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user
manual
M4202
M4204
M4208
M4208RD
M4208GR
MC4202
MC4204
MC4208
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
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Contents
Safety information
FCC information ............................................................................... 3
Important battery information ................................................... 4
Electrostatic disturbance ............................................................... 4
Headset safety .................................................................................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................... 5
End user license agreement
End user license agreement ......................................................... 6
Before you begin
Copyright warning ........................................................................... 8
Back up your data ............................................................................ 8
Unpacking your player ................................................................... 8
Computer system requirements ................................................. 8
Secure music transfer requirements ......................................... 8
Connecting to the computer ....................................................... 9
Charging the player ......................................................................... 9
Managing files on your RCA Player
Using RCA easyRip ........................................................................... 10
Using Windows Explorer ................................................................ 10
Deleting files from the player ...................................................... 11
Disconnecting the player from the PC ..................................... 11
General controls
Turning the player on and off ...................................................... 12
Locking the player controls .......................................................... 12
Resetting the player ........................................................................ 12
Using the menus
Menu types ......................................................................................... 13
Menu navigation .............................................................................. 13
The Home menu ............................................................................... 14
Music
Playing music files ............................................................................ 15
Music playback .................................................................................. 15
Music playback display .................................................................. 15
Pictures
Playing picture files ......................................................................... 16
Picture viewing ................................................................................. 16
Videos
Playing video files ............................................................................ 17
Video viewing .................................................................................... 17
Radio
Playing FM radio ............................................................................... 18
Storing and recalling preset stations ........................................ 18
Improving FM radio sound ........................................................... 19
Recording FM radio ......................................................................... 19
Playing back FM radio recordings .............................................. 20
Copying recordings to your PC ................................................... 20
Audiobooks
Playing audiobooks ......................................................................... 21
Audiobooks playback controls .................................................... 21
Skipping through audiobook sections .................................... 21
Favorites
Creating a "Favorites" playlist ...................................................... 22
Removing files from "Favorites" playlist .................................. 22
Voice Memo
Recording voice memo .................................................................. 23
Playing back voice memo ............................................................. 23
Copying recordings to your PC ................................................... 23
Settings
Changing the player’s settings .................................................... 24
Shuffle ................................................................................................. 24
Equalizer .............................................................................................. 24
Customize menu .............................................................................. 24
Slideshow ............................................................................................ 24
Brightness .......................................................................................... 24
Screensaver ........................................................................................ 24
Power save ......................................................................................... 24
RecDur (Record duration) ............................................................. 24
FreqStep (Frequency Step) ........................................................... 24
Language ........................................................................................... 24
Protocol ................................................................................................ 24
System info ......................................................................................... 24
Restore defaults ................................................................................ 24
Additional information
Tips and troubleshooting .............................................................. 25
For your records ............................................................................... 26
Visiting RCA website ....................................................................... 26
Technical specification ................................................................... 26
Specifications ..................................................................................... 26
Limited warranty
Limited warranty .............................................................................. 27
Safety information
FCC information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference which may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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:
• 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.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH
AND ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
IS A WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE
PRODUCT.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RCA
M4202
RCA
M4204
RCA
M4208
RCA
M4208RD
RCA
M4208GR
RCA
MC4202
RCA
MC4204
RCA
MC4208
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Manufacturer/Responsible party
Audiovox Electronics Corp,
150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-317-810-4880
(Please note this phone number is for regulatory matters only. No technical or product support is available via this number.)
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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
°
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.
Important Battery Precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate, and do not puncture.
• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries, may leak if left in your product for a long period of time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are not going to use it for a month or more.
• If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix types and make sure they are inserted correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak.
• Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.
• Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and local regulations.
To minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn, observe the following precautions:
• Do not use an unauthorized battery. Use only the rechargeable battery that came with your product or that is listed in the user’s guide.
• Do not use unauthorized chargers or power adapters. Use only chargers that came with your product or that is listed in the user’s guide.
• Do not attempt to open the rechargeable battery or battery pack. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Do not leave in a hot automobile or in temperatures exceeding 50
°
C (122
°
F).
