user manual
M45 series
M46 series
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed
in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
Important battery information
Warning: Your product contains a battery and charging system which is designed to work in temperatures
that do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving this product in a closed automobile or the trunk of an automobile
where temperatures may exceed 50°C may result in permanent battery damage, fire, or explosion. Please
remove your product from the automobile when you exit, do not place your product in the trunk of your
automobile, and do not leave your product in any location where temperatures may exceed 50°C or expose to
direct sunlight.
Ecology
Help protect the environment - we recommend that you dispose of used batteries by putting them into
specially designed receptacles.
Precautions for the unit
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Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation
problems may result.
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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.
Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.
The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.
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Headset safety
To use a headset safely, please keep the following in mind:
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Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
If you experience ringing in your ears, turn down the volume or stop using the headset.
Do not use a headset while driving a motorized vehicle or riding a bike. It may cause a traffic hazard and
is illegal in many areas.
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Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the
volume so high that can’t hear sounds around you.
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FCC Information
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-317-810-4880 ( No technical /product support is available via this number. This phone number is for
regulatory matters only.)
RCA
M4508
RCA
M4604
RCA
M4608
RCA
M4616
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Contents
Important safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................1
Important battery information ..........................................................................................................2
Ecology........................................................................................................................................................2
Precautions for the unit ........................................................................................................................2
FCC Information................................................................................... 3
End user license agreement ............................................................... 7
Before you begin
Copyright warning..................................................................................................................................9
Back up your data ...................................................................................................................................9
Unpacking your player..........................................................................................................................9
Computer system requirements........................................................................................................9
Secure music transfer requirements ................................................................................................9
Connecting to the computer..............................................................................................................10
Charging the player................................................................................................................................10
Managing files on your RCA Player
Using RCA easyRip..................................................................................................................................11
Deleting files from the player.............................................................................................................12
Disconnecting the player from the PC............................................................................................12
General controls
Turning the player on and off.............................................................................................................13
Locking the player controls.................................................................................................................13
Resetting the player...............................................................................................................................13
Using the menus
Menu types................................................................................................................................................14
Menu navigation .....................................................................................................................................14
The Home menu......................................................................................................................................16
Music
Playing music files...................................................................................................................................17
Music playback.........................................................................................................................................18
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Videos
Playing video files ...................................................................................................................................20
Video viewing...........................................................................................................................................20
Pictures
Playing picture files ................................................................................................................................21
Picture viewing ........................................................................................................................................21
Audiobooks
Playing audiobooks................................................................................................................................22
Audiobooks playback controls...........................................................................................................22
Skipping through audiobook sections ...........................................................................................23
Radio
Playing FM radio......................................................................................................................................24
Storing and recalling preset stations...............................................................................................24
Improving FM radio sound..................................................................................................................25
Playing back FM radio recordings.....................................................................................................25
Copying recordings to your PC..........................................................................................................25
Favorites
Creating a "Favorites" playlist .............................................................................................................26
Removing files from "Favorites" playlist .........................................................................................26
Downloading playlists to player........................................................................................................26
Voice Memo
Recording voice memo.........................................................................................................................27
Playing back voice memo....................................................................................................................27
Copying recordings to your PC..........................................................................................................27
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Settings
Changing the player’s settings...........................................................................................................28
Shuffle ........................................................................................................................................................28
Repeat .........................................................................................................................................................28
Equalizer .....................................................................................................................................................28
Customize menu .....................................................................................................................................28
Slideshow...................................................................................................................................................28
Brightness .................................................................................................................................................28
Screensaver ...............................................................................................................................................28
Power save ................................................................................................................................................28
RecDur (Record duration) ....................................................................................................................29
FreqStep (Frequency Step) ..................................................................................................................29
Language ..................................................................................................................................................29
Protocol.......................................................................................................................................................29
System info................................................................................................................................................29
Restore defaults.......................................................................................................................................29
Additional information
Tips and troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................30
For your records ......................................................................................................................................32
Visiting RCA website ..............................................................................................................................32
Technical specification ..........................................................................................................................32
Specifications............................................................................................................................................32
Warranty information
Limited warranty .....................................................................................................................................33
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End user license agreement
This is a copy of the EULA that you need to agree to in order to use this product.
