u s e r
m a n u a l
M100256US
M100512US
M1001GBUS
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RCA
RCA
M1001GBUS
M100256US
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
RCA
M100512US
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
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Technical Specification
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and return it immediately. Returning this
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Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: M100256US, M100512US, M1001GBUS
Electrical Consumption
For Your Records
Lithium polymer battery (internal)
Keep your sales receipt for proof of
purchase to obtain warranty parts and
service.
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
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the serial number. In the space below,
record the date and place of purchase, and
the serial number:
Date of Purchase
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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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Table of Contents
FCC Information
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Play / pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Skipping files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .8
A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Creating playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Safety Information
End User License Agreement
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s so special about this
Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Computer system requirements . . .2
Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution while driving . . . . . . . . . . .3
Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Battery Information . . . .4
Connecting the Player to your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Selecting between USB and battery
charging mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
More Information . . . . . . . . .12
U.S. Limited Warranty . . . . . .14
Canadian Limited Warranty . .16
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Before You Begin
"Dear RCA Customer,
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Thank you for purchasing the RCA 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 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.)"
be slid in or out of the player
conveniently for PC connection.
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.
Computer system
requirements
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RCA player
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Pentium III 500MHz or higher
recommended
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher
Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000 (SP3 or
higher), or XP
Music Management CD
USB extension cable
Earphones
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Neck Strap
Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
Internet access
100MB 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
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•
What’s so special about this
mp3 player?
This player is meant to play mp3 and
Windows MediaTM audio files.
To do so, you need the use of a Windows
computer with a USB port , USB extension
cable (included) and a music
•
•
•
•
management software (MusicMatch
Jukebox).
This player is also designed to be PC-
friendly. The built-in USB connector can
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Before You Begin
cause damage or malfunction.
Do not expose to rain or moisture.
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•
!
Warning:
Caution while driving
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.
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.
Precautions for the Unit
Headset safety
•
Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a
warm place; condensation problem
may result.
Have a Blast- Just Not in
Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
•
•
Avoid shock to the unit.
Do not store the unit near fire, places
with high temperature or in direct
sunlight.
headphones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphones are
in place.
•
•
•
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.
•
•
•
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.
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
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Important Battery
Information
• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours
before first use.
• Do not place the battery under
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direct sunlight or in excessively
hot places over 45ºC (113ºF) such
as the dashboard of car.
Lithium
• Dispose of used battery
• 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.
promptly. Keep away from
children. Do not disassemble and
do not dispose of in fire.
• 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, heat
above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate.
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4. In charging mode, press and hold
Connecting the Player to
your computer
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to switch the player to USB
mode.
1. Press and hold the lock button on the
back of the player and slide the USB
connector out from the
Battery Charging
Hold
to enter USB
player.
2. Insert the USB connector of the player
into the USB port on the computer
tightly (use the included USB extension
cable if necessary).
Tip
You can still transfer files
to the player in the battery
charging mode.
Note
You may stop charging the
player when the display shows
“Battery full”.
Selecting between USB and
battery charging mode
Selecting USB mode lets you transfer files
to the player while charging mode lets
you charge the unit. This player uses an
internal (Lithium polymer) battery that
can be charged with a PC.
Note
Refer to the Software
Instruction manual for procedures in
setting up USB drivers and
1. Turn on your PC.
2. Connect the player to your PC (use
the included USB extension
cable if necessary)
transferring files to the player.
3. The player will be in USB mode
automactically for file transfer. Press
and hold
mode.
to switch to charging
USB Connected
to charge batt.
Hold
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General Controls
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6. Display
1.
2.
- In menu mode, press to go to
previous options. In music mode, press
to skip to previous files (refer to page
8 for details).
7. USB connector
8. A-B - In playback mode, press to set
the start and end positions for A-B
repeat.
- In menu mode, press to go to
next options. In music mode, press
to skip to next files.
9. - / + - decreases / increases the volume.
3. M - Press to enter menu setting
10. hold - press and hold to lock or unlock
mode and make selections.
the keys of the player
4.
- Press once to turn on and press 11. reset - resets the player (use only
and hold to turn off the unit. In music
mode, press once to start and pause
playback.
when necessary)
12. USB lock button - press and hold and
slide the USB connector out from the
unit.
5.
headphones jack - Insert the
headphones here.
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Display
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1. Sequential number of current file and
4. Battery level indicator
the total number of files in the player
5. Player is locked
2. Current elapsed playback time and the
total time of current file
6. Song titles / artist names / lyrics (if
available)
3. Repeat mode
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Playback
Press
to turn on the unit. Press
to select the file you want
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A-B repeat
or
to play.
You can repeat a certain part of a file
with the help of the A-B button.
1. During playback, press the A-B
button to set the start repeat
position (A), “A-” shows on the
display.
2. Press the A-B button again to set
the end repeat position (B), and
repeat from position A to B will start,
“A-B” shows on the display.
3. To resume normal playback,
press the A-B button again.
Play / pause
•
•
Press
to begin playback.
Press
once to pause playback,
press again to resume playback.
Skipping files
•. To skip to the next file, press and
release
To go to the previous file, press and
release within the beginning 4
seconds of the current file. Otherwise,
press and release twice.
.
•
Creating playlist
To create playlist of selected files, refer to
Folders in Menu settings. To play the
created playlist, refer to Repeat in Menu
settings.
Scanning files
•
To scan forward, press and hold
.
Tip
• Press and hold the hold
button to lock or unlock the buttons
of the unit.
•
To scan backward, press and hold
.
• To turn off the player completely,
Adjusting the volume
press and hold
.
•
To turn up the volume, press +.
The volume level shows briefly to
indicate the increase in volume level.
To turn down the volume, press -.
The volume level shows briefly to
show the decrease in volume level.
•
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Menu Settings
Menu operations
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Press M to enter player menu. Press
or
to view options and press M again or
enter a sub-menu. To exit menus, select Exit or press and hold M. The menu structure
shows as below:
Music
Settings
Folders
Delete
Information
Language
Exit
DSP
Repeat
Power Save
Lyrics
Exit
Noraml
Repeat One
Repeat All
Shuffle
Intro
Playlist
Exit
Music
Settings
DSP
Select this option to change DSP setting.
There are five options available: NOR
(normal), ROCK (rock), JAZZ (jazz), CLAS
(Classical), POP (pop) and BASS (bass)
Select this option to enter music mode.
Press
or
to view the file you
to begin
want to play. Press
playback.
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Menu Settings
Repeat
Select this option to futher select
playback mode. There are six options:
Power save
Select this option to change the time
before the player turns off automatically.
There are five options:
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Normal - Playback resumes to normal
Repeat One - Repeats the current file
Repeat All - Repeats all files
Shuffle - Plays files in random order
Intro - Plays the first 10 seconds of each
file in the player
OFF / 1 min / 2 min / 5 min / 10 min
Playlist - Plays the files in the Playlist (see
Folders)
Lyrics
Select this option to turn on or off lyrics
on the display (if available).
Note
You aslo need to download the lyric
file (.lrc) with the same name as the
song file to the player to show lyrics
on the display.
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Menu Settings
Folders
4. To play the playlist, select Playlist in
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the Repeat menu settings.
Select this option to browse files and
folders, press
to play currently
Delete
Select this option to delete unwanted
files.
selected file . Press M to enter folders.
Press “–” to return to previous folder
level or return to music mode in root
folder level. Press and hold M to
completely exit the folder menu.
1. Press
unwanted file and then press M.
2. Press or to view “Yes”
or
to view the
You can also create a playlist of selected
files for playback.
and then press M to confirm
deletion.
1. Press
or
to view the file
you want to add to the playlist.
2. Press M to show a sub-menu on the
display, select “Playlist” by pressing
or
and then press M
Information
again.
Select this option to check memory usage
3. Select “Add” by pressing
and firmware version.
or
and then press M (A star icon
appears next to the song title to
indicate being selected in the
playlist). Repeat steps 1-3 to select
more files into the playlist.
Language
Select this option to change the display
language of the player.
Tip
To remove files from the
playlist, repeat step 1 to 3. In step 3,
select “Remove”.
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More Information
drive letter that was assigned to the
device. Please check your help on
Windows for details on assigning a
different drive letter.
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Troubleshooting Tips
The player does not turn on when
the PLAY button is pressed?
•
•
Battery may be empty.
Press the reset button to restore to
factory default.
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
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 unit.
Low Battery level.
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
•
•
WMA files may be DRM protected
and you don’t 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
Cannot perform playback?
•
•
LOCK function may be activated.
There may be no mp3/WMA tracks in
the internal memory.
license acquisition details. For more
information on how license
USB display does not appear when
connected to computer?
acquisition works, go to www
.microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.
