RCA X3000 User Manual

X2400
user
manual
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
Lyra
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FCC Information

FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. 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.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. This product complies with DHHS Rules 21
CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
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
RCA
X2400A
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS IN­SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Safety Information

Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
For Your Records
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service. In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number: Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.
Technical Specification
Product: Portable Multimedia Player Brand: Lyra Model: X2400A
Electrical Consumption
Lithium polymer rechargeable battery
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de
C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

Precautions for the Unit

• Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation problem may result.
• Avoid shock to the unit.
• Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight.
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.

Caution

• Keep product out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not expose to rain or moisture.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution while driving

Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving.

Headset safety

Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit
before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphones are in place.
• Do not play your headset at a high
volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high-volume play.
If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
• You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.
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Important Information

Warning:
Use of this product is for your
personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws.
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Important Information

Important Battery Information

• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours before first use.
• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours after putting away the unit for a long time.
• The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate.
• Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside.
• To reduce risk of injury, use only rechargeable battery recommended by the manufacturer for this product. Other types of battery may burst causing damage and personal injury.
• Keep the unit away from children. Do not disassemble or incinerate.
• Only use the charger provided in the package. Use of another charger may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Caution

• The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate.
• Do not place the battery under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places over 45ºC (113ºF) such as the dashboard of car.
• Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
• Do not separately recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or expose to high temperatures. Examples of high temperatures that may damage your product include leaving it in a locked car in the summer, or putting it on top of other heat generating electronics devices (such as power amplifiers and computer monitors).
Lithium
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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you and Thomson Inc. ("Thomson") for the Lyra Device application/driver software program and associated documentation, if any ("Program").
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LICENSE
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End User License Agreement
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c) The Program may contain pre-release code
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End User License Agreement
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by Thomson 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.
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, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS AFFILIATES 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.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.
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End User License Agreement
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GOVERNING LAW
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GENERAL TERMS
This Agreement can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and Thomson, and changes from the terms and conditions of this Agreement made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this Agreement 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 Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Thomson, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and Thomson, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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Table of Contents

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FCC Information
Safety Information
Important Information
Important Safety Instruction
End User License Agreement
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s so special about this Portable
Multimedia Player? . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Computer system requirements . . .2 Inserting battery into the player . .3 Inserting a Compact Flash Card . . .3 Connecting the player to your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .5
Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Playback audio and video files . . . .8
Music mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Browsing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Delete Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
AV Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Making Connections . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting Recording Quality . . . . . .11
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Starting Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Finding Recorded Files . . . . . . . . .11
Recording Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting Recording Quality . . . . . .13
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Recording Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TV Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Built-in Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Powersave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Restore Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Time & Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Date Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Memory Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
More Information . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . .18
Check for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . .18
US Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Canadian Warranty . . . . . . . .21
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Before You Begin

Unpacking your unit

When you unpack your new player, be sure you have removed all the accessories and documentation. The items below should have been packed in the box.
• Portable Multimedia Player
• Video Management CD
• Win98 Driver & Instruction Manual CD-ROM
• AC/DC adapter
• 512MB Compact Flash card
•USB cable
• Audio and video cable
• Earphones
• Key ring
•Li-ion Polymer battery

What’s so special about this Portable Multimedia Player?

This player is meant to play MPEG4 video and mp3 files. To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with USB port , USB cable (included) and Video management software.

Computer system requirements

• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
• Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000 (SP3 or higher), or XP
•Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
•Internet access
• 200MB free hard disk space for the software
•128MB RAM or above
• CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction
• USB port (2.0 recommended)
• Sound card

Inserting battery into the player

1. Remove the battery door by applying thumb pressure. Slide the battery door in the direction of the arrow, then lift the battery door out and off the cabinet.
2. Insert the Lithium polymer rechargeable battery. Insure that the contacts of the battery line up with the contacts of the player. (Refer to “Important information” for important battery information.)
3. Close the door of the battery compartment.

