RCA MP3 Player SC2001 User Guide

user manual  
S2001  
S2002  
SC2001  
SC2002  
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Table of contents  
Music playback display.......................... 20  
My Selections ......................................... 21  
Other playback features ....................... 21  
Audible playback ............................... 22  
Audible playback controls .................... 22  
Audible playback display ...................... 22  
Radio ................................................... 23  
Radio (switching on) ............................. 23  
Radio (switching off) ............................. 23  
Radio display .......................................... 23  
Manual and preset mode ..................... 23  
Selecting radio frequency ..................... 23  
Saving preset stations ........................... 24  
Selecting preset stations ....................... 24  
Clearing preset stations ........................ 24  
Suppressing stereo signal ..................... 24  
Radio recording .................................. 25  
Start recording ....................................... 25  
Record duration ..................................... 25  
Listening to radio recording................. 25  
Deleting radio recording ...................... 25  
Stopwatch ........................................... 26  
Using stopwatch .................................... 26  
Multiple lap timing ............................... 26  
BMI (Body Mass Index)...................... 27  
Personal information............................. 27  
Changing unit ........................................ 27  
Checking BMI ......................................... 27  
More information .............................. 28  
Troubleshooting Tips ............................. 28  
Check for updates ................................. 29  
Frequently asked questions .................. 29  
Limited Warranty ............................... 30  
For U.S. ................................................... 30  
For Canada ............................................. 31  
Safety information .............................. 3  
FCC information....................................... 3  
Product registration ................................ 4  
For your records ...................................... 4  
Service information ................................. 4  
Technical specification............................. 4  
Electrical consumption ............................ 4  
End user license agreement ............... 6  
Before your begin ................................ 8  
Unpacking your player............................ 8  
Computer system requirements ............. 8  
Warning .................................................... 8  
Back up your data ................................... 8  
Precautions for the player ...................... 9  
Caution while driving ............................. 9  
Headset safety ......................................... 9  
Using clip earphones ............................... 9  
Using armband/wristband....................... 9  
Software setup ................................... 10  
Computer connection ........................ 10  
Connecting the player to the  
computer ................................................ 10  
Charging the battery ............................ 11  
Important battery information ............ 11  
Caution ................................................... 11  
Transferring files to the player ........ 12  
Transferring files via Yahoo! Music  
Jukebox (Windows XP or higher only) 12  
Transferring files via Windows Explorer  
(Drag-and-drop) (Windows XP only) ... 13  
Transferring files via Windows Explorer  
(Drag-and-drop) (Windows 2000) ........ 13  
Disconnecting your player from the  
computer ................................................ 14  
General controls ................................. 15  
Overview ................................................ 15  
Turning on or off the player ................ 15  
Locking the keys .................................... 15  
File menu ............................................ 16  
How files are organized?...................... 16  
File menu navigation ............................ 16  
Player menu........................................ 18  
Player menu navigation ........................ 18  
Music playback ................................... 20  
Music playback controls ........................ 20  
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Safety information  
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Equipment tested for  
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complete unit  
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SC2001  
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Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
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compliance as a  
complete unit  
Product Registration  
Please fill out the product registration card  
and return it immediately. Returning this  
card allows us to contact you if needed.  
Technical Specification  
Product: RCA Player  
Brand: RCA  
Model: S2001, S2002, SC2001, SC2002  
For Your Records  
Electrical Consumption  
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:  
DC : 3.7 V Lithium battery (built -in)  
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  
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.  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.  
This product does not contain customer  
serviceable components.  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
Portable Cart Warning  
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9. GOVERNING LAW  
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Before you begin  
Dear RCA Customer,  
Computer system requirements  
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.  
Pentium III 500MHz or higher  
recommended  
Windows 2000 (service pack 3) or XP  
(service pack 1 or higher)  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher  
Internet access  
250MB or more free hard disk space for  
the software  
After purchasing and downloading music to  
your PC, you are now ready to move content  
to your player. To transfer the music, you  
must 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.)  
128MB RAM (256MB recommended)  
CD drive capable of digital audio  
extraction  
USB port (2.0 recommended)  
Sound card  
16- bit color video card  
Warning  
Unpacking your player  
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.  
