Califone 8100 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MP3 Player/Recorder 8100 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Introduction The 8100 offers an easy-to-use menu interface which is packed with features and simple to navigate. Its 512MB of internal flash memory can store up to 36 hours of music, audio books or vocal recordings. With its built-in MMC/SD-card slot it can accommodate up to 2GB of added memory, for up to 500 additional songs or 72 hours of additional material.
  • Page 3 Returning your unit for service or repairs Should your unit require service, first contact your dealer or our Customer Service Department at (800) 722-0500 or by email warranty@califone.com to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. All shipments to Califone must include an RA number on the carton and must shipped prepaid.
  • Page 4: Controls And Connectors

    Controls and Connectors 16. Hold switch 1. Headphone outputs Sliding this switch to the ON Connect one or two 3.5mm headphone (down) position will disable all button connectors to one or both of these functionality. If a button is pressed while outputs.
  • Page 5: Main Screen

    8100 Main Screen At the top of the Main Screen you will note several icons which indicate current settings on the 8100. Source Icon Repeat (Internal/SD) Lock Mode Icon EQ Mode Volume Icon Track Title Battery Icon Subject Artist Playback Status Playing Time Track Time Playback Status...
  • Page 6: Play Music

    8100 Main Screen continued Play Music This menu accesses lesson or music tracks on the unit. The sub-menus allow selection of tracks using standard AMG meta-data tags. Play All Plays the entire selection of tracks loaded into the unit Artist – Lists tracks by author or artist Album –...
  • Page 7: Play Mode

    Settings continued Play Mode Selects from different playback modes: Normal – Plays back each track in succession Repeat Track – Continually repeats the current track Repeat All – Plays the full play list in succession, Shuffle – Plays back tracks from the play list in random orde then repeats from the beginning Record Memory Selects the destination for tracks recorded with the built-in microphone:...
  • Page 8: Resume Playback

    Settings continued Resume Playback Selects playback options on powering on. Enable – When powered on, playback will resume Disable - When powered on, playback will start at the beginning from the previous track and position of the first track on the current play list Playtime Setting Selects the amount of time after which the unit will automatically power off when in use.
  • Page 9: Lcd Contrast

    Settings continued LCD Contrast Controls the contrast of the LCD display. Selecting this function displays a variable scale indicator, controlled via the Previous Track (12) and Next Track (6) buttons. Back Light Selects the amount of time before the backlight on the display turns itself off to conserve power.
  • Page 10 Using the 8100 1. Headphone outputs 16. Hold switch 2. Microphone 3. Display 15. A-B Loop button 4. Menu button 14. Record button 5. OK button 13. Volume Up 12. Previous Track 6. Next Track 11. DC In jack 7. USB Connector 10.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Using the 8100 continued Importing lessons or music from a computer Connect the 8100 to your computer’s USB port using the included USB cable. The 8100 will appear as an external drive on your computer, allowing you to drag and drop files between the 8100 and your computer. Deleting files •...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Downloading Audio Files into Multiple 8100 Units Rather than manual copying audio files to each 8100 device, to put content on several mp3 players at once, a batch file can be used to copy the appropriate audio files to each of device. Here is an example batch file to perform this function (modify as necessary): rem - File: CopyTo8100.bat rem - This file assumes the first device maps as drive E:\...
  • Page 13: Firmware Upgradeable

    Technical Specifications Charging Charging Options Charging via USB port or DC input jack USB Charging Time ~3.5 hours = 80% charge ~5 hours = full charge DC (Main Supply) Charging Time ~ 2 hours = 80% charge ~ 4 hours = full charge Firmware Upgradeable Yes (by USB interface) Supported Systems...
  • Page 14 Headphones The 8100-HP Headphone is the replacement headphone for the MP3 Player. Califone also recommends the following over-ear ambient noise reducing headphones for classroom, computer lab, library, and listening center applications. 3068AV 2924AVPS For younger students. 2810-BE 2810-PA 2810-TI...
  • Page 15: Important Safety Instructions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within a The lightening flash with arrowhead triangle is intended to tell the user within a triangle is intended to tell that important operating and servicing...

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