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1 Contents of package....................................................2
2 Introduction..................................................................3
3 Getting started .............................................................5
3.1 Controls.........................................................................5
3.2 Battery status ................................................................6
3.3 Using of a Micro SD card...............................................7
3.4 Installing the driver........................................................8
3.5 Load the battery via the USB connection.......................8
3.6 Transferring files MP3 player - PC.................................9
3.7 Disable the MP3 Player from the PC...........................10
4 Operation...................................................................11
4.1 Switching the MP3 player on and off...........................11
4.2 Music mode.................................................................13
4.3 Photo mode.................................................................15
4.4 Video mode.................................................................16
4.5 FM Radio mode...........................................................16
4.6 Text mode...................................................................18
4.7 Digital audio recording (Voice mode)...........................19
4.8 Game mode................................................................. 20
4.9 System settings (Settings)...........................................21
4.10 Direct data access (Explorer) ...................................... 25
4.11 Upgrade player (Firmware upgrade)............................26
4.12 AVI Video Conversion Tool..........................................26
5 Troubleshooting.........................................................30
6 Specifications.............................................................32
7 Safety instructions...................................................... 33
Warranty conditions...................................................35
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1 Contents of package
Please ensure that the following items are included in the box. If the
package is not complete, please contact your dealer:
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MP3 player X38
Warranty card
2
USB cable
(driver and application software)
CD-ROM
Headphones
User manual
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2 Introduction
Thank you for choosing our product. Please read this manual carefully
before use to make best use of all functions of the product and to
guarantee that it has a long service life. Please store the manual in a
safe place for later reference.
This product is a portable digital audio player which allows you to play
your MP3 and WMA tracks and make voice recordings or save files of
any kind. The modern colour display lets you view digital pictures and
videos too.
Caution
Please read the general safety instructions in Section 7
before using the MP3 player. Pay particular attention to the
instructions on safely concluding the digital transfer
between the MP3 player and computer in Section 3.7.
Product properties
• 2” inch TFT color display (220 x 176 pixels) 65,000 colours
• Fast data transfer thanks to USB 2.0
• Supported formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, AVI
• Built-in lithium ion battery
• Adjustable power saving functions, brightness and sleep times
• Listen to music while reading an e-book or playing a game
• Can be used as mobile data medium
• Several repeat and equalizer modes
• Lyrics function
• Digital voice recording with the microphone with voice playback
• Multilingual menus available
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Support
URL: http://www.odys.de
See our website for the latest information on this MP3 player, on other
products by our company and on our company itself. Any firmware
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updates for this MP3 player are also made available on our website. If
you have questions or problems, please read the FAQs on our website
or contact our customer support service support@odys.de.
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3 Getting started
3.1 Controls
Familiarise yourself with the controls of your MP3 player before use.
2” Display
Micro SD card slot
Strap eye
Play button / On/off standby
Menu
M
previous
next
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VOL
Speaker
USB - connector
On/off
main switch
Headphone
connection
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Microphone
Mikrophon
Key Functions
Menu button : Switch to menu, selection of options/files
Vol :
: Fast forward, next file, selection of options
: Rewind, previous file, leave menu
Play button: Playback, pause, On/off button (standby),
On/off main switch: On/off button (Resetting the player after operating
faults or malfunctions
Increase volume, Reduce volume, A/B repeat,
Hold function (press together with the play button)
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Note that the device has modern touch-sensitive buttons that only
need to be pressed lightly. Buttons will not function properly if
pressed too hard.
The definition of keystroke action
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Keystroke action including three operation methods of shortly press,
keep pressing, stay press and single press. It will mean the shortly
press without special explaining later.
Shortly press: It will go into effect once press keystroke
Keep pressing: It will go into effect even just once only pressing
keystroke for more than 1 ... 2 second
Stay press: The event will go into effect time after time in definite
frequency during from pressing keystroke to leaving the hand, for
instance FF and FB
.
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3.2 Battery status
The internal 3.7V battery is rechargeable. The charge state of the
battery is indicated by various symbols to enable you to estimate how
long the player will operate. The electricity indicating decrease with the
increase of service time.
Full Approx. half full Nearly empty Empty
The middle of electricity icon will display empty when the electricity is
almost exhausted, so you should charge up for it in time at this time.
The internal battery can be charged via the USB port of the PC/USB
hub or with a separate USB power supply unit/charger (only included
in package X38 Plus).
The separate USB power supply unit/charger can be ordered from our
website www.odys.de.
