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504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Table of CONTENTS > p. Table Of Contents Introduction...3 ARCHOS™ device description 3 INTERFACE LANGUAGE 5 BATTERY 6 PRODUCT CARE 7 1. Viewing Photos...26 4.1 The photo WALL and the photoLIBRARY 26 4.2 VIEWING 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 12 1.5 Recording Video 13 2. 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 ...
504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Table of CONTENTS > p. Table Of Contents Introduction...3 ARCHOS™ device description 3 INTERFACE LANGUAGE 5 BATTERY 6 PRODUCT CARE 7 1. Viewing Photos...26 4.1 The photo WALL and the photoLIBRARY 26 4.2 VIEWING 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 12 1.5 Recording Video 13 2. 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 ...
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... the display of your ARCHOS™ device. On the Right Side: AV Out Jack Audio: plug in LCD screen. 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Introduction Introduction > p. ARCHOS™ device description Buttons On Top 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 Station. Main Navigation Buttons: OK MENU Navigation pad up/down accelerator buttons Escape / Back / Stop Enter / Go / Play...
... the display of your ARCHOS™ device. On the Right Side: AV Out Jack Audio: plug in LCD screen. 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Introduction Introduction > p. ARCHOS™ device description Buttons On Top 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 Station. Main Navigation Buttons: OK MENU Navigation pad up/down accelerator buttons Escape / Back / Stop Enter / Go / Play...
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.../604 MANUAL V2.1 Introduction > p. Menu • In the lower right corner of the screen, the menu area shows the menu icons. • Press MENU to display the available menu items. • This is a contextual menu: the available options will vary, depending on the ARCHOS™. See Updating the Firmware for instructions on installing these language packs. From the Home Screen, press to exit. Select a different language using the / buttons...
.../604 MANUAL V2.1 Introduction > p. Menu • In the lower right corner of the screen, the menu area shows the menu icons. • Press MENU to display the available menu items. • This is a contextual menu: the available options will vary, depending on the ARCHOS™. See Updating the Firmware for instructions on installing these language packs. From the Home Screen, press to exit. Select a different language using the / buttons...
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... first time, charge the battery for further instructions). it will flash over the battery icon in the task bar while the battery is charging: . • The CHG indicator LED is off), 2. plug the Archos™ USB Cable into your ARCHOS™ device (which is turned on while the battery is fully charged. You can enable these steps: 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Other Character Sets Introduction > p. • File names, folder names and music...
... first time, charge the battery for further instructions). it will flash over the battery icon in the task bar while the battery is charging: . • The CHG indicator LED is off), 2. plug the Archos™ USB Cable into your ARCHOS™ device (which is turned on while the battery is fully charged. You can enable these steps: 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Other Character Sets Introduction > p. • File names, folder names and music...
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... in the menu when a bookmarked video file is highlighted (icon: ). Delete - displays a message box with all user-defined thumbnails and restore motion thumbnails. will delete all the available information about the video file. • If you have saved a video frame as a thumbnail (see: Video Playback Menu Items), the thumbnail will display the sound settings screen (see : Using the Virtual Keyboard. Sound - Press to the video mode. Resume video - allows you to change the name...
... in the menu when a bookmarked video file is highlighted (icon: ). Delete - displays a message box with all user-defined thumbnails and restore motion thumbnails. will delete all the available information about the video file. • If you have saved a video frame as a thumbnail (see: Video Playback Menu Items), the thumbnail will display the sound settings screen (see : Using the Virtual Keyboard. Sound - Press to the video mode. Resume video - allows you to change the name...
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... plays videos in 'Windows Media Device' mode. Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 ® This method requires your ARCHOS™'s USB connection to operate in the Video folder of the ARCHOS™. • Copy and Paste your video files from an Internet platform bearing the PlaysForSure™ logo, you download a protected video or music file from your computer into the Video folder of your ARCHOS™ (see : System Settings). Normal (no icon)plays the video selection once and stops - Windows Media® Player...
... plays videos in 'Windows Media Device' mode. Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 ® This method requires your ARCHOS™'s USB connection to operate in the Video folder of the ARCHOS™. • Copy and Paste your video files from an Internet platform bearing the PlaysForSure™ logo, you download a protected video or music file from your computer into the Video folder of your ARCHOS™ (see : System Settings). Normal (no icon)plays the video selection once and stops - Windows Media® Player...
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... music settings screen (see : Sound Settings). will display the sound settings screen (see next chapter). 2.3 MUSIC SETTINGS You can bookmark up to 16 files. - allows you if your hard drive, play a photo slideshow, etc. Only one bookmark per file is : playing paused stopped PLAYING MUSIC > p. 17 Music Playback Menu Items Info - Music files with a bookmark appear with all the available information about the current music file. - Settings - Set bookmark - Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to close the info screen. 504/604 MANUAL...
... music settings screen (see : Sound Settings). will display the sound settings screen (see next chapter). 2.3 MUSIC SETTINGS You can bookmark up to 16 files. - allows you if your hard drive, play a photo slideshow, etc. Only one bookmark per file is : playing paused stopped PLAYING MUSIC > p. 17 Music Playback Menu Items Info - Music files with a bookmark appear with all the available information about the current music file. - Settings - Set bookmark - Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to close the info screen. 504/604 MANUAL...
