SD-Jukebox Ver. 3.0 Operating Instructions

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1 SD-Jukebox Ver. 3.0 Operating Instructions Before listening to music with the SD Multi AV Device Be sure to follow the instructions in these Operating Instructions to transfer music to an SD Memory Card. For information on the basic operations in Windows and how to use your computer and peripheral devices, see the Operating Instructions included with your system. Thank you for purchasing SD-Jukebox. To ensure proper use, carefully read these Operating Instructions and the Operating Instructions included with your SD Multi AV Device Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. English MSC0031CD_E_ZA MS1202SF0

2 Important SD-Jukebox usage information SD-Jukebox incorporates copyright protection technology using encryption technology in order to protect copyrights, to ensure the healthy development of music culture, and to protect the rights of valid purchasers. SD-Jukebox records music data in encrypted form onto your hard disk drive. Encrypted music cannot be moved/copied to other folders, drives, and other PCs for use. Unique information pertaining to your PC's processor and hard disk drive is used in the encryption process. Therefore, if either the processor or hard disk drive is replaced, previously created music data will no longer be available for use. Depending on your computer system, you may experience problems such as being unable to record or use recorded music data. Please note that Matsushita is in no way liable for any music data you lose, or for any other direct or indirect damages. SD-Jukebox cannot work with MMC (MultiMediaCard). SD-Jukebox cannot play and record music CDs that does not have a mark on the disc label. 2

3 Preparations System Requirements...4 Before you start...5 SD-Jukebox Features...5 Recorded tracks are stored in compressed form on your PC...6 Transferring data between a PC and SD Memory Card...6 Connecting an SD Memory Card...7 Protecting data on an SD Memory Card...7 Using SD-Jukebox Starting SD-Jukebox...8 Playlists...9 Selecting a playlist...10 Recording CDs to your PC...11 Importing audio data to SD-Jukebox...14 Creating a playlist...17 You can use Music Sommelier to create a playlist...18 Music Sommelier: Selecting impressions to group tracks...19 Music Sommelier: Grouping tracks of similar impression...20 Music Sommelier: Auto track selection...21 Searching by track title, artist name, and more...22 Checking out tracks to an SD Memory Card...23 Checking in tracks from an SD Memory Card to the PC...25 Editing...26 Listening to music on the PC...28 Images...30 Attaching images...31 Modifying the sound with the equalizer...32 Reference information Names and functions of the screen elements...35 Formatting an SD Memory Card...46 Supported formats...47 Conversion table...47 Uninstalling SD-Jukebox...48 Troubleshooting...49 Removing the SD Memory Card...52 Limits related to copyright protection...52 Limitations related to Windows Explorer...52 Index and glossary

4 System Requirements In order to use SD-Jukebox, you need an IBM PC/AT-compatible personal computer satisfying the system requirements shown below. Compatible PC: IBM PC/AT-compatible personal computers with one of the following operating systems preinstalled SD-Jukebox does not run on Macintosh systems. OS: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000(Professional SP2/SP3), Windows Me, Windows XP(Home Edition or Professional, as well as each version after updating with SP1) SD-Jukebox does not run on Microsoft Windows 3.1/ Windows 95/ Windows 98, or Windows NT. SD-Jukebox may not run properly if your computer has been upgraded from Windows 3.1/ 95 to Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP. Not compatible with dual-cpu models or multi-boot environments. Only available when the user is logged in as the system administrator. If you are upgrading from Windows 98/98 SE or Windows Me to Windows XP Select "Upgrade installation (recommended)". If you select "New installation", music data created with SD-Jukebox prior to upgrading to Windows XP will no longer be available for use. Hardware requirements CPU: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me: Intel Pentium II 333 MHz or higher Windows 2000, Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or higher RAM: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me: 64 MB or more Windows 2000, Windows XP: 128 MB or more Hard disk drive: At least 60MB free disk space (more space may be required for music data and depending on your version of Windows) Display: or better resolution ( or better recommended) Set to High Color (16-bit) or higher Sound device: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or compatible device CD-ROM drive (required for installation and for CD recording): A CD-ROM drive capable of digital recording is required. Four-speed or higher is recommended. (Recording may not work properly with CD- ROM drives connected through an IEEE1394 or USB connection.) USB port (required for connecting an SD Memory Card) (SD-Jukebox may not run properly if the SD Memory Card is connected through a USB hub or USB extension cable.) DirectX 8.1 or higher installed on your computer. If you are using the CDDB function, then an Internet connection is also required. (1) SD-Jukebox may not run properly on all computers meeting the recommended system specifications. (2) SD-Jukebox may not run properly on user-built computers. 4

5 Before you start SD-Jukebox Features SD-Jukebox is a software program for recording and managing music CDs on your PC and transferring recorded tracks to an SD Memory Card so you can enjoy the music on an SD Multi AV Device or an SD Audio Player. Music CD Record tracks from music CDs PC Write tracks (music data) to an SD Memory Card Enjoying the music on an SD Multi AV Device, etc. Other features: Edit titles, track order, and other information on your PC, and play tracks on your PC. You can choose the impression that fits your mood and Music Sommelier will automatically select tracks that match the impression. Display album artwork or your preferred still images while listening to a track. In cases where music information is registered at the CDDB site, information such as album titles can be downloaded just by playing a music CD. (In order to use CDDB function, you must set up an Internet connection for your PC and establish separate contracts with individual service providers.) 5

