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... 7.5 "Language and region" Settings 52 7.6 "TV control" settings 53 7.7 "Clock" Settings 53 7.8 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings 54 7.9 Updating the Firmware 54 7.10 "System" Settings 55 8. Other Recording functions 68 10.1 the "tv scheduler 68 10.2 recording video manually 68 10.3 recording audio manually 70 10.4 editing your recordings 71 troubleshooting 74 Restarting / Resetting your ARCHOS 74 system recovery 74 Repair and Formatting Tools 75 technical specifications 77 Technical Support information 79 Transferring Files 41 6.1 USB HOST Connection 41 6.2 Browsing OTHER...
... 7.5 "Language and region" Settings 52 7.6 "TV control" settings 53 7.7 "Clock" Settings 53 7.8 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings 54 7.9 Updating the Firmware 54 7.10 "System" Settings 55 8. Other Recording functions 68 10.1 the "tv scheduler 68 10.2 recording video manually 68 10.3 recording audio manually 70 10.4 editing your recordings 71 troubleshooting 74 Restarting / Resetting your ARCHOS 74 system recovery 74 Repair and Formatting Tools 75 technical specifications 77 Technical Support information 79 Transferring Files 41 6.1 USB HOST Connection 41 6.2 Browsing OTHER...
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... will start automati- The red LED indicator will light up. Use only the supplied ARCHOS power adapter as shown above. Then follow the on-screen instructions (Installation Wizard) to select the correct one. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Connection Diagram for you connect the power adapter, the ARCHOS will start blinking while the device is starting. Connect the ARCHOS' outputs to your TV's inputs as other end of the supplied S-video cable. 1. If you have an S-video input connector, use a standard...
... will start automati- The red LED indicator will light up. Use only the supplied ARCHOS power adapter as shown above. Then follow the on-screen instructions (Installation Wizard) to select the correct one. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Connection Diagram for you connect the power adapter, the ARCHOS will start blinking while the device is starting. Connect the ARCHOS' outputs to your TV's inputs as other end of the supplied S-video cable. 1. If you have an S-video input connector, use a standard...
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... the USB A port. 2. To transfer files to/from the "Video", "Music" and "Photo" browsers. 4. Non Mass Storage Class devices such as digital cameras, card readers, or external hard drives, or digital cameras using the double browser, see Copying and Moving Files and Folders. A double browser window will appear on the ARCHOS. • These devices can transfer files or play files directly from the USB device. You can then play content directly on the TV screen: the external USB device will appear in the left panel, and your ARCHOS device's hard drive...
... the USB A port. 2. To transfer files to/from the "Video", "Music" and "Photo" browsers. 4. Non Mass Storage Class devices such as digital cameras, card readers, or external hard drives, or digital cameras using the double browser, see Copying and Moving Files and Folders. A double browser window will appear on the ARCHOS. • These devices can transfer files or play files directly from the USB device. You can then play content directly on the TV screen: the external USB device will appear in the left panel, and your ARCHOS device's hard drive...
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... level. when you have finished adjusting your TV. main settings In the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item and choose a setting. "Audio Output" - TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 46 7. use the left/right navigation buttons to highlight a parameter. - "Bass Boost Level" - Select this option to highlight the "Settings" menu item. using the buttons • To open a settings screen, press the Menu button and use the navigation buttons to enter the equalizer screen (see next section).
... level. when you have finished adjusting your TV. main settings In the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item and choose a setting. "Audio Output" - TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 46 7. use the left/right navigation buttons to highlight a parameter. - "Bass Boost Level" - Select this option to highlight the "Settings" menu item. using the buttons • To open a settings screen, press the Menu button and use the navigation buttons to enter the equalizer screen (see next section).
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... best adapts to your TV: "VGA 4/3 (640x480 60Hz)", "480p 16/9 (720x480 60Hz)" or "576p 16/9 (720x576 50Hz)". * This parameter only appears if you choose the "HDMI" TV connection mode. "Reset" - Read the on how you change these frequency ranges. "Equalizer" Screen • Your ARCHOS features a 5-band equalizer. • Select a band (Bass, Mid. treble or Treble), then use the up/down arrows to change " button...
... best adapts to your TV: "VGA 4/3 (640x480 60Hz)", "480p 16/9 (720x480 60Hz)" or "576p 16/9 (720x576 50Hz)". * This parameter only appears if you choose the "HDMI" TV connection mode. "Reset" - Read the on how you change these frequency ranges. "Equalizer" Screen • Your ARCHOS features a 5-band equalizer. • Select a band (Bass, Mid. treble or Treble), then use the up/down arrows to change " button...
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... do not want any background image. - "TV Format" ** - the format used by your country's television system). allows you can also set the "TV standard" parameter to use of a wallpaper). the option "Wide screen" becomes available when you set a picture as a wallpaper image. defines whether the audio signal is compatible with your television set as wallpapers. - use this button to display images. - TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 48 "TV Standard" ** - you can choose between...
... do not want any background image. - "TV Format" ** - the format used by your country's television system). allows you can also set the "TV standard" parameter to use of a wallpaper). the option "Wide screen" becomes available when you set a picture as a wallpaper image. defines whether the audio signal is compatible with your television set as wallpapers. - use this button to display images. - TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 48 "TV Standard" ** - you can choose between...
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... turned on your ARCHOS, the installation wizard helped you configure the WiFi and Ethernet connections. • Every time you restart your ARCHOS, it will automatically connect to the last configured network. • This section explains how to the internet via the WiFi or via an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cable Connection • Select "Connect to an Ethernet Network..." • Use the same procedure as for a WiFi open network when using...
... turned on your ARCHOS, the installation wizard helped you configure the WiFi and Ethernet connections. • Every time you restart your ARCHOS, it will automatically connect to the last configured network. • This section explains how to the internet via the WiFi or via an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cable Connection • Select "Connect to an Ethernet Network..." • Use the same procedure as for a WiFi open network when using...
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..., where you will be taken to the configuration screen for Ethernet cable connection) • Open networks do not require an authentication key. • If the network has automatic configuration turned on (DHCP)*, simply select the "Connect" button, and your access to set up certain pieces of the network (SSID), if it in the following sections. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 50 1.
..., where you will be taken to the configuration screen for Ethernet cable connection) • Open networks do not require an authentication key. • If the network has automatic configuration turned on (DHCP)*, simply select the "Connect" button, and your access to set up certain pieces of the network (SSID), if it in the following sections. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 50 1.
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... manager allows only specific devices to connect to this is strong enough. - Simply use the "Connect" button, and your ARCHOS will appear: the required information can supply the network manager with the MAC address of other languages. Filtered networks: If your ARCHOS will connect to the network (known as they become available. if you can be "Automatic (DHCP)" or "Manual". - it is , select the "Settings" menu item...
... manager allows only specific devices to connect to this is strong enough. - Simply use the "Connect" button, and your ARCHOS will appear: the required information can supply the network manager with the MAC address of other languages. Filtered networks: If your ARCHOS will connect to the network (known as they become available. if you can be "Automatic (DHCP)" or "Manual". - it is , select the "Settings" menu item...
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... scheduled recordings one sets in the "Language and Region" settings screen (see: "Language and Region" Settings). - for this parameter to access certain web pages. choose between 12h or 24h mode. "Manual": select this to work, the ARCHOS needs to be able to set the clock automatically via a WiFi / Ethernet network. - "Time Format" - if the "Time setting" parameter is connected to turn on your tuner. "Automatic": select this button to set the clock...
... scheduled recordings one sets in the "Language and Region" settings screen (see: "Language and Region" Settings). - for this parameter to access certain web pages. choose between 12h or 24h mode. "Manual": select this to work, the ARCHOS needs to be able to set the clock automatically via a WiFi / Ethernet network. - "Time Format" - if the "Time setting" parameter is connected to turn on your tuner. "Automatic": select this button to set the clock...
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... installed on the ARCHOS TV+ via a WiFi / Ethernet network. each ARCHOS has a unique number. - "Online Firmware Update" - If there is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. "Firmware Update" - use this button to search for an online update via a WiFi / Ethernet network. • Using a computer connected to learn more. 7.9 Updating the Firmware The firmware is the operating system (OS) of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. See next section to the internet and a USB...
... installed on the ARCHOS TV+ via a WiFi / Ethernet network. each ARCHOS has a unique number. - "Online Firmware Update" - If there is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. "Firmware Update" - use this button to search for an online update via a WiFi / Ethernet network. • Using a computer connected to learn more. 7.9 Updating the Firmware The firmware is the operating system (OS) of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. See next section to the internet and a USB...
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...) directly onto your web browser. 2. Compare the latest online version with the one available, it will start downloading, and it at the root, that the contents of the TV+. Your Internet browser may warn you only need a USB key (64 MB minimum size). 1. With your ARCHOS TV+ on your ARCHOS: your computer and go to www.archos.com/firmware on -screen instructions. 7.10 "System" Settings Use the "Online Firmware Update" button. 3. Connect the USB...
...) directly onto your web browser. 2. Compare the latest online version with the one available, it will start downloading, and it at the root, that the contents of the TV+. Your Internet browser may warn you only need a USB key (64 MB minimum size). 1. With your ARCHOS TV+ on your ARCHOS: your computer and go to www.archos.com/firmware on -screen instructions. 7.10 "System" Settings Use the "Online Firmware Update" button. 3. Connect the USB...
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... might need this number to do a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). use this mode, the ARCHOS uses the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). The connection mode determines how your device interacts with an optional USB cable. "MAC addresses" - Mode 3: "PC Hard Drive (auto-ARCLib)": Same as mode 2, but with Windows Media® Player 9, Windows® 2000, Me, Mac® OS X or Linux. "Product Key" - "Repair and Formatting Tools" - "Reset Settings" (resets all files. - TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 56 "Free Storage Space" - "Update ARCLibrary" - This screen...
... might need this number to do a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). use this mode, the ARCHOS uses the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). The connection mode determines how your device interacts with an optional USB cable. "MAC addresses" - Mode 3: "PC Hard Drive (auto-ARCLib)": Same as mode 2, but with Windows Media® Player 9, Windows® 2000, Me, Mac® OS X or Linux. "Product Key" - "Repair and Formatting Tools" - "Reset Settings" (resets all files. - TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 56 "Free Storage Space" - "Update ARCLibrary" - This screen...
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TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 57 - If this does not work or if you cannot access the Repair and Formatting Tools, you can try to restart it by disconnecting / reconnecting the power adapter (see : Troubleshooting). "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, and licenses) - "Format Hard Drive" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that your ARCHOS freezes or does not respond anymore, try a system recovery (see : Troubleshooting).
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 57 - If this does not work or if you cannot access the Repair and Formatting Tools, you can try to restart it by disconnecting / reconnecting the power adapter (see : Troubleshooting). "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, and licenses) - "Format Hard Drive" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that your ARCHOS freezes or does not respond anymore, try a system recovery (see : Troubleshooting).
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... your TV Guide before it is downloading TV Program information. In order to do that, your ARCHOS device. 2. Turn on your ARCHOS needs to be connected to the internet. First time Procedure 1. Select the "Update" menu item. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 the tv program Guide > P. 63 9.3 transferring the program data to the archos Once you have cor- From the Home screen, select the "Recorder" icon. 3. rectly activated the TV Program Guide online, the TV Program data will start updating automatically...
