RCA M4508, M4604, M4608, M4616 User Manual

user manual

M45 series
M46 series

It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic
product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong 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 plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Portable Cart Warning

• ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In
order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected
from the mains socket outlet completely.

• The AC/DC adapter supplied with this product is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
mount position.

• Do not use unauthorized chargers or power adapters. Use only chargers that came with your product or
that is listed in the user’s guide.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed,
rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings.

• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.

• Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the product.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable
components.

• The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.

• Caution marking is located at bottom of apparatus.

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This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed
in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.

Important battery information

Warning: Your product contains a battery and charging system which is designed to work in temperatures
that do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving this product in a closed automobile or the trunk of an automobile
where temperatures may exceed 50°C may result in permanent battery damage, fi re, or explosion. Please
remove your product from the automobile when you exit, do not place your product in the trunk of your
automobile, and do not leave your product in any location where temperatures may exceed 50°C or expose to
direct sunlight.

Ecology

Help protect the environment - we recommend that you dispose of used batteries by putting them into
specially designed receptacles.

Precautions for the unit

• Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation
problems may result.

• Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in 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.

• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.

• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.

Headset safety

To use a headset safely, please keep the following in mind:

• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

• If you experience ringing in your ears, turn down the volume or stop using the headset.

• Do not use a headset while driving a motorized vehicle or riding a bike. It may cause a traffic hazard and
is illegal in many areas.

• 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 can’t hear sounds around you.

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FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of 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.

Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788

1-317-810-4880 ( No technical /product support is available via this number. This phone number is for
regulatory matters only.)

Visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for technical support

RCA

M4508

RCA

M4604

RCA

M4608

RCA

M4616

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Contents

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................1

Important battery information ..........................................................................................................2

Ecology ........................................................................................................................................................2

Precautions for the unit ........................................................................................................................2

FCC Information ...................................................................................3

End user license agreement ............................................................... 7

Before you begin

Copyright warning ..................................................................................................................................9

Back up your data ...................................................................................................................................9

Unpacking your player ..........................................................................................................................9

Computer system requirements ........................................................................................................9

Secure music transfer requirements ................................................................................................9

Connecting to the computer ..............................................................................................................10

Charging the player ................................................................................................................................10

Managing files on your RCA Player

Using RCA easyRip ..................................................................................................................................11

Deleting files from the player .............................................................................................................12

Disconnecting the player from the PC ............................................................................................12

General controls

Turning the player on and off .............................................................................................................13

Locking the player controls .................................................................................................................13

Resetting the player ...............................................................................................................................13

Using the menus

Menu types ................................................................................................................................................14

Menu navigation .....................................................................................................................................14

The Home menu ......................................................................................................................................16

Music

Playing music files ...................................................................................................................................17

Music playback .........................................................................................................................................18

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Videos

Playing video files ...................................................................................................................................20

Video viewing ...........................................................................................................................................20

Pictures

Playing picture files ................................................................................................................................21

Picture viewing ........................................................................................................................................21

Audiobooks

Playing audiobooks ................................................................................................................................22

Audiobooks playback controls ...........................................................................................................22

Skipping through audiobook sections ...........................................................................................23

Radio

Playing FM radio ......................................................................................................................................24

Storing and recalling preset stations ...............................................................................................24

Improving FM radio sound ..................................................................................................................25

Playing back FM radio recordings .....................................................................................................25

Copying recordings to your PC ..........................................................................................................25

Favorites

Creating a "Favorites" playlist .............................................................................................................26

Removing files from "Favorites" playlist .........................................................................................26

Downloading playlists to player ........................................................................................................26

Voice Memo

Recording voice memo .........................................................................................................................27

Playing back voice memo ....................................................................................................................27

Copying recordings to your PC ..........................................................................................................27

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Settings

Changing the player’s settings ...........................................................................................................28

Shuffle ........................................................................................................................................................28

Repeat .........................................................................................................................................................28

Equalizer .....................................................................................................................................................28

Customize menu .....................................................................................................................................28

Slideshow ...................................................................................................................................................28

Brightness .................................................................................................................................................28

Screensaver ...............................................................................................................................................28

Power save ................................................................................................................................................28

RecDur (Record duration) ....................................................................................................................29

FreqStep (Frequency Step) ..................................................................................................................29

Language ..................................................................................................................................................29

Protocol .......................................................................................................................................................29

System info ................................................................................................................................................29

Restore defaults .......................................................................................................................................29

Additional information

Tips and troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................30

For your records ......................................................................................................................................32

Visiting RCA website ..............................................................................................................................32

Technical specification ..........................................................................................................................32

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................32

Warranty information

Limited warranty .....................................................................................................................................33

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End user license agreement

This is a copy of the EULA that you need to agree to in order to use this product.

