RCA MP3 Player M4202 User Guide

user manual  
M4202  
M4204  
M4208  
M4208RD  
M4208GR  
MC4202  
MC4204  
MC4208  
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.  
 
Safety information  
FCC information  
CAUTION  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) This device must accept any  
interference received including interference which  
may cause undesired operation.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
THE LIGHTNING FLASH  
AND ARROWHEAD  
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE  
IS A WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
"DANGEROUS  
THE EXCLAMATION  
POINT WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS A  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
IMPORTANT  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
THE PRODUCT.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
BACK). NO  
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE  
PRODUCT.  
PERSONNEL.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
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RCA  
M4208GR  
M4202  
RCA  
RCA  
M4204  
MC4202  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
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RCA  
MC4204  
M4208  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
RCA  
RCA  
MC4208  
M4208RD  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio / TV technician for help.  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or  
modifications not expressly approved by  
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to  
operate this product.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Manufacturer/Responsible party  
Audiovox Electronics Corp,  
150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788  
1-317-810-4880  
(Please note this phone number is for regulatory  
matters only. No technical or product support is  
available via this number.)  
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Safety information  
Important battery information  
Electrostatic disturbance  
Warning: Your product contains a battery and  
charging system which is designed to work in  
temperatures that do not exceed 50°C (122°F).  
Leaving this product in a closed automobile or the  
trunk of an automobile where temperatures may  
exceed 50°C may result in permanent battery  
damage, fire, or explosion. Please remove your  
product from the automobile when you exit, do not  
place your product in the trunk of your automobile,  
and do not leave your product in any location where  
temperatures may exceed 50°C.  
This unit may temporarily cease to function if  
subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume  
normal operation, you may reset the player by  
pressing and holding /MENU for more than 10  
seconds.  
Precautions for the player  
Do not use the unit immediately after  
transportation from a cold place to a warm place;  
condensation problems may result.  
Avoid shock to the unit.  
Do not store the unit near fire, places with high  
temperature or in direct sunlight. Exposure to  
direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a  
parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.  
Do not expose to rain or moisture.  
Important Battery Precautions  
Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion,  
or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge  
a battery that is not intended to be recharged,  
do not incinerate, and do not puncture.  
Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline  
batteries, may leak if left in your product for a  
long period of time. Remove the batteries from  
the product if you are not going to use it for a  
month or more.  
Do not operate or store unit in places with  
frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g.  
speaker, TV set).  
Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp  
chamois leather. Never use solvents.  
The unit must only be opened by qualified  
personnel.  
If your product uses more than one battery, do  
not mix types and make sure they are inserted  
correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly  
may cause them to leak.  
Headset safety  
Discard any leaky or deformed battery  
immediately. They may cause skin burns or other  
personal injury.  
Please help to protect the environment by  
recycling or disposing of batteries according to  
federal, state, and local regulations.  
To use a headset safely, please keep the following in  
mind:  
Do not play your headset at a high volume.  
Hearing experts advise against continuous  
extended play.  
If you experience ringing in your ears, turn down  
the volume or stop using the headset.  
Do not use a headset while driving a motorized  
vehicle or riding a bike. It may cause a traffic  
hazard and is illegal in many areas.  
To minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or  
chemical burn, observe the following  
precautions:  
Do not use an unauthorized battery. Use only the  
rechargeable battery that came with your  
product or that is listed in the user’s guide.  
Do not use unauthorized chargers or power  
adapters. Use only chargers that came with your  
product or that is listed in the user’s guide.  
Do not attempt to open the rechargeable  
battery or battery pack. There are no user  
serviceable parts inside.  
Even if your headset is an open-air type designed  
to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the  
volume so high that can’t hear sounds around  
you.  
Keep player out of direct sunlight.  
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme  
heat (such as inside a parked car) may  
cause damage or malfunction.  
Do not leave in a hot automobile or in  
temperatures exceeding 50°C (122°F).  
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent  
type.  
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Safety information  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
Some of the following information may not apply to  
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION  
your particular product; however, as with any  
electronic product, precautions should be observed  
during handling and use.  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such  
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
Always leave sufficient space around the  
product for ventilation. Do not place product in  
or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that  
may prevent air flow through vent openings.  
Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars,  
etc. on the product.  
Connect power cord only to AC power source as  
marked on the product.  
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall  
into the product.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This  
product does not contain customer serviceable  
components.  
The marking information is located at the  
bottom of apparatus.  
Caution marking is located at bottom of  
apparatus.  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized  
plug has two blades with one wider than the  
other. A grounding type plug has two blades  
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or  
the third prong is provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
Important Battery Precautions  
Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion,  
or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge  
a battery that is not intended to be recharged,  
do not incinerate, and do not puncture.  
Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline  
batteries, may leak if left in your product for a  
long period of time. Remove the batteries from  
the product if you are not going to use it for a  
month or more.  
Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table  
specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is  
used, use caution when  
If your product uses more than one battery, do  
not mix types and make sure they are inserted  
correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly  
may cause them to leak.  
