Sony Audio Player version2.1 manual

© 2001 Sony Corporation Audio Player Version2.1 User Guide A-AVN-210- 11 (1)[...]

2 CLIÉ, Jog Dial, Memory Stick , the Memory Stick logo and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Graffiti, HotSync, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo and Palm are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiari[...]

3 Table of contents What you can do with the Audio Player ......................................... 4 To enjoy MP3 format audio files on your CLIÉ handheld ........................................ 5 To enjoy ATRAC3 format audio files managed by OpenMG Jukebox on your CLIÉ handheld ........................................ 6 Installing audio softwa[...]

4 What you can do with the Audio Player Audio Player is an application used to play audio files on your CLIÉ handheld. It is pre-installed on your CLIÉ handheld, so you do not have to install it. You can play both MP3 and ATRAC 3 format audio files. In addition, you can use various playback displays such as Visual Effect view or List view. Audio [...]

5 To enjoy MP3 format audio files on your CLIÉ handheld You need the following applications and media: • AudioPlayer Version 2.1 application (pre-installed on your CLIÉ handheld) for managing MP3 format audio file on your CLIÉ handheld. • Any software for managing MP3 format audio file on your computer. The RealJukebox 2 Basic for Sony softw[...]

6 To enjoy ATRAC3 format audio files managed by OpenMG Jukebox on your CLIÉ handheld You need the following applications and media: • AudioPlayer Version 2.1 application (pre-installed on your CLIÉ handheld) for managing ATRAC3 format audio file on your CLIÉ handheld. • OpenMG Jukebox software (supplied in the installation CD-ROM) for managi[...]

7 You do not have to install Audio Player on your CLIÉ handheld The Audio Player application is factory pre-installed. System requirements Before installing RealJukebox software and/or OpenMG Jukebox software, make sure that your computer meets the following hardware requirements. • IBM computer PC/AT or Compatible – CPU: MMX™ Pentium ® 233[...]

8 Installing audio software Installing RealJukebox for Sony software Install the RealJukebox for Sony software to the hard disk of your computer. Note If the “Installing:” message continues to appear without advancing to the next step for some time, click the “InstallShield Wizard” on the taskbar. 1 Exit all applications and follow the step[...]

9 Setting recording preferences After installing the RealJukebox for Sony software, you need to change the recording preferences of the RealJukebox for Sony to encode MP3 audio files. 1 Double-click the RealJukebox icon on your Windows desktop, or click Start, point to Programs, Real, RealJukebox, and then click RealJukebox. RealJukebox starts. 2 C[...]

10 Installing audio software Installing OpenMG Jukebox software Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows 2000/Windows Me Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows 2000 OpenMG Jukebox software users with Windows 2000 models should be aware of the following: • Only Administrators are allowed to install and uninstall the OpenMG Jukebox software. [...]

11 Note If audio files become unplayable because you executed System Restore, an error dialog box may be displayed when you try to play one. In this case, follow the messages displayed. If you already have OpenMG Jukebox installed To play audio files on your CLIÉ handheld, OpenMG Jukebox 2.2 for CLIÉ is necessary If you have the following devices[...]

12 Installing audio software Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software Install the OpenMG Jukebox software to the hard disk of your computer. Notes • Be sure to install the software before placing your CLIÉ handheld in the transfer mode on the cradle. Do not install the software while a dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer. • If the [...]

13 Importing audio files into your computer If you manage your audio files with RealJukebox software This manual describes the basic operations. For more information regarding RealJukebox, please refer to the online manual. • A RealJukebox FAQ and user help section can be found at http://service.real.com/rjoptions.html • Support service for Rea[...]

14 Importing audio files into your computer To pause recording Click (Pause). The recording is paused. To resume recording, click (Record) again. When resumed, recording starts from the beginning of the song that was previously paused. If you want to record only specific tracks 1 Click “No, I do not record the CD at this time” in step 3 of “R[...]

15 If you manage your audio files with OpenMG Jukebox software Note Do not remove your CLIÉ handheld while you use OpenMG Jukebox software. Recording audio CDs onto the hard disk Songs recorded from audio CDs can be registered on the hard disk to Playlists and managed with OpenMG Jukebox. 1 Double-click the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the Windows deskt[...]

16 Importing audio files into your computer 3 Select the recording bit rate. From the drop-down list, select the bit rate for recording. If you accidentally clear the (check mark) of a song you want to record, click the song number again. 4 Confirm that a (check mark) appears by the songs you want to record. To clear the songs you do not want to re[...]

17 About Bit Rates In OpenMG Jukebox, the bit rate for recording an audio CD can be chosen from among 132 kbps/105 kbps/66 kbps. The sound quality and available recording time after the conversion will be different depending on the selected bit rate. A Higher value makes the sound quality better, but the size of the recorded data file will be bigge[...]

18 Importing audio files into your computer To use an EMD service 1 Click the Internet tab to display the Internet window. An introduction to the OpenMG Home Page appears on the window. 2 Click the button or logo on the window. The connection to the Internet starts and the OpenMG Home Page appears. The OpenMG Home Page provides a guide to EMD servi[...]