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Make sure to charge the battery completely before using the
device. An empty battery takes approx. 3-4 hours to charge.
For the first two charging cycles, you should charge the
battery for approx. 8 hours.
Keep in mind that the player cannot be using during the
charging cycle.
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3.3 Using of a Micro SD card
Inserting the card
To insert the micro SD card, look at the front of the player and hold the
micro SD card with contacts facing upwards, as shown in the diagram.
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M
OL
Push the card into the card slot and push the edge of the card in with
your fingernail until the card clicks audibly into place.
Removing the card
Briefly press the card into the card slot once in order to release it
(release is audible). Now remove or exchange the card.
Use only micro SD cards up to 1 GB of storage. A micro SD
card is not included in the scope of delivery.
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If a micro SD card is inserted in the player and the player is
connected to a computer via USB, the computer displays two
mass storage devices: the internal storage of the player and
the storage of the micro SD card.
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Do not press the card too hard into the card slot or the device
will be damaged. The card should generally be easy to insert.
Do not try to insert any other objects in the card slot.
3.4 Installing the driver
• Turn on the main power switch on the player (position ON).
• Connect the MP3 player to your PC using the USB cable.
• The driver installation starts. When using Windows ME, 2000 and XP,
the PC recognizes a new hardware device (mass storage device)
and automatically installs the corresponding driver.
• If an error occurs during installation, remove the USB cable, restart
the operating system and reconnect the USB cable to the PC.
When using Windows 98SE, you must first install the
correspondding driver found on the CD-ROM before
connecting the MP3 player to your computer.
3.5 Load the battery via the USB connection
The rechargeable internal battery can be charged using the USB
connection of your computer, a USB hub with its own power supply or
a USB power supply / charger unit. Before charging the player's
battery for the first time, completely discharge it. Then completely
charge the battery. This is the only way to gain full battery capacity.
• Turn on the main power switch on the player (position ON).
• Connect the MP3 player to the power supply using the USB cable.
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• Charging begins automatically. Always charge the battery completely
(see battery symbol in the display).
• The player keys do not function during recharging.
The player’s battery life is influenced by play volume; battery
life is decreased significantly by loud playback. The battery
life may change depending on the file type played and how
often the buttons are used.
Use the power saving functions to automatically shut off the
display and the player (Section 4.9).
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3.6 Transferring files MP3 player - PC
• Connect the MP3 player to your PC using the supplied USB cable.
• Open the Windows Explorer or double-click My Computer.
• Select folders or files to be transferred and drag them to the
removable data storage symbol of the MP3 player (download to root
directory). It is possible to create different folders for the
classification of your file types in the player memory beforehand and
then to save the relevant files to them.
• Once the transmission is complete, click the MP3 player symbol and
check whether the files were completely copied.
• Following the same procedure, you can also copy files from the MP3
player to the PC (upload).
If a micro SD card is inserted in the player and the player is
connected to a computer via USB, the computer displays two
mass storage devices: the internal storage of the player and
the storage of the micro SD card.
You can also use your MP3 player to transport all types of
files.
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Never disconnect the USB cable from your MP3 player during
a data transfer or formatting.
Keep in mind that the main directory of the player can hold a
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maximum of 150 entries (folders and files). To manage more
data, create subfolders as appropriate. You can store as
many files as desired in these subfolders.
Formatting the Flash Memory
Using the PC operating system:
Open Windows Explorer and right click on the player’s removable data
storage symbol. Then click on the Format option in the context menu.
3.7 Disable the MP3 Player from the PC
• Disable the digital MP3 player from the operating system correctly
using the “Remove Hardware Safely” option
• Click the task bar on the right-hand side below the
select the “Remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drive (X:)” in the
following dialog window.
• Then the message now appears that the hardware can be removed.
When using Windows 98SE, does not appear in the task
bar. Once the data has been completely transferred, simply
remove the USB cable.
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4 Operation
4.1 Switching the MP3 player on and off
Switching the MP3 player on
• Turn on the main power switch on the player (position ON).
• Hold down the Play button for approximately one second until the
buttons light up and a greeting appears on the display. The display
now shows the main menu.
• If the device does not turn on, please load the battery using the USB
connection.
Keep in mind that the player needs some time after the
buttons light up before the main menu appears on the
display.
Mode switch in the main m
• Use the main menu t
the various operation modes
and player settings: Music,
Video, FM Radio, Photo, E-
book, Record, Explorer,
Game and Settings.
