and play options by
pressing and holding the MENU/ENTER button:
Rotate allows you to rotate the image for display. It does not permanently
rotate the image file.
Zoom allows you to zoom in or out of an image. Once zoomed in, you can
scroll around the image:
Scroll left and right with the arrow buttons.
Scroll up and down with the CAMERA and VOL/EXIT buttons,
respectively.
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To exit zoom mode, press PLAY/PAUSE button.
Slide gap sets the gap between slides during a slide show.
Slide effect allows you to choose the effect between slides during a slide
show.
Set as Desktop Background allows you to set image as desktop
background.
Set as Startup will display the current image being viewed when the
player turns ON.
Set as Shutdown will display the current image being viewed when the
player shuts down.
Delete the File will delete the file.
Information displays statistics about the photo file.
11.0 Shooting Photographs
11.1 Entering Camera Mode
To enter the CAMERA Mode:
1. Use the Mode Selector to navigate
to the CAMERA Mode.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to
select the CAMERA Mode.
11.2 Basic Photo Shooting Operations
Use the display as a Viewfinder:
To zoom in and out, use the arrow buttons (The zoom is digital rather than
optical).
Take a photo by pressing the CAMERA button.
Press the VOL/EXIT button to return to the Mode Selector.
To view your photos from the Camera Mode:
1. Press and hold the HOLD/ENTER button for a minimum of 3 seconds.
2. Release the HOLD/ENTER button to display a menu of file and play
options.
3. Select PREVIEW.
4. Use the arrow keys to scroll through your pictures.
To view your photos from the Picture Mode:
1. Select a photo file from the list of thumbnails.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to view the photo.
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11.3 Camera Menu
To display the menu of settings and to change settings that affect image quality:
1. Use the Mode Selector to navigate to the CAMERA Mode.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select the CAMERA Mode.
3. Press and hold the HOLD/ENTER button for a minimum of 3 seconds.
4. Release the HOLD/ENTER button to display a list of file and play options.
5. Use the arrow keys to scroll thru the SETTING menu.
6. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select a setting and to view its options
at the bottom of the image in the viewfinder.
7. Change the setting with the arrow keys while viewing the effect the
change will have on subsequent photos in the viewfinder.
8. Press the VOL/EXIT button to return to the menu.
Preview allows you to see your pictures.
View Parameters shows you all the current settings for the camera.
Switch to DV allows you to switch to VIDEO RECORDER Mode.
White Balance sets the white balance for photos taken indoors and/or
outdoors. Select Auto to let the camera set the best option automatically. This
setting displays a preview of options.
Brightness allows you to darken or lighten subsequent photos on a scale of
(-3) to +3. This setting displays a preview of options.
Exposure Mode sets the exposure for bright outdoor photos or darker indoor
photos. Select Auto to let the camera set the best option automatically. This
setting displays a preview of options.
Special Effect allows you to set one of three special effects: negative, sepia
(to give photos that “old fashion” look), and black and white. This setting
displays a preview of options.
Save Path allows you to choose if you would like to save photos to the
internal memory or to the MicroTF card (if you are using one).
Resolution allows you to select one of many resolutions. Higher resolution
photos produce higher quality images, but take up more storage space.
Self-timer allows you to set a delay of 5-20 seconds between the time the
shutter button is pressed and the time the camera actually takes the
photograph.
Shutter Sound allows you to select one of three shutter sound effects when
you press the shutter button. You can also disable the shutter sound.
Date Stamp allows you to enable or disable the appearance of a red-lettered
date stamp on the bottom-right corner of subsequent photographs. You can
choose whether the stamp includes the date and time, or just the date.
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12.0 Recording Video
12.1 Entering Video Recorder Mode
To enter the VIDEO RECORDER Mode:
1. Use the Mode Selector to navigate
to the VIDEO RECORDER Mode.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to
select the VIDEO RECORDER
Mode.
12.2 Basic Video Shooting Operations
To record video:
1. Use the display as a Viewfinder.
2. A status bar will appear indicating:
The length of the current recording.
Whether a recording is in progress. A red dot indicates a recording is in
progress, while a yellow dot indicates a recording is not in progress.
3. Begin recording by pressing the CAMERA button.
4. End a recording by pressing the VOL/EXIT button. (Your videos will be
saved to the VIDEO folder.)
5. Return to the Mode Selector by pressing the VOL/EXIT button.
To view your videos from the Video Recorder Mode:
1. Press and hold the HOLD/ENTER button for a minimum of 3 seconds.
2. Release the HOLD/ENTER button to display a menu of file and play
options.
3. Select PREVIEW.
4. Your recordings are named using the digits of the date and time. If, for
example, you recorded a video on January 5, 2010 at 7 seconds at
6:05pm, then the filename would be 20100105180507.avi.
To view your videos from the Videos Mode:
1. Select a video file from the Camera folder.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to view the video.
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12.3 Video Recorder Menu
To display the menu of settings and to change settings that affect image quality:
1. Use the Mode Selector to navigate to the Video Recorder Mode.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select the Video Recorder Mode.
3. Press and hold the HOLD/ENTER button for a minimum of 3 seconds.
4. Release the HOLD/ENTER button to display a list of file and play options.
5. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the SETTING menu.
6. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select a setting and to view its options
at the bottom of the image in the viewfinder.
7. Change the setting with the arrow keys while viewing the effect the
change will have on subsequent video recordings in the viewfinder.
8. Press the VOL/EXIT button to return to the menu.
The following settings will be available:
Preview allows you to see your pictures.
View Parameters shows you all the current settings for the camera.
Switch to DV allows you to switch to VIDEO RECORDER Mode.
White Balance sets the white balance for photos taken indoors and/or
outdoors. Select Auto to let the camera set the best option automatically.
This setting displays a preview of options.
Brightness allows you to darken or lighten subsequent photos on a scale
of (-3) to +3. This setting displays a preview of options.
Exposure Mode sets the exposure for bright outdoor photos or darker
indoor photos. Select Auto to let the camera set the best option
automatically. This setting displays a preview of options.
Special Effect allows you to set one of three special effects: negative,
sepia (to give photos that “old fashion” look), and black and white. This
setting displays a preview of options.
Save Path allows you to choose if you would like to save photos to the
internal memory or to the MicroTF card (if you are using one).
Resolution allows you to select one of many resolutions. Higher
resolution photos produce higher quality images, but take up more storage
space.
Record Quality allows you to choose one of four quality presets.
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13.0 Recording Audio
13.1 Entering Recordings Mode
To enter the Recordings Mode:
1. Use the Mode Selector to navigate
to the Recordings Mode.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to
select the RECORDINGS Mode.
13.2 Basic Recorder Operations
To set the record options:
1. Press and hold the MENU/ENTER button to display the recording options
menu.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select Record Format from the menu
and to enter the sub-menu.
3. Use the arrow keys to select either the WAV format or MP3 format:
WAV files are not compressed, thus they produce high quality
recordings but require a lot of storage space.
MP3 encoding is not as high-quality as WAV but generally sounds
just as excellent (depending on the recording bit rate) and requires
significantly less storage space.
4. Press the VOL/EXIT button to return to the options menu.
5. Use the arrow keys to scroll to Record Quality.
6. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select Record Format from the menu
and to enter the sub-menu.
7. Use the arrow keys to select either HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW record
quality for your audio. Like high photo resolution, higher record quality
will produce higher quality audio, but will also require more storage
space.
8. Press the VOL/EXIT button to return to the options menu.
9. Use the arrow keys to scroll to Record Gain.
10. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select Record Format from the menu
and to enter the sub-menu.
11. Choose a record gain at which to record your audio. As with file format,
higher record gain will produce higher quality audio, but will also require
more storage space.
12. You can also choose to save your recordings to internal or card memory
by entering the Save Path option in the menu page.
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These are the basic recording operations:
To s ta r t recording:
1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.
2. As you record, the display will show
(a) The name of the file under which the recording will be saved.
(b) The elapsed time of the current recording.
(c) A countdown timer that indicates how much recording time is
possible based on the available storage space.
(d) A recording-in-progress indicator.
To pause a recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.
To stop recording, press the VOL/EXIT button.
Once the recording ends, you can create another recording by
pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.
13. Press VOL/EXIT to return to the Mode Selector.
To access audio recordings:
1. Once the audio has been recorded, select the Music Mode from the Mode
Selector.
2. Select All Music for a list of your recordings. (Audio recordings will have
filenames beginning with “VOICE”.)
3. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select an audio recording.
4. While listening to the recording, press and hold the MENU/ENTER button
for the file menu.
14.0 E-Book Operations
14.1 Entering E-Book Mode
To enter E-Book Mode:
1. Use the Mode Selector to select the
E-BOOK Mode.
2. Use the arrow buttons to browse
the list of texts.
3. Press the MENU/ENTER button to
select a text for viewing.
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14.2 Basic E-Book Operations
WARNING: E-books MUST be in .txt format in order to be read by the player.
While viewing a text, a status bar at the top of the display will indicate what page
you're viewing and the total number of pages. It will also indicate whether the
scrolling will be done manually (“Manual Mode”) or automatically (“Auto Mode”).
Scrolling is done one page at a time.
You can manually scroll through a text with the arrow buttons.
You can have the player automatically scroll through a text by pressing the
MENU button. See “File Operations” below to change the number of seconds
between each page turn.
14.3 E-Book Menu
While viewing a text, press the MENU/ENTER button to display the E-Book
menu. From the menu, you can select the following commands:
Add Tag to create a bookmark at the current page of the text.
Remove to delete the text.
Skip to will advance more quickly or back up to a different position
within the text.
14.4 File Operations
Press the VOL button to display the file menu and its options:
Now Reading returns to the file list.
Dir List allows you to switch between texts stored in the internal
memory and those stored on your MicroSD card (if you're using one).
Tag List will display a list of your e-book bookmarks. Select a
bookmark to jump to it. To delete a tag, press the MENU button to
display the tag menu, and then select Remove.
Auto Play Gap changes the number of seconds between each page
turn when the reader is in automatic scrolling mode (“Auto Mode”).
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15.0 Listening to the FM Radio
15.1 Entering Radio Mode
WARNING: The headphones function as
an antenna. Therefore, the FM radio will
only work with the headphones connected
to the player.
Use the Mode Selector to enter FM RADIO
Mode.
15.2 Basic Radio Operations
Manual Tuning: Use the arrow buttons to
tune into a specific frequency.
Volume can be changed as described under “Navigating Menus” in this manual.
If radio stations have already been saved as presets, you can find them in the
MENU window. To listen to a preset, highlight and select an entry. See
“Understanding and Navigating Menus” in this manual.
Return to the Mode Selector by pressing the VOL button.
15.3 FM Radio Menu
While listening to the radio, press and hold the MENU/ENTER button to display
the FM radio menu. From the menu, you can select the following:
FM Record will digitally record the tuned FM broadcast according to the
configured Record Quality.
Press and hold the MENU/ENTER button to stop the recording and
save the audio file to the player's MUSIC folder.
Record Quality The player can digitally record an FM broadcast directly
as an MP3 file. Selecting this setting allows you to configure one of three
quality levels: High quality records at 256 kbps; Medium quality records at
128 kbps; and Low quality records at 64 kbps.
Record Gain allows you to adjust the output signal of the recording to
produce the least noisy recording.
Save Channel If you are listening to a station that has not been saved as
a preset, then select this command to save the station as a preset or
“channel”.
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Auto Search causes the radio to scan all available frequencies and to
save all stations whose signal is strong as a preset or “channel”.
Station List shows your preset stations.
FM Band allows you to choose between US or Japan stations.
Mute lets you mute the radio.
To access FM recordings:
1. Once the audio has been recorded, select the Music Mode from the Mode
Selector.
2. Select All Music for a list of your MP3-encoded FM recordings. (The FM
recordings will have filenames beginning with “FM”.)
3. Press the MENU/ENTER button to select an FM recording.
4. While listening to the recording, press and hold the MENU/ENTER button
for the file menu.
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16.0 Tools
16.1 Entering Tools Mode
Use the Mode Selector to enter TOOLS
Mode.
16.2 Tools Menu
Stopwatch is a chronometer that can
record lap times.
To start the stopwatch, press the
MENU/ENTER button.
To stop the stopwatch, press MENU/ENTER again.
To record lap times, press the right arrow button. After the last time slot
has been used, the stopwatch will re-use the five time slots.
