HP iPAQ Music Center Getting Started Guide

Notice
© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation
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All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.
iPAQ Music Center First Edition (April 2001) Part Number 225345-001
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Who Should Read this Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Symbols Used in This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Where Can I Find More Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2 Connecting Your iPAQ Music Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
iPAQ Music Center Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
The iPAQ Music Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Hardware Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Options & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
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Chapter 3 Your iPAQ Music Center Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Remote Control Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Number & Text Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Text Field Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
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Chapter 4 Setup & Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Players, Guides, and Options Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Chapter 5 Let’s Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Navigating the Guide Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Setting the Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Recording from a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Listening to Internet Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Chapter 6 Personalizing Your Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Music Groups and Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Editing CD and Track Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Transfer to Portable Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Chapter 7 Personalizing Internet Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Chapter 8 OpenGlobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
The World of OpenGlobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Accessing OpenGlobe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
CE-Commerce™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Chapter 9 Home Networking for iPAQ Music Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
HPNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Set Up Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
CONTENTS II IPAQ MUSIC CENTERGETTING STARTED

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Compaq iPAQ™
In This Chapter
Who Should Read this Guide? 1-2
Symbols Used in This Guide 1-3
Safety Instructions 1-3
Where Can I Find More Information? 1-4
Music Center. This revolutionary product combines the convenience of a CD changer with the ability to store, organize, and personalize your music collection, as well as listen to Internet Radio.
This guide will help you:
Set up your iPAQ Music Center.Get acquainted with its hardware and software features.
1
Note: Your iPAQ Music Center and remote control may differ slightly from the
hardware depicted in this manual. Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only and may change as the software is updated.
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Who Should Read this
Using Your iPAQ Music Center Getting Started Guide
Guide?
The iPAQ Music Center is a new technology, and it is recommended that you read the chapters in sequence.
This easy-to-use guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as possible.
The page layout enables you to see at a glance how the information is organized. The left column lists the most important topics. It explains why the topic is important to you and what the topic is. This column also contains warnings and useful tips and tells you about other reference materials.
The right column explains how to perform a procedure. It contains step-by-step instructions.
Graphics help you visualize the task and validate what you are doing as you do it. Detailed graphics may span both columns.
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Symbols Used
Symbol Information Boxes
in This Guide
Throughout this guide, symbol information boxes provide important information.

Safety Instructions

Your iPAQ Music Center is an electrical device. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
Understanding the background
Did you know ...
Tip
See also ...
or concept may help you solve a problem.
Helpful hints make using your iPAQ Music Center easier and faster.
Another document or another page in this document has related information.
Safe Use of Your iPAQ Music Center
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom
are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The product should never be placed near (or over) a radiator or heat register or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
This product should be operated from the type of power
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that
the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
1-3 INTRODUCTION
Safety Instructions (continued)
Never insert objects of any kind into this product through
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or may short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shocks. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
To avoid electric shock, do not open the cover. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
Liquid has been spilled into the product.
The product has been exposed to rain or water.
The product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed.
The product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Where Can I Find More Information?

Information is available in the printed guides as well as on the Compaq Web page. Use the iPAQ Music Center Getting Started guide as your first point of reference and then refer to the following documents:
Quick Setup PosterOnline HelpPhone# 1-888-302-7358compaq.com/
ipaqaudio
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Accessing More Information
You can use your PC to access the following information on the Compaq Web site:
The online iPAQ Music Center Getting Started guideFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Service and Support informationWarr ant yLinks for purchasing iPAQ Music Center options and
accessories
Other exciting links to products, services, and information
Note: As new features are added, look for updates on Compaqs Web page
compaq.com/ipaqaudio