Use the / buttons
• to
select the desired option a
confirm using the menu
button.
To revert
• to the main menu, press the menu button for approx. 1
second.
enu
o access
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witching the MP3 player off
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Press and hold the Play button for a
the Display illumination deactivates. This is true irrespective of the
current operating state of the player.
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The player is now in standby mode, which still uses a small
amount of energy. Only use the standby function for short
shutdown periods to avoid unnecessarily draining the
battery.
Turn off the main power switch (OFF) to shut down the
player completely.
ock function
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You can block al
operation (Music, Video and Voice mode).
• Activate button lock: Press the Vol-butto
and the play button
small lock symbol appears in the upper part
of the display (music mode).
• Deactivate button lock: Repeat this button
combination to deactivate the button lock.
Reset
If an err
main switch off and on again (ON/OFF).
l buttons of your MP3 player to prevent accidental
simultaneously. A
Keep in mind that the player is write-protected when button
lock is active (cannot save data).
or occurs, you can reset the player and restart it by turning the
pproximately three seconds until
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4.2 Music mode
Overview of the Display
The Display shows a variety
running time and the system
below.
Number of tracks
in current folder
Trac
k number
Pla
yback time
g
raphic
Elapsed
play ck time
ba
Pl k, pause
ayback, forwards/bac , stop
• Insert the headphone in the he ad phone c onn ec t ion a nd t ur n th e pl ay e r
on. Select music mode in the main men
button.
• Press the Play button to play the track showed. The track
information is scrolled on the Display.
To switch between the file name and ID3 tag, press and
hold the Vol key for approximately 2 seconds.
of information on the current track, the
settings. The symbols are explained
Playback
EQ sound
Volume
Repeat mode
-B repeat
u and confirm with the menu
Key locked
Battery
File name /
ID3 tag
Lyrics displa
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rack playback tim
statu
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• Press ,
the Play button briefly to pause playback. To resume play
pr s
the Play button again (resume function).
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• Press an wards or back
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Setting the volume
P
increase/decrease the volume. Confirm using the Vol button again.
Lyrics function
Your player supports synchronous lyric display when pla ying MP3 fil
The file name of the separate lyric files (*.lrc) must coincide with the
file name of the re
the same folder.
A/B repeat (Replay)
This function allow
setting the starting and finishing point of the section during playback.
• Briefly press the VO
• Briefly press the Menu button during playback to mark the
• Briefly press the Menu butt again during on playback to mark the end
• be repeated indefinitely until you press
d hold the / buttons during play to skip for
within the track .
If you briefly press the / buttons during play, pause or stop the
display switches to the next or previous track respectively.
ress Vol (Shortly press )
levant mp3 file (*.mp3) and the lyric file must be in
s you to repeat a specific section of a music file by
beginning A of the section (
B of the desired sect io n (
The selected section will now
the Menu button again.
Deleting files on your player is described in Section 4.10.
You can also delete files or folders using your computer’s file
manager when the MP3 player is connected to the PC via
the USB connection.
(flashing) and then / to
L key
(flashing).
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4.3 P
hoto mode
Impleme
nt to browse the JPEG picture and to support the format of
JPEG in
common use.
the / buttons to select the
• Use
photo mode in the main men
confirm using the menu b
• The display will now show the player’s
folders and image files (browser
screen). If there are n
then the player memory is empty.
•
Use / to navigate through the
folder structure and search for the
Press the menu button to open a folde
the Vol button to leave a folder.
• in to
Confirm using the menu button aga
select and play the desired picture
• Briefly press the / buttons to switch to the
next or to the previous image.
• the
Briefly press the menu button to return to
browser screen.
• To revert to the main menu, press the menu
button for approx. 1 second.
The desired image file should ideally be of the 220 x 176
pixel format. Other dimensions and pixe l numbers are also
possible. The pictures will then not fill the entire display.
Deleting files on your player is described in Section 4.10.
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desire
d file.
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file.
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4.4 V
ideo mode
Impleme
nt to support video films in the
format of
AVI.
• Use th
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e / buttons to select the
video mode in the main menu and
sing the menu button.
confirm u
• es can be selected and
Video fil
displayed in the same wa
photo mode.
• Briefly press the menu button to return t the browser screen. To
revert to the main menu, press the
second.
To create videos that your player can play back, use the
video conversion tool on the CD included with your player
(see Section 4.12).
