Page 2 - Unpacking
2 Copyright/Trademarks © 2004 Rave-MP. All rights reserved. Rave-MP shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained herein, even if Rave-MP has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This documen...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; - Customizing Your Player
3 Table of Contents Using the FM Tuner ...................... 20 Switching to FM Tuner Mode .............. 20 Searching for FM Stations .................. 21 Saving Presets ............................... 21 Selecting Presets ............................ 21 FM Radio Recording & Playback ....... ...
Page 4 - Welcome; Cool Features
4 1 - Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this high performance Rave-MP portable MP3 player. Inside its polished, sexy design is a virtual music warehouse, with room for 2.5~5.0 GB worth of storage. For a change of pace, check out the recordable FM tuner or voice recorder. Co...
Page 5 - Player Overview; LCD Screen
5 Player Overview 9 34 5 2 1 7 1 Mini-USB Port - Connects the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 2 LCD Screen - Displays the current status of the player; see page 7. 8 6
Page 7 - LCD Overview; Alien Crime Syn; Forever is Rock; ROCK
7 Indicators: 1 EQ Setting - Displays current EQ mode (Normal, Rock, etc.) 2 Shuffle - Displays current Shuffle mode (On or Off). 3 Repeat - Displays current Repeat mode (Repeat One, Repeat All, or Off). 4 Hold - Displays current Hold status (On or Off). 5 Battery Level - Displays current Battery stat...
Page 9 - Installing the Software; System Requirements
9 Installing the Software 1 Turn on your computer and insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 The Welcome screen is displayed. 3 Install the driver (Windows 98SE only). • No driver is required for Windows ME, XP, 2000 or Mac OSX. 4 Install Windows Media Player 9. • If you do not already ...
Page 10 - - Loading Your Tunes; Connecting the Player to your Computer; Notice For Windows 98SE Users
10 2 - Loading Your Tunes Connecting the Player to your Computer In order to download tracks to the player, you must first connect the player to your PC or Mac using the supplied USB cable.1 Connect the smaller end of the supplied USB cable to the mini-USB port on the player as shown. 2 Connect the l...
Page 11 - Using Windows Media Player
11 Using Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player 9.0 to manage your music files, copy tracks from your audio CDs, transfer tracks to the player, and more. The following is an overview of the options on the Windows Media Player taskbar: 1 Now Playing - Watch/listen to currently playing m...
Page 13 - Transferring Tracks to the Player
13 Transferring Tracks to the Player To copy files from your PC to the player:1 Make sure the player is powered on and connected to your PC using the supplied USB cable. 2 Click Copy to CD or Device. 3 Under “Items on Device,” select “Removable Disk” to view the contents of the player. 4 Under “Items...
Page 14 - Using Other Music Management Applications
14 Using Other Music Management Applications In addition to Windows Media Player 9.0, the Rave-MP player is compatible with other music management applications.If you prefer, you can use these applications to manage your music files, burn your CDs, load your music, etc.• NOTE: Many online music store...
Page 15 - Using the Player as a Removable Drive
15 Using the Player as a Removable Drive If you prefer, you can simply drag and drop files to the player, which appears as a removable hard drive on your PC or Mac.• NOTE: The player will not play DRM-protected files (such as those purchased from online music stores) unless they are copied to the play...
Page 16 - Safely Disconnecting the Player
16 Safely Disconnecting the Player If you are using Windows ME/2000/XP, it is recommended that you safely unplug the player as follows:1 Double-click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the Windows toolbar. 2 Select the player from the list of Hardware Devices. 3 Click Stop. 4 Click OK to confirm. 5...
Page 17 - Basic Operations
17 3 - Using the Player Basic Operations Powering On the Player • To turn on the player, press POWER . • To turn off the player, press and hold POWER . Basic Playback • To play the current track, press PLAY/PAUSE . • To pause playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again. • To stop playback, press STOP . • To sk...
Page 18 - Main Menu Overview; MENU
18 Main Menu Overview Press MENU to open the Main Menu and access these special features: Main Menu About Play Music TunerVoiceEqualizerSettings Play Music Play All AlbumsArtistsGenreTracks Settings Playback PowerContrastResume About Player Cal Tjader Storage FM Tuner Tuner Recordings... Voice Recor...
Page 19 - Play Music; Play All
19 Playing Albums, Artists & Genres The Play Music menu includes a variety of ways to browse and play your music.1 Press MENU . 2 Select Play Music and press ENTER. 3 Select from the following options: • Play All - Plays all tracks on the player in order. • Albums - Lists all albums on the playe...
Page 20 - Using the FM Tuner; Switching to FM Tuner Mode; MANUAL
20 Using the FM Tuner Switching to FM Tuner Mode 1 Press MENU . 2 Select Tuner and press ENTER. 3 Select Tuner again and press ENTER. 4 The FM Tuner LCD is displayed: Indicators: 1 Strong Signal - Appears if a strong FM radio signal is received. 2 FM Frequency Slider - Graphically displays FM radio ...
