Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PEG-N710C Audio Player v2.0 Sony
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© 2001 Sony Corporation Audio Player Version2.0 User Guide A-AVN-200- 11.
2 CLIE, Jog Dial, Memory Stick , the Memory Stick logo and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Graffiti, HotSync, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo and Palm are trademarks of Palm, Inc.
3 Table of contents What you can do with the Audio Player .................................. 4 To Listen to MP3 format audio files on your CLIE handheld ................................ 5 To Listen to ATRAC3 format audio files managed by OpenMG Jukebox on your CLIE handheld .
4 What you can do with the Audio Player Audio Player is an application used to play audio files on your CLIE handheld. The following two versions of Audio Player are supplied with your CLIE handheld. This manual explains the operation for Audio Player Ver.
5 To Listen to MP3 format audio files on your CLIE handheld You need to use; • Any software for managing MP3 format audio file on your computer. We supplied RealJukebox software for it with CD-ROM. • A “MagicGate Memory Stick” media (not supplied) or a standard “Memory Stick” media (supplied).
6 To Listen to ATRAC3 format audio files managed by OpenMG Jukebox on your CLIE handheld You need to use; • OpenMG Jukebox software for managing ATRAC3 format audio file on your computer. We supplied it with CD-ROM. • “MagicGate Memory Stick” media (not supplied).
7 Installing the software Installing Audio Player Ver.2.0 to your CLIE handheld Audio Player Ver.2.0 is automatically installed to your CLIE handheld when you perform procedures in the Chapter 2 of Read This First manual on your first setup of your CLIE handheld.
8 Installing the software 4 Click Add. Make sure that the Add-on folder is selected. If the Add-on folder is not selected, select it manually. At the default setup, the Add-on folder is stored in the Sony Handheld folder of the Program Files folder. 5 Double-click the AudioPlayer folder.
9 System requirements Before installing RealJukebox software and/or OpenMG Jukebox software, make sure that your computer meets the following hardware requirements.
10 Installing the software Installing RealJukebox software Install the RealJukebox software to the hard disk of your computer. Note If the “Installing:” message continues to appear without advancing to the next step for some time, click the “InstallShield Wizard” on the taskbar.
11 Setting recording preferences After installing the RealJukebox software, you have to change recording preferences of the RealJukebox to encode in MP3 audio files. 1 Double-click the RealJukebox icon on your Windows desktop, or click Start, point to Programs, Real, RealJukebox, and then click RealJukebox.
12 Installing OpenMG Jukebox software Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows 2000/Windows Me Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows 2000 OpenMG Jukebox software users with Windows 2000 models should be aware of the following: • Only Administrators are allowed to install and uninstall the OpenMG Jukebox software.
13 Note If songs become unplayable because you executed System Restore, an error dialog box may be displayed when you try to play a audio file. In this case, follow the messages displayed. If you already have OpenMG Jukebox installed To play audio files on your CLIE handheld, OpenMG Jukebox Ver.
14 Installing the software Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software Install the OpenMG Jukebox software to the hard disk of your computer. Notes • Be sure to install the software before placing your CLIE handheld which is in the transfer mode in the cradle.
15 Importing audio files into your computer If you manage your audio files with RealJukebox software This manual describes the basic operations. For more information regarding RealJukebox, please refer to the online manual. • And a RealJukebox FAQ and user help section can be found at http://service.
16 Importing audio files into your computer To pause recording Click (Pause). The recording is paused. To resume recording, click (Record) again. When recording is resumed, it starts from the beginning of the song that was previously paused.
17 If you manage your audio files with OpenMG Jukebox software Note Do not remove your CLIE handheld while you use OpenMG Jukebox software. Recording audio CDs onto the hard drive Songs recorded from audio CDs can be registered on the hard disk to Playlists and managed with OpenMG Jukebox.
18 Start Rec button 4 Confirm that a check mark appears by the songs you want to record. To clear the songs you do not want to record, click the song numbers (track numbers). The disappears. If you accidentally clear the of a song you want to record, just click the song number again.