Discard any leaky or deformed battery  
immediately. They may cause skin burns or other  
personal injury.  
Please help to protect the environment by  
recycling or disposing of batteries according to  
federal, state, and local regulations.  
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat (for  
example, by leaving them in sunlight or close to  
fire).  
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Portable Cart Warning  
moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-  
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
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as applicable.  
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agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this EULA. If  
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End user license agreement  
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY  
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revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy  
protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected  
content. When you download licenses for protected content,  
you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the  
licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM  
to access their content. If you decline to accept an upgrade, you  
will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.  
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FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR  
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APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED  
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS  
OBTAINED.  
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shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of  
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principles. If you acquired this A/V Device outside the United  
States or the European Union, then local law may apply.  
7. WINDOWS MEDIA  
The software embedded within your A/V Device (the “Device  
Firmware”) contains software licensed from Microsoft that  
enables you to play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files (“WMA  
Software”). The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with  
your A/V Device under the following conditions. By installing  
and using this version of the Device Firmware, you are agreeing  
to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE END USER  
CONDITIONS OF THIS SECTION 7, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS  
VERSION OF THE DEVICE FIRMWARE.  
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AUDIOVOX, relating to the subject matter of this hereof.  
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beneficiaries of this Agreement and shall have the right to  
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documentation for the WMA Software, whether in written or  
electronic form.  
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as follows:  
You may use this version of the Device Firmware containing the  
WMA Software only as such use relates to your A/V Device.  
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the  
WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such activity  
is expressly permitted by applicable law.  
“AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY” shall mean any person, corporation, or  
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Audiovox Corporation including, but not limited to, Audiovox  
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You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as  
part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition  
that the recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein. If  
the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is an  
upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Device  
Firmware that you have which include the WMA Software.  
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TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO  
REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE WMA  
SOFTWARE.  
question.  
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of  
the Device Firmware must comply with all applicable  
international and national laws, including the U.S. Export  
Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software  
incorporated in the Device Firmware.  
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management  
technology (“WMDRM”) to protect their intellectual property,  
including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to  
access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails  
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Before you begin  
Dear RCA Customer,  
Computer system requirements  
Thank you for purchasing the Player. This product  
will play mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA)  
content as well as content purchased from most  
online music download services.  
Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended  
Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or  
Windows Vista™  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with Internet  
access  
RCA easyRip™ Media Software, installed  
automatically when you connected this player to  
your PC, lets you import music files from CDs and  
other sources, organize your music library, and  
transfer unprotected MP3 and WMA files to and  
from this player.  
Windows Media Player 10 or higher  
250MB or more free hard disk space for the  
software  
128MB RAM (256MB recommended)  
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio  
extraction  
USB port (2.0 recommended)  
Sound card  
To transfer DRM-protected files to this player, you  
must use the application provided by the online  
music store.  
Secure music transfer requirements  
The default setting of this player is in MSC (Mass  
Storage Class) mode when connected to your PC.  
To enable function of transferring subscription  
music content to the player, select MTP (Media  
Transfer Protocol) mode under Protocol in the  
player's Settings menu (refer to page 24).  
Copyright warning  
This player is for your personal use only.  
Unauthorized recording or duplication of  
copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights  
of third parties and may be contrary to copyright  
laws.  
Back up your data  
As with any portable player, you must back up the  
drive regularly. The manufacturer is not responsible  
for lost data.  
Unpacking your player  
All of the items listed below should have been  
packed in the box with your player.  
RCA player (contains music management  
software installer and user manual)  
Quick Start Guide  
USB cable  
Earphones  
Carrying case (for M4202, M4204, M4208,  
MC4202, MC4204 and MC4208 only)  
Windows, Windows Media, and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other  
countries.  
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Before you begin  
Connecting to the computer  
It might take several seconds for the  
player to be detected. Click Refresh  
in My Computer or Windows Explorer  
to make sure the player has been  
Connect the player to your computer with the  
USB cable provided. The player will turn on  
automatically.  
The player will be connected in MSC (Mass  
Storage Class) mode. It will appear as a drive  
letter on your computer and behave as a  
detachable drive for file transfer in one or both  
directions.  
detected.  
The player is capable of transferring files at  
USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is available on your  
computer, use it to connect to your player.  
The player is still backward compatible with  
the older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will  
not be able to take full advantage of the  
potential speed increase.  
IMPORTANT: Don’t disconnect the USB cable  
to the PC or the player during the software  
installation.  
If the installer does not auto-launch, locate  
and right-click the associated drive letter (i.e.  
OPAL) to show the option menu and select  
the “Install RCA easyRip™” option.  
The RCA easyRip™ Media Software installer  
(stored in the player*) will launch automatically.  
Click NEXT to begin the installation and follow  
the instructions to install the software on your  
PC.  
The software installer can be deleted from the  
player after installation to free up more storage  
spaces.  
USB port of your  
computer  
Player  
Charging the player  
The player charges automatically every time you  
connect it to your computer. To fully charge the  
player, make sure your computer is on and the  
device is connected for at least 3 hours. Refer to the  
USB cable  
battery level icon  
on the display to check the  
battery level. Recharge the player when the icon is  
empty.  
