Archos 500973 User Manual
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that you get access to our help line, to the ARCHOS Content Portal, and the TV Program Guide. Wishing you the best multimedia experience, The ARCHOS Team. All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. However, as we are often updating and improving our products - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 2
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. Table Of Contents Starting up 4 description of the archos device 4 Connecting the ARCHOS to your TV 7 the installation wizard 9 turning the - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 3
tuner 61 9. the tv program Guide 62 9.1 What's required to use this function 62 9.2 activating the TV program guide online 62 9.3 transferring the program 10.2 recording video manually 68 10.3 recording audio manually 70 10.4 editing your recordings 71 troubleshooting 74 Restarting / - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 4
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Starting up description of the archos device LED Indicators Starting up > P. The LED indicators are located on the front of the device, on the - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 5
tuner), using the supplied cables. Audio/Video inputs and outputs available: RGB**, Component (YPbPr)*, Composite Video**, SVideo***, Stereo Analog Audio. Check the manual of your TV (and tuner) to see what types of connectors your device has. 6. Ethernet connector*: you can plug an Ethernet cable - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 6
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 The remote control Starting up > P. • You will need the remote control in order to control your ARCHOS TV+. • Your ARCHOS device has an infrared - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 7
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Starting up > P. Down Accelerator button: High-speed fast rewind, list scrolling or zoom out Menu button: Display a text description of the available menu icons - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 8
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Connection Diagram for North America: * Starting up > P. * North take up to 30 seconds), and press OK on the remote control. 6. Then follow the on-screen instructions (Installation Wizard) to finish installing the ARCHOS. See TV Recording: Hardware Setup to learn how to connect - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 9
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 the installation wizard Starting up > P. • The Installation Wizard will help you configure the main functions of the ARCHOS. • If you ever need to relaunch - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 10
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Starting up > P. 10 In the event that your ARCHOS freezes or does not respond anymore, disconnect the power adapter, wait for 15 seconds and - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 11
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Starting up > P. 11 Main Button Actions: • To open an application/screen via its icon or item, use the and excessively humid areas. • Keep it away from high electromagnetic fields. • Do not open it up. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening will void your warranty. - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 12
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 1. Playing Video PLAYING VIDEO > P. 12 In the Home screen, select the "Video" icon to enter the Video mode. 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS • The "Video" - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 13
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 13 "File Management" - "Rename": allows you to change the name of the highlighted video file using the remote control's keyboard. - "Delete": allows - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 14
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Video Playback button Controls PLAYING VIDEO > P. 14 - press once: * Only if the video file contains several audio tracks. ** Only if the subtitles are in a separate file. The supported file types are: .srt, .ssa, .sub (text based) and .smi. "Format" - allows you to change the - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 15
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 15 "Speed" - will play the current video in slow motion or high speed. - while paused in slow motion, you can advance frame - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 16
to record video from most any standard video source. • See: Recording Video Manually. • You will also have the possibility to schedule TV recordings easily, via the TV Program Guide (EPG). • See: The TV program Guide. 1.5 playing your pc's shared videos • Using a WiFi or Ethernet connection, your - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 17
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 2. Playing Music PLAYING MUSIC > P. 17 In the Home screen, select the "Music" icon to enter the Music mode. 2.1 browsing through your music files • There - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 18
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Music Library and Music Browser Menu Items* PLAYING MUSIC > P. 18 "Info" - displays a message box with information about the highlighted music file. "Show playlist" - opens a - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 19
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Music Playback Screen 1. Exit icon 2. artist name, album title, song title, playback status icon(s) and track number 3. available tabs 4. volume level 5. previous track 6. next - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 20
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Music Playback Menu Items PLAYING MUSIC > P. 20 "Info" - displays a message box with information about the current music file. "ARCHOS home screen" - allows you to - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 21
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 21 "PlayMode", "Repeat & Shuffle" - the following table explains how the audio player will work according to the settings you chose in "PlayMode" - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 22
