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Summarization of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Welcome
An introduction to Rockbox, its goals, and features.
1.2. Getting more help
Information on where to find additional help and support for Rockbox.
1.3. Naming conventions and marks
Explains conventions and icons used in the manual for clarity.
2. Installation
2.1. Before Starting
Prerequisites and important information before installing Rockbox, including USB connection.
2.2. Installing Rockbox
Overview of automated and manual installation methods for Rockbox.
2.2.1. Automated Installation
Instructions for using Rockbox Utility for automatic installation and its features.
2.2.2. Manual Installation
Detailed steps for performing a manual installation of Rockbox.
2.2.3. Finishing the install
Steps to complete the Rockbox installation process after firmware and bootloader installation.
2.5. Uninstalling Rockbox
Procedures for removing Rockbox from the player.
3. Quick Start
3.1. Basic Overview
A general introduction to using Rockbox, covering the player's controls and basic functions.
3.1.1. The player’s controls
Detailed explanation of the physical buttons and their functions on the player.
3.1.3. Putting music on your player
Guidance on transferring music files to the player and organizing them.
4. Browsing and playing
4.1. File Browser
How to navigate and manage files and directories on the player.
4.1.1. File Browser Controls
Detailed explanation of the controls used for navigating the file browser.
4.1.2. Context Menu
How to access and use context-sensitive menus for file and directory operations.
4.2. Database
Overview of the Rockbox music database system for browsing by metadata.
4.2.3. The Database Menu
Options for managing and configuring the database, including loading, updating, and gathering data.
4.3. While Playing Screen
Information displayed on the screen while audio is playing, including status bar and track details.
4.3.1. WPS Key Controls
Keyboard shortcuts and controls for interacting with the While Playing Screen.
4.3.3. The WPS Context Menu
Accessing functions related to playlists and viewer settings from the WPS.
4.4. Working with Playlists
How to manage playlists, including creation, modification, saving, and loading.
5. The Main Menu
5.1. Introducing the Main Menu
Overview of the main menu as the central hub for accessing all Rockbox functions.
5.7. Settings
Accessing various player settings and configurations.
5.8. Playlists
Managing playlists, including creation and viewing.
5.9. Plugins
Loading and running various plugins available in Rockbox.
6. Sound Settings
6.1. Volume
Adjusting the music playback volume using a decibel scale.
6.9. Equalizer
Adjusting audio frequencies using a parametric equalizer with multiple bands.
6.15. Compressor
Reducing the dynamic range of audio signals for consistent loudness.
7. Playback Settings
7.1. Shuffle
Randomizing the order of tracks in a playlist for playback.
7.2. Repeat
Configuring repeat modes for directories or playlists (Off, All, One, Shuffle, A-B).
7.5. Anti-Skip Buffer
Preventing music skips by refilling the buffer early, configurable for power saving.
7.8. Crossfade
Enabling smooth transitions between tracks during automatic or manual changes.
7.13. Pause on Headphone Unplug
Automatically pausing playback when headphones are disconnected.
8. General Settings
8.1. Playlist
Configuring settings related to playlist behavior, including directory insertion and warnings.
8.2. File View
Options controlling how files and directories are displayed in the File Browser.
8.4. Display
Settings related to the player's display, including backlight and screen behavior.
8.5. System
Managing system-related settings like battery and disk.
8.5.1. Battery
Options related to battery management and runtime estimation.
8.5.2. Disk
Settings related to the hard disk, including spindown and directory cache.
8.7. Bookmarking
Saving and recalling current positions within tracks for later playback.
9. Theme Settings
9.1. Theme Settings
Options to customize the visual appearance of Rockbox, including themes, fonts, and colors.
12.2.2. Themes – Create Your Own
Creating custom themes by editing simple text files and managing theme file locations.
10. Time and Date
10.1. Time and Date
Setting and formatting the player's current time and date.
11. Plugins
11.1. Games
Overview of available games that can be run as plugins.
11.1.11. Doom
Information and requirements for running the Doom game plugin.
11.1.19. Minesweeper
Description and gameplay of the Minesweeper plugin.
11.1.20. Pacbox
Description and ROM requirements for Pacbox, a Pacman emulator.
11.2. Demos
Overview of various graphical demos included with Rockbox.
11.3. Viewers
Overview of viewer plugins and how they are started.
11.3.1. Shortcuts
Using the Shortcuts plugin to jump to specific locations in the file browser.
11.3.2. Chip-8 Emulator
Description and key mapping for the Chip-8 emulator plugin.
11.3.4. Image Viewer
How to use the Image Viewer plugin to display various image file formats.
11.3.8. MP3 Encoder
Using the MP3 Encoder plugin to convert WAV files to MP3 format.
11.3.9. Rockboy
Description and controls for Rockboy, a Game Boy emulator plugin.
11.3.14. Text Viewer
Using the Text Viewer plugin to display and edit text files.
11.4.12. Main Menu Configuration
Customizing the main menu by reordering or hiding items using .cfg files.
11.4.14. Metronome
Using the Metronome plugin as a practice tool for timing.
11.4.15. One-Time Password Client
Generating one-time passwords (OTPs) using HMAC-based or Time-based algorithms.
12. Advanced Topics
12.1. Customising the User Interface
Customizing the user interface, including main menu, fonts, and filetype colors.
12.1.1. Customising The Main Menu
Modifying the main menu by reordering or hiding items using .cfg files.
12.1.5. Changing Filetype Colours
Customizing file display colors in the File Browser based on file extensions.
12.1.6. Loading Backdrops
Setting images as backdrops in the File Browser and menus.
12.2.2. Themes – Create Your Own
Creating custom themes by editing simple text files and managing theme file locations.
12.3. Managing Rockbox Settings
Storing, loading, and managing Rockbox settings using configuration files (.cfg).
12.3.1. Introduction to .cfg Files
Understanding configuration files (.cfg) for storing and loading Rockbox settings.
12.3.3. The Manage Settings menu
Saving, loading, and resetting .cfg files through the Manage Settings menu.
12.5. Optimising battery runtime
Strategies for maximizing battery life by adjusting various Rockbox settings.
A. File formats
A.1. Supported file formats
Table listing supported file types, their extensions, and actions when selected.
B. Audio and metadata formats
B.1. Supported audio formats
List of supported lossy, lossless, and other audio codecs.
B.1.1. Lossy Codecs
List of supported lossy audio codecs and their formats.
B.1.2. Lossless Codecs
List of supported lossless audio codecs and their formats.
B.1.4. Codec featureset
Table detailing codec support for seek, resume, and gapless playback.
B.2. Supported metadata tags
Overview of metadata tag formats supported by Rockbox.
C. Album Art
C.2. Where to put album art
Instructions on naming and placing album art files for Rockbox to recognize.
D. Theme Tags
D.3. Information from the track tags
Tags for displaying information extracted from audio track metadata.
D.4. Viewports
Tags for defining and managing UI viewports for displaying content.
D.21. Images
Tags for loading, displaying, and preloading images for WPS and backdrops.
D.21.1. How to display the album art
Instructions on displaying album art using tags like %Cl and %Cd.
E. Config file options
E.1. Config file options
Table listing configurable settings, their allowed values, and units.
H. Credits
H. Credits
Acknowledgment of individuals who have contributed to the Rockbox project.
I. Licenses
I.1. GNU Free Documentation License
The terms and conditions under which the manual is licensed for distribution and modification.
I.2. The GNU General Public License
The terms of the GNU General Public License governing free software.
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