Archos 605 User Manual

The ARCHOS 605 WiFi displays the most impressive combination of features in a
portable video player

The ARCHOS 605 WiFi lets you:

• Play all your digital entertainment: movies, TV shows, photos and music

• Record1 your favorite TV shows

• Stream and watch videos from your PC

• Download movies and music directly on your PMP using the ARCHOS Content Portal

• Enjoy the new high resolution 4.3'' touch screen (800x480 pixels)

• Internet enabled2 to surf the Web, share content, and access Web video sites (eg
DailyMotion)

• Customize your ARCHOS with great accessories and plug-ins

• View, zoom photos and make slide shows with music and transition effects, for viewing on
the PMP or TV

• Listen to all your favorite music in more formats than any other player

• 30GB* to store up to 40 movies3, 300,000 photos3 or 15,000 songs3

(*)

1 GB = 1 billion bytes, formatted capacity is less

(1)

With the optional DVR Station, DVR Travel Adapter or Mini Dock

(2)

With the downloadable optional Web browser plug-in (Opera® browser/Adobe Flash®) on

the web site or directly on the ARCHOS Content Portal on the device

(3)

On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4

audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG, VGA

Most Advanced PMP

Featuring the highest quality screen resolution, highest quality video, touch screen, WiFi
capabilities for streaming content to the device or a TV, the ARCHOS 605 WiFi is the top
product in the line-up for flexibility, portability, features and price.

Touch screen

The ARCHOS 605 WiFi features the highest resolution screen (800 X 480) and highest quality screen
in a PMP. Use the touch screen to easily operate the device with your finger or stylus.

Personalize your ARCHOS

Make it yours: personalize your ARCHOS 605 WiFi to fit your unique lifestyle. Abundant plug-ins and
accessories are available to customize your device to work the way you do: Go online for full Web
surfing, video your friends and family in action, record your favorite TV shows and movies, and share
your photos.

WiFi

Download content wirelessly and directly to your ARCHOS 605 WiFi via the ARCHOS Content Portal
and our partners' online stores.
You can also stream movies, TV shows and music that are stored on your computer.
Your device is Internet ready! With the optional Web browser plug-in, you can surf the Web and enjoy
videos from online videos sites like DailyMotion and YouTube.

Your movies, your videos

- Store and play up to 40 movies1

- Play the most popular video format: MPEG-4, WMV, protected WMV, MPEG-2
(*with optional plug-ins)

- Play the movies you shot on your camcorder

*

, VOB*, H.264*

Your photos

- Transfer your photos from a PC or most mass storage devices via the USB 2.0 high speed interface

- Store and view up to 300,000 photos

- Display slideshows with music and transition effect

- Manage your files and folders directly on the device for a better mobility

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(JPEG, PNG and BMP formats)

Your TV

- Record your favorite TV shows or series directly on your ARCHOS 605 WiFi with the optional DVR
Station Gen 5

- Easy programming with the TV Program Guide

- Record the most video sources such as satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD player in MPEG-4 format

Your music

- Store and listen up to 15,000 songs1
Play the most popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA

- Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary

- Customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title and create your playlist on the go

Easy navigation

Through the home WiFi connection, you can enjoy the entire shared digital media library of your home
PC in your living room, not just in your office.

(1)

On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG,

VGA

Tech Specs

Capacity:

Display:

Video playback**:

Audio playback**:

Photo viewer***:

PDF viewer:

Video recording4:

Audio recording:

Interfaces:

Connections:

Battery life:

Power source:

Scalability:

Dimensions &
weight:

Package includes:

(*)

1 GB = 1 billion bytes, formatted capacity is less

(**)

Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible

(***)

Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible

(1)

With the optional DVR Station, DVR Travel Adapter or Mini Dock

(2)

With the downloadable optional Web browser plug-in (Opera® browser/Adobe Flash®) on the web site or directly on the ARCHOS Content Portal on the

device

(3)

On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG,

VGA

(4)

(MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group ; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter Pixel and WMV

(including protected WMV)

(5)

Does not read AAC protected files

(6)

External video output disabled for Macrovision®-protected contents

(7)

Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use

and settings

30GB* hard drive stores up to 40 Movies, 300,000 photos or 15,000 songs3
80GB* hard drive stores up to 100 Movies, 800,000 photos or 45,000 songs3
160GB* hard drive stores up to 200 Movies, 1 million photos or 95,000 songs3

4GB* Flash memory stores up to 5 Movies, 40,000 photos or 2,000 songs3

- SD Card slot for additional memory up to 16 GB (SD, mini SD, micro SD)

High resolution screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.3'' TFT LCD, 16 million colors
Touch screen

MPEG-4(4) (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution)
With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase on www.archos.com):

- Video Podcast plug-in: H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC

- Cinema Plug-in: MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1)

Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM).
With optional software plug-ins (available on www.archos.com):

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stereo audio files

- AAC

- AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files

JPEG, BMP, PNG

Reads PDF documents (may not implement all PDF features)

Via the optional DVR Station/ DVR Travel Adapter. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format
with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s

Via the optional DVR Station/ DVR Travel Adapter: Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format

USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport
Protocol (MTP)
USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock,
Battery Dock and DVR stations

WiFi (802.11g) connection. Optional Internet plug-in (Opera® Web browser and Adobe Flash® Player) for
Web browsing (for purchase on www.archos.com)

3.5 mm mini jack for headphones
Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other ARCHOS accessories

Music playback time: 177
Video playback time: 5.57

Internal: Lithium-Ion Polymer battery
Device charges via computer USB port
External: Power adapter/charger (via optional accessories)

Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates

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Avg 122 x 82 x 15 mm/4.8'' x 3.2'' x 0.6'' (For 4/30GB
Avg 122 x 82 x 20 mm/4.8'' x 3.2'' x 0.75'' (For 80/160GB

models) - 150gr/190gr

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models) - 260gr

ARCHOS 605 WiFi, headphones, ARCHOS USB cable, DVR Station Gen 5 adapter, protective pouch,
Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.