To enable function of launching RCA  
easyRip installer stored in the player, the  
player must be in MSC mode which can  
be selected under Protocol in the  
Settings menu. The default setting of this player  
is already in MSC mode. Refer to page 24 for  
more information.  
* The latest software can be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com.  
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Managing files on your RCA Player  
Before you begin using your RCA player, you’ll want  
to copy your media files to the player. You can use  
any of the following methods to transfer content:  
Using Windows Explorer  
To copy files in Windows XP with Windows Media  
Player 10 installed:  
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer.  
RCA easyRip  
Drag and drop files in Windows Explorer  
Software provided by online music stores  
2. Drag and drop music files onto the Music folder.  
To transfer DRM-protected content, use the software  
provided by the online music store.  
The following sections explain how to copy  
unprotected files to the player. For instructions on  
transferring protected files, please refer to the  
documentation for the software you use to transfer  
the files.  
Using RCA easyRip  
To copy files in Windows Vista or Window XP with  
Windows Media Player 11 installed:  
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer  
The RCA easyRip software was installed  
automatically the first time you connected this  
player to your PC.  
2. Open Internal Storage.  
easyRip lets you:  
Import music from CDs  
Organize your music library on your PC  
Create playlists  
Copy files from your library to the player  
Copy files from the player to your library  
Delete files from the player  
3. Drag and drop music files.  
Drag-and-drop picture files onto the  
root level or a specific folder of the  
player for viewing.  
Video files must be converted and transferred  
via RCA easyRip for playback.  
To start easyRip:  
Click on the RCA system tray icon and select RCA  
easyRip from the menu.  
Double-click the easyRip icon on your PC’s  
desktop. The easyRip dock appears at the side of  
your screen.  
Video files must be transferred via  
easyRip, which automatically  
converts the files to optimal format.  
Help – For detailed explanation on using  
easyRip, click the Help widget on the  
module dock.  
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Managing files on your RCA Player  
Deleting files from the player  
For any files you have transferred to the player, you  
may delete them while you have connected the  
player with your computer.  
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer and then  
navigate to the folder containing the files.  
2. Select the files you want to remove and then  
press the Delete key on the keyboard of your PC.  
It is best to remove subscription files from the  
player by using Windows Media Player.  
Disconnecting the player from the PC  
If Windows sees the player as an MTP device:  
Unplug the player from the PC when no file  
transfer is in progress.  
If Windows sees the player as a removable disk:  
1. In the Windows system tray, click the Safely  
Remove Hardware icon and then select the  
player from the list of devices.  
2. When the Safe to remove hardware message  
appears, unplug the player from the PC.  
Do not disconnect the USB connection  
during file download. Doing so may  
corrupt system files or the files being  
downloaded.  
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General controls  
Display  
Scroll up/increase  
volume  
Play/pause  
Power on/off, Menu  
MIC  
Microphone  
Lock/unlock  
Skip forward/fast  
forward/menu advance  
Skip back/reverse/  
menu back  
Scroll down/decrease  
volume  
USB jack  
Earphones Jack  
Locking the player controls  
Turning the player on and off  
To lock the player controls to prevent them from  
being activated accidentally, slide LOCK to the  
right. To unlock, slide LOCK to the left. When the  
controls are locked, the lock icon appears on the  
display.  
To turn the player on, press and hold /MENU. Press  
and hold /MENU again to turn the player off.  
Resetting the player  
If the player stops operating properly, you can reset  
it by pressing and holding /MENU for more than  
10 seconds.  
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Using the menus  
Menu types  
Menu navigation  
The player has two types of menu:  
When a menu is displayed:  
Player menu  
Press + and to scroll up and down the list of  
menu items. (The Home menu shows one item  
at a time; other menus show five at a time.)  
Press to go to the next menu level. Press to  
The player menu appears when you turn on the  
player or if you press /MENU while listening to the  
player. It lets you:  
return to the previous menu level.  
Press +  
Browse for and play music, audiobook, video and  
picture files  
Listen to the radio  
Record and play back voice memos  
Change the player’s settings – language, display  
brightness, etc.  
Artists  
Albums  
Titles  
Artist1  
Artist2  
Press  
Press  
Artist3  
Genres  
Years  
Artist4  
Artist5  
Menu titles  
Press –  
If the highlighted item is playable (for example,  
an audio file), press to start playback.  
Settings  
Artists  
Now Playing  
001/090  
mp3 320k  
Albums  
Song 1  
Music  
All My Friends  
Titles  
Song2  
Song3  
Song4  
Pictures  
Genres  
Counting Crows  
ThisDesertLife  
Press  
Videos  
Years  
Song5  
00:05:30  
00:06:15  
Menu items  
If the highlighted item indicates the current  
setting (for example, the repeat mode setting),  
press to change the setting.  
Option menu  
The option menu appears if you press while  
listening to the player. It provides different options  
depending on what you are listening to when you  
001/090  
mp3 320k  
001/090  
mp3 320k  
press  
.
