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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Creative's new multi-format digital audio player, MuVo N100/N200.
Your player can store hundreds of songs in its music library, and comes equipped with a USB
2.0 port, so you can transfer music and data quickly and easily.
Note
Your player plays back MP3 and WMA files, including those protected with Digital Rights
Management (DRM) technology.
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Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows
98 Second Edition (SE)
Intel® Pentium® II 350 MHz, AMD® K6-2® 450 MHz or better processor (Pentium III 450
MHz or higher recommended for MP3 encoding in Creative MediaSource™)
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive with digital audio extraction support
USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 port recommended)
64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
10 MB available hard disk space (more space needed for storing audio)
SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution or better)
Note
The software applications on the MuVo N100/N200 CD may have higher requirements for
basic functionality. Refer to each application's documentation for details.
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Your Player At A Glance
Overview
Using the Scroller
LCD Guide
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Overview
1
Play/Pause button
Press and hold to turn the player
on and off.
Press once to start playing
tracks, and press again to pause
playback.
When your player is locked,
press to turn on the LCD
backlight.
2
Microphone
A built-in microphone that lets
you make digital voice
recordings.
3
LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display)
Displays menu options.
4
Volume Decrease button
Press to decrease the volume.
5
Volume Increase button
Press to increase the volume.
6
Scroller
Turn the Scroller to scroll
through menu options and press
the Scroller to select them. This
action is also referred to as
"Scroll Select".
During playback, turn the
Scroller to move between tracks,
or turn and hold the Scroller to
move within a track.
For more information, see Using
the Scroller.
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7
Headphone jack
Connect headphones to this
jack.
8
Line In jack
Connect external stereo sources,
such as cassette players, CD
players and MiniDisc players, to
this jack.
This jack is only found on MuVo
N200 players.
9
USB port
Connect your computer to this
port using the supplied USB
cable.
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Using the Scroller
Most of the player's functions are accessed using the scroller. It is therefore important that you
learn how to use the Scroller.
Selecting menu options
Controlling playback
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Selecting menu options
You can use the scroller to select menu options. In this User's Guide, we use the term "Scroll
Select" when we want you to use the Scroller to scroll to a menu option, and then select it by
pressing the Scroller.
Turn the Scroller to scroll through menu options on your LCD until the option that you want,
1.
such as Play Mode , is highlighted.
Press the Scroller to select this menu option.
2.
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Controlling playback
During playback, you can use the Scroller to move between tracks, or to move quickly within a
track.
To go to the next or previous track during playback
Turn the Scroller up or down respectively
To move forward or back within a track during playback
Turn and
hold the Scroller up or down respectively
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LCD Guide
Battery Icons
Status Diagrams
Play Status Icons
Play Mode Icons
Information Diagrams
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Battery Icons
This icon
Means this
Battery is full
Battery is 60% full
Battery is 30% full
Battery is nearly empty. Change the battery at
the earliest opportunity
After inserting the battery, your player displays one of the following icons, depending on the
battery's status.
Tip
Playback time depends on factors like the volume level. For more information, see Usage.
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Status Diagrams
This diagram
Means this
Your player is connected to your computer.
To use your player, disconnect it from your
computer.
Files are being transferred to your player.
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Play Status Icons
This icon
Means this
Play
Pause
Stop
Record
Move forward within a track
Move back within a track
Next track
Previous track
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Play Mode Icons
This icon
Means this
Repeat track
Repeat folder
Repeat all
Shuffle once
Shuffle repeat
Shuffle folder
Track once
Repeat selected section of a track
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Information Diagrams
This diagram
Means this
Advice
Physical defects
Numerous high-impact
shocks
Contact Customer
Support Services
Unexpected power loss
while saving settings
Download a newer
firmware version
Reload firmware
Contact Customer
Support Services
Player is unable to
perform the selected
task, such as deleting a
file
Clear your player's
memory
Contact Customer
Support Services
Unsupported file
system
Corrupted file system
Check that the file
system you selected
during formatting is
FAT, FAT16 or FAT32
Use ScanDisk to scan
your player
The player's remaining
storage space is low or
depleted; recording
cannot proceed
Delete some files to free
storage space
Low battery power
Insert a new battery
Battery is depleted,
player cannot start up
Insert a new battery
If an error occurs, you may see one of the following information diagram, indicating the general
nature of the problem.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Set up computer
Step 2: Insert battery
Step 3: Transfer music
Step 4: Disconnect player
Step 5: Play music
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Step 1: Set up computer
DO NOT connect your player to your computer before setting up the software.
