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TH160 & TC160 series
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Contents
Safety information |
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FCC information ............................................................................... |
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Product registration ........................................................................ |
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For your records ............................................................................... |
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Important battery precautions ................................................... |
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Electrostatic disturbance............................................................... |
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Headset safety .................................................................................. |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................... |
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Voice Memo |
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Recording voice memo.................................................................. |
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Playing back voice memo ............................................................. |
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Favorites |
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Creating a "Favorites" playlist ...................................................... |
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Removing files from "Favorites" playlist .................................. |
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End user license agreement |
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End user license agreement......................................................... |
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Before you begin |
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Copyright warning........................................................................... |
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Back up your data ............................................................................ |
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Unpacking your player................................................................... |
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Computer system requirements................................................. |
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Getting the latest software, firmware and information..... |
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Frequently asked questions ......................................................... |
8 |
Installing the battery in the player ............................................ |
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Adding more storage space to the player .............................. |
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Connecting to the computer....................................................... |
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Managing files on your RCA Player |
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Using RCA EasyRip........................................................................... |
10 |
Using Windows Explorer................................................................ |
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Deleting files from the player...................................................... |
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Disconnecting the player from the PC..................................... |
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General controls |
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Turning the player on and off...................................................... |
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Locking the player controls.......................................................... |
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Resetting the player ........................................................................ |
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Using the menus |
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Menu types......................................................................................... |
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Menu navigation .............................................................................. |
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The Home menu............................................................................... |
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Music |
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Playing music files............................................................................ |
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Music playback controls ................................................................ |
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Audiobooks |
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Playing audiobooks......................................................................... |
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Audiobook playback controls...................................................... |
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Skipping through audiobook sections .................................... |
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Radio |
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Playing FM radio............................................................................... |
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Storing and recalling preset stations........................................ |
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Improving FM radio sound........................................................... |
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Recording FM radio ......................................................................... |
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Playing back FM radio recordings.............................................. |
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Settings |
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Changing the player’s settings.................................................... |
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Shuffle ................................................................................................. |
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Equalizer .............................................................................................. |
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Screensaver ........................................................................................ |
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Power save ......................................................................................... |
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RecDur (Record duration) ............................................................. |
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FreqStep (Frequency step)............................................................ |
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Language ........................................................................................... |
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System info ......................................................................................... |
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Restore defaults ................................................................................ |
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Additional information |
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Tips and troubleshooting.............................................................. |
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Check for updates............................................................................ |
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Specifications..................................................................................... |
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Limited warranty |
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For US ................................................................................................... |
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For Canada.......................................................................................... |
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Safety 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.
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.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
RCA |
RCA |
TH1601 |
TC1601 |
RCA |
RCA |
TH1602 |
TC1602 |
RCA |
RCA |
TH1604 |
TC1604 |
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Safety information
Important battery precautions
•Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate, and do not puncture.
•Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries, may leak if left in your product for a long period of time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are not going to use it for a month or more.
•If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix types and make sure they are inserted correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak.
•Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.
•Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Electrostatic disturbance
This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume normal operation, you may reset the player by removing and re-installing the battery.
Precautions for the player
•Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation problems may result.
•Avoid shock to the unit.
•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.
•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.
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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Safety information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
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Portable Cart Warning
•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 powersupply 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.
•ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
•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.
•IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES, adhere to the following precautions:
A.Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B.Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
C.Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the proper manner, according to your state/provincial and local regulations.
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End user license agreement
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, nonsublicenseable, 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 WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT. 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 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.
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End user license agreement
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 SECTION 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 Firmware.
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 PARTY 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 Digital Rights Management (WMDRM-9) protected music files.
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.
Computer system requirements
•Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
•Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or Windows Vista™
•Internet access
•Windows Media Player 10 or higher
•250MB or more free hard disk space for the software
•128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
•CD drive capable of digital audio extraction
•USB port (2.0 recommended)
•Sound card
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.
Getting the latest software, firmware and information
Go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads for the latest firmware, RCA EasyRip Media Software and user manual for your player. Follow the instructions there to download and install files.
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
•Earphones
•AAA battery x 1
Frequently asked questions
For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com/faq.
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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Before you begin
Installing the battery in the player
1.Apply thumb pressure to slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then remove the cover.
2.Insert the supplied AAA battery, following the polarity marks in the battery compartment.
3.Replace the cover.
•Refer to the battery level icon
on the display to check the battery level. Replace the battery when the icon is empty.
Adding more storage space to the player
To increase the number of files you can store on the player:
1.Turn off the player.
2.Lift the cover from the micro SD slot and insert a
micro SD memory card as shown.
•Do not force the card into the slot, as this may damage the card.
•When micro SD card is inserted, the card icon
shows on the display.
Connecting to the computer
USB port of your |
Player |
computer |
•Rotate the USB plug out of the player body and connect the player to your PC as shown.
•The player will turn on automatically and display "USB connected" on the display. The player will appear as a drive letter on your computer, a Mass Storage Class (MSC) device, and behave as a detachable drive for file transfer in one or both directions.
•The RCA EasyRip™ Media Software installer (stored in the player*) will launch automatically. Click NEXT to begin the installation and follow the instructions to install the software on your PC.
•The software installer can be deleted from the player after installation to free up more storage spaces.
• 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.
•If the installer does not auto-launch, go to MyComputer in the Start menu, find and open the drive letter associated with the player and then double-click the rcaeasyrip_setup file to launch the installer.
* The latest software can be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com.
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