Technicolor - Thomson EH308 MP3 Player User Manual
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1. Mode Pressing default Mode Rotating Shows Album Art of DRM Music Shows Album Art of DRM Music Skips to the previous file press and hold to scan backwards within a file Skips to the next file press and hold to scan forwards within a file Starts pauses playback press and hold to add the current file in the playlist Increases or decreases the volume by rotational movement Increases the volume Decreases the volume Skips to the previous file press and hold to scan backwards within a file Skips to the next file press and hold to scan forwards within a file Starts pauses playback press and hold to add the current file in the playlist Shows Album Art of DRM Music Tips for multi section audiobook files press and hold 5 during playback to select between skipping by file and skipping by section Skipping by file Press 3 or 4 to go to the previous or next audiobook file Skipping by section Press 3 or 4 to go to the previous or next section of the current file Showing Album Art of DRM Music Depending on the format of the music file album art and the application software used for transferring files to the player not all different formats of the album art might be supported For music files with displayed album art you can select displaying either the album art or the track information by using the up down button 26 Listening and Viewing Mus2. Help us protect the environment in which we live 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 THOMSON INC OR ANY THOMSON GROUP ENTITY AS DEFINED BELOW COLLECTIVELY THOMSON ENTITY FOR THE RCA OR THOMSON BRANDED PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM 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 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 license i to use 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 a
3. 8 Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started Computer System Requirements e Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended running Windows XP SP1 SP Service Pack e Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher e Internet access broadband recommended e 250MB free hard disk space for the software e 128MB RAM e CD ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction e USB port 2 0 recommended e Sound card e 16 bit color video card Secure Music Download Requirements e Windows XP SP1 or higher SP Service Pack e Internt Explorer 6 0 or higher e Windows Media Player 10 or higher Warning Use of this product is for your personal use only Unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws Caution e Keep product out of direct sunlight Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat such as inside a parked car may cause damage or malfunction e Do not expose to rain or moisture Before You Begin 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 unit if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving Back up your data As with any portable player that has a hard drive you must back up the drive regularly RCA and Thomson are not responsible for
4. Then press 4 to enter the Playlists menu Highlight an unwanted playlist by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode Press M to show player s menu Delete Playlist is already selected press 5 to confirm deletion of the selected playlist 34 Player s Menus Accessing Player s Menus Press M in any mode to access the player s menu Note during playback M has to be pressed twice to display the player s menu Player s menus Shuffle Repeat DSP Slideshow Settings Customize Menu System Info Brightness Screensaver Power Save Sleep Scrolling Language Restore Defaults Navigation and Selection Note Use the Touch sensitive keypad for operations Two operation modes pressing and rotating are available to best fit your key operation habit read page 37 Settings gt Scrolling for details on switching between the two modes 35 Player s Menus Menu Repeat Currently selected option Player s Menu DSP items Slideshow Settings System Info 1 To scroll up or down to highlight items on the screen press 1 or 2 pressing mode or move rotationally 6 rotating mode 2 To enter and view the submenu press 4 or 5 3 To go back to the previous menu level press 3 4 Press 5 repeatedly to select options Shuffle Press 5 repeatedly to select shuffle on or off Files will be played randomly when shuffl
5. Destination at the lower right corner 30 Duration 00 00 58 Listening and Viewing To convert only a portion of the video file select the start and end time for conversion End 00 00 25 at the lower right corner Rotate Yes To rotate the video file by 90 after the file pranon conversion select Yes from the pull down Start 00 00 11 7 P End 00 00 22 menu for doing so ves R o oo 9 Click Convert to start the file conversion e If all the video files are ready to be transferred without conversion the Convert button will change as Download Click to start the file transfer Tip For operation details of the video converter please open the help file by pressing the F1 key on your computer Note Picture files should be copied to the Media folder for viewing Video files cannot be drag and copied to the Media folder They must be converted and transferred to the player via Thomson Video Converter for playback Alternatively converted video files can also be transferred via Windows Media Player in the same way as you transfer music files to the player Please refer to the instructions of Windows Media Player for operation details 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 tha
6. Mode Rotating Increases the volume Decreases the volume Goes back skips backward Advances skips forward Starts pauses slideshow Scrolls up or down during file navigation by rotational movement Press M during playback to pause and return to file navigation Note Music playback will be stopped when viewing pictures or slideshow Note Picture files should be copied to the Media folder of the player for viewing 28 Listening and Viewing Video Viewing Note Use the Touch sensitive keypad for operations Two operation modes pressing and rotating are available to best fit your key operation habit read page 37 Settings gt Scrolling for details on switching between the two modes Slide upwards and release to stop playback Mode Pressing default Mode Rotating Scrolls up during file navigation Increases the volume Scrolls down during file Decreases the volume r i07 ti A eee Goes back skips backward Goes back skips backward Press and hold to scan backwards within a file Advances skips forward Starts pauses playback GSESO8O Advances skips forward Press and hold to scan forwards within navigation scans forwards or a file backwards within a file by rotational movement Scrolls up or down during file Starts pauses playback Increases or decreases the volume by rotational movement Press M during playback to pause and return to file
7. 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 THOMSON ENTITY 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 End User License Agreement The WMA Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws This protection also extends to documentation for the WMA Software whether in written or el
8. function mode Music instead of function mode PODCAST To resolve this issue please rename the GENRE of these files to PODCAST In Window XP right click the file and select PROPERTIES go into SUMMARY you will see the GENRE and be able to rename it Selecting What You Want to Play The following example illustrates the steps to select and play songs in the Artists category Note Use the Touch sensitive keypad for operations Two operation modes pressing and rotating are available to best fit your key operation habit read page 37 Settings gt Scrolling for details on switching between the two modes M D 0o00 2 23 General Controls m O Music L Music Albums Tiltes Geners Years Artists Artist 1 Artist 2 Artist3 Artist 4 Artist 5 Artist 6 Artist 3 All Songs Album 1 Album 2 Album3 Album 4 Album 5 Select Music by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode Then press 4 to advance Highlight Artists by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode Then press 4 to advance The Artists menu appears with the artists listed in alphabetical order Scroll up and down the Artists menu by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode Return to the previous menu by pressing 3 Go to the root music menu directly by pressing and
9. holding 3 View the albums from the artist highlighted by pressing 4 the albums of that artist appear in alphabetical order Scroll up and down the Albums menu by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode View the songs from the album highlighted by pressing 4 the songs of that album appear in track order General Controls Album 4 5 Highlight the desired song by pressing 1 or 2 All Songs pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 Song 1 rotating mode Song 2 Song 3 e To play the song press 3 or 5 Song s Song4 sis information will show on the display Song 5 during playback e To pause playback press 5 Note The information provided in the playback screen depends upon the ID3 tags that have been set up for the song Note To show the player s menu at any stage of navigation press M Note The item that you can select for playback does not limit to a single file you may select an artist an album or a playlist and then press 5 to start playback of all files within your selected item 25 Listening and Viewing Music Podcasts Audiobooks Playback Note Use the Touch sensitive keypad for operations Two operation modes pressing and rotating are available to best fit your key operation habit read page 37 Settings gt Scrolling for details on switching between the two modes Slide upwards and release to stop playback 2
10. navigation 29 Listening and Viewing Video Converter Your video has to be converted to optimum format before transferring to this player for playback To do so you need to install the Thomson Video Converter in your computer The video converter only works on Windows XP Select the Select the target folder player type ae Status a Ready to be downloaded BUUU DLRALE LUUN LcOKUp gt Output ideo Video 2 avi Duration D Start 00 00 00 End 00 00 25 Rotate Yes Load the music management CD included with this player in your computer Installation will start automactically Follow the instructions on screen to install the video converter Launch the video converter after installation succeeded and connect the player to the computer Drag and drop video files from the Windows Explorer to the control panel If the video file is already compatible with the player Ready to be downloaded shows under Status Select the target folder for output files by clicking Browse under the control panel If you want to transfer the output files to the player automatically after the conversion is complete check the box underneath for doing so Select the type of player from the pull down menu under Player Select EH30 series for this player Optimum settings for the file conversion will be made automatically To edit the name of the output video file click on the box next to
