Archos 500507 Video AV140 with DVR100 Module

by Archos

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000A0BPK
• Item model number: 500507
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The ARCHOS AV140 Video Recorder is the first handheld personal entertainment center. It combines a modular MP4 video player and recorder*, MP3 music player and recorder, digital camera and camcorder**, digital photo wallet and data storage in a compact device that fits in the palm of your hand.

MP4 video playback. The AV140 Video Recorder is the first handheld MP4 video player on the market. You can now enjoy anywhere 80 hours of near-DVD quality MP4 video with MP3 sound.

MP4 video recording. It has never been so easy to recorder video and then watch them wherever you are.

Click the JBM Digital Video Recorder onto your Jukebox and record off your television, VCR or camcorder directly into MP4. To make recording even easier a remote control is supplied with the Digital Video Recorder. What you will playback is an AVI format file with MPEG4-SP VHS quality video and MP3 stereo sound.

While a standard tape can only hold 2-4 hours of video, your Jukebox has an 80 hours capacity***. More than enough to enjoy your favorite movies while on the move or, to take video information with you for your work.

MP3 music. Complete MP3 functionality is included: record directly into MP3 from any audio source (stereo-set, computer etc.). The built-in microphone enables you to use the AV140 Video Recorder as a voice recorder providing 2,000 hours capacity. Listen to your MP3 tracks from the AV140 Video Recorder connected to your stereo set. You never need be without your favorite music as your entire CD collection fits on the Jukebox' hard disk, in the palm of your hand!

Photo wallet and viewer. The AV140 Video Recorder can store up to 400,000 photos for easy viewing by your family, friends, customers or colleagues.

View videos and photos on TV or built-in color LCD. Connect your AV140 Video Recorder to a TV and view videos and photos at large screen size. The built-in color LCD will display crystal clear videos or photos, anywhere you go.

40 GB USB 2.0 hard disk. The AV140 Video Recorder is based on a 40GB hard disk. Connect it to your computer and it will be mounted as an additional hard disk, on which you can store any type of data. The USB 2.0 auto-connection ensures extra fast data transfer to and from your PC or Mac.

* with DVR (Digital Video Recorder) 100 included
** with optional Camera 100
*** Depending on resolution chosen and on capacity of the Jukebox' hard disk. Figures given 40GB hard disk.

AV140 Features :

• Capacity: 40 GB Hard Disk
• Interface: USB 2.0, extra fast, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac. Optional : FireWire Cable
• Video playback: MPEG-4 SP with MP3 stereo sound, near-DVD quality. Resolution up to 640x368 @25f/s. AVI file format, reads XviD and DivX**** 4.0 & 5.0
• Music playback: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s. CBR & VBR
• Music recording: Stereo MP3 encoding @ 30-160 Kbits/s. VBR
• Photo viewer: JPEG or BMP of any size
• Display: TV output or built-in color LCD (237x234)
• AV Connections: Stereo analog Line In & digital Line In/Out. Composite Video/ Earphone/ Line Out jack. Built-in microphone.
• Playback autonomy: Up to 7 hours (MP3)
• Scalability: Downloadable firmware updates from www.archos.com.
• Power source: Internal: Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries. External: AC charger / adapter.
• Dimensions & Weight: 110 x 79 x 29 mm (4.3'' x 3.1'' x 1.1''). 290g (10.23 oz)

DVR Features:

• Connection: Plugs into AV 120 expansion port. RCA jack for composite video or MiniDIN socket for S-video (NTSC or PAL)
• Capture rate: PAL: 320x240 @25 f/s, NTSC: 304x224 @30 f/s
• Video input: Analog Composite Video or S-Video
• Audio input: Analog stereo audio Mini-jack - RCA
• Video compression: MPEG-4 SP with MP3 stereo sound in AVI format (can be read by XviD or DivX**** players)
• Audio compression: Stereo MP3 96-192 kb/s CBR (Constant Bit Rate)
• Power usage: 3 hours, autonomy off Jukebox Li-Ion batteries, usage of AC adaptor recommended.
• Dimensions & Weight: 60 x 54 x 30mm ( 2.3" x 2.1" x 1.2"), 45g (1.5 oz)

**** DivX™ is an international trademark of DivXNetworks Inc. Systems Requirements:

• PC: Pentium II 266 MHz. Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 64 MB RAM.
• Mac: 9.2 or 10.2.4 iMac, G3 or higher.

Package Includes:
AV140 Video Recorder, USB 2.0 cable, AC adapter, Li-Ion batteries (already installed), stereo headphones, AV cinch cable (SCART adapter for Europe). CD with MusicMatch, drivers and 6-language manual. Digital Video Recorder, audio & video cables, remote control and 6 language installation sheet.

Product Description

Combining qualities of VCR and pocket digital video player, the ARCHOS AV140 presents a complete portable A/V solution. This MP4 video player and recorder plays most MP4 movies (AVI MPEG-4 and DivX) with a near-DVD quality, through any TV and/or its built-in color LCD. Stereo MP3 audio decoding at 30-160 Kbits/sec Dimensions - 4.3 x 3.1 x 1.1 Compatibility - Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Mac 9.2+ Package includes USB cable, AC adapter, headphones, AV cable, MusicMatch software, drivers & manual on CD-ROM

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, great service, April 1, 2004

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P. Nason (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Archos 500507 Video AV140 with DVR100 Module (Electronics)

I can't believe the folks at Archos aren't getting more press - they are fantastic! I have the AV140 w/DVR100 and Camera module, and the interface is great, music quality is fantastic, and video quality is stellar. You have full control of the sound (treble, bass, loudness, bass boost, balance, etc). Transferring music from CDs or downloads is really easy, drag and drop. Plus, you can use the Archos AV140 as an external hard drive! And best yet, the Archos doesn't convert music into some proprietary format (ahh...like the iPod). Tech support is fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about this company or their products.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars would be five stars, but..................., July 17, 2004

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Cobussen Jb "Bart Cobussen" (Amsterdam. The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Archos 500507 Video AV140 with DVR100 Module (Electronics)

If you are crazy about MP3 music this one is the best you can buy. Although you can also look pictures on it and even films this is not the reason why I bought it. Nice to have, but need to be??? No, I bought it for the music, the 40GB is great and in price absolute better than the Apple Ipod.... The extra feature using it as a extra harddisk is great. The sound setup is good en easy. All together great but It looses 1 star because the batterylife is not that great. Only to use with a AC adapter will cost 1 star. 7 hours???, I doubt it, it charges fast so that is a good thing but if there would be a possibility to use normal batteries it would be a winner forever... Still great too bad for the batterylife.............

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A title for your review, December 19, 2004

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2Busy2ReturnIt FeltBad2ReviewIt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archos 500507 Video AV140 with DVR100 Module (Electronics)

In brief:
Dont like it. dont recommend it. dont want it anymore.
At length:
Battery life:
Set to charge at 7:00am. unplugged at 9:00pm. Next day 9:00 am it was at half-charge. - never used it for the 12 hrs. still went down.

The "DVR100" module:
Remote stopped working on the 31st day. (just kidding - it actually worked for 2 months - and then stopped)

very satisfied with the video quality for my recording, just as the product review says.

audio quality of recording - poor. too much static noise.

Audio quality overall

Horrible. I always felt my ear wasnt THAT trained to be fazed by some noise. I know better now. After using my CD player, I cant hear the same song on this system!!!

Advice to potential buyers:
Please check the system to see if you are ok with the reduction in quality. otherwise go in for a piece with less features (if need be) but do not compromise on the audio quality!!!