End user license agreement

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE!

THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND, AS
APPLICABLE, ANY AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “AUDIOVOX”), FOR THE RCA BRANDED PORTABLE
DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM WHICH MAY INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE
COMPONENTS, SOFTWARE LICENSED BY AUDIOVOX FROM THIRD PARTIES (“LICENSORS”) AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY
(COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROGRAM”). THIS EULA CONTAINS IMPORTANT LEGAL LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS, AND
ALSO SPECIFIES THE DURATION OF YOUR LICENSE.
BY INSTALLING THE PROGRAM OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE PROGRAM, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE
PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS EULA, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS PROGRAM IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT TREATIES, AS WELL
AS OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AND TREATIES. YOU MAY USE THE PROGRAM ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS EULA,
AND ANY SUCH USE IS HEREBY UNDERSTOOD TO BE CONDITIONAL UPON YOUR SPECIFIC AGREEMENT TO THE UNMODIFIED TERMS
SET FORTH HEREIN. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO
NOT INSTALL THE PROGRAM AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.

1. LICENSE
(a) Under this EULA, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, non-assignable and non-transferable (except as expressly

set forth below) license (i) to use and install the Program on a single workstation, and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program
into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original Program’s proprietary
notices.

(b) You may transfer the Program and license to another party only as a part of the RCA branded Portable Digital Audio/Video Device

(“A/V Device”), and only if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this EULA. If you transfer the Program,
you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.

(c) The terms of this EULA will govern any software upgrades or updates provided by AUDIOVOX that replace and/or supplement the

original Program, unless such upgrade or update is accompanied by separate license terms and conditions in which case the
terms of that separate license will govern. You acknowledge and agree that AUDIOVOX may automatically download upgrades or
updates to the Program software to your computer in order to update, enhance, and/or further develop the Program.

2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
(a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this EULA, no other licenses or rights are granted or implied.
(b) You may not (i) make the Program available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time; (ii)

modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by
law), or create derivative works based upon the Program; (iii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein; (iv) remove
or alter any copyright notices on all copies of the Program; or (v) rent, lease or lend the Program. You agree that you shall only
use the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including,
but not limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights.

(c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release. In such case, the Program

may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program may be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads
(d) AUDIOVOX is not obligated to provide support services for the Program.
(e) The Program is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS”. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to

restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III, as

applicable.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION
(a) Your license is effective on the date you accept this EULA and remains in effect until this EULA is terminated by either party.
(b) You may terminate this EULA and the associated license, without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently erasing the

Program and all copies thereof.
(c) If you fail to comply with any of the terms of this EULA, in whole or part, your license will automatically terminate without notice

from AUDIOVOX.
(d) Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license, you shall cease all use of the Program and destroy or permanently

erase the Program and all full or partial copies thereof.

4. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANT Y OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE
DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT AUDIOVOX, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR
CORRECTION.
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not apply to you,
and you may have other rights depending on the law that applies to you.

5. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
All title and intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the Program and any copies thereof are
owned by AUDIOVOX, its Licensors or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be

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accessed through use of the Program is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright
or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This license grants you no rights to use such content. All rights not expressly granted
are reserved by AUDIOVOX or its Licensors.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
(a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL AUDIOVOX, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF
YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF AUDIOVOX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

(b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND

FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.

7. WINDOWS MEDIA
The software embedded within your A/V Device (the “Device Firmware”) 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 your A/V Device
under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Device Firmware, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF
YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE END USER CONDITIONS OF THIS SEC TION 7, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE DEVICE
FIRMWARE.

