* When you keep the Power button held down, two messages will appear, one after the other. If you release the button during the first message, your device will keep using a small amount of battery power to allow a quick start up. If you do not plan on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, keep the button held down until you see a second message appear. The device will shut down completely, and there will be absolutely no battery usage.

TV/ LCD

Press once to switch the display of the image between the built-in LCD screen and a TV (with the optional DVR Station Gen 5, Mini Dock or Battery Dock, available at www.archos.com). See Optional Functionalities. When the image is displayed on a TV, the TV/LCD LED indicator lights up and the built-in LCD screen turns off. Press and hold to lock/unlock your devices buttons/touchscreen. This can be useful if your ARCHOS is in your pocket, for example, and you do not want to press a button or touch the screen by accident.

LED Indicators

Battery charge indicator. light on: the battery is charging flashing: the battery is fully charged Hard Disk Drive activity indicator (depending on model): the light flickers when the hard drive is active (playing/transferring files)
Video display indicator: the light is on when the image of the ARCHOS is displayed on a TV (see TV/ LCD button).

Connectors

ARCHOS 705
On the left side of the device:
Power jack : charge the battery of your ARCHOS device (see First Time usage: Charging the Battery). AV Out Jack: connect headphones or plug an ARCHOS AV cable (optional) to view videos and photos on a television.

Underneath the device:

USB B: connect your ARCHOS to a computer (see Connecting the archos to a Computer). USB A: connect a compatible external device to your ARCHOS (see USB Host Connection).
The Docking connectors allow you to plug the optional DVR Station Gen 5 (available from www.archos.com) in order to record external audio/video. See Optional Functionalities.

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ARCHOS 405 and 605
Headphone Jack: to connect headphones.
Underneath the device: These connectors allow you to:
Connect your ARCHOS to a computer (see Connecting the archos to a Computer). Charge the battery of your ARCHOS (see First Time usage: Charging the Battery).
The Docking connectors also allow you to plug one of the optional accessories* (available from www.archos.com): Connect a compatible USB device to the ARCHOS, with the optional DVR Station Gen 5, Mini dock or Battery Dock. Record external audio/video, with the optional DVR Station Gen 5 or DVR Travel Adapter. See Optional Functionalities.

605 705

Built-in loudspeaker
A single speaker (605 WiFi) or two speakers (705 WiFi) are located on the front of the device.

leg stand

Your ARCHOS is equipped with a leg stand, located on the back of the device. Carefully pull it out, and it will allow your ARCHOS to stand by itself on a flat, stable surface.

Home Screen This is the main screen of your ARCHOS, showing its main functions.

using the touchscreen

Your ARCHOS is equipped with a touchscreen. Below is a description of the main tactile screen areas and a few tips on how to use the touchscreen.
In order to avoid damaging the screen surface, you should use only the included stylus or your fingernail.
Main Touchscreen Actions To open an application/screen via its icon or item, tap on the icon/item to highlight it, and tap on it again.
In the different applications, you can go back one level in the hierarchy by tapping on the Exit icon (in the top right corner of the screen). Wherever you are in the hierarchy, you can go back directly to the Home screen by holding down on the Exit icon. When several tabs are available, you can switch between them by tapping on the Tab icon (in the top left corner of the screen). You can also tap directly on one of the tabs to access the corresponding screen. To execute a menu items function, simply tap on its icon. In order to display a text description of the icon, tap on the menu word. While playing a video or song, you can pause/resume it by tapping on the Pause / Play icon. Other Touchscreen Actions When watching a video or listening to music, you can tap on the progression bar to go directly to a different location in the video or song. You can also use the stylus to drag the cursor in the progression bar to another location in the video or song. In the screens where it appears, the volume bar can be dragged in the same way. In the different browsers (File, Music, Video, Photo), you can drag the scroll bar up and down to scroll the file list up and down. You can also scroll faster by tapping above or below the cursor in the scroll bar. In the Web browser and the PDF viewer, you can scroll up and down by tapping on the page and dragging it up or down (be careful however not to tap on a link!).

using the buttons

The navigation buttons are located on the right side of the device:
Exit button (Escape / Back / Stop) OK button (Enter/Accept or Play/Pause/Resume) Up Accelerator button (high-speed fast forward, list scrolling or zoom in) Navigation buttons (move from an item to another) Down Accelerator button (high-speed fast rewind, list scrolling or zoom out) Tab button (tab between available screens) Menu button (display a text description of the available menu icons) Volume button (increase/decrease volume)

2 These are the main buttons:
Navigation buttons: move from one item to another Enter/Accept or Play/Pause/Resume Escape/Back/Stop High-speed fast forward, list scrolling or zoom in High-speed fast rewind, list scrolling or zoom out Display a text description of the available menu icons Switch the display of the image between the built-in LCD screen and a TV Turn on the ARCHOS / put it into standby mode Increase/decrease volume Mute sound Tab between available screens

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3 The keyboard can be used, for example, to enter a Web address, write an e-mail,
name/rename a folder, etc: Caps Lock key Green Alt key: enable the keys green secondary functions Blue Alt key: enable the keys blue secondary functions Shift key delete character before cursor
In order to type one of the green/blue secondary characters in capital letters (, , , etc.), press Caps Lock, then Alt green/blue, and press the corresponding key.

Changing the Language

The interface of your ARCHOS is available in various languages. If your language is not available, go to the ARCHOS website (www.archos.com/firmware) and download and install the latest version of the firmware. New languages are included in the firmware as they become available. See Updating the Firmware. To change the systems language: 1. In the Home screen, select the Settings (and Region). 2. Select a different language using the left/right arrows (your settings are saved instantly). 3. Close the screen to exit and go back to the Home screen. menu item, and choose Language

PRODUCT CARE

Your ARCHOS is an electronic product that needs to be treated with care: Do not subject it to unnecessary shock or vibration. Do not subject it to heat, keep it ventilated (especially when connected to a computer). Keep it away from water 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.

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1. Playing Video
In the Home screen, select the Video icon to enter the Video mode.
1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS
The Video browser allows you to navigate through the Video folder of the ARCHOS hard drive. You can go back one level in the hierarchy by closing the current screen. Wherever you are in the hierarchy, you can go back directly to the Home screen by pressing and holding down on the Exit icon/button.

