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.

405 605

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.

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Soundtrack and/or Subtitles - allows you to select a different audio track*. - allows you to choose subtitles**.
* 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 way the image is displayed. - Auto: adjusts the video size to best adapt to the built-in screen (or TV, with the optional DVR Station Gen 5, Mini Dock or Battery Dock: see Optional Functionalities). - Full Screen: enlarges the picture to fill the screen. In order to fit the ARCHOS screen, your device might need to cut small parts of the image, most likely at the top and bottom. - Maximized: enlarges the picture to fill the screen, considering the image is encoded in 2.35 format with black bands at the top and bottom. - Original: displays the entire picture in its original format. Speed - will play the current video in slow motion or high speed. - while paused in slow motion, you can advance frame by frame, using the right arrow. Set - Bookmark: sets a bookmark at the current spot in the video. Only one bookmark per file is allowed. You can bookmark up to 32 files. Bookmarked videos will appear, in the Video browser, with a bookmark symbol and a progression bar. - to resume playing a video from a bookmark, go to the Video browser and highlight the bookmarked video file. Select the Bookmark menu item, then choose Resume (Clear will remove the bookmark from the video). - Thumbnail: saves the current image as a new thumbnail for this file. In the Video browser, the videos thumbnail will be replaced by the new one. - Wallpaper: the current image will be defined as your devices background image. Settings - you can choose to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or the Sound settings screen (see: Sound Settings).

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1.3 Video Player Settings
In the Video mode, you can access the Video Player settings screen by using the Settings menu item. Use the left/right arrows to select a different setting for a parameter.
PlayMode, Repeat & Shuffle - the following table explains how the video player will work according to the settings you chose in PlayMode AND Repeat & Shuffle. PlayMode

Single

Repeat & Shuffle

Normal Repeat

What the video player does.
- plays the current video file and stops. - plays the current video file repeatedly. - plays all the video files of the current folder one after the other, and then stops. - plays all the video files of the current folder one after the other. This will be repeated indefinitely. - plays all the videos of the current folder randomly.

Folder

Normal

Repeat

Shuffle

UPnP Thumbnails

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.

Shuffle All Normal

Shuffle Queue
- allows you to select a track to be played after the current one is finished. - while a track is playing, switch to the browser window, select a track to highlight it, then open it. This is your queued track, which will be played after the current track. - you can only queue one track at a time, and you need to select the song to queue before the end of the current track. - plays the first few seconds of each track. You can define the length to play in Intro duration. Only with 405 and 605: press OK during the intro period to let the whole song play.
Intro duration - defines for how long each track will be played when PlayMode is set to Intro.

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2.4Playlists
A playlist is a list of audio tracks that the music player will automatically play one after the other. On your ARCHOS, you can play, create and edit as many playlists as you want. In the ARCHOS Browser, playlists are the files with the icon.
Note: when you delete a playlist, you are only deleting the list and not the music itself.

Playing a Playlist

In the Music Library, highlight the Playlist line and open it. Highlight a playlist and open it. A panel showing the contents of the playlist will open on the right. Open the first item in the playlist to start playing from the first track.

Playlist Menu Items

These menu items appear when a music file is highlighted on the left panel:
Add to playlist - Selected file: will add the highlighted track at the end of the current playlist. - All files: will add all the tracks (from the left panel) at the end of the current playlist. Insert in playlist - Selected file: will insert the highlighted track before the selected item in the current playlist. - All files: will add all the tracks (from the left panel) before the selected item the current playlist.
These menu items appear when the focus is on the right panel (playlist editor):
Track - Remove track: deletes the highlighted track from the playlist. - Move: allows you to change the position of the highlighted track within the playlist. Highlight the track you want to move, select the Track menu item, then choose Move. Now highlight the position to which you want to move the track and validate.

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Playlist - Clear: clears the current playlist. - Shuffle: randomly shuffles the order of the songs in the current playlist. Save playlist - Save: saves the current playlist to the Playlists folder. - Save As: same as Save, but it also allows you to give a personalized name to the playlist. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. Hide playlist - closes the playlist editor. Settings - you can choose to display the Music Player settings screen (see Music Player Settings) or the Sound settings screen (see: Sound Settings).

