The ARCHOS 405 lets you enjoy all your digital entertainment in the palm of your hand and provides easy access to content and personalization options to fit individual lifestyles. This pocket-sized PMP offers expandable memory and a high-quality color screen. At less than ½" thick, this PMP's sleek and compact design holds everything you need in your pocket while you're on the move.
Personalize your ARCHOS
Make it yours: personalize your ARCHOS 405 to fit your unique lifestyle. Abundant plug-ins and accessories are available to customize your device to work the way you do: video your friends and family in action, record your favorite TV shows and movies, and share your photos.
Your movies, your videos
- Store and play up at least 2 movies1 - Play the most popular video format: MPEG-4, WMV, protected WMV, MPEG-2*, VOB*, H.264* (*with optional plug-ins) - Play the movies you shot on your camcorder
Your photos
- Transfer your photos from a PC or most mass storage devices via the USB 2.0 high speed interface - Store and view at least 20,000 photos1 (JPEG, PNG and BMP formats) - Display slideshows with music and transition effect - Manage your files and folders directly on the device for a better mobility
Your TV
- Record your favorite TV shows or series directly on your ARCHOS 405 with the optional DVR Station Gen 5 - Easy programming with the TV Program Guide - Record the most video sources such as satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD player in MPEG-4 format
Your music
- Store and listen up at least 1,000 songs1 - Play the most popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA - Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary - Customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title and create your playlist on the go
(1) On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG, VGA
Capacity:
2GB* Flash memory stores up to 2 movies2, 20,000 photos2 or 1,000 songs2 SD Card slot for additional memory up to 16 GB* (SD, mini SD and micro SD cards)
Display:
High resolution 3.5'' TFT LCD, 320 x 240
Video playback**:
MPEG-43 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase on www.archos.com): - Video Podcast plug-in: H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC - Cinema Plug-in: MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1)
Reads PDF documents (may not implement all PDF features)
Video recording5:
Via the optional DVR Station Gen 5/DVR Travel Adapter. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s
Audio recording:
Via the optional DVR Station/ DVR Travel Adapter: 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 Mini Dock, Battery Dock or DVR station Gen 5
Connections:
SD Slot compatible with SD, mini SD and micro SD card USB 2.0 port 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones Docking connectors to connect DVR Station Gen 5 and other ARCHOS accessories.
Battery life:
Music playback time: 16 hours6 Video playback time: 5 hours6
Power source:
Internal: Lithium-Ion Polymer battery Device charges via computer USB port External: Power adapter/charger (via optional accessories)
Scalability:
Download firmware updates from www.archos.com
Dimensions & weight:
3.9" x 3.07" x 0.5" - 4.2 oz / 99,6mm x 78 x 13.2mm - 146gr
Package includes:
ARCHOS 405, headphones, USB cable, DVR Station Gen 5 adapter, protective pouch, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.
(*) 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, formatted capacity is less (**) Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible (***) Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible (1) With the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter (2) On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG, VGA (3) (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group ; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter Pixel and WMV (including protected WMV). (4) Does not read AAC protected files (5) External video output disabled for Macrovision®-protected contents (6) Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings
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