user manual D100E D100E512 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Safety Information EN IMPORTANT NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this player to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO THE QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Please respect the environment Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERS E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R TA N T INSTRUCTIONS A C C O M PA N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T. CAUTION SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages. End User License Agreement IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you and Thomson Inc. ("Thomson") for the Thomson application/driver software program and associated documentation, if any ("Program"). ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE SOFTWARE, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM. 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WINDOWS MEDIA This version of the Personal Digital Player ("Player") contains software licensed from Microsoft that enables you to play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files ("WMA Software"). End User License Agreement The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Player, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Player. The WMA Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This protection also extends to documentation for the WMA Software, whether in written or electronic form. GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only licensed to you as follows: You may use this version of the Player containing the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio Device player. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law in spite of this limitation. You may transfer your right to use this version of the Player only as part of a sale or transfer of your Portable Audio Device player, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions in this End User License Agreement. If the version of the Player that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Player that you have which include the WMA Software. MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE. The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of the Player must comply with all applicable international and national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software incorporated in the Player. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY'S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE. THOMSON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY'S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is governed by the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of laws. 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EN Table of Contents EN Safety Information End User License Agreement Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6 Loading Music . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Inserting USB Device or Memory Card to the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Transferring Files to the Player . . . .7 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Radio Recording . . . . . . . . . . .15 Line-in Recording . . . . . . . . . .16 Clock & Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Setting the Player . . . . . . . . .18 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 More Information . . . . . . . . .19 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 How Files are Organization . . . . .10 File Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . .10 Player Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Player Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . .11 Audio Playback . . . . . . . . . . .12 Switching On and Off the Player . .12 Switching Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Playing/ Pausing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Skipping Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Scanning Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 My Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 1 Before You Begin Dear Thomson Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Thomson Multimedia Sound Station. This product will play open mp3 and Windows MediaTM audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from some online music download services. After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content to your player. To transfer the music, you should use Windows Media Player or the application recommended by the online music download service. (Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management.) EN Unpacking your unit When you unpack your new player, be sure you have removed all the accessories and documentation. The items below should have been packed in the box with your player. · Multimedia Sound Station · Music Management CD · USB extension cable · Power adapter · FM antenna Computer system requirements · Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended Macintosh iMac G3 or higher · Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000 (SP3 or higher), or XP Mac OS X Version 10.2 or higher  ...