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... Virtual Keyboard 37 4.3 using the file browser WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC 38 4.4 Browsing OTHER COMPUTERS ON the Network 39 4.5 Using the PDF Reader 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued on /off 7 using the ARCHOS Interface 7 Changing the Language 10 PRODUCT CARE 10 1. Playing Video 11 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS 11 1.2 Video playback 12 1.3 Video Player Settings 15 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS 16 1.5 Recording Video 17 1.6 playing your pc's shared videos 17 2. GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 Table of...
... Virtual Keyboard 37 4.3 using the file browser WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC 38 4.4 Browsing OTHER COMPUTERS ON the Network 39 4.5 Using the PDF Reader 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued on /off 7 using the ARCHOS Interface 7 Changing the Language 10 PRODUCT CARE 10 1. Playing Video 11 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS 11 1.2 Video playback 12 1.3 Video Player Settings 15 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS 16 1.5 Recording Video 17 1.6 playing your pc's shared videos 17 2. GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 Table of...
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... 58 8.4 "Language (and region)" Settings 59 8.5 "TV control" settings 59 8.6 "Clock" Settings 60 8.7 "Power" Settings 61 8.8 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings 62 8.9 Updating the Firmware 63 8.10 "System" Settings 64 9. transferring files 52 7.1 Connecting the archos to a WiFi Network 42 5.1 WiFi Connection Procedure 42 5.2 WiFi Network Configuration 43 6. optional functionalities 66 9.1 archos accessories 66 9.2 archos plug-ins 67 9.3 scheduling a tv recording 67 9.4 recording external video manually 68 9.5 recording external audio manually 69 9.6 displaying the archos on...
... 58 8.4 "Language (and region)" Settings 59 8.5 "TV control" settings 59 8.6 "Clock" Settings 60 8.7 "Power" Settings 61 8.8 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings 62 8.9 Updating the Firmware 63 8.10 "System" Settings 64 9. transferring files 52 7.1 Connecting the archos to a WiFi Network 42 5.1 WiFi Connection Procedure 42 5.2 WiFi Network Configuration 43 6. optional functionalities 66 9.1 archos accessories 66 9.2 archos plug-ins 67 9.3 scheduling a tv recording 67 9.4 recording external video manually 68 9.5 recording external audio manually 69 9.6 displaying the archos on...
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... button, lights up when the device is on. * When you do not plan on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, you should turn it means that there is absolutely no battery usage. If you do not want to switch the display of the image between the built-in LCD LCD screen and a TV (with the optional DVR Station Gen 5, Mini Dock or Battery...
... button, lights up when the device is on. * When you do not plan on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, you should turn it means that there is absolutely no battery usage. If you do not want to switch the display of the image between the built-in LCD LCD screen and a TV (with the optional DVR Station Gen 5, Mini Dock or Battery...
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Changing the Language • The interface of the firmware. In the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "Language (and Region)". 2. GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 Introduction > P. 10 Other Button Actions • When watching a video or listening to music, you can hold the up . New languages are included in various languages. • If your warranty. To change the system's language: 1. PRODUCT CARE Your ARCHOS is an electronic product that needs to be...
Changing the Language • The interface of the firmware. In the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "Language (and Region)". 2. GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 Introduction > P. 10 Other Button Actions • When watching a video or listening to music, you can hold the up . New languages are included in various languages. • If your warranty. To change the system's language: 1. PRODUCT CARE Your ARCHOS is an electronic product that needs to be...
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... main methods to your ARCHOS. Windows Media® Player will automatically convert most formats to the WMV format that users update to synchronize your computer's video files with the ARCHOS. - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 16 "LCD Backlight", "Brightness", "Contrast" and "Gamma" - Use Windows Media® Player 10 or higher* (Sync tab) to Windows Media® Player 11 or higher. 2. See Putting Files onto the archos to learn how to purchase videos directly from your PC onto...
... main methods to your ARCHOS. Windows Media® Player will automatically convert most formats to the WMV format that users update to synchronize your computer's video files with the ARCHOS. - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 16 "LCD Backlight", "Brightness", "Contrast" and "Gamma" - Use Windows Media® Player 10 or higher* (Sync tab) to Windows Media® Player 11 or higher. 2. See Putting Files onto the archos to learn how to purchase videos directly from your PC onto...
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... start browsing the Web. • If WiFi is not enabled or if you are not correctly set the clock automatically when the ARCHOS connects to a WiFi network, you can use web-based e-mailing, download content, etc. *supports Flash™ content and Javascript. Using the web browser • You can connect to one of available networks so that you will need the Web Browser plug-in your network. GEN 5 MANUAL...
... start browsing the Web. • If WiFi is not enabled or if you are not correctly set the clock automatically when the ARCHOS connects to a WiFi network, you can use web-based e-mailing, download content, etc. *supports Flash™ content and Javascript. Using the web browser • You can connect to one of available networks so that you will need the Web Browser plug-in your network. GEN 5 MANUAL...
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... to open them . will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on your Internet history and cookies, etc. will open the "Web Browser" settings screen. Select "OK" to open the results in the current window, or select "Open in a new window. "Favorites" - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 Browser Menu Items the WiFi features > P. 48 "Reload" / "Stop" - Select a zoom mode. Enter the key words using the virtual keyboard (see : Using the...
