RCA 1702 A User Guide

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

							
Contents
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Safety informationFCC information  ........................................................................\
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Important battery precautions ................................................... 4
Electrostatic disturbance ............................................................... 4
Headset safety  ........................................................................\
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................... 5
End user license agreementEnd user license agreement ......................................................... 6
Before you beginCopyright 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 ............................................ 9
Connecting to the computer ....................................................... 9
Managing files on your RCA PlayerUsing RCA easyRip ........................................................................\
... 10
Using Windows Explorer ................................................................ 10
Deleting files from the player ...................................................... 10
Disconnecting the player from the PC ..................................... 10
General controlsTurning the player on and off ...................................................... 11
Locking the player controls .......................................................... 11
Resetting the player ........................................................................\
 11
Using the menusMenu types ........................................................................\
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Menu navigation ........................................................................\
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The Home menu ........................................................................\
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MusicPlaying music files ........................................................................\
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Music playback controls ................................................................ 14
AudiobooksPlaying audiobooks ........................................................................\
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Audiobook playback controls ...................................................... 15
Skipping through audiobook sections .................................... 15
RadioPlaying FM radio ........................................................................\
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Storing and recalling preset stations ........................................ 16
Improving FM radio sound ........................................................... 17
Recording FM radio ........................................................................\
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Playing back FM radio recordings .............................................. 17
Copying recordings to your PC ................................................... 17
Voice MemoRecording voice memo .................................................................. 18
Playing back voice memo ............................................................. 18
Copying recordings to your PC ................................................... 18
FavoritesCreating a "Favorites" playlist ...................................................... 19
Removing files from "Favorites" playlist .................................. 19
Downloading playlists to player ................................................. 19
SettingsChanging the player’s settings .................................................... 20
Shuffle  ........................................................................\
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Repeat .................................................................\
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Equalizer .....................................................................\
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Screensaver .....................................................................\
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Power save  ........................................................................\
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RecDur (Record duration) ............................................................. 20
FreqStep (Frequency step) ............................................................ 20
Language  ........................................................................\
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System info ........................................................................\
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Restore defaults ........................................................................\
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Additional informationTips and troubleshooting .............................................................. 21
For your records  ........................................................................\
....... 22
Visiting RCA website ....................................................................... 22
Specifications .........................................................\
............................ 22
Warranty informationLimited warranty ........................................................................\
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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
1-317-810-4880
(Please note this phone number is for regulatory 
matters only. No technical or product support is 
available via this number.)
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 OPENTHE 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 classe B est conforme à la 
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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 disturbanceThis 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 
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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety information 
						

							
End user license agreement
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End user license agreementIMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR 
INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE!
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AND, AS APPLICABLE, ANY AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY, AS DEFINED 
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SOFTWARE PROGRAM WHICH MAY INCLUDE ASSOCIATED 
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NECESSARY REPAIR OR CORRECTION.
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some 
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5. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
All title and intellectual property rights, including but not 
limited to copyrights, in and to the Program and any copies 
thereof are owned by AUDIOVOX, its Licensors 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.  
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by AUDIOVOX or its 
Licensors.  
						

							
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6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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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 YOUR 
USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF 
AUDIOVOX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF 
SUCH DAMAGES.  BECAUSE SOME STATES AND 
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR 
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT 
APPLY TO YOU.
(b)   YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE  APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED 
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS 
OBTAINED.
7. WINDOWS MEDIA 
The software embedded within your A/V Device (the “Device 
Firmware”) 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 
your A/V Device under the following conditions.  By installing 
and using this version of the Device Firmware, you are agreeing 
to these conditions.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE END USER 
CONDITIONS OF THIS SECTION 7, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS 
VERSION OF THE DEVICE FIRMWARE.
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.
GRANT OF LICENSE:  The WMA Software is only licensed to you 
as follows: 
You may use this version of the Device Firmware containing the 
WMA Software only as such use relates to your A/V Device.
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. 
You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as 
part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition 
that the recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein.  If 
the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is an 
upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Device 
Firmware that you have which include the WMA Software.
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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 Device Firmware 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 Device Firmware.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management 
technology (“WMDRM”) to protect their intellectual property, 
including copyrights.  This device uses WMDRM software to 
access WMDRM-protected content.  If the WMDRM software fails  to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to 
revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy 
protected content.  Revocation does not affect unprotected 
content.  When you download licenses for protected content, 
you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the 
licenses.  Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM 
to access their content.  If you decline to accept an upgrade, you 
will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.
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UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.  AUDIOVOX IS NOT 
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL 
HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
9. GOVERNING LAW
If you acquired this A/V Device in the United States, this EULA 
shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of 
the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws 
principles. If you acquired this A/V Device outside the United 
States or the European Union, then local law may apply.
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This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement signed 
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statement of the agreement between you and AUDIOVOX, 
which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or 
written, and all other communications between you and 
AUDIOVOX, relating to the subject matter of this hereof.  
AUDIOVOX’S Licensors shall be considered third party 
beneficiaries of this Agreement and shall have the right to 
enforce the terms herein.
 “AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY” shall mean any person, corporation, or 
other organization, domestic or foreign, including but not 
limited to subsidiaries, that is directly or indirectly controlled by 
Audiovox Corporation including, but not limited to, Audiovox 
Consumer Electronics, Inc. and Audiovox Electronics 
Corporation.  For purposes of this definition only, the term 
“control” means the possession of the power to direct or cause 
the direction of the management and policies of an entity, 
whether by ownership of voting stock or partnership interest, by 
contract, or otherwise, including direct or indirect ownership of 
at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting interest in the entity in 
question. 
						

