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  • Page 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    NOMAD Jukebox 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 Servers. CDDB reserves all rights in CDDB Data, the CDDB Agreement applies to the installation of the Software on a single but, as between you and Creative (and, to the extent applicable, its Client and the CDDB Servers, including all ownership rights. You “file server”.
  • Page 4 Creative technical support center nearest you. LIMITED WARRANTY PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, LOST REVENUES OR LOST Creative warrants, as the sole warranty, that the disks on which the DATA ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE ADDENDUM TO THE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE...

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    EU. This Agreement is the entire agreement between Modifications us, and you agree that Creative will not have any liability for any Supplementary Information: untrue statement or representation made by it, its agents or anyone...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Note to Users..................ix Introduction ..................x Software ..............................x System Requirements..........................xi Windows............................xi Macintosh ............................xi Handling Instructions ..........................xii Proper Care and Usage ......................xiii Health Hazards..........................xiii Your NOMAD Jukebox ..............1 Location of Controls..........................2 Setting Up NOMAD Jukebox............5 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...
  • Page 7 Using Your NOMAD Jukebox............10 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, Genre, or Play List..............13 Queueing an Album........................14 Queueing a Track........................14 Viewing Details..........................15 Previewing a Track ........................16...
  • Page 8 Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows ....... 27 PlayCenter 2.............................27 Changing Skins ..........................29 Managing Files ............................29 Converting and Transferring Files ....................29 Deleting Files ..........................31 Creating Play Lists........................31 Connecting to the NOMAD Web Site....................32 Upgrading NOMAD Jukebox’s Firmware................32 Environmental Audio ..........................32 Using SoundJam™...

  • Page 9: Note To Users

    Note to Users In this manual, all references to "NOMAD Jukebox" refer to the NOMAD Jukebox C. Note to Users...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Software NOMAD Jukebox includes: ❑ Creative PlayCenter 2 for managing your favorite digital audio files on your computer and NOMAD Jukebox. It is also an integrated encoder for ripping audio CD tracks into compressed digital audio files. ❑ SoundJam MP the ultimate music center for your Mac, that manages your digital audio files as well as converts almost any kind of sound file into MP3 files.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    System The NOMAD Jukebox is supported in both Windows and Macintosh environments. Requirements Windows 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 12: Handling Instructions

    Handling Avoid severe impact on the NOMAD Jukebox Instructions ❑ Do not drop the Jukebox on a solid surface or drop a heavy object on the Jukebox. Prevent water from entering the NOMAD Jukebox ❑ If the Jukebox comes into contact with water, dry it immediately with a dry cloth. ❑...

  • Page 13: Proper Care And Usage

    ❑ 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 14: Your Nomad Jukebox

    Your NOMAD Jukebox Your NOMAD Jukebox includes the following: Items that come with your NOMAD Jukebox package Software installation CD may differ depending on the country in which you purchased the package. NOMAD Jukebox Quick Start guide 4 rechargeable AA NiMH batteries USB cable Power adapter and cable...

  • Page 15: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Screen Title Main Info The diagrams may differ slightly from the actual Soft buttons NOMAD Jukebox. Press to execute the function Soft button Features and operations listed directly above each of functions remain the same. them. Library button Press to switch between LIBRARY CATEGORIES Scroll Up/Down buttons...
  • Page 16 Connects to the power adapter. device for recording to Use for a four-speaker system NOMAD Jukebox recharges the NOMAD Jukebox. such as Creative Cambridge NiMH batteries if the batteries SoundWorks FourPointSurround. are installed and the adapter is connected to an outlet.
  • Page 17 Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Battery case Reset If NOMAD Jukebox stops responding, insert and push a straightened paperclip into this hole. Your NOMAD Jukebox...

  • Page 18: Setting Up Nomad Jukebox

    The downwards when you insert recharging element of the the batteries. Jukebox is not designed to Use only Creative NiMH recharge these batteries. batteries. Follow the placement diagram in the battery compartment for Plastic platform for proper installation.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Connect Nomad Jukebox To Your Pc Or Mac

    1. Insert the NOMAD Jukebox Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Tutorial 2. For Windows, when the software installation screen appears, select Creative Jukebox Tutorial. For Macs, when the software installation screen appears, select NJBdemo. 3. When the tutorial screen appears, click on a topic to run it.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Install Software

    To register at a later time, click the Cancel button. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue with the installation. A message appears after the first application is installed, informing you that the Creative PlayCenter 2 Setup is completed.