6 Before you start Recorded tracks are stored in compressed form on your PC Music CD Recording Music data compression Save the compressed music data to your hard disk. Check it out to an SD Memory Card. To play music on an SD Multi AV Device or SD Audio Player, you must use the compression format compatible with your SD Multi AV Device or SD Audio Player. ( ) Transferring data between a PC and SD Memory Card Checkout (write) Checkin (return) SD Multi AV Device Play music and images SD Audio Player Play music Transferring a track (audio data) recorded on your PC to an SD Memory Card is called "Checking out" the track. After checking out the track to your SD Memory Card, you can listen to it on a device such as an SD Multi AV Device. You can check out the audio data for a track up to three times. This limitation was established to protect copyright. Returning a track to your PC from an SD Memory Card is called "Checking in" the track. After checking in the track, your PC increases the remaining check-out count by one. You can also check out a returned track to other SD Memory Cards. 6

7 Connecting an SD Memory Card Attach the SD Memory Card to your SD Multi AV Device and then connect it to the PC. For connection details, consult your SD Multi AV Device user s guide. See page 52 for instructions on removing the SD Memory Card. You can also access the SD Memory Card through a connection with an optional USB Reader/Writer for the SD Memory Card. After you have correctly connected the SD Multi AV Device or USB Reader/Writer, it will be identified as "USB Mass Storage Device" (in Windows 2000/XP) or "Panasonic Multi AV Device" (in Windows 98SE/Me) in the Device Manager list. For instructions on opening the Device Manager, refer to the Windows documentation. (Example) Protecting data on an SD Memory Card To prevent the risk of damaging the inside of an SD Memory Card or corrupting the audio data so that it is unusable, wait until SD-Jukebox has completely stopped processing or the Card Access lamp of SD Multi AV Device turns off before you do any of these things: Attach or remove the SD Memory Card or the SD Multi AV Device Intentionally close SD-Jukebox or Windows Intentionally turn off the PC (e.g., pull the power cord out of the power outlet) After check out, we recommend moving the writeprotect switch on the SD Memory Card to the LOCK position. Unlock the switch when you want to do a new check out or check in tracks. Write-protect switch 7

8 Starting SD-Jukebox Double-click the The <Library Screen> appears after the <Title Screen>. icon on the desktop. <Title Screen> NOTE If the icon does not appear on the desktop, then from the Start menu, select [All Programs] [Panasonic] [SD-JukeboxV3] [SD-JukeboxV3]. SD-Jukebox version information To check which version you have, start SD-Jukebox and right-click the SD-Jukebox icon on the task tray. Next, select "About SD-Jukebox". SD-Jukebox icon CAUTION While SD-Jukebox is running, we recommend disabling any power-saving functions on your equipment (e.g., the PC). Exiting SD-Jukebox Click. 8

9 Playlists A playlist is a collection of tracks like an album. By selecting and playing a playlist, you can listen to the tracks in the playlist. When you record tracks on your PC, a playlist is automatically created. You can also make new playlists collecting your favorite recorded tracks. PC Library of all tracks(hdd) Recording Creating a playlist Playlist Playlist Playlist When you check out tracks to your SD Memory Card, a playlist is also created automatically on the SD Memory Card. SD Memory Card Library of all tracks(sd) Checkout Playlist Playlist 9

10 Playlists Selecting a playlist When selecting a track to listen to with SD-Jukebox or to check out, choose the playlist from the right window. Click [ ] to display the nested playlist below. (Click [ ] to restore the previous display.) Click on a playlist name to display the tracks it includes. [HDD] [SD] [CD] When you record a track on your hard disk, the track is added to the [HDD] library. Click [HDD] to display all the tracks recorded on your PC. Playlists are automatically created below the heading [Artist]. Artist: A playlist with tracks organized by each artist Music Sommelier : A playlist created by Music Sommelier User playlist: Playlists that users create by grouping tracks after recording them Frequency search: A playlist created automatically based on the tracks most frequently played over the past month or week Click [SD] to display all the tracks recorded on your SD Memory Card. Click [ ] to display the playlist of the SD Memory Card. Displays the tracks of the CD. NOTE Deleting a track from the [HDD] library will delete the audio data for that track. 10

11 Recording CDs to your PC Insert a CD in your PC's CD-ROM drive. If the CD starts playing automatically as soon as you insert it in the CD- ROM drive (CD-EXTRA or an application with an auto-play function), close the auto-playing program. You will not be able to use SD-Jukebox until the auto-playing program is closed. Click [CD>>>PC]. The <CD Recording Screen> appears. <CD Recording Screen> After you enter or revise CD track information, you can send the information to CDDB to register it on their server. To record music to your PC and simultaneously check out the music to an SD Memory Card, click "Auto checkout to SD". Select your CD- ROM drive. Deactivates track assignment by Music Sommelier. Select the (checkbox) next to the track to be recorded. appears next to the selected track.(click again to remove the check mark.) To record all tracks, click [Check All]. When recording audio files other than music (for example, recordings of speeches, dramatic performances, or sound effects), click the checkbox [Do not register to Music Sommelier]. Continued on next page 11

12 Recording CDs to your PC Enter names for [Album title] and [Artist]. In cases where music information is registered at the CDDB, the album title, the artist name and title information will be downloaded automatically. ( page 53) (In order to use CDDB function, you must set up an Internet connection for your PC and establish separate contracts with individual service providers.) When no information is available, the creation date and track number are assigned. (Artist information is not entered automatically.) In such a case, we recommend changing the album title to your preferred name so that you can recognize the contents. You can edit the track title after recording. Modify the recording method and audio quality as necessary. ( page 13) The default setting is AAC and 96 kbps. Click [CD>>>PC]. Recording starts. Click [Cancel] to cancel a recording in progress. (If you cancel partway through a track, recording will stop at the next track.) When all the tracks have been recorded, the <Record is completed Screen> is displayed. Click [OK]. CAUTION During recording, do not remove the CD or remove or insert an SD Memory Card. NOTE Recordings from CD-R and CD-RW discs may not work properly. When you record a CD compatible with the CD TEXT standard, the album title, artist name, and title information recorded on the CD are acquired automatically. However, your PC's CD-ROM drive must also support CD TEXT in order for this to work. When you must switch the CD-ROM drive, after step select the drive where you have inserted the CD. If you cannot access the CDDB, complete the CDDB settings. ( page 45) 12 Continued on next page

13 Recording CDs to your PC Selecting the recording method and audio quality Before clicking [CD>>>PC], you can choose the format of data compression for recording and the level of audio quality. 1. Click to display <Setting Screen>. 2. Click on the [Record setting] tab. 3. In [Recording format (CD/WAV)], select AAC or Secure WMA. Next, select the audio quality level from the pulldown menu. The higher the number, the better the quality. However, better quality requires more memory. The table below shows the recordable time on a 64MB SD Memory Card. Bit rate Recordable time High About kbps quality minutes Standard About kbps minutes For long- About 129 time 64 kbps recording minutes Secure MP3 cannot be selected. 4. Click [Apply], then [OK]. 4 13

14 Importing audio data to SD-Jukebox Follow these steps to import the MP3, WMA, and WAV music data files saved on your hard disk to SD-Jukebox. Click [IMPORT]. The <File Import Screen> appears. <File Import Screen> Deactivates track assignment by Music Sommelier. Click [Browse]. The <Browse for Computer Screen> appears. <Browse for Computer Screen> Select the folder containing the MP3, WAV, or WMA files and click [OK]. File names are displayed on the <File Import Screen>. 14 Continued on next page

15 Importing audio data to SD-Jukebox Modify the file import method and audio quality as necessary. ( page 16) The default settings are as follows: WAV AAC, MP3 Secure MP3, and WMA Secure WMA. NOTE Copyright-protected WMA files cannot be imported. Select the (checkbox) next to the track you want to import. appears next to the selected track.(click again to remove the check mark.) Click [Check All] to import all of the tracks. When importing audio files other than music (for example, recordings of speeches, dramatic performances, or sound effects), click the checkbox [Do not register to Music Sommelier]. Click [Import]. Importing starts. Click [Cancel] to quit importing in progress. (If you cancel partway through a track, importing will stop at the next track.) When all tracks have been imported, the <File import is completed> is displayed. Click [OK]. We recommend changing the playlist name to your preferred name after importing. 15 Continued on next page

16 Importing audio data to SD-Jukebox Selecting the importing method and audio quality Before clicking [Import], you can select the import method (the compression format) and the level of audio quality. For WAV files, you can choose between AAC and Secure WMA. For MP3 files, you can choose between Secure MP3 and AAC. Normally, Secure MP3 is selected. Select AAC if necessary for the SD Multi AV Device or the SD Audio Player you are using. Compression format and bit rate are not changed for WMA files. ( page 47) 1. Click to display <Setting Screen>. 2. Click on the [Record setting] tab. 3. In the source file data format field, select the recording method and choose the audio quality from the pulldown menu Click [Apply], then [OK]. 16

17 Creating a playlist You can make a playlist for groups of your favorite tracks. In the <Library Screen>, right-click on [User playlist]. Click "Create new playlist ". A new playlist is created. We recommend changing the playlist name to your preferred name so that you can recognize the contents. ( page 27) Select tracks from the list and drag them to your new playlist folder. 17

18 Creating a playlist You can use Music Sommelier to create a playlist When you use SD-Jukebox to record tracks on your PC, Music Sommelier automatically forms an impression of the track. The impressions can be used as the basis for creating a playlist. You can create groups of tracks for playlists that tend to give a certain impression by selecting the impression instead of selecting the tracks individually. You can also create random track groups by simply selecting patterns for track progression. Music Sommelier forms impressions about tracks based on their tempo, beat, and other characteristics. The impression results are displayed in the impression map organized by two axes. The activity axis ranges from quiet to Active, and the emotive axis ranges from Mechanical to human. The impression map shows various tracks as dots, and the positions of the dots indicate the track impression. Active The activity axis NOTE Quiet Mechanical Human The emotive axis People form various impressions of tracks. It is conceivable that Music Sommelier track selections will not necessarily suit your tastes. It is possible to apply Music Sommelier to audio data besides tracks, for example, to speech recordings. However, they might be registered beyond the range of the impression map, which would prevent display. Static and other recording elements can influence the impression formed by Music Sommelier. Thus, if the same track is recorded twice, it may be shown in different positions on the impression map. 18

