User’s Guide
RX128/256
Hard Drive MP3 Player
Arc2.5/5.0
Unpacking
• Rave-MP 2.5GB or 5GB Player
• Carrying Case with Arm Band
• Premium Earbuds
• USB Cable
• AC Adapter/Battery Charger
• Installation CD
• Quick Start Guide
• Customer Service Card
• Bonus Track List
Copyright/Trademarks
© 2004 Rave-MP. All rights reserved.
Rave-MP shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for any damages arising out of or related to
this document or the information contained herein, even if Rave-MP has been advised of the possibility of
such damages. This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. Rave-MP reserves
the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without
prior notification. Rave-MP disclaims any obligation to update the information contained herein. Rave-MP is a
registered trademark of GoVideo.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia.
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without
a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
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Table of Contents
1 - Getting Started
Welcome ................................... 4
Player Overview .......................... 5
LCD Overview ............................. 7
Charging the Battery ..................... 8
Connecting the Earbuds ................ 8
Installing the Software ................... 9
2 - Loading Your Tunes
Connecting the Player to your
Computer .................................
Using Windows Media Player ........... 11
Adding Tracks to your Media Library .....
Ripping Tracks from your CDs .............
Transferring Tracks to the Player ........ 13
Using Other Music Management
Applications ...............................
Using the Player as a
Removable Drive ......................... 15
Safely Disconnecting the Player ....... 16
3 - Using the Player
Basic Operations ......................... 17
Powering On the Player .................... 17
Basic Playback ...............................17
Adjusting the Volume .......................17
Locking
the Keys ............................ 17
About Menu Navigation ....................
Main Menu Overview .................... 18
Playing Albums, Artists & Genres ..... 19
Using the FM Tuner ...................... 20
Switching to FM Tuner Mode ..............
Searching for FM Stations ..................
Saving Preset s ...............................21
Selecting Presets ............................
FM Radio Recording & Playback ....... 22
Recording FM
Playing Your FM Radio Recordings ........
Broadcasts ..................22
Voice Recording & Playback ............ 23
Recording Your Voice .......................
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Playing Your Voice Recordings ............
Adjusting Equalizer Settings ........... 24
Setting the 5-Band Equalizer ..............
Selecting a Preset EQ Setting .............
4 - Customizing Your Player
Inside the Settings Menu ............... 25
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Shuffle/Repeat Options ....................
Power Options ...............................25
Contrast Options ............................
Resume Playback Options .................
Player/Storage Information ............ 27
About Firmware Upgrades .................
5 - Need Help?
Troubleshooting .......................... 28
Technical Specifications ................ 29
Rave-MP Limited Warranty .............30
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Important Safety Instructions ......... 32
Product Care ............................. 33
FCC Compliance .......................... 34
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1 - Getting Started
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of this high performance Rave-MP portable MP3
player. Inside its polished, sexy design is a virtual music warehouse, with room for
2.5~5.0 GB worth of storage. For a change of pace, check out the recordable FM
tuner or voice recorder.
Cool Features
• MP3 and WMA playback
• PC & Mac support
• Polished, thin design
• Large 128x64 Mono backlit LCD
• Arc5.0 holds 2,500 WMAs (166 hours of
music); Arc2.5 holds 1,250 WMAs (83 hours
of music)
• Carrying case with arm band and clip
• FM Tuner and Recorder / Voice Recorder
• Internal 15-hour LiON rechargeable battery
• WMA 9/DRM and USB 2.0 Compatible
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Player Overview
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1 Mini-USB Port - Connects the player to your computer using the supplied USB
cable.
2 LCD Screen - Displays the current status of the player; see page 7.
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3 VOLUME +/- Buttons - Adjust the volume.
4 MENU Button - Displays the player’s main menu. While in Menu mode, press
to return to Play mode.
5 Control Pad - Controls playback and selects menu options:
• PLAY/PAUSE
• STOP
• PREV - Skips to the previous track (or to the start of the current track). Press
and hold to scan backwards.
• NEXT
• ENTER - Makes selections in the menu system.
6 DC IN Jack - Connects to the supplied AC Adapter/Charger.
7 Stereo Headphone Jack - Connects to the supplied earbuds or other headphones
equipped with a 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo mini-plug.
