Ematic E8 User Manual

E8 Series User Manual

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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 .................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Copying Media Files to your Player....................................................................... 7

4.2 Using Windows Media Player 11®’s Sync Function............................................... 8

5.0 Expanding the Player's Storage ........................................................................................ 9

5.1 Preparing a MicroSD/TF Card for Use .................................................................. 9

6.0 Using the ArcSoft MediaImpression Software................................................................. 10

6.1 Using the MediaImpression Downloader............................................................. 10

6.2 Using the MediaImpression 2 Software Suite ..................................................... 11

Part II: Player Operations

7.0 Basic Operations............................................................................................................. 13

7.1 Turning the Player On and Off ............................................................................ 13

7.2 The Lock Feature ................................................................................................ 13

7.3 The Desktop ........................................................................................................ 14

8.0 Watching Videos ............................................................................................................. 15

8.1 Accessing Video Mode ........................................................................................ 15

8.2 Video Menu ......................................................................................................... 15

8.3 Video Playback.................................................................................................... 16

9.0 Listening to Audio............................................................................................................ 17

9.1 Accessing Audio Mode ........................................................................................ 17

9.2 Audio Play Operations......................................................................................... 17

10.0 Viewing Pictures.............................................................................................................. 18

10.1 Entering Photos Mode......................................................................................... 18

10.2 Picture Menu ....................................................................................................... 18

10.3 Picture Viewing.................................................................................................... 19

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11.0 Shooting Photographs..................................................................................................... 20

11.1 Entering Camera Mode ....................................................................................... 20

11.2 Basic Photo Shooting Operations ....................................................................... 20

12.0 Recording Video.............................................................................................................. 21

12.1 Entering DV (Digital Video) Mode ....................................................................... 21

12.2 Basic Video Shooting Operations........................................................................ 21

13.0 Recording Audio.............................................................................................................. 22

13.1 Entering Recorder Mode ..................................................................................... 22

13.2 Basic Recorder Operations ................................................................................. 22

14.0 E-Book Operations.......................................................................................................... 23

14.1 Entering E-Book Mode ........................................................................................ 23

14.2 Basic E-Book Operations .................................................................................... 23

15.0 Listening to the FM Radio ............................................................................................... 24

15.1 Entering Radio Mode........................................................................................... 24

15.2 Basic Radio Operations....................................................................................... 24

16.0 PC Camera ..................................................................................................................... 25

16.1 Using the player as a PC Camera....................................................................... 25

17.0 Applications..................................................................................................................... 25

17.1 Entering Applications Mode................................................................................. 25

18.0 System Settings .............................................................................................................. 26

18.1 Entering Settings Mode ....................................................................................... 26

18.2 Basic Settings Operations ................................................................................... 26

Miscellaneous

19.0 Formatting the Player...................................................................................................... 28

19.1 Understanding File Systems ............................................................................... 28

19.2 Reformatting Your Player in Windows................................................................. 28

20.0 TV OUT ........................................................................................................................... 29

21.0 Help................................................................................................................................. 29

21.1 For More Help ..................................................................................................... 29

21.2 Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 30

22.0 Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 31

23.0 Limitation of Liability……………………………………………………………………………32

23.1 Links to Third Party Sites .................................................................................... 33

23.2 Limitation of Liability ............................................................................................ 33

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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 visit our website for more information: www.ematic.us

1.2 Package Contents

Your player comes with the following items:

• The Player

• A Stylus

• A USB Cable

• A Cleaning Cloth

• One Pair of Stereo Headphones

• This User Manual

• A Quick-Start Guide

• A CD Containing E-matic video

conversion software and Arcsoft Mediaimpression Downloader

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 microSD/TF 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

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, Windows 7 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

WARNING:(In#the#unlikely#event#the#screen#freezes,#the#device#can#be# rebooted#by#inserting#a#pin#into#the#RESET#hole#at#the#top#of#the#player.

1.5 Layout of the Player

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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 your player to your computer:

1. Turn the player ON.

2. Slide out the integrated USB Connection

3. Insert the USB Connection 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 remove the player from your computer:

1. Click the green arrow in the system tray (the area by the clock on your task bar).

2. A list of attached USB devices will be displayed. Highlight the player in the list.

3. If asked, click STOP. 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. The player will display a screen that says ‘USB

Connected.’ Wait 15 seconds.

4. Press the EXIT button. The screen will change

to a large recharging battery icon (indicating the player is properly recharging).

5. Let the player charge for 4 hours before initial use. You can charge

the player for 2 hours per recharge cycle thereafter.

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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 they must first be converted to a format that the player recognizes. This conversion can be done with Windows software included 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.

3. Click the drive corresponding to your disc drive.

4. Double-click Setup.exe to perform the installation.

5. Complete the installation as directed by the installation wizard. If

Windows asks you to allow the installation, click ALLOW.

3.2 Converting Video

To play videos on your player, you must:

(a) Have video files on your computer. (b) Convert the video files to a format supported by your player (if

necessary).

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 integrated USB.

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. You can save the converted files directly to the player by selecting the player's VIDEO folder.

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).

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c. Select one or more videos to convert (Note that the program will

not convert from any video format). Once a video is selected, it will be added to a file list at the bottom of the window.

d. 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.

3.3 Using Other Conversion Software

While the included software converts numerous formats to the format required by the player, there may be some that 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).

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 that are compatible with the player. Also note that there are some formats that will work without conversion. For a full list of supported formats, see “Technical Specifications” in this manual.

Filter: reduce to 320x240

Xvid video encoder

Filter: Mix audio down to stereo

MP3 audio encoder

AVI file container

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Note: Ematic 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.

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 whichever files you want to enjoy from your computer to the player. However, before copying the files, you must make certain that they 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. Turn 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 corresponding to the player. It will

probably be labeled Removable Disk.

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. Note: 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.  eBook files are copied to the TXT folder.

6. Disconnect the player from the computer using the safe removal

method in “Connecting and Disconnecting the Player to Your Computer” in this manual.

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Follow these steps to copy media files to the player under OS X:

1. Turn the player ON.

2. Connect the player to your computer with integrated USB.

3. Open a window to the player:

a. Double-click My Computer b. Double-click the drive corresponding to the player. It will

probably be labeled No Name.

4. Using the same process, open a finder 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. Note: 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 by dragging the Removable

Disk icon to the Trash/Eject icon in the dock.

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 integrated USB 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.

• 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.

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