User Manual
Page 2
... 'Windows Media Device' or 'PC Hard Drive 36 6.2 Connection Steps 36 6.3 Disconnection 38 7. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Table of CONTENTS > p. Table Of Contents Introduction...3 Archos device description 3 INTERFACE LANGUAGE 5 BATTERY 6 PRODUCT CARE 7 1. Playing Music...14 2.1 The arclibrary and ...PHOTOS 28 4.3 PHOTO SETTINGS 29 4.4 Playing a slideshow 30 4.5 VIEWING PHOTOS WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC 30 4.6 Transferring photos to your ARCHOS device 22 2.7 Recording AUDIO 23 3. Optional Functionalities 47 8.1 DVR Station & DVR Travel Adapter presentation 47 8.2 Recording Video 47 ...
... 'Windows Media Device' or 'PC Hard Drive 36 6.2 Connection Steps 36 6.3 Disconnection 38 7. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Table of CONTENTS > p. Table Of Contents Introduction...3 Archos device description 3 INTERFACE LANGUAGE 5 BATTERY 6 PRODUCT CARE 7 1. Playing Music...14 2.1 The arclibrary and ...PHOTOS 28 4.3 PHOTO SETTINGS 29 4.4 Playing a slideshow 30 4.5 VIEWING PHOTOS WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC 30 4.6 Transferring photos to your ARCHOS device 22 2.7 Recording AUDIO 23 3. Optional Functionalities 47 8.1 DVR Station & DVR Travel Adapter presentation 47 8.2 Recording Video 47 ...
User Manual
Page 3
... available menu items Connectors Underneath the Device: the Docking Connectors • Connect your ARCHOS device to your computer. • Charge the battery of your ARCHOS via USB. • Connect a compatible external device to your ARCHOS with the optional Docking Adapter. • Record external video via the optional DVR ...Jack Audio: plug in LCD screen. Press and hold to lock the buttons of the Device: Press and hold to your ARCHOS device. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction Introduction > p. Archos device description Buttons On Top of your TV, hi-fi, etc. Video: plug in an...
... available menu items Connectors Underneath the Device: the Docking Connectors • Connect your ARCHOS device to your computer. • Charge the battery of your ARCHOS via USB. • Connect a compatible external device to your ARCHOS with the optional Docking Adapter. • Record external video via the optional DVR ...Jack Audio: plug in LCD screen. Press and hold to lock the buttons of the Device: Press and hold to your ARCHOS device. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction Introduction > p. Archos device description Buttons On Top of your TV, hi-fi, etc. Video: plug in an...
User Manual
Page 4
... Disk Drive activity indicator LTCVD HDD the light flickers when the hard drive is displayed on when the image is active (playing/ transferring files). 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Built-in Microphone and Loudspeaker Introduction > p. The built-in microphone is fully charged. flashing: the battery is on where you are in the...
... Disk Drive activity indicator LTCVD HDD the light flickers when the hard drive is displayed on when the image is active (playing/ transferring files). 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Built-in Microphone and Loudspeaker Introduction > p. The built-in microphone is fully charged. flashing: the battery is on where you are in the...
User Manual
Page 5
... the end. • If the Resume icon is grayed out, it means that you are in the interface. Press to use the particular function. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction > p. Menu • In the lower right corner of the screen, the menu area shows the menu icons. • Press MENU to ... icon is available in the Home Screen when you turn on installing these language packs. INTERFACE LANGUAGE Changing the Language • The interface of your ARCHOS device, showing its main functions. • Select an icon with the navigation pad and press OK to exit. From the Home Screen, press to ...
... the end. • If the Resume icon is grayed out, it means that you are in the interface. Press to use the particular function. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction > p. Menu • In the lower right corner of the screen, the menu area shows the menu icons. • Press MENU to ... icon is available in the Home Screen when you turn on installing these language packs. INTERFACE LANGUAGE Changing the Language • The interface of your ARCHOS device, showing its main functions. • Select an icon with the navigation pad and press OK to exit. From the Home Screen, press to ...
