MP3 Player/Recorder 8100 Series Owner’s Manual 8100 MP3 Player/Recorder 8101 MP3 Player/Recorder with 8100-HP stereo headphone 8102 MP3 Player/Recorder with two 8100-HP stereo headphones 8104 Portable Learning Center MP3 Player/Recorder with four 8100-HP stereo headphones, jackbox and carry case
Introduction The 8100 offers an easy-to-use menu interface which is packed with features and simple to navigate. Its 512MB of internal flash memory can store up to 36 hours of music, audio books or vocal recordings. With its built-in MMC/SD-card slot it can accommodate up to 2GB of added memory, for up to 500 additional songs or 72 hours of additional material. Up to 18 hours of audio can be recorded and stored on the internal flash memory using the built-in mic.
Returning your unit for service or repairs Should your unit require service, first contact your dealer or our Customer Service Department at (800) 722-0500 or by email warranty@califone.com to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. All shipments to Califone must include an RA number on the carton and must shipped prepaid. C.O.D. shipments will be refused and returned at your cost. Unpacking your MP3 Player/Recorder Check unit carefully for damage that may have occurred during transit.
16. Hold switch Sliding this switch to the ON (down) position will disable all button functionality. If a button is pressed while the Hold switch is engaged a HOLD message (depicted by a Lock icon), will appear momentarily in the display, and no action will be taken. If the Hold switch is engaged while attempting to power on the unit, the Califone logo will display, followed by the HOLD message, and the unit will power off. Controls and Connectors 2.
8100 Main Screen At the top of the Main Screen you will note several icons which indicate current settings on the 8100. Lock Source Icon (Internal/SD) Repeat Mode Icon EQ Mode Icon Volume Track Title Battery Icon Subject Artist Playback Status Playing Time Track Time Playback Status Track Time Volume Icon Shows the current volume level Memory Indicator Shows whether the current track is being played from internal memory or SD card.
8100 Main Screen continued Play Music This menu accesses lesson or music tracks on the unit. The sub-menus allow selection of tracks using standard AMG meta-data tags.
Settings continued Play Mode Selects from different playback modes: Normal – Plays back each track in succession Repeat Track – Continually repeats the current track Repeat All – Plays the full play list in succession, then repeats from the beginning Shuffle – Plays back tracks from the play list in random orde Record Memory Selects the destination for tracks recorded with the built-in microphone: Internal – Records to the built-in memory of the 8100 SD Card – Records to an SD/MMC card in the
Settings continued Resume Playback Selects playback options on powering on. Enable – When powered on, playback will resume from the previous track and position Disable - When powered on, playback will start at the beginning of the first track on the current play list Playtime Setting Selects the amount of time after which the unit will automatically power off when in use.
Settings continued LCD Contrast Controls the contrast of the LCD display. Selecting this function displays a variable scale indicator, controlled via the Previous Track (12) and Next Track (6) buttons. Back Light Selects the amount of time before the backlight on the display turns itself off to conserve power.
Using the 8100 1. Headphone outputs 16. Hold switch 2. Microphone 3. Display 15. A-B Loop button 4. Menu button 14. Record button 5. OK button 13. Volume Up 12. Previous Track 6. Next Track 11. DC In jack 7. USB Connector 10. Play/Pause 8. SD/MMC Card Slot 9. Volume Down Playing back lessons or music To play back music on your 8100, first power the unit on by pressing and holding the Play/Pause button (10). After initializing and scanning for available tracks, the Main screen will appear.
Using the 8100 continued Importing lessons or music from a computer Connect the 8100 to your computer’s USB port using the included USB cable. The 8100 will appear as an external drive on your computer, allowing you to drag and drop files between the 8100 and your computer.
Downloading Audio Files into Multiple 8100 Units Rather than manual copying audio files to each 8100 device, to put content on several mp3 players at once, a batch file can be used to copy the appropriate audio files to each of device. Here is an example batch file to perform this function (modify as necessary): rem - File: CopyTo8100.
Technical Specifications Charging Charging Options USB Charging Time DC (Main Supply) Charging Time Charging via USB port or DC input jack ~3.5 hours = 80% charge ~5 hours = full charge ~ 2 hours = 80% charge ~ 4 hours = full charge Firmware Upgradeable Yes (by USB interface) Supported Systems Win 98SE (with driver) Win ME / 2000 / XP Mac OS X Interfaces USB USB plug type Audio DC Memory USB 2.0 (full speed) USB 1.
Headphones The 8100-HP Headphone is the replacement headphone for the MP3 Player. Califone also recommends the following over-ear ambient noise reducing headphones for classroom, computer lab, library, and listening center applications. 2924AVPS 3068AV For younger students. 2810-BE 2810-PA 2810-TI visit us online at califone.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightening flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. This product is not designed to function normally in strong electromagnetic fields.
Note about Safe Listening Practices Califone is proud to collaborate with the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA) to promote the safe use of personal audio products in the classroom. These two guidelines will help students use audio technology responsibly: • Lower the volume • Limit listening time Califone also recommends upgrading to ambient noise-reducing headphones For more information, visit www.listentoyourbuds.org Califone® International Inc.
