Haier ibiza Rhapsody Owner's Manual
ibiza ™ Rhapsody®
Owner's Manual
Version 1.0
Revision Date: September 22nd, 2007
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Contents
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The Basics ..............................................................................1
Power Modes: On, Idle, and Off .................................................1
Operating the Controls...............................................................2
A Tour of ibiza.............................................................................2
Touchpad Tips and Tricks .........................................................9
Text-Entry..................................................................................10
2 Activating Your Rhapsody Membership ............................13
3 Installing Software ...............................................................14
4 Importing Media ...................................................................15
Importing Music (Ripping CDs)...............................................15
Transferring Your Music Library to ibiza................................16
Adding Media to the Rhapsody Library..................................17
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5 Playing Media....................................................................... 18
Playing Music ........................................................................... 18
Playing Videos .......................................................................... 21
Playing Podcasts...................................................................... 22
6 Listening to FM Radio .........................................................24
Playing the Radio.....................................................................24
7 Rhapsody Channels ............................................................28
Accessing Channels ................................................................28
Listening to Channels..............................................................28
Adding Channels......................................................................29
8 Connecting to the Internet..................................................30
Enabling Wireless .................................................................... 30
Using the Connect Button.......................................................31
Familiar Networks.....................................................................32
Wireless Security......................................................................34
9 Downloading Media..............................................................38
Downloading Music..................................................................38
Downloading Podcasts ............................................................42
10 Copying Media......................................................................46
Copying Music from CDs.........................................................46
Copying Videos from Your PC.................................................47
11 Playlists.................................................................................48
12 Downloading and Viewing Photos...................................... 53
Downloading Photos................................................................53
Viewing Photos.........................................................................54
13 Airskins.................................................................................55
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About Airskins.......................................................................... 55
Changing Your Airskin.............................................................56
Downloading New Airskins ..................................................... 56
14 Using the Web Browser.......................................................57
15 Listening via Bluetooth®.....................................................58
Enabling Bluetooth .................................................................. 58
Connecting to a New Bluetooth Device.................................. 59
Connecting to Familiar Device................................................ 59
Disabling Bluetooth..................................................................60
16 Troubleshooting .................................................................. 61
17 Technical Information..........................................................68
ibiza Rhapsody- Owner's Manual The Basics
1 The Basics
The ibiza Rhapsody™ Rhapsody® lets you enjoy music, videos, podcasts, radio,
and photos without ever connecting to a PC. Or (if you prefer), you can use your PC
to rip CDs and download media.
Power Modes: On, Idle, and Off
ibiza Rhapsody has three (3) power modes:
• To turn ibiza Rhapsody on, press and hold the Power button for two seconds.
When you turn the power on, the Main Menu appears.
• To place ibiza Rhapsody in idle mode, simply stop all media playback and leave
the player on for 30 seconds without touching any controls. In idle mode, ibiza
Rhapsody turns off its display. The player, remembers what you were doing,
however, and it can continue downloading media.
• To turn ibiza Rhapsody off, press and hold the Power button.
Note:
When ibiza Rhapsody is on or idle and a Wireless network is available, it automatically
receives content. We recommend that you leave ibiza Rhapsody in Idle (with the keys locked),
even when the player is not in use. In this mode, ibiza Rhapsody turns itself off periodically to
conserve power, but still downloads content as needed.
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The Main Menu
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Operating the Controls
For optimal comfort and control, we recommend that you hold ibiza Rhapsody in one hand while sliding the index finger of the opposite hand over the Touchpad.
Alternatively, for one-handed use, hold ibiza Rhapsody in the palm of your hand while sliding your finger across the Touchpad.
A Tour of ibiza Rhapsody
Table 1:
Buttons and Controls (Device Front)
Button or Control What You Can Do Details...
LCD screen
Play/Pause button
Touchpad
Press the Touchpad
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• Display content.
• Play or pauses the currently selected
media.
• Navigate within ibiza Rhapsody.
• Select onscreen elements.
• To adjust screen settings, go to Main Menu, “Settings,” “Display
settings.”
• Press and hold the Play/Pause button while music is playing, to go to
the “Now playing” screen.
• Please consult the section entitled “A Tour of ibiza Rhapsody,” for
instructions on how to use the Touchpad.
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Button or
What You Can Do Details...
Control
Back
button
Return to the
previous screen.
• Press and hold to return to the
Main Menu.
• During text entry, deletes
Screen
characters.
Skip
back
button
Display previous
or earlier
portions of the
media.
Skip
forward
button
Display next or
later portions of
the media.
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• Press more than once or
continuously, to go back farther
or faster.
• Press more than once or
continuously, to go forward
farther or faster.
Back
Button
Skip
Back
Button
OK
Front View of ibiza Rha
Touchpad
Skip Forward
Button
Play/Pause
Button
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Table 2:
Button or
Control
Connect
Lock
Indicator
Buttons and Controls (Device Top)
What You Can Do Details...
Launch the “Get
button
connected” screen.
Disable all controls
switch
except for the volume
buttons.
• Assess network
light
availability.
• Monitor network
connection status.
• Observe network
data activity.
• View wireless networks within range.
• Check connection status.
• Manage your wireless connection.
• To lock ibiza Rhapsody, slide the switch
to the right.
• To unlock ibiza Rhapsody, slide the
switch to the left.
• Green, flashing: downloading content.
• Bright green: connected, not downloading
content.
• Dim green: familiar network detected, not
connected.
• Dim orange: unfamiliar network detected.
Lock Switch Headphone Port
Connect Button/
Indicator Light
Top View of ibiza Rhapsody
• Indicator light off: no network detected, or
Table 3:
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Buttons and Controls (Device Bottom)
wireless disabled; and not charging.
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Button or
What You Can Do Details...
Control
USB port Connect to ibiza Rhapsody via
USB cable.
• Connect to your PC for data
transmission, and to charge ibiza
Rhapsody.
• Connect to the wall charger to charge
USB Port
Docking Connector
Reset Switch
ibiza Rhapsody.
Docking
connector
Connect ibiza Rhapsody to the
(optional) docking station, or to
Contact device manufacturer for information
about other possible connection options.
any other accessory with a
docking port.
Reset
switch
• Stop ibiza Rhapsody .
• Clear current selections.
• Terminate existing wireless
connections.
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• To press, use a pen tip or other stylus.
• Use only if ibiza is not responding.
Note:
Pressing the Reset switch resets the device
clock. This terminates time-sensitive licenses on
downloaded music. Licenses will be restored the
next time you connect to the Internet.
Bottom View of ibiza
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Table 4:
Buttons and Controls (Right-hand Side)
Button or Control What You Can Do Details...
Volume up button Raise the volume.
Volume down
Lower the volume.
button
Power switch Turn ibiza Rhapsody on and off.
The volume controls work
even when the device is
locked and the other controls
are disabled.
• To turn ibiza Rhapsody
on, press and hold until
the LCD screen
Volume Up
Volume Down
becomes lit.
• To turn ibiza Rhapsody
off, press and hold the
6
power switch.
Power
Right Side View of ibiza
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Charging the Battery
The USB cable you received with ibiza Rhapsody can be used in conjunction with
the (included) power adapter to recharge ibiza Rhapsody. Or, you can use it to
connect ibiza Rhapsody to a PC, to charge the player. Charging begins as soon as
ibiza Rhapsody is plugged in, whether it is turned on or off.
You do not have to wait until the battery is fully charged. Disconnecting ibiza
Rhapsody before charging completes does not damage the player or its battery.
Charging the Battery from a Wall Outlet
Charging From a Standard Outlet
1) Connect the USB 2.0 cable to ibiza Rhapsody using the cable’s Mini-USB
connector.
2) Connect the other end of the cable to the USB power adapter.
3) Plug the USB power adapter into a wall outlet to begin charging.
Note:
(1) You c an continue to use ibiza Rhapsody as it charges via wall outlet.
(2) Not all USB cables are manufactured to the same specification. Some USB2-to-mini-USB cables may not be able to transmit data between ibiza Rhapsody and your PC. For best
results, always use the cable provided when syncing media between ibiza Rhapsody and your PC.
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Charging Via Your Computer
1) Connect the USB 2.0 cable you received in the package to ibiza Rhapsody
using the cable’s Mini-USB connector.
2) Connect the other end of the cable to one of your PC’s USB ports.
3) The battery begins charging as soon as it connects with the PC. When charging
from a PC, ibiza Rhapsody displays the “Connected” screen.
Note:
(1) You can not continue to use ibiza Rhapsody while it is connected to a PC. The
Touchpad and buttons are disabled, allowing you to manage the ibiza Rhapsody’s data from the
PC. (2) Note: Not all USB cables are manufactured to the same specification. Some USB2-to-miniUSB cables may not be able to transmit data between ibiza Rhapsody and your PC. For best
results, always use the cable provided when syncing media between ibiza Rhapsody and your
PC.
