Creative ZEN VISION-M - User manual

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Congratulations
ZEN Vision:M™ is the new digital player from Creative. Read on to learn how to
get started with your new player!
Contents
About Your Player ................................................................................... 2
Using the Navigation Controls ............................................................... 3
Getting Started ....................................................................................... 4
Managing Music and Data .................................................................... 10
Understanding Your Player .................................................................. 11
Managing Your Player .......................................................................... 12
Personalizing Your Player .................................................................... 21
Connecting Your Player to a TV ............................................................ 24
FAQ ....................................................................................................... 25
Information Diagrams .......................................................................... 26
General Specifications ........................................................................ 28
Copyright and License .......................................................................... 30

2 About Your Player
About Your Player
Unfold the last page of this booklet, and reference the image there against the
names and descriptions below.
1Powerswitch
2PowerLED
3Lock
Push toward the Lock icon to
lock the player and prevent
functions from being accidentally
activated.
4Headphonejack
5VerticalTouchPad
See “Using the Navigation
Controls” on page 3.
6Microphone
7 Play/Pause button
8 Next/Fast Forward button
Press to go to the next track or
menu option.
Press and hold to move forward
within a track.
9 Options button
Press to display more options.
10 Dock connector
Connect the USB synchronization
adapter to this connector.
11 Reset hole
See “How do I reset ZEN
Vision:M?” on page 25.
12 Menu/Back button
Press to return to the previous
screen or menu.
Press and hold to return to the
main menu.
13 Previous/Rewind button
Press to go to the previous track
or menu option.
Press and hold to move back
within a track.
14 My Shortcut button
See “To assign a menu shortcut
to My Shortcut button” on
page 21.
15 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Using the Navigation Controls 3
Using the Navigation Controls
We use the term “Navigation controls” to mean the following:
Vertical Touch Pad
Previous/Rewind button
Next/Fast Forward button.
We use the term “Select” to mean the following actions:
1Move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to move vertically in a
menu OR press the Previous/Rewind or Next/Fast Forward button to move
horizontally in a menu.
2Firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to select the highlighted option.
To adjust volume with the Vertical Touch Pad
Depending on the menu you are in, move your thumb up and down the Vertical
Touch Pad OR press the Options button and select Volume.
Firmly tap the top or bottom edge of the Vertical Touch Pad to move up or down
one menu option.
Press and hold the top or bottom edge of the Vertical Touch Pad to rapidly scroll
through menu options.
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4 Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 1: Set Up Software
1Turn on your computer. You must log in as an administrator in Windows®
before you can set up the software. For more information, refer to your
operating system’s online Help.
2Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD
should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:
i. Double-click the My Computer icon.
Alternatively, click Start →My Computer.
ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay.
3Follow the instructions on the screen and when prompted, restart your
computer.
4When your computer restarts, follow the product registration instructions
on the screen.
DO NOT connect your player to your computer before setting up the software.
You will require an Internet connection to register your product.

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Step 2: Charge Your Player
1If you have not done so, connect your player to your computer’s USB port
with the supplied USB cable. When the battery is charging, the Power LED
blinks or the battery charging icon flashes on your player’s LCD.
2Disconnect your player from your computer when the battery is fully
charged and you see on your player’s LCD. The battery is fully charged in
approximately five hours.
For continuous battery charging using the USB port, minimize computer usage
and make sure your computer is not in power conservation mode. For more
information on power conservation modes, refer to your operating system's
Help.
Connect to a computer USB port or a self-powered USB hub; do not connect to a
bus powered USB hub.
For express battery charging without using your computer, purchase the ZEN
Vision:M Power Adapter. For more information on this and other ZEN Vision:M
accessories, visit www.creative.com.

