Apacer Technology Audio Steno AU822 User manual
Apacer Technology Audio Steno AU822 is a versatile MP3 player with a built-in high-performance rechargeable battery and supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-3, and WMA music formats. It features a vivid color LCD for easy menu navigation, an equalizer for customizing your audio experience, and supports voice recording, FM radio, and e-Book reading. With its stylish design and superior acoustic quality, the AU822 is a perfect companion for music lovers and those who appreciate a premium audio experience.
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Notices
The copyright on this user manual remains with Apacer Inc. No part of this user manual may be transmitted, reproduced, or changed.
Other companies’ product names that may be used herein remain the property of their respective owners.
The product specifications, design and this user’s manuals content are subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions, please contact your merchant or our service center for clarification. We are not responsible for any losses resulting from using this product no matter what the reason.
The guarantee and repair information is on the warranty card.
Read the contents of this manual before operating the product.
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Table of Contents
Important Notices.............................................................................5
Safety Notices..................................................................................5
Battery indicator ...............................................................................9
Entering menus..............................................................................10
Browsing the menus ......................................................................10
Navigating through sub-menu options ...........................................10
Main menu .....................................................................................10
Menu screens ................................................................................11
Controlling the volume ...................................................................11
Playing and pausing audio files .....................................................11
Pausing and stopping recording ....................................................11
Keys and functions ........................................................................12
Operating the keys.........................................................................12
To play music/audio files:...............................................................13
To change the equalizer settings ...................................................13
Lyrics synchronization....................................................................14
Converting files to AMV format ......................................................14
Overview................................................................................14
Installing and launching the converter tool.............................15
Selecting the audio/video files to convert...............................16
Playing the selected the audio or video file............................17
Converting the audio/video file...............................................18
16 Converting ACT voice recordings to WAV files ......................................29
18 Browsing JPEG pictures ........................................................................31
Setting the time..............................................................................33
Screen setting................................................................................33
Setting the language ......................................................................33
Setting the auto power off time ......................................................34
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Setting the replay mode .................................................................34
Setting the contrast ........................................................................34
Using On-line Mode .......................................................................34
Viewing the player memory............................................................34
Firmware version ...........................................................................34
Firmware upgrade .......................................................................35
21 Using the USB drive functionality...........................................................36
22 Upgrading the player firmware ...............................................................36
Changing the directory (on stop playing sub-menu) ......................38
Deleting files (on stop playing sub-menu) ......................................39
Changing the playback mode (play sub-menu)..............................40
Adjusting the song tempo (play sub-menu)....................................41
Selecting the replay mode (play sub-menu)...................................41
Using the follow and read function (not available in playback).......41
To use the contrast mode (not available in playback mode) ..........42
Replay times (play sub-menu) .......................................................42
Repeat duration (play sub-menu) ..................................................42
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Before using the AU822
1. Please be reminded that before you start up the system for the device for the first time, please connect the device to the PC through the USB cable and turn the ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position to charge the internal battery.
2. Before connecting the device to the PC or charging the battery, please make sure the ON/OFF switch is at the “ON” position so the PC can detect the device.
About Battery
3. AU822 has a built-in, high-performance, rechargeable battery. The battery should only be replaced by a qualified technician.
4. The rechargeable battery has a limited number of charge cycles.
Battery life and number of charge cycles will vary depending on
5. temperature, usage and settings.
If you have problems with battery life or if the battery needs to be replaced, please consult your nearest Apacer dealer
.
About hearing damage
6. To prevent hearing damage, please avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Doctors and hearing experts advised against continuous, loud and extended play.
1. To prevent electrical shock or other injury, please do not disassemble or repackage this product.
2. To prevent fire, electrical shock, or device malfunction, please do not use this product in a wet environment such as a shower room.
3. This product is an electronic device; please avoid dropping it or subjecting it to other severe shocks.
4. When transferring files, do not turn the power off or restart this device.
No responsibility is provided for any damage to or loss or any program, data, or other information stored on any media or any part of this device serviced hereunder.
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5. Remember to set the volume at a moderate level. Listening to music at high volumes can impair your hearing.
6. For your safety and the safety of others, do not use headphones while driving, cycling or any other similar activities.
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Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the Apacer AU822 MP3 player!
This versatile MP3 player supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-3 and WMA music formats for superior audio file compatibility. With built-in equalizer and high-color LCD screen, you can experience a luxurious and handy gadget with superior acoustic quality.
