RCA MP3 Player M4004 User Guide

user manual  
M4004  
M4008  
M4018  
MC4004  
MC4008  
MC4018  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
 
Safety information  
FCC information  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) This device must  
accept any interference received including  
interference which may cause undesired  
operation.  
T H E L I G H T N I N G  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S  
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -  
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-  
SIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO Q U A L I F I E D S E RV I C E  
PERSONNEL.  
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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE  
OR ELECTRICAL  
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT  
SHOCK HAZARD,  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
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.  
RCA  
M4004  
RCA  
M4008  
RCA  
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:  
M4018  
RCA  
MC4004  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
RCA  
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.  
MC4008  
RCA  
MC4018  
In accordance with FCC requirements,  
changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by Thomson Inc. could void the  
user’s authority to operate this product.  
Manufacturer/Responsible Party  
Thomson, Inc.  
P.O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
1-866-449-7112  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est  
conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du  
Canada  
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Safety information  
Product registration  
Technical specification  
Please fill out the product registration card  
and return it immediately. Returning this card  
allows us to contact you if needed. You can  
registration as well.  
Product: Digital Audio Player  
Brand: RCA  
Model: M4004, M4008, M4018, MC4004,  
MC4008, MC4018  
Electrical Consumption: 3.7V Lithium battery  
(built-in)  
For your records  
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.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
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.  
This unit may temporarily cease to function if  
subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To  
resume normal operation, you may press the  
RESET button on the back of the player with  
a non-metal pointed object (e.g. toothpick) to  
reset the player.  
Service information  
This product should be serviced only by those  
specially trained in appropriate servicing  
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain  
service, refer to the warranty included in this  
Guide.  
Do not separately recharge, disassemble,  
incinerate, or expose to high temperatures.  
Examples of high temperatures that may  
damage your product include leaving it in a  
locked car in the summer, or putting it on top  
of other heat generating electronics devices  
(such as power amplifiers and computer  
monitors).  
Illustrations contained within this publication  
are for representation only and subject to  
change.  
The descriptions and characteristics given in  
this document are given as a general  
indication and not as a guarantee. In order  
to provide the highest quality product  
possible, we reserve the right to make any  
improvement or modification without prior  
notice. The English version serves as the final  
reference on all products and operational  
details should any discrepancies arise in other  
languages.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
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 install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A  
polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding type  
plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong  
is provided for your safety. If the provided  
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult  
an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
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.  
Protect the power cord from being walked  
on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
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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Portable Cart Warning  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way,  
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End user license agreement  
INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE,  
AND RESULTS OBTAINED.  
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ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE  
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LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.  
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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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.  
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This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement  
signed by you and THOMSON Entity, and changes from the  
terms and conditions of this EULA made in any other manner  
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invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and  
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prior agreements, oral or written, and all other  
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.  
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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  
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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.  
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Software incorporated in the Device Firmware.  
Content providers are using the digital rights management  
technology for Windows Media contained in your A/V Device  
(“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content  
(“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property,  
including copyrights, in such content is not misappropriated.  
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ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-  
DRM Software is sent to your A/V Device whenever you  
download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or  
from a computer. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such  
license, also download revocation lists onto your A/V Device  
on behalf of Secure Content Owners.  
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Before you begin  
Dear RCA Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing the Player. This  
Computer system requirements  
Pentium III 500MHz or higher  
recommended  
product will play open mp3 and Windows  
TM  
Media audio (WMA) content as well as  
Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 3) or  
Windows® XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) or  
content purchased from most online music  
download services.  
TM  
Windows Vista  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with  
Internet access  
250MB or more free hard disk space for  
the software  
128MB RAM (256MB recommended)  
CD drive capable of digital audio  
extraction  
After purchasing and downloading music to  
your PC, you are now ready to move content  
to your player. To transfer the music, you  
must use Windows Media Player or the  
application recommended by the online music  
download service.  
USB port (2.0 recommended)  
Installed sound card  
Installed 16-bit color video card  
(Note: Services and applications must be  
Windows Media audio-compliant and support  
Digital Rights Management.)  
Secure music download  
requirements  
Unpacking Your Player  
Your player came with everything you need  
to make music portable — all of the items  
shown below should have been packed in the  
box with your player.  
Windows® XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) or  
TM  
Windows Vista  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with  
Internet access  
Windows Media Player 10 or higher  
Yahoo! Music Jukebox (Included in the  
TM  
CD)  
RCA Player  
Warning  
Use of 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.  
