Oakley Split Thump User manual

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USER GUIDE
2007.10.29

SPLIT THUMP USER GUIDE
Contents
GETTING STARTED..........................................................................................................................2-3
USING SPLIT THUMP WITH A MAC®.........................................................................................4-5
TRANSFERRING MUSIC FROM CDs................................................................................................6
CREATING PLAYLISTS / OVERDRIVE SONG SELECTION..........................................................7-8
LOADING COPY-PROTECTED (DRM) MUSIC ............................................................................9-11
STORING ANY KIND OF FILE...........................................................................................................12
CHARGING THE BATTERY ...............................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................14-20
SAFETY AND HANDLING ...........................................................................................................21-22
CLEANING.....................................................................................................................................23-24
SERVICE AND SUPPORT............................................................................................................25-26

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Transfer AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible®media from your computer and listen to music virtually anywhere with Oakley
Split THUMP . You can also use it to backup important files and transport any kind of file from one computer to another.
Split THUMP offers the absolute freedom of a cordless design, the durability of water resistance and the unbeatable
performance of High Definition Optics®(HDO®). Enjoy the all-day comfort, impact protection and 100% UV filtering of
patented optical technologies. SPLIT THUMP combines three decades of Oakley innovation with the freedom, convenience
and fidelity of a fully integrated, state-of-the-art digital audio engine.
To use Split THUMP with a PC, you must have:
• Microsoft®Windows®Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows ME. Windows 98SE users must download the
USB Mass Storage Device Driver. Note that Split THUMP cannot be used with Windows NT.
• USB connection port
To use Split THUMP with a Macintosh®, you must have:
• Mac®OS X 10.1.5 or later
• USB connection port
SUPPORTED MUSIC FILE FORMATS
You can use any of these song file formats with Split THUMP:
• AAC (.m4a)
• MP3 (up to 320 kbps)
• MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
• WMA
• WMA DRM 9
• Audible (Windows only)
• WAV
Note: AAC, MP3, WMA and Audible files are more compressed than WAV files, so using them will
allow you to fit more songs in the internal memory.
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USB Port

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GETTING STARTED
Follow the instructions below to get up and running. In-depth instructions can be found in other sections of this User Guide.
1. CHARGE THE BATTERY
• Connect the included USB cable directly to the USB port on your computer. Make sure your computer is powered on.
• Connect the other end of the USB cable to Split THUMP.
• Allow to charge for a minimum of 3 hours (until the indicator light turns solid green).
See “CHARGING THE BATTERY” on page 13 for more information.
2. TRANSFER MUSIC TO SPLIT THUMP
While Split THUMP is charging, you can transfer your favorite music onto it.
(For Mac, see “USING Split THUMP WITH A MAC” on pages 4-5.)
The songs will play back in the order in which you transfer them.
See “LOADING COPY-PROTECTED (DRM) MUSIC” on pages 9-11 for more information on how to load music purchased through
an online music store.
Open the drive labeled, “Split THUMP”.
Open another folder window that displays
the music stored on your computer.
Drag-and-drop songs from your “Music”
folder onto the “Split THUMP” drive.

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3. FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE TO SAFELY DISCONNECT Split THUMP
After Split THUMP is fully charged, disconnect it from your computer by doing the following:
4. ATTACH THE SPEAKERS
For Mac, see “HOW TO SAFELY ‘EJECT’ FROM THE MAC OPERATING SYSTEM” on page 5.
At the bottom right of your desktop
screen, locate the icon with the green
arrow.
Click it once with your left mouse button.
A small window will pop up.
Click on the words “Safely Remove USB
Mass Storage Device.”
Disconnect the USB cable from
Split THUMP .
USB PORT
Insert the speaker connectors into the
speaker ports on the bottom of the
frame. The speaker port on the right
stem is near the USB port, a little further
toward the back of the frame.
The speakers have connectors with gold
pads. When you plug the speakers into
the frame, they should be oriented so
they face toward your head while you’re
wearing the frame.

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USING SPLIT THUMP WITH A MAC
This section shows you how to use Split THUMP with a Mac OS X based computer.
HOW TO FIND SPLIT THUMP ON A MAC
After connecting Split THUMP to your Mac, you can locate and access Split THUMP in two ways:
5. EXPERIENCE ABSOLUTE MUSIC FREEDOM
Press and hold the
Play / Pause button until the power-up tone is heard. Now get out and enjoy music virtually anywhere.
There are no wires or cords to tangle you, and with 7 hours of continuous music, you can power through a marathon session
or just experience the world at your own beat. (See the Quick Reference guide for information on Split THUMP controls.)
Find the icon. Double-click the
“Split THUMP” icon on your desktop
screen.
Use the “Finder.” Select “Split THUMP”
from the list of removable drives. The list is
located on the left side of every Finder
window.
(Note: The sidebar list is part of Mac OS X
version 10.3 or later. For earlier versions,
click on the “Computer” icon located at the
top of the Finder window.)

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HOW TO TRANSFER MUSIC FILES FROM A MAC
Drag and drop from one window to another.
HOW TO SAFELY “EJECT” FROM THE MAC OPERATING SYSTEM
Your Mac recognizes Split THUMP as an external drive. It is therefore necessary to “eject” Split THUMP (in the operating system)
before unplugging the USB cable. Unplugging the USB cable without first “ejecting” Split THUMP may result in loss of data.
After Split THUMP has been properly “ejected” from your computer, disconnect the USB cable. Adjust the earphone
extenders to fit your ears. Press and hold the
Play / Pause button until the power-up tone is heard. See the Quick
Reference guide for information on controls.
Open the drive labeled, “Split THUMP”.
Open another folder window that displays
the music stored on your computer.
Drag-and-drop songs from your Music
folder onto the “Split THUMP” drive.
Use the Dock. On the desktop screen,
click on the Split THUMP icon and drag it
to the “Trash Bin” / “Eject” icon.

TRANSFERRING MUSIC FROM CDs
To transfer songs from a music CD to Split THUMP, you must first convert the CD music into one of the supported file formats.
If you have a CD burner, the software included with the burner may have this ability. Otherwise, there are many music-
playing programs that can convert files. Check the Internet for these free third-party programs. One or more might already
be installed on your computer. Look in your computer menu for a media program that plays CDs, then select Help from the
menu and look for “file conversion” or “AAC” or “MP3” or “WMA” or “rip.” Once the files are converted, use the directions
above to transfer them to Split THUMP.
Two applications with the ability to create Split THUMP compatible media are:
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WARNING: Files created by these applications are for personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of
copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws.
Microsoft Windows Media Player (version 9 and above)
Apple®iTunes®(version 5 and above)

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CREATING PLAYLISTS
To create playlists for Split THUMP, simply organize your music into folders. Connect Split THUMP to your computer and do
the following:
See the Quick Reference guide for instructions on how to navigate through your playlists.
Open the drive labeled, “Split THUMP”.
Create a folder on the “Split THUMP” drive.
Folders are played back alphabetically, so if
you want one playlist to play before another,
be sure to name the folders accordingly.
Drag and drop songs from your music
folder into the new folder on the
“Split THUMP” drive. Songs will play back
in the order in which you transfer them.

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CREATING YOUR OVERDRIVE SONG SELECTION
No matter what the sport or activity, there’s always one song that kicks you into gear. Whatever song fuels you the most, you
can access it instantly with the OVERDRIVE feature. To designate your OVERDRIVE song, do the following:
To play your OVERDRIVE song, press the
Play / Pause button and the Fast Forward button at the same time.
Open the drive labeled “Split THUMP”.
Create a new folder on the “Split THUMP”
drive and name the folder “Overdrive”.
Note that while you can load many files in
this folder, only the first song will be played
when OVERDRIVE is activated.
Drag and drop your desired song into the
“Overdrive” folder.

