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Sony PEG-N710C Audio Player v2.0 User Manual

Clie audio player version 2.0
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A-AVN-200-11
Audio Player
Version2.0
User Guide
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 A-AVN-200-11 Audio Player Version2.0 User Guide © 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ... 6 Installing Audio Player Ver.2.0 to your CLIE handheld ...

  • Page 4: What You Can Do With The Audio Player

    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.2.0. •...

  • Page 5: To Listen To Mp3 Format Audio Files On Your Clie Handheld

    What you can do with the Audio Player 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. •...

  • Page 6: To Listen To Atrac3 Format Audio Files Managed By Openmg Jukebox On Your Clie Handheld

    What you can do with the Audio Player 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. •...

  • Page 7: Installing Audio Player Ver.2.0 To Your Clie Handheld

    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. In following cases, install Audio Player Ver.2.0 manually in procedures below: •...
  • Page 8 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. Double-click the AudioPlayer folder.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Installing the software System requirements Before installing RealJukebox software and/or OpenMG Jukebox software, make sure that your computer meets the following hardware requirements. • IBM computer/AT or Compatible – CPU: MMX™ Pentium – Hard disk drive space: 60 MB or more –...

  • Page 10: Installing Realjukebox Software

    Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The setup program starts automatically. Click to select Audio Software. Click to select RealJukebox for Sony. The OpenMG installer appears. Click Next. Click to select all check boxes. Click Next.
  • Page 11 Installing the software Setting recording preferences After installing the RealJukebox software, you have to change recording preferences of the RealJukebox to encode in MP3 audio files. Double-click the RealJukebox icon on your Windows desktop, or click Start, point to Programs, Real, RealJukebox, and then click RealJukebox.

  • Page 12: Installing Openmg Jukebox Software

    Installing the software Installing OpenMG Jukebox software Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows 2000/Windows 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.
  • Page 13 Get and install the plug-in files for your devices. To get the plug-in files, refer to the following Web page. http://sony.com/walkmanproductsupport Notes on managing audio files with OpenMG Jukebox Ver. 1.x • Audio files registered using OpenMG Jukebox Version 1.X can automatically be converted to Version 2.0, so you can continue to use...
  • Page 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. Do not install the software while a dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer.

  • Page 15: Importing Audio Files Into Your Computer

    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.real.com/rjoptions.html •...
  • Page 16 Importing audio files into your computer To pause recording Click (Pause). The recording is paused. To resume recording, click When recording is resumed, it starts from the beginning of the song that was previously paused. If you want to select the songs to be recorded Click “No, I do not record the CD at this time”...

  • Page 17: If You Manage Your Audio Files With Openmg Jukebox Software

    Importing audio files into your computer 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.
  • Page 18 Importing audio files into your computer Confirm that a check mark to record. To clear the songs you do not want to record, click the song numbers (track numbers). The If you accidentally clear the song number again. Click (Rec to Jukebox). The Select Playlist dialog box appears.

  • Page 19: Importing Songs Via Emd

    Importing audio files into your computer To stop recording Click (Rec Stop). The recording is stopped. To resume recording, click 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.
  • Page 20 Importing audio files into your computer To use an EMD service Click the Internet tab to display the Internet window. An introduction to the OpenMG Home Page appears on the window. Click the button or logo on the window. The connection to the Internet starts and the OpenMG Home Page appears.
  • Page 21 Importing audio files into your computer Import downloaded audio files to OpenMG Jukebox. If audio files are imported automatically, they are registered as playlists, determined by the EMD service. If they are not imported automatically, select the audio files you want in the Import window and then import to OpenMG Jukebox (see “Importing MP3, WAV and WMT format audio files”...
  • Page 22 Importing audio files into your computer Notes on importing MP3 files To import MP3 files to the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software using the Windows 98 operating system, Microsoft necessary. If Windows Media™ Player is not installed on your computer, it can be downloaded from the OpenMG Web site (http://www.openmg.com/us/).
  • Page 23 Importing audio files into your computer Select the audio format you want to import from the Format drop-down list. 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.
  • Page 24 Importing audio files into your computer 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. •...