4.5 FM
Use
• the / buttons to select the
• Briefly
Radio mode
FM Radio mode in the main menu
and co
nfirm using the menu button.
press the menu button to
swtich select
to the submenu and
one of the following functions.
Please note that, depending on the choosen settings, some
stations may not be found or be able to be saved.
Please connect the headset to the player when using the
radio, as this serves as the antenne.
Location and building structure may have an effect on the
radio reception.
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Manual (Manual channel search)
Use the
/ buttons to select the desired frequency. Press and hold
the
buttons to quickly scroll back or forward within the FM
/
frequenc
y band.
Preset (
Select Station)
If you ha o stations, you can choose one of these
ve saved any radi
stations with /. Otherwise, you can save stations to one of the 20
memory locations as follows:
Mem (Save Station)
Select Mem to sa
• Press / to select the
and confirm it with the Pla
• Use the / buttons to select „Yes“ or „No“ and confirm using the
Play button.
Del (Delete Station)
Select Del to delete preset stations.
• Press / to select the number of the memory location (station) to
be deleted and confirm it with the Play button.
Use the / buttons to select „Yes“ or „
• No“ and confirm using the
Play button.
Auto (Auto Scan)
Select Auto to automaticall
The MP3 player now automatically se
received radio stations. After that, you can scroll through the preset
stations while in preset mode using /.
Caution! Previously saved stations will be automatically
overwritten.
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number of the memory location (station)
y button.
for stations.
y search
arches for and stores the
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Record (Radio recording)
• Select a radio station you would like to record.
• Briefly press the Vol button to switch to the recording screen.
• Briefly press the Play button again to sta
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• Press on
the Play button to interrupt recording. Press the Play butt
aga
in
to resume recording.
• Press ton to stop FM Record. The recording is then
the menu but
saved and the FM radio menu is displayed again.
The recorded files are stored in WAV format in the
„FM“ folder. Do not save any MP3 or WMA files here.
Playback of Radio recordings
• If the player is in another mode, you can play your recording by
switching to music mode via the main menu (as described above).
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Press the menu button to open the browser scree
Navigate to the internal storage and open the “FM
select button.
the desired file using / and play it with the menu
• To ev r approx.
r
ert to the main menu, press the menu button again fo
1 seco
nd.
Deleting files on your player is described in Section 4.10.
You can also delete files or folders using your computer’s file
manager when the MP3 player is connected to the PC via
the USB connection.
rt FM Record.
” folder. You can
4.6 Text mode
Implement to support text in the format of TXT.
e / buttons to select the Text mode in the main menu a
• Use th nd
using the menu button.
nfi
co rm
les can be selected and displayed in the same way as photo
• Text fi s
in photo mode.
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• Briefly n to return to the browser screen. To
press the menu butto
revert to e menu button for approx. 1
second.
4.7 Digital audio r
Your MP3 player can also be used as a digital di
you to record important ideas or thoughts when
Reco
rding time
ain menu
• Use the / buttons to select the Voice mode in the m
and confirm using the menu button.
oice r
V ecording
Briefly press the Play button to start voice re k into
• cording and spea
the microphone on the top o f t he p lay er .
the Play button to interrupt voice rec ss the Play
• Press ording. Pre
button again to resume voice recording.
• Press the d to stop and s
recording. The main menu is displayed again.
The recorded files are stored in WAV format in the
„VOICE“ folder. Do not save any MP3 or WMA files here .
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the main menu, press th
ecording (Voice mode)
ctaphone. This allows
away from home.
Recording status
Current file
vailable
recording time
menu button for approx. 1 secon ave voice
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Voice playback
If the player is in another mode, you can
• play your recording by
switching to music mode via the main menu (as described above).
• n.
Press the menu button to open the browser scree
Navigate to the internal storage and open the “VOICE” folder. You
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can select the desired file using / and play i
button.
• To rev for approx.
ert to the main menu, press the menu button again
se
1 co
nd.
Das Löschen von Dateien auf Ihrem Player ist in Kapitel 4.10
beschrieben. You can also delete files or folders using your
computer’s file manager when the MP3 player is connected
to the PC via the USB connection.
t with the menu
4.8 Game mode
• Use the / buttons to select the Game mode in the
and confirm using the menu button.
Turn the player 90° clockwise.
•
• Briefly press the PLAY key.
• Move the block to the left or right using Vol / M.
• Rotate the blocks with and set them down with .
r ert to the main menu, briefly press the PLAY key (pause).
• To ev
the menu button again for approx. 1 second.
