RCA M4304 Digital Media Player - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

use one of those triangle openers and gently open it like an iPod classic (use the tool on the outer dark gray piece)

plug the rca into the power oultet and hold the power and that might un freez it and it will work

Wow, I didn't realize so many people were having the same problem I was having. First try re-installing the firmware for it. Since your computer won't recognize it you will need to download the software, then you will have 2 boxes pop up. One is the install instructions and the other is the actual program install. You will have to hold down the play button on your player while you plug it into the computer. DO NOT RELEASE THE BUTTON UNTIL THE PROGRAM SAYS "INITIALIZING".

It should work fine once you do this. I spent 3 hours going through RCA's website before I came across this step.

The LCD screen "might" be loose. It might need servicing. But first, try removing the battery and then replace it back and see if that will fix it.

it says profiling requires 20mb free space

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For your CD collection, you need to convert your CDs tomp3 music files onto your computer or download them from the Internet and thencopy them to your MP3 player.
You can do this using Windows Media player and Rip the CDs - Media Player willcreate a MP3 music file for each music track.
Click on this link for instruction on converting music files to mp3 file format:- http://www.fixya.com/support/r5798418-creating_transferring_mp3_music_files

You can download the manual and more from the manufacturer's web site at
http://rcaaudiovideo.com/search/?sku=M4304

If the MP3 player battery is more than 3 - 4 years old then the battery could be worn out. Rechargeable batteries have a finite number of charge and discharge cycles and will lose their charge capacity over time, i.e. won't charge to 100% and gradually the charge reduces until the battery won't charge up at all. OR The battery shows a 100% charge but when the adapter is disconnected the battery drops off to zero capacity in a very short time. If the battery drops to an unacceptable charge level then the battery needs to be replaced.

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Go to ebay.com to find a replacement for you mp3 player. put you infomation in the search window.

You'll need to use iTunes to convert the song to an MP3 file instead of its default AAC format file.

In iTunes, right-mouse click on the song that you purchased using iTunes and select "Create MP3 Version".

You can then place the MP3 version of the music file on your MP3 player.

Did it come with any software? if so follow the guide in there. if not try plugging it into your computer and under computer find it there. after that browse the folders and see if there is a folder for music. if so just select your music and drag n drop

also Here is a link to a site to get a manual

If the player cannot be turned on:
" Reset the player by pressing and holding /
MENU for more than 10 seconds."*pg. 25 from manual
If the reset doesn't work, I would try a firmware update.
I have attached a link to the manual. Thanks for using FixYa
http://www.voxxsupport.com/images/User%20Manuals%20-%20FAQ%27s/M4302.4304.4308_DOC_OM.pdf

GO TO ITUNE AND RESET BUT ALL YOUR MUSIC WILL BE DELETED

Go here: http://rcaaudiovideo.com/search/?sku=M4304
and download the Media Manager software. Manuals and tutorials are there, too.
Also a copy of the easyRIP software is on the device itself, so you should be able to install without a download.
I assume you are tying to move a video file from a PC on to the M4304?

try asking a local retailer

this model has a hard time charging via usb on a computer especially if its an older computer usb 1.1 or a laptop not plugged in. buy a 5 dollar usb adapter wall charger and it will charge your device right away

You should check:
--> Battery is empty.
--> Ensure the keys lock is not activated.
--> Reset the player by pressing and holding MENU for more than 10 seconds.
--> If the player still cannot be turned on after resetting, perform a firmware upgrade to restore it.
In this case go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com for more details.
Good luck!
gylacz

Tried installing my digital media player RCA 4304, I have windows 98