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.  
RCA player  
Back up your data  
Quick start guide  
Music Management CD  
USB connection cable  
Earphones  
Wristband  
Armband  
As with any portable device that has a hard  
drive, you must back up the drive regularly.  
RCA and Thomson are not responsible for lost  
data.  
Explore a world of accessories! Jump on the  
to discover the additional accessories that are  
available for your player.  
Illustrations contained within this publication  
are for representation only and subject to  
change.  
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Before you begin  
Precautions for the player  
Using clip earphones  
Do not use the unit immediately after  
transportation from a cold place to a  
warm place; condensation problem may  
result.  
The right ear clip phone is labeled R while  
the left ear clip phone is labeled L.  
1. Slide the ear hook behind the ear with the  
ear pad on the front of the ear.  
Avoid shock to the unit.  
2. For best sound quality, make sure the ear  
pad fits closely with your ear.  
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 usesolvents.  
The unit must only be opened by qualified  
personnel.  
Keep product out of direct sunlight.  
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme  
heat (such as inside a parked car) may  
cause damage or malfunction.  
extendable  
to fit the  
size of your  
ear  
ear pad  
ear hook  
Using armband/wristband  
Slide the small ends of the armband or  
wristband through the player’s rings and  
secure with the buttons as shown below.  
Adjust the length of the armband if necessary.  
The length of the wristband is not adjustable.  
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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Sofeware setup  
The Music Management CD that comes with  
your player contains all of the necessary  
software components you need to make your  
player work properly.  
The Music Management CD also  
contains a software package  
Yahoo! Music Jukebox that can help  
transfer music content to your player.  
Please refer to the section on your installed  
software for detailed operations.  
These components enable you to transfer files  
from your computer to the player.  
Yahoo! Music Jukebox is supported in  
Windows XP or higher.  
Inserting the included CD into CD Drive  
1. Turn on your computer and place the  
Music Management CD that came with  
your player into your computer.  
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the USB cable  
to the PC or the player before or during  
the CD installation.  
2. If the setup screen does not appear,  
double-click “My Computer”, double click  
your CD drive icon, and double click  
“Install” to run the installer.  
Computer connection  
Connecting the player to the  
computer  
The player  
USB port  
of your  
computer  
Connect the player to your computer with the  
mini USB cable provided. The player will turn  
on automatically. It will appear as a Windows  
portable device (Windows XP, with Windows  
Media Player 10 installed) using the Media  
Transfer Protocol (MTP) or a drive letter if you  
are using Windows 2000.  
To open the  
cover: lift it  
up and  
rotate (refer  
to page 15  
for detailed  
description)  
It might take several seconds for the player to  
be detected. Click “Refresh” in My Computer  
or 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.  
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Computer connection  
Charging the battery  
Caution  
Your player will charge through the USB  
connection when it is connected to your  
computer. The display below shows where the  
animated battery icon is displayed when  
charging. To fully charge the player, make  
sure your computer is on and the device is  
connected for at least 3 hours.  
• Do not separately recharge, disassemble, or  
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 a car or  
putting it on top of other heat generating  
electronics devices (such as power  
amplifiers and computer monitors).  
Dispose of used battery  
properly. Keep away from  
children. Do not disassemble  
and do not dispose of in fire.  
You can still transfer files to the player  
while in battery charging mode.  
When the battery is full, the display shows  
“Battery full”.  
Caution  
Risk of explosion if battery is  
replaced by an incorrect type.  
Dispose of used batteries according  
to the instructions.  
Important battery information  
Charge the player for at least 3 hours  
before first use.  
Charge the player for at least 2 hours after  
putting the player away for a long time.  
Battery replacement should only be  
made by trained technicians. Refer to  
Limited Warranty for details.  
Do not attempt to open the player. No  
user serviceable parts inside.  
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.  
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Transferring files to the player  
You may select one of the  
following methods to transfer  
music contents to your player: 1)  
Yahoo! Music Jukebox is supported only by  
Windows XP or higher operating system.  
