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The French company "Archos" have developed their new range of DVR's not only to be practical and easy to use but also stunning to look at.

The 404 model is the smallest in the range but this doesn't mean it lacks serious power and ability. With it's 30gb built-in hard disk you can record over 100 hours of footage. Or it can hold 300,000+ photos or 15,000 songs.

If you don't have access to a camcorder with a/v inputs or you're looking for a smaller solution then this is a fantastic option.

The archos range can record at 640x480 resolution. You can use it with the DogCam Pro 480 or the Pro Zoom 550 helmet cameras.

IMPORTANT: Limitations of the archos range of hard disk recorders.

This is what we have found out about this unit since we started retailing it. The Archos range is limited to a 640x480 capture resolution at 2500kbs (amount of video samples per second) it is also quite a delicate device. The Archos does not like to be shaken or vibrated. Users have reported file corruption and system shut downs. We can only reccomend using an Archos as a recording device for your helmet camera system if you are doing very low impact activities. We also reccomend padding this device as much as possible to eliminate these problems.

If you're looking for a device that can withstand these conditions better then you should consider a camcorder set up or the PVR300r hard disk recorder. The PVR300r can record at 720x576 and 4000kbs so the video quality is much higher. Also, the PVR300r has a built-in anti-shock memory to stop loss of video when being shaken around. Please see PVR500r hard disk video recorder for more details.

UPDATE: For the time being we have decided to stop selling Archos units but we'll continue to monitor the progress of these devices.

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30gb hard disk can store up to 85 movies, 300 000 photos or 15 000 songs.

3.5" TFT (320x240) 4:3 16 million colours.

MPEG-4² (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution). With optional software plug-ins: -  H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound. -  MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound.

Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM).
With optional software plug-ins:
- AAC³ music files
- AC3 stereo sound files

Reads PDF documents.

JPEG, BMP, PNG
Transfer directly your photos from a digital camera with the optional Docking adapter.

Via the optional DVR Station: record in MPEG-4 SP with ADPCM stereo sound, resolution VGA (640x480) @ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format.

Voice recording through the built-in Microphone
Via the optional DVR travel adapter or DVR Station: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format.

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).

3.5 mm stereo headphone mini-jack and TV output (AV cable sold separately).
Dedicated connectors to connect optional adapters and DVR station.

Internal: Lithium-Ion Polymer battery.
External: charges via computer USB port, or faster with the optional docking adapter or DVR Station. Music playback time: up to 12 hours⁵.
Video playback time: up to 4 hours⁵ on built-in LCD

Approx. 100 x 78 x 15 mm – 3.9” x 3” x 0.59”
Approx. 190 gr. - 6.75 oz

ARCHOS 404, headphones, dedicated USB 2.0 cable, DVR station adapter, pouch, QSG, legal and safety notice.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

In order to record from DogCam or Viosport helmet cameras or any other a/v source you will need to purchase the extra DVR travel adapter. You will also need one of these if you wish to charge your archos from the mains instead of the USB port.