19 Creating a playlist Music Sommelier: Selecting impressions to group tracks When you select an impression to match your mood, such as "POP" or "Healing" music, the tracks on your PC that match the impression are automatically selected. Click. The <Music Sommelier Screen> is displayed. <Music Sommelier Screen> Select the impression and click it. The items with tracks that tend to match the impression are marked with a. Click [Select]. A list of tracks that tend to match is displayed. The range of the selected tracks is displayed on the impression map. For tracks that you will not add to the playlist, click the check box to remove the check mark. Name the playlist. Click [Add to Playlist]. After the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK]. NOTE You can change the search range for selection by feeling by clicking [Edit] after selecting the impression. 19

20 Creating a playlist Music Sommelier: Grouping tracks of similar impression After you select one track from a list, you can group others that resemble it. In the <Music Sommelier Screen>, click [(New Keyword)], and then [Edit]. The <Edit Screen> is displayed. From the list, choose a representative track as the basis for the impression and double-click it. The representative track title appears in the <Edit Screen>. You can also enter a track from the impression map by double-clicking on the track s dot. <Edit Screen> You can specify the search range. Choosing "Minimum" will yield fewer matches. Enter a keyword. Your keyword will become the name of the impression after registering. Click [Preview] to check the search parameters on the image map. Click [Register]. The keyword (impression name) you entered in step the field for "Select by feeling". is registered at Create a playlist by following the steps on page 19. NOTE Right-click on a track in the <Library Screen> and then click "Select similar track" to create a playlist of tracks that resemble it. (The playlist is created below [Music Sommelier].) You can save up to 20 new keywords. 20

21 Creating a playlist Music Sommelier: Auto track selection For the overall progression (track pattern) of all tracks on your playlist, when you make a selection like "Easygoing tracks to energetic tracks" or "Energetic tracks to easygoing tracks to energetic tracks", the designated number of tracks will be selected in an order matching the progression. Track selection is random, so different tracks are chosen each time even if you use the same pattern. In the <Music Sommelier Screen>, choose a track selection pattern. Examples : From easygoing to energetic tracks : From easygoing to energetic to easygoing tracks : All energetic tracks Click to display the nested patterns. Click [Select]. The selection results that match your chosen pattern are displayed in the list. For tracks that you will not add to the playlist, click the checkbox to remove the check mark. Name the playlist. Click [Add to Playlist]. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK]. NOTE 21 You can designate number of songs. (Between 4 and 99 tracks.) You can exclude the tracks from track selection assignment. Follow these steps to deregister them. 1. From the <Music Sommelier Screen>, select [(New Keyword)]. Click [Edit]. 2. Right-click on the track title in the list. 3. Click "Activate Auto-Select function", and remove the check.

22 Creating a playlist Searching by track title, artist name, and more You can create a playlist of tracks that fulfill the criteria you set. Click. The <Search Screen> is displayed. <Search Screen> Enter your requirements. Enter your search criteria for title, artist, album, genre, and track play time. Select [OR] to search for tracks that fulfill any individual requirement. Select [AND] to search for tracks that fulfill all requirements. Click [Search]. A list of tracks that fulfills your requirements is displayed. For tracks that you will not add to the playlist, click the checkbox to remove the check mark. Click [Clear] to delete the search results. Name the playlist. Click [Create Playlist]. After the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK]. The playlist you created is added under [User playlist] on the Library Screen. 22

23 Checking out tracks to an SD Memory Card Select the desired track from the PC's library and use SD-Jukebox to check out the track to an SD Memory Card. If an image is attached to the track you are checking out, the image will be recorded on the SD Memory Card at the same time. Connect an SD Memory Card. Click [PC>>>SD]. The <From PC to SD Screen> is displayed. <From PC to SD Screen> Select the player you will use. Select the playlist name containing the track you want to check out. Select the (checkbox) next to the track being checked out. appears next to the selected track.(click again to remove the check mark.) To check out all tracks, click [Check All]. Continued on next page 23

24 Checking out tracks to an SD Memory Card Enter a name in [List to be created]. We recommend changing the name in [List to be created] to your preferred name so that you can recognize the contents. Click [PC>>>SD]. The check out process starts. After all the tracks have been checked out, the <Checkout is completed Screen> is displayed. Click [OK]. Click [Cancel] to cancel check out. (If you cancel partway through a track, check out will stop at the next track.) CAUTION After the <Checkout is completed Screen> is displayed, click [OK], then remove the SD Memory Card. NOTE If you check out a WMA file to an SD Memory Card, it cannot be played on an SD Multi AV Device. There are limits on the number of playlists and tracks that can be written to an SD Memory Card. Maximum number of playlists: 99 Maximum number of tracks per playlist: 99 Maximum number of tracks per SD Memory card: 999 Only tracks with one or more check-out remaining are displayed on the <From PC to SD Screen>. 24