Music Management CD  
contains software  
applications  
USB cable: Plug the Line-in  
end into the earphone jack  
on your player, and plug the  
USB end into your  
Caution  
Keep player out of direct sunlight.  
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme  
heat (such as inside a parked car) may  
cause damage or malfunction.  
computer’s USB port.  
Earphones  
Do not expose to rain or moisture.  
Headset safety  
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your  
Eardrums  
Make sure you turn down the volume on the  
unit before you put on 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.  
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Before you begin  
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.  
Caution While Driving  
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 player if you find  
it disruptive or distracting while driving.  
Back up your data  
As with any portable player, you must back  
up the drive regularly. RCA and Thomson are  
not responsible for lost data.  
Software setup  
The Music Management CD that comes with  
your player contains all of the necessary  
software components you need to make your  
player work properly.  
The Music Management CD also  
contains Yahoo! Music Jukebox  
TM  
that can help transfer music content  
to your player. Please refer to the section  
on your installed software for detailed  
operations.  
Refer to "Transferring Files to the Player"  
on page 11 for details.  
These components do the following:  
enable you to transfer files from your  
computer to your player  
convert video files  
format and sort the contents, update the  
system files.  
Inserting the included CD into CD  
drive  
1. Turn on your computer and place the  
Music Management CD that came with  
your player into your computer.  
IMPORTANT: Don’t connect the USB cable to  
the PC or the player before or during the CD  
installation.  
2. If the setup screen does not appear,  
double-click My Computer, double click  
your CD drive icon, and double click Install  
to run the installer.  
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Connecting to the computer  
Charging the battery  
Connecting the player to the  
computer  
Your player is charging through the USB  
connection when it is connected to your  
computer. To fully charge the player, make  
sure your computer is on and the player is  
connected for at least 3 hours.  
Connect the player to your computer with the  
USB cable provided. The player will turn on  
TM  
automatically. In Windows Vista or  
Windows® XP (when Windows Media Player  
10 or above is installed), the player will  
appear as a Windows portable device using  
the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). If  
Windows Media Player 10 or above is not  
installed or if your computer is running  
Windows® 2000, the player will be connected  
in Mass Storage Class (MSC) mode. It will  
appear as a drive letter on your computer  
and behave as a detachable drive for file  
transfer in one or both directions.  
Important battery information  
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the  
same or equivalent type.  
Charge the player for at least 3 hours  
before first use.  
Charge the player for at least 3 hours after  
putting away the player for a long time.  
Battery replacement should only be made  
by trained technicians. Refer to Limited  
Warranty for details.  
The Player  
USB PORT  
Do not attempt to open the player. No  
user serviceable parts inside.  
COMPUTER  
To reduce risk of injury, charge only  
rechargeable batteries recommended by  
the manufacturer for this player. Other  
types of batteries may burst causing  
damage and personal injury.  
Warning:  
The USB cable provided is  
Caution  
dedicated for this player only. DO  
NOT connect this player to the  
computer with any other USB cable.  
DO NOT plug this USB cable in other  
USB devices.  
The USB cable provided may damage  
other products if plugged into the  
earphones jack.  
The battery used in this player may  
present a risk of fire, explosion, or  
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not  
separately recharge, disassemble, or  
expose to high temperatures. Examples of  
high temperatures that may damage your  
product include leaving it in a locked car  
in the summer, or putting it on top of  
other heat generating electronic devices  
(such as power amplifiers and computer  
monitors).  
Note:  
It might take several seconds for the  
player to be detected. Click Refresh in  
My Computer or Windows Explorer to  
make sure the player has been  
detected.  
The player is capable of transferring  
files at USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is  
available on your computer, use it to  
connect to your player. The player is  
still backward compatible with the  
older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will  
not be able to take full advantage of  
the potential speed increase.  
Do not place the battery under direct  
sunlight or in excessively hot places over  
45ºC (113ºF) such as the dashboard of a  
car.  
Dispose of used battery properly.  
Keep away from children. Do not  
disassemble and do not dispose of  
in fire.  
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Transferring files to the player  
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1. Launch the Yahoo! Music Jukebox.  
2. Attach the player to your computer. The  
player’s name should appear after a few  
seconds in the left navigation pane.  
Transferring files to the player  
You may select one of the following methods  
to transfer music content to your player: 1)  
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Yahoo! Music Jukebox, 2) drag-and-drop via  
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3. In the Yahoo! Music Jukebox, click My  
Windows Explorer. For method 1, you first  
need to have successfully installed the  
software packages included in the Music  
Management CD (refer to “Inserting the  
included CD into CD drive).  
