user manual
S2202
S2204
SC2202
SC2204
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Safety information
FCC information
CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received including interference which
may cause undesired operation.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH
AND ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
IS A WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE
PRODUCT.
PERSONNEL.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp,
150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-878-5779
Product registration
Please fill out the product registration card and
return it immediately. Returning this card allows us
to contact you if needed. You can go to www.
rcaaudiovideo.com for online registration as well.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
For your records
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to
obtain warranty parts and service.
In the event that service should be required, you
may need both the model number and the serial
number. In the space below, record the date and
place of purchase, and the serial number:
Model No.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this product.
RCA
S2202
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la
norme du NMB-003 du Canada.
RCA
S2204
RCA
SC2202
RCA
SC2204
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Safety information
Electrostatic disturbance
Important battery information
This unit may temporarily cease to function if
subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume
normal operation, you may reset it by pressing and
holding /MENU for about ten seconds.
Warning: Your product contains a battery and
charging system which is designed to work in
temperatures that do not exceed 50°C (122°F).
Leaving this product in a closed automobile or the
trunk of an automobile where temperatures may
exceed 50°C may result in permanent battery
damage, fire, or explosion. Please remove your
product from the automobile when you exit, do not
place your product in the trunk of your automobile,
and do not leave your product in any location
where temperatures may exceed 50°C.
Precautions for the player
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Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a warm place;
condensation problems may result.
Avoid shock to the unit.
Do not store the unit near fire, places with high
temperature or in direct sunlight. Exposure to
direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a
parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.
Do not expose to rain or moisture.
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Important Battery Precautions
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Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion,
or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge
a battery that is not intended to be recharged,
do not incinerate, and do not puncture.
Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline
batteries, may leak if left in your product for a
long period of time. Remove the batteries from
the product if you are not going to use it for a
month or more.
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Do not operate or store unit in places with
frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g.
speaker, TV set).
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Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp
chamois leather. Never use solvents.
The unit must only be opened by qualified
personnel.
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If your product uses more than one battery, do
not mix types and make sure they are inserted
correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly
may cause them to leak.
Headset safety
To use a headset safely, please keep the following in
mind:
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Discard any leaky or deformed battery
immediately. They may cause skin burns or
other personal injury.
Please help to protect the environment by
recycling or disposing of batteries according to
federal, state, and local regulations.
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Do not play your headset at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous
extended play.
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If you experience ringing in your ears, turn down
the volume or stop using the headset.
Do not use a headset while driving a motorized
vehicle or riding a bike. It may cause a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
To minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or
chemical burn, observe the following
precautions:
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Even if your headset is an open-air type designed
to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the
volume so high that can’t hear sounds around
you.
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Do not use an unauthorized battery. Use only
the rechargeable battery that came with your
product or that is listed in the user’s guide.
Do not use unauthorized chargers or power
adapters. Use only chargers that came with your
product or that is listed in the user’s guide.
Do not attempt to open the rechargeable
battery or battery pack. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
Do not leave in a hot automobile or in
temperatures exceeding 50°C (122°F).
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
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Safety information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Some of the following information may not apply to
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
your particular product; however, as with any
electronic product, precautions should be observed
during handling and use.
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Always leave sufficient space around the
product for ventilation. Do not place product in
or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that
may prevent air flow through vent openings.
Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars,
etc. on the product.
Connect power cord only to AC power source as
marked on the product.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
into the product.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
product does not contain customer serviceable
components.
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IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES,
adhere to the following precautions:
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if
all batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if
disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking
batteries can cause skin burns or other personal
injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to
dispose of them in the proper manner,
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according to your state/provincial and local
regulations.
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Portable Cart Warning
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
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End user license agreement
based upon the Program; (iii) copy the Program, except as
expressly permitted herein; (iv) remove or alter any
copyright notices on all copies of the Program; or (v) rent,
lease or lend the Program. You agree that you shall only use
the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable
laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program,
including, but not limited to, applicable restrictions
concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights.
(c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not
perform at the level of a final code release. In such case, the
Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the
com/downloads
(d) AUDIOVOX is not obligated to provide support services for
the Program.
(e) The Program is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS”. Use,
duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject
to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS
252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III,
as applicable.
End user license agreement
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR
INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE!
THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
AND, AS APPLICABLE, ANY AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY, AS DEFINED
BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “AUDIOVOX”), FOR THE RCA BRANDED
PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER
SOFTWARE PROGRAM WHICH MAY INCLUDE ASSOCIATED
SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, SOFTWARE LICENSED BY AUDIOVOX
FROM THIRD PARTIES (“LICENSORS”) AND ASSOCIATED
DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROGRAM”). THIS
EULA CONTAINS IMPORTANT LEGAL LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS
AND DISCLAIMERS, AND ALSO SPECIFIES THE DURATION OF
YOUR LICENSE.
BY INSTALLING THE PROGRAM OR CLICKING ON THE
ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE PROGRAM, COPYING OR
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AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS EULA, UNDERSTAND IT, AND
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS
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THE PROGRAM ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS EULA, AND
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UPON YOUR SPECIFIC AGREEMENT TO THE UNMODIFIED TERMS
SET FORTH HEREIN. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THE
TERMS OF THIS EULA, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/
OR DO NOT INSTALL THE PROGRAM AND/OR DO NOT USE THE
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3. TERM AND TERMINATION
(a) Your license is effective on the date you accept this EULA
and remains in effect until this EULA is terminated by either
party.
(b) You may terminate this EULA and the associated license,
without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently
erasing the Program and all copies thereof.
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whole or part, your license will automatically terminate
without notice from AUDIOVOX.
(d) Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license,
you shall cease all use of the Program and destroy or
permanently erase the Program and all full or partial copies
thereof.