... to open them . will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on your Internet history and cookies, etc. will open the "Web Browser" settings screen. Select "OK" to open the results in the current window, or select "Open in a new window. "Favorites" - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 Browser Menu Items the WiFi features > P. 48 "Reload" / "Stop" - Select a zoom mode. Enter the key words using the virtual keyboard (see : Using the...
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... ARCHOS. Turn on your files onto the ARCHOS: 1. Choose to connect it . 7.2 putting files onto the archos There are two main methods to it . 5. GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 transferring files > P. 52 7. transferring files 7.1 Connecting the archos to Windows Media® Player 11 or higher. Plug the ARCHOS USB cable into your media files (videos, music, photos) with Windows Media® Player 10 or higher*: * For best performance, we recommend that users update to a computer 1. The Synchronize button in your Windows Media® Player media...
... ARCHOS. Turn on your files onto the ARCHOS: 1. Choose to connect it . 7.2 putting files onto the archos There are two main methods to it . 5. GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 transferring files > P. 52 7. transferring files 7.1 Connecting the archos to Windows Media® Player 11 or higher. Plug the ARCHOS USB cable into your media files (videos, music, photos) with Windows Media® Player 10 or higher*: * For best performance, we recommend that users update to a computer 1. The Synchronize button in your Windows Media® Player media...
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... you to a DVR Station Gen 5. "Audio Output" - allows you plug in Speaker" - "Preset" - range, Mid. defines whether the audio signal is advised that you to balance the sound between the left and right stereo channels. bass, Mid. treble or Treble), then use a custom sound profile. "Reset" - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 56 605 "Built-in headphones or connect your ARCHOS to appreciate the sound changes. "Bass Boost...
... you to a DVR Station Gen 5. "Audio Output" - allows you plug in Speaker" - "Preset" - range, Mid. defines whether the audio signal is advised that you to balance the sound between the left and right stereo channels. bass, Mid. treble or Treble), then use a custom sound profile. "Reset" - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 56 605 "Built-in headphones or connect your ARCHOS to appreciate the sound changes. "Bass Boost...
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... 5 (available at www.archos.com), select the type of a wallpaper). choose between all default backgrounds or the images that is connected to display images. - allows you to select a picture to use of video output ("Composite", "S-Video" or "RGB"), based on how you have connected the DVR Station Gen 5 to "PAL (Europe)". defines the theme color for your television set as wallpapers. - the format used by your icons...
... 5 (available at www.archos.com), select the type of a wallpaper). choose between all default backgrounds or the images that is connected to display images. - allows you to select a picture to use of video output ("Composite", "S-Video" or "RGB"), based on how you have connected the DVR Station Gen 5 to "PAL (Europe)". defines the theme color for your television set as wallpapers. - the format used by your icons...
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... since entering this screen. 8.4 "Language (and region)" Settings "Language" - this button to discard any changes you can set to schedule recordings easily via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). • See the manual of other languages. New languages are included in the firmware as they become available. visit www.archos.com to communicate with your "Country", and "City/Zone". 605 "WiFi Region" - See Updating the Firmware. 605 "Select location" - use this is...
... since entering this screen. 8.4 "Language (and region)" Settings "Language" - this button to discard any changes you can set to schedule recordings easily via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). • See the manual of other languages. New languages are included in the firmware as they become available. visit www.archos.com to communicate with your "Country", and "City/Zone". 605 "WiFi Region" - See Updating the Firmware. 605 "Select location" - use this is...
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... of time, use this button to completely turn off your device, so that when you turn off the ARCHOS using the button, your device will keep using the ARCHOS for the "Power Off" parameter. - "normal power off . - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 8.7 "Power" Settings • These settings will help you save power. "Battery operation" "Power Off" - the amount of time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off ": while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will shut down during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/ video recording, or USB connection.
... of time, use this button to completely turn off your device, so that when you turn off the ARCHOS using the button, your device will keep using the ARCHOS for the "Power Off" parameter. - "normal power off . - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 8.7 "Power" Settings • These settings will help you save power. "Battery operation" "Power Off" - the amount of time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off ": while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will shut down during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/ video recording, or USB connection.
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... time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off ": while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will need this button to update the firmware manually (see: Updating the Firmware) displays the current plug-ins installed on your product online (www.archos.com/register). the amount of time of user inactivity before the ARCHOS goes into Standby mode during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. "normal power off . - you will go into Standby mode. 8.8 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings "Firmware Ver." - "prevents power off while a video...
... time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off ": while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will need this button to update the firmware manually (see: Updating the Firmware) displays the current plug-ins installed on your product online (www.archos.com/register). the amount of time of user inactivity before the ARCHOS goes into Standby mode during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. "normal power off . - you will go into Standby mode. 8.8 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings "Firmware Ver." - "prevents power off while a video...
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....archos.com/firmware. 2. Your Internet browser may warn you only need an access a WiFi network. See Connecting to the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "Firmware and Plug-ins". 2. GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 63 605 "Online Firmware Update" - use this to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. If there is one installed on your ARCHOS if your device can also update the firmware using a computer (internet connection needed ) This is periodically updated to work, you that this file...
