Panasonic RQT6118-Y User Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Basic Operating Instructions

Panasonic Media Manager V2.1

Before enjoying music with your SD Audio Player

· These instructions describe basic

operations such as installation and checking out tracks. For more detailed instructions, refer to the online help included on the CD-ROM.

· For details on using Windows, the computer, and peripheral equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.

Follow the instructions in this manual and online help to record music onto your SD Memory Card.

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Registration

Please register your copy of RealJukebox for Panasonic. Registration allows you to take advantage of product support and to receive information about the latest version of the software and other products. Visit the registration site on the Internet and fill out the online form. Registering on the Internet

1. After starting RealJukebox for Panasonic, click on the [Panasonic] button in the main window.

2. Follow the instructions found on the homepage.

· Panasonic in no way provides a guarantee for the RealJukebox Player Application or associated plug-in module. Panasonic accepts no liability for any problems that may arise either during the installation or through use of the RealJukebox Player Application and/or associated plug-in module. Panasonic does not provide a guarantee that content managed by the RealJukebox Player Application and/or associated plug-in module can be transferred to an SD Memory Card.

· Electronic Music Distribution services are provided by a third party and not by Panasonic. Therefore Panasonic has no responsibility and accepts no liability for any problems that may arise with an Electronic Music Distribution service.

· You may be unable to record or use music data under some computer environments. This company accepts no responsibility for any loss of data or damages incurred by loss of data.

· Modifications to the product and these operating instructions may be made without prior notice.

· Illustrations and screen examples in these operating instructions may differ from the actual product.

Panasonic Media Manager:

Is a software package that includes RealJukebox for Panasonic, an AAC plugin, an SD Interface plug-in, driver software for the USB Reader/Writer, and the setup programs for all these components.

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Contents

Before use

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

What you can do with RealJukebox for Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

· The USB Reader/Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

· Protecting the data on your SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Getting started

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Formatting SD Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Limitations in Windows Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

· Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

· Exiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Main features of the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Checking out tracks to an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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System requirements

Operation under Windows XP RC2 confirmed. Visit " http://www.panasonic.com/sd " for updates on operation under Windows XP.

RealJukebox for Panasonic cannot be used on Microsoft Windows 3.1, Microsoft Windows NT and Macintosh. Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when used on Microsoft Windows 95 or when used on Microsoft Windows 98,98SE,Windows Me upgraded from Windows 95/3.1. Operating System requirements apply to Real products only. Third party plug-ins or add-ons may have different system requirements.

Minimum System:

Pentium 233MHz MMX or equivalent CPU 64MB RAM Hard Disk Space:

30MB for Software 200MB for Music

CD-ROM drive

16 bit Sound card and speakers 16 bit color video display card Internet connection and web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Windows®98, 98SE, Windows®Me, Windows®2000 (Professional)

Recommended System:

Pentium II 333MHz or equivalent CPU 64MB RAM Hard Disk Space:

30MB for Software

1GB for Music CD-ROM drive that supports digital audio extraction Full Duplex Sound card and speakers 16 bit color video display card Internet connection and web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Minimum System:

Pentium II 333MHz or equivalent CPU 128MB RAM Hard Disk Space:

30MB for Software 200MB for Music

CD-ROM drive

16 bit Sound card and speakers 16 bit color video display card Internet connection and web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Windows®XP (Home Edition/Professional)

Recommended System:

Pentium III 500MHz or equivalent CPU 128MB RAM Hard Disk Space:

30MB for Software

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What you can do with RealJukebox for Panasonic

RealJukebox for Panasonic includes the following new features:

· New Skins - radically new ways to enjoy your RealJukebox for Panasonic

· Navigation Bar - access to key sections with the touch of a button

· Broken Links Management - remove all missing files from RealJukebox for Panasonic

· Watch Music Folders - allows you to quickly import tracks that you have downloaded

· AutoPlaylists - create track mixes automatically

Improved Interface - Navigation Bar, Command Bar, optional tree view, and more

· Keyword Search - find the songs you like in seconds

· Recently Played Tracks displays the last 20 tracks you played

· Radio tuner - access thousands of radio stations via the RealPlayer

· Online Track/Artist info - live information via the web

· Track Info - add album art, lyrics, and more to your tracks and albums

· Print Jewel Cases - Print CD covers/inserts with graphics and track lists

· Visualizations - animate to the rhythm of your music

· Record from Mic/Line In - transfer your vinyl or cassette collection to your PC or simply record from your microphone

· SD Audio Player and SD Memory Card support

· Edit Track Properties

· Drag-and-drop track editing

· Windows Media Audio (WMA) compatibility will be available with a download of an updated version of the software.

Visit " http://www.panasonic.com/sd " for details on when the update will be available.

Using Electronic Music Distribution services

After starting RealJukebox for Panasonic, click on the [Panasonic] button in the main window. The homepage has the latest information about music data services. Follow the onscreen instructions.

You will need an Internet connection and an Internet service provider in order to use music data services.

Note

The copyright protection technology used by RealJukebox for Panasonic follows the guidelines set by the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI).

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Installation

The driver for the USB Reader/Writer and RealJukebox for Panasonic are included on the supplied CD-ROM. Follow these steps to install them.

You may have to specify the drive ID during installation. Turn on the computer and start Windows. Refer to the following to check the ID of the drive.

If you have more than one CD-ROM drive, select the one into which you have inserted the CD-ROM.

Double click on the "My Computer" icon at the top left of the screen.

CD-ROM drive ID (E in this case)

· The installer program starts automatically .

· If the installer program doesn't start, run the

program by specifying the file name ( page 9).

Checking drive ID

Installation steps

Turn on the computer and start Windows.

Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Do not connect the USB Reader/Writer until installation is complete.

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Select all two applications under normal circumstances. Make changes if your computeroperating environment requires then click on [Next].

Click on [Next].

Continued on next page

Read the user agreement and click on [Accept].

Click on [Next].

Make changes to the destination if necessary before clicking on [Next].

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Installation

Select whether to create icons on the desktop and toolbar, and click on [Finish].

The computer restarts and installation is complete.

Recommendation: create both icons. The setup program starts.

Check "Yes" and click on [Finish].

If you decided not to install the USB Reader/Writer driver in step , the computer will not restart automatically.

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If the installation program doesn't start automatically

Click on [Start] and, click on "Run...".

Type in "#:\setup.exe" and click on [OK].

· The installation program starts.

Continue from step on page 7.

· #: Enter the CD-ROM ID here. ( page 6, Checking drive ID)

· Letters you enter here can be either upper or lower case.

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