20 Most Recent RCA M4204 MP3 Player - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Well turn it off then turn it back on that should have fix the problem.

yes, plugging it into a usb port (either through a wall charger or a computer) will start to charge the mp3 player. an indicator that it is charging should show up on the screen.

Go to the manufacturer it would be best to maybe exchange your phone

Hello,
in my opinion you should try to update firmware of the player. How to do this you can find it via this link:
http://voxrightnow.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9202/~/firmware-update-for-rca-m4204%2C-mc4204%2C-m4204p-mp3-player

From this web site the firmware is downloadable also.
Bye, gylacz

You may have your on/off switch in the highest up position, which locks the keys. I had this problem with a Sony Personal DVD player...and that was the problem. I hope this helps

Go to "http://voxrightnow.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/voxrightnow.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2559"
To update the firmware of the M42xx mp3 player click here and download the firmware. start the firmware and when it is runnin plug the M42xx in at the same time holding down the PLAY BUTTON (center) until a white screen with a small computer with a line going to your M42xx is displayed and then release the PLAY button. You can then click on start and the firmware update will complete,,, DO NOT DISCONNECT DURING THIS UPDATE... it may take 2 times to complete this but it will work.... YEA!!!!


CARL

See this tip posted here, Connection problems Now this tip is about Sansa players, but apply the steps to your player. See also this tip for more info on different modes you may be able to use.

if its stuck on initialize you need to re-set it. there should be a tiny pin hole that you can press with a toothpick/safetypin or a sewing needle

Hi,

The port to the usb cable on your mp3 might be bad or damaged one way or the other, i will suggest you try check the usb port ion your mp3 or better still, you try get a replacement port on your mp3, this will help correct the problem of the cable not going in.

First thing to try is to replace the battery with a new one then check if this fixes your problem.

try reseting

Windows Media player can RIP music files, there are other RIP program on the Internet. I suggest you do a Google and try a few freeware until you find one that suits you.
lease click on this link for further details mp3 ripping:-
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5798418-creating_transferring_mp3_music_files

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Check the specification of your MP3 player to determine the type of video file format it uses. The video files will need to be converted to a file format that can play on your MP3 player.

Please click on this link for details on converting video files :-
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http://www.fixya.com/support/r5874192-play_videos_mp3_player

Ahhh yes. It's possible you need to convert an .aa file to an .mp3.
a random Google answer:
http://www.chuckegg.com/how-can-i-convert-audiblecom-aa-files-to-mp3-audio-files/

Hope it helps!

VerY simple FIX yet hard to find. This will solve your problem in moments. You will be able to Install your Itunes.

1) Go to help and open your registry editor.
2) click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
3) Click SYSTEM
4) Click CurrentControlSet
5) Click Services
6) Click MSIServer
OK now go down the list and look at for the word ,
WOW64 REG_DWORD 0x00000000 (1)
Change the (1) to a (0) instead.

Your done!! Easy, takes just a few seconds! The will FIX the Windows Installer issue and those of you who have problems installing Itunes on VISTA.

It has caused no further issues on my Vista Computer. Everything works fine.

Check the specification of your MP3 player to determine the type of video file format it uses.

You most likely need to convert the downloaded files and then copy them to your MP3 player. Please click on this link and follow my instructions to convert video files for MP3 players :-

http://www.fixya.com/support/r5874192-play_videos_mp3_player

Press and hold the power/menu button for more than ten seconds.

http://audiovox2.info/docs/common/M4204/M4204_OM.pdf

I can't do anything with my MP3 player. I've used it once and now the screen displays "Key Locked!" Can you help?