RCA CD Player H115 H125 User Guide

H115/H125  
Digital Audio  
Player  
User’s Guide  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
 
Table of Contents  
My Selections ............................................................................................................................................ 26  
Adding Items to My Selections ...................................................................................................... 26  
Saving MySelections as a Playlist ................................................................................................... 26  
Viewing Playlists ............................................................................................................................. 27  
Deleting Playlists ............................................................................................................................ 27  
Player’s Menus .......................................................................................................................................... 28  
Accessing the Player’s Menus ........................................................................................................ 28  
Navigation and Selections ............................................................................................................. 28  
Shuffle .................................................................................................................................. 29  
Repeat .................................................................................................................................. 29  
DSP ........................................................................................................................................ 29  
Profile ................................................................................................................................... 29  
Settings ................................................................................................................................. 30  
System Info ........................................................................................................................... 30  
Additional Information ............................................................................................................................ 31  
Tips and Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 31  
Check for Updates .......................................................................................................................... 32  
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 33  
Hardware .............................................................................................................................. 33  
Hard Drive ............................................................................................................................ 33  
Software ............................................................................................................................... 33  
Miscellaneous Specifications ............................................................................................... 33  
Limited Warranty (U.S.)............................................................................................................................ 34  
Limited Warranty (Canada)...................................................................................................................... 37  
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Important Information  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove  
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk  
of fire or electric  
shock, do not  
Battery can only be repaired or replaced by  
qualified service personnel.  
expose this  
product or AC  
charger to rain or  
This symbol indicates  
important instructions  
accompanying the product.  
This symbol indicates  
"dangerous voltage" inside the  
product that presents a risk of  
electric shock or personal injury.  
moisture.  
Technical Specification  
Product: Digital audio player  
Brand: RCA  
Model: H115/H125  
Electrical Rating  
DC : 3.7 V Li-polymer battery (built -in)  
Importer  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.  
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
RCA  
RCA  
H125  
H115  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
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Important Information  
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is  
receiving interference.  
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that  
the unit and the equipment receiving interference  
are on different branch circuits.  
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or  
modifications to this equipment may void the user’s  
authority to operate it.  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS  
COMMISSION INFORMATION  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,  
please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/  
television technician for additional suggestions.  
Also, the Federal Communications Commission has  
prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and  
Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems.” This  
booklet is available from the U.S. Government  
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please  
specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when  
ordering copies.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of 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  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
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  
Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est  
conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du Canada  
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.  
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.  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or  
modifications not expressly approved by Thomson  
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this  
product.  
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)  
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this  
equipment may cause interference to radio and  
television reception.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio  
or television reception (which you can determine by  
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the  
antenna for the radio or television that is  
“receiving” the interference).  
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End User License Agreement  
End User License Agreement  
TERM AND TERMINATION  
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License  
Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between  
you and Thomson Inc. (“Thomson”) for the RCA Player,  
Device application/driver software program and associated  
documentation, if any (“Program”).  
a) The license is effective on the date you accept this  
Agreement, and remains in effect until terminated by either  
party.  
b) You may terminate this license without any notice or delay,  
by destroying or permanently erase the Program and all copies  
thereof.  
ACKNOWLEDGMENT  
c) If you use, copy, modify, or transfer the Program, or any  
copy, in whole or part, except as expressly provided for in this  
license, your license is automatically terminated.  
d) When the license is terminated, you must destroy or  
permanently erase the Program and all copies thereof.  
BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OR CLICKING ON THE  
ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE SOFTWARE, COPYING OR  
OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE  
AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT,  
UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS  
AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS  
OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, CLICK ON THE REJECTION  
BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND/OR  
DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.  
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER  
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY  
OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE  
QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH  
YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU  
(AND NOT THOMSON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS AFFILIATES OR ITS  
DEALERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY  
REPAIR OR CORRECTION.  
LICENSE  
a) You are granted the license (i) to use the Program on a single  
workstation and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program into  
any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided  
the copy contains all of the original Program’s proprietary  
notices.  
b) You may transfer the Program and license, only as part of the  
Player, to another party if the other party agrees to accept the  
terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you transfer the  
Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies to  
the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.  
