DRP-4000
AnyBook Reader
User’s Guide
www.franklin.com
License Agreement
READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE 
PRODUCT. YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT DEEMS THAT YOU 
ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE 
WITH THESE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN THIS PACKAGE WITH 
PURCHASE RECEIPT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH YOU 
PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE WILL 
BE REFUNDED. PRODUCT means the software product and 
documentation found in this package and FRANKLIN means 
Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.
Limited Use License
All rights in the PRODUCT remain the property of FRANKLIN. 
Through your purchase, FRANKLIN grants you a personal and 
nonexclusive license to use this PRODUCT. You may not make 
any copies of the PRODUCT or of the data stored therein at 
the time of purchase, whether in electronic or print format. 
Such copying would be in violation of applicable copyright 
laws. Further, you may not modify, adapt, disassemble, 
decompile, translate, create derivative works of, or in any 
way reverse engineer the PRODUCT. You may not export 
or reexport, directly or indirectly, the PRODUCT without 
compliance with appropriate governmental regulations. The 
PRODUCT contains Franklin’s condential and proprietary 
information which you agree to take adequate steps to 
protect from unauthorized disclosure or use. This license is 
eective until terminated by Franklin. This license terminates 
immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to 
comply with any provision of this license.
Please read the following safety 
warnings and precautions before 
using your device. Note: If this device 
is to be used by young children, this 
User’s Guide should be read to them 
by an adult and their use of the device 
should be monitored. Failure to do so 
may cause injury.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing AnyBook 
Reader – an electronic recording and 
playback device with optical reader. 
With this device, you can record readings 
and associate them with the provided 
stickers. To play back the recordings, 
simply touch the stickers with the optical 
reader of the device. 
Important Safety Information
This user’s guide contains important 
information. PLEASE KEEP FOR 
FUTURE REFERENCE.
Not suitable for children 
under 36 months. Contains 
small parts.
WARNING
CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts
Not for children under 3 years
This product conforms to safety requirements 
of ASTM F963 and EN 71 and the Canadian 
Hazardous Products (Toys) Regulations. Ce 
produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité 
ASTM F963, EN 71 et aux règlements canadiens 
sur les produits dangereux (jouets). 
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de 
la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
Canada.
About the Stickers
The product includes special stickers 
with pre-recorded sounds and dozens of 
blank stickers for your recordings. When 
additional stickers are required, you can 
purchase them at www.franklin.com/
anybook.
In general, the stickers can be easily 
removed from and re-adhered on most 
kinds of papers except when the paper 
is too thin, made of special materials or 
with special coatings. When in doubt, 
please try to adhere and remove a sticker 
to test its adhesiveness before using the 
stickers extensively on a publication.
Battery Precautions
Your device is powered by 2 AAA 
batteries (not included).
• Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenot
to be recharged. Never recharge 
batteries that come with the device.
• Rechargeablebatteriesaretobe
removed from the device before 
being charged.
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobe
charged under adult supervision.
• Dierenttypesofbatteriesornewand
used batteries are not to be mixed.
• Donotmixalkaline,standard
(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickle-
cadmium) batteries.
• Thesupplyterminalsarenottobe
short-circuited.
• Donotexposebatteriestodirect
heat or try to take batteries apart. 
Follow the battery manufacturer’s 
instructions for battery use.
• Alwaysremoveaweakordead
battery from the device.
• Toavoiddamagecausedbyleakage
of the battery uid, replace the 
battery or batteries once every two 
years regardless of how much the 
device has been used during that 
time.
• Shouldabatteryleak,thedevicemay
become damaged. Clean the battery 
compartment immediately, avoiding 
contact with your skin.
• Batteriesaresmallobjects.Keep
batteries out of reach of small 
children. If swallowed, consult a 
physician immediately.
• Batteriesshouldbeinstalledor
replaced by an adult only.
• Childrenshouldnothaveaccessto
the product when the battery cover is 
removed. 
Replacing the Batteries
Your product is powered by 2 AAA 
batteries (not included). Replace the 
batteries when:
• theLEDlightashes(shortblinks
followed by long pauses);
• playbackcanonlybeatminimum
volume level, and; 
• recordingcannotbemade.
To replace batteries:
1. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the 
battery cover at the back of the 
device.
2. Lift the battery cover gently to 
remove it.
3. Remove the old batteries.
4. Install 2 new AAA batteries 
following the polarity indicated in 
the battery compartment.
 Important: Be sure the battery is 
installed correctly. Wrong polarity may 
damage the unit. 
 Note: For best performance, alkaline 
batteries are recommended.
5. Replace the battery cover and 
secure it with the screw.
Product Care
Your device is designed to be light, 
compact, and durable. However, it is an 
electronic device and must be treated 
carefully. Putting unnecessary pressure 
on it or striking the device against other 
objects can cause damage.
In order to avoid damage to your device, 
please:
• Donotdrop,crush,bend,orapply
excessive force to the device.
• Donotexposeyourdeviceto
moisture, extreme or prolonged 
heat, cold, humidity, or other adverse 
conditions. Avoid storing it in damp, 
humid, or wet places. The device is not 
waterproof.
• Cleanthedevicebysprayingamild
glass cleaner onto a cloth and wiping 
its surface. Do not spray liquids 
directly on your device.
