Alienware CE-IV User Manual

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is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Valued Alienware Customer,

Alienware would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing a cutting-edge CE-IV digital audio player and welcome you to the growing family of dedicated users who have been enjoying Alienware's award-winning products since 1996. Alienware products incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. All of this combines to make Alienware the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, and professional computer systems.

Your new Alienware CE-IV digital audio player allows you to listen to your favorite songs at the beach, at work, at the gym, on vacation, and everywhere else you go while delivering maximum ease-of-use and style.

The technicians responsible for creating your CE-IV digital audio player dedicated themselves to ensuring it is properly optimized and performs to its fullest potential. Your digital audio player has been extensively tested in order to ensure the highest levels of reliability and performance.

Please do not hesitate to e-mail or call Alienware with any questions or concerns you may have. Alienware would like to hear from you. The entire staff sincerely hopes that you enjoy your new CE-IV digital audio player for years to come.

Sincerely,

The Alienware Staff

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CONTENTS INCLUDED

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PLAYER

CE-IV

INSTRUCTION BOOK

EARBUDS

USB CABLE

Spanish and French instruction books are available on the website, www.alienware.com/audio.

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INDEX

LOCATION OF CONTROLS.................................6

POWER SUPPLY

INSERTING A BATTERY...............................7

AC POWER....................................7

CONNECTION

POWER ON....................................8

POWER OFF ...................................8

CONNECTING THE PLAYER TO YOUR COMPUTER.......................9

SAFELY DISCONNECTING THE PLAYER FROM YOUR COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LISTENING TO MUSIC

CONNECTING THE EARBUDS.............................10

MAIN MENU: MUSIC ................................10

SELECTING THE PLAY MODE.............................11

MANAGING YOUR FILES...............................11

EQ.......................................12

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

MAIN MENU: FM TUNER...............................13

RADIO SETTINGS..................................13

RECORD/PLAYBACK

MAIN MENU: VOICE.................................14

RECORD ...................................14

VOICE PLAY .................................14

SETUP

DELETING FILES ON THE PLAYER

ABOUT ......................................16

EXTERNAL MEMORY

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................18

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS..............................19

WARRANTY ......................................20

REC OPTION.................................14

MAIN MENU: SETUP................................15

SOUND SETTINGS...............................15

DISPLAY SETTINGS ..............................15

MAIN MENU: DELETE................................16

INSERTING EXTERNAL MEMORY ...........................17

USING EXTERNAL MEMORY.............................17

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

MICROPHONE

HOLD SWITCH

MODE

SKIP/SEARCH PREVIOUS

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HEADPHONE JACK

ON/OFF/PLAY/PAUSE/STOP

VOL +

SKIP/SEARCH NEXT

VOL -

LINE OUT JACK

LINE LINE OUTOUT

USB INPUT

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POWER SUPPLY

INSERTING A BATTERY

NOTE: The battery must be a rechargeable battery in order to recharge it.

When charging the battery for the first time, be sure to charge for at least 12 hours. Subsequent charges need only last approximately 5-6 hours for full charge or 3-4 hours for 95% charge.

When the battery is low the battery indicator will reflect low power.

AC POWER

NOTE:

Before connecting to an AC

power outlet, make sure the

player is in the POWER OFF

mode.

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Remove the battery cover.

LINE OUT JACK

LINE OUT

(Not Included)

Insert 1 "AAA" battery (Not Included)

(Not Included)

AC power cable

Replace the battery cover.

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CONNECTION

POWER ON:

ON/OFF/PLAY/PAUSE/STOP

Press " " to turn on the player.

POWER OFF:

ON/OFF/PLAY/PAUSE/STOP

SRS

Alienware Comunications

by DJ Stryke

128K

001/016

MP3

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SRS

Alienware Comunications

by DJ Stryke

128K

001/016

MP3

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CE IV

000:00

SRS

Alienware Communication

by DJ Stryke

001/016

128K

MP3

NOTE: When the player is turned on it will be in the MUSIC mode.

000:00

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Press " " and hold to turn off the player.

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CONNECTING THE PLAYER TO YOUR COMPUTER

Connect

LINE OUT

Bottom view

of unit.

NOTE: You will see a new

C:\Documents and Settings\My Music

"Removable Disk" under

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"My Computer" when connected successfully.

