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Olympus m:robe MR-F20 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Digital Audio Player MR-F20 Series...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Audio Player MR-F20 Series. • The product information this USER’S MANUAL conveys is subject to change without notice. Contact an authorized Olympus service center with the product name and model number for the latest information.
  • Page 3 • The screen fonts used by this product belong to Ricoh Corporation. • “SRS,” “TruBass,” “WOW” and “ SRS Labs, Inc. The technology of Trubass and WOW is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia.
  • Page 4 About sample tracks incorporated into this product The copyrights of the sample tracks are owned by the artists or their suppliers. These sample materials must not be reproduced or used for profit and must not be transferred or resold to third parties. Failure to comply with these limitations may result in penalties for infringement of copyrights.

  • Page 5: Main Features

    Main features • With the 256 MB* /512 MB* approximately 60* /120* • The organic EL display provides a clearer screen than existing LCD displays. • You can play not only MP3 files but also WMA and OGG files. • JPEG files can be viewed (Photo Viewer). •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction............. . 2 Main features .
  • Page 7 Using the playlist ............34 Registering to the playlist .
  • Page 8 Viewing photos Displaying photos ............60 Viewing images during music playback.

  • Page 9: Read This First

    Read this first Safety Precautions Before using this product, read this first to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Various symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others and prevent damage to property through misuse of this product.
  • Page 10 • Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. Do not use this product if there is the possibility of the presence of such gases in the air. Failure to do so could result in fire or explosion. •...
  • Page 11 Caution • Do not leave this product in places of high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car. Doing so could result in battery leakage, deterioration of parts or fire. • Do not touch any leakage that has occurred. Battery leakage, etc., may have occurred.
  • Page 12 Conditions for use of this product • This product contains precision electronic parts. Avoid using or leaving this product for long periods of time in the following places as this could result in failure or malfunction. – places of high temperature and high humidity or where the temperature and humidity fluctuate greatly, such as in direct sunlight, on the beach in summer, in a car with the windows closed, or next to air conditioning equipment or a humidifier –...
  • Page 13 About the organic EL display (OLED) The latest high precision technology has gone into the making of the organic EL display of this product, but there are some pixels which are permanently lit or which do not light at all. Also, depending on the angle at which the screen is viewed, the colors and brightness may appear uneven.
  • Page 14 Information regarding the built-in battery The built-in battery is exclusively for use with m:robe MR-F20 Series. Never use it in other equipment. • Discharging The built-in battery self-discharges while it is not in use. Be sure to charge it regularly before use.
  • Page 15 • Disposal This product has a built-in lithium polymer battery. Lithium polymer batteries are recyclable. When you dispose of this product, return the built-in battery to a recycling location. For details on removing the built-in battery, refer to “Notes when you dispose of your m:robe” (g page 70).

  • Page 16: Controls: Location And Function

    Controls: location and function...
  • Page 17 button Displaying menu screen/mode select screen Initializing StopWatch button Starting/Canceling Navigation search C OK/EQ button Changing playback mode During music playback: Changing EQ/ Bookmarking During menu operation: Selecting/ Entering setting item D Organic EL display button Power on/off Playing/pausing file Pausing recording/StopWatch button During playback: Selecting the...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Setting up your m:robe Operating system requirements One of the following operating systems is required for m:robe operation: – Windows 98SE*, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional/ Home Edition – Mac OS 9.x/X v10.x * The USB driver should be installed. Charging battery (using the USB cable) Connect the USB cable to your PC and your m:robe.
  • Page 19 After charging, perform the disconnect procedure. When the following screen appears, disconnect your m:robe from your PC. For details, refer to “Disconnecting your m:robe from your PC” (g page 22). About the battery power indication : Battery is fully charged. : Battery power is reduced.

  • Page 20: Transferring Music/Photos To Your M:robe

    Transferring music/photos to your m:robe Connect the USB cable to your PC and your m:robe. Your PC recognizes your m:robe as a removable disk. To USB port Transfer files from your PC to your m:robe. Drag and drop the desired file to m:robe on the screen display of your PC. File formats supported by m:robe Music file –...
  • Page 21 Notes • Do not change, on your PC, the names of MUSIC, RECORD, LINE-IN, VOICE or other folders in your m:robe. If you do, it may cause your m:robe to malfunction. • Use the dedicated applications provided by music distributors (contents provider) when you transfer files under DRM protection.

