RCA TC1401 User Manual

user manual

TC1401

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

Important Information ............................................................................................................................... 4

End User License Agreement ..................................................................................................................... 6

Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Unpacking your player ..................................................................................................................... 8

Things to consider before you get started... .................................................................................. 9

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

Warning .................................................................................................................................. 9

Caution ................................................................................................................................... 9

Caution while driving ............................................................................................................ 9

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

Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Inserting the battery ...................................................................................................................... 10

Connecting to a computer .............................................................................................................10

Removing the player from your computer ................................................................................... 11

Powering on/off ............................................................................................................................. 12

Controls and Display ................................................................................................................................ 13

Controls ...........................................................................................................................................13

Display ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Transferring Music.................................................................................................................................... 15

Install WIndows Media Player ....................................................................................................... 15

Adding Audio Files to your Library ............................................................................................... 16

Converting CD Tracks to mp3 ........................................................................................................ 17

Converting CD Tracks to wma ....................................................................................................... 19

Transferring Audio Files to your Player.........................................................................................20

Editing Lyrics ...................................................................................................................................21

Using the Player as a Mass Storage Device ............................................................................................ 22

Performing a Backup ..................................................................................................................... 23

Table of Contents

Creating Playlist Folders........................................................................................................................... 24

Playback .................................................................................................................................................... 25

Listening to your mp3/wma files ................................................................................................... 25

Volume ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Locking your Player ........................................................................................................................ 25

Synchronizing Lyrics Display .......................................................................................................... 26

File Browsing ............................................................................................................................................ 27

Menu Structure .............................................................................................................................. 27

Navigation ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Recording .................................................................................................................................................. 29

Recording from the Built-in Microphone ..................................................................................... 29

Adjusting Recording Settings ........................................................................................................ 29

Playback of Voice Recording ......................................................................................................... 30

Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 31

Adjusting Settings .......................................................................................................................... 31

Equalizer ......................................................................................................................................... 31

Repeat Mode .................................................................................................................................. 31

Contrast .......................................................................................................................................... 32

Backlight ......................................................................................................................................... 32

Power Saving .................................................................................................................................. 32

Default Settings .............................................................................................................................. 33

Language ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Information about the Player ........................................................................................................ 33

Advanced Features ................................................................................................................................... 34

Upgrading your Player ................................................................................................................... 34

Formatting the player .................................................................................................................... 35

Additional Information ............................................................................................................................ 36

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 36

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 37

Limited warranty ............................................................................................................................ 39

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this player. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Technical specification

Product: RCA player Brand: RCA Model: TC1401

Electrical rating

DC : 1.5V AAA/LR03 battery

ESD Remark:

In case of misfunction due to electrostatic discharge just reset the product (disconnect and reconnect of the power source may be required) to resume normal operation.

RCA

TC1401

Important Information

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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 that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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.

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

Manufacturer/Responsible Party

Thomson, Inc. P.O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 (317) 587-3001

In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate 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 THOMSON INC., OR ANY THOMSON GROUP ENTITY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “THOMSON ENTITY”), FOR THE RCA OR THOMSON BRANDED PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM 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. 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 license (i) to use 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 Thomson/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 THOMSON Entity 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 THOMSON Entity 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; or (iii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein. 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/ digitalaudiosupport. (d) THOMSON Entity 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 THOMSON Entity. (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 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 THOMSON ENTITY, 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 in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by THOMSON Entity 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.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON ENTITY, 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 THOMSON ENTITY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO

End User License Agreement

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 providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in your A/V Device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyrights, in such content is not misappropriated. Your A/V Device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WMDRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in your A/V Device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display, and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software's ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your A/V Device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a computer. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your A/V Device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

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. THOMSON ENTITY 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 THOMSON Entity, 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 THOMSON Entity, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and THOMSON Entity, relating to the subject matter of this hereof. “THOMSON Group Entity” when used in this EULA shall mean any person, corporation, or other organization, domestic or foreign, including but not limited to subsidiaries, that is directly or indirectly controlled by Thomson S.A. 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 more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting interest in the entity in question.

Before You Begin

Dear RCA Customer, Thank you for purchasing the RCA Player. This player 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 to your player, you may use Windows Media Player or the application recommended by the online music download service.

(Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management. Windows XP (SP1 or higher) required.)

Unpacking your player

Your player came with everything you need to make music portable — all of the items shown below should have been packed in the box with your player.

• RCA Player

•1 x AAA battery

• Quick Start Guide

• Earphones

• User Manual Softcopy This document is stored inside the player and can be downloaded at http://www.rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads

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Before You Begin

Things to consider before you get started...

Computer system requirements

• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended

• Windows XP or 2000

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Internet access (broadband recommended)

• 250MB 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

Warning

Use of 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.

Caution

• Keep player 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 player if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving.

Back up your data

As with any portable device with internal memory or storage, you must back up the data regularly. RCA and Thomson are not responsible for lost data.

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

1. Remove the USB port cover.

2. Push and slide out the battery compartment cover.

3. Install the battery. Match the + and - signs on the battery to the signs on the battery compartment.

4. Re-install the battery compartment cover.

Connecting to the Computer

Caution: BEFORE YOU START

• Make sure that the player is off and disconnect the earphones.

• Make sure the player is not locked. If the player is locked while you power it on, the

screen displays “Locked” and the player will automatically power off after a few seconds.

Getting Started

1. Remove the USB port cover and disconnect the earphones.

2. Connect the player to one of your computer’s USB ports.

3. The screen displays “USB Connected”, indicating that the player is in USB mode.

4. On your computer’s desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Explore. The player will be automatically recognized as a removable media device (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and XP).

5. Transfer files to or from the player using Windows Explorer. To do so, drag and drop your files to the player as shown below:

Note: You can also organize your music files into folders before transferring them to your player. – refer to page 24.

Removing the player from your computer

1. Right-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar (next to the clock).

2. Click on Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device.

3. Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message is displayed.

4. Remove the player.

Getting Started

Powering ON/OFF

Caution: Before turning on the player, make sure the player is not locked. If your player is locked when you power it on, the screen displays “Locked” and your player automatically turns off after a few seconds. To unlock it, simply slide the hold switch

backwards.

•To power on your player, press

•To power off, press and hold until the progress bar is full and the screen turns black.

briefly .

Caution

• When storing the unit, be sure to remove the batteries because they may leak and damage the unit.

• Batteries 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 leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injury.

• Do not charge batteries which are not intended to be recharged.

• Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state and local regulations.

Caution:

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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