The photo Browser

The first screen of the Photo mode shows all the photos and subfolders located in the Pictures folder. To view a photo, highlight its thumbnail, then open it. If a photo is in a subfolder of the Pictures folder, open the subfolder, and you will see your photo. The Photo Browser also allows you to view your pictures, sorted by date.
In the Photo browser each photo is displayed with a thumbnail.
browsing through your memory cards photos
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 first screen of the Photo mode. You can now browse the contents of your card and view your photos (if your card contains any). In Photo mode, only picture files and folders will appear.
When you insert a memory card, its contents (pictures) are automatically integrated into the Photo library (All by date and Browse by date views).
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Photo Browser Menu Items*
Info - displays a message box with information about the highlighted picture. Delete - allows you to delete the highlighted picture. A confirmation screen will pop up. Start slideshow - starts a slideshow from the highlighted image. - the Pause slideshow menu item will appear, allowing you to pause the slideshow. Settings - will display the Photo viewer settings screen (see Photo Viewer Settings).
* The available menu items will vary depending on where you are in the Photo Browser.

3.2Photo Viewer

To view a picture, highlight the corresponding thumbnail and open it. The menu overlay will disappear automatically after a few seconds.

Photo Viewer Screen

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photo viewer touchscreen Controls
To display the menu overlay again, tap once anywhere on the screen. To make it disappear again, wait for a few seconds or tap on the Tab icon , in the top left corner. To display the next picture, drag the stylus (anywhere on the screen) from left to right. Drag from right to left to go back one picture. To rotate the picture 90 counterclockwise, drag the stylus (anywhere on the screen) from bottom to top. To rotate the picture 90 clockwise, drag from top to bottom. To magnify the current picture, hold down anywhere on the screen until you are satisfied with the zoom level. You can then drag the stylus (anywhere on the screen) to move inside the zoomed picture. To display the image in its original format, tap twice (rapidly) anywhere on the 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. To close the picture and go back to the Photo browser, tap on. To exit the Photo mode and go back directly to the Home screen, hold down on the Exit icon.

button Controls

- press once: go back one level in the hierarchy - hold: exit the File Browser and go back directly to the Home screen. open a file or folder scroll up the file list faster left: go back up one level in the folder hierarchy up/down: scroll the file list up and down scroll down the file list faster jump between the left and right panels. display available menu items increase/decrease volume

Browser Menu Items

Note that some of the above menu items may not appear if they are not available for the highlighted file or folder.
Info - displays a message box with information about the highlighted file. Create folder - creates a folder at the current location. - you will have to enter the folders name with the virtual keyboard (see: Using the Virtual Keyboard).
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File Management - Rename: allows you to change the name of the highlighted file or folder using the virtual keyboard. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. - Delete: allows you to delete the highlighted file or folder (and all its contents). A confirmation screen will pop up. Copy - Copy: allows you to copy the highlighted file or folder to the location defined in the other browser panel. - Copy all files: allows you to copy all the files of the current folder to the location defined in the other browser panel. - Move: allows you to move the highlighted file or folder to the location defined in the other browser panel.
Copying and moving files and folders
In the left panel, highlight the file/folder that you want to copy or move. In the right panel, navigate to the location where you wish to copy the file/folder to. Go back to the left panel, select the Copy menu item and then choose Copy, Copy all files or Move, depending on the action that you want to carry out.
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.

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
Your ARCHOS can connect to a variety of wireless networks. You will find below the procedure to connect to these different WiFi networks.
5.1WiFi Connection Procedure

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.

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Reload / Stop - will stop loading the web page, if it is currently loading. - will refresh the current web page, if it has stopped loading. Navigation - Forward: will go to the next page that you browsed. - Back: will go back to the previous page that you browsed. Zoom - changes the way the web page is displayed. Select a zoom mode. Go to - Enter URL.: allows you to enter the address of a Web site youd like to visit. Enter the address with the virtual keyboard (see: Using the Virtual Keyboard). Select OK to open the website in the current window, or select Open in new tab to open it in a new window. - Search.: allows you to search an address in one of the configured search engines. Enter the key words using the virtual keyboard (see: Using the Virtual Keyboard). Select OK to open the results in the current window, or select Open in new tab to open them in a new window. Favorites - will open the Favorites manager. Here you can add favorites, rename or delete them. Select a favorite and use the Open in new tab menu item to open the corresponding web page in a new window. Settings - will open the Web Browser settings screen. Here you can decide whether to accept/ignore popup windows, enable/disable flash content, delete your Internet history and cookies, etc.
Please note that some Web features requiring special plug-in software or Active X controls may not work in this special version of the Web Browser.
6.2Playing your PCs Shared Media Files
When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to watch, directly on your device, shared media files (videos, music or photos) 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*.
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This is especially useful when you have a large library of music and video and you cannot fit it all onto the internal hard drive of the ARCHOS. The ARCHOS uses the UPnP (Universal Plug-and-play) standard to stream shared media files from your PCs Windows Media Library.
Streaming one of your PCs shared videos and displaying it on your TV
* If you cannot install Windows Media Player 11 or higher, it is possible to access and stream your PCs files from the ARCHOS File Browser. See Browsing Other Computers on the Network.
setting windows media players sharing options
1. Connect the ARCHOS to your WiFi network (see Connecting to a WiFi Network). 2. Connect your PC to the same WiFi network and start Windows Media Player, version 11 or higher. 3. Click on the Library tab, and select Media sharing.
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.

