Nomad Jukebox User Guide On-line Version
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Your Creative NOMAD Jukebox is the latest USB-compatible, multi-format portable audio player/recorder. This new, light-weight (14 oz.) digital audio player is the size of a portable CD player and features high-capacity storage—6 GB of built-in storage—that holds an entire music collection (150 albums).
! 2 ! The NOMAD Jukebox is supported in both Windows and Macintosh environments.
3 ! ! ❑ Do not drop the Jukebox on a solid surface or drop a heavy object on the Jukebox. ❑ If the Jukebox comes into contact with water, dry it immediately with a dry cloth. ❑ If the Jukebox becomes wet, remove the batteries. Allow the Jukebox and components to dry completely before re-assembling. ❑ If the Jukebox is not functioning, call Technical Support.
DO: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 4 . * ! Insert the batteries according to the polarity markings on the product; see the diagram on the bottom of the battery compartment for proper positioning. Keep the batteries in a cool and dry place, away from heat, moisture, and metal objects when not in use. Handle leaking batteries with rubber gloves. Avoid direct contact with skin or eyes. If this happens, wash the skin and flush the eyes thoroughly with clean water—seek medical attention.
1 $ Your NOMAD Jukebox includes the following The connector may be slightly different from that shown, depending on the country in which you purchased NOMAD Jukebox. 8 rechargeable AA NiMH batteries Backphones NOMAD Jukebox Power adapter and cable Software installation CD USB cable Quick Start guide Protective carrying pouch For a list of the latest accessories, visit NOMAD World at http://www.nomadworld.com.
7 ! / Screen Title Main Info Soft buttons Press to execute the command listed directly above each of them. Library button Press to switch between LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen and ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen. EAX and System button Press to display the full list of EAX & System Settings which can be adjusted. Skip Backward button Press to restart audio at the start of the previous track in the Play List. The PlayPointer icon indicates the playing track.
Line Out Jacks 1 and 2 Use for a four-speaker system such as Creative Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround. Line In Jack Connects to an external device for recording to NOMAD Jukebox. USB Port Power Jack Connects to the power adapter. NOMAD Jukebox recharges the NiMH batteries if the batteries are installed and the adapter is connected to an outlet. Headphones Jack Lock switch While in the ON position, the control buttons and Volume Adjuster cannot be operated.
0 Battery case Reset If NOMAD Jukebox stops responding, insert and push a straightened paperclip into this hole.
2 Your NOMAD Jukebox comes with more than 20 hours of music preloaded— you can enjoy playing the songs immediately on your NOMAD Jukebox whether or not it is connected to a PC. Just follow these steps to listen to the songs immediately: #8 ! 0 ! Insert the rechargeable NiMH batteries according to the diagram inside the battery case. Using alkaline, NiCd, and other batteries will result in shorter playback time.
%8 $ . The diagram below shows how to make the connection for: A. Downloading MP3 music to NOMAD Jukebox using PlayCenter 2 or Sound Jam. B. 1. Supplying power to your NOMAD Jukebox by using the power adapter. 2. Recharging the NiMH batteries in NOMAD Jukebox. You may leave your computer on when you connect your NOMAD Jukebox to the USB port. A USB device, such as the Jukebox, is automatically detected by your computer.
)8 ! * Install all the programs in the installation CD before accessing the software. + *! To install the software for Windows: 1. At the Creative PlayCenter 2 setup screen, the applications to be installed are selected by default. Click the right arrow button to start the installation. The Creative Product Registration dialog appears. 2. Click the Next button to begin the registration process. Follow the instructions to complete the registration.
&8 9 4 ! To check that the NOMAD Jukebox driver was successfully installed: 1. Click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar and select Settings, and click on Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. In the System Properties dialog, click the Device Manager tab. 4. On the Device Manager tab page, double-click “Universal Serial Bus controllers,” and then check that Creative NOMAD Jukebox is listed.
,8 . / To play a track preloaded on your NOMAD Jukebox: 1. Turn on your NOMAD Jukebox. The ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen appears whenever you turn on NOMAD Jukebox. If you are turning on the Jukebox for the first time, the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST displays the message “No tracks left.” 1. Press the LIB button to display the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen.. 2. Press Open to display a list of albums available for playback. If you prefer, use the UP/DOWN arrows to select tracks by Artist or Genre. 3.
3 ! $ ! The following symbols are used on the NOMAD Jukebox display: Category (Album, Artist, Style, etc.) List of tracks from an album, a play list, etc. The interactive tutorial on the installation CD is included to guide you through the important operations on NOMAD Jukebox. Single track. PlayPointer appears beside the track or list that is currently being played. A selected item is highlighted. Battery Charging.
4 ! 7 ! The Music Library screens allow you to view and select from the lists and tracks stored on the NOMAD Jukebox. To select lists or tracks, use the SCROLL UP/DOWN button. To play, select the list or track and press either the PLAY button or the QUEUE soft button. There are four main types of screens in the Music Library: ❑ Categories ❑ Lists ❑ Tracks ❑ Details These screens may apply to play lists, albums, artists, and genres.