Play the original or downloaded song
on your computer to ensure that
there was nothing wrong with the
encoding of the mp3 or WMA.
•
Check connection between your unit
and the computer. ( Refer to the “USB
Driver Installation; MusicMatch
JukeboxTM Software” instruction
manual)
•
•
Check if the USB drivers are properly
installed ( Refer to the “USB Driver
Installation; MusicMatch JukeboxTM
Software” instruction manual)
Use USB extension cable (provided)
may improve connection.
•
•
You may have to re-associate the
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More Information
EN
What does the PlaysForSure logo
mean?
Note:
•
PlaysForSure is a new logo
program from Microsoft®.
Consumers can match the
PlaysForSure logo on a large
selection of devices and online
music stores. If you see the logo,
you’ll know your digital media will
play for sure. For more information
on the Microsoft PlaysForSure
program, visit
For better result, we
recommend a constant
encoded bit rate from 32 to
320kbps for mp3 and 48kbps to
192kbps for Windows Media Audio.
Nevertheless, your unit can play
tracks encoded in variable bit rate
(VBR).
Note:
This unit may temporarily
cease to function if
Check for Updates
subjected to electrostatic
disturbance. To resume to normal
functioning, you may use a pin to
activiate the reset button. However,
doing so will reset the menu to
factory default settings.
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
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U.S. Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
EN
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
Product Registration:
EN
• 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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Canadian Limited Warranty
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.
EN
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
© 2005 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
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Printed In China / Impreso en China
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Tocom (v2.0)
u s e r
m a n u a l
M100256US
M100512US
M1001GBUS
Software Installation
TM
MusicMatch Jukebox Software
TM
(mp3, Windows Media Audio)
Instalación de logiciel
TM
Software MusicMatch Jukebox
(mp3, Reproductor de Audio
TM
para Windows Media
)
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.
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("Agreement") is a legal agreement
between you and Thomson Inc.
("Thomson") for the RCA Audio
Device application/driver software
program and associated
documentation, if any ("Program").
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THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, CLICK ON THE
REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DO NOT
USE THE PROGRAM.
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license, only as part of the Audio Device,
to another party if the other party agrees
to accept the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. If you transfer the Program,
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or (ii) copy the Program, except as
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accept this Agreement, and remains in
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must destroy or permanently erase the
Program and all copies thereof.
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WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
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.
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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
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treaties. This license grants you no rights
to use such content.
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.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR
THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE
PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION,
USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO
EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES,
OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,
CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE
OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING
CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE,
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN
IF THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
WINDOWS MEDIA
This version of the Audio Device Player
("The 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 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 Player.
BECAUSE SOME STATES AND
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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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.
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.
EN
GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is
only licensed to you as follows:
You may use this version of the Player
containing the WMA Software only with
the Portable Audio Device player.
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any
export of this version of the Player must
comply with all applicable international
and national laws, including the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations, that
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, apply to the WMA Software incorporated
or disassemble the WMA Software,
except and only to the extent that such
activity is expressly permitted by
in the Player.
applicable law in spite of this limitation.
You may transfer your right to use this
version of the 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
Player that you are transferring is an
upgrade, you must also transfer all prior
versions of the Player that you have
which include the WMA Software.
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THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
GENERAL TERMS
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY This Agreement can only be modified by
BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS
INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF
a written agreement signed by you and
Thomson, and changes from the terms
YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY and conditions of this Agreement made
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.
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.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws
of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without
regard to its conflict of laws.
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Table of Contents
End User License Agreement
Transferring Music . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting the Player to the
EN
Table of Contents
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Transferring Files to the
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .1
Computer System Requirements . . .1
What’s so special about this mp3
Digital Audio Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Transfer Files via MusicMatch
Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Transfer Files via Windows Explorer
(Drag and Drop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Disconnecting Your Player from
the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Insert the Included CD-ROM into
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Welcome Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Perferred Language . . . . . . . . . . .4
Install the USB Driver (Windows
98SE Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Install Necessary Software . . . . . .5
End User License Agreement . . .5
Install MusicMatch Jukebox . . . .5
Install Additional Services . . . . . .6
Rebooting the Computer . . . . . .6
Installation Completed . . . . . . . .6
Launch the MusicMatch Software . .7
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .12
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.
