Odys S8 User manual

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Language Setting
1. Switch the device ON, the S8 will start in music mode.
2. Press the MODE key of the turned-on player for approx. 2 sec.
to switch to the main menu.
3. Use the /keys to select the desired option and confirm
using
the MODE key.
4. Select Setting and confirm with M
(point 2).
5. Select Language and confirm with M (Point 6).
6. Select your desired language.
Confirm with M.

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Table of contents
Language Setting .....................................................................................1
1Contents of package ............................................................... 3
2Introduction ............................................................................. 4
3Getting started ........................................................................ 5
3.1 Controls.........................................................................................5
3.2 Inserting the battery ......................................................................5
3.3 LCD and symbols..........................................................................6
3.4 Battery status ................................................................................6
3.5 Installing the driver........................................................................7
3.6 Installing the driver using Win 98 ..................................................7
3.7 Transferring files MP3 player - PC ................................................9
3.8 Disable the MP3 Player from the PC ..........................................10
4Operation .............................................................................. 11
4.1 Switching the MP3 player on and off...........................................11
4.2 Music mode (Play Music) ............................................................12
4.3 Mode Switch in the Main Menu ...................................................13
4.4 System settings (Setting) ............................................................14
4.5 Searching files (Folder) ...............................................................16
5Troubleshooting .................................................................... 17
6Specifications........................................................................ 18
7Safety instructions................................................................. 19
8Warranty conditions EN ........................................................ 20

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1 Contents of package
Please ensure that the following items are included in the box. If the
package is not complete, please contact your dealer:
ODYS MP3 player S8
USB cable
Headphones
AAA battery
CD-ROM
User manual

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2 Introduction
Thank you for choosing our product. Please read this manual carefully
before use to make best use of all functions of the product and to
guarantee that it has a long service life. Please store the manual in a
safe place for later reference.
This product is a portable digital audio player which allows you to play
your MP3 and WMA tracks (multi-codec player). The modern, self-
illuminating LCD (Organic Light Emitting Display) displays information
on the current digital music file via the ID3 tag.
Caution
Please read the general safety instructions in chapter 7
before using the MP3 player. Pay particular attention to the
instructions on safely concluding the digital transfer between
the MP3 player and computer in chap. 3.8.
Support
URL: http://www.odys.de
See our website for the latest information on this MP3 player, on other
products by our company and on our company itself. Any firmware
updates for this MP3 player are also made available on our website. If
you have questions or problems, please read the FAQs on our website
or contact our customer support service [email protected].

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3 Getting started
3.1 Controls
Familiarise yourself with the controls of your MP3 player before use.
3.2 Inserting the battery
Use one AAA (micro) battery.
•Remove the USB cover and open the battery compartment.
•Insert the battery into the battery compartment and ensure that the
polarity is correct.
•Close the battery compartment replace the USB cover.


+
M
PLAY
HOLD
PREV MODE
NEXT 
VOL +
VOL −
LCD
Cover of the battery
compartment
Loop fo
r
carrying
strap
Headphone
connection
USB-
connector
USB
protective cap

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3.3 LCD and symbols
Overview of the LCD
The LCD shows a variety of information on the current track, the
running time and the system settings. The symbols are explained
below.
3.4 Battery status
The service life of the battery is approximately 8 hours. The service life
of the battery may vary depending on the battery manufacturer, the
age of the battery, and the conditions under which the MP3 player is
operated.
The charge state of the battery is indicated by various symbols to
enable you to estimate how long the player will operate:
full 66% 33% empty
Please replace the battery if an empty battery symbol is displayed.
Use rechargeable batteries with at least 800 mAh or alkaline batteries.
Volume
Repeat mode
A
/B
repeat
File
format
EQ
sound
Bit rate
Track number /
number of tracks
Playback
Battery
status
Playback
time
File name /
ID3 tag

