RCA MP3 Player TC1500 User Guide

u s e r  
m a n u a l  
TC1500  
TC1501  
TC1502  
TC1500FM  
TC1501FM  
TC1502FM  
TH1500  
TH1501  
TH1502  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.  
 
Safety Information  
RCA  
TC1501B  
EN  
RCA  
RCA  
TC1500A  
RCA  
TC1502A  
TC1501A  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
RCA  
TC1500FMA  
RCA  
TC1502B  
RCA  
TC1501FMB  
RCA  
TC1501FMA  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
RCA  
TC1502FMA  
RCA  
TC1502FMB  
RCA  
TH1500A  
RCA  
TH1501A  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
RCA  
TH1501B  
RCA  
TH1502A  
RCA  
TH1502B  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Product Registration  
Please fill out the product registration card and  
return it immediately. Returning this card  
allows us to contact you if needed.  
For Your Records  
service, refer to the warranty included in this  
Guide.  
Technical Specification  
Product: Digital Audio Player  
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:  
Date of Purchase  
Place of Purchase  
Serial No.  
Service Information  
Brand: RCA  
Model: TC1500, TC1501, TC1502, TC1500FM,  
TC1501FM, TC1502FM, TH1500, TH1501, TH1502  
Electrical Consumption  
Lithium polymer battery (internal)  
IMPORTER  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.  
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
This product should be serviced only by those  
specially trained in appropriate servicing  
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
EN  
Some of the following information may  
not apply to your particular product;  
however, as with any electronic product,  
precautions should be observed during  
handling and use.  
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  
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  
cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
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manufacturer’s instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  
or other apparatus (including  
Portable Cart Warning  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long  
periods of time.  
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.  
Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
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  
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.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
EN  
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.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the  
cabinet. This product does not contain  
customer serviceable components.  
IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON  
BATTERIES, adhere to the following  
precautions:  
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,  
according to your state/provincial and  
local regulations.  
 
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EN  
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EN  
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EN  
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Player") contains software licensed from  
Microsoft that enables you to play Windows  
Media Audio (WMA) files ("WMA  
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Table of Contents  
FCC Information  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
EN  
Safety Information  
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Manual and Preset Modes . . . . . . .10  
Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Saving Preset Stations . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Selecting Preset Stations . . . . . . . .10  
Clearing Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . .10  
Stop Listening to the Radio . . . . . .10  
Radio Recording . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Recording Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Selecting Recording Duration . . . .11  
Listening to Radio Recordings . . . .11  
Deleting Radio Recordings . . . . . . .11  
Voice Recording . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Voice Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Listening to Voice Recordings . . . .12  
Deleting Voice Recordings . . . . . . .12  
Line-in Recording . . . . . . . . . .13  
Line-in Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Listening to Line-in Recordings . . .13  
Deleting Line-in Recordings . . . . . .13  
Setting the Player . . . . . . . . .14  
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
More Information . . . . . . . . .15  
US Limited Warranty . . . . . . .17  
Canadian Limited Warranty . .18  
End User License Agreement  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
What’s so special about this  
mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Computer system requirements . . .2  
Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . . .3  
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Caution while driving . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Important Battery Information . . . .4  
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Connecting to Computer . . . . .5  
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Transferring Files to the Player . . . .5  
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
How Files are Organized . . . . . . . . .7  
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Switching On and Off Player . . . . . .7  
Playing/Pausing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Skipping Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Scanning Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Listening to Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
mp3 and WMA Playback . . . . .9  
Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
My Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
 
1
Before You Begin  
"Dear RCA Customer,  
EN  
Thank you for purchasing the RCA Digital Audio Player. This product will play open  
mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from  
most 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.)"  
Unpacking your unit  
Computer system  
requirements  
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.  
Pentium III 500MHz or higher  
recommended  
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher  
Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000 (SP3 or  
higher), or XP  
Digital Audio Player  
Music Management CD  
Earphones  
USB extension cable  
Line-in cable (TC1500FM, TC1501FM,  
TC1502FM, TH1500, TH1501, TH1502  
only)  
Mac OS X Version 10.2 or higher  
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher  
Internet access  
200MB free hard disk space for the  
software  
64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)  
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio  
extraction  
Neck strap  
What’s so special about this  
mp3 player?  
USB port (2.0 recommended)  
Sound card  
This player is meant to play mp3 and  
Windows MediaTM audio files.  
To do so, you need the use of a Windows  
computer with a USB port , USB extension  
cable (optional) and music management  
software.  
 
2
Before You Begin  
Caution while Driving  
EN  
Warning:  
Use of headphones while operating an  
automobile or moving vehicle is not  
recommended and is unlawful in some  
states and areas. Be careful and attentive  
on the road. Stop operation of the unit if  
you find it disruptive or distracting while  
driving.  
!
Use of this product 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.  
Headset Safety  
Precautions for the Unit  
Have a Blast- Just Not in  
Your Eardrums  
Make sure you turn down  
the volume on the unit  
Do not use the unit immediately after  
transportation from a cold place to a  
warm place; condensation problem  
may result.  
before you put on  
Avoid shock to the unit.  
headphones. Increase the volume to the  
desired level only after headphones are  
in place.  
Do not play your headset at a high  
volume. Hearing experts warn against  
extended high-volume play.  
If you experience a ringing in your  
ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.  
You should use extreme caution or  
temporarily discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations. 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 you are unable to hear what  
is around you.  
Do not store the unit near fire, places  
with high temperature or in direct  
sunlight.  
Do not operate or store unit in places  
with frequent static electricity or  
electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).  
Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a  
damp chamois leather. Never use  
solvents.  
The unit must only be opened by  
qualified personnel.  
Caution  
Keep product out of 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.  
 
3
Before You Begin  
Important Battery  
Information  
• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours  
before first use.  
• Do not place the battery under direct  
EN  
sunlight or in excessively hot places over  
45ºC (113ºF) such as the dashboard of car.  
• Dispose of used battery  
promptly. Keep away from  
• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours after  
putting away the unit for a long time.  
• The battery used in this device may  
present a risk of fire or chemical burn if  
mistreated. Do not separately recharge,  
disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or  
incinerate.  
children. Do not disassemble and  
do not dispose of in fire.  
Battery replacement should only be  
made by a trained technician. Refer  
to Limited Warranty for details.  
• Do not attempt to open the unit. No  
user serviceable parts inside.  
• To reduce risk of injury, use only  
rechargeable batteries recommended by  
the manufacturer for this product. Other  
types of batteries may burst causing  
damage and personal injury.  
• Keep the unit away from children. Do  
not disassemble or incinerate.  
• Use USB port of PC or the specified  
charger (not included). Use of another  
charger may present a risk of fire or  
explosion.  
Caution  
• The battery used in this device may  
present a risk of fire, explosion, or  
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not  
separately recharge, disassemble, heat  
above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate.  
 
4
Connecting to Computer  
EN  
Charging the Battery  
Transferring Files to the  
The player’s battery can only be charged  
through the USB port of a computer.  
1. Slide the USB connector upward as  
shown below.  
Player  
You should refer to the software manual  
for details in software installation,  
connecting your player with the  
computer and transferring files to the  
player.  
2. Insert the USB connector of the player  
into the USB port on the computer  
tightly (use an optional USB extension  
cable if necessary). Once connected,  
the display shows as below:  
Note  
USB Connected  
The player will automatically  
go to battery charging mode if  
the battery level is low.  
Hold  
to charge batt.  
3. Press and hold  
to enter battery  
charging mode. The display shows as  
below with the battery icon  
animating.  
Attention  
Do not disconnect the USB  
connection during music  
USB Connected  
download. Doing so may corrupt system  
files or the files being downloaded.  
Charge the unit for at least 2 hours  
before first use.  
You can still transfer files to the player  
in the battery charging mode.  
Note  
Refer to the software  
instruction manual for  
procedures in installing music  
management software and transferring  
files to the player.  
When the battery is full, the display  
shows “Battery full”.  
 
5
General Controls  
EN  
1. MIC - Microphone.  
2. USB connector.  
3. + - Increases volume; moves upward in  
menu navigation.  
4. - Decreases volume; moves  
downward in menu navigation.  
8.  
- Starts and ends recording; press to  
select music files as My Selections; for  
sectioned audible files, press  
repeatedly during playback to select  
skipping by section or by file.  
9. M - Accesses the player’s menu.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
- Skip and search backward a file;  
goes back a menu level in menu  
navigation; selects radio frequency and  
preset stations.  
- Skip and search forward a file;  
goes up a menu level in menu  
navigation; selects radio frequency and  
preset stations..  
10. Lock switch - slide to the locked icon to  
prevent accidental key activation. The  
lock icon  
shows on the display when  
keys are locked.  
11. Headphone jack, input jack for line-in  
recording (TC1500FM, TC1501FM,  
TC1502FM, TH1500, TH1501, TH1502  
only).  
- Press and hold to switch on or off 12. Reset button.  
the player; starts and pauses playback.  
 
