Archos AV500 - Mobile Digital Video Recorder User Manual

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ARCHOS
ARCHOS
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MOBILE VIDEO RECORDER
MOBILE VIDEO RECORDER
AV 500 SERIES
AV 500 SERIES
Video Player & Recorder / Music Player & Recorder / Photo Wallet & Viewer / USB 2.0 Hard Drive
English Language User Manual
User Manual for ARCHOS
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AV 500 series
Version 2.5
Please visit our website to download the most recent manual and software for this product
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Dear Customer,
ARCHOS
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thanks you for your choice of this exciting AV 500 product. The AV 500 is designed to be the companion
to your home entertainment system. You can connect the AV500 to your TV system to record your television
shows as well as connect it to your PC to transfer over your favorite photos, videos, and music. By connecting
to a computer, you get the advantage of being able to download legal music and video content from the Internet.
Since it is a PlaysForSure
™
device, you have a wide choice of music and video content available on the Internet.
For more information about the PlaysForSure
™
program, see www.playsforsure.com .
This manual will explain, in detail, the functionality of your device. We have packed this product with many
functions and capabilities. The better you know how to use it, the more enjoyment you will get from it. Remember,
with the AV 500, you can…
• Play MPEG-4 SP & WMV video fi les* on the built-in screen, a television or video projector
• Record and edit MPEG-4 video fi les from a television or other video device
• Listen to MP3, WMA, or WAV music fi les* or PlaysForSure
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downloaded music fi les
• Record music fi les into digital format directly from your home stereo without a computer
• Synchronize your Windows
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Media Player music and video library to your AV 500
• View JPEG and BMP digital photos and create slide shows
• Copy Pictures directly from your digital camera via the built in host USB port
• Store .DOC, .PDF, or any type of data fi le – it’s a portable hard drive too!

Archos AV500 - Mobile Digital Video Recorder Specifications

General

Video Formats Supported	MPEG-4, WMV
Audio Formats Supported	MP3, WMA, WAV
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Battery Life (video)	4 hours
Display	4 inch TFT LCD
Storage Capacity	30GB, 100GB
Video Recording	MPEG-4
Audio Recording	WAV
Image Formats	JPEG
Weight	280g

Summary

First Time Usage

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the device battery.

Turning On and Shutting Off

Hardware Reset

Instructions for performing a hardware reset on the device.

Recording Video Files

Video Recording Connections

How to connect the device for video recording.

Setting Recording Parameters

Manually Setting the Scheduler

Setting the Infrared Emitter Code

Editing Video Files

Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with Your Computer

Installing PC Software for Video Conversion

Guide to installing necessary software for video conversion.

Playing Music Files

Browsing Music Library

Putting Music onto your AV 500

Synchronizing Music with Windows Media Player

Steps to sync music from WMP to the device.

Transferring CD Collection to AV 500

Music Playlists

Playing and Creating Playlists

Recording Music

Cable Connections for Audio Recording

Recording Procedure and Audio Editing

Step-by-step process for recording and editing audio.

Viewing Photos

Viewing Photos and Slideshows

Transferring Photos to AV 500

Using the Browser

Navigating Directory Structure and File Operations

Connecting/Disconnecting PC

USB Connection Types

Explains the two USB connection modes.

Connecting and Disconnecting the AV 500

Connecting Devices to the USB Host Port

Updating Firmware Operating System (OS)

TV Docking Pod and Remote Control

Remote Control Description

Connecting TV Docking Pod to Television

Connect & Test Method

A method to ensure correct connections for the TV docking pod.

Connecting the AV 500 to the Docking Pod

Infrared Emitter Connection

Replacing the Battery

Battery Replacement for Different Versions

Instructions for replacing the battery in different models.

Technical Support

Troubleshooting

USB Connection Issues

Solutions for problems recognizing the AV 500 via USB.

Charging and Power Issues

Troubleshooting battery charging and power problems.

Device Freezes or Stops

How to resolve device freezes or stops.

Technical Specifications