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3.5 Installing the driver
When using Windows 98SE, you must first install the
correspondding driver found on the CD-ROM before
connecting the MP3 player to your computer. This is not
required when using Windows ME, 2000, XP and Vista.
•Connect the MP3 player to your PC using the USB cable.
•The driver installation starts.
When using Windows ME, 2000,
XP and Vista, the PC recognizes
a new hardware device (mass
storage device / MSC mode) and
automatically installs the
corresponding driver.
•If an error occurs during installation, remove the USB cable, restart
the operating system and reconnect the USB cable to the PC.
3.6 Installing the driver using Win 98
•Place the driver CD which is
included into your CD-ROM
drive and run "Setup.exe".
•Select your preferred setup
language, then click OK to run
the installation wizard.
•In the next window, click "Next" and select a different directory for

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saving the file to, if required.
•Now click “Next”. Confirm the
suggested program folder and
begin the installation process by
clicking "Next" again.
•End setup in the final window by clicking "Finish".
•Restart your computer's operating system.

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3.7 Transferring files MP3 player - PC
•Connect the MP3 player to your PC using the supplied USB cable.
•Open the Windows Explorer or double-click My Computer.
•Select folders or files to be transferred and drag them to the
removable data storage symbol of the MP3 player (download
to root directory). It is possible to create different folders for the
classification of your file types in the player memory beforehand and
then to save the relevant files to them.
•Once the transmission is complete, click the MP3 player symbol and
check whether the files were completely copied.
•Following the same procedure, you can also copy files from the MP3
player to the PC (upload).
Never disconnect the USB cable from your MP3 player
during a data transfer or formatting.
PLease note that the device's main directory can only control a
maximun of 150 entries (Folders and Files). If you wish to save
more titels then you will have to create sub-folders. In these sub-
folders you can save as many files as you deem necessary.
Formatting the Flash Memory
Using the PC operating system:
Open Windows Explorer and right click on the player’s removable data
storage symbol. Then click on the Format option in the context menu.

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3.8 Disable the MP3 Player from the PC
•Disable the digital MP3 player from the operating system correctly
using the “Remove Hardware Safely” option .
•Click the task bar on the right-hand side below the symbol and
select the “Remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drive (X:)” in the
following dialog window.
•Then the message now appears that the hardware can be removed.
When using Windows 98SE, does not appear in the task
bar. Once the data has been completely transferred, simply
remove the USB cable.

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4 Operation
4.1 Switching the MP3 player on and off
Switching the MP3 player on
•Ensure that the hold setting is deactivated. If necessary, push the
hold switch into the off position.
•Hold the PLAY key down for approx. 3 seconds until
the LCD display illuminates and a greeting is
displayed. When the MP3 player is switched on for
the first time, the player is in music mode.
•If the MP3 player is not switched on, check the polarity of the battery
and ensure that it is charged.
Switching the MP3 player off
Press and hold the PLAY key for approx.
3 seconds until the player has shut down and the
LCD display goes blank. This is true irrespective
of the current operating state of the player.
Hold switch
You can block all buttons of your MP3 player to prevent accidental
operation. To do so, simply move the key lock switch in the direction of
the USB connector. A large lock symbol appears when a button is
pressed.
Unlock the keys by moving the switch back.

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4.2 Music mode (Play Music)
Playback, forwards/back, pause
•Insert the headphones in the headphone connection and turn the
player on.
•Press the PLAY button to play the track showed. The track informa-
tion (ID3 tag) is scrolled on the Display.
•Press and hold the or 
keys during play to skip
forwards or back within the
track.
•If you briefly press the or
keys playback skips to the next or previous track respectively.
•Press the PLAY button briefly to pause playback. To resume play,
press the PLAY key again (resume function).
Setting the volume
Press or hold the respective volume control button (+, -) to raise or
lower the volume. The volume has 33 settings (0…32).
A/B repeat
This function allows you to repeat a specific section of a music file by
setting the starting and finishing point of the section during playback.
•Briefly press the Mode button during playback to mark the beginning
of the section (A).
•Briefly press the Mode button again during playback to mark the end
of the desired section (B).
•The selected section will now be repeated indefinitely until you press
the Mode button again.