Yahoo! Music Jukebox, 2) drag-and-drop via  
Windows Explorer. For method 1, you first  
need to have successfully installed the  
software packages included in the Music  
Management CD.  
Secure music download files must be  
transferred to your player through the  
Yahoo Music Jukebox or the application  
recommended by your online music  
download service (Note: Services and  
applications must be Windows Media audio-  
compliant and support Digital Rights  
Management.) (Apple iTunesTM music content  
is not supported).  
Transferring files via Yahoo! Music Jukebox -  
refer to page 12.  
Transferring files via Windows Explorer  
(drag-and-drop) - refer to page 13.  
3. In the Yahoo! Music Jukebox, click My  
Music or click on a playlist on the left  
navigation pane.  
4. Simply drag the playlist you want to the  
name of your player in the left navigation  
pane (you can also drag tracks, artists and  
albums directly from My Music).  
5. The Yahoo! Music Jukebox will check to  
see if there is sufficient storage space on  
the player to copy the songs. If not, you  
will have to reduce the number of songs  
you are transferring.  
Transferring files via Yahoo!  
Music Jukebox (Windows XP  
or higher only)  
Yahoo! Music Jukebox lets you manage your  
music easily and organize like a pro. Create  
your own playlists: music for work, the gym,  
or even dinner. You can also buy download  
music and transfer to your player in seconds.  
Just drag and drop and you’re done. For  
more information on the installation and  
operations, please visit:  
Yahoo! Music Jukebox is supported only in  
Windows XP or higher operating system  
and Internet Explorer 6 or above for  
installation.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable during music  
download. Doing so may corrupt system files  
or the files being downloaded.  
Required updates to Yahoo! Music Jukebox  
may be available from Yahoo! after  
installation. Please refer to the Yahoo!  
Music Jukebox Help for more information  
about these updates.  
JET  
1. Launch the Yahoo! Music Jukebox.  
2. Attach the player to your computer. The  
player’s name should appear after a few  
seconds in the left navigation pane.  
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Transferring files to the player  
Transferring files via Windows  
Explorer (Drag-and-drop)  
(Windows XP only)  
In Windows Explorer, when the RCA player is  
opened in MTP mode, and Windows Media  
Player 10 is installed, the “Data” and “Media”  
views will be displayed for the player.  
The Data folder is used to manage data  
content on the player, such as text files. The  
Media folder is used to manage media  
content supported by the player for playback,  
such as mp3 and wma.  
If your computer has installed  
Windows Media Player 11,  
“Internal Storage” shows instead  
of the folders mentioned above. Copy files  
inside “Internal Storage”.  
JET  
Secure music download files must be  
transferred to your player through one of  
the provided Jukebox software packages  
or any applications recommended by the  
online music download service. Please visit  
the online music download service’s  
website where you purchased your content  
from for more details on transferring  
secure music to your player.  
JET  
You can copy files to / delete files from the  
player through Windows Explorer, but you  
cannot open or edit the files directly from the  
player. If you want to edit the files, you will  
need to copy the files from the player to  
another location (drive) in the system.  
Transferring files via Windows  
Explorer (Drag-and-drop)  
(Windows 2000)  
From Windows Explorer, highlight all the files/  
folders you want to transfer to your player  
and drag them to the drive letter that is  
associated with it.  
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Transferring files to the player  
Disconnecting your player  
from the computer  
For Windows XP users, your player is  
connected in MTP (Media Transfer Protocal)  
mode to your computer by default, you may  
disconnect the USB cable directly when file  
download is completed. Do not disconnect  
the USB connection during file download.  
Doing so may corrupt system files or the files  
being downloaded.  
If you are using Windows 2000, you can  
disconnect the player by left clicking on the  
icon from the system tray and selecting the  
drive corresponding to your player. Before  
disconnecting the USB connection from the  
computer or the player, be sure the “Safe to  
Remove Hardware” message is displayed.  
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General controls  
Overview  
5
1
6
6
2
3
4
1. m  
To skip to a previous file or scan a file  
backwards.  
To go back a level in the menus.  
To access the file or player menu.  
Press and hold to lock or unlock the  
player’s keys.  
To stop the radio recording.  
To skip to the next file or scan a file  
forwards.  
To advance or make selections in menus.  
2.  
USB jack - Attach the small end (Type  
mini-B) of the mini-USB cable here. Attach  
the large end (Type A) to your computer’s  
USB port. The player will enter USB mode  
automatically, and you can transfer files to  
and from the computer.  
+
To increase the volume during playback.  
To scroll up in the menus.  
The player’s battery will also be charging  
when connected to the computer.  
To decrease the volume during playback.  
To scroll down in the menus.  
3.  
Earphone jack  
5. Reset button  
Follow the  
diagram to  
1
6. Armband/Wristband rings  
open the USB jack  
or earphone jack  
cover.  
Turning on or off the player  
Press  
to turn on the player.  
2
Press and hold  
to turn off the player.  
Locking the keys  
Press and hold m to lock (or unlock) keys to  
prevent accidental key activation.  
To unlock the keys after the player has turned  
4.  
off automatically, press  
and then press and  
Press once to turn on the player. Press and  
hold to turn off the player.  
To start and pause playback.  
To start and stop the stopwatch.  
To make selections in menus.  
hold m while the message “Press and hold m  
to unlock” is displayed.  
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File menu  
How files are organized?  
File menu navigation  
Files transferred to the player are sorted  
automatically according to their file types.  
Music files are further sorted according to  
several parameters for quickly searching your  
favorite music. Once your player is switched  
on, you will see the file menu as below:  
Press  
to go to the next menu level.  
Press + or to move along menu items at  
the same level.  
Press  
to go to the previous menu level.  
If the selected item is a music, audible or  
recorded file, press  
playback.  
or  
to start  
The following example illustrates the steps to  
select and play a music file in the “Artists”  
category.  
1. Highlight “Music” by pressing + or , then  
press  
to advance.  
File menu  
Music  
>
Audiobooks  
Radio Recs  
>
>
Now Playing  
Music  
Audiobooks  
Radio Recs  
My Selections  
Artists  
Albums  
Titles  
Genres  
Years  
2. Highlight “Artists” by pressing + or , then  
press  
to advance.  
Artists  
>
Albums  
Tiltes  
>
>
Now Playing (only available when the  
playback is in progress or paused. Select it  
to show the currently playing file)  
Music (contains music files which are  
further sorted)  
Audiobooks (contains audible files)  
Radio Recs (contains radio recording)  
My Selections (contains a playlist of your  
preferred music files)  
3. The artist menu appears with the artists  
listed in alphabetical order. Highlight a  
desired artist by pressing + or , then press  
to advance.  
Artist 1  
Artist 2  
Artist 3  
>
>
>
The file menu is displayed when m is pressed  
during playback.  
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File menu  
4. The albums of the selected artist appear.  
Highlight a desired album by pressing + or  
, then press  
to advance.  
All songs  
Album 1  
Album 2  
>
>
5. The songs of the selected album appear.  
Highlight a desired song by pressing + or ,  
then press  
or  
to start playback.  
All songs  
Song 1  
Song 2  
The song’s information will show on the  
display during playback. The information  
available depends upon the ID3 tags that  
have been set up for the song.  
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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.  
Player menu navigation  
Press  
to go to the next menu level.  
Press + or to move along menu items at  
the same level.  
Press  
Press  
to go to the previous menu level.  
or  
repeatedly to select options.  
More menu items available,  
press  
to advance  
>
Player menu  
Go to  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
Follow the steps below to access the player  
menu:  
On  
Off  
If you are at the file menu navigation  
screen, press m once to access the player  
menu.  
Player menu’s items  
Currently selected  
option  
In general, the player menu consists of the  
following items. Some items may not be  
available or extra items may appear in specific  
modes such as radio and audible playback.  
Refer to the relevant sections in the user  
manual for details.  
File menu  
If you are at the playback screen, press m  
twice to access the player menu.  
Player menu  
Go to  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
Library / Radio  
Stopwatch  
BMI  
Playback screen  
DSP  
Clear MySel  
Settings  
System Info  
If you are in the radio mode, press m once  
to access the player menu.  