  • Page 25: Preparing Your Clie Handheld, And Placing It In The Cradle

    Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIE handheld Preparing your CLIE handheld, and placing it in the cradle After making sure that the write protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the “Memory Stick” media into the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 26 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIE handheld Audio Player starts. Place your CLIE handheld in the cradle. Tap Menu , Options, and then Transfer. CLIE handheld enters the file transfer mode. Proceed to transfer audio files on page 27. When you use Audio Player •...

  • Page 27: Transferring Mp3 Format Audio Files To Your Clie Handheld

    Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIE handheld 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.
  • Page 28 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIE handheld 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). Start OpenMG Jukebox.
  • Page 29 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIE handheld Note You can select “1 step mode” or “2 step mode” for checking-out audio files. In “2 step mode,” you must click the Refer to the online Help for details. To stop check-out Click (Stop).

  • Page 30: Playing Audio Files On Your Clie Handheld

    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 Connect the headphones to the mini-plug of the supplied remote controller.
  • Page 31 Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld Putting on the headphones Holding the cap (housing) with your thumb and index finger, rotate the hanger with your middle finger until it opens fully. Hanger (housing) Put the hanger on your ear, keeping it open. Pivot the cap (housing) to best fit your ear.

  • Page 32: Playing Audio Files

    Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld 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. In this case, however, you can still use other applications such as Memo Pad or Address Book.
  • Page 33 Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld 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 To stop playback On other operations Pause...
  • Page 34 Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume in the following way: • Tap • 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.

  • Page 35: Playing In Various Modes

    Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld 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 current playback track You can use repeat playback during shuffle or reverse playback For example, when you set shuffle playback to On during repeat playback, Audio Player plays all tracks repeatedly in random order.

  • Page 36: Selecting Playback Audio Files (Pick Up)

    Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld Selecting playback audio files (Pick up) When you use Audio Player version 2.0, you can select playback audio files. Tap Menu , Tools, and then PickUp. The PickUp screen appears. Tap to select the check box of the audio file that you want to play.

  • Page 37: Switching The Display View

    Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld 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. •...

  • Page 38: Switching The Jogdial Navigator Function For Audio Player

    Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld 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. Tap the JogDial icon at the top left of the screen, or hold the JogDial navigator down for a few seconds.
  • Page 39 Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld 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.

  • Page 40: Playing Audio Files With The Supplied Remote Controller

    Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld 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. After making sure that the write protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 41 Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld On other operations Pause Go to the beginning of the current track Go to previous tracks Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks Go backward Go forward Adjust the volume Locking the controls (Hold)

  • Page 42: Protecting Your Clie Handheld From Accidental Pressure On Its Controls

    Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld Protecting your CLIE handheld from accidental pressure on its controls Slide the HOLD switch of your CLIE handheld to ON. HOLD switch The screen display turns off even during an operation, and none of the controls on your CLIE handheld will operate.

  • Page 43: Switching The Album (Custom Album)

    Playing audio files on your CLIE handheld 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.2.0, only ATRAC3 format audio files are displayed and played at the factory setup.

  • Page 44: Notes On "Memory Stick" Media

    Notes on “Memory Stick” media 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”...
  • Page 45 Notes on “Memory Stick” media What is “MagicGate”? “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for the “MG Memory Stick” media and compliant products, such as your CLIE handheld. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and an “MG Memory Stick”...

  • Page 46: Notes On Using Realjukebox

    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. If you do not, serious malfunction may occur. •...

  • Page 47: Notes On Using Openmg Jukebox

    Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox 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.”...

  • Page 48: On Copyright Protection

    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.

  • Page 49: Differences Between The Hotsync Operation And The Check-In/Out Procedure

    Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox 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. When you perform the HotSync operation •...

  • Page 50: Transferring Songs From Your Clie Handheld To Your Computer (Check-In)

    Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox 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.
  • Page 51 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox 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 All the songs in the “MG Memory Stick”...

  • Page 52: Notes On Playing Audio Files

    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.
  • Page 53 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox 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 OpenMG Jukebox – placing your CLIE handheld in the transfer mode in the cradle •...

  • Page 54: Restrictions On Copyright Protection By Openmg

    8.Upgrading the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software: This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMI. If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions may become unavailable. Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user expense.

  • Page 55: Audio Player Menu Items

    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. Tools menu About Memory Stick Shows the information for the “MG Memory Stick”...
  • Page 56 Audio Player menu items • 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.2.0.

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