6 Getting Started
Step 3: Turn On Your Player
1Slide the Power switch towards the Power icon and hold it there until the
LCD lights up.
2When you turn on your player for the first time, the menu is in English. To
change the language:
i. Press and hold the Menu/Back button . The main menu appears.
ii. Select System →Language →language that you want.
3After you have finished using your player, slide the Power switch towards
the Power icon until the Shutting down message appears.
Step 4: Transfer Content
Transfer music and other files from your CD collection or computer. For more
details, see “Managing Music and Data” on page 10.
To transfer or ‘rip’ music from your CD collection
1Make sure your player is connected to your computer as shown on page 5.
2Double-click the ZEN Vision:M Media Explorer icon on the desktop.
3Click the Rip Audio CDs button .
You can acquire content from many legal sources. Here are some suggestions:
Audio tracks - ripped from personal audio CDs, home studio recordings or
purchased from online music stores.
Videos - purchased from online movie stores or digitized home video
footage.
Photos - encoded from your personal digital camera or scanned from
printed photos.

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4Follow the instructions on the screen.
To transfer audio files, videos or pictures from your computer
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 in "To transfer or ‘rip’ music from your CD collection".
2Click the Browse Media button .
3Locate your media files and copy them to your player using the
drag-and-drop method.
To transfer data files
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 in "To transfer or ‘rip’ music from your CD collection".
2Click the Browse Documents button .
3Locate your data files and transfer them to your player using the
drag-and-drop method. You can also transfer audio files and photos using
the Browse Documents button .
Creative Media Explorer uses MusicIDSM from Gracenote®to get artist, title,
track, credits, and other information about the CDs you play. This service is
FREE and automatic. You must be connected to the Internet when using this
service. For more information, refer to the Creative Audio CD Ripper online
Help.
Make sure files are transferred to the correct folder, for example pictures are
transferred to Media →Pictures and music to Media →Music.

8 Getting Started
Step 5: Disconnect Your Player
When you have finished transferring files, disconnect ZEN Vision:M.
DO NOT disconnect your player if you see the left picture below on the display.
Track or data file transfer is in progress and disconnecting your player may
damage the content being transferred. Wait until you see the right picture
below on the display before disconnecting your player.
Step 6: Play Music or View Files
You are now ready to play music that you have ripped, and view files you have
transferred!
To play music
1Connect your earphones to the Headphone jack.
2In the main menu, select Music Library →category that you want.
3Select a track and select Play.
4Move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to adjust the volume.
At any time, press the Options button for more options.
Files in your player are sorted alphabetically for quicker searches.
Docked
Docked

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To play videos
In the main menu, select Videos →Video →video that you want.
To view pictures
1In the main menu, select Photos →Pictures →picture that you want.
2Press the Options button to select rotate and zoom options.
If you select the zoom option, use the Navigation controls to pan horizontally
and vertically in four different directions.
Caring For Your Player
Portable players are subject to normal wear and tear, which could include
scratches to the screen. To prevent this, take extra care when handling your
product and in particular when placing your player in pockets or bags. If you
want to maintain your player's original finish, you may wish to invest in an
optional case or screen protector, both available for separate purchase at
www.creative.com/shop.

10 Managing Music and Data
Managing Music and Data
Creative Media Explorer and Creative MediaSource™ Player/Organizer are
included with your player. Try out these applications to decide which one is
more suitable for your needs.
Creative Media Explorer
Use Creative Media Explorer if:
you are new to digital music and want to transfer music from your CDs to your
player
you want to convert, synchronize, and organize audio files
you prefer to manage your player in the familiar “Windows Explorer” environment.
To start Creative Media Explorer, double-click the ZEN Vision:M Media
Explorer icon under My Computer or on the desktop. For more information
about using Creative Media Explorer, refer to its online Help.
Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer
Use the full-featured Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer if:
you require additional features such as recording, automatic playlist generation, and
audio format conversion
you want to manage a music library on your computer.
To start Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer, double-click the Creative
MediaSource Player/Organizer icon on your desktop. Creative
MediaSource Player/Organizer has a Home page from which you can access
common tasks. For more information about using Creative MediaSource
Player/Organizer, refer to its online Help.