6
Quick Start  
EN  
How Files are Organized?  
Menu Navigation  
The files transferred to the player will be  
sorted automatically so that you can  
easily find and play them. They are  
sorted as below:  
To navigate through the menu, press  
to go up a menu level, press + or to  
move along menu items at the same  
level. Press  
to go back a menu level.  
Music  
Audiobooks  
Radio Recs  
Voice / Line-in Recs (Voice Recs for  
TC1500, TC1501, TC1502)  
My Selections  
If the selected item is a music, audible or  
recorded file, press  
playback.  
or  
will start  
Switching On and Off  
Player  
Press and hold  
To turn off the player completely,  
press and hold  
to turn on the unit.  
Note: Radio Recs files are recorded files  
from the radio (see “Radio Recording”);  
Voice / Line-in Recs are recorded files  
from the microphone and line-in audio  
cable respectively (see “Voice Recording”  
and “Line-in Recording”). My Selections  
files are your preferred files (see “My  
Selections”).  
.
Music files are further sorted as below:  
Artists  
Albums  
Titles  
Genres  
Years  
The navigation menu is displayed when  
playback is stopped or when M is pressed  
during playback.  
 
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Quick Start  
EN  
Playing / Pausing  
Listening to Radio  
Press  
Press  
to begin playback.  
once to pause playback, press  
(TC1500FM, TC1501FM,  
TC1502FM, TH1500, TH1501,  
TH1502 only)  
1. While the display shows the navigation  
screen for file selection, press M to  
access the player’s menu. (If the display  
shows the playback screen, press M  
twice to access the player’s menu.)  
2. While “Go to” is highlighted in the  
again to resume playback.  
During playback, file duration, elapsed  
playback time, file information show on  
the display.  
Skipping Files  
•. To skip to the next file, press and  
menu, press  
submenu.  
to enter into the  
Go to  
Delete File  
>
release  
To go to the previous file, press and  
release within the beginning 4  
seconds of the current file. Otherwise,  
press and release twice. (This  
operation does not apply to audible  
file. Press at any time during  
playback to go to the previous file.)  
.
3. While “Radio” is highlighted, press  
to switch to radio.  
Radio  
Voice Recording  
Note: for sectioned audible files, press  
and then perform the steps above to  
go to the previous or next audible section.  
4. Press  
so that “P01” does not show  
on the display and you have switched  
off preset mode. “01” can also be any  
preset station number.  
Press  
repeatedly to select skipping by  
file or by section.  
5. Press  
or  
once to tune down or up  
frequency. or  
Press and hold  
the button when you see “Searching...”  
to start automatic search for the next  
available station. or  
or  
and release  
Scanning Files  
To scan backward, press and hold  
during playback.  
To scan forward, press and hold  
during playback.  
Press and hold  
to tune down or up frequency at a  
or  
continuously  
faster rate until you release the button.  
 
8
mp3 and WMA Playback  
Basic Playback  
My Selections  
EN  
Refer to “Quick Start”.  
My Selections is a playlist of your  
preferred music files (audible and  
recorded files are not selectable).  
1. Select your preferred files in one of  
the following ways:  
Random Playback  
While the display shows the navigation  
screen for file selection, press M to access  
the player’s menu. (If the display shows  
the playback screen, press M twice to  
access the player’s menu.) Press to  
select “Shuffle”. Press  
select the shuffle mode on or off. The  
shuffle icon lights on the display.  
Press  
once while you are listening  
to a preferred music file with “Added  
to MySel” shows on the display briefly.  
Press  
once while you are browsing  
repeatedly to  
music files in the navigation menu  
with “Added to MySel” shows on the  
display briefly. (see “Quick Start - How  
Files are Organized and Menu  
Navigation” for details).  
Repeat Playback  
While the display shows the navigation  
screen for file selection, press M to access  
the player’s menu. (If the display shows  
the playback screen, press M twice to  
access the player’s menu.) Press to  
2. Select “My Selections” folder from the  
navigation menu (see “Quick Start -  
How Files are Organized and Menu  
Navigation” for details).  
3. Press  
to begin playback.  
select “Repeat”. Press  
repeatedly to  
To clear My Selections, while the  
display shows the navigation screen  
for file selection, press M to access  
the player’s menu. (If the display  
shows the playback screen, press M  
twice to access the player’s menu.)  
Press to select “Clear MySel”.  
select a repeat mode (Repeat One  
Repeat All and Repeat Off).  
,
The corresponding icon lights on the  
display.  
Press  
to confirm clearing.  
Tips:  
Shuffle on + Repeat one = a  
file is selected randomly and  
played repeatedly.  
Shuffle on + Repeat All = Files are  
played in random order repeatedly.  
 
