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Guide de l’utilisateur
Manual de usuario
M20 Series
MC20 Series
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
Safety Information
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RCA
M20XX
RCA
MC20XX
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
Note:
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M20XX and MC20XX stand for series of model. Pls refer to
Technical Specification for model numbers.
Product Registration
Technical Specification
Please fill out the product registration card and
return it immediately. Returning this card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: M200, M2000, M2001, M201, M2030,
M2011, M202, M2020, M2021
Brand: RCA Lyra
Model: MC200, MC2000, MC2001, MC201,
MC2010, MC2011, MC202, MC2020, MC2021
For Your Records
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to
obtain warranty parts and service.
In the event that service should be required,
you may need both the model number and the
serial number. In the space below, record the
date and place of purchase, and the serial
number:
Electrical Consumption
1 x AAA Battery
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
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.
This unit 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 to remove and reinstall the battery.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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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.
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Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
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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
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
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manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including
Portable Cart Warning
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
Always leave sufficient space around
the product for ventilation. Do not
place product in or on a bed, rug, in a
bookcase or cabinet that may prevent
air flow through vent openings.
Do not place lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.
Connect power cord only to AC power
source as marked on the product.
Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall into the product.
Do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. This product does not contain
customer serviceable components.
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IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON
BATTERIES, adhere to the following
precautions:
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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.
End User License Agreement
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ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR
CORRECTION.
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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.
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APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL
THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITS DEALERS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
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FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,
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INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY
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NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF
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protection also extends to documentation for
the WMA Software, whether in written or
electronic form.
GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only
licensed to you as follows:
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
You may use this version of the Player
containing the WMA Software only with the
Portable Audio Device 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.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or
disassemble the WMA Software, except and only
to the extent that such activity is expressly
permitted by applicable law in spite of this
limitation.
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SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO
ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR
THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS
OBTAINED.
WINDOWS MEDIA
This version of the Audio Device Player ("
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
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You may transfer your right to use this version of LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY
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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.
SOFTWARE.
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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This Agreement can only be modified by a
written agreement signed by you and Thomson,
and changes from the terms and conditions of
this Agreement made in any other manner will
be of no effect. If any portion of this Agreement
shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable,
the validity, legality, and enforceability of the
remainder of the Agreement shall not in any
way be affected or impaired thereby. This
Agreement is the complete and exclusive
MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA
SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO
REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE
OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE.
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export
of this version of the Player must comply with all
applicable international and national laws,
including the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software
incorporated in the Player.
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Thomson, which supersedes all proposals or prior
agreements, oral or written, and all other
communications between you and Thomson,
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.
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PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO
Table of Contents
FCC Information
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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Play / pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Skipping files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . .9
A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
End User License Agreement
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1
Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Audiobooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Restore defaults . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Delete All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Delete One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s so special about this
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
Please Respect the Environment! . .4
Inserting battery into the player . .5
Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Inserting a SD card/
MultiMedia Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the player to your
More Information . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .7
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Before You Begin
Dear RCA Customer,
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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 USB port , USB extension
cable (included) and a music
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.
management software.
Computer system
requirements
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Pentium III 500MHz or higher
recommended
(Note: Services and applications
must be Windows Media audio-
compliant and support Digital Rights
Management.)
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher
Windows ®98SE, ME, 2000 (SP3 or
higher), or XP
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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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Unpacking your unit
When you unpack your new player, be
sure you have removed all the
accessories and information papers. The
items below should have been packed in
the box with your player.
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Player
Music Management CD
USB extension cable
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Earphones
Armband (Not included in
M200/M2000/M2001/M2030/M202)
Carrying case with belt clip (Not
included in M200/M2000/M2001/
M2030/M202)
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Before You Begin
Headset safety
Precautions for the Unit
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Have a Blast- Just Not in
Your Eardrums
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Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a
warm place; condensation problem
may result.
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
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Avoid shock to the unit.
headphones. Increase the
volume to the desired level only after
headphones are in place.
Do not store the unit near fire, places
with high temperature or in direct
sunlight.
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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.
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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
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Keep product out of direct sunlight.
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme
heat (such as inside a parked car) may
cause damage or malfunction.
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Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Caution while driving
Use of headphones while operating an
automobile or moving vehicle is not
recommended and is unlawful in some
states and areas. Be careful and attentive
on the road. Stop operation of the unit if
you find it disruptive or distracting while
driving.
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Before You Begin
Important Battery
Information
Please Respect the
Environment!
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When storing the unit , be sure to
remove the battery because they
may leak and damage the unit.
Battery may leak electrolyte if
inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in
fire, or if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be
recharged.
Before throwing any
battery away, consult your
distributor who may be able
to take them back for
specific recycling.
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Discard leaking battery immediately
A Leaking battery may cause skin
burns or other personal injury.
Dispose of battery, according to
federal, state and local regulations.
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Warning:
Use of this product is for your personal use
only. Unauthorized recording or duplication
of copyrighted material may infringe upon
the rights of third parties and may be
contrary to copyright laws.
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Before You Begin
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Inserting battery into the
player
1. Remove the battery door by applying
thumb pressure. Slide the battery
door in the direction of the arrow,
then lift the battery door out and off
the cabinet.
Using Headphones
Insert phone plug into the headphone
jack ( ) of the player for listening.
Have a Blast - Just Not in Your Ears.
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.
Card Slot
2. Insert a “AAA/LR03/UM4” battery
with polarities corresponding to the
indications on the compartment.
3. Close the door of the battery
compartment.
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Before You Begin
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Inserting a SD card /
MultiMediaCard
Connecting the Player to
your computer
The player has built-in flash memory. To
extend the playtime, you can use the
optional SD/MMC card slot.
1. Insert a Memory Card into the
SD/MMC card slot on the top of the
player when it is off as illustrated in
the diagram below.
1. Lift the cover that is covering the USB
port on the player.
2. Insert the smaller end of the USB
extension cable to the USB port on the
player.
3. Connect the larger end of the cable to
the USB port on the computer tightly.
4. This screen will appear on the display
of the player.
Card Slot
Top view
Note
This screen could not be
changed even after choosing
Language setting in the menu.
2. To remove the card, pull the Memory
Card out when the unit is off.
Note
Refer to the Software
Instruction manual for procedures in
setting up USB drivers and
Note
Do not remove the Memory Card
during playback or when the power is
on. This may stop the unit from
playing immediately or damage the
memory on the memory card or the
player.
transferring files to the player.
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General Controls
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3
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8
Card Slot
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5
9
13
10
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12
DSP
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7
8. Display
1.
- SD/MMC card slot
- Headphone jack - Insert the
headphones here.
9.
- Press and hold to turn on the
unit. In music mode, press once to start
or pause playback.
2.
3.
- Hold - Slide the switch to lock or
unlock the keys of the player
10.
11.
12.
- Press and hold to turn off the
player. In music mode, press once to
stop playback.
4. + - Increases the volume
5. - Decreases the volume
6. DSP - Select DSP options
7. - In playback mode, press to set
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- In menu mode, press to go to
next options. In music mode, press to
skip to next files.
start and end positions for A-B repeat.
- In playback mode, press and hold to
enter menu setting mode and make
selections.
- In menu mode, press to go to
previous options. In music mode, press
to skip to previous files.
13. USB port
- In stop mode, press and hold to
enter menu setting mode and make
selections.
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Display
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8
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11
12
10
1. Music mode
7. Player is locked
8. Battery level indicator.
2. Sequential number of current file and
the total number of files in the player.
9. Current elapsed playback time and the
3. Repeat mode
total time of current file
4. DSP mode
10. ID3 Tag display
5. Synchronous lyrics display*
6. SD/MMC card inserted
11. Play / Pause / Stop
12. Format (MP3/WMA/AA)
*Note:
M202 does not have
synchronous lyrics display
feature.
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Playback
EN
Press and hold
player. Press
file you want to play.
to turn on the
to select the
Adjusting the volume
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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.
or
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Play / pause
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Press
Press
to begin playback.
once to pause playback,
press again to resume playback.
A-B repeat
You can repeat a certain part of a file
with the help of the A-B button. This
Skipping files
is also the
button.
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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.
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.
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You can select to skip files or sections
when playing audible files with multi-
sections. Two modes are available:
In File-by-File mode, you can follow the
above steps to skip to the previous or
the next file.
In Section-by-Section mode, you can
follow the above steps to skip to the
previous or the next section.
The unit default mode is in File-by-File
mode. To toggle between File-by-File
mode and Section-by-Section mode,
press and hold the DSP button.
Tip
To turn off the player
completely, press and hold
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Lyrics*
You need to download the lyric file (.lrc)
with the same name as the song file to
the player to show lyrics on the display.
Scanning files
To scan forward, press and hold
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*Note:
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To scan backward, press and hold
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M202 does not have
synchronous lyrics display
feature.
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Menu Settings
Menu operations
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Press
to enter player menu. Press
again to confirm selection or enter a sub-menu. To exit menus, select Exit or press
and hold or press . The menu structure shows as below:
or
to select options and press
or
Music
Audiobooks
Navigation
Settings
Delete
About
Exit
DSP
Repeat
Brightness
Screensaver
Power Save
Language
Protocol Restore Defaults
Exit
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Menu Settings
Music
EN
Select
level. Press and hold
exit the folder menu.
to return to previous folder
Select this option to enter Music mode to
to completely
play mp3 and WMA. Press
to select the file you want to play. Press
to begin playback.
or
Audiobooks
Select this option to enter Audible mode Settings
to play Audible files. Press
to select the file you want to play. Press
to begin playback.
or
DSP
Select this option to change DSP setting.
There are six options available: NORMAL,
BASS, ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSICAL and POP.
You can also press the DSP button to
toggle between the above options.
Navigation
Select this option to browse files and
folders, press
selected file . Press
operation menu.
to play currently
to bring up the
Play - Play this file or folder.
Delete - Delete this file. (For files only)
Enter - Enter this directory. (For folders
only)
Repeat
Select this option to further select
playback mode. There are five options:
Cancel - Return to navigation screen.
Normal - Playback resumes to normal
Repeat One - Repeat the current file
Repeat All - Repeat all files
Shuffle - Play files in random order
Repeat Shuffle - Repeat files in random
order
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Menu Settings
Brightness
Language
Select this option to change the display
language of the player’s menu.
EN
Select this option to change the
brightness of the display. Press
to change the brightness.
or
*Note:
Screen Saver
M202 does not support
multi-language on ID3 tag.
Select this option to change the time
Yet the player supports multi-
language on the player’s menu.
before the screen saver turns on. There
are five options:
OFF /10 sec / 20 sec / 30 sec / 1 min
Protocol
Select this option to switch between MSC
or MTP mode. Refer to More Information
for details.
Power Save
Select this option to change the time
before the player turns off automatically.
There are six options:
Restore defaults
OFF / 1min/ 2 min/ 5 min/ 10 min/ 15 min
Select this option and press
restore the factory defaults.
to
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Menu Settings
Delete
About
EN
Select this option to check memory usage
and firmware version.
Delete All
1. Select this option to delete unwanted
files. Press
Delete All.
or
to select
2. Press
or
to select “Yes”
and then press
to confirm deletion.
Delete One
1. Press
or
in Playback mode
or Audible mode to select the
unwanted file.
2. Press and hold
.
3. Press
option.
or
or
or
to select the Delete
to select Delete
4. Press
One.
5. Press
to select “Yes”
and then press
to confirm deletion.
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More Information
Cannot playback tracks on the
player.
EN
Troubleshooting Tips
The player does not turn on when
the PLAY button is pressed?
•
Make sure audio tracks are encoded
in the mp3 or Windows Media
formats at supported bitrates.
Bitrates support by the player:
mp3 – 48 to 320 kbps
•
•
Battery may be inserted incorrectly.
Battery may be empty.
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
Skipping tracks or bad sound
quality?
•
•
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
•
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.
Check the source of where the track
came from. Play that same song on
the computer to verify the song was
encoded properly.
•
•
acquisition works, go to
wsmedia/forpros/drm/default.mspx
The player’s clock is inaccurate. This
may cause DRM files to work
incorrectly. To fix the problems,
install batteries properly and 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.
Cannot perform playback?
•
•
•
LOCK function may be activated.
There may be no mp3/WMA/audible
tracks in the internal memory.
USB display does not appear when
connected to computer?
•
Check connection between your unit
and the computer. (Refer to the
“Software Installation - File Transfer”
instruction manual)
•
Check if the USB drivers are properly
installed (Refer to the “Software
Installation - File Transfer” instruction
manual)
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More Information
ID3 tag displays incorrectly.
EN
Note:
•
Check if the ID3 tag is in English.
M202 does not support multi-
language ID3 tag.
For better result, we
recommend a constant
encoded bit rate from 48
to 320kbps for mp3 and 48kbps to
192kbps for Windows Media Audio.
Nevertheless, your unit may play
tracks encoded in variable bit rate
(VBR).
No lyrics show on the display when
playing song file with the lyric file
(.lrc).
•
Make sure the lyric file (.lrc) has the
same name as the song file.
M202 does not support synchronous
lyrics display feature.
•
Could not playback tracks from SD
card.
Check whether the tracks are DRM files,
device can’t playback DRM files from SD
card which synchronized through other
device, device can only playback DRM
files from SD card which synchronized
through this device.
The player does not work after
reformat.
•
In case you need to reformat the
player, it must be in FAT or FAT32
format. The player does not work in
NTFS format.
What are MTP and MSC modes?
Why Audible files still exist after
performing the “Delete All”
operation?
•
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode
is essential if you want to transfer
DRM content to your player. In MTP
mode your player will no longer
show up as a drive letter. So
•
When performing “Delete All”
operation, only music files can be
deleted while Audible files are not
influenced. In case you want to delete
Audible file, select the Audible file
and use the “Delete one” option.
programs that were designed to
work with a device that shows up as
a drive letter will not be able to work
directly with the player.
•
MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode –
device is in this mode when
Why I can’t see the device external
card from Audible Manager?
connected to Windows 2000, ME and
98SE operating systems. XP users
must change the device manually to
MSC mode, see “Menu Settings” for
details. In this mode, the device will
show up as a drive letter on your PC
and behaves as a detachable drive for
file transfer in one or both directions.
•
Check whether your device is in MTP
mode. Currently, Audible Manager
does not support MTP external card. To
synchronize Audible file to your card,
you should first switch the device from
MTP mode to MSC mode.
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More Information
mp3/WMA playback sequence is out of order
EN
•
Check that the mp3/WMA disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to
the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.
For example, folders and songs from level 2 are played before moving on to play
folders and songs from level 3.
•
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
A
D
8
9
Folder 1.1
Folder 1
Song 1.1.1
Song 1.1.2
10 Song 1.1.3
E
F
G
13
Song 1.2.1.1
Folder 1.2.1
Folder 1.2
Folder 2.1
14 Song 1.2.1.2
Song 1.2.1.3
15
B
11
Song 2.1.1
Song 2.1.2
Folder 2
12
3
4
5
Song 2.2
Song 2.3
Song 2.4
C
6
7
Song 3.1
Song 3.2
Folder 3
1
2
Song 4
Song 5
Note:
Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters A to G.
Song playback sequence is indicated by the numbers (1 to 15) in front of the song name.
•
•
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U.S. Warranty
What your warranty covers:
EN
•
Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•
One year from date of purchase.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
•
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under
warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
•
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the
product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental
firms, proof of first rental is also required.
How to make a warranty claim:
•
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•
Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a
description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
•
Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss
en route to Thomson.
•
•
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating
Instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
Installation and set-up service adjustments.
Batteries.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
•
•
•
•
•
•
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U.S. 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 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 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:
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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P. O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
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EN
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(AND NOT THOMSON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS
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CORRECTION.
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SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO
ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR
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OBTAINED.
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.
WINDOWS MEDIA
This version of the Audio Device Player ("The
Player") contains software licensed from
Microsoft that enables you to play Windows
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conditions. By installing and using this version
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the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY
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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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including the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software
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Table of Contents
End User License Agreement
Profiling (Model Dependent) .10
EN
Table of Contents
Disconnecting the Player . . . .11
Disconnecting Your Player from
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .1
Computer System Requirements . . .1
What’s so special about this mp3
the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .12
player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Insert the Included CD-ROM into
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting to the Computer . .4
Connecting the Player to the
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Transferring Music . . . . . . . . . .5
Transferring Files to the Digital
Audio Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Transferring Files via Yahoo! Music
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Yahoo! Music Unlimited: Supercharge
the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Transferring Files via Windows Media
Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Transferring Files via Windows Explorer
(Drag and Drop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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.
Before You Begin
Dear RCA Customer,
EN
Computer System
Requirements
Thank you for purchasing the RCA
Digital Audio Player. Our products
will play open mp3 and Windows
Media™ audio (WMA) content and
for certain models, content
•
Pentium III 500MHz or higher
recommended
•
•
•
•
Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
Internet access
100MB free hard disk space for the
software
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 may use the
applications recommended by the
online music download service.
•
•
64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio
extraction
•
•
USB port (2.0 recommended)
Sound card
!
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
Before You Begin
These components do the following:
EN
What’s so special about
this mp3 player?
•
•
•
to install USB driver (for Windows
98SE users only),
This player is meant to play mp3 and
Windows MediaTM audio files
to use a music management software
to organize your music collection,
to enable you to transfer files from
your computer to your Digital Audio
Player.
transferred in the built-in flash memory.
To do so, you need the use of a
Windows computer with USB port and a
music management software (Yahoo!
Music Engine or Window Media Player
recommended).
The Music Management CD that comes
with your Digital Audio Player contains
all of the necessary software
components you need to make your
Digital Audio Player work properly.
2
Getting Started
2. 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.
EN
Inserting the Included CD-
ROM into CD-ROM Drive
1. Turn on your computer and place the
Music Management CD that comes
with your digital audio player into your
computer.
Note: The Music
Management CD may contain
one or more music management
software that can help transfer
music content to your digital audio
player. Please refer to the section on
your installed software for basic
transfer operations.
Note:
Don’t connect the USB device
to the PC or digital audio player before
or during the CD-ROM installation.
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
Connecting to the Computer
EN
Connecting the Player to
the Computer
Connect the Digital Audio Player to your
computer. If a USB connection cable is
provided, connect it to the player first
before the computer. The larger end of
the cable should be connected to the
computer while the smaller end to the
player.
Note
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.
Note
The player
The Digital Audio Player is
capable of transferring files
at full-speed when a USB 2.0
connection is used. USB 2.0 is up to
40 times faster than USB 1.1. If a
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
Some models can be directly connected to
USB 1.1 ports. However, you will not
the USB port of the computer. If
be able to take full advantage of the
necessary, an optional USB extension
cable can be used.
potential speed increase.
The digital audio player will appear as a
removable disk drive*.
* Depending on device and computer
operating system, the digital audio player will
appear as a removable disk drive (MSC device)
or a MTP device.
Basically, computer can identify the device type
automatically. If both OS and device support
MTP, the player will appear as a MTP device,
otherwise the player will appear as a
removable disk drive.
The player may allow user to select MSC or MTP
mode, please check the settings menu in the
player.
Currently only XP with Windows Media Player
10 installed could support MTP and MSC. Other
OS (Win98, ME, 2000, XP without WMP10 , and
Mac OS) support MSC only.
4
Transferring Music
EN
Transferring Files to a
Digital Audio Player
Note
• Secure music download
Depending on the availability of software
files can be transferred to
on your Music Management CD specific
to your digital audio player, you can
transfer files to your Digital Audio Player
via 1) Yahoo! Music Engine (Windows XP
only), 2) Windows Media Player or 3)
Windows Explorer (requires no software
installation).
your player through Windows Media
Player or Yahoo! Music Engine. (Note:
Services and applications must be
Windows Media audio-compliant and
support Digital Rights Management.
Windows XP with Service Pack 1
required.) (Apple iTunesTM music
content is not supported).
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 Yahoo! Music
Engine, visit
For more information on Windows
Media Player, visit
•
Transferring files via Yahoo! Music
Engine (Windows XP only) - refer to
page 6,
indowsmedia.
•
•
Transferring files via Windows Media
Player - refer to page 8,
Transferring files via Windows Explorer
(drag-and-drop) - refer to page 9.
• Some wma files may be DRM
protected. You must acquire licenses
for DRM protected wma files before
they can be played on the player.
For more information, go to
windowsmedia/drm
Attention
Do not disconnect the USB
connection during music
download. Doing so may corrupt system
files or the files being downloaded.
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Transferring Music
4. From a playlist (My Playlists in the left
EN
Transferring Files via
Yahoo! Music Engine
(Windows XP only)
Yahoo! Music Engine 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 music and transfer to your
digital audio player in seconds. Just drag
and drop and you ‘re done. For more
information on the installation and
operations, please visit:
navigation pane): at the bottom of the
Yahoo! Music Engine window, click the
Transfer to Device button and select
the drive letter or device name to
where the playlist is to be transferred.
OR
5. From My Music: drag and drop files
from My Music to the digital audio
player. (You may also drag artists and
albums from My Music).
6. The Yahoo! Music Engine will check to
see if there is sufficient storage space
on the device to copy the songs. If not,
you will have to reduce the number of
songs you are transferring.
Note: Yahoo! Music Engine
only works on Windows XP.
with Service Pack 1 or higher.
Attention
Make sure all data are
transferred to the Digital
Audio Player before unplugging the
USB connection.
1. Launch the Yahoo! Music Engine.
2. Attach the digital audio player to your
computer. You should see the Jukebox
name appear in the left navigation
pane.
3. In the Yahoo! Music Engine, click My
Music or click on a playlist on the left
navigation pane.
Note:
MTP device will show device
name instead of drive letter.
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Transferring Music
To subscribe, click Y! Unlimited in the
left navigation pane then click on the
graphic offering you a 7-day free trial.
EN
Yahoo! Music Unlimited:
Supercharge the Engine
Yahoo! Music Unlimited is a subscription
service with access to over 1 million
songs, plus much more. For a low
monthly price, you can:
If you have a Yahoo! ID, you will be
taken through the account setup
process. If you do not have a Yahoo! ID,
you will be prompted to sign up for a
free Yahoo! account, then you will be
taken through the Y! Music Unlimited
setup process.
•
add any of those million songs to your
personal music library to listen,
transfer to your digital audio player,
share with others*,
•
•
•
•
buy burnable downloads,
listen to LAUNCHcast Plus, the
commercial-free radio service.
For more information, please visit:
* Yahoo! Music does not permit copying or transferring music files to other users.
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Transferring Music
4. Select Sync from the menu bar, a
screen will appear as below:
EN
Transferring Files via
Windows Media Player
If you want to take your music collection
with you, you can easily synchronize
items in your library to your digital audio
player. The Sync feature in the latest
version of Windows Media Player and
allows you to synchronize files in
categories and playlists in your library to
your digital audio player. For complete
details, see the “Synchronizing media to
your device” topic in the Windows
Media Player help documentation.