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some  
applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not apply  
to you, and you may have other rights depending on the law  
that applies to you.  
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS  
LICENSE RESTRICTIONS  
All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program  
and any copies thereof are owned by Thomson or its suppliers.  
All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content  
which may be accessed through use of the Program is the  
property of the respective content owner and may be protected  
by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and  
treaties. This license grants you no rights to use such content.  
a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this  
Agreement, no other licenses are implied.  
b) You may not (i) modify, translate, reverse engineer,  
decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction  
is expressly prohibited by law) or create derivative works based  
upon the Program or (ii) copy the Program, except as expressly  
permitted herein. You agree that you shall only use the Program  
in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the  
jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including, but not  
limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other  
intellectual property rights.  
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY  
a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE  
LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITS  
DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,  
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER  
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF  
PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES,  
LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER  
PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF  
ACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE,  
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE  
PROGRAM, EVEN IF THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES  
AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not  
perform at the level of a final code release. In this case, the  
Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the  
d) Thomson is not obligated to provide support services for the  
Program.  
e) The Program is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS”. Use,  
duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to  
restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS  
252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III, as  
applicable.  
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End User License Agreement  
b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF  
WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you  
download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from  
a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also  
download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure  
Content Owners.  
THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED  
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS  
OBTAINED.  
WINDOWS MEDIA  
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE  
This version of the RCA Player (the Player) contains software  
licensed from Microsoft that enables you to play Windows Media  
Audio (WMA) files (“WMA Software”).The WMA Software is  
licensed to you for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio  
Device digital music player under the following conditions. By  
installing and using this version of the Player, you are agreeing  
to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE  
CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO  
NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Player.  
The WMA Software is protected by copyright and other  
intellectual property laws. This protection also extends to  
documentation for the WMA Software, whether in written or  
electronic form.  
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED  
WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR  
OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY  
SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH  
THIRD PARTY’S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY  
OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE  
FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE  
SOFTWARE. THOMSON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY  
THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY  
FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.  
GOVERNING LAW  
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana,  
GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only licensed to you  
as follows:  
U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws.  
You may use this version of the Player containing the WMA  
Software only with the Portable Audio Device player.  
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the  
WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is  
expressly permitted by applicable law in spite of this limitation.  
You may transfer your right to use this version of the Player only  
as part of a sale or transfer of your Portable Audio Device player,  
on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions in  
this End User License Agreement. If the version of the Player  
that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all  
prior versions of the Player that you have which include the  
WMA Software.  
GENERAL TERMS  
This Agreement can only be modified by a written agreement  
signed by you and Thomson, and changes from the terms and  
conditions of this Agreement made in any other manner will be  
of no effect. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held  
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and  
enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any  
way be affected or impaired thereby. This Agreement is the  
complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you  
and Thomson, which supersedes all proposals or prior  
agreements, oral or written, and all other communications  
between you and Thomson, relating to the subject matter of this  
Agreement.  
MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY  
KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT  
MAKES NO REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE  
OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE.  
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version  
of the Player must comply with all applicable international and  
national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration  
Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software incorporated in the  
Player.  
Content providers are using the digital rights management  
technology for Windows Media contained in this device (‘WM-  
DRM’) to protect the integrity of their content ("Secure Content")  
so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such  
content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM  
software to play Secure Content (‘WM-DRM Software’). If the  
security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been  
compromised, owners of Secure Content ("Secure Content  
Owners") may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM  
Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or  
play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM  
Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked  
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Before You Begin  
Dear RCA Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing the RCA Digital Audio Player. This product will play open  
mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from  
most online music download services.  
After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content  
to your player. To transfer the music to your player, you may use Yahoo! Music Engine  
or the application recommended by the online music download service.  
(Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support  
Digital Rights Management. Windows XP (SP1 or higher) required.)  