Depending on your connection speed, you will have the possibility to start playing the video/song you purchased or rented while its being downloaded. The videos/songs you get from the ARCHOS Content Portal are saved in the Video/Music folders.
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7.1 Connecting the archos to a computer

Connection Steps

1. Plug the ARCHOS USB cable into the ARCHOS. 2. Plug the USB end of the cable into your computer. 3. The ARCHOS icon will appear on your computer*. You can now start transferring files to it.
If you do not have Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer, the ARCHOS will ask you if you want to charge its battery or connect it as a mass storage device (Hard Drive). Choose to connect it.
putting files onto the archos
There are two main methods to transfer your files onto the ARCHOS: 1. Copy your media files (videos, music, photos) with Windows Media Player 10 or higher*:
The Synchronize button in Windows Media Player is a one way sync button. It will add video, music and photo files to your ARCHOS. If will give you the possibility to have the same digital media on your ARCHOS as you have in your Windows Media Player media library.
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1. Connect your ARCHOS to the computer. See Connecting the archos to a Computer. 2. On your computer, start Windows Media Player. 3. Select the Sync tab. 4. Choose the media files you want to transfer. 5. Click on the Start Sync button. 6. The selected videos, songs or photos will be copied directly into the corresponding Video, Music or Pictures folder of the ARCHOS. See your Windows Media Player help instructions for more information. 2. The second method is to use Windows Explorer to copy and paste your files from your computer to the Video, Music or Pictures folder of your ARCHOS.
You cannot copy files larger that 2 GB to the ARCHOS due to the FAT32 file system constraints. For advanced users: in PC Hard Drive connection modes (mode 2 and 3), the maximum size is 2 GB for.AVI files and 4 GB for any other type of file. See: System Settings.

disconnecting

When you disconnect the ARCHOS from a computer, your device automatically updates the ARCLibrary, so that the media files you just copied appear in the Music and Photo Libraries.
Windows XP or higher & WMP10 or higher Verify that no data are being transferred between your ARCHOS and your computer (the HDD indicator on your ARCHOS is not flickering). Now unplug the USB cable from your ARCHOS and/or computer. Windows 2000 or Me DO NOT SIMPLY PULL OUT THE CABLE AT ANY TIME! You must remove/unmount the ARCHOS from the computer before disconnecting the USB cable to avoid loss of data or freezing. Once all your transfers are finished, click on the safely remove icon in the system tray, next to the clock. Click on the safely remove message.

- if your clock is set to Automatic (see Clock Settings), select your Country, and City/Zone.

WiFi Region

- this is configured automatically according to how you set your location.

8.5TV control settings

This is where you can set the DVR Stations IR emitter to communicate with your tuner. This will allow you to schedule recordings easily via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). See the manual of the optional DVR Station Gen 5.

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8.6Clock Settings
If you use the optional DVR Station Gen 5 to schedule video recordings on your TV system, make sure that the time and date are set correctly!
Time Format - choose between 12h or 24h mode.

Time setting

- Automatic: select this parameter if you want to set the clock automatically when your ARCHOS is connected to a WiFi network. You will need to select your location in the Language (and Region) settings screen (see: Language (and Region) Settings). - Manual: select this parameter to set the current date & time manually. The following parameters will appear: Hour, Minute, Year, Month and Day.

Synchronize now

- if the Time setting parameter is set to Automatic, use this button to set the clock automatically via a WiFi network. - for this to work, the ARCHOS needs to be connected to a WiFi network.
ATTENTION: If the time & date are not correctly set, you might not be able to access certain web pages.
Hour, Minute, Year, Month, Day - these parameters allow you to set the current time and date manually.

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8.7Power Settings
These settings will help you save battery power, thus allowing a longer battery autonomy. You can adjust settings for both battery operation and power supply operation (when the ARCHOS is connected to a powered DVR Station Gen 5, Mini Dock or Battery Dock).
Your ARCHOS will consume more power as these parameters are set to higher values. In battery operation, it is advised to set these parameters to lower values in order to save power.
Device Complete Power Off - If you do not plan on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, use this button to completely turn off your device, so that there is absolutely no battery usage. - You can also turn off your device completely by holding the Power button until the second shutdown message appears*. See ARCHOS Description.

* Remember that when you release the Power button during the first shutdown message, your device will keep using a small amount of battery power to allow a quick start up.

Battery operation

Power Off - the amount of time of user inactivity before the device shuts off. - the device will not shut down during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/ video recording, or USB connection. Backlight Off - the amount of time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off. - the display will not turn off while a video or slideshow is playing, or when you are browsing the web.

Web Browser

- Normal Power Off: while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will shut down according to the setting selected for the Power Off parameter.

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- Prevents Power Off: while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will not shut off automatically from user inactivity.

Power supply operation

Standby - the amount of time of user inactivity before the ARCHOS goes into Standby mode. - the system will not go into Standby mode during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. Backlight Off - the amount of time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off. - the display will not turn off while a video or slideshow is playing.
- Normal Standby: while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will go into Standby mode according to the setting selected for the Standby parameter. - Prevents Standby: while browsing the web, the system will never go into Standby mode.
8.8 Firmware and plug-ins settings
Firmware Ver. - displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. Plug-ins - displays the current plug-ins installed on your device. Product Key - each ARCHOS has a unique number. - you will need this number to register your product online (www.archos.com/register).

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Firmware Update - use this button to update the firmware manually (see: Updating the Firmware)

Online Firmware Update

- use this button to search for an online update via a WiFi network. If there is one available, it will be installed automatically. See Updating the Firmware to learn more.

8.9Updating the Firmware

The firmware is the operating system (OS) of your ARCHOS. It is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. There are two main ways to update your products firmware: Directly on your ARCHOS if your device can connect to a WiFi network. With a computer connected to the internet
update directly on the archos (WiFi connection needed)
This is the easiest way to update the firmware. For this to work, you only need an access to a WiFi network. See Connecting to a WiFi Network. 1. From to the Home screen, select the Settings menu item, and choose Firmware and Plug-ins. 2. Use the Online Firmware Update button. 3. The ARCHOS will connect to the WiFi and search on-line for a new firmware. If there is one available, it will start downloading, and it will be installed automatically.
update using a computer (internet connection needed)
If you do not have access to a WiFi network, or if your ARCHOS is not WiFi-enabled, you can also update the firmware using a computer connected to the internet: 1. On your PC, go to www.archos.com/firmware. 2. Search for the latest firmware available for your ARCHOS. 3. Compare the latest on-line version with the one installed on your ARCHOS: your ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the Firmware and Plug-ins settings screen (see: Firmware and Plug-ins Settings). 4. If the on-line version is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download and install the new firmware.
Your Internet browser may warn you that the contents of the firmware file could harm your computer. ARCHOS has taken precautions to insure that this file will not harm your computer.

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8.10 System Settings
Free Storage Space - displays the amount of free space on the hard drive.
Note: reported number of megabytes is binary-based counting (1Kb=1024 bytes). Thus each reported Mb represents approximately 1.05 megabytes (decimal), and each reported Gb represents approximately 1.07 gigabytes. Formatting also takes up space.
USB preference (for advanced users) - Your preferred connection mode will be used every time you connect the ARCHOS to a computer. The connection mode determines how your device interacts with your computer: - Mode 1: Windows Media Device: Recommended for users of Windows Media Player (WMP) version 10 or higher. When set to this mode, the ARCHOS uses the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). It allows you to charge your ARCHOS and transfer files onto it at the same time. Your ARCHOS will be locked only when it is opened in Windows Explorer. You will be able to synchronize your media library automatically every time you connect your ARCHOS to your computer. When your file transfer is finished, simply unplug the cable from the ARCHOS, and your device will update the ARCLibrary (Music/Photo libraries). - Mode 2: PC Hard Drive: Recommended for users of Windows XP with Windows Media Player 9, Windows 2000, Me, Mac OS X or Linux. The ARCHOS will ask you if you want to charge it or connect it as a mass storage device (Hard Drive). Choose to connect it as a mass storage device (external hard drive). When connected to your computer, your ARCHOS will be locked. Disconnection: when the file transfer is over, safely unmount the ARCHOS (See: Disconnecting) and your device will do a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). May not index all files. - Mode 3: PC Hard Drive (auto-ARCLib): Same as mode 2, but with a full ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries) at disconnection. Update ARCLibrary - Available only when USB Preference is set to PC Hard Drive (mode 2). - This USB mode only does a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). Use the Update ARCLibrary button if you want to do a full ARCLibrary update.

