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... of your device. 1 ARCHOS™ MOBILE VIDEO RECORDER AV 500 SERIES Video Player & Recorder / Music Player & Recorder / Photo Wallet & Viewer / USB 2.0 Hard Drive English Language User Manual User Manual for ARCHOS™ AV 500 series Version 2.5 Please visit our website to download the most recent manual and software for this product 1 2 Dear Customer, ARCHOS™ thanks you for your choice of data file - Remember, with many functions and capabilities. You can ... • Play MPEG-4 SP...
... of your device. 1 ARCHOS™ MOBILE VIDEO RECORDER AV 500 SERIES Video Player & Recorder / Music Player & Recorder / Photo Wallet & Viewer / USB 2.0 Hard Drive English Language User Manual User Manual for ARCHOS™ AV 500 series Version 2.5 Please visit our website to download the most recent manual and software for this product 1 2 Dear Customer, ARCHOS™ thanks you for your choice of data file - Remember, with many functions and capabilities. You can ... • Play MPEG-4 SP...
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... Protected Internet Video Content 5 VIDEO - Playing Video Files from your product at our website www.archos.com to ensure that you get have access to our help line and to be aware of. 4 Table of technical support and free software updates for the AV 500 2.7 Hardware Reset 3 VIDEO - Wishing you may not be informed of contents 1 INTRO - First Time Usage 2.1 Charging the battery 2.2 Turning on compatible file formats, see...
... Protected Internet Video Content 5 VIDEO - Playing Video Files from your product at our website www.archos.com to ensure that you get have access to our help line and to be aware of. 4 Table of technical support and free software updates for the AV 500 2.7 Hardware Reset 3 VIDEO - Wishing you may not be informed of contents 1 INTRO - First Time Usage 2.1 Charging the battery 2.2 Turning on compatible file formats, see...
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....2 Play Screen Icons 10.3 Browsing through your Music Library 10.4 Playing Through your AV 500 16 BROWSER - Recording Music 13.1 Cable Connections for Audio Recording 13.2 Recording Procedure Microphone 13.3 Where is the Recording Saved? 13.4 Audio Editing 14 MUSIC - Using the Browser 16.1 Navigating the Directory Structure 16.2 File and Folder Operations 16.3 Using the Virtual Keyboard 17 Connecting/Disconnecting* the AV 500 to/from your PC 17.1 USB Connection Type ('Hard Drive' or 'Windows Device...
....2 Play Screen Icons 10.3 Browsing through your Music Library 10.4 Playing Through your AV 500 16 BROWSER - Recording Music 13.1 Cable Connections for Audio Recording 13.2 Recording Procedure Microphone 13.3 Where is the Recording Saved? 13.4 Audio Editing 14 MUSIC - Using the Browser 16.1 Navigating the Directory Structure 16.2 File and Folder Operations 16.3 Using the Virtual Keyboard 17 Connecting/Disconnecting* the AV 500 to/from your PC 17.1 USB Connection Type ('Hard Drive' or 'Windows Device...
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... that needs to be set . In the Power menu [Display setup screen Power: Battery Operation] there is charged. 2.2 Turning on any button. You can be displayed in the font folder under /Data/Foreign Fonts on the AV 500 hard drive or on the AV 500 and shut down and restart the AV 500. 11 2 INTRO - First Time Usage 2.1 Charging the battery • Use only the included ARCHOS™ charger/adapter. • You can charge the internal battery...
... that needs to be set . In the Power menu [Display setup screen Power: Battery Operation] there is charged. 2.2 Turning on any button. You can be displayed in the font folder under /Data/Foreign Fonts on the AV 500 hard drive or on the AV 500 and shut down and restart the AV 500. 11 2 INTRO - First Time Usage 2.1 Charging the battery • Use only the included ARCHOS™ charger/adapter. • You can charge the internal battery...
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... 5.2 Recording a video file 20 Recording connection using an (optinal) AV cable and multi connect adaptor, see the illustration. Click on the PLAY/PAUSE button o again to start the recording. Click on the PLAY/PAUSE button o to pause the recording. Then plug the other end of the screen as well as a VCR, cable box or satellite receiver) using just the multi connect adaptor. 19 Pre-record Screen 1. European user may need ot use...
... 5.2 Recording a video file 20 Recording connection using an (optinal) AV cable and multi connect adaptor, see the illustration. Click on the PLAY/PAUSE button o again to start the recording. Click on the PLAY/PAUSE button o to pause the recording. Then plug the other end of the screen as well as a VCR, cable box or satellite receiver) using just the multi connect adaptor. 19 Pre-record Screen 1. European user may need ot use...
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... the recorded image Use this on Auto. Each time you want to record a television show for video recordings is the folder called /Video/Television/Documentaries. You would like to make for the two hours to manually stop button or until you can just leave it to Auto, and the AV 500 will take up . It affects ONLY these recordings. Composite, S-Video, Auto. Normally, with a good video signal, you set the recording default...
... the recorded image Use this on Auto. Each time you want to record a television show for video recordings is the folder called /Video/Television/Documentaries. You would like to make for the two hours to manually stop button or until you can just leave it to Auto, and the AV 500 will take up . It affects ONLY these recordings. Composite, S-Video, Auto. Normally, with a good video signal, you set the recording default...
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... into standby mode by a charger in the main menu screen or set it will not interrupt you are listening to music, watching a video, or looking at photos on your ARCHOS™ remote control or just leave it . Once a valid record time is set them. That is particularly useful when you...using the Infrared emitter to make the scheduled recording. • If you have connected and will be using the UP and DOWN buttons, then click RIGHT to one month in advance. Click the Scheduler icon. 2. Click on a computer. The "--- You will not play on the Save action icon to save button...
... into standby mode by a charger in the main menu screen or set it will not interrupt you are listening to music, watching a video, or looking at photos on your ARCHOS™ remote control or just leave it . Once a valid record time is set them. That is particularly useful when you...using the Infrared emitter to make the scheduled recording. • If you have connected and will be using the UP and DOWN buttons, then click RIGHT to one month in advance. Click the Scheduler icon. 2. Click on a computer. The "--- You will not play on the Save action icon to save button...
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... calendar by deleting some TV programs and adding new ones, only the new programs will be added to the AV 500 scheduler when you save the html file to the AV 500. Setting the Infrared Emitter Code* This is a one time step to set the infrared emitter code. If you do not plan on making scheduled recordings, then you change its channel number...
... calendar by deleting some TV programs and adding new ones, only the new programs will be added to the AV 500 scheduler when you save the html file to the AV 500. Setting the Infrared Emitter Code* This is a one time step to set the infrared emitter code. If you do not plan on making scheduled recordings, then you change its channel number...
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... calendar to set the codes and parameters to allow you to assign a channel number to a station name given from your scheduled TV programs. (see the chapter Automated Yahoo!® TV Recording Scheduler for your device. If none of a channel. Keep the default values to try the next code for details). 7.2 Part 2: Finding the Right Emitter Codes This screen allows you would need...
... calendar to set the codes and parameters to allow you to assign a channel number to a station name given from your scheduled TV programs. (see the chapter Automated Yahoo!® TV Recording Scheduler for your device. If none of a channel. Keep the default values to try the next code for details). 7.2 Part 2: Finding the Right Emitter Codes This screen allows you would need...
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... is , it will automatically start up Sync in correct format Supports protected Internet video downloads WMP9 no* no no no no WMP10 yes yes yes yes yes PlaysForSure™ audio content yes (download) yes * Must use it what types of WMP10. Of course, you connect your Archos™ device. The Windows Media® Player software is a one way 'sync' button. On WMP10, you connect your AV 500 to...
... is , it will automatically start up Sync in correct format Supports protected Internet video downloads WMP9 no* no no no no WMP10 yes yes yes yes yes PlaysForSure™ audio content yes (download) yes * Must use it what types of WMP10. Of course, you connect your Archos™ device. The Windows Media® Player software is a one way 'sync' button. On WMP10, you connect your AV 500 to...
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... adapter cable. 3) Copy photos to your AV 500's hard drive. Each successive click will magnify the image up the action icon menu to select a picture option. • Select the Zoom in the carrousel view. You can create a new folder if you to connect USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices to your AV 500 and transfer files from your computer to the connected AV 500 (via USB 2). 3 methods to copy photos...
... adapter cable. 3) Copy photos to your AV 500's hard drive. Each successive click will magnify the image up the action icon menu to select a picture option. • Select the Zoom in the carrousel view. You can create a new folder if you to connect USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices to your AV 500 and transfer files from your computer to the connected AV 500 (via USB 2). 3 methods to copy photos...
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... USB Device port. 4) Turn on the AV 500. 67 16.3 Using the Virtual Keyboard It is recommended that you are not near your computer and need to change the USB Port to Hard Drive.) * Note that when the AV 500 is connected to a computer, it is much easier to use the entered text. It is not compatible with Service Pack 1 minimum) and Windows Media® Player...
... USB Device port. 4) Turn on the AV 500. 67 16.3 Using the Virtual Keyboard It is recommended that you are not near your computer and need to change the USB Port to Hard Drive.) * Note that when the AV 500 is connected to a computer, it is much easier to use the entered text. It is not compatible with Service Pack 1 minimum) and Windows Media® Player...
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... a new drive letter, such as a Windows® recognized 'Device' and will see the AV 500 in My Computer called AV 500 like any other external hard drive. 69 70 17.3 Disconnecting the AV 500 from your computer (the HDD light on the desktop. Without Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (a free update) or Windows Media Player® 10, you cannot use the hard drive called AV 500. Windows® XP Windows...
... a new drive letter, such as a Windows® recognized 'Device' and will see the AV 500 in My Computer called AV 500 like any other external hard drive. 69 70 17.3 Disconnecting the AV 500 from your computer (the HDD light on the desktop. Without Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (a free update) or Windows Media Player® 10, you cannot use the hard drive called AV 500. Windows® XP Windows...
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... not need to make a scheduled video recording. When set . 19.6 Power Settings These settings will quickly consume your screen background is finished playing. The longer this button to return to the settings last set to see the black text on makes using the AV 500 more visible white outlined font. However, as the AV 500 screen background. When powered by the AC charger/adapter (or connected to stop spinning. This option will display...
... not need to make a scheduled video recording. When set . 19.6 Power Settings These settings will quickly consume your screen background is finished playing. The longer this button to return to the settings last set to see the black text on makes using the AV 500 more visible white outlined font. However, as the AV 500 screen background. When powered by the AC charger/adapter (or connected to stop spinning. This option will display...
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... connected to the AV 500. 80 Use this ), and then copy the Update_AV500.AOS file to a Windows XP (SP1 or higher) operating system with Windows Media® Player 10 installed. Used to update the AV 500 to Hard Drive, your computer. Reported number of the OS (Operating System) and DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. Updates to the AV 500. When set to a new version of free and used space on the ARCHOS...
... connected to the AV 500. 80 Use this ), and then copy the Update_AV500.AOS file to a Windows XP (SP1 or higher) operating system with Windows Media® Player 10 installed. Used to update the AV 500 to Hard Drive, your computer. Reported number of the OS (Operating System) and DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. Updates to the AV 500. When set to a new version of free and used space on the ARCHOS...
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... and folder names that nothing seems to fix your problem. Sometimes this button to fully discharge the batteries before recharging them. Restart it . 25.2 Charging and Power issues You do not need to be caused by electrostatic phenomena. Defragmenting will shut off the 'Lock buttons' function. 95 Problem: (Hard Drive mode) What do I do if I try to disconnect via the USB connection. Try stopping the device...
... and folder names that nothing seems to fix your problem. Sometimes this button to fully discharge the batteries before recharging them. Restart it . 25.2 Charging and Power issues You do not need to be caused by electrostatic phenomena. Defragmenting will shut off the 'Lock buttons' function. 95 Problem: (Hard Drive mode) What do I do if I try to disconnect via the USB connection. Try stopping the device...
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... of the FCC Rules. The end user is actuated by the manufacturer may not cause harmful interference; 2. Copying CDs or loading music, video, or picture files for your ears. The AV 500 reset is required to use of the following two conditions: 1. Even if you get used in whole or part, be determined by turning the equipment off . Other manufactures...
... of the FCC Rules. The end user is actuated by the manufacturer may not cause harmful interference; 2. Copying CDs or loading music, video, or picture files for your ears. The AV 500 reset is required to use of the following two conditions: 1. Even if you get used in whole or part, be determined by turning the equipment off . Other manufactures...
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... or copying files MUSIC - Playing Music Files MUSIC - Clock Settings Default location VIDEO - Where is the Recording Saved? Editing Video Files MUSIC - File and Folder Operations Deleting schedules recordings VIDEO - Sound parameters File system VIDEO - Using the Browser Files: Locating a file 106 VIDEO - Transferring CD collection to your AV 500 PHOTO - Using the Browser Connect Devices to the USB Host Port Files: Music deleted from your Computer MUSIC - Connection 6: the infrared emitter Lock MUSIC - Synchronizing Music from Windows Media® Player to the...
... or copying files MUSIC - Playing Music Files MUSIC - Clock Settings Default location VIDEO - Where is the Recording Saved? Editing Video Files MUSIC - File and Folder Operations Deleting schedules recordings VIDEO - Sound parameters File system VIDEO - Using the Browser Files: Locating a file 106 VIDEO - Transferring CD collection to your AV 500 PHOTO - Using the Browser Connect Devices to the USB Host Port Files: Music deleted from your Computer MUSIC - Connection 6: the infrared emitter Lock MUSIC - Synchronizing Music from Windows Media® Player to the...
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... MUSIC - Playing Video Files from a Vinyl or audio tape MUSIC - Copy Protection MUSIC - Play Mode Settings Restarting your Music Library Music lists (Playlists) MUSIC - Transferring your CD collection to Windows Media Player 9 MUSIC - Saving a Playlist SETTINGS - Viewing Slideshow Slow motion VIDEO - Playing Music Files MUSIC - System Settings PAL SETTINGS - Automated Yahoo!® TV Recording Scheduler VIDEO - Using iTunes™ with your AV 500 Recording from the Internet VIDEO - Manually Setting the Scheduler - Using the Browser Repeat a song SETTINGS - Hardware Reset...
... MUSIC - Playing Video Files from a Vinyl or audio tape MUSIC - Copy Protection MUSIC - Play Mode Settings Restarting your Music Library Music lists (Playlists) MUSIC - Transferring your CD collection to Windows Media Player 9 MUSIC - Saving a Playlist SETTINGS - Viewing Slideshow Slow motion VIDEO - Playing Music Files MUSIC - System Settings PAL SETTINGS - Automated Yahoo!® TV Recording Scheduler VIDEO - Using iTunes™ with your AV 500 Recording from the Internet VIDEO - Manually Setting the Scheduler - Using the Browser Repeat a song SETTINGS - Hardware Reset...
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...- On Screen Display (OSD) off SETTINGS - Display Settings Thumbnails VIDEO - Recording Video Files VIDEO - Manually Setting the Scheduler - Playing Through your Computer SETTINGS - recorded as Thumbnail Time and date SETTINGS - Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Computer - Viewing Photos - Recording Procedure SETTINGS - Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Stereo System MUSIC - Video Playback Action Icons - Video Browser Action Icons VIDEO - Connection 5: the S-Video In Video recording VIDEO - Using MPEG-4 Translator Video files: supported formats VIDEO...
...- On Screen Display (OSD) off SETTINGS - Display Settings Thumbnails VIDEO - Recording Video Files VIDEO - Manually Setting the Scheduler - Playing Through your Computer SETTINGS - recorded as Thumbnail Time and date SETTINGS - Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Computer - Viewing Photos - Recording Procedure SETTINGS - Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Stereo System MUSIC - Video Playback Action Icons - Video Browser Action Icons VIDEO - Connection 5: the S-Video In Video recording VIDEO - Using MPEG-4 Translator Video files: supported formats VIDEO...
