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...Firmware 45 8. Playing Video...8 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS 8 1.2 Video playback 10 1.3 VIDEO SETTINGS 11 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS device 22 2.7 Recording AUDIO 23 3. Computer Connection...36 6.1 'Windows Media Device' or 'PC Hard Drive 36 6.2 Connection Steps 36 6.3 Disconnection 38 7. Optional Functionalities 47 8.1 DVR Station & DVR Travel Adapter presentation 47 8.2 Recording Video 47 8.3 Setting the Scheduler 50 8.4 Recording Audio (external source 54 8.5 USB Host Connection 55 Technical Specifications...56 Technical Support information 59 Using...
...Firmware 45 8. Playing Video...8 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS 8 1.2 Video playback 10 1.3 VIDEO SETTINGS 11 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS device 22 2.7 Recording AUDIO 23 3. Computer Connection...36 6.1 'Windows Media Device' or 'PC Hard Drive 36 6.2 Connection Steps 36 6.3 Disconnection 38 7. Optional Functionalities 47 8.1 DVR Station & DVR Travel Adapter presentation 47 8.2 Recording Video 47 8.3 Setting the Scheduler 50 8.4 Recording Audio (external source 54 8.5 USB Host Connection 55 Technical Specifications...56 Technical Support information 59 Using...
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... the interface. See Updating the Firmware for instructions on installing these language packs. This means that you can resume the last-played music or video file, if it was interrupted before the end. • If the Resume icon is grayed out, it means that no music or video file playback can be resumed. Press to access the Setup screen. 2. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction > p. Menu • In the...
... the interface. See Updating the Firmware for instructions on installing these language packs. This means that you can resume the last-played music or video file, if it was interrupted before the end. • If the Resume icon is grayed out, it means that no music or video file playback can be resumed. Press to access the Setup screen. 2. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction > p. Menu • In the...
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... your device's background image. Auto: adjusts the video size to best adapt to exit this file (overwrites the previously set thumbnail, if any). - Maximized: enlarges the picture to change the way the image is allowed. - will be defined as ... - Wallpaper: the current image will play the current video in the video. - Speed - You can access the Video Settings screen via the Settings menu item while playing a video file. will display the sound settings screen (see...
... your device's background image. Auto: adjusts the video size to best adapt to exit this file (overwrites the previously set thumbnail, if any). - Maximized: enlarges the picture to change the way the image is allowed. - will be defined as ... - Wallpaper: the current image will play the current video in the video. - Speed - You can access the Video Settings screen via the Settings menu item while playing a video file. will display the sound settings screen (see...
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... the Internet should allow you to find suitable utility programs to do this is by using Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) to transfer videos to do this job. Folder plays all video files in a random order • LCD Brightness - Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) ® This method requires your ARCHOS's USB connection to your ARCHOS device to operate in 'Windows Media Device' mode (see: System Settings). Single plays only one video file...
... the Internet should allow you to find suitable utility programs to do this is by using Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) to transfer videos to do this job. Folder plays all video files in a random order • LCD Brightness - Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) ® This method requires your ARCHOS's USB connection to your ARCHOS device to operate in 'Windows Media Device' mode (see: System Settings). Single plays only one video file...
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... PLAYING MUSIC > p. 17 Music Playback Menu Items Info - will display the sound settings screen (see next chapter). 2.3 MUSIC SETTINGS You can bookmark up to 16 files. - displays a message box with the icon. Press to exit this screen. allows you if your hard drive, play a photo slideshow, etc. will display the music settings screen (see : Sound Settings). Settings - 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. - Music files...
... PLAYING MUSIC > p. 17 Music Playback Menu Items Info - will display the sound settings screen (see next chapter). 2.3 MUSIC SETTINGS You can bookmark up to 16 files. - displays a message box with the icon. Press to exit this screen. allows you if your hard drive, play a photo slideshow, etc. will display the music settings screen (see : Sound Settings). Settings - 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. - Music files...
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..., then use / to be played in Intro duration. - Normal (no icon)plays the track selection once and stops. - Scan plays the first few seconds of your ARCHOS device to play mode. 2.4 Sound Settings This screen allows you want to your queued track, and the status bar icon becomes . - you to select a track to select a different setting. Repeat - Shuffle plays the track selection repeatedly. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC...
..., then use / to be played in Intro duration. - Normal (no icon)plays the track selection once and stops. - Scan plays the first few seconds of your ARCHOS device to play mode. 2.4 Sound Settings This screen allows you want to your queued track, and the status bar icon becomes . - you to select a track to select a different setting. Repeat - Shuffle plays the track selection repeatedly. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC...