Page 21 - Selecting Presets; Saving Presets; Searching for FM Stations; Store Preset; Select preset
21 Selecting Presets • To enter Preset mode, press ENTER. • To browse your Presets, press or . • To return to Manual mode, press ENTER again. Saving Presets • To save a station as a Preset, press and hold the ENTER button at the desired frequency. • You can store up to 20 presets in this manner. Usi...
Page 22 - FM Radio Recording & Playback; Recording FM Broadcasts; Playing Your FM Radio Recordings; FM Tuner; Recording
22 FM Radio Recording & Playback Recording FM Broadcasts Not only can you listen to the radio, you can record your favorite broadcasts and listen to them later.1 Press MENU . 2 Select Tuner and press ENTER. 3 Select Tuner again and press ENTER. 4 Use the / buttons to select the desired radio sta...
Page 23 - Voice Recording & Playback; Recording Your Voice; Playing Your Voice Recordings; Voice Recordings; Record
23 Voice Recording & Playback Recording Your Voice Record your next lecture, or just spy on your friends with the built-in voice recorder.1 Press MENU . 2 Select Voice and press ENTER. 3 Select Record and press ENTER. 4 The player will begin recording using the built- in microphone. 5 To stop re...
Page 24 - Adjusting Equalizer Settings; Setting the 5-Band Equalizer; Selecting a Preset EQ Setting; Equalizer; Rock
24 Adjusting Equalizer Settings Setting the 5-Band Equalizer You can manually adjust the 5-Band Equalizer to personalize your listening experience.1 Press MENU . 2 Select Equalizer. 3 Select 5-Band EQ. 4 Set each of the five frequency sliders to the desired levels. Each band can be adjusted from -14 ...
Page 25 - Inside the Settings Menu; Shuffle/Repeat Options; Power Options; Power; On; Playback
25 4 - Customizing Your Player Inside the Settings Menu Shuffle/Repeat Options Sets your desired Shuffle and Repeat modes.1 Press MENU . 2 Select Settings and press ENTER. 3 Select Playback and press ENTER. 4 Select from the following options: • Shuffle - Select “On” to shuffle tracks during playback. S...
Page 26 - Contrast Options; Resume Playback Options; Resume; Contrast
26 Contrast Options Sets the Contrast setting for the LCD screen.1 Press MENU . 2 Select Settings and press ENTER. 3 Select Contrast and press ENTER. 4 Adjust the screen contrast. Resume Playback Options Sets which track to play when you restart the player.1 Press MENU . 2 Select Settings and press ...
Page 27 - Player/Storage Information; About Firmware Upgrades; Player
27 Player/Storage Information 1 Press MENU . 2 Select About and press ENTER. 3 Select from the following options: • Player - Select “Player” to view the firmware version of your player. This is necessary when checking for firmware upgrades (see below). • Storage - Select “Storage” to view the status o...
Page 28 - Troubleshooting; Q What type of files can I play?; Q Why can’t I play DRM protected files?; Q How do I check battery life?; Q How do I change the Copy Settings in Windows Media Player?
28 5 - Need Help? Troubleshooting Q What type of files can I play? A MP3 and WMA files. You cannot play AAC files or DRM protected files that have been copied directly to the player. Q Why can’t I play DRM protected files? A DRM-protected files will only play if you copy them to the player through Windows...
Page 29 - Technical Specifications
29 Technical Specifications Model Name .......................... Arc2.5/5.0 MP3 Decoding Format .............. Constant or Variable bit rate (8~320kbps), Sampling frequencies 8-48Khz WMA Decoding Format ............. Constant bit rate (5~192kbps), Sampling frequencies 8-48Khz Internal Memory ..........
Page 30 - Rave-MP Limited Warranty; Who Provides the Limited Warranty; Who is Protected
30 Rave-MP Limited Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the Rave-MP Warranty Administrator will honor service for 90 days parts and labor from the original date of consumer purchase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage. Who is Protected ...
Page 31 - not; Rave-MP WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR
31 Other Warranty Coverage Commercial, Industrial or Educational use has the same warranty coverage as stated in this warranty. What are the Exceptions This warranty does not cover: (1) Normal maintenance service, such as cleaning. (2) Damage from misuse, abuse neglect or accident, natural disasters...
Page 32 - Important Safety Instructions
32 Important Safety Instructions • Read and keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings. • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use or operate this apparatus in or near water or wet locations. Do not spill liquid on this apparatus. • Apparatus should not be exp...
Page 33 - Product Care
33 Product Care • Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to the player or cause it to malfunction. Do not expose the player to direct sunlight continuously or leave it in a vehicle with the doors and windows closed. The case may become deformed or discolored or the player may ...
Page 34 - FCC Compliance
34 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipm...