Odys X25 User Manual

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Table of contents

1 Contents of package....................................................2

2 Introduction..................................................................3

Language Setting.....................................................................4

3 Getting started .............................................................5

3.1 Controls.........................................................................5

3.2 Battery status ................................................................6

3.3 Installing the driver........................................................7

3.4 Load the battery via the USB connection.......................7

3.5 Transferring files MP3 player - PC.................................8

3.6 Disable the MP3 Player from the PC.............................9

4 About Audible.............................................................10

5 Operation...................................................................11

5.1 Switching the MP3 player on and off ...........................11

5.2 Music mode.................................................................12

5.3 Photo mode.................................................................14

5.4 Text mode...................................................................15

5.5 Digital audio recording (Record mode)........................15

5.6 Voice playback mode ..................................................16

5.7 File management (Navigation).....................................17

5.8 System settings (Settings)...........................................17

5.9 About...........................................................................19

6 Specifications.............................................................22

7 Safety instructions......................................................23

8 Warranty conditions...................................................25

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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:

ODYS

MP3 player X25

Headphones

USB cable

User manual

Warranty card

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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 too. Additional you can use the functionallity of Audible audio books.

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

• 1.8” inch CSTN color display (128 x 160 pixels)

• Fast data transfer thanks to USB 2.0

• Suppor ted f orma ts: MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, AA

• Prepaired for Audible audio books

• Built-in lithium ion battery

• Adjustable power saving functions, brightness and sleep times

• 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 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.

Language Setting

1. Press the Play key ( ) for approx. 5 sec. The X25 will start in the main menu.

2. Select the option “SETTINS” and confirm with Play ( ).

3. Select “Language“ and confirm with Play ( ).

4. Select your desired language. The languages will be shown according to its native language. Confirm with Play (

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3 Getting started

3.1 Controls

Familiarise yourself with the controls of your MP3 player before use.

No Key Function

1 Display 2 M Menu

button

Switch to menu Open Submenu if available Change repeat mode in playback mode

3 Exit menu Leave menu step by step

open browser in playback mode 4 EQ Equalizer 5 Play On/Off, Playback, Pause,

Selection of options/files

6 Microphon 7 Reset Resetting the player after operating

faults or malfunctions

8 Hold 9 2x Headphone

connection 10 Increase volume 11 Decrease volume 12 Previous / Up Fast rewind, previous file 13 Next / Down Fast forward, next file 14 USB-Anschluss

2 3

7 8

10 11

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The definition of keystroke action

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

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 X25 Plus).

The separate USB power supply unit/charger can be ordered from our website www.odys.de.

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.

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Keep in mind that the player cannot be using during the charging cycle.

3.3 Installing the dr i ver

• 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.

3.4 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.

• Connect the MP3 player to the power supply using the USB cable.

• 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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3.5 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).

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 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.

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3.6 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

symbol and 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.

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4 About Audible

The www.audible.de range is generally available for a fee. The general terms and conditions of Audible GmbH apply.

1. Create Audible Accounts

• To use the Audible function you first have to create a user profile (account) on the website www.audible.de

2. Install Audible Manager

• Download and install the “Audible Manager” after successful registration on the Audible website. You need the Audible Manager to manage and transfer your Audible files to your MP3 player.

3. Buy E-Books

• Select and buy e-books from the Audible range. Download these files to your computer using the Audible Manager.

4. Activate the MP3 player

• Activate your MP3 player for using Audible files with the Audible Manager. You need your Audible.de username and password. Please keep both ready for device registration.

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5 Operation

5.1 Switching the MP3 player on an d off

Switching the MP3 player on

• Hold down the Pla y button for approximately 5 seconds until a

animation 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 animation appears before the main menu appears on the display.

Mode switch in the main menu

• Use the main menu to access the various operation modes and

player settings: Music, Photo, TXT, Record, Voice, Navigation, Settings and About.

• Use the

/ buttons to select the desired option and confirm using

the Play button.

• Press the

-Key to return to the previous view.

• To revert to the main menu, press the menu button for approx. 1

second.

Switching the MP3 player off

Press and hold the Play button for approximately three seconds until the animation is shown again. This is true irrespective of the current operating state of the player.

Lock function

You can block all buttons of your MP3 player to prevent accidental operation (Music and Voice mode).

Use the hold key at the backside of the player to do so.

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Keep in mind that the player is write-protected when button lock is active (cannot save data). If the device can not be operated, check the position of this key first.

Reset

If an error occurs, you can reset the player and restart it by pressing the reset key.

5.2 Music mode

Overview of the Display

The Display shows a variety of information on the current track, the running time and the system settings. The symbols are explained below.

Playback time

graphic

Volume

Repeat mode

EQ sound

Number of tracks in current folder

File name /

ID3 tag

Battery status

Track number

Playback

Elapsed

playback time

track playback time

Lyrics display

Bitrate

Fileformat

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Playback, forwards/back, pause, stop

• Insert the headph one i n t he he ad ph one c onn ect ion a nd t ur n th e pl ay e r

on. Select music mode in the main menu and confirm with the play button.

• Press the Play button to play the track showed. The track

information is scrolled on the Display.

• Press the Play button briefly to pause playback. To resume play,

press the Play button again.

• Press and hold the / buttons during play to skip forwards or back

within the track .

• If you briefly press the / buttons during play, pause or stop the

display switches to the next or previous track respectively.

• During playback, press the EQ-key shortly to alter the equalizer

settings.

• While playback is in progress, use the M-Key to alter the playback

mode.

Playback all files stored on the device by start the playback

of one file stored in the main directory.

Playback all files from a certain sub folder by starting the

playback of one file stored in the desired sub folder.

Playing Back Audible Files

Audible Files may be divided into chapters. To switch between chapters do the following:

• -While playing back an audio file, the current chapter will be

displayed (i.e. Chapter 3/7 means that you are viewing the 3rd chapter of a total of 7).

• -To switch to the next chapter, press the PLAY/PAUSE

button

and then the  button, located on the right side of the player.

• -If you wish to switch to the previous chapter's starting point, press

the PLAY/PAUSE

and then the  button, located on the right

side of the player.

• Press the

button to resume playback.

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Lyrics function

Your player supports synchronous lyric display when playing MP3 files. The file name of the separate lyric files (*.lrc) must coincide with the file name of the relevant mp3 file (*.mp3) and the lyric file must be in the same folder.

5.3 Photo mode

Implement to browse the JPEG picture and to support the format of JPEG in common use.

• Use the / buttons to select the photo mode in the main menu and confirm using the play button.

• The display will now show the player’s folders and image files (browser screen). If there are no visible files then the player memory is empty.

• Use / to navigate through the folder structure and search for the desired file. Press the play button to open a folder. Push the

button to leave a folder.

• Confirm using the play button again to select and play the desired picture file.

• Briefly press the / buttons to switch to the next or to the previous image.

• Briefly press the

button to return to the

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 128 x 160 pixel format. Other dimensions and pixel numbers are also possible. The pictures will then not fill the entire display.

Please note that all image files must be saved to the folder "Photo" on the device!!! Do not create sub folders.

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5.4 Text mode

Implement to support text in the format of TXT.

• Use the / buttons to select the Text mode in the main menu and

confirm using the play button.

• Text files can be selected and displayed in the same way as photos

in photo mode.

• Briefly press the

button to return to the browser screen. To revert

to the main menu, press the menu button for approx. 1 second.

Please note that all text files must be saved to the folder "EBOOK" on the device!!! Do not create new folders or subfolders.

5.5 Digital audio recording (Record mode)

Your MP3 player can also be used as a digital dictaphone. This allows you to record important ideas or thoughts when away from home.

• Use the / buttons to select the Record mode in the main menu

and confirm using the play button.

Recording status

Recording time

Current file

vailable

recording time

Recording folder

Format

Quality

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Voice recording

• Press the Play button to start the voice recording..

• Press the Play button to interrupt voice recording. Press the Play

button again to resume voice recording.

• Press the menu button for approx. 1 second to stop and save voice 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.

5.6 Voice playback mode

• If the player is in another mode, you can play your recording by

switching to voice mode via the main menu (as described above).

• The folder "VOICE" in which all voice recording are stored will open

automically.

• You can select the desired file using / and play it with the play

button.

• To revert to the main menu, press the menu button again for

approx. 1 second.

You may also delete files or folders using your computer’s file manager when the MP3 player is connected to the PC via the USB connection.

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5.7 File management (Navigation)

In the Explorer mode you can delete files saved on your MP3 player.

• Use the / buttons to select the Navigation mode in the main

menu and confirm using the play button.

• Use / to navigate through the folder structure and search for the

file to be deleted. Press the play button to open a folder.

• You can also use the

-button to switch to the next folder level.

• Using the play button) and /, you can now delete the marked

file (Delete file andYes) or terminated the dialogue (Delete file and No). Confirm using the play button. Select return and confirm with play toexit the dialog.

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.

5.8 System settings (Settings)

The mode Settings allows you to change important system settings for your MP3 player.

• Use the / buttons to select the Settings mode in the main menu

and confirm using the play button.

• The settings menu contains the sub-menu for the Language, Power

set, Power save set, EQ set, Playmode set, LCD Contrast and Return.

• Use the / buttons to select the relevant sub-menu and confirm

using the play button.

• To revert to the main menu, press the menu button for approx.

1 second. You can also use the

-button to switch to the next menu

level.

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a) Language

Use this option to select the required language: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, portugues,

Confirm using the play button.

b) Automatic shutdown (Power set)

The automatic shutdown switches off the unit to save energy if during the term of the given limit (unit: minutes) no button is pressed. You can also use this function as a sleep timer.

