user manual S2501 S2502 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Table of contents Quick reference .................................... 4 Safety information .............................. 5 FCC information Product registration For your records End user license agreement ............... 7 Before your begin ................................ 9 Unpacking your player Computer system requirements Warning Back up your data Precautions for the player .................... 10 Caution while driving Headset safety Using armband/wristband Software setup ...............................
Table of contents Radio recording .................................. 28 Start recording Record duration Listening to radio recording Deleting radio recording Audible playback ............................... 29 Audible playback controls Audible playback display ...................... 30 Audible option menu More information .............................. 36 Troubleshooting Tips Check for updates .................................
Quick reference A Armband 10 B Battery (charging) 12 BMI (Body Mass Index) 33 Brightness 20 C Charging (player) 12 Charging (wireless earphones) 12 Computer system requirements 9 Connecting to the computer 11 Connecting wireless earphones 34 Controls (general) 16 Controls (wireless earphones) 34 D Deleting (audible) 30 Deleting (music file) 22 Deleting (picture) 23 Deleting (radio recording) 28 Deleting (video) 24 Digital Signal Processor 22 Disconnecting from the computer 15 Disconnecting wireless earphone
Safety information 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 PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
End user license agreement IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE! THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THOMSON INC., OR ANY THOMSON GROUP ENTITY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “THOMSON ENTITY”), FOR THE RCA OR THOMSON BRANDED PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROGRAM”).
End user license agreement 7. WINDOWS MEDIA The software embedded within your A/V Device (the “Device Firmware”) 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 your A/V Device under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Device Firmware, you are agreeing to these conditions.
Before you begin Dear RCA Customer, Thank you for purchasing the RCA Player. This player will play open mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from most online music download services. 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 Caution while driving Using armband/wristband • 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. Slide the small ends of the armband or wristband through the player’s rings and secure with the buttons as shown below. Adjust the length of the armband if necessary.
Software setup The Music Management CD that comes with your player contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your player work properly. 2. If the setup screen does not appear, double-click “My Computer”, double click your CD drive icon, and double click “RCA Installer.exe” to run the installer. These components enable you to transfer files from your computer to the player.
Computer connection Charging the player Important battery information Your player will charge through the USB connection when it is connected to your computer. The display below shows where the animated battery icon is displayed when charging. To fully charge the player, make sure your computer is on and the device is connected for at least 3 hours. Warning: Your product contains a battery and charging system which is designed to work in temperatures that do not exceed 50oC (122oF).
Transferring files to the player You may select one of the following methods to transfer music contents to your player: 1) Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox, 2) dragand-drop via Windows Explorer. For method 1, you first need to have successfully installed the software packages included in the Music Management CD. Transferring files via Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox - refer to page 13.
Transferring files to the player Transferring files via Windows Explorer (Drag-and-drop) In Windows® XP (with Windows Media Player 10 installed) In Windows® XP and when Windows Media Player 10 is installed, the player is connected to the computer in MTP mode. In the Windows Explorer, when the player is opened, the “Data” and “Media” views will be displayed for the player. The Data folder is used to manage data content on the player, such as text files.
Transferring files to the player • Video files must be converted by the RCA Video Converter and can be transferred to the player via the converter for playback (refer to page 25). • Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through one of the provided music management software packages or any applications recommended by the online music download service.
General controls The player 5 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 1. To access the wireless menu (refer to page 34-35 for details) 2. m • To access the player or option menu. • Press and hold to lock or unlock the player’s keys. • To stop the radio recording. 3. 4. Press and hold to turn on or off the player. To start and pause playback. To start and stop the stopwatch. To make selections in menus. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the player.
General controls Turning on or off the player • Press and hold • Press and hold to turn on the player. to turn off the player. Locking the keys Press and hold m to lock (or unlock) keys to prevent accidental key activation. To unlock the keys after the screensaver has and then press and hold m activated, press while the message “Press and hold m to unlock” is displayed. Menus Types of menu There are two types of menu: 1. Player menu music, radio, audiobooks) by the time you access the option menu.
Menus Menu navigation Refer to below for browsing through the menus and read the following pages for detailed explanation of them. • Press or to go to the next menu level. If the selected item is a media file (music, picture etc) or a playable item (Artists, Albums etc. in the music menu), press will start playback. • Press + or – to move along menu items at the same level. • Press to go to the previous menu level. • If the selected item indicates the current to change it.
Player menu Files transferred to the player are sorted automatically according to their file types. Once your player is switched on, you will see the player menu as below. The player menu is displayed when m is pressed once during playback.
Player menu Radio • To listen to the radio or radio recordings. Refer to page 26-28 for details. Audiobooks • It contains audible files for playback. Press to start playback when an audible file is highlighted. Refer to page 29 for details. My Selections • It contains a playlist of your preferred music files. Refer to page 22 for details. Pedometer • Refer to page 31 for details on using the pedometer. Stopwatch • Refer to page 32 for details on using the stopwatch.
Music playback Music playback controls Press to show the wireless menu (refer to page 34-35). Press once to skip to the previous file*, or press and hold to fast reverse. Press once to start the playback. Press during playback to pause and again to resume. Press to go to the option or player menu (refer to page 17). Press and hold to lock or unlock the keys. To increase the volume Press once to skip to the next file, or press and hold to fast forward.
Music playback My Selections Music option menu My Selections is a playlist of your preferred music files (audible and radio recorded files are not selectable). Press m twice during playback or pause to access the option menu for music playback. Press + or – to highlight the desired menu item and follow the instructions below for activating specific feature. Only relevant menu items are listed below, you may actually see more items in the option menu. To select a music file as My Selections: 1.
Picture playback Picture playback controls Press to go to the option or player menu (refer to page 17). Press and hold to lock or unlock the keys. Press once to skip to the previous file. Press once to start the slideshow. Press during slideshow to pause and again to resume. Press once to skip to the next file. Picture option menu Press m twice during playback or pause to access the option menu for picture playback.
Video playback Video playback controls Press to show the wireless menu (refer to page 34-35). Press once to skip to the previous file*, or press and hold to fast reverse. Press once to start the playback. Press during playback to pause and again to resume. Press to go to the option or player menu (refer to page 17). Press and hold to lock or unlock the keys. To increase the volume Press once to skip to the next file, or press and hold to fast forward.
Video playback Video Converter Your video has to be converted to optimum format before transferring to this player for playback. To do so, you need to install the RCA Video Converter in your computer. You can install the Converter from the music management CD or go to http://www.rcaaudiovideo.com to download the most updated Converter for installation. 1. Load the music management CD included with this player in your computer. Installation will start automatically.
Radio Radio is only operational while using the wired earphones as the radio antenna. Radio (switching on) Radio (switching off) 1. Select “Radio” in the player menu by pressing + or – and then press or . 1. While listening to the radio, press m twice to show the option menu. 2. While “Turn off radio” is highlighted, press or to turn off the radio. Music Pictures Video Radio > > > > 2. While “Listen” is highlighted, press to turn on the radio.
Radio Saving preset stations Suppressing stereo signal You can save up to 20 channels as preset stations. 1. Select a radio frequency. Refer to “Selecting radio frequency” on the previous page. 2. Press m twice to access the option menu and then press + or – to highlight “Save to Preset”. If FM stereo signal is weak, selecting mono sound may reduce the noise. 1. While listening to the radio, press m twice to access the option menu and then press + or – to highlight “Mode”.
Radio recording Start recording Deleting radio recording Radio program can be recorded as .mp3 format. 1. While listening to the radio, press m twice to access the option menu and then press + or – to highlight “Start Recording”. 1. While playing or pausing an unwanted radio recorded file, press m twice to show the option menu. to 2. While “Delete” is highlighted, press delete the unwanted file. When a confirmation message shows, press or to select “Yes” and then press to permanently delete the file.
Audible playback Audible playback controls Press to show the wireless menu (refer to page 34-35). Press once to skip to the previous file*, or press and hold to fast reverse. Press once to start the playback. Press during playback to pause and again to resume. Press to go to the option or player menu (refer to page 17). Press and hold to lock or unlock the keys. To increase the volume Press once to skip to the next file*, or press and hold to fast forward.
Audible playback Audible playback display Playback mode Key lock is activated Battery level indicator Wireless mode is switched on Current file number / total number of files (skippingby-file mode is selected) File format File title Author name File provider Elapsed time of current file Current section number / total number of sections (skipping-by-section mode is selected) Audible option menu Press m twice during playback or pause to access the option menu for audible playback.
Personal information For accurate use of the pedometer and calculation of the BMI (Body Mass Index), you are required to enter your personal information in the the Settings menu (refer to page 20). Entering information 1. In the player menu, press + or – to highlight "Settings" and press or to enter its sub-menu. 2. Press + or – to highlight "Personal Info" or to enter its sub-menu. and press 3. Press + or – to highlight among “Sex”, “Weight”, “Height” and “Stride”. Press to select one of them. 4.
Stopwatch Using stopwatch Multiple lap timing 1. In the player menu, press + or – to highlight "Stopwatch" and press or to advance. 1. In stopwatch mode, press to start timing of the first lap. 2. Press + at the start of the second, third lap and so on (maximum 30 laps). • The unit will display the lap difference briefly after the second lap is finished and then the average time on the display. Audiobooks My Selections Pedometer Stopwatch > > > > to start the stopwatch. Press again 2.
BMI (Body Mass Index) BMI is a measure which takes into account a person’s weight and height to estimate total body fat in adults. It may vary depending on your body type and composition. BMI is calculated by the following formula: Different BMI ranges correspond to different health condition.
Wireless earphones General controls Connecting with the player 2 4 3 1 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Charging contacts +/– To adjust the volume Reset button Wireless antenna To turn on or off the earphones and to start and pause the playback. 6. LED indicator The earphones require charging before use. Refer to page 11-12 for details. Turning on/off the wireless earphones To turn on: Press and hold on the right earphone. The LED indicator first remains lit in white. Release the button when it starts to blink.
Wireless earphones Switching off wireless mode Wireless mode will be automatically switched off whenever wired earphones are inserted into the player. To switch off manually: 1. Press on the player to access the wireless menu. 2. Press while “Wireless” is highlighted in the menu to adjust setting as “Off”. • The wireless earphones will also be turned off automatically. 3. Press on the player to exit the wireless menu.
More information Troubleshooting Tips The player does not turn on when the PLAY button is pressed? • Battery may be empty. • Reset player by press & hold for 10s or more, and power up the player again. Skipping tracks or bad sound quality? • Repeat, random or program function may be activated. • There may be strong magnetic fields (e.g. too close to TV) near the player. • Low Battery level. Cannot perform playback? • LOCK function may be activated. • There may be no mp3/WMA tracks in the internal memory.
More information Cannot tune radio frequency. • In radio mode, press to switch between manual and preset modes. Frequency can only be tuned in the manual mode (refer page 26). Are both the player and the wireless earphones splash-proof? • Only the player is splash-proof. The earphones should not be exposed to splashing. Nevetheless, they are designed to be resistant to small amount of water (e.g. sweating). What is KleerTM technology? • It is a wireless audio technology offered by Kleer.
More information Check for updates Visit http://www.rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads for the latest news and firmware upgrades for your player. You must update your system after new downloads have been made in order for the new applications to be executed. Frequently asked questions You can get FAQ information at http://www.rcaaudiovideo.com/faq Technical Specification Product: RCA Player Brand: RCA Model: S2501, S2502 DC : 3.
Limited Warranty For U.S. What your warranty covers: • 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.
Limited Warranty For Canada Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either: 1.
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