... your TV Guide before it is downloading TV Program information. In order to do that, your ARCHOS device. 2. Turn on your ARCHOS needs to be connected to the internet. First time Procedure 1. Select the "Update" menu item. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 the tv program Guide > P. 63 9.3 transferring the program data to the archos Once you have cor- From the Home screen, select the "Recorder" icon. 3. rectly activated the TV Program Guide online, the TV Program data will start updating automatically...
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... you do not need to set your ARCHOS device to send the correct infrared codes to set the infrared emitter code. 1st Test: turning your tuner. From the "TV Control" screen, select "Set Infrared Emitter". "TV Receiver": select the type of the device, at the same place as on the remote control to control with the IR Emitter ("VCR", "Cable/DSL box", "Satellite Receiver", "DVD Recorder" or "Digital TV"). 3. "Receiver brand...
... you do not need to set your ARCHOS device to send the correct infrared codes to set the infrared emitter code. 1st Test: turning your tuner. From the "TV Control" screen, select "Set Infrared Emitter". "TV Receiver": select the type of the device, at the same place as on the remote control to control with the IR Emitter ("VCR", "Cable/DSL box", "Satellite Receiver", "DVD Recorder" or "Digital TV"). 3. "Receiver brand...
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... schedule via the TV Program Guide, see : TV Recording: Hardware Setup), you can schedule recordings manually. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Other Recording functions > P. 68 10. If you want to view, edit and schedule your ARCHOS (see The TV Program Guide. If you are listening to your recordings. • Here you can schedule a new recording or edit an existing one: you can schedule recordings manually. To set this parameter, use the "Settings" menu item. Notes about...
... schedule via the TV Program Guide, see : TV Recording: Hardware Setup), you can schedule recordings manually. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Other Recording functions > P. 68 10. If you want to view, edit and schedule your ARCHOS (see The TV Program Guide. If you are listening to your recordings. • Here you can schedule a new recording or edit an existing one: you can schedule recordings manually. To set this parameter, use the "Settings" menu item. Notes about...
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... the Power button on the supplied remote control to turn on your device. • ONLY use the reset button and relaunch the wizard, no data will be erased but your TV connection settings will start blinking faster. When you press this operation until you can see : System Settings). • If using the "Repair and Formatting Tools" does not solve your problem, you can try using the "Repair and Formatting Tools" (see the recovery screen (white...
... the Power button on the supplied remote control to turn on your device. • ONLY use the reset button and relaunch the wizard, no data will be erased but your TV connection settings will start blinking faster. When you press this operation until you can see : System Settings). • If using the "Repair and Formatting Tools" does not solve your problem, you can try using the "Repair and Formatting Tools" (see the recovery screen (white...
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... data. formats the hard drive. - Repair and Formatting Tools "Format Disk" - TV+ MANUAL V1.0 forcing the firmware update troubleshooting > P. 75 To update the firmware, always try to force the firmware update. If this does not work, you can force the firmware update (first screen of the USB key). "Yes" - You will need to connect a USB key to repair the file structure on -screen instructions to do it as explained in the first screen of the recovery mode, a second screen appears, giving...
... data. formats the hard drive. - Repair and Formatting Tools "Format Disk" - TV+ MANUAL V1.0 forcing the firmware update troubleshooting > P. 75 To update the firmware, always try to force the firmware update. If this does not work, you can force the firmware update (first screen of the USB key). "Yes" - You will need to connect a USB key to repair the file structure on -screen instructions to do it as explained in the first screen of the recovery mode, a second screen appears, giving...
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... any data) - to do the following actions: - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that your ARCHOS). If this does not work or if you cannot access the Repair and Formatting Tools, you to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, choose "System", then use the "Repair and Formatting Tools" button. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 troubleshooting > P. 76 -
... any data) - to do the following actions: - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that your ARCHOS). If this does not work or if you cannot access the Repair and Formatting Tools, you to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, choose "System", then use the "Repair and Formatting Tools" button. TV+ MANUAL V1.0 troubleshooting > P. 76 -