1. LICENSE
(a) Under this EULA, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-
sublicenseable, non-assignable and non-transferable (except
as expressly set forth below) license (i) to use and install the
Program on a single workstation, and (ii) to make one (1)
copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for
backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of
the original Program's proprietary notices.
(b) You may transfer the Program and license to another party
only as a part of the RCA branded Portable Digital Audio/
Video Device (“A/V Device”), and only if the other party
agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this EULA. If
you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either
transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies
not transferred.
(c) The terms of this EULA will govern any software upgrades or
updates provided by AUDIOVOX that replace and/or
supplement the original Program, unless such upgrade or
update is accompanied by separate license terms and
conditions in which case the terms of that separate license
will govern. You acknowledge and agree that AUDIOVOX
may automatically download upgrades or updates to the
Program software to your computer in order to update,
enhance, and/or further develop the Program.
4. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS IS”WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-
INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE
PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT AUDIOVOX, ITS
SUPPLIERS, OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST FOR ALL
NECESSARY REPAIR OR CORRECTION.
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some
applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not apply
to you, and you may have other rights depending on the law
that applies to you.
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All title and intellectual property rights, including but not
limited to copyrights, in and to the Program and any copies
thereof are owned by AUDIOVOX, its Licensors or its suppliers.
All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content
which may be accessed through use of the Program is the
property of the respective content owner and may be protected
by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and
treaties. This license grants you no rights to use such content.
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by AUDIOVOX or its
Licensors.
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(a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this EULA,
no other licenses or rights are granted or implied.
(b) You may not (i) make the Program available over a network
where it could be used by multiple computers at the same
time; (ii) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is
expressly prohibited by law), or create derivative works
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6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to
revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy
protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected
content. When you download licenses for protected content,
you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the
licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM
to access their content. If you decline to accept an upgrade, you
will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.
(a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
IN NO EVENT SHALL AUDIOVOX, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF
BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS)
REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING
CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF YOUR
USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF
AUDIOVOX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
8. 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. AUDIOVOX IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL
HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
(b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE
APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS
OBTAINED.
9. GOVERNING LAW
If you acquired this A/V Device in the United States, this EULA
shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws
principles. If you acquired this A/V Device outside the United
States or the European Union, then local law may apply.
7. WINDOWS MEDIA
The software embedded within your A/V Device (the “Device
Firmware”) contains software licensed from Microsoft that
enables you to play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files (“WMA
Software”). The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with
your A/V Device under the following conditions. By installing
and using this version of the Device Firmware, you are agreeing
to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE END USER
CONDITIONS OF THIS SECTION 7, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS
VERSION OF THE DEVICE FIRMWARE.
10. GENERAL TERMS
This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement signed
by you and AUDIOVOX, and changes from the terms and
conditions of this EULA made in any other manner will be of no
effect. If any portion of this EULA shall be held invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the
remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or
impaired thereby. This EULA is the complete and exclusive
statement of the agreement between you and AUDIOVOX,
which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or
written, and all other communications between you and
AUDIOVOX, relating to the subject matter of this hereof.
AUDIOVOX’S Licensors shall be considered third party
beneficiaries of this Agreement and shall have the right to
enforce the terms herein.
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 Device Firmware containing the
WMA Software only as such use relates to your A/V Device.
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.
“AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY” shall mean any person, corporation, or
other organization, domestic or foreign, including but not
limited to subsidiaries, that is directly or indirectly controlled by
Audiovox Corporation including, but not limited to, Audiovox
Consumer Electronics, Inc. and Audiovox Electronics
Corporation. For purposes of this definition only, the term
“control” means the possession of the power to direct or cause
the direction of the management and policies of an entity,
whether by ownership of voting stock or partnership interest, by
contract, or otherwise, including direct or indirect ownership of
at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting interest in the entity in
You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as
part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition
that the recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein. If
the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is an
upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Device
Firmware 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.
question.
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of
the Device Firmware 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 Device Firmware.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management
technology (“WMDRM”) to protect their intellectual property,
including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to
access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails
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Before you begin
Dear RCA Customer,
Computer system requirements
Thank you for purchasing the Player. This product
will play mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA)
content as well as content purchased from most
online music download services.
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Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or
Windows Vista™
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Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with Internet
access
RCA EasyRip™ Media Software, installed
automatically when you connected this player to
your PC, lets you import music files from CDs and
other sources, organize your music library, and
transfer unprotected MP3 and WMA files to and
from this player.
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Windows Media Player 10 or higher
250MB or more free hard disk space for the
software
128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio
extraction
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USB port (2.0 recommended)
Sound card
To transfer DRM-protected files to this player, you
must use the application provided by the online
music store.
Secure music transfer requirements
The default setting of this player is in MSC (Mass
Storage Class) mode when connected to your PC.
To enable function of transferring subscription
music content to the player, select MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) mode under Protocol in the
player's Settings menu (refer to page 28).
Copyright warning
This player is for your personal use only.
Unauthorized recording or duplication of
copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights
of third parties and may be contrary to copyright
laws.
Getting the latest software, firmware
Back up your data
and information
As with any portable player, you must back up the
drive regularly. The manufacturer is not responsible
for lost data.
latest firmware, RCA EasyRip Media Software and
user manual for your player. Follow the instructions
there to download and install files.
Unpacking your player
All of the items listed below should have been
packed in the box with your player.
Frequently asked questions
For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), go
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RCA player (contains music management
software installer and user manual)
Quick Start Guide
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USB cable
Earphones
Armband
Windows, Windows Media, and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
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Before you begin
USB port of your
computer
Using the armband
Player
1. Slide the player into the holder of the armband
by aligning with the arrow on the holder.
USB cable
(supplied)
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It might take several seconds for the
player to be detected. Click Refresh in
My Computer or Windows Explorer to
make sure the player has been detected.
The player is capable of transferring files at
USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is available on your
computer, use it to connect to your player.
The player is still backward compatible with
the older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will
not be able to take full advantage of the
potential speed increase.
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2. Slide the end of the armband through the ring
and secure with the velcro tape.
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IMPORTANT: Don’t disconnect the USB cable
to the PC or the player during the software
installation.
If the installer does not auto-launch, locate
and right-click the associated drive letter (i.e.
JET) to show the option menu and select the
“Install RCA EasyRip™” option.
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Charging the player
Connecting to the computer
The player charges automatically every time you
connect it to your computer. To fully charge the
player, make sure your computer is on and the
device is connected for at least 3 hours. Refer to the
battery level icon on the display to check the
battery level. Recharge the player when the icon is
empty.
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Connect the player to your computer with the
USB cable provided. The player will turn on
automatically.
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The player will be connected in MSC (Mass
Storage Class) mode. It will appear as a drive
letter on your computer and behave as a
detachable drive for file transfer in one or both
directions.
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The RCA EasyRip™ Media Software installer
(stored in the player*) will launch automatically.
Click NEXT to begin the installation and follow
the instructions to install the software on your
PC.
The software installer can be deleted from the
player after installation to free up more storage
spaces.
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Managing files on your RCA Player
Before you begin using your RCA player, you’ll want
to copy your media files to the player. You can use
any of the following methods to transfer content:
Minimize the dock
Close the dock
Select preferences
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RCA EasyRip
Drag and drop files in Windows Explorer
Software provided by online music stores
Scroll up or down to
show more widgets if
available
Software widgets
To transfer DRM-protected content, use the software
provided by the online music store.
The following sections explain how to copy
unprotected files to the player. For instructions on
transferring protected files, please refer to the
documentation for the software you use to transfer
the files.
Check for update (internet
access required)
To import music from a CD to the player:
1. Click CD Ripper on the EasyRip dock. The CD
Ripper window appears.
Using RCA EasyRip
The RCA EasyRip software was installed
automatically the first time you connected this
player to your PC.
EasyRip lets you:
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Import music from CDs
Organize your music library on your PC
Create playlists
Copy files from your library to the player
Copy files from the player to your library
Delete files from the player
For instructions on organizing your library and
creating playlists, please refer to the EasyRip help.
2. Load the CD into your PC.
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CD Ripper then gets the track names from the
Internet. (If it cannot get the names, you can
name the tracks yourself; see the EasyRip help
for instructions.)
To import only selected tracks, click the
checkbox next to the desired track.
To start EasyRip (using either method below):
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Click on the RCA system tray icon and select RCA
EasyRip from the menu.
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Double-click the EasyRip icon on your PC’s
desktop. The EasyRip dock appears at the side of
your screen.
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3. Click Add Selected to Device to start importing
music.
To load your media content into the EasyRip
library:
1. Click PC Library on the EasyRip dock.
2. Click Import Media.
3. Select the folder (with media files) you wish to
load and click OK.
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Managing files on your RCA Player
To copy files from the player to your music
library:
1. Open Player Library.
To copy your music/video/picture library to the
player:
1. Click Player Loader on the EasyRip dock. The
Player Loader window appears.
2. Select desired files.
2. Select the file type from the drop-down menu
next to Load with: and then click Load Player.
EasyRip then copies as many files as can fit onto
the player.
3. Click Add Selected to Library.
To delete selected files from the player:
1. Open Player Library.
To copy selected files or playlists to the player:
2. Select unwanted files.
•
In the Player Loader window, click Select
Individual Files. The window expands to list the
music on your PC.
3. Click Remove Selected from Player.
To delete all files in the player:
1. Open Player Loader.
2. click Delete All Media Files.
•
Video files must be transferred via
RCA EasyRip which converts files
automatically to optimal format for
playback on this player.
•
Help – For detailed explanation on the
above or other software widgets on the
RCA EasyRip, click the Help widget.
•
•
To copy selected files, choose Music/Video/
Photo from the Your PC Library list, then check
the files you wish to load and click Load Player
with Selected Files.
To copy selected playlists, open the Load with
drop down menu and then choose the desired
playlist and click Load Player.
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Managing files on your RCA Player
Using Windows Explorer
To copy files in Windows XP with Windows Media
Player 10 installed:
Deleting files from the player
For any files you have transferred to the player, you
may delete them while you have connected the
player with your computer.
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer.
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer and then
navigate to the folder containing the files.
2. Drag and drop music files onto the Media folder.
2. Select the files you want to remove and then
press the Delete key on the keyboard of your PC.
JET
•
It is best to remove subscription files from the
player by using Windows Media Player.
JET
Disconnecting the player from the PC
If Windows sees the player as an MTP device:
•
Unplug the player from the PC when no file
transfer is in progress.
If Windows sees the player as a removable disk:
1. In the Windows system tray, click the Safely
Remove Hardware icon and then select the
player from the list of devices.
To copy files in Windows Vista or Window XP with
Windows Media Player 11 installed:
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer
2. Open Internal Storage.
2. When the Safe to remove hardware message
appears, unplug the player from the PC.
3. Drag and drop music files.
•
•
Drag-and-drop picture files onto the
root level or a specific folder of the
player for viewing.
Video files must be converted and transferred
via RCA EasyRip for playback. (Refer to Using
RCA EasyRIp)
Do not disconnect the USB
connection during file download.
Doing so may corrupt system files or
the files being downloaded.
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General controls
Power on/off/
menu
Stopwatch lap/
reset
Display
Stopwatch
start/stop
Increase volume/
scroll up
USB jack
Skip forward/
fast forward/
menu advance
Earphone jack
Play/pause/
lock controls
Skip backward/
reverse/menu back
Decrease volume/
scroll down
Turning the player on and off
Locking the player controls
To turn the player on, press and hold /MENU. Press To lock the player controls to prevent them from
and hold /MENU again to turn the player off.
being activated accidentally, press and hold . To
unlock the controls, press again. When the
controls are locked, the lock icon appears on the
display.
Follow the
diagram to
1
Resetting the player
open the USB
or earphone jack cover.
If the player stops operating properly, you can reset
it by pressing and holding /MENU for more than
10 seconds.
2
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Using the menus
Menu types
Menu navigation
The player has two types of menu:
When a menu is displayed:
Player menu
•
•
Press + and – to scroll up and down the list of
menu items. (The Home menu shows one item
at a time; other menus show four at a time.)
Press to go to the next menu level. Press to
return to the previous menu level.
The player menu appears when you turn on the
player or if you press /MENU while listening to the
player. It lets you:
•
Browse for and play music, audiobook, video and
picture files
Listen to the radio
Access the fitness functions – stopwatch,
pedometer, calorie counter, body mass index
(BMI) calculator, etc.
Change the player’s settings – language, display
brightness, etc.
Press +
Music
Artists
Artists
Press
Artists1
•
•
Artists2
Artists3
Artists4
Album
Titles
Years
Press
Press –
•
•
•
If the highlighted item is playable (for example,
an audio file), press to start playback.
Menu titles
Now Playing
Titles
Home
Music
Artists
Titles1
Title
Press
Titles2
Titles3
Titles4
Artists
Album
Album
Titles
Years
Music
If the highlighted item indicates the current
setting (for example, the repeat mode setting),
press to change the setting.
Menu items
Option menu
Option
Option
The option menu appears if you press while
listening to the player. It provides different options
depending on what you are listening to when you
Resume
Resume
Press
Repeat
All
Repeat
Off
press
.
Add to Favorites
Delete
Add to Favorites
Delete
Now Playing
Option
Resume
Title
Press
Repeat
Artists
Album
Add to Favorites
Delete
"Now playing"
screen
Option menu
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Using the menus
The Home menu
The top-level or “Home” menu is always displayed when you press /MENU. The menu options are:
Home
Home
Now Playing
Favorites
Available only during playback.
Press to return to the currently
playing file.
As you listen to music, you can add
individual titles to a “favorites” playlist.
Press to play the entire playlist. Press
to enter the Favorites menu and
choose a particular title or edit the
playlist.
Favorites
Now Playing
Home
Music
Press to play all the music files on
the player. Press to enter the Music
menu and choose an artist, album,
genre, year, or individual title.
Home
Music
Fitness
Press to enter the Fitness menu,
which lets you:
Home
Pictures
•
•
•
•
•
•
Record your running details
Change the stopwatch settings
Check your results
Fitness
Press to play a slideshow of all the
image files on the player.
Pictures
Use the pedometer
Use the calorie counter
Enter personal data, such as sex,
height and weight, for the BMI
calculator and pedometer
Calculate your body mass index
(BMI)
Home
Videos
Press to play all the videos on the
player.
•
Videos
Home
Radio
Home
Press to listen to the radio. Press
to enter the Radio menu and choose
to either listen to the radio or play
recordings of previous radio shows.
Settings
Press to enter the Settings menu,
which lets you:
Radio
Settings
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Choose the shuffle playback mode
Choose an equalizer setting
Customize the music menu
Set the slideshow image duration
Change the screen brightness
Change the screensaver setting
Turn on/off the automatic
shutdown feature
Home
Audiobooks
Press to play all the audiobooks on
the player. Press to enter the
Audiobook menu and choose a
particular audiobook.
Audiobooks
•
Switch between US and European
radio frequency steps
•
•
Choose a record duration setting
Change the language of the
player’s menus
•
•
Switch between English (Imperial)
and metric units
Switch between MTP and MSC
modes
•
•
Flip the display 180°
Display the firmware version, space
used, and space available
Set date and time
Reset the player’s settings to the
factory defaults
•
•
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Music
Option menu (music playback)
Playing music files
Press to show or hide the Option menu during
playback. Press + or – to highlight an option and
then press to confirm the selection or change the
setting.
The player sorts your music files by artist, album,
track name (title), genre and year.
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then
press + or – to select Music.
The following options are available:
Home
•
•
Resume – to resume playback
Repeat – press repeatedly to select repeat
1
current or all files (corresponding icon
shows on the display)
•
Add to Favorites – to add the current file in the
Favorites playlist (read page 23). If the file is
already in the playlist, this option changes to
Clear from Favorites to remove the current file
from the playlist
Music
•
•
To play all the files on the player, press
.
To start playback at a particular artist, album,
title, genre or year, press to enter the Music
menu. Use + or – and or to navigate
through the menus and select the desired item,
•
Delete – to remove current file from the player
then press
.
Music playback display
Now Playing
The item that you can select for
9
playback is not limited to a single file,
you may select an artist, an album and
then press to start playback of all files within
your selected item.
mp3 320k
001/090
1
2
8
All My Friends
Counting Crows
ThisDesertLife
3
4
7
6
5
00:05:30
00:06:15
Music playback controls
1. Current file number/total number of files
2. Song name
3. Artist name
4. Album name
5. Elapsed playback time
6. File total time
7. Playback progress bar
8. File bitrate
9. File type
Skips to the previous file*, press and
hold to scan backward within a file
The information provided in the playback screen
depends upon the ID3 tags that have been set up
for the music file.
Skips to the next file, press and hold to
scan forward within a file
Starts/pauses playback and shows/
hides the Option menu
Increases or decreases the volume
during playback
+ or –
* Press within the beginning 4 seconds of the
current music file to skip to previous file. Otherwise,
you will return to the beginning of the current file.
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Pictures
Option menu (picture viewing)
Playing picture files
Press to show or hide the Option menu during
playback. Press + or – to highlight an option and
then press to confirm the selection or change the
setting.
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then
press + or – to select Pictures.
Home
The following options are available:
•
•
Resume – to resume playback
Pictures
Slideshow – to select the slideshow image
duration. Press repeatedly to select among off,
3, 5, 10 and 15 seconds
2. To view all the pictures in file name order, press
.
•
Delete – to remove current file from the player
Picture viewing controls
Refer to page 10-12 for transferring
picture files to the player.
Goes back, skips backward
Advances, skips forward
Starts/pauses slideshow if it is
activated, shows/hides the Option
menu
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Videos
Playing video files
Option menu (video playback)
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then
press + or – to select Videos.
Home
Press to show or hide the Option menu during
playback. Press + or – to highlight an option and
then press to confirm the selection or change the
setting.
The following options are available:
•
•
Resume – to resume playback
Videos
Repeat – press repeatedly to select repeat
1
current or all files (corresponding icon
2. To view all the videos in file name order, press
.
shows on the display)
•
Delete – to remove current file from the player
Video viewing controls
Video files must be converted to optimal
format for playback on this player. The
RCA EasyRip Media Software can
convert the video files automatically while
transferring to the player. Refer to page 10-11 for
details.
Goes back, skips backward*, press and
hold to scan backward within a file
Advances, skips forward, press and hold
to scan forward within a file
Starts/pauses playback and shows/
hides the Option menu
+ or –
Increases or decreases the volume
during playback
* Press within the beginning 4 seconds of the
current file to skip to previous file. Otherwise, you
will return to the beginning of the current file.
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Radio
Storing and recalling preset stations
The radio uses the earphones as an
antenna. For better reception, extend
the earphone cable as far as possible.
You can store up to 20 preset stations in the player.
To store the currently playing station as a preset:
1. Press to display the Option menu.
Playing FM radio
2. Press + or – to highlight Save to Preset and then
To turn the radio on:
press
.
1. Press /MENU to display the player menu.
•
If all 20 preset station numbers are occupied, the
option changes to Replace Preset.
Option
2. Press + or – to select Radio and press to enter
the radio menu.
Home
Save to Preset
Mode
Stereo
3. The first available preset number is displayed.
Press + or – to select a different preset number if
desired.
Radio
•
If you choose a preset number that already
contains an FM station, you will replace the
existing station with the new station.
3. While Listen is highlighted, press to start
listening. The frequency screen appears.
Radio
Listen
4. Press to highlight Yes and then press
.
Option
Playback
Save to
Preset 01?
To tune the radio:
•
Press and hold or until "Searching" shows
and then release the button to start scanning
through the frequency range. The player stops
scanning when it detects the next station.
No
Yes
To listen to a preset station:
1. When the radio is playing, press to display the
Option menu.
•
Press or to step through the frequency
range.
2. Press + or – to highlight Tuning and press to
To turn the radio off:
switch from Manual to Preset.
Option
•
Either turn the player off or press /MENU and
choose a different option.
Save to Preset
Mode
Stereo
Start Recording
Tuning Manual
3. Press + or – to highlight Back and press to
return to the frequency screen.
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Radio
Recording FM radio
4. Press or to choose the desired station
preset number. The preset number shows at the
top left of the screen.
You can record the radio and play back recordings
as well as copy the recordings (WAV files) to your PC.
Listen
P01
To record the currently playing radio station:
1. Press to display the Option menu.
Stereo
Preset number
FM103.00MHz
2. Press + or – to highlight Start Recording and
then press to to start recording.
Option
Back
Improving FM radio sound
If stereo reception is noisy, you can often reduce the
noise by switching to mono.
Save to Preset
To switch between stereo and mono:
1. While the radio is playing, press to display the
Option menu.
Mode
Stereo
Start Recording
•
Press to pause or resume recording.
2. Press + or – to highlight Mode and then press
3. Press /MENU to stop recording.
to switch between Stereo and Mono.
Option
•
The player names each recording FMRecXXX.wav
where XXX is a unique number.
Save to Preset
Mode
Stereo
To record for a specific duration:
Refer to RecDur on page 28.
3. Press + or – to highlight Back and press to
return to the frequency screen.
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Radio
Copying recordings to your PC
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “FMRecord”
folder on the player.
Playing back FM radio recordings
To play back a recording:
1. Press /MENU to display the player menu.
2. Press + or – to select Radio and press to enter
To copy recordings to the PC:
1. Plug the player into the PC.
the radio menu.
3. Press + or – to highlight Playback and press
2. Open the player’s Record folder.
to see the list of recordings.
Radio
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and
drop them onto a folder on the PC.
Listen
Playback
•
Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.
4. Press + or – to select a recording and press to
start playback.
Option menu (recording playback)
Press to show or hide the Option menu during
playback. Press + or – to highlight an option and
then press to confirm the selection or change the
setting.
The following options are available:
•
•
Resume – to resume playback
Repeat – press repeatedly to select repeat
1
current or all files (corresponding icon
shows on the display)
Delete – to remove current file from the player
•
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Audiobooks
Playing audiobooks
Option menu (Audiobook playback)
Press to show or hide the Option menu during
playback. Press + or – to highlight an option and
then press to confirm the selection or change
the setting.
Audiobook playback is similar to music playback.
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then
press + or – to select Audiobooks.