Inserting a Compact Flash Card

1. Turn off the unit. Insert a Compact Flash Card with the label side down into the card slot on the right side of the player as illustrated in the diagram below.
2. To remove the card, push the button beside the slot twice to eject the compact flash card.
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Before You Begin
Note
The charging light indicator changes from red to blue when
the battery is fully charged.
Charging light indicator
ON
OFF
/ AV OUT
Compact Flash Card
(not supplied)
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Before You Begin

Connecting the Player to your computer

1. Lift the cover that is covering the USB port on the player.
2. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable
to the USB port on the player.
3. Connect the larger end of the cable to
the USB port on the computer tightly.
4. This screen will appear on the display of
the player.
Note
Refer to the Software Instruction manual for procedures in setting up USB drivers and transferring files to the player.
USB CONNECTED !
Tip
Images and video need to be converted by the bundled video management software before browsing in the player.
Note
Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 formats at supported bitrates. Bitrates supported by the player: mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps. WMA and DRM formats are not supported.
AV INAV OUT
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General Controls

1. Mic - Records voice in voice recording
mode.
2. AV IN (Black)- Input audio and video signal when the audio and video cable is connected.
3. - Slide to lock or unlock the keys of the player.
4. / /
In video playback mode:
slide down to toggle the playback
speed among 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 20x
slide up to toggle the reverse
playback speed among 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 20x.
press in to start and pause playback.
In audio playback mode:
slide down to go to the next track
and press in to start playback.
slide up to go to previous track and
press in to start playback.
slide down and hold to fast forward
the track.
slide up and hold to review the
track.
press in to start and pause playback.
When browsing photos:
• slide down to go to the next file
• slide up to go to the previous file.
In menu mode:
• slide down to go to the next option
• slide up to go to the previous option
• press in to select option.
In AV recording mode:
• press in to turn off or on the speaker.
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AV INAV OUT
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MIC
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ON
/ AV OUT
OFF
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5. - USB connector
6. AV OUT (Green)/
- Ouput audio and video signal when the audio and video cable is connected.
- Insert the headphones here.
7. - In the main menu mode, press and hold to turn on/off the unit.
- In playback mode, press to stop playback.
- In menu mode, press to return to previous menu.
8. - - Press to decrease volume.
- Press to go to the previous page during file browsing.
9. M - Press to enter menu setting mode
10. + - Press to increase volume.
- Press to go to the next page during file browsing.
11. - Press to record in audio/video recording mode.
In playback mode, press to switch
between speaker and headphone output.
• In AV recording mode, press in to switch between speaker and headphone output.
12. DC - Connects the power cord for battery charging.
13. Push to eject compact flash card.
14. Compact flash card slot
15. LCD ON/AV OUT - Slide to select between
LCD output or AV output.
General Controls
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Menu Settings

Menu operations

Press and hold to turn the unit on. Slide down or slide up to view options and press in to enter a sub-
menu. To exit menu, press . The menu appears as illustrated below:
Information
Library
AV Recorder
Voice Recorder
Settings
Time & Date
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Demo
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In menu mode, slide down or slide up
to view options. Select Library option
by pressing in .
Select this option to play video, mp3 and wave files and browse images.
Playback audio and video files
Selecting Files
Slide down or slide up to select the audio or video file you want to play. Press + to go to the next page and - to go to the previous page.
Playback Controls
Play / pause
•Press in to begin playback.
•Press in once to pause playback, press again to resume playback.
Stop
• Press to stop playback.
Skipping files
• In audio playback mode, slide down to go to the next track.
• In audio playback mode, slide up to go to the previous track.
Scanning files
•In video playback mode, slide down
to toggle the playback speed among 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 20x and slide up to toggle the reverse playback speed among 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 20x
• In audio playback mode, slide down and hold to scan forward.
• In audio playback mode, slide up and hold to scan backward.
Adjusting the volume
Press + / - to adjust the volume.