Turn on your computer.
1.
If you have Windows XP or Windows 2000, you must log in as an administrator in Windows
1.
before you can set up the software. For more information, refer to your operating system's
online Help.
Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD
2.
should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:
Start Windows Explorer.
i.
On the left pane, click the My Computer icon.
ii.
Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click AutoPlay.
iii.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
3.
If prompted, restart your computer.
4.
Note
Windows 98 SE users must install a device driver before using the player. This driver is
1.
automatically installed when you set up the software on Windows 98 SE.
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Step 2: Insert battery
Use an alkaline battery with your player.
When you turn on your player for the first time, the menu will be in English.
To change the language
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Settings option .
2.
Scroll Select the Language option .
3.
Scroll Select the language that you want.
4.
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Step 3: Transfer music
Flip open the rubber cover of your player's USB port.
1.
1.
Connect your player to your computer's USB port using the supplied USB cable.
2.
Your computer's USB port may be located on the front, back or side panels.
2.
2.
Start Windows Explorer on your computer.
3.
You will notice that your player is recognized as a Removable Disk in Windows Explorer.
3.
Transfer audio files (MP3 or WMA files) to your player using a drag-and-drop operation.
4.
You can also transfer data files using Windows Explorer. For more information about using
4.
Windows Explorer, refer to its online Help.
For more advanced song management tasks, you can use Creative MuVo Media Explorer or
5.
Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer. Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer is your
digital music center for playing, creating, organizing and transferring digital music. To launch
Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer, double-click the Creative MediaSource
Player/Organizer shortcut icon on your desktop.
For more information about using Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer, refer to its online
5.
Help.
Note
Do not press the buttons on your player while connecting it to your computer.
1.
WMA files with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be copied to your player using
2.
Windows Explorer. You can only do so with applications that support this technology, such
as Creative MuVo Media Explorer, Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer, or Windows
Media Player.
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Step 4: Disconnect player
Before disconnecting your player from your computer, use the Windows Eject or
Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar to safely disconnect your player. If not, your
player may not be able to function normally. Follow these steps below to safely disconnect your
player.
To stop your player in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Me
Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar, click
Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device, and disconnect your player when you are prompted
to do so.
To stop your player in Windows 98 SE
In Windows Explorer, right-click the Removable Disk icon, click the
Eject option, and disconnect your player when you are prompted to do so.
Tip
Make sure that the following status diagram appears on the LCD for at least five seconds
before disconnecting your player.
Step 5: Play music
Press and hold the Play/Pause button until your player turns on.
1.
The CREATIVE logo appears on the LCD, followed by the MuVo logo. Music stored in
1.
your player starts playing automatically. Note that your player comes preloaded with some
music to get you started.
Press Volume Increase and Volume Decrease buttons to adjust the volume.
2.
After you have finished using your player, press and hold the Play/Pause button until
3.
the Power off message disappears.
Warning!
Remember to set the volume at a moderate level. Listening to music at high volumes can
1.
impair your hearing.
For your safety and the safety of others, do not use headphones while driving, cycling or any
2.
other activity that requires your full attention.
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Using Your Player
Turning your player on and off
Transferring music and data
Playing music
Listening to FM radio
Playing recorded tracks
Recording with the built-in microphone
Recording radio broadcasts
MP3 encoding
Locking your player
Deleting tracks
Formatting your player
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Turning your player on and off
Press and hold the Play/Pause button until your player turns on.
1.
The CREATIVE logo appears on the LCD, followed by the MuVo logo. Music stored in
1.
your player starts playing automatically.
