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M300
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Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
RCA
RCA
RCA
MC300
MC3001
MC3000
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
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Technical Specification
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Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: M300, M3000, M3001, MC300,
MC3000, MC3001
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Table of Contents
FCC Information
Player’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Voice Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Safety Information
End User License Agreement
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution while driving . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important safety information . . . . .4
Please respect the environment . . .4
Connecting the player to your
More Information . . . . . . . . .13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . .14
U.S. Limited Warranty . . . . . .15
Canadian Limited Warranty . .17
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Displaying Lyric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . .8
General playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Before You Begin
Note:
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Accessories
The player is packed with the following
accessories:
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If you are not using the player for a
long time, please take out the battery
to avoid leaking.
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•
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Software installation CD
USB cable
Earphone
User Manual
Neckstrap
•
Do not use the player under very hot,
cold, dusty or wet environment.
Unlock the HOLD switch before use.
Avoid impact to the user while being
use.
•
•
•
An AAA battery allows approximately
12 hours of playback. However, the
battery life may be different according
to manufacturers, manufacturing time
and using conditions.
System requirements:
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•
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IBM compatible computer
Processor: above Pentium 166 MHz
Operation System: 2nd version of
Win98, Win 2000, Win XP
Please replace your battery when:
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USB port
•
•
The battery icon gets empty,
No response from pressing the buttons,
even if after battery is reinstalled.
Not less than 32MB memory (64 MB is
preferred for Win2000 and WinXP)
Not less than 20MB hard disk
Not less than 4 x CD-ROM
•
•
•
To avoid static electricity when using,
please note the following:
Network to Internet (recommended)
•
If possble, please avoid using it in
rather dry environment.
•
Please check whether the battery is
used up when the player stops under
normal operations.
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Before You Begin
cause damage or malfunction.
Do not expose to rain or moisture.
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•
!
Warning:
Caution while driving
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.
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.
Precautions for the Unit
Headset safety
•
Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a
warm place; condensation problem
may result.
Have a Blast- Just Not in
Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
•
•
Avoid shock to the unit.
Do not store the unit near fire, places
with high temperature or in direct
sunlight.
headphones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphone are in
place.
•
•
•
Do not operate or store unit in places
with frequent static electricity or
electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).
Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a
damp chamois leather. Never use
solvents.
•
•
•
Do not play your headset at a high
volume. Hearing experts warn
against extended high-volume play.
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.
The unit must only be opened by
qualified personnel.
Caution
•
Keep product out of direct sunlight.
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme
heat (such as inside a parked car) may
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Before You Begin
Important Battery
Information
Please Respect the
Environment!
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•
When storing the unit , be sure to
remove the battery because they
may leak and damage the unit.
Battery may leak electrolyte if
inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in
fire, or if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be
recharged.
Before throwing any
batteries away, consult your
distributor who may be able to
take them back for specific
recycling.
•
•
Discard leaky batteries immediately.
Leaking batteries may cause skin
burns or other personal injury.
Do not charge batteries which are not
intended to be recharged.
•
•
Dispose of batteries, according to
federal, state and local regulations.
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Before You Begin
Connecting the Player to
your computer
The player can transfer music files by the
USB port.
1. Lift the cover that is covering the USB
port on the player.
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Note
Refer to the Software
Instruction manual for procedures in
setting up USB drivers and
transferring files to the player.
2. Insert the USB extension cable to the
USB port on the player.
3. Connect the cable to the USB port on
the computer tightly.
4. This screen will appear on the display
of the player.
For Win 98 users, please install the
included music management software
before connecting. Otherwise, the
computer may not recognize the player.
Refer to the Software Instruction manual
for procedures in setting up USB drivers
and transferring files to the player.
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General Controls
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1
2
3
4
12
13
5
6
7
8
9
11
10
1. Hold - to lock the player’s keys.
7. FF – to skip forward, to start fast
forward playback
2. EQ – to select EQ mode.
8. - - to decrease volume.
3. A-B – to select a section of a music /
recorded file for A-B repeat / to start
record.
9. USB - to connect with computer via a
USB cable. Open the cover when use.