Home
The following options are available:
•
•
Resume – to resume playback
Skip – to select section-by-section or file-by-file
skipping (read below section for details)
Delete – to remove current file from the player
Audiobooks
•
•
•
To play all the audiobooks in file name order,
press
To play back a particular audiobook, press to
.
Skipping through audiobook sections
If the currently playing audiobook contains sections,
you can choose to skip forward and back between
sections when you press or , instead of skipping
between files.
enter the Audiobooks menu. Use + or – to select
the desired item, then press
.
Audiobook playback controls
To choose section-by-section skipping:
1. Press to pause playback and display the Option
menu.
2. Press + or – to select Skip, then press to switch
to Section.
Option
Resume
Skip
Section
Skips to previous file/section, press and
hold to scan backward within a file
Delete
Skips to the next file or section, press
and hold to scan forward within a file
3. Press + to select Resume and press to resume
playback.
•
Section-by-section skipping is indicated by Sect
on the display.
Starts/pauses playback and shows/
hides the option menu
Now Playing
Sect 2/5
Increases or decreases the volume
during playback
+ or –
Audiobk1.aa
•
The player returns to file-by-file skipping
automatically when you play another file or turn
the player off.
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Favorites
Creating a "Favorites" playlist
You can create a playlist of your favorite music,
adding new files to the playlist as you listen to them.
This function is not available for other media
formats such as videos, pictures, audiobooks and
recordings.
Removing files from "Favorites"
playlist
To remove a music file from the playlist:
1. While the music file is playing, press to pause
playback and display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to highlight Clear from Favorites
To add the currently playing music file in the
playlist:
1. Press to pause playback and display the
Option menu.
and press
.
Option
Resume
Repeat
Off
2. Press + or – to highlight Add to Favorites and
Clear from Favorites
Delete
then press
.
Option
Resume
3. Press to highlight Yes and then press to
Repeat
Off
remove the file from the playlist.
Add to Favorites
Delete
To remove all music files from the playlist:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
•
•
Added Successfully shows on the display.
Repeat the above steps for adding more music
files.
2. Press + or – to select Favorites and press to
enter the Favorites menu.
3. Press + or – to highlight Clear Favorites and
To listen to the Favorites playlist:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
press
Playback
Play Music
2. Press + or – to select Favorites.
Clear Favorites
Home
4. Press to highlight Yes and then press to
remove all files from the playlist.
Option
Favorites
Clear
•
•
To play the entire playlist, press
.
Favorites?
To play back a particular file, press to enter the
Favorites menu and then press to list the files.
Press + or – to select the desired file and press
No
Yes
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Fitness
Stopwatch
3. Press + or – to highlight Stopwatch Setup and
For single lap timing:
1. Press START/STOP to show the stopwatch.
Stopwatch
then press
.
Fitness
Mode
Off
Stopwatch Setup
4. Press to select Act. Count Down and then
LAP
hr
press
.
Fitness
2. Press START/STOP again to start the stopwatch.
Act. Count Down
3. Press START/STOP to pause the stopwatch and
again to resume timing.
5. Press + or – to highlight Count Down Set up
and then press
.
4. Press LAP/RESET to reset the stopwatch when it
is stopped.
6. Press or to shift between minute and
second settings and press + or – to adjust the
values.
For multiple lap timing:
1. Press START/STOP to show the stopwatch.
Stopwatch
2. Press START/STOP again to start the stopwatch.
3. Press LAP/RESET at the start of the second, third
lap and so on (maximum 99 laps).
Stopwatch
7. When finished, press
.
8. Press START/STOP to start the count down
timer.
LAP
hr
To activate voice prompts to remind you the time
passed or remains:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
4. Press START/STOP to stop the stopwatch when
all laps are finished.
5. Press + or – to review all the lap times.
2. Press + or – to select Fitness and press to
enter the fitness menu.
6. Press LAP/RESET to clear all lap times and reset
the stopwatch.
3. Press + or – to highlight Stopwatch Setup and
then press
.
To use the count down timer:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
4. Press + or – to highlight Voice Prompts and
then press
Fitness
.
2. Press + or – to select Fitness and press to
enter the fitness menu.
Act.
Count Up
Home
Count Down Set up
Voice Prompts
Fitness
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Fitness
5. Press + or – to highlight Period or Voice and
then press to change the settings.
Voice Prompts
Pedometer
To activate the pedometer:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
Period
Voice
Off
2. Press + or – to select Fitness and press to
Male
enter the fitness menu.
•
•
Period: Off, 5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes
Voice: Male, female or beep
3. Press + or – to highlight Pedometer and then
press
.
Fitness
Fitness mode
Stopwatch Setup
Results Tracker
To record your run details:
To record your run details (calorie burnt and
distance completed).
Pedometer
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
4. Press + or – to highlight Mode and press to
change the setting:
2. Press + or – to select Fitness and press to
enter the fitness menu.
Pedometer
Mode
Steps
3. Press + or – to highlight Mode and then press
Off = pedometer is off
Steps = number of steps to be displayed
Distance = estimated distance to be displayed
Calories = estimated calorie-burnt to be
displayed
to select On.
Fitness
•
•
•
•
Mode
On
Stopwatch Setup
•
•
Once Fitness mode is turned on, the stopwatch
and pedometer will be activated. Start your
running now!
Press /MENU to display the Home menu and
perform other operations (e.g. Selecting music).
It will not affect the record of your run details.
•
On the display, the selected mode is
indicated by St (for Steps mode), mi
or km (for Distance mode) or kcal (for
Calories mode).
Estimated distance = number of steps x stride
length
Estimated calorie-burnt = weight x estimated
distance (x 0.73 for English unit)
For accurate measurement, use the player on
your arm with the armband provided.
•
•
•
4. When you have finished running, repeat steps
1-3 and select Mode as Off.