4 7 4 ! Details screen Press CLOSE to navigate to the Tracks screen. Tracks screen BACK may be displayed instead of CLOSE. Press CLOSE to navigate to the Lists screen. Lists screen Press CLOSE to navigate to the Categories screen.
! 7 ; ! ; ; . 7 ! To return to the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen without searching, press the LIB button. Begin your search from the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen. 1.Press SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select ALBUMS. 2.Press SEARCH to access the SEARCH FOR ALBUMS screen. 3. Press PLUS/MINUS to change the letter and then press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to move the letter entry position (indicated by a ^).
< Queueing an album adds each album selected to the end of the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST. If the Queue List is currently playing, the playback is not interrupted by the operation. Begin queueing from the ALBUMS screen. 1. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN button to select an album, then press QUEUE. NOTE: Select the albums one at a time and press QUEUE for each album. 2. Press the LIB button to access the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen to review your queue list.
9 * ! There are two types of DETAILS screens. The first type is accessed from the TRACKS screen and the second type is accessed from the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen. View DETAILS accessed from the TRACKS screen: 1. Press DETAILS. The DETAILS screen displays the Track Order, Album, Artist, and duration of the track. 2. Press CLOSE to return to the TRACKS screen.
. 4 * / Previewing a track allows you to listen to a track before placing it in the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen. Begin from the DETAILS screen accessed from the TRACKS screen. 1.Press PREVIEW. The track plays in its entirety. 2.Press STOP to stop the Preview playback. Preview cannot be used if audio is already playing. 4 !; / ! 4 < 7 ! Removing selected Albums, Tracks, or Play Lists only clears them from the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen.
. / != ! > * = 0 * . 1. Press the SKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD buttons to skip forward to the next track or skip backward to the previous track. 1.Hold the SKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD buttons to seek forwards or backwards to anywhere of the track being played. Play Mode specifies how tracks or albums in the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen are to be played: ONCE, SHUFFLE (play once in random order), RANDOM (continuous random play), and REPEAT.
4 4 < 7 ! To delete a play list, see “Deleting Library Items” on page 25. You can add tracks to the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen and then save the tracks as a play list for easy retrieval. Saving a play list on the DETAILS screen is a shortcut to the SAVE ACTIVE QUEUE LIST function on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU screen. 1. On the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen, press the DETAILS button. 2.Press SAVELIST to save the play list in the PLAY LIST categories. 3.
6 ? ! @ ! . 6< These adjustments are applied only if EQ ENABLED is selected. They are disabled if EQ BYPASSED is selected. • To close the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU without making changes, press the EAX button. @ ! 5 ! EAX menus include Parametric EQ, Spatialization, Environmental Audio, and Playback Speed. For a more detailed explanation of these features, refer to the online NOMAD Jukebox Tutorial.
@ ! 6 4 You can select one of the following Environmental Audio settings: City, Concert Hall, Club, Hallway, Living Room, Arena, Auditorium, Cave, Stone Room, or Ball Room. Begin on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU. 1. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select a setting for adjustment. 4. Press PLUS/MINUS to adjust the setting. 5. Press SET to save the adjustment(s). ! .
4 NOMAD Jukebox is capable of recording hours of audio using an attached microphone. Ensure that you are in EAX AND SYSTEM MENU before proceeding. 1. Connect a pre-amplified microphone to the Jukebox’s LINE IN jack. A pre-amplified microphone should be used for recording. 2.Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select RECORDING. 3.Press OPEN. To listen to what you are recording, select MONITOR THRU (set to ON).
7. Press the PLAY button to begin recording. 8. Press the STOP button or PAUSE to pause recording. You can make adjustments to the settings while you are recording—see steps 4 and 5, above 9. Press RESUME to continue recording or press DISCARD to delete the recording. 10.Press SAVE to save the recording. 11. Press PLUS/MINUS to change the letter and then press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to move the letter entry position. 12.Press DONE! to save the recording. The recording is saved in GENRES and ALBUMS.
7 ! You can use PlaybackSpeed (see “Using Playback Speed” on page 20) to slow down or speed up the playback speed of your audio recording. Use PlayCenter 2 to encode your recording to an MP3 track to reduce its file size or to fill in the track details. Refer to its online Help for instructions. To listen to your saved audio recording, begin with the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen. 1.Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select GENRES. 2.Press OPEN. 3.
4 4 < 7 ! You can save an Active Queue List on the Jukebox. 1. After you create an active play list, press EAX to access EAX AND SYSTEM MENU screen. Note: For details on how to create an active queue list, refer to“Saving an Active Queue List” on page 18. 2.Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select SAVE ACTIVE QUEUE LIST. 3.Press OPEN. 4. Press PLUS/MINUS to change the letter and then press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to move the letter entry position indicated by a caret ( ^ ). 5.
7 ! This feature stops playback and clears the current playlist. If a playlist is selected for deletion, only the list is deleted—the tracks or albums remain on the Jukebox. You can delete a play list, track, or album from NOMAD Jukebox. Begin on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU. 1. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select DELETE LIBRARY ITEMS. 2. Press OPEN to access LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen. 3. Press the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons to select PLAY LISTS. 4. Press OPEN. 5.
