MEGAVOICE PATHWAY Digital Audio Player User Manual

DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER USER MANUAL

PATHWAY

EASY START

Press and hold until the LED lights up and PATHWAY beeps. PATHWAY will turn on and resume playback from the last playback position.

TURNING PATHWAY ON/OFF

To turn PATHWAY on, press and hold in the middle of the keypad until the LED lights up and the player beeps.
Press again for 2 seconds to turn the player off (the player will beep twice and turn the LED off).

NAVIGATING DURING PLAYBACK

See structuring rules under INTERNAL  MEMORY.
PATHWAY contains one or more Books.
Each Book contains one or more Chapters (or audio files).

Click or jump backward or forward one Book.
When is clicked and the First Book in the memory is currently playing, the last Book will be played.
When is clicked and the last Book is being played, the first Book will be played.
Continuous press on or  will continue to skip to the beginning of the previous/next Book until the button is released or the last/first Book is reached.
Click or to jump backward or forward one Chapter within the current Book.
When is clicked, and the first Chapter is currently playing, the last Chapter in the previous Book will be played.

When is clicked and the last Chapter is being played, the first Chapter in the next Book will be played.
A 2-second press will skip approximately 17 seconds within the current Chapter.
A continuous press will continue to skip within the current Chapter until the button is released or the end/beginning of the Chapter is reached.
During continuous press, PATHWAY will emit a low beep and the LED will blink.
The actual time may vary.
The buttons can remember button clicks. For example, if you click 5 times on, playback will resume after quickly skipping forward 5 Chapters.
After the last Chapter in the last Book is played, playback will automatically continue with the first chapter of the first book.

PAUSING/ BOOKMARKING

While in playback, click to pause the audio. PATHWAY will bookmark the current position and the LED will begin to blink intermittently.
To resume playback, click again.
Bookmarking on PATHWAY is completely automatic. Whenever paused, or turned off, PATHWAY will bookmark the current
playback position.
If PATHWAY is paused for more than 5 minutes, it will automatically turn itself off.

RESETTING PATHWAY

Resetting player defaults (listed below) is done by pausing the player and pressing for 2 seconds. PATHWAY will beep 3 times and then turn itself off (additional 2 beeps).

• Playback bookmark (to the beginning of the first Book)
• Volume level (to medium)

EARPHONES, SPEAKERS, AND VOLUME

Insert earphones or speakers plug into the auxiliary 3.5mm stereo audio jack on the bottom of the player. The internal speaker will turn off and audio will be output to the connected device. When removing the plug, the internal speaker will turn back on.
A click on – or + will decrease/ increase volume one level. A continuous press will adjust the loudness until the minimum/maximum is reached.
Once minimum/maximum is reached, a double-beep is played and will continue until the button is released.
PATHWAY remembers the current volume and will remain set at this level even after the player is turned off and restarted.
Volume adjustment works while in Playback and Pause Modes. When in Pause Mode, the player will beep at each level to indicate the current loudness.

INTERNAL MEMORY

Folder and file rules:

• There must be exactly one folder level (Book)
• There may be from 1 to 999 folders
• Each folder may contain from 1 to 999 audio files
• Audio files must be MP3
• Folder names must start with a 3-digit prefix beginning with 001
• Folder names may include freeform text
• File names may be freeform text but numeric prefixes are recommended
• Folders and files must sort in the desired playback order
• Max folder name length: 58
• Max file name length: 185

For details on loading audio, see the Pathway User Guide at megavoice.com

BATTERY OPTIONS

PATHWAY is powered by a single AA-sized battery. It can be one of the following:

• Lithium-Ion
• A dry (disposable) battery
• A rechargeable battery

The battery compartment is accessible from the back of the player. To remove the cover, take out the safety screw at the bottom to expose the cavity and access the battery.
Playtime using a dry battery is about one-third less than with the Lithium-Ion battery.
Requires external charger (not included)

BATTERY CHECK

PATHWAY monitors the battery capacity.
When the installed battery (any of the listed options) depletes to a certain level, the player will notify of low battery by causing the LED to blink intermittently.
Once the battery reaches the minimal level required for proper operation, PATHWAY will bookmark the current playback position and turn itself off.

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

This section applies only to the LithiumIon battery option.
With proper care, a Lithium-Ion battery should perform well for several years. If PATHWAY was shipped with this battery,
it would only be partially charged. Please fully charge it before the first use following one of the charging methods below:
Connect any standard “USB” charger (regulated +5VDC, minimum 300mA) to the micro-USB port on the bottom of the player for about 2 hours or until the power LED stops blinking.
Connect PATHWAY to any standard computer USB port using a  USB to micro-USB” cable for about 2 hours or until the power LED stops blinking. Actual charge time will vary according to the current battery capacity.

BATTERY CARE

This section applies only to the LithiumIon battery option.

• When not in use and whenever possible, keep the player in a cool place, which will also help to preserve battery life.
• Before stowing the player for prolonged periods, make sure the battery is at least partially charged.
• If stored for extended periods, it is recommended to recharge the player at least every 6 months, in order to prevent the battery from losing its ability to recharge.
• Should the battery become defective and unable to accept a charge, it is still possible to operate the player using a USB cable connected to a computer or an electric charger.

PROBLEMS WITH PATHWAY?

If your PATHWAY will not turn on, please try the following:

1. If the Lithium-Ion battery is installed, please make sure it is charged according to CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS.
2. If using a disposable battery, make sure the battery is good. If not, replace it.
3. If the battery is OK, force a reboot of the player by holding for about 10 seconds. The player should restart automatically.
4. If step #3 failed, try removing the battery and then reseating it in the battery compartment.
5. If none of the above succeeded, please contact your sales representative for support.

WARNINGS

• Care must be taken to set the volume at the lowest level that can be heard comfortably. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds can cause gradual hearing loss.
• DO NOT expose player or battery to fire or extreme heat.
• Stop using player if you observe abnormal heat, odor, discoloration, leakage or deformation, especially near the battery compartment. Refer to a qualified technician for service.
• If the battery is removed from the player, handle it with care. Keep the exposed battery out of reach of children. DO NOT burn, puncture, disassemble or modify the battery.
• If battery leaks, dispose of it carefully in accordance with all local laws. Wash any skin or clothing exposed to battery liquid and avoid swallowing or contact with eyes. In the case of swallowing or contact with eyes, seek medical care immediately.

OTHER SIDES

1. Battery & door removed in back view
2. Battery compartment screw hole
3. Battery compartment screw
4. Tab for battery compartment access
5. Micro-USB port
6. 3.5mm stereo audio jack
7. Lanyard holes

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Made in China
MV – Pathway UM – Accordion – Eng – H – 2020.07.30-1.2.0

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