The Video Browser

The first screen of the Video mode shows you all the videos and subfolders located in the Video folder. To play a video, highlight it, then open it. If a video is in a subfolder of the Video folder, open the subfolder, and you will see your video.
In the Video browser, each video file appears with a thumbnail, displayed on the left of the files name. To define a new thumbnail for a video file, open the video, select the Set menu item, and choose Thumbnail (see: Video Playback Menu Items).

Folder

Normal

Repeat

Shuffle

UPnP Thumbnails

- here you can enable/disable the video thumbnails while browsing through your PCs shared videos (see: Playing your PCs Shared Media Files). If you choose Disabled, you will be able to browse through your PCs shared videos faster.

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LCD Backlight, Brightness, Contrast and Gamma - adjusts the level of backlight/contrast/brightness/gamma of the built-in screen. - you can also reset the LCD parameters to the default values (Reset button).
1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS
On the ARCHOS Content Portal, you have the possibility to purchase videos directly from your ARCHOS, without using a computer. See: The ARCHOS Content Portal.
There are two main methods to transfer the videos stored on your computer onto the ARCHOS: 1. Windows Media Player: copy your videos using Windows Media Player 10 or higher*: - Use Windows Media Player 10 or higher* (Sync tab) to synchronize your computers video files with the ARCHOS. - See Putting Files onto the archos to learn more about how to transfer your computers video files with Windows Media Player.
* For best performance, we recommend that users update to Windows Media Player 11 or higher.
2. Windows explorer: Copy and paste your video files from your computer into the Video folder of your ARCHOS. To learn how to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer, see the Transferring Files section.
Creating Compatible Video Files with Your Computer
If some of your videos dont play on your ARCHOS, you may need to convert them to a compatible format: The easiest way to do this is by using Windows Media Player 10 or higher to transfer videos to your ARCHOS. Windows Media Player will automatically convert most formats to the WMV format that your device can play. See your Windows Media Player help instructions for more information. If you dont want to use Windows Media Player, a search on the Internet should allow you to find suitable utility programs to do this job.

If you have inserted a memory card into the ARCHOS (see: Memory Card Slot to learn how to insert/remove a memory card), select the line SD/MMC card, in the initial Music Library view. You can now browse the contents of your card and play your songs (if your card contains any). In Music mode, only music files, playlists and folders will appear.
When you insert a memory card, its contents (songs and playlists) are automatically integrated into the Music library.
Music Library and Music Browser Menu Items*
Info - displays a message box with information about the highlighted music file. Show playlist - opens a playlist edition window on the right (see: Playlists). Bookmark - Resume: will resume playing the highlighted song from the bookmark. - Clear: will remove the bookmark from the highlighted music file.
Bookmark only appears in the menu when a bookmarked music file is highlighted.
File Management - Rename: allows you to change the name of the highlighted music file using the virtual keyboard. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. - Delete: allows you to delete the highlighted music file. A confirmation screen will pop up. Settings - you can choose to display the Music Player settings screen (see: Music Player Settings) or the Sound settings screen (see: Sound Settings).
* The available menu items will vary depending on the mode you chose (Music Library or Music Browser).

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2.2music playback
Use the scroll bar to browse through the list of audio tracks. To play a song, highlight the corresponding file and open it.

Music Playback Screen

1. Exit icon 2. artist name, album title, song title, playback status icon(s) and track number 3. available tabs 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. volume level play / pause icon previous track next track progression bar menu items
music Playback touchscreen Controls
To pause/resume the song, tap on the Pause / Play icon (see n 5 above). To play the previous/next song, tap in the corresponding area (n 6 or 7). To browse through your songs while listening to music, simply tap on the Tab icon. This will take you to the Music Library or browser screen that you launched the current song from (see n 3). You can tap on the progression bar to go directly to a different location in the song. You can also drag the cursor in the progression bar to another location in the song (see n 8). The volume bar can be dragged in the same way (see n 4). To execute a menu items function, simply tap on its icon. In order to display a text description of the icon, tap on the menu word (see n 9). To stop the song and go back to the Music Library or browser, tap on the Exit icon (see n 1). To exit the Music mode and go back directly to the Home screen, hold down on the Exit icon.

Please note: this can only be done if you have entered the Music folder via the Music icon in the Home screen and not via the Files icon.
2.5Putting music onto your ARCHOS
There are two main methods to transfer the music stored on your computer onto the ARCHOS: 1. Windows Media Player: copy your music using Windows Media Player 10 or higher*: - Use Windows Media Player 10 or higher* (Sync tab) to synchronize your computers music files with the ARCHOS. - See Putting Files onto the archos to learn more about how to transfer your computers music files with Windows Media Player.
2. Windows explorer: Copy and paste your music files from your computer into the Video folder of your ARCHOS. To learn how to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer, see the Transferring Files section.

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Transferring your CD collection to your archos
You can easily create audio content with your computer by using Windows Media Player 10 or higher to convert your own CDs to MP3 or WMA format: 1. Place a music CD in your computer, and Windows will ask you what action you would like to perform. 2. Choose Rip music from CD, and Windows Media Player will start ripping the CD. The songs will be automatically extracted from the CD and encoded into the MP3 or WMA format, according to what you chose in Windows Media Players ripping options. The default format is WMA. 3. Once this is done, the album will become part of your Music Library. 4. See Transferring Files to learn how to transfer the ripped music files onto the ARCHOS.
See your Windows Media Player help instructions for more information.
Check the laws and regulations in your country or jurisdiction to know if private copying of your CDs for your own use is authorized. Some music CDs have a special copy protection system that will not allow Windows Media Player to make music files from them.
2.6Recording analogue AUDIO
With the optional DVR Station Gen 5 or DVR Travel Adapter (available at www.archos.com), your ARCHOS will be able to record audio from most any standard line level analogue audio source. See: Optional Functionalities.

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2.7 playing your pcs shared music
When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to play, directly on your device, shared music stored in your PCs Windows Media Library. For this to work, you will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media Player 11 or higher* installed on your PC. The ARCHOS uses the UPnP (Universal Plug-and-play) standard to stream shared music from your PCs Windows Media Library. See: Playing your PCs Shared Media Files.

4.2Using the Virtual Keyboard
The virtual keyboard is an interface that allows you to type in text, for instance to rename a file or folder, or when you want to give a title to a playlist that you have just created. 1. current name of the file/folder 2. Exit icon 3. delete character before cursor 4. Shift key 5. Alt/Alt Gr key : enable/disable the keys secondary functions 6. move cursor one character to the left 7. move cursor one character to the right 8. save the name.
the virtual keyboard might vary according to your model. if a key is transparent, it means that it is disabled.
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keyboard touchscreen Controls
To enter a character, tap on the corresponding key. To exit the keyboard without saving, tap on (see n 2 in the previous screen). When you are satisfied with the name, tap on the Ok key (see n 9) to save it and exit the keyboard. A confirmation screen will pop up.

keyboard button Controls

close keyboard without saving enters the highlighted character same as the Shift key jump from one key to another same as the Alt/Alt Gr key (depending on model) -
4.3using the file browser WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC
You can browse your files while listening to music: Choose the ARCHOS home screen menu item while playing a song. In the Home screen, select the Files icon to enter the File Browser and start browsing through your files. To go back to the Music playback screen, go to the Home screen and select the Music icon.
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4.4 Browsing OTHER COMPUTERS ON the Network
When you are connected to a Windows network, you can browse* the shared folders of other computers in the network, using the ARCHOS File Browser. From the Home screen, select the Files icon. In the left panel of the browser, select the first line in the list (Network). Your device will connect to your WiFi access point and then search for other computers in the Windows network. You can then choose a computer and start browsing its shared folders.
* If the computer with the shared folders normally has a Windows username and password, you will be asked to enter these before you can access the folder contents.
Using the ARCHOS double browser, you will be able to play media files or transfer any file from a networked computer onto your device. You can also transfer files from your device onto a computers write-enabled shared folder (see Copying and Moving Files and Folders).

If the WiFi is not enabled or if you are not connected to a network, the device will scan for available networks and connect to a known network or display the list of available networks so that you can connect to one of them.

4.5Using 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 PDF document in the File Browser and open it.
ATTENTION: The ARCHOS PDF reader may not implement all PDF features. For example, you will not be able to open password protected PDF files.
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PDF touchscreen Controls

To follow a link (red/blue outline), simply tap on it. To display the menu overlay while viewing a PDF document, tap once in the bottom right corner of the screen. To go to the next/previous page, tap on the Next/Previous page menu item. To exit the PDF reader, tap on

PDF button Controls

- 1st press: fit to width (if zoomed) - 2nd press: exit PDF reader follow a highlighted link previous page navigate within the current page next page display available menu items Following Hyperlinks
Some PDF documents have hyperlinks (for instance, a table of contents, links to an external website, etc.). Links are surrounded by a blue outline. A highlighted link (active link) is surrounded by a red outline. If you want to go back to the previous page (where you clicked the link), select the Link back menu item.
Note that hyperlinks referring to an external document or to a URL may not work.
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PDF Reader Menu Items

Hide text overlay - will hide all overlaid graphics (status bar, menu items, etc.) to only show the PDF document. Zoom - allows you to adjust the zoom level. Previous page - goes to the previous page in the document. Next Page - goes to the next page in the document. Link back - will take you back to the page that you came from. - only appears when you have previously followed a link. Go to page. - allows you to select a specific page. - use the left/right buttons to select a page number. - Select Ok to go to this page.
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5.Connecting to a WiFi Network

OPEN NETWORKS

Open networks do not require an authentication key. If the network has automatic configuration turned on (DHCP), simply tap on the Connect button, and your ARCHOS will connect to this network, provided the signal is strong enough.
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 person who manages the network.
When you have finished entering all the information, tap on the Connect button, and your ARCHOS will connect to this network, provided the signal is strong enough.
PROTECTED NETWORKS (WEP, WPA OR WPA2 KEY)
Protected networks require an encryption key to connect. The type of key (WEP, WPA or WPA2) will be detected automatically by your device. The rest of the required information can be obtained from the person who manages the network.
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You will have to specify the following settings: Key length (for WEP networks only) - the authentication key can be 10 characters long (64bit) or 26 characters long (128bit). Key format (for WEP networks only) - in some cases you may need to change the key format in order to enter a passphrase/password. See the documentation that came with your WiFi router or modem. Key (WEP or WPA) - type in the authentication key. - you will be taken to a virtual keyboard (see: Using the Virtual Keyboard). - type in the key and tap on OK when you have finished. Authentication (for WEP networks only) - the networks authentication method can be based on an Open System (default) or a Shared Key. Configuration - it can be Automatic (DHCP) or Manual. - if it is Automatic (DHCP), then you do not have to enter any more information. Simply use the Connect 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 finished entering all the information, use the Connect button, and your ARCHOS will connect to this network, provided the signal is strong enough.
Filtered networks: If your network manager allows only specific devices to connect to the network (known as MAC address filtering), you can supply the network manager with the MAC address of your ARCHOS. To find out what your MAC address is, select the Settings menu item from the Home screen, then choose System. See: System Settings.
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6. he WiFi features t

When connected to a WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to: rent or purchase on-line videos/music via the ARCHOS Content Portal. See: The archos Content Portal. browse the web with the optional Web Browser plug-in, available at www.archos.com. See next section. play shared media files stored on other computers in your network. See: Playing your PCs Shared Media Files.

4. Check the box Share my media to, and click on OK. The ARCHOS icon should appear in the window, with a warning symbol next to it*.
* ATTENTION: the first time you set your sharing options, it might take a couple of minutes for your PC to display the ARCHOS icon.
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5. Select the ARCHOS icon and click on the Allow button. 6. To modify your sharing settings, click on Settings. You can, for example, enter a name for your shared media files. You will then see this name on your ARCHOS. Click on OK to save the modifications. 7. Click on OK to close the Media Sharing window. 8. You can now close Windows Media Player, and start viewing your PCs shared media files directly on your ARCHOS (see next section).
playing your shared media files on the archos
Your PC needs to be connected to the same WiFi network as the one the ARCHOS will connect to. You also need to have configured Windows Media Players sharing options (see the previous section). 1. On your ARCHOS, enter the Video, Music or Photo mode. 2. You will notice that the first item in the list is the shared media files: Network UPnP. Open this item to start scanning for devices and computers sharing their media files on the WiFi network. 3. If you entered a name for your shared media files in Windows Media Player, it should appear. Open it, and you will see all your shared videos, songs or photos. If you are in the Video mode, you will then have access to all the videos stored in your PCs Windows Media Library. In the same way, the Music and Photo modes will allow you to access all the music/photos stored in your PCs Windows Media Library.
Note: You may have some video files of very high quality and these require that the WiFi connection transfers data at a high speed. If your ARCHOS is far away from your WiFi box, it may happen that the connection speed is reduced thus not allowing some video files to stream from your PC to the ARCHOS and the television.
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6.3the archos content portal
The ARCHOS Content Portal is an on-line store that offers several video and music partners. This portal gives you access to video and music content that is either free, for rent, or for purchase. No need for your computer, the media streams directly off the Internet into your ARCHOS. Or, if your ARCHOS is connected to the optional DVR Station Gen 5 you will be able to select your internet media content directly from your television. 1. In order to activate the ARCHOS Content portal, you will need to register your ARCHOS product on-line on the ARCHOS web site (www.archos. com/register). 2. Make sure you have configured your ARCHOS on a WiFi network (see: Connecting to a WiFi Network). 3. Select the ARCHOS Content Portal icon to view available on-line media stores and purchase videos or songs. 4. You can also visit the ARCHOS on-line store to purchase accessories.

To disconnect:

Make sure that no transfer is being made (the HDD light should not be flickering), select the Remove Safely. menu item (from the File Browser), and simply pull out the USB cable on either end.
Note 1: you may not always be able to copy files to your external USB device from your ARCHOS. Note 2: you cannot connect your ARCHOS to a computer and connect an external device to your ARCHOS at the same time.

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8. ain settings m
In the Home screen, select the Settings
menu item and choose a setting.
Tap on the Settings menu item, and choose a setting to open its corresponding screen. Once you are in a settings screen: - tap on a parameter to highlight it. - tap on the left/right arrows to select a different setting. - when you have finished adjusting your settings, tap on to save them and go back to the Home screen. - When it is possible, tap on the up/down arrows to scroll the screen up and down.
To open a settings screen, press the menu button, use the navigation pad to highlight the Settings menu item, and press OK. Once you are in a settings screen: - use the up/down navigation buttons to highlight a parameter. - use the left/right navigation buttons to select a different setting. - when you have finished adjusting your settings, press the Exit button to save them and go back to the Home screen. - When it is possible, use the up/down navigation buttons to scroll the screen up and down.

8.1 sound Settings

This screen allows you to adjust the sound settings of your ARCHOS to your personal taste.

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Built-in Speaker
- ON / OFF: the built-in speaker remains on or off regardless if headphones are attached. - Automatic: the built-in speaker automatically turns off when you plug in headphones or connect your ARCHOS to the optional DVR Station Gen 5. Audio Output - defines whether the audio signal is sent out via the Analog Line-Out or the SPDIF interface when connected to a DVR Station Gen 5. Bass Boost Level - adjusts the bass boosting level. Preset - allows you to quickly select a sound profile. Set Equalizer - allows you to use a custom sound profile. Select this option to enter the equalizer screen (see next section). Balance - allows you to balance the sound between the left and right stereo channels. Reset - resets the sound parameters to the default values.

The manual that comes with the DVR Station Gen 5 or DVR Travel Adapter will tell you more about how to record external audio manually.
* All audio recordings made by your ARCHOS device are saved in the Music/ (Rec) folder. If you wish to keep them in a different location, you can use the Move function of the ARCHOS file browser after recording (see: Using the File Browser).
9.6displaying the archos on a tv
With the optional DVR Station Gen 5, Battery Dock or Mini dock, you will be able to display the image of the ARCHOS on your TV. Connect the ARCHOS with the adapter to the TV, press the TV/LCD button on the ARCHOS, and the display of the ARCHOS will switch to the TV. When the image is displayed on a TV, the TV/LCD LED indicator lights up and the built-in LCD screen turns off.
The manual that comes with the DVR Station Gen 5, Battery Dock or Mini dock will tell you more about how to display the image of the ARCHOS on your TV.
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troubleshooting

resetting your ARCHOS
In the event that your ARCHOS freezes or does not respond anymore, try to reset it: press the button for 15 seconds (the ARCHOS will shut down completely) and turn it on as usual. If this does not work, you can also press the master reset button as shown below. You can use the end of a paper clip to press the button in the hole.
At the back of the device, behind the battery:
(see: Replacing the Battery)
Note: Resetting your ARCHOS will not erase any data from your device. However some settings will be reset to their factory defaults.
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system recovery

If your ARCHOS does not respond correctly, or does not show certain songs or videos that you have copied to it, try using the Repair and Formatting Tools (see: System Settings). If using the Repair and Formatting Tools did not solve your problem, you can try a system recovery. It allows you to repair the hard drive, format it, etc. 1. Press the button to turn on your device. 2. When the built-in LCD screen turns on, immediately press and hold the TV/LCD button until the Recovery mode starts (white screen).
To move from an option to another, use the up/down Navigation buttons. To validate an option, press OK.
Since the system recovery mode is activated, the touchscreen is currently disabled. To move from an option to another, press the TV/LCD button. To validate an option, press and hold the TV/LCD button until the line flashes, and release it.

Audio Playback**

Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM). With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase at www.archos.com): - AAC(3) stereo audio files. - AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files.

Photo viewer***

JPEG, BMP, PNG.

PDF viewer

Reads PDF documents. May not implement all PDF features.

Video Recording(4)

Via the optional DVR Travel Adapter (ARCHOS 405 and 605 only) or DVR Station Gen 5. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM to MPEG-4 SP files with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480)@ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format.
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Audio recording

Via the optional DVR Travel Adapter (ARCHOS 405 and 605 only) or DVR Station Gen 5: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format.

Interfaces

USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP). USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP / for ARCHOS 405 and 605: only with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock and DVR Station Gen 5).

Connections

ARCHOS 405: SD Slot compatible with SD (and mini/micro SD with adapter), MMC (and RS MMC with adapter) USB 2.0 port 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones Docking connectors to connect DVR Station Gen 5 and other ARCHOS accessories ARCHOS 605:
(Only on the models that feature a built-in flash memory) SD Slot compatible with SD (and mini/micro SD with adapter), MMC (and RS MMC with adapter) WiFi (802.11g) connection. Optional Internet plug-in (Opera web browser - supports Adobe Flash content) for Web browsing (for purchase on www.archos.com) 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other ARCHOS accessories
ARCHOS 705: WiFi (802.11g) connection. Optional Internet plug-in (Opera web browser - supports Adobe Flash content) for Web browsing (for purchase on www.archos.com) 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones or TV output (PAL & NTSC) DC-in to connect power adapter/charger Mini B for USB 2.0 computer connection Mini A for USB 2.0 host connection Docking connectors to connect DVR Station Gen 5 and other ARCHOS accessories

Speakers

A single built-in speaker (ARCHOS 605) or two built-in speakers (ARCHOS 705)
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Power source

Internal: Lithium-Ion Polymer battery. ARCHOS 405 and 605: Device charges via computer USB port. External: Power adapter/charger (for ARCHOS 405 and 605: via optional accessories).

Scalability

Downloadable firmware updates.

Package includes

ARCHOS 405: ARCHOS device, headphones, USB cable, protective pouch, DVR Adapter, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. ARCHOS 605: ARCHOS device, headphones, ARCHOS USB cable, protective pouch, DVR Adapter, 2 styli, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. ARCHOS 705: ARCHOS device, headphones, ARCHOS USB cable, USB host adapter, protective pouch, DVR Adapter, 2 styli, remote control, power adapter/charger, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.

These are the main buttons:
Navigation buttons: move from one item to another Enter/Accept or Play/Pause/Resume Escape/Back/Stop High-speed fast forward, list scrolling or zoom in High-speed fast rewind, list scrolling or zoom out Display a text description of the available menu icons Switch the display of the image between the built-in LCD screen and a TV Turn on the ARCHOS / put it into standby mode Increase/decrease volume Mute sound Tab between available screens
The keyboard can be used, for example, to enter a Web address, write an e-mail (only with Gen 5 WiFi devices), name/rename a folder, etc:
Caps Lock key Green Alt key: enable the keys green secondary functions Blue Alt key: enable the keys blue secondary functions Shift key delete character before cursor
In order to type one of the green/blue secondary characters in capital letters (, , , etc.), press Caps Lock, then Alt green/blue, and press the corresponding key.

2. Hardware Setup

2.1. Connection Principles
The ARCHOS DVR Station allows you to record video from most any standard video source. Typically this is your home television system. By placing the DVR Station next to your television, you have a simple way to connect and disconnect your ARCHOS device simply by placing it into the station. The DVR Station is a pass-through device. This means that when your ARCHOS device is not placed in it and video is playing (DVD, Television, etc.), it simply passes the audio and video signals through the DVR Station to your television. What this means is that you will place the ARCHOS DVR Station between your television reception device (Cable box, satellite receiver, Digital TV receiver, etc.) and your television. See Diagram B on the Connection Guide. When connecting cables between devices, always remember that the OUT connectors of one device must be connected by cables to the IN connectors of the next device. You can think of it as the signals traveling out of one device into the next device. Finally, make sure that you always match the color of the connector with the color of the jack it is being plugged into.
2.2. inserting the DVR adapter
Never insert your ARCHOS device in the DVR Station without the corresponding plastic DVR adapter as this could easily damage the connectors.
See Diagram A on the Connection Guide. Take the DVR adapter that came with your ARCHOS Gen 5 device. The plastic DVR Adapter does not come with the DVR Station. Insert the DVR Adapter into the DVR Station. This will allow your ARCHOS device to perfectly fit into the DVR Station.

If you need to remove the DVR Adapter from the DVR Station, we recommend that you use a screwdriver: insert it in the square-shaped hole, underneath the device, and push until the DVR Adapter comes out.
2.3. Connecting the power charger/adapter
When connected to the charger/adapter, the DVR Station will also allow you to charge your ARCHOS. Just insert your ARCHOS into the powered DVR Station, and it will start charging. The battery will be completely charged when the green CHG light (on the ARCHOS device) blinks.
1. Connect the included charger/adapter to the jack labeled DC-IN on the back of the DVR Station. 2. Then plug the other end of the charger/adapter into an available wall socket. If you have correctly connected the charger/adapter, the DVR Stations LED indicator (on the front of the device, on the right side) will light up.
Use only the supplied ARCHOS charger/adapter as other adapters may damage this device (even if they give the same voltage rating).
2.4. installing the dvr station
The way you install your DVR Station will vary depending on the number of audio-visual devices you have and how your entertainment system is set up. These different ways of installing the DVR Station are described in the following sections.

tuner and TV (diagram

B on the connection guide)
This shows the basic connection setup of a television source (tuner), the DVR Station, and your TV. When connected to your ARCHOS device, TV and tuner (satellite receiver, digital TV receiver, cable/DSL box, VCR or DVD Recorder), the DVR Station will allow you to do everything described in the Introduction.
1 Your tuner needs to be connected to your home antenna/satellite/cable. 2 Connect your tuners TV outputs to the DVR Stations inputs. 3 Connect the DVR Stations outputs to your TVs inputs. 4 In order to display the contents of the ARCHOS on your TV, make sure that the ARCHOS
TV Settings reflect your DVR/TV configuration: - From the Home Screen, select the Settings menu item, then choose Display. -
TV Standard: NTSC (USA) or PAL (Europe): select the one that is compatible with your countrys television system. TV Connection: based on how you have connected the DVR Station to your TV.
You can also connect your DVD player (output) either to your TV (if it has secondary input connector) or to your tuner (if it has an input connector).

TV only (diagram

C on the connection guide)

When connected to your ARCHOS device and TV, the DVR Station will allow you to do everything described in the Introduction, except scheduling TV recordings. 1. Connect the DVR Stations outputs to your TVs inputs (to display the image of the ARCHOS device on your TV). 2. Connect your TVs outputs to the DVR Stations inputs (to be able to record from your television). Verify that your TV has audio/video outputs. Check your television manual. 3. In order to display the contents of the ARCHOS on your TV, make sure that the ARCHOS TV Settings reflect your DVR/TV configuration: From the Home Screen, select the Settings menu item, then choose Display. TV Standard: NTSC (USA) or PAL (Europe). TV Connection: based on how you have connected the DVR Station.
D on the connection guide)
If your TV has no audio/video outputs, you will not be able to record from it. You will only be able to display the contents of the ARCHOS on your TV. 1. Connect the DVR Stations outputs to your TVs inputs. 2. Make sure that the ARCHOS TV Settings reflect your DVR/TV configuration: From the Home Screen, select the Settings menu item, then choose Display. TV Standard: NTSC (USA) or PAL (Europe). TV Connection: based on how you have connected the DVR Station.

final steps

1. Do not place the ARCHOS in the powered DVR Station yet. If you can still watch TV, it means that you have correctly connected the DVR Station as a pass-through device. If you cannot watch TV anymore, this means that there is an incorrect connection. Check the previous connections steps carefully.
Before inserting the ARCHOS device into the DVR Station, always make sure that the ARCHOS is off!
2. Now insert your ARCHOS device (that is off) into the powered DVR Station. When the ARCHOS is on, press the TV/LCD button (or the TV button on the included remote control). Make sure that your TV is switched to the AV input that is used to connect the DVR Station: The DVR Station will stop passing through the normal TV signals to the television and send sound and images from your ARCHOS device. If you can see the contents of the ARCHOS on your TV, you can move on to the next chapters. If you cannot see the contents of the ARCHOS on your TV, or if the image is altered, try to modify the ARCHOS TV Settings: From the ARCHOS Home screen, select the Settings menu item, then choose Display. Change the following parameters:
TV Standard - choose between the NTSC (USA) and PAL (Europe) systems (select the one that is compatible with your countrys television system). TV Format - 4:3 or 16:9 - the format used by your television set to display images. - the option Wide screen becomes available when you set the TV standard parameter to PAL (Europe). TV Connection - select the type of video output (Composite, S-Video or RGB), based on how you have connected the DVR Station to your TV.
DVR Station Pass-through table

The DVR Station will pass through the following video signals when the Archos device is not set to external display or is not placed in the DVR Station.

Video input Composite

Video Output Composite Yes No S-Video

Pass-through

yellow connector or supplied scart (Europe)

Composite

yellow connector
will only show black & white image

S-Video

(PR/R, PB/B, Y/G)
or S-Video on supplied scart (Europe)

Yes No

Note: you can use the DVR Stations RGB output connectors in order to get the best image quality from the Archos to the television, but it will not pass through any DVR input video source.

Note for North America:

Although your DVR Station has connectors for composite video (yellow), Archos has supplied S-Video cables in order that you get the best possible video recording quality. Archos recommends that you use these connections instead of the composite connector (yellow).

Note for Europe:

To get the best recording quality from your TV or other tuner devices, Archos recommends that you record from an S-Video signal. You may be able to do this by setting the scart connector on the back of your tuner (satellite receiver, Digital TV Adapter, VCR, etc.) to send out an S-Video signal. Check the manual of the device to see if this can be set. If the device can be set to exit an S-Video signal through the scart connection, then you should set your television as well to expect an S-Video signal (sometimes called Y/C) from its scart connector. See your televisions manual on how to do this. Make sure to set your Archos device to send out an S-Video signal as well (Menu > Settings > Display > TV Connection > S-Video).
3. Scheduling TV recordings
With the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG), you will be able to schedule recordings easily. You have a one year free subscription to the TV Program Guide.
3.1. Whats required to use this function?
In order to use this functionality, you will need to connect the powered DVR Station to your Gen 5 ARCHOS device and to a tuner, which can be either: a satellite receiver a Digital TV receiver a cable/DSL box a VCR a DVD Recorder
See Diagram B on the Connection Guide, and the Hardware Setup chapter of this manual.
You tuner will need to be connected to your home antenna/satellite/cable.
3.2. activating the TV program guide online
After having set the DVR Station to your home television system, you will need to activate the TV Program Guide (EPG) online. This is a one-time operation.

1. Go to www.archos.com/register 2. Access your ARCHOS account (or create one if you dont have one yet) and register your ARCHOS Gen 5 device. If you have already registered your ARCHOS Gen 5 device, find the line that matches your product and click on More. (on the right). 3. Follow the instructions on screen to activate the TV Program Guide.
If you have a non-WiFi device, you will be asked to download ArchosLink, a PC program which is required to transfer the TV Program Guide data to your ARCHOS.
3.3. transferring the program data to the archos
Once you have activated the TV Program Guide online, you now need to transfer its data onto your ARCHOS. There are two ways to do this: directly on your ARCHOS, via the WiFi (for WiFi-enabled devices) using your computer, via ArchosLink (for non-WiFi devices, or if you cannot or do not want to transfer the data over the WiFi)

WiFi devices

First time Procedure 1. Turn on your ARCHOS device. 2. From the Home screen, select the Recorder icon. 3. Select the Update menu item. Your ARCHOS will automatically connect to a configured network. If your ARCHOS finds a configured WiFi network and if you have correctly activated the TV Program Guide online, the TV Program data will start updating automatically. This operation can take several minutes.
Do not try to operate the device while it is downloading TV Program information.
Updating the TV Program Guide periodically Every time you transfer the TV Program Guide information to the ARCHOS, your device will memorize all the TV Programs within a certain period of time. Remember to 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 to set the update reminder).
You also have the possibility to let the ARCHOS automatically update the TV Program Guide information at night: Select the Settings menu item and set the Automatic Updates parameter to On. Then leave your ARCHOS on the powered DVR Station at night.
If your ARCHOS finds a configured WiFi network, the data will be updated automatically during the night. Thus you must leave your WiFi connection powered throughout the night.

Non-WiFi devices

At the end of the online activation process, you were asked to download ArchosLink. This PC program is required to transfer the TV Program Guide data to your ARCHOS.

You can also use this method with a WiFi device, if you cannot or do not want to update the data over the WiFi. In this case, go to www.archos.com to download ArchosLink.
Update Procedure 1. On your computer, install ArchosLink and run it. 2. Connect the ARCHOS to your computer. 3. In the first part of the Podcast tab, click on the TV Program Guide update line. In the second part of the screen, you will see progression bars indicating the status of the Program Guide download/synchronization. - Europe: if you have correctly activated the TV Program Guide online, ArchosLink will start transferring the data to your ARCHOS. This operation can take several minutes. - USA: in the second part of the Podcast tab, click on the Download TV Program Guide button (see image): ArchosLink will start transferring the data to your ARCHOS. This operation might take time depending on the number of channels included in your TV Guide. 4. When the progression bars are at 100%, it means that the download/synchronization is finished. You can now disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer.
Every time you transfer the TV Program Guide information to the ARCHOS via ArchosLink, your device will have approximately 2 weeks of guide information (if available for your country). Remember to update the data before the end of this period.
3.4. configuring the TV control settings
Your ARCHOS needs to be connected to the DVR Station. You also need to have connected your tuner to the DVR Station (see: Diagram B on the Connection Guide sheet).
From the ARCHOS Home Screen, select the Settings menu item, and choose TV Control to display the TV Control settings screen. This settings screen allows you to set the DVR Stations IR emitter as well as configure the channel list.
verifying the channel list
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 tuner. 3. Here you can deselect/select a channel or change the number of a channel.

Setting the IR Emitter

The DVR Station has a high-powered infrared LED, located on the front of the device, at the same place as the infrared receiver (see: How to Use the Remote Control). It allows your ARCHOS device to communicate with your tuner (VCR, cable box, satellite receiver or Digital TV receiver), so that it can turn it on and off, and change channels on it. This is a one time step to set your ARCHOS device to send the correct infrared codes to control your tuner. If you do not plan on making scheduled recordings, then you do not need to set the infrared emitter code. 1st Test: turning your tuner off 1. From the TV Control screen, select Set Infrared Emitter. This first screen allows you to correctly set the codes and parameters so that the DVR Station can turn your tuner on/off automatically (for a scheduled recording).
2. TV Receiver: select the type of tuner that you want to control with the IR Emitter (VCR, Cable/DSL box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Recorder or Digital TV). 3. Receiver brand: choose the brand of your tuner. You can use the the remote control to scroll the list faster. buttons on

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 off. After a few seconds, your ARCHOS will ask you if the device responded correctly: If your tuner turned off, select Yes, and move on to the next section. If your tuner did not turn off, select No, try next code. Your device will try turning the tuner off again, using a different code. Repeat this operation until the ARCHOS manages to turn the tuner off.
If none of the codes work, check that the DVR Station is positioned in a way that allows the infrared signal to reach your tuners receiver. Note: In some rare cases the ON/OFF functionality may not work.
2nd Test: changing channels on your tuner After you select Yes at the end of the 1st test, the following screen appears. It allows you to correctly set the parameters so that the DVR Station can change channels on your tuner (for a scheduled recording).
1. For the Channel parameter, select the highest channel that is currently memorized on your tuner.
2. Select the Test channel select button. Make sure that your tuner is on. Your ARCHOS device will then attempt to switch your tuner to the selected channel. After a few seconds, your ARCHOS will ask you if the device responded correctly: If this worked, select Yes. If this did not work, select No, try next option. Your device will try again to switch your tuner to the selected channel, using a different option*. Repeat this operation until it works.
*Here is a description of the different parameters automatically set by the ARCHOS: - Key Delay: delay between the emission of each digit of a channel (Short, Normal, Long). - Key: Enter: Set to On if normally, you have to press an OK button on your turners remote control after you enter the channel number. Example: If you normally press 1, 3, OK to access channel 13, then this parameter is set to On. - Key: -/--: Set to On if normally, you need to press a special key on your tuners remote control before entering a channel with several digit numbers (that is to say a channel greater than 9). This key is often represented with this symbol: -/--. - Switches on with: see below. - Time until video: see below.
If the ARCHOS did not manage to switch your tuner to the selected channel, you can try using a different ON/OFF code (see: 1st Test: turning your tuner off) and do the 2nd test again.
3. After you selected Yes at the end of the 2nd step, the following screen appears. You will have to set these two parameters:
Switches on with: this depends on what key you normally press, on your tuners remote control, to turn it on. If you normally press the Power key, select Power. If you can press any channel key, then select Any channel. If you can press any key, select Any key. Time until video: select the amount of time it normally takes between the moment you turn on your tuner, and the moment the image appears on your TV (0.10 seconds, 10.30 seconds, >30 seconds).

4. When you have finished, select Done, and a confirmation message will appear. Select OK.
3.5. Scheduling your recording
1. In the Home screen, select the Recorder icon to display the ARCHOS TV Program Guide.
2. This screens menu items will allow you to choose a different day, update the Program Guide data, or change various settings (program guide update and channel list configuration). 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 next to the TV Program you selected.
Make sure the ARCHOS is placed in the DVR Station at the scheduled time for the recording.

the manual tv scheduler

From the ARCHOS Home Screen, select the Recorder icon, and switch to the TV Scheduler tab ( button). This screen allows you to view and edit your scheduled recordings. It also allows you to schedule recordings manually, if you are not using the TV Program Guide.
Here you can schedule a new recording or edit an existing one: you can remove it, edit its title, change the time, date, channel, etc. You also have the possibility to add a safety margin to the beginning/end of the scheduled recording. To set this parameter, use the Settings menu item.
Notes about the scheduler
The scheduler automatically reorganizes the recording events chronologically. In order for a scheduled recording to start, you must leave the ARCHOS device on the home menu screen or leave it in stand-by mode. If you are listening to music, watching a video or looking at photos with the device, it will not interrupt you to make the scheduled recording. Once the scheduled recording has been made, or the date of a recording has been passed without the recording having been made (the ARCHOS was not connected to the DVR Station or was not in standby mode), the schedule entry will be erased from the scheduler.
4. Recording audio/video manuall y
4.1. recording audio manuall y
With the DVR Station, you will be able to record audio from most any standard audio source (hi-fi, turntable, boombox, etc).

recording procedure

1. Your ARCHOS needs to be connected to the DVR Station. Also connect your audio sources outputs to the DVR Stations inputs. 2. In the Home screen, select the Recorder icon and use the tabs ( button) to access the Video Recorder mode. Then select the Audio Recorder menu item. 3. This screen will allow you to adjust the recording sound gain (left/right arrows) as well as configure other recording parameters (see next section). 4. You can now tell the ARCHOS to start recording from the audio source (REC yellow icon, Start Recording menu item, or OK button). You can pause and resume your recording at any time. 5. Close the screen to stop and save the recording*.

* All audio recordings made by your ARCHOS device are saved in the Music/(Rec) folder. If you wish to keep them in a different location, you can use the Move function of the ARCHOS file browser after recording.

Audio recorder settings

To access the Audio Recorder settings screen, select the Settings menu item: - Set Title: allows you to give a personalized title to the recording, using the keyboard. - Format: you can choose between PCM (uncompressed) and ADPCM (compressed) WAV

format.

- Sampling: choose the sample rate for your recording (a higher rate gives higher sound quality

but a larger file).

Be careful that the audio source is supplying a line-level and not an amplified signal (turning down the volume of the player will work if you are using the headphone out signal of your audio device). A signal that is amplified too much will result in a terribly distorted recording.
4.2. recording video manuall y
With the DVR Station, you will be able to record video from most any standard video source.
1. Your ARCHOS needs to be connected to the DVR Station. Also connect your video sources outputs to the DVR Stations inputs. 2. In the Home screen, select the Recorder icon and use the tabs ( cess the Video Recorder mode. button) to ac-
3. This screen will allow you to adjust the recording sound gain (left/right arrows) as well as configure other recording parameters (see next section). 4. You can now tell the ARCHOS to start recording from the video source (REC yellow icon, Start Recording menu item, or OK button). You can pause and resume your recording at any time. 5. Close the screen to stop and save the recording*.
* All video recordings made by your ARCHOS device are saved in the Video/(Rec) folder. If you wish to keep them in a different location, you can use the Move function of the ARCHOS file browser after recording.

Video recorder settings

To access the Video recorder settings screen, select the Settings menu item: - Auto Stop Rec: the duration of time after which the ARCHOS will automatically stop recording. If you disable this function, the recording will continue until you press hard drive fills up. or until the entire
- Rename: allows you to define the filename before the recording begins, using the keyboard. - Source: you can choose which video input (Auto/Composite/S-Video) you want the

ARCHOS to use. Normally, with a good video signal, you can set it to Auto and your ARCHOS will scan the DVR station inputs to see which one is 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. video signal in widescreen, you can force the ARCHOS to recognize this signal. This should be set to On if recordings show people that look unusually tall and thin. But in most cases you can just leave it on Auto. quality. The higher the encoding rate, the higher the image quality but also more hard drive space will be used. quality sound but will take up more space on the hard drive.
- Widescreen: Auto/On/Off. If your tuner (cable box, satellite receiver, etc.) outputs a
- Bitrate: 500kb/s, 1000kb/s, 1500kb/s, 2000kb/s, 2500kb/s. Use this to set the encoding
- Sampling: 32kHz, 48kHz. This is the sound sampling rate. The higher value gives a higher - Brightness: adjusts the recorded image brightness. - Contrast: adjusts the recorded image contrast. - Saturation: use this to de-emphasize or saturate the colors in the recorded image. - Hue: changes the color spectrum in the recorded image. - Reset: changes the above settings to the default values.

Copy Protection

The ARCHOS recording system is designed to respect the Macrovision copyright protection system. If the source of your video is copy-protected, the device will record in protected mode. You will see a P icon on the recording screen (not during playback), indicating that the file will be a protected file. Protected files can only be played back on the ARCHOS that created them, and not on a computer. The playback of protected files is also limited to the built-in LCD screen and cannot be displayed on an external television.
5. editing your recordings
Video files recorded with the ARCHOS DVR Station can be edited by deleting the sections you do not wish included. The editing you can do is either cropping or cutting of particular segments of the video file. You will mark a segment of your video file, and then you will tell the ARCHOS to delete everything except the marked segment or to delete the marked segment from the video file. These operations can be done multiple times on the same video file. Once finished, you will have the option to save the edit marks with the video or to write a new video file. If you save your file with edit marks, you can always go back and change your edits at another time. The actual video information is not deleted. On the other hand, you can write a new file which will only include the video parts that you specified in the edit session. This file will be smaller but you can never un-edit it.

5.1. Example 1

You have recorded a music video program and would like to keep one single music presentation. But you do not want to keep the rest of the television recording.

Beginning of recording

Video section to keep

End of recording

1. Open the video file you want to edit and pause it. 2. In the progression bar, go to the beginning of the desired section (a), select the Insert a mark menu item, and choose Start Mark. 3. Forward to the end of the desired section (b), select the Insert a mark item, and choose End Mark. menu
4. Select the Edit Selection menu item and choose Crop, which will delete everything except the designated section.

5.2. Example 2

You have recorded a television program but would like to remove certain sections before the program started, parts during the program, and the program afterwards because you had recorded a little extra.
1. Open the video file you want to edit and pause it. 2. In the progression bar, go to the beginning of the first undesired section (a), select the Insert a mark menu item, and choose Start Mark. Forward to the end of the first undesired section (b), select the Insert a mark menu item, and choose End Mark. Select the Edit Selection menu item and choose Cut, which will cut out this part of the recording. 3. Go to the beginning of the second undesired section (c), select the Insert a mark menu item, and choose Start Mark. Forward to the end of the second undesired section (d), select the Insert a mark menu item, and choose End Mark. Select the Edit Selection menu item and choose Cut, which will cut out this section. 4. Do the same for the other section(s) that you want to cut out.
If you want to keep the edit points and be able to re-edit another time, select the Save edit menu item, and choose Save. If you want to save the edited file as a new individual file, select the Save edit menu item, and choose Write to new File. A confirmation screen will pop up. If you want to cancel the edit points and restart editing, choose the Cancel changes and restart edit menu item.
6. using the usb connections
6.1. Connecting a USB external device to the ARCHOS

The DVR Station allows you to connect a USB external device to your ARCHOS, so that you can transfer files or play content directly on the ARCHOS. These devices can be Mass Storage Class (MSC) or PTP devices. Check your manufacturers information to find out whether your device is an MSC or PTP device. Non Mass Storage Class devices such as printers, Ethernet adapters, mice, keyboards, etc. are not supported.
1. Insert the ARCHOS Gen 5 device into the DVR Station. 2. Once the ARCHOS is on, connect the external USB device (with a standard USB cable if needed) into the DVR Station (USB A port). 3. Turn on the external USB device if needed (check the documentation of your external USB device). 4. A double browser window will appear on the ARCHOS: the external USB device will appear in the left panel, and your ARCHOS devices hard drive in the right panel. 5. You can then play files directly on the ARCHOS or transfer them onto it.

To disconnect

1. Make sure that no transfer is being made (the HDD light, on your ARCHOS device, should not be flickering). 2. From the File Browser, select the Remove safely menu item. 3. You can now pull out the USB cable on either end.
Note: you may not always be able to copy files to your external USB device from your ARCHOS.
6.2. Connecting the ARCHOS to a computer
1. Insert the ARCHOS Gen 5 device into the DVR Station. 2. Plug the ARCHOS USB cable (supplied with your ARCHOS Gen 5 device) into the DVR Station (USB B port). 3. Plug the other end of the ARCHOS USB cable into your running computer. 4. The ARCHOS will ask you if you want to connect it or charge its battery. Choose to connect it. 5. The ARCHOS icon will appear on your computer. You can now start transferring files onto it.
See the manual of your ARCHOS Gen 5 device to learn how to transfer files, and how to disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer.