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...a license agreement and may be reproduced or transmitted in any other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. User's Guide Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra Information in this document is found in a separate folder on the installation CD. All rights reserved. Intel ... and recording, for backup purposes. It is a trademark of Aonix and is furnished under license. Copyright © 2003 Creative Technology Ltd. NOMAD is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corp. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this manual ...
...a license agreement and may be reproduced or transmitted in any other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. User's Guide Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra Information in this document is found in a separate folder on the installation CD. All rights reserved. Intel ... and recording, for backup purposes. It is a trademark of Aonix and is furnished under license. Copyright © 2003 Creative Technology Ltd. NOMAD is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corp. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this manual ...
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Contents Safety and Handling Instructions Caring For Your Player xiii Battery Usage Precautions xiv Introduction Before You Begin Package Contents xviii Hardware xviii Software xviii Creative MediaSource Player xix Creative MediaSource Organizer xix Creative NOMAD Explorer xx Adobe Acrobat Reader xx Minimum System Requirements xxi Document Conventions xxii Web Information xxiii Optional Player Accessories xxiv Online Registration xxv 1 A Tour of Your Player Your Player at a Glance 1-1 Using the Scroller 1-2 Scroll Select 1-2 Selecting menu options 1-3 vii
Contents Safety and Handling Instructions Caring For Your Player xiii Battery Usage Precautions xiv Introduction Before You Begin Package Contents xviii Hardware xviii Software xviii Creative MediaSource Player xix Creative MediaSource Organizer xix Creative NOMAD Explorer xx Adobe Acrobat Reader xx Minimum System Requirements xxi Document Conventions xxii Web Information xxiii Optional Player Accessories xxiv Online Registration xxv 1 A Tour of Your Player Your Player at a Glance 1-1 Using the Scroller 1-2 Scroll Select 1-2 Selecting menu options 1-3 vii
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... the Selected Music List as a playlist 3-23 Enhancing Your Music 3-25 Using EAX 3-25 Customizing EQ Settings in EAX 3-27 4 Software Applications About Creative MediaSource and NOMAD Explorer 4-1 Using Creative MediaSource 4-2 Ripping Audio CD Tracks 4-2 Transferring tracks 4-3 Using Media Sniffer 4-3 Editing audio track information 4-4 Creating a playlist 4-5 Adding audio tracks to a playlist 4-6 Changing the...
... the Selected Music List as a playlist 3-23 Enhancing Your Music 3-25 Using EAX 3-25 Customizing EQ Settings in EAX 3-27 4 Software Applications About Creative MediaSource and NOMAD Explorer 4-1 Using Creative MediaSource 4-2 Ripping Audio CD Tracks 4-2 Transferring tracks 4-3 Using Media Sniffer 4-3 Editing audio track information 4-4 Creating a playlist 4-5 Adding audio tracks to a playlist 4-6 Changing the...
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...format portable player is no bigger than a normal portable cassette player, you can store thousands of songs in purchasing the Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra! Introduction The product name may vary from country to country. Your portable digital audio player supports multiple audio file formats,... including MP3, WMA and WAV. Unlike other hardware-based players, the NOMAD Zen Xtra features an onboard real-time digital signal processor (DSP) and a real-time effects processor for superior audio playback and customization...
...format portable player is no bigger than a normal portable cassette player, you can store thousands of songs in purchasing the Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra! Introduction The product name may vary from country to country. Your portable digital audio player supports multiple audio file formats,... including MP3, WMA and WAV. Unlike other hardware-based players, the NOMAD Zen Xtra features an onboard real-time digital signal processor (DSP) and a real-time effects processor for superior audio playback and customization...