19 To stop recording Click (Rec Stop). The recording is stopped. To resume recording, click (Rec to Jukebox) again. When recording is resumed, it starts from the beginning of the song that was previously stopped. About Bit Rates In OpenMG Jukebox, the bit rate for recording an audio CD can be chosen from among 132 kbps/105 kbps/66 kbps.
20 To use an EMD service 1 Click the Internet tab to display the Internet window. An introduction to the OpenMG Home Page appears on the window. 2 Click the button or logo on the window. The connection to the Internet starts and the OpenMG Home Page appears.
21 3 Import downloaded audio files to OpenMG Jukebox. If audio files are imported automatically, they are registered as playlists, determined by the EMD service.
22 Notes on importing MP3 files To import MP3 files to the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software using the Windows ® 98 operating system, Microsoft ® Windows Media™ Player Version 6.4 or later is necessary. If Windows Media™ Player is not installed on your computer, it can be downloaded from the OpenMG Web site (http://www.
23 4 Select the audio format you want to import from the Format drop-down list. 5 To import data while converting it into the ATRAC3 format, select the recording bit rate (see page 19) from the Bit Rate drop-down list.
24 Hint • You can import all of the audio files on the drive dedicated on your computer to OpenMG Jukebox at one time. For details, refer to “Importing audio files from your computer” - “Importing songs” in the OpenMG Jukebox Help.
25 Preparing your CLIE handheld, and placing it in the cradle 1 After making sure that the write protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the “Memory Stick” media into the “Memory Stick” slot. Note If you want to transfer and play ATRAC 3 format audio files that are recorded by OpenMG Jukebox, use “MG Memory Stick” media.
26 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIE handheld Audio Player starts. 3 Place your CLIE handheld in the cradle. 4 Tap Menu , Options, and then Transfer. CLIE handheld enters the file transfer mode. Proceed to transfer audio files on page 27.
27 Transferring MP3 format audio files to your CLIE handheld After preparing your CLIE handheld in the procedures on page 25, you can copy MP3 format audio files to your CLIE handheld using Windows Explorer. 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.
28 Playlist view Check-In/Out tab (Out) button Transferring audio files managed with OpenMG Jukebox Make sure to finish the preparing your CLIE handheld in the procedures on page 25. You can use only “MG Memory Stick” media (white). 1 Start OpenMG Jukebox.
29 Note You can select “1 step mode” or “2 step mode” for checking-out audio files. In “2 step mode,” you must click the (Start) button after selecting the songs. Refer to the online Help for details. To stop check-out Click (Stop). Note Once check-in has started, do not do any of the following until the check-in/out is complete.
30 Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld Connecting/attaching the supplied headphones The headphones supplied with your CLIE handheld include a turning mechanism for easy wearing. Connecting the headphones to your CLIE handheld 1 Connect the headphones to the mini-plug of the supplied remote controller.
31 Putting on the headphones 1 Holding the cap (housing) with your thumb and index finger, rotate the hanger with your middle finger until it opens fully.
32 Playing audio files Play songs using Audio Player. You can use other applications during playback. Charge the battery before starting playback. Notes • The automatic shut-off does not function during playback. • If the battery power level runs low, playback stops automatically.
33 4 Tap . Playback starts from the first song. Song information appears during playback. Playback stops automatically when the song reaches the end. If you cannot start playback Make sure that the HOLD switch on your CLIE handheld is not set to ON. To stop playback Tap .
34 Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume in the following way: • Tap or . • Rotate the Jog Dial navigator. • Press the scroll buttons of the CLIE handheld. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears.
35 Playing in various modes Playing tracks repeatedly Tap the repeat button to select the desired repeat playback item. • REP OFF: normal playback • REP ALL: repeat all tracks • REP 1: repeat cu.
36 Selecting playback audio files (Pick up) When you use Audio Player version 2.0, you can select playback audio files. 1 Tap Menu , Tools, and then PickUp. The PickUp screen appears. 2 Tap to select the check box of the audio file that you want to play.