8 POWER Button - Turns the player on. Press and hold to turn the player off.
9 HOLD Switch - Locks the controls to prevent accidental operation.
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- Starts and pauses playback.
- Stops playback.
- Skips to the next track. Press and hold to scan forwards.
LCD Overview
Alien Crime Syn
Forever is Rock
Ten Songs in the Key Of
02:23 VOL18
6/77
ROCK
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Indicators:
1 EQ Setting - Displays current EQ mode (Normal, Rock, etc.)
2 Shuffle - Displays current Shuffle mode (On or Off).
3 Repeat - Displays current Repeat mode (Repeat One, Repeat All, or Off).
4 Hold - Displays current Hold status (On or Off).
5 Battery Level - Displays current Battery status (Full, Medium or Low).
6 Track Info - Displays current Title, Artist, and Album.
7 Progress Bar - Graphically displays elapsed playback time.
8 Track Status - Displays:
• Elapsed Time
• Volume Level
• Playback Status Icon (Play, Pause, Stop, etc.)
• Current Track Number/Total Number of Tracks
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Charging the Battery
Earphone Plug
AC Adapter Plug
The first time you use the Rave-MP, be sure to
charge the built-in LiON battery for at least five
hours for maximum battery life. You can use the
player (including loading and playing music files)
while it is charging.
1 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN
jack as shown.
2 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical
outlet.
3 Turn the player on to check the status of
the battery.
• The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates
current battery strength.
• The player will charge whether it is powered on or
off.
4 When the battery is fully charged, unnplug the AC
adapter and disconnect it from the player.
Connecting the Earbuds
• Connect the supplied earbuds to the
headphone jack as shown.
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Installing the Software
1 Turn on your computer and insert the
Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2 The Welcome screen is displayed.
3 Install the driver (Windows 98SE only).
• No driver is required for Windows ME, XP,
2000 or Mac OSX.
4 Install Windows Media Player 9.
• If you do not already have Windows Media
Player 9, you will be prompted to install it
or update your current version.
5 Browse the Installation CD to check out:
• Bonus Music Tracks
• User’s Guide (PDF)
• Adobe Reader
6 Installation is complete!
• You’re now ready to connect the player to your computer...
System Requirements
• Intel Pentium® II 300 MHz
• 128 MB RAM minimum
• 150 MB available hard
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• Operating Systems
or above
drive space
Supported: Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP/Mac
OSX
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2 - Loading Your Tunes
Connecting the Player to your Computer
In order to download tracks to the player, you must first connect the player to your
PC or Mac using the supplied USB cable.
1 Connect the smaller end of the supplied USB cable to the mini-USB port on the
player as shown.
2 Connect the larger end of this cable to any available USB port on your computer.
• The player will power on automatically.
• If this is the first time you have connected the player to a PC running Windows
ME, 2000, or XP, your PC will detect “New hardware” and install the required
drivers automatically.
3 The USB icon appears on the player’s LCD screen.
4 You’re now ready to load your tunes...
Notice For Windows 98SE Users
• If you connect the player to a PC running Windows 98SE, you must first install
the Windows 98SE driver; see page 9.
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Using Windows Media Player
You can use Windows Media Player 9.0 to manage your music files, copy tracks from
your audio CDs, transfer tracks to the player, and more. The following is an overview
of the options on the Windows Media Player taskbar:
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1 Now Playing - Watch/listen to currently playing media.
2 Media Guide - Search for media (music, movies, etc.) online.
3 Copy from CD - Burn CD Audio tracks to WMA format.
4 Media Library - Create playlists and manage your media files.
5 Radio Tuner - Tune into streaming radio stations.
6 Copy to CD or Device - Copy tracks to your player or to a recordable CD.
7 Premium Services - Subscribe to an online music service, where you can browse
and purchase tracks for your player.
8 Skin Chooser - Choose a look and feel for your Windows Media Player.
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Adding Tracks to your Media Library
Windows Media Player will automatically gather all MP3 and/or WMA files on your PC
into a media library, where they can be played, edited, burned to CD, or copied to
your Rave-MP player:
1 Click Tools > Search for Media Files (or press F3).
2 In the “Add to Media Library by Searching
Computer” dialog box, browse to the drive and
folder where your music files are stored.
