User Manual

SEARCH OPTIONS (CONTINUED)

Search by Genres

When Search by Genres is chosen, you will be presented with a list of

all of the genres found in the database. Because not every MP3 has ID3

genre tagging, some tracks may not be displayed in this search. Once

you select a genre from the list, you will be able to browse all songs

within that genre.

Search by Album

Using the Search by Album option will allow you to search by the name

of the album that a track is from. Keep in mind that this option also may

not allow you to access all tracks, because sometimes singles are sold

separately and are not taken from any specific album. Once you select

an album, all of the tracks found under that album will be displayed.

Search by String

One of the most convenient features of the HDC-500 is string search,

which allows you to find a specified word or string of words within the

database. This is exceptionally helpful when you (or your client) has a

request, but does not know the exact title or artist.

Once you have selected ‘Search by String,’ you will be presented with a

prompt where you may input a word or series of words that will be used

when querying the database.

USB Keyboard

You can control your HDC-500 by from any wireless or corded USB key-

board. Just plug in a USB keyboard into any of the USB jacks and you

can string search for songs to input directly into the player

you can also control many of the functios of your player from the key-

board, below is a list of key names and thier corresponding functions.

NOTE: No matter what mode you are in, when you start typing, the

HDC-500 will jump to the string search screen.

You can also use the Jog Wheel or Up/Down arrows (on the Navigator

Keypad), to input the first letter of the Search String. Use the Right

arrow or the Enter Key to advance to the next space, and enter the next

letter. You may press the Left arrow to go back to the previous letter, or

press Shift+Left to backspace (deletes the previous letter).

Finally, when the Search String is entered, you will need to press the

Enter key twice, and the unit will execute the search.

Search Options (continued)

Fig 2.63 - Searching by genre

Fig 2.64 - Searching by album

Fig 2.65 - String Search input prompt

Fig 2.66 - Using Jog Wheel to input a string

Using the HDC-500