Thomson EM2600, EM2601 User Manual

EM2600 EM2601

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

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Safety Information

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

Sound Pressure Control

Articles L44.5 and 44.6 of the Code on Public Health modified by Article 2 of the Law dated May 28th 1996 impose a maximum acoustic output of 100 decibels. The headphone provided and your player do abide by the legislation in force. Prolonged listening in full power may irreversibly damage the user's hearing.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO THE QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this player to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

ATTENTION

End User License Agreement

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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LICENSE

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End User License Agreement

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OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

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WINDOWS MEDIA

This version of the Lyra Personal Digital Player ("Lyra Player") contains software licensed from Microsoft that enables you to play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files ("WMA Software"). The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Lyra Player, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Lyra Player.

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.

End User License Agreement

GRANT OF LICENSE.

The WMA Software is only licensed to you as follows: You may use this version of the Lyra Player containing the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio Device player.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law in spite of this limitation.

You may transfer your right to use this version of the Lyra Player only as part of a sale or transfer of your Portable Audio Device player, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions in this End User License Agreement. If the version of the Lyra Player that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Lyra Player 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 Lyra Player must comply with all applicable international and national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software incorporated in the Lyra Player.

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 IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY'S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of laws.

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.

Table of Contents

Safety Information End User License Agreement

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2

Connecting to Computer . . . . .5

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Transferring Files to the Player . . . .5

General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6

File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How Files are Organized . . . . . . . . .7

File Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Player Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Player Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . .7

Audio Playback . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Switching On and Off Player . . . . . .9

Playing / Pausing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Skipping Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Scanning Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

My Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Manual and Preset Modes . . . . . . .11

Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Saving Preset Stations . . . . . . . . . . .12

Selecting Preset Stations . . . . . . . .12

Clearing Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . .12

Stop Listening to the Radio . . . . . .12

Radio Recording . . . . . . . . . . .13

Voice Recording . . . . . . . . . . .14

Line-in Recording . . . . . . . . . .15

Picture Playback . . . . . . . . . . .16

Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting the Player . . . . . . . . .19

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

More Information . . . . . . . . .20

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 with your player.

•Digital Audio Player

• Music Management CD

• Earphones

•USB cable

• Line-in cable

• Neck strap

What’s so special about this mp3 player?

This player is meant to play mp3 and Windows Media

audio files and view picture and video clip files. To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with a USB port , USB cable and a music management software.

Computer system requirements

• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended Macintosh iMac G3 or higher

• Windows ® 2000 (SP3 or higher), or XP Mac OS X Version 10.2 or higher

• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

• Internet access

• 200MB free hard disk space for the software

• 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)

• CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction

• USB port (2.0 recommended)

• Sound card

Dear Thomson Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Thomson Digital Audio Player. This product will play open mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from most online music download services. After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content to your player. To transfer the music, you should 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.)

Before You Begin

Precautions for the Unit

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

• Avoid shock to the unit.

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

• Do not operate or store unit in places with frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).

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

• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.

Caution

• Keep product out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.

• Do not expose to rain or moisture.

Caution while Driving

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

Headset Safety

Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit

before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphones are in place.

• Do not play your headset at a high

volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high-volume play.

• If you experience a ringing in your

ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

• You should use extreme caution or

temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

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.

Before You Begin

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.

• Battery replacement should only be made

by a trained technician. Refer to Limited Warranty for details.

• Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside.

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

• Keep the unit away from children. Do not disassemble or incinerate.

• Use USB port of PC or the specified charger (not included). 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, incinerate, or expose to high temperatures. Examples of high temperatures that may damage your product include leaving it in a locked car in summer, or putting it on top of heat generating electronic devices (such as

power amplifiers and computer monitors ).

• Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

This symbol means that your inoperative electronic appliance must be collected separately and not mixed

with the household waste. The European Union has implemented a specific collection and recycling system for which manufacturers are responsible. This appliance has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. Electrical and electronic appliances are liable to contain parts that are necessary in order for the system to work properly but which can become a health and environmental hazard if they are not handled or disposed of in the proper way. Consequently, please do not throw out your inoperative appliance with the household waste. If you are the owner of the appliance, you must deposit it at the appropriate local collection point or leave it with the vendor when buying a new appliance.

• If you are a professional user, please follow your supplier’s instructions.