Connect the USB cable (included) to the USB port of your computer.

Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the player.

SAFELY DISCONNECTING THE PLAYER FROM YOUR COMPUTER

Click on the unplug or eject hardware icon at the bottom of your screen.

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Then click on the message "Stop USB Mass Storage

Device - Drive (E:)", then click OK.

Disconnect

LINE OUT

Bottom view

of unit.

Disconnect the USB cable from the USB port on the player.

Cable included

Disconnect the other end of the USB cable from the USB port on the computer.

Disconnect

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LISTENING TO MUSIC

CONNECTING THE EARBUDS

EARBUDS

Slide "HOLD" switch to unlock. When "HOLD" switch is locked the keys will be locked and no function can be

HEADPHONE JACK

3.5mm Jack

Set the Volume to a low level before putting on the headphones. Gradually adjust the Volume to a comfortable listening level.

activated.

MAIN MENU: MUSIC

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MAIN MENU

MUSIC

U N E M

Press "MENU"

SRS

Alienware Communication

by DJ Stryke

001/016

128K

MP3

00:00

to select MUSIC.

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NOTE: In the STOP mode press

Press "MENU" to enter MAIN MENU.

the EQ button to switch from playing songs stored on the internal memory (Flash player) to playing songs stored on the external memory (memory card.)

PLAY/PAUSE/STOP

Press " " to start MUSIC. Press again to pause. Press and HOLD slightly to stop.

SKIP/SEARCH PREVIOUS SKIP/SEARCH NEXT

Press " or " to select a song.

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LISTENING TO MUSIC

SELECTING THE PLAY MODE:

MODE

Mode Indicator

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SRS

Alienware Communication

by DJ Stryke

001/016

MP3

128K

00:00

While the song is playing you can select the play mode by pressing the MODE button to choose between Normal, Repeat One, Repeat All, and Shuffle. .

MANAGING YOUR FILES:

LOCATING DESIRED TRACKS ON YOUR COMPUTER: Use your computer’s browser to locate the desired files to download to the player.

NOTE: Do not alter the contents of the “system” folder. This folder will normally be hidden from view.

You can also use Windows Media® player to transfer songs. Refer to the help menu in Windows Media® player for more information.

DELETING TRACKS

1. Highlight the desired tracks in "Removable Disk".

2. Press the "Delete" key on your computer’s keyboard.

NOTE: You cannot download songs from an audio CD directly to your player. Audio CD tracks will need to

first be converted to MP3/WMA™ using third-party software.

STORAGE You can also download photos, data, and other files to t he player which allows the unit to function as a portable storage/transfer device.

REPEAT ONE = Will repeat the selected song continually.

REPEAT ALL = Will repeat all songs continually. SHUF - SHUFFLE = Will choose at random which song to play. INTRO = Will play a few seconds of each song in order of entry.

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LISTENING TO MUSIC

In Play mode:

Play mode EQ Indicator

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In Stop mode:

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SRS

Alienware Communication

by DJ Stryke

001/016

MP3

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Stop mode EQ Indicator

SRS

Alienware Communication

by DJ Stryke

001/016

MP3

128K

00:00

EQ has two functions:

1. In Play mode: Press the EQ button to choose between SRS, Normal, Rock,

Jazz, Classic, Pop, and Bass.

2. In Stop mode: Press the EQ button to switch between internal memory

and external memory.

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LISTENING TO THE RADIO

MAIN MENU: FM TUNER

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MAIN MENU

MUSIC

Press " or " to highlight FM TUNER.

MAIN MENU

FM TUNER

NU E

Press "MENU" to enter FM TUNER .

87.5

FM TUNER

I06.50

STEREO

MHz

108

Press " or " to select your desired station.

Press "MENU" to enter MAIN MENU.

RADIO SETTINGS

While the song is playing press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AUTO PROGRAM, PROGRAM, RECORD, and MANUAL.

MODE

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Program Indicator

program

SRS

Alienware Communication

by DJ Stryke

001/016

MP3

128K

00:00

NOTE: When FM TUNER is first selected it is in AUTO PROGRAM function. The player will automatically scan through and preset the available stations.

AUTO PROGRAM FUNCTION:

Once selected, press PLAY and the player will automatically scan through and preset the available stations. PROGRAM FUNCTION:

First press MODE and select MANUAL once select ed then

choose the desired station to progr am. Press PLAY to program

the station into preset. You can program up to 30 preset stations. RECORD FUNCTION:

Once you have selected what you want to record press

the mode button until RECORD is seen in the display. Press PLAY

to begin recording. Press PL AY again to stop recording. MANUAL FUNCTION:

Will allow you to select stations manually.

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RECORD/PLAYBACK

MAIN MENU: VOICE

RECORD

U N E M

Press "MENU" to enter MAIN MENU.

MAIN MENU

MUSIC

VOICE PLAY

U N E

Press "MENU" to enter MAIN MENU.

MAIN MENU

MUSIC

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REC OPTION - Select location to save your recordings.

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Press "MENU" to enter MAIN MENU.

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Press " " to highlight VOICE.

Press " " to highlight

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VOICE.

Press " " to highlight VOICE.

MAIN MENU

VOICE

MAIN MENU

VOICE

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Press "MENU" to select VOICE.

MAIN MENU

VOICE

® ¯

Press "MENU" to select VOICE.

® ¯

Press "MENU" to select VOICE.

Press "VOLUME -" to highlight REC OPTION.

VOL -

Press "MENU" again to select VOICE PLAY.

VOICE

Press "VOLUME -" to select RECORD

VOL -

VOICE

VOICE PLAY

RECORD

REC OPTION

NOTE: When saving recordings the player will automatically select internal memory.

VOICE PLAY

RECORD

REC OPTION

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E M

Press "MENU" to select REC OPTION.

Note: In STOP mode, press EQ button to switch play between INT or SD.

REC OPTION

SAVE TO

VOICE

VOICE PLAY

RECORD

REC OPTION

Press "MENU" to start recording.

Press " " to play recorded messages. Press "STOP" to stop play,

then press "MENU" to return to VOICE MENU.

Press "VOLUME" to select between saving recording on INTERNAL MEMORY or SD/MMC.

INTERNAL MEMORY

SD/MCC

PLAY/PAUSE/STOP

Press "STOP" to stop recording and return to VOICE menu.

Select EXIT and press "MENU" to exit VOICE

and return to MAIN MENU.

Press "MENU"

to confirm

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selection

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SETUP

MAIN MENU: SETUP

VOL

Press "MENU" to enter MAIN MENU.

SOUND SETTINGS

SRS WOW HD ™ The following four features make-up SRS WOW HD ™ technology:

SRS 3D

Expands the sound field making the stereo image much wider. Creates a wide, spacious sound field.

FOCUS: Elevates the stereo image providing clarity of vocals and vertically elevates sound stage so the reproduced sound is very natural.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

CONTRAST: Choose the level of contrast you desire.

BACKLIGHT: Choose the level of brightness you desire.

POWER SET: Choose the amount of time the player stays on when not in use.

LANGUAGE: Choose between English, Spanish, or French.

EXIT: Choose Exit to return to the MAIN MENU.

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Press " " to highlight SETUP.

MAIN MENU

SETUP

U N

Press "MENU" to select SETUP.

VOL +

SETUP

SRS (WOW HD)

CONTRAST

BACKLIGHT

SETUP

POWER SET

LANGUAGE

EXIT

VOL -

Press "Vol + or Vol -" to highlight one from the list .

Press "MENU" to accept selection and return to SETUP menu. Go to EXIT and press "MENU" to exit SETUP.

Brightness: Choose the level of 3D stereo performance.

TruBass: Creates a deep rich bass tone through small speaker

systems or headphones.

DEFINITION: Gives greater definition to the sound.

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DELETING FILES ON THE PLAYER

MAIN MENU: DELETE

VOL



Press "MENU" to enter MAIN MENU.

ABOUT

MAIN MENU: ABOUT

VOL

Press "MENU" to enter MAIN MENU.

Press " " to highlight DELETE.

Press " "



to highlight ABOUT.

MAIN MENU

DELETE

Press "MENU" to select DELETE.

MAIN MENU

ABOUT

U N E M

VOL +

VOL -

Press "Vol + or Vol -" to highlight what type of file will be deleted.

Press "MENU" to select ABOUT.

DELETE

MUSIC FILES

VOICE FILES

EXIT

Press "MENU" to select the

type of file to be deleted.