Unpacking Your Unit  
Your player came with everything you need to make music portable — all of the items  
shown below should have been packed in the box with your player.  
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RCA Digital Audio Player  
Music Management CD  
Contains software applications  
Mini USB cable  
Plug the small end into the USB on your player, and plug the  
other end into your computer’s USB port. Go to page 13 for  
connection details.  
Headphones  
discover the additional accessories that are available for your player.  
Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and  
subject to change.  
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Before You Begin  
Things to consider before you get started...  
Computer System Requirements  
Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended, running Windows ® XP SP1 (SP=  
Service Pack).  
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher  
Internet access (broadband recommended)  
100MB free hard disk space for the software  
64MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction  
USB port (2.0 recommended)  
Sound card  
16- bit color video card  
Secure Music Download Requirements  
Windows XP SP1 or higher (SP=Service Pack)  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher  
Yahoo! Music Engine or the application recommended by the online music download  
service  
Warning  
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.  
Caution  
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.  
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Before You Begin  
Caution While Driving  
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.  
Back up your data  
As with any portable device that has a hard drive, you must back up the drive regularly.  
RCA and Thomson are not responsible for lost data.  
Product Registration  
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card  
allows us to contact you if needed.  
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Software Setup  
The Music Management CD that comes with your player contains all of the necessary  
software components you need to make your player work properly.  
These components do the following:  
enable you to transfer files from your computer to your player  
format and sort the contents, update the system files.  
Inserting the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive  
1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that came with your  
player into your computer.  
IMPORTANT: Don’t connect the USB cable to the PC or the player before or  
during the CD-ROM installation.  
2. If the setup screen does not appear, double-click My Computer, double click your  
CD-ROM drive icon, and double click Install to run the installer.  
Note: The Music Management CD also contains a software package (Yahoo!  
Music Engine that can help transfer music content to your player. Please refer to  
the section on your installed software for detailed operations.  
Note: Yahoo! Music Engine only works on Windows XP.  
Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.  
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Connecting to the Computer  
Connecting the Player to the Computer  
Connect the digital audio player to your computer with the mini USB cable provided.  
The unit will turn on automatically. The player will appear as a Windows portable device  
(Windows XP) using the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).  
Note: It might take several seconds for the device to be detected. Click Refresh in  
My Computer or Explorer to make sure the device has been detected.  
Note: 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(bottom view)  
USB PORT  
COMPUTER  
Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.  
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Connecting to the Computer  
Charging the Battery  
Your RCA digital audio player is charged through the USB connection when it is  
connected to your computer. To fully charge the player, make sure your computer is on  
and the device is connected for at least 3 hours.  
Important Battery Information  
Charge the unit for at least 3 hours before first use.  
Charge the unit for at least 3 hours after putting away the unit for a long time.  
Battery replacement should only be made by trained technicians. Refer to  
Limited Warranty for details.  
Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside.  
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the  
manufacturer for this product. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage  
and personal injury.  
Caution  
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire, explosion, or  
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, or  
expose to high temperatures. Examples of high temperatures that may  
damage your product include leaving it in a locked car in the summer, or  
putting it on top of other heat generating electronic devices (such as  
power amplifiers and computer monitors).  
Do not place the battery under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places  
over 45ºC (113ºF) such as the dashboard of car.  
Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children. Do not  
disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.  
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Transferring Files to the Player  
Transferring Files to the Player  
You may select one of the methods to transfer music contents to your player: 1) Yahoo!  
Music Engine, 2) drag-and-drop via Windows Explorer. For method 1 and 2, you first  
need to have successfully installed the software packages included in the Music  
Management CD (refer to “Inserting the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive).  
Transferring Files via Yahoo! Music Engine - refer to page 15  
Transferring files via Windows Explorer (drag-and-drop) - refer to page 17  
Note: Yahoo! Music Engine only works on Windows XP.  
Caution: Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through  
the Yahoo Music EngineTM or the application recommended by your online music  
download service (Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media  
audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management.) (Apple iTunesTM music  
content is not supported).  
Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.  