  • Page 21: Step 5: Verify Nomad Jukebox Driver Installation

    3. In the System Properties dialog, click the Device Manager tab. 4. On the Device Manager tab page, double-click “Universal Serial Bus controllers,” and then check that Creative NOMAD Jukebox is listed. Macintosh To check that the NOMAD Jukebox driver was successfully installed in Macintosh: 1.

  • Page 22: Step 6: Connect Headphones

    Step 6: To connect the headphones to the NOMAD Jukebox: Connect 1. Insert the headphones jack into the connector on the right side of the NOMAD Jukebox. Headphones 2. Ensure that the lock switch on NOMAD Jukebox is in the OFF position. 3.

  • Page 23: Using Your Nomad Jukebox

    Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Screen Icons The following symbols are used on the NOMAD Jukebox display: Category (Album, Artist, Style, etc.) List of tracks from an album, a play list, etc. The interactive tutorial on Single track. the installation CD is included to guide you PlayPointer appears beside the track or list that is currently being played.

  • Page 24: Navigating Music Library Screens

    Navigating 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 Music Library PLAY button or the QUEUE soft button.

  • Page 25: Navigating To Upper Level Screens

    Navigating to Details screen Details screen Upper Level Press CLOSE to navigate to the Press CLOSE to navigate to the Screens Tracks screen. Tracks screen. Tracks screen Tracks screen BACK may be displayed Press CLOSE to navigate to the Lists screen. Press CLOSE to navigate to the Lists screen.

  • Page 26: Music Library

    Music Library Searching for Begin your search from the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen. an Album, Artist, 1.Press SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select ALBUMS. Genre, or Play 2.Press SEARCH to access the SEARCH FOR ALBUMS screen. List 3. Press PLUS/MINUS to change the letter and then press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to move the letter entry position (indicated by a ^).

  • Page 27: Queueing An Album

    Queueing an Queueing an album adds each album selected to the end of the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST. If the Queue List is currently playing, the playback is not interrupted by the operation. Album Begin queueing from the ALBUMS screen. 1. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN button to select an album, then press QUEUE. NOTE: Select the albums one at a time and press QUEUE for each album.

  • Page 28: Viewing Details

    Viewing Details There are two types of DETAILS screens. The first type is accessed from the TRACKS screen and the second type is accessed from the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen. View DETAILS accessed from the TRACKS screen: 1. Press DETAILS. The DETAILS screen displays the Track Order, Album, The following audio Artist, and duration of the track.

  • Page 29: Previewing A Track

    Previewing a Previewing a track allows you to listen to a track before placing it in the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen. Track Begin from the DETAILS screen accessed from the TRACKS screen. 1.Press PREVIEW. The track plays in its entirety. 2.Press STOP to stop the Preview playback.

  • Page 30: Playing Tracks/Albums

    Playing Tracks/Albums Skipping Forward/ 1. Press the SKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD buttons to skip forward to the next track or skip backward to the previous track. Backward Seek Mode 1.Hold the SKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD buttons to seek forwards or backwards to anywhere of the track being played. Setting Play 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.

  • Page 31: Saving An Active Queue List

    Saving an You can add tracks to the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen and then save the tracks as a play list for easy retrieval. Active Queue Saving a play list on the DETAILS screen is a shortcut to the SAVE ACTIVE QUEUE LIST function on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU screen.

  • Page 32: Eax And System Menu

    EAX and 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 System Menu features and preferences that can be adjusted and set. Adjusting You can adjust the sound by changing Bass, Treble, and Middle equalizer settings by +/- 12 decibels.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Environmental Audio

    Adjusting You can select one of the following Environmental Audio settings: City, Concert Hall, Club, Hallway, Living Room, Arena, Auditorium, Cave, Stone Room, or Ball Room. Environmental Begin on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU. Audio 1. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS.

  • Page 34: Creating And Saving An Audio Recording

    Creating and NOMAD Jukebox is capable of recording hours of audio using an attached microphone. Saving an Audio Ensure that you are in EAX AND SYSTEM MENU before proceeding. Recording 1. Connect a pre-amplified microphone to the Jukebox’s LINE IN jack. A pre-amplified microphone should be used for recording.
  • Page 35 7. Press the PLAY button to begin recording. 8. Press the STOP or PAUSE button to pause recording. You can make adjustments to the settings while you are recording—see steps 4 and 5. 9. Press RESUME to continue recording or press DISCARD to delete the recording.

