AGPTek A02 MP3 Player User Manual

About the AGPTek A02 MP3 Player

The AGPTek A02 is a portable MP3 player. It features a display screen, navigation buttons for playback control (play/pause, skip forward/back, menu), volume adjustment, a power/play button, a USB port, a headset port, and a Micro SD card slot.

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Getting Started

Powering On/Off

To turn the device on or off: Slide the switch located under the device to the 'on' position. Then, press and hold the Play button (the middle button) for 3 seconds.

Music Playback Controls

Next Track / Fast Forward: Press the right button (▶▶) briefly to go to the next track. Press and hold it for fast forward.

Previous Track / Rewind: Press the left button (◀◀) briefly to go to the previous track. Press and hold it for rewind.

Return to Menu: Briefly press the VOL button to return to the previous menu.

Turn Off: Press and hold the Play button.

Core Functions

Volume Control

While music is playing, press and hold the VOL button until the volume bar appears. Release the VOL button. Press 'M' or 'VOL' briefly to adjust the volume. The volume bar will close automatically after a few seconds of inactivity, or if you press '◀◀' or '▶▶' to return to the previous screen.

Shuffle/Random Playback

To enable Shuffle/Random playback: Ensure you are in music playback mode. Press the 'M' button, then select 'Playback mode' using the Play button (▶). In the submenu, select 'Shuffle' and then 'ON'. Pressing '◀◀' or '▶▶' will return you to the main menu.

Easy Mode

Easy Mode allows for quick volume adjustments and song skipping, ideal for use during sports or driving. To activate Easy Mode: While a song is playing, press the Play button until the 'Easy Mode' display appears. A music symbol (?) will indicate Easy Mode is active. In this mode, you can adjust volume using the 'M' and 'VOL' buttons directly. Press and hold the Play button again to return to normal mode. Note: In Easy Mode, only volume adjustment and song skipping are available. For other functions, refer to 'Volume Control' in normal mode.

Advanced Features

Transferring Files

Connect the player to your computer using the USB cable to transfer files.

Charging the Device

Use the provided USB cable to charge the device. You can charge it via your computer or a separate USB charger.

Video Playback

Play/Pause: Briefly press the Play button.

Fast Rewind / Fast Forward: Press and hold the '◀◀' or '▶▶' button.

Return to Menu: Press 'VOL' or '◀◀' briefly to return to the last menu.

Note: The device supports videos with a resolution of 160 * 128 pixels. Video files may need to be converted using the device's tools.

Radio Function

From the main menu, select 'Radio' by pressing the Play button. In the submenu, use the 'M' or 'VOL' buttons to choose between: Preset Radio, User Radio (Station Selection), Manual Tuning, or Automatic Tuning.

Recording

From the main menu, select 'Recording' by pressing the Play button. In the submenu, use the 'M' or 'VOL' buttons to access: Start Voice Recording, Recording Library, Recording Format, or Recording Settings. Press the Play button to select an input. After recording, press VOL to end the recording and then press the Play button to choose whether to save it.

E-book Functionality

Use M/VOL to turn pages. Use '◀◀' or '▶▶' to switch between books. If you encounter issues reading .txt documents, open the file, click 'Save As', and save it as 'UTF-8'. Then, copy the .txt file to the 'E-Book' folder on the MP3 Player.

Device Management and Troubleshooting

Lock Function / Lock Device

To lock the device, press the '◀◀' and 'M' buttons simultaneously. Use the same key combination to unlock it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Device Blocked: If the device is blocked, turn it off and restart it.
2. Short Track Playback: If the device plays each track for only 10 seconds, disable the slide function or reset to factory settings.
3. Device Not Turning On:
   • Check if the device is actually turned off.
   • Connect the device to a computer for charging and check again.
   • If the device remains unusable after charging, please contact customer service.
4. Poor Sound Quality:
   • Check if the headset is clean. Dirt can affect sound quality.
   • Check if the music file is corrupted. Test with another song, as corrupted files can cause interference.
5. No Sound in Headphones:
   • Please ensure the volume control is not set to 0.
   • Check the headphone connection for any issues.
6. Audiobooks Not Playing: If the audiobook is in .aax format, use a conversion tool. Recommended tools:

   AAC to MP3 Converter

   Alternatively: Convert AAX to MP3 Guide

7. Micro-SD Card Not Recognized: If the device does not recognize the Micro-SD card, try switching from the local folder view to the card folder view.

Advanced Usage

Using Playlists

Managing playlists on an MP3 player can be complex. The MediaMonkey (MM) program is a free and simple tool for transferring playlists to the AGPTek. Create your playlists in MM, then right-click the filename and select 'Sync to X:' (your MP3 player's storage).

Sorting Music or Audiobooks

File order is crucial. Before copying files to the player, arrange them correctly on your computer by name (as shown in the file sorting interface). Sorting by name ensures the correct playback order.

If your music is not sorting correctly, use a tool like 'Advanced Renamer'. Download it and number your tracks sequentially (e.g., 01 for Track 1, 02 for Track 2). After renaming, click 'Start batch' in the tool's window, then click 'Start'. Load the renamed files onto your MP3 player and verify the order.

Loading Large Amounts of Music

To load many songs, create separate folders on the SD card and move your songs into these folders. This can be done using Windows Explorer on your PC.

Loading Music CDs

An entire music CD can be split into individual audio files. Software and hardware players often treat each audio file as a single playlist entry, making song selection difficult. A solution is to split the original audio file into separate files, one per song.

Conversion Process:

1. Download TTPlayer from http://images.agptek.us/image/TTPlayer.rar and insert your CD into the player.

2. Select the music you wish to convert, right-click, and choose 'convert format'.

3. Select 'Monkey's Audio (APE)' and a transfer rate of 44000 or 48000 Hz, then click 'convert now'.

4. Once conversion is complete, move the individual files to your MP3 player.

Supported Formats

Sorting Music on SD Card by Artist, Album, and Genre

1. Insert the Micro SD card into the player.
2. Select 'Folder', then 'Card Folder'. Choose a song to enter the song screen.
3. From the home screen, select the 'Music' icon. You can now view all tracks on your Micro SD card and sort them by artist, album, and genre.

Accessing Home Screen During Song Playback

1. Press 'VOL' to go to the last menu.
2. Press the left button three times to return to the Home screen.

Playback Features

Playback from Last Position

1. Press the left button to exit the playback/album screen.
2. Press and hold the Play button to turn off the device. The next time you turn it on, playback will resume from where you left off.

FLAC and Other File Format Compatibility

The device supports FLAC, but music files can only be played within specific ranges: