Neuros DIGITAL AUDIO COMPUTER User Guide
Neuros User’s Guide
2nd edition
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01 MICROPHONE
02 PRESET BUTTONS
03 HISI/RECORD
04 KEYPAD LOCK/UNLOCK
05 SCROLL UP/VOLUME UP
06 SELECT/
07 BACK/STOP
08 SCROLL DOWN/VOLUME DOWN
09 REWIND
10 PLAY/PAUSE (POWER ON/OFF)
11 FORWARD
12 BACKPACK RELEASE
13 USB CONNECTOR
14 POWER CONNECTOR
15 HEADPHONE CONNECTOR
16 LINE-LEVEL INPUT CONNECTOR
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Tour of Neuros
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Table of Contents
Neuros, Your Music Frequency........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Package Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Battery ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Neuros Synchronization Manager Software ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Getting Started............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Importing Music to the Neuros Sync Manager............................................................................................................................ 7
Importing Playlists....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Transferring Music to Your Neuros............................................................................................................................................. 7
View Entire Library/View Library on Neuros............................................................................................................................. 8
Creating Playlists......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Synchronizing with 2 or More PCs/ Orphan Tracks.................................................................................................................... 8
Using the Neuros as a Portable Storage device................................................................................................................................. 9
Navigating Neuros.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Powering On/ Off ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Xi Menus................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Releasing the Player .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Managing and Playing Audio .........................................................................................................................................................11
Menu Overview......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Auto-resume .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Browse While Play.................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Bookmarking............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Playlists........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Creating Playlists....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
To play a playlist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
My Mix Playlist......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Real-time My Mix Playlist Modification................................................................................................................................... 13
MyFi: Broadcast Neuros through any FM radio ............................................................................................................................. 13
Listening to the Neuros FM Radio.................................................................................................................................................. 15
To turn the Neuros FM radio On or Off .................................................................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the radio dial ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
To set a radio station as a preset................................................................................................................................................ 15
Using HiSi (Hear It! Save It!)......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Identifying HiSi Samples........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Recordings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Transferring recordings to your PC ........................................................................................................................................... 18
The PC Library ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Schedule downloads from your PC automatically..................................................................................................................... 18
Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
To adjust Auto-Off .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
MyFi settings- Mode, Quality and Auto Scan ........................................................................................................................... 19
To adjust Shuffle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
To adjust Repeat........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
To adjust the Equalizer.............................................................................................................................................................. 20
To set Backpack Swapping........................................................................................................................................................ 20
To adjust Presets........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
To adjust Backlight.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
To adjust Contrast...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
To view Sync Log .....................................................................................................................................................................21
To adjust Record Quality........................................................................................................................................................... 21
To adjust Date and Time ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
To Restore Defaults................................................................................................................................................................... 21
To view Properties..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Backpack Swapping........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Firmware and Software Updates..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Support Information........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
FCC Rules and Regulations............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Neuros, Your Music Frequency
Congratulations, you have purchased the world’s first digital audio computer. Your Neuros
digital audio computer lets you listen, explore, and enjoy music in ways not possible before.
Experience these unique features:
• MyFi “My Frequency”: broadcast your digital music through any FM radio. See MyFi
in the Table of Contents for detailed information.
• HiSi- “Hear It! Save It!”:
“hand” symbol on it). See Hisi in the Table of Contents for detailed information.
• Neuros Synchronization Manager (NSM): The NSM software synchronizes your
Neuros with downloads from your PC and Internet music services.
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Recording: create digital recordings in MP3 and WAV file formats from FM radio,
built-in microphone, or line input.
Other important features include: large backlit display; digitally enhanced FM tuner; flexible
design with removable backpack to accommodate new technology without having to buy an
entire new unit; automatic software and firmware upgrades for new features and future
format support.
Please visit www.neurosaudio.com
forum discussions and surveys.
identify new music with a click of the HiSi button (with the
for the latest news, product enhancements, on-line
Package Contents
Everything you need to get started! For additional accessories see Neuros Gear at
www.neurosaudio.com.
