RCA TH1814 Quick Start Guide - Page 1

QuickStartGuide Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA Player. Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the player. TH18 series www.rcaaudiovideo.com Getting started 1. Install the battery into the player: • Apply thumb pressure to slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then remove the cover. • Insert the supplied AAA battery, following the polarity marks in the battery compartment. • Replace the cover. 2. Rotate the USB plug out of the player body and connect the player to your PC as shown. USB port on your PC 3. 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. • RCA easyRip is currently not compatible with DRM files and Audiobooks. • If the installer does not auto-launch, go to MyComputer in the Start menu, find and open the drive letter associated with the player (i.e. PEARL) and then double-click the rcaeasyrip_setup file to launch the installer. 4. Transfer audio files to your player using either of the two methods below: a) RCA easyRip: Helps to rip CD's, create playlists, load content and manage your library with an intuitive and modular design. Click the easyRip icon ( ) on your PC desktop to launch the software. • For details in using RCA easyRip, click the Help icon ( ) on the module dock. v2.0 (EN/E) b) Windows Explorer: Simply drag and drop media files onto the drive letter associated with the player. • Your RCA Player is also compatible with most PC music management softwares. 5. Disconnect the player from your PC by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) in the system tray (located in the lower right corner of your screen) and selecting the player from the list of devices, then unplug the player from the PC. Installing the belt clip Removing the belt clip Step 1: Place the belt clip here Step 2: Push here until the belt clip completely locks in place Belt clip Lift up the clip here Belt clip Player Player * The latest software can be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Learn more about the player • To view the user manual directly from the player: Step 1: Click Start. Step 2: Click My Computer (XP users) / Click Computer (Vista users). Step 3: Righ-click the associated drive letter (i.e. PEARL) to show the option menu. Step 4: From the option menu, select the user manual in your preferred language for more information on the player's features, safety and warranty information, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's). • To view the user manual on your PC: If opted-in during installation, the user manual will also be available by clicking on the Start menu ( in XP or in Vista ), clicking on All Programs, clicking on the RCA directory, and then clicking on the appropriate manual. • Keep player out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction. Need more help? Do not return this product to the store. Visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for the latest firmware, RCA easyRip Media Software, user manual and FAQ's. General controls Power on/off ( )/display player menu Microphone Skip back/reverse/menu back USB plug Display Play/pause (and show the Option menu)/select menu option Scroll down/decrease volume Scroll up/increase volume Lock/unlock Earphone jack Skip forward/fast forward/menu advance Turn the player on/off Navigate to an audio file Press and hold /MENU. In the Home menu, press or to go back or advance in the player menu and press + or - to scroll up or down to the desired file / / Music Titles +/- Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 +/- Artists +/- Albums Play an audio file Pause playback and show the Option menu Adjust the volume Skip to the next file (or section of audiobooks*) Skip to the previous file (or section of audiobooks*) Reverse or fast forward an audio file Go to the Home menu (to access Music, Audiobooks, Radio, Voice Memo, Favorites and Settings) Lock the keys Delete files from the player Reset the player Press or Press at the playback (Now playing) screen, press again to resume Press + or - at the playback (Now playing) screen Press Press within the first 4 seconds of the current audio file Press and hold or during playback Press /MENU Slide "Lock/unlock" towards the ( ) icon Refer to page 14-18 of the user manual Remove and replace the battery * Refer to the user manual for information on section skipping for audiobooks. For information on new and upcoming products and to register your new player, visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com. Audiovox Electronics Corp., 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 © 2009 Audiovox Electronics Corp. Trademark Registered www.rcaaudiovideo.com Printed in China