Electrostatic disturbance
This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume normal operation, you may reset the player by pressing and holding
/MENU
for more than 10 seconds.
Precautions for the player
• Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation problems may result.
• Avoid shock to the unit.
• 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.
• Do not operate or store unit in places with frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.
Headset safety
To use a headset safely, please keep the following in mind:
• 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.
• 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.
Keep player out of direct sunlight.
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
]
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
Portable Cart Warning
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings.
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.
• Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the product.
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable components.
• The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.
• Caution marking is located at bottom of apparatus.
Important Battery Precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate, and do not puncture.
• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries, may leak if left in your product for a long period of time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are not going to use it for a month or more.
• If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix types and make sure they are inserted correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak.
• Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.
• Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat (for example, by leaving them in sunlight or close to fire).
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End user license agreement
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, nonsublicenseable, 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 may not operate properly. Updated versions of the
Program may be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.
com/downloads
(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 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.
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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
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.
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.
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
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.
• RCA player (contains music management software installer and user manual)
• Quick Start Guide
• Earphones
• Carrying case (for M4202, M4204, M4208,
MC4202, MC4204 and MC4208 only)
Computer system requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
• Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or
Windows Vista™
• 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)
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 24).
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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Before you begin
Connecting to the computer
• 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.
• 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
PC.
• The software installer can be deleted from the player after installation to free up more storage spaces.
Player
USB port of your computer
• 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.
•
IMPORTANT:
Don’t disconnect the USB cable to the PC or the player during the software installation.
• If the installer does not auto-launch, locate and right-click the associated drive letter (i.e.
OPAL) to show the option menu and select the “Install RCA easyRip™” option.
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 24 for more information.
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.
* The latest software can be downloaded from
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
.
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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:
Using Windows Explorer
To copy files in Windows XP with Windows Media
Player 10 installed:
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer.
• 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.
2. Drag and drop music files onto the
Music
folder.
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:
• Import music from CDs
• Organize your music library on your PC
To copy files in Windows Vista or Window XP with
Windows Media Player 11 installed:
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer
• Copy files from your library to the player
• Copy files from the player to your library
• Delete files from the player
To start easyRip:
• 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.
3. Drag and drop music files.
• 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.
10 easyRip, which automatically converts the fi les to optimal format.
easyRip, click the Help widget on the module dock.
Managing files on your RCA Player
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.
• 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.
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. the 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
Scroll up/increase volume
Play/pause
Skip back/reverse/ menu back
USB jack
Power on/off, Menu
Skip forward/fast forward/menu advance
Scroll down/decrease volume
Earphones Jack
MIC
Microphone
Lock/unlock
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.
Locking the player controls
To lock the player controls to prevent them from being activated accidentally, slide
LOCK
to the right. To unlock, slide
LOCK
to the left. When the controls are locked, the lock icon appears on the display.
Resetting the player
If the player stops operating properly, you can reset it by pressing and holding /
MENU
for more than
10 seconds.
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Using the menus
Menu types
The player has two types of menu:
Menu navigation
When a menu is displayed:
Player menu
The player menu appears when you turn on the player or if you press player. It lets you:
• 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
Settings
Now Playing
Music
Pictures
Videos
/MENU
while listening to the
Artists
Albums
Titles
Genres
Years
Option menu
The option menu appears if you press while listening to the player. It provides different options depending on what you are listening to when you press .
Menu items
• Press and
–
to scroll up and down the list of menu items. (The Home menu shows one item at a time; other menus show five at a time.)
• Press to go to the next menu level. Press to return to the previous menu level.
Press
+
Artists
Albums
Titles
Genres
Years
Press
Press
Artist1
Artist2
Artist3
Artist4
Artist5
Press
–
• If the highlighted item is playable (for example, an audio file), press to start playback.
Song 1
Song2
Song3
Song4
Song5
Press
001/090 mp3 320k
All My Friends
Counting Crows
ThisDesertLife
00:05:30 00:06:15
• If the highlighted item indicates the current setting (for example, the repeat mode setting), press to change the setting.
001/090 mp3 320k 001/090 mp3 320k
Pause
0001/0090 mp3 320k
Repeat Off
Delete
ThisDesertLife
Press
Repeat All
Delete
ThisDesertLife
Now Playing
0001/0090 mp3 320k
All My Friends
Counting Crows
ThisDesertLife
Press
Repeat Off
Counting Crows
Delete
ThisDesertLife
00:05:30 00:06:15 00:05:30 00:06:15
4:30 6:15 4:30 6:15
"Now playing" screen
Option menu
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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. Press to enter the Music menu and choose an artist, album, genre, year, or individual title.
Pictures
Press to play a slideshow of all the image files on the player.
Videos
Press to play all the videos on the player.
Radio
Press to listen to the radio. Press to enter the Radio menu and choose to either listen to the radio or play recordings of previous radio shows.
Audiobooks
Press to play all the audiobooks on the player. Press to enter the
Audiobook menu and choose a particular audiobook.
Favorites
As you listen to music, you can add individual titles to a “favorites” playlist.
Press to play the entire 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:
• Choose the shuffle playback mode
• Choose an equalizer setting
• Customize the music menu
• Set the slideshow image duration
• Change the screen brightness
• Change the screensaver setting
• Turn on/off the automatic shutdown feature
• 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
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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
2. Press or 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.
Option menu (music playback)
Press to show or hide the Option menu during playback. Press
+
or
–
to highlight an option and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
•
Resume
– to resume playback
•
Repeat
– press repeatedly to select repeat current
1
or all files (corresponding icon shows on the display)
•
Add to Favorites
– to add the current file in the
Favorites playlist (read page 22). If the file is already in the playlist, this option changes to
Clear from Favorites
to remove the current file from the playlist
•
Delete
– to remove current file from the player
Music playback
3
4
1
2
Music playback display
Now Playing
0001/0090 mp3 320k
All My Friends
Counting Crows
ThisDesertLife
9
8
5
4:30 6:15
7
6
+
or
–
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 and shows/ hides the Option menu
Increases or decreases the volume during playback
* Press within the beginning 4 seconds of the current music file to skip to previous file. Otherwise, you will return to the beginning of the current file.
1. Current file number/total number of files
5. Elapsed playback time
6. File total time
7. Playback progress bar
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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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. Press or to enter the Pictures menu.
3. Use or
–
and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or to start viewing.
Option menu (picture viewing)
Press to show or hide the Option menu during playback. Press
+
or
–
to highlight an option and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
•
Resume
– to resume playback
•
Slideshow –
to select the viewing time for each picture during a slideshow. Press repeatedly to select among off, 3, 5, 10 and 15 seconds
•
Delete
– to remove current file from the player
Picture viewing
Refer to page 10 for transferring picture files to the player.
Goes back, skips backward
Advances, skips forward
Starts/pauses slideshow if it is activated, also shows/hides the Option menu
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Videos
Playing video files
1. Press
/MENU
to display the Home menu, then press + or – to select
Videos
.
Music
Pictures
Videos
Radio
Audiobooks
2. Press or to enter the Videos menu.
3. Use or
–
and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or to start viewing.
Option menu (video playback)
Press to show or hide the Option menu during playback. Press
+
or
–
to highlight an option and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
•
Resume
– to resume playback
•
Repeat
– press repeatedly to select repeat current
1
or all files (corresponding icon shows on the display)
•
Delete
– to remove current file from the player
Video viewing
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.
+
or
–
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 and shows/ hides the option menu
Increases or decreases the volume during playback
* Press within the beginning 4 seconds of the current file to skip to previous file. Otherwise, you will return to the beginning of the current file.
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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. Press
/MENU
to display the player menu.
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 .
• If all 20 preset station numbers are occupied, the option changes to
Replace Preset
.
2. Press or
–
to select
Radio
and press to enter the radio menu.
3. While
Listen
Pictures
Videos
Radio
Audiobooks
Favorites
is highlighted, press to start
To tune the radio:
• Press and hold or to start scanning through the frequency range. The player stops scanning when it detects the next station.
