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Archos Jukebox Jukebox Recorder v2 User Manual

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Jukebox Recorder Version 2
ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder User's Guide p/n 102 853
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Jukebox Recorder Version 2 ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder User’s Guide p/n 102 853 Please visit our web site to download the most recent manual and software for this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 Operating your Jukebox Recorder 4.1 Connections 4.2 Controls 5 Jukebox Recorder 2 Functions 5.1 Starting up and shutting down your Jukebox 5.2 Playing MP3 Music 5.3 Recording MP3 Music from an External Source 5.4 Music Playlists 5.5 Updating the Jukebox Recorder 2 Firmware 5.6 Updating the Jukebox Recorder 2 Firmware...
  • Page 3 In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for loss of data stored on disk media. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
  • Page 4 FCC Warning Statement FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 5 Disclaimer of warranty: to the extent allowed by applicable law, representations and warranties of non- infringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting from the use of the product under conditions other than as here above specified, are hereby excluded.

  • Page 6: Introduction To Archos Jukebox Recorder

    This Jukebox Recorder connects to your PC or Mac via a high-speed USB 2.0 interface. There’s no need for special software to transfer MP3 songs to and from your computer, you simply drag and drop the fi les in your fi le management system.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    20 GB Hard Drive (20000 minutes MP3 music at 128 kbps) Internal Buffer Interface to computer USB 2.0 (PC and Mac) Format supported MP3 (30 to 320 kbps – VBR) Reading, MP3 (selectable 30 to 160 kbps) real-time encoding. Display Graphic backlit LCD (8 lines of text) Audio Stereo SPDIF-In/Out, Stereo Analog Line In, Stereo Analog Line Out/ Earphone Jack.

  • Page 8: Before You Use The Jukebox Recorder

    Charging Batteries: (IMPORTANT: ONLY use the included ARCHOS charger/adaptor) Before using the Jukebox Recorder for the fi rst time, you are required to recharge the built-in batteries for a minimum of 6 hours. Plug the ARCHOS AC power adaptor into an available wall outlet, then plug the mini power connector to the “DC In”...

  • Page 9: Operating Your Jukebox Recorder

    Operating your Jukebox Recorder Connections USB 2.0 connector Headphone/line out Analog DC Power in Analog line-in & SPDIF-in* Right side Left side...
  • Page 10 Use this connector to connect your Jukebox Recorder 2 to your computer with the supplied USB cable. If your computer only has a USB 1.1 port, then the transfer speed will not be as fast as a USB 2.0 connection.

  • Page 11: Controls

    F1, F2 or F3: these function buttons perform several operations, depending upon the mode your Jukebox is in. The function of each button is displayed above it on the LCD screen. UP or DOWN: these buttons allow you to navigate between files or subfolders while your Jukebox is in Browse Mode, or to choose an option in a menu.
  • Page 12 ON: this button can be used to turn the Jukebox Recorder 2 on, or to access the main settings menu. A long press (3 seconds) of this button will put the unit into ‘HOLD’ mode which locks all buttons.
  • Page 13 Album Title Tag (ID3) or L: Left audio output Parentfolder scale R: Right audio output scale Song Title Tag (ID3) or file name • The Jukebox Recorder 2 will display the following image when connected to your computer’s USB port.

  • Page 14: Jukebox Recorder 2 Functions

    • “Off”: press and hold the “Off” button for 3 seconds to turn off the Jukebox Recorder 2. A short press (1 second) will stop the current operation, stop a song, or cancel a menu selection. • During startup, your Jukebox Recorder 2 will display a boot screen for several seconds.
  • Page 15 (Inside New Folder) • Once in the folder you will see your MP3 tracks. Use the “p“ and “q“ arrow buttons to navigate through the folder. Once the triangle (your cursor) is in front of the song you want to play, press the center “4;” button.

  • Page 16: Recording Mp3 Music From An External Source

    Line-out of the audio device (audio player or stereo set) you want to record from. Plug the other end into the line-in of the Jukebox. You can also record from the built-in microphone or use an amplified microphone as an input.

  • Page 17: Music Playlists

    Playlists can support up to 999 songs and can contain songs from multiple folders. A play list is really nothing more than a text file with the list of files to be played.
  • Page 18 Playlist. • Press and hold the “4;” play button until you see a ‘+’ icon appear in front of the track title. This indicates that this track has been added to the current Playlist.
  • Page 19 Select “Save Playlist” from the Playlist submenu. Remember the Playlist will always be saved in the current working folder. Press the “4;” play button to save the Playlist. • You will then be sent to the text input screen in order to name your new Playlist. Naming a Playlist: •...
  • Page 20 • Your Jukebox will return to the folder you were previously in. You will now see your new Playlist file stored in that location. Playlists can be identified by their special icon. Playing a Playlist: • To play the current Playlist before it has been saved, go to the Playlist submenu and select ‘Start Playlist’...

  • Page 21: Updating The Jukebox Recorder 2 Firmware

    A Playlist with three songs • To move a song track within the Playlist, use the “p” & “q” buttons to choose the song track you wish to move. Press the F2 [MOVE] button to select the song track. •...

  • Page 22: Changing The Time And Date

    If a folder already exists with the same name, the Jukebox will indicate this and ask you if you want to write over the existing folder with the new folder. If you say yes, you will delete the contents of that folder. If you do not want to do this, then choose F3 [No] and to go back to the text input screen and choose another name.

  • Page 23: Jukebox Recorder 2 Settings

    Jukebox Recorder 2 Settings • To change the various settings in the Jukebox Recorder 2, first go to the browse mode. Now, press the “On” button momentarily. You will see three possible setting types, F1 [Music] for Music settings, F2 [Rec] for Recording Settings, and F3 [Set] for General Settings.
  • Page 24 Scan: use this option to scan through your MP3 songs. This option will play the first 5 • seconds of a song, then go to the next one and play the first 5 seconds of that one and continue until you click on the “Play” button which will then play the entire song.
  • Page 25 • Type in your New Playlist name by using UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to choose a character followed by the PLAY button to enter it. Press the F1 [Enter] button once your Playlist name is complete. •...

  • Page 26: Recording Settings

    In this menu, there are 6 functions available. 1 Change Artist Tag Function: • Use this option if you would like to add a new artist name or rename the current one in the ID3 tag data. • To input the new artist name, select a letter followed by PLAY button to add the letter to the Artist name tag.
  • Page 27 144 Kbps. The high quality level 7 will record at an average of about 166 Kbps. If this all sounds too complex to you, just leave it set at 5 and you will get very good sounding recordings. Once your selection is completed, press PLAY to save the changes, then click the “Off”...

  • Page 28: General Settings

    • There are 3 different operating languages in your Jukebox Recorder 2. • Click on Language with the PLAY button and then scroll to the language of your choice. • Upon placing the cursor in front of either English, Français, or Deutsch, click on PLAY to change the language.

  • Page 29: Emergency Master Reset

    • Use the right arrow to set a longer timeout (far right 10 minutes). Use the left arrow for a shorter timeout. Each click left or right changes the Timeout by one minute. Set the timeout to zero (far left) in order to disable the auto power off function.

  • Page 30: Connecting Your Jukebox To A Pc

    Devices will be installed automatically. Please read the section on disconnecting the Jukebox from your PC as disconnecting improperly can lead to data loss. The Windows 98SE Exception Only Windows 98SE needs to have a driver installed. Windows 95 and Windows NT are not compatible with the Jukebox Recorder 2. •...
  • Page 31 Start MusicMatch software. • Choose Settings from the program’s Option menu. • From General, check MP3 Files box under “Use MusicMatch As The Default Player”. • Note: additional helps can be viewed under the Help menu or can be viewed at www.musicmatch.com...

  • Page 32: Connecting Your Jukebox To A Macintosh

    Gently connect one end of USB cable to the Jukebox. • Wait for a few seconds (up to 30 seconds) and you will see the Jukebox appear on the desktop as a hard drive. The Jukebox Recorder 2 is only compatible with Mac OS 9.2 and higher.

  • Page 33: Appendix A - Jukebox Recorder Menus

    Rec Start a recording from the source defi ned in source settings Settings Menu (Press ON button to enter into one of the setting types) Music Settings F1 [Music] Play Mode (Choose your Playing Mode with Up or Down and “ 4; “ for validation) Normal Single...
  • Page 34 Change Album (Edit recording default name of the Album) Change Title (Edit recording default name of the Title of the song) Source (Select the source of recording with Up or Down and “4; “ for validation) Analog - Line-in input standard audio signal...
  • Page 35 B.light t. (auto backlight time - 5 second gradations) Resume (on/off - go back to subfolder when restarting next time) Time Set (left/right to change element, Up/Down to change values, Set to confirm) Alarm (left/right to change element, Up/Down to change values, Mode for daily/once/...

  • Page 36: Appendix B - Trouble Shooting

    If using a USB hub, try connecting without using the hub (some hubs are not powered and may not work with the Jukebox Recorder 2). • If using a USB port in the front of your computer, try a USB port in the back. Front USB ports are often from non-powered hubs. •...

  • Page 37: File Issues, Corrupted Data, Formatting, And Partitioning

    Change drive letter and path. Problem: what do I do if I try to disconnect via the green arrow but keep getting “The device ‘Generic Volume’ cannot be stopped now. Try stopping the device again later.”...

  • Page 38: Windows ® 98Se & Me Running Scan-Disk (Error Checking)

    Problem: i want to reformat the hard drive of the Jukebox Recorder 2. Answer: you can do this, but it will erase ALL of the data on your Jukebox Recorder 2. Sometimes this may be necessary if your FAT (File Allocation Table) becomes so corrupted that nothing seems to fix your file problems.

  • Page 39: Windows ® Xp & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility (Chkdsk)

    ® XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility (ChkDsk) If you still have problems with the file system on your Jukebox Recorder 2 you can try to fix it using the DOS utility, check disk (chkdsk). Simply running the Windows program Error ®...

  • Page 40: Appendix C Contacting Technical Support

    (depending on problem type). Customers who purchased directly from the Archos web site should fill out the form on the web site under Support : Product Returns : RMA Request form.

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