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TC1500FM, TC1501FM, TC1502FM  
TH1500, TH1501, TH1502 only  
Radio  
Basic Operations  
Refer to "Quick Start" for basic  
Selecting Preset Stations  
1. Make sure you are in preset mode  
EN  
operations.  
2. Press  
number.  
or  
to select a preset  
Manual and Preset Modes  
Clearing Presets  
Press  
repeatedly to select between  
the two modes while listening to the  
radio.  
Manual mode – tuning to stations  
manually,  
1. In preset mode, select the preset  
station to be cleared, press M to view  
the radio sub-menu.  
2. Press to select "Clear Preset".  
Preset mode – selecting stations saved  
in preset memory.  
3. Press  
to confirm clearing.  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
If FM stereo reception is weak, select  
mono sound to reduce the noise.  
1. While listening to the radio, press M to  
view the radio sub-menu.  
Preset mode  
Manual Tuning  
PRefer to step 5 of “Listening to Radio”  
2. Press to select "Mode".  
on p.8 for more information.  
3. Press  
repeatedly to select between  
stereo or mono sound.  
Saving Preset Stations  
1. Tune to a station to be saved as a  
preset station (refer to manual  
tuning).  
Stop Listening to the Radio  
Press and hold  
to switch off the  
player. OR  
2. Press M.  
Press M while listening to the radio.  
3. Press to select “Save to Preset” and  
Select “Go to” and then “Library” by  
press  
.
pressing  
twice. The player will  
4. Press  
or  
to select a preset  
return to file navigation you were last  
at. If you were looking at an artist,  
then you will return to that list of  
artists.  
number.  
5. Press  
preset number.  
to save station as selected  
 
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Radio Recording  
TC1500FM, TC1501FM, TC1502FM, Listening to Radio  
EN  
TH1500, TH1501, TH1502 only  
Recordings  
1. In the file navigation menu, press to  
select "Radio Recs".  
2. Press to view radio recordings and  
Recording Radio  
Radio programs can be recorded as wav  
files.  
then press to select a desired  
1. Tune to the station to be recorded.  
recording.  
2. Press  
to start recording. Press  
to  
3. Press  
or  
to play the selected  
pause recording and again to resume.  
recording.  
3. Press  
to stop recording.  
Deleting Radio Recordings  
1. In the file navigation menu, press to  
select "Radio Recs".  
2. Press  
to view radio recordings and  
then press to select an unwanted  
Selecting Recording  
Duration  
1. While listening to the radio, press M to  
view the radio sub-menu.  
recording.  
3. Press M and then to select "Delete  
File".  
4. Press  
to confirm deletion.  
2. Press to select "RecDur" (recording  
duration).  
3. Press  
repeatedly to select among  
max, 1 hour, 30 min and 5 min.  
 
11  
Voice Recording  
Voice Recording  
Voice can be recorded through the  
microphone as wav files.  
1. While playback is stopped, press M to  
Deleting Voice Recordings  
1. In the navigation menu, press to  
select "Voice / Line-in Recs" (“Voice  
Recs” for TC1500, TC1501 and TC1502).  
EN  
access the player’s menu.  
2. Press while “Go to” is highlighted.  
3. Press to select "Voice / Line-in Recs"  
(“Voice Recs” for TC1500, TC1501 and  
TC1502).  
2. Press  
to view recordings and press  
to select an unwanted recording.  
Voice recordings are indicated by  
“Voice” at the beginning of the file  
names.  
4. Press  
display.  
5. Press  
, “Ready” shows on the  
3. Press M and then to select "Delete  
File".  
to start recording. Press  
to  
4. Press  
to confirm deletion.  
pause recording. Press again to resume.  
6. Press  
to stop recording.  
Listening to Voice  
Recordings  
1. In the navigation menu, press to  
select "Voice / Line-in Recs" (“Voice  
Recs” for TC1500, TC1501 and TC1502).  
2. Press  
to view recordings and press  
to select a desired recording. Voice  
recordings are indicated by “Voice” at  
the beginning of the file names.  
3. Press  
or  
to play the selected  
recording.  
 
12  
Line-in Recording  
TC1500FM, TC1501FM, TC1502FM  
TH1500, TH1501, TH1502 only  
Deleting Line-in Recordings  
1. In the navigation menu, press to  
EN  
select "Voice / Line-in Recs".  
Line-in Recording  
2. Press  
to view recordings and then  
Recording as wav files can be made  
through a line-in cable connected to the  
headphone jack.  
1. While playback is stopped, press M to  
access the player’s menu.  
press to select an unwanted  
recording. Line-in recordings are  
indicated by “Line” at the beginning of  
the file names.  
3. Press M and then to select "Delete  
File".  
2. Press  
3. Press to select “Line-in Recording”.  
4. Press , “Ready” shows on the  
display.  
5. Start playback of the line-in source.  
6. Press to start recording. Press  
pause recording. Press again to resume.  
while “Go to” is highlighted.  
4. Press  
to confirm deletion.  
Tips:  
to  
Adjust the volume level of  
7. Press  
to stop recording.  
the source audio device in  
order to achieve the optimum  
recording quality. The source output  
varies from model to model. You might  
want to experiment with a few  
recordings to determine the proper  
volume output of the source to get  
optimum recording quality from the  
player. Recommend starting the  
source at a volume level that  
Listening to Line-in  
Recordings  
1. In the navigation menu, press to  
select "Voice / Line-in Recs".  
adequate at room volume level.  
2. Press  
to view recordings and then  
press to select a desired recording.  
Line-in recordings are indicated by  
“Line” at the beginning of the file  
names.  
3. Press  
or  
to play the selected  
recording.  
 