• Press or to step through the frequency range.
To turn the radio off:
• Either turn the player off or press
/MENU
and choose a different option.
Back
Save to Preset
Start Recording
3. The first available preset number is displayed.
Press
+
or
–
to select a different preset number if desired.
• 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 .
No
Save to Preset01?
Yes
To listen to a preset station:
1. When the radio is playing, press to display the
Option menu.
2. Press or
–
switch from
to highlight
Manual
Save to Preset
Mode Stereo
to
Tuning
Preset
.
and press to
Tuning Manual
3. Press or
–
to highlight
Back
and press to return to the frequency screen.
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Radio
4. Press or to choose the desired station preset number. The preset number shows at the top left of the screen.
Listen
P01 Stereo
Preset number
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.
FM103.00 MHz
2. Press or
–
to highlight
Start Recording
and then press to start recording.
88 93 96 103 108
Back
Save to Preset
Improving FM radio sound
If stereo reception is noisy, you can often reduce the noise by switching to mono.
Start Recording
• Press to pause or resume recording.
To switch between stereo and mono:
1. While the radio is playing, press to display the
Option menu.
3. Press
/MENU
to stop recording.
• The player names each recording
FMRecXXX.wav
where XXX is a unique number.
2. Press or
–
to highlight
Mode
and then press to switch between
Stereo
and
Mono
.
Back
Save to Preset
To record for a specific duration:
Refer to
RecDur
on page 24.
Start Recording
3. Press or
–
to highlight
Back
and press to return to the frequency screen.
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Radio
Playing back FM radio recordings
To play back a recording:
1. Press
/MENU
to display the player menu.
Copying recordings to your PC
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “FMRecord” folder on the player.
2. Press or
–
to select
Radio
and press to enter the radio menu.
3. Press or
–
to highlight
Playback
to see the list of recordings.
Radio
and press
To copy recordings to the PC:
1. Plug the player into the PC.
2. Open the player’s Record folder.
Playback
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and drop them onto a folder on the PC.
• Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.
4. Press or
–
to select a recording and press to start playback.
Option menu (recording playback)
Press to show or hide the Option menu during playback. Press
+
or
–
to highlight an option and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
•
Resume
– to resume playback
•
Repeat
– press repeatedly to select repeat current
1
or all files (corresponding icon shows on the display)
•
Delete File
– to remove current file from the player
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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
2. Press or to enter the Audiobooks menu.
3. Use or
–
and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or to start listening.
Option menu (Audiobook playback)
Press to show or hide the Option menu during playback. Press
+
or
–
to highlight an option and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
•
Resume
– to resume playback
•
Skip
– to select section-by-section or file-by-file skipping (read below section for details)
•
Delete
– to remove current file from the player
Audiobooks playback controls
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 display the
Option menu.
2. Press or
–
to select
Skipping
, then press to switch to Section.
Resume
Skipping Section
+
or
–
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 and shows/ hides the option menu
Increases or decreases the volume during playback
3. Press to select
Resume
and press to resume playback.
• Section-by-section skipping is indicated by
Sect
on the display.
Now Playing
Sect 2/5 aa 8k
Title
• The player returns to file-by-file skipping automatically when you play another file or turn the player off.
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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.
Removing files from "Favorites" playlist
To remove a music file from the playlist:
1. While the music file is playing, press to pause playback and display the Option menu.
2. Press or
–
to highlight
Clear from Favorites
and press .
To add the currently playing music file in the playlist:
1. Press to pause playback and display the
Option menu.
Repeat Off
Counting Crows
Clear from Favorites
2. Press or
–
to highlight
Add to Favorites
and then press .
3. Press to highlight
Yes
and then press to remove the file from the playlist.
Repeat Off
Add to Favorites
•
Added Successfully
shows on the display.
• Repeat the above steps for adding more music files.
To remove all music files from the playlist:
1. Press
/MENU
to display the Home menu.
2. Press or
–
to select
Favorites
and press to enter the Favorites menu.
