Video player: Its 30 GB hard drive capacity allows you to store up to 40 movies encoded with a PC. Play them on the 3.5" LCD color screen or playback on TV in high resolution up to 720 x 576 (DVD quality) with the DVR station. Play a large variety of video files including MPEG-4, WMV and protected WMV2 and read MPEG-4 AAC/H.2643 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-2, and VOB with optional software plug-ins (available on www.archos.com). The ARCHOS 404 also offers slow motion, adjustable screen size, video editing and even a video bookmarking function.

Record TV or external video sources: Transform your ARCHOS 404 into a Digital Video Recorder with the optional DVR station. Record TV or video sources such as satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD player or camcorder in MPEG-4 format. Set up the DVR station by connecting it to the external video source, slot in your ARCHOS and record instantaneously or make scheduled recordings with the included infrared receiver that controls the external video sources.

Turn your ARCHOS into a camcorder: Use your ARCHOS as a camcorder. Connect most digital cameras to your ARCHOS 404 through the optional DVR travel adapter or connect the optional high resolution helmet camcorder. The ARCHOS 404 records video directly on its 30 GB hard drive in MPEG-4 format up to VGA resolution (640 x 480).

Photo wallet: Transfer your photos from a PC or mass storage device via the high speed USB 2.0, directly from a digital camera, on the move with the optional docking adapter or at home with the DVR station. Store and view up to 300,000 photos (JPEG, PNG and BMP formats) and display slideshows with music and transition effect. Manage your files and folders directly on the device for complete mobility.

Music Player: Store up to 15,000 songs on the hard drive and play most popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA files. Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary and customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title, and year. Create your playlists without having to use a computer. Use the voice recorder to store notes quickly for a later use.

Charge and sync: Charge your ARCHOS 404 via the USB 2.0 or plug the device into the DVR station to get a quick charge (faster than USB). Purchase, or download protected video and music content from the Microsoft PlaysForSure™ websites. Using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface, the ARCHOS 404 will easily auto-synchronize this content with Windows Media® Player 10 each time you connect it to your PC, or convert your Windows Media® Player 10 library content to one of the many compatible formats (MP3, WMA, WAV, protected WMA, MPEG-4, WMV and protected Windows Media Video).

Specifications:

• Capacity: 30 GB Hard Drive to store up to 40 Movies, 300 000 photos or 15 000 songs
• Display: 3.5'' TFT (320X240 pixels) 4/3, over 16 million colorsVideo playback: MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution).

                            With optional software plug-ins:
                               - H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound.
                               - MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound.

• Audio playback: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM).

                            With optional software plug-ins:
                               - AAC3 music files
                               - AC3 stereo sound files

• Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP, PNG Transfer  your photos directly from a digital camera with the optional Docking adapter
• PDF viewer: Reads PDF documents. May not implement all PDF features
• Video recording: Via the optional DVR Station: record in MPEG-4 SP with ADPCM stereo sound, resolution VGA (640x480) @ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format.
• Audio recording: Voice recording through the built-in MicrophoneVia the optional DVR travel adapter or DVR Station: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format.
• Interfaces: USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP).USB 2.0 Host : Mass Storage class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) (with optional docking adapter).
• Connections: 3.5 mm stereo headphone mini-jack and TV output (AV cable sold separately).Dedicated connectors to connect optional adapters and DVR station.
• Battery life: Music playback time: up to 12 hours.Video playback time: up to 4 hours on built-in LCD
• Power source: Internal: Lithium-Ion Polymer battery. External: charges via computer USB port, or faster with the optional docking adapter or DVR Station.
• Scalability: Download firmware updates from www.archos.com
• Dimensions & weight: Approx. 100 x 78 x 15 mm – 3.9” x 3” x 0.59”Approx. 190 gr. - 6.75 oz
• Package includes: ARCHOS 404, headphones, dedicated USB 2.0 cable, DVR station adapter, pouch, QSG, legal and safety notice.
• Minimum system requirements: For PC: Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center; Macintosh®: OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support), Linux (with mass storage device support), USB port.For PlaysForSureTM video and subscription services: PC with Windows® XP SP 2 or higher, Windows® Media Player 10 or higher, USB 2.0 port.

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