3 Click Search.
4 Windows Media Player will automatically add all
tracks in the selected folder(s) to your media
library.
5 When searching is complete, click Close.
Ripping Tracks from your CDs
You can also use Windows Media Player to build your media
library by encoding your Audio CDs in WMA format:
1 Insert an Audio CD.
2 Click Copy from CD.
• The contents of the CD will be displayed.
• By default, all tracks are checked.
3 Click the check mark next to any track you do not wish to rip to WMA format.
4 Click the Copy Music button to begin encoding the selected tracks.
• NOTE: You can change your track encoding options by selecting Tools > Options
> Copy Music.
5 When finished, Windows Media Player will automatically add the new tracks to
your media library.
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Transferring Tracks to the Player
To copy files from your PC to the player:
1 Make sure the player is powered on and connected to your
PC using the supplied USB cable.
2 Click Copy to CD or Device.
3 Under “Items on Device,” select “Removable Disk” to view the contents of the
player.
4 Under “Items to Copy”, browse to the folder containing the tracks you want to
add to the player.
5 Click the checkbox(es) next to the desired track name(s).
6 Click Copy.
7 The selected track(s) are copied to the player.
• When you’re finished copying files, see page 16 to safely unplug the player.
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Using Other Music Management Applications
In addition to Windows Media Player 9.0, the Rave-MP player is compatible with
other music management applications.
If you prefer, you can use these applications to manage your music files, burn your
CDs, load your music, etc.
• NOTE: Many online music stores offer their own music management applications,
which may or may not be compatible with the player. The player is NOT
compatible with iTunes.
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Using the Player as a Removable Drive
If you prefer, you can simply drag and drop files to the player, which appears as a
removable hard drive on your PC or Mac.
• NOTE: The player will not play DRM-protected files (such as those purchased
from online music stores) unless they are copied to the player via Windows Media
Player or the music management software compatible with your online music
store.
1 Make sure the player is powered on and connected to your computer using the
supplied USB cable.
2 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your Windows desktop. The player
appears as a “Removable Disk” icon with its own drive letter.
• On a Mac, the player appears as
a drive on the desktop.
3 Double-click the disk icon to view
its contents.
4 Drag and drop your music files
from your computer to the player.
• You can also copy and paste files
to the player using any standard
Windows method.
5 When you’ve finished copying files,
see page 16 to safely unplug the
player.
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Safely Disconnecting the Player
If you are using Windows ME/2000/XP, it is recommended that you safely unplug the
player as follows:
1 Double-click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the Windows toolbar.
2 Select the player from the list of Hardware Devices.
3 Click Stop.
4 Click OK to confirm.
5 Click Close.
6 It is now safe to unplug the player from
your PC.
• NOTE: Make sure all file transfers are
complete before disconnecting the player.
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3 - Using the Player
Basic Operations
Powering On the Player
• To turn on the player, press POWER .
• To turn off the player, press and hold POWER
Basic Playback
• To play the current track, press PLAY/PAUSE .
• To pause playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
• To stop playback, press STOP
• To skip to the previous track (or to the start of the current track), press
PREV .
• To skip to the next track, press NEXT
• To scan backward within a track, press and hold PREV
• To scan forward within a track, press and hold NEXT
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Adjusting the Volume
• To adjust the volume, press VOLUME+/-.
Locking the Keys
• To temporarily lock the keys and
prevent unwanted operation, slide
the HOLD button toward the lock
icon.
About Menu Navigation
• To navigate the menu system, use
the Control Pad as shown at right.
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again.
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Menu Navigation Keys
UP
MENU
RIGHTLEFT
DOWN
ENTER
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Main Menu Overview
Main Menu
About
Play Music
Tuner
Voice
Equalizer
Settings
Play Music
Play All
Albums
Artists
Genre
Tracks
Settings
Playback
Power
Contrast
Resume
About
PlayerCal Tjader
Storage
FM Tuner
Tuner
Recordings...
Voice Recordings
Record
Recordings...
