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CAUTION: This device is intended to be connected by the user to a
CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or compatible personal
computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the
equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment
manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable for devices
to be connected to it.ATTENTION: Ce périphérique est destiné à être connecté par l’utilisateur à un
ordinateur IBM AT certifié ou listé CSA/TUV/UL ou compatible, à l’intérieur de la
zone daccès définie par le fabricant. Consulter le mode d’emploi/guide dinstallation et/
ou le fabricant de l’appareil pour vérifier ou confirmer quil est possible de connecter
dautres périphériques à votre sytème.
FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, this notice is
not a guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following
measures:❑Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.❑Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.❑Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.❑Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.❑Caution
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer
equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits.
All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded
and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded
cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of
this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio interference
as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio
Interference Regulations.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B” d’interférence
radio tel que spécifié par le Ministère Canadien des Communications
dans les règlements d’interférence radio.
This product conforms to the following Council Directive:❑Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC), 73/23/EEC (LVD)
According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19, Manufacturer/
Importer’s Name:
Creative Labs, Inc.
Manufacturer/Importer’s Address:
1901 McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, CA. 95035
United States
Tel: (408) 428-6600
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name:
Creative Labs
Model Numbers:
DAP-6G01/DAP-6G02
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85
requirement for Class B devices and found compliant
with the following standards:
EMI/EMC:ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles FCC.
Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1. Le matériel ne peut étre source D’interférences et
2. Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y
compris celles pouvant provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
Supplementary Information:
DAP-6G01 == Standard Model
DAP-6G02 == Europe Model
DS-6401 is the docking station model.
Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
March 30, 2000
Contents vi
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Software .................................................................................................................................................... ix
System Requirements ................................................................................................................................ x
Windows ....................................................................................................................................... x
Macintosh ..................................................................................................................................... x
Handling Instructions ............................................................................................................................... xi
Proper Care and Usage ..............................................................................................................xii
Health Hazards ...........................................................................................................................xii
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Location of Controls .................................................................................................................................. 2
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Step 1: Insert Batteries............................................................................................................................... 5
Step 2: Connect NOMAD Jukebox to Your PC or Mac.......................................................................... 6
Step 3: Run Jukebox Tutorial .................................................................................................................... 6
Step 4: Install Software.............................................................................................................................. 7
Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Macintosh ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Step 5: Verify NOMAD Jukebox Driver Installation .............................................................................. 8
Step 6: Connect Headphones .................................................................................................................... 8
Step 7: Select and Play a Track ................................................................................................................. 9
Contents vii !$ #( Screen Icons ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Starting NOMAD Jukebox ..................................................................................................................... 10 Navigating Music Library Screens ......................................................................................................... 11 Navigating to Lower Level Screens.......................................................................................... 11 Navigating to Upper Level Screens .......................................................................................... 12 Music Library........................................................................................................................................... 13 Searching for an Album, Artist, Style, or Play List.................................................................. 13 Queueing an Album ................................................................................................................... 14 Queueing a Track ....................................................................................................................... 14 Viewing Details .......................................................................................................................... 15 Previewing a Track .................................................................................................................... 16 Removing Albums, Tracks or Active Queue List .................................................................... 16 Playing Tracks/Albums ........................................................................................................................... 17 Skipping Forward/Backward..................................................................................................... 17 Setting Play Mode ...................................................................................................................... 17 Saving an Active Queue List .....................................................................................................18 EAX and System Menu........................................................................................................................... 19 Adjusting Parametric EQ........................................................................................................... 19 Adjusting Spatialization Settings ..............................................................................................19 Adjusting Environmental Audio ............................................................................................... 20 Using Playback Speed ............................................................................................................... 20 Creating and Saving an Audio Recording ................................................................................ 21 Listening to an Audio Recording .............................................................................................. 23 Saving an Active Queue List .....................................................................................................24 Deleting Library Items............................................................................................................... 25 Viewing System Information.....................................................................................................26 Adjusting System Preferences...................................................................................................26
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PlayCenter 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Changing Skins .......................................................................................................................... 29
Managing Files ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Converting and Transferring Files ............................................................................................ 29
Deleting Files ............................................................................................................................. 31
Creating Play Lists ..................................................................................................................... 31
Connecting to the NOMAD Web Site .................................................................................................... 32
Environmental Audio .............................................................................................................................. 32
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SoundJam MP and NOMAD Jukebox ...................................................................................................34
NOMAD Jukebox WINDOW .................................................................................................. 34
Opening SoundJam.................................................................................................................................. 35
SoundJam Controls .................................................................................................................... 35
Converting CD Audio to MP3 ................................................................................................................ 36
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Introduction ix 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). Its features include a Line- In connection for analog recording from external sources and two Line-Out connections for connecting a four- speaker system such as Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital. NOMAD Jukebox features an onboard, real-time digital signal processor (DSP) and real-time effects processor for superior audio playback and customization. A Headphone-Out jack supports headphone spatialization and equalizer effects. This SDMI-capable portable digital audio player supports multiple formats including MP3, WAV and other future format standards. The NOMAD Jukebox supports downloadable features including new effects algorithms, security features, and auto playlist generators. * NOMAD Jukebox includes: ❑ Creative PlayCenter 2 for managing your favorite digital audio files on your computer and NOMAD Jukebox. It is also an integrated encoder for ripping audio CD tracks into compressed digital audio files. ❑ SoundJam MP the ultimate music center for your Mac, that manages your digital audio files as well as converting almost any kind of sound file into MP3 files. ❑ More than 20 hours of preloaded music and audio book content from Naxos and Soundbuzz.com, You can also download more MP3 files through worldwide web sites or online services, and play them back on your NOMAD Jukebox.
Introduction x ! 2 ! The NOMAD Jukebox is supported in both Windows and Macintosh environments. + *! The minimum system requirements for NOMAD Jukebox are: ❑ Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 and Windows ® 2000 ❑ 200 MHz or higher Pentium® or AMD K6 200 (Pentium II or AMD K6-2 or better recommended for MP3 encoding) ❑ SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 640 x 480) ❑ Internet connection for Internet content downloading or CDDB support (user is responsible for charges incurred) ❑ 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) ❑ USB port ❑ 30 MB free hard disk space (more required for storage of audio files) ❑ Installed mouse ❑ CD-ROM drive with digital audio extraction support ! The minimum system requirements for NOMAD Jukebox are as follows: ❑ Mac ® OS version 8.6 or higher ❑ iMac ™, G3 or higher ❑ Internet connection for Internet content downloading or CDDB support (any expenses incurred are the responsibility of the user) ❑ 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) ❑ USB port ❑ USB Manager, version 1.2 or higher ❑ 12 MB free hard disk space (more for audio file storage)