RCA MC300 (01) PDF MANUAL

If you are not using the player for a long time, please take out the battery to avoid leaking.

Do not use the player under very hot, cold, dusty or wet environment.

Unlock the HOLD switch before use.

Avoid impact to the user while being use.

An AAA battery allows approximately 12 hours of playback. However, the battery life may be different according to manufacturers, manufacturing time and using conditions.

Please replace your battery when:

The battery icon gets empty.

No response from pressing the buttons, even if after battery is reinstalled.

To avoid static electricity when using, please note the following:

If possible, please avoid using it in rather dry environment.

Please check whether the battery is used up when the player stops under normal operations.

The player is packed with the following accessories:

Software installation CD

USB cable

Earphone

User Manual

Neckstrap

IBM compatible computer

Processor: above Pentium 166 MHz

Operation System: 2nd version of Win98, Win 2000, Win XP

USB port

Not less than 32MB memory (64 MB is preferred for Win2000 and WinXP)

Not less than 20MB hard disk

Not less than 4 x CD-ROM

Network to Internet (recommended)

Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation problem may result.

Avoid shock to the unit.

Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight.

Do not operate or store unit in places with frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).

Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.

The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.

Keep product out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.

Do not expose to rain or moisture.

Use of this product is for your personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws.

Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving.

Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place.

Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high-volume play.

If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

When storing the unit, be sure to remove the battery because they may leak and damage the unit.

Battery may leak electrolyte if inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injury.

Do not charge batteries which are not intended to be recharged.

Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state and local regulations.

Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling. Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state and local regulations.

The player can transfer music files by the USB port.

1. Lift the cover that is covering the USB port on the player.

2. Insert the USB extension cable to the USB port on the player.

3. Connect the cable to the USB port on the computer tightly.

4. A connection screen will appear on the display of the player.

Note: For Win 98 users, please install the included music management software before connecting. Otherwise, the computer may not recognize the player. Refer to the Software Instruction manual for procedures in setting up USB drivers and transferring files to the player.

1. Hold – to lock the player’s keys.

2. EQ – to select EQ mode.

3. A-B – to select a section of a music / recorded file for A-B repeat / to start record.

4. Play/Pause – to turn on / off the player, to start, pause or stop playback.

5. REW – to skip backward, to start fast backward playback.

6. + – to increase volume.

7. FF – to skip forward, to start fast forward playback.

8. – – to decrease volume.

9. USB – to connect with computer via a USB cable. Open the cover when use.

10. MIC – microphone for recording.

11. M – to access player’s menu.

12. OPEN – battery compartment. Slide open the door to install battery.

13. Headphone jack

Lyric files are of LRC format and they should have the same name with the corresponding music files. You can download them by “Mini Lyric” or make them by special tools. When playing music files with lyrics, they will be shown in 2 lines at the bottom of the display.

To switch on the player, press the Play/Pause button and a start-up screen will appear on the display.

To switch off the player, press the Play/Pause button for about 2 seconds until a switch off screen appears on the display. Press and hold until the progress bar reaches its end.

After the player is switched on, press Play/Pause button to begin playback.

Press FF or REW button to select next or previous music / recorded file.

Press + or – button to increase or decrease volume.

Press and hold FF or REW button during playback to play forward or backward music quickly.

Note: The battery level may vary during playback according to different level of power consumption.

To repeat a section between two points A and B in your currently playing music / recorded file:

1. During playback, press A-B button at the beginning of your repeat section. “A-” shows on the display.

2. Press A-B button at the end of your repeat section. “A-B” shows on the display.

3. The section will repeat continuously until you press A-B button again.

Yes, the player has memory function after switch off. It can recall the most recent settings (including playback file, language, EQ, Repeat, Power Save, radio channel and volume settings) for your next use.

Press the M button to access the player’s menu. Press FF or REW button to select one of the menu items and then press M to enter into the item.

Select the “Music” item in the player’s menu for the playback of music files. Refer to the “Playback” section for playback operations.

