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VIDEO – Installing the PC Software – MPEG-4 codec (compression/decompression)

9.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Installing the PC Software – MP3 Sound Codec

9.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compression

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Playing Video Files from the Internet

4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Computer

9*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Putting Music onto your AV 500

11*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting 2 USB devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect Devices to the USB Host Port

18*

10

 

 

 

 

 

Date and time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Clock Settings

19.3*

11.1

 

 

 

 

 

Default location

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Where is the Recording Saved?

5.4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Where is the Recording Saved?

13.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delete Playlist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playing a Playlist

12.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

BROWSER – Using the Browser

16*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delete section from video/audio file

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Editing Video Files

8*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Audio Editing

13.4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delete song from Playlist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Saving a Playlist

12.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deleting files

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BROWSER – File and Folder Operations

16.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deleting schedules recordings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Automated Yahoo!® TV Recording Scheduler

6*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Display settings

19.4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equalizer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Sound Settings – Sound parameters

19.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

External speaker off/on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Video Playback Action Icons – Built-in speakers

3.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Sound Settings – Sound parameters

19.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

File system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Manually Setting the Scheduler – Notes about setting the Scheduler

5.6*

 

 

 

 

 

 

BROWSER – Using the Browser

16*

8

 

 

 

 

 

Files: Locating a file

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Where is the Recording Saved?

5.4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Browsing through your Music Library

10.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Where is the Recording Saved?

13.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

BROWSER - Navigating the directorey structure

16.1*

8.1

 

 

 

 

 

Files: Moving or copying files

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Transferring CD collection to the AV

11.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Using iTunes™ with your AV 500

14*

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO – Transferring photos to your AV 500

15.3*

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

BROWSER – Using the Browser

16*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect Devices to the USB Host Port

18*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Files: Music deleted from your device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Synchronizing Music from Windows Media® Player to the AV 500

11.1*

6.1

 

 

 

 

 

Find a particular song (Scan)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Play Screen Icons

10.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Play Mode Settings

19.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign character sets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRO – First time usage – Foreign character sets

2.5*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frame rates for video files

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Non Protected Internet Video Content

4.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free disc space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – System Settings

19.6*

11.2

 

 

 

 

 

I–Frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Editing Video Files

8*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infrared emitter/receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Setting the Infrared Emitter Code

7*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the TV docking pod to your Television System – Connection 6: the infrared emitter

22.7*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Button Control

10.1*

5.1

 

 

 

 

 

MPEG-4 Translator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Computer

9*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music Browser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playing Music Files

10*

5

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Browsing through your Music Library

10.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music deleted/missing from your device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Synchronizing Music from Windows Media® Player (WMP) to the AV 500

11.1*

6.1

 

 

 

 

 

Music files sorted by categories

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Archos Mobile Video Recorder AV 500 Series Table of contents Browser Using the Browser Music Using iTunes with your AV Photo Viewing PhotosConnecting/Disconnecting* the AV 500 to/from your PC Connecting Devices to the USB Host PortTechnical Support Troubleshooting Replacing the battery1INTRO Buttons and Connections Technical Specifications Legal 100 Index 104Page 2INTRO First Time Usage 3VIDEO Playing Video Files Hardware ResetResume Function Video Playback Action Icons4VIDEO Playing Video Files from the Internet Recording a video file 5VIDEO Recording Video FilesVideo recording connections Where is the Recording Saved? Setting the Recording ParametersCopy Protection Manually Setting the Scheduler6VIDEO Automated Yahoo! TV Recording Scheduler 7VIDEO Setting the Infrared Emitter Code Part 2 Finding the Right Emitter Codes Part 1 Choose your Device and BrandImportant Note 8VIDEO Editing Video FilesPC Tools How to create an MPEG-4 video file9VIDEO Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Computer Using MPEG-4 Translator Installing the PC SoftwareMPEG-4 codec Compression/Decompression Virtual Dub MPEG-4 TranslatorSelect Source & Destination Files Change SettingsTarget & Priority StartButton Control Music Playing Music FilesPlay Screen Icons Display during music playbackBrowsing through your Music Library Play ModePlaying Through your Stereo System Setting a BookmarkMusic Putting Music onto your AV PlaysForSure audio contentSynchronizing Music from Windows Media Player WMP to the AV Supports protected Internet video downloadsMusic Playlists Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to Music Saving a PlaylistCable Connections for Audio Recording Music Recording MusicMicrophone Recording ProcedureIncremental Recording Audio EditingViewing Photos Music Using iTunes with your AVPhoto Viewing Photos Transferring photos to your AV Viewing a slideshowMagnifying Photos Methods to copy photos to your AVBrowser Using the Browser File and Folder Operations Navigating the Directory StructureInfo CreatePhoto View Drive contentsCopying and Moving Files and Folders Using the Virtual Keyboard Connecting/Disconnecting* the AV 500 to/from your PCConnecting the AV USB Connection Type ‘Hard Drive’ or ‘Windows Device’Disconnecting the AV 500 from your Computer Connecting Devices to the USB Host Port Play Mode Settings Sound SettingsDisplay Settings Clock SettingsSystem Settings Appearance settingsPower Settings TV control Updating the AV 500 Firmware Operating System OS‘Hard Drive’ or ‘Windows Device’? TV docking pod DescriptionRemote Control Description Connecting the TV docking pod to your Television SystemConnect & Test Method Connection 1 Powering the TV docking podConnection 2 Breaking your regular TV Connection Connection 4 Connect the AV 500 to the TV docking podConnection 5 the S-Video Connecting it to the TV docking podConnection 6 the Infrared Emitter Which device to control?Standard version Replacing the batteryThin version Telephone Support Technical SupportSolutions TroubleshootingUSB Connection issues 25.3 AV 500 locks up freezes operation or Stops Charging and Power issuesFile issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning Technical Specifications Temperature Range Physical DimensionsWarranty and Limited Liability LegalCopyright Notice FCC Compliance StatementElectrostatic Discharge Avoiding Hearing Damage Environmental Considerations LCD Pixel Policy105 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.