User Manual
Page 6
... (which is turned on and start charging. • A lightning bolt symbol will blink when the battery is charging; the ARCHOS device will turn on ), 3. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Other Character Sets Introduction > p. • File names, folder names and music tags can be displayed in...using your computer's USB port: 1. To replace the battery of your ARCHOS device charges via your ARCHOS device for the first time, charge the battery for further instructions). The battery of the ARCHOS 604, follow these character sets in the Language settings screen (see Language Settings ...
... (which is turned on and start charging. • A lightning bolt symbol will blink when the battery is charging; the ARCHOS device will turn on ), 3. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Other Character Sets Introduction > p. • File names, folder names and music tags can be displayed in...using your computer's USB port: 1. To replace the battery of your ARCHOS device charges via your ARCHOS device for the first time, charge the battery for further instructions). The battery of the ARCHOS 604, follow these character sets in the Language settings screen (see Language Settings ...
User Manual
Page 7
.../or serious injuries to the user. hardware reset In the event that needs to be treated with an original Archos battery. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 To replace the battery of the ARCHOS 504, follow these steps: Introduction > p. click Caution: If the battery is incorrectly replaced or short-...circuited, this could fall if a cable is an electronic product that your ARCHOS device freezes operation (due to a com- There are ...
.../or serious injuries to the user. hardware reset In the event that needs to be treated with an original Archos battery. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 To replace the battery of the ARCHOS 504, follow these steps: Introduction > p. click Caution: If the battery is incorrectly replaced or short-...circuited, this could fall if a cable is an electronic product that your ARCHOS device freezes operation (due to a com- There are ...
User Manual
Page 8
Playing Video PLAYING VIDEO > p. In the Home Screen, highlight the Video icon and press OK to the Video List. It is based on the Archos File Browser. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1. the Video Browser • You can switch between the two views by pressing at any time while browsing in video mode. •... VIDEOS • There are shown. The Video List • the Video List (default view) only shows the video files in the Video folder of the ARCHOS's hard drive (it does not show videos located in video mode, only video files are two types of views for you to navigate to browse...
Playing Video PLAYING VIDEO > p. In the Home Screen, highlight the Video icon and press OK to the Video List. It is based on the Archos File Browser. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1. the Video Browser • You can switch between the two views by pressing at any time while browsing in video mode. •... VIDEOS • There are shown. The Video List • the Video List (default view) only shows the video files in the Video folder of the ARCHOS's hard drive (it does not show videos located in video mode, only video files are two types of views for you to navigate to browse...
User Manual
Page 9
... you to delete the highlighted video file. Resume video and Clear bookmark only appear in the menu when a bookmarked video file is highlighted (icon: ). 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. • Both views display a motion thumbnail of the highlighted video file using the virtual keyboard. - Video List & Browser Menu Items Info...
... you to delete the highlighted video file. Resume video and Clear bookmark only appear in the menu when a bookmarked video file is highlighted (icon: ). 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. • Both views display a motion thumbnail of the highlighted video file using the virtual keyboard. - Video List & Browser Menu Items Info...
User Manual
Page 10
... display format volume level video progression bar the menu overlay disappears after a few seconds Video Playback Button Controls During video playback, the buttons of your ARCHOS device will act as follows: accelerated fast forward fast rewind accelerated fast rewind stop increase volume fast forward decrease volume pause/play it. Press to...
... display format volume level video progression bar the menu overlay disappears after a few seconds Video Playback Button Controls During video playback, the buttons of your ARCHOS device will act as follows: accelerated fast forward fast rewind accelerated fast rewind stop increase volume fast forward decrease volume pause/play it. Press to...
User Manual
Page 11
... bookmark up to the built-in slow motion or high speed Set bookmark - Thumbnail: saves the current image as a new thumbnail for this screen. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 11 Format - Auto: adjusts the video size to best adapt to 16 files. - Only one bookmark per file is displayed. - You...
... bookmark up to the built-in slow motion or high speed Set bookmark - Thumbnail: saves the current image as a new thumbnail for this screen. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 11 Format - Auto: adjusts the video size to best adapt to 16 files. - Only one bookmark per file is displayed. - You...
User Manual
Page 12
...a compatible format. • The easiest way to do this is by using Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) to transfer videos to your ARCHOS's USB connection to do this job. Single plays only one video file and stops - Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 (or... on how to connect your ARCHOS device to your device can play. • If you don't want to use Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher), a search on the Internet should allow you to find suitable utility programs to operate in 'Windows Media Device' mode. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > ...
...a compatible format. • The easiest way to do this is by using Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) to transfer videos to your ARCHOS's USB connection to do this job. Single plays only one video file and stops - Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 (or... on how to connect your ARCHOS device to your device can play. • If you don't want to use Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher), a search on the Internet should allow you to find suitable utility programs to operate in 'Windows Media Device' mode. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > ...
User Manual
Page 13
504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.5 Recording Video PLAYING VIDEO > p. 13 • Your ARCHOS device can record video, via its VideoCorder function. • You will need the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter to record video. • See: Optional Functionalities to learn more about this feature.
504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.5 Recording Video PLAYING VIDEO > p. 13 • Your ARCHOS device can record video, via its VideoCorder function. • You will need the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter to record video. • See: Optional Functionalities to learn more about this feature.
User Manual
Page 14
...allows you to browse through your music files contain these tags. • When new music is based on the Archos File Browser. • To use it manually via the 'Update ARCLibrary' option in the ARCLibrary (also see: System Settings).... • If some of the ARCHOS, the ARCLibrary will be updated. the ARCLibrary - The ArcLibrary • the ArcLibrary (default view) shows your device's hard drive...be classified as '(Unknown)' in the ARCLibrary. See: Using the Browser. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.
...allows you to browse through your music files contain these tags. • When new music is based on the Archos File Browser. • To use it manually via the 'Update ARCLibrary' option in the ARCLibrary (also see: System Settings).... • If some of the ARCHOS, the ARCLibrary will be updated. the ARCLibrary - The ArcLibrary • the ArcLibrary (default view) shows your device's hard drive...be classified as '(Unknown)' in the ARCLibrary. See: Using the Browser. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.
User Manual
Page 15
... change the name of the highlighted music file using the virtual keyboard. - Show playlist - displays a message box with a bookmark is highlighted (icon: ). Clear bookmark - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 ARCLibrary* and Music Browser Menu Items PLAYING MUSIC > p. 15 Info -
... change the name of the highlighted music file using the virtual keyboard. - Show playlist - displays a message box with a bookmark is highlighted (icon: ). Clear bookmark - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 ARCLibrary* and Music Browser Menu Items PLAYING MUSIC > p. 15 Info -
User Manual
Page 16
... track volume level remaining time elapsed time progression bar PLAYING MUSIC > p. 16 Music Playback Button Controls During music playback, the buttons of your ARCHOS device will act as follows: accelerated fast forward press once: back to the beginning of the song, or previous song (in the first 10... seconds of a track) hold: fast rewind accelerated fast rewind stop tabs back to play display the menu 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.2 Playing music Highlight an audio file, press OK to the browser or ARCLibrary window that you launched the song from increase volume...
... track volume level remaining time elapsed time progression bar PLAYING MUSIC > p. 16 Music Playback Button Controls During music playback, the buttons of your ARCHOS device will act as follows: accelerated fast forward press once: back to the beginning of the song, or previous song (in the first 10... seconds of a track) hold: fast rewind accelerated fast rewind stop tabs back to play display the menu 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.2 Playing music Highlight an audio file, press OK to the browser or ARCLibrary window that you launched the song from increase volume...