The Apacer AU822 supports a stylish design that offers a digital audio masterpiece for the new generation. With Apacer AU822, you are assured of a satisfying digital sound experience.
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Features highlights
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Bright and vivid color LCD makes easy and comfortable menu navigation.
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Supports a variety of audio file encoding including MPEG-1, MPEG-2,
MPEG-3 and WMA.
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Flexible firmware allows easy upgrading over the Internet so you get the latest functions and support.
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Supports JPEG image browsing through the large LCD.
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Stylish design and incredibly thin form factor is perfect for portability and music-on-the-go requirements.
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Stereo FM radio (optional) features auto preset, manual preset and can save up to 40 stations (20 each band) to make your radio listening easier and enjoyable. You can also record FM radio while you listen, for value-added functionality.
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Doubles as a USB 2.0 flash drive with no drivers needed (Windows
2000 or higher OS).
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The Privacy Space feature allows you to divide the player's space into two partitions, and lock one partition for complete data and file confidentiality.
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Voice recording capability lets you store recordings in .WAV or .ACT format through the built-in microphone.
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Features skipping and comparison repeat for track repeat functions.
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Offers up to seven preset equalizers includingNatural, Rock, Pop,
Classic, Soft, Jazz and DBB (optional).
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Plenty of playback mode options including Normal, Repeat one, Folder,
Repeat folder, Repeat all, Random and Intro.
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Configurable automatic power off, sleep and switch off time.
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Colorful and vivid screen animation makes it fun and easy to operate.
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Introducing the AU822
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Charging the device
The AU822 comes with a rechargeable Li-polymer battery. You must charge the battery for at least 1 hours before initial use. You can charge the AU822 in two ways:
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Connect the device to an available USB port on your PC
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Use the AC adapter to charge it directly from a power outlet
IMPORTANT!
You must position the key to ON to enable battery charging.
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The battery indicator on the right corner of the display tells you the battery status.
Icon Description
The player battery is fully-charged. The icon gradually loses its shade as you use the player.
The player battery has low power and needs to be recharged. A
LOW POWER! warning appears on the LCD display when the player has very low battery power.
IMPORTANT!
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You must turn the player on while charging the battery.
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After charging the player battery via the AC adapter, disconnect the adapter plug from the power outlet, then disconnect the other end of the adapter from player DC-IN socket to exit from USB mode.
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Turn the player off when not in use.
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Turning the player on or off
To turn the AU822 on, position the switch to
ON
and wait for the power-on animation to appear. To turn the player off, press and hold until the LCD display turns off.
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Screen display
s
A-B repeat
Order of the song
File format
Program mode icon
Bit rate
EQ mode
Repeat mode
Battery indicator
Play mode
Song/singer name
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Screen display
To enter main and sub-menus:
1. Press to display the current function.
2. Press to enter the main menu when the player is in stop mode.
Press button to enter the sub-menu when the player is in play or stop mode.
8.2 Browsing the menus
To browse the menus:
1.
Press , then press / to select the desired menu.
2. Press , then press and hold / to fast rewind/forward while the player is playing the song.
To navigate through the sub-menu of a main menu item: press to enter.
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Menus
9.1 Main menu
Music playback AMV playback Voice recording Voice
FM radio Photo browser Setup E-Book
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Music mode AMV mode Voice playback Voice recording
FM radio Photo browser
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Playback controls
10.1 Controlling the volume
Setup E-Book
2. Press to decrease volume or press to increase the volume.
3. Then, press again to confirm the volume after adjustment.
10.2 Playing and pausing audio files
1. When mode, press to begin playing the first audio file.
10.3 Pausing and stopping recording
1. When the player is in Voice Recording mode, press to pause recording.
2. Press and hold for 2 seconds to stop and save recording.
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Key operation
11.1 Keys and functions
Keys Functions
Turns the player on or off
Plays, pauses and stops audio, video and image play
Wakes the player up from sleep mode
Enters and selects menus
Controls the volume
Selects the next music/audio file
Fast forwards the currently playing music/audio file
Decreases the volume
Selects the previous music/audio file
Rewinds the currently playing music/audio file
Increases the volume
11.2 Operating the keys
There are two methods of pressing the keys:
press once
or
press and hold
.
Unless otherwise specified,
press the button
means
press the key once
.