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Before You Begin Package Contents Hardware Software ❍ NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra Player (with removable battery) ❍ AC Power Adapter ❍ Installation CD incorporating PDF User's Guide ❍ Quick Start leaflet ❍ Stereo headphones ❍ USB cable ❍ Protective pouch ❍ Lithium-ion rechargeable battery ❍ Creative MediaSource Player ❍ Creative MediaSource Organizer ❍ Creative NOMAD Explorer ❍ Adobe Acrobat Reader Before You Begin xviii
Before You Begin Package Contents Hardware Software ❍ NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra Player (with removable battery) ❍ AC Power Adapter ❍ Installation CD incorporating PDF User's Guide ❍ Quick Start leaflet ❍ Stereo headphones ❍ USB cable ❍ Protective pouch ❍ Lithium-ion rechargeable battery ❍ Creative MediaSource Player ❍ Creative MediaSource Organizer ❍ Creative NOMAD Explorer ❍ Adobe Acrobat Reader Before You Begin xviii
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...❍ enhance playback of ordinary music with just a click of the mouse Managing a huge collection of NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra's hardware. Creative MediaSource Player Creative MediaSource Organizer Creative MediaSource Player is specially designed to play back a list of songs at a similar volume level even if ...they were originally recorded at different loudness levels* ❍ switch between Creative MediaSource Organizer and Creative MediaSource Player with surround effects using EAX ❍ vary the speed of audio playback without affecting the pitch...
...❍ enhance playback of ordinary music with just a click of the mouse Managing a huge collection of NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra's hardware. Creative MediaSource Player Creative MediaSource Organizer Creative MediaSource Player is specially designed to play back a list of songs at a similar volume level even if ...they were originally recorded at different loudness levels* ❍ switch between Creative MediaSource Organizer and Creative MediaSource Player with surround effects using EAX ❍ vary the speed of audio playback without affecting the pitch...
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... manage your player's audio tracks and data files within Windows® Explorer. However, you use Creative MediaSource instead. Creative NOMAD Explorer Adobe Acrobat Reader Creative NOMAD Explorer helps you can conveniently organize and transfer files between your computer and your NOMAD Jukebox, or between different NOMAD Jukeboxes, using familiar Windows methods, such as Drag-andDrop and Cut-and-Paste.
... manage your player's audio tracks and data files within Windows® Explorer. However, you use Creative MediaSource instead. Creative NOMAD Explorer Adobe Acrobat Reader Creative NOMAD Explorer helps you can conveniently organize and transfer files between your computer and your NOMAD Jukebox, or between different NOMAD Jukeboxes, using familiar Windows methods, such as Drag-andDrop and Cut-and-Paste.
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Web Information Visit www.NOMADworld.com regularly for information on: ❍ firmware updates ❍ NOMAD accessories ❍ tips and tricks ❍ FAQs ❍ troubleshooting ❍ documentation updates ❍ software updates or purchases ❍ technologies used in your player ❍ an online glossary Before You Begin xxiii
Web Information Visit www.NOMADworld.com regularly for information on: ❍ firmware updates ❍ NOMAD accessories ❍ tips and tricks ❍ FAQs ❍ troubleshooting ❍ documentation updates ❍ software updates or purchases ❍ technologies used in your player ❍ an online glossary Before You Begin xxiii
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... indicate that you should use the Scroller to scroll to the option you can also choose options from a list or a confirmation box. A Tour of your NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra. The Scroller (side view) Use the Scroller to scroll through options and then select the option by pressing the Scroller. Using the Scroller Scroll Select...
... indicate that you should use the Scroller to scroll to the option you can also choose options from a list or a confirmation box. A Tour of your NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra. The Scroller (side view) Use the Scroller to scroll through options and then select the option by pressing the Scroller. Using the Scroller Scroll Select...
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... music library and use your player. See "Language Settings" on page C-1. 4. If not, you will be updated on new developments for NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra option to select it . 9. Click the OK button. 6. When prompted to restart your computer, leave the CD in . Getting Started ... button to select it . 5. Click the Install software for your Jukebox. 7. You must restart your computer. 2. The Installation CD supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. Installing Software Your NOMAD Zen Xtra comes with Creative, so that you need to enable your CD-ROM drive's auto-...
... music library and use your player. See "Language Settings" on page C-1. 4. If not, you will be updated on new developments for NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra option to select it . 9. Click the OK button. 6. When prompted to restart your computer, leave the CD in . Getting Started ... button to select it . 5. Click the Install software for your Jukebox. 7. You must restart your computer. 2. The Installation CD supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. Installing Software Your NOMAD Zen Xtra comes with Creative, so that you need to enable your CD-ROM drive's auto-...
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... connect your player to your computer. Basic instructions on page 4-2. USB port Basic instructions on page 4-7. Your NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra comes with a USB 2.0 cable for fast data transfers to use NOMAD Explorer are provided in "Using Creative MediaSource" on how to your player's preloaded music immediately by pressing the Play button. Connecting your Player to...
... connect your player to your computer. Basic instructions on page 4-2. USB port Basic instructions on page 4-7. Your NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra comes with a USB 2.0 cable for fast data transfers to use NOMAD Explorer are provided in "Using Creative MediaSource" on how to your player's preloaded music immediately by pressing the Play button. Connecting your Player to...
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...must, however, be encoded into the supported formats (MP3, WMA or WAV file formats), then transferred to your player with the Creative NOMAD Explorer application. Data can be transferred and stored in your computer. Getting Started 2-7 However, if you wish to download additional music ...tracks to your player, you can also be transferred to your player with Creative MediaSource Organizer. Data files can either download music tracks from Internet music sites (see "Downloading from the internet" on page 2-8) or ...
...must, however, be encoded into the supported formats (MP3, WMA or WAV file formats), then transferred to your player with the Creative NOMAD Explorer application. Data can be transferred and stored in your computer. Getting Started 2-7 However, if you wish to download additional music ...tracks to your player, you can also be transferred to your player with Creative MediaSource Organizer. Data files can either download music tracks from Internet music sites (see "Downloading from the internet" on page 2-8) or ...
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..." on page 4-2. You can add audio selections from the first track to the last. 2. Playing the Selected Music List Follow these steps to NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra's Music Library, see "Using Creative MediaSource" on page 3-11, then play the Selected Music List. 1. Playing and Managing Your Music 3-1 To add audio tracks to play back the...
..." on page 4-2. You can add audio selections from the first track to the last. 2. Playing the Selected Music List Follow these steps to NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra's Music Library, see "Using Creative MediaSource" on page 3-11, then play the Selected Music List. 1. Playing and Managing Your Music 3-1 To add audio tracks to play back the...
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..., artist, or genre can be found in the player. Organizing your Music Using the Music Library To transfer audio tracks to NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra's Music Library, see "Using Creative MediaSource" on your Creative MediaSource settings, tracks can use the Music Library to: ❍ Add audio selections to the Selected Music List ❍ Find...other categories. To effectively manage the music in your player, they are . Modifying or renaming albums, artists, or genres must be found in Creative MediaSource. You can also be done in the "All Tracks" category, but depending on page 4-2.
..., artist, or genre can be found in the player. Organizing your Music Using the Music Library To transfer audio tracks to NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra's Music Library, see "Using Creative MediaSource" on your Creative MediaSource settings, tracks can use the Music Library to: ❍ Add audio selections to the Selected Music List ❍ Find...other categories. To effectively manage the music in your player, they are . Modifying or renaming albums, artists, or genres must be found in Creative MediaSource. You can also be done in the "All Tracks" category, but depending on page 4-2.
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... album, Scroll Select Albums. 4. Deleting Music Tracks from the Music Library This action permanently deletes tracks, albums, artists, genres or Selected Music Lists from your NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra.
... album, Scroll Select Albums. 4. Deleting Music Tracks from the Music Library This action permanently deletes tracks, albums, artists, genres or Selected Music Lists from your NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra.
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... the best way to organize and transfer audio to and from your NOMAD Jukebox's data files within Windows Explorer. Creative NOMAD Explorer helps you manage your player. Software Applications 4-1 This chapter includes basic instructions on using ...your installation CD (see "Installing Software" on page 2-5). This chapter includes basic instructions on using NOMAD Explorer to create and edit playlists. Software Applications About Creative MediaSource and NOMAD Explorer Creative MediaSource, Creative NOMAD Explorer, and other useful software, are included on your player.
... the best way to organize and transfer audio to and from your NOMAD Jukebox's data files within Windows Explorer. Creative NOMAD Explorer helps you manage your player. Software Applications 4-1 This chapter includes basic instructions on using ...your installation CD (see "Installing Software" on page 2-5). This chapter includes basic instructions on using NOMAD Explorer to create and edit playlists. Software Applications About Creative MediaSource and NOMAD Explorer Creative MediaSource, Creative NOMAD Explorer, and other useful software, are included on your player.
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... to open. On the View menu, point to New and click Folder. On the File menu, point to Active Device and click NOMAD Jukebox. 2. Double-click the folder you want to use NOMAD Explorer are in the NOMAD Explorer Help file-only basic instructions are provided here. 1. In Windows Explorer, locate and click the...
... to open. On the View menu, point to New and click Folder. On the File menu, point to Active Device and click NOMAD Jukebox. 2. Double-click the folder you want to use NOMAD Explorer are in the NOMAD Explorer Help file-only basic instructions are provided here. 1. In Windows Explorer, locate and click the...
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...the name of Windows Explorer. If you have more than one NOMAD Jukebox connected to your computer, click the NOMAD Jukebox that you want to set as active. On the View menu, point to Active Device and click NOMAD Jukebox. 3. On the File menu, click Rename. 6. In ...file or folder 1. If you have more than one NOMAD Jukebox connected to your computer, click the NOMAD Jukebox that you want to set as active. In Windows Explorer, locate and click the NOMAD Explorer icon . 2. Only one NOMAD Jukebox can be active at any one time. 4. Software Applications...
...the name of Windows Explorer. If you have more than one NOMAD Jukebox connected to your computer, click the NOMAD Jukebox that you want to set as active. On the View menu, point to Active Device and click NOMAD Jukebox. 3. On the File menu, click Rename. 6. In ...file or folder 1. If you have more than one NOMAD Jukebox connected to your computer, click the NOMAD Jukebox that you want to set as active. In Windows Explorer, locate and click the NOMAD Explorer icon . 2. Only one NOMAD Jukebox can be active at any one time. 4. Software Applications...
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... This section covers common problems you might encounter or questions you might have a technical problem with this product, you have while using your NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra. What do I do when the installation does not start the installation program through Auto Insert Notification 4. On your CD-ROM drive. 7....click the My Computer icon. 2. Go to consult our self-help tool "Knowledgebase" for your Windows system may wish to www.creative.com and select your region. To enable AutoPlay through the My Computer shortcut menu 1. The AutoPlay feature in your easy reference. To...
... This section covers common problems you might encounter or questions you might have a technical problem with this product, you have while using your NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra. What do I do when the installation does not start the installation program through Auto Insert Notification 4. On your CD-ROM drive. 7....click the My Computer icon. 2. Go to consult our self-help tool "Knowledgebase" for your Windows system may wish to www.creative.com and select your region. To enable AutoPlay through the My Computer shortcut menu 1. The AutoPlay feature in your easy reference. To...
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... I jog with your player, though. You can . I have to occur while you manage data files. Can I use the NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra for storing and playing audio, not as an extra hard drive. Is there anything I can do to recharge the battery quite often...player's unique file system ensures that are likely to worry about hard disk maintenance. Yes, you can take a nice long walk with my NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra? Use the NOMAD Explorer application to access the hard disk uses battery power. However, some operations consume more battery power: ❍ a long backlight timeout ...
... I jog with your player, though. You can . I have to occur while you manage data files. Can I use the NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra for storing and playing audio, not as an extra hard drive. Is there anything I can do to recharge the battery quite often...player's unique file system ensures that are likely to worry about hard disk maintenance. Yes, you can take a nice long walk with my NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra? Use the NOMAD Explorer application to access the hard disk uses battery power. However, some operations consume more battery power: ❍ a long backlight timeout ...