25 Checking in tracks from an SD Memory Card to the PC When you check in a track from an SD Memory Card, the track is returned to the PC and its check out count is increased. Use the same PC as you used for checking out the track. Click [SD>>>PC]. The <From SD to PC Screen> is displayed. <From SD to PC Screen> Click [SD]. Select the (checkbox) next to the track being checked in. appears next to the selected track.(click again to remove the check mark.) To check in all tracks, click [Check All]. Click [SD>>>PC]. The selected tracks are checked in to your PC. After all tracks have been checked in, the <Processing complete Screen> is displayed. Click [OK]. CAUTION Do not remove the SD Memory Card until the <Processing complete Screen> is displayed. NOTE If you check in a track that is on multiple playlists, it will be deleted from all of the playlists on the SD Memory Card. If the track has been deleted from the PC's [HDD] library, you will not be able to check it in. In this case, the music data itself will be deleted. When a track is deleted from the SD Memory Card's playlist, it is simply deleted from the playlist; it is not checked in. 25

26 Editing You can edit with the <Library Screen>. Changing title, artist names and album title 1. Right-click the track to be changed. 2. Click "Edit track information ". The <Track Information Screen> is displayed. 3. Enter a name and click [OK]. <Track Information Screen> NOTE Only the items listed under [User playlist] can be edited. Track titles cannot be changed on the SD Memory Card. To change them, check in the tracks that you want to change to your PC, change the track titles on your PC, and then check them out again. (They cannot be changed if the tracks have been deleted from your PC s [HDD] library.) A maximum of 60 characters can be entered. Continued on next page 26

27 Editing You can edit with the <Library Screen>. Changing the name of playlists 1. Right-click the playlist name to be changed. 2. Click "Change name of playlist...". 3. Change the name. Deleting tracks 1. Right-click the track to be deleted. 2. Click "Delete" or "Delete from playlist". If you select [Delete], the audio data itself will be deleted. If you select [Delete from playlist], the track is removed from the playlist, but the audio data itself is not deleted. When a track is deleted from the [HDD] library, its music data is deleted and the track can no longer be checked in. After the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. Deleting playlists 1. Right-click the playlist to be deleted. 2. Click "Delete playlist...". After the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. Changing the track order 1. Select the playlist to be edited. 2. Drag and drop tracks to change the track order. 27

28 Listening to music on the PC You can use this software to listen to CD tracks, tracks stored on the PC, and tracks on an SD Memory Card. Click [PC LIBRARY]. The <Library Screen> is displayed. <Library Screen> Select the playlist you want to play. Click. Playing starts from the first track. When all the tracks on the playlist (or CD) have been played, playing stops automatically. You can start the play from a particular track by double-clicking the track. NOTE WMA data on SD Memory Cards cannot be played on the PC. Tracks of Music Sommelier selection are marked with a musical note column. in the Type CAUTION While a CD or an SD Memory Card is being played, do not remove the CD or SD Memory Card and do not open the CD-ROM drive tray. Continued on next page 28

29 Listening to music on the PC Function Pause Button(s) to click Click while playing (click to start playing) Stop Click while playing Queue song Fast forward Rewind Volume adjustment Mute Change repeat modes Change play modes : Queue previous song : Queue next song Drag the slider to the right Drag the slider to the left :Decrease volume :Increase volume (Volume can also be adjusted using the volume adjustment slider) (Activating Mute displays this icon: ) Click it again to restore sound. (each time this button is clicked, the display changes as shown below) Regular Play One-track repeat All-track repeat (each time this button is clicked, the display changes as shown below) Regular Play ZAPPING Play: Several seconds of a characteristic part of each track is played. Random NOTE Playing may stop when you switch modes while playing. If that happens, click. In zapping play mode, a few seconds of a characteristic part of the track is selected and played automatically. Zapping play is unavailable for tracks on a music CD or an SD Memory Card. 29

30 Images During play, image files that are attached to the track are displayed. You can attach your own favorite still image files saved on your PC. ( page 31) If there are multiple images, they are switched at set intervals just like a slide show. (You can change the interval time by accessing <Display Picture/Search Screen>.) Double-click on the image to display it in another window. You can switch between images using. NOTE When during check out tracks to your SD Memory Card, the images attached to tracks are checked out simultaneously. The images are displayed when you play the tracks on a player that supports images (such as an SD Multi AV Device). 30

31 Images Attaching images You can attach up to 20 images to a single track. In the <Library Screen>, click [HDD]. Right-click on the track for the image, and then click "Edit track information ". The <Track Information Screen> is displayed. Drag and drop images to the "Image" window. <Track Information Screen> Drag and drop attached images to change their order. Delete attached images by right-clicking on them, and then clicking [Delete]. Click [OK]. NOTE These image file formats are supported: bmp, jpg, png, tif (Uncompressed), pct, and pcx. 31

32 Modifying the sound with the equalizer You can easily modify the sound to match the type of music. Even more detailed adjustments are possible to suit your tastes. Automatic selection to match tracks For automatic selection of the preset equalizer that best matches the track. 1. Click [EQUALIZER]. The <Equalizer Screen> is displayed. 2. Click the non-indented [ON] button to activate the equalizer functions. 3. Click [AUTO]. 3 4 <Equalizer Screen> 4. Click. Continued on next page 32

33 Modifying the sound with the equalizer Selecting the equalizer that suits your tastes 1. Click [EQUALIZER]. 2. Click the non-indented [ON] button to activate the equalizer functions. 3. Make sure that [AUTO] is OFF (so that the button is not shown pressed). If it is ON, click [AUTO] to switch it OFF From the "Preset" pulldown menu, select your preferred preset equalizer. 5. Click. Continued on next page 33