Press " VOL- or VOL+"

to select the specific file to be deleted.

DELETE FILES

01/01/V001.WAV

YES NO

Press " or " to select YES or NO. Press "PLAY" to confirm.

Version 1:01

U N

Memory 491 MB

Used/Free 91 / 400 MB

EXT Memory MB

Used/Free 55 / 4 MB

Version and memory information will

Press "MENU" to return to MAIN MENU.

be displayed.

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EXTERNAL MEMORY

INSERTING EXTERNAL MEMORY

Remove the battery cover.

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Insert the external memory card and replace the battery cover.

USING EXTERNAL MEMORY

1. Insert the memory card.

2. Connect the player to the computer. Follow detailed instructions on pages10 and 11.

3. Open removable disk associated with the memory card.

4. Drag and drop selected songs into the removable disk.

5. Safely disconnect player from computer. Follow detailed instructions on page10.

NOTE: To access external memory press EQ during the stop mode. This will switch your system

from internal to external memory.

Insert external memory card.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

Unit turned off or locked up.

Sound is distorted or weak.

SOLUTION

Reinsert the battery in the correct polarity (+/-) and tur n the unit on again.

Replace the battery with a new one.

Lower the volume. Replace the battery with a new one.

Songs do not play after dragging/dropping or copying/pasting.

Player does not work with Windows 98.

External memory card does not work.

We recommend safely disconnecting any USB device in accordance with your computer’s operating system instructions. In Windows® 98/Windows®ME, after copying files to the player, wait approximately 5 seconds before unplugging the unit. In Windows®2000/Windows® XP, click the USB icon in your computer ’s System Tray and “Stop [the]USB Mass Storage Device”.

Only MP3/WMA™ files can be played on this player.

Download the AW8825DAP device driver from the website and follow the accompanying instructions for installing (www.alienware.com/audio).

This player is compatible with up to 512MB SD or MMC cards.

To transfer tracks to the external card: a) disconnect the player from your computer b) power up the player c) insert the memory card and d) connect the player to your computer and transfer tracks.

Printed in China

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This symbol, located on the back or bottom of the unit, is intended to alert the user

• Use a soft, clean cloth moistened

VOL

ICA

with lukewarm water to clean the exterior of the unit.

• Never use solvents such as benzene or other strong chemical

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cleaners since these could damage the unit's finish.

• It is important that no liquid

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

, located on the back or bottom of the unit,

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLEASE REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment

NOTE: This product complies with Council Directive 89/336/EEC.This class "B" digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the folllowing conditions: 1)The device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Receiver complies with Part 15 of FCC rules when manufactured.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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of

reaches the inside of the unit.

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Special Note

When placing your unit on a lacquered or natural finish, protect your furniture with a cloth or other protective material.

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9090

LIMITED

Warranty

We warrantee this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal conditions, for a period of 90 days from date of original purchase.

We agree, at its option during the warranty period, to repair any defect in material or workmanship or to furnish an equal product in exchange without charge. Such repair or replacement is subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of purchase as confirmed by a copy of an original dated sales receipt.

To obtain service, return the unit insured and freight PREPAID to:

CONSUMER SERVICE

2110 CARR STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO 63106

314 657-2364

• Pack the unit in a well-padded, sturdy carton.

• Enclose a copy of your sales receipt to verify the date of purchase.

• Include your name, address and phone number.

We will elect to repair or replace properly warrantied product free of charge (including free return transportation).

NOTE: This warranty does not cover any product which has been subject to damage due to an act of God, misuse, neglect, accident, abuse, commercial use, or modification of, or to, any part of the product, including the antenna. Damage to external media such as DVD, CD, LP, tape and/or memory devices are not covered nor is the cost incurred in shipping the unit for warranty repair. Under no circumstances shall we be liable for any loss (direct, indirect, incidental, foreseen, unforeseen, special or consequential) or for any damage arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this product.

This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than us in, St. Louis, MO.

This warranty does not cover re-manufactured units, product sold AS IS or closeout product.

This warranty is valid only in the United States and grants specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

NOTE: For products that contain internal memory for storage of music, data, etc., the amount of memory your operating system reports may vary from the stated memory of this device.

2110 CARR STREET • ST. LOUIS, MO 63106 • TEL: 314 657-2364 • FAX: 314-588-1805

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