37 Switching the display view You can switch and use following three types of display view. • Normal view: displays the title and artist name of the currently played audio file, the number of audio files, and playback controls. • Visual Effect view: displays the visual effect or spectrum analyzer with playback progress.
38 Switching the JogDial navigator function for Audio Player You can switch the JogDial navigator function for Audio Player. Simply using the JogDial navigator, you can adjust the volume, go to specific tracks, fast-forward or fast-rewind. 1 Tap the JogDial icon at the top left of the screen, or hold the JogDial navigator down for a few seconds.
39 3 Tap OK. The JogDial icon at the top left of the screen changes to the icon you select, and the JogDial navigator function for Audio Player is switched to your choice.
40 Playing audio files with the supplied remote controller You can start playback even when your CLIE handheld is turned off by using the supplied remote controller. 1 After making sure that the write protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the “Memory Stick” media into the “Memory Stick” slot.
41 On other operations Pause Press x . Go to the beginning of the current track Press . . Go to previous tracks Press . repeatedly. Go to the beginning of the next track Press > . Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks Press > repeatedly. Go backward Press .
42 Protecting your CLIE handheld from accidental pressure on its controls Slide the HOLD switch of your CLIE handheld to ON. The screen display turns off even during an operation, and none of the controls on your CLIE handheld will operate.
43 Switching the album (Custom album) MP3 audio files and ATRAC3 audio files in the “MG Memory Stick” media are separately managed as the custom album with Audio Player Ver.2.0. If you insert the “MG Memory Stick” media that stores both MP3 and ATRAC3 format audio files and start Audio Player Ver.
44 What is “Memory Stick” media? “Memory Stick” media is a new compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. The “Memory Stick” media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” media compatible products.
45 What is “MagicGate”? “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for the “MG Memory Stick” media and compliant products, such as your CLIE handheld.
46 Notes on using RealJukebox Caution When you use the external CD-ROM (including docking-station) While using RealJukebox software, do not connect/remove the external CD-ROM drive. If you want to connect/remove the CD-ROM drive, turn off your computer, then connect/remove the drive.
47 What is “Check-in/Check-out”? After storing audio files on the hard disk of your computer, you can transfer them to a digital music player, such as the CLIE handheld, using OpenMG Jukebox. Transferring audio files to a digital music player from your computer is called “check-out.
48 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox On copyright protection OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution.
49 Differences between the HotSync operation and the check- in/out procedure The check-in (transferring digital audio files to your computer)/out (transferring digital audio files to your CLIE handheld) procedure differs from the HotSync operation in several ways.
50 Transferring songs from your CLIE handheld to your computer (Check-in) You can return audio files recorded on your CLIE handheld to the hard drive of your computer (Check-in). You can return them only to the same computer from which the tracks were checked-out.
51 To stop check-in Click (Stop). Note Once check-in has started, do not disconnect the USB cable or “Memory Stick” until the check-in is complete. Doing so may damage the data or cause a malfunction. Hint If you want to check-in all the audio files on your CLIE handheld, click (In All).
52 Notes on playing audio files For the latest information on these applications, see the Web site of the portable audio customer support. (http://www.sony.com/support-pa/) Installing OpenMG Jukebox software from the supplied CD-ROM Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox software before connecting the unit to your computer.
53 Notes on system suspend/system hibernation mode • Do not change to system suspend/system hibernation mode during the following modes: – recording songs from an audio CD – playing songs using .
54 Restrictions on copyright protection by OpenMG OpenMG Jukebox features OpenMG, a copyright protection technology developed by Sony to protect music copyrights. OpenMG uses a high-level cryptographic technology to protect music contents with computers.
55 Audio Player menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon. This section explains the menu commands specific to Audio Player. For common menu, see “Using the Edit menu” in the Operating Instructions manual.
56 • Enable background play: if you want to continue to play audio files while you use other applications, tap to select the check box. If you want to start playback from the remote controller, tap to select the check box. Tap to unselect this check box if you want to delete Audio Player Ver.
Audio Player Version 2.0.
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