13  
Setting the Player  
Language (selects the display  
language)  
Restore Defaults (restore all settings  
to default values by pressing  
EN  
DSP  
DSP feature consists a number of sound  
effects.  
)
While the display shows the navigation  
screen for file selection, press M to access  
the player’s menu and then press to  
select “DSP”. (If the display shows the  
playback screen, press M twice to access  
Unless otherwise indicated, select  
available options within each item by  
pressing repeatedly. To exit the  
setting menu, press M.  
the player’s menu.) Press  
repeatedly  
to select an effect mode (Flat, Bass, Pop,  
Rock and Jazz).  
System Info  
While the display shows the navigation  
screen for file selection, press M to access  
the player’s menu and then press to  
select “System Info”. (If the display  
Settings  
While the display shows the navigation  
screen for file selection, press M to access  
the player’s menu and then press to  
select “Settings”. (If the display shows  
the playback screen, press M twice to  
shows the playback screen, press M twice  
to access the player’s menu.) Press  
check memory usage and firmware  
version.  
to  
access the player’s menu.) Press  
to  
enter the setting menu. The following  
items are available:  
Brightness (adjusts the display  
brightness, 8 levels available),  
Screensaver (adjusts the duration  
before screensaver activation, 5  
options available),  
Power Save (adjusts the duration  
before automatic switch off, 5 options  
available),  
FreqStep (Frequency Step) (selects  
between US and Europe frequency  
mode),  
 
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More Information  
Cannot playback tracks on the  
player.  
EN  
Troubleshooting Tips  
The player does not turn on when  
the PLAY button is pressed?  
Make sure audio tracks are encoded  
in the mp3 or Windows Media  
formats at supported bitrates.  
Bitrates supported by the player:  
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps  
Battery may be empty.  
Press the reset button to reset the  
player.  
wma – 48 to 192 kbps  
Skipping tracks or bad sound  
quality?  
WMA or audiobooks 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 for  
Repeat, random or program function  
may be activated.  
There may be strong magnetic fields  
(e.g. too close to TV) near the unit.  
Low Battery level.  
license acquisition details. For more  
information on how license  
Cannot perform playback?  
LOCK function may be activated.  
There may be no mp3/WMA tracks in  
the internal memory.  
acquisition works, go to www.  
microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.  
Play the original or downloaded song  
on your computer to ensure that  
there was nothing wrong with the  
encoding of the mp3 or WMA.  
USB display does not appear when  
connected to computer?  
Check connection between your unit  
and the computer. (Refer to the  
software instruction manual)  
Check if the USB drivers are properly  
installed if you are using Windows  
98SE.  
You may have to re-associate the  
drive letter that was assigned to the  
device. Please check your help on  
Windows for details on assigning a  
different drive letter.  
The player does not work after  
reformat.  
In case you need to reformat the  
player, it must be in FAT or FAT32  
format. The player does not work in  
NTFS format.  
 
15  
More Information  
EN  
What does the PlaysForSure logo  
mean?  
Note:  
For better result, we  
PlaysForSure is a new logo program  
from Microsoft®. Consumers can  
match the PlaysForSure logo on a  
large selection of devices and online  
music stores. If you see the logo, you’ll  
know your digital media will play for  
sure. For more information on the  
Microsoft PlaysForSure program, visit  
recommend a constant  
encoded bit rate from 32 to 320kbps  
for mp3 and 48kbps to 192kbps for  
Windows Media Audio.  
Nevertheless, your unit can play  
tracks encoded in variable bit rate  
(VBR).  
Note:  
This unit may temporarily  
Check for Updates  
cease to function if subjected  
to electrostatic disturbance. To  
resume to normal functioning, you may  
use a pin to activate the reset button.  
digitalaudiodownloads for the latest  
news and firmware upgrades for our  
Digital Audio Player. You must update  
your system after new downloads have  
been made in order for the new  
applications to be executed.  
Frequently Asked  
Questions  
You can get FAQ information at  
Specifications  
Weight: 30g  
Dimensions: 78mm (Length) x 31mm  
(Width) x 15mm (Thickness).  
 