DVR Station Gen 5

User Manual - version 3

Table Of Contents

1. introduction2
1.1. What can the DVR Station do? 3 1.2. How to use the remote control 3

2. Hardware Setup 6

2.1. Connection Principles 6 2.2. inserting the DVR adapter 6 2.3. Connecting the power charger/adapter 6 2.4. installing the dvr station 7
3. Scheduling TV recordings11
3.1. Whats required to use this function? 11 3.2. activating the TV program guide online 11 3.3. transferring the program data to the archos 12 3.4. configuring the TV control settings 14 3.5. Scheduling your recording 17
4. Recording audio/video manuall y19
4.1. recording audio manually 19 4.2. recording video manually 20
5. editing your recordings 22
5.1. Example 5.2. Example 2 22
6. using the usb connections 24
6.1. Connecting a USB external device to the ARCHOS 24 6.2. Connecting the ARCHOS to a computer 25
VERSION 3.0 - P/N: 105817V3

1. introduction

While reading this manual, you should refer to the appropriate side (Europe / North America) of the Connection Guide Sheet. This separate sheet is included in the DVR Stations box.
An introductory note from archos.
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. 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, your DVR Station may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual.
where to find the information you may need?
Latest version of the manual Visit www.archos.com/manuals to download the most recent PDF version of this manual.
Troubleshooting See the Frequently Asked Questions section at www.archos.com/faq
Technical Support Visit www.archos.com/support for e-mail support.
U.S. & Canada: Call 877-300-8879 (toll free) Europe: please register your product before contacting Technical Support (www.archos.com/register).
1.1. What can the DVR Station do?
When connected to your ARCHOS device and to your home entertainment system, the DVR Station will allow you to:
schedule TV recordings via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). schedule TV recordings manually. record audio/video manually, directly on your ARCHOS device, from most any stan-

dard audio/video source.

display video from the ARCHOS device on your TV. connect a compatible USB device (digital camera, USB key, external hard drive) to
your ARCHOS device, in order to play or transfer its contents onto the ARCHOS.
Only with Gen 5 WiFi-enabled ARCHOS devices:
access the ARCHOS Content Portal, directly on your TV, so that you can purchase
movies or songs. See the manual of your ARCHOS.
browse the web, directly on your TV, with the optional Web Browser plug-in, available
for purchase at www.archos.com. See the manual of your ARCHOS. WiFi network. See the manual of your ARCHOS.
play, directly on your TV, media files stored on a computer connected to your home
Your ARCHOS device will automatically start charging every time you place it in the powered DVR Station.
1.2. How to use the remote control
If you are using the DVR Station to display the contents of the ARCHOS on your TV, you will need to use the DVR Stations included remote control to navigate through the ARCHOS interface. The DVR Station has an infrared receiver located on the front of the device, on the right side. Point the supplied remote control towards the infrared receiver to control your ARCHOS device.

This part of the remote control is used for the Web Browser and the Widgets (only with Gen 5 WiFi-enabled devices).
Use the direction pad to move the cursor that appears on the screen. Pressing this button will activate 2 modes at the same time: - the left button lock mode: the direction pad will act as if you moved a mouse while holding its left button at the same time. It will allow you, for example, to use sliders or other dragging controls. - the navigation buttons, at the top right, will allow you to move from one link/field to another (normally they scroll the page up/down). Press again to disable these 2 modes. This button is like a mouses left button. Depending on where you are in the interface, it will allow you to open a link, execute a function, etc (same as if you tapped on the screen). This button is like a mouses right button. Depending on where you are in the interface, pressing this button will display a contextual menu (same as if you held down on the touchscreen).
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.

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.