Select “Voice Recording” in the player’s menu. Recording starts immediately after you have selected this menu item. Press Play/Pause button to stop recording.

Alternatively, for a short-cut: Press and hold the A-B button until recording starts, then press Play/Pause to stop recording.

Voice recorded files will be saved in the “VOICE” folder.

Select “Radio” in the player’s menu to enter radio mode.

After the first time you selected the radio mode, the player will automatically search for radio channels and store them. To initiate an automatic scan again, press and hold the FF button. After the automatic channel search is done, press FF or REW button to select and listen to a preset channel.

After the radio mode is selected, press M once to select manual channel search mode. Press FF or REW button to tune up or down frequencies at 50kHz intervals. Press the A-B button to save the frequency you have selected manually. You can save up to 30 radio channels.

In radio mode, press and hold the A-B button until recording starts. Press Play/Pause to stop recording. All radio recorded files will be saved in the “FM” folder.

Press and hold the M button to switch off the radio and return to the music playback mode.

Select “Settings” in the player’s menu.

In the Settings menu, press FF or REW to select EQ (sound effects), RP (repeat mode), or AO (Power Save mode).

Press M to enter the selected setting item.

In each sub-menu, press + or – button to select one of the options and then press M button to confirm the selection.

Select RE to return to the previous menu.

Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, Bass and exit.

Normal, Repeat Track (repeat the current music / recorded file continuously), Repeat All (repeat all music / recorded files continuously), Shuffle (random playback), Shuffle Repeat (random playback continuously), Playlist (playback of selected music / recorded files, refer to the “Folders” section) and exit.

Disable, 1, 2, 5, and 10 minutes. (Note: if “Disable” is selected, the player will not switch off even if it is left idle.)

Select “Folders” in the player’s menu to browse the music / recorded files directory.

Press + or – button to browse files within the same folder.

Press FF button to enter into a folder.

Press REW to exit a folder.

Voice recorded files will be saved in the “VOICE” folder and radio recorded files in the “FM” folder.

1. Navigate to a music / recorded file in the “Folders” directory and press the M button to show a sub-menu.

2. Press + or – button to select “Playlist” and then press M button.

3. Select “Add” by pressing + or – button and then press M button to add the music / recorded file to the Playlist.

(Note: In the sub-menu, selecting “Play” will start playback, “Delete” will erase the file, and “Exit” will close the sub-menu.)

Select Repeat mode from the Settings menu and then select Playlist. Playback will follow the files added to the Playlist.

Select “Information” in the player’s menu. This screen shows the total and free memory of the player and the firmware version.

If the total and free memories are not correctly shown in the player, please format the player again with the music management software provided. You can also download the software from http://www.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads

Select “Language” in the player’s menu. Press + or – button to select a language and press M button to confirm selection. All the display and ID3 information will show in the selected language.

Select “Return” in the player’s menu.

There is no battery or the battery has been used up.

Check if the battery is correctly installed.

The buttons are locked. Check the HOLD button/switch.

The driver may not be installed or the application has been corrupted. Install the application again. Note: We strongly suggest users to install the music management software first before connecting the player to the computer. Plug and Play function is only for Win2000 and WinXP. Win98 and Win 98SE users have to install the driver.

Some mp3 files are compressed with the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format that will cause the time to show incorrectly with the change of bit rate. Playback should be of no problem. Compress the files with fixed rate format if correct time display is required.

Do not unplug the player while transferring files to the player. Unplugging the player from the computer during this process causes malfunction.

The music format supported:

MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 1 Layer 2, MPEG 1 Layer 1, MPEG2 Layer 3, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3 and WMA.

MP3: 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps

WMA: 64 Kbps ~ 192Kbps

Delete the music files and compress the music according to the standards if they do not play.

The player needs space to store applications. The available memory may be smaller than actual.

Settings are saved in .dat file. All settings are lost if you delete this file.

This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume to normal operation, it may be necessary to switch the power off and on again or to remove or reinstall the battery.

Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect.

Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927

Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson.

Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,

OR

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton (or equivalent).

Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:

Thomson multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7
Canada