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LOADING COPY-PROTECTED (DRM) MUSIC
DRM is short for “Digital Rights Management.” It’s a way of protecting copyrighted files (such as songs) from illegal
distribution. Some Windows Media Audio files have DRM. Loading these protected music files is not as simple as dragging
and dropping them into Split THUMP. If you use that method, the songs won’t play.
To load Windows Media Audio files that have DRM, you must use a software application. The instructions below are for
Windows Media Player 10. To use these instructions, you must have a Windows XP based computer.
STEP 1: With Split THUMP connected to your computer, run Windows Media Player 10.

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STEP 2: Select the “Sync” tab.
STEP 3: Click the drop-down arrow on the right side and select your Split THUMP from the list.

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The selected music files will transfer to Split THUMP. After the transfer is complete, you may disconnect Split THUMP from
your computer by following the instructions in the “GETTING STARTED” section.
(To avoid loss of data, always follow the correct procedure for disconnecting Split THUMP.)
STEP 4: Click the drop-down arrow on the left side and select the music you want to transfer.
STEP 5: Click the “Start Sync” button.

STORING ANY KIND OF FILE
Split THUMP can store music files and data files at the same time. You can use Split THUMP to backup important files, and
transport files to any computer that has a USB connection port.
TO STORE DATA FILES ON SPLIT THUMP
Follow the directions for transferring music files, and simply drag and drop files of any format. To retrieve the files, start by
following the directions for connecting Split THUMP to a computer. Drag and drop the stored files out of the Split THUMP
folder window, moving them to your computer desktop screen or another folder window. Be sure to use the proper procedure
when disconnecting Split THUMP from your computer.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Battery life depends on many things, including volume level, external temperature and the format of the audio files. Under
ideal conditions, the internal battery will provide approximately 7 hours of continuous playing time. If Split THUMP hasn’t
been used for a while, the battery may need charging. The small indicator light (on the inner side of the right stem) will blink
red when the remaining battery power is less than 20%. When the battery is low, you will hear warning tones between songs
and during songs with more than 10 minutes remaining.
Charge the internal battery by connecting Split THUMP to your computer or the optional Wall Charger or Car Charger.
• For charging with your computer, the computer must be turned on and cannot be in Sleep or Suspend mode.
• For charging with an optional Wall Charger, make sure the charger is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
Split THUMP will be 80% charged after 1 hour, but a full 3-hour charge is recommended. When Split THUMP is fully charged,
the small indicator light will turn solid green.
With the included USB cable, connect Split THUMP directly to the USB port on your computer. Leave it connected for 3
hours. (The USB cable can also connect Split THUMP to an optional Wall Charger, or you can use the OAKLEY Car Charger,
both sold separately. See the accessory card for more information.)
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Connect the included USB cable directly to
the USB port on your computer. Make sure
your computer is powered on.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to
Split THUMP.
Allow to charge for a minimum of 3 hours
(until the indicator light turns solid green).
USB PORT

TROUBLESHOOTING
RESETTING
Most problems can be solved by resetting Split THUMP. Simply hold down the
Play / Pause button and the
Previous Song / Rewind button at the same time.
• Resetting will not erase the songs or files stored in memory.
• If the reset procedure does not work, you may need to restore the internal software.
See “SOFTWARE RESTORE AND UPDATE” below.
SOFTWARE RESTORE AND UPDATE (WINDOWS ONLY)
Oakley periodically updates Split THUMP software to add features and improve performance. You can choose to either
restore or update the software in your Split THUMP.
• If you choose restore, all songs and data files stored on Split THUMP will be erased
when the internal software is restored.
• If you choose update, the software will be updated but songs and data files stored on Split THUMP will not be affected.
Visit www.oakley.com/support/SplitTHUMP to ensure you have the latest software available.
IF SPLIT THUMP WON’T TURN ON
• Be sure to press and hold the
Play / Pause button until the power-up tone is heard.
• It may need a recharge. Connect Split THUMP to your computer or an optional charger.
A full three-hour charge is recommended.
• Try resetting Split THUMP. Hold down the
Play / Pause button and the
Previous Song / Rewind button at the same time.
• If the reset procedure does not work, you may need to restore the internal software.
See “SOFTWARE RESTORE AND UPDATE” above.
IF SONGS PLAY AT DIFFERENT VOLUME LEVELS
Prerecorded music (WAV files or compressed files that were originally recorded in analog) may sound louder or quieter than
other songs on Split THUMP. When recording WAV files or converting analog files to digital format, be careful to adjust the
volume level to match other songs in your music collection.
IF SPLIT THUMP WON’T PLAY MUSIC
• Make sure the volume is not set too low for you to hear the music.
• Make sure the battery is charged. Connect Split THUMP to your computer or an optional charger.
When Split THUMP is fully charged, the small indicator light turns solid green.
• Make sure Split THUMP has music files in its memory. Connect Split THUMP to your computer and
open the folder that shows the contents of the Split THUMP memory.
• Make sure you have the correct music file formats loaded into Split THUMP.
Split THUMP plays AAC (.m4a), MP3, WMA, WMA DRM 9, WAV and AudibleReady file formats.
• If the music files on Split THUMP are from Windows Media Player, see the section below
for more troubleshooting help.
• If the music files on Split THUMP are from the iTunes Music Store, they can be played on Split THUMP only if
they were purchased from the iTunes Plus section of the store, which provides songs in .m4a file format. Songs
purchased from outside the iTunes Plus section of the store are in the .m4p format and are not compatible with
Split THUMP because Apple reserves that format for iPod®use only.
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IF SPLIT THUMP WON’T PLAY MUSIC FROM WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER (WMA)
Songs ripped from CDs with the “Copy Protect Music” option activated can only be loaded onto Split THUMP using Windows
Media Player’s “Copy to CD or Device” or “Sync” options. The same is true for songs purchased online from stores such as
Urge, Napster, Music Now, etc. See the section on “LOADING COPY-PROTECTED (DRM) MUSIC.”
To prevent Windows Media Player from applying the protection feature on the music you rip from your CDs, you must turn
off the “Copy Protect Music” option. Note that this will not fix the music that you have already ripped onto your computer,
nor will it fix the music that you purchased online.
IF AUDIO IS COMING OUT ONE SPEAKER AND NOT THE OTHER
• Be sure the silent speaker is fully seated and properly connected to Split THUMP. Try disconnecting it then
reconnecting it.
• If the speaker is still silent, disconnect both speakers and swap them, connecting each one into the speaker port
on the opposite side of the frame. If the speaker in question is still not producing sound while the other speaker
is functioning normally, the silent speaker must be replaced. If the speaker in question is producing sound but the
other speaker is now silent, contact Oakley Customer Support for further assistance.
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STEP 1: Open Windows Media Player.

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STEP 2: At the top right corner of the window, click on the arrow that points downward. Select “Tools” from the
dropdown menu then select “Options...”

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STEP 3: Select the “Rip Music” tab.
STEP 4: Under “Rip settings,” remove the checkmark beside “Copy protect music.” Click the “OK” button to finish.
From now on, the music you copy to your computer and transfer to Split THUMP will not be affected by the Copy Protect feature,
and should play normally.

IF SPLIT THUMP DOES NOT APPEAR IN “MY COMPUTER” (WINDOWS XP / 2000)
With Split THUMP connected to your computer, complete the following steps to see which solution will work best for you.
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STEP 1: At the bottom right of your screen, locate the small icon with the green arrow, shown below. Double-click it with your
left mouse button. (If the icon isn’t there, proceed to “Solution 1” below.)
STEP 2: In the “Safely Remove Hardware” window, double-click “USB Mass Storage Device” with your left
mouse button. (If it is not in the list, click the “Close” button then proceed to “Solution 1” below.)
STEP 3: In the “Stop a Hardware device” window, if Split THUMP is in the list, try “Solution 2”. If Split THUMP is
not in the list, try “Solution 1”.
Click the “Cancel” button to close the “Stop a Hardware device” window. Click the “Close” button to close the
“Safely Remove Hardware” window.