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Transferring Files to the Player  
Transferring Files via Yahoo! Music Engine (Windows XP only)  
Yahoo! Music Engine lets you manage your music easily and organize like a pro. Create  
your own playlists: music for work, the gym, or even dinner. You can also buy download  
music and transfer to your player in seconds. Just drag and drop and you’re done. For  
more information on the installation and operations, please visit: http://  
music.yahoo.com/musicengine/  
Note: Do not disconnect the USB cable during music download. Doing so may  
corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.  
Note: You must profile your contents after file transfer in order for the new files  
to appear in the Navigation Menus. Refer to section “Profile” (page 29).  
1. Launch the Yahoo! Music Engine.  
2. Attach the player to your computer. You should see the player’s name appears in the  
left navigation pane.  
Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.  
Note: Yahoo! Music Engine requires Internet Explorer 6 or above for installation.  
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Transferring Files to the Player  
3. In the Yahoo! Music Engine, click My Music or click on a playlist on the left  
navigation pane.  
4. From a playlist: at the bottom of the Yahoo! Music Engine window, click the Transfer  
to Device button. OR  
5. From My Music: drag and drop files from My Music to the player. (You may also drag  
artists and albums from My Music).  
6. The Yahoo! Music Engine will check to see if there is sufficient storage space on the  
device to copy the songs. If not, you will have to reduce the number of songs you  
are transferring.  
Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.  
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Transferring Files to the Player  
Transferring Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop)  
(Windows XP only)  
In the Windows Explorer, when the device is opened, the “Data” and “Media” views will  
be displayed for the device.  
The Data View is used to manage data content on the device, such as text files. The  
Media View is used to manage media content supported by the device for playback, such  
as mp3 and wma.  
You can copy files to / delete files from the device through Windows Explorer, but you  
cannot open or edit the files directly from the device. If you want to edit the files, you  
will need to copy the files from the device to another location (drive) in the system.  
Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.  
Note: You must profile your contents after file transfer in order for the new files  
to appear in the Navigation Menus. Refer to section “Profile” (page 29).  
Caution: Secure music download files must be transferred to your player  
through one of the provided Jukebox software packages or any applications  
recommended by the online music download service. Please visit the online  
music download service’s website where you purchased your content from for  
more details on transferring secure music to your player.  
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Transferring Files to the Player  
Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer  
Note: Before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer or the player, be  
sure the “Safe to Remove Hardware” message is displayed.  
1. For Windows XP, from the System Tray, double  
click the left mouse button on the icon  
and  
select Safely Remove Hardware. Select the drive  
corresponding to your player and click STOP.  
2. The Stop a Hardware device screen appears.  
Select the device to be stopped again for  
confirmation and click OK.  
3. Before disconnecting the USB connection from  
the computer or the Digital AudioPlayer, be  
surethe “Safe to Remove Hardware” message is  
displayed.  
Tip: You can also stop your player by left clicking on the  
tray and selecting the drive corresponding to your player.  
icon from the system  
Note: The description on this page is based on Windows XP. If you are running  
other operating systems, there may be some differences. See the Windows Help for  
details about safely removing hardware.  
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General Controls  
Before You Begin  
The following example illustrates what you should do before operating your player.  
1. These instructions presume you’ve already done the followings:  
• Installed all necessary applications.  
• Transferred music from your computer to the player.  
• Allowed your device to charge for at least 3 hours while connected to the  
computer.  
2. If you haven’t unplugged the player from your computer, detach the USB cable from  
the player, follow the procedure below.  
In Windows XP, you must stop the device before unplugging it. Click the  
icon (the Unplug or Eject hardware icon) from the system tray and select the USB  
Mass Storage device for the drive associated with the player, and click STOP. See  
the Windows Help for details about the Unplug or Eject Hardware topic.  
3. Connect the headphones to your player.  
4. If your player isn’t already on, turn it on by pressing and holding the ON/OFF  
button. The main navigation menu appears.  
Note: You can reset your player at any time if there is a problem by pressing and  
holding the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.  
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General Controls  
Overview of General Controls  
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6
Top view  
Right view  
Front view  
4
1
2
M
3
7
Front View  
1. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) - This is where the user interface appears.  
