RCA TC1211 User manual

TC1211
TC1212
user manual
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

Contents
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Safety information
FCC information ...............................................................................3
Product registration ........................................................................3
For your records ...............................................................................3
Important battery precautions ...................................................4
Electrostatic disturbance...............................................................4
Headset safety ..................................................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................5
End user license agreement
End user license agreement.........................................................6
Before you begin
Copyright warning...........................................................................8
Back up your data ............................................................................8
Unpacking your player...................................................................8
Computer system requirements.................................................8
Getting the latest software, firmware and information.....8
Frequently asked questions .........................................................8
Installing the battery in the player ............................................8
Connecting to the computer.......................................................9
Transferring files to the player.....................................................9
Deleting files from the player......................................................9
Disconnecting the player from the PC.....................................9
General controls
Turning the player on and off......................................................10
Locking the player controls..........................................................10
Resetting the player........................................................................10
Using the Main menu..................................................................... 10
Music
Playing music files............................................................................11
Music playback controls ................................................................11
A-B repeat ...........................................................................................11
Repeat and random playback .....................................................11
Recording
Recording voice recording............................................................12
Playing back voice recording.......................................................12
Copying recordings to your PC...................................................12
Radio
Playing FM radio...............................................................................13
Storing and recalling preset stations........................................13
Recording FM radio.........................................................................14
Playing back FM recording ...........................................................14
Copying recordings to your PC...................................................14
Settings
Equalizer ..............................................................................................15
Repeat ..................................................................................................15
Power save.......................................................................................... 15
Backlight.............................................................................................. 15
Color......................................................................................................15
Language ...........................................................................................16
Delete ..................................................................................................16
About....................................................................................................16
Exit .........................................................................................................16
Additional information
Tips and troubleshooting..............................................................17
Check for updates............................................................................ 18
Specifications..................................................................................... 18
Warranty information
Limited warranty .............................................................................. 19

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Safety information
FCC information
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 which
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this product.
Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp,
150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-878-5779
Product registration
Please fill out the product registration card and
return it immediately. Returning this card allows us
to contact you if needed. You can go to www.
rcaaudiovideo.com for online registration as well.
For your records
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to
obtain warranty parts and service.
In the event that service should be required, you
may need both the model number and the serial
number. In the space below, record the date and
place of purchase, and the serial number:
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
THE LIGHTNING FLASH
AND ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
IS A WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE
PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la
norme du NMB-003 du Canada.
RCA
TC1211
RCA
TC1212

Safety information
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Important battery precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion,
or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge
a battery that is not intended to be recharged,
do not incinerate, and do not puncture.
• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline
batteries, may leak if left in your product for a
long period of time. Remove the batteries from
the product if you are not going to use it for a
month or more.
• If your product uses more than one battery, do
not mix types and make sure they are inserted
correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly
may cause them to leak.
• Discard any leaky or deformed battery
immediately. They may cause skin burns or
other personal injury.
• Please help to protect the environment by
recycling or disposing of batteries according to
federal, state, and local regulations.
Electrostatic disturbance
This unit may temporarily cease to function if
subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume
normal operation, you may reset the player by
removing and re-installing the battery.
Precautions for the player
• Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a warm
place; condensation problems may result.
• Avoid shock to the unit.
• Do not store the unit near fire, places with high
temperature or in 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.
• 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.
Headset safety
To use a headset safely, please keep the following in
mind:
• Do not play your headset at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous
extended play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, turn down
the volume or stop using the headset.
• Do not use a headset while driving a motorized
vehicle or riding a bike. It may cause a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
• 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 can’t hear sounds around
you.

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Some of the following information may not apply to
your particular product; however, as with any
electronic product, precautions should be observed
during handling and use.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Always leave sufficient space around the
product for ventilation. Do not place product in
or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that
may prevent air flow through vent openings.
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars,
etc. on the product.
• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
marked on the product.
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
into the product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
product does not contain customer serviceable
components.
• IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES,
adhere to the following precautions:
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if
all batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if
disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking
batteries can cause skin burns or other personal
injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to
dispose of them in the proper manner,
according to your state/provincial and local
regulations.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Portable Cart Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety information