Brightness  
Screensaver  
Powersave  
FreqStep  
Language  
Unit  
Personal Info  
Flip Display  
Restore Defaults  
Radio mode  
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Player menu  
Go to  
Powersave: to adjust the duration for  
automatic shut down when the player is in  
idle.  
FreqStep (Frequency Step): to select  
between the US and Europe frequency  
mode.  
Language: to select the menu’s language.  
Unit: to select between the English and  
metric unit system in weight and height for  
BMI calculation. Refer to page 27 for  
details.  
Press  
or  
to switch among the library  
(to access the file menu), radio, stopwatch  
and BMI modes.  
Shuffle  
Press  
or  
repeatedly to select shuffle  
on or off. Files will be played randomly  
when shuffle mode is activated. Shuffle  
mode is not available when you are  
listening to an audible file.  
Personal Info: to input sex, weight and  
height for BMI calculation. Refer to page  
27 for details.  
Repeat  
Press  
or  
repeatedly to select a repeat  
Flip Display: to rotate the display by 180o  
Restore Defaults: to restore all menus to  
factory defaults.  
mode. Repeat mode is not available when  
you are listening to an audible file.  
One  
All  
- repeat the current item,  
- repeat all items,  
System Info  
Press  
or  
to show the amount of free  
Off - repeat mode is off.  
space available and the firmware version.  
Repeat and shuffle modes will  
work differently if you have  
highlighted a song or a set  
(albums, genres etc.). You can select your  
desired combination of shuffle and repeat  
mode to suit you.  
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)  
Press or repeatedly to select a DSP  
mode. Options available: Flat, Rock, Jazz,  
Bass and Pop. DSP is not available when  
you are listening to an audible file.  
Clear MySel (Clear My Selections)  
To clear the playlists. Refer to page 21 for  
details.  
Settings  
Press  
or  
to enter the settings menu  
and then press + or to highlight an item.  
Refer to the player for options available  
within each item. Press  
to select options.  
or  
repeatedly  
Brightness: to adjust the display light  
brightness.  
Screensaver: to adjust the duration before  
the screensaver activates.  
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Music playback  
Music playback controls  
Press to go to the file or player  
menu (refer to page 16-19).  
Press and hold to lock or unlock  
the keys.  
Press once to skip to the  
previous file*, or press  
and hold to fast reverse.  
To increase the volume  
Press once to skip to the  
next file, or press and  
hold to fast forward.  
Press once to start the  
playback. Press during  
playback to pause and  
again to resume.  
To decrease the volume  
* Press  
within the beginning 4 seconds of the current file to skip to the previous file.  
Otherwise, you will return to the beginning of the current file.  
Music playback display  
Repeat mode  
Shuffle mode  
Key lock is activated  
Playback mode  
Battery level indicator  
Title of current file  
Artist name of current file  
Elapsed time of current file  
Current file number / total  
number of files  
The information provided in the playback screen depends upon the metadata fields that have  
been set up for the song.  
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Music playback  
My Selections  
Other playback features  
My Selections is a playlist of your preferred  
music files (audible and radio recorded files  
are not selectable).  
You may play your music files randomly and /  
or repeatedly as well as select the DSP effect  
to best suit your music. To do so, you need to  
access the player menu during music playback.  
Refer to page 18-19 for details.  
To select a music file as My Selections:  
1. While listening to a favorite music file,  
press m twice. The player menu is shown.  
2. Highlight “Add to MySel” by pressing + or  
and then press  
or  
to confirm.  
“Added to MySel” shows on the display  
briefly.  
Repeat  
Off  
DSP  
Pop  
Add to MySel  
To listen to My Selections:  
1. Press + or to highlight “My Selections”  
folder from the file menu.  
Audiobooks  
Radio Recs  
>
>
My Selections >  
2. Press to begin playback.  
To clear My Selections:  
1. Press m once or twice to access to player  
menu (refer to “Player menu” on page 18  
for details).  
2. Press + or to highlight “Clear MySel” and  
then press  
or  
to confirm clearing.  
