TechniSat TechniPlayer User manual

TechniPlayer
ser manual
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Contents
Disposal 3
Safety information 4
Overview 8
Charging the battery 9
Built-in loudspeaker 10
Tastensperre 11
Switching ON/OFF 12
Function selection 13
Music 14
Repeat A-B 15
Recording 16
Song lyrics 16
Video 17
Pictures 17
FM radio 18
FM recording 21
e-book 22
Navigator 23
Settings 24
Memory card 30
Connection to computer 31
video conversion 32
FAQ 34
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Disposal
Disposal information
The packaging for your unit is made entirely of recyclable materials. Please
sort these appropriately and send them to back to the "dual system."
Ensure that electrical and electronics scrap items are not placed in house-
hold waste, but are disposed of properly (return to specialized shop, special
waste).
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
The waste bin symbol on the item or on its packaging indicates that the
item cannot be disposed of in normal household waste. The item must be
returned to a recycling collection point for old electrical and electronic
equipment.
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By ensuring that this device is properly disposed of, you are helping to pre-
vent negative effects on the environment and the health of humans, which
could arise if this device is not properly disposed of. The recycling of raw
materials contributes to preserving natural resources.
For more detailed information on disposing of this device, please contact
your local authorities, the waste recycling service in your region or the dea-
ler from whom you purchased this device.
Safety information
For your protection, you should carefully read the safety precautions before
you operate your new device. The manufacturer assumes no liability for
damages that may result from improper handling and non-compliance with
the safety precautions.
Safety information
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> The device must only be operated with the plug-in power supply unit
provided.
> Do not expose the device to water droplets or spray and do not place
any liquid-filled objects on the device.
> The device must only be operated in a moderate climate.
> Never open the device! There is a risk of electrical shock. Any neces-
sary intervention must only be performed by trained personnel.
In the following cases, you should disconnect the device from the power
source and call a technician to assist you:
> the plug-in power supply unit is damaged
> the device was exposed to moisture or liquid has penetrated it
> when malfunctions are considerable
> when there is heavy external damage
Safety information
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Features/accessories in the delivery kit
Features
• Power supply: battery (3.7 V), plug-in power supply unit
• Output power: 5 mW + 5 mW (32 Ohms)
• Frequency: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
• Supported compression rates: 32 kbps - 320 kbps
• USB 2.0
• Recording format: WAV
• Playback formats: AVI, MP3, WMA
• VHF (FM): 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
Accessories in the delivery kit
• Charger
• USB cable
• Earphones
• Installation CD-ROM
• Operating instructions
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Product features
Product features
• 2.0" colour screen
• Supported video functions
• JPE viewing
• Reading of e-books
• VHF radio with recording function
• Voice recording via built-in microphone
• Supports SD and MMC cards
Note
Check to see whether the complete set of accessories is in the package.
Do not allow the device to be dropped or shaken with great force.
Avoid damp environments. Do not setup the device in the vicinity of water
or a water source.
Do not attempt to open the device. You could damage the device and void
the warranty.
An unexpected shutdown while formatting or during a data transfer can
lead to a loss of data or damage to the device.
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Neckstrap
Headphone jack - USB jack/jack for charger
Play/Pause/OFF/ON
Title selection, fast forward,
fast reverse, highlight
VOL- VOL+
ON/OFF switch Recording/A-B
Menu
Speaker
Microphone
Memory card
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Overview
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Charging the battery
If the charge on the battery is no longer sufficient for operation, the empty
battery symbol appears or the device switches itself off. Please recharge
the battery at this time.
> To do this, connect the device to the power supply unit via the USB
jack and connect this to the main power supply. The battery is automa-
tically charged.
The device is automatically switched on when charging. The charging pro-
cedure is indicated by the charging symbol on the display. Additional infor-
mation: If the device is connected to the PC via a USB cable, the battery
charges automatically.
Note
• Please only use the supplied charger to charge the battery.
• To enjoy the full capacity of the battery, it should be charged for 12 hours
the first time it is charged.
• Later, a full charge will take approximately 5 hours.
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Built-in loudspeaker
Use of the built-in speaker.
The device has a built-in speaker. The speaker is located on the back of
the device.
> The speaker is active until a headphone is connected to the headpho-
ne jack.
> If a headphone is connected to the jack, the internal speaker shuts off.
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Key lock
If the key lock is activated, all key functions are disabled. This is useful for
preventing unwanted operation of the device during sports or when trans-
porting it in a briefcase or tote bag.
