Creative NOMAD JUKEBOX 3 Manual page 88

EAX
Encoder
Environment
Equalization
Firmware
Genre
EAX technology delivers advanced audio functionality and performance, adding
sophisticated audio processing capabilities, interactive and high-definition sound to
digital entertainment. With EAX technology-enabled products, you can shape and
customize your audio experience. Certain EAX features provide advanced audio
capabilities for music composition and sound design. To fully experience EAX,
connect a Creative Inspire 4.1 speaker set to your player, and with EAX enabled,
activate 4-channel surround sound in Jukebox Settings.
While there are many types of encoders, an MP3 encoder is a tool capable of
translating audio into an MP3 bitstream. You need an MP3 encoder to create MP3s.
A collection of presets, for example, Opera House, Bath Room and Auditorium, that
you can choose to enhance your audio.
A process that increases or decreases audio at certain frequencies, so that treble,
midrange or bass sounds are heightened or reduced. Advanced EQ provides
equalizer presets such as Acoustic, Classical and Jazz.
The software in your player that allows you to to perform numerous functions
including playing and recording audio. The firmware can be used with the supplied
applications as described in "Using Applications" on page 4-1.
You can check to see if your player's firmware is up-to-date by checking the
firmware version number against the firmware download available at
www.NOMADworld.com.
For information on how to check your firmware version number, see "Checking
Jukebox information" on page 2-10. To upgrade your firmware, see "Using Your
Player" on page 3-1.
A general category of music, for example, Soundtrack, Acid Rock or Classical.
Glossary A-5