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Press once - press the key once to enter a command or function.
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Press and hold - press and hold the key more than 1.2 seconds, then release to enter a command or function.
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Section 2: Using the AU822 Player
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Playing music
12.1 To play music/audio files:
1. Connect the earphone plug to the earphone jack.
2. Press to put the player in
Music
mode.
3. Press to play the first music/audio file.
4. Press to play the previous music/audio file.
5. Press to play the next music/audio file.
6. See section for details on how to adjust the volume.
12.2 To change the equalizer settings
1. When the player is in
Music
mode, press to enter the
Music
submenu.
2. Press or until the
EQ mode
menu is selected.
3. Press to enter
EQ mode
menu.
4. Select from six equalizer presets.
EQ setting Abbreviation
Natural NRT
Rock ROC
Pop POP
Classial CLR
Soft SOF
Jazz JRZ
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DBB DBB
5. Press or to select an EQ setting, then press to confirm. The selected equalizer option appears in the EQ field in the
Music
screen.
12.3 Lyrics synchronization
The AU822 supports dynamic sliding lyrics (.lrc files) which you can view as the songs play. A lyrics file must have the same as the song. For example, lyrics to the song
Yesterday Once More.mp3
must be saved as
Yesterday
Once More.lrc
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To determine if the current song has available lyrics:
1. Play the song following the instructions from the previous section.
2. Locate the lyrics file that matches the song.
3. Press and hold to enter the
Lyrics
screen. The sliding lyrics displays on screen.
4. Press , then press or to view the lyric files manually.
5. Press to return to the
Music
screen.
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Playing AMV files
Follow the instructions in the previous section to play AMV files. When playing
AMV files, only the following keys are functional:
Key Functions
Press and hold to turn the player off
Press to play or stop the AMV playback
Press and hold to enter the main menu
Press to select the next track
Press to select the previous track
13.1 Converting files to AMV format
13.1.1 Overview
Video clips must be converted to AMV file format for playback. The provided tool converts video clips with the following extensions to AMV:
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AVI (*.avi)
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Windows Media format (*.asf)
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MPEG-1 format (*.mpg, *.mpeg)
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MPEG-2 (*.vob)
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RealPlayer format (*.rm)
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Quicktime (*.mov)
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13.1.2 Installing and launching the converter tool
To install the converter tool to your PC:
1. Check if your PC meets the following requirements:
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Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP OS
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Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher
2. Turn on the PC, and then place the installation CD in the optical drive.
The system automatically begins driver installation.
3. Follow screen instructions to complete installation.
NOTE
If the installation does not start automatically, go to the root directory of the installation CD, and then double-click on the Setup.exe file to begin installation.
4. After installation, launch the application by clicking Start > Program >
MP3 Player Utilities > AMV Converter Tool.
NOTE
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The AMV Player is automatically installed and could be used to playback AMV files.
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Place the mouse over the buttons to display a help balloon for easy identification.
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13.1.3 Selecting the audio/video files to convert
To convert audio/video files to AMV:
1. Launch the AMV Converter Tool
2. Click after the
Input File
field.
3. Locate the audio/video files, then click on the Files of type field to select the correct file format.
4. Choose one or several audio/video files, then click
Open
.
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5. Information on the audio/video file including the file path, state and time span appears in the AMV Converter Tool window. Refer to the illustration below.
13.1.4 Playing the selected the audio or video file
The AMV Converter Tool allows you to playback the selected audio or video file depending on the installed CODEC. Playing the audio/video file before conversion tells you if the system has the available CODEC for that particular file type. Refer to the
Considerations
section for details.
To play a selected audio/video file:
1. Click on an audio/video file from the list, then click the play button to play the file.
During audio/video file playback, the progress bar displays the file status. The audio/video file status now changes from
Unconvert
to
Success
and the
Time
column displays the actual playing time. the or
Pause
buttons to stop or pause the playback.
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NOTE
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When the audio/video file status changes to Success, the system has an available CODEC for that particular file type.
You can now proceed to the converting process.
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It is recommended that you play the selected audio/video file before conversion to confirm playback capability.
13.1.5 Converting the audio/video file
To select the audio or video files for AMV conversion:
file. You can select as many audio/video files to convert from the list.
Unchecked audio/video files will not be converted.
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OR
Right click on an audio/video file, then click on
Select
from the pop-up menu.
2. To delete the audio/video file from the list, select the audio/video files you want to remove, right-click on the file, then select
Delete
from the pop-up menu. The file(s) is(are) removed from the list.
To change the destination folder for AMV converted files:
1. Click to change the converted output file destination. The default
AMV converted file destination is: C
：
\.
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2. Select the destination for the converted AMV file from the
Browse for
Folder
window, then click
OK
.
The selected path appears in the
Output File
field.
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To change the audio/video file properties:
Select one or more audio/video file(s) from the list, then click .
OR
Select one or more audio/video file(s) from the list, right-click, then select
Setting
from the pop-up menu.
The
Property setting
window appears.
To adjust the video segment intercept:
You can choose which part of the video file you want to convert to AMV using the video segment intercept. To do this:
1. Determine the start and end time of the video file you want to intercept.
2. From the Property setting window, check the
Cut source video snippet
option.
3. Set the start and end time (hh:mm:ss) for the video file.
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4. Click when finished to return to the AMV Converter Tool window.
NOTE
The whole video file is converted to AMV if you don’t want to use the video segment intercept feature.
5. Check the start and end time of the video file from the AMV Converter
Tool window. Notice that the start and the end position buttons are activated.
6. Click the start position button to display the starting time in the time column.
7. Click the end position button to display the end time in the time column.
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8. After you confirm the starting and ending time of the intercepted video segment, click
Selection
. The time length is displayed in the processing time bar. The tool converts only the intercepted part of the video file. Refer to the image below.
As shown in the image, the video file has been intercepted for 8 seconds:
00:02:12 to 00:02:20.
9. If you want to cancel the intercepted segment selection, click
Cancel
Selection
. The display now shows the file in full time. You may now click the
Selection
to convert the whole file.
NOTE
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You may change the property settings when intercepting one or more video files.
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Other settings only apply for intercepting video segments from the file playing.
To adjust the resolution of the converted video file:
Select the resolution from the
Screen screen width and height
field, then press
OK
. You may choose from three resolutions: 96 x 64, 128 x 96 or 128 x
128.
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To change the frame rate of the converted video file:
Select
low
,
medium
or
high
frame rate from the
Frames per second
field, and check
nsert picture for none pictureI,
then press
OK
.
:
We recommend that you keep the default settings for better video output.
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To change the Audio:
You may substitute a new audio background for the video file. Video data remains the same. To do this:
1. Click . the window, locate and select the new audio file, then click
Open
.
3. The new audio path now appears in the
Substitute new audio file for old audio
window. Click the
OK
button to confirm.
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The new audio file path shows in the
Substitute new audio file for old audio
field in the
Property setting
window.
To insert wave for videos:
This option allows you to insert wave for videos. We recommend that you keep the default settings for better quality.
To change other settings:
Refer to the table below to change other video settings. We recommend that you keep the default settings for better quality.
Options Function
Overwrite file The converted AMV file automatically replaces the old video file with same file name and same folder. This option is selected by default. The converted AMV file will have conversion errors if this option is unchecked.
Play after converting After conversion, the AMV Player plays back the converted file. If unchecked, you may launch the AMV Player manually from the Start menu for playback.
Try other codec The AMV Converter Tool tries an alternative CODEC, if the installed CODEC is not compatible with the file. This is not selected by default. You may change the file extension as different file formats need different CODECs.
After setting all options in the Property setting window, click OK to save and close.
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NOTE
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The customized property settings apply only to the selected audio/video file from the AMV Converter Tool list. The tool keeps the default settings for all other audio/video files that are not selected.
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To change the properties of a selected audio/video file, click the file from the list until the background color changes to blue or right click the mouse over the selected file, then choose
Setting from the pop-up menu.
To convert the audio/video file to AMV:
1. Select the audio/video file(s) from the list following the instructions from the previous sections.
2. Click the button. The tool converts the file one by one.
Notice that the file status changes from
Unconvert
to
Converting
.
3. After file conversion, the AMV Player automatically plays back the converted AMV file according to its order in the AMV Converter Tool list. Conversion is successful if the file plays back successfully in the
AMV Player.
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NOTE
You may also start converting an audio/video file by right-clicking it from the list, then selecting Start video convert from the pop-up menu.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Install the relative CODEC when converting audio/video files to
Realplay, Quicktime or MPEG2 formats.
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If Windows Media Player fails to play Realplay, Quicktime or
MPEG2 DVD files, you may need to install the correct CODEC.