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 Device Firmware containing the WMA Software only as such use relates to your A/V Device.

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.
You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition that the
recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein. If the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is an upgrade, you
must also transfer all prior versions of the Device Firmware that you have which include the WMA Software.
MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY 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 Device Firmware 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 Device
Firmwa re.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (“WMDRM”) to protect their intellectual property,
including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to
protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected
content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that
Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their
content. If you decline to accept an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

8. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE
TO USE SUCH THIRD PART Y SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY’S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN
ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE
SOFTWARE. AUDIOVOX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

9. GOVERNING LAW
If you acquired this A/V Device in the United States, this EULA shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws principles. If you acquired this A/V Device outside the United States or the
European Union, then local law may apply.

10. GENERAL TERMS
This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and AUDIOVOX, and changes from the terms and conditions
of this EULA made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this EULA shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable,
the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. This
EULA is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and AUDIOVOX, which supersedes all proposals or
prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and AUDIOVOX, relating to the subject matter of this
hereof. AUDIOVOX’S Licensors shall be considered third party beneficiaries of this Agreement and shall have the right to enforce the
terms herein.

“AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY” shall mean any person, corporation, or other organization, domestic or foreign, including but not limited to
subsidiaries, that is directly or indirectly controlled by Audiovox Corporation including, but not limited to, Audiovox Consumer
Electronics, Inc. and Audiovox Electronics Corporation. For purposes of this definition only, the term “control” means the possession
of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity, whether by ownership of voting stock or
partnership interest, by contract, or otherwise, including direct or indirect ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting
interest in the entity in question.

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Before you begin

Dear RCA Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the Player. This product will play mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA)
content as well as content purchased from most online music download services.

RCA easyRip™ Media Software, installed automatically when you connected this player to your PC, lets you
import music files from CDs and other sources, organize your music library, and transfer unprotected MP3
and WMA files to and from this player.

To transfer DRM-protected files to this player, you must use the application provided by the online music
store.

Copyright warning

This player 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.

Back up your data

As with any portable player, you must back up the drive regularly. The manufacturer is not responsible for
lost data.

Unpacking your player

All of the items listed below should have been packed in the box with your player.

• RCA player (contains music management software installer and user manual)

• Quick Start Guide

• USB cable

• Earphones

Computer system requirements

• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended

• Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or Windows Vista™ or Windows® 7

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with Internet access

• Windows Media Player 10 or higher

• 250MB or more free hard disk space for the software

• 128MB RAM (256MB recommended)

• CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction

• USB port (2.0 recommended)

• Sound card

Secure music transfer requirements

The default setting of this player is in MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode when connected to your PC. To
enable function of transferring subscription music content to the player, select MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) mode under Protocol in the player's Settings menu (refer to page 29).

Windows, Windows Media, and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.

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Connecting to the computer

• Connect the player to your computer with the USB cable provided. The player will turn on automatically.

• The player will be connected in MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode. It will appear as a drive letter on your
computer and behave as a detachable drive for file transfer in one or both directions.

• The RCA easyRip
menu,  nd and open the drive letter associated with the player (i.e. LYRA) and then double-click the
rcaeasyrip_setup  le to launch the installer.

• The software installer can be deleted from the player after installation to free up more storage spaces.

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Media Software installer is stored in the player, go to MyComputer in the Start

Player

USB cable

To enable function of launching RCA easyRip installer stored in the player, the player must be in
MSC mode which can be selected under Protocol in the Settings menu. The default setting of
this player is already in MSC mode. Refer to page 29 for more information.

• It might take several seconds for the player to be detected. Click Refresh in My Computer
or Windows Explorer to make sure the player has been detected.

• The player is capable of transferring files at USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is available on your
computer, use it to connect to your player. The player is still backward compatible with the
older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will not be able to take full advantage of the potential speed
increase.

• IMPORTANT: Don’t disconnect the USB cable to the PC or the player during the software
installation.

USB port of your
computer

Charging the player

The player charges automatically every time you connect it to your computer. To fully charge the player,
make sure your computer is on and the device is connected for at least 3 hours. Refer to the battery level
icon

on the display to check the battery level. Recharge the player when the icon is empty.

* The latest software can be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com.

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