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iPAQ Music Center
First Edition (April 2001)
Part Number 225345-001
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Compaq iPAQ™
In This Chapter
Who Should Read this
Guide?1-2
Symbols Used in This
Guide1-3
Safety Instructions1-3
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.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDINTRODUCTION 1-1
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.
1-2 INTRODUCTIONIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
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 CenterGetting Started
guide as your first point of
reference and then refer to
the following documents:
You can use your PC to access the following information on the
Compaq Web site:
➜ The online iPAQ Music Center Getting Started guide
➜ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
➜ Service and Support information
➜ Warr ant y
➜ Links 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 Compaq’s 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
List2-2
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 On2-9
Options & Accessories 2-10
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDCONNECTING YOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-1
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:
1iPAQ Music Center6Stereo cable
2Two AA batteries7Remote control
3Power Cable8Telephone splitter
4Composite video cable9Quick Setup Poster
5Telephone cable
CONNECTING YOURIPAQ 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 setup—the 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.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDCONNECTING YOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-3
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 YOURIPAQ 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 STARTEDCONNECTING YOURIPAQ 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 Cable1 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 Cable2 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).
CONNECTING YOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-6 IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
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 STARTEDCONNECTING YOURIPAQ 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 ble1 (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.
CONNECTING YOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-8 IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
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.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDCONNECTING YOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER 2-9
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 YOURIPAQ 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
Overview3-2
Battery Installation 3-2
Number & Text Entry3-3
Text Field Editing3-4
Center remote control. The powerful features of the iPAQ remote
control put your music at your fingertips.
3
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDYOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER REMOTE C ONTROL 3-1
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.
3-2 YOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER REMOTE CONT ROLIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
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.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDYOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER REMOTE C ONTROL 3-3
Text Field
How Do I Edit the Text?
Editing
To navigate within a text
entry field with the remote
control, use the following
buttons:
➜ Up Arrow—moves
cursor up
➜ Left Arrow—moves
cursor to the left
➜ Right Arrow—move
cursor to the right
➜ Down Arrow—moves
cursor down
➜ Select—select or save
entries
➜ Rewind—backspace
over text.
➜ Fast Forward—insert
a space
The Navigation arrows and Transport buttons allow you to edit
text field entries as shown below.
➜ Pause—saves current
character and
advances cursor to the
next character position
3-4 YOURIPAQ MUSIC CENTER REMOTE CONT ROLIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Setup &
Overview
Now that your iPAQ Music Center is connected, proceed through
In This Chapter
Setup4-2
Players, Guides, and
Options Overview4-4
guided setup to begin enjoying your system.
This chapter provides step-by-step procedures to help you set up
your iPAQ Music Center and provides an overview of the Player, Guide, and Options screens.
4
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDSETUP & OVERVIEW 4- 1
Setup
Registering Your iPAQ Music Center
After completing the
initial setup process, you
can modify your system
configuration at any time.
Tip
You can use an IR board or
USB Presario keyboard.
1. The first screen you see is the Welcome Screen. You will be
guided through several setup screens.
2. Enter the requested information using the remote control.
3. Use the navigation arrows to highlight next at the bottom of
the screen and press the Select
S
button.
4. During the Setup process, you are presented with a series of
screens requesting specific information. This information is
for owner registration and for personalizing.
5. Setup screens follow the configuration below:
6. At the conclusion of the Setup process, your iPAQ Music
Center connects to OpenGlobe™ for registration.
ElementWhat it does
TitleDisplays the current setup topic
BodyArea where user input choices are displayed.
ControlsNavigation tools to move through the setup process
Progress
Indicator
4-2 SETUP & OVE RVIEWIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Informs user of position in the Setup process.
Setup
Modifying the System Setup T
(continued)
When you press the Setup
button
control and select an
option from the Setup
menu, you can modify the
specific setting you want
without going through the
entire procedure again.
T on the remote
1. Press the Setup T button on the remote control to display
the System Setup screen.
2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight the desired setup
activity.
3. Press the Select
ElementWhat it does
adjust screen
position
user settingsCollect basic information for user registration
internet accessRecord your Internet settings
radioSelect favorite radio genres
advanced
settings
exitEnd Setup process (you may return at any time)
S button to continue.
Optimize settings for clear, readable interface
Customize infrequently used and expert settings
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDSETUP & OVERVIEW 4- 3
Players, Guides,
Player Screen
and Options
Overview
To make things simple, the
iPAQ Music Center allows
you to control all Music
mode and Radio mode
functions using only three
types of screens:
➜ PLAYERS—primary
mode of operation for
Music and Radio
➜ GUIDES—find and
organize your music
➜ OPTIONS—create/
edit groups and
playlists as well as
access other features
Player screens let you
listen to a music
selection or radio
station, view tracks
being played, as well as
name, title, and cover
art.
Guide Screen
Guide screens help
you find and organize
music and radio
content.
See also ...
Refer to chapter 6,
Personalizing Your Music
Library for detailed
information about the iPAQ
Music Center Music mode.
4-4 SETUP & OVE RVIEWIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Options Screens
Options screens help
you organize access to
content. You can also
create, edit, or delete
groups and playlists,
select the play mode,
and transfer to portable
player.
Let’s Get
Started
In this chapter you will use the pre-loaded music to learn the
In This Chapter
Navigating the Guide
Screen5-2
Playing a CD5-3
Setting the Play Mode 5-4
Recording from a CD5-6
Listening to Internet
Radio5-9
basic play functions of your iPAQ Music Center.
Once you are comfortable with the basics, follow the easy
step-by-step instructions to record your CDs and explore the
world of Internet radio.
5
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDLET’S G ET STARTED 5 -1
Navigating the
Selecting and Playing Music
I
Guide Screen
You can access the Music
Guide screen by pressing
the Guide button
the remote or the front
panel of your iPAQ Music
Center.
Use the navigation arrows
on the remote to highlight
titles on the Music Guide
screen.
Use the Select button to
start playing a title.
E
on
Music Guide screens are easily navigated with the navigation
arrows.
Use the
Use the
When you press the Play button, the title starts playing.
X and B arrows to move from title to title.
R and G arrows to choose a group.
Tip
Pressing the Guide
button
between the Guide and Player
screens.
5-2 LET’S GET STARTEDIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
will switch you
E
ElementWhat it does
Music GuideAccess music library
Groups/GenreA collection of titles
TitleA collection of individual tracks
TracksIndividual songs
Playing a CD
Tip
Make sure the iPAQ Music
Center has access to the
Internet so your CD can be
identified.
Note: Until the CD is identified,
the MusicPlayer screen
displays “unknown title
and artist.” Once the CD is
recognized, the
information is stored and
the title, track, and artist
information is displayed.
See also ...
If the online database fails to
recognize your CD, you can
manually enter the
information. Refer to Chapter 6
Edit Tracks and Edit Discs for
more information.
Using the Music Player
When you first insert a music CD, the iPAQ Music Center uses
the Internet to look for information about the CD you are playing.
1. Press the Open/Close ≤ button on the iPAQ Music Center
front panel, and insert a CD.
2. Press the Open/Close ≤ button again to close it. When the
music starts playing, the Music Player screen is displayed.
Did you know ...
The iPAQ Music Center can
play and record compressed
music (ie, MP3) music files
stored on a CD that you
created using a PC.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDLET’S G ET STARTED 5 -3
3. For track times, press the INFO button
displayed.
F. Track times are
Setting the Play
Accessing the Play Mode Option
Mode
Tip
Use the Shuffle and Repeat
buttons on the remote to
change the play mode quickly.
As you listen to your music, you may choose to randomly play
songs from a particular CD. The iPAQ Music Center offers six
different play mode settings. To select a Play mode, complete the
following steps:
1. Press the Options button
displayed.
2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight the Play mode option.
K. The Music Options screen is
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDLET’S GET STARTED 5 -4
Setting the Play
Accessing the Play Mode Option (continued)
Mode
(continued)
The current Play mode is
displayed by pressing the
Info button
remote. You can change
the Play mode at any time.
F
on the
3. Press the Select button S. The Play Mode screen is
displayed.
Play ModeWhat it does
normal
repeat trackPlays current track repeatedly until manually stopped.
repeat titlePlays current title repeatedly until manually stopped.
repeat group
shuffle title
shuffle group
Plays current title once, then stops. Tracks are played in
sequential order.
Plays all tracks in currently selected group repeatedly until
manually stopped.
Randomly plays all tracks within currently selected title until
manually stopped.
Randomly plays all tracks within currently selected group until
manually stopped.
4. Use the navigation arrows to highlight the desired Play mode.
5. Press the Select
S button.
6. After your play mode selection is made, you are returned to
the previous screen (Guide or Player).
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDLET’S G ET STARTED 5 -5
Recording from
Background Information
a CD
The iPAQ Music Center
makes recording your
favorite music easy and
fun! You can record all or
part of a CD.
Compression technology minimizes the size of a digital audio file
while attempting to retain the fidelity of the original recording.
The file size is minimized by employing perceptual encoding techniques that retain elements of the original recording
necessary to faithfully reproduce the music, but eliminate all of
the elements not essential to human hearing (hence, the
frequently used term near CD quality).
The bit rate determines the size of the file. A higher bit rate
encodes more information, which makes for a larger file and in
turn a higher fidelity recording. For a smaller file size and a
higher level of compression, a lower bit rate is used. Bit rates are
measured in kilobits per second (kbps) and can range from 96
kbps to 320 kbps, with 128 kbps MP3 being the generally
accepted bit rate for near CD quality.
MP3 is one popular technique of compressing audio files.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDLET’S GET STARTED 5 -6
Recording from
Recording from a CD
O
a CD
(continued)
Tip
For a smooth recording
process, make sure the CD is
recognized.
Tip
To quickly record an entire CD,
press the Record button
twice. To deselect an entire CD,
press the Repeat button.
Note: You can cancel the
recording process at any
time by pressing the Stop
∞
.
button
O
1. Insert the CD into the iPAQ Music Center. The CD starts
playing, and the Music Player screen is displayed.
2. Press the Record button
Record screen is displayed. All tracks on the CD are marked
to be recorded. The red dot next to the track length indicates
that the CD track is selected for recording.
O on the remote, and the Music
Did you know ...
When recording from a CD, the
iPAQ Music Center uses a
process called “Fast-Rip” that
first copies tracks to the hard
disk and then compresses the
file later in the background.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDLET’S G ET STARTED 5 -7
Recording from
Recording from a CD (continued)
a CD
(continued)
At this point it is a good
idea to record several CDs
to your iPAQ Music
Center. In the following
chapters, you will use
these recordings to make
groups and playlists.
See also ...
If the CD you are playing is not
automatically identified or you
want to change the
information, see Chapter 6.
3. To remove a track, highlight the track and press the
Select button
4. To include a track, highlight an unselected track and press the
Select button .
5. Press the Record button
Progress screen is displayed. When the recording is
complete, you are returned to the Music Guide screen.
S
S
.
O again and the Music Record
Finding Your Music
Where is my music? After I record a CD, where does it go?
The iPAQ Music Center places every new recording in the ALL
category and the group according to the genre information
retrieved for the CD.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDLET’S GET STARTED 5 -8
Listening to
Navigating the Radio Guide a
Internet Radio
Did you know ...
The technology which makes
this all possible is called
streaming audio. Streaming
means that you don’t have to
download an audio file before
the music starts to play.
You can access the iPAQ Music Center Radio Guide by pressing
the Radio button
a located on the upper right-hand side of the
remote.
Use the navigation arrows on the remote to highlight stations on
the Radio Guide screen. Press the select button and the station
starts playing.
This list is generated from the preferences you provided during
setup.
See also ...
Refer to Chapter 7,
Personalizing Internet Radio,
for in-depth information about
the Radio Player feature.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDLET’S G ET STARTED 5 -9
5-10 LET’S GET STARTEDIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Personalizing
Your Music
Library
With just a few simple steps you can create a personalized, digital
In This Chapter
Music Groups and
Playlists6-2
Editing CD and Track
Information6-10
Transfer to Portable
Device6-12
music library that allows you to access your entire collection by
criteria such as artist, genre, and album. You can then set up
groups and playlists quickly and easily.
This chapter guides you through the process of creating
personalized groups and playlists.
6
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY 6-1
Music Groups
Creating a Music Group K
and Playlists
The iPAQ Music Center
offers several easy-to-use,
and very powerful tools for
organizing your music:
➜ MUSIC GROUP—a
collection of titles
➜ TITLE—a collection
of individual tracks
created when you
record a CD
➜ PLAYLIST—
collection of
individual tracks
➜ TRACKS—individual
songs
Note: The TEXT indicator is
displayed in the upper right
portion of the text box when the
remote enters text mode.
Genre-based groups are automatically set up for new titles with
the information provided by OpenGlobe. The ALL group
contains all the titles and tracks in your collection.
To create a new group:
1. Press the Options
button
remote. The Music Options screen is
displayed.
2. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight
more..., and press the
Select button
3. From the More Music
Options screen,
highlight new group
and press the Select
button
New Group screen is
displayed.
4. Use the alphanumeric
buttons to enter a
name for the new
group in the text box.
K on the
S
. The
S
.
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Music Groups
Creating a Music Group (continued)
and Playlists
(continued)
5. Press the Select button S. The Edit Music Group screen is
displayed.
6. Use the navigation arrows to highlight a title to be added and
press the Select button
title is selected.
7. When you finish making your selections, press the Record
button
O
to save.
. A check mark W indicates a
S
Finding Your New Group
After I create a new group, where does it go?
The iPAQ Music Center places every new group alphabetically in
the group filter bar.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY 6-3
Music Groups
Editing a Music Group
and Playlists
(continued)
The Edit Music Group
screen is displayed when
the edit group option is
first selected so the name
of an existing group can be
modified.
1. In the Music Guide
screen, highlight the
group you want to
edit.
2. Press the Options
button
remote. The Music Option screen is
displayed.
3. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight more..., and press the Select button
4. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight
edit group.
5. Press the Select
button
Edit Group screen is
displayed.
6. Use the alphanumeric
buttons to edit the
group name.
7. Press the Select button
Group screen is displayed.
8. Highlight the titles you want to edit. A check mark W
indicates a title is selected.
9. When you finish editing, press the Record
button
K
S
O
on the
. The
S to continue. The Edit Music
to save.
S.
6-4 PERSONAL IZING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARYIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Music Groups
Delete a Group
and Playlists
(continued)
Note: When you delete a group,
your titles are not deleted from
your iPAQ Music Center.
1. In the Music Guide
screen, highlight the
group you want to
delete.
2. Press the Options
button
remote. The Music Options screen is
displayed.
3. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight
more..., and press the
Select button
4. Highlight delete
group and press the
Select button
the Delete Group
screen is displayed.
5. Press the Record
button
6. A confirmation screen
appears. Navigate to the
Delete button.
7. Press Select
button
K
O
S
on the
.
S
.
S
to delete.
to delete.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY 6-5
Music Groups
Creating a Playlist K
and Playlists
(continued)
To create a playlist:
1. Press the Options
button K and the
Music Options screen
is displayed.
2. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight
new playlist.
3. Press the Select
button
New Playlist screen is
displayed.
4. Use the alphanumeric
buttons to enter a
name for the playlist
into the text box.
5. Press the Select
button
Edit Playlist screen is
displayed.
6. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight a
title, and press the
Select
button
track list is displayed.
7. Press the Select
button
indicates a title is selected.
8. When you finish making your selections, press the Record
button
and the
S
S and the
S. The
t o add a track to the playlist. A check mark W
S
to save.
O
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Music Groups
Finding Your New Playlist
and Playlists
(continued)
After I create a new playlist, where does it go?
The iPAQ Music Center places every new playlist alphabetically
in the ALL category and in a group called Playlist.
Editing a Playlist
1. Highlight a playlist
in the Guide screen
filter bar.
2. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight
edit playlist.
3. Press the Select
button
Edit Playlist screen
is displayed.
4. Use the
alphanumeric
buttons to enter a
name for the playlist
into the text box.
5. Press the Select
button and the
Edit Playlist screen is displayed.
6. Use the navigation arrows to highlight a title, and press the
Select button
7. Press the Select button
check mark W indicates a title is selected.
8. When you finish making your selections, press the Record
button
S
S
O
. The
S
to save.
. The track list is displayed.
S to add a track to the playlist. A
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY 6-7
Music Groups
Deleting a Playlist
and Playlists
(continued)
Note: When you delete a playlist,
your tracks are not deleted from
your iPAQ Music Center.
1. Highlight a playlist in
the Guide screen.
2. Press the Options
button
highlight delete playlist from the
Options screen.
3. Press the Select
button
Delete Playlist screen
is displayed.
4. Press the Record
button
5. A confirmation
screen appears.
Navigate to the
Delete button.
6. Press the Select
button
delete.
K
S
O
S
and
. The
to delete.
to
6-8 PERSONAL IZING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARYIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Music Groups
Deleting a Track
and Playlists
(continued)
Note: When you delete a track,
your tracks are permanently
deleted from your iPAQ Music
Center.
1. Press the Options
button
highlight delete music from the
Options screen.
2. Press the Select
button
Delete Music Info
screen is displayed.
3. Press the Select
button
Delete Music - Select
Tracks screen is
displayed.
4. Highlight the tracks
you want to delete
and press the Select
button
indicates a track is
selected.
5. When you finish
deleting your
selections, press the
Record button
to delete.
K
S
S
S
and
. The
and the
. An “x”
O
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY 6-9
Editing CD and
Editing CD Information
Track
Information
The edit discinfo feature
allows you to edit title text
information.
1. Press the Options
button
highlight edit disc
from the Music Options screen.
2. Press the Select
button
Disc Info screen is
displayed.
3. Use the alphanumeric
buttons to edit the CD
information.
4. When you finish
editing, press the
Record
button
K
S
O
and
. The Edit
to save.
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Editing CD and
Editing Tracks
Track
Information
(continued)
1. Press the Options
button
highlight edit tracks
from the Music Options screen.
2. Press the Select
button
Edit Tracks screen is
displayed.
3. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight the
desired track.
4. Press the Select
button
highlighted track to
display a text entry
cursor.
5. Use the alphanumeric
buttons to enter a new
name.
6. When you have finished making your selections, press the
Record button
K
S
S
and
and the
on the
O
to save.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING YOUR MUSIC L IBRARY 6-11
Transfer to
Transfer to Portable
Portable Device
Tip
Make sure your portable player
says Download before you
begin to make your selections.
1. Connect the USB cable to an available USB connector on the
iPAQ Music Center.
2. Turn on the portable player.
3. Connect the portable player to the USB cable.
4. The Transfer Music
screen will appear
with the portable
player highlighted on
the first line of the
Guide screen.
5. Press the Select
button
display the tracks
currently on the
portable player.
6. To delete tracks, use the navigation arrows to highlight the
tracks to be deleted and press the Select button
indicates the track will be removed.
7. To add tracks, use the
navigation arrows to
highlight the tracks to
be added and press the
Select button
An arrow indicates a
track is selected to
add.
8. When you’ve finished
making your
selections, press the
Record button
displayed.
9. Disconnect the
portable player from
the USB cable.
S
to
S
O
. An “X”
S
.
. The Transfer to portable screen is
6-12 PERSONALIZING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY IPAQ MUSIC CENTE R—GETTING STARTED
Personalizing
Internet
Radio
When it comes to radio broadcasts, think of the Web as the
In This Chapter
world’s largest antenna. Every day, thousands of broadcasts called audio streams are available to you online.
7
Radio Mode7-2
Radio Groups7-2
In the iPAQ Music Center Radio mode, you can tune in
broadcasts from around the country or around the world. Many
stations are available only over the Internet.
This chapter guides you through the process of finding and
organizing your favorite kinds of Internet radio programming.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING INTERNET RADIO 7 -1
Radio Mode
Tuning In the iPAQ Music Center Radio a
Although there are thousands of radio stations around the world,
most of them only broadcast locally. These stations can now reach
a global audience through the Internet.
Radio Groups
With hundreds of radio
stations now at your
fingertips, you’ll need a
way to organize the
content.
The process for creating
radio groups is similar to
that used to create music
groups.
➜ Name the group
➜ Edit the group
➜ Add/delete stations
Press the Radio button
screen is displayed.
a on the remote, and the Radio Guide
Creating a Radio Group K
Genre-based groups are automatically set up for a new station
with the information provided by OpenGlobe. The ALL group
contains all of the stations in your collection.
1. Press the Options
button
remote. The Radio Options screen is
displayed.
2. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight
new group.
3. Press the Select
button Sand the
New Group screen is displayed.
K on the
7-2 PERSONAL IZING INTERNET RADIOIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Radio Groups
(continued)
4. Use the alphanumeric
buttons to enter a name
for the new group in the
text box.
5. Press the Select button
to continue. The
S
Edit iRadio Group
screen is displayed.
6. Use the navigation arrows to highlight a station to be added
and press the Select button
station is selected.
7. When you finish making your selections, press the Record
button
O to save.
S. A check mark W indicates a
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING INTERNET RADIO 7 -3
Radio Groups
Editing a Radio Group K
(continued)
Use the Edit Radio Group
screen to add or delete
stations from your radio
group.
Tip
Pressing theSelect
button
channel toggles between
adding and removing the
station from the group. A
check mark W
station is included in the group.
S on a highlighted
indicates a
1. From the Radio
Guide screen,
highlight the group
you want to edit.
2. Press the Options
button
RadioOptions screen
is displayed.
3. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight
edit group.
4. Press the Select
button
Group screen is
displayed.
5. Use the alphanumeric
buttons to edit the group name.
6. Press the Select button Group screen is displayed.
K and the
S the Edit
S to continue. The Edit Radio
7. Highlight the stations you want to include. A check mark W
indicates a station is selected.
8. When you have finished editing, press the Record
button
7-4 PERSONAL IZING INTERNET RADIOIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
O
to save.
Radio Groups
Delete a Radio Group
(continued)
1. From the Radio Guide
screen, highlight the
group you want to
delete.
2. Press the Options
button
remote. The Radio Options screen is
displayed.
3. Highlight delete
group and press the
Select button
The Delete Group
screen is displayed.
4. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight a
group to be deleted
and press the Select
button
mark W indicates a group is selected.
5. When you have finished making your selections, press the
Record button
K on the
S.
S. A check
O to delete.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDPERSONALIZING INTERNET RADIO 7 -5
Radio Groups
Edit Radio Station
(continued)
1. From the Radio Guide
screen, highlight the
station you want to
edit.
2. Press the Options
button
highlight edit station
from the Radio Options screen.
3. Press the Select
button
Edit Station screen
is displayed.
4. Use the
alphanumeric
buttons to edit the
station name.
5. When you finish
editing, press the
Record button
K and
S. The
O to save.
7-6 PERSONAL IZING INTERNET RADIOIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
OpenGlobe
When you registered your iPAQ Music Center, you also created
In This Chapter
The World of OpenGlobe 8-2
Accessing OpenGlobe8-3
CE-Commerce™8-4
an account with a free new service to enhance your music and
radio experience called OpenGlobe. Through this service your
iPAQ Music Center personalizes your music by automatically
identifying all the CDs you play in your iPAQ Music Center. You
can add new radio stations to your Internet radio guide as well as
shop for more music securely.
8
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDOPENGLOBE 8-1
The World of
What Can OpenGlobe Do For Me?
OpenGlobe
Through the OpenGlobe
service you will be given
opportunities to get more
of what you already like.
For example, music
recommendations will be
offered for you to
purchase, based on your
taste.
Did you know ...
Your iPAQ Music Center will
continue to evolve over time,
adding new features and
services, as they become
available through the
OpenGlobe service—so be sure
to check often.
OpenGlobe provides a simple way to f ind the music you want.
After learning your personal musical and radio preferences,
OpenGlobe will:
➜ Provide lists of other CDs currently available by the same
artist, along with recommendations of similar CDs by other
artists.
➜ Create “Artist of the Week” promotions based on your
listening habits.
➜ Provide a simple way to purchase CDs.
➜ Collect Internet radio channels to assist you in expanding
your collection of radio stations.
And that is only the beginning!
Note: In order to use the OpenGlobe service, your iPAQ Music Center must be
connected to a TV. (Please refer to Chapter 2, Connecting Your iPAQ Music Center, for details on how to connect to your TV.)
8-2 OPENGLOBEIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Accessing
OpenGlobe
All navigation is handled
with the navigation arrows
and Select button
the remote control or on
the front of the iPAQ
Music Center.
When you choose
OpenGlobe from the iPAQ
Music Center Music mode,
you have easy access to a
variety of related
information about the
music that you are playing.
S on
How Can I Access OpenGlobe? U
There are three ways to access OpenGlobe:
➜ Press the OpenGlobe Shopping Cart button U on your
remote, or on the optional IR keyboard while in any source
and while in either the Guide or Player screens.
➜ Select the Radio Option - Tune Internet Radio Stations.
➜ From any PC on the Internet you can access your OpenGlobe
account. In such cases, you will need to know your USERID
and PASSWORD to access your account.
Music
Pressing the OpenGlobe button U on your remote while music is
playing exits the player view and displays the “Now Playing”
page within the OpenGlobe Music environment. The audio from
the current title continues to play unless an audio sample is
played.
The OpenGlobe Now Playing screen is displayed.
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDOPENGLOBE 8-3
CE-Commerce™
What Can I Purchase Through OpenGlobe?
CE-Commerce is the ability for you to do electronic commerce in
the comfort of your home through the iPAQ Music Center. The
CE-Commerce experience is consistent with the usage of your
iPAQ Music Center.
When you press the OpenGlobe button
listening to an artist, you are presented with a list of albums that
are available for you to purchase, securely, right from your iPAQ
Music Center.
Through the OpenGlobe service, you are given opportunities to
get more of what you already like. For example, music related to
the music you listen to will be offered for you to purchase.
U on the remote while
8-4 OPENGLOBEIPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED
Home
Networking for
iPAQ Music Center
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices
In This Chapter
HPNA9-2
connected together to enable communication between them. The
devices on a network can be connected in a variety of ways. The
devices on a network can be physically connected by wires or
connected by wireless technology. The iPAQ Music Center now
introduces home networking to familiar home consumer
electronics.
The most common reason for home networking is to share
resources between devices on the network. For example, if your
home has only one printer, every PC in the house can use this
printer, replacing the need to purchase and maintain multiple
printers. With the rise of broadband home Internet access, a
popular reason to set up a home network is to share the high
speed Internet connections that DSL and Cable modems
provide.
9
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDHOME NETWORKINGFORIPAQ MUSIC CENTER 9-1
HPNA
Home Phoneline Networking Alliance
One type of wired network is called HPNA (short for Home
Phoneline Networking Alliance, and also known as HomePNA).
This type of wired network uses the same wiring in your home
that your telephones use, while not interfering with normal
telephone operation. This allows you to set up a network
without having to worry about running additional wiring.
HomePNA 2.0, a type of HPNA networking, allows for transfer
speeds of up to 10 Mbps, the same speed as many Ethernet
networks. Your iPAQ Music Center supports HomePNA 2.0 via
the internal HPNA jack.
A communications gateway can be a PC running Internet
sharing software such as Microsoft’s Internet Connection
Sharing (“ICS” is included with Windows 98 second edition,
Windows Me or Windows 2000). The communications gateway
can also be a dedicated device such as Compaq’s Connection
Point. Refer to your ICS or equivalent documentation to set up
your PC or device as a communication gateway. If your PC is
the communications gateway, you may have to set its power
management configuration so that it does not power down
automatically.
See also ...
For more details, see Step 2
(HPNA Setup) in the Quick
Setup Poster.
Note: “Wireless telephone
jack” products in the
store do NOT work with
HPNA; a physical
telephone cable to the
telephone wall jack is
required.
Connecting the iPAQ Music Center
1. Disconnect the telephone cable (if any) between the modem
jack on the iPAQ Music Center and the telephone wall jack.
2. Connect a telephone cable between the HPNA jack on the
iPAQ Music Center and the telephone wall jack (optimal
home phoneline networking performance requires a
minimum telephone cable of 6 ft.).
IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTEDHOME NETWORKINGFORIPAQ MUSIC CENTER 9-2
HPNA
Setting up the iPAQ Music Center
(continued)
Note: If running software other
than Windows 98 second edition
or future versions, refer to your PC
networking software to determine
whether to select dyanamic or
static IP addressing.
Did you know ...
As features are added you will
be able to transfer music files
from your PC to you iPAQ
Music Center via Home PNA.
1. Press the Setup
button
remote control. The
System Setup screen is
displayed.
2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight internet access, and
press the Select button
3. From the Internet Service screen select Ye s . Hightlight Next
and press the Select button
4. Use the navigation
arrows to highlight
Home PNA.
Highlight next and
press the Select
button
5. From the Internet Settings screen select
dynamic.
T
S
on the
.
S
.
S
.
Tip
Once the iPAQ Music Center is
connected to the home network,
it will no longer connect to the
Internet using its dial-up
modem. Make sure that there is
a PC or other device on your
home network which is acting
as a communications gateway.
Your iPAQ Music Center is now configured to access the
Internet using your home network.
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IPAQ MUSIC CENTER—GETTING STARTED9-4 HOME NETWORKINGFORIPAQ MUSIC CENTER
Appendix
A
In This Appendix
Set Up CodesA-2
Tip
Do not point your remote
control directly towards the
iPAQ Music Center while
setting codes.
Programming your Remote Control
1. Press and hold the
Code Set button
on the remote
A
control for 3 seconds.
The LED will blink
twice.
2. Press the A/V PWR
button and enter the
first 4 digit code for
your brand. The LED
will blink twice to
confirm a valid code
has been
programmed.
3. Press the A/V PWR button. Your A/V receiver should turn
off. If your A/V receiver does not respond, repeat steps 2-3,
trying each code listed for your brand until you find the
correct one.
4. To program the TV, repeat steps 1-3 but press the TV PWR
button on steps 2 and 3.