The converter will fail to display and/or convert the audio/video file when Windows Media Player fail to play it.
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Screen captures and images are for reference only. Actual screens may vary.
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Voice recording
The AU822 Player supports up to 99 voice recordings. Make sure that the player has sufficient battery power before recording.
To record voice:
1. Enter the main menu.
2. Press or then select REC mode.
3. When in REC mode, press .
4. Press to begin voice recording.
5. If want to pause the voice recording, press again.
6. To save and exit, press and hold for about 2 seconds.
IMPORTANT
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After stopping voice record, the recording is automatically saved in the current recording directory selected by the menu.
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The screen displays an Out of Space message if the current directory has no space for new messages. Delete some recordings to free some space up.
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A Directory Full message appears when the directory reached its specified capacity (99 recording). Change the directory to continue recording.
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Only the play button functions when in recording mode.
Selecting the voice recording format:
1. From the REC mode menu, press to enter the voice recording submenu.
2. Press or then select
Record Type
.
3. Press to enter the Record Type sub-menu. select to confirm the selection. Refer to the supported voice recording formats below.
Options Format
Fine sound recording Fine sound quality in *.WAV format
Long time recording
Fine sound control
Long time sound-control
General sound quality in *.ACT format
*.WAV format with sound-control recording and pause recording when no sound is detected
*.ACT format with sound-control recording and pause recording when no sound is detected
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Voice mode
You can use the
Voice Mode
menu to playback voice recordings. To do this:
1. Enter the main menu.
2. Press or , then select VOICE mode.
3. When in VOICE mode, press .
4. Select the voice recording file, then press to start playing.
5. Press or to play the previous or the next voice recording.
6. Press , then press or to increase/decrease the volume. Press
again to confirm the volume after the adjustement.
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Converting ACT voice recordings to WAV files
You may install and use the bundled
Media Manager
to ACT voice recordings to WAV format. Make sure the audio recording files are saved to or sync with your PC directory before converting the files to WAV.
To convert ACT files to WAV:
1. Install and run
Media Manager
to your PC.
2. Launch the tool, and then click
Open
.
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3. Add ACT files into the folder of
Media Manager
4. Locate the ACT file, then click mouse right key
5. Click to begin format conversion.
NOTE
The So und Convert Tool can also play WAV and MP3 files.
F M radio
During initial u se, the screen displays the station with the lowest FM frequency.
Fields What it tells you
Position of the curre nt frequency. Move s as you change the channel.
Frequency scale
Current preset channel. You can save up to 20 preset stations.
Station frequency
To tune-in to an FM radio station:
1. Enter the main menu.
2. Press or select FM mode, then press .
T o auto-scan available stations:
1. Press or for two seconds to scan backward or forward by 100 kHz.
The player stops scanning when it spots a station.
2. Press or to stop auto-scanning.
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To save an FM radio station:
1. While tuned-in to a FM station, press to enter the FM mode submenu.
2. Press to save the FM station.
3. Next time, when you go to FM radio, just push , then you will go to
CH1, CH2, etc. in order, the stations which you saved earlier.
To record an FM radio program:
1. While tuned-in to an FM station, press to enter the FM mode submenu.
2. Select fine recording or long time recording to begin recording the FM radio program. By default, the station playing will be saved in the recording folder.
3. Press , then press or to increase/decrease the volume.
4. Press and hold about 2 seconds to save and exit recording.
NOTE
•
You can save up to 20 preset stations each for normal FM frequencies and Japanese FM frequencies.
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Browsing JPEG pictures
The player enables you to browse saved pictures and images in JPEG format.
To browse a saved picture/image:
1. Enter the main menu.
2. Press or select Photo mode, then press .
3. Press to select the picture from the root directory.
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4. Press to browse the picture.
5. Press or to browse the previous or next photo.
6. Press to return to the file selection window.
7. Press and hold about 2 seconds to return to the main menu.
1. When in Photo mode, press to enter the sub-menu.
2. Select Play set from the options, then select manual play list to manually set the image disp lay timing or auto play. Selecting auto play lets you preview a photo for 1 ~ 8 seconds.
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Setup
The Setup menu allows you to change the player settings. When upgrading the firmware, the all player options and settings reset.
To enter the Setup menu:
1. Enter the main menu.
2. Pre below for the settings’ functions.
. Refer to the table
Clock
Option Allows
Set the date and time for recording file s
LC D Set Set the screen brightness, contrast and blan k screen settings
Language
Power off
Select the screen language
Set the power-off count down timer (by minutes). The player shuts down when the remaining countdown turns zero.
Set the repeat/replay status. Replay mode
On-line mode
Memory info
Change the settings for the Privacy Space option.
Check the used and available memory.
Firmware version View the player’s firmware version.
Firmware upgrading
Upgrade the player’s firmware.
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Exit Exit the menu.
18.1 Setting the time
To set the time:
1. Select from the Sys set window.
2. Press to enter the time sub-menu.
3. Press to set the recording time beginning from the Year.
4. Press or to increase or decre
5. Press to confirm and exit. ase the time
18.2 Screen setting
To change the LCD settings:
1. Select from the Sys set window.
2. Select from the following options:
Brightn ess adju st
Black (0-30 s econds)
Exit
A djust the brightness of the display scr een. Press or to a djust the brightness. Brightness level 7 is the brightest setting.
P ress to return to the previous menu.
S et the time in seconds befo re the screen lights out when the p layer is in idle mode.
Exit the sub-menu.
1 8.3 Settin g the language
P ress to enter th e languages sub-menu
Select the specific language, Press to confirm and exit.
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18.4 Setting the auto power off time
To set the auto-power off feature:
1. Select from the Sys set window.
2. Select from two power-off options:
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Power save mode – Lets you set the ti me (in seconds) before the player shuts down when it is idle. Setting this timer to 0 disables the power save mode feature.
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Sleep timer mode – Lets you set an auto sleep timer (in minutes) before the player goes to sleep mode when it is idle. We recommend that you use this feature when using the player before sleep. The sleep timer functions only once. You need to set the sleep timer again after it expires.
18.5 Setting the replay mode
Please also refer to sec 23, mi scellaneous se ttings for details.
NOTE
•
When set to Manual, the starting/end point in A-B repeat mode may only be set manually.
•
When set to Auto, the starting/end point in A-B repeat mode is set automatically. Auto is applicable only for English reading without audio.
18 .6 Setting the contrast
Please also refer to sec 23, miscellaneous settings for details.
18.7 Using On-line Mode
P lease also refer to sec 23, miscellaneous settings for details.
NOTE
Some operating systems (older than Windows 200 0 Service Pack 4)
Space, you mu st choose between “Single ordinary disk” or “Single encrypt”, other wise, no drive icon appears on screen.
18.8 View ing th e player memory
This sub-m enu allow s you to determine th e amount of used and available memory.
18.9 Firmware version
This sub-menu tells you the player firmware v ersion.
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18.10 Firmware upgrade
This sub-menu lets you upgrade the p layer firmware. R efer to the succeeding s ections for details.
NOTE
From the Setup sub-menu press to finish the setting, then press
to exit from all sub-menus. You may also press to exit from the current menu and return to the main menu screen.
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Using e-Book
To a
1. Go to the main menu.
2. Press or select E-Book, then press .
3. Loc ate the e-Book from the root directory of the removable drive. To d o this , press to enter the Dir Select menu, then press or to scroll the directory. Press to return to the previous directory.
NOTE
You need not choose the directory if the e-Book file is saved in the root directory of the removable drive.
4. Select the e-Book file, then press . select , then press to confirm. The e-
Book contents now app ear on screen.
6. Use the or to scrol l through the e-Book.
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Using the USB drive functionality
The player supports stan dard USB drive function in Windows 98 (driver installation required), Windows 2000 or later Windows versions (no driver in stallation required), Mac OSX 10.3 or later. With this function, you can read and write data on the player dr ive.
T he a e n an be operated without the b attery. After connecting to the P C, the player LCD dis plays the following depending on the scenario:
1.Standby mode 2.Downloading data 3. Uploading data
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Upgrading the player firmware
You can upgrade the player firmware so you get most out of your AU822. The player firmware may be maintained using the bundled tools via the PC. To update the player firmware:
1. Go to the main menu. select , then press .
3. Press or to select
Firmware upgrading
, then press to confirm.
4. Con nect the player to an available USB port in your PC.
5. Launch the MP3 Player Firmware Upgrading Tool from your PC, the n click
Select new firmware file
.
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6. Locate the firmware file from the accessory CD or from th e location/folder where you do wnloaded the updated firmware (available from the Internet), then click
Open
.
