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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 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.
End User License Agreement 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"). ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OR...
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In this case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program can be downloaded from www.rca.com. d) Thomson is not obligated to provide support services for the Program. e) The Program is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS".
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End User License Agreement WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON- INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.
Windows Media Audio (WMA) files ("WMA Software").The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Player, you are agreeing to these conditions.
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End User License Agreement 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 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...
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.
Before You Begin 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. Precautions for the Unit •...
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.
Before You Begin 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).
General Controls - 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.
Display 1. Sequential number of current file and the total number of files in the player 2. Current elapsed playback time and the total time of current file 3. Repeat mode 4. Battery level indicator 5. Player is locked 6. Song titles / artist names / lyrics (if available)
Playback Press to turn on the unit. Press to select the file you want to play. Play / pause • Press to begin playback. • Press once to pause playback, press again to resume playback. Skipping files •. To skip to the next file, press and release •...
Menu Settings Menu operations Press M to enter player menu. Press enter a sub-menu. To exit menus, select Exit or press and hold M. The menu structure shows as below: Music Settings Repeat Noraml Repeat One Music Select this option to enter music mode. Press to view the file you want to play.
Menu Settings Repeat Select this option to futher select playback mode. There are six options: Normal - Playback resumes to normal Repeat One - Repeats the current file Repeat All - Repeats all files Shuffle - Plays files in random order Intro - Plays the first 10 seconds of each file in the player Playlist - Plays the files in the Playlist (see...
Menu Settings 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.
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.
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. You must update your system after new downloads have been made in order for the new applications to be executed.
U.S. Limited Warranty 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.
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U.S. Limited Warranty 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.
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.
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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. u s e r m a n u a l M100256US M100512US M1001GBUS...
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End User License Agreement 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"). ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OR...
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In this case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program can be downloaded from www.rca.com. d) Thomson is not obligated to provide support services for the Program. e) The Program is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS".
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End User License Agreement WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON- INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.
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Windows Media Audio (WMA) files ("WMA Software").The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Player, you are agreeing to these conditions.
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End User License Agreement 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.
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End User License Agreement THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE 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...
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Table of Contents 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 .
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.
Before You Begin What’s so special about this mp3 player? This player is meant to play mp3 and Windows Media audio files recorded in the built-in flash memory. To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with USB port ,...
Getting Started Insert the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive 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 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.
Getting Started Install Necessary Software Click Install, and follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files. End User License Agreement Please read the End User License Agreement carefully, you can quit the installation anytime if you do not agree with it.
Getting Started Install Additional Services Click for additional digital music services provided by our partners. Rebooting the computer You may need to restart your computer for software to run properly. Installation completed Installation is completed! You can go to the manufacturer’s website for more information.
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. Transferring Music Connecting the Player to the Computer Connect the Digital Audio Player to your computer.
Transferring Music Note The Digital Audio Player is capable of transferring files at full- speed mode of USB 2.0. This is up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. If USB 2.0 port is available on your computer, use it to connect to your Digital Audio Player.
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.
Transferring Music Transfer Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop) From Windows Explorer, highlight all the files/folders you want to transfer to your Digital Audio Player and drag them to the drive letter that is associated with it. 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.
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. For more information on RCA PlaysForSure devices, visit www.rca.com.