Glossary - Sony VAIO music clip Service Manual

Changing the equalizer (EQ)
You can change the equalizer (EQ) to optimize the
type of music you are playing.
To change the EQ, while holding down the SHIFT
button, press . (EQ) repeatedly. Each time you
press . (EQ), the EQ indicator changes as follows:
t S2
Note S1
R
The EQ is reset to the
factory setting (no
indicator) if the battery is
removed.
EQ indicator
S1
S2
S3
No indicator
To cancel EQ
While holding down the SHIFT button, press .
(EQ) repeatedly until the EQ indicator disappears.
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Glossary

ATRAC3
Abbreviation for "Adaptive Transform Acoustic
Coding3."
ATRAC3 is audio compression technology which
satisfies both the demand for high sound quality and
high compression rates. In comparison to the
compression method used for MDs (Mini Disks), it
doubles the compression performance, enabling
reduction of data capacity for the media.
Check in/Check out
Check out is to transfer music files managed on a
personal computer by OpenMG-compliant software to
a Portable Player (such as the Music Clip Player).
Returning checked out music files back to that
computer is to check in. (You cannot move checked
out music files to another computer.)
You can also check out a music file, check it back in,
and then check it out again.
The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a
music file can be created unless a special condition for
usage is set. Thus, unless a special restriction exists
while one copy is saved in the computer, the other
three can be checked out to the Portable Players.
MP3
Abbreviation for "MPEG-1 Audio Layer3."
A standard for audio data compression determined by
the Motion Picture Experts Group, which is an ISO
(International Organization for Standardization)
working group.
It enables compression of audio data to about 1/10 of
the data size of a standard compact disc. Since the
MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed, there are
various encoders/decoders compliant with this
standard, including freeware that is available for no
charge. Thus, the MP3 standard is widely used in the
computer field.
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. (EQ)
SHIFT
t S3 t (no indicator)
Suitable music
JAZZ
POP
ROCK
Equalizer off
Limiting the maximum volume level
with Auto Volume Limiter System
(AVLS)
To protect your ears, you can limit the maximum
volume level using the Auto Volume Limiter System
(AVLS) switch. When the AVLS switch is activated,
the volume will not exceed the defined limit, even
when turned up all the way.
To limit the maximum volume level
Slide the AVLS switch to LIMIT.
To cancel AVLS
Slide the AVLS switch to NORM.
Locking controls (Hold)
The HOLD switch locks all controls to prevent
accidental operation.
To lock all controls
Slide the HOLD switch to .
Controls will be locked.
To cancel Hold
Slide the HOLD switch to the other direction.
OpenMG
Copyright protection technology to import and
manage contents of music distribution services or
CDs.
By using OpenMG-compliant software installed in a
personal computer, audio contents can be encrypted
before storage in a hard disk drive. You can enjoy the
playback of the audio data on that computer.
OpenMG also functions to prevent unauthorized
distribution of the contents via the Internet or the like.
SDMI
Abbreviation for Secure Digital Music Initiative.
A forum that consists of over 130 companies in the
fields of recorded audio content, computers and
consumer electronics, for the purpose of developing
an integrated method of copyright protection
technology that can be used worldwide.
SDMI is working to create a framework for preventing
improper usage of audio files and to promote legal
music distribution services. The copyright protection
technology "OpenMG" is based upon the SDMI
standard.
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AVLS switch
HOLD switch
.
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