Resume  
Resume  
Repeat  
Off  
Repeat  
All  
Press  
Add to Favorites  
Add to Favorites  
Now Playing  
0001/0090  
Pause  
Delete  
Delete  
mp3 320k  
0001/0090  
mp3 320k  
Off  
Resume  
00:05:30  
00:06:15  
00:05:30  
00:06:15  
All My Friends  
Repeat  
Press  
Counting Crows  
ThisDesertLife  
Add to Favorites  
Delete
4:30  
6:15  
4:30  
6:15  
"Now playing"  
screen  
Option menu  
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Using the menus  
The Home menu  
The top-level or “Home” menu is always displayed when you press /MENU. The menu options are:  
Now Playing  
Favorites  
Available only during playback.  
Press to return to the currently  
playing file.  
As you listen to music, you can add  
individual titles to a “favorites” playlist.  
Press to play the entire playlist. Press  
to enter the Favorites menu and  
choose a particular title or edit the  
playlist.  
Music  
Press to play all the music files on  
the player. Press to enter the Music  
menu and choose an artist, album,  
genre, year, or individual title.  
Voice memo  
Press to enter the Voice memo  
menu and choose to either start  
recording or play recordings of  
previous voice memo.  
Pictures  
Press to play a slideshow of all the  
image files on the player.  
Settings  
Videos  
Press to enter the Settings menu,  
which lets you:  
Press to play all the videos on the  
player.  
Choose the shuffle playback mode  
Choose an equalizer setting  
Customize the music menu  
Set the slideshow image duration  
Change the screen brightness  
Change the screensaver setting  
Turn on/off the automatic  
shutdown feature  
Radio  
Press to listen to the radio. Press  
to enter the Radio menu and choose  
to either listen to the radio or play  
recordings of previous radio shows.  
Audiobooks  
Choose a record duration setting  
Switch between US and European  
radio frequency steps  
Change the language of the  
player’s menus  
Switch between MTP and MSC  
modes  
Display the firmware version, space  
used, and space available  
Reset the player’s settings to the  
factory defaults  
Press to play all the audiobooks on  
the player. Press to enter the  
Audiobook menu and choose a  
particular audiobook.  
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Music  
Option menu (music playback)  
Playing music files  
Press to show or hide the Option menu during  
playback. Press + or to highlight an option and  
then press to confirm the selection or change the  
setting.  
The player sorts your music files by artist, album,  
track name (title), genre and year.  
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then  
press + or to select Music.  
The following options are available:  
Settings  
Resume – to resume playback  
Now Playing  
Repeat – press repeatedly to select repeat  
Music  
1
current or all files (corresponding icon  
Pictures  
Videos  
shows on the display)  
Add to Favorites – to add the current file in the  
Favorites playlist (read page 22). If the file is  
already in the playlist, this option changes to  
Clear from Favorites to remove the current file  
from the playlist  
2. Press or to enter the Music menu.  
3. Use + or and or to navigate through the  
menus and select the desired item, then press  
or to start listening.  
Delete – to remove current file from the player  
Music playback  
Music playback display  
Now Playing  
9
8
0001/0090  
mp3 320k  
1
2
All My Friends  
Counting Crows  
ThisDesertLife  
3
4
7
6
Skips to the previous file*, press and  
hold to scan backwards within a file  
4:30  
6:15  
5
Skips to the next file, press and hold to  
scan forward within a file  
1. Current file number/total number of files  
2. Song name  
3. Artist name  
Starts/ pauses playback and shows/  
hides the Option menu  
4. Album name  
5. Elapsed playback time  
6. File total time  
7. Playback progress bar  
8. File bitrate  
Increases or decreases the volume  
during playback  
+ or –  
* Press within the beginning 4 seconds of the  
current music file to skip to previous file. Otherwise,  
you will return to the beginning of the current file.  
9. File type  
The information provided in the playback screen  
depends upon the ID3 tags that have been set up  
for the music file.  
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Pictures  
Option menu (picture viewing)  
Playing picture files  
Press to show or hide the Option menu during  
playback. Press + or to highlight an option and  
then press to confirm the selection or change the  
setting.  
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then  
press + or to select Pictures.  
Home  
Now Playing  
Music  
Pictures  
The following options are available:  
Resume – to resume playback  
Videos  
Radio  
Slideshow – to select the viewing time for each  
picture during a slideshow. Press repeatedly  
to select among off, 3, 5, 10 and 15 seconds  
Delete – to remove current file from the player  
2. Press or to enter the Pictures menu.  
3. Use + or and or to navigate through the  
menus and select the desired item, then press  
or to start viewing.  
Refer to page 10 for transferring picture  
files to the player.  
Picture viewing  
Goes back, skips backward  
Advances, skips forward  
Starts/pauses slideshow if it is  
activated, also shows/hides the Option  
menu  
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Videos  
Option menu (video playback)  
Playing video files  
Press to show or hide the Option menu during  
playback. Press + or to highlight an option and  
then press to confirm the selection or change the  
setting.  
