JVC XA-HD500S User Manual

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DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER XA-HD500S

QUICK GUIDE

LVT1445-004A

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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Before you begin operating this unit,

please read the operating instructions carefully to be sure you get the best possible performance. If you have any questions, consult your JVC dealer.

Danger, Warning, Cautions and Others

DANGER:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, etc.:

• Do not remove screws, cover or cabinet.

• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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DO NOT

the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for

to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT

safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

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“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and

interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way—switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated

that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws—to ensure complete

safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

–NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other

opening in the case —this could result in a fatal electrical shock.;

–NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind—it is better to

be safe than sorry!

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For EU

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. For your safety

General

• Do not disassemble or modify the XAHD500.

• Do not allow flammables, water or metallic objects to enter the XAHD500.

Power source

• Do not use any other AC adapter than the one supplied; otherwise, it may cause a fire.

• Do not handle the AC adapter with wet hands.

Traffic safety

• Never operate the XA-HD500 when driving a car, motorcycle, or bicycle. This is illegal in many countries and states; furthermore, it could result in a traffic accident.

• You should pay extreme attention to traffic safety in potentially hazardous situations and stop using the XAHD500.

• Do not block outside sounds by turning the volume too high.

Hearing comfort and well-being

• Do not listen to music with the headphones at high volume.

• Listening with the headphones at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing.

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or stop using the XA-HD500.

2. Avoid using the XA-HD500

- in places subject to excessive

humidity or dust.

- in places subject to extremely high

(over 35 temperatures.

°C) or low (under 5°C)

3. DO NOT leave the XA-HD500

- in direct sunlight.

- near a heater.

4. Avoid the following incidents

and operations

• DO NOT get the XA-HD500 wet. If it gets wet, do not use the XA-HD500 to avoid electrical shock and damage.

• DO NOT drop the XA-HD500 or shake it violently.

• DO NOT connect any USB cable to the XA-HD500 except the one supplied.

• DO NOT disconnect the USB cable while transferring files.

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This Quick Guide only explains the most fundamental information in order to use the XA-HD500. For in-depth information, refer to the Instruction Manual included in the supplied CDROM.

Contents

• Danger, Warning, Cautions and

Others...............................................2

• IMPORTANT NOTICE ......................6

• System requirements........................7

• Charge the built-in battery ................8

• Insert the battery into the remote......9

• Initial settings..................................10

• Install the supplied CD-ROM ..........12

• About transferring music files to the

XA-HD500.......................................13

• Transfer files by “Drag & Drop”.......14

• Transfer files in Windows Media

Player 10 ........................................16

• Playing the music............................18

• Removing the built-in battery. .........21

• Advanced operations and other

settings ...........................................24

• Specifications..................................25

System requirements

• Operating system:

Microsoft Edition / Professional)

•CPU

Intel® Pentium® II 233MHz or higher

• RAM

64MB or more

• Hard disk drive space

100MB or more

•Drive

CD-ROM drive

•Port

USB2.0/1.1 port

• Extension code

MP3: <.MP3>, <.mp3> WMA/WMA-DRM10:

•Browser

Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (required to browse the Instruction Manual installed from the supplied CD-ROM).

NOTES:

• Some PC's may not work correctly even if they satisfy the conditions above.

• The XA-HD500 can neither be used with a PC assembled by the user nor with a PC running on 64bit OS.

Windows® XP (Home

<.WMA>, <.wma>

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Charge the built-in battery

The battery is undetachable. When it needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or JVC Service Center.

To an AC outlet

1 Connect the supplied AC power

adapter to the cradle. 2 Plug it into an AC outlet. 3 Place the XA-HD500 in the cradle.

• Make sure that the connectors are firmly attached.

• The battery starts charging.

When charging the battery while the power is off: If the battery is fully

consumed, the battery indicator will not be displayed at first (for about 1 minute) after starting charging the battery.

NOTES:

• It takes about 3.5 hours for full charge when the battery is used up. The time required for charging varies according to the remaining battery power and the current operational status of the XAHD500.

• The built-in battery may eventually need to be replaced. If the battery power is consumed too quickly after fully being charged, it is recommended to replace the battery. To replace the battery, consult your dealer or JVC Service Center.

• If you connect the XA-HD500 to your PC with the USB cable, you can also charge the battery (except when the PC is in the stand-by mode). However, It is recommended to charge the battery through the cradle and the AC adapter.

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