• Select from the following values: 2 min., 5 min., 10 min. and Off

• Confirm using the play button.

c) Power save set

Automatic shutdown of the display (Backlight Time)

This allows you to set whether the display is to remain on after a button is pressed and how long it stays on: 5 s, 10 s, 20 s, 30 s and “Disable”. The „Disable“ setting sets the display to remain on.

d) Equalizer (EQ set)

• Briefly press play button to swi tc h to t he EQ sub-men u.

• Use / to select the desired mode (Normal, 3D, Rock, Pop,

Classic, Bass, Jazz, User EQ).

• Confirm using the play button again.

• Alternativly, the EQ-Key from the music playback mode may be

used.

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e) Playmode set

• Briefly press play button to swi tc h to t he Re pe at s ub -m enu .

• Use / to select the desired mode (Normal, Repeat One, Repeat

All, Shuffle).

• Confirm using the play button again.

• Alternativly, the M-Key from the music playback mode may be used.

Normal: Repeats all files once. Repeat One: Repeats the current file multiple times. Repeat All: Repeats all files multiple times. Shuffle All: Repeats all files once in a random order

f) LCD Contrast

Allows you to set the required display contrast. Modify the contrast by using the / keys and confirm with Play.

5.9 About

Here you can learn more about the following system data:

- Current firmware version

- already being and still available internal storage.

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Troubleshooting

Symptoms Cause and solution

Without power Whether the battery is enough.

Please confirm whether turn on the player.

The keys does not react.

Insure that the Key-Lock is not active.

Without sound inside earphone.

Please confirm the volume is not in the status of Zero and the connection of earphone is ok.

Please confirm the earphone is clean The broken MP3 will prod uce noise with

different grades even cannot play music. Please confirm the com plete files.

Try another pair of headphones.

The character on the display screen is in abnormal shape.

Please confirm the language that you selected is correct.

Cannot download music normally.

Whether the installation of driver is OK 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.

No USB connection is established to the PC.

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.

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The device has stopped working.

Use the player’s reset function.

The player shuts off after a short time or cannot be turned on. However, the USB connection works.

Fully charge the battery (3 – 4 hours) If the player has not been used for an extended

period of time, then the first two battery charging cycles should last 8 hours each.

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6 Specifications

Internal memory

2 GB, 4GB Integrated flash me mory

Formats MP3, WMA, WAV, JPG, TXT, AA (Audible)

Record format WAV

Voice recording

Record time approx. 32 hours (512 MB) Battery Lithium ion Battery life approx. 5 hours Power supply

externally

USB Dimensions 86 x 43 x 12 [mm]

Temperature range -5 bis 40 °C Display 1.8 “ CSTN (128 x 160 Pixel) 65.000 Colors USB type USB 2.0 S/N ratio > 85 dB Headphone output 2 x 10 mW

Languages

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,

Portuguese

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7 Safety instructions

Although this product is safe, please observe the following information and warnings.

• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold, damp or dusty conditions. Malfunctions and damage and can occur as a result..

• Do not use the device in an extremely dry environment to avoid static electricity.

• Do not shake the device or subject it to hard knocks. The device may be damaged if it falls. Do not place any heavy objects on top of the device.

• Promptly load the device’s internal battery.

• Do not use the MP3 player while driving a vehicle.

• Never press two buttons simultaneously and handle the

display carefully.

• Do not carry the MP3 player with other metal objects (coins or keys) in your pocket.

• 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.

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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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8 Warranty conditions

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 cov ered by a 24 month warranty. W e will resolve damages or defects on Odys products free of charge within 12 months of the purchase date under the following warranty conditions. For any damage or defect determined later than 12 months after the purchase date, proof of a manufac turing fault mus t be submitted for repair under warranty. The warranty does not cover batteries and other parts, which are considered consumables, parts that break eas ily such as glass or plastic or def ects based on normal wear and tear. There is no warranty obligation in the event of marginal differences com pared to the target ap pearance and workmanship provi ded these have a negligible ef fect 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 produc t for a replacement product of equal value if the produc t that is sent in cannot be repaired within a r easonable time or at reasonable cost. The product can also be exchanged for a different model of the sam e value. Requ ests cannot be m ade 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 the y trigger a ne w warranty period. The warrant y period for an y replacement parts installed ends with the warranty period for the entire product.

5. Any other or fur ther claim s are excluded, especiall y those for replac ement due t o damage caused outside of the product, provided there is no obligatory legal liability. We therefore accept no liability for accidental, indirect or other consequential dam age of any kind, which leads to usage restric tions, data loss, loss of earnings or interruption to business.

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Asserting a warranty claim

1. T o m ak e us e of th e warr ant y service, you mus t c ontac t the AX DI A Ser vic e Ce nte r 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, manuals, 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 co nditions and will retur n 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).