Connecting Your iPAQ Music Center

Connecting your iPAQ Music Center is a simple process.
In This Chapter
iPAQ Music Center Parts List 2-2
System Requirements 2-3
The iPAQ Music Center 2-4
Hardware Connections 2-6
This chapter helps you get acquainted with the iPAQ Music Center hardware and provides easy step-by-step instructions for making the right connections.
2
Power On 2-9
Options & Accessories 2-10
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iPAQ Music Center
What’s in the Box?
Parts List
Tip
It’s a good idea to have the iPAQ Music Center Quick Setup Poster handy to help you make the right connections.
Before connecting the iPAQ Music Center to your home entertainment system, compare the contents of the box with the iPAQ Music Center parts list.
In addition to your Warranty and iPAQ Music Center Getting Started guide, the contents of the box include the following:
1 iPAQ Music Center 6 Stereo cable
2 Two AA batteries 7 Remote control
3 Power Cable 8 Telephone splitter
4 Composite video cable 9 Quick Setup Poster
5 Telephone cable
CONNECTING YOUR IPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-2 IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
System
What Do I Need For Setup?
Requirements
Did you know ...
AOL and Compuserve use a proprietary method of Internet connectivity and are not compatible with your iPAQ Music Center.
Minimum requirements for the iPAQ Music Center setup include:
Television—a video connection is required for setup. After
setup, the iPAQ Music Center will function without a TV, but we recommend a TV connection to enhance the experience.
Audio setupthe iPAQ Music Center does not contain
speakers or an amplifier. It must be connected to a stereo receiver or amplified speakers.
Internet access—the iPAQ Music Center will function with
standard dial-up, cable-based or DSL-based Internet Service Providers. During guided setup (Chapter 4) make sure you have the following information handy:
Name of your ISP
Dial-up number
Login name
Login password
How to get Help
If you have trouble setting up your iPAQ Music Center or would like more information, visit the Compaq Web site:
http://www.compaq.com/ipaqaudio
Warranty
Your iPAQ Music Center has a one-year limited warranty. For further details, please refer to the Warranty Card that came in the package.
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The iPAQ Music
What’s in Front?
Center
The iPAQ Music Center front panel display allows you to access your music library without a TV.
The front panel provides access to most iPAQ Music Center functions. Buttons and their functions are listed below.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Power
Music mode
Radio mode
Web Sync
Open/Close
Play/Pause
Stop
Previous / Scan Backwards
8
Next / Scan Forward
9
Record
:
Guide
;
Select and Navigate
<
USB connector
=
Front Panel Display
The information on the front panel display complements the information displayed on your TV.
CONNECTING YOUR IPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-4 IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
The iPAQ Music
What’s in Back?
Center (continued)
Refer to the graphic and table below when connecting your iPAQ Music Center.
Power
1
Optical digital audio input
2
(S/PDIF)
Coax digital audio input
3
(S/PDIF)
Analog audio inputs
4
S-video output
8
Composite video output
9
USB connectors
:
HPNA connector
;
Analog audio outputs
5
Coax digital audio output
6
(S/PDIF)
Optical digital audio output
7
(S/PDIF)
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED CONNECTING YOUR IPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-5
S-Link (Control SII)
<
Modem
=
Hardware
Connecting to A/V Receiver and TV or...
Connections
See also ...
Refer to the Quick Setup Poster for detailed information about connections.
Did you know ...
As features are added, the iPAQ Music Center will have the capability to record from other devices. To do this connect the cable from receiver output to iPAQ Music Center input (this cable is not included).
1. Connect the Stereo Cable 1 to the iPAQ Music Center audio
output and to an available audio input on your A/V receiver (such as tape, CD, or auxiliary.)
2. Connect the Composite Video Cable 2 to the iPAQ Music
Center output and to an available video input on your TV.
3. Connect the Power Cable 3 to the iPAQ Music Center and to
a power outlet.
Note: For best audio performance, use S/PDIF digital audio connections
(either optical or coaxial) instead of analog stereo. For best video performance, use S-Video connections instead of composite video, where possible. Digital and S-video cables are not included.
4. Connect the iPAQ Music Center to the Internet (see 2-8).
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Hardware
A/V Receiver Connected to TV
Connections (continued)
1. Connect the Stereo Cable 1 to the iPAQ Music Center audio
output and to an available audio input on your A/V receiver (such as tape, CD, or auxilary).
2. Connect the Composite Video Cable 2 to the iPAQ Music
Center video output and to the video input of the same component used in Step 1.
3. Connect the Power Cable 3 to the iPAQ Music Center and to
a power outlet.
4. Connect the iPAQ Music Center to the Internet (see 2-8).
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED CONNECTING YOUR IPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-7
Hardware
Connecting to the Internet
Connections (continued)
See also ...
If you have a home network refer to Chapter 9 for more details.
Did you know ...
If you have a broadband connection to the Internet, you can use a home network.
Using the Built-In Modem
1. Connect the Telephone Cable 1 to the modem jack.
2. Connect the other end to a Telephone Wall Jack 2. Use the
included splitter if you want to use a telephone at this location.
Note: If a telephone wall jack is not conveniently located near your Music
Center, you may consider using a wireless telephone jack system.
HPNA Setup
1. Connect the Te le p ho n e C a ble 1 (optimal home phoneline
networking performance requires a minimum telephone cable of 6 feet) to the HPNA network jack on the Music Center.
2. Connect the other end to a Telephone Wall Jack 2. Use the
included splitter if you want to use a telephone at this location.
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Power On

Powering Up Your iPAQ Music Center N
When you turn on your iPAQ Music Center for the first time, you are guided through an initial setup procedure. This process ensures your IPAQ Music Center is optimally integrated with the rest of your home entertainment system.
1. When you plug in your iPAQ Music Center, the red LED on the front panel will blink. When the unit is ready to be used, the LED will be solid red.
2. When the LED turns solid red, press the Power button the remote or front panel. The We l c o m e screen is displayed on
your TV.
N on
3. Turn on your A/V receiver and select the proper input mode such as CD, tape, or auxiliary.
4. Select the video input on your television that matches the input you used when connecting the iPAQ Music Center.
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Options & Accessories

What Peripherals Does the iPAQ Music Center Support?
Your Music Center currently supports the following peripherals:
Compaq USB Keyboard Part # 179355-007
Compaq Personal Audio Player PA-1
Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter Model F5U111
Rio 600 Digital Audio Player
IR Keyboard (available on Open Globe web site)
CONNECTING YOUR IPAQ MUSIC CEN TER 2-10
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED

Your iPAQ Music Center Remote Control

This chapter guides you through the use of your iPAQ Music
In This Chapter
Remote Control Overview 3-2
Battery Installation 3-2
Number & Text Entry3-3
Text Field Editing 3-4
Center remote control. The powerful features of the iPAQ remote control put your music at your fingertips.
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Remote Control
Meet the Remote Control
Overview
Tip
*Your Remote Control can be
programmed to operate certain functions of your TV and stereo receiver. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this guide for remote control setup codes.

Battery Installation

The iPAQ Music Center remote control uses two AA batteries.
The iPAQ Music Center remote control is as easy to use as a TV/VCR remote control. Most of the buttons will be familiar.
1. Open the battery compartment door the back of the remote control.
2. Place two AA batteries
into the compartment
2
and close the compartment door.
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1 on
Number & Text
How Do I Enter Numbers and Text?
Entry
Similar to a cellular phone, the iPAQ Music Center remote control can be used to enter text and/or numbers in all text fields, such as those displayed in the Setup and Edit screens.
The appropriate Entry mode engages automatically when a text field screen is displayed.
Each numbered button is assigned a group of letters or special characters.
Note: The 1 key can be used for additional characters not currently found on your remote control.
In fields where the system accepts only numbers, the Entry indicator displays 123. When numbers and letters are accepted, the Entry indicator displays TEXT.
Enter numbers in a field by pressing the numeric buttons on your remote control.
Enter alphanumeric characters in a field by repeatedly pressing a number until the desired letter is displayed.
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