Dell DJ 2 User Manual

Dell DJ™

User’s Guide

Model HV02T

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you

make better use of your device.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to

hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property

damage, personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 51.

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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell DJ and Dell Pocket DJ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Musicmatch is a registered trademark of Musicmatch Inc.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Model HV02T

November 2004

Contents

Finding Information

1 About Your Device

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front and Top Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wired Remote (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the USB Synchronization Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Performing a Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2 Using Your Dell DJ

Playing Digital Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing Tracks Using Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transferring Music to the Dell DJ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch

Your Dell DJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Contents 3

Transferring Music Tracks from Musicmatch Library. . . . . 20

Transferring Music Tracks Using Dell DJ Explorer . . . . . . . 21

Recording Voice and FM Radio Using the Dell DJ

(Available with Inline FM Tuner only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Managing Files from the Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Now Playing and the Selected Music List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Play Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3 Frequently Asked Questions

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Error Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting in Rescue Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4 Appendix

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Contents 4

Finding Information

What are you looking for? Find it here:

How to set up my device and information on the connectors and buttons on my device.

Information on using my device. Dell DJ™

Information on using Musicmatch with my device.

Information on using Dell DJ Explorer with my device.

Connecting to and synchronizing with a computer.

Up-to-date information on your device including the latest software downloads, latest versions of the

User’s Guide, Getting Started Guide

and answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions.

My Service Tag Located on the back of the device.

Getting Started Guide User’s Guide

User’s Guide

Musicmatch® online help

Start

Click

→

Musicmatch

Click

Help

in Musicmatch.

Start

Click

DJ Explorer

Dell DJ™ online help

support.dell.com

→

User’s Guide

and the Dell DJ™

Programs

→

Programs

Dell DJ Explorer Help

→

Musicmatch Jukebox

→

Dell

and Musicmatch

→

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Dell

Finding Information 5

About Your Device

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Dell DJ™! In this document, you can find instructions on how to use the key features of your new Dell DJ with the accompanying software.

You can also find more sources of useful information in "Finding Information" on page 5.

Your Dell DJ comes with a that you can use to install software onto your computer. The software includes the Dell DJ drivers, Dell DJ Explorer, and Musicmatch

You can use the software to manage your music library and to transfer audio tracks and data files between your Dell DJ and your computer. In order to transfer these files, your Dell DJ must be connected to your computer using the USB synchronization cable or cradle included with your Dell DJ. See "Installing Software" on page 12 to get started.

After installing the software on your computer, you can use your Dell DJ in a number of ways:

• As a digital music player

• As a data storage device

For details about using these features and getting the most out of your Dell DJ, see "Using Your Dell DJ" on page 17.

Dell DJ™/Dell Pocket DJ™ Product Software

NOTICE: Dell's Limited Warranty does not cover data loss resulting from the

unlikely failure of the hard disk drive in the device.

NOTICE: While your device is robust, do not subject it to excessive force or

impact. This may damage the hard disk drive in your device.

Front and Top Views

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lock switch

headphone connector

back button

rewind/skip back button

VOLUME BUTTONS —Press and hold the volume buttons to increase or decrease the volume.

POWER BUTTON —Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn the device on or off.

LOCK SWITCH —Move this to lock or unlock the buttons on your device. Lock the buttons when you want to prevent them from being pressed accidentally.

NOTE: When your device is locked, you cannot turn your device on or off.

HEADPHONE CONNECTOR —Attach the earphones, headphones, or optional wired

remote. See "Wired Remote (Optional)" on page 9 for information.

BACK BUTTON —Press the back button to return to the previous view, or to move back one character.

REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON —Press the rewind/skip back button to move to the start of the current track, or to go to the previous track. Press and hold the rewind/skip back button to move back within a track.

play/pause button

power button

volume buttons

Home button

scroll dial

fast forward / skip forward button

About Your Device 7

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON —Press the play/pause button to start or pause a track or recording.

SCROLL DIAL

• Press the scroll dial to perform actions similar to pressing <Enter> on a keyboard.

• Rotate the scroll dial up or down to perform actions similar to using the up- and down-arrow keys on a keyboard.

NOTE: In other parts of this User’s Guide, scroll-select means to rotate and

then press the scroll dial. You can scroll-select menu options and tracks.

FAST FORWARD/SKIP FORWARD BUTTON —Press the fast forward/skip forward button to go to the next track, or to move ahead within a track.

HOME BUTTON —Press the Home button to access other functions in the device. See "Using Your Dell DJ" on page 17 for information.

Bottom View

reset button

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dock connector

DOCK CONNECTOR—Connect your device to your AC adapter or computer. See "Charging the Battery" on page 10 and "Connecting to a Computer" on page 13 for information.

RESET BUTTON —See "Performing a Reset" on page 16 for information on using the reset button.

About Your Device 8

Wired Remote (Optional)

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rewind/skip back button

play/pause button

volume buttons

headphone connector

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON —Press the play/pause button to start or pause a track or recording. Press and hold the play/pause button for 2 seconds to turn the device on or off.

VOLUME BUTTONS —

volume.

HEADPHONE CONNECTOR —

LOCK SWITCH —

the buttons when you want to prevent them from being pressed accidentally.

lock switch

Press and hold

Attach earphones or headphones.

Move this to lock or unlock the buttons on your wired remote. Lock

fast forward/skip forward button

the volume buttons

to increase or decrease the

NOTE: When your device is locked, you cannot turn your device on or off.

FAST FORWARD/SKIP FORWARD BUTTON —Press the fast forward/skip forward

button to go to the next track, or to move ahead within a track

About Your Device 9

Charging the Battery

NOTE: Do not use your device until you have charged the battery for at least 2.5

hours.