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 AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND, AS
APPLICABLE, ANY AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “AUDIOVOX”), FOR THE RCA BRANDED PORTABLE
DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM WHICH MAY INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE
COMPONENTS, SOFTWARE LICENSED BY AUDIOVOX FROM THIRD PARTIES (“LICENSORS”) AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY
(COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROGRAM”). THIS EULA CONTAINS IMPORTANT LEGAL LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS, AND
ALSO SPECIFIES THE DURATION OF YOUR LICENSE.
BY INSTALLING THE PROGRAM OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE PROGRAM, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE
PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS EULA, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS PROGRAM IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT TREATIES, AS WELL
AS OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AND TREATIES. YOU MAY USE THE PROGRAM ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS EULA,
AND ANY SUCH USE IS HEREBY UNDERSTOOD TO BE CONDITIONAL UPON YOUR SPECIFIC AGREEMENT TO THE UNMODIFIED TERMS
SET FORTH HEREIN. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO
NOT INSTALL THE PROGRAM AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.
1. LICENSE
(a) Under this EULA, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, non-assignable and non-transferable (except as expressly
set forth below) license (i) to use and install the Program on a single workstation, and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program
into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original 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 you transfer the Program,
you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.
(c) The terms of this EULA will govern any software upgrades or updates provided by AUDIOVOX that replace and/or supplement the
original Program, unless such upgrade or update is accompanied by separate license terms and conditions in which case the
terms of that separate license will govern. You acknowledge and agree that AUDIOVOX may automatically download upgrades or
updates to the Program software to your computer in order to update, enhance, and/or further develop the Program.
2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
(a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this EULA, no other licenses or rights are granted or implied.
(b) You may not (i) make the Program available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time; (ii)
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; (iii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein; (iv) remove
or alter any copyright notices on all copies of the Program; or (v) rent, lease or lend the Program. You agree that you shall only
use the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including,
but not limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights.
(c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release. In such case, the Program
(d) AUDIOVOX is not obligated to provide support services for the Program.
(e) The Program is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS”. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to
restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III, as
applicable.
3. TERM AND TERMINATION
(a) Your license is effective on the date you accept this EULA and remains in effect until this EULA is terminated by either party.
(b) You may terminate this EULA and the associated license, without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently erasing the
Program and all copies thereof.
(c) If you fail to comply with any of the terms of this EULA, in whole or part, your license will automatically terminate without notice
from AUDIOVOX.
(d) Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license, you shall cease all use of the Program and destroy or permanently
erase the Program and all full or partial copies thereof.
4. 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. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE
DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT AUDIOVOX, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR
CORRECTION.
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not apply to you,
and you may have other rights depending on the law that applies to you.
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
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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. This license grants you no rights to use such content. All rights not expressly granted
are reserved by AUDIOVOX or its Licensors.
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 CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF
YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF AUDIOVOX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
(b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND
FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.
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. IF
YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE END USER CONDITIONS OF THIS SECTION 7, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE DEVICE
FIRMWARE.
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 Device Firmware containing the WMA Software only as such use relates to your A/V Device.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is
expressly permitted by applicable law.
You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition that the
recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein. If the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is an upgrade, you
must also transfer all prior versions of the Device Firmware that you have which include the WMA Software.
MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO
REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE.
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of the Device Firmware must comply with all applicable international
and national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software incorporated in the Device
Firmware.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (“WMDRM”) to protect their intellectual property,
including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to
protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected
content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that
Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their
content. If you decline to accept an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.
8. 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 COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE
SOFTWARE. AUDIOVOX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
9. GOVERNING LAW
If you acquired this A/V Device in the United States, this EULA shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws principles. If you acquired this A/V Device outside the United States or the
European Union, then local law may apply.
