user manual
M21 series
M22 series
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
Precautions for the unit
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Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation
problems may result.
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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.
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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Headset safety
To use a headset safely, please keep the following in mind:
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Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
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.
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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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FCC Information
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 that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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. 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Audiovox could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Accessories Corporation
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350
Carmel, IN 46032
1-317-810-4880 ( No technical /product support is available via this number. This phone number is for
regulatory matters only.)
RCA
RCA
M2104
M2204RD
RCA
RCA
M2202
M2204BL
RCA
RCA
M2204
M2204PL
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
RCA
M2208
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Contents
Important safety instructions
Important battery information ....................................................................................................................................................2
Ecology..................................................................................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................2
Precautions for the unit ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Headset safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................3
FCC Information......................................................................................................... 4
End user license agreement ..................................................................................... 7
Before you begin
Copyright warning............................................................................................................................................................................9
Back up your data .............................................................................................................................................................................9
Unpacking your player....................................................................................................................................................................9
Computer system requirements..................................................................................................................................................9
Connecting to the computer........................................................................................................................................................10
Charging the player..........................................................................................................................................................................10
Managing files on your RCA Player
Using RCA easyRip............................................................................................................................................................................11
Using Windows Explorer ................................................................................................................................................................11
Deleting files from the player.......................................................................................................................................................12
Disconnecting the player from the PC......................................................................................................................................12
General controls
Turning the player on and off.......................................................................................................................................................13
Locking the player controls...........................................................................................................................................................13
Resetting the player.........................................................................................................................................................................13
Using the menus
Menu types..........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Menu navigation ...............................................................................................................................................................................14
The Home menu................................................................................................................................................................................15
Music
Playing music files.............................................................................................................................................................................17
Music playback controls .................................................................................................................................................................17
Audiobooks
Playing audiobooks..........................................................................................................................................................................19
Audiobook playback controls.......................................................................................................................................................19
Skipping through audiobook sections .....................................................................................................................................20
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Voice Memo
Recording voice memo...................................................................................................................................................................21
Playing back voice memo..............................................................................................................................................................21
Copying recordings to your PC....................................................................................................................................................21
Favorites
Creating a "Favorites" playlist .......................................................................................................................................................22
Removing files from "Favorites" playlist ...................................................................................................................................22
Downloading playlists to player..................................................................................................................................................22
Settings
Changing the player’s settings.....................................................................................................................................................23
Shuffle ..................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Repeat ...................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Equalizer ...............................................................................................................................................................................................23
Screensaver .........................................................................................................................................................................................23
PowerSave ..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
RecDur (Record duration) ..............................................................................................................................................................23
Language ............................................................................................................................................................................................23
Profiling.................................................................................................................................................................................................24
System Info..........................................................................................................................................................................................24
Restore defaults.................................................................................................................................................................................24
Additional information
Tips and troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................25
For your records ................................................................................................................................................................................26
Visiting RCA website ........................................................................................................................................................................26
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................................27
Warranty information
12 Month Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................28
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End user license agreement
This is a copy of the EULA that you need to agree to in order to use this product.
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 OTHERWISE USING THE
PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS EULA, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS PROGRAM IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT TREATIES, AS WELL
AS OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AND TREATIES. YOU MAY USE THE PROGRAM ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS EULA,
AND ANY SUCH USE IS HEREBY UNDERSTOOD TO BE CONDITIONAL 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 PROGRAM.
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.
2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
(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 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
(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.
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.
(c) If you fail to comply with any of the terms of this EULA, in 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.
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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5. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
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.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
(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.
(b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND
FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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Before you begin
Dear RCA Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Player. This product will play mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA)
content.
RCA easyRip™ Media Software, 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.
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.
Back up your data
As with any portable player, you must back up the drive regularly. The manufacturer is not responsible for
lost data.
Unpacking your player
All of the items listed below should have been packed in the box with your player.
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RCA player (contains music management software installer and user manual)
Quick Start Guide
Earphones
USB cable
Computer system requirements
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Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or Windows Vista™ or Windows® 7
Internet access
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
250MB or more free hard disk space for the software
128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
CD drive capable of digital audio extraction
USB port (2.0 recommended)
Sound card
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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Connecting to the computer
Player
USB port of your
computer
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Connect the player to your PC as shown.
The player will turn on automatically and display "USB connected" on the display. The player will appear
as a drive letter on your computer, a Mass Storage Class (MSC) device, and behave as a detachable drive
for file transfer in one or both directions.
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The RCA easyRipTM Media Software installer is stored on the player. Go to MyComputer in the Start
menu, find and open the drive letter associated with the player (i.e. LYRA) and then double-click the
rcaeasyrip_setup.exe file to launch the installer.