Music or click on a playlist on the left  
navigation pane.  
4. Simply drag the playlist you want to the  
name of your player in the left navigation  
pane (you can also drag tracks, artists and  
albums directly from My Music).  
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Note: Yahoo! Music Jukebox is  
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5. The Yahoo! Music Jukebox will check to  
supported in Windows® XP or  
see if there is sufficient storage space on  
the player to copy the audio files. If not,  
you will have to reduce the number of  
audio files you are transferring.  
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Windows Vista .  
Caution: Secure music download files  
must be transferred to your player through  
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the Yahoo! Music Jukebox or the  
application recommended by your online  
music download service (Note: Services  
and applications must be Windows Media  
audio-compliant and support Digital Rights  
Management.) (Apple iTunes music  
content is not supported).  
Do not disconnect the USB cable  
during music download. Doing  
so may corrupt system files or the  
files being downloaded.  
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Yahoo! Music Jukebox is supported in  
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Windows® XP or Windows Vista .  
Windows® XP requires Service Pack 1 or  
higher. Yahoo! Music Jukebox requires  
Transferring files via Yahoo!  
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Music Jukebox (Windows® XP  
Internet Explorer 6 or above for  
installation.  
Required updates to Yahoo! Music  
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or Windows Vista )  
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Yahoo! Music Jukebox lets you manage your  
Jukebox may be available from Yahoo!  
after installation. Please refer to the  
music easily and organize like a pro. Create  
your own playlists: music for work, the gym,  
or even dinner. You can also buy download  
music and transfer to your player in seconds.  
Just drag-and-drop and you’re done. For  
more information on the installation and  
operations, please visit:  
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Yahoo! Music Jukebox Help for more  
information about these updates.  
OPAL  
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Transferring files to the player  
Transferring files via Windows  
Explorer (Drag-and-Drop)  
In Windows® XP (with Windows Media  
Player 10 installed)  
In Windows® XP and when Windows Media  
Player 10 is installed, the player is connected  
to the computer in MTP mode. In the  
Windows Explorer, when the player is  
opened, the “Data” and “Media” views will  
be displayed for the player.  
In Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP  
(without Windows Media Player 10 or  
above installed)  
If Windows Media Player 10 or above is not  
installed in Windows® XP, or your computer  
is running Windows® 2000, the player is  
connected to the computer in MSC mode. You  
can transfer files via the Windows Explorer  
(drag-and-drop).  
From Windows Explorer, highlight all the  
files/folders you want to transfer to your  
player and drag them to the drive letter that  
is associated with it.  
The Data folder is used to manage data  
content on the player, such as text files. The  
Media folder is used to manage media  
content supported by the player for playback,  
such as mp3 and wma.  
Picture files should be copied to the root  
directory for viewing while video files can not  
be dragged and copied to the player directly.  
The video files must be converted and  
transferred to the player via RCA Video  
Converter for playback (refer to page 19).  
Alternatively, you can transfer the coverted  
video files to the root directory.  
You can copy files to the player through  
Windows Explorer (drag-and-drop). Picture  
files should be copied to the “Media” folder  
for viewing while video files cannot be  
dragged and copied to the “Media” folder  
directly. The video files must be converted  
and transferred via RCA Video Converter for  
playback (refer to page 19). Alternatively, you  
can transfer the converted video files to the  
"Data" folder via the Windows Explorer  
(drag-and-drop).  
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In Windows® XP or Windows Vista  
(with Windows Media Player 11 or above  
installed)  
If your computer has installed Windows  
Media Player 11, “Internal Storage” shows  
instead of the folders mentioned above. Copy  
files inside “Internal Storage”.  
You can copy files to / delete files from the  
player through Windows Explorer (drag-and-  
drop), but you cannot open or edit the files  
directly from the player. If you want to edit  
the files, you will need to copy the files from  
the player to another location (drive) in the  
system.  
OPAL  
OPAL  
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Note: Windows® XP requires  
Service Pack 1 or higher.  
OPAL  
Caution: Secure music download files  
must be transferred to your player  
through one of the provided Jukebox  
software packages or any applications  
recommended by the online music  
download service. Please visit the online  
music download service’s website where  
you purchased your content from for  
more details on transferring secure music  
to your player.  
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Transferring files to the player  
Deleting files from the player  
Do not disconnect the USB  
For any files you have transferred to the  
player, you may delete them while you have  
connected the player with your computer.  
Highlight the unwanted file in the player’s  
file directory on your computer and press the  
delete key on your computer to delete the  
file. It is best to remove Yahoo! Music™  
subscription files from the player by using the  
Yahoo! Music™ Jukebox.  
connection during file download.  
Doing so may corrupt system files or  
the files being downloaded.  
Disconnecting your player from  
the computer  
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For Windows Vista or Windows® XP (with  
Windows Media Player 10 or above installed),  
your player is connected in MTP mode to your  
computer by default, you may disconnect the  
USB cable directly when file download is  
completed.  
For Windows® XP users without Windows  
Media Player 10 or above installed, your  
player is connected in MSC mode. Your  
player will appear as a drive letter on your  
computer. You may disconnect it by clicking  
the  
icon from the System Tray and select  
"Unplug or Eject hardware". Select the drive  
corresponding to your player.  
OPAL USB Device  
The "Stop a Hardware player" screen will  
appear. Select the player to be stopped again  
for confirmation and click OK and disconnect  
your player from the computer.  
OPAL USB Device  
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General controls  
Before you begin  
Overview  
The following examples illustrate what you  
should do before operating your player.  
1. These instructions presume you’ve already  
done the followings:  
1. The display  
2. M – Press once during playback to access  
the player’s menu. Press twice to access the  
Home menu. Press three times to go back  
to the playback screen.  
Installed all necessary applications.  
Transferred music from your computer to  
the player.  
3.  
– Press and hold until the player  
switches on/off. Press once to pause  
playback. Press again to resume.  
– Scrolls up.  
Allowed your player to charge for at least  
3 hours while connected to the computer.  
2. If you haven’t unplugged the player from  
your computer, detach the USB cable from  
the player.  
3. Connect the headphones to your player.  
4. Ensure the key lock is not activated by  
– Scrolls down.  
– Skips backwards, goes back  
– Skips forwards, advances, make  
selection  
– Slide the key upwards to prevent  
accidental key activation. Slide downwards  
to unlock.  
4.  
sliding  
5. If your player isn’t already on, turn it on by  
pressing and holding until the player  
downward.  
5. Reset button  
switches on. The main navigation menu  
appears.  
6. Microphone  
7. Earphones jack/USB jack – Insert the  
earphones, the USB cable here for  
connecting to the computer.  
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Top view  
Front view  
Right view  
Back view  
6
MIC  
1
5
RESET  
4
2
3
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General controls  
Selecting what you want to play  
Navigation display  
The following example illustrates the steps to  
select and play audio files in the Artists  
category.  
Indicates the item  
currently selected  
1 2 3 4 5  
1. Press M twice during playback to enter  
Home menu. Highlight “Music” by  
1
pressing  
advance.  
or . Then press  
to  
Artists  
Now Playing  
001/003  
mp3 128K  
Black Eyed Peas  
Bjork  
Chet Baker  
Dan Zanes  
Duvall  
Home  
Now Playing  
Music  
Pictures  
Videos  
I'll Be Around  
Duvall  
Volume and Destiny  
Available only  
during playback.  
00:01:15  
00:03:40  
Audiobooks  
1. Indicates whether the player is playing or  
paused.  
2. Highlight “Artists” by pressing  
or  
.
Then press  
to advance.  
2. Indicates that if shuffle mode is on/off.  
3. Indicates that if repeat mode is on/off.  
4. Indicates that the key lock function is  
activated.  
Music  
Artists  
Albums  
Titles  
Genres  
Years  
5. Indicates the battery level of the player.  
Navigation menus  
3. The Artists menu appears with the artists  
listed in alphabetical order.  
The files are sorted according to their file  
types. Music files are further sorted according  
to several parameters for quick search of your  
favorite music. Once your player is turned on,  
you will see the file menus as listed below:  
Scroll up and down the “Artists” menu by  
pressing or  
Return to the previous menu by pressing  
.
.
View the albums from the artist  
highlighted by pressing  
that artist appear in alphabetical order).  
Home  
Music  
Artists  
Albums  
Titles  
(the albums of  
Pictures  
Artists  
Genres  
Years  
Artist 1  
Artist 2  
Artist 3  
Artist 4  
Artist 5  
Videos  
Audiobooks  
My Selections  
Voice Recording  
Record  
Play Back  
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General controls  
4. Scroll up and down the “Albums” menu by  
pressing  
View the songs from the album  
highlighted by pressing  
that album appear in track order).  
or  
.
The information provided in the  
playback screen depends upon  
the ID3 tags that have been set up  
for the audio file.  
