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Creative Nomad Jukebox User Manual

Creative Nomad Jukebox User Manual

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  • Page 1 Nomad Jukebox User Guide On-line Version...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
  • Page 3 The license granted to you is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any Creative offers to license the software sealed in the disk package together with all jurisdiction where you acquired the Software, you may not use, copy or modify the time by returning the Software (including any portions or copies thereof) to Creative.
  • Page 4 Creative Labs be liable for any loss REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM. and, if so, Creative will provide such information to you within a reasonable time and on reasonable conditions. Some countries/states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental of profit or any commercial damage, including or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
  • Page 5 Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B” d’interférence Creative Labs, Inc. manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable for devices radio tel que spécifié par le Ministère Canadien des Communications to be connected to it.
  • Page 6 Handling Instructions ..........................xi Proper Care and Usage ......................xii Health Hazards...........................xii Location of Controls..........................2 Step 1: Insert Batteries..........................5 Step 2: Connect NOMAD Jukebox to Your PC or Mac................6 Step 3: Run Jukebox Tutorial........................6 Step 4: Install Software..........................7 Windows............................7 Macintosh .............................7 Step 5: Verify NOMAD Jukebox Driver Installation ................8 Step 6: Connect Headphones ........................8...
  • Page 7 Screen Icons .............................10 Starting NOMAD Jukebox ........................10 Navigating Music Library Screens ......................11 Navigating to Lower Level Screens..................11 Navigating to Upper Level Screens ..................12 Music Library............................13 Searching for an Album, Artist, Style, or Play List..............13 Queueing an Album........................14 Queueing a Track ........................14 Viewing Details..........................15...
  • Page 8 Converting and Transferring Files ....................29 Deleting Files ..........................31 Creating Play Lists........................31 Connecting to the NOMAD Web Site....................32 Environmental Audio ..........................32 SoundJam MP and NOMAD Jukebox....................34 NOMAD Jukebox WINDOW ....................34 Opening SoundJam..........................35 SoundJam Controls........................35 Converting CD Audio to MP3........................36 NOMAD Jukebox (DAP-6G01)......................37...
  • Page 9 In connection for analog recording from external sources and two Line-Out connections for connecting a four- speaker system such as Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital. NOMAD Jukebox features an onboard, real-time digital signal processor (DSP) and real-time effects processor for superior audio playback and customization. A Headphone-Out jack supports headphone spatialization and equalizer effects.
  • Page 10 The NOMAD Jukebox is supported in both Windows and Macintosh environments. The minimum system requirements for NOMAD Jukebox are: ® ® ® ❑ Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows 2000 ❑ 200 MHz or higher Pentium® or AMD K6 200 (Pentium II or AMD K6-2 or better recommended for MP3 encoding) ❑...
  • Page 11 If the Jukebox is not functioning, call Technical Support. ❑ Avoid storing NOMAD Jukebox where there is high humidity, strong magnetic fields, or high heat. Be sure that NOMAD Jukebox is properly turned off before detaching its power cable. ❑...
  • Page 12 ❑ Insert the batteries according to the polarity markings on the product; see the diagram on the bottom of the battery compartment for proper positioning. ❑ Keep the batteries in a cool and dry place, away from heat, moisture, and metal objects when not in use. ❑...
  • Page 13 Your NOMAD Jukebox includes the following 8 rechargeable AA Backphones NiMH batteries The connector may be slightly different from that shown, NOMAD Jukebox depending on the country in Power adapter and cable which you purchased NOMAD Jukebox. Software installation CD...
  • Page 14 QUEUE LIST advances the list to that again to stop playback. The PlayPointer track and begins playback. the Seek function and search returns to the beginning of the track. Press backward to any point in the the Play button to resume playback. memory. Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 15 Volume Adjuster cannot be Note: To control the playback volume of operated. speakers connected to NOMAD Jukebox using Line Out Jacks 1 and 2, adjust the volume control of the speakers instead. Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 16 Battery case Reset If NOMAD Jukebox stops responding, insert and push a straightened paperclip into this hole. Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 17 Your NOMAD Jukebox comes with more than 20 hours of music preloaded— you can enjoy playing the songs immediately on your NOMAD Jukebox whether or not it is connected to a PC. Just follow these steps to listen to the songs immediately: Insert the rechargeable NiMH batteries according to the diagram inside the battery case.
  • Page 18 The diagram below shows how to make the connection for: A. Downloading MP3 music to NOMAD Jukebox using PlayCenter 2 or Sound Jam. B. 1. Supplying power to your NOMAD Jukebox by using the power adapter. 2. Recharging the NiMH batteries in NOMAD Jukebox.
  • Page 19 Install all the programs in the installation CD before accessing the software. To install the software for Windows: 1. At the Creative PlayCenter 2 setup screen, the applications to be installed are selected by default. Click the right arrow button to start the installation. The Creative Product Registration dialog appears.
  • Page 20 1. Insert the headphones jack into the connector on the right side of the NOMAD Jukebox. 2. Ensure that the lock switch on NOMAD Jukebox is in the OFF position. 3. Press and hold the Play button for two seconds.
  • Page 21 To play a track preloaded on your NOMAD Jukebox: 1. Turn on your NOMAD Jukebox. The ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen appears whenever you turn on NOMAD Jukebox. If you are turning on the Jukebox for the first time, the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST displays the message “No tracks left.”...
  • Page 22 Note: Should the Battery Charging icon change to the Power Source icon, the batteries are fully charged. Power Source is from the adapter. To turn on the NOMAD Jukebox, press and hold the Play button until “Loading” appears on the display. Whenever you turn on NOMAD Jukebox, the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen appears.
  • Page 23 The Music Library screens allow you to view and select from the lists and tracks stored on the NOMAD Jukebox. To select lists or tracks, use the SCROLL UP/DOWN button. To play, select the list or track and press either the PLAY button or the QUEUE soft button.
  • Page 24 Press CLOSE to navigate to the Lists screen. Press CLOSE to navigate to the Lists screen. instead of CLOSE. Lists screen Lists screen Press CLOSE to navigate to the Categories screen. Press CLOSE to navigate to the Categories screen. Categories screen Categories screen Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 25 NOTE: As each letter is entered, the letters are compared with the ALBUMS list. The ALBUM with the nearest match is displayed. 4. Press GO! to jump to the nearest match. The album appears on the screen. Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 26 To add a voice recording to the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST, from the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen, select GENRES. Use the SCROLL UP/DOWN button to select RECORDING and press the OPEN button. Select the recording you want to add to the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST and press QUEUE. Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 27 4-Channel Speaker Sound (only if speakers are connected) settings from the EAX AND When viewing DETAILS, the word in the lower right corner of the screen indicates the current playback setting SYSTEM MENU screen. for the play list: ONCE, SHUFFLE, RANDOM, or REPEAT Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 28 Removing selected Albums, Tracks, or Play Lists only clears them from the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen. The action does not erase actual tracks from NOMAD Jukebox. Begin from the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen and COLLAPSE view.
  • Page 29 Play Mode specifies how tracks or albums in the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen are to be played: ONCE, SHUFFLE (play once in random order), RANDOM (continuous random play), and REPEAT. Begin from the DETAILS screen. 1. Press MODE (repeatedly, if necessary) to change to the desired Play Mode. Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 30 ^. 4. Press DONE! The ALBUMS screen returns. 5. Press BACK to return to LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen. 6. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select PLAY LISTS. 7. Press OPEN to check your saved PLAY LIST. Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 31 EAX menus include Parametric EQ, Spatialization, Environmental Audio, and Playback Speed. For a more detailed explanation of these features, refer to the online NOMAD Jukebox Tutorial. System Menus include features and preferences that can be adjusted and set. You can adjust the sound by changing Bass, Treble, and Middle equalizer settings by +/- 12 decibels. Fine-tune audio playback further by setting middle frequency between 200 to 4500 hertz.
  • Page 32 2.Press OPEN. 3. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select a setting for adjustment. 4. Press PLUS/MINUS to adjust the setting. To enable Playback Speed, the setting must be ON. 5. Press SET to save the adjustment(s). Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 33 NOMAD Jukebox is capable of recording hours of audio using an attached microphone. Ensure that you are in EAX AND SYSTEM MENU before proceeding. 1. Connect a pre-amplified microphone to the Jukebox’s LINE IN jack. A pre-amplified microphone should be used for recording.
  • Page 34 10.Press SAVE to save the recording. 11. Press PLUS/MINUS to change the letter and then press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to move the letter entry position. 12.Press DONE! to save the recording. The recording is saved in GENRES and ALBUMS. Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 35 Press DETAILS to view information on the track to reduce its file size track. or to fill in the track details. Press QUEUE to place track on active playlist. Refer to its online Help for instructions. Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 36 3.Press OPEN. 4. Press PLUS/MINUS to change the letter and then press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to move the letter entry position indicated by a caret ( ^ ). 5. Press DONE! to save the playlist. Using Your NOMAD Jukebox...
  • Page 37 You can delete a play list, track, or album from NOMAD Jukebox. Begin on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU. 1. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select DELETE LIBRARY ITEMS. 2. Press OPEN to access LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen. This feature stops playback 3.
  • Page 38 The release number and date of your Jukebox is also shown. You can also view your Jukebox's ID if you have created one using Creative's PlayCenter 2. Begin on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 39 This chapter describes only the basic tasks available with PlayCenter 2. Use the NOMAD Jukebox Tutorial to learn the PlayCenter 2 fundamentals—click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar, select Programs, select Creative, select Creative PlayCenter 2.0, and click on NOMAD Jukebox Tutorial. For more information, see the PlayCenter 2 Help file by clicking the question mark (?) on the PlayCenter 2;...
  • Page 40 PlayCenter 2: You must be connected to • PlayCenter 2: Selects modules (Audio CD, My the Internet to retrieve an Computer, NOMAD Jukebox, PC Music Library) to audio CD’s information be displayed on either panel. from CDDB •...
  • Page 41 The PlayCenter 2 display is excellent for managing and transferring files between your NOMAD Jukebox and your PC. However, the alternate skins provide a more user-friendly access to playing and listening to tracks while connected to the computer. To change the PlayCenter 2 skin: 1.
  • Page 42 2. Select the file in the Player that you want to copy to your PC’s hard disk (or other destination). your computer. 3. Click the Upload button on the NOMAD Jukebox window to copy the file to your PC. Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows...
  • Page 43 To delete files from NOMAD Jukebox: 1. In the NOMAD Jukebox window, select the file to be deleted. 2. Click on the Delete icon to permanently remove the file from NOMAD Jukebox. To delete files from your computer’s hard disk: 1.
  • Page 44 2. On the NOMADWorld home page, click on Software Downloads. 3. Under Downloads, look for an upgrade to NOMAD Jukebox (or PlayCenter 2). Follow the instructions on the web site to download the upgrade file. You may use Environmental Audio effects when recording a title from an input source, such as a CD-ROM. To include effects, display the Recorder Settings dialog and enable CD Recording Mode, Analog;...
  • Page 45 Play music CDs with visuals. ❑ Convert almost any kind of sound file, including those on your favorite CDs, into MP3 files that you can transfer to your NOMAD Jukebox. ❑ Download new MP3 files directly from the Internet with the built-in Web menu.
  • Page 46 When SoundJam MP is installed on your Mac and the NOMAD Jukebox is correctly connected to your Mac, the main NOMAD screen appears and an entry for the Nomad window is added to SoundJam’s Window menu. Voice files created with the NOMAD Jukebox have a file name extension of .NVF. SoundJam can manipulate and play .NVF files in the same way it works with any other file.
  • Page 47 Once SoundJam is properly installed on your hard disk drive, it is ready for you to run and enjoy. See “Step 4: Install Software” on page 7 for installation instructions. To open SoundJam: 1. Double-click on the SoundJam MP icon to start the program.
  • Page 48 6. When the conversion is complete, the playlist window reopens displaying the newly converted MP3 files. 7. Connect the NOMAD Jukebox to your Mac; the NOMAD Jukebox window opens automatically. 8. Select the files in the SoundJam playlist that you want to load into the NOMAD Jukebox and drag them into the NOMAD Jukebox playlist.
  • Page 49 Size (W x H x D) ❑ 5" x 5" x 1.5" Weight ❑ 14 oz without batteries Memory ❑ 8 MB DRAM buffer Capacity ❑ 6 GB hard drive (100 hours at 128Kbps encoding) Battery Life (playback time) ❑ Four hours of continuous playback from fully charged NiMH batteries for tracks encoded at 128Kbps ❑...
  • Page 50 Frequency Response ❑ 20 Hz~20000 Hz Harmonic Distortion ❑ <0.1% Operating System/Firmware ❑ Upgradeable via Internet Line Input ❑ 1/8" stereo minijack Line outputs ❑ Two 1/8" stereo minijacks for front and rear speakers Headphone Out ❑ 1/8" stereo minijack, 100 mW LCD Display ❑...
  • Page 51 Recharge the batteries. NOMAD Jukebox has stopped responding. Follow these steps: 1. Ensure that the power cable is attached to NOMAD Jukebox or the rechargeable batteries have sufficient power. 2. Insert and push a straightened paper clip into the Reset hole.
  • Page 52 Due to the high-power consumption of NOMAD Jukebox, alkaline batteries are not recommended for NOMAD Jukebox. The power from alkaline batteries is consumed much faster than power from rechargeable NiMH batteries. Purchase additional Creative NiMH batteries and ensure that they are fully charged before using them with NOMAD Jukebox.
  • Page 53 At Creative, we are committed to giving you the best product as well as the best To return a Creative product for a factory service, contact the technical support. Creative Technical Support office. Once the staff has verified the product is defective, you will be given a Return Merchandise Before You Contact Us Authorization (RMA) number.