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... menu item if you save the playlist while playing a song, the song playback will open with two panels, the music files on the Home Screen and not via the Music icon on the left panel and select the song or folder of the ARCHOS™. Windows Media® Player 10 will display the sound settings screen (See: Sound settings). - will copy the music files you have selected directly in 'Windows Media Device' mode (see: System Settings). 504/604 MANUAL...
... menu item if you save the playlist while playing a song, the song playback will open with two panels, the music files on the Home Screen and not via the Music icon on the left panel and select the song or folder of the ARCHOS™. Windows Media® Player 10 will display the sound settings screen (See: Sound settings). - will copy the music files you have selected directly in 'Windows Media Device' mode (see: System Settings). 504/604 MANUAL...
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... you wish to adjust audio input settings for your ARCHOS™ device are saved in the Music/ Recordings folder. Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to the recording (See: Using the Virtual Keyboard). • Format - choose the sample rate for your recordings. If you to give a personalized title to select a different setting. • Set Title - 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 USING THE AUDIOCORDER > p. 24 3. Using the AudioCorder You can choose...
... you wish to adjust audio input settings for your ARCHOS™ device are saved in the Music/ Recordings folder. Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to the recording (See: Using the Virtual Keyboard). • Format - choose the sample rate for your recordings. If you to give a personalized title to select a different setting. • Set Title - 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 USING THE AUDIOCORDER > p. 24 3. Using the AudioCorder You can choose...
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.... • You can define the time that each picture is displayed and the transition effects in Windows Media Device mode only). • Connect a digital camera, USB card reader or external hard drive to your ARCHOS™ device via the Archos™ Docking Adapter or DVR Station (see: USB Host Connection). (Also see : Playing a Slideshow). • You can go back to the Music playback screen while playing a slideshow, your photos or start a slideshow while viewing photos: choose the Start slideshow menu item or simply press OK. •...
.... • You can define the time that each picture is displayed and the transition effects in Windows Media Device mode only). • Connect a digital camera, USB card reader or external hard drive to your ARCHOS™ device via the Archos™ Docking Adapter or DVR Station (see: USB Host Connection). (Also see : Playing a Slideshow). • You can go back to the Music playback screen while playing a slideshow, your photos or start a slideshow while viewing photos: choose the Start slideshow menu item or simply press OK. •...
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... USB connection mode: using the / buttons, select the one that your computer. At any time, you have Windows Media® Player 10 (WMP10) or higher installed on your running computer. 4. Otherwise, it can be connected as a 'PC Hard Drive'. Plug the Archos™ USB Cable into the ARCHOS™ device. 3. The ARCHOS™ can connect as a 'Windows Media Device' if you will just charge its batteries via the USB cable. When your ARCHOS™ device is turned on and you connect...
... USB connection mode: using the / buttons, select the one that your computer. At any time, you have Windows Media® Player 10 (WMP10) or higher installed on your running computer. 4. Otherwise, it can be connected as a 'PC Hard Drive'. Plug the Archos™ USB Cable into the ARCHOS™ device. 3. The ARCHOS™ can connect as a 'Windows Media Device' if you will just charge its batteries via the USB cable. When your ARCHOS™ device is turned on and you connect...
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... storage device (Hard Drive) and will appear in 'My Computer'. • You can now put your device, then you must go into the Media, then Music, Video or Pictures folder. Other types of files must use the PC Hard Drive mode. synchronize your media files directly via Windows® Explorer into the Data folder. copy your music, videos or photos to the ARCHOS™ using Windows Media® Player 10. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 COMPUTER CONNECTION > p. 37 Windows® XP & WMP10 or Higher (Windows MeDIA Device Mode...
... storage device (Hard Drive) and will appear in 'My Computer'. • You can now put your device, then you must go into the Media, then Music, Video or Pictures folder. Other types of files must use the PC Hard Drive mode. synchronize your media files directly via Windows® Explorer into the Data folder. copy your music, videos or photos to the ARCHOS™ using Windows Media® Player 10. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 COMPUTER CONNECTION > p. 37 Windows® XP & WMP10 or Higher (Windows MeDIA Device Mode...
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.../LCD button on your country's television system). • TV Format - 4:3 or 16:9 - This setting determines what type of display your ARCHOS™ device is compatible with your television set. • Video Output - adjusts the level of brightness of an image background. Choose between Internal LCD and External TV (to . enables or disables the use of the built-in screen. 7.3 Appearance settings • Wallpaper - 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 7.2 Display Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 41 TV settings...
.../LCD button on your country's television system). • TV Format - 4:3 or 16:9 - This setting determines what type of display your ARCHOS™ device is compatible with your television set. • Video Output - adjusts the level of brightness of an image background. Choose between Internal LCD and External TV (to . enables or disables the use of the built-in screen. 7.3 Appearance settings • Wallpaper - 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 7.2 Display Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 41 TV settings...