Equalizer
Normal
5-Band EQ
Rock
Jazz
Classical
Pop
Press MENU to open the Main Menu and access these special features:
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Playing Albums, Artists & Genres
Play Music
Play All
Albums
Artists
Genre
Tracks
The Play Music menu includes a variety of ways to
browse and play your music.
1 Press
2 Select Play Music and press ENTER.
3 Select from the following options:
MENU .
• Play All
- Plays all tracks on the player in order.
• Albums
- Lists all albums on the player.
- Select an album and press ENTER.
- Select Play All to play the entire album, or select a track and press ENTER to
play only that track.
• Artists
- Lists all artists on the player.
- Select an artist and press ENTER.
- Select Play All to play all tracks by that artist, or select an album and press
ENTER to view the contents of that album.
• Genres
- Lists all genres on the player.
- Select a genre and press ENTER.
- Select Play All to play all tracks in that genre, or select a track and press
ENTER to play only that track.
• Tracks
- Lists all tracks on the player.
- Select Play All to play all tracks, or select a track and press ENTER to play
only that track.
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Using the FM Tuner
VOL18
90 95 100 105
MANUAL
100.30MHz
Switching to FM Tuner Mode
1 Press MENU .
2 Select Tuner and press ENTER.
3 Select Tuner again and press ENTER.
4 The FM Tuner LCD is displayed:
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Indicators:
1 Strong Signal - Appears if a strong FM radio signal is received.
2 FM Frequency Slider - Graphically displays FM radio band.
3 Current Frequency - Displays current radio station frequency.
4 Volume Level - Displays current volume level.
5 FM Tuner Mode - Displays current Tuner mode (Manual or Preset). Press
ENTER to toggle between Tuner modes.
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Using the FM Tuner (continued)
Store Preset
Select preset
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100.30MHz
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PRESET
100.30MHz
88.50100.30
While you are in FM Tuner mode, you can search for stations, save Presets and select
Presets.
Searching for FM Stations
• To manually search for stations (in 0.1 step increments), press or .
• To automatically scan for stations, press and hold
Saving Presets
• To save a station as a Preset, press and hold the
ENTER button at the desired frequency.
• You can store up to 20 presets in this manner.
Selecting Presets
• To enter Preset mode, press ENTER.
• To browse your Presets, press
• To return to Manual mode, press ENTER again.
or .
or .
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FM Radio Recording & Playback
FM Tuner
Tuner
Recordings...
Recording
RADIO\R001.wav
89.5Mhz
02:23
99.95
VOL18
90 95 100 105
MANUAL
100.30MHz
Recording FM Broadcasts
Not only can you listen to the radio, you can record
your favorite broadcasts and listen to them later.
1 Press
2 Select Tuner and press ENTER.
3 Select Tuner again and press ENTER.
4 Use the
5 Press PLAY/PAUSE
6 Press STOP
7 A WAV file is created with the name “R00#.wav”
Playing Your FM Radio Recordings
To playback your FM recordings:
1 Press
2 Select Tuner and press ENTER.
3 Select Recordings... and press ENTER.
4 Select the desired recording from the list of
5 The selected FM recording will play.
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MENU .
radio station.
and added to your list of recordings.
WAV fils and press ENTER.
/ buttons to select the desired
to start recording.
to stop recording.
MENU .
Voice Recording & Playback
Voice Recordings
Record
Recordings...
Recording
VOICE\V001.wav
02:23
99.95
Recording Your Voice
Record your next lecture, or just spy on your
friends with the built-in voice recorder.
1 Press
2 Select Voice and press ENTER.
3 Select Record and press ENTER.
4 The player will begin recording using the built-
5 To stop recording, press STOP
6 A WAV file is created with the name “V00#.wav”
Playing Your Voice Recordings
To playback your voice recordings:
1 Press
2 Select Voice and press ENTER.
3 Select Recordings... and press ENTER.
4 Select the desired recording from the list of WAV fils and press ENTER.
5 The selected voice recording will play.
MENU .
in microphone.
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and added to your list of recordings.
MENU .
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Adjusting Equalizer Settings
Equalizer
Normal
5-Band EQ
Rock
Jazz
Classical
Pop
Equalizer (db)
80
250
1K
4K
12K
Setting the 5-Band Equalizer
You can manually adjust the 5-Band Equalizer to
personalize your listening experience.
