Ematic EM404CAM, EM484CAM 8GB, EM414CAM 8GB, EM424CAM, EM444CAM 8GB User Manual
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Table of Contents
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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 ...................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Installing Video Conversion Software ........................................................................... 4
3.2 Converting Video ........................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Using Other Conversion Software ................................................................................ 5
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 Player11®'s Sync Function ....................................................... 7
5.0 Expanding the Player's Storage ................................................................................................ 8
5.1 Preparing MicroSD or “TF” Cards for Use .................................................................... 8
6.0 Using The Arcsoft Mediaimpression Software……………………………………………………..9
6.1 Using the Mediaimpression Downloader……………………………………………...…..9
Part II: Player Operations
7.0 Basic Operations ..................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 Turning the Player On and Off .................................................................................... 11
7.2 The Desktop ................................................................................................................ 11
8.0 Watching Videos ...................................................................................................................... 12
8.1 Accessing Video Mode ............................................................................................... 12
8.2 Video Menu ................................................................................................................. 12
8.3 Video Playback ........................................................................................................... 13
9.0 Listening to Audio .................................................................................................................... 14
9.1 Accessing Audio Mode ................................................................................................ 14
9.2 Audio Playback ........................................................................................................... 14
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10.0 Viewing Pictures ...................................................................................................................... 15
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10.1 Entering Photos Mode ................................................................................................ 15
10.2 Pictures Menu ............................................................................................................. 15
10.3 Picture Viewing ........................................................................................................... 16
11.0 Shooting Photographs ............................................................................................................. 17
11.1 Entering Camera Mode ............................................................................................... 17
11.2 Basic Photo Shooting Operations ............................................................................... 17
12.0 Recording Video ...................................................................................................................... 18
12.1 Entering DV (Digital Video) Mode ............................................................................... 18
12.2 Basic Video Shooting Operations ............................................................................... 18
13.0 Recording Audio ...................................................................................................................... 19
13.1 Entering Recorder Mode ............................................................................................. 19
13.2 Basic Recorder Operations ......................................................................................... 19
14.0 E-Book Operations .................................................................................................................. 20
14.1 Entering E-Book Mode ................................................................................................ 20
14.2 Basic E-Book Operations ............................................................................................ 20
15.0 Listening to the FM Radio ....................................................................................................... 21
15.1 Basic Radio Operations .............................................................................................. 21
16.0 PC Camera .............................................................................................................................. 22
17.0 Applications ............................................................................................................................. 22
18.0 System Settings ....................................................................................................................... 23
Miscellaneous
19.0 Formatting the Player .............................................................................................................. 25
19.1 Understanding File systems ........................................................................................ 25
19.2 Reformatting Your Player in Windows ........................................................................ 25
20.0 TV OUT .................................................................................................................................... 25
21.0 Help ..................................................................................................................................... 26
21.1 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 26
21.2 For More Help ............................................................................................................. 26
22.0 Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 27
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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 Ematic video
conversion software and Arcsoft
Mediaimpression Downloader
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:
1.3 Warnings
Do not use the product in extreme temperatures, or dusty or wet
environments.
Do not leave the product 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 player. See pg. 4.
Do not open or disassemble the player as this will void the warranty.
Handle the player with care to prevent physical damage.
Protect the player from static discharge.
1.4 Computer Requirements
Virtually any computer and operating system able to use USB storage
devices can copy files to and from the player. These include Windows®,
Mac OS X®, and Linux®.
The following, however, is required in order to use the included Ematic
video conversion software:
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Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista
If the
screen freezes, this
device can be
rebooted by using
a pin to press the
RESET at the back
of the player
An 800MHz or faster CPU
USB port
CD-ROM drive
At least 50MB of free hard disk space
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
Any USB device that
stores data (e.g. flash drives,
cameras, and media players)
should always be
disconnected from your
computer using this method!
This player will only
play videos that have been
converted to a compatible
video format.
2.1 Connecting and Disconnecting the Player from Your Computer
To connect your player to your computer, turn on the player and 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; your computer will
detect it and automatically 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. Highlight the player in the list, and
click „Stop.‟ Windows will display a message
when it is safe to remove the player.
2.2 Charging the Battery
The player has a built-in battery that must be charged before the player
can be used.
1. Turn on the player.
2. Connect the player to a turned-on
computer using the USB cable.
3. Let the player charge for 4 hours before initial use. You can charge
the player for 2 hours there after.
3.0 Video Conversion
3.1 Installing Video Conversion Software
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 that came with
your player. Follow these steps to install the
software:
1. Place the included CD into your computer's disc drive.
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2. Click Start > My Computer, then click the drive corresponding to your
Note: You cannot
convert copyprotected DVDs.
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.
3.2 Converting Video
To play videos on your player, you must (a) have some
videos on your computer, (b) convert them to the
format supported by your player (if necessary), and
then (c) copy the video files to your player.
Follow these steps to convert video files:
1. Connect your player to your computer using the USB cable if you wish
to save directly to the player.
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 to your computer and copy them to
the player later, or save them directly to the player itself. To save the
converted files directly to the player, save to the player's VIDEO folder.
4. Build a list of videos to convert. Click the green icon next to the Input
File field, navigate your folders, and 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. Repeat the Add File process until you have completed
your list of videos to convert.
5. Once the list is complete, click the Begin button ( ) to start
converting and the list of videos. A message will appear to indicate
when the list is complete.
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, and at a 320x240 resolution (See
“Supported Formats” on pg. 27 for more information).
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3.4 Converting Video in Linux
Make certain your
media files are supported by
the player. Media from
iTunes is NOT supported
Filter: reduce to 320x240
Xvid video encoder
Filter: Mix audio down to stereo
MP3 audio encoder
AVI file container
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 commandline
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” on pg. 27.
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
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
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