To track your records:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – to select Fitness and press to
To change the sensitivity of pedometer:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
enter the fitness menu.
3. Press + or – to highlight Results Tracker and
2. Press + or – to select Fitness.
then press
.
Fitness
3. Press + or – to highlight Pedometer and then
Stopwatch Setup
Results Tracker
press
.
4. Press + or – to highlight Sensitivity and press
to change the setting (low, medium or high).
Pedometer
4. Press + or – to highlight a record and then press
to check the details.
Mode
Steps
Sensitivity High
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To reset the pedometer:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
BMI (Body Mass Index)
What's BMI?
BMI is a measure which takes into account a
person’s weight and height to estimate total body
fat in adults. It may vary depending on your body
type and composition. BMI is calculated by the
following formula:
2. Press + or – to select Fitness.
3. Press + or – to highlight Pedometer and then
press
.
4. Press + or – to highlight Reset and press to
BMI = Body weight (kg) / [Body height (m)]2
= 703 x Body weight (lb) / [Body height (inch)]2
reset the pedometer.
You should have entered your personal information
before checking this index (refer to Personal info).
Personal info
For accurate use of the pedometer, calculation of
the BMI (Body Mass Index) and EasyRip Fitness
feature, personal information are required.
To check your BMI:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – to select Fitness and press to
To enter personal information:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
enter the fitness menu.
3. Press + or – to highlight BMI and then press
.
2. Press + or – to select Fitness and press to
enter the fitness menu.
Meanings of BMI:
Different BMI ranges correspond to different health
condition.
3. Press + or – to highlight Personal Info and then
press
.
Health
Condition
Male
Female
4. Press + or – to highlight Sex, Weight, Height or
Stride and then press to confirm selection.
Fitness
Underweight Less than 20
(<20)
Less than 18
(<18)
Sex
Male
Weight
000lb
Ideal
Greater than or
equal to 20 but equal to 18 but
less than 25 (≥20 less than 23 (≥18
Greater than or
Height 00ft00in
Stride 000in
but <25)
but <23)
5. Press + or – to adjust the value while it is
blinking (except for sex, press for selection).
Overweight
Obese
Greater than or
equal to 25 but equal to 23 but
less than 30 (≥25 less than 30 (≥23
Greater than or
6. When finished, press . Repeat step 4-5 for
other adjustments.
but <30)
but <30)
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To switch between English (Imperial) and metric
units when entering personal information, refer
to Settings on page 28.
Greater than or
equal to 30 (≥30) equal to 30 (≥30)
Greater than or
•
To measure your stride length, measure the
distance traveled by walking 20 steps and divide
the distance by 20.
BMI is a general indicator of your health.
The information above is a rough
estimation only. To have a full
understanding of your health condition, consult
with your doctor.
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Settings
Changing the player’s settings
To change the player settings:
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.
Shuffle
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Press repeatedly to select shuffle on or off.
Music files (mp3/wma/wav) will be played
randomly when shuffle is activated.
The shuffle icon ( ) shows on display when
shuffle is on.
2. Press + or – to select Settings and press to
•
enter the settings menu.
Home
Equalizer
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Press repeatedly to choose an equalizer
setting (Flat/Bass/Jazz/Pop/Rock/Graphic).
Settings
Setting Graphic mode:
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Press repeatedly until Graphic appears and
then press . In graphic mode, you can
customize the five band equalizer. Press or
to select a band and then press + or – to adjust
the band level. When finished, press /MENU to
exit.
3. Press + or – to select a setting and then press
to change it.
Settings
Shuffle
Off
Equalizer
Customize
Slideshow
Jazz
Graphic
Bass Low Mid High Treb
3s
0
0
0
0
0
Customize
To select what you wish to display in the submenu
of the Music menu: Artists, Album, Titles, Genres,
and Years.
Slideshow
To select the slideshow image duration. Press
repeatedly to select among: off, 3, 5, 10 and 15
seconds.
Brightness
To adjust the display light brightness.
Screensaver
To set the duration (10s, 20s, 30s and 1m) before the
screensaver activates.
Power save
To set the time interval (Off, 1m, 2m, 5m and 10m)
before the player turns off if no key is pressed.
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Settings
FreqStep (Frequency Step)
To changes the way that the player scans through
the radio frequencies. Switch to EU if you bring the
player to Europe; switch back to US when you return
to North America.
RecDur (Record duration)
To change the duration (Max, 5 minutes, 30 minutes,
1 hour) for radio recording.
Language
To change the language of the player menus.
Unit
To switch between English (Imperial) and metric
units when entering personal information. Refer to
page 26 for details.
Protocol
To switch between MSC (Mass Storage Class) and
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) modes when
connected to your PC. To enable function of
transferring subscription music content, select MTP
mode.
Flip display
To flip the display 180°.
System info
To show the amount of free space available and the
firmware version.
Date and time
To set the date and time (for Fitness mode).
Restore defaults
To reset all menus to factory defaults.
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Additional information
•
This player may temporarily cease to function if
subjected to electrostatic disturbance.
To resume normal operation, it may be
Tips and troubleshooting
Cannot delete files on the player.
•
For any files you have transferred to the player,
you may delete them while you have connected
the player with your computer. Highlight the
unwanted file in the player’s file directory on
your computer and press the delete key on your
computer to delete the file. Subscribed files are
best to be removed through Windows Media
Player.
necessary to cycle the power off and back on or
you can reset it by pressing and holding
/
MENU for more than 10 seconds.
Player cannot play WMA songs.
•
Secure music download files must be transferred
to your player through the Windows Media
Player or the application recommended by your
online music download service (Note: Services
and applications must be Windows Media
audio-compliant and support Digital Rights
Management.) (Apple iTunes music content is
not supported).