34 Modifying the sound with the equalizer For more detailed adjustment By saving your preferred equalizer settings, you can select them from the "Preset" pulldown menu. 1. Click [EQUALIZER]. 2. Click the non-indented [ON] button to activate the equalizer functions. 3. Make sure that [AUTO] is OFF (so that the button is not shown pressed). If it is ON, click [AUTO] to switch it OFF. 3 4, Low High 4. In the "Preset" pulldown menu, select "New preset". 5. Name your preset. 6. Use the sliders to adjust the level of each sound frequency. 7. Click [Save]. 8. Click. NOTE You can save up to 10 sets of equalizer settings. To delete the new presets that you have saved, select the preset for deletion and click [Delete]. You can correct it by selecting the saved preset, readjusting the frequency ranges, and clicking [Save]. By changing the preset name before clicking [Save], you can save it as a new preset. 34

35 Names and functions of the screen elements These buttons are always displayed Displays the <Library Screen>. Displays the <CD Recording Screen>. Displays the <File Import Screen>. Displays the <From PC to SD Screen>. Displays the <From SD to PC Screen>. Displays the <Music Sommelier Screen>. Displays the <Search Screen>. Establishes an Internet connection. Displays the <Setting Screen>. For setting the recording method and audio quality, as well as for formatting SD Memory Cards and other functions. Adjusts the volume. Mute. 35

36 Names and functions of the screen elements <Library Screen> Fast-forwards and rewinds. Click a column to sort the list according to that column. Right-click to select items for display. Displays the title, and so on. Double-click a track to start playback. Displays the audio input level during play. Displays the <Equalizer Screen>. Displays the images attached to the track that is playing. Double-click it to view the image in another window. For selection of playlists. When you click a playlist, the tracks on the playlist are displayed in 3. Displays the data format. Stops playback. Starts playback. Changes to display during play. Click it to pause play. Queues the previous track or the next track. Changes the repeat mode. (Regular Play) (One-track repeat) (All-track repeat) 13 Changes the play mode. (Regular Play) (ZAPPING Play) (Random) 14 Switches to display the small player. 36

37 Names and functions of the screen elements <CD Recording Screen> Displays the recording status. For input of the album title and artist name. Right-click to select items for display. Selects all tracks. Displays the memory required to record the selected track, as well as the available memory on your PC. Deselects all selected tracks. Allows CD track information entered or corrected by the user to be sent to CDDB and registered on the server. Automatically checks out a track to SD Memory Card after recording to the PC. Removes the recorded tracks from track assignment by Music Sommelier. Displays the recording method and audio quality they are set. To change them, access the <Record Setting Screen>. Starts recording. Used to select the CD-ROM drive containing the CD to be recorded. Displays the tracks on the CD in a list. 37

38 Names and functions of the screen elements <File Import Screen> Displays the file import status. Used to select the folder containing the music data (file) to be imported. Click a column to sort the list according to that column. Right-click to select items for display. Selects all files. Displays the memory required to import the selected files, as well as the available memory on your PC. Deselects all selected files. Displays the recording method and audio quality they are set. To change them, access the <Record Setting Screen>. Removes the imported tracks from track assignment by Music Sommelier. Starts file importing. Displays just the MP3, WAV, and WMA files that can be imported, along with their file sizes. 38

39 Names and functions of the screen elements <From PC to SD Screen> Used to select the PC playlist to be checked out to SD Memory Card. Displays the check out status. A new playlist name to be created on SD Memory Card is entered here. Click a column to sort the list according to that column. Right-click to select items for display. Selects all tracks. Displays the memory required to check out the selected track, as well as the available memory on your SD Memory Card. Deselects all selected tracks. Selects the player you will use. Starts check out. Displays the PC playlist tracks and the remaining check out count to SD Memory Card. 39

40 Names and functions of the screen elements <From SD to PC Screen> Displays the check in status. Click a column to sort the list according to that column. Right-click to select items for display. Selects all tracks. Displays the memory that would become available on your SD Memory Card when you check in the selected track. Deselects all selected tracks. Starts check in. Displays the tracks on the SD Memory Card. 40

41 Names and functions of the screen elements <Music Sommelier Screen> Edits a new impression. Also used to change existing impressions. For selection of impressions. Clears the impression map. Deletes the impression. For input of the playlist name. For auto track selection. Adds to the playlist. Selects the track. For setting the number of tracks in auto track selection. Lists the track selection results. Click a column to sort the list according to that column. Right-click to select items for display. Displays the various tracks as dots on the impression map. Displays the entire map. Enlarges the display of the portion where tracks are plotted. Zoom in. Zoom out

42 Names and functions of the screen elements <Search Screen> Sets the track play time. Sets the genre. Sets the title, artist, and album. For input of the playlist name. Adds to the playlist. For searching tracks matching any search requirement. Clears search results. Starts search. For searching tracks matching all search requirements. Lists the search results. Click a column to sort the list according to that column. Right-click to select items for display. 42