The software installer can be deleted from the player after installation to free up more storage space*.
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It may take several seconds for the player to be detected. Click View -> 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 a 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.
IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the USB cable from either the PC or the player during the software
installation.
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Charging the player
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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Managing files on your RCA Player
Before you begin using your RCA Player, you’ll want to copy your music to the player. You can use any of the
following methods to transfer content:
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RCA easyRip
Drag and drop files using Windows Explorer
Software provided by online music stores
Using RCA easyRip
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
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.
Double-click the easyRip icon on your PC’s desktop. The easyRip dock appears at the side of your screen.
Help – For detailed explanation on using easyRip, click the Help module on the
Module Dock.
Using Windows Explorer
To copy files in Windows XP , Windows Vista or Windows® 7:
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer.
2. Drag and drop music files onto the drive letter associated with the player.
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Deleting files from the player
You may delete any files transferred to the player.
1. Connect the player to your computer.
2. Open the player in Windows Explorer and then navigate to the folder containing the files.
3. Select the files you want to remove and then press the Delete key on the keyboard of your PC.
Disconnecting the player from the PC
Windows will show the player as a removable disk:
1. In the Windows system tray, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon and then select the device with
the appropriate drive letter from the list of devices.
2. When the Safe to remove hardware message appears, unplug the player from the PC.
IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the USB connection during file transfer. Doing so may corrupt
system files or the files being transferred.
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General controls
Lock/unlock
player controls
Power on/off
Microphone
MIC
Display
Option menu
Scroll up/increase volume
Return
Skip forward/fast forward/
menu advance
Skip back/reverse/menu back
RESET
Scroll down/decrease volume
Play/pause/select menu option
Reset
Earphone socket
USB
Turning the player on and off
To turn the player on, slide
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to the right. Slide to the right again to turn the player off.
Locking the player controls
To lock the player controls to prevent them from being activated accidentally, slide
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to the left. To
unlock, slide
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to the middle position. When the controls are locked, the message "Keys Locked" appears
on the display.
Resetting the player
If the player stops operating properly, you can reset it by pressing the RESET button on the back of the
player with a non-metal pointed object (e.g. toothpick).
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Using the menus
Menu types
The player has two menu types:
Player menu
The player menu appears when you turn on the player or if you press and hold while listening to the
player. It lets you:
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Select music and audiobook files
Record and play back voice memos
Change the player’s settings
Menu items
Menu title
Option menu
The option menu appears if you press
at the playback (Now Playing) screen while listening to the player.
It provides different options depending on what you are listening to when you press
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Press
Option menu
"Now Playing"
screen
Menu navigation
When a menu is displayed:
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Press + and – to scroll up and down the list of menu items.
Press
or to go to the next menu level. Press to return to the previous menu level.
Press +
Press +
Press +
Press
or
Press
or
Press
or
Artist 1
Artist 2
Artist 3
Play All Albums
Play All Songs
Title 1
Title 2
Play All Songs
Artists
Albums
Album 1
Album 2
Press
Press
Press
Press –
Press –
Press –
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If the highlighted item is playable (for example, an audio file), press or to start playback.
Press
or
Title1
Title2
Title3
If the highlighted item indicates the current setting (for example, the repeat mode setting), press to
change the setting.
Repeat
Off
Press
Add to Favorites
Add to Favorites
Repeat
All
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The Home menu
The top-level or “Home” menu is always displayed when you press and hold . The menu options are:
Now Playing
Available only during playback.
Press or to return to the currently playing file.
Music
Press or to enter the Music menu and choose an artist, album, genre or individual title.
Audiobooks
Press or to enter the Audiobook menu and choose a particular audiobook for listening.
Voice memo
Press or to enter the Voice memo menu and choose to either start recording or play recordings of
previous voice memo.
Favorites
As you listen to music, you can add individual titles to a “favorites” playlist. Press or to enter the
Favorites menu and choose a particular title or edit the playlist.
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Settings
Press or to enter the Settings menu, which lets you:
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Choose the shuffle playback mode
Choose a repeat playback mode
Choose an equalizer setting
Choose the screensaver setting
Choose the power saving setting
Choose a record duration setting
Change the language of the player’s menus
Perform sorting to all music files.
Display the firmware version, space available and total space
Reset the player’s settings to the factory defaults
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Music
Playing music files
The player sorts your music files by artist, album and genre.
1. Press and hold to display the Home menu, then press + or – to select Music.
2. Press or to enter the Music menu.
3. Use + or – and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or to
start listening.
Music playback controls
Skips to the previous file*; press and
hold to scan backward
Skips to the next file, press and hold to
scan forward
Starts/pauses playback
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.