5. Select Start Sync, the selected items
will now be automatically transferred
to your player.
1. Connect your player to the computer
and open Windows Media Player,
select Library from the menu bar, a
screen will appear as below:
Attention
Make sure all data are
transferred to the Digital
Audio Player before unplugging the
USB connection.
Note:
MTP device will show device
name instead of drive letter.
2. From the left column, select the songs,
categories and/or playlist items you
want to copy to the player.
3. Drag the selected items to the right
column.
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Transferring Music
EN
Transferring 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.
Attention
Attention
Some wma files may be DRM
protected and they must be
transferred to your player via music
management software that supports
Windows Media DRM such as Yahoo!
Music Engine and Windows Media
Player. You cannot listen to these
protected files if transferred via
Windows Explorer.
Make sure all data are
transferred to the Digital
Audio Player before unplugging the
USB connection.
For more information, go to
windowsmedia/drm
9
Transferring Music
If your player is in MTP mode:
EN
•
•
Device name instead of drive letter will show on the computer.
If computer installed Windows Media Player 10, MTP device will show 2 folders –
Data and Media - on top level. mp3 and WMA files could be copied only to Media
folder, other types of files could be copied only to Data folder. Some players also
allow user to copy picture and video files to Media folder.
•
•
To create a folder on MTP device, first create the folder with same name on local disk,
then drag and drop the folder to device. (User could not create folder on MTP device
directly.)
Files cannot be executed or open directly from MTP device. Please copy the file to
local disk first.
Profiling (Model Dependent)
Some models need to be profiled after file transfer. Profiling helps sort audio files on
your player so that you can view in the navigation menus and play them properly.
Please check the player’s user manual if this step is necessary on your player. Follow the
instruction to profile your newly transferred files.
10
Disconnecting the Player
Before disconnecting the USB connection
EN
Disconnecting Your Player
from the Computer
from the computer or the Digital Audio
Player, be sure the "Safe to Remove
Hardware" message is displayed.
For Windows XP, from the System Tray,
double click the left mouse button on the
icon
and select Safely Remove
Hardware. Select the drive corresponding
to your player and click STOP.
Attention
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.
Attention
Make sure all data are
transferred to the Digital
Audio Player before unplugging the
USB connection.
The Stop a Hardware device screen
appears. Select the device to be stopped
again for confirmation and click OK.
The description on this page is based
on Windows XP. If you are running
other operating systems, there may be
some differences. See the Windows
Help for details about safely removing
hardware.
You can also stop your player by left
clicking on the
icon from the system
tray and selecting the drive
corresponding to your player.
Note:
If your player is in MTP mode,
it can be removed directly.
11
Troubleshooting Tips
After connecting the player to
computer, "USB connected" does not
appear on the display.
What does the PlaysForSure logo
mean? (available on certain models)
EN
•
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
•
Make sure the device is powered on.
Some players do not automatically
come on when plugged into the
computer.
•
Make sure that the USB connections to
the computer and device are securely
in.
•
•
For more information on RCA
PlaysForSure devices, visit
Cannot access the player via
Windows 2000 computer.
•
Install the Service Pack 3 for Windows
2000. Visit
to check for the latest updates.
What are MTP and MSC modes?
•
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode is
essential if you want to transfer DRM
content to your player. In MTP mode
your player will no longer show up as
a drive letter. Programs that were
designed to work with a device that
shows up as a drive letter will not be
able to work directly with the player.
MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode –
device is in this mode when connected
to Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP
(without Window Media Player 10)
operating systems. In this mode, the
device will show up as a drive letter on
your PC and behaves as a detachable
drive for file transfer in one or both
directions.
Cannot playback tracks on the
player.
•
Make sure audio tracks are encoded in
the mp3 or Windows Media formats at
supported bitrates. Please check the
player’s user manual for bitrates
supported.
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
drm
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