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It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. user manual M4202 M4204 M4208 MC4202 MC4204 MC4208...
Getting the latest software, firmware and information ...8 Frequently asked questions ...8 Connecting to the computer ...9 Charging the player ...9 Managing files on your RCA Player Using RCA EasyRip ...10 Using Windows Explorer ...12 Deleting files from the player ...12 Disconnecting the player from the PC ...12...
Model No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No. M4202 M4204 M4208 THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. MC4202 MC4204 MC4208...
Safety information Important battery information Warning: Your product contains a battery and charging system which is designed to work in temperatures that do not exceed 50 Leaving this product in a closed automobile or the trunk of an automobile where temperatures may exceed 50 C may result in permanent battery °...
Safety information IMPORTANT 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. •...
Program's proprietary notices. (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...
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End user license agreement 6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL AUDIOVOX, 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...
Settings menu (refer to page 25). Getting the latest software, firmware and information Go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads for the latest firmware, RCA EasyRip Media Software and user manual for your player. Follow the instructions there to download and install files. Frequently asked questions For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com/faq.
• The RCA EasyRip™ Media Software installer (stored in the player*) will launch automatically. Click NEXT to begin the installation and follow the instructions to install the software on your •...
For instructions on organizing your library and creating playlists, please refer to the EasyRip help. To start EasyRip (using either method below): • Click on the RCA system tray icon and select RCA EasyRip from the menu. • Double-click the EasyRip icon on your PC’s desktop.
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Managing files on your RCA Player To copy your music/video/picture library to the player: 1. Click Player Loader on the EasyRip dock. The Player Loader window appears. 2. Select the file type from the drop-down menu next to Load with: and then click Load Player.
• Video files must be converted and transferred via RCA EasyRip for playback. (Refer to Using RCA EasyRIp) Deleting files from the player For any files you have transferred to the player, you may delete them while you have connected the player with your computer.
General controls Display Scroll up/increase volume Play/pause Skip back/reverse/ menu back USB jack Turning the player on and off To turn the player on, press and hold /MENU. Press and hold /MENU again to turn the player off. Power on/off, Menu Skip forward/fast forward/menu advance Scroll down/decrease...
Using the menus Menu types The player has two types of menu: Player menu The player menu appears when you turn on the player or if you press /MENU while listening to the player. It lets you: • Browse for and play music, audiobook, video and picture files •...
Using the menus The Home menu The top-level or “Home” menu is always displayed when you press /MENU. The menu options are: Now Playing Available only during playback. Press to return to the currently playing file. Music Press to play all the music files on the player.
Music Playing music files The player sorts your music files by artist, album, track name (title), genre and year. 1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then press + or – to select Music. Settings Now Playing Music Pictures Videos •...
Pictures Playing picture files 1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then press + or – to select Pictures. Home Now Playing Music Pictures Videos Radio 2. To view all the pictures in file name order, press Picture viewing Goes back, skips backward Advances, skips forward Starts/pauses slideshow if it is...
Delete File – to remove current file from the player Video files must be converted to optimal format for playback on this player. The RCA EasyRip Media Software can convert the video files automatically while transferring to the player. Refer to page 10-11 for details.
Radio The radio uses the earphones as an antenna. For better reception, extend the earphone cable as far as possible. Playing FM radio To turn the radio on: 1. Press /MENU to display the player menu. 2. Press + or – to select Radio and press the radio menu.
Radio 4. Press to choose the desired station preset number. The preset number shows at the top left of the screen. Listen Stereo Preset number FM103.00 MHz Improving FM radio sound If stereo reception is noisy, you can often reduce the noise by switching to mono.
Radio Playing back FM radio recordings To play back a recording: 1. Press /MENU to display the player menu. 2. Press + or – to select Radio and press the radio menu. 3. Press + or – to highlight Playback and press to see the list of recordings.
Audiobooks Playing audiobooks Audiobook playback is similar to music playback. 1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then press + or – to select Audiobooks. Home Videos Radio Audiobooks Favorites Voice Memo • To play all the audiobooks in file name order, press •...
Favorites Creating a "Favorites" playlist You can create a playlist of your favorite music by adding new files to the playlist as you listen to them. This function is not available for other media formats such as videos, pictures, audiobooks and recordings.
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 /MENU to display the Home menu. 2. Press + or – to select Voice Memo. Home Audiobooks Favorites...
Settings Changing the player’s settings To change the player settings: 1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu. 2. Press + or – to select Settings and press enter the settings menu. Home Favorites Voice Memo Settings Now Playing Music 3.
.bmp, .tiff, .jpeg. Cannot play video files. • All video contents must be converted by RCA EasyRip software which comes with the player. Other format of video file will not be supported. Cannot play audible files.
Cannot launch RCA EasyRip installer stored in the player to install EasyRip on my PC. • To enable function of launching RCA EasyRip installer stored in the player, select MSC mode under Protocol in the Settings menu.
Limited warranty For US 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.
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.
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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.
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