Nextar MA797 2GB, MA797 4GB, MA797-20B - 2 GB MP3/MP4 Player, MA797-4B - 4 GB MP3/MP4 Player, MA797-8B - 8 GB MP3/MP4 Player Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1 Key Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 System Requirements.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

3 Package Content ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

4 Before Using ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

4.1 Connect to a PC and download audio files ...................................................................................................................................... 5

4.2 Removing the player from the PC safely ......................................................................................................................................... 5

4.3 Charge the battery........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5 Keys Description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

6 Power On/Off ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

7 Basic operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

8 Playing music............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

8.1 Enter the music mode ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9

8.2 Folder navigation............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

9 Playing Videos ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

10 Viewing photos........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

11 Reading E-book ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

11.1 Reading ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

11.2 Using bookmark ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12

12 Browsing all files ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

13 Voice Recording......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

14 Deleting files .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

15 FM Radio ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

16. Customizing Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

17. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

18. Converting Video To AVI format.................................................................................................................................................................. 22

19. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................. 28

20. Notice ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

21. Listening Cautions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

22. Precautions................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30

FCC Caution… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .32
FCC Compliance… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… … … … … … … … … … .32

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Cautions

 Do not subject the device to severe impact or drop it from high position.

 Do not use the player in extreme hot or cold, dusty or damp field. Do not expose it to

direct sunshine.

 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

 At full power, the prolonged listening of the device can damage the ear of the use.

 Avoid using the player in strong magnetic field.

 Keep the device away from water or other liquids. In the event that water or other liquids

enter the device, power off the product immediately, and clean the device.

 Do not use chemical solution to clean the device in order to avoid corrosion. Clean it

with a dry cloth.

 We are not responsible for the damages or lost data caused by malfunction, misusing,

repairing the device or battery replacement.

 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the product. This will invalidate the

guarantee.

 The design of the player or actual display may be different from what is shown in this

manual. It should be subject to the actual display or design.

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1 Key Features

 MP3 & WMA Player

 AVI Video player

 JPEG image viewer

 Folder Navigation

 Voice Recorder

 Stereo FM radio

 FM Recording

 Removable Storage Device

 Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

 Customized settings

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2 System Requirements

 Hardware: IBM PC & Compatible PC, Notebook with USB interface

 Operating System:

-Microsoft Windows SE or later version

Intel Pentium II 200 MHz or above

128 MB RAM

-Mac OSX V 10.0 or later version

Power PC G5 800MHz or above

512 MB RAM

-Linux OS Kernel V2.4.0 or later version

Intel Pentium II 200MHz or above

128 MB RAM

 DRM9 support requires Windows XP or higher and

Windows Media Player 10 or higher

 USB Support ,50 MB Free Hard Drive Space

Installed Mouse ,Audio Card ,CD-ROM Drive

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3 Package Content

 Main Unit

 Stereo earphones

 USB cable

 User Manual

 Application CD

4 Before Using

4.1 Connect to a PC and download audio files

This player is plug & play for WIN2000/XP/ME/Vista OS. But for Windows98/SE, you are

required to install a driver before connection. To connect it with PC for transferring files,

(1) Plug the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC, and plug the smaller

end to the USB port of the player.

(2) When the “ ”icon appear at the right bottom of the PC screen, double click “My

Computer”on the desktop, you see a removable disk which indicates the player. Just

use the removable disk as a regular local disk, copying files from or to it.

4.2 Removing the player from the PC safely

For Windows2000/XP/Vista:

(1) Left click the icon at the right hand corner of the taskbar.

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(2) Click the pop-up mini-window with message of “Stop the USB Mass Storage Device –

Drive (X)”.

(3) When you are prompted to remove the device, pull out the player.

For Win98, please make sure the data transfer is completed before unplugging the MP3 player.

4.3 Charge the battery

The device has a built-in lithium-icon rechargeable battery. It is charged via USB connection. You

are required to charge it when you use it for the first time. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the

battery. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB interface of PC, and connect the

other smaller end of the USB cable to the USB interface of this player. The device is connected to

PC and being charged.

NOTICE: For maximum performance, lithium-ion batteries need to be used often. If you don’t use

the device often, be sure to recharge the battery at least once per month.

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5 Keys Description

E. Next: Play the next track.

F. VOL+: Turn up the volume.

G. VOL-: Turn down the volume.

H. USB port

I. Power Switch: Turn on or turn off the power

J. Earphone Jack

A. LCD Display

B. Play/Pause: Turn on or turn off the device.

Also play or pause audios.

C. MENU: Hold for a while to enter the main

menu. Briefly press to confirm the selection

or enter the folder navigation mode.

D. Previous: Play the previous track.

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6 Power On/Off

To power on,

(1) Slide the Power Switch to the right to turn on the power.

(2) Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button until you see prompt on the display.

To power off,

(1) Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button until you see prompt on the display.

(2) Slide the Power Switch to the left to turn off the power. (Be sure to complete this step

for saving battery charge.)

Note: This player has a power-saving feature which enables the device to power off

automatically if it is idle for about 3 minutes.

7 Basic operation

Function Operation

Play/Pause Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play or pause.

Adjust Volume Shortly press the VOL+/VOL- button to decrease or increase volume.

Previous Track Shortly press the PREVIOUS button.

Next Track Shortly press the NEXT button.

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Fast Forward Press and hold the NEXT button.

Rewind Press and hold the PREVIOUS button.

A-B Repeat To repeat a specified section of a track,

(1) During playing, press and hold the VOL+ button to select the start

point of the repeat.

(2) Press and hold the VOL+ button again to select the stop point.

The music section between the start point and the stop point is

repeated.

(3) To stop A-B repeat, press the VOL+ button.

Lock/Unlock buttons To protect the buttons against being pressed accidentally or to unlock

buttons, hold down the MENU button and the VOL- button together.

8 Playing music

8.1 Enter the music mode

Press and hold the MENU button to display the main menu. Use the PREVIOUS/NEXT button to

select “Music”menu, and press the MENU button to confirm selection. Now you are in the MUSIC

mode, refer music playing to the basic operations.

8.2 Folder navigation

To navigate through folders:

(1) In the MUSIC mode, shortly press the MENU button to enter folder navigation mode.

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(2) Press the PREVIOUS/NEXT button to select a folder or track, and press the MENU button to

confirm selection, or press the PLAY/PAUSE button to return.

9 Playing Videos

(1) Press and hold the MENU button to display the main menu.

(2) Use the PREVIOUS/NEXT button to select the “Video”menu, and press the MENU button to

enter the video player mode.

(3) Press the PREVIOUS/NEXT button to search a video file that you want to play, and press the

MENU button to play. For detail information about playing, see the “Basic Operation”section.

(Note: During playing, you can shortly press the MENU button to enter folder navigation

mode.)

Note: This player can only play AVI videos. For other formats, you need to use the converting tool

included on the driver CD to convert them. For detail information about the converter, please refer

to Page 21 - Converting Video to AVI format.