Manual
MP3 Player
C215
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Regulatory Information:
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Emtec Limited
Model: C215
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
For customers in Europe
This product conforms to the following European Directives:
89/336/EEC (EMC Directive)
This product complies with EN55022/A1:2000 and EN 55024/A1:2001 for use in the
following areas: residential, commercial and light industrial.
If the product suddenly has no response or power off, it may be caused by electrostatic discharge.
If this circumstance, please follow the procedures below for recovery:
- Switch off the unit, if the unit has no prsponse.
- Turn on the unit again.
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing Emtec MP3 player. Before using this device, read carefully
all the instructions in this manual and keep it for future reference.
Emtec MP3 player built-in flash memory supports 1GB up to 4GB. It's easy to use.
As soon as an user plugs it into the USB, the computer identifies the Emtec MP3 player
and notifies the user. Just copy the music files from any computer to your Emtec MP3
player, disconnect the player from the computer, push the play button and start listening.
No software is needed. The Emtec MP3 player also serves as a USB flash drive, allowing
easy transfer and safe storing of any type of files.
We try to provide products with appearance identical to the pictures included in this manual.
However, the real one may differ more or less from the pictures. Please see the real product
for reference. The PC we mentioned in this manual, except otherwise specified, refers to a
desktop computer or notebook with Windows operating system. All products, devices, MP3
players we mentioned in this manual, except otherwise specified, refer to MP3 player.
To make copies or publish this manual in whatever means or in whatever forms without
written authorization from Emtec is prohibited. Emtec reserves all rights.
Emtec will not be held responsible for data loss, modification of the device or other
ndirect loss resulting from mal-operation, maintenance, battery overflow or other accidents.
Emtecwill not be held responsible for restoration of any personal data lost.
Emtec devotes to improving the function and performance of its products. The functions
described in this manual are subject to change for the purposes of technical progress
with prior notice.
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Liability Exemption Statement
1. All the information included in this manual was produced with our careful caution, but
there may still be some errors and mistakes. Emtec will not be held responsible for those
errors and mistakes.
2. As we can't control users' understanding of this manual, Emtec will not be held
responsible for any accident or other loss caused by misunderstanding of this manual. We
shall not be held responsible either for any loss caused by using this product or for any claim
by any third party.
3. Emtec will be held responsible only for the inherent problem of the device
itself, but not for data loss, modification of the device or other indirect loss resulting from
mal-operation of software, maintenance or other accidents. Emtec will not be held
responsible for restoration of any personal data lost.
4. Emtec reserves the modification right of any software, hardware and user manual
of this device without prior notice.
5. To make copies, publish, transfer, store in a traceable system, or translate to any other
language without written authorization from Emtec is strictly prohibited.
Important
1. Do not drop or give a hard impact. It may cause malfunction.
2. Do not subject the device to high temperature or direct sunlight.
3. Keep it far away from humidity or damp.
4. Do not disassemble it by yourself.
5. Use a dry cloth to clean the device.
6. Keep it away from the chemicals such as benzene or diluents.
7. Take the battery out if the device is not in use for a long period of time.
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Safety Precaution
Before using this device, read carefully and understand all safety instructions included in this
chapter, and observe them strictly when using to ensure that the device provides you with
pleasure and entertainment for a long period of time.
1. Read carefully through this manual, and fully understand all the operation instructions and
warnings of this device.
2. Check if the contents in the packing comply with the packing list. If not, contact the dealer
immediately.
3. When it is left unused for a long period of time, the battery must be taken out from battery
chamber. If battery liquid leakage is detected and the device works abnormally, do not
disassemble the device for cleaning, which may lead to irremediable damage. In this case,
contact Emtec customer service center for technical support and help from Emtec
professional service team. However, Emtec takes no liability for any damage resulting from
battery liquid leakage.
