RCA Th1814wmc Manual

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Playback Music Files
Music playback controls
Skips to the previous file; press and hold to skip to previous artist/playlist
Skips to the next file; press and hold to skip to next artist/playlist
Starts/pauses playback
Increases or decreases the volume during playback
Toggles repeat or shuffle mode. Options available: Repeat one, Repeat All, Shuffle, Shuffle 
repeat and Normal  
 
+ or –
MODE
Playing music filesPress and hold  to turn on the player, playback will be started automatically.
Music informationInformation of title, artists and albums will be cycled during playback.
After skipping all Artists, Playlists will be skipped. 
						

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Additional information
Tips and troubleshootingCannot delete files on the player.
•   You can delete files on the player using your computer.
1.   Connect the player to your computer.
2.   Open the player in Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder containing the files.
3.   Select the files you want to remove and then press the Delete key on the keyboard of your PC.
Cannot fast forward or reverse when press and hold 
  or  keys during playback.
•   Fast forward or reverse functions are not supported by this player. Press and hold 
  or  keys during 
playback will skip previous or next artist / playlist.
Player repeats same tracks or all tracks.
•  Repeat play is turned on. Press MODE during playback to select Normal.
Audio distorted at high volume.
•  Turn down the volume.
The audio tracks on my player keep skipping or popping.
•  You’ll need to rip the audio track again– 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 for 15 minutes.
The player cannot be turned on.
•  Battery is empty.
•  Ensure the Lock Slider is not in the Lock position.
•  Reset the player by removing and re-installing the battery.
•  If the player will not turn on after resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore it.
•  Please go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com for more helpful troubleshooting tips.
•  To resume normal operation, it may be necessary to cycle the power off and back on or perform a reset 
by removing and re-installing the battery.
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 is not supported by the player, please make sure download songs without DRM protected.
(Digital Rights Management)
Player cannot play AAC songs.
•  AAC songs are not supported by this player. 
						

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The player takes a long time to read files in a folder.
•  File reading may take longer if too many files are put in a single folder. Re-organize your files into a 
number of folders. 
Song information is not showing correctly.
•   Song information may not match your current player’s language setting. Change the language setting.
•   Only English language is supported.
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 – 32 to 320 kbps
  wma – 48 to 192 kbps
•   WMA files may be DRM protected and this player does not support playback of protected files.
Cannot play Audible files.
•  Audible files are not supported by this player.
Cannot playback songs downloaded from my paid Music Server Provider subscription service.
•   The player does not support DRM content, please make sure download songs without DRM protected.
(Digital Rights Management).
 
Cannot transfer subscription music content to the player.
•   The player does not support DRM content, please make sure download songs without DRM protected.
(Digital Rights Management).
 
Cannot launch RCA easyRip installer stored in the player to install easyRip on my PC.
•   The easyRip Media Software installer is stored in the player.  With the player connected to the computer 
USB port, go to My Computer desktop icon or through the Start Menu.  Next find and open the drive 
letter associated with the player (i.E. RCA MP3) and then double-click the rcaeasyrip_setup file to launch 
the installer.
Visiting RCA websitePlease visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for:
• Product registration
•  Latest software and firmware
•  Latest RCA easyRip software
• User manual
•  Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
•  Customer service and technical support information 
						

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SpecificationsHardware
•  Dimensions: 82.8 mm x 34 mm x 14.6 mm
•  Unit Weight: 24 g without AAA battery
•  Stereo Headphones jack
•  USB Connection Jack
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: 2GB (TH1812), 4GB (TH1814)
Software
•  Includes the player applications and media management software. 
						

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Warranty information
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Portable Media Players
AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES 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.
 
Recommendations before returning your product for a warranty claim:
•  If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, voice recorder, camcorder, digital 
photo frame, 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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•  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. Ship to
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.  
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
1-800-645-4994
     
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5 
						

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