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1 Congratulations ZEN Vision:M™ is the new digital player from Creative. Read on to learn how to get started with your new player! Contents About Your Player ................................................................................... 2 Using the Navigation Controls ............................................................... 3 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 4 Managing Music and Data ........................................
2 About Your Player About Your Player Unfold the last page of this booklet, and reference the image there against the names and descriptions below. 1 Power switch 2 Power LED 3 Lock Push toward the Lock icon to lock the player and prevent functions from being accidentally activated. 4 Headphone jack 5 Vertical Touch Pad See “Using the Navigation Controls” on page 3. 6 Microphone 7 Play/Pause button 8 Next/Fast Forward button Press to go to the next track or menu option.
Using the Navigation Controls 3 Using the Navigation Controls We use the term “Navigation controls” to mean the following: Vertical Touch Pad Previous/Rewind button Next/Fast Forward button. We use the term “Select” to mean the following actions: 1 Move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to move vertically in a menu OR press the Previous/Rewind or Next/Fast Forward button to move horizontally in a menu.
4 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Set Up Software DO NOT connect your player to your computer before setting up the software. 1 Turn on your computer. You must log in as an administrator in Windows® before you can set up the software. For more information, refer to your operating system’s online Help. 2 Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below: i. Double-click the My Computer icon.
Getting Started 5 Step 2: Charge Your Player 1 If you have not done so, connect your player to your computer’s USB port with the supplied USB cable. When the battery is charging, the Power LED blinks or the battery charging icon flashes on your player’s LCD. For continuous battery charging using the USB port, minimize computer usage and make sure your computer is not in power conservation mode. For more information on power conservation modes, refer to your operating system's Help.
6 Getting Started Step 3: Turn On Your Player 1 Slide the Power switch towards the Power icon LCD lights up. and hold it there until the 2 When you turn on your player for the first time, the menu is in English. To change the language: i. Press and hold the Menu/Back button . The main menu appears. ii. Select System → Language → language that you want. 3 After you have finished using your player, slide the Power switch towards the Power icon until the Shutting down message appears.
Getting Started 7 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Creative Media Explorer uses MusicIDSM from Gracenote® to get artist, title, track, credits, and other information about the CDs you play. This service is FREE and automatic. You must be connected to the Internet when using this service. For more information, refer to the Creative Audio CD Ripper online Help.
8 Getting Started Step 5: Disconnect Your Player When you have finished transferring files, disconnect ZEN Vision:M. DO NOT disconnect your player if you see the left picture below on the display. Track or data file transfer is in progress and disconnecting your player may damage the content being transferred. Wait until you see the right picture below on the display before disconnecting your player.
Getting Started 9 To play videos In the main menu, select Videos → Video → video that you want. To view pictures 1 In the main menu, select Photos → Pictures → picture that you want. 2 Press the Options button to select rotate and zoom options. If you select the zoom option, use the Navigation controls to pan horizontally and vertically in four different directions. Caring For Your Player Portable players are subject to normal wear and tear, which could include scratches to the screen.
10 Managing Music and Data Managing Music and Data Creative Media Explorer and Creative MediaSource™ Player/Organizer are included with your player. Try out these applications to decide which one is more suitable for your needs.
Understanding Your Player 11 Understanding Your Player Navigate through the different menus to find out what your player can do! These are the main menu options on your player: Music Library select to play music and recordings, or to use the DJ function Photos select to view pictures Videos select to play videos FM Radio select to scan for and listen to FM radio stations Microphone select to make instant recordings Extras select to use additional features including Organizer and Removable Disk
12 Managing Your Player Managing Your Player You are now equipped to use your player’s more advanced features! Read on to get the most out of your player. “Managing Audio” on page 12 “Managing Videos” on page 15 “Managing Pictures” on page 16 “Managing Recordings” on page 17 “Managing Data” on page 18 “Managing Organizer Features” on page 19.
Managing Your Player 13 To select tracks with ZEN Vision:M’s DJ In the main menu, select Music Library → DJ → option that you want: Album of the Day: plays a randomly selected album Random Play All: plays all tracks randomly Most Popular: plays the most played tracks Rarely Heard: plays rarely played tracks.
14 Managing Your Player 3 To select a different preset, firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to display the list of presets, and then move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to select the preset that you want. Hold down the Next/Fast Forward button or Previous/Rewind button one second to scan for the next available radio station.
Managing Your Player 15 Managing Videos To convert your videos to a format supported by your player, launch Creative Media Explorer and click Convert Video. For information about Creative Media Explorer, see “Managing Music and Data” on page 10. To go forward or backward in a video 1 In the main menu, select Videos → Video → video that you want. 2 Press the Options button , and select Seek To. 3 Use the Navigation controls to go forward or backward in a video.
16 Managing Your Player Managing Pictures To view your pictures in a slideshow 1 In the main menu, select Photos → Pictures. 2 Press the Options button , and select Start Slideshow. 3 To customize your own slideshows, launch Creative Media Explorer. 4 To change the slideshow interval duration, select System → Photo/Video Settings. To rate and view your favorite pictures 1 In the main menu, select Photos → Pictures → picture that you want. 2 Press the Options button to select rating and viewing options.