Navigation Controls  
2. CONTROL - For navigation control and various functions in different modes.  
Audio navigation mode  
Control joystick - Press once to play the highlighted item; or press and hold to  
select the item into My Selections.  
UP - scroll up one item in list.  
DOWN - scroll down one item in list.  
RIGHT - go in one level.  
LEFT - go back one level.  
Control ring - Rotate clockwise to scroll down, rotate counterclockwise to scroll up.  
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General Controls  
Audio playback mode  
Control joystick - Press once to pause the selected item; or press and hold to select  
the item into My Selections.  
RIGHT - Press to skip to the next song, press and hold to search forward.  
LEFT - Press to skip to the previous song, press and hold to search backward.  
UP - Go to previous set of songs* (when the shuffle mode is not selected).  
DOWN - Go to next set of songs* (when the shuffle mode is not selected).  
Control ring - Rotate clockwise to increase volume, rotate counterclockwise to  
decrease volume.  
* Set of songs include Artist, Album, Genres, Years, Playlists.  
3. M (Menu) - Enter or exit menu.  
Right View  
4. ON / OFF / STOP - When the power is off, press and hold to turn on the unit; when  
the unit is in stop mode, press and hold to turn the power off. Press to stop playback  
when music is playing. Press and hold for longer than 10 seconds will reset the unit.  
Top View  
5. Headphones jack (  
) - Insert the headphones plug here.  
6. HOLD - Slide to activate or deactivate key lock.  
Bottom View  
7. USB port (to computer) - Attach the small end (Type mini-B) of the mini-USB cable  
here. Attach the large end (Type A) to your computer. The unit will enter USB mode  
automatically, and you can transfer files to and from the computer.  
The player will get power from the USB port when connected, the power draw from  
the USB port will only be enough to support data transfer.  
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General Controls  
Navigation Display  
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3
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4
5
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1. This icon will change to show whether the device is playing or paused.  
2. This icon will change to indicate the shuffle mode.  
3. This icon will change to indicate the repeat mode.  
4. The lock icon is displayed when the key lock function is activated. This can be  
activated by sliding HOLD to the left. To unlock, slide HOLD to the right.  
5. This icon will show the battery level of the unit. When charging, the icon will  
animate.  
6. Indicates that the item can be entered.  
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General Controls  
Music Playback Display  
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10 11  
12  
13  
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2
3
4
5
14  
15  
16  
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1. Current file number / total  
number of file  
12. File format (mp3 / wma)  
13. File bit rate  
2. Song name  
14. Year of the file  
3. Singer name  
4. Album name  
5. Genre type  
15. Playback progress bar  
16. File total duration  
6. Elapsed playback time  
Note: The information provided in the  
playback screen depends upon the ID3  
tags that have been set up for the song.  
7. Indicates whether the device is  
playing or paused.  
8. Indicates the shuffle function is  
activated.  
9. Indicates the repeat function is  
activated.  
10. Indicates the lock function is  
activated.  
11. Indicates the battery level of the  
player. When charging, the icon  
will animate.  
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General Controls  
The Navigation Menus  
Music files are sorted according to several parameters for quick search of your favourite  
music. Once your player is turned on, you will see the file menus as below:  
Artists  
Albums  
Titles  
Music  
Folders*  
Genres  
Years  
Playlists  
* Folders mode - Your player is also a USB mass storage device that can be used to store  
any files. You can view all files saved in the player in this mode.  
Selecting What You Want to Play  
The following example illustrates steps to select and play songs in the Artists category.  
1. Highlight Artists by rotating the Control ring..  
Music  
Artists  
Albums  
Titles  
Genres  
Years  
Playlists  
2. Push the Control joystick to the right to enter  
the highlighted item (the Artists menu appears  
with the artists stored on your player listed in  
alphabetical order).  
Artists  
Artist 1  
Artist 2  
Artist 3  
Artist 4  
Artist 5  
Artist 6  
• To scroll up and down the Artists menu,  
rotate the Control ring.  