Repeat  
DSP  
Off  
Rock  
Clear MySel  
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Audible playback  
Audible playback controls  
Press to go the file or player  
menu (refer to page 16-19).  
Press and hold to lock or unlock  
the keys.  
Press once to skip to the  
previous file*, or press  
and hold to fast reverse.  
To increase the volume  
Press once to skip to the  
next file*, or press and  
hold to fast forward.  
Press once to start the  
playback. Press during  
playback to pause and  
again to resume.  
To decrease the volume  
* For sectioned audible files only: during playback or pause of a sectioned audible file, press m  
twice to access the player menu. Highlight “Skipping” by pressing + or . Press  
or  
to  
select between “File” or “Section”.  
If “Section” is selected, skipping will be by section only when  
or  
is pressed. Press  
within the beginning 4 seconds of the current section to skip to the previous section.  
Otherwise, it will return to the beginning of the current section.  
The section mode will automatically switch back to the file mode every time a new audible file  
is skipped to or played or when the player is turned off.  
Audible playback display  
Key lock is activated  
Playback mode  
Battery level indicator  
Title of current file  
Author name of current file  
Elapsed time of current file  
Current file number / total  
number of files (skipping-  
by-file mode is selected)  
Current section number /  
total number of sections  
(skipping-by-section mode  
is selected)  
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Radio  
Radio (switching on)  
Radio (switching off)  
1. Press m in any mode to access the player  
menu (during music playback, m has to be  
pressed twice).  
1. Press m in the radio mode to access the  
player menu.  
2. While “Go to” is highlighted, press  
.
or  
2. While “Go to” is highlighted, press  
.
or  
Go to  
Save to Preset  
Clear Preset  
>
Go to  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
>
Off  
Off  
3. Select one of the modes to switch to and  
3. While “Radio” is highlighted, press  
to switch on the radio.  
or  
then press  
or  
.
Library  
Stopwatch  
BMI  
Radio  
Stopwatch  
BMI  
Alternatively, press and hold  
until the  
player powers off to switch off the radio.  
Radio display  
Key lock is activated  
Preset mode with preset  
station number (in manual  
mode, this icon is off)  
Battery level indicator  
Stereo signal is received  
Current frequency  
Frequency scale  
Manual and preset modes  
Selecting radio frequency  
Press  
to select between the two modes  
In manual mode, press  
or  
to select  
while listening to the radio. In manual mode,  
press or to select frequency manually.  
In preset mode (refer to the display above),  
press or to select stations saved in  
preset memory.  
frequency. Press and hold the button to start  
automatically search for the next available  
channel.  
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Radio  
Saving preset stations  
You can save up to 20 channels as preset  
stations.  
Suppressing stereo signal  
If FM stereo signal is weak, selecting mono  
sound may reduce the noise.  
1. Select a radio frequency. Refer to  
“Selecting radio frequency” on the  
previous page.  
1. While listening to the radio, press m to  
access the player menu and then press + or  
to highlight “Mode”.  
2. Press m to access the player menu and  
then press + or to highlight “Save to  
Preset”.  
Save to Preset  
Clear Preset  
Mode  
Stereo  
Go to  
>
Save to Preset  
Clear Preset  
2. Press or  
to select between “Mono”  
or “Stereo” sound.  
3. Press m to exit the player menu.  
3. Press  
4. The next available preset station number  
shows, press or to select another  
number if so desired.  
5. Press to save the selected frequency as  
or  
to advance.  
the assigned preset station number.  
Selecting preset stations  
In preset mode, press  
preset station.  
or  
to select a  
Clearing preset stations  
1. In preset mode, press  
unwanted preset station.  
or  
to select an  
2. Press m to access the player menu and  
then press + or to highlight “Clear  
Preset”.  
Go to  
>
Save to Preset  
Clear Preset  
3. Press  
or  
to delete the unwanted  
preset station.  
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Radio recording  
Start recording  
Radio program can be recorded as .wav  
format.  
Deleting radio recording  
1. In the file menu, press + or to highlight  
“Radio Recs” and then press  
to show  
1. While listening to the radio, press m to  
access the player menu and then press + or  
to highlight “Start Recording”.  
the archive of radio recordings.  
Music  
>
>
>
Audiobooks  
Radio Recs  
Clear Preset  
Mode  
Start Recording  
2. Press + or to highlight an unwanted  
recorded file.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to start recording.  
to pause recording, press again to  
3. Press m to access the player menu. Press +  
or to highlight “Delete File”.  
resume.  
4. Press m to stop recording.  
Repeat  
DSP  
Off  
Normal  
Record duration  
Delete File  
You may select the maximum record duration.  
1. While listening to the radio, press m to  
access the player menu and then press + or  
to highlight “RecDur”.  
4. Press  
or  
to delete the unwanted file.  
2. Press  
or  
to select among 5m, 30m, 1h  
and max (5 min, 30 min, 1 hour and  
maximum).  
3. Press m to exit the player menu.  
Listening to radio recording  
1. In the file menu, press + or to highlight  
“Radio Recs” and then press  
to show  
the archive of radio recordings.  
Music  
Audiobooks  
Radio Recs  
>
>
>
2. Press + or to highlight one of the  
recorded files and then press  
listen to the selected file.  
or  
to  
FM001.wav  
FM002.wav  
FM003.wav  
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Stopwatch  
Using stopwatch  
1. To access the stopwatch, press m once or  
twice to access the player menu (refer to  
page 18 for details).  
Multiple lap timing  
1. In stopwatch mode, press  
of the first lap.  
to start timing  
2. Press + at the start of the second, third lap  
2. While “Go to” is highlighted in the menu,  
and so on (maximum 30 laps).  
press  
or  
to advance.  
The unit will display the lap difference  
briefly after the second lap is finished and  
then the average time on the display.  
Go to  
>
Shuffle  
Repeat  
Off  
Off  
0:12:00.00  
Lp2 0:07:00.00  
+ 0:02:00.00  
Total elapsed time  
Lastest lap time  
Lap difference  
3. Press + or to highlight “Stopwatch” and  
then press  
or  
.
Radio  
Stopwatch  
BMI  
0:12:02.00  
Lp2 0:07:00.00  
Avg 0:06:00.00  
Average time  
3. Press  
to stop the stopwatch when all  
4. Press  
to start the stopwatch. Press again  
laps are finished.  
to stop the stopwatch.  
4. Press or to review all the lap times.  
5. Press to clear all lap times and reset the  
Stopwatch  
0:06:00.00  
stopwatch.  
5. While the stopwatch is stopped, press to  
reset the stopwatch.  
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BMI (Body Mass Index)  
BMI is a measure which takes into account a  
person’s weight and height to estimate total  
body fat in adults. It may vary depending on  
your body type and composition. BMI is  
calculated by the following formula:  
Checking BMI  
1. Press m once or twice to access the player  
menu (refer to page 18 for details).  
2. While “Go to” is highlighted in the menu,  
press  
or  
to advance.  
Body weight (kg)  
BMI =  
[Body height (m)]2  
Go to  
>
Shuffle  
Repeat  
Off  
Off  
Body weight (lb)  
= 703 x  
[Body height (inch)]2  
You should have entered your personal  
information before checking this index (refer  
to Personal Information).  
3. Press + or to highlight “BMI” and then  
press or to check your BMI.  
Radio  
Stopwatch  
BMI  
Personal information  
For accurate use of BMI, you should have  
entered your personal information first.  
1. Press m once or twice to access the player  
menu (refer to page 18 for details).  
Different BMI ranges correspond to different  
health condition.  
2. Press + or to highlight "Settings" and  
press  
3. Press + or to highlight "Personal Info"  
and press or to enter its sub-menu.  
4. Press + or to highlight among Sex,  
Weight and Height. Press or to select  
or  
to enter its sub-menu.  
Health  
Condition  
Underweight  
Males  
Females  
Less than 20  
(<20)  
Less than 18  
(<18)  
one of them and then press + or to  
adjust values.  
Ideal  
greater than  
greater than or  
or equal to 20 equal to 18  
but less than  
25 (>=20 but  
<25)  
but less than  
23 (>=18 but  
<23)  
5. Press  
to confirm when finished.  
