Panasonic RRUS350 Operating instructions

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SD-Jukebox Ver. 3.0
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peripheral devices, see the Operating
Instructions included with your system.
Operating Instructions
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.
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.
MSC0031CD_E_ZA MS1202SF0
English
© 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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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.
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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
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
Using SD-Jukebox
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 .........................53
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
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System 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: 800
×
600 or better resolution (1024
×
768 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.
SD-Jukebox does not run on Macintosh systems.
In order to use SD-Jukebox, you need an IBM PC/AT-compatible personal
computer satisfying the system requirements shown below.
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.
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)
Hardware requirements
Compatible PC: IBM PC/AT-compatible personal computers with one
of the following operating systems preinstalled
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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.
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.)
Record tracks
from music CDs
Music CD
PC
Write tracks
(music data) to an
SD Memory Card
Enjoying the music
on an SD Multi
AV Device, etc.
Recording
Music CD
Recorded tracks are stored in compressed form on your PC
Transferring data between a PC and SD Memory Card
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.
Checkout
(write)
Checkin
(return)
Before you start
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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.
SD Multi AV
Device
Play music and
images
SD Audio Player
Play music
()
Connecting an SD Memory Card
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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 write-
protect 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
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)
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Starting SD-Jukebox
Double-click the icon on the desktop.
The <Library Screen>
appears after the <Title
Screen>.
Click .
<Title Screen>
Exiting SD-Jukebox
• 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".
NOTE
While SD-Jukebox is running, we recommend disabling any power-saving functions on
your equipment (e.g., the PC).
CAUTION
SD-Jukebox icon
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Playlists
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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.
When you check out tracks to your SD Memory Card, a playlist is also created
automatically on the SD Memory Card.
PC
Recording
Library of all tracks(HDD)
Playlist
Playlist Playlist
Creating a playlist
SD Memory Card
Checkout
Library of all tracks(SD)
Playlist
Playlist
Playlists
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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] 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
[SD] Click [SD] to display all the tracks recorded on your SD Memory Card.
Click [ ] to display the playlist of the SD Memory Card.
[CD] Displays the tracks of the CD.
Deleting a track from the [HDD] library will delete the audio data for that track.
NOTE
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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].
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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].
Recording CDs to your PC
Insert a CD in your PC's CD-ROM drive.
The <CD Recording Screen> appears.
<CD Recording Screen>
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.
After you enter or revise
CD track information,
you can send the
information to CDDB to
register it on their server.
Continued on next page
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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.
Recording CDs to your PC
The default setting is AAC and 96 kbps.
Modify the recording method and audio quality as
necessary.
(
page
13)
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].
During recording, do not remove the CD or remove or insert an SD Memory Card.
• 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)
NOTE
CAUTION
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Before clicking [CD>>>PC], you can choose the format of data compression for
recording and the level of audio quality.
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Recording CDs to your PC
Selecting the recording method and 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.
4. Click [Apply], then [OK].
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.
Secure MP3 cannot be selected.
Bit rate
Recordable time
High
128 kbps
About 64
quality minutes
Standard
96 kbps
About 86
minutes
For long-
About 129
time 64 kbps
minutes
recording
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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 [Browse].
Click [IMPORT].
The <File Import Screen> appears.
The <Browse for Computer Screen>
appears.
<File Import Screen>
Select the folder containing
the MP3, WAV, or WMA files
and click [OK].
File names are displayed on the <File
Import Screen>.
<
Browse for Computer Screen
>
Continued on next page
Deactivates track assignment
by Music Sommelier.
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• 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.
Click [Import].
The default settings are as follows:
WAV
AAC, MP3
Secure MP3, and WMA
Secure WMA.
Modify the file import method and audio quality as
necessary.
(
page
16)
Copyright-protected WMA files cannot be imported.
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Importing audio data to SD-Jukebox
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].
NOTE
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Importing audio data to SD-Jukebox
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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)
Selecting the importing method and audio quality
3.
In the source file data format
field, select the recording
method and choose the
audio quality from the
pulldown menu.
4. Click [Apply], then [OK].
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1. Click to display <Setting Screen>.
2. Click on the [Record setting]
tab.
Creating a playlist
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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.
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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.
The emotive axis
Mechanical Human
Active
The
activity axis
Quiet
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.
NOTE
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Creating a playlist
Click .
Select the impression and click it.
The items with tracks that tend to match the impression are marked with a
.
• 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.
After the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK].
The <Music Sommelier Screen> is
displayed.
Click [Select].
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.
<Music Sommelier Screen>
Name the playlist.
Click [Add to Playlist].
You can change the search range for selection by feeling by clicking [Edit] after selecting
the impression.
NOTE
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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.
• Your keyword will become the name of the impression after registering.
• Click [Preview] to check the search parameters on the image map.
The keyword (impression name) you entered in step is registered at
the field for "Select by feeling".
Enter a keyword.
Click [Register].
Create a playlist by following the steps on page 19.
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.
NOTE
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