• To return to the previous menu, push  
the Control joystick to the left.  
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General Controls  
3. To view the songs for the artist highlighted,  
push the Control joystick to the right to enter  
the highlighted item (the songs for that artist  
appear in alphabetical order).  
Artist 2  
All Songs  
Album 1  
Album 2  
Album 3  
Album 4  
Album 5  
• To scroll up and down and view the list of  
songs for the selected artist, rotate the  
Control ring.  
• To return to the previous menu, push  
the Control joystick to the left.  
Note: To show the option menu at any stage of  
navigation, press M.  
Album 2  
All Songs  
Song 1  
Song 2  
Song 3  
Song 4  
Song 5  
4. Highlight the desired song.  
• To play the song, press the Control joystick.  
• Song’s information will show on the display  
during playback.  
• To end playback, press the Stop/On/Off  
button, the display will return to the last screen  
you were in.  
• To return to the previous menu, push  
the Control joystick to the left.  
Note: The information provided in the  
playback screen depends upon the ID3 tags  
that have been set up for the song.  
Tips: the item that you can select for playback does not limit to a single file, you  
may select an artist, an album, a playlist or a folder and then press the Control  
joystick to start playback of all files within your selected item.  
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My Selections  
Adding Items to My Selections  
You can select your favorite songs, albums, artists as MySelections.  
Highlight the desired song, artist, album, folder  
Album 1  
Song1  
Song 2  
etc. by rotating the navigation control. Press and  
hold the Control joystick until “Added to My  
Sel” shows on the display. Repeat this step for  
selecting more items. You may select an item as  
MySelections as many times as you want, even if  
it has already been selected. If your selected  
item is an artist, an album etc., all files within  
will be selected as MySelections.  
Added to My Sel  
Song 4  
Song 5  
Saving MySelections as a Playlist  
1. In navigation mode, push the Control joystick  
Albums  
Titles  
to move the cursor to Playlists.  
Genres  
Years  
Playlists  
Playlists  
MySelections  
2. When MySelections playlist is displayed, press M  
to enter the option menu.  
3. Push the Control joystick to move the cursor  
to Save as Playlist. Press the Control joystick to  
enter.  
4. Press the Control joystick when you see this  
screen, the unit will use Playlist 1 as the default  
setting. You can change the name of the playlist  
as you wish.  
Save as Playlist  
Save MySelections  
as:  
Playlist1  
• Push the Control joystick to left and right  
to move the cursor.  
• Rotate the Control ring to change the  
alphabet.  
5. Press the Control joystick to save.  
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My Selections  
Viewing Playlists  
1. In navigation mode, push the Control joystick  
Albums  
Titles  
to move the cursor to Playlists.  
Genres  
Years  
Playlists  
2. Push the Control joystick to the right to enter  
the Playlists.  
Playlists  
3. Rotate the Control ring to scroll up and down  
the Playlists menu to select the desired playlist  
to be viewed.  
MySelections  
Playlist1  
Playlist2  
Playlist3  
Playlist4  
4. Push the Control joystick to the right to view  
tagged items in the selected playlist.  
Deleting Playlists  
1. In navigation mode, rotate the Control ring to  
move the cursor to Playlists.  
Albums  
Titles  
Genres  
Years  
Playlists  
2. When MySelections playlist is displayed, push  
the Control joystick to move the cursor to go  
to the playlist you want to clear.  
Playlists  
MySelections  
Playlist1  
Playlist2  
Playlist3  
Playlist4  
3. Press M to enter the option menu.  
Menu  
Delete Playlist  
Save as Playlist  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
DSP  
4. Rotate the Control ring to move the cursor to  
Delete Playlist, then press the Control joystick  
to confirm.  
Off  
Off  
Flat  
Settings  
System Info  
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Player’s Menus  
Accessing the Player’s Menus  
Press M in any mode to access the player’s menu.  
Note: during playback M has to be pressed twice to display the player’s menu.  
