107

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playing Music Files

10*

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Browsing through your Music Library

10.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music lists (Playlists)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playing Music Files

10*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playlists

12*

 

 

 

 

 

 

New music not showing in the ARCLibrary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Browsing through your Music Library

10.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – System Settings

19.6*

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Playlist does not display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – System Settings

19.6*

 

 

 

 

 

 

NTSC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Display Settings

19.4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – System Settings

19.6*

11.2

 

 

 

 

 

Updating the AV 500 Firmware/OS

20*

12

 

 

 

 

 

Operating system Version

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – System Settings

19.6*

11.2

 

 

 

 

 

PAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Display Settings

19.4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play songs randomly (Shuffle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Play Screen Icons

10.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Saving a Playlist

12.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Play Mode Settings

19.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing only certain songs (Playlists)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playing Music Files

10*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playlists

12*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing songs in a specific order

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playing Music Files

10*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playlists

12*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playlists

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playing Music Files

10*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Playlists

12*

 

 

 

 

 

 

PlaysForSure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Putting Music onto your AV 500

11*

6

 

 

 

 

 

Programmed recordings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Manually Setting the Scheduler

5.6*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Automated Yahoo!® TV Recording Scheduler

6*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Setting the Infrared Emitter Code

7*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protected files

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Playing Video Files from the Internet

4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Copy Protection

5.4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Comparison of Windows Media Player 10 to Windows Media Player 9

11.2*

6.2

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Using iTunes™ with your AV 500

14*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording from a Vinyl or audio tape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Recording Procedure – Incremental Recording

13.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recordings result in several files

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

5.6*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control

21.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Removing files

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BROWSER – Using the Browser

16*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Renaming files or folders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BROWSER – Using the Browser

16*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeat a song

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Play Mode Settings

19.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restarting your device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRO – Hardware Reset

2.7*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ripping a CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Transferring your CD collection to AV

11.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screen format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Playing video files :Set Screen format

3.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Show songs added to device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – System Settings

19.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shuffle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Play Screen Icons

10.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC – Saving a Playlist

12.3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS – Play Mode Settings

19.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slideshow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO – Viewing photos – Viewing Slideshow

15.2*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow motion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Playing video files : Slow motion

3.1*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO – Creating MPEG-4 Video Files with your Computer

9*

 

 

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.