English Language User Manual Table of Contents 1 2 INTRO - Ports, Buttons and Connections INTRO - First Time Usage 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Plugging in the AC Adapter Turning on the AV400 Shutting off the AV400 and Battery saving features Changing the Language Foreign Character Sets Charging the Batteries Caring for the AV400 Hardware Reset Button Control Playing Through your Stereo System Artist, Album, Title ... ID3 Tags The ARCLibrary (Browsing by Album, Artist, or Song name) Setting a Bookmark The Resume Function Playing a Playlist Creating a Playlist Saving a Playlist Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to Music Cable Connections for Audio Recording Recording Procedure 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 6 8 3 MUSIC - Playing Music Files 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 11 12 13 13 14 15 11 4 MUSIC - Playlists 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 16 17 17 18 16 5 MUSIC - Recording Music 5.1 5.2 19 19 19 · · · · · MPEG-4 Video Player & Recorder MP3 & WMA Music Player Photo Viewer USB 2.0 Hard Disk Digital Audio Recorder 5.3 5.4 Where is the Recording Saved? Audio Editing Installing Windows Media Player 9 Installing the WMP9 Service Provider Plug-in Copying Music to your AV400 21 21 6 MUSIC - Using WindowsTM Media Player 9 6.1 6.2 6.3 23 23 24 23 7 8 User Manual for ARCHOS Pocket AV400 Manual version 2.0 pn: 103090V2 MUSIC - Using iTunesTM with your AV400 VIDEO - Playing Video 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Setting a Bookmark The Resume Function Display Format Settings Playing Video Files from the Internet 27 27 28 28 25 26 Please visit our website to download the most recent manual and software for this product. 1 2 9 VIDEO - Recording MPEG4 Video Files 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Setting the Recording Parameters Where is the Recording Saved? Copy Protection Manually Setting the Scheduler 30 32 32 32 29 17 SETTINGS 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 Sound Settings Play Mode Settings Clock Settings Display Settings Power Settings System Settings TV control 59 60 62 62 64 65 65 59 10 Automated Yahoo!® TV Recording Scheduler 11 VIDEO ­ Setting the Infrared Emitter Code 11.1 11.2 Part 1: Choose your Device, Brand and Model Part 2: Testing the Emitter codes 37 38 35 37 18 Updating the AV400 Firmware Operating System (OS) 40 42 19 Technical Support 20 Troubleshooting 66 12 VIDEO - Editing Video Files 13 VIDEO - Creating MPEG4 video files with your computer 68 70 70 71 71 72 72 13.1 Installing the PC Software 43 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 USB Connection issues Charging and Power issues AV400 locks up (freezes operation) or Stops The Computer locks-up (freezes operation) or Stops File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning 13.2 Using MPEG4 Translator 45 21 Technical Specifications 22 Legal 14 PHOTO - Viewing Photos 14.1 14.2 14.3 15.1 15.2 Viewing Photos Viewing a slideshow Transferring photos to your AV400 Navigating the Directory Structure Navigating the Directory Structure 47 48 49 75 76 47 15 BROWSER - Using the Browser 50 51 50 15.3 16.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard Connecting the AV400 53 16 Connecting/Disconnecting the AV400 to/from your PC 54 54 16.2 Disconnecting the AV400 from your Computer 57 3 4 Dear Customer, ARCHOS thanks you for your choice of this exciting AV400 product. Never before has one been able to carry with him or her so much information, be it MP3 digital music, MPEG-4 digital videos or digital photos, and be able to enjoy these without a computer. We are sure that your AV400 will give you years of listening and viewing enjoyment. Of course you can always use it as a regular portable hard disk too. This guide will explain to you the functions of the AV400. Our engineers have packed this product with many functions and capabilities. The better you know how to use it, the more enjoyment you will get from it. Remember, with the AV400, you can... · · · View JPEG and BMP images and slide shows · · · Use it as a voice recorder · · Create music Playlists · We wish you many years of enjoyment from your AV400 product. Please do register your product at our website www.archos.com/register/products. html to ensure that you get access to our help line and to be informed of free software updates for your product. Wishing you the best Video, Music, and Photo experience, INTRO - Ports, Buttons and Connections a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Hard disk activity indicator (red) On indicator (green) Battery charger indicator (green) Move UP (also increases volume during media playback) Move DOWN (also decreases volume during media playback) Move LEFT (also plays previous song or fast reverse through song or video) Move RIGHT (also plays next song or fast forward through song or video) On/Enter/Play/Go ­ Hold for 4 seconds to turn on Escape/Stop/Off ­ Hold for 4 seconds to turn off device Left function button ­ Activates the left on-screen menu item (p) Also buttons lock. Center function button ­ Activates the center on-screen menu item (q) Also speaker on/off Right function button ­ Activates the right on-screen menu item (r) LCD/TV button ­ Hold down for 3 seconds to switch between LCD and external TV display TFT LCD screen 320 x 240 pixels Built-in loud speaker (hold down on button k for three seconds to turn speaker on and off) Screen function buttons which correspond to j, k, l 5 6 INTRO - First Time Usage Please take the time to read though this manual. There are many things that this device can do that you may not be aware of. a b c LCD/TV button ­ Hold down for 3 seconds to switch between LCD and external TV display Microphone ­ for making digital voice recordings CompactFlashTM Type I slot 2.1 Plugging in the AC Adapter · Use only the included ARCHOS charger/adapter. · · You may use the Archos Video AV400 while its battery is charging, but it will then take longer before the battery is completely charged. 