Player’s menus  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
DSP  
Profile  
Settings  
System Info  
Customize  
Contrast  
Backlight  
PwrSave  
Sleep  
Advanced  
Restore Defaults  
Navigation and Selection  
Menu  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
Off  
Off  
Currently selected option  
Player’s Menu  
items  
DSP  
Profile  
Settings  
Normal  
Submenu available, push  
the Control joystick to  
the right to enter.  
System Info  
1. To scroll up or down and highlight items on the screen, rotate the Control ring.  
2. To enter and view the submenu, push the Control joystick to the right.  
3. To go back to the previous menu level, push the Control joystick to the left.  
4. Press the Control joystick repeatedly to select options.  
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Player’s Menus  
Shuffle  
Press the Control joystick repeatedly to select shuffle on or off. Files will be played  
randomly when shuffle is activated.  
Repeat  
Press the Control joystick repeatedly to select a repeat mode.  
Repeat One - Repeat the current item  
Repeat All - Repeat all items.  
Repeat Off - Repeat is Off.  
Note: Repeat and shuffle will work differently, depending your cursor is on a  
song or a set (albums, genres, etc.). You can select your desired combination of  
Shuffle and Repeat to suit you.  
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)  
Press the Control joystick repeatedly to select a DSP mode. Options available: flat, rock,  
jazz, bass, pop and graphic. In graphic mode, you can customize the 5 band equalizer.  
Push the Control joystick to the right or left to select a band and rotate the Control  
ring to adjust band level.  
Profile  
You should profile and sort supported audio files on your player so that you can view in  
the navigation menus and play them properly. Press the Control joystick to start  
profiling.  
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Player’s Menus  
Settings  
Press the Control joystick to enter the Settings menu and rotate the Control ring to  
select an item. Refer to the player for options available within each item. Press the  
Control joystick repeatedly to select settings.  
Customize Menu: to customize the music menu to show and hide certain menu  
items.  
Constrast: to adjust the display light contrast.  
Backlight: to adjust the duration for the display backlight.  
PwrSave (Power Save): to adjust the duration for automatic switch off when the  
player is idle.  
Sleep: to adjust the duration of playback before automatic switch off.  
Advanced: Protocol - to switch between MSC and MTP mode. (refer to  
Troubleshooting Tips for more information).  
Restore Defaults: to reset all menus to factory defaults.  
System Info  
Press the Control joystick to show the amount of free space available and the firmware  
version.  
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Additional Information  
Tips and Troubleshooting  
Problem: Player repeats same tracks or all tracks.  
Repeat play is turned on. Press the MENU button (m) to change the play mode.  
Problem: Audio distorted at high volume.  
Select another DSP setting.  
Turn down the volume.  
Problem: 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.  
Problem: Player turns itself off.  
Your player turns itself off if you leave it in pause mode or navigation mode for the  
duration specified in PowerSave setting.  
Problem: Songs aren’t listed in any of the sort modes (Artist, Album, etc.)  
You may need to use the profiling options provided on the player to sort the songs  
again .  
Problem: The harddisk is corrupted and need to be formatted.  
Format your unit by right-clicking on the drive letter or icon of your device and  
select FORMAT.  
Problem: Player does not respond to key presses.  
If your player stops responding to key presses, you can reset it by pressing ON/OFF  
for more than 10 seconds. Most of your settings will be preserved; only the settings  
that you have changed after your last power off will be lost.  
This unit 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 you can reset it by pressing ON/OFF for more than 10 seconds.  
Problem: Player cannot play WMA songs.  
Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through the Yahoo  
Music EngineTM or the application recommended by your online music download  
service (Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant  
and support Digital Rights Management.) (Apple iTunesTM music content is not  
supported).  
Problem: The player takes a long time to read files in a folder or profile the  
contents.  
File reading and profiling may take longer if too many files are put in a single folder.  
Re-organize your files into a number of folders.  
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Additional Information  
Problem: 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 – 32 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.  
windowsmedia/drm.  
Problem: What are MTP and MSC modes?  