43 Names and functions of the screen elements <Setting Screen> Displays the <General Settings Screen>. Sets the base file name which is to be set by default. (Up to 200 single-byte characters) Displays the <Record Setting Screen> for the recording method and audio quality settings. Formats the SD Memory Card. Sets CD-related functions. Displays the <Display Picture/Search Screen> for switching the image during play and for setting the number of tracks to be found when searching. Sets the CDDB function. <General Settings Screen> Sets the default folder for saving audio data. Sets various functions. Sets the browser and URL. Sets the mute time between tracks. 43

44 Names and functions of the screen elements <Record Setting Screen> Sets the recording method for CD recording and WAV file importing. Sets the audio quality level for CD recording and WAV file importing. Sets the recording method for MP3 file importing. Sets the audio quality level for converting MP3 to AAC. <Display Picture/Search Screen> Sets the image display during play. Sets the number of tracks to be found when searching in the <Search Screen>. Restores the default SD-Jukebox settings. 44

45 Names and functions of the screen elements <CDDB Setting Screen> Specifies whether or not CDDB is used. Specifies the Internet connection settings. If you plan to use CDDB, be sure to complete the proxy settings correctly. If you use proxy server, enter the IP address and the port number. Specifies the settings for the database of track names to be stored on the computer. Establishes a connection to the CDDB website. <Equalizer Screen> Adjusts the level of each frequency range. Adjustment results are displayed in the wave line. Toggles the equalizer ON and OFF. Sets automatic selection mode. For selecting the equalizer type. Saves the equalizer with your adjustments. Deletes the equalizer. 45

46 Formatting an SD Memory Card When an SD Memory Card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. CAUTION When an SD Memory Card is formatted, tracks checked out using SD-Jukebox as well as all other data are erased. Before formatting an SD Memory Card, be sure to check its contents. Only use the procedure shown below to format an SD Memory Card. Check out and playback may not work properly if other formatting procedures are used. After formatting, remove and reinsert your SD Memory Card before checking out tracks to it. Click. <Setting Screen> is displayed. Click the [SD format] tab. Click [Start formatting]. When the confirmation screen appears, click [Yes]. Formatting starts. When formatting is finished, the <Format Finished Screen> is displayed. Click [OK]. 46

47 Supported formats Music CDs : CD-DA, CD-EXTRA, CD TEXT MP3 : MPEG-1 layer3, MPEG2 layer3 low sampling frequency WMA : Windows Media Audio 32 /44.1 /48 khz, kbps WAV : PCM 44.1 khz 16 bits (2-channel stereo) Conversion table Input format Music CD CD-DA CD-EXTRA 16/22.05/24 khz Output format 64 kbps 32 khz AAC (2-channel stereo) 96 kbps 128 kbps 44.1 khz 48 khz 44.1 khz 48 khz Secure MP3 (2-channel stereo) Secure WMA mono32 /64/96 ( /128 ) / kbps 192 kbps MP3 (2-channel Stereo) 32 khz 32 kbps 192 kbps 44.1 khz 32 kbps 192 kbps 48 khz 32 kbps 192 kbps WMA 32 / 44.1/ 48 khz 64 kbps 160 kbps WAV 44.1 khz / 172 KB / second Sampling frequency and bit rate are not converted during conversion from MP3 to secure MP3 or conversion from WMA to secure WMA. 47

48 Uninstalling SD-Jukebox Removing the SD-Jukebox application from your PC to discontinue use is called "uninstalling" it. Before uninstalling it, disconnect the SD Multi AV Device. From the Windows [Start] menu, select [Control Panel]. Select [Add or Remove Programs]. The <Add or Remove Programs Screen> is displayed. Click [SD-JukeboxV3], and then click [Change/Remove]. Click [OK]. SD-JukeboxV3 is deleted, and a confirmation screen is displayed. Click [Finish]. 48

49 Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the below checks. (If the steps presented here do not solve your difficulty, check your PC's operating manual as well.) Problems during installation and startup At these times Unable to start SD- Jukebox Check here for problem Did you install SD-Jukebox onto the hard disk drive? SD-Jukebox cannot be started directly from the installation CD-ROM. Does your PC have at least 64MB (Windows 2000, XP: 128MB) of RAM? ( page 4) Problems during recording to PC At these times Unable to record CD is not recognized No tracks on the <CD Recording Screen> Check here for problem Is the CD damaged? On the <CD Recording Screen>, check whether the correct CD-ROM drive (playback drive) has been selected. Does the CD-ROM drive support digital playback and recording? The CD-ROM drive must support digital playback and recording. Is there enough free space on the PC's hard disk drive? ( page 4) Check whether a CD has been properly inserted in the PC. 49

50 Troubleshooting Problems during playback operations See the SD Multi AV Device's Operating Instructions for information on playback using the SD Multi AV Device. At these times Unable to play One track (or all tracks) is played repeatedly Unable to start playback from the first track Only a portion of the tracks is played Unable to play back from the desired playlist There is no sound or the volume is too low Sound quality is poor Buzzing sound CD TEXT information not displayed Check here for problem CD: Has a CD been inserted? If a CD has been properly inserted, click [CD] on the <Library Screen>. PC: Is there music data on the PC? Does the CD-ROM drive support digital playback and recording? The CD-ROM drive must support digital playback and recording. Is the repeat mode set to one-track repeat (or all-track repeat)? ( page 29) Is the playback mode set to random? ( page 29) Is the play mode set to ZAPPING Play?( page 29) Click [PC LIBRARY] to display the <Library Screen>, where you can select the desired playlist. ( page 10) Use the volume slider or volume button to increase the volume. Check the volume setting on the PC. Even if the volume setting in SD-Jukebox is high, if the PC's volume is set to zero or mute, you won't hear any sound. The music may have been recorded at a low sound quality setting. Change the sound quality in the <Record Setting Screen> and redo the recording. ( page 13) Depending on the characteristics of your CD-ROM drive, you may hear a buzzing type of sound when you play a CD or recorded music data. The CD-ROM drive in your PC must support CD TEXT. 50

51 Troubleshooting Problem related to SD Memory Card Check whether the SD Memory Card can be played on the SD Multi AV Device. The SD Memory Card may have been damaged if it cannot be played on the SD Multi AV Device.You may be able to use the SD Memory Card if you reformat it, but all of the data on the card will be erased. At these times SD Memory Card is not recognized. [SD] is not displayed on the <Library Screen>. Unable to select [Auto checkout to SD] on the <CD Recording Screen> Unable to check out Unable to check out even though there is free space on the SD Memory Card Problems after formatting an SD Memory Card (Error messages are displayed, etc.) Check here for problem Check whether the SD Memory Card has been properly inserted in the SD Multi AV Device. Check whether the SD Multi AV Device has been properly connected to the PC. If the SD Memory Card is still not recognized after the above procedures, try restarting your PC. The SD Memory Card may not have been recognized. Check Whether the SD Memory Card has been properly connected to the PC. Check out to an SD Memory Card is limited to three times in order to protect copyrights.( page 6) Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card set to the LOCK position?( page 7) The data may have been altered through Explore or another program.when an SD Memory Card is formatted through SD- Jukebox ( page 46), it can be used to check out tracks.however, formatting an SD Memory Card erases all of the data on the card, so be sure to check in the card data you need before formatting. The card may have been formatted by a program other than SD-Jukebox. Exit SD-Jukebox. On the [Removable Disk] icon depicting the SD Memory Card, right-click and select [Eject] to remove the card. 51

52 Removing the SD Memory Card When using Windows 98 SE/Me 1 Close the software program that is using the SD Multi AV Device. 2 Check to see the access lamp on the SD Multi AV Device is off, and then remove the SD Memory Card. When using Windows 2000/XP 1 Close the software program that is using the SD Multi AV Device. 2 Click the card icon displayed in the system tray on the lower right of the screen. 3 Select "Stop USB Mass Storage Device" and click it. 4 Check to see the access lamp on the SD Multi AV Device is off, and then remove the SD Memory Card. Limits related to copyright protection SD-Jukebox incorporates software usage limits related to copyright protection. - Limitations related to SD Memory Cards ( Page 6) - SD-Jukebox may not work with SD Memory Cards containing copy limitation information, and music data recorded using DVD audio equipment. - In cases where the copyright holder or service provider has added music data use method conditions to the music data, the music data must be used in accordance with those conditions. Pursuant to copyright law, recordings you make may not be used for purposes other than individual enjoyment without the consent of the copyright holder. Limitations related to Windows Explorer When an SD Memory Card is connected to your PC, it is displayed as an external drive (e.g., "D drive") in Windows Explorer. Do not use Explore to move, rename, delete, compress, or otherwise alter music data and folders on an SD Memory Card. Music data altered through Explorer cannot be played. Always edit music data through SD-Jukebox. Likewise, do not use Windows Explorer to delete, move, rename, or otherwise alter music data and folders on your PC. 52

53 Index and glossary AAC...6 AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is an audio compression system used with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. This system enables high-quality audio playback with a high compression rate. Artist name...12,26 Auto track selection...21 CDDB...5,12 A database service provided by Gracenote (a US company) for finding CDs around the world. When you play a CD in an application supporting CDDB, the application automatically references data from CDDB and downloads information such as the artist name and titles. CD Recording Screen...11,37 CD TEXT...12 A standard for recording text information such as titles onto music CDs. In addition to voice data, up to 6000 characters of 1- byte code can be recorded onto a CD. Check in...6,25 Check in refers to the process of moving tracks, which have been checked out to an SD Memory Card, back to the PC. Check out...6,23 Check out refers to the process of writing tracks recorded on a PC to an SD Memory Card. Deleting...27 Equalizer...32 File Import Screen...14,38 Formatting...46 From PC to SD Screen...23,39 From SD to PC Screen...25,40 [HDD] library...10 The collection of all recorded music data. Image...30 Library Screen...26,36 MP3...14,47 MP3, which stands for MPEG1 AUDIO Layer3, is an audio compression system used with MPEG1. Three layers (Layer1, Layer2, and Layer3) have been standardized for MPEG1 AUDIO. Layer3 has the highest compression rate, so MP3 is used on the Internet and in other applications. MPEG, which stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, is a standard created by an organization for compressing multimedia data. Music Sommelier...18 Playing...28 Playlist...9,10 Recording...11 SD Memory Card...5 A memory card containing copyright protection information. Features include a fast data transfer rate, and a thinner, lighter, and more compact form factor than CompactFlash. Search...22 Select similar tracks...20 Song order: how to change...27 Starting the program...8 Title...12,26 Uninstalling the program...48 User playlist...10,17 Version information...8 WMA...6,47 WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3. 53