After you have finished using your player, press and hold the Play/Pause button until
2.
the Power Off message disappears.
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Transferring music and data
Audio selections have been preloaded to your player to get you started quickly. If you wish to
listen to music immediately, see Playing music
.
If you wish to download music tracks to your player, you can download music from Internet
music sites (see Downloading from the Internet), rip them from your audio CDs to create digital
files on your computer (see Ripping audio CDs), or encode them directly into your player (see
MP3 encoding
).
You can also use your player as a portable data storage device to transfer large files from one
computer to another. Use Windows Explorer or Creative MuVo Media Explorer to data transfer
files.
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Playing music
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Music option .
2.
Scroll to the audio track that you want to play and press the Play/Pause button .
3.
Note
You can select different play modes to vary the playback order. For more information, see
1.
Play mode.
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Overview of the Music screen
1
Elapsed time
2
Play status
3
Track title
4
EQ setting
5
Play mode
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Playing MP3 encoded tracks
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Skip Folder option .
2.
Press the Scroller and Scroll Select the Encoded Tracks option.
3.
Note that the Encoded Tracks option is only available if you have encoded tracks.
3.
Scroll to an encoded track that you want to play and press the Play/Pause button .
4.
Note
The track names of encoded tracks start with "EN".
1.
For information about creating MP3 encoded tracks, see MP3 encoding.
2.
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Skipping Folders
During music playback, you can choose between different folders of music tracks.
During music playback, press the Scroller and Scroll Select the Skip Folder option .
1.
Alternatively, press and hold the Scroller.
Scroll to the folder that you want to go to.
2.
To resume normal playback, press the Scroller again.
3.
Note
Your player can only recognize up to one subfolder level in the root directory.
1.
You cannot skip folders when playing back microphone and FM radio recordings.
2.
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Listening to FM radio
(FM radio is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
You can manually scan for FM radio stations one at a time, or automatically scan for all available
stations. You can save up to 32 radio presets.
FM Radio has two views: Tuning and Preset. To manually scan for FM radio stations, you have
to be in the Tuning view. If you have saved radio presets, you can select them by switching to the
Preset view.
To switch between Tuning and Preset views
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the FM Radio option .
2.
A radio frequency appears on the LCD.
2.
Press the Play/Pause button to switch between views.
3.
Alternatively, press the Scroller and Scroll Select the Scroller: Tuning or Scroller: Preset
3.
option .
Note
If there are no saved presets in your player, the "No preset found" message will appear when
1.
you switch to the Preset view.
In the Preset view, you can see the preset number and scroll from one preset to another. If
2.
you need to fine-tune a preset, switch to the Tuning view.
If you are using your player in Japan, you will need to change the FM region setting. For
3.
more information, see Settings.
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Overview of the FM Radio screen
1
Preset view
2
Tuning view
3
FM radio frequency
4
Preset number (only appears in the Preset view)
5
Stereo/Mono indicator
(FM radio is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
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Automatically scanning and saving radio stations
(FM radio is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
Connect headphones to the Headphone jack.
1.
Press the Scroller.
2.
The main menu appears.
2.
Scroll Select the FM Radio option .
3.
A radio frequency appears on the LCD.
3.
Press the Scroller and Scroll Select the Autoscan option .
4.
The player scans and stores all radio stations that it can receive. At the end of the autoscan, it
4.
automatically saves all stations as presets and tunes in to the first preset.
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Manually scanning and saving radio stations
(FM radio is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
Connect headphones to the Headphone jack.
1.
Press the Scroller.
2.
The main menu appears.
2.
Scroll Select the FM Radio option .
3.
A radio frequency appears on the LCD.
3.
If you see a preset station, press the Play/Pause button to switch to the Tuning view.
4.
The preset station disappears.
To scan for a station, turn the Scroller and hold for one second. The player scans for the next
5.
available station.
Press the Scroller and Scroll Select the Save Preset option .
6.
Turn the Scroller to select a preset number. Your station is stored and appears at the
7.
bottom-left corner of your LCD.
Repeat steps 2 to 6 to store another station.