							
Before you begin
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Unpacking your playerAll of the items listed below should have been 
packed in the box with your player.
•  RCA player (contains music management software installer and user manual)
•  Quick Start Guide
• Earphones
•  AAA battery x 1
Computer system requirements•   Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
•  Windows® XP (service pack 1 or higher) or  Windows Vista™
• Internet access
•  Windows Media Player 10 or higher
•   250MB or more free hard disk space for the  sof
 tware
•   128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
•  CD drive capable of digital audio extraction
• 
 USB port (2.0 recommended)
• Sound card
Dear RCA Customer, 
Thank you for purchasing the Player.  This product 
will play mp3 and Windows Media
™  audio (WMA) 
c

ontent as well as Digital Rights Management 
(WMDRM-9) protected music files.
RCA easyRip™ Media Software, installed 
automatically when you connected this player to 
your PC, lets you import music files from CDs and 
other sources, organize your music library, and 
transfer unprotected MP3 and WMA files to and 
from this player.
Copyright warningThis 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 dataAs with any portable player, you must back up the 
drive regularly. The manufacturer is not responsible 
for lost data.
Windows, Windows Media, and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other 
countries. 
						

							
Installing the battery in the player1.  Apply thumb pressure to slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, 
then remove the cover.
2.  Insert the supplied 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.
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Before you begin
Connecting to the computer
•  Rotate the USB plug out of the player body and  connect the player to your PC as shown. 
•  The player will turn on automatically and display  "USB connected" on the display. 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.
•  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.
•  The software installer can be deleted from the  player after installation to free up more storage 
spaces. 
•  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.
•  IMPORTANT:  Don’t disconnect the USB 
cable to the PC or the player during the 
software installation.
•  If the installer does not auto-launch, go to  MyComputer  in the Start menu, find and 
open the drive letter associated with the 
player and then double-click the 
rcaeasyrip_setup file to launch the installer.
Player
USB port of your 
computer
* The latest software can be downloaded from 
www.rcaaudiovideo.com. 
						

							
Using RCA easyRipThe RCA easyRip software was installed 
automatically the first time you connected this 
player to your PC. 
easyRip lets you:
•  Import music from CDs
•  Organize your music library on your PC
• Create playlists
•  Copy files from your library to the player
•  Copy files from the player to your library
•  Delete files from the player
To start easyRip (using either method below):
•  Click on the RCA system tray icon and select  RCA 
easyRip from the menu.
•  Double-click the easyRip icon on your PC’s  desktop. The easyRip dock appears at the side of 
your screen.
10Help 
– For detailed explanation on using 
easyRip, click the Help widget on the 
module dock.   
Before you begin using your RCA Player, you’ll want 
t

o copy your music to the player. You can use any of 
the following methods to transfer content:
• RCA easyRip
•  Drag and drop files in Windows Explorer
•  Software provided by online music stores
Managing files on your RCA Player
Deleting files from the playerFor 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  na
 vigate 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 PCWindows 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.
Using Windows ExplorerTo copy files in Windows XP or Windows Vista:
1.  Open the player in Windows Explorer.
2.  Drag and drop music files onto the drive letter  associated with the player.