End user license agreement
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Installing the battery in the player
1. Remove the USB plug cover and then apply
thumb pressure to slide the battery
compartment cover in the direction of the arrow,
then remove the cover.
2. Insert an AAA battery, following the polarity
marks in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
• Refer to the battery level icon on the display
to check the battery level. Replace the battery
when the icon is empty.
Before you begin
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Computer system requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
• Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or
Windows® 2000
• Internet access
• Windows Media Player 9 or higher
• 128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
• CD drive capable of digital audio extraction
• USB port (2.0 recommended)
• Sound card
Getting the latest software, firmware
and information
Go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads for the
latest firmware and user manual for your player.
Follow the instructions there to download and
install files.
Frequently asked questions
For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), go
to www.rcaaudiovideo.com/faq.
Dear RCA Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Player. This product
will play mp3 and Windows Media™audio (WMA)
content as well as Digital Rights Management
(WMDRM-9) protected music files.
Copyright warning
This player 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.
Back up your data
As with any portable player, you must back up the
drive regularly. The manufacturer is not responsible
for lost data.
Unpacking your player
All of the items listed below should have been
packed in the box with your player.
• RCA player (contains the user manual)
• Quick Start Guide
• Earphones
• USB extension cable
• AAA battery
Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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Before you begin
Connecting to the computer
• With the USB plug cover removed, connect the
player to your PC as shown.
• Use the USB extension cable (included) if space
does not permit direct connection to PC.
• The player will appear as a drive letter on your
computer, a Mass Storage Class (MSC) device,
and behave as a detachable drive for file transfer
in one or both directions.
• It might take several seconds for the
player to be detected. Click Refresh
in My Computer or Windows Explorer
to make sure the player has been detected.
• The player is capable of transferring files at
USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is available on your
computer, use it to connect to your player.
The player is still backward compatible with
the older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will
not be able to take full advantage of the
potential speed increase.
Player
USB port of your
computer
Transferring files to the player
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer.
2. Drag and drop music files onto the drive letter
associated with the player.
Deleting files from the player
For any files you have transferred to the player, you
may delete them while you have connected the
player with your computer.
1. Open the player in Windows Explorer and then
navigate to the folder containing the files.
2. Select the files you want to remove and then
press the Delete key on the keyboard of your PC.
Disconnecting the player from the PC
Windows will show the player as a removable
disk:
1. In the Windows system tray, click the Safely
Remove Hardware icon and then select the
device with the appropriate drive letters from
the list of devices.
2. When the Safe to remove hardware message
appears, unplug the player from the PC.
Do not disconnect the USB
connection during file download.
Doing so may corrupt system files or
the files being downloaded.

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General controls
Turning the player on and off
To turn the player on, press and hold . Press and
hold again to turn the player off.
Locking the player controls
If you don’t want the player controls to be activated
accidentally, slide the HOLD switch towards the
icon. When the controls are locked, the lock icon
appears on the display.
Resetting the player
If the player stops operating properly, you can reset
it by removing and re-installing the battery.
USB plug
Earphone jack
Lock/unlock
Power on/off ( )/
play/pause
Microphone
Display
Menu
Increase volume
Strap hole
Skip back/reverse/
menu back
Skip forward/fast forward/
menu advance
Battery
compartment
USB plug cover
Decrease volume
Record
Using the Main menu
The Main menu appears when you press M once.
It lets you:
• Play back music
• Listen to the radio
• Record and play back voice recordings
• Change the player’s settings
To navigate in the Main menu:
• Press or to select an option in the Main
menu and then press M.
• Refer to relevant sections in the following pages
for more informaiton on each menu option.

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Music
Music playback controls
Skips to the previous file*, press and
hold to scan backward within a file
Skips to the next file, press and hold to
scan forward within a file
Starts/pauses playback and shows/
hides the Option menu
Increases or decreases the volume
during playback
+or –
Playing music files
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select MUSIC and then press M.
2. Press or to select the desired music file,
then press .
• During playback, song, album and artist name
show on the display. The information provided in
the playback screen depends upon the ID3 tags
that have been set up for the music file.
* Press within the beginning 4 seconds of the
current music file to skip to previous file. Otherwise,
you will return to the beginning of the current file.
Current file/Total
number of files
A-B repeat
To repeat a section of music repeatedly:
1. During playback, press REC once at the point
where you want to start repeating. "A-" shows on
the display.
2. Let playback continue to the point where you
want to end repeating and then press REC once.
"A-B" shows on the display.
• Repeat playback between point A and B will start
until you press REC again. "A-B" will disappear
from the display.
Repeat and random playback
Refer to page 15 for more information.

