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Note for WMP10 users: Files added to your AV400 from another
computer or files which are recorded from an analog source can only
be added to your Windows Media ® Player Library by opening the AV400
device in Windows ® Explorer and dragging the item to the media.
11.2
Comparison of Windows Media Player 10 to Windows Media Player 9
Windows ® Media Player 10 is only available for Windows ® XP (service Pack
1) and newer operating systems. It is worth your while to upgrade to
Windows ® XP (home or professional) and to Windows ® Media Player. The
list below shows the advantages.
Functionality WMP9 WMP10
Auto-synchronize the WMP library to Archos
AV400 on connecting to PC
no yes
Can synchronize subscription music (‘to go’
services) to your AV400
no yes
Carefree USB disconnection (no special green
arrow unmount procedure)
no yes
Will convert video files* to play on your AV400
if not in correct format
no yes
Supports protected Internet video downloads no yes
PlaysForSure audio content
*Microsoft reserves the right to limit which video file formats it will convert with WMP10
11.3
Transferring your CD collection to the AV400
The process of transferring music from a CD into files for your AV400 is
known as ‘ripping’. It is actually a transcoding process, taking the CDA (CD
Audio) format and converting it to WMA or MP3 format which the AV400
can read. There are many music ripping programs on the market, but
the easiest thing to do is to use Windows Media ® Player to do it. In fact,
when you place a music CD in your computer, Windows ® will ask you if
you would like to rip it. Depending on the power of your computer, to rip a