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then  
press + or – to select Videos.  
Music  
Pictures  
Videos  
The following options are available:  
Resume – to resume playback  
Radio  
Repeat – press repeatedly to select repeat  
Audiobooks  
1
current or all files (corresponding icon  
2. Press or to enter the Videos menu.  
3. Use + or and or to navigate through the  
menus and select the desired item, then press  
or to start viewing.  
shows on the display)  
Delete – to remove current file from the player  
Video viewing  
Video files must be converted to optimal  
format for playback on this player. The  
RCA easyRip Media Software can  
convert the video files automatically while  
transferring to the player.  
Goes back, skips backward*. Press and  
hold to scan backwards within a file  
Advances, skips forward. Press and hold  
to scan forward within a file  
Starts/pauses playback and shows/  
hides the option menu  
+ or –  
Increases or decreases the volume  
during playback  
* Press within the beginning 4 seconds of the  
current file to skip to previous file. Otherwise, you  
will return to the beginning of the current file.  
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Radio  
Storing and recalling preset stations  
The radio uses the earphones as an  
antenna. For better reception, extend  
the earphone cable as far as possible.  
You can store up to 20 preset stations in the player.  
To store the currently playing station as a preset:  
1. Press to display the Option menu.  
Playing FM radio  
2. Press + or to highlight Save to Preset and then  
To turn the radio on:  
press  
.
1. Press /MENU to display the player menu.  
If all 20 preset station numbers are occupied, the  
option changes to Replace Preset.  
2. Press + or to select Radio and press to enter  
the radio menu.  
Back  
Save to Preset  
Pictures  
ModeStereo  
Videos  
Start Recording  
Radio  
Audiobooks  
Favorites  
3. The first available preset number is displayed.  
Press + or to select a different preset number if  
desired.  
3. While Listen is highlighted, press to start  
If you choose a preset number that already  
contains an FM station, you will replace the  
existing station with the new station.  
listening. The frequency screen appears.  
Listen  
4. Press to highlight Yes and then press  
.
To tune the radio:  
Save to Preset01?  
Press and hold or to start scanning through  
the frequency range. The player stops scanning  
when it detects the next station.  
No  
Yes  
To listen to a preset station:  
1. When the radio is playing, press to display the  
Option menu.  
Press or to step through the frequency  
range.  
To turn the radio off:  
2. Press + or to highlight Tuning and press to  
Either turn the player off or press /MENU and  
choose a different option.  
switch from Manual to Preset.  
Save to Preset  
Mode  
Stereo  
Start Recording
Tuning  
Manual  
3. Press + or to highlight Back and press to  
return to the frequency screen.  
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Radio  
Recording FM radio  
4. Press or to choose the desired station  
preset number. The preset number shows at the  
top left of the screen.  
You can record the radio and play back recordings  
as well as copy the recordings (WAV files) to your  
PC.  
Listen  
P01  
Stereo  
Preset number  
To record the currently playing radio station:  
1. Press to display the Option menu.  
FM103.00 MHz  
2. Press + or to highlight Start Recording and  
then press to start recording.  
88  
93  
96  
103  
108  
Back  
Save to Preset  
ModeStereo  
Start Recording  
Improving FM radio sound  
If stereo reception is noisy, you can often reduce the  
noise by switching to mono.  
Press to pause or resume recording.  
To switch between stereo and mono:  
1. While the radio is playing, press to display the  
Option menu.  
3. Press /MENU to stop recording.  
The player names each recording FMRecXXX.wav  
where XXX is a unique number.  
2. Press + or to highlight Mode and then press  
To record for a specific duration:  
Refer to RecDur on page 24.  
to switch between Stereo and Mono.  
Back  
Save to Preset  
Mode  
Stereo  
Start Recording  
3. Press + or to highlight Back and press to  
return to the frequency screen.  
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Radio  
Playing back FM radio recordings  
To play back a recording:  
1. Press /MENU to display the player menu.  
Copying recordings to your PC  
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “FMRecord”  
folder on the player.  
2. Press + or to select Radio and press to enter  
To copy recordings to the PC:  
1. Plug the player into the PC.  
the radio menu.  
3. Press + or to highlight Playback and press  
2. Open the player’s Record folder.  
to see the list of recordings.  
Radio  
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and  
drop them onto a folder on the PC.  
i
Playback  
Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.  
4. Press + or to select a recording and press to  
start playback.  
Option menu (recording playback)  
Press to show or hide the Option menu during  
playback. Press + or to highlight an option and  
then press to confirm the selection or change the  
setting.  
The following options are available:  
Resume – to resume playback  
Repeat – press repeatedly to select repeat  
1
current or all files (corresponding icon  
shows on the display)  
Delete File – to remove current file from the  
player  
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Audiobooks  
Playing audiobooks  
Option menu (Audiobook playback)  
Press to show or hide the Option menu during  
playback. Press + or to highlight an option and  
then press to confirm the selection or change  
the setting.  
Audiobook playback is similar to music playback.  
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu, then  
press + or to select Audiobooks.  
