We use the term “Select” to mean the following actions:
1 Move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to move vertically in a
menu OR press the Previous/Rewind or Next/Fast Forward button to move
horizontally in a menu.
Press the top or bottom edge of the Vertical Touch Pad to move up or down one
menu option.
Press and hold the top or bottom edge of the Vertical Touch Pad to rapidly scroll
through menu options.
2 Firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to select the highlighted option.
1
OR
2
To adjust volume with the Vertical Touch Pad
Depending on the menu you are in, move your thumb up and down the Vertical
Touch Pad OR press the Options button and select Volume.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Charge Your Player
The high performance Lithium Ion battery supplied with your player needs to
be fully charged before you use it. The battery is fully charged in approximately
two hours. To charge your player's battery, connect the power adapter to your
player and wall outlet as shown in the diagram below.
3
1
2
While charging your player, you can proceed to "Step 2: Turn On Your Player".
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Step 2: Turn On Your Player
1 Slide the Power switch towards the Power icon and hold it there until the
LCD lights up.
2 When you turn on your player for the first time, the menu is in English. To
change the language:
i. Press and hold the Menu/Back button . The main menu appears.
ii. Select System
→ Language → language that you want.
3 After you have finished using your player, slide the Power switch towards
the Power icon until the Shutting down message appears.
Step 3: Set Up Software
1 Turn on your computer. You must log in as an administrator in Windows®
before you can set up the software. For more information, refer to your
operating system’s online Help.
2 Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD
should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:
i. Double-click the My Computer icon.
Alternatively, click Start → My Computer.
ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen and when prompted, restart your
computer.
4 When your computer restarts, follow the product registration instructions
on the screen.
You will require an Internet connection to register your product.
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5 When prompted, connect your player to your computer’s USB port as
shown.
Connect to a computer USB port only; avoid connecting to a USB hub.
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Step 4: Transfer Content
Transfer music and other files from your CD collection or computer. For more
details, see “Managing Music and Data” on page 10
You can acquire content from many legal sources. Here are some suggestions:
Audio tracks - ripped from personal audio CDs, home studio recordings or
purchased from online music stores.
Videos - purchased from online movie stores or digitized home video
footage.
Photos - encoded from your personal digital camera or scanned from
printed photos.
To transfer or ‘rip’ music from your CD collection
1 Make sure your player is connected to your computer as shown on page 6.
2 Double-click the Zen Vision:M Media Explorer icon on the desktop.
3 Click the Rip Audio CDs button .
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Creative Media Explorer uses MusicID
track, credits, and other information about the CDs you play. This service is
FREE and automatic. You must be connected to the Internet when using this
service. For more information, refer to the Creative Audio CD Ripper online
Help.
To transfer audio files, videos or pictures from your computer
1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in "To transfer or ‘rip’ music from your CD collection".
2 Click the Browse Media button .
SM
from Gracenote® to get artist, title,
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3 Locate your media files and copy them to your player using the
drag-and-drop method.
To transfer data files
1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in "To transfer or ‘rip’ music from your CD collection".
2 Click the Browse Documents button .
3 Locate your data files and transfer them to your player using the
drag-and-drop method. You can also transfer audio files and photos using
the BrowseDocuments button .
Make sure files are transferred to the correct folder, for example pictures are
transferred to Media → Pictures and music to Media → Music.
Step 5: Disconnect Your Player
When you have finished transferring files, disconnect Zen Vision:M.
DO NOT disconnect your player if you see the left picture below on the display.
Track or data file transfer is in progress and disconnecting your player may
damage the content being transferred. Wait until you see the right picture
below on the display before disconnecting your player.
Docked
Docked
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Step 6: Play Music or View Files
You are now ready to play music that you have ripped, and view files you have
transferred!
At any time, press the Options button for more options.
Files in your player are sorted alphabetically for quicker searches.
To play music
1 Connect your earphones to the Headphone jack.
2 In the main menu, select Music Library → category that you want.
3 Select a track and select Play.
4 Move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to adjust the volume.
To play videos
In the main menu, select Videos → Video → video that you want.