To show the Player’s menu during  
playback, press M.  
The item that you can select for  
playback is not limited to a single file,  
you may select an artist, an album and  
(the songs of  
Albums  
Album 1  
Album 2  
Album 3  
Album 4  
Album 5  
then press  
to start playback of all  
files within your selected item.  
5. Highlight the desired song by pressing  
or  
To play the song, press  
.
or  
. The  
song’s information will show on the  
display during playback.  
To pause playback, press  
.
Album1  
Song 1  
Song 2  
Song 3  
Song 4  
Song 5  
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Listening, viewing and recording  
Music playback  
Audiobooks playback  
Skips to the previous file*, press  
Skips to the previous file when  
and hold to scan backwards within  
a file.  
skip-by-file is selected*, skips to  
the previous section when skip-by-  
section is selected**, press and  
hold to scan backwards within a  
file.  
Skips to the next file, press and  
hold to scan forward within a file.  
Starts/ pauses playback.  
Skips to the next file when skip-by-  
file is selected*, skips to the next  
section when skip-by-section is  
selected**, press and hold to scan  
forward within a file.  
Increases or decreases the volume  
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.  
Starts/ pauses playback.  
Increases or decreases the volume  
or  
Music playback display  
* Refer to page 23 for details of skipping by  
file or by section.  
** When skip-by-section is selected, press  
within the beginning 4 seconds of the current  
audible file to skip to previous audible  
section. Otherwise, you will return to the the  
beginning of the current section.  
Now Playing  
8
001/003  
mp3 128K  
1
2
3
7
I'll Be Around  
Duvall  
4
Volume and Destiny  
6
9
5
00:01:15  
00:03:40  
1. Current file number/total number of files  
2. Song name  
3. Artist name  
4. Album name  
5. Elapsed playback time  
6. Playback progress bar  
7. File bitrate  
8. File type  
9. File total time  
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Listening, viewing and recording  
Picture viewing  
Video viewing  
Scrolls up during file navigation.  
Scrolls up during file navigation.  
Scrolls down during file  
navigation.  
Scrolls down during file  
navigation.  
Goes back, skips backward.  
Advances, skips forward.  
Goes back, skips backward*. Press  
and hold to scan backwards within  
a file.  
Starts/ pauses slideshow if  
slideshow is activated*.  
Advances, skips forward. Press and  
hold to scan forward within a file.  
Starts/ pauses playback.  
Press M twice during playback to return to  
file navigation.  
or  
Increases or decreases the volume.  
* Refer to page 23 to activate slideshow in  
the Player's menu.  
Press M twice during playback to return to  
file navigation.  
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In Windows Vista , picture files  
* Press  
within the beginning 4 seconds of  
should be copied to the “Internal  
Storage” folder of the player; in  
Windows® XP, picture files should be  
copied to the “Media” folder of the player  
while in Windows® 2000, picture files  
should be copied to the root directory for  
viewing.  
the current file to skip to previous file.  
Otherwise, you will return to the beginning  
of the current file.  
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Listening, viewing and recording  
Video converter  
6. To edit the name  
of the output  
video, click on the  
box next to  
destination at the  
Your video has to be converted to optimum  
format before transferring to this player for  
playback. To do so, you need to install the  
RCA Video Converter in your computer. You  
can install the Converter from the music  
management CD or go to  
lower right corner.  
If you prefer to  
convert only a  
portion of the  
video file, select  
the start and end  
time for the conversion at the lower right  
corner.  
To resize the output video, click "Video  
Mode". Select "Full Screen" to fully utilize  
the screen of the player, yet part of the  
video may be cropped during video  
playback. Select "Full Image" to keep the  
ratio of the video size same as the input  
video, yet the screen of the player may not  
be fully utilized.  
download the most updated Converter for  
installation.  
1. Load the music management CD included  
with this player in your computer.  
Installation will start automatically. Follow  
the instructions on the screen to install the  
converter.  
2. Launch the video converter after  
installation has succeeded and connect the  
player to the computer.  
3. Drag-and-drop video files from the  
Windows Explorer to the list control panel.  
Select the quality level of the output video  
among High, Medium or Low from the  
pull down menu.  
7. Click “Convert” to start the file conversion.  
Drag-and-drop here  
Select the  
target folder  
4. Select the target folder and enter the  
name for output file by clicking “Browse”.  
If you want to transfer the video output  
file to the player automatically after  
conversion is complete, check the box  
underneath to do so.  