8.
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Selecting a preset station
(FM radio is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the FM Radio option .
2.
A radio frequency appears on the LCD.
2.
If you do not see a preset station, press the Play/Pause button to switch to the Preset
3.
view. A preset station appears.
Turn the Scroller to select the preset station you want.
4.
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Deleting a radio preset
(FM radio is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the FM Radio option .
2.
A radio frequency appears on the LCD.
2.
If you do not see a radio preset, press the Play/Pause button to switch to the Preset
3.
view. The radio preset appears.
Turn the Scroller to select the preset station you want.
4.
Press the Scroller and Scroll Select the Delete Preset option .
5.
The selected preset is deleted and your player tunes to the next available preset station.
5.
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Playing recorded tracks
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Recorded Tracks option .
2.
Scroll to a recording that you want to play and press the Play/Pause button .
3.
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Overview of the Recorded Tracks screen
1
Elapsed time
2
Play status
3
Currently playing track
4
Play mode
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Recording with the built-in microphone
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Microphone option .
2.
Press the Play/Pause button to start recording, and press it again to stop recording.
3.
The first recorded track is named VOC001, the second recorded track is named VOC002,
3.
the third recorded track is named VOC003, and so on.
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Overview of the Microphone screen
1
Elapsed recording time
2
Play status
3
Recording progress bar
4
Remaining recording time
Note
You cannot pause and continue a voice recording.
Recorded tracks are saved in the Recorded Tracks folder in your player's root directory.
To view and play back recordings, Scroll Select the Recorded Tracks option . For more
information, see Playing recorded tracks.
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Recording radio broadcasts
(Radio recording is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
Connect headphones to the Headphone jack.
1.
Press the Scroller.
2.
The main menu appears.
2.
Scroll Select the FM Radio option .
3.
A radio frequency appears on the LCD.
3.
If you do not see a preset station, press the Play/Pause button to switch to the Preset
4.
view. A preset station appears.
Turn the Scroller to select the preset station you want.
5.
Press the Scroller and Scroll Select the FM Recording option .
6.
A recording bar appears on the LCD and recording starts.
6.
Press the Play/Pause button to end the recording.
7.
The first recorded track is named FM001, the second recorded track is named FM002, the
7.
third recorded track is named FM003, and so on.
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Overview of the FM Recording screen
1
Elapsed recording time
2
Play status
3
Recording progress bar
4
Remaining recording time
Note
You cannot pause and continue an FM radio recording.
Recorded tracks are saved in the Recorded Tracks folder in your player's root directory.
To view and play back recordings, see Playing recorded tracks.
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MP3 encoding
(Direct MP3 encoding is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
You can directly encode or "rip" music to your player, instead of ripping music on your computer
first and then transferring it to your player.
Connect the Line In jack on your player to the line output of an external stereo source, such
1.
as a CD or MiniDisc player, using the supplied Stereo cable.
1.
Press the Scroller.
2.
The main menu appears.
2.
Scroll Select the MP3 Encoding option .
3.
Press the Play/Pause button to start the encoding. An encoding progress bar appears
4.
on the LCD and encoding starts.
On your external stereo source, start playing the song you want to encode.
5.
Press the Play/Pause button to end the encoding.
6.
The first encoded track is named EN001, the second encoded track is named EN002, the
6.
third encoded track is named EN003, and so on.
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Overview of the MP3 Encoding screen
1
Elapsed encoding time
2
Play status
3
Encoding progress bar
4
Remaining encoding time
5
Sync Track enabled
6
Encoding bitrate
(Direct MP3 encoding is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
Note
Enable Sync Track ("SYNC") to encode the songs from your source as separate tracks. For
more information, see Synchronizing MP3 encoding.
Encoded tracks are saved in the Encoded Tracks folder in your player's root directory. To
view and play back encoded tracks, see Playing MP3 encoded tracks.
It may be illegal to encode MP3 files for trade or sale unless you have the express or explicit
permission of the copyright holder(s).
