8100 MP3

Player/Recorder

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for choosing the Califone® (8100) MP3 Player/Recorder. The 8100 was designed to provide educators and students with a compact and portable solution for playing audio files (MP3,WMV &WAV formats), listening to recorded books, lessons and music. It can also record podcasts and track vocal responses, which is useful for applications such as language learning. Built to promote safe listening practices and limit noise-induced hearing loss, the 8100 features Sentinel Technology™ which maximizes the output volume level to a safe 85dB (recommended by the American Speech & Hearing Association).

I encourage you to visit our website and register your 8100 for its warranty coverage, and while there please learn more about the complete line of Califone audio visual products including: Portable and installed wireless PAsystems,multi-mediaplayers&recorders,headphones and headsets, language learning, computer peripheral equipment and visual presentation products.

Sincerely,

Roscoe Anthony

President, Califone® International, Inc

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.

Using the included USB cable, simply connect the 8100 with your Windows or Macintosh computer. Once connected, just drag and drop the specified tracks into the 8100 and you’re ready to play, listen and learn.

Although the 8100 is simple to operate, please read through this guide to familiarize yourself with its features and design, and get the most out of your new MP3 Player/Recorder.

Note: The number of audio files / playback time depends on file format and bit rate. Common bit rates for audio files range from 32 – 192kbps. Lower bit rates (32-64kbps) are typically used for spoken word and audio books. Here are typical bit rates and the amount of material that can be stored on the internal flash memory using these bit rates:

32kbps … 36 hours of material 128kbps … 9 hours of material 192kbps … 6 hours of material

Note: The 8101 and 8104 models come equipped exclusively with fully adjustable Califone® 8100-HP headphones. These stereo units feature protective on-ear ambient noise-reducing earcups to help block out external sounds, which reduces the need to increase the volume and also helps to keep students on task. The headphones are made with rugged ABS plastic for durability. If model 8100 has been purchased, visit califone.com to learn more about the full line of high fidelity stereo headphones which are recommended for use with the Califone MP3 Player/Recorder.

Warranty Coverage

The warranty for the Califone MP3 Player/Recorder specifically covers use in schools, churches and early childhood daycare centers, unlike consumer electronic products. It is built to the same standards as the rest of our products which teachers and other presenters rely on day in and day out. Califone warrants this product to be free from defective material and workmanship for one year from the purchase date. Our “Project Intercept” Customer Satisfaction program will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use, provided the unit is returned to our factory via prepaid transportation only after the factory issues an RA (Return Authorization) number which must be clearly written on the outside of the box.

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