1 Press
2 Select Equalizer.
3 Select 5-Band EQ.
4 Set each of the five frequency sliders to the
MENU .
desired levels. Each band can be adjusted from
-14 to +14.
Selecting a Preset EQ Setting
You can also choose a preset EQ level for five
popular music genres.
1 Press
2 Select Equalizer.
3 Choose from the following Preset EQ levels:
MENU .
• Normal
• Rock
• Jazz
• Classical
• Pop
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4 - Customizing Your Player
Power
Auto Off
Never
Backlight
On
Playback
Shuffle
Repeat
Off
Off
Inside the Settings Menu
Shuffle/Repeat Options
Sets your desired Shuffle and Repeat modes.
1 Press
2 Select Settings and press ENTER.
3 Select Playback and press ENTER.
4 Select from the following options:
Power Options
Sets the current Backlight and Auto Power Off
mode.
1 Press
2 Select Settings and press ENTER.
3 Select Power and press ENTER.
4 Select from the following options:
MENU .
• Shuffle - Select “On” to shuffle tracks during
playback. Select “Off” to disable Shuffle
mode.
• Repeat - Select “Repeat All” to repeat all tracks. Select “Repeat One” to
repeat the current track. Select “Off” to disable Repeat mode.
MENU .
• Backlight - Select “On” to have the backlight
glow briefly when you press any button
on the player. Select “Off” to disable the
Backlight feature.
• Auto Off - Select to have the player turn off automatically after a specified
time of inactivity (1, 2, 5 or 15 minutes). Select “Never” to disable the Auto
Off feature.
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Contrast Options
Resume
Track
Timecode
Current
Start
Contrast
Sets the Contrast setting for the LCD screen.
1 Press
2 Select Settings and press ENTER.
3 Select Contrast and press ENTER.
4 Adjust the screen contrast.
MENU .
Resume Playback Options
Sets which track to play when you restart the
player.
1 Press
2 Select Settings and press ENTER.
3 Select Resume and press ENTER.
4 Select from the following options:
MENU .
• Track - Select “Current” to resume
playback of the last played track. Select
“First” to play the first track on the player.
• Timecode - Select “Current” to resume
playback from the same point in the last
played track. Select “Start” to resume
playback from the beginning of the last played track.
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Player/Storage Information
About
PlayerCal Tjader
Storage
1 Press MENU .
2 Select About and press ENTER.
3 Select from the following options:
• Player - Select “Player” to view the firmware
version of your player. This is necessary when
checking for firmware upgrades (see below).
• Storage - Select “Storage” to view the status
of the internal and external memory, including the total used and available
space.
About Firmware Upgrades
The Rave-MP is firmware upgradable so new functionality can be added as it
becomes available. Visit the Rave-MP Web Site (www.rave-mp.com) to check on the
availability of firmware upgrades for your specific model.
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5 - Need Help?
Troubleshooting
Q What type of files can I play?
A MP3 and WMA files. You cannot play AAC files or DRM protected files that have
been copied directly to the player.
Q Why can’t I play DRM protected files?
A DRM-protected files will only play if you copy them to the player through
Windows Media Player or through the music management software provided by
the online music store where you purchased the files.
Q How do I check battery life?
A Look at the battery indicator on the main LCD screen. The more the battery is
filled in, the more charge remains.
Q Why don’t the playback controls work?
A Check the Hold switch on the side of the player. If it is in “Lock” position, all
keys on the player are locked to prevent accidental operation.
Q How do I change the Copy Settings in Windows Media Player?
A Click Tools > Options... > Copy Options and look under Copy Settings. You can
select the format and sample rate of your audio files and choose whether or not
you want to copy protect your music.
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Technical Specifications
Model Name .......................... Arc2.5/5.0
MP3 Decoding Format .............. Constant or Variable bit rate (8~320kbps),
WMA Decoding Format .............
Internal Memory ..................... 2.5/5.0GB
LCD ..................................... 128x64 dot-matrix LCD display with LED backlight
Voice Record Format ............... WAV format, IMA-ADPCM at 4-bit, mono,
FM Record Format ..................