• If the appliance is rented to you or left in your care, please contact your service provider. Help us protect the environment in which we live!

Connecting to Computer

Charging the Battery

The player’s battery can only be charged through the USB port of a computer.

1. Open the cover of the USB jack and connect the smaller end of the USB extension cable to the USB jack on the player.

2. Insert the larger end of the USB extension cable into the USB port on the computer tightly. Once connected, the display shows as below:

3. Press and hold to enter battery charging mode. The display shows as below with the battery icon animating.

• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours before first use.

•You can still transfer files to the player in the battery charging mode.

• When the battery is full, the display shows “Battery full”.

Attention: Do not separately recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or expose to high temperatures over 45ºC (113ºF). Examples of high temperatures that may damage your product include leaving it in a locked car in the summer, the dashboard of car or putting it on top of other heat generating electronics devices (such as power amplifiers and computer monitors.

Transferring Files to the Player

You should refer to the software manual for details in software installation, connecting your player with the computer and transferring files to the player.

Attention: Do not disconnect the USB connection during

music download. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.

Note: The player will automatically go to battery charging mode if the battery

level is low.

1. : headphone jack, input jack for line-in cable.

2. : USB jack.

3. : 1) press once to switch on the player; 2) starts and pauses playback.

4. Slide SEL to / to : 1) skip and search backward or forward a file; 2) go back or in a menu level in menu navigation; 3) select radio frequency or preset stations.

5. SEL : 1) press to select music files as My Selections; 2) in radio mode, press to select between preset and manual tuning modes.

6. REC : press to start and end recording;

7. M : press to access the player’s menu.

8. Slide SEL to +/– to : 1) increase or decreases volume; 2) move upward or downward in menu navigation.

9. : 1) press once to stop playback; 2) press and hold to switch off the player.

10. : lock switch - slide to the locked icon to prevent accidental key activation. The lock icon shows on the display when keys are locked.

11. RESET : reset button.

12. MIC : microphone for voice recording.

General Controls

File Menu

How Files are Organized?

The files transferred to the player will be sorted automatically so that you can easily find and play them. They are sorted as below in the library mode:

• Music* (contains music files)

•Radio Recs (contains radio recording)

•Voice Recs (contains voice recording)

• Line-in Recs (contains line-in recording)

• My Selections (contains a playlist of your preferred music files)

• Pictures (contains photo files)

•Video (contains video files)

*Music files are further sorted as below:

•Artists

• Albums

•Titles

• Genres

•Years

The navigation menu is displayed when

M is pressed during playback.

File Menu Navigation

• Slide to to go to the next menu level.

• Slide to + / – to move along menu items at the same level.

• Slide to to go to the previous menu level.

• If the selected item is a music, audible, recording, photo or video files, slide to or to start playback.

Player Menu

The player menu lets you access more features of the player.

Depending on the mode you are in (e.g. music playback, radio recording etc.), the items available in the player menu may vary.

Follow the steps below to access the player menu:

• If you are at the file menu navigation screen, press M once to access the player menu.

• If you are at the playback screen, press M twice to access the player menu.

• If you are in Radio, Voice Recording, Line-in Recording, Picture or Video mode, press M once to access the player menu.

Player Menu Navigation

• Slide to to go to the next menu level

• Slide to + / – to move along menu items at the same level.

• Slide to to go to the previous menu level.

Tips:

Refer to “Setting the Player” on page 19 for

details of the player menu.

Switching On and Off Player

•Press once to turn on the unit.

•To turn off the player completely, press and hold .

Playing / Pausing

•Press to begin playback.

•Press once to pause playback, press again to resume playback.

During playback, file duration, elapsed playback time, file information show on the display.

Skipping Files

•To skip to the next file, slide to .

•To skip to the previous file, slide to within the beginning 4 seconds of the current file. Otherwise, slide to twice.

Scanning Files

•To scan backward quickly, slide to continuously during playback.

•To scan forward quickly, slide to continuously during playback.

Random Playback

1. Press M once or twice to access to player menu (refer to page 8 for more details).

2. Slide to + / – to highlight “Shuffle”.

3. Press SEL repeatedly to select the shuffle mode on or off. The shuffle icon lights on the display when activated.

Audio Playback

Tips:

Shuffle on + Repeat one = a file is selected randomly and

played repeatedly. Shuffle on + Repeat All = Files are played in random order repeatedly.

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