Creative NOMAD JUKEBOX User Manual

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CAUTION:

CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or compatible personal
computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check
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Consulter le mode d’emploi/guide d'installation et/ou le fabricant de
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d'autres périphériques à votre sytème.

Ce périphérique est destiné à être connecté par

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FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
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equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
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on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from

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that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

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Caution

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To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to
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Modifications

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This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio
interference as specified in the Canadian Department of
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Compliance

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Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC), 73/23/EEC (LVD)

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has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85
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EMI/EMC: ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles FCC.
Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

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2. Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y compris

Supplementary Information:
DAP-6G01 == Standard Model
DAP-6G02 == Europe Model

DS-6401 is the docking station model.

United States
Tel: [phone]

Creative Labs

DAP-6G01/DAP-6G02

Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.

interference that may cause undesirable operation.

celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.

March 30, 2000

Creative Labs, Inc.

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Milpitas, CA. 95035

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Contents

Introduction

Your NOMAD Jukebox......................................................vii

Software ..................................................................vii

System Requirements........................................................viii

Document Conventions......................................................viii

1 Your NOMAD Jukebox Package

In The Package.................................................................. 1-1

Location Of Controls........................................................ 1-2

2 Setting Up Your NOMAD Jukebox

Step 1: Insert Batteries...................................................... 2-1

Step 2: Connect NOMAD Jukebox to your PC .............. 2-2

Step 3: Install Software..................................................... 2-3

Step 4: Run Jukebox Tutorial........................................... 2-3

Step 5: Verify NOMAD Jukebox Driver Installation...... 2-3

Step 6: Switch on NOMAD Jukebox &

Connect Headphones...................................................... 2-4

Step 7: Select & Play a Track........................................... 2-4

3 Using Your NOMAD Jukebox

Overview of Screen Icons................................................. 3-1

Navigating Screens in NOMAD Jukebox........................3-1

Opening Screen......................................................3-1

Navigating to Lower Le v el Screens......................3-2

Navigating to Upper Lev el Screens......................3-2

What You Can Do in Music Library.................................3-3

Searching for an ALBUM, AR TIST, GENRE or

PLAY LIST .........................................................3-3

Queueing an Album...............................................3-3

V ie wing Details......................................................3-4

V ie wing DETAILS accessed from the

TRACKS screen.....................................3-4

V ie wing DETAILS accessed from the

ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen..............3-4

Previewing a Track................................................3-5

Removing Albums, T racks or Play Lists from the

ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen..........................3-5

What You can Do while Playing Tracks/Albums.............3-6

Skipping Forward/Backward in a T rack...............3-6

Setting Play Mode .................................................3-6

Saving a Play List in DETAILS screen ................3-6

What You can Do in EAX and System Menu..................3-7

Adjusting Parametric EQ......................................3-7

Adjusting Spatialization Settings..........................3-7

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Adjusting Environmental Settings....................... 3-8

Using Playback Speed.......................................... 3-8

Creating and Saving an Audio Recording........... 3-9

Listening to an Audio Recording....................... 3-10

Saving an Activ e Queue List.............................. 3-10

Deleting Library Items........................................3-11

V ie wing System Information..............................3-11

Adjusting System Preferences............................3-12

Appendixes
A An MP3 Primer

What is MP3?................................................................... A-1

MP3 Conversion Process................................................. A-1

Extracting from Audio CD.................................. A-1

Encoding to MP3.................................................A-1

Memory and Audio Quality............................................. A-2

MP3 Web Sites................................................................. A-2

B Technical Specifications &

T r oubleshooting

NOMAD Jukebox DAP-6G01.........................................B-1

Troubleshooting.................................................................B-2

Using and Replacing Batteries.............................C-2

Servicing................................................................C-3

Power Sources.......................................................C-3

Proper Care and Usage.........................................C-3

Health Hazards......................................................C-3

C Important Safety Instructions

General Handling Instructions..........................................C-1

Specific Handling Instructions .........................................C-2

Switching Off NOMAD Jukebox........................C-2

Cleaning NOMAD Jukebox.................................C-2

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Introduction

Your
NOMAD Jukebox

The Creative NOMAD Jukebox is a USB,
multi-format portable audio player/recorder.

This new light-weight (14oz. without
batteries) digital audio player comes in the
size of a CD disc player and features high
capacity storage capabilities with 6 GB of
built-in storage that holds an entire music
collection (over 150 albums). It features a
Line-In for analog recording from external
sources and dual Line-Out connections ideal
for connecting a four-speaker system such as
Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital.

Unlike other hardware-based solutions, the
NOMAD Jukebox features an onboard
real-time digital signal processor (DSP) and
real-time effects processor for superior audio
playback and customization. A
Headphone-Out jack supports headphone
spatialization and equalizer effects. This
SDMI-capable portable digital audio player
supports multiple formats including MP3 and
WAV file formats. The NOMAD Jukebox

supports downloadable features including new
effects algorithms, security features, and
additional formats e.g. Windows Media Audio
(WMA).