Option menu (music playback)
Press at the playback (Now Playing) screen to show the Option menu. Press + or – to highlight an option
and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
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Add to Favorites – Adds the current file to the Favorites playlist (see page 21). Each file can be added to
the Favorites playlist multiple times.
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Repeat – Toggles repeat mode. Options available: Off, One , and All
the display).
(corresponding icons show on
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Shuffle – Toggles shuffle mode. Plays media randomly when shuffle is On.
Equalizer – Toggles equalizer mode. Options available: Flat, Bass, Pop, Rock and Jazz.
Delete – Deletes the currently playing media file from the player.
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Option menu (navigating music files)
Press when navigating through music files to show the Option menu. Press + or – to highlight an option
and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
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Now Playing – Returns to the Now Playing screen during playback
Delete – Deletes the selected song
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Audiobooks
Playing audiobooks
Audiobook playback is similar to music playback.
1. Press and hold to display the Home menu, then press + or – to select Audiobooks.
2. Press or to enter the Audiobooks menu.
3. Use + or – and or to navigate through the menus and select the desired item, then press or to
start listening.
Audiobook playback controls
Skips to previous file or section; press
and hold to scan backward within a file
Skips to the next file or section, press
and hold to scan forward within a file
Starts/pauses playback
Shows/ hides the Option menu
Increases or decreases the volume
during playback
+ or –
Option menu (Audiobook playback)
Press at the playback (Now Playing) screen to show the Option menu. Press + or – to highlight an option
and then press to confirm the selection or change the setting.
The following options are available:
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Skip – Skips by section or by file. (Refer to below section for details)
Delete – Removes current file from the player.
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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.
To choose section-by-section skipping:
1. Press to display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to select Skip, then press to switch to Section.
3. Press or to resume playback.
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The player returns to file-by-file skipping automatically when you play another file or turn the player off.
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Voice Memo
Recording voice memo
You can record voice and play back recordings as well as copy the recordings (WAV files) to your PC.
To record voice:
1. Press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – to select Voice Memo and press or to enter the voice memo menu.
3. Press + or – to select Start Recording and press or to start recording.
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Press to pause or resume recording.
The microphone is located at the back of the player.
4. Press to display the Option menu. Press to select Stop Recording.
The player names each recording MICXXXXX.wav where XXXXX is a unique number.
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To record for a specific duration:
Refer to RecDur on page 23.
Playing back voice memo
To play back a recording:
1. Press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – to select Voice Memo and press or to enter the voice memo menu.
3. Press + or – to select Playback and press or to see the list of recordings.
4. Press + or – to select a recording and press or to start playback.
Copying recordings to your PC
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “Recordings\VOICEREC” folder on the player
To copy recordings to the PC:
1. Plug the player into the PC.
2. Open the player’s Voice folder.
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and drop them onto a folder on the PC.
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Favorites
Creating a "Favorites" playlist
You can create a playlist of your favorite music by adding new files to the playlist as you listen to them.
This function is not available for other media formats such as audiobooks and recordings.
To add the currently playing music file in the playlist:
1. Press to display the Option menu.
2. Press + or – to highlight Add to Favorites and then press
.
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Repeat the above steps for adding more music files.
To listen to the Favorites playlist:
1. Press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – to select Favorites and press or to enter.
3. To play back a particular file, press or to list the files. Press + or – to select the desired file and press
or
.
MySelections
>
Removing files from "Favorites" playlist
To remove a music file from the playlist:
1. Play the selected file from Favorites playlist.
2. Press to display the Option menu. Now "Clear from Favorites" is highlighted.
Clear from Favorites
3. Press to remove this file from the playlist.
Downloading playlists to player
You can also download playlists of your favorite music created on the RCA easyRip software. Please refer to
the Help module in easyRip for details on creating playlists and transferring the created playlists to the
player.
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Settings
Changing the player’s settings
To change the player settings:
1. Press and hold to display the Home menu.
2. Press + or – to select Settings and press or to enter the settings menu.
3. Press + or – to select a setting and then press
to change it.
Shuffle
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Plays back music tracks (mp3/wma/wav) in a random order.
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Options: On (Display indicator:
) and Off.
Repeat
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Repeats music tracks based on selected mode. When repeat mode One is selected, the current track will
repeat. When repeat mode All is selected, all files in the current album will repeat.
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Options: One (Display indicator:
), All (Display indicator:
), and Off.
Equalizer
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Switches current equalizer mode used to play back music tracks. Each mode corresponds to different
types of music to enhance your listening experience.
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Options: Flat, Bass, Pop, Rock and Jazz.
Screensaver
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Sets the screensaver activation time which will launch the screensaver after specified duration of
inactivity.
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Options: 10 sec., 20 sec., 30 sec., or 1 min.
PowerSave
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Sets the powersave interval time which will turn the player off after specified duration if no key is
pressed.