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Charging the Battery from a Desktop Computer
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Touchpad Tips and Tricks
Once you become comfortable using the Touchpad to navigate through menus and select different items,
try some of the following suggestions for more scrolling options.
The Touchpad
Use the Touchpad to scroll through menus on ibiza Rhapsody screen. Pressing the center of the
Touchpad signifies “OK.”
To scroll down a menu or list:
1) Slide your finger or finger downward across the center of the Touchpad.
2) Tap the bottom edge of the Touchpad. (Shifts the device’s focus down by one item.)
To scroll up a menu or list:
1) Slide your finger or thumb upward across the center of the Touchpad.
2) Tap the top edge of the Touchpad. (Moves focus up by one item.)
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Pressing the Touchpad
Scrolling Up and Down
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To scroll to the left through text-entry bar or a collection:
1) Slide your finger to the left across the center of the Touchpad.
2) Tap the left edge of the Touchpad. (Moves focus to the left by one item.)
To scroll through a text-entry ribbon or a collection:
1) Slide your finger to the right or left across the center of the Touchpad.
2) Tap the right or left edge of the Touchpad. (Moves focus to the right or left by one item.)
Text-Entry
Scrolling Right and Left
ibiza Rhapsody features a text-entry ribbon that lets you input text without a keyboard. You can use this text-
entry capability to search for music, give a playlist a name, find a podcast, and so on.
To use the text-entry ribbon, select each letter with the Touchpad, and press the Touchpad.
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Using the Text-entry Ribbon
1) Scroll up until the cursor appears in the text-entry ribbon’s text field.
2) Use the Touchpad to move to the left and right through the text ribbon.
3) Select the character you wish to input. Press the Touchpad. The character appears in the text field.
4) To delete or remove a character from the text field, press the Back button. To delete several characters, press and hold the Back button.
5) To leave the text entry ribbon, use the Touchpad to move down, or press the Back button.
6) Some text-entry screens require you to select Save, Submit, or other options to continue.
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Changing the Character Set
If the string you want to input contains a mix of lower-case letters, capital letters,
numbers, and other symbols, you will need characters from more than one character
set.
To change character sets, scroll along the text-entry ribbon to the symbol for the
character set you need, and click the Touchpad.
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Selecting a Character Set
ibiza Rhapsody- Owner's Manual Activating Your Rhapsody Membership
2 Activating Your Rhapsody Membership
ibiza Rhapsody comes with a 30-day, Rhapsody-to-go free trial. To begin streaming music, you’ll need to activate this trial membership.
(If you already have a Rhapsody membership, select “Settings,” “Account information.” Provide your username and password, and then select “Sign on now.”)
1) From the Main Menu, select “Rhapsody.” After the device connects to the Internet, a dialog box appears, letting you know that you are entitled to a free trial.
2) Select “Yes, use my free trial.” A dialog box appears asking you whether you agree to the terms and conditions of the free trial.
3) If you click “Yes, I agree,” your free trial is activated, and the device connects to Rhapsody.
Note:
(1) Do not activate the free trial for ibiza Rhapsody from a desktop PC. If you do, you will lose your downloaded songs when obtaining a new membership. Activating from the
device helps ensure that you will keep your downloaded media after starting a full membership in Rhapsody. (2) You can upgrade to a full Rhapsody membership at any time. Just insert
the ibiza Rhapsody CD into your PC, and install Rhapsody Software. When prompted to sign in, click the Create New Account button and follow the instructions.
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ibiza Rhapsody- Owner's Manual Installing Software
3 Installing Software
Getting Rhapsody Software on Your PC
Whether you plan to download music wirelessly, rip CDs, or copy an entire music library from your PC, Rhapsody Software makes getting music easier and more
enjoyable. The software is included on the software CD you received with ibiza Rhapsody.
To install the software, insert the ibiza Rhapsody software CD into your PC. Select Rhapsody Software setup and follow the directions provided.
Updating Software on ibiza Rhapsody
New software versions may be made available from time to time. You can check for new versions wirelessly.
1) From the ibiza Rhapsody Main Menu, select “Settings,” then “Device updater,” and then “Check for updates.” ibiza Rhapsody connects wirelessly.
2) if a new version of software is available, it is downloaded immediately.
3) After download, a star icon appears next to the options “Settings” and “Device updater.”
4) To install the updated software, set the device up for charging using the power adapter and cable. Select “Install the latest update. At the prompt, select “Yes,
continue.” When prompted, connect ibiza Rhapsody to a power source. (This ensures that ibiza Rhapsody remains on during the update process. ) The
software is installed, and the device reboots. When the device displays the main menu, you can disconnect the cable and the device is ready to use.
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ibiza Rhapsody- Owner's Manual Importing Media
4 Importing Media
Importing Music (Ripping CDs)
1) On the PC, launch Rhapsody Software and sign in.
2) Insert a music CD into your PC's CD drive. On some PCs, the Windows Audio dialog box appears.
3) Click Cancel to clear the Windows Audio dialog box.
4) In the Display area, select tracks you want to import. Click Import CD.
5) When the importing process completes, the newly saved tracks are added to My Library.
6) To transfer these tracks to ibiza Rhapsody, drag and drop them from My Library to the ibiza Rhapsody icon (located in the Sources area).
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Transferring Your Music Library to ibiza Rhapsody
To sync your entire music library:
1) On the PC, launch Rhapsody Software and sign in.
2) Connect ibiza Rhapsody to the PC.
3) In the Rhapsody Sources area, click the ibiza Rhapsody icon. The portable device view appears in the Display area.
4) Click Options (located at the top of the Rhapsody Display Area). Then select Library Transfer. Rhapsody Software copies your library from the PC to ibiza
Rhapsody.
Note:
When you sync ibiza Rhapsody to your music library using Rhapsody software, any videos you have added to the Rhapsody are also synced.
To sync specific tracks:
1) On the PC, launch Rhapsody Software and sign in.
2) Connect ibiza Rhapsody to the PC.
3) Drag and drop music from My Library, the Music Guide, or the Playlists/Mixer area onto the ibiza Rhapsody icon (located in the Sources list). You can add
Channels from My Channels or the Channel Guide in exactly the same way.
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Adding Media to the Rhapsody Library
Rhapsody software can find music tracks and videos on your PC and add them to the Rhapsody library.
1) On the PC, launch Rhapsody Software and sign in.
2) Click File, Add Tracks to My Library. The “Add Tracks to My Library” dialog box is displayed.
3) Follow the instructions in the dialog box to find and add the preexisting tracks.
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5 Playing Media
The Main Menu is displayed when you turn on ibiza Rhapsody. The Main Menu
provides access to all areas of ibiza Rhapsody.
Playing Music
This section describes some common ways of playing music.
Playing a Song, Album, Artist, or Playlist
1) Select “Music” from the Main Menu.
2) Navigate or browse to the song, album, artist, or playlist you want.
3) Press the Play/Pause button.
4) The music begins playing in the Now playing screen.
Note:
You can navigate away from Now playing without stopping the music. From the Main
Menu, you can always get back by selecting “Music,” “Now playing.”
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Selecting a Son
ibiza Rhapsody- Owner's Manual Playing Media
Streaming Music Wirelessly
1) Begin in any of these ways:
o From the ibiza Rhapsody Main Menu, select “Rhapsody.”
o From any Artist screen, Album, or Genre screen, select “More by this
artist,” “More like this artist,” or “More media in this genre.”
o From the Now playing screen, press the Touchpad for options.
2) If you are not already connected to the Internet, ibiza Rhapsody attempts to
connect automatically.
3) ibiza Rhapsody logs onto Rhapsody. The Rhapsody portal is displayed.
4) Explore the Rhapsody web site for media you want to stream. Select a song or
album, and press Play. The music begins to play, streaming via wireless
Internet.
Note:
When you stream music, it is not downloaded or saved on ibiza Rhapsody. If you wish
to download the song (copy it to your player) while streaming it, simply press the Touchpad while
the song is playing in the “Now playing” screen.
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The RhapsodyPortal
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Viewing Song Information
Media information about a song (also called metadata), can include the name of the
artist, name of the album, year the song was released, and so on. You can view this
information for songs ibiza Rhapsody plays.
1) From the Main Menu, select “Music.” Navigate to the song you want.
2) Select the song and press and hold the Touchpad. The “Advanced options”
box appears in the screen. Scroll down to “View song information.”
Or
1) From the “Now playing” screen, while the song is playing, press and hold the
Touchpad.
2) Scroll down to “View song information” and press the Touchpad. Song
information is displayed.
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