Software

NOMAD Jukebox comes bundled with the
following:

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Creative PlayCenter 2, which manages
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.

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Creative LAVA! Player, which allows you
to create ultra-high quality LAVA! Music
Videos to accompany your MP3 files.

❑

More than 20 hours of preloaded music
and audio book content from Naxos,
Soundbuzz.com, and others.

You can also download more MP3 files
through worldwide web sites or online
services to play them back on your NOMAD
Jukebox.

For more details on MP3, refer to

“An MP3 Primer”

.

Appendix A,

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System Requirements

For PC:

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Microsoft® Windows® 98 and
Windows® 2000

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200 MHz or higher Pentium® (Pentium II
or better recommended for MP3
encoding)

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SVGA graphics adapter (256 colours,
800 x 600) or higher resolution and color
display

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Internet connection for Internet content
downloading or CDDB
charges incurred are the responsibility of
the end user)

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32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)

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USB port

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12 MB free hard disk space (more for
audio content storage)

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Installed mouse

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CD-ROM drive with digital audio
extraction support

For Mac®

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Mac OS version 8.6 or higher

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iMac™, G3 or higher

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Internet connection for Internet content
downloading or CDDB
charges incurred are the responsibility of
the end user)

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32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)

2

support (any

2

support (any

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USB port

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USB Manager version 1.2 or higher

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12 MB free hard disk space (more for
audio content storage)

Document
Conventions

The following typographical conventions are
used throughout this document.

T able i: Te xt conventions.

Text Elements Use

bold

italic

UPPERCASE

< >

T ext that must be entered
exactly as it appears.

Title of a book or a
placeholder. A
placeholder represents
information that you
must provide.

Directory name, file
name, or acronym.

Symbols, letters, and key
names on the keyboard.

T ab le ii: Icons.

This symbol Indicates

A note.

A warning.

A tip.

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Chapter

Your NOMAD Jukebox Package

In The Package

Your NOMAD Jukebox package contains the following items:

The connector may look
different, depending on
the country that you
purchased NOMAD
Jukebox.

NOMAD Jukebox

Power adapter and cable

Backphones

1

2 sets of 4 rechargeable
AA NiMH batteries

USB cable

For the latest list of optional accessories, visit NOMAD World at http://www.nomadworld.com.

Software installation CD

Figure 1-1: NOMAD Jukebox package.

Quick Start guide Quick Reference card

Protective pouch for
NOMAD Jukebox

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NOMAD Jukebox - Front View

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Location Of Controls

Soft buttons

Press to execute the labels directly above
them in the LCD.

Library button

This is the “Home” key. Press to switch
between the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen
and the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen.

EAX and System button

Press to display the full list of EAX & System
Settings which can be adjusted.

Skip Backward button

Press to restart audio at the start of the

previous

track in the Play List. The Pla yP ointer

icon indicates the playing track.

Play button/ON

immediately

Press to
from the Music Library is placed at the top of the ACTIVE
QUEUE LIST; a track selected from the ACTIVE QUEUE
LIST advances the list to that track and begins playback.

play any item selected. A track selected

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Stop button/PAUSE/OFF

Press once to

stop

beginning of the track. Press the Play button
to resume playback.

pause

playback. The PlayPointer returns to the

playback. Press again to

Figure 1-2: Front view of NOMAD Jukebox.

Screen Title
Main Info

Soft button functions

Scroll Up/Down buttons

These buttons are used for screen
navigation e.g. press to move up or
down through the items or press and
hold to increase the speed of
movement through the list. They are
also used to move the letter entry
position to the left or right indicated by
a ^.

Skip Forward button

Restarts audio at the start of

next

track in the Play List.

the

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NOMAD Jukebox - Side Views

Line In Jack

Connects to an external
audio source for recording
to NOMAD Jukebox.

USB Port

Lock switch

While in the Locked position, the control
buttons cannot be operated.

Line Out Jacks 1 & 2

Connects to a four speaker
system such as Creative
Cambridge SoundWorks
FourPointSurround for
enhanced audio effects.
Note: Line Out Jack 1
connects to front speakers
while Line Out Jack 2
connects to rear speakers.

Power Jack

Connects to the supplied
power adapter.
Note: NOMAD Jukebox will
charge the rechargeable
NiMH batteries if the
batteries are in NOMAD
Jukebox regardless of
whether the power is
turned on or off.

Figure 1-3: Side views of NOMAD Jukebox.

Volume Control

Controls audio playback volume
through the headphones only.
Note: T o control the playbac k volume of
speakers connected to NOMAD
Jukebox using Line Out Jacks 1 & 2,
adjust the volume control of the
speakers instead.

Headphones Jack

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NOMAD Jukebox - Rear View

Reset hole

If NOMAD Jukebox stops
responding, insert and push a
straightened paperclip into this
hole to reset the player.

Battery case

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Figure 1-4: Rear view of NOMAD Jukebox.