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Dear RCA Customer,
EN
Computer System
Requirements
Thank you for purchasing the RCA
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.
•
Pentium III 500MHz or higher
recommended
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher
Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
Internet access
•
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
•
•
•
100MB free hard disk space for the
software
•
•
64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio
extraction
application recommended by the
online music download service.
•
•
USB port (2.0 recommended)
Sound card
(Note: Services and applications
must be Windows Media audio-
compliant and support Digital Rights
Management.)
Note
Make sure the tracks are encoded in
mp3 or Windows Media formats and
supported bitrates.
Bitrates supported by the player:
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
!
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.
1
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Before You Begin
software to organize your music
collection and transfer the music to
your Digital Audio Player.
EN
What’s so special about
this mp3 player?
This player is meant to play mp3 and
Windows MediaTM audio files recorded
The MusicMatch Jukebox™ software
compresses audio files (from music CDs)
to the mp3 or Windows Media Audio
(WMA) format so you can play them on
your Digital Audio Player. The
MusicMatch software also enables you
to download files from the internet that
are already compressed and then
in the built-in flash memory.
To do so, you need the use of a
Windows computer with USB port ,
extension cable (included) and a music
management software (MusicMatch
Jukebox).
The Music Management CD that comes
with your Digital Audio Player contains
all of the necessary software
transfer those files to your player (or
play the music on your computer).
components you need to make your
Digital Audio Player work properly.
These components do the following:
•
install USB driver for Windows
98SE users. (Refer to page 4)
enable you to transfer files from your
computer to your Digital Audio
Player.
•
•
use the MusicMatch Jukebox
2
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Getting Started
Insert the Included
CD-ROM into CD-ROM
Drive
Welcome Screen
EN
If the setup screen does not appear,
double click My Computer, double click
your CD-ROM drive icon, and double
click Install to run the installer.
Turn on your computer and place the
Music Management CD that came with
your Digital Audio Player into your
computer.
Note
Don’t connect the Digital Audio
Player to the PC before or during the
driver installation.
Note
•If you’re running Windows
ME/2000/XP no additional
drivers are required.
•
If you’re running Windows
98SE, you must install the
USB drivers from the CD-ROM in
order for the Digital Audio
Player to function properly.
3
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Preferred Language
Select your preferred language, then click
Install the USB Driver
(Windows 98SE Only)
EN
Next to continue.
For Windows 98SE systems, you need to
install a USB driver before your computer
can recognize your player. It will be
installed automatically by following steps
on the next page.
Note
The installation program will
detect whether your system
requires a USB driver. The program
will install the USB driver first,
restart the computer, and then
begin to install the necessary
software.
4
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Install Necessary Software
Install MusicMatch Jukebox
EN
Click Install, and follow the on-screen
MusicMatch Jukebox is a music
management software used to organize
and manage digital audio files and can
be used to transfer the music to your
Digital Audio Player.
instructions to install all necessary files.
1. Click Install to run the MusicMatch
setup program.
End User License Agreement
Please read the End User License
Agreement carefully, you can quit the
installation anytime if you do not agree
with it.
Wait while the installation program
begins. It may take up to 20 seconds
for the installer to start.
Click Accept to continue installation.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to
setup and install MusicMatch Jukebox.
For more information on MusicMatch
Jukebox, click Tutorials on the CD or go
Note
It is recommended to uninstall
any previous installations of
the MusicMatch Jukebox software
before proceeding.
After the uninstall process has been
completed, delete the MusicMatch
folder found under C:\Program Files.
5
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Getting Started
Install Additional Services
Installation completed
EN
Installation is completed! You can go to
the manufacturer’s website for more
information.
Click for additional digital music services
provided by our partners.
Rebooting the computer
You may need to restart your computer
for software to run properly.
6
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Launch the MusicMatch
software
The MusicMatch software converts audio
files to the mp3 and WMA formats so you
can play them on your Digital Audio
Player.
2. Start the MusicMatch Jukebox
software (double click on the
MusicMatch icon in your system
tray or on your desktop).
EN
1. Remove the Music Management CD
from your computer.
The MusicMatch icon found in
your computer’s system tray.
Transferring Music
Connecting the Player to
the Computer
Note
Connect the Digital Audio Player to your
computer.
It might take several seconds for
the device (the Digital Audio Player)
to be detected, especially in
Windows 2000/XP. Click Refresh in
My Computer or Explorer to make
sure the device has been detected.