5. Select the type of player from the pull-  
down menu under “Player”. Select “OPAL”  
for this player. Optimum settings for file  
conversion will be selected automatically.  
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Listening, viewing and recording  
Voice recording  
1. To start voice recording, press M twice  
during playback to access the Home menu.  
Tip: For operation details of the  
video converter, please open the  
help file by pressing the ‘F1’ key on your  
computer.  
2. Press  
or  
to highlight “Voice  
Recording". Then press  
to advance.  
Home  
Videos  
Audiobooks  
My Selections  
Voice Recording  
Note:  
Picture files should be copied to the  
“Media” folder for viewing in  
Windows® XP if Windows Media Player  
10 is installed. If Windows Media Player  
10 is not installed or your computer is  
running Windows® 2000, picture files  
should be copied to the root directory  
for viewing.  
3. Press  
press  
or  
to highlight “Record”. Then  
to access voice recording mode.  
Voice Recording  
Record  
Play Back  
Video files cannot be dragged and  
dropped to the “Media” folder directly.  
They must be converted and  
transferred to the player via the RCA  
Video Converter for playback.  
Alternatively, converted video files can  
also be transferred to the "Data"  
folder via the Windows Explorer (drag-  
and-drop) in Windows® XP with  
Windows Media Player 10 installed or  
to the root directory if Windows Media  
Player 10 is not installed or your  
computer is running Windows® 2000.  
4. Press  
when the display shows “Ready”  
to start voice recording.  
Voice Recording  
Ready  
5. Press  
to pause record. Press  
again  
to resume recording.  
Voice Recording  
wav  
VOICE001  
This video converter software relies on  
the video codecs already installed in  
your computer. Make sure the video  
file you wish to convert plays on your  
computer before using the video  
converter software. Note that some  
video files that play on your computer  
may rely on specialized video playback  
applications that are not compatible  
with the video converter software.  
If your computer has installed Windows  
Media Player 11 (Windows® XP or  
Windows VistaTM), “Internal Storage”  
shows instead of the folders mentioned  
above. Copy files inside “Internal  
Storage”.  
Elapsed recording time  
Remain recording time  
00:00:28  
61:39:30  
6. Press M to stop recording.  
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Listening, viewing and recording  
Playback voice recording  
My Selections  
1. Follow steps 1-2 above to enter the Voice  
Recording sub-menu.  
Adding files to My Selections  
You can add your favorite songs to My  
Selections.  
2. Press  
press  
or  
to confirm your selection.  
or to highlight the recorded file  
to start playback.  
to highlight “Play Back” and  
1. Press M during playback to access the  
Player's menu.  
3. Press  
and  
2. Press  
or  
to highlight “Add to MySel”  
to confirm your selection.  
and press  
The music (mp3/wma/wav) file that is  
currently playing is added to My  
Selections. Repeat the above steps for  
selecting more items.  
Deleting recorded files  
1. While an unwanted recorded voice  
recording is highlighted, press  
the playback.  
to start  
Refer to Playback Recorded Voice  
Recording for details in highlighting a  
recorded file.  
Playing My Selections  
1. Press M twice during playback to access  
the Home menu, highlight “My Selections”  
2. Press M and then  
or  
to highlight  
by pressing  
or  
. Then press  
to  
“Delete File” and press  
to confirm the  
enter the My Selections.  
deletion.  
Home  
Videos  
Audiobooks  
My Selections  
Voice Recording  
2. With “My Selections” already highlighted,  
press  
to start playback of selected  
items.  
Clearing My Selections  
Press M during playback to access the Player's  
menu. Highlight “Clear MySel” by pressing  
or  
. Then press  
to confirm deletion of the  
selected items.  
Menu  
Repeat  
DSP  
Off  
Flat  
Slideshow Off  
Add to MySel  
Clear MySel  
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Player’s menu  
Shuffle  
Accessing the player’s menus  
Press M during playback to access the Player’s  
Press  
repeatedly to select shuffle on or  
off. Files will be played randomly when  
shuffle is activated.  
menu.  
This item is only available when you are  
listening to a music (mp3/wma/wav) file.  
Navigation and selection  
Player’s  
menus  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
DSP  
Slideshow  
Add to MySel  
Clear MySel  
Settings  
Repeat  
Press  
repeatedly to select a repeat mode.  
This item is only available when you are  
listening to a music (mp3/wma/wav) file.  
Customize  
menu  
Theme  
Brightness  
Screensaver  
PowerSave  
Language  
Restore  
1
Repeat One  
Repeat All  
Repeat Off – Repeat is Off.  
