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8100 Series
MP3 Player Recorder
Owner’s Manual
8100 MP3 Player/Recorder
8101 MP3 Player/Recorder with headphone
8104 Portable Learning Center MP3 Player/Recorder with
4 headphones, jackbox and carry case
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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. 8100 MP3 Using the inclu
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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.
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16. Hold switch 1. Headphone outputs Controls and Connectors Sliding this switch to the ON Connect one or two 3.5mm headphone (down) position will disable all button connectors to one or both of these functionality. If a button is pressed while outputs. Volume level to both outputs is the Hold switch is engaged a HOLD controlled by the Volume Up (13) and message (depicted by a Lock icon), Volume Down (9) buttons. will appear momentarily in the display, and no action will be taken. I
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8100 Main Screen At the top of the Main Screen you will note several icons which indicate current settings on the 8100. Source Icon Repeat (Internal/SD) Lock Mode Icon EQ Mode Volume Icon 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. Repeat Indicator The arrow indicates that playback is se
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8100 Main Screens 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. Play All Plays the entire selection of tracks loaded into the unit Artist – Lists tracks by author or artist Album – Lists tracks by lesson or album title Songs – Lists tracks by chapter or song title Genre – Lists tracks by genre Year – Lists tracks by year Exit – Exit to main menu Play Voice List To All Voice Files
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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, Shuffle – Plays back tracks from the play list in random orde then repeats from the beginning 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 – Reco
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Settings continued Resume Playback Selects playback options on powering on. Enable – When powered on, playback will resume Disable - When powered on, playback will start at the beginning from the previous track and position 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. 30Mins – Unit powers off after 30 minutes 90Mins - Unit powers off after 90 minut
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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. 5Sec – Backlight turns off after 5 seconds 30Sec – Backlight turns off after 30 seconds 10Sec – Backlight turns off after 10 seconds Disable – Backlight i
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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 all tracks repeatedly: To play back music on your 8100, first power • Press the Menu button (4) the unit on by pressing and holding the Play/Pause • Scroll to Settings and
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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. Deleting files • Press the Menu button (4) • Scroll to Settings and press OK (5) • Scroll to Delete File and press OK (5) • Scroll to Music File or Voice File and press OK (5) • Select a file to delete and press OK (5) To
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Technical Specifications Memory Internal Memory 512 Mbytes Internal Memory-Type Flash memory Max External Memory 2GB External Memory-Type MMC / SD-Card Battery Integrated Rechargeable Battery Li-Polymer rechargeable Battery Life Continuous Playing Time Up to 16 hrs (MP3, 128 kbps, CBR, EQ = normal, volume = medium, LED Backlit= off) LCD Display Display Type FSTN / POSITIVE Display Size Active Area approx. 0.75” x 1.25”; 128 x 64 pixels; 1.52’’ diagonal Backlit
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Technical Specifications continued Dimensions (LxWxH) 4” x 2.25” x 1” Weight of 8100 unit 3 ounces Max. Audio Output 130mVp-p - 1 KHz, 0dB sine-wave signal file, 32Ω load ) Frequency Response 20~20 KHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio ≥ 90dB(1KHz, 0dB sine) Channel Separation ≥ 60dB(1KHz, 0dB sine) T.H.D < 0.1% (maximum output) Operational Current ~ 27mA (playing 1 KHz, 0dB sine-wave signal file, backlight on) Standby Current ~ 13mA (play stop + backlight off ) Static C
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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 exclamation point within a The lightening flash with arrowhead triangle is intended to tell the user within a triangle is intended to tell that important operating and servicing the user that parts inside the product instructions are in the papers with ! are a risk of electric shock to perso
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Note about Safe Listening Practices Califone is proud to collaborate with the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) to promote the safe use of personal audio products in the classroom. ASHA and Califone® recommend three guidelines to help students use audio technology responsibly: • Lower the volume • Limit listening time • Upgrade to ambient noise-reducing headphones For more information, visit www.listentoyourbuds.org Califone® International Inc. 1145 Arroyo Avenue, # A • San F