Changing unit  
You may change between the English and  
metric unit system when inputting your  
personal information.  
1. Press m once or twice to access the player  
menu (refer to page 18 for details).  
2. Press + or to highlight "Settings" and  
press  
3. Press + or to highlight "Unit".  
4. Press or to select between the  
English and metric unit system.  
Overweight  
Obese  
greater than  
greater than or  
or equal to 25 equal to 23  
but less than  
30 (>=25 but  
<30)  
but less than  
30 (>=23 but  
<30)  
greater than  
greater than or  
or equal to 30 equal to 30  
(>=30)  
(>=30)  
or  
to enter its sub-menu.  
BMI is a general indicator of your  
health. The information above is a  
rough estimation only. To have a  
full understanding of your health  
condition, consult with your doctor.  
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More information  
The player does not work after reformat.  
Troubleshooting Tips  
In case you need to reformat the player, it  
must be in FAT or FAT32 format. The player  
does not work in NTFS format.  
The player does not turn on when the PLAY  
button is pressed?  
Battery may be empty.  
The player cannot be recognized by Audible  
Manager  
Skipping tracks or bad sound quality?  
Repeat, random or program function may  
be activated.  
There may be strong magnetic fields (e.g.  
too close to TV) near the player.  
Low Battery level.  
Your previously installed Audible Manager  
may not work with this player. You have to  
reinstall Audible Manager completely by  
following the instruction from your CD  
which comes with the player.  
Cannot perform playback?  
Why can’t my portable player playback songs  
downloaded from my paid Music Service  
Provider subscription service?  
LOCK function may be activated.  
There may be no mp3/WMA tracks in the  
internal memory.  
The internal clock in your portable player  
may not be up to date. Downloading a  
new subscription song from your Music  
Service Provider should update your  
player’s clock and allow it to playback all  
your songs again.  
USB display does not appear when connected  
to computer?  
Check connection between your player and  
the computer.  
The license for your subscription songs may  
have expired. Synchronize your device with  
your PC again to obtain an update to your  
license. If the problem persists, please  
contact your Music Service Provider for  
additional support.  
Cannot playback tracks on the player.  
Make sure audio tracks are encoded  
in the mp3 or Windows Media formats at  
supported bitrates. Bitrates supported by  
the player:  
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps  
wma – 48 to 192 kbps  
Cannot access the player via Windows 2000.  
WMA files may be DRM protected and you  
do not have the proper rights (license) to  
play the files.  
Check the website and/or application help  
system of the music download service  
provider from where the content was  
purchased for license acquisition details.  
For more information on how license  
acquisition works, go to  
Install the Service Pack 3 for Windows  
microsoft.com for details.  
Play the original or downloaded song on  
your computer to ensure that there was  
nothing wrong with the encoding of the  
mp3 or WMA.  
The player’s clock is inaccurate. This may  
cause DRM files to work incorrectly. To fix  
the problems, connect the player to the  
computer using the USB cable. Then  
connect to the secure service where DRM  
encoded files came from. The clock should  
reset and DRM files should now work  
properly.  
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More information  
Check for updates  
digitalaudiosupport for the latest news and  
firmware upgrades for your 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  
This player may temporarily  
cease to function if subjected to  
electrostatic disturbance. To  
resume normal operation, it may be  
necessary to cycle the power off and back  
on or reset the player by pressing the  
RESET button on the back of the player  
with a non-metal pointed object (e.g.  
toothpick).  
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Limited Warranty  
Products purchased or serviced outside the  
USA.  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to  
lightning damage.  
For U.S.  
What your warranty covers:  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
Product Registration:  
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.  
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.  
What we will do:  
Limitation of Warranty:  
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.  
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY  
WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.  
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED  
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.  
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  
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  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS  
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY  
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
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.  
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.  
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.)  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
Batteries.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Products which have been modified or  
incorporated into other products.  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your  
dealer for warranty information.  
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Limited Warranty  
For Canada  
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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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  
Thomson Inc.  
P.O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
© 2007 Thomson Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)  
Printed In China / Impreso en China  
v6.0  
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