10. GENERAL TERMS
This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and AUDIOVOX, and changes from the terms and conditions
of this EULA made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this EULA shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable,
the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. This
EULA is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and AUDIOVOX, which supersedes all proposals or
prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and AUDIOVOX, relating to the subject matter of this
hereof. AUDIOVOX’S Licensors shall be considered third party beneficiaries of this Agreement and shall have the right to enforce the
terms herein.
“AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY” shall mean any person, corporation, or other organization, domestic or foreign, including but not limited to
subsidiaries, that is directly or indirectly controlled by Audiovox Corporation including, but not limited to, Audiovox Consumer
Electronics, Inc. and Audiovox Electronics Corporation. For purposes of this definition only, the term “control” means the possession
of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity, whether by ownership of voting stock or
partnership interest, by contract, or otherwise, including direct or indirect ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting
interest in the entity in question.
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Before you begin
Dear RCA Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Player. This product will play mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA)
content as well as content purchased from most online music download services.
RCA easyRip™ Media Software, installed automatically when you connected this player to your PC, 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.
To transfer DRM-protected files to this player, you must use the application provided by the online music
store.
Copyright warning
This player 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.
Back up your data
As with any portable player, you must back up the drive regularly. The manufacturer is not responsible for
lost data.
Unpacking your player
All of the items listed below should have been packed in the box with your player.
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RCA player (contains music management software installer and user manual)
Quick Start Guide
USB cable
Earphones
Computer system requirements
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Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or Windows Vista™ or Windows® 7
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with Internet access
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
250MB or more free hard disk space for the software
128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction
USB port (2.0 recommended)
Sound card
Secure music transfer requirements
The default setting of this player is in MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode when connected to your PC. To
enable function of transferring subscription music content to the player, select MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) mode under Protocol in the player's Settings menu (refer to page 29).
Windows, Windows Media, and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
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Connecting to the computer
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Connect the player to your computer with the USB cable provided. The player will turn on automatically.
The player will be connected in MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode. It will appear as a drive letter on your
computer and behave as a detachable drive for file transfer in one or both directions.
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Media Software installer is stored in the player, go to MyComputer in the Start
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The RCA easyRip
menu, find and open the drive letter associated with the player (i.e. LYRA) and then double-click the
rcaeasyrip_setup file to launch the installer.
The software installer can be deleted from the player after installation to free up more storage spaces.
USB port of your
Player
computer
USB cable
To enable function of launching RCA easyRip installer stored in the player, the player must be in
MSC mode which can be selected under Protocol in the Settings menu. The default setting of
this player is already in MSC mode. Refer to page 29 for more information.
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It might take several seconds for the player to be detected. Click Refresh in My Computer
or Windows Explorer to make sure the player has been detected.
The player is capable of transferring files at USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is available on your
computer, use it to connect to your 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.
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IMPORTANT: Don’t disconnect the USB cable to the PC or the player during the software
installation.
Charging the player
The player charges automatically every time you connect it to your computer. To fully charge the player,
make sure your computer is on and the device is connected for at least 3 hours. Refer to the battery level
icon
on the display to check the battery level. Recharge the player when the icon is empty.
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Managing files on your RCA Player
Before you begin using your RCA player, you’ll want to copy your media files to the player. You can use any
of the following methods to transfer content:
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RCA easyRip
Drag and drop files in Windows Explorer
Software provided by online music stores
To transfer DRM-protected content, use the software provided by the online music store.
The following sections explain how to copy unprotected files to the player. For instructions on transferring
protected files, please refer to the documentation for the software you use to transfer the files.
Using RCA easyRip
The RCA easyRip software was installed automatically the first time you connected this player to your
PC.
easyRip lets you:
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Import music from CDs
Organize your music library on your PC
Create playlists
Copy files from your library to the player
Copy files from the player to your library
Delete files from the player
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Drag-and-drop picture files onto the root level or a specific folder of the player for viewing.
