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Olympus M:robe MR-F10 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Digital Audio Player MR-F10 Series...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    • The contents of this USER’S MANUAL may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for personal use. It may not be transferred without permission. • Olympus accepts no responsibility for losses suffered by the customer or a third party as a result of improper use of this product.
  • Page 3 Trademarks/Fonts • m:robe is a trademark of OLYMPUS CORPORATION. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. • The screen fonts used by this product belong to Ricoh Corporation.
  • Page 4 Data stored in memory could be damaged or lost by operational mistakes, malfunctions, or repairs, etc. Be sure to back up your data, for example, on the hard disk of your PC. Olympus will not compensate for any loss or damage of data.

  • 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. • Improved stereoscopic 3D surround and bass sounds provide deep and sonorous tones (SRS function).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction............. . 2 Main features .
  • Page 7 Listening to music About the playback screen..........32 Playing back music .
  • Page 8 Additional information Cleaning ............. . . 55 Notes when you dispose of your m:robe .

  • 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 Turn the power off immediately and contact an authorized Olympus service center. • Should you notice an unusual smell, overheating, discoloration, distortion or smoke, stop using this product immediately.
  • 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-F10 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 56).

  • Page 16: Controls: Location And Function

    Controls: location and function...
  • Page 17 A Earphones jack B Organic EL display button Power on/off Playing/pausing file Pausing recording/StopWatch D Necklace hook E HOLD switch Locking buttons to prevent unintentional operation F Microphone button Starting/Canceling Navigation search button Displaying menu screen/mode select screen Initializing Stop Watch Selecting/Entering setting item 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 To Your M:robe

    Transferring music 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. • The maximum number of files you can transfer to your m:robe is 400; the maximum number of folders is 35;...

  • 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 Embedded Necklace To Your M:robe

    Connecting the earphones embedded necklace to your m:robe Connect the supplied earphones embedded necklace to your m:robe. Notes • Set the volume level to minimum before wearing earphones embedded necklace 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 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. When the HOLD function is on (g page 31), even if you press the •...

  • Page 25: Mode Selection

    Mode selection There are 3 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) SETTINGS Setting the screen display/system/watch etc. (g page 50)

  • 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 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 screen is displayed. The Navigation search screen appears. Press the button to select the desired folder, then press the 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 67). 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 button. The setting menu screen appears. Press the button to select the desired setting, then press the 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. When the HOLD function is on, “ ”...

  • 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 File progress indication G Elapsed time of track/Total playback time of track indication (g page 51) H Repeat play between A and B 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 displayed. The mode select screen appears. Press the button to select “PLAYLIST press the 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 button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “Play,” then press the button. Press the button to select “PlayMode,” then press the button. Press the button to select the desired playback mode, then press button.
  • 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 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 button. Press the button to select “StudyMode,” then press the 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 button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “EQ,” then press the Press the button to select “EQ,” then press the Press the button to select the desired EQ, then press the button.

  • Page 41: Setting Wow

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

  • Page 42: Bookmarking Music

    Bookmarking music Press and hold the 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 the 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 button. Press the button to select “Bookmark” or “Playlist,” then press 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 Bit rate indication G Sampling frequency indication H Recording condition indication (in recording/recording pause) I Recording progress time indication...

  • Page 45: Recording Voice

    Recording voice Press the button while the playback screen is displayed. Press the button to select “REC Source,” then press the button. Press the button to select “MIC in,” then press the button. Press and hold the stop mode. Recording starts. To pause/resume recording Press the button.
  • Page 46 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 “REC Source,” then press the button.

  • Page 48: Listening To Recorded Files

    Listening to recorded files While the playback screen is displayed, press the search screen, select “RECORD” : “LINE-IN” : the desired file, then press the button. Setting the sound quality Press the button while the playback screen is displayed, then select “REC Quality”...

  • Page 49: Setting Auto Sync

    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 “REC Quality,” then press the button. Press the button to select “Auto Sync,”...

  • Page 50: 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 button.
  • Page 51 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 52 Display Set the functions of the screen display. Subjects Contrast The screen brightness can be adjusted from “0” to “10.” Scroll Speed Scroll Speed of file name can be set from “1” to “5.” Backlit Time The light emitting time of organic EL (5sec/15sec/30sec/60sec/ 120sec) can be set.
  • Page 53 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 (1min to 10min) in pause/stop mode. Sleep Mode When the set time (10min to 90min) elapses, the power will be turned off automatically.
  • Page 54 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. Explanations...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: How To Remove The Battery

    How to remove the battery Press and hold the Remove the four screws on the back using a screwdriver. Remove the USB port/RESET button cover, then open the back cover. button to turn off your m:robe if it is turned on.
  • Page 58 Remove the back cover. 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 59 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 60: 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 61 The file you you transferred. transferred is saved in an unsupported format. Cause Contact an authorized Olympus service center for a replacement. Charge the battery (g page 18). Charge the battery (g page 18). Adjust settings of the “Contrast” (g page 52).
  • Page 62 Problem You cannot find a file The maximum of or folder you folder hierarchy transferred. levels, folders or files is surpassed. The file name Special symbols are characters, etc., are used for the files displayed as blanks or names or ID3 tags. garbled characters.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Service And Maintenance

    • Stored data on the memory may be lost, and writing to the memory or deleting data, etc., may be necessary during repair or service. Be sure to back up your data before sending this product for repair or service. Olympus will take no responsibility for any loss due to changes of stored data.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Encode format Recording format Number of storable tracks Continuous playback time DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER MR-F10 Lithium-polymer rechargeable battery Approx. 25 g (including battery) Approx. 32 mm × 65 mm × 15 mm (W×H×D, protruding parts excluded) OLED (organic EL display) 96 ×...
  • Page 66 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 67: Menu List

    Menu list MUSIC MODE Repeat Folder Current Play PlayMode Normal Intro Repeat Repeat All Random Random All StudyMode On/Off Step Normal Rock Jazz Classic User EQ1 User EQ2 Trubass Adjust User EQ1 User EQ2 REC Quality 2sec REC Source 5sec 15sec Delete 30sec...
  • Page 68 SETTINGS Resume Settings Search Speed Fade In Time Language LCD Pivot Display Contrast Scroll Speed Backlit Time Graphic EQ Track Title Timer Auto PWR Off Sleep Mode Watch Watch Alarm StopWatch Normal System Information Remain Total Reset English 0~10 5sec 15sec 30sec 60sec...

  • Page 69: Index

    Index Alarm ......53 Auto PWR Off ....53 Auto Sync .
  • Page 70 Playback Music file ....33, 35 Recorded file ....48 Voice file .

  • Page 71: Before You Contact Us

    • Type of operating system and version: • Settings on Control Panel/System/Device Manager: • Other peripheral devices connected: • Name and version of the application software related to your problem: • Name and version of the OLYMPUS software product related to your problem:...
  • Page 72 Printed in Korea P2-NG0893-01...

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