> First press and hold the Ml/" key. Now press the menu key at the
same time in order to lock the keys.
The following symbol appears.
> To remove the key lock, proceed as described above.
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Switching ON/OFF
The device is not locked.
First, switch on the device using the sliding switch on the side.
Switching on
> While the device is switched off, press the key once (one long
press). The device switches on. The main menu appears on the dis-
play.
Switching off
> To switch off the device, press the key once (one long press)
until the message "Good-bye" appears on the display.
The device is now in standby mode.
ON/OFF switch
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Functions menu
Menu selection
> If you open the main menu (press the Menu key once (long press) to
go to the main menu if you are on a different level), you can highlight a
menu item using the or VOL+/VOL- keys.
> Briefly press the Menu key in order to go the selected menu.
Contents of the main menu
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Music
> If the main menu is displayed, select music from the menu and press
briefly on menu in order to go to that menu.
> If you are in playback mode, briefly press the key to start. Press the
key again briefly in order to pause the playback.
> Press VOL+ or VOL- to control the volume. Press in order to select
the song that is to be played back.
> Briefly press Menu in order to view the music list. Press VOL+ or
VOL- in order to select a item. Then press the Menu key in order to
play the item.
Playback bar
Repeat
Playing title/Entire title
Playback status
Playback mode
Battery charging status
Data rate
EQ
Volume
Reset
Display: Title and text
Total time
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Music
> Press Menu once (long press) in order to go the main menu.
Repeat A-B
> In playback mode, briefly press "A-B" to go to the "A-B repeat" func-
tion. The starting point "A" is saved. Press it again. Now the ending
point "B" is saved.
The display "A-B" appears on the screen and the device begins repea-
tedly playing the segment you have selected.
> If you briefly press the key a third time, the device exits repeat mode
and continues playing normally.
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Music
Instructions for displaying song lyrics
The device supports the Lyric file format.
You can download the LRC files from the Internet or edit them with an edi-
tor. Copy the LRC files with the corresponding music files into the same
directory of the device. Now the song texts are synchronously displayed
when the music is played, if you have proceeded correctly.
Tips
You can use either WINAMP or an LRC editor to edit the song text files.
For details on editing song texts, please read the corresponding operating
instruction for the software.
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Video/pictures
The device supports the AVI file format.
Select Video and briefly the Menu key in order to go to this function.
> Press in order to select video files.
> Press VOL+ or VOL- to control the volume.
> Briefly press the Menu key in order to display the list of films.
> Using , select a title and press the Menu key to start the
video.
> Press the Menu key once (long press) to exit this function.
Pictures
The device supports the JP file format.
> In the main menu, select Photo and briefly press the Menu key in
order to go to this function.
> Press the keys to make a selection.
> Briefly press the Menu key in order to display the list of available pho-
tos.
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Pictures/FM radio
> Using , select the desired picture and press Menu to display
the photo.
> You can page through the pictures one at a time by pressing the
keys.
> While the list of pictures is being displayed, press the A/B key (long
press) to delete the highlighted picture.
> Select Yes to delete the picture.
> Press Menu once (long press) to exit this menu.
FM radio
In radio mode, the cable of the earphone acts as an anten-
na. For good radio reception, ensure that the earphone is
correctly plugged in.
> In the main menu, select the FM function and press the Menu key to
select the function.
> Press to display the possible functions in the top line.
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FM radio
> Using the keys, select the desired function and activate it
using the .
Manual
> Using the keys, you can manually set the desired frequency.
Auto
> Pressing the key automatically scans and saves all of the
frequencies.
Memory
> If you press the key, a window appears, which shows the avai-
lable memory locations.
> Using the VOL+/VOL- keys, select the memory location where you
would like to save the set frequency.
> Save the frequency using the Menu key and confirm with Yes.
Preset
> If this function is activated, you can select the memory spaces by pres-
sing the keys.
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FM recordings
Delete
> If this function is activated, use the VOL+/VOL- keys to select the
memory space that you would like to delete.
> Delete the memory space using the Menu key and confirm with Yes
FM recordings
> While listening to a station, press the A-B key once (long press) in
order to get ready to record.
> Now briefly press the A-B key in order to record the current station.
> Press the A-B key again in order to stop the recording or to resume
recording.
> In recording mode, press A-B (long press) in order to save the recor-
ding.
> Press the Menu key (long press) in order to exit recording mode.
The recording is automatically saved in the "FM" folder in WAV format.
Recorded files are played in the "Music" menu. Please read the information
on page 27 regarding recording quality.
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