Video files must be converted and transferred via RCA easyRip for playback.
To start easyRip:
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Click on the RCA system tray icon and select RCA easyRip from the menu.
Double-click the easyRip icon on your PC’s desktop. The easyRip dock appears at the side of your screen.
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Video files must be transferred via easyRip, which automatically converts the files to
optimal format.
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Help – For detailed explanation on using easyRip, click the Help widget on the module
dock.
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Using Windows Explorer
To copy files in Windows XP with Windows Media Player 10 installed:
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer.
2. Drag and drop music files onto the Music folder.
To copy files in Windows Vista or Windows® 7 or Window XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed:
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer
2. Open Internal Storage.
3. Drag and drop music files.
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.
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer and then navigate to the folder containing the files.
2. Select the files you want to remove and then press the Delete key on the keyboard of your PC.
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It is best to remove subscription files from the player by using Windows Media Player.
Disconnecting the player from the PC
If Windows sees the player as an MTP device:
Unplug the player from the PC when no file transfer is in progress.
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If Windows sees the player as a removable disk:
1. In the Windows system tray, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon and then select the player from
the list of devices.
2. When the Safe to remove hardware message appears, unplug the player from the PC.
Do not disconnect the USB connection during file download. Doing so may corrupt system files
or the files being downloaded.
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General controls
Display
Return
Navigate or scroll up/
increase volume
RESET
MIC
Power on/off,
Lock/Unlock
Option menu
Navigate to the
right/skip forward/
fast forward/menu
advance
Play/pause/select
menu option
Navigate or scroll
down/decrease
volume
Reset button Earphones Jack USB jack Microphone Navigate to the left/skip
back/reverse/menu back
Turning the player on and off
To turn the player on, slide
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downward. Slide downward again to turn the player off.
Locking the player controls
To lock the player controls to prevent them from being activated accidentally, slide
slide
display.
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upward. To unlock,
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to the middle position. When the controls are locked, the message "Keys Locked" appears on the
Resetting the player
If the player stops operating properly, you can reset it by pressing the RESET button on the back of the
player with a non-metal pointed object (e.g. toothpick).
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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 and hold while listening to the
player. It lets you:
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Browse for and play music, audiobook, video and picture files
Listen to the radio
Record and play back voice memos
Change the player’s settings – language, display brightness, etc.
Menu titles
Menu items
Option menu
The option menu appears if you press at the playback (Now playing) screen while listening to the player. It
provides different options depending on what you are listening to when you press
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"Now playing"
screen
Menu navigation
When a menu is displayed:
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Press + and – to scroll up and down the list of menu items.
Press to go to the next menu level. Press to return to the previous menu level.
Press +
Press
Play All Songs
Down
Getting Out
Going Down Slow
Press
Press –
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If the highlighted item is playable (for example, an audio file), press to start playback.
Press
If the highlighted item indicates the current setting (for example, the repeat mode setting), press to
change the setting.
Add to Favorites
Add to Favorites
Repeat
Off
On
Repeat
One
On
Press
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The Home menu
The top-level or “Home” menu is always displayed when you press and hold The menu options are:
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Music
Press to enter the Music menu and choose an artist, album, genre or individual title.
Videos
Press
to enter the Videos menu and choose a particular video for viewing.
Pictures
Press to enter the Pictures menu and choose a particular image for viewing.
Audiobooks
Press to enter the Audiobook menu and choose a particular audiobook for listening.
Radio
Press to enter the Radio menu and choose to either listen to the radio or play vrecordings of
previous radio shows.
Favorites
As you listen to music, you can add individual titles to a “favorites” playlist. Press to enter the
Favorites menu and choose a particular title or edit the playlist.
Voice memo
Press to enter the Voice memo menu and choose to either start recording or play recordings
of previous voice memo.