Managing Your Player 17 Managing Recordings To record audio 1 In the main menu, select Microphone. 2 Press the Options button , and select Start Recording. 3 While recording, you can press the Options button following: to do one of the Pause: pauses the recording Resume: resumes the paused recording Stop: stops and saves the recording Split: starts a new recording. To record radio broadcasts 1 In the main menu, select FM Radio.
18 Managing Your Player Managing Data You can use ZEN Vision:M to store backup copies of your computer’s data files, or use it to transfer files from one computer to another. To use ZEN Vision:M as a Removable Disk 1 In the main menu, select Extras → Removable Disk. , and select the capacity that you want. 2 Press the Options button Alternatively, connect ZEN Vision:M to your computer and use Creative Removable Disk Manager to increase or decrease the amount of hard disk space in Removable Disk mode.
Managing Your Player 19 Managing Organizer Features You can use ZEN Vision:M to store and display contacts, calendar events and tasks from Microsoft® Outlook®. If you do not have Microsoft Outlook installed, you can use Creative Media Explorer to edit your calendar, "to do" tasks and contact information using the Personal Information Manager editor. In Creative Media Explorer, click Manage Organizer Data.
20 Managing Your Player To view the calendar 1 In the main menu, select Extras → Organizer → Calendar. 2 To go to a specific month, press the Options button month that you want. , and select the 3 Firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to view the events and tasks of the selected day. To view today’s tasks In the main menu, select Extras → Organizer → Tasks. To view contacts In the main menu, select Extras → Organizer → Contacts.
Personalizing Your Player 21 Personalizing Your Player To assign a menu shortcut to My Shortcut button In the main menu, select System → Player Settings → My Shortcut Button → menu shortcut that you want. To assign a user name 1 In the main menu, select System → Player Settings → Owner. 2 Use the Navigation controls to create a user name. To select a picture as wallpaper 1 In the main menu, select Photos → Pictures. 2 Select the picture that you want.
22 Personalizing Your Player To configure power conservation settings In the main menu, select System → Player Settings → setting that you want: Idle Shutdown: specifies how long ZEN Vision:M remains inactive before it automatically shuts down Sleep Timer: specifies a fixed period of time before ZEN Vision:M automatically turns off. To configure date and time settings 1 In the main menu, select Extras → Date & Time. 2 Press the Options button to select date, time and alarm options.
Personalizing Your Player 23 3 Firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad and select the check mark to confirm the password. You will be prompted for this password when you select System → Player Settings and select whether to show or hide the protected folder. 4 To disable the password feature or change your password, select System → Player Settings and select the password option. 5 If you forget your password, see “Step 1: Clean Up Your Player’s Firmware” on page 27.
24 Connecting Your Player to a TV Connecting Your Player to a TV The ZEN Vision:M Audio Video Cable required for TV connection is available for separate purchase. For information about ZEN Vision:M accessories, visit www.creative.com/shop. DO NOT use a standard video cable. The USB synchronization adapter works only with the proprietary Creative ZEN Vision:M Audio Video Cable (sold separately). 1 In your player’s main menu, select System → Photo/Video Settings → Video Out.
FAQ 25 FAQ This section covers questions you might have while using your player. For further assistance, you may wish to consult our self-help tool "Knowledge Base". Go to www.creative.com, select your region and then select Support. Can I transfer Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected WMA files to my player? Yes. To transfer DRM protected WMA files to ZEN Vision:M, you can use Creative Media Explorer, Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer or Windows Media Player 10.
26 Information Diagrams Information Diagrams Use your player only after this library rebuilding is completed. Re-building Library See “Step 1: Clean Up Your Player’s Firmware” on page 27. Hardware Problem See “Step 1: Clean Up Your Player’s Firmware” on page 27. Harddisk Problem Your player will be automatically reset for the firmware to take effect. In the rare event that your player does not reset itself, see “How do I reset ZEN Vision:M?” on page 25.
Information Diagrams 27 Refer to the following information before contacting Customer Support Services. For more information about Customer Support Services, see your Product Information Guide. Firmware Problem Step 1: Clean Up Your Player’s Firmware 1. 2. 3. Do the following to enter Recovery mode: i. Slide the Power switch toward the Power icon and hold the switch in the Power On position. ii. Insert and remove a thin object (for example, a straightened paperclip) from the Reset hole. iii.
28 General Specifications General Specifications Power Source Battery: 1 x Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery DC IN 5V when connected to a power outlet (ZEN Vision:M power adapter sold separately) USB bus powered when connected to a powered USB port on a computer Playback Formats Audio playback formats: MP3: Up to 320 kbps, WMA: Up to 320 kbps, WMA with PlaysForSure Digital Rights Management (DRM) 10 or later, WAV Video playback formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4-SP, Windows Media™ Video (WMV) 9, MJPEG Pictu
General Specifications 29 Firmware Support Upgradable via USB FM Radio Stereo and Mono Up to 32 preset stations FM region support International: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz, 100 kHz intervals Earphone Specifications Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz Sensitivity: 113 dB ± 5 dB (I/P Level:1 mW) Impedance: 32 Ω ± 15% Plug: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo minijack LCD Large 63.50 mm or 2.
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