4-in-1 adapter for SD, Memory Stick, MMC and SmartMedia $44.95 -

xD Picture Card to CompactFlash adapter. Required to use xD cards with the AV420 or AV480. $49.95 -

The ARCHOS Pocket Video Recorder AV400 Series is a handheld digital photo storage and video recorder that offers TV recording and a portable home entertainment center in one pocket-sized device. It includes a Compact Flash card slot for storing thousands of digital photos. It also hooks up to a USB port for tranferring files back and forth.

The experience starts in the living room where you can record TV shows and movies directly from a TV, VCR, or cable / satellite receiver with a convenient one-time set-up TV Cradle.

But entertainment enjoyment goes far beyond the living room. When on the go, you can watch videos and view photos on the large color LCD screen, listen to and record music, transfer photos from your digital camera and data files from your PC.

- Record up to 80 hours* of TV programs and video content from a TV, VCR or cable / satellite receiver using the TV cradle
- Program recordings using the Recording Scheduler, which directly controls the VCR or set-top box tuner
- Store and watch up to 40* full-length movies
- Enjoy up to 3 ½ hours of video playback on the color LCD while on the go
- Download / transfer / record up to 300* hours of music
- Store and view up to 200,000* JPEG photos
- Play MP3, WMA (including protected files) and WAV music files
- Listen to and record off the radio (with optional FM Radio & Remote Control)
- Download and store files from a PC via included USB cable

What is included in the box?

Includes AV420 or AV480, TV Cradle with audio and video connections, Remote Control with 2 AA batteries, Protective case, USB 2.0 cable, Stereo headphone, Manual, AC adapter/charger with US/UK/EU plug, USA Warranty card.

Discontinued, contact us for equivalent models like the FlashTrax XT.

Technical Specifications

Capacity:

20 GB or 80GB(1)

(1) On average -- 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, formatted capacity is less.
Interfaces: USB 2.0 high-speed, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac.Built-in CompactFlash™ Type I slot to accept CompactFlash™ memory cards and optional 4 in 1 CF adapter for SD, SM, MMC, MS and MS Pro.

Video playback: MPEG-4 SP with MP3 or ADPCM stereo sound, near DVD quality up to 704x480 @ 30 f/s, AVI file format. Compatible XviD and DivX* 4.0 & 5.0.
* Files compatible with MPEG4-SP AVI only; MPEG-4: ISO/IEC standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft.

Video recording: MPEG-4 SP with ADPCM stereo sound, near SVCD quality (optimised resolution for standard TV through composite video line-in) with up to 512x384 @ 30 f/s, in AVI format.

Music playback: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA (including protected files), WAV (PCM & ADPCM).

Music recording: From any analog source in stereo sound for WAV (PCM & ADPCM) format. Voice recording with built-in microphone.

Photo viewer: JPEG (except progressives) or BMP

Display: 3.5" to 3.8" TFT LCD, depending on model, (QVGA) 320x240 pixels, 262 000 colours and TV output

AV Connections: Composite Video/ E Earphone/ Line Out jack. Built-in microphone and speaker. TV cradle to connect to TV with analog audio/video In & Out to RCA jacks, S-video In, and IR receiver for remote and IR emitter for tuner control.

Battery life: up to 12 hours for music or 3 ½ hours for video on built-in LCD

Scalability: Download firmware updates from www.archos.com

Power source: Internal : rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries. Removable battery External : AC charger/adapter

Dimensions:

20 GB model: approx. 125 x 78 x 20 mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 0.8").

80 GB model: approx. 125 x 78 x 26 mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 1").
Weight: 280 g (9.88 oz).

System requirements:

PC: Pentium® III 800 MHz or higher, Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000 or XP. 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) with USB port and CD-ROM drive.

Mac: 9.2 or X (10.2.4) USB Manager version 1.2 or higher with USB port and CD-ROM drive.

Package Includes: AV420 or AV480, TV Cradle with audio/video connections, Remote Control with 2 AA batteries, Protective case, USB 2.0 cable, Stereo headphone, Manual, AC adapter/charger with US/UK/EU plug, USA 1 Year Warranty card

Discontinued, contact us for equivalent models like the FlashTrax XT.

Optional accessories:

* 4-1 CompactFlash Adaptor for transferring photos from SM, SD, MMC and MS memory cards of digital cameras.
* FM Radio & Remote Control for FM listening and recording while on the go. Also features a built-in microphone for voice recording.
* 5 Volt Car Adaptor for recharging the AV400 while in the car.
* Carrying Case for easily transporting the AV400.
* Traveler Audio Video Kit for video recording and playback when on the go.
* Extra battery
* Additional Power Adaptor.

Accessories Available:

4-in-1 adapter for SD Card, Memory Stick, MMC and SmartMedia $44.95 -

xD Picture Card to CompactFlash adapter Required to use xD cards with the AV400 series. $49.95 -

5V DC Cigarette Lighter Plug Use or charge your AV420 or AV480 in your vehicle through your 12V DC cigarette lighter plug. 5V output. Also works with AV100 & AV300 series and Jukebox FM Recorder 20. Archos Part# 500503 $29.95 -

Audio/Video Travel Cable Kit This AV Travel Cable Kit is required to connect your AV420 or AV480 directly to a TV or stereo without the cradle. Very handy when traveling. Archos Part# 500671 $19.95 -

Universal Power Adapter Use your AV420 or AV480 just about anywhere in the world. 110V/120V AC to 220V/240V AC. Charges and powers the AV400 series. Includes plugs for USA, UK, China and Europe. Archos Part# 500677 $29.95 -

Discontinued, contact us for equivalent models like the FlashTrax XT.