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 22 "Intro duration" - defines for how long each track will be played when "PlayMode" is set to "Intro". 2.4 Playlists • A playlist is a list - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 23
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 23 These menu items appear when the focus is on the right panel (playlist editor): "Track" - "Remove track": deletes the highlighted track - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 24
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 24 Editing a Playlist To edit an existing playlist: possibility to record audio from most any standard line level analogue audio source. • See: Recording Audio Manually. 2.6 playing your pc's shared music • Using a WiFi or Ethernet connection, your ARCHOS gives - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 25
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 25 • The ARCHOS uses the UPnP (Universal Plug-and-play) standard to play streamed music from your PC's Windows Media® Library. • See: - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 26
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 3. Viewing Photos VIEWING PHOTOS > P. 26 In the Home screen, select the "Photo" icon to enter the Photo viewer. 3.1 browsing through your photos • The "Photo" - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 27
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 VIEWING PHOTOS > P. 27 "Start slideshow" - starts a slideshow from the highlighted image. - the "Pause slideshow" menu item will appear, allowing you to pause the slideshow. " - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 28
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 zoom out display/hide the menu overlay display available menu items increase/decrease volume Mute sound VIEWING PHOTOS > P. 28 Photo Viewer Menu Items "Info" - - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 29
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 3.3 Photo Viewer SETTINGS • In the Photo mode, you can access the Photo viewer settings screen via the "Settings" menu item. • Use the left/right - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 30
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 VIEWING PHOTOS > P. 30 • While a slideshow is playing, you can pause it at any time by selecting the "Pause slideshow" menu item. • You can define - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 31
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Using the File Browser > P. 31 4.Using the file Browser The ARCHOS File Browser gives you the possibility to navigate the file system of your - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 32
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 display available menu items increase/decrease volume Mute sound Using the File Browser > P. 32 Browser Menu Items Note that some of the above menu - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 33
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Using the File Browser > P. 33 4.2 using the file browser WHILE screen and select the "Music" icon. 4.3 Using the PDF Reader • Your ARCHOS features a PDF reader with hyperlink support. • In the Browser, PDF files are displayed with the icon. • To view a PDF document, highlight the - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 34
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Following Hyperlinks Using the File Browser > P. 34 • Some PDF documents have hyperlinks (for instance, a table of contents, links to an external website, etc.). • Links - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 35
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Using the Wifi Features > P. 35 5. Using the WiFi Features When to browse websites*, use web-based e-mailing, download content, etc. *supports Flash® content and Javascript. Java virtual machine not supported. Launching the web browser From the Home screen, select the "Web" - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 36
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Using the Wifi Features > P. 36 If the time and date are not correctly set, you might not be able to access certain web pages ( - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 37
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Using the Wifi Features > P. 37 "Go to" - "Enter URL...": allows you to enter the address of a Web site you'd like to visit. Enter the - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 38
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Using the Wifi Features > P. 38 • For this to work, you will need a WiFi /Ethernet connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 39
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Using the Wifi Features > P. 39 playing your shared media files on the archos Your PC needs to be connected to the same WiFi / Ethernet - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 40
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Using the Wifi Features > P. 40 3. Select the ARCHOS "Content Portal" icon to view available online media stores and purchase videos or songs. Depending on - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 41
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 transferring files > P. 41 6. Transferring Files 6.1 USB HOST PTP device. Non Mass Storage Class devices such as printers, Ethernet adapters, mice, keyboards, etc. are not supported. 1. Once the ARCHOS is on, connect the external USB device (with a standard USB cable if needed) - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 42
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 transferring files > P. 42 To disconnect 1. Make sure that no transfer is being made. 2. From the Home screen, select the "Remove safely" menu item. 3. You - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 43
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 transferring files > P. 43 6.3 Connecting the archos to a computer Connection steps 1. Plug a USB cable (not supplied) into the ARCHOS (USB B port). 2. Plug the other end - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 44
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 disconnecting transferring files > P. 44 When you disconnect the ARCHOS from a computer, your device automatically updates the ARCLibrary, so that the media files you just - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 45
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 transferring files > P. 45 Linux DO NOT SIMPLY PULL OUT THE CABLE AT ANY TIME! You must remove/unmount the ARCHOS from the computer before - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 46
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 46 7. main settings In the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item and choose a setting. using the buttons • To open a settings screen, - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 47
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 47 "Balance" (not available in HDMI output mode) - allows you to balance the sound between the left and right stereo channels. "Reset" - - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 48
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 48 "TV Standard" ** - choose between the "NTSC (USA)" and "PAL (Europe)" systems (select the one that is compatible with your country's television - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 49
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 49 "Cancel" - use this button to discard any changes you may have made since entering this screen. 7.4 "�N�e�t�w��o��r�k�"� �S�e�t�t�i�n�g�s� • The first time you turned - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 50
6. The type of network (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc). Ad-Hoc networks are not supported at this time. • Use the navigation buttons to highlight a network and press OK the WiFi router. You can enter the rest of the information manually in the network's configuration screen, as shown in the following - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 51
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 * Most networks support DHCP. main settings > P. 51 • If the network needs to be configured manually, use the left/right arrows to select the "Manual" setting on the "Configuration" parameter. • Other parameters will appear: the required information can be obtained from the - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 52
" button, and your ARCHOS will connect to this network, provided the signal is strong enough. - if you must configure the network manually, select the "Manual" setting. Other parameters will appear: the required information can be obtained from the person who manages the network. When you have - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 53
make the scheduled recordings one sets in the ARCHOS TV Program guide. • See The TV program Guide. 7.7 "Clock" Settings If you use the ARCHOS to "Language and Region" Settings). - "Manual": select this parameter to set the current date & time manually. The following parameters will appear: "Hour", - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 54
. - you will need this number to register your product online (www.archos.com/register). "Firmware Update" - use this button to update the firmware manually (see next section). "Online Firmware Update" - use this button to search for an online update via a WiFi / Ethernet network. If there is one - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 55
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 55 update directly on the archos (WiFi / Ethernet connection needed) This is the easiest way to update the firmware. Key into the USB Port of the TV+. Wait for the TV+ to recognize the USB key and then follow the on-screen instructions. 7.10 "System" Settings - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 56
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 56 "Free Storage Space" - displays the amount of free space on the hard drive. Note: reported number of megabytes is binary-based - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 57
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 main settings > P. 57 - "Format Hard Drive" (erase all data, media files, and not respond anymore, try to restart it by disconnecting / reconnecting the power adapter (see: Troubleshooting). If this does not work or if you cannot access the Repair and Formatting Tools, you can - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 58
to your home tuner (cable box, satellite receiver, digital tuner, DSL box or VCR), you will be able to schedule recordings manually or via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). 8.1 Connection Principles • The ARCHOS is a 'pass-through' device. This means that when it is off or when you press the - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 59
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Connection Diagram for Europe: TV recording: hardware setup > P. 59 Connection Diagram for North America: * - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 60
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 TV recording: hardware setup > P. 60 * North America: if either your tuner or TV does not have S-video connections, use standard male/male RCA recording quality on the TV+ (RGB), you may need to set your tuner device's scart output to exit an RGB signal. Check your tuner's manual. - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 61
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Note for HDMI Connections: TV recording: hardware setup > P. 61 • Europe : Since the HDMI output connection does not allow a pass-through from to record the channel that is currently displayed on the screen. You will also not be able to use the TV Program Guide or the scheduler. - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 62
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 the tv program Guide > P. 62 9. the tv program Guide With the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG), you will be able to schedule recordings easily. The TV program guide service is free for and click on More... (on the right). 3. Follow the instructions to activate the TV Program Guide. - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 63
MANUAL V1.0 the tv program Guide > P. 63 9.3 transferring the program data to the archos Once you have activated the TV Program Guide online update the data periodically: the ARCHOS will remind you to update your TV Guide before it becomes obsolete (select the "Settings" menu item if you want - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 64
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Verifying the Channel List the tv program Guide > P. 64 1. From the "TV Control" screen, select "Set TV Channel List". 2. Verify that the channel list on the ARCHOS is the same as on your - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 65
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 the tv program Guide > P. 65 4. Select the "Test power Off code" button. Make sure that your tuner is on. Your ARCHOS device will then try to turn your tuner - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 66
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 the tv program Guide > P. 66 - "Key: -/--": Set to "On" if normally, you need to press a special 1. In the Home screen, select the "Recorder" icon to display the ARCHOS TV Program Guide. 2. This screen's menu items will allow you to choose a different day, update the Program - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 67
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 the tv program Guide > P. 67 3. Navigate through the different TV programs, and simply select the one you wish to record. 4. A new window will appear with a description of the TV program. Select "Record". 5. You will go back to the TV Program Guide and a 'REC' icon will now appear - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 68
tv scheduler" With the tuner connected to your ARCHOS (see: TV Recording: Hardware Setup), you can schedule recordings manually. If you want to schedule via the TV Program Guide, see The TV Program Guide. • From the ARCHOS Home Screen, select the "Recorder" icon, and switch to the "TV Scheduler" tab - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 69
receiving video. - "Format": "Auto"/"4:3"/"5:3"/"16:9"/"2.35". This is the aspect ratio of the screen that the ARCHOS device will record. You can set this manually, but in most cases you can just leave it on "Auto". - "Widescreen": "Auto"/"On"/"Off". If your tuner (cable box, satellite receiver, etc - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 70
TV must have an HDMI/HDCP input connector). It cannot be displayed on a television using any other video output type. 10.3 �recording audio manually With the ARCHOS, you have the possibility to record audio from most any standard audio source (hi-fi, turntable, boombox, etc). recording procedure - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 71
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Other Recording functions > P. 71 2. In the Home screen, select the "Recorder" icon and use the tabs ( button) to access the "Video Recorder" mode. Then - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 72
TV+ Example 1 MANUAL V1.0 Other Recording functions > P. 72 You have recorded a music video program and would like to keep one single music presentation. But you do not want - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 73
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Other Recording functions > P. 73 • If you want to keep the edit points and be able to re-edit another time, select the "Save edit" - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 74
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 troubleshooting troubleshooting > P. 74 Restarting / Resetting your ARCHOS • In the Tools" (see: System Settings). • If using the "Repair and Formatting Tools" does not solve your problem, you can try a system recovery. It allows you to repair the hard drive, format it, etc. - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 75
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 forcing the firmware update troubleshooting > P. 75 To update the firmware, always try and brings you to the second screen of the recovery mode. "Yes" - follow the on-screen instructions to force the firmware update. You will need to connect a USB key to the ARCHOS' host port - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 76
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 troubleshooting > P. 76 - to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, choose "System", then use the "Repair - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 77
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Technical Specifications > P. 77 technical specifications hard drive Capacity • See packaging. Video playback** • MPEG-4(4) (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) • WMV (MP@ML, up - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 78
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Technical Specifications > P. 78 Connections • WiFi (802.11g) connection. Optional Web control, power supply (US plug), 2 audio RCA/RCA cables, 2 x S-Video cables, User guide, Connection sheet, Legal and safety notice, warranty sheet • For Europe: remote control, power supply - Archos 500973 | User Manual - Page 79
TV+ MANUAL V1.0 Technical Support information > P. 79 Technical Support information Need Help? You can find the information you need: • On our Website: see the frequently asked questions section on www.archos.com/faq • By asking our technical support team: visit www.archos.com/support for e-mail
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this ARCHOS product. We hope that you will enjoy
using it and that it will give you satisfaction for many years to come.
Please do register your product on our website (www.archos.com/register) to
ensure that you get access to our help line, to the ARCHOS Content Portal,
and the TV Program Guide.
Wishing you the best multimedia experience,
The ARCHOS Team.
All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of
publication. However, as we are often updating and improving our prod-
ucts, your device’s software may have a slightly different appearance or
modified functionality than presented in this manual.
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