Library

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Note
When video is paused, the following info bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen:
You can slide down to toggle the playback speed among 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 20x and slide up
to toggle the reverse playback speed among 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 20x.
Remaining time
Paused
Elapsed time
00:00:03 00:00:45
00:00:03 00:00:45
2x
2x playback speed
00:00:03 00:00:45
2x
2x reverse playback speed
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Switching Audio Output
• Press to select between the audio output to headphones or built­in speaker.
Switching Video Output
• Connect the black end of audio and video cable to headphones jack and the other end (red,white and yellow end) to TV input.
• Slide the LCD ON/AV OUT switch on the back of the unit to “AV output.” The LCD will turn off and the video will switch to the TV.
Music Mode
You can change repeat mode while playing your music.
Repeat
• Press M until Repeat is highlighted.
•Press in to select between One, All or Off to repeat the current file or repeat all files or turn off repeat respectively.
Browsing Images
• Slide down or slide up to select the previous and the next image.
•Press in to browse the image.
• During image browsing, press M to enter “Slide Show” menu. Slide down
or slide up to select ON and
press in to start slide show. To stop slide show, press .
Library
Tip
Images need to be converted by the bundle video management
software before browsing in the player.
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Note
This option can also be changed in the Settings menu.
Note
In recording mode, press in
to switch between different
audio outputs.
Tip
Open WMA can be converted by
the bundled video management software.
Note
In each playback mode, only
files which belong to that category will be played. Other files will be skipped during playback. (For example, in video playback mode, only video files will be played. Audio files and images will be skipped.)
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Select this option to record video files in avi format and set resolution and AV quality.
Making Connections
• Connect the black end of the audio and video cable to the AV IN and the other end (the red, white and yellow end) to the video output of a digital player such as a DVD player.
• Slide down or slide up to select AV Recorder from the menu and press in to display video to be recorded.
Setting Resolution
• Press M to enter sub-menu.
• Slide down or slide up to select Resolution and press in to enter Resolution sub-menu.
• Slide down or slide up to select between Low resolution (320 x 240) and High resolution (640 x
480).
•Press in to confirm selection.
•Press to exit menu settings.
Library
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AV Recorder

Delete Files
• Slide down or slide up to select the file you want to delete.
• Press M to enter delete menu.
• Press in to go into the delete sub­menu.
• Slide down or slide up to select between delete All or Current file or select Cancel.
•Press in to confirm selection.
• Slide down or slide up to select Ye s or No.
•Press in to confirm selection.
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Setting Recording Quality
• Press M to enter sub-menu.
• Slide down or slide up to select AV Quality and press in to enter AV Quality sub-menu.
• Slide down or slide up to select among Standard, Better or Best.
•Press in to confirm selection.
•Press to exit menu settings.
Recording
• Press to start recording and press again to stop and save recording.
Timer Recording
• Press M to enter sub-menu.
• Slide down or slide up to highlight Appoint.
•Press in to enter Appoint sub­menu.
Starting Time
•To set record starting time, slide down
or slide up to select
Starting Time.
•Press in to enter Starting Time sub-menu.
• Slide down or slide up to select among year, month, day and time.
• Press +/- to set the above options accordingly.
•Press in to confirm selection.
Duration
•To set record duration time, slide down or slide up to select Duration.
•Press in to enter Duration sub­menu.
• Slide down or slide up to select between hour and minute.
• Press +/- to set the record duration time.
•Press in to confirm selection. Recording will start automatically at the preset time.
Finding Recorded Files
•To find your recorded files, press
to return to the main menu.
Select Library option by pressing in
.
• Select the folder ‘DCIM’ and press in
.
• Select the folder ‘100MEDIA’ and press in .
• Slide down or slide up to select your recorded file. Press in to playback.
• While recording video, press in to turn off/on the speaker.
AV Recorder
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Note
Do not turn off the unit, or
exit AV Recorder mode after you set the Timer Recording. Otherwise, recording will not start automatically at the preset time.
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Recording Display
When is pressed, display appears as follow:
After setting Timer Recording, the Timer Recording indicator appears on the upper left corner of the screen.
00:00:07
Recording indicator
Elapsed time
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AV Recorder
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Select this option to record audio files in wav format and set voice quality.
Setting Recording Quality
• Slide down or slide up to select Voice Recorder from the menu and press in to confirm.
• Press M and then press in to enter Voice Quality sub-menu.
• Slide down or slide up to select among Standard, Better or Best.
•Press in to confirm selection.
• Press to go back to Voice
Recorder.
Recording
• Press to start recording and press again or press to stop and
save recording.
•To find your recorded files, press
to return to the main menu.
Select Library option by pressing in
.
• Select the folder ‘DCIM’ and press in
.
• Select the folder ‘100MEDIA’ and press in .
• Slide down or slide up to select your recorded file. Press in to playback.
Recording Display
When is pressed, display appears as follow:

Voice Recorder

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Voice recorded
\DCIM\100MEDIA\FILE0001.WAV
00:00:15 01:43:48
Remaining Time
Elapsed time
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In menu mode, slide down or slide up to view options. Select Settings option by pressing in
.
Backlight
• Select this option to turn off the
display.
• Slide down or slide up to
select Backlight from the sub-menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to
select among On, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec or 1 min.
•Press in to confirm selection.
Language
• Slide down or slide up to
select Language from the sub-menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to
select between English, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French and Spanish.
•Press in to confirm selection.
TV Out
• Slide down or slide up to select TV Out from the sub-menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to select between NTSC or PAL according to the different zone.
•Press in to confirm selection.
Built-in Speaker
• Slide down or slide up to select Build-in Speaker from the sub­menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to turn on/off the speaker.
•Press in to confirm selection.
Powersave
• Select this option to change the time before the player turns off automatically.
• Slide down or slide up to select Powersave from the sub-menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to select among 1 min, 2 min, 5 min or
10 min.
Beep
• Slide down or slide up to select Beep from the sub-menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to turn on/off the beep sound.
•Press in to confirm selection.