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Options: Off, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min., 10 min.
RecDur (Record duration)
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Changes the record duration.
Options: Max, 5 min., 30 min., 1 hr.
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Language
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Changes the language of the player menus.
Options: English, Français, Español
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Profiling
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Performs sorting to all music files. "Profiling..." will be displayed until the sorting finishes.
System Info
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Displays the amount of free space available and the firmware version.
Restore defaults
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Resets all menus to factory defaults.
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Additional information
Tips and troubleshooting
Cannot delete files on the player.
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You can delete files on the player using your computer.
1. Connect the player to your computer.
2. Open the player in Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder containing the files.
3. Select the files you want to remove and then press the Delete key on the keyboard of your PC.
For deleting files from the player, refer to Option menu from page 17-22 for details.
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Player repeats same tracks or all tracks.
Repeat play is turned on. Press during playback to show the Option menu and select Repeat Off. You
can also press to return to Home menu. Then press + or – to select Settings and press to enter the
settings menu to select Repeat Off.
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Audio distorted at high volume.
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Change the Equalizer mode to Flat.
Turn down the volume.
The audio tracks on my player keep skipping or popping.
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You’ll need to rip the audio track again– make sure you close all other applications on your PC when you
record.
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Try recording with Error Correction setting turned on.
Player turns itself off.
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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.
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Battery is empty, please recharge.
Ensure the Power/Lock Slider is not in the Lock position.
Reset the player by removing and re-installing the battery.
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If the player will not turn on after resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore it.
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Player does not respond to key presses.
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If your player stops responding to key presses, you can reset it by removing and re-installing the battery.
Most of your settings will be preserved; only the settings that you have changed after your last power off
will be lost.
This player may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume normal
operation, it may be necessary to cycle the power off and back on or perform a reset by removing and
re-installing the battery.
Make sure the Lock function is not activated.
Player cannot play WMA songs.
Secure music is not supported in this player.
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Player cannot play AAC songs.
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AAC songs.
The player takes a long time to read files in a folder.
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File reading may take longer if too many files are put in a single folder. Re-organize your files into a
number of folders.
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Song information is not showing correctly.
Song information may not match your current player’s language setting. Change the language setting.
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The player reports that it is full.
You have filled the capacity of the internal memory of the player.
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Cannot playback tracks on the player.
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Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates.
Bitrates support by the player:
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
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WMA files may be DRM protected and this player does not support playback of protected files.
Cannot find tracks which copied to the player.
Perform a profiling to sort all music files in the player (Home => Settings => Profiling).
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Cannot play Audible files.
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Make sure the file format is correct. The player only supports .AAX Audible files. Audible files must be
transferred to the Audible folder in the player for proper playback.
Voice recording stops automatically after 5 hours.
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Maximum duration for each recording is 5 hours. Start a new recording after the maximum duration has
reached.
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.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Visiting RCA website
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Product registration
Latest software and firmware
Latest RCA easyRip software
User manual
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Customer service and technical support information
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Specifications
Technical specification
Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: M2104 , M2202, M2204, M2208, M2204RD, M2204BL and M2204PL
Hardware
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Dimensions: 58 mm H, 33.4 mm W, 11 mm D
Unit Weight: 20 g
Stereo Headphones jack
USB Connection Jack
USB Drive
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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.
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Capacity: 2GB (M2202), 4GB (M2104, M2204, M2204RD, M2204BL and M2204PL), 8GB (M2208)
Software
Includes the player applications and media management software.
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Warranty information
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Portable Media Players
AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that
should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or
workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or
replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof
of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the
Company at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast or internet service, to costs incurred for installation,
removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions caused by computer viruses, spyware or other malware,
to loss of media, files, data or content, or to damage to tapes, discs, removable memory devices or cards,
speakers, accessories, computers, computer peripherals, other media players, home networks or vehicle
electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has
suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident,
or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S
LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN
NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE
PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or representative is
authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale
of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Recommendations before returning your product for a warranty claim:
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If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, voice recorder, camcorder, digital
photo frame, etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup copies of content stored on the product.
If applicable, before shipping a product, make a back up copy of content or data stored on the device.
Also, it is advisable to remove any personal content which you would not want exposed to others. IT IS
LIKELY THAT CONTENTS AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND REFORMATTING.
AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA, OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY
PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product will be returned with factory default
settings, and without any pre-loaded content which may have been installed in the originally purchased
products. Consumer will be responsible for reloading data and content. Consumer will be responsible to
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restore any personal preference settings.
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Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally provided
with the product. However DO NOT return any removable batteries, even if batteries were included with
the original purchase. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. Ship to
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
1-800-645-4994
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5
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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.
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