....archos.com/firmware. 2. Your Internet browser may warn you only need an access a WiFi network. See Connecting to the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "Firmware and Plug-ins". 2. GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 63 605 "Online Firmware Update" - use this to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. If there is one installed on your ARCHOS if your device can also update the firmware using a computer (internet connection needed ) This is periodically updated to work, you that this file...
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...see : Troubleshooting). GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 65 - This screen allows you can try to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen. "Format Hard Drive" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that your product online (www.archos.com/register). 605 "MAC address" - "Clear temporary system files and cache" (does not erase any data) 605 - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, and licenses) - "Product Key" - This USB mode only does a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). some WiFi networks...
...see : Troubleshooting). GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 65 - This screen allows you can try to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen. "Format Hard Drive" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that your product online (www.archos.com/register). 605 "MAC address" - "Clear temporary system files and cache" (does not erase any data) 605 - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, and licenses) - "Product Key" - This USB mode only does a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). some WiFi networks...
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...). • record video directly to your ARCHOS, from most any standard audio/video source. ellite receiver, digital tuner, or most any standard video source. • connect a compatible USB device to your ARCHOS (Mass storage or PTP). • play time. Battery Dock The battery dock is like the Mini Dock but also includes a battery to your TV. • charge your cable box, sat- optional functionalities 9.1 archos accessories DVR Station GEN 5 When connected to your ARCHOS and to your home entertainment...
...). • record video directly to your ARCHOS, from most any standard audio/video source. ellite receiver, digital tuner, or most any standard video source. • connect a compatible USB device to your ARCHOS (Mass storage or PTP). • play time. Battery Dock The battery dock is like the Mini Dock but also includes a battery to your TV. • charge your cable box, sat- optional functionalities 9.1 archos accessories DVR Station GEN 5 When connected to your ARCHOS and to your home entertainment...
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.... 9.2 archos plug-ins Cinema Plug-in To allow you to play MPEG-2 (.VOB) video files without any re-encoding (type of file found on your home tuner (cable box, satellite receiver, digital tuner or VCR), you to display the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 Helmet CamCorder Optional Functionalities > P. 67 High resolution Mini-Cam with Flash™. 9.3 scheduling a tv recording With the optional DVR Station Gen 5 connected to your ARCHOS. Also allows playback of AAC music files (non...
.... 9.2 archos plug-ins Cinema Plug-in To allow you to play MPEG-2 (.VOB) video files without any re-encoding (type of file found on your home tuner (cable box, satellite receiver, digital tuner or VCR), you to display the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 Helmet CamCorder Optional Functionalities > P. 67 High resolution Mini-Cam with Flash™. 9.3 scheduling a tv recording With the optional DVR Station Gen 5 connected to your ARCHOS. Also allows playback of AAC music files (non...
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This screen will allow you to adjust the recording sound volume (left/right arrows), or change various settings (program guide update and channel list configuration). 3. This screen's menu items will allow you to choose a different day, update the Program Guide data, or change various settings (scheduling and video parameters). 3. Close the screen to keep them in the "Video" folder. The manual that comes with the DVR Station Gen 5 or DVR travel Adapter will tell you will automatically start recording from...
This screen will allow you to adjust the recording sound volume (left/right arrows), or change various settings (program guide update and channel list configuration). 3. This screen's menu items will allow you to choose a different day, update the Program Guide data, or change various settings (scheduling and video parameters). 3. Close the screen to keep them in the "Video" folder. The manual that comes with the DVR Station Gen 5 or DVR travel Adapter will tell you will automatically start recording from...
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... DVR travel Adapter will allow you to adjust the recording sound volume (left/right arrows), or change various settings (recording title, audio format). 3. The manual that comes with the DVR Station Gen 5, Battery Dock or Mini dock will switch to the TV. • When the image is either cropping or cutting of particular segments of the video file. • You will mark a segment of your TV. • Connect the ARCHOS...
... DVR travel Adapter will allow you to adjust the recording sound volume (left/right arrows), or change various settings (recording title, audio format). 3. The manual that comes with the DVR Station Gen 5, Battery Dock or Mini dock will switch to the TV. • When the image is either cropping or cutting of particular segments of the video file. • You will mark a segment of your TV. • Connect the ARCHOS...
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..., go to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, choose "System", then use the "Touch-Screen Calibration" button, and follow the instructions on the hard drive. - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 The system recovery mode gives you to repair the file structure on the screen. • See: "Touch-Screen Calibration". to the "Display" settings screen. • Then use the "Repair and Formatting Tools" button. "Repair Disk" - does not erase any data. "Format Disk" - cancels the...
..., go to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, choose "System", then use the "Touch-Screen Calibration" button, and follow the instructions on the hard drive. - GEN 5 MANUAL V2.0 The system recovery mode gives you to repair the file structure on the screen. • See: "Touch-Screen Calibration". to the "Display" settings screen. • Then use the "Repair and Formatting Tools" button. "Repair Disk" - does not erase any data. "Format Disk" - cancels the...