Settings

Tip
If you select On, the display
will always be on.
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Format
• Slide down or slide up to select Format from the sub-menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to select between Yes or No to format the compact flash card inserted.
•Press in to confirm.
Update
• Download the new firmware to the compact flash card.
• Slide down or slide up to select Update from the sub-menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to select between Yes or No.
•Press in to confirm. Select Yes and the player will update the new firmware from the compact flash card.
• The player will shut down after update completed.
Restore Defaults
• Select this option to restore the factory defaults.
• Slide down or slide up to select Restore Defaults from the sub­menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to select between Yes or No.
•Press in to confirm.
Settings
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Note
All files on Compact Flash card will be erased!
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In menu mode, slide down or slide up to view options. Select Time & Date option by pressing in
.
Date Format
• Slide down or slide up to select Date Format from the sub­menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to select between YY/MM/DD or DD/MM/YY.
•Press in to confirm.
Date Setting
• Slide down or slide up to select Date Setting from the sub­menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to select among Year, Month or date.
• Press + / - to adjust the year, month or date and press in to confirm and exit.
Time Setting
• Slide down or slide up to select Time Setting from the sub­menu and press in to confirm.
• Slide down or slide up to select between hour or minute.
• Press + / - to adjust the time and press in to confirm and exit.
• Press to go back to Main
Menu.

Time & Date

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Information

In menu mode, slide down or slide up to view options. Select Information option by pressing in
.
Memory Usage
You can check the memory usage of compact flash card in this option.
•Press in to show memory usage.
•Press to go back one menu.
Version
• Slide down or slide up to select Version from the sub-menu and press in to show firmware version information.
•Press to go back one menu.
In menu mode, slide down or slide up to view options. Select Demo option by pressing in
.
Select this option to play the demo video in the unit.
Press to exit demo.

Demo

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More Information

Troubleshooting Tips

The player does not turn on when the PLAY button is pressed?
• Battery may be empty.
• LCD may be switched to AV out.
• Unit may be locked. Check to make sure that the lock switch is not activated.
• Check the battery and make sure it was inserted correctly into the player.
Skipping tracks or bad sound quality?
• Repeat or program function may be activated.
• There may be strong magnetic fields near the unit.
• Low Battery level.
Cannot perform playback?
• LOCK function may be activated.
• There may be no playable tracks in the memory.
USB display does not appear when connected to computer?
• Check connection between your unit and the computer.
• Check if the USB drivers are properly installed
•Use USB cable (provided) may improve connection.
•You may have to re-associate the drive letter that was assigned to the device. Please check your help on Windows for details on assigning a different drive letter.
•You may have swithced off the unit.
• Battery could be low.
Cannot playback music files on the player.
• Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 formats at supported bitrates. Bitrates supported by the player: mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps WMA and DRM format are not supported.
Cannot playback video or image files on the player.
• The files may not be supported by this product. Try to convert it with the bundled video management software provided in the Video Management CD.
Could not playback tracks from Compact Flash card.
• We recommend using Compact Flash card of the following brands: EDGE, Kingston, Kodak, SanDisk, Simple Tech, Transcend, Viking.
Check for Updates
Visit http://www.rca.com/ digitalaudiodownloads for the latest news and firmware upgrades for our Digital Audio Player. You must update your system after new downloads have been made in order for the new applications to be executed.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can get FAQ information at www
.rca.com/digitalaudiofaq.
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What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc. Product Exchange Center 11721 B Alameda Avenue Socorro, Texas 79927
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
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U.S. Limited Warranty

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U.S. Limited Warranty
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement, OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the
original carton (or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
Thomson multimedia Ltd. 6200 Edwards Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7 Canada
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith. If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson Inc. P. O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE
NAME OF STORE
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Canadian Limited Warranty

Thomson Inc. P. O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2006 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) www.rca.com Printed In China / Impreso en China
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IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
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