11. 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 THOMSON ENTITY 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 5 OWNERSHIP RIGHTS All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by THOMSON Entity 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 6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY a TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON ENTITY OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
12. For more information on how license acquisition works go to www microsoft com windowsmedia drm 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 Visit http www thomsonlink com for the latest news and firmware upgrades for our digital media player 40 Additional Information Specifications Hardware Dimensions 90 mm H 47 mm W 12mm D Unit Weight 55 g Stereo Headphones Jack Mini USB Connection Jack Battery Operated Rechargeable lithium polymer battery Hard Drive External Hard Drive When connected to a computer via USB the player is capable of storing any file type allowing the user a fast convenient method of storing retrieving and transferring files This includes word processing files presentations spreadsheets and any other computer files Capacity EH308 8 GB Rotational Speed 3600 RPM Connection USB 2 0 Hi speed capable Software Includes the player applications and media management software Miscellaneous Specifications Signal to Noise Ratio 85dB A weighted THD lt 0 1 1GB 1x 10 41 Additional Information visit us at www thomsonlink com Please do not send any pro
13. THOMSON Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Information End User License Agreement PRETO VT BCI sce atlas cect E ES eb E AET tana E EEES A EEE S E EET 8 Unpacking Your Unit Things to consider before you get started Computer System Requirements Secure Music Download Requirements Warning Caution onene 10 Caution While Driving Back up your data Product Registration Software Setup Inserting the Included CD ROM into CD ROM Drive Auto Updater CONNECTING FO the Computer aerea aaa aanraai ea aaan ae EEEa Paaa da a dera aeaa Connecting to the Computer Charging the Battery n Important Battery Information Caution Transferring Files to the Player Transferring Files via Yahoo Music Engine Windows XP only Transferring Files via Windows Explorer Drag and drop Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer General Controls Before you Begin Overview of the General Controls Navigation Display Navigation Menus Selecting What You Want to Play Table of Contents Listening and Viewing Music Podcasts Audiobooks Playback Music Audiobooks Display Picture Viewing Video Viewing Video Converter ee EESTE ee SE eS Ce A Ee aoe Seas ease REE Creating Playlists Playing Playlists Deleting Playlists Player s Menus Accessing the Player s Menus Navigation and Selection
14. 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 Note Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher 13 Connecting to the Computer Charging the Battery Your digital audio player is charged 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 Important Battery Information e Charge the unit for at least 3 hours before first use e Charge the unit for at least 3 hours after putting away the unit for a long time e Battery replacement should only be made by trained technicians Refer to Limited Warranty for details e Do not attempt to open the unit No user serviceable parts inside e To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this product Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury Caution e The battery used in this player may present a risk of fire explosion or ah 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 e Do not pla
15. act or otherwise including direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent 50 of the voting interest in the entity in question Before You Begin Dear Thomson Customer Thank you for purchasing the Thomson Digital Audio Player This product will play open mp3 and Windows Media audio WMA content as well as content purchased from most online music download services After purchasing and downloading music to your PC you are now ready to move content to your player To transfer the music to your player you may use Yahoo Music Engine or the application recommended by the online music download service Note Services and applications must be Windows Media audio compliant and support Digital Rights Management Windows XP SP1 or higher required Unpacking Your Unit 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 Thomson Digital Audio Player Music Management CD Contains software applications Mini USB cable SEE ss Plug the small end into the USB on your player and plug the e other end into your computer s USB port Earphones Carrying Pouch Explore a world of accessories Jump on the Internet and go to www thomsonlink com to discover the additional accessories that are available for your player Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change
16. ce the battery under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places over 45 C 113 F such as the dashboard of car e Dispose of used battery properly Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 14 Transferring Files to the Player Transferring Files to the Player You may select one of the methods to transfer music contents to your player 1 Yahoo Music Engine 2 drag and drop via 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 ROM into CD ROM Drive Transferring Files via Yahoo Music Engine refer to page 16 Transferring files via Windows Explorer drag and drop refer to page 17 Note Yahoo Music Engine only works on Windows XP Caution Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through the Yahoo Music Engine 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 Note Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher 15 Transferring Files to the Player Transferring Files via Yahoo Music Engine Windows XP only Yahoo Music Engine lets you manage your music easily and organize like a pro Create your own playlists music for work the gym or even dinn
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18. e is activated This function is only available when you are listening to a music mp3 or wma file Repeat Press 5 repeatedly to select a repeat mode This function is only available when you are listening to a music mp3 or wma file Repeat One Repeat the current item Repeat All Repeat all items Repeat Off Repeat is Off Note 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 DSP Digital Signal Processor Press 5 repeatedly to select a DSP mode Options available flat bass pop rock jazz and graphic press 4 to enter graphic mode In graphic mode you can customize the 5 band equalizer Press 3 or 4 to select a band and then press 1 or 2 pressing mode or move rotationally 6 rotating mode to adjust the band level 36 Player s Menus Slideshow The item defines the viewing time for each picture during a slideshow Press 5 repeatedly to select among off 3 5 10 and 15 seconds Settings Press 4 or 5 to enter the Settings menu and then press 1 or 2 pressing mode or move rotationally 6 scrolling mode to select an item Refer to the player for options available within each item Press 5 repeatedly to select settings Customize Menu to customize the music menu to show and hide certain menu items Brightness to adjust the display light brightness Screensaver to adjus
19. ectronic 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 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 mi
20. er 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 http music yahoo com Note Do not disconnect the USB cable during music download Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded Boarn eas Me bit ew Corto Help Oo s p a Va 40 Now Ramy iG rivewet ina Anna acum diomean howe Sekt anart ose aturs IR uamo paso E Portie venas Pr Bre 2 Neos ne ad y al i rrr a 1 Launch the Yahoo Music Engine 2 Attach the player to your computer You should see the player s name appears in the left navigation pane 3 In the Yahoo Music Engine click My Music or click on a playlist on the left navigation pane 4 From a playlist at the bottom of the Yahoo Music Engine window click the Transfer to Device button OR 5 From My Music drag and drop files from My Music to the player You may also drag artists and albums from My Music 6 The Yahoo Music Engine will check to see if there is sufficient storage space on the player to copy the songs If not you will have to reduce the number of songs you are transferring Note Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher Yahoo Music Engine requires Internet Explorer 6 or above for installation Note You may be required for version upgrade of yo
21. etails on transferring secure music to your player Note Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher 17 Transferring Files to the Player Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer Attention Do not disconnect the USB connection during file download Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded For Win XP users your player is connected in MTP Media Transfer Protocal mode to your computer by default you may disconnect the USB cable directly when file download is completed 18 General Controls Before You Begin The following example illustrates what you should do before operating your player 1 These instructions presume you ve already done the followings Installed all necessary applications Transferred music from your computer to the player Allowed your player to charge for at least 3 hours while connected to the computer Updated your player software using the Auto Updater application if it was installed See page 12 on updating your player You must have an active Internet connection If you haven t unplugged the player from your computer detach the USB cable from the player Connect the headphones to your player If your player isn t already on turn it on by the ON OFF button The main navigation menu appears Note You can reset your player at any time if there is a problem by pressing and holding the ON OFF button for 10 seconds 19 General Controls Ove
22. h the small end Type mini B of the mini USB cable here Attach the large end Type A to your computer s USB port The player will enter USB mode automatically and you can transfer files to and from the computer The player s battery will also be charged when connected to the computer Earphones jack Insert the earphones plug here 21 General Controls Navigation Display We HS OS gt sen a Video bel C J w Playing Bjork Vesperti Tae Artists Archive Black Eyed Peas Indicates the item currently selected Indicates the mode currently selected Bennassi Bros Bjork Black Eyed Peas Feist Now Playing Bjork Vi Indicates whether the player is playing or paused Indicates the shuffle mode Indicates the repeat mode Indicates that the key lock function is activated Indicates the battery level of the unit When charging the icon will animate 22 General Controls Navigation Menus The files are sorted according to their file types Music files are further sorted according to several parameters for quick search of your favourite music Once your player is turned on you will see the file menus as below Home Music Artists Podcasts Albums Audiobooks Titles Playlists Genres Pictures Years Video Tip Some PODCAST files from the Web may not have correct GENRE name and will not display correctly on the player You may find those incorrect PODCAST Genre files sorted into other
