Creative NOMAD Jukebox 3 User guide

Contents

Introduction

Creative NOMAD Jukebox 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-i Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-i Creative PlayCenter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-ii Creative File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-ii Creative Audio Stream Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-ii Interactive Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-iii Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-iii System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-iv Additional requirements for Audio Stream Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 0-iv

Using this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-iv Handling the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-vi Handling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-vii Website Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-viii

1 Setting Up Your Player

Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-1
Powering your player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-2
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-3
How to charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-3
Battery charge status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-3
Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-5
Connecting your player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-6
Interactive Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-6

Turning the player on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-7
To turn your player on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-7
To turn your player off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-7
Resetting the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-7
Locking and unlocking your NOMAD Jukebox 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-8
To lock the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-8
To unlock the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-8
Changing the faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-9
Checking Jukebox information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-10
Configuring your player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-10
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-11
Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-11
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-12
Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-12
Input Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-12
Testing your player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-13

1-3

Introduction

Creative

NOMAD

Jukebox 3

Supplied Software

Congratulations on making an excellent decision in purchasing the Creative NOMAD Jukebox 3!

Your new multi-format portable player is lightweight, just about 10 ounces or 289 grams, without batteries. Even though it is no bigger than a normal CD player, you can store thousands of songs in the player’s music library. You can create crystal clear MP3, WAV (wave) recordings using the Line-In or optical connector, all without using a PC. Your player also comes equipped with an SB1394™ connector, so you can transfer audio tracks and data quickly and easily. It also has two Line Out connectors, which are ideal for connecting to external speakers, like a Creative Inspire™ 4.1 speaker system.

For more information, see “Using this document” on page iv. For more information, see “Supplied Software” on page i.

Unlike other hardware-based players, the NOMAD Jukebox 3 features an onboard real-time digital signal processor (DSP) and a real-time effects processor for superior audio playback and customization. Your player also supports EAX™ so that you can enhance your audio with Advanced EQ presets, headphone spatialization, environments and effects. Your portable digital audio player supports multiple audio file formats, including MP3, WMA and WAV.

The package comes with:

•Creative PlayCenter™ 3

•Creative File Manager

•Creative Audio Stream Recorder

•an interactive tutorial for your NOMAD Jukebox 3

•Adobe Acrobat Reader™

Introduction i

Creative

PlayCenter 3

Creative File

Manager

Creative Audio

Stream Recorder

Creative PlayCenter is your Personal Digital Music Center on the PC. Developed by Creative, PlayCenter allows you to listen, organize, rip, and even create your own audio CDs! it also lets you manage, organize and seamlessly transfer music between Creative portable digital audio players and your PC. With AudioSync™, you can also synchronize music between your PC and NOMAD Jukebox 3.

Creative File Manager is a data file manager for your player. With its intuitive interface, you can drag-and-drop data files between your computer and player. With Creative File Manager, your player doubles as a portable data storage device.

The Creative Audio Stream Recorder (ASR) is a software application that enables you to record streaming audio content from the Internet, and then play it back on your computer or transfer it to your player.

The ASR helps you to record Internet radio programs, sports events, company earning calls, hourly news updates — most of the audio content you can find online. You can specify the URL of the streaming content or select it from the ASR content directory. ASR can also be scheduled.

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Interactive	We have included a tutorial designed to guide you step by step around your new
Tutorial	player. The tutorial is useful for both new and experienced owners.

Terminology	If you are not familiar with technology or terms used in this document, you can
	refer to the "Glossary" on page A-1. Refer to this section to help increase your
	understanding of your player and the technologies used in its creation.

Introduction iii

System

Requirements

Additional requirements for Audio Stream Recorder

Using this document

The applications (software) on the installation CD may have higher requirements for basic functionality. Refer to each application’s documentation for details.

•Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows XP

•Intel® Pentium® II 200 MHz, AMD®-K6-2® 200 MHz or better processor (Pentium II recommended for MP3 encoding)

•Sound Blaster Live!™, Sound Blaster Audigy™ or Sound Blaster Extigy™ for EAX enhanced MP3 encoding

•CD-ROM drive with digital audio extraction support

•USB, 1394 or SB1394 (found on Sound Blaster Audigy series of audio cards) port

•64 Megabytes RAM (128 Megabytes recommended)

•30 Megabytes free hard disk space (more needed for storing audio)

•Internet connection for Internet content downloading and CDDB2™ support (any charges incurred are the responsibility of the user)

•Installed mouse

•SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution or better)

•Sound Blaster Live!, Sound Blaster Audigy or Sound Blaster Extigy

•Depending on the audio stream you want to record, at least Real Player™ 7.0, RealOne™ or Windows Media Player 6.0

•Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0

Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the player or on an application, for example, “Press the MENU button to get to the Jukebox Settings screen.”

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We also use icons to highlight useful or urgent information for you:

• Tip. This tells you about shortcuts or hints relating to a feature.

•Note. This highlights additional or important information about a feature.

•Caution! This highlights proper usage of your player. Use this information to avoid situations involving risk.

•Warning! This warns you of possible hazards to yourself or your player, which may result in injury or damage.

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Handling the player

This section contains cautionary information that you should take note of.

While your player is quite robust, you should observe a few handling procedures to prolong its life.

•Do not store or use in areas exceeding 45ºC or 113ºF.

•Do not expose to heat or incinerate.

•Keep away from strong magnetic fields.

•Do not subject to excessive force or impact.

•Keep away from excessive moisture.

•Do not dismantle.

To get more detailed information, see .

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Handling the

Battery

Never modify or disassemble the battery. If there is leakage, stench, discoloration or deformation during charging or use, remove the battery and do not use it again. Clean your hands well before handling food or touching sensitive areas of your body, for example, your eyes.

When charging or handling your player’s battery, take note of these precautions:

•Do not expose to heat or fire.

•Do not pierce or crush.

•Avoid contact with moisture.

•Avoid contact with metal objects like keys or necklaces.

•Store away from direct sunlight.

•Do not store or use in areas exceeding 45ºC or 113ºF.

To get more detailed information, see .

Introduction vii

Website

Information

Visit www.NOMADworld.com regularly for updates and information on:

•firmware updates

•NOMAD accessories

•tips and tricks

•FAQs

•troubleshooting

•documentation updates

•software updates or purchases

Introduction viii

1 Setting Up Your Player

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