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... playlist. • Press to return to the playback screen. ist on the right. • Press to focus on the Home Screen and not via the Music icon on the left and the playl- Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) will display the sound settings screen (See: Sound settings). - Please note: this screen. will copy the music files you have selected directly in 'Windows Media Device' mode (see: System Settings). 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 22 Sound -
... playlist. • Press to return to the playback screen. ist on the right. • Press to focus on the Home Screen and not via the Music icon on the left and the playl- Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) will display the sound settings screen (See: Sound settings). - Please note: this screen. will copy the music files you have selected directly in 'Windows Media Device' mode (see: System Settings). 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 22 Sound -
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... function of the Archos file browser after recording (see: Using the Browser). • The icon flashes in the status bar while recording. • Audio files recorded by your ARCHOS device will be tagged as follows: Artist = (Archos: Audio Recordings), Album = (Unknown). 3.1 AudioCorder settings screen This screen allows you use / to highlight a different parameter, then use the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter. you to give a personalized title to display the pre-recording screen. • All audio recordings...
... function of the Archos file browser after recording (see: Using the Browser). • The icon flashes in the status bar while recording. • Audio files recorded by your ARCHOS device will be tagged as follows: Artist = (Archos: Audio Recordings), Album = (Unknown). 3.1 AudioCorder settings screen This screen allows you use / to highlight a different parameter, then use the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter. you to give a personalized title to display the pre-recording screen. • All audio recordings...
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... ARCHOS device. 3. At any time, you want to use it as a 'Windows Media Device' if you have Windows Media® Player 10 (WMP10) or higher installed on the ARCHOS asking you to choose the connection mode to be highlighted by selecting the Enable USB menu item in the System settings screen (see Connection Steps). Otherwise, it to a computer, a screen will be connected as normal. Plug the supplied Archos USB Cable into your device to enable the USB connection by default...
... ARCHOS device. 3. At any time, you want to use it as a 'Windows Media Device' if you have Windows Media® Player 10 (WMP10) or higher installed on the ARCHOS asking you to choose the connection mode to be highlighted by selecting the Enable USB menu item in the System settings screen (see Connection Steps). Otherwise, it to a computer, a screen will be connected as normal. Plug the supplied Archos USB Cable into your device to enable the USB connection by default...
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... adjusting your settings, press Setup Screen. See: Other Character Sets. use other languages that you are in a settings screen: - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 7. setup screen SETUP SCREEN > p. 40 • In the Home Screen, press to enter the Setup Screen (press again if you want to go back to check the availability of the settings icons (Language, Display, Appearance, etc.) and press OK to enter the corresponding settings screen. • Once you can download and install...
... adjusting your settings, press Setup Screen. See: Other Character Sets. use other languages that you are in a settings screen: - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 7. setup screen SETUP SCREEN > p. 40 • In the Home Screen, press to enter the Setup Screen (press again if you want to go back to check the availability of the settings icons (Language, Display, Appearance, etc.) and press OK to enter the corresponding settings screen. • Once you can download and install...
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... TV/LCD button on your country's television system). • TV Format - 4:3 or 16:9 - enables or disables the use of the built-in screen. 7.3 Appearance settings • Wallpaper - adjusts the level of brightness of an image background. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 7.2 Display Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 41 TV settings • TV Standard - This setting determines what type of display your ARCHOS device is compatible with your television set. • Video Output - LCD settings • LCD Brightness - Choose between Composite / S-Video / Component...
... TV/LCD button on your country's television system). • TV Format - 4:3 or 16:9 - enables or disables the use of the built-in screen. 7.3 Appearance settings • Wallpaper - adjusts the level of brightness of an image background. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 7.2 Display Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 41 TV settings • TV Standard - This setting determines what type of display your ARCHOS device is compatible with your television set. • Video Output - LCD settings • LCD Brightness - Choose between Composite / S-Video / Component...
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... in battery mode, it is playing. • Hard Drive - The display will not turn off . - With a longer time, the disk turns more power as these parameters to lower values in order to save battery power, thus allowing a longer battery autonomy. You can adjust settings for long periods of the last file access. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 7.5 Power Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 43 These settings will help you save power. •Your device will be changed by experienced users. •Your ARCHOS device...
... in battery mode, it is playing. • Hard Drive - The display will not turn off . - With a longer time, the disk turns more power as these parameters to lower values in order to save battery power, thus allowing a longer battery autonomy. You can adjust settings for long periods of the last file access. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 7.5 Power Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 43 These settings will help you save power. •Your device will be changed by experienced users. •Your ARCHOS device...
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... USB port mode, firmware updates, etc. Auto. This button is grayed out when the ARCLibrary setting is disconnected from your computer: defines whether and how the ARCLibrary will be updated manually. - lets you choose your preferred USB connection mode, which will be highlighted by default each time you to configure several key features of the hard drive. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 7.6 TV control See: The Infrared Emitter. 7.7 System Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 44 This settings screen...
... USB port mode, firmware updates, etc. Auto. This button is grayed out when the ARCLibrary setting is disconnected from your computer: defines whether and how the ARCLibrary will be updated manually. - lets you choose your preferred USB connection mode, which will be highlighted by default each time you to configure several key features of the hard drive. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 7.6 TV control See: The Infrared Emitter. 7.7 System Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 44 This settings screen...
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... to the Setup screen. 2. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 SETUP SCREEN > p. 45 - Windows Media Device: the ARCHOS will use the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) whenever it with Windows® XP (SP1 or higher) and Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) installed. PC Hard Drive: the ARCHOS will be able to synchronize your media library automatically every time you connect your ARCHOS device to a computer. Use this button. • Product key - See Updating the Firmware to learn what to download the firmware update (Archos firmware files have...
... to the Setup screen. 2. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 SETUP SCREEN > p. 45 - Windows Media Device: the ARCHOS will use the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) whenever it with Windows® XP (SP1 or higher) and Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) installed. PC Hard Drive: the ARCHOS will be able to synchronize your media library automatically every time you connect your ARCHOS device to a computer. Use this button. • Product key - See Updating the Firmware to learn what to download the firmware update (Archos firmware files have...
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...-record - Open scheduler - Start recording - This is set via the Settings menu item in the Duration parameter. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 pre-recording screen menu items Optional Functionalities > p. 48 Hide text overlay - Settings - Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to only show the video image. You can also press OK in case the clocks between your settings, press to go back to ON, the ARCHOS device will open the videocorder settings screen...
...-record - Open scheduler - Start recording - This is set via the Settings menu item in the Duration parameter. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 pre-recording screen menu items Optional Functionalities > p. 48 Hide text overlay - Settings - Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to only show the video image. You can also press OK in case the clocks between your settings, press to go back to ON, the ARCHOS device will open the videocorder settings screen...
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... Home screen, highlight the Scheduler icon and press OK. 2. Select the line you want to edit using the infrared emitter to control a VCR, cable box or satellite receiver). 4. Select the Edit program title menu item to define a title for your scheduled recordings. 6. Make sure the ARCHOS is in LCD screen and cannot be displayed on an external television. 8.3 Setting the Scheduler main steps 1. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Copy Protection Optional Functionalities...
... Home screen, highlight the Scheduler icon and press OK. 2. Select the line you want to edit using the infrared emitter to control a VCR, cable box or satellite receiver). 4. Select the Edit program title menu item to define a title for your scheduled recordings. 6. Make sure the ARCHOS is in LCD screen and cannot be displayed on an external television. 8.3 Setting the Scheduler main steps 1. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Copy Protection Optional Functionalities...
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... the "Set Channel" menu item. THE Infrared Emitter • The DVR Station has a high-powered infrared LED at the record time) will be powered with the charger/adapter. • The infrared control works through the channel numbers and assign a number to the station name for that you must do this infrared signal on your tuner (VCR, cable or satellite box), you could rearrange the position of the DVR Station and...
... the "Set Channel" menu item. THE Infrared Emitter • The DVR Station has a high-powered infrared LED at the record time) will be powered with the charger/adapter. • The infrared control works through the channel numbers and assign a number to the station name for that you must do this infrared signal on your tuner (VCR, cable or satellite box), you could rearrange the position of the DVR Station and...
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... your device. In this screen. You will send a signal through the DVR Station's infrared emitter and change channels when you want to correctly control your recording scheduler, the ARCHOS device will allow the Infrared emitter to control with your tuner (VCR, cable box, or satellite receiver). Test channel select: When you to give channel 6 that next code works. 3. Tune device code (multiple codes available): Some makers of video equipment don't use only one single code available...
... your device. In this screen. You will send a signal through the DVR Station's infrared emitter and change channels when you want to correctly control your recording scheduler, the ARCHOS device will allow the Infrared emitter to control with your tuner (VCR, cable box, or satellite receiver). Test channel select: When you to give channel 6 that next code works. 3. Tune device code (multiple codes available): Some makers of video equipment don't use only one single code available...
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... code for a channel. You may not work , check that the DVR Station is positioned in order to the pre-recording screen. 3. Press to display the pre-recording screen. 1. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Optional Functionalities > p. 54 4. Note: In some rare cases the ON/OFF functionality may need to be set this to On if normally, you click on the Test On/Off button, the ARCHOS device will send a signal...
... code for a channel. You may not work , check that the DVR Station is positioned in order to the pre-recording screen. 3. Press to display the pre-recording screen. 1. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Optional Functionalities > p. 54 4. Note: In some rare cases the ON/OFF functionality may need to be set this to On if normally, you click on the Test On/Off button, the ARCHOS device will send a signal...
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... file directly by choosing the Save file and start a new recording menu item while you are using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). Be careful that is being made (the HDD light should not be able to copy files to your external USB device from your ARCHOS at the same time. A signal that the source audio is supplying a line-level and not an amplified signal (turning down the volume of the player will work...
... file directly by choosing the Save file and start a new recording menu item while you are using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). Be careful that is being made (the HDD light should not be able to copy files to your external USB device from your ARCHOS at the same time. A signal that the source audio is supplying a line-level and not an amplified signal (turning down the volume of the player will work...