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when highlighting a folder, artist, or album. All the contents of the folder, artist, or album will be added (that is, appended) or inserted before the selected song in the current Playlist.

You can jump back and forth between the browser and the Playlist by selecting the Focus buttons. A Playlist can have a maximum of 5000 songs. We recommend that you save your Playlists.

12.3 Saving a Playlist

 

It is recommended that each time you create a Playlist, you save it to a separate

 

folder called Playlists. These lists take very little space on your hard drive and

 

if well named, give you easy access to your favorite songs. Go to the Playlist by

 

selecting Music from the main menu and then select the Open Playlist panel

 

action icon. You will then see the list of songs in the current Playlist. Use the action

 

button to focus on the right panel, then select the Manage Playlists action icon,

 

and select Save. ATTENTION: Make sure that your left panel is the Playlists folder

 

because the open panel on the left is the location the AV 500 will be saving your

 

Playlist to.

Save

Saves the current playlist to Playlists or the folder open in the left panel. The * after the Playlist name indicates that

 

this playlist has not been saved.

Close

Clears the Playlist and closes the Playlist panel.

Rename

Renames the current playlist.

Clear

Clears the contents of the current playlist.

Shuffle

Randomly shuffles the order of the songs in the current playlist.

The following Playlist action icons are also available

Icon: Remove Track

Will delete the highlighted song from the Playlist. It will not delete the actual song itself from your hard drive, just from

 

the current Playlist.

Icon: Move track

Allows you to change the place in the list of the highlighted song. Click on Move and then click on UP or DOWN to

 

move the song up or down the list. Click OK when finished.

 

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Important: Once you save a Playlist it is important that you do not move or rename the actual music files since the Playlist searches in the original file location. If you need to move your music files to a different folder, you’ll have to recreate your Playlist.

12.4 Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to Music

This can only be done if you have entered your Music folder via the Music icon and not by the general browser. To add the song you are listening to or any other song to the current Playlist, do the following:

While playing a song, choose the action icon Playlist Editor. A new window will open with two panels, the hard drive contents on the left, and the Playlist on the right.

Select the Focus on the left panel action icon to go to the hard drive browser panel.

Select the song or folder of songs to add, then click PLAY or the action icon Add to Playlist.

Click ESC to return to the playing screen. Remember to save your changes before closing the Playlist.

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Archos AV 500 series user manual Saving a Playlist, Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to Music

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.