23. ic Audiobooks Playback Display SQ 300 ST ON BS 18 Read page 22 for details a as Scam Now Playing Gnarls Barkley St Elsewhere Current file number total number of file for audiobooks in Skipping by Section mode read the previous page Sect shows before current section number total number of section Song name or title of audiobooks Singer name or author of audiobooks Album name or provider of audiobooks Genre type or category of audiobooks Elapsed playback time Year of the file Playback progress bar File total duration Note The information provided in the playback screen depends upon the ID3 tags that have been set up for the song Note If album art is available with a music file press 1 or 2 pressing mode or move rotationally 6 rotating mode to show hide it 27 Listening and Viewing Picture Viewing Note Use the Touch sensitive keypad for operations Two operation modes pressing and rotating are available to best fit your key operation habit read page 37 Settings gt Scrolling for details on switching between the two modes Slide upwards and release to stop playback Mode Pressing default Scrolls up during file navigation Scrolls down during file navigation Goes back skips backward Advances skips forward Starts pauses slideshow Increases or decreases the volume by rotational movement OGOOGO
24. k on the icon in the taskbar while your player is connected to your computer You must be connected to the Internet for this to work properly Select from the menu Check For Updates for checking firmware updates and Update Firmware for updating your player About Auto Updater Update Firmware Check For Updates Settings Help with your device Exit Application aED G7 1 49 Pm The Auto Updater application will automatically download updates from the Internet and prompt you when they are available for installation Note The Auto Updater icon will only appear when your player is connected to the computer Note If your product does not show up on our website or there are no updates available then your product was delivered with the latest firmware installed already and no updated version has been released yet 12 Connecting to the Computer Connecting the Player to the Computer Connect the digital audio player to your computer with the mini USB cable provided The unit will turn on automatically The player will appear as a Windows portable device Windows XP using the Media Transfer Protocol MTP Note It might take several seconds for the player to be detected Click Refresh in My Computer or Explorer to make sure the player has been detected Note 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
25. ll of the original Program s proprietary notices b You may transfer the Program and license to another party only as a part of the Thomson 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 The terms of this EULA will govern any software upgrades or updates provided by THOMSON Entity 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 THOMSON Entity 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 or iii copy the Program except as expressly permitted herein You agree tha
26. lost data Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed 10 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 These components do the following e enable you to transfer files from your computer to your player e format and sort the contents update the system files Inserting Included CD ROM into CD ROM 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 ROM installation 2 If the setup screen does not appear double click My Computer double click your CD ROM drive icon and double click nstall to run the installer Note The Music Management CD also contains Yahoo Music Engine that can help transfer music content to your player Please refer to the section on your installed software for detailed operations Note Yahoo Music Engine only works on Windows XP Note Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher 11 Software Setup Auto Updater To keep your player up to date with the latest software available for your player you can use the Auto Updater application that was installed during the software installation To update your player right clic
27. low the steps below to save as a playlist In the home menu select Playlists by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode Then press 4 to enter the Playlists menu My Selections is already selected press M to show the player s menu 32 Menu Clear Playlist Save as Playlist Shuffle Off Repeat Off DSP Flat Slideshow Off Playlists Highlight Save as Playlist by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode Then press 5 to confirm The unit will use Playlist and then the next available number as the name of the new playlist Tip Highlight Clear Playlist to clear all songs in My Selections Playing Playlists o U Playlists L Oo Playlists My Selections Playlist 1 Playlist 3 In the home menu select Playlists by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode Then press 4 to enter the Playlists menu Highlight a playlist by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or rotational movement 6 scrolling mode Press 5 to start playback of the selected playlist 33 Playlists Deleting Playlists o E Playlists O O Playlists My Selections Playlist 1 Playlist2 00 Playlist 3 Menu Delete Playlist Shuffle Off Repeat Off DSP Flat Slideshow Off In the home menu select Playlists by pressing 1 or 2 pressing mode or moving rotationally 6 rotating mode