Calculator is a calculator that performs basic math, and also includes a memory
function. Press the virtual calculator keys as described under “Navigating Menus”
in this manual.
Calendar is a month-at-a-view calendar.
To view the previous month:
1. Use the MENU/ENTER button to highlight the MONTH in the
display.
2. Press the LEFT ARROW key.
To view the next month:
1. Use the MENU/ENTER button to highlight the MONTH in the
display.
2. Press the RIGHT ARROW key.
To highlight individual days:
1. Use the MENU/ENTER button to highlight the DAY in the display.
2. Press the LEFT ARROW key to highlight previous days.
3. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to highlight the next days.
Note: Some special days are identified at the top of the display. For
instance, highlighting December 25 will display “Christmas Day”.
The device can be used as a PC Camera / Webcam.
1. After selecting this tool from the menu, use the USB cable to
connect the camera to your computer.
2. In Windows, the camera should appear in My Computer as USB
Video Device, which you can use with any webcam-capable
programs.
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17.0 System Settings
17.1 Entering System Settings
Use the Mode Selector to enter the SETTING Mode.
17.2 Setting Menu
The following options are available in the SETTING menu:
Effect Setting allows you change the animation when entering into different
modes.
Date and Time allows you to adjust the date and time on the device. (See
“Navigating Menus” in this manual.) You can also configure the player to
display information on the System Bar at the top of the screen.
Display allows you to change the backlight settings.
Backlight determines how long it takes for the screen to display the
screensaver (a clock).
Backlight Brightness sets the brightness of the display.
Screen Saver Time determines how long the screen saver will show
before the screen turns OFF. Note: the device will still be on, but the
screen will turn off to save battery power.
Power Saving allows you to adjust the idle times and sleep times.
Language allows you to change the display language. Supported languages
are listed under “Technical Specifications” in this manual.
TV Out Configures whether the device itself plays audio and video on the 2.4”
Display, or if it sends the signals through the audio/video cable attached to the
earphone jack. If you turn on TV OUT, you must specify NTSC or PAL. North
American customers must choose NTSC.
Advanced is a submenu of further options:
Player Information displays technical information about the player.
Desktop Theme adjusts the look of the Mode Selector screen.
Key Tone determines whether the player makes a sound whenever you
press a key.
Format Memory reformats the player's internal memory and creates the
necessary subfolders.
Format External Memory formats an inserted MicroTF card and creates
the necessary subfolders.
Set Owner allows the player to be named using the virtual keyboard.
System Check chec
Reset reboots the player.
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18.0 File Navi
18.1 Entering File Navi
WARNING: Songs, Pictures, TXTs or
Videos saved outside of their
respective folders (MUSIC,
PICTURES, TXT, and VIDEO) must be
viewed using the FILE NAVI Mode.
Use the Mode Selector to enter the
FILE NAVI Mode.
18.2 Basic File Navi Operations
1. Use the arrow buttons to browse the list of MUSIC, PICTURES, PLAYLIST,
RECORD, TXT and VIDEO files.
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE to select a file to play.
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Miscellaneous
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19.0 Formatting the Player
19.1 Understanding File systems
Your player is like a small hard drive of data, and like any such storage device, it
has a file system. If you wish to reformat the player's file system, you may use
any standard formatting tools as long as it is formatted with FAT32 file system.
19.2 Reformatting Your Player in Windows
Follow these steps to reformat your player:
1. Move the player’s power switch to the ON
position.
2. Connect the player to your computer via the
USB cable.
3. Double-click My Computer.
4. Find the icon representing the player, which
will probably appear as EMATIC MP3.
5. Right-click the player's icon and select
Format.
WARNING: Make certain the file system is
FAT32; otherwise the player will not work!
6. Click Start.
7. When the WARNING message appears, click OK. Once started, DO NOT
remove the USB cable as this may damage the player!
8. Once the formatting is complete, you may access the drive through My
Computer.
