GMATIC E6 SERIES User manual

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E6 Series User Manual
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Foreword.......................................................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents.........................................................................................................1
1.3 Warnings.......................................................................................................................1
1.4 Computer Requirements...............................................................................................1
1.5 Layout of the Player......................................................................................................2
Part I: Computer Operations
2.0 Connecting and Charging the Player........................................................................................4
2.1 Connecting and Disconnecting the Player from Your Computer..................................4
2.2 Charging the Battery.....................................................................................................4
3.0 Video Conversion......................................................................................................................4
3.1 Installing Video Conversion Software...........................................................................4
3.2 Converting Video...........................................................................................................5
3.3 Using Other Conversion Software................................................................................5
3.4 Converting Video in Linux.............................................................................................6
4.0 Copying Files.............................................................................................................................7
4.1 Copying Media Files to your Player..............................................................................7
4.2 Using Windows Media Player11®'s Sync Function.......................................................8
5.0 Expanding the Player's Storage................................................................................................8
5.1 Preparing MicroSD or “TF” Cards for Use....................................................................8
6.0 Using The Arcsoft Mediaimpression Software……………………………………………………..9
6.1 Using the Mediaimpression Downloader……………………………………………...…..9
Part II: Player Operations
7.0 Basic Operation…………………………………………………………………………………………..12
7.1 Turning the Player On and Off…………………………………………………………………12
7.2 The Lock Feather…………………………………………………………………………..12
7.3 The Desktop………………………………………………………………………………12
8.0 Watching Videos…………………………………………………………………………………….13
8.1 Accessing Video Mode…………………………………………………………………….13
8.2 Video Menu………………………………………………………………………………….13
8.3 Video Playback ...........................................................................................................14
9.0 Listening to Audio....................................................................................................................15
9.1 Accessing Audio Mode................................................................................................15
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9.2 Audio Playback ...........................................................................................................15
10.0 Viewing Pictures......................................................................................................................16
10.1 Entering Photos Mode ................................................................................................16
10.2 Pictures Menu.............................................................................................................16
10.3 Picture Viewing ...........................................................................................................17
11.0 Shooting Photographs…………………………………………………………………………………18
11.1 Entering Camera Mode……………………………………………………………………….18
11.2 Basic Photo Shooting Operations……………………………………………………………18
12.0 Recording Video… ……………………………………………………………………………………19
12.1 Entering DV (Digital Video) Mode……………………………………………………………19
12.2 Basic Video Shooting Operations……………………………………………………………19
13.0 Recording Audio………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
13.1 Entering Recorder Mode……………………………………………………………………..20
13.2 Basic Recorder Operations.........................................................................................20
14.0 E-Book Operations..................................................................................................................21
14.1 Entering E-Book Mode................................................................................................21
14.2 Basic E-Book Operations............................................................................................21
15.0 Listening to the FM Radio .......................................................................................................22
15.1 Basic Radio Operations..............................................................................................22
16.0 PC Camera..............................................................................................................................23
17.0 Applications .............................................................................................................................23
18.0 System Settings.......................................................................................................................24
Miscellaneous
19.0 Formatting the Player..............................................................................................................26
19.1 Understanding File systems........................................................................................26
19.2 Reformatting Your Player in Windows........................................................................26
20.0 TV OUT....................................................................................................................................26
21.0 Help .....................................................................................................................................27
21.1 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................27
21.2 For More Help.............................................................................................................27
22.0 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................28
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
Thank you for purchasing this player. Please read this manual carefully
before using the product. Specifications and software updates are subject
to change without notice. The player pictured in this manual may differ
from yours, but the information in this manual will still apply.
Please visit our website for more information: www.ematic.us
1.2 Package Contents
Your player comes with the following items:
The player
A Stylus
A USB cable
A cleaning cloth
One pair of stereo headphones
This user manual
A quick-start guide
A CD containing Ematic video
conversion software andArcsoft
Mediaimpression Downloader
1.3 Warnings
Do not use the unit in extreme temperatures, or dusty/wet environments.
Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight.
Only insert or remove microSD/TF cards when the unit is turned off.
Do not disconnect the player and USB from your computer without first
ensuring a “safe removal” as this may damage the unit. See pg. 4.
Do not open or disassemble the unit, as this will void the warranty.
Handle the unit with care to prevent physical damage.
Protect the unit from static discharge.
1.4 Computer Requirements
Virtually any computer/operating system able to use USB storage devices
can copy files to and from the player. These include Windows®, Mac OS
X®, and Linux®.
The following, however, is required in order to use the included Ematic
video conversion software:

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Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista/7
An 800MHz or faster CPU
USB port
CD-ROM drive
At least 50MB of free hard disk space
1.5 Layout of the Player
If the
screen freezes, this
device can be
rebooted by
inserting a pin into
the RESET hole at
the top of the
player

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Part I: Computer Operations

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2.0 Connecting and Charging the Player
2.1 Connecting and Disconnecting the Player from Your Computer
To connect your player to your computer, turn on the player, then plug the
small end of the included USB cable into the player, and the large end into
the computer’s USB port.
The first time you connect the player to your computer, the computer will
automatically detect it and install any necessary drivers. When it has
finished, the player will appear in My Computer as EMATIC MP3
To safely disconnect the player from your
computer, click the green arrow in the system
tray (the area by the clock on your task bar),
which will display a list of attached USB
devices. Highlight the player in the list, and
click ‘Stop.’ Windows will display a message
when it is safe to remove the player.
2.2 Charging the Battery
The player has a built-in battery that must be charged before the player
can be used.
1. Turn on the player.
2. Connect the player to a computer using the USB cable (the computer
must be ON for the player to charge properly).
3. The player will display a screen that says ‘USB Connected.’
Wait 15 seconds, then press the EXIT button and the screen
will change to a large recharging battery icon (indicating the
player is properly recharging).
4. Let the player charge for 4 hours before initial use. You can charge
the player for 2 hours per recharge cycle thereafter.
3.0 Video Conversion
3.1 Installing Video Conversion Software
Before watching videos on your player they
must first be converted to a format that the
player recognizes. This conversion can be
done with Windows software that came with
Any USB device that
stores data (e.g. flash drives,
cameras, and media players)
should always be
disconnected from your
computer using this method!
This player will only
play videos that have been
converted to a compatible
video format.

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your player. Follow these steps to install the software:
1. Place the included CD into your computer's disc drive.
2. Click Start > My Computer, then click the drive corresponding to your
disc drive.
3. Double-click Setup.exe to perform the installation.
4. Complete the installation as directed by the installation wizard. If
Windows asks you whether to allow the installation, click ALLOW.
3.2 Converting Video
To play videos on your player, you must (a) have some
videos on your computer, (b) convert them to a format
supported by your player (if necessary), and then
(c) copy the video files to your player.
Follow these steps to convert video files:
1. If you wish to save converted videos directly to the player, first connect
it to your computer with the USB cable.
2. Run the conversion software by clicking Start > Programs >
Multimedia Player Utilities > Video Converter.
3. Choose a folder in which to save the converted files by clicking the red
icon beside the Output File field. You can save the converted files
directly to the player by selecting the player's VIDEO folder.
4. Build a list of videos to convert. Click the green icon next to the Input
File field, navigate to your media folder(s), and select one or more
videos to convert (Note that the program will not convert from any
video format). Once a video is selected, it will be added to a file list at
the bottom of the window. Repeat theAdd File process until you have
completed the list of videos you want to convert.
5. Slick the Begin button ( ) to start converting the list of videos. A
message will appear indicating when the conversion process is
finished.
3.3 Using Other Conversion Software
While the included software converts numerous formats to the format
required by the player, there may be some that it cannot convert.
Regardless of what conversion software you use, be sure to convert your
video media to a supported format at a 320x240 resolution (See
“Supported Formats” on pg. 28 for more information).
Note: You cannot
convert copy-
protected DVDs.

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3.4 Converting Video in Linux
While the player does not
come with conversion
software for Linux, there are
several free, open source
programs available in Linux
that can do the necessary
transcoding. The three most
powerful command line
encoders are mencoder,
ffmpeg. and transcode. To
make things easier, you can
use one of the many
available front-ends, although
the simplest may be avidemux (pictured).
Regardless of the tool you use, transcode videos as follows:
UseAVI as the file container.
Encode video using the Xvid codec.
Resize video to 320 x 240 pixels or smaller.
Encode the audio using an MP3 codec.
Reduce the audio to 2 channels if the original was more, such as 5.1.
There may be other transcoding “formulas” that will produce videos that
are compatible with the player.Also note that there are some formats that
will work without conversion. For a full list of supported formats, see
“Technical Specifications” on pg. 28.
Note: Ematic does not provide support to Linux users; however, you can
get help from the Linux community on the Internet via information sites,
forums, and e-mail lists.
4.0 Copying Files
4.1 Copying Media Files to your Player
To listen to and/or view media on your player,
you must first copy whichever files you want
to enjoy from your computer to the player.
However, before copying the files, you must
make certain that they are, in fact, supported
Make certain your
media files are supported by
the player. Media from
iTunes is NOT supported
Filter: reduce to 320x240
Xvid video encoder
Filter: Mix audio down to stereo
MP3 audio encoder
AVI file container

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by the player. See the full list of supported formats under “Technical
Specifications” on pg. 28. Read about video conversion on pg. 5.
Follow these steps to copy media files to the player under Windows:
1. Switch the player on.
2. Connect the player to your computer with the USB cable.
3. Open a window to the player: Double-click My Computer, and then
double-click the drive that corresponds to the player. It will probably be
labeled Removable Disk.
4. Using the same process, open a window to your music, video, or other
media files.
5. Drag-and-drop media files from your computer's window to the
player's window. Media files must be copied to the correct folders:
Music files are copied to the MUSIC folder. You can use subfolders.
Video files are copied to the VIDEO folder.
Image files are copied to the PICTURES folder.
E-book files are copied to the TXT folder.
6. Disconnect the player from the computer using the safe removal
method on pg. 4.
Follow these steps to copy media files to the player under OS X:
1. Switch the player on.
2. Connect the player to your computer with the USB cable.
3. Open a window to the player: Double-click the Removable Disk drive
that appears on the Desktop. It will probably be labeled No Name.
4. Using the same process, open a finder window to your music, video,
or other media files.
5. Drag-and-drop media files from your computer's window to the
player's window. Media files must be copied to the correct folders:
Music files are copied to the MUSIC folder. You can use subfolders.
Video files are copied to the VIDEO folder.
Image files are copied to the PICTURES folder.
E-book files are copied to the TXT folder.
6. Disconnect the player from the computer by dragging the Removable
Disk icon to the Trash/Eject icon in the dock.