19 3 Import downloaded audio files to OpenMG Jukebox. If audio files are imported automatically, they are registered as playlists, determined by the EMD service. If they are not imported automatically, select the audio files you want in the Import window and then import to OpenMG Jukebox (see “Importing MP3, WAV and WMT format audio files” belo[...]

20 Importing audio files into your computer Notes on importing MP3 files To import MP3 files to the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software using the Windows ® 98 operating system, Microsoft ® Windows Media™ Player Version 6.4 or later is necessary. If Windows Media™ Player is not installed on your computer, it can be downloaded from the OpenMG Web [...]

21 7 Click the Import tab to display the Import window. 8 Select the audio format you want to import from the Format drop-down list. 9 To import data while converting it into the ATRAC3 format, select the recording bit rate (see page 17) from the Bit Rate drop-down list. Note When you select “Convert all to ATRAC 3” from “File format after im[...]

22 Importing audio files into your computer 12 Click to select the desired Playlist on the right side of the window, and then click (Import). The audio file you selected in step 11 can be imported into the Playlist. Based on the setting made in step 4, the file is imported in its original format or converted into the ATRAC3 format. Notes • The or[...]

23 Preparing your CLI É handheld, and placing it on the cradle 1 After making sure that the write protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. Note If you want to transfer and play ATRAC 3 format audio files that are recorded by OpenMG Jukebox, use MG Memory Stick media. 2 On the home screen, rotate the[...]

24 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Audio Player starts. 3 Place your CLI É handheld on the cradle. 4 Tap Menu , Options, and then Transfer. The CLIÉ handheld enters the file transfer mode. Proceed to transferring audio files (page 25). When you use Audio Player • Once transferring has started, do not do any of[...]

25 Transferring MP3 format audio files to your CLI É handheld After preparing your CLIÉ handheld as described on pages 23-24, you can copy MP3 format audio files to your CLIÉ handheld using the Windows Explorer. 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop. 2 Double-click the Removable Drive icon. 3 Double-click the Palm, Programs[...]

26 Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Transferring audio files managed with OpenMG Jukebox Make sure to finish preparing your CLIÉ handheld as described on pages 23- 24. You can only use a MG Memory Stick media (color: white) to transfer audio files. 1 Start OpenMG Jukebox. 2 Click the Check-In/Out tab to display th[...]

27 5 Click (Out). Check-Out starts and the song(s) is added to the end of the song list in your CLIÉ handheld. Note You can select “1 step mode” or “2 step mode” for Checking-Out audio files. In “2 step mode,” you must click the (Start) button after selecting the songs. Refer to the online Help for details. To stop Check-Out Click (Sto[...]

28 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Connecting/attaching the supplied headphones The headphones supplied with your CLIÉ handheld include a turning mechanism for easy wearing. Connecting the headphones to your CLI É handheld 1 Connect the headphones to the mini-plug of the supplied remote controller. 2 Connect the connecting cord of the [...]

29 Putting on the headphones 1 Holding the cap (housing) with your thumb and index finger, rotate the hanger with your middle finger until it fully opens. 2 Put the hanger on your ear, keeping it open. 3 Pivot the cap (housing) to best fit your ear. Note Put the hanger with the “R” mark on your right ear, and the hanger with the “L” mark on[...]

30 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Playing audio files You can play audio files using the Audio Player. You can also use other applications during playback. Charge the battery before starting playback. Notes • The automatic shut-off does not function during playback. • If the battery power level runs low, playback stops automatically[...]

31 4 Tap . Playback starts from the first song. The track information appears during playback. Playback stops automatically when the song reaches the end. If you cannot start playback Make sure that the HOLD switch on your CLIÉ handheld is not set to HOLD. To stop playback Tap . On other operations Pause Tap . Go to the beginning of the current tr[...]

32 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume in the following ways: • Tap or . • Rotate the Jog Dial navigator.* • Press the scroll buttons of the CLIÉ handheld. * Only if you select 1 (Volume Control) in the Jog function select screen (page 36). Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automat[...]

33 Playing in various modes Playing tracks repeatedly Tap the repeat button to select the desired repeat playback item. • REP OFF: normal playback • REP ALL: repeats all tracks • REP 1: repeats current playback track You can use repeat playback during shuffle or reverse playback For example, when you set shuffle playback to On during repeat p[...]

34 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Selecting playback audio files (Pick up) You can choose to only play the audio files that you select. 1 Tap Menu , Tools, and then PickUp. The PickUp screen appears. 2 Tap to select the check boxes of the audio files that you want to play. 3 After selecting, tap OK. 4 Start playback. Audio Player plays [...]

35 Switching the display You can switch the display. Choose from the following three. • Normal view: Displays the title and artist name of the currently playing audio file, the number of audio files, and playback controls. • Visual Effect view: Displays the visual effect or spectrum analyzer with playback progress. Playback controls are also di[...]

36 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Switching the Jog Dial navigator function for Audio Player You can select the Jog Dial navigator function for when you use the Audio Player. You can select to either adjust the volume, go to specific tracks, fast- forward or fast-rewind with the Jog Dial navigator. 1 Tap the JogDial icon at the top left[...]

37 3 Tap OK. The Jog Dial navigator icon at the top left of the screen changes to the icon you selected, and the Jog Dial navigator function for the Audio Player is switched to the one of your choice. Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld[...]

38 Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Playing audio files with the supplied remote controller You can start playback even when your CLIÉ handheld is turned off by using the supplied remote controller. 1 After making sure that the write protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. 2 Connect the h[...]

39 On other operations Pause Press x . Go to the beginning of the current track Press . . Go to previous tracks Press . repeatedly. Go to the beginning of the next track Press > . Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks Press > repeatedly. Go backward Press . and hold. Go forward Press > and hold. Adjust the volume Press + or –. Locking[...]

40 Protecting your CLI É handheld from accidental pressure on its controls Slide the HOLD switch of your CLI É handheld to HOLD. The screen display turns off even during an operation, and none of the controls on your CLIÉ handheld will operate. Note While the HOLD switch of your CLIÉ handheld is set to HOLD, you can only operate the controls of[...]

41 Switching the album (Custom album) MP3 audio files and ATRAC3 audio files in the MG Memory Stick media are separately managed as the custom album with Audio Player Ver.2.1. If you insert the MG Memory Stick media that stores both MP3 and ATRAC3 format audio files and start Audio Player Ver.2.1, only the ATRAC3 format audio files are displayed an[...]

42 Changing the background design You can change your Audio Player’s background design by installing add- on sample files (Skin files). Installing skin files to your CLI É handheld You can install the skin files via your computer’s hard disk. Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle, and then install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software on your [...]

43 Uninstalling skin files from your CLI É handheld You can uninstall the add-on skin files from your CLIÉ handheld using MS Gate. For details on MS Gate, see “Exchanging data via Memory Stick media” in the Operating Instructions manual. 1 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gat[...]

44 What is Memory Stick media? Memory Stick media is a new compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. The Memory Stick media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick media compatible products. Because it is removable, a Memory S[...]

45 What is “ MagicGate ” ? “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for the MG Memory Stick media and compliant products, such as your CLIÉ handheld. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and an MG Memory Stick media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an [...]

46 Notes on using RealJukebox for Sony Caution When you use an external CD-ROM drive (including docking-stations) While using RealJukebox for Sony software, do not connect/ remove the external CD-ROM drive. If you do, serious malfunction may occur. If you want to connect/remove the CD- ROM drive, turn off your computer, then connect/remove the driv[...]

47 What is “ Check-In/Check-Out ” ? After storing audio files on the hard disk of your computer, you can transfer them to a digital music player, such as the CLIÉ handheld, using OpenMG Jukebox. Transferring audio files to a digital music player from your computer is called “Check-Out.” Returning Checked-Out audio files to that computer is[...]

48 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox On copyright protection OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. * The copyright protection technology of your CLI?[...]

49 Differences between the HotSync operation and the Check-In/Out procedure The Check-In (transferring digital audio files to your computer)/Out (transferring digital audio files to your CLIÉ handheld) procedure differs from the HotSync operation in several ways. When you perform the HotSync operation • Since the HotSync Manager of the Palm Desk[...]

50 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox Transferring songs from your CLI É handheld to your computer (Check-In) You can return audio files recorded on your CLIÉ handheld to your computer’s hard drive (Check-In). You can return them only to the same computer from which the tracks were Checked-Out. 1 Start OpenMG Jukebox and place your CLI É handheld o[...]

51 To stop Check-In Click (Stop). Note Once the Check-In has started, do not disconnect the USB cable or Memory Stick until the Check-In is complete. Doing so may damage the data or cause a malfunction. Hint If you want to Check-In all the audio files on your CLIÉ handheld, click (In All). All the songs in the MG Memory Stick in your CLIÉ handhel[...]

52 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox Notes on playing audio files For the latest information on these applications, see the Website of the portable audio customer support. (http://www.openmg.com) Installing OpenMG Jukebox software from the supplied CD-ROM Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox software before connecting the unit to your computer. If you[...]

53 On system suspend/system hibernation mode • Do not change to system suspend/system hibernation mode during the following modes: – recording songs from an audio CD – playing songs using OpenMG Jukebox – placing your CLIÉ handheld in the transfer mode on the cradle • If you put your computer in system suspend/system hibernation mode dur[...]

54 Restrictions on copyright protection by OpenMG OpenMG Jukebox features OpenMG, a copyright protection technology developed by Sony to protect music copyrights. OpenMG uses a high-level cryptographic technology to protect music contents with computers. Users should be notified of the restrictions mentioned below. 1. This product can only be used [...]

55 Audio Player menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon. This section explains the menu commands specific to Audio Player. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” in the Operating Instructions manual. Tools menu About Memory Stick Shows the information for the (MG) Memory Stick media inserted into your CLIÉ handhe[...]

56 • Enable background play: If you want to continue to play audio files while you use other applications, tap to select the check box. If you want to start playback from the remote controller, tap to select the check box. Tap to unselect this check box if you want to delete Audio Player. • Reset PB mode by album change: If you want to reset th[...]

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