4. Play/Pause – to turn on / off the
10. MIC - microphone for recording.
player, to start, pause or stop playback
11. M – to access player’s menu.
5. REW – to skip backward, to start fast
backward playback.
12. OPEN – battery compartment. Slide
open the door to install battery.
6. + - to increase volume.
13. Headphone jack
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Display
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EQ mode
Volume level
Player locked
Repeat mode
Playback mode
Battery level
Current song /
Total song number,
Repeat A-B
Playback time
& status
File / Song name,
singer name, lyric (if
available)
Displaying Lyric
Lyric files are of LRC format and they should
have the same name with the corresponding
music files. You can download them by "Mini
Lyric" or make them by special tools.
When playing music files with lyrics, they will
be shown in 2 lines at the bottom of the
display.
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Playback
Switching on and off
Repeat A-B
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•
To switch on the player, press the
Play/Pause button and a start-up
screen will appear on the display.
To switch off the player, press the
Play/Pause button for about 2
seconds until a switch off screen
appears on the display. Press and hold
until the progress bar reaches its end.
To repeat a section between two points
A and B in your currently playing music /
recorded file.
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1. During playback, press A-B button at
the beginning of your repeat section.
"A-" shows on the display.
2. Press A-B button at the end of your
repeat section. "A-B" shows on the
display.
Repeat A-B
3. The section will repeat continuously
until you press A-B button again.
General Playback
•
•
•
•
After the player is switched on, press
Play/Pause button to begin playback.
Press FF or REW button to select next
or previous music / recorded file.
Press + or – button to increase or
decrease volume.
Press and hold FF or REW button
during playback to play forward or
backward music quickly.
Memory function
The player has memory function after
switch off, it can recall the most recent
settings (including playback file,
language, EQ, Repeat, Power Save, radio
channel and volume settings) for your
next use.
Note: The battery level may vary during
playback according to different level of
power consumption.
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Player’s Menu
Press M button to access the player’s menu.
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Press FF or REW button to select one of the menu items and then press M to enter
into the item.
A short-cut for recording:
Press and hold A-B button until
Music
Select this item in the player’s menu for
recording starts, press Play/Pause to
the playback of music files. Refer to the
stop recording.
previous page for playback operations.
Voice Recording
Select this item in the player’s menu for
recording. Recording starts immediately
Recording
after you have selected this menu item.
Press Play/Pause button to stop
recording.
Refer to the "Folders" section for the
playback of recordings.
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Player’s Menu
Radio manual channel search:
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Radio
After the radio mode is selected, press M
once to select manual channel search
mode. Press FF or REW button to tune up
or down frequencies at 50kHz intervals.
Select this item in the player’s menu for
listening to the radio.
Press A-B button to save the frequency
you have selected manually. You can save
up to 30 radio channels.
Manual
channel
search
mode
Adjusting frequencies
Radio automatic channel search:
After the first time you selected the radio
mode, the player will automatically
search for radio channels and store them
all up for you. Press and hold FF button
and the player will start automatic
channel search all over again.
Recording the radio
In radio mode, press and hold A-B button
until recording starts. Press Play/Pause to
stop recording. Refer to the "Folders"
section for the playback of recordings. All
radio recorded files will be saved in “FM”
folder.
After automatic channel search is done,
press FF or REW button to select and
listen to a preset channel.
Switching off the radio
Press and hold M button to switch off the
radio and return to the music playback
mode.
Automatic
channel
search
mode
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Player’s Menu
Settings
Repeat Mode – Normal, Repeat Track
(repeat the current music / recorded file
continuously), Repeat All (repeat all music
/ recorded files continuously) , Shuffle
(random playback), Shuffle Repeat
(random playback continuously), Playlist
(playback of selected music / recorded
files, refer to the "Folders" section) and
exit.
EN
Select this item in the player’s menu for
setting EQ mode, repeat mode and
power save mode. In the Settings menu,
press FF or REW button to select one of
the settings and then press M button to
enter into selected item.
Power Save – Disable, 1, 2, 5, and 10
minutes. (Note: if "Disable" is selected,
the player will not switch off even if it is
left idle.)
Folders
Select this item in the player’s menu for
browsing the music / recorded files
directory. Press + or – button to browse
files within the same folder. Press FF
button to enter into a folder and press
REW to exit a folder. Voice recorded files
will be saved in the "VOICE" folder and
radio recorded files in the “FM” folder.
EQ – EQ mode (for sound effects)
RP – Repeat mode (for repeat or shuffle
playback)
AO – Power Save mode (for automatic
power off when the player is idle)
RE – Return to the previous menu
In each of the above menu , press + or -
button to select one of the options and
then press M button to confirm the
selection.
Options available within each menu:
EQ – Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop,
Bass and exit
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Player’s Menu
You can also select music / recorded files
into the Playlist for playback.
can also download the software from
ads
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1. Select a music / recorded file from the
file directory and then press M button
to show a sub-menu.
2. Press + or - button to select "Playlist"
and then press M button.
(Note: Select "Play" will start playback
of the selected file, "Delete" will erase
the file from the player and "Exit" to
exit this sub-menu.)
3. Select "Add" by pressing + or – button
and then press M button to add the
music / recorded file into the Playlist..
Language
Select this item in the player’s menu for
setting player’s display language. All the
display and ID3 information will show in
the selected language. Press + or -
button to select a language and press M
button to confirm selection.
Playback of the Playlist
Select Repeat mode from the Settings
menu and then select Playlist. Refer to
the section "Settings" for details.
Return
Select this item in the player’s menu for
exiting the player’s menu.
Information
Select this item in the player’s menu for
checking total and free memory of the
player and the firmware version.
Note: if the total and free memories are
not correctly shown in the player, please
format the player again with the music
management software provided. You
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More Information
Note:
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We strongly suggest users to install the music management software first before
connecting the player to the computer.
Plug and Play function is only for Win2000 and WinXP. Win98 and Win 98SE users have
to install the driver.
Unplugging the player from the
computer causes malfunction.
Troubleshooting
The play button does not function.
•
Do not unplug the player while
transferring files to the player.
•
There is no battery or the battery has
been used up.
•
Check if the battery is correctly
installed.
Some music cannot be played.
•
The music format supported:
MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 1 Layer 2,
MPEG 1 Layer 1, MPEG2 Layer 3, MPEG
2.5 Layer 3 and WMA.
The buttons do not function when
the player is switched on.
•
The buttons are locked. Check the
HOLD button.
MP3: 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps
WMA: 64 Kbps ~192Kbps
Delete the music files and compress
the music according to the standards.
After connection with a PC, the
mobile storage icon of the player
could not be found.
The free memory shown and the
actual memory available is not the
same.
The player needs space to store
applications. The available memory
may be smaller than actual.
•
Driver may not be installed or the
application has been corrupted. Install
the application again.
•
The time display is not showing
correctly when some music is
played.
All settings are lost.
Settings are saved in .dat file. All
settings are lost if you delete this file.
•
Some mp3 files are compressed with
the VBR format that will cause the
time to show incorrectly with the
change of bit rate. Playback should be
of no problem. Compress the files with
fixed rate format.
•
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More Information
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Technical Specifications
Note:
This unit may temporarily
cease to function if
Memory: 64/128/256/512M/1G (Built
inside)
subjected to electrostatic
disturbance. To resume to normal
operation, it may be necessary to
switch the power off and on again or
to remove or reinstall the battery.
Battery: 1x AAA battery
LCD: 128x64 pixels, OLED
Signal / noise: >75dB
Earphone output: 5mW + 5mW
Music format: MP3, WMA
Record format: PCM WAV
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U.S. Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
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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.
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.
• 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.
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:
Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
• 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.
• 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.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
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U.S. Limited Warranty
Product Registration:
EN
• 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.
Limitation of Warranty:
• 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 INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL 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
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
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 implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state
to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Canadian Limited Warranty
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.
EN
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 provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the
extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is
needed during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE
NAME OF STORE
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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
Thomson Inc.
P. O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
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