• Press
main menu
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4.9 System settings (Settings)
The mode Settings allows you to change important system settings f
your MP3 player.
Use the / buttons to select the Settings mode in th•
and confirm using the menu button. The settings menu contains the
sub-menu for the FM Radio, Record, Auto Browse, Display,
System, PowerOFF and Language. Use the / buttons to select
the relevant sub-menu and confirm using the menu button.
• To revert to the main menu, press the menu button again for approx.
1 second. You can also use the Vol button to switch to the next
menu level.
e main menu
or
a) Music settings
Repeat mode
• Briefly press menu button to switch to the Repeat sub-menu.
• Use / to select the desired mode (Once, Repeat One, Folder
Once, Folder Repeat, All Once, All Repeat, Intro).
• Confirm using t he menu button again.
Once: Repeats the current file ones.
Repeat One: Repeats the current file multiple times.
Folder Once: Repeats all files of the current directory once.
Folder Repeat: Repeats all files of the current directory multiple times.
All Once: Repeats all files once.
All Repeat: Repeats all files multiple times.
Intro: Plays only the first 10 seconds of each track.
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Play Mode
• Briefly press menu button to switch to the Play Mode s ub -m enu .
• Use / to select the desired mode.
• Confirm using t he menu button again
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rder: Repeats the tracks according to the repeat mode in original
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order.
huffle: Repeats the tracks according to the repeat mode in random
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order.
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qualizer settings (EQ)
• B menu button to switch to the EQ sub-menu.
riefly press
• Use / to select th
Classic, Bass,
• Confirm using
Equalizer custom settings
• Briefly press menu button to switch to th
Use / to select th y range to be modified.
• e frequenc
• Change the selected range with /
• Save Equalizer custom settings: Use the / butto
„Yes“ and confirm using the menu button or cancel the dial
selecting "No”.
e desired mode (Normal, 3D, Rock, Pop,
Jazz, User EQ).
t he menu button again.
e sub-menu.
.
b) Radio settings
Stereo On/Off (Stereo switch)
Select “On" to listen to the station in stereo.
•
•
Select “off” for better reception of stations with weak signals.
F
M Region
Select t
he region in which you want to use the radio (default: Europe).
ns to select
ogue by
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c) Record settings
Recording Quality (REC Quality)
Adjust the desired bit r a te f or t he V oi ce R e
Recording.
High Quality: Records the source in good quality (64 kbps).
General Quality: Records the source in average quality (32 kbps).
Volume ding (REC Volume)
of the recor
Adjust the desired volume for the Recording.
Note that incorrect volume settings can disrupt the incoming
signal.
cording and FM Radio
d) Auto Play Set
Text
Set how long it should take be
(2 - 10 seconds).
Jpeg
Set how long it should take before the nex
shown (1 - 5 seconds).
e ings
) Display sett
Automatic shutdown of the display (Backlight Time)
This allows you to set w
button is pressed and how long it
“Always On”. The „Always On“ set
Brightness
Allows you to
set the required display brightness (5 levels).
fore the next page in text mode is shown
t picture in photo mode is
hether the display is to remain on after a
stays on: 5 s, 10 s, 20 s, 30 s and
ting sets the dis
play to remain on.
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Backlight Mode
Select “Normal” or “Power Save” here.
f) System settings
About
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Here you can learn more about the following system data:
- Current firmware version
- Date of manufacture
- Total internal storage and amount used
- Total external storage and amount used
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Firmwar
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pdate the firmware of the player when new firmware is available.
• Use the / button
men
u button.
• Connect the MP3 player to your PC using the USB cable. Follow the
instructions in Section 4.11.
Defaul
t Set
Use this option to reset the device settings to their defaults (factory
settings).
• Use the / buttons to sele
menu button.
By selecting Yes, you reset the device to the factory settings
- by selecting „No“ you cancel the dialogue.
s to select „Yes“ or „No“ and confirm using the
ct „Yes“ or „No“ and confirm using the
g) Automatic shutdown (PowerOFF Time)
The automatic shutdown switches off the unit to save energy
e term of the given limit (unit: minutes) no button is pressed. You
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an also use this function as a sleep timer.
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• Select from the following values:
10 min., 15 min., 30 min., 120 min., an
• Confirm using t he me
guage
h) Lan
Use this option to select the required language:
Chinese (simple), Chinese (
French, German, Italian, Po
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trad.), English, Korean, Japanese, Spanish,
rtuguese, Greek
d Off (standard).