Home  
Videos  
Radio  
The following options are available:  
Resume – to resume playback  
Audiobooks  
Skip – to select section-by-section or file-by-file  
skipping (read below section for details)  
Delete – to remove current file from the player  
Favorites  
Voice Memo  
2. Press or to enter the Audiobooks menu.  
3. Use + or and or to navigate through the  
menus and select the desired item, then press  
or to start listening.  
Skipping through audiobook sections  
If the currently playing audiobook contains sections,  
you can choose to skip forward and back between  
sections when you press or , instead of  
skipping between files.  
Audiobooks playback controls  
To choose section-by-section skipping:  
1. Press to pause playback and display the  
Option menu.  
2. Press + or to select Skipping, then press to  
switch to Section.  
Resume  
Skipping Section  
Delete
Skips to previous file/section, press and  
hold to scan backward within a file  
3. Press + to select Resume and press to resume  
playback.  
Skips to the next file or section, press  
and hold to scan forward within a file  
Section-by-section skipping is indicated by Sect  
on the display.  
Now Playing  
Starts/pauses playback and shows/  
hides the option menu  
Sect 2/5  
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Title  
The player returns to file-by-file skipping  
automatically when you play another file or turn  
the player off.  
Increases or decreases the volume  
during playback  
+ or –  
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Favorites  
Removing files from "Favorites"  
Creating a "Favorites" playlist  
You can create a playlist of your favorite music by  
adding new files to the playlist as you listen to them.  
This function is not available for other media  
formats such as videos, pictures, audiobooks and  
recordings.  
playlist  
To remove a music file from the playlist:  
1. While the music file is playing, press to pause  
playback and display the Option menu.  
2. Press + or to highlight Clear from Favorites  
To add the currently playing music file in the  
playlist:  
and press  
.
1. Press to pause playback and display the  
Option menu.  
Resume  
Repeat  
Off  
Clear from Favorites  
Delete File  
2. Press + or to highlight Add to Favorites and  
then press  
.
3. Press to highlight Yes and then press to  
Resume  
Repeat  
Add to Favorites  
Off  
remove the file from the playlist.  
Delete File  
To remove all music files from the playlist:  
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.  
Added Successfully shows on the display.  
Repeat the above steps for adding more music  
files.  
2. Press + or to select Favorites and press to  
enter the Favorites menu.  
3. Press + or to highlight Clear Favorites and  
To listen to the Favorites playlist:  
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.  
press  
.
Favrites  
Play Music  
2. Press + or to select Favorites.  
Home  
Clear Favorites  
Radio  
Audiobooks  
4. Press to highlight Yes and then press to  
Favorites  
remove all files from the playlist.  
Voice Memo  
Settings  
Clear Favorites?  
No  
Yes  
To play the entire playlist, press  
To play back a particular file, press to enter the  
Favorites menu and then press to list the files.  
.
Press + or to select the desired file and press  
.
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Voice Memo  
Recording voice memo  
Playing back voice memo  
To play back a recording:  
1. Press /MENU to display the player menu.  
You can record voice and play back recordings as  
well as copy the recordings (WAV files) to your PC.  
To record voice:  
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.  
2. Press + or to select Voice Memo and press  
to enter the voice memo menu.  
2. Press + or to select Voice Memo.  
3. Press + or to highlight Playback and press  
Home  
to see the list of recordings.  
Audiobooks  
Start Recording  
Favorites  
Playback  
Voice Memo  
Settings  
Now Playing  
4. Press + or to select a recording and press to  
start playback.  
3. Press to highlight Start Recording and press  
Option menu (recording playback)  
Press to show or hide the Option menu during  
playback. Press + or to highlight an option and  
then press to confirm the selection or change the  
setting.  
to start recording.  
Start Recording  
Playback  
Press to pause or resume recording.  
The microphone is located at the back of the  
player.  
The following options are available:  
Resume – to resume playback  
Repeat – press repeatedly to select repeat  
4. Press /MENU to stop recording.  
1
current or all files (corresponding icon  
The player names each recording VRecXXX.wav  
where XXX is a unique number.  
shows on the display)  
Delete File – to remove current file from the  
player  
To record for a specific duration:  
Refer to RecDur on page 24.  
Copying recordings to your PC  
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “VRecord”  
folder on the player.  
To copy recordings to the PC:  
1. Plug the player into the PC.  
2. Open the player’s Record folder.  
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and  
drop them onto a folder on the PC.  
Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.  
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Settings  
Changing the player’s settings  
To change the player settings:  
1. Press /MENU to display the Home menu.  
Customize menu  
To select what you wish to display in the submenu  
of the Music menu: Artists, Album, Titles, Genres,  
and Years.  
2. Press + or to select Settings and press to  
eHnotmere the settings menu.  
Slideshow  
To select the slideshow image duration. Press  
repeatedly to select among: off, 3, 5, 10 and 15  
seconds.  
Favorites  
Voice Memo  
Settings  
Now Playing  
Music  
Brightness  
To adjust the display light brightness.  
3. Press + or to select a setting and then press  
Screensaver  
to change it.  
To set the duration (10s, 20s, 30s and 1m) before  
the screensaver activates.  
Settings  
Shuffle  
Equalizer  
Off  
Jazz  
Power save  
Customize Menu  
Slideshow  
To set the time interval (Off, 1m, 2m, 5m and 10m)  
before the player turns off if no key is pressed.  
3s  
1
Brightness  
RecDur (Record duration)  
To change the duration (Max, 5 minutes, 30  
minutes, 1 hour) for radio and voice memo  
recording.  
Shuffle  
Press repeatedly to select shuffle on or off.  
Music files (mp3/wma/wav) will be played  
randomly when shuffle is activated.  
The shuffle icon ( ) shows on display when  
shuffle is on.  
FreqStep (Frequency Step)  
To changes the way that the player scans through  
the radio frequencies. Switch to EU if you bring the  
player to Europe; switch back to US when you  
return to North America.  
Equalizer  
Press repeatedly to choose an equalizer setting  
(Flat, Bass, Graphic, Pop, Rock and Jazz).  
Language  
To change the language of the player menus.  
Setting Graphic mode:  
Press repeatedly until Graphic appears and  
then press . In graphic mode, you can  
customize the five band equalizer. Press or  
to select a band and then press + or to adjust  
the band level. When finished, press /MENU to  
exit Graphic mode.  
Protocol  
To switch between MSC (Mass Storage Class) and  
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) modes when  
connected to your PC. To enable function of  
transferring subscription music content, select MTP  
mode.  
System info  
To show the amount of free space available and the  
firmware version.  
Restore defaults  
To reset all menus to factory defaults.  
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Additional information  
Tips and troubleshooting  
This player may temporarily cease to function if  
subjected to electrostatic disturbance.  
Cannot delete files on the player.  
For any files you have transferred to the player,  
you may delete them while you have connected  
the player with your computer. Highlight the  
unwanted file in the player’s file directory on  
your computer and press the delete key on your  
computer to delete the file. Subscribed files are  
best to be removed through Windows Media®  
Player.  
To resume normal operation, it may be  
necessary to cycle the power off and back on or  
you can reset it by pressing and holding  
MENU for more than 10 seconds.  
/
Player cannot play WMA songs.  
Secure music download files must be transferred  
to your player through the Windows Media  
Player or the application recommended by your  
online music download service (Note: Services  
and applications must be Windows Media  
audio-compliant and support Digital Rights  
Management.) (Apple iTunes music content is  
not supported).  
For deleting files from the player, refer to Option  
menu from page 15-23 for details.  
Player repeats same tracks or all tracks.  
Repeat play is turned on. Press the PLAY button  
to show the option menu and change the play  
mode.  
The player takes a long time to read files in a  
folder.  
Audio distorted at high volume.  
Change the Equalizer mode to Flat.  
Turn down the volume.  
File reading may take longer if too many files are  
put in a single folder. Re-organize your files into  
a number of folders.  
Try recording with Error Correction setting  
turned on.  
Cannot view picture files.  
The player only supports .jpg extension file, and  
do not support other formats like .bmp, .tiff,  
.jpeg.  
Player turns itself off.  
Your player turns itself off if you leave it in pause  
mode or navigation mode for the duration  
specified in PowerSave setting.  
Cannot play video files.  
All video contents must be converted by RCA  
easyRip software which comes with the player.  
Other format of video file will not be supported.  
The player cannot be turned on.  
Battery is empty.  
Ensure the keys lock is not activated.  
Reset the player by pressing and holding  
MENU for more than 10 seconds.  
If the player still cannot be turned on after  
/
Cannot play audible files.  
Make sure the file format is correct. The player  
supports Format 4 Audible file.  
resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore  
it.  
details.  
You have exceeded the maximum number of  
items that this player supports. Your player can  
only support up to 2000 media files within eight  
hierarchy of folder in maximum.  
Player does not respond to key presses.  
If your player stops responding to key presses,  
you can reset it by pressing and holding  
/
MENU for more than 10 seconds. Most of your  
settings will be preserved; only the settings that  
you have changed after your last power off will  
be lost.  
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Additional information  
Cannot playback tracks on the player.  
For your records  
Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3  
or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates.  
Bitrates support by the player:  
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to  
obtain warranty parts and service. In the event that  
service should be required, you may need both the  
model number and the serial number. In the space  
below, record the date and place of purchase, and the  
serial number:  
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps  
wma – 48 to 192 kbps  
WMA files may be DRM protected and you don’t  
have the proper rights (license) to play the files.  
Check the website and/or application help  
system of the music download service provider  
from where the content was purchased from for  
license acquisition details. For more information  
on how license acquisition works, go to www.  
microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.  
Model No.  
Date of Purchase  
Place of Purchase  
Serial No.  
Visiting RCA website  
Please visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for:  
Product registration  
Cannot playback songs downloaded from my  
paid Music Server Provider subscription service.  
Latest software and firmware  
Latest RCA easyRip software  
User manual  
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)  
Customer service and technical support  
information  
The internal clock in your portable player may  
not be up to date. Downloading a new  
subscription song from your Music Server  
Provider should update your player's clock and  
allow it to playback all your songs again.  
