MP3 Player Mode

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  1. What is an MP3 file?
  2. Using the Headphones
  3. Saving an MP3 File onto a Compact Flash Memory Card
  4. Changing to MP3 Player Mode

 

1. What is an MP3 File?  

MP3 stands for MPEG 1/Layer 3. It is an audio file (a song) which is readable by a PC. MP3 files are produced using audio data compression technology, known as encoding. MP3 files are very efficient. A relatively small MP3 file can store a large amount of audio data. You can listen to MP3 files on your new camera after downloading the MP3 files onto your cameras Compact Flash memory Card.

 Caution
  • Please be aware of copyright issues and legislation relating to recorded music.

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2. Using the Headphones
 Caution
  • Exercise caution -- do not to have the volume too loud when using the headphones as this may cause permanent hearing damage.
  • The diameter of the headphone plug is 2.5 mm. When purchasing an adapter or another headphone set, please look for this diameter of plug or connector.

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3. Saving an MP3 File onto a Compact Flash Memory Card  

  1. Download a MP3 file to your PC through an Internet site or service.
  2. Set up the MP3 file album in the MagicManager Software.
    Start Magic    Manager and create a new album with "New Folder" in MP3 Mode. Then add the MP3 file with "Add Item" in the new album.
  3. Insert a Compact Flash Memory Card in your camera.
  4. To upload an MP3 file to the camera, first detach the USB cable from PC and re-connect it while the Camera power switch is "ON".
  5. Select the MP3 files which you wish to upload to the Compact Flash card.
  6. Upload the MP3 files from the PC to the Compact Flash card using the "MP3 Upload" function in the MagicManager "File" menu.
 Caution
  • MP3 files on Compact Flash cards from other MP3 players cannot be played in your camera. Always save the MP3 file onto the Compact Flash card using the "MP3 Upload" function in the MagicManager software.
  • Your camera can only recognize MP3 files that adhere to the naming convention used by the camera. If you have a Compact Flash card reader you may quickly observe and understand the file-naming convention.

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4. MP3 Player Mode

By pressing the Mode Button, the mode will cycle in a repetitive sequence:

MP3 Mode

  • MP3-Play Mode
    I    n this mode, you may play and stop music.
    To play music, press the Enter button. To stop, press the Flash button.
  • Volume-Control Mode.
    The minimum volume level is 0, and the maximum is 15. By pressing the Flash button, the volume will decrease while pressing the Enter button, it will increase.
  • Music (File)-Selection Mode
    By pressing the Flash button, the track number will decrease, and by pressing the Enter button, the track number will increase. After selecting a track, wait three seconds and the track will play automatically.
  • MP3 file-Delete Mode
    By pressing the Flash button, the track number will decrease, and by pressing the Enter button, the track number will increase. To delete a selected track (file), press the Shutter button.

 

 Caution
  • Once a file is deleted, it cannot be restored. Please take care when deleting a file. There is no recycling bin.

 Changing to Digital Camera Mode from MP3 Player Mode

 Reference
  • If the Compact Flash Memory Card does not have sufficient memory to store more files, the camera will not take any more images and an error message will appear . If this occurs, you may delete some MP3 files to free-up memory space or insert a new Compact Flash Memory Card.

 To return to MP3 mode

  • Press the mode button and hold it for two seconds to change to the MP3 mode.
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     Reference
    • If there are no MP3 files stored on the Compact Flash Memory Card, the Camera will not change into the MP3 mode.

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