7. Click to update the firmw are.
This message appears on screen to indicate that you have successfully upgraded the player firmware.
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NOTE
•
The play er will operate normally with the original fir mware.
How ever, firmware updating optimizes the player p erformance and functionality.
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Make sure that you use the correct firmware wh en upgrading, otherw ise, this will cause the player to malfunction.
•
Incorrect firmware updating may cause the play er to malfunction. Follow the steps provided in wh en updating the firm ware. It is also recommended that yo u ask someone with basic PC knowledge to assist you with this task.
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Miscellaneous settings
22.1 Changing the directory (on stop playing sub-menu)
You ca n save audio, video or e-Book files o n different directories. You must c reate the directories on your PC so you can play, manage and sort the files.
The player can identify up to nine root directories.
You can select the folders using the stop playing sub-menu. To do this:
1. In stop playing status (for example, in Music mode) you may be able to record and play files to and from a different directory.
2. Press to enter the stop playing sub-menu.
3. Press again to enter the Directory options menu.
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4. Pre ss or to select the directory.
5. Pre ss to confirm.
NOTE
You can set special directories for each mode such as a directory for music, voice recordings and AMV files.
22.2 Deleting files (on stop playing sub-menu)
Y ou can delete audio, video or e-Book files and even saved preset FM radio stations using the stop playing sub-menu. To do this:
1. While in stop playing mode (FM mode doe not have stop playing mode), press to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press or to select
Delete
.
3. Press to enter the
Delete
menu.
4. Press or to select the file you want to delete, then press .
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5. Press or to choose
Delete
to delete the selected file or
Delete All
to delete all the folder contents
6. Press to confirm . A
Delete…
message appears on screen to indicate that you have succe ssfully deleted the file(s).
NOTE
To delete preset FM radio stations, follow the first three steps of the abo t
IMPORTANT
When you are deleting files while th e play er is connected to the PC, make sure to unplug the player saf ely befo re disconnecting the USB cable, otherwise the file will no t be deleted.
22.3 Changing the playb ack mode (play sub-menu)
You can select several playback modes when playing music/audio files, voice and FM radio recordings. The Playback mode is set to
Repeat
by default. With
Repeat, the player replays the currently played files.
Refer to the table for available playback mod es.
Playback mode
Repeat
Function
Repeats the currently played file.
Normal After playing all files in the present directory, the player searches and plays the files in the next directory until all directories and files are played.
Repeat one Repeats only the selected song
Play folder
Repeat Folder
Repeat all
Shuffle
Intro
Plays all the files in the selected folder once
Continuously repeats playing all the files in the folder
Continuously repeats playing all the files
Randomly plays the files in the current folder
Plays the first 10 seconds of each file accordingly
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22.4 Adjusting the song tempo (pla y s ub-menu)
You can adjust the song tem po to fast or slow when play ing MP3 files. To do this:
1. Press while an MP3 song is playing to enter the Play sub-menu.
2. Press or then choose
Play tempo
.
3. Press to display the tempo selection.
4. Press or to set the tempo to fast or press or to set the tempo to slow. The tempo setting appli es to all songs until it is adjusted.
22.5 Selecting the replay mode (play sub-menu)
T o select the repeat mode:
1. When in Music or Vo ice play mode, press to enter the Play submenu.
2. Press or to select
Replay mode
.
3. Press to enter the repeat mode menu.
4. When the repeat
A
icon flashes, the player is waiting for you to set the star ting point of A-B repeat.
5. When the repeat
B
icon flashes, the player is waiting for you to set the ending point of A-B repeat Press or to confirm the ending point B.
After setting the A-B repeat, the player repeats playing A-B segment until it re aches the specified repeat time. You can press or to re-edit the st arting point
A
when in A-B repeat mode. (Playing time follows the set
R epeat time.)
22.6 Using the follow and read function (not available in playback mode)
To use the follow and read function: read
function mode.
N otice that t he repea t icon A-B changes to (microphone). The player now records your voice. Recording time is kept the same as the A-B repeat time.
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2. The player terminates the recording and returns to the track segment when time is up. The icon on screen changes to , enter
Contrast
mode.
NOTE
Pre ss or to return to the A-B Repeat mode.
22.7 mode)
1. After entering
Contrast
mode, the repeat icon displays ‘ , then th e current track is played.