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US Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
• Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
EN  
• 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:  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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  
11721 B Alameda Avenue, Socorro, Texas 79927  
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.  
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.  
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Product Registration:  
• 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.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
• 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 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 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 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.  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
 
17  
Canadian Limited Warranty  
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.  
EN  
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. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the  
original carton (or equivalent).  
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:  
Thomson multimedia Ltd.  
6200 Edwards Blvd.,  
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7  
Canada  
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.  
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:  
Thomson Inc.  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is  
needed during the warranty period.  
PURCHASE DATE  
NAME OF STORE  
 
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IMPORTADOR  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
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Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
Thomson Inc.  
P. O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
© 2006 Thomson Inc.  
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Tocom (v4.0)  
u s e r  
m a n u a l  
Software  
Installation  
File Transfer  
Installation des  
software  
Transfert de  
musique  
Instalación de  
logiciel  
Trasferencia de  
Música  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.  
 
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("Thomson") for the RCA Audio  
Device application/driver software  
program and associated  
documentation, if any ("Program").  
EN  
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EN  
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EN  
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INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO  
THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF  
THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD  
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(AND NOT THOMSON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS  
AFFILIATES OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE  
ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR  
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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.  
 
End User License Agreement  
EN  
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY  
a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT  
b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR  
THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE  
PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED  
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION,  
USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.  
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO  
EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES,  
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 THE USE OF OR  
INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN  
IF THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
WINDOWS MEDIA  
This version of the Audio Device Player  
("The Player") 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 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.  
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.  
 
End User License Agreement  
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.  
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.  
EN  
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.  
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  
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, apply to the WMA Software incorporated  
or disassemble the WMA Software,  
except and only to the extent that such  
activity is expressly permitted by  
in the Player.  
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.  
 
End User License Agreement  
EN  
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE  
GENERAL TERMS  
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY This Agreement can only be modified by  
BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS  
INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF  
a written agreement signed by you and  
Thomson, and changes from the terms  
YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY and conditions of this Agreement made  
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.  
in any other manner will be of no effect.  
If any portion of this Agreement 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 Agreement is the complete and  
exclusive statement of the agreement  
between you and Thomson, which  
supersedes all proposals or prior  
agreements, oral or written, and all other  
communications between you and  
Thomson, relating to the subject matter  
of this Agreement.  
GOVERNING LAW  
This Agreement is governed by the laws  
of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without  
regard to its conflict of laws.  
 
Table of Contents  
End User License Agreement  
Profiling (Model Dependent) .9  
EN  
Table of Contents  
Disconnecting the Player . . . .10  
Disconnecting Your Player from  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Computer System Requirements . . .1  
What’s so special about this mp3  
the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .11  
player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Insert the Included CD-ROM into  
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Connecting to the Computer . .4  
Connecting the Player to the  
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Transferring Music . . . . . . . . . .5  
Transferring Files to the Digital  
Audio Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Transferring Files via Yahoo! Music  
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Yahoo! Music Unlimited: Supercharge  
the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Transferring Files via Windows Media  
Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Transferring Files via Windows Explorer  
(Drag and Drop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
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.  
 
Before You Begin  
Dear RCA Customer,  
EN  
Computer System  
Requirements  
Thank you for purchasing the RCA  
Digital Audio Player. Our products  
will play open mp3 and Windows  
Media™ audio (WMA) content and  
for certain models, content  
Pentium III 500MHz or higher  
recommended  
Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP  
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher  
Internet access  
100MB free hard disk space for the  
software  
purchased from most 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 may use the  
applications recommended by the  
online music download service.  
64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)  
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio  
extraction  
USB port (2.0 recommended)  
Sound card  
!
Warning:  
Use of this product 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.  
1
 
Before You Begin  
These components do the following:  
EN  
What’s so special about  
this mp3 player?  
to install USB driver (for Windows  
98SE users only),  
This player is meant to play mp3 and  
Windows MediaTM audio files  
to use a music management software  
to organize your music collection,  
to enable you to transfer files from  
your computer to your Digital Audio  
Player.  
transferred in the built-in flash memory.  
To do so, you need the use of a  
Windows computer with USB port and a  
music management software (Yahoo!  
Music Engine or Window Media Player  
recommended).  
The Music Management CD that comes  
with your Digital Audio Player contains  
all of the necessary software  
components you need to make your  
Digital Audio Player work properly.  
2
 