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Adjusting sound quality of MP3 encoding
(Direct MP3 encoding is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
You can adjust the sound quality of encoded tracks by changing the MP3 encoding bitrate.
In the MP3 Encoding screen, press the Scroller.
1.
Scroll Select the Encode Bitrate option and select the bitrate that you want.
2.
Note that higher bitrates offer better sound quality but take up more storage space.
2.
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Synchronizing MP3 encoding
(Direct MP3 encoding is available on MuVo N200 players only.)
If you are encoding songs from a CD or MiniDisc, enable Sync Track ("SYNC") so that your
player will encode the songs from your source as separate tracks. Your player will automatically
stop when the last song is played. Sync Track is enabled by default.
In the MP3 Encoding screen, press the Scroller.
1.
Scroll Select the Sync Track option and turn Sync Track on or off. When Sync Track is
2.
turned on, appears at the top right corner of the MP3 Encoding screen.
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Locking your player
Locking your player disables all buttons on your player except the Scroller. Lock your player
when you want to prevent buttons from being accidently pressed.
If you press a button while the player is locked, a popup message prompts you to unlock the
player. This window is displayed for five seconds.
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Lock option .
2.
appears at the top right corner of the LCD.
2.
To unlock your player, press any button and Scroll Select the Unlock option .
3.
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Deleting tracks
During playback, press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Delete option .
2.
Scroll Select to permanently delete the currently playing audio track or recording.
3.
Note
For more song management tasks, connect your player to your computer and start Creative
1.
MediaSource Player/Organizer. Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer is your digital music
center for playing, creating, organizing and transferring digital music.
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Formatting your player
If you need to format your player, backup the files in your player first. When you format your
player, all songs and data files will be deleted. All new players are already formatted.
Connect your player to your computer's USB port using the supplied USB cable.
1.
1.
Start Windows Explorer on your computer. Your player is recognized as a Removable Disk
2.
in Windows Explorer.
Right-click the Removable Disk option, click the Format option, and follow the instructions
3.
on the screen to format your player.
Make sure you select either FAT, FAT16 or FAT32 when formatting the player. NTFS is
3.
NOT supported on your player.
3.
After the formatting is complete, make sure you stop your player before disconnecting it from
4.
your computer. For instructions on stopping your player, see Step 4: Disconnect player.
Note
For more information about using Windows Explorer, refer to its online Help.
1.
Windows 98 SE users must install the device drivers before formatting the player. For more
2.
information on driver installation, see Step 1: Set up computer".
Windows XP and Windows 2000 users must select the FAT, FAT16 or FAT32 option in
3.
the formatting dialog box before formatting the player.
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Settings and Preferences
Play mode
EQ
Settings
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Play mode
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Play mode option .
2.
Scroll Select one of the following options:
3.
A-B
o
Repeats a selected section of a track. When you select this, appears at the top right
o
corner of the LCD.
Press the Scroller when A is highlighted to mark the start point of the repeat, and press
o
the Scroller again when B is highlighted to mark the end point.
Repeat track
o
Repeats the current song. When you select this, appears at the top right corner of the
o
LCD.
Repeat all
o
Repeats all songs in your player. When you select this, appears at the top right corner
o
of the LCD.
Repeat folder
o
Repeats all songs in a folder. When you select this, appears at the top right corner of
o
the LCD.
Track once
o
Stops playing after the current song ends. When you select this, appears at the top
o
right corner of the LCD.
Shuffle repeat
o
Plays and repeats all songs, in random order. When you select this, appears at the top
o
right corner of the LCD.
Shuffle once
o
Plays all songs in random order, once only. When you select this, appears at the top
o
right corner of the LCD.
Shuffle folder
o
Plays folders of songs in random order. When you select this, appears at the top
o
right corner of the LCD.
Normal
o
Resumes playing songs in sequence.
o
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EQ
EQ is a collection of equalizer settings that can enhance the sound of your music. Select preset
settings such as Rock or Jazz, or customize your own setting.
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the EQ option .
2.
Scroll Select one of the following options:
3.