• Pleasekeepplasticbagsawayfrom
babies and children to avoid danger 
of suocation.
• Checkthedevicefromtimetotime
for proper and safe condition. If there 
is any damage or broken parts, do not 
use the device.
Hearing Protection
Protect your child from long exposure 
of loud sounds at high volume. Set 
the volume to an appropriate level 
in dierent environments. Limit the 
listening time to 90 minutes. Stop using 
the device when the user experiences 
ringing in the ears or hears mued 
speech. Do not hold or place the device 
near the ears.
Product Registration
Visit www.franklin.com for product 
registration.
Specications
Model DRP-4000 AnyBook Reader
Batteries: 2 x AAA
Size: 6.5 x 1.6 x 1.1 in (165 x 41 x 28 mm)
Weight: 3.88 ounce (110 g)
ISBN: 978-1-59074-592-2
Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. 
Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. 
Franklin Electronic Publishers, Ltd.
220 Bayview Drive, Units 3 & 4,
Barrie, Ontario L4N 4Y8, Canada. 
All rights reserved. Patent Pending.
Imported to the European Community by: 
Franklin Electronic Publishers GmbH
Kapellenstr. 13, 85622 Feldkirchen, 
Germany
 
Recycling and Disposal
✓Device Disposal 
This device should be disposed 
through your local electronic product 
recycling system - do not throw in the 
trash bin.
✓Packaging Disposal
Please save this User’s Guide and all 
packing materials, as they contain 
important information. In case of 
disposal, please refer to your local 
recycling system.
✓Battery Disposal 
Do not dispose of batteries with 
normal household waste. Please obey 
your local regulations when disposing 
of used batteries.
This unit may change operating modes, 
lose information stored in memory, 
or fail to respond due to electrostatic 
discharge or electrical fast transients. 
Normal operation of this unit may be 
re-established by pressing the reset 
key, by pressing or by removing and 
replacing the battery.
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must 
accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly 
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent 
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 
for help.
Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the 
peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the 
unit to insure compliance.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or 
TV interference caused by unauthorized modications to this 
equipment. Such modications could void the user’s authority 
to operate the equipment.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Except as specically provided herein, Franklin makes no 
warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this 
product.
Limited Warranty (U.S. only)
LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, AND 
LIMITED REMEDY
FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER THAT 
THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS 
AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM 
THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A 
COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES 
NOT COVER DAMAGE DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, ACCIDENT, 
MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICATION, UNSUITABLE 
ENVIRONMENT, OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. THE SOLE 
OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF FRANKLIN, AND THE 
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, IS 
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE SOLE OPTION OF FRANKLIN 
AND THIS REMEDY APPLIES ONLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH 
FRANKLIN DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE 
AND THAT THE DEFECT AROSE WITHIN THE DURATION OF THE 
LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS REMEDY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY 
FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU 
CERTAIN RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT 
MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
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IS”BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR 
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MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS 
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING BY LAW, 
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BY OR FOR FRANKLIN AND SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT INCLUDE 
BATTERIES, CORROSION OF BATTERY CONTACTS OR ANY 
OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY BATTERIES. FRANKLIN SHALL 
NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER 
PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, 
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, 
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST OR 
CORRUPTED DATA, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC 
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FORESEEABLE. FRANKLIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS 
BY A THIRD PARTY. FRANKLIN’S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE 
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PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY THE SALES RECEIPT. SOME 
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OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR 
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT 
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DO NOT PERMIT FULL WAIVER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN 
THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS 
ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY 
GRANTED HEREIN.
Warranty Service: If you think your product is defective, call 
Franklin’s Customer Service Desk, 1-800-266-5626, to request 
a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, before 
returning the product (transportation charges prepaid) to:
Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.
Attn: Service Department
One Franklin Plaza
Burlington, NJ 08016-4907
If you return a Franklin product, please include your name, 
address, telephone number, a brief description of the defect 
and a copy of your sales receipt as proof of your original date 
of purchase. You must also write the RMA prominently on 
the package if you return the product; otherwise there may 
be a lengthy delay in the processing of your return. Franklin 
strongly recommends using a trackable form of deliver to 
Franklin for your return.
Limited Warranty (EU and
 Switzerland)
Notwithstanding the disclaimer of 
warranties above, this product, excluding 
batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), 
is guaranteed by Franklin to be free of 
defects in materials or workmanship for 
a period of two years from the date of 
purchase. It will be repaired or replaced 
with an equivalent product (at Franklin’s 
option) free of charge for any defect in 
workmanship or materials during that 
time. This warranty explicitly excludes 
defects due to misuse, accidental 
damage, or wear and tear. This warranty 
does not aect the consumer’s statutory 
rights.
Limited Warranty (outside
U.S., EU and Switzerland)
Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this 
product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), 
is guaranteed by Franklin to be free of defects in materials 
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of 
purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent 
product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect in 
workmanship or materials during that time.
Products purchased outside the United States, the European 
Union and Switzerland that are returned under warranty 
should be returned to the original vendor with proof of 
purchase and description of fault. Charges will be made for all 
repairs unless valid proof of purchase is provided.
This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse, 
accidental damage, or wear and tear. This warranty does not 
aect the consumer’s statutory rights.
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