The license for your subscription songs may have  
expired. Synchronize your device with your PC  
again to obtain an update to your license. If the  
problem persists, please contact your Music  
Service Provider for additional support.  
Technical specification  
Product: Digital Audio Player  
Brand: RCA  
Model: M4202, M4204, M4208, M4208RD, M4208GR,  
MC4202, MC4204, MC4208  
Electrical Consumption: 3.7V Lithium battery (built-in)  
Cannot transfer subscription music content to  
the player.  
To enable function of transferring subscription  
music content, select MTP mode under Protocol  
in the Settings menu. Refer to page 24 for more  
information.  
Specifications  
Hardware  
Dimensions: 93.5 mm H, 42.4 mm W, 9.5 mm D  
Unit Weight: 36 g, 1.3oz  
Stereo Headphones jack  
USB Connection Jack  
Battery Operated: Rechargeable lithium battery.  
What is MTP mode?  
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode is essential  
if you want to transfer DRM10 content to your  
player. In MTP mode your player will no longer  
show up as a drive letter. So programs that were  
designed to work with a player that shows up as  
a drive letter will not be able to work directly  
with the player.  
USB Drive  
External USB Drive: When connected to a  
computer via USB, the player is capable of storing  
any file type allowing the user a fast, convenient  
method of storing, retrieving, and transferring  
files. This includes word processing files,  
presentations, spreadsheets and any other  
computer files.  
Cannot launch RCA easyRip installer stored in  
the player to install easyRip on my PC.  
To enable function of launching RCA easyRip  
installer stored in the player, select MSC mode  
under Protocol in the Settings menu. Refer to  
page 24 for more information.  
Capacity: M4202/MC4202 - 2GB, M4204/MC4204 -  
4GB, M4208/M4208RD/M4208GR/MC4208 - 8GB  
Connection: USB 2.0, Hi-speed capable  
Software  
Includes the player applications and media  
management software.  
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Limited warranty  
HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A  
PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL  
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE  
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL  
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER  
WARRANTY. No person or representative is  
authorized to assume for the Company any liability  
other than expressed herein in connection with the  
sale of this product.  
Limited warranty  
12 Month Limited Warranty  
Applies to RCA Audio/Video Products  
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company)  
warrants to the original retail purchaser of this  
product that should this product or any part  
thereof, under normal use and conditions, be  
proven defective in material or workmanship within  
12 months from the date of original purchase, such  
defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damage so the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This  
Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
reconditioned product (at the Company's option)  
without charge for parts and repair labor.  
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of  
this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with  
proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale),  
specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to  
the Company at the address shown below.  
How to make a warranty claim:  
If your product is capable of storing content  
(such as an mp3 player, digital voice recorder,  
etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup  
copies of content stored on the product. If  
applicable, before shipping a product, make a  
back up copy of content or data stored on the  
device. Also, it is advisable to remove any  
personal content which you would not want  
exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS  
AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING  
SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX  
ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR  
DATA, OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL  
CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE.  
Product will be returned with factory default  
settings, and without any pre-loaded content  
which may have been installed in the originally  
purchased products. Consumer will be  
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of  
externally generated static or noise, to correction of  
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast  
or internet service, to costs incurred for installation,  
removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions  
caused by computer viruses, spyware or other  
malware, to loss of media, files, data or content, or  
to damage to tapes, discs, removable memory  
devices or cards, speakers, accessories, computers,  
computer peripherals, other media players, home  
networks or vehicle electrical systems.  
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part  
thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has  
suffered or been damaged through alteration,  
improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect,  
accident, or by removal or defacement of the  
factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT  
OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS  
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR  
REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO  
EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED  
THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE  
PRODUCT.  
responsible for reloading data and content.  
Consumer will be responsible to restore any  
personal preference settings.  
Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes,  
memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally  
provided with the product. However DO NOT  
return any removable batteries, even if batteries  
were included with the original purchase. We  
recommend using the original carton and  
packing materials.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express  
warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE  
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY  
ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY  
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Limited warranty  
Include evidence of purchase date such as the  
bill of sale. Also print your name and address and  
a description of the defect. Send via standard  
UPS or its equivalent to:  
Audiovox Electronics Corp.  
Attn: Service Department.  
150 Marcus Blvd.  
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788  
1-800-878-5779  
Insure your shipment for loss or damage.  
Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage  
or loss en route to Audiovox.  
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange  
Center for service not covered by the warranty.  
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you  
freight prepaid.  
What we will do:  
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a  
refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under  
warranty for the remainder of the original product’s  
warranty period.  
For Canada Customers, please ship to:  
Audiovox Return Centre  
c/o Genco  
6685 Kennedy Road,  
Unit#3, Door 16,  
Mississuaga, Ontario  
L5T 3A5  
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Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.  
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a  
guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any  
improvement or modification without prior notice.  
Audiovox Electronics Corp.  
150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788  
© 2009 Audiovox Electronics Corp.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)  
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