Neuros digital audio computer
Neuros Earphones
Wall Power Adapter
USB Cable
Belt Clip (Neuros 128MB only)
Car Power Adapter (Neuros HD units only)
Neuros Synchronization Manager Application Installation CD
Neuros User’s Guide
Minimum System Requirements
PC with 1 available USB port. (For USB2.0 speed, a USB2.0 PC card is required)
Internet Explorer 5.1or higher Pentium 233 MHz
64 RAM
160MB available hard disk space
Microsoft ® Windows 98SE, Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
View detailed technical specifications at www.neurosaudio.com/technicalspecifications
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Battery
The rechargeable, factory-replaceable battery in the Neuros backpacks provides up to 10
hours of continuous playback (depending on usage). Using MyFi, high encoding rates, and
cold temperatures will reduce playback time.
Charging the Batteries
The battery can be charged while the unit is turned On or Off, and even when the player is
not inserted in the backpack. Putting a full charge on the batteries takes about 8 hours. It
is not possible to overcharge the batteries on the Neuros.
Important: Please charge the battery on the Neuros 8 hours before first
Synchronization with the Neuros Sync Manager Application.
Battery Full Indicator
The battery icon blinks when fully charged.
System Status Icon
An oval, blinking icon sits to the left of the battery monitor. This icon will blink when the
system is busy.
Replacing the Batteries
Please see our Battery replacement policy at
www.neurosaudio.com/support/NeurosProductsfaq.asp#a8
Neuros Synchronization Manager Software
The Neuros Synchronization Manager (NSM) is your essential tool for synchronization from
your PC to your Neuros, and from your Neuros to your PC. You must synchronize using
NSM to transfer music to the Neuros for playback.
With the Neuros Synchronization Manager you can:
• Transfer the music stored on your PC for playback on your Neuros
• Import songs and playlists from many popular media players, including MusicMatch,
Windows Media Player, WinAmp and Zinf, and transfer to Neuros
• Manage and organize your songs by Title, Artist, Album and Genre.
• Rename recordings made on the Neuros.
• Edit your ID3 tags. ID3 tags are file information, like Artist and Album, that are
usually embedded in music files when they are converted from CD by a Media Player
or a CD conversion software application.
• Create and manage playlists to transfer to Neuros
• Identify title and artist of HiSi samples.
• Check for Updates for NSM software and Neuros firmware
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Getting Started
You are now ready to install the Neuros Synch Manager and begin downloading files to the
Neuros.
Installation Instructions
1. Install application by inserting the Neuros Synchronization Manager CD-ROM and
following onscreen installation instructions. If installation screens do not
automatically appear, view CD contents through Windows Explorer and click the
“Setup” icon. The installation will take a few minutes. The PC will prompt you to
reboot to complete installation (select “Yes”). Installation will start automatically
after reboot, and prompt screens will walk you through to completion.
2. Turn on the Neuros by pressing and holding the Play button for a few seconds. The
Play button is located directly below the Joystick button.
3. Connect your Neuros via the USB cable provided. Your Neuros must be connected to
your PC to set User Preferences and to synchronize.
4. Open your Neuros Sync Manager application. With Neuros connected to your PC, you
will be prompted to complete your User Preferences. Enter in your User Name
5. Complete User Preferences. A default path has been set for the folder location on
your PC to store the HiSi samples and recordings that you make on the Neuros.
Your serial number should automatically be filled in.
6. If not, click “Get ID” (your Neuros must be connected via USB for the application to
read your serial number). Click OK to complete.
If you cannot “get ID” and are a Windows 98 SE user, please see the Win 98 driver
installation instructions here: http://neurosaudio.com/support/win98install.asp
7. You will be prompted to register. Registration is required to use the Neuros HiSi song
identification feature. Your registration profile will also be available to you when you
login at www.neurosaudio.com
about new features and Products).
8. Check for Firmware and Software Upgrades. After installation, Neuros Synch Manger
will automatically search for a more updated version of the Neuros Device firmware.
This will be sent to the device the first time you Synchronize. To check for updates to
the Neuros Synch Manager application, go to the Help Menu and select Check for
Application Updates.
9. You now can begin loading music file information into the Neuros Sync Manager. See
the next section, “Importing Music to the Neuros Synch Manager.”
