Archos Pocket Media Assistant — preservation record
Article: https://yenra.com/pocket-media/
Prepared: September 15, 2026
Scope: ordinary file preservation from a functioning, readable device.
For unstable storage or power hardware, stop and obtain an appropriate assessment.
Do not initialize, format, repair or flash the source as part of this worksheet.

SOURCE
Exact device / condition / manual:
Collection owner and permissions:
Desired files / existing backups:
Connection procedure and accessories:
Source folders and transfer date:
Transfer errors / skipped or unreadable files:

COPIES
Initial unchanged copy:
Working copy:
Separate backup location:
File count / total bytes:
Hash algorithm and tool:
Source hashes available? If not, copied-file hashes are a later baseline only.
Hash comparison result:
Safe eject completed:

PER FILE OR GROUP
Original relative path:
Container / codec / duration / dimensions:
Metadata and checksum:
Playback or decode check and scope:
Derivative path (if created):
Conversion software, version and settings:
Source-to-derivative relationship:
Audio, image, duration and synchronization checks:
Privacy / sharing / rights notes:
Unresolved problem and next action:

NON-MEDIA DATA
Contacts, calendar or application data:
Original preserved:
Export format and field/date validation:

FICTIONAL EXAMPLE
120 expected recordings; 118 copied and 2 failed.
Report 118 copied, 2 unresolved. Keep the error record.
Preserve original files even when playback derivatives are needed.

Primary references:
https://manuzoid.com/manuals/LWynO-Archos%20PMA400TM%20User%20manual
(original manufacturer manual preserved by a third party)
https://www.digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/records.html
https://www.ffmpeg.org/ffprobe.html