Settings
Press to enter the Settings menu, which lets you:
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Choose the shuffle playback mode
Choose a repeat playback mode
Choose an equalizer setting
Customize the music menu
Set the slideshow image duration
Change the screen brightness
Change the screensaver setting
Choose the power saving setting
Choose a record duration setting
Switch between US and European radio frequency steps
Change the language of the player’s menus
Switch between MTP and MSC modes
Display the firmware version, space used, and space available
Reset the player’s settings to the factory defaults
Now Playing
Available only during playback.
Press to return to the currently playing file.
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Music
Playing music files
The player sorts your music files by track name (title), artist, album and genre.
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu. Press + or – and or to select Music.
2. Press to enter the Music menu.
3. Use + or – and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or to
start listening.
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Music playback
Skips to the previous file, press and
hold to scan backwards within a file
Skips to the next file, press and hold to
scan forward within a file
Starts/ pauses playback
Increases or decreases the volume
during playback
+ or –
Shows/hides option menu
Back to previous navigation level. Press
and hold to enter Home menu
Option menu (music playback)
Press at the playback (Now playing) screen 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:
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Add to Favorites/Clear from Favorites – to add the current file in the Favorites playlist (read page 26). If
the file is already in the playlist, this option changes to Clear from Favorites to remove the current file
from the playlist
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Repeat – press repeatedly to select repeat current or all files (corresponding icon shows on the
display)
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Shuffle – to play randomly when shuffle is activated.
Album Art – to show the album art.
Equalizer – to select an equalizer mode. Options available: Flat, Bass, Pop, Rock and Jazz.
Delete – to remove current file from the player.
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Music playback display
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1. Current file number/total number of files
2. Song name
3. Artist name
4. Album name
5. Elapsed playback time
6. File total time
7. Playback progress bar
8. File bitrate
9. File type
The information provided in the playback screen depends upon the ID3 tags that have been set up for the
music file.
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Videos
Playing video files
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu. Then press + or – and or to select
Videos.
2. Press to enter Videos.
3. Use + or – and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or to
start viewing.
Video viewing
Goes back, skips backward. Press and
hold to scan backwards within a file
Advances, skips forward. Press and hold
to scan forward within a file
Starts/pauses playback
+ or –
Increases or decreases the volume
during playback
Shows/hides option menu
Back to previous navigation level. Press
and hold to enter Home menu
Option menu (video playback)
Press to pause the video playback. Press to show the Option menu. Press + or – to highlight an option
and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following option is available:
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Delete Video – 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.
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Pictures
Playing picture files
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu. Then press + or – and or to select
Pictures.
2. Press to enter Pictures.
3. Use + or – and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or
to start viewing.
Picture viewing
Goes back, skips backward
Advances, skips forward
Starts/pauses slideshow if it is activated
Shows/hides option menu
Back to previous navigation level. Press
and hold to enter Home menu
Option menu (picture viewing)
Press to pause the picture playback. Press
option and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
show the Option menu. Press + or – to highlight an
to
The following options are available:
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Slideshow Timing– to select the viewing time for each picture during a slideshow. Press repeatedly
to select among options
Delete Photo – to remove current file from the player
Refer to page 11 for transferring picture files to the player.
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Audiobooks
Playing audiobooks
Audiobook playback is similar to music playback.
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu. Then press + or – and or to select
Audiobooks.
2. Press to enter Audiobooks.
3. Use + or – and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or
to start listening.
Audiobooks playback controls
Skips to previous file/section, press and
hold to scan backward within a file
Skips to the next file or section, press
and hold to scan forward within a file
Starts/pauses playback
Increases or decreases the volume
during playback
+ or –
Shows/hides option menu
Back to previous navigation level. Press
and hold to enter Home menu
Option menu (Audiobook playback)
Press at the playback (Now playing) screen to pause the playback and press 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:
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Skip – to select section-by-section or file-by-file skipping (read below section for details)
Delete – to remove current file from the player
CoverArt – to select to show the cover at of the playing audible file or not
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Skipping through audiobook sections
If the currently playing audiobook contains sections, you can choose to skip forward and back between
sections when you press or , instead of skipping between files.