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4.10 Direct data access (Explore
In the Explorer mode you ca
your MP3 player.
• Use the / buttons to select the Explorer mode in the main menu
and confirm using the menu button.
•
Use / to na
file to be deleted or played. Select the internal storage or the micro SD
card. Press the menu button to open a fold
• You can also
folder level.
• Briefly press the menu button to play a selected file.
• Using th e
the marked file (Yes) or terminated the dialogue (No). Confirm using
the menu button.
vigate through the folder structure and search for the
use the Vol-button (Shortly press) to switch to the next
Vol button (Keep pressing) and /, you can now delete
You can also delete files or folders using your computer’s file
manager when the MP3 player is connected to the PC via
the USB connection.
Data on the micro SD card can only be accessed when the
card is in the card slot.
n directly delete or playback files saved on
r)
er.
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4.11 Upgrade player (Firmw
You may upgrade or maintain the system
the tool software that installed in co
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• Install the provided F
• Enable the upgrade via the corresponding optio
(see Section 4.9 System-Settings).
• Connect the MP3 player to your PC using th
• Execute the upgrade tool for the MP3 player on t
on the “Open” button and select the correct fir
• Click on “Update” and begin the firmware update.
• Now remove the USB cable.
The firmware upgrade is used in improving and optimizing
the performance of player. And i t does not affect the normal
run of the player without the firmware upgrade.
The firmware upgrade will possibly lead to the abnormal
working due to the mistake operation! S o please read the
instruction carefully before operating.
The firmware upgrade software of the player is not suitable
for other series players, vice versa. Only use additional
update files from our website www.odys.de.
If no firmware updates are available on the website, then no
updates are needed for your device. The warranty is void if
you use unsu pported firmware versions.
A firmware update is only required if the device is no longer
working and the software error causing the problem needs to
be repaired.
irmware upgrade tool.
are upgrade)
firmware for this player by
mputer.
n in system settings
e USB cable.
he computer. Click
mware file.
4.12 AVI Video Conversion Tool
xecute the file " AVI Converter.exe " on the enclosed CD-ROM with a
E
double-click. This installs AVI Converter 3.0 on your system.
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This software reduces file sizes and optimises the video
on your player.
Take the following steps to convert a video:
1. 1 Selec t “Add” to add a file to the conversion list.
ODYS MP3-Player X38
for playback
EN
2. The resolution is set to 220 x 176 as defau
the display resolution of the player.
lt, which corresponds to
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3. Enter the file name of the file to be converted.
EN
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
4. Select the location to save the video to.
5. Choose a file name for the converted video.
6. elect the output video quality.
S
7. Select the output aspect ratio.
8. Select the s and the time span to be converted (Scope).
9. Click on “Save” to add the source file to the conversion list.
10. Add additional files to the conversion list if desired.
11. Start conversion („Convert Now“) and wait until conversion has
been completed (100%).
Navigate to the output folder on your computer and copy the converted
file to your player.
tart time
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10
Formats supported:
avi, wmv, mpg, vob, rm, dat
Use only this video converter. Do not copy your standard
video files to the player. The player will most likely not be
able to play them.
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5 Troubleshooting
Symptoms Cause solution and
EN
Without power Whether the battery is enough.
Please confirm whether turn on the player.
Is the main switch turned on?
Without sound inside
earphone.
The ar
display
screen is in
abnorm
al shape.
Cnannot d
ownload music
ormally.
No USB connection is
established to the PC.
Please confirm the volume is not in the status
of Zero and the connection of earphone is ok.
Please confirm arphone is clean
The broken MP3 will produce noise with
different grades even cannot play music.
Please confirm the complete files.
her pair of headphones.
Try anot
is correct.
hether the installation of driver is OK
W
Check whether damaged the connection of
USB and the connection is OK. Check whether
there’s any empty memory space.
Be sure that button lock is deactivated.
Check cable/plug connection to the PC,
Windows system configuration and USB driver.
Restart PC, remove and reconnect the USB
cable, reinstall drivers
If the malfunction continues, contact customer
services.
the e
e language that you selected ch acter on the Please confirm th
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The device has stopped
working.
The pl
ayer shuts off
after a sh
ort time or
cannot be turne
However, the US
connection works.
d on.
B
ODYS MP3-Player X38
Use the player’s reset function.