– Repeat the current item.  
– Repeat all items.  
System Info  
Repeat and shuffle will work  
differently if you have highlighted a  
song or a set (albums, genres, etc.).  
You can select your desired combination of  
Shuffle and Repeat to suit you.  
Defaults  
Menu  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
DSP  
Slideshow Off  
Add to MySel  
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)  
Off  
Off  
Flat  
Currently  
selected  
option  
Player’s  
Menu  
items  
Press  
repeatedly to select a DSP mode.  
Options available: Flat, Bass, Graphic, Pop,  
Rock and Jazz.  
Press  
and then press  
graphic mode, you can customize the five  
repeatedly until Graphic appears  
to enter Graphic mode. In  
1. To scroll up or down to highlight items on  
the screen, press or  
2. To confirm your selection or enter and  
view the submenu, press  
3. To go back to the previous menu level,  
band equalizer. Press  
band and then press  
or  
or  
to select a  
to adjust the  
.
band level. Press M to exit Graphic mode.  
.
press  
.
Graphic EQ  
4. Press  
repeatedly to select options.  
Bass Low Med High Treb  
0
0
0
0
0
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Player’s menu  
Slideshow  
The item defines the viewing time for each  
picture during a slideshow. Press  
repeatedly to select among: off, 3, 5, 10 and  
15 seconds.  
Skipping  
Press  
repeatedly to select skip by file or  
section.  
This item is only available when you are  
listening to a multiple-sectioned Audible file.  
Add to MySel  
Refer to page 21 for details.  
Clear MySel  
Refer to page 21 for details.  
Settings  
Press  
press  
to enter the Settings menu and then  
or to highlight an item. Press  
repeatedly to change settings.  
Customize Menu: to select what you wish  
to display in the submenu of Music library:  
Artists, Album, Titles, Genres, and Years.  
Theme: to select a color theme (blue,  
green, red or yellow) for the display.  
Brightness (1-8): to adjust the display light  
brightness.  
Screensaver (10s, 20s, 30s and 1m): to  
adjust the duration before the screensaver  
activates.  
Power Save (Off, 1m, 2m, 5m and 10m): to  
adjust the duration for automatic shut  
down when the player is idle.  
Language: to select the menu’s language.  
Restore Defaults: to reset all menus to  
factory defaults.  
System info  
Press  
to show the amount of free space  
available and the firmware version.  
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Additional information  
RESET button on the back of the player  
with a non-metal pointed object (e.g.  
toothpick). 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 you can reset it by pressing the  
RESET button on the back of the player  
with a non-metal pointed object (e.g.  
toothpick).  
Tips and troubleshooting  
Problem: Cannot delete files on the player.  
For any files you have transferred to the  
player, you may delete them while you  
have connected the player with your  
computer. Highlight the unwanted file in  
the player’s file directory on your  
computer and press the delete key on your  
computer to delete the file. Subscribed  
TM  
files from Yahoo! Music are best to be  
TM  
removed through Yahoo! Music Jukebox.  
For deleting voice recordings, refer to  
page 21 for details.  
Problem: Player repeats same tracks or all  
tracks.  
Repeat play is turned on. Press the MENU  
button (M) to change the play mode.  
Problem: Player cannot play WMA songs.  
Secure music download files must be  
transferred to your player through the  
Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox or the application  
recommended by your online music  
download service (Note: Services and  
applications must be Windows Media  
audio-compliant and support Digital Rights  
Management.) (Apple iTunes music  
content is not supported).  
Problem: Audio distorted at high volume.  
Change the DSP mode to Flat.  
Turn down the volume.  
Problem: The audio tracks on my player  
keep skipping or popping.  
You’ll need to re-record the audio track –  
make sure you close all other applications  
on your PC when you record.  
Problem: The player takes a long time to  
read files in a folder.  
File reading may take longer if too many  
files are put in a single folder. Re-organize  
your files into a number of folders.  
Try recording with Error Correction setting  
turned on.  
Problem: Player turns itself off.  
Your player turns itself off if you leave it in  
pause mode or navigation mode for the  
duration specified in PowerSave setting.  
Problem: Why song information is not  
showing correctly?  
Song information may not match your  
current player’s language setting. Change  
the language setting.  
Problem: The player cannot be turned on.  
Battery is empty.  
Ensure the keys lock is not activated.  
Reset the player by pressing the RESET  
button on the back of the player with a  
non-metal pointed object (e.g. toothpick).  
