Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Precautions for the unit • Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation problems may result. • Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.
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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Unpacking your player ..................................9 Computer system requirements ..............................9 Connecting to the computer ................................10 Charging the player ..................................10 Managing files on your RCA Player Using RCA easyRip ....................................11 Using Windows Explorer ................................11 Deleting files from the player ...............................12 Disconnecting the player from the PC ............................12 General controls Turning the player on and off ...............................13...
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Screensaver ......................................23 PowerSave ......................................23 RecDur (Record duration) ................................23 Language ......................................23 Profiling .........................................24 System Info ......................................24 Restore defaults ....................................24 Additional information Tips and troubleshooting ................................25 For your records ....................................26 Visiting RCA website ..................................26 Specifications ......................................27 Warranty information 12 Month Limited Warranty ................................28...
(b) You may transfer the Program and license to another party only as a part of the RCA branded Portable Digital Audio/Video Device (“A/V Device”), and only if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this EULA. If you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.
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5. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS All title and intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by AUDIOVOX, its Licensors or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Program is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties.
Thank you for purchasing the Player. This product will play mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content. RCA easyRip™ Media Software, lets you import music files from CDs and other sources, organize your music library, and transfer unprotected MP3 and WMA files to and from this player.
• The RCA easyRip Media Software installer is stored on the player. Go to MyComputer in the Start menu, fi nd and open the drive letter associated with the player (i.e. LYRA) and then double-click the rcaeasyrip_setup.exe fi le to launch the installer.
Managing files on your RCA Player Before you begin using your RCA Player, you’ll want to copy your music to the player. You can use any of the following methods to transfer content: • RCA easyRip • Drag and drop files using Windows Explorer •...
Deleting files from the player You may delete any files transferred to the player. 1. Connect the player to your computer. 2. Open the player in Windows Explorer and then navigate to the folder containing the files. 3. Select the files you want to remove and then press the Delete key on the keyboard of your PC. Disconnecting the player from the PC Windows will show the player as a removable disk: 1.
General controls Lock/unlock Power on/off player controls Microphone Display Option menu Scroll up/increase volume Return Skip forward/fast forward/ menu advance Skip back/reverse/menu back RESET Scroll down/decrease volume Play/pause/select menu option Reset Earphone socket Turning the player on and off To turn the player on, slide / to the right. Slide to the right again to turn the player off.
Using the menus Menu types The player has two menu types: Player menu The player menu appears when you turn on the player or if you press and hold while listening to the player. It lets you: • Select music and audiobook files •...
The Home menu The top-level or “Home” menu is always displayed when you press and hold . The menu options are: Now Playing Available only during playback. Press to return to the currently playing file. Music Press to enter the Music menu and choose an artist, album, genre or individual title. Audiobooks Press to enter the Audiobook menu and choose a particular audiobook for listening.
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Settings Press to enter the Settings menu, which lets you: • Choose the shuffle playback mode • Choose a repeat playback mode • Choose an equalizer setting • Choose the screensaver setting • Choose the power saving setting • Choose a record duration setting •...
Music Playing music files The player sorts your music files by artist, album and genre. 1. Press and hold to display the Home menu, then press + or – to select Music. 2. Press to enter the Music menu. 3. Use + or – and to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press start listening.
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Option menu (navigating music files) Press when navigating through music files to show the Option menu. Press + or – to highlight an option and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting. The following options are available: •...
Audiobooks Playing audiobooks Audiobook playback is similar to music playback. 1. Press and hold to display the Home menu, then press + or – to select Audiobooks. 2. Press to enter the Audiobooks menu. 3. Use + or – and to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press start listening.
Skipping through audiobook sections If the currently playing audiobook contains sections, you can choose to skip forward and back between sections when you press , instead of skipping between files. To choose section-by-section skipping: 1. Press to display the Option menu. 2.
Voice Memo Recording voice memo You can record voice and play back recordings as well as copy the recordings (WAV files) to your PC. To record voice: 1. Press and hold to display the Home menu. 2. Press + or – to select Voice Memo and press to enter the voice memo menu.
Downloading playlists to player You can also download playlists of your favorite music created on the RCA easyRip software. Please refer to the Help module in easyRip for details on creating playlists and transferring the created playlists to the...
Settings Changing the player’s settings To change the player settings: 1. Press and hold to display the Home menu. 2. Press + or – to select Settings and press to enter the settings menu. 3. Press + or – to select a setting and then press to change it.
Profiling • Performs sorting to all music files. "Profiling..." will be displayed until the sorting finishes. System Info • Displays the amount of free space available and the firmware version. Restore defaults • Resets all menus to factory defaults.
Additional information Tips and troubleshooting Cannot delete files on the player. • You can delete files on the player using your computer. 1. Connect the player to your computer. 2. Open the player in Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder containing the files. 3.
Place of Purchase Serial No. Visiting RCA website Please visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for: • Product registration • Latest software and firmware • Latest RCA easyRip software • User manual • Frequently asked questions (FAQ) • Customer service and technical support information...
Specifications Technical specification Product: Digital Audio Player Brand: RCA Model: M2104 , M2202, M2204, M2208, M2204RD, M2204BL and M2204PL Hardware • Dimensions: 58 mm H, 33.4 mm W, 11 mm D • Unit Weight: 20 g • Stereo Headphones jack •...
Warranty information 12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to RCA Portable Media Players AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
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restore any personal preference settings. • Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally provided with the product. However DO NOT return any removable batteries, even if batteries were included with the original purchase. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. Ship to Audiovox Electronics Corp.
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Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change. 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.