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4.3 Mode Switch in the Main Menu
Menu button functions
Long press:
(1 … 2 seconds)
- Calls the main menu
Short press: - Confirms settings and functions,
Recurring operating steps:
•Press the Menu button of the
turned-on player for approx.
1 sec. to switch to the main
menu. Use the main menu to
access the various operation
modes and player settings:
Play Music Music mode (MP3)
Setting System settings for your MP3 player
Info Information about memory
Folder Searching Files
Exit Exit menu
•Use the  keys to select the desired option and confirm using the
Menu button.
•The  keys are also used in the sub-menus to select the desired
option and confirm with Menu button.
•To return to the main menu from the sub-menus or switch to music
mode, press the PLAY key once or several times. If no button is
pressed, the player returns to the normal playback display after
approx. 10 seconds

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4.4 System settings (Setting)
The mode setting allows you to change important system settings for
your MP3 player. It contains a total of 7 options: Equalizer, Play
Mode, Contrast, Backlight, Powerset and Language.
Recurring operating steps:
•Select Setting mode in the main
menu, as described in chapter 4.3.
•Use the  keys to select the
relevant sub-menu and confirm
using the Menu button.
•Use  to select the specific value and press the Menu button
again to confirm the selection. Press the PLAY key to exit the
menus.
a) Equalizer settings
•Use  to select the desired sound (Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic,
Jazz and Bass).
•Confirm using the Menu button again.

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b) Repeat mode (PlayMode)
•Use  to select the desired repeat mode (Normal, Repeat One,
Repeat All, Random All, Dir Repeat, Dir All Repeat and Dir Random
All).
•Confirm using the Menu button again.
Normal: Plays back all files in the original order.
Repeat One: Plays back the current file repeatedly.
Repeat All: Repeatedly plays back all files in the original order.
Random Repeat: Plays back all files in a random order.
Dir Normal: Plays back all files of the current folder in the original
order.
Dir All Repeat: Repeatedly plays back all files of the current folder in
the original order.
Dir Random Repeat: Plays all files in all folders in random order.
c) Display Contrast
•Allows you to set the required
display contrast (6 levels).
•Confirm using the Menu button
again.
d) Automatic shutdown of the display (Backlight)
This allows you to set whether the
display is to remain on after a button is
pressed and how long it stays on:
Always Off, 5 s, 10 s and Always On.
The Always On setting sets the display
to remain on.

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e) Automatic shutdown of the player (Powerset)
The automatic shutdown switches off
the unit to save energy if during the
term of the given limit (unit: minutes)
no key is pressed. The Disable setting
sets the display to remain on.
g) Language
Use this option to select the required
language:
English, German, French, Spanish,
Portuguese, Italian, Chinese (Trad),
Chinese (Simple).
4.5 Searching files (Folder)
In the Folder mode you can directly play files saved on your MP3
player.
•Press the MODE button for approx. 1 second.. Use the ◄► keys to
select the folder mode and confirm using the MODE key.
•Use ◄► to navigate through the folder structure and search for the
file to be played. Press the MODE button to open a folder.
•Press the MODE button again to play a selected song.
You can delete files or folders using your computer’s file
manager when the MP3 player is connected to the PC via
the USB connection.

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5 Troubleshooting
Symptoms Cause and solution
The device does not
work.
Check whether the batteries are charged
properly.
Make sure that the player is turned on.
No sound comes out of
the headphones.
Make sure that the volume is set above zero
and that the headphones are connected
correctly.
Make sure that the headphones are not dirty.
Faulty MP3 files will cause the player to output
various sounds, even if no music can be played.
Make sure that the files are complete.
Unknown characters
shown on the display.
Make sure that you have chosen the correct
language.
Music cannot be
downloaded as usual.
Check whether the driver was installed properly
(Windows 98).
Check whether the USB cable is damaged and
make sure that the device is connected to the
USB port properly. Make sure that you have
sufficient disk space available.
No USB connection is
established to the PC.
Check cable/plug connection to the PC,
Windows system configuration and USB driver.
Restart PC, remove and reconnect the USB
cable, reinstall driver (Windows 98).
If the malfunction continues, contact customer
services.