2. After the current track is finished, the icon changes to playing the recorded voice.
, then starts
3. Press or to return to the
Follow and read
mode function.
N OTE
Under the three mentioned condit ions, press to exit repeat mode.
2 2.8 Replay times (play sub-menu)
Thi s function enables you to set how many times to repeat A-B repeat.
22.9 Repeat duration (play sub-menu)
This function allows you to determine the duration between the previous and the next playing track in seconds.
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Privacy Space function
The
Privacy Space
function allows you to partition the player drive into two.
You may encrypt one of the partitions with a password to keep your private files and data confidential.
The bundled accessory tool helps you divide the USB drive into two partitions by random scale. When divided, two disk icons appear on the computer screen.
NO TE
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For Windows 2000 OS, you must install Service Pack 4 to display the drive icons. Otherwise, only one drive icon appears on screen.
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You must set the linking mode in the Sys set menu to “Single ordinary disk” or “Single encrypt disk” to display the other disk partition icon.
You also have the choice of dividing the drive into two without any encryptions.
To create a
Privacy Space
:
IMPORTANT :
Dividing the disk into two partitions or combining tw o partitions into one can erase all files in the player memory. Backup your data before dividing or combining partitions.
1. Connect the player to your PC.
2. Launch the
MP3 Player Disk Tool
. This application is available from the accessory CD that c ame with the package.
3. Click the
ypt
tab, then check the
Set username and password option
.
4. Create a username and password for the encrypted partition, then click
Start
.
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5. A S leted sett ing the disk partition and password. Click
OK
.
6. Restart the computer.
7. After restarting, you two partition s now show on the removable drive
8. Double-click the encryption disk (second drive icon) to display three files and 2 hidden files, then check the disk space.
To read and write data on the encrypted partition:
1. Explore the encrypted partition, then double-click on the
RdiskDecrypt.exe
file.
2. When p rompted, enter the username and password, then click
OK
.
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NOTE
•
You must enter the username and password to explore the encrypted partition when the player is conn ected to the PC.
•
You cannot decrypt the partition without the correct username and passw ord. If you forgot your username or passw ord, you may onl y combine the partition and lose all data in both encryp ted and non-encrypted partitions.
3. You can now read and write data on the encrypted partition.
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Troubleshooting
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Problem Solution
The player does not turn on.
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Check if the player ON/OFF switch is
I cannot hear any sound from my earphone.
positioned t o ON.
•
Check if the player battery is charged.
•
Increase the volume level.
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Make sure the earphone is prop erly connected to the earphone jack.
•
Check if the earphone cable and plugs are not damaged.
•
Check the integrity of the file you ar e playing. A damaged MP3 file creates different levels of noise does not play.
The screen display is garbled.
Choose the correct LCD languag e.
FM radio reception is poor.
I cannot download files from the
PC.
•
Operate the player in another location. The bundled earphone serves as radio antenna.
•
Operate the player away from electronic devices that cause radio interference.
•
Check if the USB cable is properly connected to the player and your PC and is not damaged.
•
Check if the player driver is properly installed.
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The player memory is full. Try deleting some files to free some space, then try again.
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Considerations
It is normal for the player to display its nominal than its real memory capacity.
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Technical specifications
Model AU822
Siz e ( L)90mm × (W)40mm × (H)13m
Weight 43.7g m
Display 1.5” 65,536 colors CSTN screen
Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed
Capacity 256MB/512MB/1GB internal flash
MP3 bit 8K bps – 320K bps
Music format rate
WMA, bit rate
5K bps – 384K bps
EQ mode Natural / Rock / Pop / Classic / Softt / Jazz / DBB
Record
Sampling 8KH z rate
Recording W AV (32K bps) / ACT (8K bps) type
Frequency
C ontinuous / Dynamic voice
76M Hz – 96MHz (Japan band) receiving range
87 MHz – 108MHz (European & Americas ban d)
FM Radio
Programm able channels
Signal-tonoise
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＋
20
45dB
Other functions
Headphone max. output
Power
Adjustable 16-le
Fade in/out featu
(L)10mW
＋ vel playback/repeat speed re
(R)10mW / 32 Ohms
Built-in rechargeable 230mAH lithium polymer battery
Battery life Maximum of 5 hours music playback time
User interface Multilanguage display
Support O/S Windows98(SE)/ME/2K/XP, Mac OS 10, or later .
Note: Customers will not be informed of any changes to these product specifications.
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