  • Page 22: Disconnecting Your M:robe From Your Pc

    Disconnecting your m:robe from your PC For Windows Me/2000/XP users: Click [Remove the hardware] icon on the system tray. Click the displayed message. [The USB storage device can now be safely removed from the system, remove the USB cable from computer.] appears. Click [OK]. For Windows 98SE users: Double-click [My Computer] icon, then right- click [Removable Disk] to open a pop-up...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Earphones To Your M:robe

    Connecting the earphones to your m:robe Connect the supplied earphones to your m:robe. To the earphones jack Notes • Set the volume level to minimum before wearing earphones to avoid hurting your ears. For details on adjusting volume, refer to “To control volume” (g page 33). •...

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Turning the power of your m:robe on/off Turning on your m:robe Press and hold the button. The power is turned on. To turn off the power Press and hold the button. Notes • Before turning on your m:robe, make sure the HOLD switch is set to off. •...

  • Page 25: Mode Selection

    Mode selection There are 5 modes, and available functions and setting items differ depending on the selected mode. Press and hold the The mode select screen appears. Press the button to select the desired mode. The mode changes in the following order: “MUSIC MODE” “PLAYLIST”...
  • Page 26 MUSIC MODE Selecting playback mode/music playback/setting sound quality (g page 32) PLAYLIST Playing back the desired track in the playlist easily (g page 34) FM MODE Receiving/recording radio program (g page 50) PHOTO MODE Viewing photos/setting the display mode (g page 60) SETTINGS Setting the screen display/system/watch etc.

  • Page 27: Searching For A File

    Searching for a file – Navigation search Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. The Navigation search screen appears. Press the button to select the desired folder, then press the OK/EQ button. You can go to the next sublevel of folder hierarchy. Repeat step 2 to select the desired file, then press the button.

  • Page 28: Deleting Files

    Deleting files Press the button while the playback/receiving screen is displayed. The Navigation search screen appears. Press the button to select the desired folder, then press the OK/EQ button. Repeat step 2 to select a file you want to delete, then press the button.

  • Page 29: Basic Operation Of The Menu

    Basic operation of the menu The items you can operate in the menu differ depending on the selected mode. For details on each menu item, refer to the “Menu list” (g page 80). Select the desired mode. For details, refer to “Mode selection” (g page 25). Press the button.
  • Page 30 Press the button to select the desired item, then press the OK/EQ button. The setting menu screen appears. Press the button to select the desired setting, then press the OK/EQ button. To go back to the previous level screen: Press the To finish operating menu Press and hold the button.

  • Page 31: Using The Hold Switch

    Using the HOLD switch – HOLD function This is used to prevent unintentional operation when carrying your m:robe in a pocket or a bag. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow on your m:robe. To set HOLD to off Slide the HOLD switch in the reverse direction of the arrow.

  • Page 32: Listening To Music

    Listening to music About the playback screen MUSIC MODE A Mode indication (MUSIC) B Time indication C Remaining battery power indication D Current play file number/Total number of playback files indication E Track name indication F Repeat play between A and B indication G Play mode indication H EQ indication...

  • Page 33: Playing Back Music

    Playing back music To select the desired music file Press the button while the playback screen is displayed, then press the button to select the desired music file (g page 27). To play/pause music Press the button. To control volume Press the button.

  • Page 34: Using The Playlist

    Using the playlist The desired track should be registered to the playlist before playback. Registering to the playlist Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. The Navigation search screen appears. Press the button to select a music file you want to register, then press the The editing menu appears.

  • Page 35: Playing Back The Playlist

    Playing back the playlist Press and hold the The mode select screen appears. Press the button to select “PLAYLIST press the OK/EQ button. The playback screen appears. Press the button. The playlist appears. Press the button to select the desired music file, then press the button.

  • Page 36: Setting Playback Mode

    Setting playback mode Selecting playback mode Press the OK/EQ button in playback stop mode. Playback mode changes in the following order: “Normal”: “Intro”: “Repeat”: “Repeat All”: “Random”: “Random All”: “Normal.” (Normal): Music files are played back in sequence. (Intro): Only the beginning part (10 sec) of the music is played back. (Repeat): The specified music file is played back repeatedly.
  • Page 37 Setting Repeat Folder You can select to play back the music files in just the current folder or in all folders. Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Play,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “Repeat Folder,”...

  • Page 38: Setting Studymode

    Setting StudyMode You can fast-rewind/fast-forward and resume the currently playing file by pressing the button. Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Play,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “StudyMode,” then press the OK/EQ button.

  • Page 39: Setting Interval Repeat (A-B)

    Setting interval repeat (A-B) A music file is repeated in the set interval. Play back a music file, and press the you want to start interval repeat (Repeat A). Press the button at the point where interval repeat is finished (Repeat B).

  • Page 40: Setting Eq/Wow

    Setting EQ/WOW Selecting EQ Press the OK/EQ button during playback. EQ changes in the following order: “Normal”: “Rock”: “Jazz”: “Classic”: “Pop”: “WOW”: “User EQ1”: “User EQ2”: “Normal.” Adjusting User EQ Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “EQ,”...

  • Page 41: Setting Wow

    Setting WOW You can enjoy natural stereophonic music (SRS), clear tone quality (Focus) and sonorous bass sounds (Trubass). Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “EQ,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “WOW,”...

  • Page 42: Bookmarking Music

    Bookmarking music Press and hold the OK/EQ button during playback of the desired music. A message is displayed, and the music is bookmarked. Note A Bookmark cannot be set when a track is not being played. Playing back bookmarked music Bookmarked music is playable in MUSIC MODE Press and hold the OK/EQ button in playback stop mode.

  • Page 43: Deleting The Registered Information

    Deleting the registered information You can delete registered bookmarks and playlist. Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Delete,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “Bookmark” or “Playlist,” then press the OK/EQ button.

  • Page 44: Recording

    Recording About the music recording screen Recording mode A Mode indication (REC) B Time indication C Remaining battery power indication D Recording type indication (MIC/ LINE) E File name indication F Total number of recorded files/Total number of recordable files (999) indication G Bit rate indication H Sampling frequency indication...

  • Page 45: Recording Voice

    Recording voice Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Record,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “Source,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “MIC In,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press and hold the stop mode.

  • Page 46: Deleting Recorded Voice Files

    Deleting recorded voice files Refer to “Deleting files” (g page 28). Notes • If the memory is full, recording stops automatically, and the file is saved up to the point where recording stopped. • The recording sound sensitivity depends on the distance to the sound source. •...

  • Page 47: Recording Over Line-In Connection

    Recording over Line-in connection Connect the line-in cable to your m:robe and the external audio device. To the audio (Line-out) jack of an external audio device Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Record,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “Source,”...

  • Page 48: Setting The Sound Quality

    To stop recording Press the button. Listening to recorded music files While the playback screen is displayed, press the search screen, select “RECORD”: “LINE-IN”: the desired music file, then press the button. Setting the sound quality Press the button while the playback screen is displayed, then select “Record”: “Line Quality”: the desired bit rate.
  • Page 49 Setting Auto Sync When music is recorded, a new file is created at where no sound is recorded. Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Record,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “Auto Sync,”...

  • Page 50: Listening To Fm Radio

    Listening to FM radio About the radio receiver screen FM MODE A Mode indication (FM) B Time indication C Remaining battery power indication D Total number of stored frequencies/ Current selected preset number indication E Preset ( )/Manual ( ) mode indication F Frequency range indication G On air ( indication...

  • Page 51: Receiving A Radio Station

    Receiving a radio station Press and hold the The mode select screen appears. Press the button to select “FM MODE button. The FM receiving screen appears. To mute the FM broadcast Press the button. Changing the receiving mode You can switch from Manual mode to Preset mode and vice versa. Manual mode allows you to receive all available frequencies, and Preset mode allows you to search only your stored frequencies.

  • Page 52: Setting Frequencies

    Setting frequencies Setting in Manual mode Press the button. Frequencies are searched at the set intervals. Press and hold the button. Searching stops when a receivable frequency is found. Setting in Preset mode Press the button to search the registered channel. Note Only stored frequencies are received.
  • Page 53 Setting the area The FM radio frequency bands differ depending on the country or region. Press the button while the receiving screen is displayed. The FM menu screen appears. Press the button to select “Region,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select the desired area, “Korea,”...

  • Page 54: Storing Frequencies

    Storing frequencies Storing frequencies manually Receive the desired frequency, then press the Press the button to select “Save Preset,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select the registry number (P1 to P20), then press the OK/EQ button. The frequency is stored.
  • Page 55 Tips • While storing frequencies automatically, press the OK/EQ button to interrupt frequency searching. • The mode is changed to Preset mode when storing frequency is done. • When you store a frequency automatically, be sure to connect the supplied earphones. The earphones cord works as an antenna.

  • Page 56: Deleting The Stored Frequency

    Deleting the stored frequency Press the button while the receiving screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Preset Delete,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “Each,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select the registry number of frequency you want to delete, then press the OK/EQ button.

  • Page 57: Recording An Fm Radio Program

    Recording an FM radio program Receive the desired frequency, then press and hold the button. To pause/resume recording Press the button. To stop recording Press the button. Listening to recorded FM files While the receiving screen is displayed, press the button to display the Navigation search screen, select “RECORD”: “FM”: the desired FM file, then press the button.

  • Page 58: Fm Recording Reservation

    FM recording reservation Set the desired time and frequency for the FM radio recording reservation. Press the button while the receiving screen is displayed. Press the button to select “FM Recording,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “REC Booking,” then press the OK/EQ button.
  • Page 59 To cancel a recording reservation Select “Off” in step 8, then press the OK/EQ button. Note The reservation setting is canceled after recording completes.

  • Page 60: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos Displaying photos Press and hold the The mode select screen appears. Press the button to select “PHOTO MODE then press the OK/EQ button. The selecting photo screen appears. Press the button to select the desired photo file, then press the OK/EQ button. To view the previous/next photo: Press the To view the photo information: Press the To finish displaying photos...

  • Page 61: Viewing Images During Music Playback

    Viewing images during music playback Press the button while the selecting photo screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Real Photo,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “On/Off,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “On,”...

  • Page 62: Setting Avatar

    Setting Avatar The desired photo can be displayed on the m:robe start up screen. Press the button while the selecting photo screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Avatar,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “On,” then press the OK/EQ button. To cancel avatar Select “Off”...

  • Page 63: Viewing Images In Slide Show

    Viewing images in Slide Show Press the button while the selecting photo screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Slide Show,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “On/Off,” then press the OK/EQ button. Press the button to select “On,”...

  • Page 64: Setting And Adjusting

    Setting and adjusting Setting your m:robe You can customize and adjust system setting, screen display, timer, watch, and operating system. Press and hold the The mode select screen appears. Press the button to select “SETTINGS button. Press the button to select the desired item, then press the OK/EQ button.
  • Page 65 Settings Set the system functions. Subjects Resume When power is turned on, you can resume playback of the last file from the point where it was stopped before power was turned off. Search Speed Speed control to search file can be adjusted (× 4/× 8/× 16). Fade In You can gradually increase the volume up to the set point.
  • Page 66 Display Set the functions of the screen display. Subjects Contrast The screen brightness can be adjusted from “0” to “10.” Screen Saver If no button is pressed for a certain time, the screen saver is displayed to protect the screen. “On/Off”: Sets screen saver to on/off and the time that elapses before displaying the screen saver (10 sec/20 sec/40 sec).
  • Page 67 Timer Set the timer functions. Subjects Auto PWR Off The power can be set to turn off automatically when no button is pressed for a certain time (1 min to 10 min) in pause/stop mode. Sleep Mode When the set time (10 min to 90 min) elapses, the power will be turned off automatically.
  • Page 68 System Set the OS functions. Subjects Information You can view the OS version, memory capacity and available memory. Reset You can return all m:robe settings to the factory default status. Format You can delete stored files, etc, and format the flash memory. Note Do not format your m:robe when the battery power is weak.

  • Page 69: Additional Information

    Additional information Cleaning Exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the device is very dirty, wipe it using a cloth dampened with a diluted mild detergent and wrung tightly. If you used the device at the beach, clean it using a cloth dampened with fresh water and wrung tightly.

