Olympus MR-F30 Series User Manual

USER’S MANUALDigital Audio PlayerMR-F30 SeriesMR-F30 SeriesMRF30_E.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 12, 2005 3:04 PM

10Read this firstMR-F30 Series• Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. Do not use this product if there is the possibility of the p

11Read this firstMR-F30 Series• Do not leave this product in places of high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car. Doing so could result in battery

12Read this firstMR-F30 Series• This product contains precision electronic parts. Avoid using or leaving this product for long periods of time in the

13Read this firstMR-F30 SeriesThe latest high precision technology has gone into the making of the organic EL display of this product, but there are s

14Read this firstMR-F30 SeriesThe built-in battery is exclusively for use with m:robe MR-F30 Series. Never use it in other equipment.• DischargingThe

15Read this firstMR-F30 Series• DisposalThis product has a built-in lithium polymer battery. Lithium polymer batteries are recyclable.When you dispose

16Read this firstMR-F30 SeriesControls: location and functionBACLD EF GIJHKMRF30_E.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 12, 2005 3:04 PM

17Read this firstMR-F30 SeriesA MicrophoneB Earphones jackC Organic EL displayD buttonVoice recording/music recording/FM radio recordingDuring playba

18Getting StartedMR-F30 SeriesGetting StartedOperating system requirementsOne of the following operating systems is required for m:robe operation:– Wi

19Getting StartedMR-F30 SeriesAfter charging, perform the disconnect procedure. When the following screen appears, disconnect your m:robe from your PC

2MR-F30 SeriesThank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Audio Player MR-F30 Series.• The product information this USER’S MANUAL conveys is subject

20Getting StartedMR-F30 Series1 Connect the USB cable to your PC and your m:robe.Your PC recognizes your m:robe as a removable disk.2 Transfer files f

21Getting StartedMR-F30 SeriesNotes• Do not add, correct or delete, on your PC, the CONFIG folder and its files in your m:robe and change the name of

22Getting StartedMR-F30 SeriesDisconnecting your m:robe from your PCFor Windows Me/2000/XP users:1 Click [Remove the hardware] icon on the system tray

23Getting StartedMR-F30 SeriesConnect the supplied earphones to your m:robe.Connecting the earphones to your m:robeNotes• Set the volume level to mini

24Basic operationsMR-F30 SeriesBasic operationsTurning on your m:robePress and hold the button.The power is turned on.To turn off the powerPress and

25Basic operationsMR-F30 SeriesThere are 5 modes, and available functions and setting items differ depending on the selected mode.1 Press and hold the

26Basic operationsMR-F30 SeriesMUSIC MODESelecting playback mode/music playback/setting sound quality (g page 32)PLAYLISTPlaying back the desired trac

27Basic operationsMR-F30 Series– Navigation search 1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed.The Navigation search screen appears.2

28Basic operationsMR-F30 SeriesDeleting files1 Press the button while the playback/receiving screen is displayed.The Navigation search screen appear

29Basic operationsMR-F30 SeriesThe items you can operate in the menu differ depending on the selected mode. For details on each menu item, refer to th

3MR-F30 SeriesTrademarks/Fonts• m:robe is a trademark of OLYMPUS CORPORATION.• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.• All other

30Basic operationsMR-F30 Series4 Push up/down the dial to select the desired item, then press the OK/EQ button.The setting menu screen appears.5 Pus

31Basic operationsMR-F30 Series– HOLD functionThis is used to prevent unintentional operation when carrying your m:robe in a pocket or a bag.Slide the

32Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesListening to musicAbout the playback screenMUSIC MODEA Mode indication (MUSIC)B Time indicationC Remaining battery po

33Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesTo select the desired music filePress the button while the playback screen is displayed, then push up/down the dia

34Listening to musicMR-F30 Series\The desired track should be registered to the playlist before playback.Registering to the playlist1 Press the butt

35Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesPlaying back the playlist1 Press and hold the button while the playback screen is displayed.The mode select screen

36Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesSelecting playback modePress the OK/EQ button in playback stop mode.Playback mode changes in the following order: “No

37Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesSetting Repeat FolderYou can select to play back the music files in just the current folder or in all folders.1 Press

38Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesSetting StudyModeYou can fast-rewind/fast-forward and resume the currently playing file by pushing up/down the dial.

39Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesSetting interval repeat (A-B)A music file is repeated in the set interval.1 Play back a music file, and press the b

4MR-F30 SeriesAbout sample tracks incorporated into this productThe copyrights of the sample tracks are owned by the artists or their suppliers. These

40Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesSelecting EQPress the OK/EQ button during playback.EQ changes in the following order: “Normal”: “Rock”: “Jazz”: “Clas

41Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesSetting WOWYou can enjoy natural stereophonic music (SRS) and sonorous bass sounds (Trubass).1 Press the button whi

42Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesPress and hold the OK/EQ button during playback of the desired music.A message is displayed, and the music is bookmar

43Listening to musicMR-F30 SeriesYou can delete registered bookmarks and playlist.1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed.2 Push u

44RecordingMR-F30 SeriesRecordingAbout the music recording screenRecording modeA Mode indication (REC)B Time indicationC Remaining battery power indic

45RecordingMR-F30 Series1 Press the button while the playback screen is displayed.2 Push up/down the dial to select “REC Source,” then press the O