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode is essential if you want to transfer DRM  
content to your player. In MTP mode your player will no longer show up as a drive  
letter. So programs that were designed to work with a device that shows up as a  
drive letter will not be able to work directly with the player. MSC (Mass Storage  
Class) mode is available only if you switch the device to MSC mode in advanced  
setting menu. Any device connected to the PC will show up as a drive letter.  
Problem: It is slow to charge the battery through the PC.  
When connected to PC, press and hold STOP button to enter charging mode for  
faster charging.  
What does the PlaysForSure logo mean?  
PlaysForSure is a new logo program from Microsoft®. Consumers can match the  
PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of devices and online music stores. If you  
see the logo, you’ll know your digital media will play for sure.  
For more information on the Microsoft PlaysForSure program, visit  
Check for Updates  
upgrades for our digital media player.  
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Additional Information  
Specifications  
Hardware  
Dimensions: 86 mm H, 51.5 mm W, 15 mm D  
Unit Weight: 85 g  
Stereo Headphones Jack  
Mini USB Connection Jack  
Battery Operated: Rechargeable lithium polymer battery.  
Hard Drive  
External Hard 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: H115/H125 - 5 GB  
Rotational Speed: 3600 RPM  
Connection: USB 2.0, Hi-speed capable  
Software  
Includes the player applications and media management software.  
Miscellaneous Specifications  
Signal to Noise Ratio (>85dB) A-weighted  
THD (<0.1%)  
1GB = 1 x 109  
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Additional Information  
Limited Warranty (U.S.)  
What your warranty covers:  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 days from date of purchase - Unit repair or exchange, which includes parts and  
labor.  
91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit repair or exchange, which includes  
parts only; you pay the labor.  
The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of  
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
During the initial 90 days:  
Repair or exchange the defective portion of your Hard Drive. If the unit is replaced  
it will be with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.  
After the 90 days and within one year:  
Repair or exchange the defective portion of your Hard Drive. If the unit is replaced  
it will be with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.  
We will charge you a flat rate to repair or replace a defective Hard Drive. This  
charge covers the labor cost for its repair.  
Locating your Product’s Serial Number  
Your serial number is located on the back of the unit.  
How you get service:  
and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on your  
unit.  
Self diagnostic screens will allow you to troubleshoot your problem over the  
Internet.  
If after going through the troubleshooting screens, you determine that your player  
requires service, contact us at 1-866-449-7112. You must contact us to obtain a  
Service Request Number (SR) for a service repair or exchange. No returns will be  
accepted without the SR number.  
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.  
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Additional Information  
Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure  
you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.  
Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible.  
Please retain all non-defective accessories that were included with your unit such as  
the headphones.  
Include with the shipment:  
1. Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
2. A brief note describing your unit’s problem.  
3. Your name, address and phone number.  
After we receive your product, it will be repaired, or a new, or at our option,  
refurbished unit will be shipped to you.  
Please retain a copy of all items loaded into your Hard Drive. Thomson will not be  
responsible for your software, firmware, information, or memory data contained in,  
stored on, or integrated with any products returned to Thomson for repair or  
exchange whether in or out of warranty.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Adjustment of customer controls.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for  
institutional or other commercial purposes.  
Batteries.  
Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A.  
Loss of customer’s software, firmware, information, or memory data.  
Installation.  
Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed  
by Thomson.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your Hard  
Drive. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of  
the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
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Additional Information  
Limitation of Warranty:  
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO  
THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR  
WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR  
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE  
SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE  
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE  
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM  
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF  
WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF  
THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY  
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE  
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
How state law relates to warranty:  
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that  
vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.  
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Additional Information  
Limited Warranty (Canada)  
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing  
defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be  
replaced free of charge, including return transportation.  
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking  
batteries.  
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  
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction  
from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation,  
and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory  
warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the  
extent necessary to comply therewith.  
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:  
Thomson Inc.  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is  
needed during the warranty period.  
PURCHASE DATE  
NAME OF STORE  
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Additional Information  
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this  
manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your  
product.  
EXPORTER  
Thomson Inc.  
P.O. Box 1976  
Importador  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.  
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
©2006 Thomson Inc.  
Trademark(s)® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
v3.0  
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