To choose section-by-section skipping:
1. Press to pause playback and press to display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to select Skip, then press to switch to Section.
3. Press to resume playback.
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Section-by-section skipping is indicated by Sect on the display. Press
to resume playback screen.
or
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The player returns to file-by-file skipping automatically when you play another file or turn the player off.
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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. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – and or to select Radio and press to enter the radio menu.
3. While Listen is highlighted, press or to start listening. The frequency screen appears.
To tune the radio:
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Press and hold or to start scanning through the frequency range. The player stops scanning when it
detects the next station.
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Press or to step through the frequency range.
To turn the radio off:
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Turn the player off
In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu and select other modes.
Storing and recalling preset stations
You can store up to 20 preset stations in the player.
To store the currently playing station as a preset:
1. Press to display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to highlight Save to Preset and then press
.
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If all 20 preset station numbers are occupied, you will replace the existing station with the new station.
3. The first available preset number is displayed. Press + or – to select a different preset number if desired.
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If you choose a preset number that already contains an FM station, you will replace the existing station
with the new station.
4. Press to highlight Yes and then press
To listen to a preset station:
1. When the radio is playing, press to display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to highlight Tuning and press to switch from Manual to Preset.
3. Press or to exit the menu.
4. Press or to choose the desired station preset number.
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Improving FM radio sound
If stereo reception is noisy, you can often reduce the noise by switching to mono.
To switch between stereo and mono:
1. While the radio is playing, press to display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to highlight Mode and then press
to switch between Stereo and Mono.
3. Press or to exit the menu.
Recording FM radio
You can record the radio and play back recordings as well as copy the recordings (WAV files) to your PC.
To record the currently playing radio station:
1. Press to display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to highlight Start Recording and then press to start recording.
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Press to pause or resume recording.
3. Press and then select Stop Recording by pressing . The player names each recording FMRecXXX
where XXX is a unique number.
Playing back FM radio recordings
To play back a recording:
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – and or to select Radio and press to enter the radio menu.
3. Press + or – to highlight Playback and press or to see the list of recordings.
4. Press + or – to select a recording and press or to start playback.
Copying recordings to your PC
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “Recordings\FMRecord” folder on the player.
To copy recordings to the PC:
1. Plug the player into the PC.
2. Open the player’s Record folder.
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and drop them onto a folder on the PC.
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Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.
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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.
To add the currently playing music file in the playlist:
1. Press to display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to highlight Add to Favorites and then press
.
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Added Successfully shows on the display.
Repeat the above steps for adding more music files.
To listen to the Favorites playlist:
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Then press + or – and or to select Favorites.
To play back a particular file, press to enter the Favorites menu and then press or to list the files.
Press + or – to select the desired file and press or
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Removing files from "Favorites" playlist
To remove all music files from the playlist:
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Then press + or – and or to select Favorites and press to enter.
3. Press + or – to highlight My Selection and press
.
4. In the pop-up menu, select Delete and then press to remove all files from the playlist.
Downloading playlists to player
You can also download playlists of your favorite music created on the RCA easyRip software. Please refer to
the Help section of the easyRip software for details on creating playlists and downloading the created
playlists to the player.
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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. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Then press + or – and or to select Voice Memo, and press to enter the Voice Memo menu.
3. Press or
to highlight Start Recording and press or to start recording.
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Press to pause or resume recording.
The microphone is located at the back of the player.
4. Press and then select Stop Recording by pressing
The player names each recording VRecXXX.wav where XXX is a unique number.
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To record for a specific duration:
Refer to RecDur on page 29.
Playing back voice memo
To play back a recording:
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Then press + or – and or to select Voice Memo, and press to enter the Voice Memo menu.
3. Press + or – to highlight Playback and press or
.
4. Press + or – to select a recording and press or
to start playback.
Copying recordings to your PC
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “Recordings\VoiceRecord” folder on the player.
To copy recordings to the PC:
1. Plug the player into the PC.
2. Open the player’s Record folder.
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and drop them onto a folder on the PC.
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Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.
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Settings
Changing the player’s settings
To change the player settings:
1. In other modes, press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – and or to select Settings and press to enter the settings menu.
3. Press + or – to select a setting and then press
to change it.
Shuffle
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Press repeatedly to select shuffle on or off. Music files (mp3/wma/wav) will be played randomly when
shuffle is activated.
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The shuffle icon ( ) shows on display when shuffle is on.
Repeat
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Press repeatedly to select repeat current or all files (corresponding icon shows on the display).
Equalizer
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Press repeatedly to choose an equalizer setting (Flat, Bass, Pop, Rock and Jazz).
Setting Graphic mode:
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Press repeatedly until Graphic appears and then press . In graphic mode, you can customize the five
band equalizer. Press or to select a band and then press + or – to adjust the band level. When
finished, press to exit Graphic mode.
Customize menu
To select what you wish to display in the submenu of the Music menu: Titles, Artists, Album and Genres.
Slideshow
To select the slideshow image duration. Press repeatedly to select among: off, 3, 5, 10 and 15 seconds.
Brightness
To adjust the display light brightness.
Screensaver
To set the duration (10s, 20s, 30s and 1m) before the screensaver activates.
Power save
To set the time interval (Off, 1m, 2m, 5m and 10m) before the player turns off if no key is pressed.
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RecDur (Record duration)
To change the duration (Max, 5 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour) for radio and voice memo recording.
FreqStep (Frequency Step)
To changes the way that the player scans through the radio frequencies. Switch to EU if you bring the player
to Europe; switch back to US when you return to North America.
Language
To change the language of the player menus.
Protocol
To switch between MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) modes when connected to
your PC. To enable function of transferring subscription music content, select MTP mode.
System info
To show the amount of free space available and the firmware version.
Restore defaults
To reset all menus to factory defaults.
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Additional information
Tips and troubleshooting
Cannot delete files on the player.
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For any files you have transferred to the player, you may delete them while you have connected the
player with your computer. Highlight the unwanted file in the player’s file directory on your computer
and press the delete key on your computer to delete the file. Subscribed files are best to be removed
through Windows Media® Player.
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For deleting files from the player, refer to Option menu from page 17-27 for details.
Player repeats same tracks or all tracks.
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Repeat play is turned on. Press during playback to show the Option menu and select Repeat Off. You
can also press to return to Home menu. Then select Settings and press to enter the settings menu
to select Repeat Off.
Audio distorted at high volume.
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Change the Equalizer mode to Flat.
Turn down the volume.
The audio tracks on my player keep skipping or popping.
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You’ll need to re-record the audio track – make sure you close all other applications on your PC when
you record.
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Try recording with Error Correction setting turned on.
Player turns itself off.
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Your player turns itself off if you leave it in pause mode or navigation mode for the duration specified in
PowerSave setting.
The player cannot be turned on.
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Battery is empty, please recharge.
Ensure the keys lock is not activated.
Reset the player by pressing the RESET button on the back of the player with a non-metal pointed
object (e.g. toothpick).”
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If the player still cannot be turned on after resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore it.
Player does not respond to key presses.
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Make sure the lock function is not activated.
If the player stops operating properly, you can reset it by pressing the RESET button on the back of the
player with a non-metal pointed object (e.g. toothpick).
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This player may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance.
To resume normal operation, it may be necessary to cycle the power off and back on or you can reset it
by pressing the RESET button on the back of the player with a non-metal pointed object (e.g. toothpick).
Player cannot play WMA songs.
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Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through the Windows Media Player or
the application recommended by your online music download service (Note: Services and applications
must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management.) (Apple iTunes music
content is not supported).
The player takes a long time to read files in a folder.
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File reading may take longer if too many files are put in a single folder. Re-organize your files into a
number of folders.
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Song information is not showing correctly.