User Manual
Page 17
... exit this screen. allows you if your hard drive, play a photo slideshow, etc. sets a bookmark at the current spot in order to browse your ARCHOS is allowed. - Only one bookmark per file is : playing paused stopped PLAYING MUSIC > p. 17 Music Playback Menu Items Info - Music files with a...see : Sound Settings). will display the sound settings screen (see next chapter). 2.3 MUSIC SETTINGS You can bookmark up to 16 files. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Music Status Icons Status bar icons tell you to go back to the Home Screen while playing music, in the audio file. - Home...
... exit this screen. allows you if your hard drive, play a photo slideshow, etc. sets a bookmark at the current spot in order to browse your ARCHOS is allowed. - Only one bookmark per file is : playing paused stopped PLAYING MUSIC > p. 17 Music Playback Menu Items Info - Music files with a...see : Sound Settings). will display the sound settings screen (see next chapter). 2.3 MUSIC SETTINGS You can bookmark up to 16 files. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Music Status Icons Status bar icons tell you to go back to the Home Screen while playing music, in the audio file. - Home...
User Manual
Page 18
...parameter, then use / to play mode. 2.4 Sound Settings This screen allows you do not select a song to play the next track in Intro duration. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 18 • PlayMode (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - while a track is playing, press to switch to ... you want to queue before the end of each track will then revert to All. • Intro duration - plays all music files in the ARCHOS device. Queue plays all music files in the current folder or album. Single plays only one track at a time. - Shuffle plays the track ...
...parameter, then use / to play mode. 2.4 Sound Settings This screen allows you do not select a song to play the next track in Intro duration. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 18 • PlayMode (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - while a track is playing, press to switch to ... you want to queue before the end of each track will then revert to All. • Intro duration - plays all music files in the ARCHOS device. Queue plays all music files in the current folder or album. Single plays only one track at a time. - Shuffle plays the track ...
User Manual
Page 19
...profile. • Set equalizer - highlight and press OK to reset sound parameters to highlight a different frequency range (Bass, Mid. Equalizer Screen Your ARCHOS device features a 5-band equalizer. • Use / to the default values. allows you to balance the sound between the left and right speakers...press OK to appreciate the sound changes. ON the loudspeaker is always off when you to use a custom sound profile. range, Mid. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 19 • Volume - adjusts the output volume. • Built-in order to change these frequencies. ...
...profile. • Set equalizer - highlight and press OK to reset sound parameters to highlight a different frequency range (Bass, Mid. Equalizer Screen Your ARCHOS device features a 5-band equalizer. • Use / to the default values. allows you to balance the sound between the left and right speakers...press OK to appreciate the sound changes. ON the loudspeaker is always off when you to use a custom sound profile. range, Mid. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 19 • Volume - adjusts the output volume. • Built-in order to change these frequencies. ...
User Manual
Page 20
... / before you want. A playlist panel will open on the right: you can play, create and edit as many playlists as you want. • In the Archos Browser, playlists are the files with all the tracks you press OK). • You may want to play the tracks in the status bar. Creating..., you can now start playing from another track, you are only deleting the list and not the music itself. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.5 Playlists PLAYING MUSIC > p. 20 • A playlist is a list of audio tracks that the music player will automatically play one after the other. • ...
... / before you want. A playlist panel will open on the right: you can play, create and edit as many playlists as you want. • In the Archos Browser, playlists are the files with all the tracks you press OK). • You may want to play the tracks in the status bar. Creating..., you can now start playing from another track, you are only deleting the list and not the music itself. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.5 Playlists PLAYING MUSIC > p. 20 • A playlist is a list of audio tracks that the music player will automatically play one after the other. • ...
User Manual
Page 21
... you to give a personalized name to a playlist is on the right panel: Remove track - Same as Save, but it and press or OK. Shuffle - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 21 • You can have defined a new position for the track, press OK to the Playlists folder. will insert the highlighted...
... you to give a personalized name to a playlist is on the right panel: Remove track - Same as Save, but it and press or OK. Shuffle - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 21 • You can have defined a new position for the track, press OK to the Playlists folder. will insert the highlighted...