To view pictures
1 In the main menu, select Photos → Pictures → picture that you want.
2 Press the Options button
If you select the zoom option, use the Navigation controls to pan horizontally
and vertically in four different directions.
to select rotate and zoom options.
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Managing Music and Data
Creative Media Explorer and Creative MediaSource™ are included with your
player. Try out both applications to decide which one is more suitable for your
needs.
Creative Media Explorer
Use Creative Media Explorer if:
you are new to digital music and want to transfer music from your CDs to your
player
you prefer to manage your player in the familiar “Windows Explorer” environment.
To start Creative Media Explorer, double-click the Zen Vision:M Media
Explorer iconunder My Computer or on the desktop. For more information
about using Creative Media Explorer, refer to its online Help.
Creative MediaSource
Use Creative MediaSource, a full-featured media organizer/player, if:
you require additional features such as recording, automatic playlist generation and
audio format conversion
you want to manage a music library on your computer.
To start Creative MediaSource, double-click the Creative MediaSource icon
on your desktop. For more information about using Creative MediaSource, refer
to its online Help.
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Understanding Your Player
Navigate through the different menus to find out what your player can do!
These are the main menu options on your player:
Music Library
Photos
Videos
FM Radio
Microphone
Extras
System
Your player’s menu interface, features and operations are controlled by your
player’s firmware. Sometimes, improvements are made to your player’s
firmware and these firmware upgrades are placed on Creative’s web site for
you. To check for upgrades, go to www.creative.com/support/ and click
Downloads.
select to play music and recordings, or to use the DJ function
select to view pictures
select to play videos
select to scan for and listen to FM radio stations
select to make instant recordings
select to use additional features including Organizer and
Removable Disk
select to view and customize your player’s settings
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Managing Your Player
You are now equipped to use your player’s more advanced features! Read on to
get the most out of your player.
“Managing Audio” on page 12
“Managing Videos” on page 15
“Managing Pictures” on page 16
“Managing Recordings” on page 17
“Managing Data” on page 18
“Managing Organizer Features” on page 19.
Managing Audio
To create playlists
You can select any combination of tracks you want from your player’s Music
Library to create playlists for convenient playback.
1 To add a track or category of tracks to the Now Playing folder:
i. Select Music Library→ track or category of tracks that you want.
ii. Press the Options button , and select Add to Selected.
iii. Repeat steps i) and ii) to add another track or category of tracks.
iv. Select Music Library→ Now Playing.
2 Press the Options button , and select Save As Playlist.
3 Use the Navigation controls to create a name for your playlist and select the
check mark to confirm the name.
4 To play a playlist, select Music Library → Playlists → playlist that you want.
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To select tracks with Zen Vision:M’s DJ
In the main menu, select Music Library → DJ → option that you want:
Album of the Day: plays a randomly selected album
Random Play All: plays all tracks randomly
Most Popular: plays the most played tracks
Rarely Heard: plays rarely played tracks.
To enhance your audio experience
In the main menu, select System → Audio Settings→ option/s that you want:
Play Mode: shuffles, repeats or plays your audio tracks in sequential order
Bass Boost: enhances the bass in your track during playback
Smart Volume: sets playback at a constant volume. You no longer need to adjust the
volume when you play different tracks.
EQ: enhances your music depending on its genre or style. You can also customize
your own EQ setting. See “To create a customized equalizer setting” on page 23.
To set up FM Radio
1 In the main menu, select FM Radio.
2 To automatically scan and save radio stations, press the Options button
and select Autoscan.
At the end of the autoscan, Zen Vision:M automatically saves all stations as
preset channels and tunes in to the first preset.
,
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3 To select a different preset, firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to display the
list of presets, and then move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch
Pad to select the preset that you want.
Hold down the Next/Fast Forward button or Previous/Rewind button for
one second to scan for the next available radio station.
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Managing Videos
To convert your videos to a format supported by your player, launch Creative
Media Explorer and click Convert Video. For information about Creative Media
Explorer, see “Managing Music and Data” on page 10.
To go forward or backward in a video
1 In the main menu, select Videos → Video → video that you want.
2 Press the Options button , and select Seek To.
3 Use the Navigation controls to go forward or backward in a video.
To delete a video
1 In the main menu, select Videos → Video, and highlight the video that you
want.
2 Press the Options button , and select Delete Video.
To display the last viewed video
In the main menu, select Videos → Recently browsed videos.
To display or hide video folders
See “To display or hide video or picture folders” on page 22.
To set a password when displaying or hiding video folders
See “To set a password when displaying or hiding video or picture folders” on
page 22.
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Managing Pictures
To view your pictures in a slideshow
1 In the main menu, select Photos → Pictures.
2 Press the Options button , and select Start Slideshow.
3 To customize your own slideshows, launch Creative Media Explorer.
4 To change the slideshow interval duration, select System → Photo/Video
Settings.
To rate and view your favorite pictures
1 In the main menu, select Photos → Pictures → picture that you want.
2 Press the Options button to select rating and viewing options.
To display or hide picture folders
See “To display or hide video or picture folders” on page 22.
To set a password when displaying or hiding picture folders
See “To set a password when displaying or hiding video or picture folders” on
page 22.
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Managing Recordings
To record audio
1 In the main menu, select Microphone.
2 Press the Options button , and select Start Recording.
3 While recording, you can press the Options button
following:
Pause: pauses the recording
Resume: resumes the paused recording
Stop: stops and saves the recording
Split: starts a new recording.
To record radio broadcasts
1 In the main menu, select FM Radio.
2 While listening to a radio broadcast, press the Options button , and
select Record Radio to start recording.
To listen to recorded audio
In the main menu, select Music Library → Recordings → recording that you
want.
to do one of the
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Managing Data
You can use Zen Vision:M to store backup copies of your computer’s data files,
or use it to transfer files from one computer to another.
To use Zen Vision:M as a Removable Disk
1 In the main menu, select Extras → Removable Disk.
2 Press the Options button
Alternatively, connect Zen Vision:M to your computer and use Creative
Removable Disk Manager to increase or decrease the amount of hard disk
space in Removable Disk mode.
To start Creative Removable Disk Manager, click Start → Programs or All
Programs → Creative → Creative Removable Disk Manager → Creative
Removable Disk Manager.
3 When you see Removable Disk on Zen Vision:M’s LCD, you are ready to
transfer data files to and from any computer.
4 Connect Zen Vision:M to your computer. Zen Vision:M appears as a
Removable Disk under My Computer.
5 Use the drag-and-drop method to copy files to and from Zen Vision:M.
6 When you have finished copying files, 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 delete all the data files in the Removable Disk hard disk space, press the
Options button , and select Forma t. Go to My Computer if you want to
delete individual data files stored in Removable Disk mode.
, and select the capacity that you want.
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Managing Organizer Features
You can use Zen Vision:M to store and display contacts, calendar events and
tasks from Microsoft
To synchronize with Microsoft Outlook
1 Make sure your player is connected to your computer as shown on page 6.
2 Start Sync Manager. You can start Sync Manager from Creative Media
Explorer or Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer. See “Managing Music
and Data” on page 10.
3 Select My Computer and Zen Vision:M as the devices you want to
synchronize.
4 Select the Organizer data check box, and then click the Next button.
5 Select the information you want to import from Microsoft Outlook, and then
click the Next button.
6 Follow the instructions on the screen.
7 Click the Finish button.
®
Outlook®.
If you do not have Microsoft Outlook installed, you can use Creative Media
Explorer to edit your calendar, "to do" tasks and contact information using
the Personal Information Manager editor. In Creative Media Explorer, click
Manage Organizer Data.
You can also use Sync Manager to synchronize music, pictures and videos
between Zen Vision:M and your computer.
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To view the calendar
1 In the main menu, select Extras → Organizer → Calendar.
2 To go to a specific month, press the Options button , and select the
month that you want.
3 Firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to view the events and tasks of the
selected day.
To view today’s tasks
In the main menu, select Extras → Organizer → Tas ks .
To view contacts
In the main menu, select Extras → Organizer → Contacts.
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Personalizing Your Player
To assign a menu shortcut to My Shortcut button
In the main menu, select System → Player Settings → My Shortcut Button →
menu shortcut that you want.
To assign a user name
1 In the main menu, select System → Player Settings → Owner.
2 Use the Navigation controls to create a user name.
To select a picture as wallpaper
1 In the main menu, select Photos → Pictures.
2 Select the picture that you want.
3 Press the Options button , and select Set as Wallpaper.
To configure screen and display settings
In the main menu, select System → Display Settings→ setting that you want:
Theme: specifies your player’s display design
Backlight Time: specifies the backlight duration
Brightness: adjusts screen brightness
Configure Menu: adds or removes main menu options.
To configure the Vertical Touch Pad
In the main menu, select System → Player Settings → To uch Pa d to select
sensitivity and clicker options.
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To configure power conservation settings
In the main menu, select System → Player Settings→ setting that you want:
Idle Shutdown: specifies how long Zen Vision:M remains inactive before it
automatically shuts down
Sleep Timer: specifies a fixed period of time before Zen Vision:M automatically
turns off.
To configure date and time settings
1 In the main menu, select Extras → Date & Time.
2 Press the Options button to select date, time and alarm options.
3 To display the clock in the menu bar, select System → Clock Settings →
Clock in Title.
To display or hide video or picture folders
1 In the main menu, select Videos → Video → video folder that you want OR
select Photos → Pictures→ picture folder that you want.
2 Press the Options button , and select the protect option. You can only
protect folders and not individual files.
3 In the main menu, select System → Player Settings and select whether to
show or hide the protected folder.
To set a password when displaying or hiding video or picture folders
1 In the main menu, select System → Player Settings and select the
password option.
2 Use the Navigation controls to create a password.
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3 Firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad and select the check mark to confirm
the password. You will be prompted for this password when you select
System→ Player Settings and select whether to show or hide the protected
folder.
4 To disable the password feature or change your password, select System →
Player Settings and select the password option.
5 If you forget your password, see “Step 1: Clean Up Your Player’s Firmware”
on page 27.
To create a customized equalizer setting
1 In the main menu, select System → Audio Settings → EQ.
Each slider on the Custom EQ screen represents successively higher
frequencies that can be adjusted.
80: controls bass frequency
250: adjusts the low mid-range frequency
1k: adjusts the mid-range frequency
4k: adjusts the upper mid-range frequency
13k: adjusts the treble frequency.
2 Select a slider, and move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to
boost or reduce the selected frequency range.
3 Select the check mark to save and enable the Custom EQ settings.
To reset Zen Vision:M to its original firmware settings
In the main menu, select System → Reset Settings → Yes .
When you reset your player’s firmware settings, all your player’s personalized
settings will be replaced with default settings.
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Connecting Your Player to a TV (Optional)
To view your player’s content on a larger screen, purchase the Zen Vision:M
Video Kit to connect your player to a TV.
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1 Video In jack -
Yel lo w
2 Audio In (Left) jack -
White
3 Audi o In (Right) jack -
Red
4 A/V Out jack
5 Video cable
6 Red connector
7 White connector
8 Yellow connector
1 In the main menu, select System → Photo/Video Settings → Video Out.
2 Select Auto (NTSC) or Auto (PAL). See the User’s Guide for your TV if you
are not sure about your TV’s display format.
3 Connect your player to a TV with the supplied video cable, as shown above.
DO NOT use a standard video cable. The USB synchronization adapter works
only with the proprietary Creative Video cable included with the Zen Vision:M
Video Kit.