To listen to the Favorites playlist:
1. Press
/MENU
to display the Home menu.
2. Press
+
or
–
to select
Favorites
.
Home
Radio
Audiobooks
Favorites
Voice Memo
Settings
3. Press or
–
to highlight
Clear Favorites
and press .
Favorites
Play Music
Clear Favorites
4. Press to highlight
Yes
and then press to remove all files from the playlist.
No
Clear Favorites?
Yes • To play the entire playlist, press .
• To play back a particular file, press to enter the
Favorites menu and then press to list the files.
Press
+
or
–
to select the desired file and press .
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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. Press
/MENU
to display the Home menu.
2. Press or
–
to select
Voice Memo
.
Home
Audiobooks
Favorites
Voice Memo
Settings
Now Playing
3. Press to highlight
Start Recording
and press
Start Recording
Playback
• Press to pause or resume recording.
• The microphone is located at the back of the player.
4. Press
/MENU
to stop recording.
• The player names each recording
VRecXXX.wav
where XXX is a unique number.
To record for a specific duration:
Refer to
RecDur
on page 24.
Playing back voice memo
To play back a recording:
1. Press
/MENU
to display the player menu.
2. Press or
–
to select
Voice Memo
and press to enter the voice memo menu.
3. Press or
–
to highlight
Playback
and press
Start Recording
Playback
4. Press or
–
to select a recording and press to start playback.
Option menu (recording playback)
Press to show or hide the Option menu during playback. Press
+
or
–
to highlight an option and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
•
Resume
– to resume playback
•
Repeat
– press repeatedly to select repeat current
1
or all files (corresponding icon shows on the display)
•
Delete File
– to remove current file from the player
Copying recordings to your PC
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “VRecord” 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.
• Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.
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Settings
Changing the player’s settings
To change the player settings:
1. Press
/MENU
to display the Home menu.
Customize menu
To select what you wish to display in the submenu of the Music menu: Artists, Album, Titles, Genres, and Years.
2. Press or
–
to select
Settings
and press to enter the settings menu.
Home
Favorites
Voice Memo
Settings
Now Playing
Music
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.
3. Press or
–
to select a setting and then press to change it.
Settings
Shuffle Off
Equalizer Jazz
Customize Menu
Slideshow 3s
Brightness 1
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.
Shuffle
• Press repeatedly to select shuffle on or off.
Music files (mp3/wma/wav) will be played randomly when shuffle is activated.
• The shuffle icon ( ) shows on display when shuffle is on.
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.
Equalizer
• Press repeatedly to choose an equalizer setting
(Flat, Bass, Graphic, Pop, Rock and Jazz).
Language
To change the language of the player menus.
Setting Graphic mode:
• 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
/MENU
to exit Graphic mode.
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.
• 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.
• For deleting files from the player, refer to Option menu from page 15-23 for details.
Player repeats same tracks or all tracks.
• Repeat play is turned on. Press the PLAY button to show the option menu and change the play mode.
• 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 and holding
/
MENU
for more than 10 seconds.
Player cannot play WMA songs.
• 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).
Audio distorted at high volume.
• Change the Equalizer mode to Flat.
• Turn down the volume.
The player takes a long time to read files in a folder.
• File reading may take longer if too many files are put in a single folder. Re-organize your files into a number of folders.
The audio tracks on my player keep skipping or popping.
• You’ll need to re-record the audio track – make sure you close all other applications on your PC when you record.
• Try recording with Error Correction setting turned on.
Song information is not showing correctly.
• Song information may not match your current player’s language setting. Change the language setting.
Player turns itself off.
• 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
.
• Battery is empty.
• Ensure the keys lock is not activated.
• Reset the player by pressing and holding
/
MENU
for more than 10 seconds.
• If the player still cannot be turned on after resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore it.
• Please go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com for more details.
Player does not respond to key presses.
• If your player stops responding to key presses, you can reset it by pressing and holding
/
MENU
for more than 10 seconds. Most of your settings will be preserved; only the settings that you have changed after your last power off will be lost.
Cannot view picture files.
• The player only supports .jpg extension file, and do not support other formats like .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.
• Make sure the file format is correct. The player supports Format 4 Audible file.
The player reports that it is full.
• 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.
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Additional information
Cannot playback tracks on the player.
• 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
• 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 acquisition works, go to www.
microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.
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
Please visit
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
for:
Cannot playback songs downloaded from my paid Music Server Provider subscription service.
• 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.
• 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.
• Latest software and firmware
• Latest RCA easyRip software
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Customer service and technical support information
Technical specification
Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: M4202, M4204, M4208, M4208RD, M4208GR,
MC4202, MC4204, MC4208
Electrical Consumption: 3.7V Lithium battery (built-in)
Cannot transfer subscription music content to the player.
• To enable function of transferring subscription music content, select
MTP
mode under
Protocol
in the
Settings
menu. Refer to page 24 for more information.
Specifications
Hardware
• Dimensions: 93.5 mm H, 42.4 mm W, 9.5 mm D
• Unit Weight: 36 g, 1.3oz
• Stereo Headphones jack
• USB Connection Jack
• Battery Operated: Rechargeable lithium battery.
What is MTP mode?
• 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.
• To enable function of launching RCA easyRip installer stored in the player, select
MSC
mode under
Protocol
in the
Settings
menu. Refer to page 24 for more information.
USB Drive
• 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: M4202/MC4202 - 2GB, M4204/MC4204 -
4GB, M4208/M4208RD/M4208GR/MC4208 - 8GB
• Connection: USB 2.0, Hi-speed capable
Software
• Includes the player applications and media management software.
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Limited warranty
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:
• 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.
• 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.
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• 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
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage.
Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Audiovox.
• 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
© 2009 Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) www.rcaaudiovideo.com
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Table of contents
- 3 Safety information
- 3 FCC information
- 4 Important battery information
- 4 Electrostatic disturbance
- 4 Precautions for the player
- 4 Headset safety
- 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- 6 End user license agreement
- 8 Before you begin
- 8 Copyright warning
- 8 Back up your data
- 8 Unpacking your player
- 8 Computer system requirements
- 8 Secure music transfer requirements
- 9 Connecting to the computer
- 9 Charging the player
- 10 Managing files on your RCA Player
- 10 Using RCA easyRip
- 10 Using Windows Explorer
- 11 Deleting files from the player
- 11 Disconnecting the player from the PC
- 12 General controls
- 12 Turning the player on and off
- 12 Locking the player controls
- 12 Resetting the player
- 13 Using the menus
- 13 Menu types
- 13 Menu navigation
- 14 The Home menu
- 15 Music
- 15 Playing music files
- 15 Music playback
- 15 Music playback display
- 16 Pictures
- 16 Playing picture files
- 16 Picture viewing
- 17 Videos
- 17 Playing video files
- 17 Video viewing
- 18 Radio
- 18 Playing FM radio
- 18 Storing and recalling preset stations
- 19 Improving FM radio sound
- 19 Recording FM radio
- 20 Playing back FM radio recordings
- 20 Copying recordings to your PC
- 21 Audiobooks
- 21 Playing audiobooks
- 21 Audiobooks playback controls
- 21 Skipping through audiobook sections
- 22 Favorites
- 22 Creating a "Favorites" playlist
- 22 Removing files from "Favorites" playlist
- 23 Voice Memo
- 23 Recording voice memo
- 23 Playing back voice memo
- 23 Copying recordings to your PC
- 24 Settings
- 24 Changing the player’s settings
- 24 Shuffle
- 24 Equalizer
- 24 Customize menu
- 24 Slideshow
- 24 Brightness
- 24 Screensaver
- 24 Power save
- 24 RecDur (Record duration)
- 24 FreqStep (Frequency Step)
- 24 Language
- 24 Protocol
- 24 System info
- 24 Restore defaults
- 25 Additional information
- 25 Tips and troubleshooting
- 26 For your records
- 26 Visiting RCA website
- 26 Technical specification
- 26 Specifications
- 27 Limited warranty