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ARCHOSMOBILE VIDEO RECORDER AV 500 SERIES

Video Player & Recorder / Music Player & Recorder / Photo Wallet & Viewer / USB 2.0 Hard Drive

English Language User Manual

User Manual for ARCHOSAV 500 series

Version 2.4

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Dear Customer,

ARCHOSthanks 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 PlaysForSuredevice, you have a wide choice of music and video content available on the Internet. For more information about the PlaysForSureprogram, 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 files* on the built-in screen, a television or video projector

Record and edit MPEG-4 video files from a television or other video device

Listen to MP3, WMA, or WAV music files* or PlaysForSuredownloaded music files

Record music files into digital format directly from your home stereo without a computer

Synchronize your Windows® 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 file – it’s a portable hard drive too!

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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.