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A-AVN-210-11(1)
Audio Player
Version2.1
User Guide
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 A-AVN-210-11(1) Audio Player Version2.1 User Guide © 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 CLIÉ, Jog Dial, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows 98 logo 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

    Uninstalling skin files from your CLIÉ handheld ... 43 Notes on Memory Stick media ... 44 Notes on using RealJukebox for Sony 46 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox ... 47 What is “Check-In/Check-Out”? ... 47 On copyright protection ... 48...

  • 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 CLIÉ handheld. It is pre-installed on your CLIÉ handheld, so you do not have to install it. You can play both MP3 and ATRAC 3 format audio files. In addition, you can use various playback displays such as Visual Effect view or List view.

  • Page 5: To Enjoy Mp3 Format Audio Files On Your Clié Handheld

    • Any software for managing MP3 format audio file on your computer. The RealJukebox 2 Basic for Sony software (hereinafter referred to as RealJukebox for Sony) is supplied for this use in the installation CD-ROM. • A MagicGate Memory Stick media (not supplied) or a standard Memory Stick media (supplied).

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

    What you can do with the Audio Player To enjoy ATRAC3 format audio files managed by OpenMG Jukebox on your CLIÉ handheld You need the following applications and media: • AudioPlayer Version 2.1 application (pre-installed on your CLIÉ handheld) for managing ATRAC3 format audio file on your CLIÉ handheld.

  • Page 7: Installing Audio Software

    Installing audio software You do not have to install Audio Player on your CLIÉ handheld The Audio Player application is factory pre-installed. System requirements Before installing RealJukebox software and/or OpenMG Jukebox software, make sure that your computer meets the following hardware requirements. •...

  • Page 8: Installing Realjukebox For Sony Software

    Installing audio software Installing RealJukebox for Sony software Install the RealJukebox for Sony 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.
  • Page 9 Installing audio software Setting recording preferences After installing the RealJukebox for Sony software, you need to change the recording preferences of the RealJukebox for Sony to encode 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 10: Installing Openmg Jukebox Software

    Installing audio 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 11 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 2.2, so you can continue to use...
  • Page 12 Installing audio 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 CLIÉ handheld in the transfer mode on the cradle. Do not install the software while a dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer.

  • Page 13: 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. • A RealJukebox FAQ and user help section can be found at http://service.real.com/rjoptions.html •...
  • Page 14 Importing audio files into your computer To pause recording Click (Pause). The recording is paused. To resume recording, click When resumed, recording starts from the beginning of the song that was previously paused. If you want to record only specific tracks Click “No, I do not record the CD at this time”...

  • Page 15: 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 CLIÉ handheld while you use OpenMG Jukebox software. Recording audio CDs onto the hard disk Songs recorded from audio CDs can be registered on the hard disk to Playlists and managed with OpenMG Jukebox.
  • Page 16 Importing audio files into your computer Select the recording bit rate. From the drop-down list, select the bit rate for recording. If you accidentally clear the record, click the song number again. Confirm that a want to record. To clear the songs you do not want to record, click the song numbers (track numbers).
  • Page 17 Importing audio files into your computer 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. The sound quality and available recording time after the conversion will be different depending on the selected bit rate. A Higher value makes the sound quality better, but the size of the recorded data file will be bigger thus shortening the total Check-Out time available on your CLIÉ...
  • Page 18 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 19 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 20 Importing audio files into your computer Notes on importing MP3 files To import MP3 files to the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software using the Windows operating system, Microsoft 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 21 Importing audio files into your computer Click the Import tab to display the Import window. Import tab Format drop-down list File Tree view 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 17) from the Bit Rate drop-down list.
  • Page 22 Importing audio files into your computer Click to select the desired Playlist on the right side of the window, and then click The audio file you selected in step 11 can be imported into the Playlist. Based on the setting made in step 4, the file is imported in its original format or converted into the ATRAC3 format.

  • Page 23: Transferring Audio Files From Your Computer To Your Clié Handheld

    Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Preparing your CLIÉ handheld, and placing it on the cradle After making sure that the write protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot.
  • Page 24 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Audio Player starts. Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle. Tap Menu , Options, and then Transfer. The CLIÉ handheld enters the file transfer mode. Proceed to transferring audio files (page 25). When you use Audio Player •...

  • Page 25: Transferring Mp3 Format Audio Files To Your Clié Handheld

    Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Transferring MP3 format audio files to your CLIÉ handheld After preparing your CLIÉ handheld as described on pages 23-24, you can copy MP3 format audio files to your CLIÉ handheld using the Windows Explorer.
  • Page 26 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Transferring audio files managed with OpenMG Jukebox Make sure to finish preparing your CLIÉ handheld as described on pages 23- 24. You can only use a MG Memory Stick media (color: white) to transfer audio files.
  • Page 27 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Click (Out). Check-Out starts and the song(s) is added to the end of the song list in your CLIÉ handheld. Note You can select “1 step mode” or “2 step mode” for Checking-Out audio files. In “2 step mode,”...

