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USER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L´UTILISATEUR
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
HDD Music Player
Lecteur audio avec disque dur
Reproductor de música en disco duro
m:robe
MR-100
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Product Name
Model Number
Trade Name
Responsible Party
Address
Telephone Number
: DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
: m:robe MR-100
: OLYMPUS
:
: Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville,
NY 11747-9058 U.S.A.
: 1-631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Notice
Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied
cables should be used to connect this product to other products.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to
operate.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for
safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark players are intended
for sales in Europe.
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus HDD Music Player m:robe MR-100.
The reference manuals for your m:robe consist of the following two guides. To ensure correct and safe use of
your m:robe, please read the manuals before using your m:robe and refer to them whenever necessary during
use.
QUICK START GUIDE
Contains instructions for setup.
You can start using your m:robe immediately after reading this guide.
QUICK START GUIDE
HDD Music
Player
MR-100
m:robe
Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS HDD Music Player-m:robe MR-100. This
Quick Start Guide contains instructions for setup prior to use of this product.
You can start using this product immediately after reading this guide. For more details
on operations and settings, refer to the supplied “USER’S MANUAL.”
User registration
To stay informed of important updates and news regarding your Olympus
product, be sure to register your purchase online.
Use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Music/Photo Organization
Software “m:trip“, on your PC. After installing, click [OK] on the
registration screen to register your purchase.
Checking the contents
m:robe
Headphones
Cradle
Dedicated
USB cable
AC adapter
AC cord
Extension cable
(for headphones)
m:trip Software
CD-ROM
USER’S MANUAL
QUICK START
GUIDE (this guide)
Warranty card
USER’S MANUAL (this manual)
USER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L´UTILISATEUR
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
HDD Music Player
Lecteur audio avec disque dur
Reproductor de música en disco duro
m:robe
MR-100
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
Contains a description of all m:robe functions.
Use this manual to get the most out of the features and functions of your m:robe.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Contact an authorized Olympus service
center with the product name and model number for the latest information.
While every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, if you find any errors, omissions, or points
which are unclear, please contact an authorized Olympus service center.
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for personal use. It may not be
transferred without permission.
Olympus accepts no responsibility for losses suffered by the customer or a third party as a result of improper
use of this product.
Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to a loss of data resulting from malfunction of this
product, repair by a third party not authorized by Olympus, or other reason.
Illustrations in this manual may not be same as the actual product.
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Introduction
Voluntary radio interference control
This equipment is a Class B digital device based on the standards of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). This equipment is designed for use in a home
environment, but it may cause interference to radio or television reception if used in the vicinity of the
receiver.
Use of this product may be restricted in places in such as an aircraft or hospital; follow regulations regarding
usage of this product in such places.
Use of a cable other than that specified herein when connecting the equipment may result in VCCI limits
being exceeded. Use only the specified cable.
Trademarks/Fonts
m:robe and m:trip are trademarks of OLYMPUS CORPORATION.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective
owners.
The screen fonts used by this product belong to Ricoh corporation.
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act, any music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright
holder's permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/re-publicized on the Internet, or converted
into MP3 or WMA files for the purpose of commercial business or sale.
A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection. DRM limits
the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded from music
distribution services.
You can transfer the WMA file with DRM to m:robe by using the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software
“m:trip.” In case of music files that you purchased from online music distribution service, the number of times
you can transfer to m:robe may be restricted.
About sample tracks incorporated into this product
The copyrights of the sample tracks are owned by the artists or their suppliers.
These sample materials may not be reproduced or used for profit and may not be transferred or resold to third
parties.
Failure to comply with these limitations may result in penalties for infringement of copyrights.
Olympus accepts no responsibility in cases where these copyrights are violated.
About stored music
Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to loss or inability to play back music data resulting
from malfunction of this product or your PC.
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How to use this manual
How to use this manual
This manual contains a table of contents and index which allows you to immediately refer to a function you
would like to use or find information on.
Searching from the table of contents (g page 7)
The titles in this manual are listed.
Titles are arranged according to the task you want to perform. For example, there is a chapter on preparative
operations of your m:robe, a chapter on basic music playing operations.
Searching from the index (g page 58)
Terms used in this manual such as function names and names of parts are listed in alphabetic order. While
reading this manual if you come across a term you do not understand or would like more information on, the
index will refer you to the page in which the term is used.
What do the marks mean?
This manual uses the following marks:
Mark
Tip
Note
Meaning
Indicates useful information for convenient m:robe
operation.
Indicates directions and cautions when you operate
your m:robe.
g
Indicates a reference page.
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Features
Features
With a hard disk drive of 5 GB, you can transf er and store approximately 1,200 music tracks*
to enjoy anytime, anywhere.
The supplied Music/Photo Organization Software “m:trip” enables you to visit music
download stores by one-click to purchase music tracks easily.
You can import audio CDs to the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software “m:trip” and
add to your music library.
You can synchronize your music database between your m:robe and the supplied Music/
Photo Organization Software “m:trip” by placing the player onto the cradle connected to
your PC.
You can use your m:robe as an external hard disk of your PC.
* For typical 4-minute tracks recorded at 128kbps in WMA format.
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Read this first
9
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls: location and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting Started
18
Setting up your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting up your m:trip software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing the supplied Music/Photo Organization Software “m:trip” onto your PC . . . 21
Importing music to m:trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transferring music from your PC to your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Turning on your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Starting transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Disconnecting your m:robe from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About synchronization between your m:robe and m:trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connect the headphones to your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Basic operations
27
Turning the m:robe on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To turn on the m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the HOLD switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting the HOLD function of the device to ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Touch Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Features of the Touch Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playing music with your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PLAYBACK display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Displaying track information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Icons in the information area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Table of contents
MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using Remote (Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
By adding the optional remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Selecting music
39
Selecting music from MUSIC LIST or BROWSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MUSIC LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Items in MUSIC LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
BROWSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Items in BROWSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting your m:robe
42
MUSIC SETTINGS and DEVICE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
MUSIC SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Items in MUSIC SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DEVICE SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Items in DEVICE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Additional information
47
Using your m:robe as an external hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Notes when you dispose of your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
How to remove the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rebooting your m:robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Error message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Before you contact us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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