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Disclaimer of warranty : To the extent allowed by applicable law, representations and
warranties of non-infringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting
from the use of the product under conditions other than as here above specified, are hereby
excluded.
Introduction to ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder
The Archos Jukebox Recorder is the first, portable MP3 recorder and 6, 10, 15 or 20 GB* Hard Drive,
which gives you real-time, on-the-fly recording of up to 100, 160, 250, or 320 hours* of top quality
music in MP3 format. You can record directly from any audio source, including your stereo set, radio,
or microphone via the stereo line-in jacks. It will also work as a voice recorder. You can record from
any analog or digital sources at bit-rates up to 160 kbps and can port your recordings back to the PC
without any specialized software. It also doubles as an extremely portable 6, 10, 15 ou 20 GB* hard
drive for PC or Mac laptops or desktop computers, and you are able to store your data and photos at
the same time. This exciting new Jukebox Recorder is the first palm-sized, real-time MP3 encoder,
plus an MP3 player and 6,10, 15 or 20 GB* hard drive that connects to the computer through an USB
interface. There’s no need for special software to download MP3 songs. Just drag & drop MP3 files
from Explorer to your computer. You can also use your Jukebox Recorder as an optional hard drive to
store all your data, images, software, etc. Update with a simple click at the ARCHOS website and
download the latest firmware that supports additional software extensions. Merge your entire
collection of MP3s and CDs (150, 20, 250, 370, or 500 audio CD’s* : 1500, 2500, 3700 or 5000
songs*) into one hand-held device. Slip it into your pocket, and listen to all your favorite music
wherever you go.
Caution: batteries must be charged at normal room temperature. Do not charge below 5 °C (40°F)
or above 35 °C (95°F).
Technical Specifications
Capacity: 6, 10, 15 or 20 GB* HD (6000, 10000, 15000 or 20000 minutes MP3 at 128 kbps)
Internal Buffer: 2MB
Interface and transfer rate to computer: USB (compatible for PC and Mac), Up to 1 MB/sec.
Format supported: MP3 (30 to 320 kbps – VBR) Reading, MP3 (selectable 30 to 160 kbps)
real-time encoding.
Display: Graphic backlit LCD (up to 8 lines of characters)
Audio Specifications: Stereo Digital Line In/Out, Stereo Analog Line In, Stereo Analog Line
Out/Earphone Jack. Signal to noise ratio > 90 dB. Max. Output power: 100 mW
Freq. Response 20 Hz – 20 KHz. Harmonic distortion: < 0.1% Internal
microphone.
Playback autonomy: Up to 10 hours.
Software scalability: Downloadable firmware updates from ARCHOS web site.
Power Source: Internal Power: 4 x AA Rechargeable NiMH batteries provided by ARCHOS.