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User Manual: Sharper Image Cassette to MP3 Converter @ Sharper Image

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CASSETTE TO MP3 CONVERTER

User’s Manual and Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing the Sharper Image Cassette to MP3 Converter. This new standalone

device is easier to use than previous models, because it does not require a computer or

software to convert your analog cassette tapes to the digital MP3 format.

Just insert a cassette, plug in a USB ﬂash drive and press the “record” button.

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FEATURES

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

• Easy to use

• Converts cassettes to MP3 ﬁles without a computer or additional software

• Makes high-quality 128 Kbps recordings

• Auto and Manual recording modes

• AUX line in port lets you convert audio from other sources (radio, CD player, etc.)

• Operates on 2 AA batteries or plugs into a USB port

• Includes 8GB USB ﬂash drive (about 2,000 songs)

1. Cassette lid lock switch

2. AUX port (line out to headphones or an

external speaker, OR line in from audio source)

3. OTG port (“On the go” — plug in your USB ﬂash

drive or a USB card with card reader)

4. Volume control

5. Tape viewing window

6. Cassette operation buttons:

• PLAY

• STOP

• FAST FORWARD

• REWIND

• DIRECTION (Change direction of tape

to switch from Side A to Side B)

• AUTO REVERSE (Slide to engage Auto

Reverse Mode)

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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS (CONT.)

LED INDICATOR LIGHTS

7. DC port (5V DC power)

8. Converter operation buttons

POWER SUPPLY

CONVERTING YOUR CASSETTE TO MP3

For your convenience there are two power options:

1. Use the included USB cable.

2. Insert 2 AA batteries. Note: You must open the lid of the cassette player to access the

battery compartment. Please follow the polarity illustrations (“+” or “-”) when inserting batteries.

1. Insert a cassette.

2. Connect a speaker, headphones or earbuds to the “AUX” port.

3. Plug your USB ﬂash drive into the “OTG” port. You will see the GREEN indicator light.

NOTE: To conserve battery power, the conversion mechanism will only work when there is a USB drive

connected. You can still play cassettes without a USB drive, but you cannot record without a USB

drive.

4. Press the “PLAY” button on the top of the device. You should hear music from your cassette.

5. Adjust the volume to your comfort.

Press to Start/Stop recording

Press to Start/Stop playback

Previous track

1. Advance to next track during playback.

2. Long press to change recording modes

(Manual or Auto) in Standby mode.

3. Short press to manually insert a track

break in Manual recording mode.

+Playback volume increase

_Playback volume decrease

Constant on Standby mode

Quick ﬂash (2X per second) Recording

Slow ﬂash (1X per second) Playback

Green Manual mode

Blue Automatic mode

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After powering on, this device defaults to Manual Mode. In Manual Mode, you can start and stop the

recording any time you like. You can also manually split the recording, to end one track and begin

recording a new track.

When the cassette is playing and a USB ﬂash drive is connected, the device is in standby mode. The

solid GREEN LED shows that it is in manual mode.

Press the recording button and the device will begin to convert your cassette to MP3. The

GREEN LED will be ﬂashing during recording. Press the recording button again to stop recording and

save the MP3 ﬁle in your USB ﬂash drive.

If you would like to end one track and begin recording a new track, short press the button.

The ﬂashing GREEN LED will be oﬀ for about 2 seconds, then quick ﬂash again to save in another ﬁle.

EXAMPLE: If you are converting a music cassette to MP3, you probably want each song to be a separate

MP3 ﬁle. As the tape is playing, wait for the pause between songs, then quick press the button.

The device will save the song that just ended, and start a new track with the next song.

NOTE: Your ﬁles will be in a folder called “TAPEMP3” in your USB drive. The ﬁles will be called “FV0001” to

“FV9999.”

In Auto Mode, the device will detect pauses between songs and automatically create new tracks for

each song. To turn on Auto Mode, long press the button 3 to 5 seconds, until the LED turns

from GREEN to BLUE. Press Play on the cassette, and press record on the device as described above.

EXAMPLE: It you have 6 songs on one side of the cassette, the device will create 7 MP3 ﬁles. Files 1

through 6 will be the songs, and ﬁle 7 is an empty track (the blank space after song number 6).

To switch back to Manual Mode, long press the button 3 to 5 seconds, until the LED turns from

BLUE back to GREEN.

Use the auxiliary line in port (“AUX”) to record music from other sources, such as the radio, mini disc,

CD players, or anything with an audio line out. Use Manual or Auto Mode as described above.

This device has a playback function so you can check your new MP3 audio conversions.

• In standby mode, the press playback button.

• The device will start to play the recorded music, and the indicator will be ﬂashing slowly.

• Press the playback button again, to stop playback and go back to standby mode.

• During playback, use the up/down button to play previous or next ﬁle.

• You can also use this device to play other MP3 ﬁles, but they must be in the “TAPEMP3” folder.

RECORDING IN MANUAL MODE

RECORDING IN AUTO MODE

RECORDING VIA AUX PORT

PLAYBACK

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This device works by detecting the level of music. You may encounter these two issues when

recording in Auto Mode:

1. If there is a long pause during the song, this device may “think” it is detecting two diﬀerent songs

and split the recording into two separate ﬁles. In this case, we recommend using Manual Mode.

2. If the pause between two songs is too short, this device may “think” it is one song, and save both

songs as one ﬁle. In this case, we recommend using Manual Mode.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

Converter format MP3

Power supply 2X AA batteries or USB port

Format of USB ﬂash Support FAT, FAT32, exFAT

Working time 2 hours with 2X AA batteries

Audio channel Stereo L/R

Bit Rate 128 Kbps

Dimensions 4.4” L x 3.2” W x 1.25” H

Weight 0.4 lbs. (without batteries)

WARRANTY / CUSTOMER SERVICE

Sharper Image branded items purchased from SharperImage.com include a 1-year limited

replacement warranty. For Customer Service, please call 1 (877) 210-3449.

The SHARPER IMAGE® name and logo are registered trademarks.

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