  • Page 36: Listening To An Audio Recording

    Listening to an To listen to your saved audio recording, begin with the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen. Audio 1.Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select GENRES. Recording 2.Press OPEN. You can use PlaybackSpeed (see “Using Playback 3. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select Speed”...

  • Page 37: Saving An Active Queue List

    Saving an You can save an Active Queue List on the Jukebox. Active Queue 1. After you create an active play list, press EAX to access EAX AND SYSTEM MENU screen. List NOTE: For details on how to create an active queue list, refer to “Saving an Active Queue List” on page 18.

  • Page 38: Deleting Library Items

    Deleting Library You can delete a play list, track, or album from NOMAD Jukebox. Begin on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU. Items 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 39: Viewing System Information

    The release number and date of your Jukebox is also shown. You Information 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 40: Using Your Nomad Jukebox Software In Windows

    PlayCenter 2 fundamentals—click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar, select Programs, select Creative, select Creative PlayCenter 2, and click on NOMAD Jukebox Tutorial. For more information, see the PlayCenter 2 Help file by clicking the question mark (?) on the PlayCenter 2; or click Start on the Taskbar, choose Programs, choose Creative, choose PlayCenter 2, and click on Creative PlayCenter 2 Help.
  • Page 41 To access help information: 1. On the PlayCenter 2, click the question mark (?) in the upper right corner. 2. On the Help screen, double-click the book icon to display additional topics. To change PlayCenter 2 settings: 1. Click on the Settings button to display the Setting dialog.

  • Page 42: Changing Skins

    Changing Skins 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 43 4. Click TRANSFER/RIP on the right side of the PlayCenter 2 and select the destination for the converted tracks, for example, Music Library. 5. Select the track(s) to be converted and transferred to your NOMAD Jukebox (or to your PC’s hard disk drive). 6.

  • Page 44: Deleting Files

    Deleting Files 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 45: Connecting To The Nomad Web Site

    Connecting to To connect to the NOMAD web site: the NOMAD 1. Click on the Internet button on PlayCenter 2. Or, type the URL address (www.nomadworld.com) into your browser’s Location box and press the ENTER Web Site key. You must have a Internet service provider in order to make the Internet connection. Upgrading NOMAD To upgrade the NOMAD Jukebox: Jukebox’s Firmware...

  • Page 46: Using Soundjam™ Mp With Macintosh Os

    Using SoundJam™ MP with Macintosh OS SoundJam MP is the ultimate MP3 music center—play all MP3 files, in any order, with a 10-band graphic equalizer to make the sound quality exactly what you want. SoundJam can also: ❑ Display animated graphics. ❑...

  • Page 47: Soundjam Mp And Nomad Jukebox

    .NVF files in the same way it works with any other file. NOMAD NOMAD Jukebox Logo: Click this logo to launch your Web browser and access the Creative Labs NOMAD Web site: Jukebox www.nomadworld.com. It includes music downloads, WINDOW information about the Nomad hardware and accessories, and more.

  • Page 48: Opening Soundjam

    Opening 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. SoundJam To open SoundJam: 1. Double-click on the SoundJam MP icon to start the program.

  • Page 49: Converting Cd Audio To Mp3

    Converting There are several ways to convert music from a CD to MP3. The following instructions represent one of the preferred methods. CD Audio to To convert CD audio tracks to MP3 files: 1. Insert a CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2.

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NOMAD Size (W x H x D) ❑ 5.5" x 5" x 1.5" Jukebox Weight (DAP-6G01) ❑ 14 oz without batteries Memory ❑ 8 MB DRAM buffer Capacity ❑ 6 GB hard drive (100 hours at 128Kbps encoding) Battery Life (playback time) ❑...
  • Page 51 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 52: Troubleshooting

    Check the polarities on the batteries and re-insert them according to the polarities on NOMAD Jukebox. ❑ Recharge the batteries. The message “Creative Personal Digital Entertainment” or “Preparing Library” appears on the LCD and remains displayed for more than 1 minute. Cause NOMAD Jukebox has stopped responding.
  • Page 53 Jukebox. The power from alkaline batteries is consumed much faster than power from rechargeable NiMH batteries. Solution Purchase additional Creative NiMH batteries and ensure that they are fully charged before using them with NOMAD Jukebox. NOMAD Jukebox experiences problems when using other rechargeable batteries such as NiCd or rechargeable alkaline batteries.

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