Song information may not match your current player’s language setting. Change the language setting.
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Cannot view picture files.
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The player only supports .jpg extension file, and do not support other formats like .bmp, .tiff,
.jpeg.
Cannot play video files.
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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.
Make sure the file format is correct. The player supports Format 4 and AAX Audible file.
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The player reports that it is full.
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You have filled the capacity of the internal memory of the player.
You have exceeded the maximum number of items that this player supports. Your player can only
support up to 2000 media files within eight hierarchy of folder in maximum.
Cannot playback tracks on the player.
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Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates.
Bitrates support by the player:
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
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WMA files may be DRM protected and you don’t have the proper rights (license) to play the files.
Check the website and/or application help system of the music download service provider from where
the content was purchased from for license acquisition details. For more information on how license
Cannot playback songs downloaded from my paid Music Server Provider subscription service.
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The internal clock in your portable player may not be up to date. Downloading a new subscription song
from your Music Server Provider should update your player's clock and allow it to playback all your songs
again.
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The license for your subscription songs may have expired. Synchronize your device with your PC again to
obtain an update to your license. If the problem persists, please contact your Music Service Provider for
additional support.
Cannot transfer subscription music content to the player.
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To enable function of transferring subscription music content, select MTP mode under Protocol in the
Settings menu. Refer to page 29 for more information.
Voice recording stops automatically after 5 hours.
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Maximum duration for each recording is 5 hours. Start a new recording after the maximum duration has
reached.
What is MTP mode?
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MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode is essential if you want to transfer DRM10 content to your player. In
MTP mode your player will no longer show up as a drive letter. So programs that were designed to work
with a player that shows up as a drive letter will not be able to work directly with the player.
Cannot launch RCA easyRip installer stored in the player to install easyRip on my PC.
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To enable function of launching RCA easyRip installer stored in the player, select MSC mode under
Protocol in the Settings menu. Refer to page 29 for more information.
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For your records
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service. In the event that service
should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below,
record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Visiting RCA website
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Product registration
Latest software and firmware
Latest RCA easyRip software
User manual
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Customer service and technical support information
Technical specification
Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: M4508, M4604, M4608 and M4616
Electrical Consumption: 3.7V Lithium battery (built-in)
Specifications
Hardware
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Dimensions: 93.6 mm H, 42.9 mm W, 9.6 mm D
Unit Weight: 40 g
Stereo Headphones jack
USB Connection Jack
Battery Operated: Rechargeable lithium battery.
USB Drive
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External USB Drive: When connected to a computer via USB, the player is capable of storing any file type
allowing the user a fast, convenient method of storing, retrieving, and transferring files. This includes
word processing files, presentations, spreadsheets and any other computer files.
Capacity: 4GB (M4604), 8GB (M4508, M4608), 16GB (M4616)
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Connection: USB 2.0, Hi-speed capable
Software
Includes the player applications and media management software.
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Warranty information
Limited warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Audio/Video Products
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS 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.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof
of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the
Company at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast or internet service, to costs incurred for installation,
removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions caused by computer viruses, spyware or other malware,
to loss of media, files, data or content, or to damage to tapes, discs, removable memory devices or cards,
speakers, accessories, computers, computer peripherals, other media players, home networks or vehicle
electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has
suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident,
or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S
LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN
NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE
PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or representative is
authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale
of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
How to make a warranty claim:
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If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, digital voice recorder, etc), it is
recommended to make periodic backup copies of content stored on the product. If applicable, before
shipping a product, make a back up copy of content or data stored on the device. Also, it is advisable to
remove any personal content which you would not want exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS
AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO
LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA, OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA
ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product will be returned with factory default settings, and without any pre-
loaded content which may have been installed in the originally purchased products. Consumer will be
responsible for reloading data and content. Consumer will be responsible to restore any personal
preference settings.
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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.
Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a
description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
1-800-878-5779
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Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en
route to Audiovox.
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Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
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.
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5
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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.
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
© 2010 Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
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