FM Frequency Range ............... 87.5~108.0 MHz
Interface .............................. USB 2.0 High Speed (mini-USB connector)
Maximum Output .................... 12mW + 12mW @16ohm headphone
S/N Ratio .............................. >90 dB
THD .................................... 0.01~0.5%
Frequency Range ................... 20Hz~20KHz
Dimensions ........................... 2.2”(W) x 3.8”(H) x 0.7”(D) (55x97x18mm)
Sampling frequencies 8-48Khz
Constant bit rate (5~192kbps),
Sampling frequencies 8-48Khz
8K sampling rate
ADPCM format
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Rave-MP Limited Warranty
Who Provides the Limited Warranty
During the warranty period, the Rave-MP Warranty Administrator will honor service
for 90 days parts and labor from the original date of consumer purchase. See below
for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage.
Who is Protected
This warranty protects the original consumer owner of this Rave-MP product.
What is Covered and How Long
This warranty covers internal operating parts and service/labor to repair or replace
covered parts in this Rave-MP product for 90 days parts and labor, from the date
of purchase, defined as follows: (1) Original Consumer Retail Purchase; (2) First
Rental Purchase Agreement; or (3) First Lease Purchase Agreement (the “Warranty
Period”). Labor and replacement parts supplied during the Warranty Period are
covered only for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period. The Rave-MP
Warranty Administrator shall have no liability for service under this warranty if nonOEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement parts are used in the repair of
your Rave-MP product.
What the Owner Must Do If Service is Required
Please contact our customer service department at 1-877-7RAVEMP (1-877-772-8367)
to repair or replace your product, at Rave-MP’s option, if it proves to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed above,
effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. Repaired or
replacement units are warrantied for the remaining period of the original warranty.
Please retain dated sales receipt. Within the warranty period, the customer pays for
inbound shipping charges and Rave-MP pays return shipping charges.
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Other Warranty Coverage
Commercial, Industrial or Educational use has the same warranty coverage as stated
in this warranty.
What are the Exceptions
This warranty does not cover: (1) Normal maintenance service, such as cleaning. (2)
Damage from misuse, abuse neglect or accident, natural disasters or Acts of God.
(3) Cabinetry, decorative parts, A/C adapters, knobs or buttons. (4) The foreign
country use of this product. (5) Rave-MP product which has been electronically
or mechanically modified in any way or incorporated into other products. (6)
Installation and setup service adjustments. (7) Owner instruction. Your Owner’s
Guide provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. For
additional information, contact your authorized Rave-MP dealer.
Rave-MP is not responsible for any shipping, handling or insurance charges.
This Exclusive Limited Warranty excludes all incidental and consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental and consequential damages, so
the above exclusion may not apply to you.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY PERIOD. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This Exclusive Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Rave-MP WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR
7835 East McClain Drive • Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-1732
www.rave-mp.com
1-877-7RAVEMP (1-877-772-8367)
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Important Safety Instructions
• Read and keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use or operate this apparatus
in or near water or wet locations. Do not spill liquid on this apparatus.
• Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
• Risk of electric shock—Do not disassemble or modify this apparatus. No userserviceable parts are inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as when the power-supply plug or cord is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not use
in places exposed to strong magnetic or electrostatic fields (close to TV or
speakers). Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively low.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized-type plug: A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at the plug, convenience receptacle, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus. Unplug this apparatus during
lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful
in some states and areas. Stop operating this apparatus if you find it disruptive
or distracting while operating any type of equipment.
• Listening to music at full power over extended periods of time can be damaging
to the hearing of the user.
• Do not clean the apparatus with solvents, chemicals or abrasive cleaners. If
necessary, use a soft cloth to clean the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Product Care
• Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to the
player or cause it to malfunction. Do not expose the player to direct sunlight
continuously or leave it in a vehicle with the doors and windows closed. The case
may become deformed or discolored or the player may malfunction. Do not use
the player near an open flame.
• If moving from a cold environment to a warm environment, let the player’s
temperature stabilize before operation.
• Keep dirt, sand, dust, and moisture from entering the player. Do not use in areas
of excessive dust. Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively high.
• Do not drop or subject the player to shock.
• If interference occurs close to radios or televisions, move the player away from
them.
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FCC Compliance
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, and
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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