Rock
o
When you select this, appears at the top right corner of the LCD.
o
Pop
o
When you select this, appears at the top right corner of the LCD.
o
Classical
o
When you select this, appears at the top right corner of the LCD.
o
Jazz
o
When you select this, appears at the top right corner of the LCD.
o
Custom
o
When you select this, appears at the top right corner of the LCD.
o
Normal
o
Plays songs without EQ enhancements.
o
Defining Custom EQ
Scroll Select the Custom EQ option . The Custom EQ settings appear.
1.
1.
Five vertical control levers appears in the display. Each lever represents successively higher
2.
frequencies that can be adjusted.
62 controls bass frequency, 250 adjusts the low mid-range frequency, 1k adjusts the
2.
mid-range frequency, 4k adjusts the upper mid-range frequency and 16k adjusts the treble
frequency.
Scroll Select a vertical control lever. Use the Scroller to move the control knob up or down
3.
to vary the amount of boost or reduction in the selected frequency range.
Scroll Select the check mark to exit.
4.
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Settings
Press the Scroller.
1.
The main menu appears.
1.
Scroll Select the Settings option .
2.
Scroll Select one of the following options:
3.
LCD orientation
o
Flips the display for right-handed or left-handed orientations. The default orientation is
o
for the right-handed. If you are left-handed, you can switch the orientation if you prefer
to use the controls of your player with your left hand.
o
Contrast
o
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.
o
Backlight
o
Adjusts backlight duration.
o
Language
o
Sets the default language displayed on the LCD.
o
Idle shutdown
o
Adjusts how long your player remains inactive before it automatically shuts down.
o
Information
o
Displays your player's firmware version, total memory space and available memory
o
space.
FM Region
o
Switches the FM region between International (default) or Japan . Only switch to
o
Japan if you are using your player in Japan.
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About Music Files
You can download music files from Internet music sites, or "rip" music files from audio CDs to
your computer. Music files that you transfer to your player must, however, be MP3 or WMA
files if you want to play them back.
MP3 and WMA files are music files that have lossy compression encoding, which means that
some data is lost during compression. However, using standard sampling rates and bitrates will
ensure that your MP3 files retain much of their audio quality. The standard bitrate of most MP3
files is 128 kbps, although some are set higher, at 160 or 192 kbps. The standard bitrate for
most WMA files is 64 kbps. Higher bitrates will result in better audio quality, but file sizes will be
larger as a consequence.
Downloading from the Internet
Ripping audio CDs
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Downloading from the Internet
To get digital music files from the Internet, use a search engine to locate sites with digital music
content. You can use the supplied software to download audio files from any major Internet
music download sites. Follow the instructions on the site to download the music files to your
computer.
Note
It may be illegal to encode MP3 files for trade or sale unless you have the express or explicit
permission of the copyright holder(s).
WMA files with Digital Rights Management cannot be copied to your player using Windows
Explorer. You can only do so with applications that support this technology, such as Creative
MuVo Media Explorer, Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer, or Windows Media
Player.
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Ripping audio CDs
To get music tracks from your CDs to your player, you will need a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive that can extract digital audio data, and Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer. Creative
MediaSource Player/Organizer will read the audio information on your CD and convert it to
MP3 or WMA files using the bitrate you choose.
The standard bitrate of most MP3 files is 128 Kbps, although some are set higher, at 160 or 192
Kbps. Using the standard bitrate will ensure that your MP3 files retain much of their audio
quality. Higher bitrates will result in larger MP3 file sizes, with better audio quality.
The time needed to successfully extract audio from a CD depends on:
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive speed
defects, like scratches on the audio CD
error-checking features on the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
bitrate selected for encoding
To rip an audio CD using Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer
Insert an audio CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
Start Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer by clicking the Creative MediaSource
Player/Organizer shortcut icon on your desktop.
If Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer is in Player view, click the Player/Organizer View
button to switch to Organizer view.
In the Sources window, select [d:] Audio CD (replace d: with your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
drive).
In the Task bar, click the Rip Now button.
For more information about using Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer, refer to its online
Help.
Tip
Instead of manually entering track information, retrieve audio CD information from CDDB
before ripping tracks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This section covers questions you might have while using your player. It has been divided into a
few categories for your easy reference. For further assistance, you may wish to consult our
self-help tool "Knowledge Base". Go to www.creative.com
and select your region.
Usage
Updates
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Usage
Why does my player skip certain tracks?
The player will only play valid media formats (MP3 and WMA files). Other types of media
formats will be skipped.
Why are some files/tracks corrupted when transferred to my player?
Transfer may have been interrupted. Before disconnecting your player from your computer, stop
your player first. For more information on stopping your player, refer to Step 4: Disconnect
player
Why does my player turn off immediately after it is turned on?
The battery may be too depleted to power your player. Replace the battery and try again.
File transfers to the player are very slow (less than 100 KB/Sec). What do I do?
Try formatting your player. For more information, refer to Formatting your player
.
Can I use my player as a portable data storage device?
Yes, you can. You can transfer data files using Creative MuVo Media Explorer or Windows
Explorer.
I have to change the battery quite often. Is there anything I can do to make it last longer?
The following will make your batteries last longer.
Set a shorter backlight duration.
Set a lower contrast setting.
Avoid unnecessarily skipping ahead and back within tracks.
Avoid unnecessarily turning the player on and off.
Avoid using passive speakers or high-powered headphones.
Avoid playing back WMA tracks especially tracks with high bitrates or heavy bass.
Can I play DRM-protected WMA files on my player?
Yes. To transfer DRM-protected WMA files to your player, you can use Creative MediaSource
Player/Organizer.
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Updates
Where can I get official information on all MuVo products?
Visit www.creative.com
for updates and downloads relating to all MuVo products, Creative's MP3 players and
accessories.
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General Specifications
Size (WxHxD)
33.5 mm (1.3") x 65.5 mm (2.6") x 13.0 mm (0.5")
Weight
22 g (0.8 oz)
34 g (1.2 oz) with battery
Capacity
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB built-in NAND Flash Memory
Power Source
Battery: 1 x AAA alkaline battery
USB bus powered when connected to computer
Battery Life
MP3 128 kbps: Up to 15 hours of continuous playback with a new AAA alkaline battery
WMA 64 kbps: Up to 11 hours of continuous playback with a new AAA alkaline battery
FM radio: Up to 12 hours of continuous playtime with a new AAA alkaline battery
Playback Formats
MP3: Up to 320 kbps
WMA: Up to 320 kbps
WMA with Digital Rights Management
Recording Formats
Voice (via built-in microphone): IMA ADPCM (8 kHz, 4-bit, Mono)
FM Radio: IMA ADPCM (16 kHz, 4-bit, Stereo)
Line In Encoding: MP3 44.1 kHz (96, 128 or 160 kbps)
FM Radio
Stereo and Mono
Up to 32 preset stations
FM region support
International: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz, 50 kHz intervals
Japan: 76.0 MHz ~ 90.0 MHz, 50 kHz intervals
MP3 Playback Performance
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Up to 90 dB
Channel Separation: Up to 65 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Harmonic Distortion Output: <0.1%
Connectors
Headphone jack: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo minijack, 5~7 mW per channel
Line In jack: 2.5 mm (3/32") stereo minijack
USB port: Standard USB mini-B receptacle
USB 2.0 (High speed)
USB 1.1 (Full speed)
LCD
96 x 32 pixel blue EL backlit display
Firmware Support
Upgradable via USB
Firmware upgrades are available from www.creative.com.
Headphone Specifications
Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz
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Sensitivity: 111 dB ±5 dB (I/P Level:1 mW)
Impedance: 32 W ±15%
Plug: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo minijack
Note
FM Radio and direct MP3 encoding are available on MuVo N200 players only.
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License and Copyright
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. The
software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or
copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy
the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The
licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes only.
The Creative Logo, Creative MediaSource and MuVo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The Software License Agreement is found in a separate folder on the Installation and
Applications CD. The copyright and disclaimer, including trademark issues are also found in the
same folder.
Copyright © 2004 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 1.00
August 2004
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