Archos AV500 MP4 Player is the latest version of Digital Recorder and Player from the family of Archos, the world’s largest manufacturer of consumer electronics. This fine quality cute looking device that is capable of recording directly from your Television, DVD player, or satellite box has an excellent Storage Capacity of either 30GB that could store up to 130 hours of video or 85 movies 1, 15 000 songs 1, 300000 photos or 100GB 400 hours of video 1, 250 movies 1, 55,000 songs 1 or 1,000,000 photos 1 for your surprise. AV 500 could also transfer media files from your digital camera or television using the USB port.
Salient Features
This Device features a Digital audio and video player, digital audio recorder, digital photo viewer, external HDD function, a built-in compact flash reader and also a video capture from external source. It is a one-time setup with a TV cradle, and is so convenient. This remarkable device could record video content from an external source, say DVD, VCR or cable/satellite receiver using the TV cradle. You could also Schedule your recording using the integrated scheduler that could help you to record TV programs and movies for you. With the option of Yahoo’s My TV online service provided in the system you could access to Free viewing to choose what you wanted to record, aided by the process of downloading that program from online onto your device .
This little gadget AV500 is supported with PlaysForSure™ websites, so that with a minimum computer configuration of Windows® XP SP1 or higher operating system, Windows Media® Player 10 or higher, you may download and subscribe to your favourite video and music, that would automatically convert your Windows Media® Player 10 library content to one of the many compatible formats say MP3, WAV, WMA, MPEG-4, WMV and protected files like WMA and WMV 4 using the high-speed USB 2.0 port.
Video Player
This model is supported by MPEG-4 would help you to transfer both media files and record live video signals and is also supplied with a MPEG-4 translator to convert all other video formats into the system. Play back your favourite programs and media files on the 4" widescreen with a near DVD quality up to 720×480 @ 30 f/s (NTSC), 720×576 @ 25 f/s (PAL), AVI file format. WMV9 (including protected files) up to 352×288 @ 30 f/s, and 800 K Bit/s 4.AV 500 could also play Windows Media®, protected Windows Media® 4 and MPEG-4 6 video files. Added features of this device are that it offers slow motion and video editing. You could also adjust the screen size, or opt for a video book marking. Video Quality is so sharp and clear without any blurred image. AV 500 would also categorise your video content into recorded or transferred is and easily sorted by Archos excellent GUI that would aid you to locate files in an easy manner even if you have opted for 100GB storage capacity. You could also watch your videos for 5 hours continuously on a single full charging of the battery.
Music Player
The music player is supported with WAV (PCM or ADPCM format), WMA including DRM wrapped and MP3 offers audio recording application to record from any other source in stereo sound. Play back your audio with Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR and all those supported files. GUI in the system allows you to easily search for music easily without any trouble. Audio quality is classic. The battery could play music for around 15 hours on a single charge. Also assisted with a Built-in speaker, a Built-in microphone, and Stereo headphones, you could record notes easily.
Photo Viewer
Supported by JPEG (except progressives) or BMP still image formats, this pocket-sized device also acts as a digital photo viewer. You could transfer nearly three lakh to one million photos (depending on the storage capacity), directly from your digital camera or computer via in-built high speed USB 2.0 connector. Additionally you could also sort the photos and watch slideshows on the display screen or on any external display.
Secondary Hard Drive
Archos AV500 Silver MP4 Player is supplied with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface enabling you to copy, share, and move files directly from other storage devices by just dragging and dropping them much similar to a portable hard drive enabling you to store any computer files by simply connecting the USB Host Port to your computer or a digital camera or other device.
Package
Package includes USB 2.0 cable, USB host adapter, AC adapter & charger, stereo headphones, protective case, user guide, TV Cradle, remote control (with batteries), audio/video cables (SCART in and SCART out for European version).
Dimensions
Measuring about 5" x 3" x 1" (W x H x D) and weighing around 9 oz for 30 GB model and 4.9 x3 x 0.9 and 11.11 oz for 100GB model . Also f or 100GB model with optional super battery pack measures 15.16oz. Overall, this is a convenient and stylish gadget even for travelling and of course an ultimate hand-held DVR of this era.
Specifications of Archos AV500 Portable Digital Audio and Video Recorder
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Archos |
| Model | Archos AV 500 |
| Colours Available | Silver |
| Dimensions 30 GB model 100 GB model 100 GB model with optional super battery |
3 x 4.9 x 0.7 " 3 x 4.9 x 0.9 " 3 x 4.9 x 1.2" |
| Weight 30 GB model 100 GB model 100 GB model with optional super battery |
8.99 oz 11.11 oz 15.16 oz |
| Screen Size | 4" wide |
| Features | |
| Digital audio and video recording and play back | Yes |
| Digital Photo view and Slide Show | Yes |
| Recording using Integrated Scheduler | Yes |
| Supported with PlaysForSure websites Offers slow motion, video editing, video book marking |
Yes |
| GUI which makes locating files simple | Yes |
| Built-in speaker, a Built-in microphone and Stereo headphones | Yes |
| Similar to a secondary hard drive | Yes |
| Backlit LCD Display | 480×272 pixels, 262 000 colours |
| Storage Capacity | 30GB also available in 100GB |
| Battery Technology | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours 5 for music Up to 4.5 hours 5 for video |
| Compatibility | Windows® XP SP1 or higher operating system, Windows Media® Player 10 or higher, |
| FM Tuner | No |
| Play Video | Yes |
| Photo Viewing | Yes |
| MP3 Playback | Yes |
| Playback Quality Video |
Near DVD quality up to 720×480 @ 30 f/s (NTSC), 720×576 @ 25 f/s (PAL), AVI file format. WMV9 (including protected files) up to 352×288 @ 30 f/s, and 800 KBit/s 4. |
| Music | Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA (including protected WMA files), WAV (PCM & ADPCM). |
| Included Accessories | USB 2.0 cable, USB host adapter, AC adapter & charger, stereo headphones, protective case, user guide, TV Cradle, remote control (with batteries), audio/video cables (SCART in and SCART out for European version). |
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