Oakcastle Pocket MP3 Player Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Oakcastle
Table of Contents
Instruction Manual
Oakcastle Pocket MP3 Player
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Box Contents
What’s in the Box?
- Oakcastle MP100 MP3 Player
- Earphones
- USB Cable
- Instructions Guide
Controls & Functions
Control Buttons
- Headphone Jack
- Power/Sleep
- Clip
- Menu
- Up/Vol+
- Previous
- Play/Pause
- Down/Vol-
- Next
- Back
- Microphone
- USB Port
- Hold
- SD Card Slot
Compatible operating systems: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/XP/Vista/2001/Mac OS
Navigation Settings
Power on/off
To switch on/off, press and hold the power button (Ref.2).
Charging
To charge the MP100, ensure the device is switched off first. Insert the USB
power supply cable into the micro USB slot (Ref.12). You can charge the MP100
by connecting it to your computer, or connect it to the mains by using a USB
power adapter. When connected to your computer, select ‘Charge & transfer’ to
charge and transfer files, or ‘Charge & play’ to charge the device while you
are using it. Charge the device for no more than 4 hours to fully charge.
File Transfer/How to add music
To transfer audio files to the device, it is recommended that the device is switched off first.
- Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable supplied.
- Select ‘Charge & transfer’. Transfer your chosen files to the device. Wait until files are completely transferred before ejecting the device.
- Before disconnecting the USB, firstly ensure the device is safely ejected from the File Explorer options your desktop then unplug the cable. Alternatively, press the Main Menu button (Ref.7) to disconnect.
Instruction Guide
Music
Play your music/adding music
To play music, select ‘Music’ from the main menu. Select ‘Playlists’ from the
main menu, then choose between ‘All songs’, ‘Artists’, ‘Albums’, and ‘Genres’.
For information on how to add music, please see page 3.
Create a playlist
To create a playlist, first select ‘Playlists’ from the main Music menu:
Method 1
- Select ‘Create a playlist’. Wait for the device to load the available songs.
- Scroll through the list of available songs. Select a song to add to a playlist by pressing the ‘Enter’ button when the song is selected (Ref.7). The song will begin to play. While the song is playing, press the ‘Main Menu’ button (Ref.4).
- Select ‘Add to playlist’ from the menu options, then select the playlist you would like the song to be added to. The device will ask for confirmation. To add the song, select ‘Yes’. To cancel, select ‘No’, or press the ‘back’ button (Ref.10). Repeat the above steps to add more songs.
Method 2
- Play a song by selecting it from the list.
- Press the ‘Menu’ button (Ref.4).
- Select ‘Add to playlist’, then choose the playlist you would like the song to be added to.
Main menu options
Create playlist – select to begin creating a playlist (up to 100 songs)
Playlists – select to play a playlist
All songs – select to view a list of all songs
Artists – select to view music by artist and album
Albums – select to view music by album
Genres – select to view music by genre
Repeat a song or Shuffle all songs
While playing a song, press the ‘Menu’ button (Ref.4). To view repeat options,
select ‘Play mode’, then ‘Repeat’. Select your chosen play mode from the
options. Select ‘repeat file’ to repeat the song currently playing. Select
‘Shuffle’ to shuffle all songs.
Song options
Play mode – change the play mode for music, for example: repeat a song,
shuffle all songs or change the speed of a song.
Equalizer – choose the sound settings for the song, for example ‘Rock’, ‘Funk’, ‘Hip Hop’, ‘Jazz’, ‘Classical’ and ‘Techno’.
Add to playlist – add a song to a playlist.
Remove from playlist – remove a song from a playlist.
Delete – delete a song from the device.
Bookmarks – save a song ‘bookmark’ (save a song time, to start a song from
that specific point). Once selected, the ‘bookmark’ will be available under
the ‘Go to bookmark’ option.
Radio
FM Radio
To listen to FM radio, first select ‘Radio’ from the main menu. To perform an
autoscan and search for stations with a good signal, follow these steps:
- Ensure that the headphones are connected to the device. The headphones have an in-built antenna for receiving radio signal.
- From the main radio interface, press the ‘Menu’ button (Ref.4).
- Select ‘Auto tune’ from the list of options.
- The device will ask for confirmation. Select ‘Yes’ to perform an auto search, or ‘No’ to cancel.
- The device will search for stations with a good signal and display them in a list. Select the station you wish to listen to, and the station will begin playing.
Auto tune – press ‘Enter’ (Ref.4) to enter auto tune mode.
FM Record – select to begin recording an FM broadcast, or listen to
previously saved recordings. Press ‘Back’ to save or delete (Ref.10).
Save to preset – select to save FM stations to the list of presets.
Clear preset – select to delete FM stations from the list of presets.
FM bands – select to change the FM frequency band.
Recorder
Create a voice recording
- To create a voice recording, follow these steps:
- Select ‘Recorder’ from the main menu.
- Select ‘Start voice recording’.
- The device will begin to record using the built-in microphone (Ref.11).
- Once you have finished your recording, press the ‘Enter’ button to pause/stop (Ref.4). Press the ‘Back’ button then select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to save or delete the recording.
Options
Start voice recording – select to begin a voice recording.
Recordings library – select to view a list of your recordings.
Record Format – select to choose the format of your recordings (MP3 file or
WAV file).
Record Settings – select to choose the recorder settings. Bitrate settings enable you to change the recording bitrate between 512, 768, 1024, and 1536kbps (Kilobits per second). VOX-mode refers to voice mode. When VOX mode is switched on, the device will only record when the microphone detects a voice, and pause recording when it does not detect a voice.
Bluetooth
Connect to a Bluetooth speaker
To connect the MP100 to a Bluetooth speaker or sound output device, follow the
steps below:
- Select ‘Bluetooth’ from the main menu.
- Select ‘Bluetooth On/Off’ from the Bluetooth menu.
- Select ‘Bluetooth on’ from the options using the Enter button (Ref.7).
- Ensure that Bluetooth is switched on for your chosen sound output device. Select ‘Search for device’. Wait for the MP100 to search for and display a list of available Bluetooth devices.
- Select your device from the list, and wait for the connection to be established. You can now play music and other audio through your chosen sound output device.
Options
Bluetooth On/Off – switch Bluetooth on or off.
BT status on power-on – select whether Bluetooth is automatically
enabled or disabled when the device is switched on.
Search for device – search for available Bluetooth devices.
Device List – view a list of previously connected devices.
Settings
To view and change the main device settings, select ‘Settings’ from the main menu.
- Language – select to change the device language. Choose from a list of 30 languages.
- Display settings – select to change the screen brightness and Backlight timer.
- Power off – select to choose the Sleep timer and Auto Turn Off settings.
- Information – select to view information on the Firmware and remaining Disk space of the device.
- Format device – select to format the device and delete all data and files.
- Factory settings – select to restore the device to factory settings.
Specifications
Warranty
All products come with a standard 12 month warranty. All items must be registered on www.oakcastle.co.uk for the warranty to be valid. Once on the web page, use the menu to find “register your product”. You will also be given the chance to extend your warranty for an additional 24 months, free of charge.
Safety Information
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions. Instructions are also available for download at www.oakcastle.co.uk
- Heed all Warnings
- Follow all instructions
- Do not clean the apparatus near or with water
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Protect the power from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
- No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
- Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authority and regulations.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be places on the apparatus.
Main plug is used to disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the main mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet completely.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the
environment. This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of
with normal household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility
for disposal when finished with.
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open
Read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
