RCA TH1814 User manual

Getting started
1. Install the battery into the player:
• Apply thumb pressure to slide the battery compartment cover in
the direction of the arrow, then remove the cover.
• Insert the supplied AAA battery, following the polarity marks in
the battery compartment.
• Replace the cover.
2. Rotate the USB plug out of the player body and
connect the player to your PC as shown.
3. The RCA easyRip™ Media Software installer (stored in the player*) will launch automatically.
Click NEXT to begin the installation and follow the instructions to install the software on
your PC.
• RCA easyRip is currently not compatible with DRM les and Audiobooks.
• If the installer does not auto-launch, go to MyComputer in the Start menu, nd and
open the drive letter associated with the player (i.e. PEARL) and then double-click the
rcaeasyrip_setup le to launch the installer.
4. Transfer audio les to your player using either of the two methods below:
a) RCA easyRip: Helps to rip CD’s, create playlists, load content and manage your library with
an intuitive and modular design. Click the easyRip icon ( ) on your PC desktop to launch
the software.
• For details in using RCA easyRip, click the Help icon ( ) on the module dock.
Press and hold /MENU.
In the Home menu, press or to go back or
advance in the player menu and press +or –to
scroll up or down to the desired le
b) Windows Explorer: Simply drag and drop media les onto
the drive letter associated with the player.
• Your RCA Player is also compatible with most PC music
management softwares.
5. Disconnect the player from your PC by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon (
) in the system tray (located in the lower right corner of your screen) and selecting the
player from the list of devices, then unplug the player from the PC.
v2.0 (EN/E)
General controls
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www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Printed in China
QuickStartGuide
TH18 series
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA Player.
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the player.
Turn the player on/o
Navigate to an audio le
Press or
Press at the playback (Now playing) screen,
press again to resume
Press +or –at the playback (Now playing) screen
Press
Press within the rst 4 seconds of the current
audio le
Press and hold or during playback
Press /MENU
Slide “Lock/unlock” towards the ( ) icon
Refer to page 14-18 of the user manual
Remove and replace the battery
Play an audio le
Pause playback and show the Option menu
Adjust the volume
Skip to the next le (or section of
audiobooks*)
Skip to the previous le (or section of
audiobooks*)
Reverse or fast forward an audio le
Go to the Home menu (to access Music,
Audiobooks, Radio, Voice Memo, Favorites
and Settings)
Lock the keys
Delete les from the player
Reset the player
* Refer to the user manual for information on section skipping for audiobooks.
For information on new and upcoming products and to register your new player,
visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
USB plug
Earphone jack
Lock/unlock
Power on/o ( )/display player menu Microphone
Display
Play/pause (and show the Option menu)/select menu option
Scroll up/increase volume
Scroll down/decrease volume
Skip back/reverse/menu back
Skip forward/fast forward/menu advance
USB port
on your PC
Music
Artists
Title 2
Title 3
Title 1
Albums
Titles +/–
+/–
+/–
//
* The latest software can be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com.
Learn more about the player
• To view the user manual directly from the player:
Step 1: Click Start.
Step 2: Click My Computer (XP users) / Click Computer (Vista users).
Step 3: Righ-click the associated drive letter (i.e. PEARL) to show the option menu.
Step 4: From the option menu, select the user manual in your preferred language for
more information on the player’s features, safety and warranty information, and answers
to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).
• To view the user manual on your PC:
If opted-in during installation, the user manual will also be available by clicking on the
Start menu ( in XP or in Vista ), clicking on All Programs, clicking on the RCA
directory, and then clicking on the appropriate manual.
• Keep player out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat
(such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.
Need more help? Do not return this product to the store.
Visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for the latest rmware, RCA easyRip Media Software, user
manual and FAQ’s.
Belt clip
Player
Step 1:
Place the
belt clip
here
Step 2:
Push here
until the
belt clip
completely
locks in
place
Installing the belt clip Removing the belt clip
Belt clip
Player
Lift up the
clip here