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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-Language-Hearing Association) when used with
the included 8100-HP headphone .
I encourage you to visit our website and register your 8100
for its warranty coverage, signup for our eNewsletter,
and while there please learn more about the complete
line of Califone audio visual products including: Portable
and installed wireless PA systems, multi-media players &
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, 8102 & 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 head-
phones 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.