Your device has an integrated, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery. Before you use your device for the first time, you must charge the battery.

Use the battery icon on your device’s screen to monitor the battery charge.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to replace or remove the integrated battery from your

device. You may damage the device permanently. Any attempt to open your device voids the warranty.

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Connect the power cable to your travel charger connector, and connect the travel charger connector to your Dell DJ as shown.

Connect the other end of the power cable into a wall outlet.

Your device displays the Charging Battery icon on the top left corner of the screen.

NOTE: You can still use your device when the battery is charging from the

AC adapter.

To check if the battery is fully charged after 2.5 hours, disconnect the travel charger connector from your device. If the battery is fully charged, your device displays the Full Battery icon .

About Your Device 10

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the travel charger connector or USB

synchronization cable, disconnect the connectors from your device by pressing the two buttons on the sides of the connectors to release the self-lock structure.

The other options to charge the battery:

• Connect the USB synchronization cable to the device and computer. See "Using the USB Synchronization Cable" on page 15 for information.

• Insert the device into the cradle. See "Using the Cradle" on page 13 for information.

NOTE: You can charge your device through the USB connector on your

computer only if the battery icon indicates your device has at least a 25 percent charge remaining. If it is less than 25 percent, you must use the AC adapter to charge your device. To charge your device from your computer’s USB connector, your computer must be turned on, and your device turned off.

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About Your Device 11

Installing Software

Your device comes with software that helps you create audio tracks and manage your Music Library.

To install drivers and software:

NOTE: Ensure that your device is not connected to your computer during the

software installation process.

NOTE: Close all other applications while installing the software.

Insert the CD drive. The CD runs automatically, and the installation process begins.

If the CD does not run automatically:

When the Dell DJ installation screen appears, click software installation process. Follow the instructions on the screen and click

After the software installation is complete, a message appears asking if you want to restart your computer now or later. Select your computer immediately or later.

Dell DJ™/Dell Pocket DJ™ Product Software

Using Windows® Explorer® or the to the drive where you loaded the

Product Software

Double-click

OK, Next,

NOTE: The software may determine that you have a newer version of

Musicmatch already on your computer. If so, you will be asked whether or not you would like to continue installing Musicmatch from the CD. Make your selection to proceed. If you select "Yes", the installation process will continue. You must select "Yes" if you intend to use Musicmatch with your Dell DJ. If you select "No", you will be asked to confirm the selection. Select "Yes" to quit the installation.

CD.

setup.exe

Ye s

when prompted.

My Computer

Dell DJ™/Dell Pocket DJ™

if you will restart you computer

CD into your

icon, navigate

to start the

Ye s

to restart

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NOTE: The software is not enabled until after you restart your computer.

After restarting your computer, connect your Dell DJ to your computer. See "Connecting to a Computer" on page 13 for more information.

About Your Device 12

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect your device to a computer using the USB synchronization cable or cradle provided. Connect your device to a computer to transfer data files or audio tracks, and to charge your battery.

See "Transferring Music to the Dell DJ" on page 20 for information on transferring data files and audio tracks.

Using the Cradle

You can use the cradle to:

• Transfer data files or audio tracks.

• Charge the battery.

• Connect to speakers.

To connect your device to the cradle:

Place the cradle on a flat, level surface near your computer.

Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the cradle.

Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB connector on your computer.

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Align the dock connector on the bottom of your device to the connector on the cradle, while facing the front of the device toward the Dell logo, and insert the device gently but firmly onto the connector.

dock connector

Optional (For charging)

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NOTE: To charge your device from your computer’s USB connector, your

computer must be turned on, and your device turned off.

NOTE: To charge your device with the AC adapter, connect the power cable to

the AC adapter connector on your cradle, and the other end of the power cable into a wall outlet.

About Your Device 14

Using the USB Synchronization Cable

Use the USB synchronization cable to connect your device directly to the computer

To conn e c t your de v i c e to the USB synchronization cable:

without using the cradle.

Connect the larger end of the USB synchronization cable to the dock connector on your device.

Connect the smaller end of the USB synchronization cable to the USB connector on your computer.

Optional (For charging)

NOTE: To charge your device from your computer’s USB connector, your

computer must be turned on, and your device turned off.

NOTE: To charge your device with the AC adapter, connect the power cable to

the AC adapter connector on your USB synchronization cable, and the other end of the power cable into a wall outlet.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the travel charger connector or USB

synchronization cable, disconnect the connectors from your device by pressing the two buttons on the sides of the connectors to release the self-lock structure.

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About Your Device 15

Performing a Reset

If your device stops responding, perform a reset.

NOTICE: Files or tracks that are being transferred may be lost but other data is

normally retained.

To perform a reset, insert the end of a thin object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset button.

reset button

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About Your Device 16

Using Your Dell DJ

Your Dell DJ can be used in different ways:

• As a digital music player (see below), or

• As a data storage device (see "Transferring Music to the Dell DJ" on page 20).

Playing Digital Music

The Dell DJ can play tracks in MP3, WMA, or WAV file formats. The Dell DJ comes with a few sample MP3 tracks already loaded into the Music Library. To load your own music files onto the Dell DJ, see "Transferring Music to the Dell DJ" on page 20.

NOTE: Scroll-select means to rotate and then press the scroll dial.

Listed below are some quick tips on playing music on your Dell DJ. See "Music Library" on page 26 for more information.

Playing Tracks Using Music Library

Tracks on your Dell DJ can be viewed and played by category (playlist, album, artist, or genre).

To play all tracks within a particular category:

Press the Home button on your Dell DJ.

Scroll-select

Music Library

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