2.2 · Turning on the AV400 · 2.3 a b c USB 2.0 port (USB 1.1 compatible) to connect the AV400 to your computer Power Connector (use only the supplied Archos power charger/adapter) Multi-connect jack* ­ for headphones, TV Cradle, and AV in/out connections Shutting off the AV400 and Battery saving features *The optional multi-connect adapter and AV cable allow for audio and video playing/recording without the TV Cradle. Multi-connect Adapter AV Cable 7 8 To shut off the unit, press and hold the STOP/ESC/OFF button for 3 seconds. In the Power menu [Setup Power: Battery Operation] there is a Power Off parameter. It is factory set to 2 minutes. Thus, if your AV400 is idle for 2 minutes, it will shut off. This setting can be changed from one to nine minutes or to `never'. In the Power menu [Setup Power: Battery Operation] there is a Backlight Off parameter to save battery power (the lighting of the screen consumes a lot of the battery power). It is factory set to 30 seconds. That is, if there are no buttons pressed, the screen will shut off in order to save battery life. To turn the screen back on, just click once on any button. See section 17.5 for a complete explanation. 2.4 Changing the Language The AV400 interface can be set to English (default), French, or German. · To change the language, move the joystick to Setup and then click PLAY/ENTER . · · Using the joystick to highlight the Language parameter. · Now move the joystick to the Right or Left to choose the desired language. · Choose French, German, or English. · The language displayed will change immediately. · Click on the STOP/ESC button to exit this screen. 4 hours* of AVI video playback time (on the built-in screen) from the batteries. Some AV400 models are made with integrated batteries which are designed to last for the life of the AV400. This means that you will not have to change them. If, in the exceptional case, the batteries need changing, this should only be done by an Archos technician. * depending on how you use it (start/stop/writing, etc.) 2.7 Caring for the AV400 The Archos Video AV400 is an electronic product that needs to be treated with more care than typical consumer electronic products. · Do not subject it to shock. · Do not subject it to heat. Keep it ventilated (especially when connected to a computer). · Keep the AV400 away from water and excessively humid areas. · · Keep any connected cords to the AV400 neatly arranged. This light product could fall if a cord is accidentally pulled by a child. · Do not open up the AV400. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Opening will void your warranty. 2.5 Foreign Character Sets font folder under /Data on the AV400 hard disk or on the Archos website under the heading Software. If, for example, you would like to have the folder /system on the AV400 and shut down and restart the AV400. File names, folder names, and ID3 tags written using the Microsoft® codepage for the language will now be displayed in that character set. Only one 2.8 Hardware Reset will be set to English. In the event that your AV400 freezes operation (due to electrostatic phenomena for example), you can actuate a hardware reset by holding down on the STOP/ESC button for 10 seconds. In normal operation, the STOP/ESC button will shut down the AV400 after being held down for 3 seconds. 2.6 Charging the Batteries Other chargers or adapters may damage the AV400. The green CHARGE indicator lights up to indicate that the external adapter is connected. The batteries will charge automatically when the AC adapter/charger is plugged in. Once the batteries are fully charged, this light will blink, indicating that you can disconnect the charger/adapter. Once charged, you can get up to 12 hours* of MP3 music playback time and up to 9 10 MUSIC - Playing Music Files When you click on this icon in the main screen, you will be sent directly to the Music folder. Use the direction buttons to highlight one of the factory installed music selections and then Click on PLAY you have adjusted the volume control on the headphone cord. By clicking on the Music icon in the main menu screen, you will enter into a `music listed if you enter the folder via the Browser. Current Directory Play Order Play Mode: One Directory Status: Playing Volume (maximum:31) Battery level (full) Time of Day To lock the AV400 buttons, press and hold the left function button for three seconds. The AV400 will display the message "Buttons locked!" on the bottom of the screen. Press this again for three seconds to unlock the buttons. What the Icons indicate Status Stopped Blinks while playing a track Pause Recording a track Play Order - no icon Play once Repeat playing dom) track selection Playlist Play Mode See section 17.2 3.2 *APIC Album picture Volume level meters Song elapsed time Song time remaining Song Length Go to setup options Show Music Options Browse the hard disk for other tracks Playing Through your Stereo System 3.1 Button Control Increase the Volume Click once: Play the previous song Click once: Play the next song in the seconds of song) otherwise go to the beginning of the song. Hold: Fast forward through the song. Hold: Fast reverse through the song. folder or playlist. Stop Song Decrease the Volume Play/pause/resume song On your HiFi there are two RCA type connectors that are labeled Aux in, CD in, or Line-in. Typically they are color coded white and red for left and right stereo channels respectively. Just take a stereo mini jack plug to RCA cable (not included) and connect the mini plug to the AV400 headphone jack and the other end to the Aux in, CD in, or linein of your stereo system. Or better, connect the Archos TV cradle's AV Out red and white connectors directly to your stereo auxiliary inputs and place AV400 into the TV Cradle. On the front of your stereo, select the corresponding auxiliary input or CD input that you plugged into on the back of your HiFi system. Press Play and then adjust the AV400 volume (UP/DOWN buttons) in order to supply your stereo system with a signal that is neither too weak nor too strong. If the sound is distorted, you will need to reduce the AV400's volume. You can turn on and off the built-in speaker by holding the center function button for three seconds. 11 12 3.3 Artist, Album, Title ... ID3 Tags ID3 Tags are information about the recording which found inside of an has the option of adding information to it. This information can include, among other things, the name of the artist (Wes Burden), the album name (Brave New World), the title of the song (Mirror), and a small image of the album cover (only jpeg images not progressive jpeg). If these data are present, the AV400 will display them on the screen when it plays the of the parent folder, the name of the current folder, and then the name As of the writing of this manual, there are two versions of ID3 tags that AV400 can read either version of tags, and display the information. If both sets of tags have information, the data from the ID3 version 2 tag will be displayed. Other tag informati ...