, where you can participate in user forums and learn
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NOTE: The CD-ROM includes USB drivers specifically for Windows 98SE. Neuros uses
the default USB drivers that come with the other (Me, 2000, and XP) Windows operating
systems. See Win 98 driver installation instructions at
http://neurosaudio.com/support/win98install.asp
Importing Music to the Neuros Sync Manager
From the file menu, choose “Search Computer for Music” and
identify the directories/files you would like to transfer songs
from. Another option is to open a folder using Windows Explorer
and drag and drop songs into the Tracks window. Album, Artist
and Genre information will be automatically loaded if they are
already present in your files’ ID3 tags.
Importing Playlists
Playlists can be imported from other media players or created in
the Neuros Sync Manager.
Playlists can be imported to Neuros Sync Manger in two ways:
• Select “Import Playlists from Media Player” from the File menu. Neuros Sync
Manager will search your computer and produce a dialog box where you can check
the boxes for the playlists you want to import. Click the "Import" button.
• Search Computer for Music from the File Menu will import playlists found in a
particular folder or directory.
Neuros will import playlists with the following extensions: *.asx, *.wpl, *.m3u,*.b4s and
*.pls.
These formats are used by the following players:
• Windows Media Player (included
in the Windows O/S)
• Music Match (www.Musicmatch.com
• Winamp (www.winamp.com
• Zinf (www.zinf.org
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Transferring Music to Your Neuros
1. Once your tracks are organized to your satisfaction in the Neuros Sync Manager, select
the songs and playlists you would like to transfer to your Neuros. Right-click the selection
and choose the option “Add to Neuros” from the menu, or click the Add to Neuros icon
on the toolbar. Playlists must also be tagged Add to Neuros to appear on the Neuros.
2. Click the Synchronization icon
activate transfer. Once the “Synchronization Completed” message appears in the Neuros
Sync Manager Messages window and the “Do not disconnect” message disappears from your
Neuros display screen, you can safely disconnect the USB from the device.
Note: It is highly recommended that you connect the power supply to the Neuros
during Synchronization.
or choose “Synchronization” from the Tools menu to
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View Entire Library/View Library on Neuros
The Neuros Sync Manager Tool bar allows you to choose between two views of your audio
files:
• View Entire Library:
• View Library on Neuros:
Neuros
NOTE: When the "View Library on Neuros" button is selected, you cannot see tracks you
have imported into Neuros Sync Manager that have not been transferred to the device.
Shows all items indexed in Neuros Sync Manager.
Only displays the Tracks and Playlists that are on the
Detailed instructions and additional information can be found through the
Help files in the Neuros Synchronization Manager.
Creating Playlists
To create a new playlist, click on the Create New Playlist icon or select Playlists in
the Navigation Panel and right-click. When the Playlist Setup dialog box appears, fill in a
name for the playlist and an optional description. Your playlist's name will then appear in
the list of playlists. You can then add tracks to your new playlist by dragging tracks onto the
playlist name or selecting a track, right-clicking and selecting Add to Playlist.
Synchronizing with 2 or More PCs/ Orphan Tracks
What are Orphan Tracks?
"Orphan tracks" are music and recordings that are on the Neuros device but do not have a
corresponding entry in Neuros Sync Manager.
If you have Neuros Sync Manager installed on 2 or more PCs, Synchronizing can create
Orphan tracks on the device. The database of playable tracks on the device will be based on
the contents of the Neuros Synch Manger application with which the device was last
Synchronized.
Instead of installing NSM on 2 or more PCs to download music to the Neuros from each PC,
users may want to utilize the Neuros as a Portable Storage Device to move the music files
to one PC. See “Using the Neuros as a Portable Storage Device”, below.
How are "Orphan Tracks" created?
Orphan tracks can be created in three ways:
• When a user who has already loaded files on the Neuros device Synchronizes for
the first time with a new installation of Neuros Sync Manager (on the original PC
or a second PC).
• Deleting a track or recording already tagged on the Neuros from the NSM Tracks
or Recordings window and the NSM Deleted Tracks bin before Synchronization.
• When music and recordings are added to the Neuros device by dragging and
dropping tracks directly into the Music folder on the Neuros device drive through
Windows Explorer or My Computer.
How can I tell Neuros Sync Manager to find Orphan Tracks?
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