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Archos AV700 Series User Manual

Archos AV700 Series
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ARCHOS
ARCHOS
MOBILE VIDEO RECORDER
MOBILE VIDEO RECORDER
AV 700 SERIES
AV 700 SERIES
Video Player & Recorder / Music Player & Recorder / Photo Viewer / USB 2.0 Hard Drive
English Language User Manual
User Manual for ARCHOS
AV 700 series
Version 1.6
Please visit our website to download the most recent manual and software for this product
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Dear Customer,
ARCHOS
thanks you for your choice of this exciting AV 700 product. The AV 700 is designed to be the companion
to your home entertainment system. With the docking pod connected to your television, you can easily connect
your AV 700 to the pod as desired. Optionally, you can connect it to your computer with the included USB Cable.
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. The better you know how to use it, the more
enjoyment you will get from it. Remember, with the AV 700, you can…
Play MPEG-4 & WMV video les on the built-in screen, a television or video projector
Record and edit MPEG-4 video les from a television or other video device
Listen to MP3, WMA, or WAV music les or PlaysForSure
downloaded music les
• Record music les into digital format directly from your hi- without a computer
Synchronize your Windows
®
Media Player music and video library to your AV 700
View JPEG and BMP digital photos and create slide shows
Copy Pictures from your digital camera via the built in host USB port
Store .DOC, .PDF, or any type of data le – it’s a portable hard drive too!

Table of Contents

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Archos AV700 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size7 inches
Video Recording FormatMPEG-4
Audio Recording FormatWAV
Storage Capacity40 GB HDD
Video Formats SupportedMPEG-4, WMV
Audio Formats SupportedMP3, WMA
Image Playback FormatsJPEG
ConnectivityUSB 2.0
Display TypeTFT LCD

Summary

INTRO - First Time Usage

Plugging in the AC Adapter

Instructions for connecting the power adapter and charging the device.

Turning on the AV 700

Steps to power on the device and what to expect during startup.

Shutting off the AV 700 and Battery saving features

How to properly shut down the device and configure power saving options.

Changing the Interface Language

Guide to selecting the user interface language for the device.

Foreign Character Sets

How to set up foreign character sets for displaying file names and tags.

Caring for the AV 700

Important guidelines for handling and maintaining the device to prevent damage.

Hardware Reset

Procedure for performing a hardware reset if the device freezes or becomes unresponsive.

VIDEO - Playing Video Files

Video Playback Action Icons

Explanation of icons and controls available during video playback.

Resume Function

How the resume function works for continuing playback from where you left off.

VIDEO - Playing Video Files from the Internet

Protected Internet Video content

Information on playing video content protected by PlaysForSure™.

Non Protected Internet Video Content

Details on playing standard AVI and WMV video files from the internet.

VIDEO - Recording Video Files

Setting the Recording Parameters

How to configure settings like filename, duration, pre-record, and post-record.

Where is the Recording Saved?

Information on the default location for saved video recordings and how to change it.

Copy Protection

Explanation of the copy protection system and its limitations.

Manually Setting the Scheduler

Guide to programming future recordings manually.

VIDEO - Setting the Infrared Emitter Code

Part 1: Choose your Device and Brand

Steps to select the device type and brand for infrared control setup.

Part 2: Finding the Right Emitter Codes

Procedure for testing and finding the correct infrared codes for device control.

VIDEO - Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Computer

Installing the PC Software

Instructions for installing necessary PC software like MPEG-4 Translator and Virtual Dub.

MUSIC - Playing Music Files

Button Control

Explanation of the buttons and controls for music playback.

Play Screen Icons

Description of icons and status indicators shown during music playback.

Browsing through your Music Library

How to navigate and browse the music library by artist, album, title, etc.

Playing Through your Stereo System

Guide to connecting the device to a stereo system for audio output.

Setting a Bookmark

How to set and use bookmarks for audio tracks.

The Resume Function

Information on resuming playback of the last played audio or video file.

MUSIC - Putting Music onto your AV 700

Synchronizing Music from Windows Media® Player (WMP) to the AV 700

Steps to synchronize music from Windows Media Player to the device.

MUSIC - Playlists

Playing a Playlist

How to select and play existing playlists.

Creating a Playlist

Guide to creating new playlists by adding songs.

Saving a Playlist

Instructions on how to save created playlists.

Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to Music

Method to add songs to a playlist while actively listening to music.

MUSIC - Recording Music

Cable Connections for Audio Recording

How to connect audio sources for recording music.

Recording Procedure

Step-by-step guide for recording audio using the device.

Where is the Recording Saved?

Information on where recorded audio files are stored and how to change the location.

Audio Editing

How to edit recorded audio files, including cutting unwanted sections.

PHOTO - Viewing Photos

Viewing Photos

How to view individual JPEG and BMP image files.

Viewing a slideshow

Steps to set up and view a slideshow of photos.

Transferring photos to your AV 700

Methods for copying photos from cameras or computers to the device.

BROWSER - Using the Browser

Navigating the Directory Structure

How to navigate through folders and files on the device.

File and Folder Operations

Common operations like copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files/folders.

Using the Virtual Keyboard

How to use the on-screen keyboard for text input.

Connecting/Disconnecting the AV 700 to/from your PC

USB Connection Type ('Hard Drive' or 'Windows Device')

Explains the two USB connection modes and how to select them.

Connecting the AV 700

Detailed steps for connecting the device to a computer.

Disconnecting the AV 700 from your Computer

Safe procedures for disconnecting the device to prevent data loss.

SETTINGS

Sound Settings

Adjustments for volume, bass, treble, and other audio parameters.

Play Mode Settings

Options for controlling music playback order and behavior.

Clock Settings

How to set the internal clock and date on the device.

Display Settings

Configuration options for language, TV standard, and screen brightness.

Appearance settings

Customizing the device's visual appearance like wallpaper and color scheme.

Power Settings

Optimizing power consumption for better battery life.

System Settings

Accessing low-level system parameters and device information.

TV control

Settings related to controlling the TV or other devices via the infrared emitter.

Updating the AV 700 Firmware Operating System (OS)

Connecting the TV Docking Pod to your Television System

Connect & Test Method

A method to verify all connections are made correctly.

Connection (1): Powering the TV Docking Pod

Instructions for powering the TV docking pod.

Connection (2): Breaking your regular TV Connection

How the docking pod acts as a pass-through device.

Connection (3): Put the TV docking pod between your TV and Tuner

Steps to connect the docking pod between the TV and the source tuner.

Connection (4): Connect the AV 700 to the TV Docking Pod

How to connect the AV 700 device to the TV docking pod.

Connection (5): the S-Video In

Connecting using an S-Video cable for higher video quality.

Connection (6): the Infrared Emitter

Connecting the infrared emitter for remote control of other devices.

Troubleshooting

USB Connection issues

Solutions for problems with the AV 700 not being recognized by the computer.

Charging and Power issues

Troubleshooting steps for battery charging and power-related problems.

AV 700 locks up (freezes operation) or Stops

How to resolve issues where the device freezes or stops responding.

File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning

Addressing problems related to corrupted files, data, and disk partitioning.

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