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Recording
Recording voice recording
You can record voice and play back recordings as
well as copy the recordings (WAV files) to your PC.
To record voice:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select RECORDING and then press M.
2. Press REC to start recording.
3. Press REC to stop recording.
• The player names each recording VXXX.WAV
where XXX is a unique number.
Playing back voice recording
To play back a recording:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select RECORDING and then press M.
2. Press or to select the desired recorded file,
then press .
• VXXX.wav is a voice recording file, FXXX.wav is a
FM recording file.
Copying recordings to your PC
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “VOICE”
folder on the player.
To copy recordings to the PC:
1. Plug the player into the PC.
2. Open the player’s Record folder.
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and
drop them onto a folder on the PC.
• Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.
Current file/Total
number of files

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Radio
To search stations and store as presets
automatically:
• Press and hold Mto start automatic station
search and preset storing.
• If you repeat this step, any previously stored
frequencies will be replaced by the new ones.
To listen to a preset station:
• Press to show PRESET and then press or
to select a preset station.
Preset station
number
Playing FM radio
To turn the radio on:
• Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select FM and then press M.
To tune the radio:
1. Press to show MANUAL on the display.
2. Press or to step through the frequency
range.
• Press and hold or for a while to search for
the next FM available station.
To turn the radio off:
• Either turn the player off or press M to choose a
different option.
Storing and recalling preset stations
You can store up to 32 preset stations in the player.
To store the currently playing station as a preset:
1. Press and hold REC until a preset station number
flashes on the display.
2. The first available preset number is displayed.
Press or to select a different preset number
if desired.
• If you choose a preset number that already
contains an FM station, you will replace the
existing station with the new station.
3. Press REC to save the station as a preset.
The radio uses the earphones as an
antenna. For better reception, extend
the earphone cable as far as possible.

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Radio
Recording FM radio
You can record the radio and play back recordings as
well as copy the recordings (WAV files) to your PC.
To record the currently playing radio station:
1. Press REC once to start recording.
2. Press REC to stop recording.
• The player names each recording FXXX.WAV
where XXX is a unique number.
Playing back FM recording
To play back a recording:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select RECORDING and then press M.
2. Press or to select the desired recorded file,
then press .
• VXXX.wav is a voice recording file, FXXX.wav is a
FM recording file.
Copying recordings to your PC
Recordings are stored as WAV files in the “FM” folder
on the player.
To copy recordings to the PC:
1. Plug the player into the PC.
2. Open the player’s Record folder.
3. Select the files you want to copy and drag and
drop them onto a folder on the PC.
• Almost all audio applications can play WAV files.

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Settings
Equalizer
To change the equalizer setting:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select EQUALIZER and then press M.
2. Press or to select the desired equalizer
mode (Flat, Bass, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Pop and
Custom), then press M.
To set the custom mode:
1. When Custom is selected, press M.
2. In custom mode, you can customize the five
band equalizer. Press or to select a band
and then press +or –to adjust the band level.
When finished, press Mto exit Custom mode.
Repeat
To change the repeat and shuffle playback mode:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select REPEAT and then press M.
2. Press or to select a repeat and/or shuffle
mode, then press M.
Playback mode
Normal
Repeat one
Repeat all
Shue
Shue Rep
Icon on display
–
Power save
To set the time interval before the player turns
off if no key is pressed:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select POWER SAVE and then press M.
2. Press or to select the desired time interval
(Disable, 1, 2, 5, and 10 min), then press M.
Backlight
To set the time interval before the display
backlight turns off:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select BACKLIGHT and then press M.
2. Press or to select the desired time interval
(Disable, 1-20 seconds or Always On), then press
M.
Color
To change the color of the backlight:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select COLOR and then press M.
2. Press or to select the desired color, then
press M.

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Settings
Language
To change the language of the menus:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select LANGUAGE and then press M.
2. Press or to select the desired language,
then press M.
Delete
To delete unwanted files from the player:
1. Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select DELETE and then press M.
2. Press or to select Music File or Recording
File, then press M.
3. Press or to select the unwanted file
4. Press +or –to select YES, then press M.
5. When finished, press to exit from the file
deletion screen (step 4). Press or to select
Exit and then press Mto return to the Main
menu.
About
To show the amount of free space available and
the firmware version:
• Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select ABOUT and then press M.
Exit
To exit the main menu:
• Press Mto display the Main menu, then press
or to select EXIT and then press M.

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Additional information
Tips and troubleshooting
Cannot delete files on the player.
• For any files you have transferred to the player,
you may delete them while you have connected
the player with your computer. Highlight the
unwanted file in the player’s file directory on
your computer and press the delete key on your
computer to delete the file.
• For deleting files from the player, refer to page
16 for details.
Player repeats same tracks or all tracks.
• Repeat play is turned on. Go to menu and
change the Repeat setting.
Audio distorted at high volume.
• Change the Equalizer mode to Flat.
• Turn down the volume.
The audio tracks on my player keep skipping or
popping.
• You’ll need to re-record the audio track – make
sure you close all other applications on your PC
when you record.
• Try recording with Error Correction setting
turned on.
Player turns itself off.
• Your player turns itself off if you leave it in pause
mode or navigation mode for the duration
specified in Power Save setting.
• Battery power level may be too low. Replace the
battery.
The player cannot be turned on.
• Battery is empty.
• Ensure the keys lock is not activated.
• Reset the player by removing and re-installing
the battery.
• If the player still cannot be turned on after
resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore
it.
• Please go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com for more
details.
Player does not respond to key presses.
• If your player stops responding to key presses,
you can reset it by removing and re-installing
the battery. Most of your settings will be
preserved; only the settings that you have
changed after your last power off will be lost.
• This player may temporarily cease to function if
subjected to electrostatic disturbance.
To resume normal operation, it may be
necessary to cycle the power off and back on or
by removing and re-installing the battery.
• Make sure the Lock function is not activated.
Player cannot play WMA songs.
• Secure music download files must be transferred
to your player through the Windows Media
Player or the application recommended by your
online music download service (Note: Services
and applications must be Windows Media
audiocompliant and support Digital Rights
Management.) (Apple iTunes music content is
not supported).
Song information is not showing correctly.
•Song information may not match your current
player’s language setting. Change the language
setting.
The player reports that it is full.
•You have filled the capacity of the internal
memory of the player.
Cannot playback tracks on the player.
• Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3
or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates.
• Bitrates support by the player:
mp3 – 64 to 320 kbps
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
• WMA files may be DRM protected and you don’t
have the proper rights (license) to play the files.
• Check the website and/or application help
system of the music download service provider
from where the content was purchased from for
license acquisition details. For more information
on how license acquisition works, go to www.
microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.

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Additional information
Check for updates
Visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for the latest news
and firmware upgrades for our digital media player.
Specifications
Technical specification
Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: TC1211, TC1212
Electrical Consumption: AAA battery x 1
Hardware
• Dimensions: 79.1 mm H, 29 mm W, 19.5 mm D
(not including USB cover)
• Unit Weight: 25 g (excluding battery)
• Stereo Headphones jack
• USB Connection Jack
• Battery Operated: AAA battery x 1
USB Drive
• External USB Drive: When connected to a
computer via USB, the player is capable of
storing any file type allowing the user a fast,
convenient method of storing, retrieving, and
transferring files. This includes word processing
files, presentations, spreadsheets and any other
computer files.
• Capacity: TC1211 – 1 GB, TC1212 – 2 GB
• Connection: USB 2.0 Full Speed

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Warranty information
Limited warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Audio/Video Products
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company)
warrants to the original retail purchaser of this
product that should this product or any part thereof,
under normal use and conditions, be proven
defective in material or workmanship within 12
months from the date of original purchase, such
defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with
reconditioned product (at the Company's option)
without charge for parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of
this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with
proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale),
specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to
the Company at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of
externally generated static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast
or internet service, to costs incurred for installation,
removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions
caused by computer viruses, spyware or other
malware, to loss of media, files, data or content, or
to damage to tapes, discs, removable memory
devices or cards, speakers, accessories, computers,
computer peripherals, other media players, home
networks or vehicle electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part
thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has
suffered or been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect,
accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory
serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE
COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE
COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express
warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY
ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY
HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A
PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY. No person or representative is
authorized to assume for the Company any liability
other than expressed herein in connection with the
sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damage so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
How to make a warranty claim:
• If your product is capable of storing content
(such as an mp3 player, digital voice recorder,
etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup
copies of content stored on the product. If
applicable, before shipping a product, make a
back up copy of content or data stored on the
device. Also, it is advisable to remove any
personal content which you would not want
exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS
AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING
SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX
ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR
DATA, OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL
CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE.
Product will be returned with factory default
settings, and without any pre-loaded content
which may have been installed in the originally
purchased products. Consumer will be
responsible for reloading data and content.
Consumer will be responsible to restore any
personal preference settings.

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Warranty information
• Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes,
memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally
provided with the product. However DO NOT
return any removable batteries, even if batteries
were included with the original purchase. 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:
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
1-800-645-4994
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage.
Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage
or loss en route to Audiovox.
• 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.
What we will do:
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a
refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under
warranty for the remainder of the original product’s
warranty period.
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5