Archos AV 500 series Viewing a slideshow, Transferring photos to your AV, Magnifying Photos

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Rotate picture 90° left

View previous/next photo

Rotate picture 90° right

Move up the action icon menu to select a picture option.

Select the Zoom in/out action icon to change the number of photos in the carrousel view.

Magnifying Photos

Once the picture is displayed in full screen, selecting the Zoom in action icon will magnify the image up to two levels. Each successive click will magnify the picture one more level. You can use your direction buttons to move the picture around in order to see the desired magnified area. The small + signs on the bottom left of the screen indicate the level of magnification, either + or ++. Click on STOP/ESC to go back to an unmagnified view.

15.2 Viewing a slideshow

By clicking on the action icon Play a Slideshow, the AV 500 will present each picture in the current folder for a set amount of time and then go on to the next picture. You can set the amount of time that each picture stays on the screen under the action icon Photo Browser Settings > Picture Pause. This parameter is the number of seconds each picture displays on the screen.

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15.3 Transferring photos to your AV 500

The AV 500 is equipped with a USB host port. This port, along with the USB Host adapter cable will allow you to connect USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices to your AV 500 and transfer files from that device to your AV

500.Many cameras produced today are MSC type devices. Thus you can often plug your camera directly into the AV 500’s USB Host port and copy your photos with the ARCHOSbrowser. If you do not have an MSC type camera, you can use a USB card reader and plug this into AV 500’s USB host port (via the USB host adapter cable). Finally if neither of these solutions is available to you, you can always copy the photos to your computer and then copy them from your computer to the connected AV 500 (via USB 2).

3 methods to copy photos to your AV 500

1)Connect your Mass Storage Class camera to USB Host port (via USB host adapter cable).

2)Use a stand alone USB card reader with the USB host adapter cable.

3)Copy photos to your computer and then copy (or Sync with Windows Media® Player 10) to the AV 500 (via USB 2).

Once you plug an MSC type device into the USB host port (via the host adapter cable), the browser’s left panel will show the contents of your external USB device, and the right panel will show the contents of your AV 500’s hard drive. Navigate to the panel which contains your photos (in this example /DCIM/113CANON). Move to the right panel (action) and navigate to the folder you would like to save your photos to (you can create a new folder if you need to by selecting the corresponding action icon). See the screen images on the next page.

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Contents Archos Mobile Video Recorder AV 500 Series Table of contents Connecting/Disconnecting* the AV 500 to/from your PC Music Using iTunes with your AV Photo Viewing PhotosBrowser Using the Browser Connecting Devices to the USB Host Port1INTRO Buttons and Connections Replacing the batteryTechnical Support Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Legal 100 Index 104Page 2INTRO First Time Usage Hardware Reset 3VIDEO Playing Video FilesVideo Playback Action Icons Resume Function4VIDEO Playing Video Files from the Internet 5VIDEO Recording Video Files Video recording connectionsRecording a video file Setting the Recording Parameters Where is the Recording Saved?Manually Setting the Scheduler Copy Protection6VIDEO Automated Yahoo! TV Recording Scheduler 7VIDEO Setting the Infrared Emitter Code Part 1 Choose your Device and Brand Part 2 Finding the Right Emitter Codes8VIDEO Editing Video Files Important NoteHow to create an MPEG-4 video file 9VIDEO Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your ComputerPC Tools MPEG-4 codec Compression/Decompression Installing the PC SoftwareUsing MPEG-4 Translator Virtual Dub MPEG-4 TranslatorTarget & Priority Change SettingsSelect Source & Destination Files StartPlay Screen Icons Music Playing Music FilesButton Control Display during music playbackPlay Mode Browsing through your Music LibrarySetting a Bookmark Playing Through your Stereo SystemSynchronizing Music from Windows Media Player WMP to the AV PlaysForSure audio contentMusic Putting Music onto your AV Supports protected Internet video downloadsMusic Playlists Saving a Playlist Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to MusicMusic Recording Music Cable Connections for Audio RecordingRecording Procedure MicrophoneAudio Editing Incremental RecordingMusic Using iTunes with your AV Photo Viewing PhotosViewing Photos Magnifying Photos Viewing a slideshowTransferring photos to your AV Methods to copy photos to your AVBrowser Using the Browser Info Navigating the Directory StructureFile and Folder Operations CreateDrive contents Copying and Moving Files and FoldersPhoto View Connecting the AV Connecting/Disconnecting* the AV 500 to/from your PCUsing the Virtual Keyboard USB Connection Type ‘Hard Drive’ or ‘Windows Device’Disconnecting the AV 500 from your Computer Connecting Devices to the USB Host Port Sound Settings Play Mode SettingsClock Settings Display SettingsAppearance settings Power SettingsSystem Settings Updating the AV 500 Firmware Operating System OS TV controlTV docking pod Description ‘Hard Drive’ or ‘Windows Device’?Connecting the TV docking pod to your Television System Remote Control DescriptionConnection 2 Breaking your regular TV Connection Connection 1 Powering the TV docking podConnect & Test Method Connection 4 Connect the AV 500 to the TV docking podConnection 6 the Infrared Emitter Connecting it to the TV docking podConnection 5 the S-Video Which device to control?Replacing the battery Thin versionStandard version Technical Support Telephone SupportTroubleshooting USB Connection issuesSolutions Charging and Power issues File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning25.3 AV 500 locks up freezes operation or Stops Technical Specifications Warranty and Limited Liability Physical DimensionsTemperature Range LegalFCC Compliance Statement Electrostatic Discharge Avoiding Hearing DamageCopyright Notice LCD Pixel Policy Environmental Considerations105 107 109

AV 500 series specifications

The Archos AV 500 series, launched in the mid-2000s, marked a significant step in portable multimedia players, setting the stage for how we consume media on the go. This innovative series stood out for its combination of storage capacity, multimedia capabilities, and user-friendly interface, making it a favorite among tech enthusiasts and casual users alike.

One of the hallmark features of the Archos AV 500 series was its sizeable hard drive, available in various capacities ranging from 20GB to 100GB. This ample storage allowed users to carry thousands of songs, hundreds of videos, and a variety of pictures. The player supported multiple formats, including MP3 and WMA for audio, as well as AVI and MPEG for video playback. The versatility in supported formats contributed significantly to its user appeal, enabling seamless playback of various media types.

The Archos AV 500 series was equipped with a 4-inch color LCD screen, delivering a sharp and vibrant viewing experience for videos and images. The device also supported a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels, ensuring that video playback was both smooth and visually pleasing. This emphasis on screen quality made it a popular choice for users looking to enjoy their media content on the move.

In terms of connectivity, the AV 500 series featured USB 2.0 for rapid file transfers, allowing users to quickly upload and download their favorite media. It also included an SD card slot, enabling users to expand storage capacity easily, a great advantage for those who needed more space for their content.

The Archos AV 500 series boasted an intuitive interface, featuring an easy-to-navigate menu that catered to users of all ages. The touchscreen operation facilitated quick access to media libraries, settings, and playback options, ensuring that the user experience was both efficient and enjoyable.

Moreover, the series included features such as video recording capabilities, allowing users to capture live events or personal moments directly onto the device. This recording function combined with the playback features created an all-in-one multimedia hub.

In conclusion, the Archos AV 500 series was a groundbreaking device in the portable media player market, offering an impressive combination of storage, versatility, and user-friendly technology. Its innovations paved the way for future developments in multimedia devices, leaving a lasting impact on how we engage with digital content.