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20.0 Help
20.1 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Weak battery Recharge the battery for 4 hours Unit will not turn on
Invalid operation Switch player off and then on again
Unit spontaneously
turns off
Player connected by
USB, but computer
does not recognize the
device
No sound when
playing media
Failure”
Wrong language Wrong language is configured Change the language in Settings
Songs on player are
not in playable list
Weak battery Recharge the battery for 4 hours
USB cable damaged Replace with a new cable
USB is disabled in the BIOS Enable USB functionality in the BIOS
OS does not support USB Install or update the OS driver
Wire wrongly connected Make sure the cable is firmly connected
Any issues of the PC Reboot PC
Volume is too low Turn up the volume
Wrong audio out device Set right parameter
Unsupported file format Re-encode media in a supported format
The file is corrupted Re-copy the file to the player. You may
have to re-encode the file.
Damaged earphones Use different earphones
Format failure Format with a FAT32 file system
Storage full Delete some files from the player Doesn’t save: “Save
Wrong save path Double-check the destination folder
Songs in the wrong folder
Move all song files to the player's
MUSIC folder, or to one of its
subfolders
20.2 For More Help
See the FAQ page on our website for information and how-to videos:
http://www.ematic.us
Check the UPDATES section of our website.
View How-To videos on our website.
E-mail customer service: customerservice@ematic.us
You can expect a response within 1-2 business days.
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21.0 Technical Specifications
Dimensions 82mm x 52mm x 12.5mm (length x width x thickness)
Physical dimensions 2.4” LCD QVGA Display
Resolution 320x240 pixels
USB USB 2.0
Internal file system FAT32 Memory
Expansion capacity 1GB / 2GB / 4GB / 8GB (optional)
Record
MP3 and WMA
CMOS Camera
Supported formats
WE AT Ematic ARE
ALWAYS STRIVING TO
IMPROVE OUR
PRODUCTS.
PLEASE VISIT US ON
THE WEB AT
http://www.ematic.us
FOR UPDATES ON
SUPPORTED
FORMATS
TV-out frame rate NTSC 30fps; PAL 25fps
AV-out voltage ≥1V (VPP)
Operating temperature -5°C to 40°C
Menu language
Format WAV/MP3
Length 70 Hours (128MB)
Compress rate 32Kbps – 384Kbps
Frequency response 20Hz – 20KHz
Total harmonic distortion <0.1%
Signal-to-noise ratio >85dB
Audio Power 8mW – 16mW
Frame Rate 30fps
Color depth 24bit
Focus 1x to 2x
Images JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF images that are
uncompressed, TIFF images that are
compressed via Pack Bits, CCITT Group 3
fax images, and CCITT Group 4 fax images
Videos RM, RMVB, AVI, WMV, MP4, 3GP, and FLV
videos that have a resolution of 320x240 or
smaller.
Audio MP3, WAV, and unprotected WMA, OGG,
FLAC, and APE. Protected WMA audio files,
and M4A/M4P files (any AAC-encoded audio)
from iTunes® are not supported.
E-book TXT
English, Simplified Chinese, Tradition Chinese, Japanese,
Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian.
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22.0 Limitation of Liability Statement
22.1 Links to Third Party Sites
The Ematic User Manual may contain links to third-party sites, however, please be aware that
Ematic is not responsible for and cannot control these other sites. Ematic makes no
representations whatsoever about any other website which you may access through this user
manual. When you access a non-Ematic web site, even one that may contain the Ematic logo,
please understand that it is independent from Ematic, and that Ematic may have no control over
the content on that website. In addition, a link to a non-Ematic website does not mean Ematic
endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content, or the use, of such website. It is up to
you to take precautions to ensure that whatever you select for your use is free of such items as
viruses, worms, trojan horses and other items of a destructive nature.
22.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Ematic shall not be liable for any damages
suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing, copying, distributing, or downloading the
materials. In no event shall Ematic be liable for any indirect, extraordinary, exemplary, punitive,
special, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of data, revenue, profits, use or
other economic advantage) however arising, whether for breach or in tort, even if Ematic has
been previously advised of the possibility of such damage. You agree that you have sole
responsibility for adequate protection and backup of data and/or equipment used in connection
with the product and software and will not make a claim of any nature against Ematic for lost
data, inaccurate output, work delays or lost profits resulting from the use of the materials. You
agree to hold Ematic entirely harmless from and you covenant not to sue Ematic, or its affiliates,
successors or assigns, for any claims related to Ematic. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
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