HighGear TrailAudio Manuel utilisateur

TrailAudio
Digital Outdoor Audio
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TRAILAUDIO
Digital Outdoor Audio
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction 1
Safety Information 2
Warnings and Cautions 3
Product Contents 4
Product Specifications 5
System Requirements 6
BASIC OPERATION
Connecting to Your Computer 7
Use as an External Hard Drive 8
3rd Party Music Software 8
Firmware Upgrades 8
Trail Audio Display, Parts and Controls 9, 10
Using the Menu System 11
Modes of Operation 12
MUSIC MODE – BASIC FUNCTION
Playing Music Files 13
Selecting Tracks 13
Fast Forward and Reverse 13
A-B Looping 13
Line-In Recording 14
MUSIC MODE –MENU OPTIONS
Playback (Playmode) 15
Equalizer 16
Recording Bit Rate 17
Delete File 18
System Settings 19
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SYSTEM SETTINGS –MENU OPTIONS
Sleep Timer 20
Idle Time 21
Resume 22
Backlight Time 23
Contrast 24
Scroll Speed 25
Default 26
Firmware Version 27
Automatic Silence Detection (ASD) 28
FM RADIO MODE –BASIC FUNCTION
FM Radio Mode 29
Manual and Preset Modes 30
Setting Channel Presets 31
Deleting Channel Presets 32
Stereo/Mono Operation 33
Recording From FM Radio 34
Formatting your Trail Audio Player 34
TROUBLESHOOTING 35
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of your Trail Audio device. Designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts, Trail Audio
units are among the worlds first MP3 players water and shock resistant enough to be safely used in the types of environments
commonly found while participating in outdoor recreational activities. The design of Trail Audio units make it easy and
convenient to use in an outdoor environment. Large buttons make operating the unit quick and easy and the carabiner clip system
allows you to easily attach the player to your belt, jacket, backpack or hydration device. Trail Audio products also feature a fully
integrated USB connection which eliminates the need for a USB cable and allows the unit to be directly attached to your
computers USB ports. Besides being used as an MP3 player, your player may also be used as an external hard drive storage
device for your computer.
Please read the following manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the functions of the unit. Here are some of the key
features of your Trail Audio unit:
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➥256MB or 512MB internal memory
(depending on product version)
➥MP3, WMA, ADPCM playback
➥FM with 12 preset channel
➥Supports ID3Tag
➥Firmware upgrades available
➥No PC software required for file
transfer
➥Acts as an external drive, supports
file storage and transfer
➥Real time Clock display
➥Negative LCD display
➥Direct USB connection with
computer
➥A-B looping
➥5 Graphic equalizers
➥Sleep preset
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Distribution of MP3 files
without permission from the
content owner is against the
copyright laws. HIGHGEAR,
Inc. will not be liable for such
actions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there are no guarantees that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
➥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
➥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
➥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
➥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. Keep in mind, that
modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this
device.
Strong electro static charges may render the Trail Audio unit inoperable and it will not respond to
key presses. If this occurs, simply open the unit, remove and reinstall the battery.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use your Trail Audio player under conditions which require you to be aware of
your surroundings such a bicycling, skiing, running in populated areas. Wearing your Trail Audio
player may impair your ability to hear and quickly respond to certain situations.
CAUTION: Do not expose your Trail Audio Player to unnecessary shock or extreme vibration.
CAUTION: Do not expose your Trail Audio Player to chemicals, direct sunlight or extreme heat.
CAUTION: Keep your Trail Audio Player away from strong magnetic fields as this may cause you to
lose information stored in the unit’s memory.
CAUTION: While your Trail Audio player is designed to be water resistant when not being used, we
strongly recommend you avoid allowing the unit to become wet or submerged. When in use, the unit
remains mostly water resistant. However, it is possible for water to enter the unit at the headphone
jack when the headphones are installed. Failure to properly install any of the seals of the unit will
result in a reduction or elimination of water resistance.
Care should also be taken not to press any keys while the unit is submerged or wet as this may
cause water to be forced past the key seals damaging the unit..
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Main Unit
USB Extension
Cable Line-In Cable User Manual
Stereo Earphones
PRODUCT CONTENTS
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (L x W x H) 141 x 34 x 22mm
Net Weight 49 grams
Internal Flash Memory 256MB/512MB (Dependent on Model)
Power Supply 1.5v AAA
PC Interface Direct USB
Radio Function FM with auto scan and 12 preset channels
Digital Music Format Playback MP3, WMA, all bit rates including VBR
Signal to Noise Ratio > 90dB
Frequency Range 20Hz-20KHz
Battery Life Approximately 10 hours
Equalizer Normal, Jazz, Rock, Classic, Pop, User Default
Play Mode Normal, Repeat one, Repeat all, Shuffle, Repeat
Shuffle
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your PC must have the following minimum specifications:
➥Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
➥Pentium II 200
➥64MB RAM
➥500MB Hard disk space
➥CD-ROM drive
➥USB 1.1
Trail Audio players should work with Apple Macintosh products running OS X and higher. However,
Trail Audio players may not be supported by future generations of Apple Macintosh operating
systems.
The MP3 player is installed as a mass storage device. The driver installation is not necessary unless
your PC is running Windows 98/SE.
Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of the Apple Corporation.
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Trail Audio players are mass storage devices and function like a small external hard drive to your computer. Simply plug the unit
into any functional USB port and your computer will, in most cases, automatically recognize it. Once recognized, you can simply
drag and drop file from your computer to your Trail Audio player in the same manner as you would move any other file.
With most operating systems, no driver or software installation is required. A special driver is required for users running
Windows 98SE, please download the driver to your desktop from the High Gear website (www.highgear.com) After
downloading the file to your desktop; double click the driver file (setup.exe). Follow onscreen prompts to complete the driver
installation process.
CONNECTING YOUR TRAIL AUDIO PLAYER TO YOUR COMPUTER:
1. Switch on the player and connect it directly to your computer using the USB jack located underneath the
carabiner cover. If it is not possible to connect the unit directly to a USB port, please use the USB extension cable
supplied in the package.
2. Double click on "My Computer" on the desktop of windows, there will be an additional drive created and given a
drive letter.
3. If properly connected to your PC, you will see "USB Connected" displayed on the player's screen.
4. To transfer music files to your MP3 player, simply drag the files from the Windows File Explorer and drop them to
the drive corresponding to your Trail Audio player. You can also upload files from the player to the PC by doing the
reverse.
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