  • Page 70: Notes When You Dispose Of Your M:robe

    Notes when you dispose of your m:robe Remove the built-in battery when you dispose of this product. Never disassemble this product except when disposing of it. Danger • Do not allow the +/- terminals of the built-in battery to come in contact with metal objects, or subject the built-in battery to strong shock.
  • Page 71 How to remove the battery Press and hold the Pry the front panel open from the top of the case, then lift and remove it. If it is difficult to remove the front panel, grasp the panel firmly and pry up from one end. Loosen the two screws on either side of the connector using a screwdriver, then remove the connector cover.
  • Page 72 Lift the assembly, then remove from the case. Remove the built-in battery from your m:robe. Take out the battery, then disconnect the connector. After taking out the battery, tape the cable to the battery body, making sure to cover the connector part, then put the battery in a plastic bag.
  • Page 73 Notes • Check that the battery is completely exhausted before removing it. • Make sure that your m:robe is turned off before removing the battery. • Do not reuse the battery once it has been removed. • Take the removed built-in battery to a recycling location. •...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before sending the product for repair, refer to the following checklist to resolve the problem. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Olympus service center. In addition, be sure to back up the data in your m:robe before sending this product for repair or service.
  • Page 75 Problem The battery The built-in battery is discharges soon after good for about 500 charging. complete charges and discharges, depending on usage. Nothing is on the The battery is empty. display. The display is not The battery is empty. clear. The brightness setting is too low.

  • Page 76: Rebooting Your M:robe

    Rebooting your m:robe If a problem persists after trying the suggested solution, rebooting your m:robe may solve the problem. Push a pointed object, such as a pen, into the RESET button. Rebooting your m:robe does not delete data.

  • Page 77: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance • The product will come with a Warranty card. Make sure that the dealer name and purchase date are written or stamped on the warranty. If any of the necessary information is missing, contact the dealer. Please read through the Warranty card and store it in a safe place.

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Storage Supported file formats Encode format Recording format Number of storable tracks DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER MR-F20 Lithium-polymer rechargeable battery Approx. 32 g (including battery) 34 mm × 63 mm × 14 mm (W×H×D, protruding parts excluded) OLED (organic EL display) 96 ×...
  • Page 79 Continuous playback time Bit rate Operating conditions Charge time USB port Earphones jack 1 GB = 1 billion bytes: the actual formatted capacity is somewhat less (The actual capacity after formatting will be less than 256 MB/512 MB/1 GB.) For typical 4-minute tracks recorded at 128 kbps in WMA format When playing WMA/MP3/OGG formatted 128 kbps, 44.1 kHz audio data at room temperature (25ºC), with the backlight turned off, and with the audio volume set to a medium level...

  • Page 80: Menu List

    Menu list MUSIC MODE Current Play Repeat Folder PlayMode Normal Intro Repeat Repeat All Random Random All StudyMode On/Off Step Normal Rock Jazz Classic User EQ1 User EQ2 Focus Trubass Adjust User EQ1 User EQ2 Voice Quality Record Line Quality 2sec Auto Sync 5sec...
  • Page 81 FM MODE Auto Preset Save Preset P1~P20 FM Recording Quality REC Booking Change Mode Preset Manual Preset Delete Each Region Korea Japan World PHOTO MODE Real Photo On/Off Interval Type On/Off (On,Off) Setting Avatar Slide Show On/Off Interval Delete 2sec 5sec 10sec Normal...
  • Page 82 SETTINGS Settings Resume Search Speed Fade In Play Time Language Beep Sound Display Contrast Screen Saver Scroll Speed Backlit Time Graphic EQ Track Title Timer Auto PWR Off Sleep Mode Watch Watch Alarm Normal Remain StopWatch Total System Information ENGLISH Reset Format 0~10...

  • Page 83: Index

    Index Alarm ......67 Area ......53 Auto Preset .
  • Page 84 Manual mode ..... 52 Manual Preset ....54 Menu list .
  • Page 85 USB charging ....18 Voice recording ....45 Volume .

  • Page 86: Before You Contact Us

    Before you contact us • Confirm the following points before contacting us so that we can provide quick and accurate answers. • Please fill out this check sheet if you want to contact us by fax or mail. • Symptom, displayed messages, frequency, and other details of the problem: PC-related problems are difficult to accurately identify.
  • Page 87 Printed in Korea P2-NG0903-01...

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