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6 Specifications
Internal memory 2GB, 4GB
(Integrated flash memory)
Formats MP3; WMA
Bit rate MP3: 8 … 320 kbps
WMA: 32 … 192 kbps
Battery 1 AAA battery
Battery life approx. 8 h
Display LCD (23 mm x 13 mm)
USB type USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
S/N ratio > 90 dB
Headphone output 2 x 5 mW
Output frequency 20 Hz … 20 kHz
Separation ≥85 dB (1 kHz referenced signal)
EQ mode Normal, Pop, Jazz, Rock, Classic, Bass
File system FAT, FAT32
Subject to technical changes.

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7 Safety instructions
Although this product is safe, please observe the following information
and warnings.
•Back up your music and other files regularly (Backup). We
accept no liability for loss of data.
•Never expose the device to rain, moisture or humidity.
Malfunctions and damage can occur as a result.
•Never press two buttons simultaneously and handle the
LCD display carefully.
•Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or a dusty
environment.
•Do not shake the device or subject it to hard knocks. Do not
place any heavy objects on top of the device.
•Do not carry the MP3 player with other metal objects (coins
or keys) in your pocket.
•Clean the device only using a soft, dry cloth.
•When cleaning the device, do not use any volatile
substances, such as solvents, to avoid damaging the
surface.
•Do not open the casing of the device under any
circumstances, and do not attempt to repair or modify the
device.
•If the MP3 player is not to be used for a longer period of
time, remove the battery. Otherwise, a leaky battery may
damage the MP3 player. Used batteries and defective
electronic devices should be disposed of properly to
protect the environment.
•Prevent hearing damage and keep the volume in an
acceptable range. For safety reasons, do not wear
headphones while actively participating in traffic.

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8 Warranty conditions EN
The following conditions comprise the requirements and scope of our warranty conditions
and do not affect our legal and contractual warranty obligations.
We offer a warranty on our products in accordance with the following conditions:
1. Odys products are covered by a 24 month warranty. We will resolve
damages or defects on Odys products free of charge within 12 months of the purchase date
under the following warranty conditions. For any damage or defect determined later than 12
months after the purchase date, proof of a manufacturing fault must be submitted for repair
under warranty.
The warranty does not cover batteries and other parts, which are considered consumables,
parts that break easily such as glass or plastic or defects based on normal wear and tear.
There is no warranty obligation in the event of marginal differences compared to the target
appearance and workmanship provided these have a negligible effect on the product's
fitness for use, in the event of damage caused by chemical or electrochemical effects, by
water or generally from abnormal conditions.
2. The warranty will be performed in such a way that we shall decide whether
to repair the defective parts or to replace them with working parts free of charge. AXDIA
reserves the right to exchange the product for a replacement product of equal value if the
product that is sent in cannot be repaired within a reasonable time or at reasonable cost.
The product can also be exchanged for a different model of the same value. Requests
cannot be made for repairs to be carried out on site. Parts that have been replaced or
exchanged become our property.
3. The warranty claim does not apply if repairs or other work is carried out by
unauthorized persons or if our products are equipped with additional parts or accessories
that are not approved for our products.
4. Warranties that have been activated do not cause the warranty period to be
extended, nor do they trigger a new warranty period. The warranty period for any
replacement parts installed ends with the warranty period for the entire product.
5. Any other or further claims are excluded, especially those for replacement
due to damage caused outside of the product, provided there is no obligatory legal liability.
We therefore accept no liability for accidental, indirect or other consequential damage of any
kind, which leads to usage restrictions, data loss, loss of earnings or interruption to
business.
Asserting a warranty claim
1. To make use of the warranty service, you must contact the AXDIA Service
Center by e-mail, fax or phone (see below for contact details). You can also use the service
form on our website or on the back of the warranty conditions.