4. This device is a hi-tech electronic product, which should be kept away from heat, cold or
moisture when being used. Special care should be taken to observe the followings:
a) The device should not be exposed to strong sunlight, and should be kept away from heat
sources.
b) Avoid using the device outdoor at low temperature for a long period of time.
c) The device should not be placed in the environment of extra-humidity; Care should be
taken so that water and other liquids are not spilled into the device. If it happens, it should
be switched off immediately.
d) The device should not be used in dust-plagued or very dirty places.
e) Do not clean the device with any type of detergent containing chemical elements or other
solutions in order to avoid damages from corrosion or moisture. If necessary, please clean
it with soft cloth or paper slightly.
5. Never use the device in a strong magnetic field. Avoid strong electric charge or
electromagnetic interference environment to prevent data from being lost.
6. Do not drop the device to the ground or suffer it from fierce impact by other objects, which
may lead to unnecessary damage.
7. The device uses a rapid internal storage for data memory. Generally, even when the power
is suddenly turned off, the data in the device will not lose. However, mal-operation,
malfunction or external strong electromagnetic interference may lead to data loss. So, it is
advisable for users to make a copy of all useful data in time. Emtec will be responsible only
for the inherent problem of the device, not for data loss or other indirect loss arising from
maloperation, maintenance or other accidents. Emtec will not be held responsible for
restoration of any personal data lost.
8. The device should be opened under no circumstances. The manufacturer takes no liability
for any damage resulting from unauthorized tampering.
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Highlights of the product
Highlights
- Formats: MP3, WMA
- Enables storing playback and transferring of audio and non-audio files
- Mass storage device
- Built-in flash memory supported
- Dot matrix display
- 8kbps ~ 320kbps (MP3), 64kbps ~ 320kbps (WMA) and VBR files are supported
- USB 2.0 high speed
- Win 98SE / Win2K / WinME / WinXP / WinVista
- No driver required for file/audio transfer (WinME / Win2K / WinXP / WinVista)
- FM Radio
Product dravings
Vol +
Vol -
Lanyard eyelet
LCD display
USB plug
Play/Pause
/confirm/
Earphone jack
Hold
Menu
Battery door
USB cap
Fast forward
Rewind
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Battery installation
Description of LCD display
Play status
Song name Repeat mode
Battery indicator
Number of Song being played
/ Total number of songs
Key lockElapsed Playtime
AAA AAA
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Operation instructions of function keys
Under Music mode
Under FM mode
Note:
Short press-----press the key for less than one second
Long press-----press the key for more than one second
Long Press
Fast forwardFast forward
Next song Next song
Start playback
of MP3, WMA
Power off
VOL +
continuously
current song is
replayed from
the start
VOL +
continuously
Previous song
VOL+
Fast rewind Fast rewind
VOL+
Short Press
Long Press
Short Press
Long Press
Short Press
Long Press
Short Press
Pause modeKey
Play/Pause/
Power
FF
REW
VOL +
Playback Main menu
Preset modePressKey Manual mode
Pause/Play Select item
VOL -
continuously
VOL -
continuously
VOL - VOL -
Long Press
Short Press
VOL -
VOL +
VOL -
Short Press Previous menu Previous menuMENU
MENU
S.P. N/A
L.P.
S.P.
L.P.
S.P. Previos preset
L.P.
S.P.
L.P.
S.P.
S.P.
L.P.
Save to preset channel
Power downency
Increase freq. by 0.05MHz
Search Up
Decrease freq. by 0.05MHz
Search down
Vol. Up
Vol. Up
Power down
Next preset
Station
Search Up
Station
Search down
Continuously
Vol. down
Vol. down
Continuously
Continuously
Previous menu Previous menu
Continuously
Vol. Up
Vol. Up
Vol. down
Vol. down
Play
FF
REW
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FM mode
Press to select Radio and press to enter radio mode.
Basic Operation
Power on
Press key to turn on the device when it is off. When powered on, it enters Play state in
music mode.
Power off
Long press key in Stop/Pause state, the device will shut down automatically.