9 * ! The SYSTEM INFORMATION screen provides useful data on your Jukebox's power consumption, disk space, and number of audio tracks and albums stored. The release number and date of your Jukebox is also shown. You can also view your Jukebox's ID if you have created one using Creative's PlayCenter 2. Begin on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU. The System Information screen is for display only. You cannot adjust any of the settings except the ID.
! $ * + *! 4 This chapter describes only the basic tasks available with PlayCenter 2. Use the NOMAD Jukebox Tutorial to learn the PlayCenter 2 fundamentals—click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar, select Programs, select Creative, select Creative PlayCenter 2.0, and click on NOMAD Jukebox Tutorial.
To access help information: 1. On the PlayCenter 2, click the question mark (?) in the upper right corner. 2. On the Help screen, double-click the book icon to display additional topics. You must be connected to the Internet to retrieve an audio CD’s information from CDDB2. To retrieve information each time you insert an audio CD, enable “Always get the information of an audio CD from CDDB” in the Settings dialog. See “Using CDDB” in the on-line help for more information.
! The PlayCenter 2 display is excellent for managing and transferring files between your NOMAD Jukebox and your PC. However, the alternate skins provide a more user-friendly access to playing and listening to tracks while connected to the computer. To change the PlayCenter 2 skin: 1. On the PlayCenter 2 display, click the Settings button. 2. Click on the Change Skin tab. 3. On the Change Skin tab page, select the skin that appeals to you.
4. Click TRANSFER/RIP on the right side of the PlayCenter 2 and select the destination for the converted tracks, for example, Music Library. 5. Select the track(s) to be converted and transferred to your NOMAD Jukebox (or to your PC’s hard disk drive). 6. The PlayCenter 2 shows the status of the selected tracks in the Transfer Queue window. To copy files from your hard disk to the Jukebox: 1. On the PC Music Library window, select the tracks to be uploaded to the Jukebox. 2.
> ! To delete files from NOMAD Jukebox: 1. In the NOMAD Jukebox window, select the file to be deleted. 2. Click on the Delete icon to permanently remove the file from NOMAD Jukebox. To delete files from your computer’s hard disk: 1. In the My Computer window, select the file to be deleted. 2. Click on the Delete icon to permanently remove the file from your computer’s hard disk. You are asked to confirm the deletion. .
+ To connect to the NOMAD web site: 1. Click on the Internet button on PlayCenter 2. Or, type the URL address (www.nomadworld.com) into your browser’s Location box and press the ENTER key. You must have a Internet service provider in order to make the Internet connection. A! > * To upgrade the NOMAD Jukebox: 1. Click on the Internet button on PlayCenter 2. Or, type the URL address (www.nomadworld.
! - . * ! 5 SoundJam MP is the ultimate MP3 music center—play all MP3 files, in any order, with a 10-band graphic equalizer to make the sound quality exactly what you want. SoundJam can also: ❑ Display animated graphics. ❑ Change its look, “skin,” at your command. ❑ Play music CDs with visuals. ❑ Convert almost any kind of sound file, including those on your favorite CDs, into MP3 files that you can transfer to your NOMAD Jukebox.
. When SoundJam MP is installed on your Mac and the NOMAD Jukebox is correctly connected to your Mac, the main NOMAD screen appears and an entry for the Nomad window is added to SoundJam’s Window menu. + + NOMAD Jukebox Logo: Click this logo to launch your Web browser and access the Creative Labs NOMAD Web site: www.nomadworld.com. It includes music downloads, information about the Nomad hardware and accessories, and more.
Once SoundJam is properly installed on your hard disk drive, it is ready for you to run and enjoy. See “Step 4: Install Software” on page 7 for installation instructions. ! The SoundJam control panel contains a volume slider, play and stop buttons, a counter, and other features. The illustration below identifies the controls most useful to you. To open SoundJam: 1. Double-click on the SoundJam MP icon to start the program.
4 .' There are several ways to convert music from a CD to MP3. The following instructions represent one of the preferred methods. To convert CD audio tracks to MP3 files: 1. Insert a CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. On the Window menu, choose Audio CD (or the name of the CD). 3. Click the name of a track that you want to convert to MP3. 4. Click Add to Converter. 5.
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/ ! B ! "# # ❑ The rechargeable NiMH batteries are not inserted correctly according to the polarities indicated on NOMAD Jukebox. ❑ The batteries are too weak. ❑ Check the polarities on the batteries and re-insert them according to the polarities on NOMAD Jukebox. ❑ Recharge the batteries.
( ! ! ) # Due to the high-power consumption of NOMAD Jukebox, alkaline batteries are not recommended for NOMAD Jukebox. The power from alkaline batteries is consumed much faster than power from rechargeable NiMH batteries. Purchase additional Creative NiMH batteries and ensure that they are fully charged before using them with NOMAD Jukebox.
4 7 ! At Creative, we are committed to giving you the best product as well as the best technical support. Before You Contact Us Please be seated at your computer and have the following information: • Model and serial numbers (usually found on the back of the device) of the product, and date of purchase. • Error message on the screen and how it came about. • Information on the adapter card that conflicts with the product, if applicable.