•
For deleting files from the player, refer to Option
menu from page 16-22 for details.
Player repeats same tracks or all tracks.
•
Repeat play is turned on. Press the PLAY button
to show the option menu and change the play
mode.
The player takes a long time to read files in a
folder.
•
File reading may take longer if too many files are
put in a single folder. Re-organize your files into
a number of folders.
The audio tracks on my player keep skipping or
popping.
•
You’ll need to re-record the audio track – make
sure you close all other applications on your PC
when you record.
•
Try recording with Error Correction setting
turned on.
Player turns itself off.
•
Your player turns itself off if you leave it in pause
mode or navigation mode for the duration
specified in PowerSave setting.
The player cannot be turned on.
•
•
•
Battery is empty.
Ensure the keys lock is not activated.
Reset the player by pressing and holding
MENU for more than 10 seconds.
If the player still cannot be turned on after
/
•
resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore
it.
details.
The player reports that it is full.
•
You have filled the capacity of the internal
memory of the player.
•
•
You have exceeded the maximum number of
items that this player supports. Your player can
only support up to 2000 media files within eight
hierarchy of folder in maximum.
Player does not respond to key presses.
If your player stops responding to key presses,
you can reset it by pressing and holding
•
/
MENU for more than 10 seconds. Most of your
settings will be preserved; only the settings that
you have changed after your last power off will
be lost.
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Additional information
Cannot playback tracks on the player.
Check for updates
•
Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3
or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates.
Bitrates support by the player:
news and firmware upgrades for our digital media
player.
•
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
Specifications
•
•
WMA files may be DRM protected and you don’t
have the proper rights (license) to play the files.
Check the website and/or application help
system of the music download service provider
from where the content was purchased from for
license acquisition details. For more information
on how license acquisition works, go to www.
microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.
Technical specification
Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: S2202, S2204, SC2202, SC2204
Electrical Consumption: 3.7V Lithium battery (built-
in)
Hardware
•
•
•
•
•
Dimensions: 72 mm H, 42 mm W, 15.7 mm D
Unit Weight: 35g, 1.25oz
Stereo Headphones jack
USB Connection Jack
Battery Operated: Rechargeable lithium battery.
Cannot playback songs downloaded from my
paid Music Server Provider subscription service.
•
The internal clock in your portable player may
not be up to date. Downloading a new
subscription song from your Music Server
Provider should update your player's clock and
allow it to playback all your songs again.
The license for your subscription songs may have
expired. Synchronize your device with your PC
again to obtain an update to your license. If the
problem persists, please contact your Music
Service Provider for additional support.
USB Drive
•
External USB Drive: When connected to a
•
computer via USB, the player is capable of
storing any file type allowing the user a fast,
convenient method of storing, retrieving, and
transferring files. This includes word processing
files, presentations, spreadsheets and any other
computer files.
Capacity: S2202/SC2202 - 2 GB, S2204/SC2204 - 4
GB
Connection: USB 2.0, Hi-speed capable
Cannot transfer subscription music content to
the player.
•
•
•
To enable function of transferring subscription
music content, select MTP mode under Protocol
in the Settings menu. Refer to page 28 for more
information.
Software
Includes the player applications and media
management software.
•
What is MTP mode?
•
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode is essential
if you want to transfer DRM content to your
player. In MTP mode your player will no longer
show up as a drive letter. So programs that were
designed to work with a player that shows up as
a drive letter will not be able to work directly
with the player.
Cannot launch RCA EasyRip installer stored in
the player to install EasyRip on my PC.
•
To enable function of launching RCA EasyRip
installer stored in the player, select MSC mode
under Protocol in the Settings menu. Refer to
page 28 for more information.
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Limited warranty
•
•
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.
For US
What your warranty covers:
•
Defects in materials or workmanship.
Product Registration:
For how long after your purchase:
•
Please complete and mail the Product
registration Card packed with your unit. It will
make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. The return of the card is not required
for warranty coverage.
•
•
One year from date of purchase.
The warranty period for rental units begins with
the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
Limitation of Warranty:
•
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a
refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under
warranty for the remainder of the original
product’s warranty period.
•
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY
WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
•
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or
receipted invoice which is evidence that the
product is within the warranty period must be
presented to obtain warranty service. For rental
firms, proof of first rental is also required.
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS
AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A
GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE
SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT
TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
How to make a warranty claim:
•
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc.,
which were originally provided with the
product. We recommend using the original
carton and packing materials.
•
•
Include evidence of purchase date such as the
bill of sale. Also print your name and address
and a description of the defect. Send via
standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc., Product Exchange Center, 11721B
Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
•
Insure your shipment for loss or damage.
Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage
or loss en route to Thomson.
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange
Center for service not covered by the warranty.
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you
freight prepaid.
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE.
•
•
How state law relates to this warranty:
•
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you also may have other rights that vary from
state to state.
What your warranty does not cover:
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual
provides information regarding operating
Instructions and user controls. For additional
information, ask your dealer.)
Installation and set-up service adjustments.
Batteries.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Products which have been modified or
incorporated into other products.
•
•
•
•
•
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
•
This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.
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Limited warranty
For Canada
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser
or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect
becomes apparent in this product within 1 year
from the original date of purchase, it will be
replaced free of charge, including return
transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the
product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking
batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during
the warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of
purchase for replacement,
OR
2. Call 1-800-522-0338 (English) or 1-800-522-0445
(French) for instructions concerning where to
mail the product.
The provisions of this written warranty are in
addition to and not a modification of or subtraction
from the statutory warranties and other rights and
remedies contained in any applicable legislation,
and to the extent that any such provisions purport
to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies, such
provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the
extent necessary to comply therewith.
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Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.
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.
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-878-5779
© 2008 Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
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