If the player still cannot be turned on after  
resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to  
restore it.  
Problem: Why the player cannot view the  
picture files?  
The player only supports .jpg extension  
file, and do not support other formats like  
.bmp, .tiff, .jpeg.  
All picture files need to be put in the  
"Media" folder (if Windows Media Player  
10 is installed) or “Internal Storage” folder  
(if Windows Media Player 11 is installed) of  
the player when in Windows® XP or  
Windows VistaTM and connected in MTP  
mode or put in the root directory of the  
player when in Windows® 2000 and  
connected in MSC mode.  
Please go to  
details.  
Problem: Player does not respond to key  
presses.  
If your player stops responding to key  
presses, you can reset it by pressing the  
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Additional information  
contact your Music Service Provider for  
additional support.  
Problem: Why the player cannot play the  
video files from the computer?  
All video contents must be converted by  
the video converter which comes with the  
player (please refer to the CD). Other  
format of video file will not be supported.  
The converted video contents must be put  
in the "Media" folder (if Windows Media  
Player 10 is installed) or "Internal Storage"  
folder (if Windows Media Player 11 is  
installed) or put in the root directory of  
the player when in Windows® 2000.  
Problem: Why does my player report that  
it is full?  
Problem: What is MTP mode?  
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode is  
essential if you want to transfer DRM  
content to your player. In MTP mode your  
player will no longer show up as a drive  
letter. So programs that were designed to  
work with a player that shows up as a  
drive letter will not be able to work  
directly with the player.  
Check for updates  
latest news and firmware upgrades for our  
digital media player.  
You have filled the capacity of the internal  
memory of the player.  
You have exceeded the maximum number  
of items that this player supports. Your  
player can only support up to 2720 media  
files within eight hierarchy of folder in  
maximum.  
Problem: Cannot playback tracks on the  
player.  
Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the  
mp3 or Windows Media formats at  
supported bitrates.  
Specifications  
Hardware  
Dimensions: 92.2 mm H, 46.1mm W,  
8.7mm D  
Unit Weight: 40g  
Stereo Headphones/USB Connection Jack  
Battery Operated: Rechargeable lithium  
battery.  
Bitrates support by the player:  
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps  
wma – 48 to 192 kbps  
USB Drive  
External USB Drive: When connected to a  
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  
computer via USB, the player is capable of  
storing any file type allowing the user a  
fast, convenient method of storing,  
retrieving, and transferring files. This  
includes word processing files,  
presentations, spreadsheets and any other  
computer files.  
Capacity: M4004 - 4GB, M4008 - 8GB,  
M4018 - 8GB, MC4004 - 4GB, MC4008 -  
8GB, MC4018 - 8GB  
Connection: USB 2.0, Hi-speed capable  
Problem: Why can't my portable player  
playback songs downloaded from my paid  
Music Server Provider subscription service?  
The internal clock in your portable player  
may not be up to date. Downloading a  
new subscription song from your Music  
Server Provider should update your  
player's clock and allow it to playback all  
your songs again.  
Software  
Includes the player applications and media  
management software.  
The license for your subscription songs  
may have expired. Synchronize your device  
with your PC again to obtain an update to  
your license. If the problem persists, please  
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Limited warranty  
For US  
Batteries.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Products which have been modified or  
incorporated into other products.  
Products purchased or serviced outside the  
USA.  
What your warranty covers:  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
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.  
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  
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:  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
Thomson Inc., Product Exchange Center,  
11721 B Alameda Avenue  
Socorro, Texas 79927  
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  
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.  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON  
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE  
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET  
FORTH ABOVE.  
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.)  
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  
Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
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Limited warranty  
provisions shall be deemed to be amended to  
the extent necessary to comply therewith.  
implied warranty lasts, so the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you.  
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer  
for out of warranty service, you may write to:  
This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights, and you also may have other rights  
that vary from state to state.  
Thomson Inc.  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944  
If you purchased your product outside the  
USA:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact  
your dealer for warranty information.  
For Canada  
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the  
purchaser or gift recipient that if any  
manufacturing defect becomes apparent in  
this product within 1 year from the original  
date of purchase, it will be replaced free of  
charge, including return transportation.  
This warranty does not include damage to the  
product resulting from accidents, misuse or  
leaking batteries.  
Should your product not perform properly  
during the warranty period, either:  
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof  
of purchase for replacement,  
OR  
2. 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  
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IMPORTADOR  
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.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
EXPORTER  
Thomson Inc.  
P.O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
© 2007 Thomson Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)  
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