Fully charge
If the player has not been used for an extended
period of time, then the first two
charging cycles should last 8 hours each.
the battery (3 – 4 hours)
battery
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6 Specifications
Internal memory
EN
Formats MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, AVI
Voice recording
Battery Lithium ion
Battery life approx. 5 hours
Power supply
externally
Dimensions 80,2 X46,8 X 10,7[mm]
Temperature range -5 to 40 °C
Display 2 “ TFT (220 x 176 Pixel) 65.000 Colors
USB type USB 2.0
S/N ratio > 80 dB
Headphone output 2 x 10 mW
Languages
1
GB, 2 GB, 4GB
I
ntegrated flash memory
Record format WAV
Record time approx. 32 hours (512 MB)
USB
Chinese (simple), Chinese (trad.), English, Korean,
Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Greek
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7 Safety instructions
h this product is safe, please observe the following information Althoug
and warnings.
• Do not expos xtreme heat e the device to direct sunlight, e
or cold, dam i ctions and p or dusty cond tions. Malfun
damage and a can occur as result..
• Do not use th an e o e device in xtremely dry environment t
avoid static electricity.
• Do not shak it to hard knocks. The e the device or subject
device may aged if it falls. Do not place any heavy be dam
objects on to e device. p of th
• Promptly loa y. d the device’s internal batter
• Do not use th er while driving a vehicle. e MP3 play
• Never press t the wo buttons simultaneously and handle
display carefully.
• Do not carry player with other metal objects the MP3
(coins or key cket. s) in your po
• Clean the device only using a soft, dry cloth and do not
use any volatile substances, such as solvents, to avoid
damaging the surface.
• Do not open the casing of the device under any
circumstances, and do not attempt to repair or modify the
device.
• Never disconnect the USB cable from your MP3 player to
the PC during a data transfer or formatting. Correctly
disconnect the MP3 player from the operating system.
Information loss and malfunctions can occur.
EN
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ODYS MP3-Player X38
Disposal
Do not dispose of a defective MP3 player in normal
house hold waste disposal containers (internal battery). Take
the defective device to your retailer or to an appropriate
waste collection site. This will ensure that the device is
disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way.
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Warra nditions EN
nty co
ODYS MP3-Player X38
The followi
ng conditions comprise the requirements and scope of our warranty conditions
and do not
affect our legal and contractual warranty obligations.
We offer a wing
warranty on our products in accordance with the follo
ndition
s: co
1. Odys products are covered by a 24 m onth warranty. We will resolve dam ages or
defects on Odys products free of charge within 12 months of the purchase dat e
under the following warranty conditio ns. For any damage or defect determined
later than 12 months after the purchase date, pr oof of a m anufacturing fault m ust
be submitted for repair under warranty.
The warranty does not cover batteries and other parts, which are considered
consumables, parts that break easil y such as glass or plastic or d efec ts bas ed o n
normal wear and tear. There is no warranty obligation in the event of marginal
differences compared to the target appeara nce and workm anship provided thes e
have a negligible effect on the product's fitnes s for use, in the event of damage
caused by chemical or electrochemical effects, by water or generally from
abnormal conditions.
2. The warra nty will be performed in such a way that we shall decide whether to
repair the defective parts or to replace them with working parts fr ee of charge.
AXDIA reserves the right to exchange the product for a replacement pr oduct of
equal value if the product t hat is sent in can not be repaired within a reasonable
time or at reasonable cost. The product can a lso be exchanged for a different
model of the same value. Requests c annot be made for repairs to be c arried out
on site. Parts that have been replaced or exchanged become our property.
3. The warranty cla im does not apply if repairs or other work is carried out by
unauthorized persons or if our products are equipped with additional parts or
accessories that are not approved for our products.
4. Warranties that have been activated do not cause the warranty period to be
extended, nor do they trigger a new warrant y period. The warr anty period f or any
replacement parts installed ends with the warranty period for the entire product.
5. Any other or further cla ims are exclu ded, especial ly those for replacement d ue to
damage caused outside of the product, pr ovided there is no obligatory legal
liability. We therefore accept no liability for accidental, indirect or other
consequential damage of any kind, which leads to u sage restrictions, data loss,
loss of earnings or interruption to business.
EN
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Asserting a warranty claim
1. To make use of th e war ranty service, you must contact the AXDI A Service Center
by e-mail, fax or phone (see below for contact d etails). You can also use the
service form on our website or on the back of the warranty conditions.
EN
2. AXDIA Service Center will try to diagnose and solve your problem. If it is
determined that a warranty claim exists, you will b
(Return Material Authorization) and you will be asked to send the product t
AXDIA.