46RecordingMR-F30 SeriesListening to recorded voice filesWhile the playback screen is displayed, press the button to display the Navigation search s

47RecordingMR-F30 Series1 Connect the line-in cable to your m:robe and the external audio device.2 Press the button while the playback screen is dis

48RecordingMR-F30 SeriesListening to recorded filesWhile the playback screen is displayed, press the button to display the Navigation search screen,

49RecordingMR-F30 SeriesSetting Auto SyncWhen music is recorded, a new file is created at where no sound is recorded.1 Press the button while the pl

5MR-F30 Series• With the 512 MB*1/1 GB*2 built-in flash memory, you can transfer and store approximately 120*1*3/240*2*3 music tracks to enjoy anytime

50Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesListening to FM radioAbout the radio receiver screenFM MODEA Mode indication (FM)B Time indicationC Remaining batt

51Listening to FM radioMR-F30 Series1 Press and hold the button.The mode select screen appears.2 Push up/down the dial to select “FM MODE ,” then

52Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesSetting frequenciesSetting in Manual modePush up/down the dial.Frequencies are searched at the set intervals.Pus

53Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesSetting the areaThe FM radio frequency bands differ depending on the country or region.1 Press the button while

54Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesStoring frequenciesStoring frequencies manually1 Receive the desired frequency, then press the button.2 Push up/

55Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesTips• While storing frequencies automatically, press the OK/EQ button to interrupt frequency searching.• The mode

56Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesDeleting the stored frequency1 Press the button while the receiving screen is displayed.2 Push up/down the dia

57Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesReceive the desired frequency, then press and hold the button.To pause/resume recordingPress the button.To sto

58Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesSet the desired time and frequency for the FM radio recording reservation.1 Press the button while the receiving

59Listening to FM radioMR-F30 SeriesTo cancel a recording reservationSelect “Off” in step 8, then press the OK/EQ button.NoteThe reservation setting i

6MR-F30 SeriesIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60Viewing photosMR-F30 SeriesViewing photos1 Press and hold the button.The mode select screen appears.2 Push up/down the dial to select “PHOTO MOD

61Viewing photosMR-F30 Series1 Press the button while the selecting photo screen is displayed.2 Push up/down the dial to select “Real Photo,” then

62Viewing photosMR-F30 SeriesThe desired photo can be displayed on the m:robe start up screen.1 Press the button while the selecting photo screen is

63Viewing photosMR-F30 Series1 Press the button while the selecting photo screen is displayed.2 Push up/down the dial to select “Slide Show,” then

64Setting and adjustingMR-F30 SeriesSetting and adjustingYou can customize and adjust system setting, screen display, timer, watch, and operating syst

65Setting and adjustingMR-F30 Series SettingsSet the system functions.Subjects ExplanationsResume When power is turned on, you can resume playback of

66Setting and adjustingMR-F30 Series DisplaySet the functions of the screen display.Subjects ExplanationsContrast The screen brightness can be adjuste

67Setting and adjustingMR-F30 Series TimerSet the timer functions. WatchSet the watch functions.Subjects ExplanationsAuto PWR Off The power can be set

68Setting and adjustingMR-F30 Series SystemSet the OS functions.Subjects ExplanationsInformation You can view the OS version, memory capacity and avai

69Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesAdditional informationExteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. If the device is very dirty, wipe it using a cloth d

7MR-F30 SeriesUsing the playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Re

70Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesRemove the built-in battery when you dispose of this product. Never disassemble this product except when disposin

71Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesHow to remove the battery1 Press and hold the button to turn off your m:robe if it is turned on.2 Remove the fo

72Additional informationMR-F30 Series4 Remove the built-in battery from your m:robe.Take out the battery, then disconnect the connector.After taking o

73Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesBefore sending the product for repair, refer to the following checklist to resolve the problem. If the problem pe

74Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesThe battery discharges soon after charging.The built-in battery is good for about 500 complete charges and discha

75Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesRebooting your m:robeIf a problem persists after trying the suggested solution, rebooting your m:robe may solve t

76Additional informationMR-F30 Series• The product will come with a Warranty card. Make sure that the dealer name and purchase date are written or sta

77Additional informationMR-F30 Seriesm:robeProduct name DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYERModel name MR-F30Built-in battery Lithium-polymer rechargeable batteryWeig

78Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesBit rate WMA: 32 to 192 kbps (including VBR)MP3: 16 to 320 kbps (including VBR)OGG: 16 to 256 kbps (Mono), 64 to

79Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesMenu listMUSIC MODEEQPlayEQNormalRockCurrentAllOnOn/OffStepOffNormalIntroRepeat FolderPlayModeJazzClassicPopWOWUs

8MR-F30 SeriesViewing photosDisplaying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesFM MODEOnOffOn/Off (On,Off)6496128P1~P20Auto PresetSave Preset32FM RecordingSettingQualityREC BookingChange ModeP

81Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesSETTINGSSettingsX8OffOnResumeX16X4Search SpeedRemainNormalTimeOffOffTotalLanguageOnFade InOnBeep SoundOffOnLCD Pi

82Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesAAlarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

83Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesMManual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Manual Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

84Additional informationMR-F30 SeriesTTime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Timer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

85Additional informationMR-F30 Series• Confirm the following points before contacting us so that we can provide quick and accurate answers.• Please fi

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9Read this firstMR-F30 SeriesRead this firstBefore using this product, read this first to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly.