Odys X30 User manual

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Table of contents
1Contents of package ....................................................2
2Introduction ..................................................................4
3Getting started ............................................................. 6
3.1 Controls.........................................................................6
3.2 Battery status ................................................................7
3.3 Installing the driver ........................................................8
3.4 Load the battery via the USB connection.......................8
3.5 Transferring files MP3 player - PC.................................9
3.6 DRM Protected Files ...................................................13
3.7 Disable the MP3 Player from the PC ...........................15
4Operation ...................................................................16
4.1 Switching the MP3 player on and off ...........................16
4.2 Music Mode.................................................................17
4.3 Photo Mode................................................................. 22
4.4 Digital audio recording (Voice Mode)...........................23
4.5 System settings (Setup) ..............................................25
4.6 Deleting files (File)....................................................... 28
5Troubleshooting .........................................................29
6Specifications.............................................................31
7Safety instructions......................................................32
Warranty conditions....................................................29

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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 X30
USB cable
Headphones
Warranty card
CD-ROM (driver and
application software)
User manual
3.5mm Adaptor
USB-Charger
(only X30 plus)

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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 and make voice recordings or save files of
any kind. The modern colour display lets you view digital pictures and
videos too.
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. 3.7.
Product properties
Fast data transfer thanks to USB 2.0
Line-In recording
Supported formats : MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, BMP, MTV
Built-in lithium Ion battery
Supports firmware upgrade (upgrade downloads available on the
internet)
Vivid animation menu with clear symbols and characters for user-
friendly, intuitive operation
7 playback modes (including repeat modes), 7 equalizer modes
Lyric function
Can be used as mobile data medium
Digital voice recording with the microphone with voice playback
Multilingual menus available
Display shutdown available (Screen Saver)

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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.
Key Functions
PLAY : On/off, play, pause, stop, end the menu
MENU : Switch to menu, mark option, switch to option
VOL : Increase / Reduce volume
NEXT : Fast forward, selection of options
PREV : Rewind, selection of options
On/Off : On/Off; Resetting the player after operating faults or
malfunctions
PLAY
PREV <<
USB - connecto
r
NEXT >>
Microphone
Display
Headphone
connection
On/Of
f
MENU
VOL
Line-In

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The definition of keystroke action
Keystroke action including four operation methods of shortly press,
keep pressing, stay press and single press. It will mean the shortly
press without special explaining later.
Shortly press: It will go into effect once press keystroke.
Keep pressing: t will go into effect even just once only pressing
keystroke for more than 1 ... 2 second.
Single press: It will go into effect instantly until leaving the hand from
pressing keystroke.
Stay press: The event will go into effect time after time in definite
frequency during from pressing keystroke to leaving the hand, for
instance FF and FB.
3.2 Battery status
The internal 3.7V battery is rechargeable. The charge state of the
battery is indicated by various symbols to enable you to estimate how
long the player will operate.
Displaying full when electricity reaching 3.7 V, and the electri-
city indicating decrease with the increase of service time.
The middle of electricity icon will display empty when the
electricity is almost exhausted, so you should charge up for it
in time at this time.
The internal battery may be charged by connecting to a free PC USB-
Port or by using an optional power pack / charger (included with X30
Plus) sold seperatly (see Chapter 3.5). The power pack / charger is
available and may be ordered from our web site www.odys.de.
Please charge the battery fully before using for the first time.
Charging an empty battery will take approximately 3-4 hours.

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If not to be used for longer periods, switch the player off
using the main switch, otherwise the batteries may discharge
quickly.
3.3 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.
Connect the MP3 player to your PC using the USB cable.
The driver installation starts. When using Windows ME, 2000 and XP,
the PC recognizes a new hardware device (mass storage device)
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.
3.4 Load the battery via the USB connection
The rechargeable internal battery can be charged using the USB
connection of your computer or a USB hub with its own power supply.
Before charging the player's battery for the first time, completely
discharge it. Then completely charge the battery. This is the only way
to gain full battery capacity.
Use the ON/OFF Switch at the top to switch the player on.
Connect the MP3 player to your PC or to your USB hub using the USB
cable.
Charging begins automatically. Always charge the battery completely
(see battery symbol in the display).
The player keys do not function during recharging.
When charging, please insure that the player has been
switch on.

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If not to be used for longer periods, switch the player off
using the main switch, otherwise the batteries may discharge
quickly.
Please charge the battery fully before using for the first time.
Charging an empty battery will take approximately 3-4 hours.
The player’s battery life is influenced by play volume; battery
life is decreased significantly by loud playback.
3.5 Transferring files MP3 player - PC
Use the ON/OFF Switch at the top to switch the player on.
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).
The MP3-Player offers two different USB Modes, which can be choosen
by pressing the MENU key when connected to a computer.

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MSC Mode MTP Mode
For transfering data For transfering data
For syncronizing DRM Secured files
Only standard folders can be used
We suggest using the MSC Mode when using non-DRM files
Please note that the player cannot recognize DRM files
when switched to the MSC Mode
When switched to the MTP Mode, the player will create the
folders "Medien and Daten" automatically. More folders can
be created using the Windows Media Player.
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.
The device creates automatically a folder using the file
format "DIR". Voice recordings which were created by the
device using the file format WAV can be found in this folder.