Getting Started  
2. If the setup screen does not appear,  
double click My Computer, double click  
your CD-ROM drive icon, and double  
click “Install” to run the installer.  
EN  
Inserting the Included CD-  
ROM into CD-ROM Drive  
1. Turn on your computer and place the  
Music Management CD that comes  
with your digital audio player into  
your computer.  
Note: The Music  
Management CD may contain  
one or more music management  
software that can help transfer  
music content to your digital audio  
player. Please refer to the section on  
your installed software for basic  
transfer operations.  
Note:  
Don’t connect the USB device  
to the PC or digital audio player before  
or during the CD-ROM installation.  
If you’re running Windows ME/ 2000/  
XP, no additional drivers are required.  
If you’re running Windows 98SE, you  
must install the USB drivers from the  
CD-ROM in order for the digital audio  
player to function properly.  
3
 
Connecting to the Computer  
EN  
Connecting the Player to  
the Computer  
Note  
Connect the Digital Audio Player to your  
computer. If a USB connection cable is  
provided, connect it to the player first  
before the computer. The larger end of  
the cable should be connected to the  
computer while the smaller end to the  
player.  
It might take several seconds  
for the device (the Digital Audio  
Player) to be detected, especially in  
Windows 2000/XP. Click Refresh in My  
Computer or Explorer to make sure the  
device has been detected.  
The player  
Note  
The Digital Audio Player is  
capable of transferring files  
at full-speed when a USB 2.0  
connection is used. USB 2.0 is up to  
40 times faster than USB 1.1. If a  
USB 2.0 port is available on your  
computer, use it to connect to your  
Digital Audio 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.  
Some models can be directly connected to  
the USB port of the computer. If  
necessary, an optional USB extension  
cable can be used.  
The digital audio player will appear as a  
removable disk drive.  
4
 
Transferring Music  
EN  
Transferring Files to a  
Digital Audio Player  
Note  
• Secure music download  
Depending on the availability of software  
files can be transferred to  
on your Music Management CD specific  
to your digital audio player, you can  
transfer files to your Digital Audio Player  
via 1) Yahoo! Music Engine (Windows XP  
only), 2) Windows Media Player or 3)  
Windows Explorer (requires no software  
installation).  
your player through Windows Media  
Player or Yahoo! Music Engine. (Note:  
Services and applications must be  
Windows Media audio-compliant and  
support Digital Rights Management.  
Windows XP with Service Pack 1  
required.) (Apple iTunesTM music  
content is not supported).  
If your Digital Audio Player isn’t already  
connected to your computer, connect it to  
the computer using the provided USB  
cable as illustrated on the previous page.  
For more information on Yahoo! Music  
Engine, visit  
For more information on Windows  
Media Player, visit  
Transferring files via Yahoo! Music  
Engine (Windows XP only) - refer to  
page 6,  
indowsmedia.  
Transferring files via Windows Media  
Player - refer to page 8,  
Transferring files via Windows Explorer  
(drag-and-drop) - refer to page 9.  
• Some wma files may be DRM  
protected. You must acquire licenses  
for DRM protected wma files before  
they can be played on the player.  
For more information, go to  
windowsmedia/drm  
Attention  
Do not disconnect the USB  
connection during music  
download. Doing so may corrupt system  
files or the files being downloaded.  
5
 
Transferring Music  
4. From a playlist (My Playlists in the left  
EN  
Transferring Files via  
Yahoo! Music Engine  
(Windows XP only)  
Yahoo! Music Engine lets you manage  
your music easily and organize like a pro.  
Create your own playlists: music for  
work, the gym, or even dinner. You can  
also buy music and transfer to your  
digital audio player in seconds. Just drag  
and drop and you ‘re done. For more  
information on the installation and  
operations, please visit:  
navigation pane): at the bottom of the  
Yahoo! Music Engine window, click the  
Transfer to Device button and select  
the drive letter to where the playlist is  
to be transferred. OR  
5. From My Music: drag and drop files  
from My Music to the digital audio  
player. (You may also drag artists and  
albums from My Music).  
6. The Yahoo! Music Engine will check to  
see if there is sufficient storage space  
on the device to copy the songs. If not,  
you will have to reduce the number of  
songs you are transferring.  
Note: Yahoo! Music Engine  
only works on Windows XP.  
with Service Pack 1 or higher.  
Attention  
Make sure all data are  
transferred to the Digital  
Audio Player before unplugging the  
USB connection.  
1. Launch the Yahoo! Music Engine.  
2. Attach the digital audio player to your  
computer. You should see the Jukebox  
name appear in the left navigation  
pane.  
3. In the Yahoo! Music Engine, click My  
Music or click on a playlist on the left  
navigation pane.  
6
 