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... via the Archos™ Docking Adapter) Battery operation / DC-Power operation • Power Off - the amount of time before the hard drive stops spinning after the time of user inactivity (no buttons pressed) before the system shuts down during a slideshow or audio/video playback. • Backlight Off - The system will help you save power. •Your device will be changed by experienced users. •Your ARCHOS™ device will not turn off . - Caution: this setting should only...
... via the Archos™ Docking Adapter) Battery operation / DC-Power operation • Power Off - the amount of time before the hard drive stops spinning after the time of user inactivity (no buttons pressed) before the system shuts down during a slideshow or audio/video playback. • Backlight Off - The system will help you save power. •Your device will be changed by experienced users. •Your ARCHOS™ device will not turn off . - Caution: this setting should only...
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... device. • Update ARCLibrary - The connection mode determines how your device interacts with your preferred USB port mode, firmware updates, etc. 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 7.6 TV control See: The Infrared Emitter. 7.7 System Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 44 This settings screen will allow you to configure several key features of the hard drive. - defines whether and how the ARCLibrary will be used /available, etc. • ARCLibrary - the ARCLibrary is automatically updated when the USB cable...
... device. • Update ARCLibrary - The connection mode determines how your device interacts with your preferred USB port mode, firmware updates, etc. 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 7.6 TV control See: The Infrared Emitter. 7.7 System Settings SETUP SCREEN > p. 44 This settings screen will allow you to configure several key features of the hard drive. - defines whether and how the ARCLibrary will be used /available, etc. • ARCLibrary - the ARCLibrary is automatically updated when the USB cable...
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... programs menu item to save the changes for this external device must be displayed on an external television. 8.3 Setting the Scheduler main steps 1. Make sure the ARCHOS™ is set to English, the date format is in standby mode at photos with the device, it in stand-by mode. From the Home screen, highlight the Scheduler icon and press OK. 2. 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Copy Protection Optional Functionalities > p. 50 • The ARCHOS™'s recording...
... programs menu item to save the changes for this external device must be displayed on an external television. 8.3 Setting the Scheduler main steps 1. Make sure the ARCHOS™ is set to English, the date format is in standby mode at photos with the device, it in stand-by mode. From the Home screen, highlight the Scheduler icon and press OK. 2. 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Copy Protection Optional Functionalities > p. 50 • The ARCHOS™'s recording...
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... to the ARCHOS™ scheduler when you save the html file to the name. You can turn it . • This is a one time step to set the infrared emitter code. • Before beginning this procedure of your tuner. see Updating the Firmware). • If you change channels on the sensitivity of setting the emitter code, your device must assign a channel number to the ARCHOS™ device.
... to the ARCHOS™ scheduler when you save the html file to the name. You can turn it . • This is a one time step to set the infrared emitter code. • Before beginning this procedure of your tuner. see Updating the Firmware). • If you change channels on the sensitivity of setting the emitter code, your device must assign a channel number to the ARCHOS™ device.
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..., cable box, or satellite receiver). 1. In this screen. 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Optional Functionalities > p. 53 • Setting the IR Emitter Code: From the Home Screen, press to access the Setup Screen, then highlight TV Control and press OK. • Part 1: Choose your device. 3. Tune device code (multiple codes available): Some makers of video equipment don't use only one code for channel 12. Tune device code (one code available): Some manufacturers use the...
..., cable box, or satellite receiver). 1. In this screen. 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Optional Functionalities > p. 53 • Setting the IR Emitter Code: From the Home Screen, press to access the Setup Screen, then highlight TV Control and press OK. • Part 1: Choose your device. 3. Tune device code (multiple codes available): Some makers of video equipment don't use only one code for channel 12. Tune device code (one code available): Some manufacturers use the...
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... of digits - Set this test button again and your device (step 2 above). Example: If you need to choose a channel greater than channel 99. • Key: Enter - Highlight the Settings menu item and press OK to display the pre-recording screen. 1. Press this to On if normally, you enter the channel number. If pressing this same key on . Press to go back to stop recording...
... of digits - Set this test button again and your device (step 2 above). Example: If you need to choose a channel greater than channel 99. • Key: Enter - Highlight the Settings menu item and press OK to display the pre-recording screen. 1. Press this to On if normally, you enter the channel number. If pressing this same key on . Press to go back to stop recording...
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... Adapter or DVR Station, you are using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Optional Functionalities > p. 55 You can be Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices, such as digital cameras, card readers or external hard drives, or digital cameras using the headphone out signal of your audio device). A signal that is being made (the HDD light should not be able to copy files to a new file directly by choosing the Save file and start a new recording menu item while you can connect compatible USB devices...
... Adapter or DVR Station, you are using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). 504/604 MANUAL V2.1 Optional Functionalities > p. 55 You can be Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices, such as digital cameras, card readers or external hard drives, or digital cameras using the headphone out signal of your audio device). A signal that is being made (the HDD light should not be able to copy files to a new file directly by choosing the Save file and start a new recording menu item while you can connect compatible USB devices...
