u s e r m a n u a l M100256US M100512US M1001GBUS It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
FCC Information EN FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
Safety Information RCA M100256US Equipment tested for compliance as a complete unit RCA M1001GBUS Equipment tested for compliance as a complete unit RCA M100512US Equipment tested for compliance as a complete unit 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.
End User License Agreement EN IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("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").
End User License Agreement LICENSE RESTRICTIONS a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this Agreement, no other licenses are implied. b) You may not (i) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law) or create derivative works based upon the Program or (ii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein.
End User License Agreement EN 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 NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.
End User License Agreement LIMITATION OF LIABILITY a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT 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
End User License Agreement EN 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. 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.
End User License Agreement THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE GENERAL TERMS ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY'S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.
Table of Contents EN FCC Information Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1 Play / pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Skipping files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .8 A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Creating playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2 Menu Settings . . . . . .
Before You Begin "Dear RCA Customer, 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.
Before You Begin EN • ! 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. cause damage or malfunction. Do not expose to rain or moisture. Caution while driving Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive on the road.
Before You Begin Important Battery Information • Charge the unit for at least 2 hours before first use. • Charge the unit for at least 2 hours after putting away the unit for a long time. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. • Battery replacement should only be made by a trained technician. Refer to Limited Warranty for details. • Do not attempt to open the unit.
Before You Begin EN Connecting the Player to your computer 1. Press and hold the lock button on the back of the player and slide the USB connector out from the 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). 4. In charging mode, press and hold to switch the player to USB mode. Battery Charging Hold to enter USB Tip You can still transfer files to the player in the battery charging mode.
General Controls EN 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). - In menu mode, press to go to next options. In music mode, press to skip to next files. 6. Display 7. USB connector 8. A-B - In playback mode, press to set the start and end positions for A-B repeat. 9. - / + - decreases / increases the volume. 3. M - Press to enter menu setting mode and make selections. 10.
Display EN 1. Sequential number of current file and the total number of files in the player 4. Battery level indicator 5. Player is locked 2. Current elapsed playback time and the total time of current file 3. Repeat mode 7 6.
Playback Press to turn on the unit. Press or to play. to select the file you want Play / pause • Press • Press once to pause playback, press again to resume playback. to begin 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. Scanning files • To scan forward, press and hold • . To scan backward, press and hold .
Menu Settings EN Menu operations 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 DSP Repeat Noraml Repeat One Folders Delete Power Save Repeat All Music Information Lyrics Shuffle Language Exit Exit Intro Playlist Exit Settings Select this option to enter music mode. DSP Press Select this option to change DSP setting.
Menu Settings Repeat Power save Select this option to futher select playback mode. There are six options: Select this option to change the time before the player turns off automatically.
Menu Settings EN Folders Select this option to browse files and folders, press to play currently 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. You can also create a playlist of selected files for playback. 4. To play the playlist, select Playlist in the Repeat menu settings. Delete Select this option to delete unwanted files. 1.
More Information 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. 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. Cannot perform playback? • LOCK function may be activated. • There may be no mp3/WMA tracks in the internal memory.
More Information EN What does the PlaysForSure logo mean? • 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 www.PlaysForSure.com. Check for Updates Visit http://www.rca.com/ digitalaudiodownloads for the latest news and firmware upgrades for our Digital Audio Player.
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.
U.S. Limited Warranty EN Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
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. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either: 1.
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 Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) www.rca.com Printed In China / Impreso en China Tocom (v2.
u s e r m a n u a l M100256US M100512US M1001GBUS Software Installation MusicMatch JukeboxTM Software (mp3, Windows MediaTM Audio) Instalación de logiciel Software MusicMatch JukeboxTM (mp3, Reproductor de Audio para Windows MediaTM) 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.
End User License Agreement EN IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("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").
End User License Agreement LICENSE RESTRICTIONS a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this Agreement, no other licenses are implied. b) You may not (i) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law) or create derivative works based upon the Program or (ii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein.
End User License Agreement EN 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 NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.
End User License Agreement LIMITATION OF LIABILITY a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT 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
End User License Agreement EN 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. 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.
End User License Agreement THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE GENERAL TERMS ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY'S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.
Table of Contents EN End User License Agreement Table of Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .1 Computer System Requirements . . .1 What’s so special about this mp3 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin Dear RCA Customer, 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.
Before You Begin EN What’s so special about this mp3 player? This player is meant to play mp3 and Windows MediaTM audio files recorded 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 components you need to make your Digital Audio Player work properly.
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.
Getting Started EN Preferred Language Select your preferred language, then click Next to continue. Install the USB Driver (Windows 98SE Only) 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.
Getting Started Install Necessary Software Install MusicMatch Jukebox Click Install, and follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files. 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. EN 1. Click Install to run the MusicMatch setup program.
Getting Started EN Install Additional Services Installation completed Click for additional digital music services provided by our partners. Installation is completed! You can go to the manufacturer’s website for more information. Rebooting the computer You may need to restart your computer for software to run properly.
Getting Started 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. 1. Remove the Music Management CD from your computer. 2. Start the MusicMatch Jukebox software (double click on the MusicMatch icon in your system tray or on your desktop). EN The MusicMatch icon found in your computer’s system tray.
Transferring Music EN Note The Digital Audio Player is capable of transferring files at fullspeed 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.
Transferring Music Note 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 www.microsoft.com/windows/ windowsmedia/drm Transfer Files via MusicMatch Jukebox 1. Drag and drop desired tracks from the Music Library to the Playlist display and save the playlist. 3. Click on Options and select your portable device under Select Device. Click OK. Your device should be listed under Portable Device. 4.
Transferring Music EN 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. 10 Attention Make sure all data are transferred to the Digital Audio Player before unplugging the USB connection.
Transferring Music Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer Note Before disconnecting the USB connection from the computer or the Digital Audio Player, be sure the "Safe to unplug" message is displayed. 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. The Stop a Hardware device screen appears. Select the device to be stopped again for confirmation and click OK.
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 www.windowsupdate.microsoft.com to check for the latest updates. Cannot playback tracks on the player.
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 Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) www.rca.com Printed In China / Impreso en China TOCOM (v2.