Turn on the unit , the Digital Audio Player
will appear as a Removable Disk drive.
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Transferring Music
EN
Note
Attention
The Digital Audio Player is
Do not disconnect the USB
connection during music download.
Doing so may corrupt system files
or the files being downloaded.
capable of transferring files at full-
speed mode of USB 2.0. This is up
to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. If
USB 2.0 port is available on your
computer, use it to connect to your
Digital Audio 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.
Note
Secure music download
files can be transferred to your
player through Windows Media
Player or the application
Transferring Files to the
Digital Audio Player
You can transfer files to your Digital
Audio Player via MusicMatch Jukebox or
via Windows Explorer.
recommended (e.g. MusicMatch
Jukebox) 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.
If your Digital Audio Player isn’t already
connected to your computer, connect it to
the computer using the provided USB
cable as illustrated on the previous page.
For more information on Windows
Media Player, visit
windowsmedia.
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Transferring Music
3. Click on Options and select your
EN
portable device under Select Device.
Click OK.
Note
Your device should be listed under
Portable Device.
Some wma files may be DRM
protected. You must acquire
licenses for DRM protected wma
files before they can be played on
the player.
4. Select the playlist item and drag it to
the active device listed under Portable
Device. Only those playlists saved in
step 1 are displayed on the playlist
window.
For more information, go to
windowsmedia/drm
The songs in the playlist will now be
automatically transferred to your
Digital Audio Player.
Transfer Files via
MusicMatch Jukebox
1. Drag and drop desired tracks from the
Music Library to the Playlist display
and save the playlist.
During transfer a progress indicator
appears in the Portable Device Manager
screen, and "USB Transferring" flashes in
the player’s LCD.
Note
Be sure to save the playlist
or it will not be displayed on
the playlist window of the Portable
Device Manager screen.
2. From the menu area, select Files/Send
to Portable Device or click Send to
Portable under the copy item on the
left side of the MusicMatch Jukebox
screen to display the Portable
Device Manager screen.
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Transferring Music
Transfer Files via Windows
Explorer (Drag and Drop)
From Windows Explorer, highlight all the
files/folders you want to transfer to your
Digital Audio Player and drag them to the
drive letter that is associated with it.
EN
Attention
Make sure all data are
transferred to the Digital
Audio Player before unplugging the
USB connection.
10
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Transferring Music
Disconnecting Your Player
from the Computer
You can also stop your player by right
clicking on the icon from the system
tray and selecting the drive
corresponding to your player.
EN
Note
Attention
Before disconnecting the USB
connection from the computer or the
Digital Audio Player, be sure the
"Safe to unplug" message is
displayed.
If you want to go back to
USB mode for file transfer
at this stage, you need to unplug
and connect the player to the PC
again.
From the System Tray, double click the
left mouse button on the icon and select
Unplug or eject hardware. Select the
drive corresponding to your player.
Attention
Make sure all data are transferred
to the Digital Audio Player before
unplugging the USB connection.
If you’re running Windows 2000 you
must stop the device before
unplugging it. Click the icon (the
Unplug or Eject hardware icon) from
the system tray and select the USB
Mass Storage device for the drive
letter associated with the Digital
Audio Player, and select the device
you want to stop. See the Windows
Help for details about the Unplug or
Eject Hardware topic.
The Stop a Hardware device screen
appears. Select the device to be stopped
again for confirmation and click OK.
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Troubleshooting Tips
EN
Problem
Checkpoints / Action
After connecting the player to computer, "USB
connected" does not appear on the display.
•
Press ON button to power on the
player after connecting to the
computer.
Cannot access the player via Windows 2000
computer.
•
Install the Service Pack 3 for
Windows 2000.
Visit
to check for the latest updates.
Cannot playback tracks on the player.
•
•
Make sure audio tracks are encoded
in the mp3 or Windows Media
formats at supported bitrates.
Bitrates support by the player:
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
WMA files may be DRM protected
and you don’t 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 from
for license acquisition details.
For more information on how license
acquisition works, go to
PlaysForSure is a new logo program from
Microsoft®. Consumers can match the
PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of
devices and online music stores. If you see the
logo, you’ll know your digital media will play
for sure.
What does the PlaysForSure logo mean?
For more information on the Microsoft
PlaysForSure program, visit
For more information on RCA PlaysForSure
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