Transferring Music  
To subscribe, click Y! Unlimited in the  
left navigation pane then click on the  
graphic offering you a 7-day free trial.  
EN  
Yahoo! Music Unlimited:  
Supercharge the Engine  
Yahoo! Music Unlimited is a subscription  
service with access to over 1 million  
songs, plus much more. For a low  
monthly price, you can:  
If you have a Yahoo! ID, you will be  
taken through the account setup  
process. If you do not have a Yahoo! ID,  
you will be prompted to sign up for a  
free Yahoo! account, then you will be  
taken through the Y! Music Unlimited  
setup process.  
add any of those million songs to your  
personal music library to listen,  
transfer to your digital audio player,  
share with others*,  
buy burnable downloads,  
listen to LAUNCHcast Plus, the  
commercial-free radio service.  
For more information, please visit:  
* Yahoo! Music does not permit copying or transferring music files to other users.  
7
 
Transferring Music  
4. Select Sync from the menu bar, a  
screen will appear as below:  
EN  
Transferring Files via  
Windows Media Player  
If you want to take your music collection  
with you, you can easily synchronize  
items in your library to your digital audio  
player. The Sync feature in the latest  
version of Windows Media Player and  
allows you to synchronize files in  
categories and playlists in your library to  
your digital audio player. For complete  
details, see the “Synchronizing media to  
your device” topic in the Windows  
Media Player help documentation.  
5. Select Start Sync, the selected items  
will now be automatically transferred  
to your player.  
1. Connect your player to the computer  
and open Windows Media Player,  
select Library from the menu bar, a  
screen will appear as below:  
Attention  
Make sure all data are  
transferred to the Digital  
Audio Player before unplugging the  
USB connection.  
2. From the left column, select the songs,  
categories and/or playlist items you  
want to copy to the player.  
3. Drag the selected items to the right  
column.  
 
8
Transferring Music  
EN  
Transferring Files via  
Windows Explorer (Drag  
and Drop)  
From Windows Explorer, highlight all the  
files/folders you want to transfer to your  
Digital Audio Player and drag them to the  
drive letter that is associated with it.  
Attention  
Make sure all data are  
transferred to the Digital  
Audio Player before unplugging the  
USB connection.  
Attention  
Some wma files may be DRM  
protected and they must be  
transferred to your player via  
music management software that  
supports Windows Media DRM such as  
Yahoo! Music Engine and Windows  
Media Player. You cannot listen to  
these protected files if transferred  
via Windows Explorer.  
For more information, go to  
windowsmedia/drm  
Profiling (Model Dependent)  
Some models need to be profiled after  
file transfer. Profiling helps sort audio  
files on your player so that you can view  
in the navigation menus and play them  
properly.  
Please check the player’s user manual if  
this step is necessary on your player.  
Follow the instruction to profile your  
newly transferred files.  
 
9
Disconnecting the Player  
Before disconnecting the USB connection  
EN  
Disconnecting Your Player  
from the Computer  
from the computer or the Digital Audio  
Player, be sure the "Safe to Remove  
Hardware" message is displayed.  
For Windows XP, from the System Tray,  
double click the left mouse button on the  
icon  
and select Safely Remove  
Hardware. Select the drive corresponding  
to your player and click STOP.  
Attention  
If you want to go back to USB  
mode for file transfer at this  
stage, you need to unplug and connect  
the player to the PC again.  
Attention  
The Stop a Hardware device screen  
appears. Select the device to be stopped  
again for confirmation and click OK.  
Make sure all data are  
transferred to the Digital  
Audio Player before unplugging the  
USB connection.  
The description on this page is based  
on Windows XP. If you are running  
other operating systems, there may  
be some differences. See the  
Windows Help for details about safely  
removing hardware.  
You can also stop your player by left  
clicking on the  
icon from the system  
tray and selecting the drive  
corresponding to your player.  
10  
 
Troubleshooting Tips  
EN  
Problem  
Checkpoints / Action  
After connecting the player to computer,  
"USB connected" does not appear on the  
display.  
• Make sure the device is powered on. Some  
players do not automatically come on when  
plugged into the computer.  
• Make sure that the USB connections to the  
computer and device are securely in.  
Cannot access the player via Windows 2000  
computer.  
• Install the Service Pack 3 for Windows  
2000. Visit  
to check for the latest updates.  
Cannot playback tracks on the player.  
• Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the  
mp3 or Windows Media formats at  
supported bitrates. Please check the player’s  
user manual for bitrates supported.  
• 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  
What does the PlaysForSure logo mean?  
(available on certain models)  
PlaysForSure is a new logo program from  
Microsoft®. Consumers can match the  
PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of  
devices and online music stores. If you see  
the logo, you’ll know your digital media will  
play for sure.  
For more information on the Microsoft  
PlaysForSure program, visit  
For more information on RCA PlaysForSure  
11  
 
IMPORTADOR  
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C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
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P. O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
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