IMPO
RTANT: AXDIA will only accept parcels that have an RMA number.
Please ob
serve the following when sending the product:
1.
Send the product suitably packaged with carriage a nd insurance paid. Do not
enclose any accessories with the pro ducts (no cables, CD's, memory cards,
manuals, etc.), unless the AXDIA Service Centre specifies otherwise.
2.
Mark the RMA number on the outs ide of the package in such a way that it is
visible and clearly legible.
3.
You must enclose a copy of the sales slip as proof of purchase.
4.
Once AXDIA has received the produc t, it will meet its warranty obligations in
accordance with the warranty conditions and will ret urn the pro duct to the sen der
with carriage and insurance paid.
Service
outside of warranty
AXDIA ca
n refuse any service claim made that is not covered by the warranty. If AXDIA
to pair
agrees
provide a service outside the warranty, the customer will be invoiced for all re
ansport costs.
and tr
will not accept any packages that have not first been approved by AXDIA by means
AXDIA
A (Return Material Authorization).
of an RM
ODYS MP3-Player X38
e given an RMA number
o
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Warranty condition EN
The following conditions comprise the requirements and scope of our warranty conditions and do not affect
our legal and contractual warranty obligations.
We offer a warranty on our products in accordance with the following conditions:
1. Odys products are covered by a 24 month warranty. W e will resolve damages or defects on
Odys products fr ee of charge within 12 months of t he purchase date under the following
warranty conditions. For any damage or defect determined later than 12 months after the
purchase date, proof of a manufacturing fault must be submitted for repair under warranty.
The warranty does not cover batteries and other parts, which are considered consumables,
parts that break easily such as glass or plastic or defects based on normal wear and tear.
There is no warranty obligation in the event of marginal differences compared to the target
appearance and workmanship provided these have a negligible effect on the product's fitness
for use, in the event of damage caused by chemical or electrochemical effects, by water or
generally from abnormal conditions.
2. The warranty will be performed in such a way that we shall decide whether to repair the
defective parts or to replace them with working parts free of charge. AXDIA reserves the right
to exchange the product for a replacement product of equal value if the product that is sent in
cannot be repaired within a reasonable time or at reasonable cost. The product can also be
exchanged for a different model of the same value. Requests cannot be made for repairs to be
carried out on site. Parts that have been replaced or exchanged become our property.
3. The warranty claim does not apply if repairs or other work is carried out by unauthorized
persons or if our products are equipped with additional parts or accessories that are not
approved for our products.
4. Warranties that have been activated do not cause the warranty period to be extended, nor do
they trigger a new warranty period. The warranty period for any replacement parts installed
ends with the warranty period for the entire product.
5. Any other or further claims are excluded, especially t hose for replacement due to damage
caused outside of the product, provided there is no obligatory legal liability. We therefore
accept no liability for accidental, indirect or other consequential damage of any kind, which
leads to usage restrictions, data loss, loss of earnings or interruption to business.
Asserting a warranty claim
1. To make use of the warranty service, you must contact the AXDIA Service Center by e-mail,
fax or phone (see below for contact details). You can also use the service form on our website
or on the back of the warranty conditions.
2. AXDIA Service Center will try to diagnose and solve your problem. If it is determined that a
warranty claim exists, you will be given an RMA number (Return Material Authorization) and
you will be asked to send the product to AXDIA.
IMPORTANT: AXDIA will only accept parcels that have an RMA number.
Please observe the following when sending the product:
1. Send the product suitably packaged with carriage and insurance paid. Do not enclose any
accessories with the products (no cables, CD's, memory cards, m anuals, etc.), unless the
AXDIA Service Centre specifies otherwise.
2. Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package in such a way that it is visible and clearly
legible.
3. You must enclose a copy of the sales slip as proof of purchase.
4. Once AXDIA has received the product, it will meet its warranty obligations in accordance with
the warranty conditions and will return the product to the sender with carriage and insurance
paid.
Service outside of warranty
AXDIA can refuse any service claim made that is not covered by the warranty. If AXDIA agrees to provide a
service outside the warranty, the customer will be invoiced for all repair and transport costs.
AXDIA will not accept any packages that have not first been approved by AXDIA by means of an RMA
(Return Material Authorization).
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Disposal
Do not dispose of a defective MP3 player in normal
household waste disposal containers (internal battery). Take
the defective device to your retailer or to an appropriate
waste collection site. This will ensure that the device is
disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way.
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