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FAQ
This section covers questions you might have while using your player. For
further assistance, you may wish to consult our self-help tool "Knowledge
Base". Go to www.creative.com, select your region and then select Support.
Can I transfer Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected WMA files to my
player?
Yes. To transfer DRM protected WMA files to Zen Vision:M, you can use Creative
Media Explorer, Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer or Windows Media
Player 10.
Zen Vision:M does not turn on or stops responding. What do I do?
Do one or more of the following:
Make sure the Power switch is not in the Lock position.
If you are using the Zen Vision:M wired remote control (available separately), make
sure the wired remote control’s Lock switch is not is the Lock position.
Your battery may need to be recharged. See “Step 1: Charge Your Player” on page 4.
Should I leave the power adapter plugged in to the wall outlet?
No, you should not. After charging the battery or using Zen Vision:M,
disconnect your power adapter from the wall outlet. Leaving it plugged in leads
to heat buildup, which is not good for your power adapter.
How do I reset Zen Vision:M?
If your player stops responding, reset the player. This should not cause you to
lose any data or audio tracks, unless you were in the middle of transferring an
audio track.
Insert and remove a thin object (for example, a straightened paperclip) from
the Reset hole.
FAQ 2 5
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Information Diagrams
Use your player only after this library rebuilding is completed.
Re-building Library
See “Step 1: Clean Up Your Player’s Firmware” on page 27.
Hardware Problem
See “Step 1: Clean Up Your Player’s Firmware” on page 27.
Harddisk Problem
Your player will be automatically reset for the firmware to take
effect. In the rare event that your player does not reset itself, see
“How do I reset Zen Vision:M?” on page 25.
Please reset player
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Refer to the following information before contacting Customer
Support Services. For more information about Customer
Support Services, see your Product Information Guide.
Firmware Problem
Step 1: Clean Up Your Player’s Firmware
1. Do the following to enter Recovery mode:
i. Slide the Power switch toward the Power icon
the switch in the Power On position.
ii. Insert and remove a thin object (for example, a straightened
paperclip) from the Reset hole.
iii. Release the Power switch when the Creative logo appears.
The Recovery Mode screen appears.
2. Select Clean Up→ Reboot.
3.
If this does not work, proceed to "Step 2: Update Your
Player’s Firmware".
Step 2: Update Your Player’s Firmware
1. Download from the Creative website any firmware update that is
available for your player.
2. Enter Recovery mode (see step 1 in "Step 1: Clean Up Your
Player’s Firmware").
3. Select Reload Firmware and reinstall your player’s firmware.
If this does not work, proceed to "Step 3: Format Your
4.
Player".
Step 3: Format Your Player
WARNING: This step deletes all your player’s content. If
possible, back up all your player’s content on your computer
before proceeding.
1. Enter Recovery mode (see step 1 in "Step 1: Clean Up Your
Player’s Firmware").
Select Format All→ Reboot.
2.
Information Diagrams 27
and hold
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General Specifications
Power Source
Playback Formats
MP3 Playback
Performance
Recording
Formats
Connectors
Firmware Support
Battery: 1 x Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
DC IN 5V when connected to a power outlet
USB bus powered when connected to a powered USB port on
a computer
Audio playback formats: MP3: Up to 320 kbps, WMA: Up to 320
kbps, WMA with PlaysForSure Digital Rights Management
(DRM) 10 or later, WAV
Video playback formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4-SP,
Windows Media™ Video (WMV) 9, MJPEG
Picture format: JPEG Baseline: Up to 16 MegaPixels, JPEG
Progressive: Up to 4 MegaPixels
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Up to 97 dB
Channel Separation: Up to -70 dB (Line Out)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Harmonic Distortion Output: <0.1%
Voice (via built-in microphone): IMA ADPCM (16 kHz, Mono)
FM Radio: IMA ADPCM (22 kHz, Stereo)
Headphone jack: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo minijack, 25 mW per
channel
Docking connector
USB 2.0 (High speed)
USB 1.1 (Full speed)
Upgradable via USB
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