Key lock
When the player is locked by switching the "Hold" key, all the keys can't work. Turn "Hold"
key to the right, there will be an icon of "Key lock" on the LCD display. With key lock
function, mal-operation shall be prevented.
Volume adjustment
You can increase or decrease volume by pressing + or - key. Long press + or - key, you can
increase or decrease volume continuously.
Music mode
Press key to turn on the device when it is off. When powered on, it enters Play state in
music mode.
Notes:
Press "Menu" key once in play mode, user can choose to play by a particular folder or play
the entire folder.
Press "Menu" key twice in play mode to enter the main menu. User can enter the music mode,
radio mode or setting mode.
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Menu Tree Diagram
Play all
Folder
Main Menu
Music Mode
Setting
Version
Restore Setting Restore
Radio
Presets
Manual Tune
Auto Tune
off
Repeat 1
Repeat all
Shuffle & repeat
Play Mode
Normal
Pop
Rock
Jazz
Classic
EQ
Language
English
French
German
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Connected to Computer
System requirement
Only supports Windows 98 Second Edition (Win98 requires USB driver downloaded from
our web www.emtec-international.com), 2000(SP2), ME, XP(SP1), Vista. Other systems
are not supported. (Windows 98 is not supported)
- Pentium II 200MHz
- 64 MB RAM
- 500MB memory space
- CD-Rom drive
- USB 1.1 port or above (USB 2.0 is recommended)
Connected to computer via USB
The device can be connected to computer via USB plug directly or via USB cable as the
figure below:
Notes:
1) The device will lock the power pin when it enters USB mode (i.e. The device will be off
when it is unplugged from the PC.
2) Before unplugging the unit from PC, make sure that you have safely removed the device
on Windows desktop.
connection via
extention cable
direct connection
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File uploading and downloading
After the device is connected to computer for uploading/downloading, no special operation
other than simple "drag-drop" is needed.
1. Double click "My Computer" in Windows, you will find a new icon "Removable Disk",
which represents your music player.
2. If you want to download files to the device from your computer, just drag the desired files
to "Removable Disk", which represents your music player.
3. You can also upload the files in your music player to your computer.
4. During uploading / downloading, keep USB connected to the computer. Plug it out from
USB port when the uploading / downloading is completed.
5. The device can store all types of files in addition to music files.
Notes:
1. When transferring files to the player, be sure to copy them from your hard drive to the
player. If you move or cut the files from hard driver and paste them to the player, the files
will no longer exist on your hard drive.
2. Using Windows Explorer, data files can be transferred from the player to PC.
3. Data files that are stored on the player cannot be browsed using the player's interface.
4. The music files are not required to put onto the Music folder. It can be put in anywhere
in the device.
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Trouble Shooting
1. The device does not work or LCD display does not work.
1) Check it there is enough battery power.
2) Check it the polarities of battery are correct.
2. The device does not respond to key press
Check the state of "Key lock". If it is in "Key lock", all the keys cannot work.
3. When the device is connected to computer, there is not a device icon on the computer.
Connect correctly to the computer via USB. Make sure that the device has been properly
installed by checking "device management" of the computer.
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Specification
Note:
The specification of the device is subject to change for the purpose of performance upgrading
without notice.
Dimensions (Lx W x D) 89 x 31 x 20 mm
Weight 25g (without battery)
Supported internal memory capacities 1GB, 2GB, 4GB (depending on version)
Power supply 1 AAA battery for about 10 hours of playtime
Frequency response (-6dB) 20Hz-20 KHz
Signal to noise ratio SNR > 85 dB
< 0.6%Total harmonic distortion THD
> 40 dB
Max. output power > 6mW per channel
Channel separation
Compliance FCC and CE
Operating temperature
0 to 40 C
Storage temperature
-10 to 50 C
Relative humidity 5-95%
Operating altitude Up to 20,000 ft
FM frequency range 87.5 - 108MHz
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