28. ou acquired this A V Device within the European Union this EULA shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of France 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 THOMSON Entity and changes from the terms and conditions of this EULA made in any other manner will be of no effect If any portion of this EULA shall be held invalid illegal or unenforceable the validity legality and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby This EULA is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and THOMSON Entity which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements oral or written and all other communications between you and THOMSON Entity relating to the subject matter of this hereof THOMSON Group Entity when used in this EULA shall mean any person corporation or other organization domestic or foreign including but not limited to subsidiaries that is directly or indirectly controlled by Thomson French company For purposes of this definition only the term control means the possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity whether by ownership of voting stock or partnership interest by contr
29. r 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 Media folder of the player 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 rom Other format of video file will not be supported Why does my player report that it is full You have filled the capacity of the internal hard disc drive You have exceeded the maximum number of items that this player supports Your player can only support up to 5440 files and folders on the player Problem Contents transferred to my player doesn t show up on other computers For Win XP users your player is connected in MTP mode to PC by default those contents transferred in MTP mode can only be seen on a PC with Win XP and connected in MTP mode 39 Additional Information Problem Cannot playback tracks on the player 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 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
30. rview Top view Front view co Right view es 1 The display 2 M Enters or exits the players menu During playback press once to access the previous navigation screen before playback press twice to access player s menu Press three times to go back to the playback screen 20 General Controls Touch sensitive keypad press or move your finger rotationally on the surface for operations Two operation modes are available to best fit your key operation habit You can always switch between the two modes from the Settings gt Scrolling menu read page 37 Mode Pressing default Mode Rotating Scrolls up Increases the volume Scrolls down Decreases the volume Skips backwards goes back Skips backwards goes back Skips forwards advances Skips forwards advances Starts pauses playback makes selections Starts pauses playback makes selections OOOO Increases or decreases the volume Scrolls up or down by rotational by rotational movement movement Power on off slide the key upwards and hold it until the unit switch on off Stop playback slide the key upwards during music picture or video playback and then release to stop it Key lock slide the key downwards to prevent accidental key activation USB connector Attac
31. s Shuffle Repeat DSP Slideshow Settings System Info Additional Information Tips and Troubleshooting Check for Updates Specifications Hardware Hard Drive Software Miscellaneous Specifications Important Information WARNING CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside To reduce the risk RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel of fire or electric SHOCK DO NOT OPEN shock do not expose this This symbol indicates This s indi ymbol indicates product to rain or A dangerous voltage inside the A important instructions moisture product that presents a risk of accompanying the product electric shock or personal injury To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this product Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury Technical Specification Product Digital audio player Brand Thomson Model EH308 Gross Weight 285g Electrical Rating DC 3 7 V Li polymer battery built in C In accordance with the rating plate of the unit this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility Important Information Sound Pressure Control Articles L44 5 and 44 6 of the Code on Public Health modified by Article 2 of the Law dated May 28th 1996 impose a maxim
32. sappropriated Your A V Device uses WM DRM software to play Secure Content WM DRM Software If the security of the WM DRM Software in your A V Device has been compromised owners of Secure Content Secure Content Owners may request that Microsoft revoke the WM DRM Software s right to acquire new licenses to copy display and or play Secure Content Revocation does not alter the WM DRM Software s 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 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 THOMSON ENTITY 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 y
33. t play on your computer may rely on specialized video playback applications that are not compatible with the video converter software The video converter can only convert files that play on your PC If a file cannot play on your PC then it will be necessary for you to download the appropriate PC media player for that file s format from the Internet Enter the file type or file format into a common Internet search engine to find links where the PC media player can be downloaded and installed to your PC 31 Playlists Note Use the Touch sensitive keypad for operations Two operation modes pressing and rotating are available to best fit your key operation habit read page 37 Settings gt Scrolling for details on switching between the two modes Creating Playlists oe M 4 You can add your favorite songs albums artists to the playlists Album 4 Song 1 Added to My Sel Song 4 Song 6 m L Playlists O O Playlists Playlist 1 Highlight the desired song artist album etc and then press and hold 5 until Added to My Sel shows on the display Repeat this step for selecting more items You may select an item as My Selections as many times as you want even if it has already been selected If your selected item is an artist an album etc all files within will be selected as My Selections My Selections is only a temporary playlist fol
34. t the duration before the screensaver activates Power Save to adjust the duration for automatic switch off when the player is idle Sleep to adjust the duration of playback before automatic switch off Scrolling to select between Pressing and Rotating modes In Pressing mode default rotational movement on the touch sensitive keypad will control the volume level In Rotating mode rotational movement on the touch sensitive keypad will scroll up and down during file navigation Language to select the menu s language Restore Defaults to reset all menus to factory defaults System Info Press 4 or 5 to show the amount of free space available and the firmware version 37 Additional Information Tips and Troubleshooting Problem Player repeats same tracks or all tracks Repeat play is turned on Press the MENU button M to change the play mode Problem Audio distorted at high volume Select another DSP setting 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 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 The harddisk is corrupted and need to be formatted Forma
35. t 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 The Program may contain pre release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release In such case the Program may not operate properly Updated versions of the Program may be downloaded from www tca com if purchased in the United States and www thomsonlink com Gf purchased in Europe d THOMSON Entity 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 i 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 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 THOMSON Entity d Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license you shall cease all
36. t your unit by right clicking on the drive letter or icon of your player and select FORMAT Please go to http www thomsonlink com for more details Problem Player does not respond to key presses If your player stops responding to key presses you can reset it by sliding the power button upwards for more than 10 seconds Most of your settings will be preserved only the settings that you have changed after your last power off will be lost This unit 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 sliding the power button upwards for more than 10 seconds Problem Player cannot play WMA songs Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through the Yahoo Music Engine 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 38 Additional Information 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 Problem Why song information is not showing correctly Song information may not match your current player s language setting Change the language setting Why the playe
37. um acoustic output of 100 decibels The headphone provided and your player do abide by the legislation in force Prolonged listening in full power may irreversibly damage the user s hearing S P C Sound Pressure Control Service 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 in this guide separately and not mixed with the household waste The European Union has implemented a specific collection and recycling system for which manufacturers EE are responsible K This symbol means that your inoperative electronic appliance must be collected This appliance has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused Electrical and electronic appliances are liable to contain parts that are necessary in order for the system to work properly but which can become a health and environmental hazard if they are not handled or disposed of in the proper way Consequently please do not throw out your inoperative appliance with the household waste If you are the owner of the appliance you must deposit it at the appropriate local collection point or leave it with the vendor when buying a new appliance e Ifyou are a professional user please follow your supplier s instructions e Ifthe appliance is rented to you or left in your care please contact your service provider
38. ur Yahoo Music Engine by Yahoo Please refer to the instructions from Yahoo regarding upgrade and operations 16 Transferring Files to the Player Transferring Files via Windows Explorer Drag and Drop Windows XP only In the Windows Explorer when the player is opened the Data and Media views will be displayed for the player The Data View is used to manage data content on the player such as text files The Media View is used to manage media content supported by the player for playback such as mp3 and wma File Edt View Favorites Tools Help ar QO P psh Py Foders FF BE iel Media You can copy files to delete files from the player through Windows Explorer 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 Note Picture files should be copied to the Media folder for viewing Video files cannot be drag and copied to the Media folder They must be converted and transferred to the player via Thomson Video Converter for playback read page 30 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 d
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