RCA M2001G, M200512, M200256 User Manual
M200256
M200512
M2001G
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
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FCC Information
FCC Information
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 which 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.
In accordance with FCC requirements,
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Thomson Inc. could void the
user’s authority to operate this product.
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.
Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,
"How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV
Interference Problems." This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when
ordering copies.
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In
order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification
without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should
any discrepancies arise in other languages.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du
Canada
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your
Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you
put on headphones. Increase
the volume to the desired level only after
headphones are in place.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD,
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
TO PREVENT FIRE
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
OR ELECTRICAL
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card
and return it immediately. Returning this
card allows us to contact you if needed.
For Your Records
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase
to obtain warranty parts and service.
In the event that service should be required,
you may need both the model number and
the serial number. In the space below, record
the date and place of purchase, and the
serial number:
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this
Guide.
Technical Specification
Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model:
M200256/M200512/M2001G
Electrical Consumption
1 x AAA Battery
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
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Safety Information
RCA
M200256
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
RCA
M200512
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
RCA
M2001G
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To
resume normal operation, it may be necessary to cycle the power off and back on or to
remove and reinstall the battery.
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End User License Agreement
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PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION,
USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.
WINDOWS MEDIA
This version of the Audio Device Player ("
Player") contains software licensed from
Microsoft that enables you to play
Windows Media Audio (WMA) files
("WMA Software").The WMA Software is
licensed to you for use with the
RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device
digital music player under the following
conditions. By installing and using this
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these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE
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LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL
OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Player.
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The WMA Software is protected by
copyright and other intellectual property
laws. This protection also extends to
documentation for the WMA Software,
whether in written or electronic form.
GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is
only licensed to you as follows:
You may use this version of the Player
containing the WMA Software only with
the Portable Audio Device player.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile,
or disassemble the WMA Software,
except and only to the extent that such
activity is expressly permitted by
applicable law in spite of this limitation.
You may transfer your right to use this
version of the Player only as part of a sale
or transfer of your Portable Audio Device
player, on the condition that the recipient
agrees to the conditions in this End User
License Agreement. If the version of the
Player that you are transferring is an
upgrade, you must also transfer all prior
versions of the Player that you have
which include the WMA Software.
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WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR
THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT
MAKES NO REPRESENTATION
CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE
WMA SOFTWARE.
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any
export of this version of the Player must
comply with all applicable international
and national laws, including the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations, that
apply to the WMA Software incorporated
in the Player.
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LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD
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Table of Contents
FCC Information
Safety Information
End User License Agreement
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s so special about this
mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Computer system requirements . . .2
Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution while driving . . . . . . . . . . .3
Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Battery Information . . . .4
Please Respect the Environment! . .4
Inserting battery into the player . . .5
Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Inserting a SD card/
MultiMedia Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the player to your computer
6
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .7
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Play / pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Skipping files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .9
A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Audiobooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Restore defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Delete All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Delete One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
More Information . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Before You Begin
Dear RCA Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the RCA
Digital Audio Player. This product
will play open mp3 and Windows
Media™ audio (WMA) content as well
as content purchased from most
online music download services.
After purchasing and downloading
music to your PC, you are now ready
to move content to your player. To
transfer the music, you must use
Windows Media Player or the
application recommended by the
online music download service.
(Note: Services and applications
must be Windows Media audiocompliant and support Digital Rights
Management.)
Unpacking your unit
When you unpack your new player, be
sure you have removed all the accessories
and information papers. The items below
should have been packed in the box with
your player.
•Player
• Music Management CD
• USB extension cable
• Earphones
• Neck Strap
•Armband
• Carrying case with belt clip
What’s so special about this
mp3 player?
This player is meant to play mp3 and
Windows Media
TM
audio files.
To do so, you need the use of a Windows
computer with USB port , USB extension
cable (included) and a music
management software (MusicMatch
Jukebox).
Computer system requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or higher
recommended
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher
• Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000 (SP3 or
higher), or XP
Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
• Internet access
• 100MB free hard disk space for the
software
• 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
• CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio
extraction
• USB port (2.0 recommended)
• Sound card
Precautions for the Unit
• Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a
warm place; condensation problem
may result.
• Avoid shock to the unit.
• Do not store the unit near fire, places
with high temperature or in direct
sunlight.
• Do not operate or store unit in places
with frequent static electricity or
electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a
damp chamois leather. Never use
solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by
qualified personnel.
Caution
• Keep product out of direct sunlight.
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme
heat (such as inside a parked car) may
cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Caution while driving
Use of headphones while operating an
automobile or moving vehicle is not
recommended and is unlawful in some
states and areas. Be careful and attentive
on the road. Stop operation of the unit if
you find it disruptive or distracting while
driving.
Headset safety
Have a Blast- Just Not in
Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
headphones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphones are
in place.
• Do not play your headset at a high
volume. Hearing experts warn
against extended high-volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or discontinue
use.
• You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air
type designed to let you hear outside
sounds, don’t turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear
what is around you.
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Before You Begin
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Before You Begin
Important Battery Information
• When storing the unit , be sure to
remove the battery because they
may leak and damage the unit.
• Battery may leak electrolyte if
inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in
fire, or if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be
recharged.
• Discard leaking battery immediately.
A Leaking battery may cause skin
burns or other personal injury.
• Dispose of battery, according to
federal, state and local regulations.
Please Respect the Environment!
Before throwing any
battery away, consult your
distributor who may be
able to take them back for specific
recycling.
Warning:
Use of this product is for your personal use
only. Unauthorized recording or duplication
of copyrighted material may infringe upon
the rights of third parties and may be
contrary to copyright laws.
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Inserting battery into the player
1. Remove the battery door by
applying thumb pressure. Slide the
battery door in the direction of the
arrow, then lift the battery door
out and off the cabinet.
2. Insert a “AAA/LR03/UM4” battery
with polarities corresponding to
the indications on the
compartment.
3. Close the door of the battery
compartment.
Using Headphones
Insert phone plug into the
headphone jack ( ) of the player
for listening.
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Ears.
Make sure you turn down the volume
on the unit before you put on
headphones. Increase the volume to
the desired level only after
headphones are in place.
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Before You Begin
Card Slot
Inserting a SD card / MultiMediaCard
The player has built-in flash memory. To
extend the playtime, you can use the
optional SD/MMC card slot.
1. Insert a Memory Card into the
SD/MMC card slot on the top of the
player when it is off as illustrated in
the diagram below.
2. To remove the card, pull the Memory
Card out when the unit is off.
Connecting the Player to your computer
1. Lift the cover that is covering the USB
port on the player.
2. Insert the smaller end of the USB
extension cable to the USB port on the
player.
3. Connect the larger end of the cable to
the USB port on the computer tightly.
4. This screen will appear on the display of
the player.
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Note
Refer to the Software
Instruction manual for procedures in
setting up USB drivers and
transferring files to the player.
Note
Do not remove the Memory Card
during playback or when the power is
on. This may stop the unit from
playing immediately or damage the
memory on the memory card or the
player.
Before You Begin
Note
This screen could not be
changed even after choosing
Language setting in the menu.
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Card Slot
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