  • Page 28: Playing Audio Files On Your Clié Handheld

    Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Connecting/attaching the supplied headphones The headphones supplied with your CLIÉ handheld include a turning mechanism for easy wearing. Connecting the headphones to your CLIÉ handheld Connect the headphones to the mini-plug of the supplied remote controller.
  • Page 29 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Putting on the headphones Holding the cap (housing) with your thumb and index finger, rotate the hanger with your middle finger until it fully opens. Hanger (housing) Put the hanger on your ear, keeping it open. Pivot the cap (housing) to best fit your ear.

  • Page 30: Playing Audio Files

    Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Playing audio files You can play audio files using the Audio Player. You can also use other applications during playback. Charge the battery before starting playback. Notes • The automatic shut-off does not function during playback. •...
  • Page 31 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Playback starts from the first song. The track 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 CLIÉ handheld is not set to HOLD.
  • Page 32 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume in the following ways: • Tap • Rotate the Jog Dial navigator.* • Press the scroll buttons of the CLIÉ handheld. * Only if you select 1 (Volume Control) in the Jog function select screen (page 36).

  • Page 33: Playing In Various Modes

    Playing audio files on your CLIÉ 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: repeats all tracks • REP 1: repeats 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 34: Selecting Playback Audio Files (Pick Up)

    Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Selecting playback audio files (Pick up) You can choose to only play the audio files that you select. Tap Menu , Tools, and then PickUp. The PickUp screen appears. Tap to select the check boxes of the audio files that you want to play.

  • Page 35: Switching The Display

    Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Switching the display You can switch the display. Choose from the following three. • Normal view: Displays the title and artist name of the currently playing audio file, the number of audio files, and playback controls. •...

  • Page 36: Switching The Jog Dial Navigator Function For Audio Player

    Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Switching the Jog Dial navigator function for Audio Player You can select the Jog Dial navigator function for when you use the Audio Player. You can select to either adjust the volume, go to specific tracks, fast- forward or fast-rewind with the Jog Dial navigator.
  • Page 37 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Tap OK. The Jog Dial navigator icon at the top left of the screen changes to the icon you selected, and the Jog Dial navigator function for the Audio Player is switched to the one of your choice.

  • Page 38: Playing Audio Files With The Supplied Remote Controller

    Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Playing audio files with the supplied remote controller You can start playback even when your CLIÉ 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 media into the Memory Stick slot.
  • Page 39 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ 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 40: Protecting Your Clié Handheld From Accidental Pressure On Its Controls

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

  • Page 41: Switching The Album (Custom Album)

    Playing audio files on your CLIÉ 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.2.1. If you insert the MG Memory Stick media that stores both MP3 and ATRAC3 format audio files and start Audio Player Ver.2.1, only the ATRAC3 format audio files are displayed and played with the factory setup setting.

  • Page 42: Changing The Background Design

    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 AudioPlayerSkin Samples folder.

  • Page 43: Uninstalling Skin Files From Your Clié Handheld

    Changing the background design Uninstalling skin files from your CLIÉ handheld You can uninstall the add-on skin files from your CLIÉ handheld using MS Gate. For details on MS Gate, see “Exchanging data via Memory Stick media” in the Operating Instructions manual. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and then press the Jog Dial navigator.

  • 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 media compatible products.
  • 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 CLIÉ handheld. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and an MG Memory Stick media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback.

  • Page 46: Notes On Using Realjukebox For Sony

    ROM drive, turn off your computer, then connect/remove the drive. • Do not start both OpenMG Jukebox and RealJukebox for Sony concurrently. If you start both software, audio files on your computer or Memory Stick media may be damaged and cannot be played.

  • 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 CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ handheld) procedure differs from the HotSync operation in several ways. When you perform the HotSync operation •...

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

    Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox Transferring songs from your CLIÉ handheld to your computer (Check-In) You can return audio files recorded on your CLIÉ handheld to your computer’s hard drive (Check-In). You can return them only to the same computer from which the tracks were Checked-Out. Start OpenMG Jukebox and place your CLIÉ...
  • Page 51 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox To stop Check-In Click (Stop). Note Once the 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 CLIÉ...

  • Page 52: Notes On Playing Audio Files

    Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox Notes on playing audio files For the latest information on these applications, see the Website of the portable audio customer support. (http://www.openmg.com) 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 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 CLIÉ handheld in the transfer mode on 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 the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” in the Operating Instructions manual. Tools menu About Memory Stick Shows the information for the (MG) Memory Stick media inserted into your CLIÉ...
  • 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.

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