Understanding Your Player 11
Understanding Your Player
Navigate through the different menus to find out what your player can do!
These are the main menu options on your player:
Your player’s menu interface, features and operations are controlled by your
player’s firmware. Sometimes, improvements are made to your player’s
firmware and these firmware upgrades are placed on Creative’s web site for
you. To check for upgrades, go to www.creative.com/support/ and click
Downloads.
Music Library select to play music and recordings, or to use the DJ function
Photos select to view pictures
Videos select to play videos
FM Radio select to scan for and listen to FM radio stations
Microphone select to make instant recordings
Extras select to use additional features including Organizer and
Removable Disk
System select to view and customize your player’s settings

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Managing Your Player
You are now equipped to use your player’s more advanced features! Read on to
get the most out of your player.
“Managing Audio” on page 12
“Managing Videos” on page 15
“Managing Pictures” on page 16
“Managing Recordings” on page 17
“Managing Data” on page 18
“Managing Organizer Features” on page 19.
Managing Audio
To create playlists
You can select any combination of tracks you want from your player’s Music
Library to create playlists for convenient playback.
1To add a track or category of tracks to the Now Playing folder:
i. Select Music Library →track or category of tracks that you want.
ii. Press the Options button , and select Add to Selected.
iii. Repeat steps i) and ii) to add another track or category of tracks.
iv. Select Music Library →Now Playing.
2Press the Options button , and select Save As Playlist.
3Use the Navigation controls to create a name for your playlist and select the
check mark to confirm the name.
4To play a playlist, select Music Library → Playlists →playlist that you want.

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To select tracks with ZEN Vision:M’s DJ
In the main menu, select Music Library → DJ →option that you want:
Album of the Day: plays a randomly selected album
Random Play All: plays all tracks randomly
Most Popular: plays the most played tracks
Rarely Heard: plays rarely played tracks.
To enhance your audio experience
In the main menu, select System → Audio Settings →option/s that you want:
Play Mode: shuffles, repeats or plays your audio tracks in sequential order
Bass Boost: enhances the bass in your track during playback
Smart Volume: sets playback at a constant volume. You no longer need to adjust the
volume when you play different tracks.
EQ: enhances your music depending on its genre or style. You can also customize
your own EQ setting. See “To create a customized equalizer setting” on page 23.
To set up FM Radio
1In the main menu, select FM Radio.
2To automatically scan and save radio stations, press the Options button ,
and select Autoscan.
At the end of the autoscan, ZEN Vision:M automatically saves all stations as
preset channels and tunes in to the first preset.

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3To select a different preset, firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to display the
list of presets, and then move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch
Pad to select the preset that you want.
Hold down the Next/Fast Forward button or Previous/Rewind button for
one second to scan for the next available radio station.

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Managing Videos
To go forward or backward in a video
1In the main menu, select Videos →Video → video that you want.
2Press the Options button , and select Seek To.
3Use the Navigation controls to go forward or backward in a video.
To delete a video
1In the main menu, select Videos →Video, and highlight the video that you
want.
2Press the Options button , and select Delete Video.
To display the last viewed video
In the main menu, select Videos →Recently browsed videos.
To display or hide video folders
See “To display or hide video or picture folders” on page 22.
To set a password when displaying or hiding video folders
See “To set a password when displaying or hiding video or picture folders” on
page 22.
To convert your videos to a format supported by your player, launch Creative
Media Explorer and click Convert Video. For information about Creative Media
Explorer, see “Managing Music and Data” on page 10.

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Managing Pictures
To view your pictures in a slideshow
1In the main menu, select Photos →Pictures.
2Press the Options button , and select Start Slideshow.
3To customize your own slideshows, launch Creative Media Explorer.
4To change the slideshow interval duration, select System →Photo/Video
Settings.
To rate and view your favorite pictures
1In the main menu, select Photos →Pictures →picture that you want.
2Press the Options button to select rating and viewing options.
To display or hide picture folders
See “To display or hide video or picture folders” on page 22.
To set a password when displaying or hiding picture folders
See “To set a password when displaying or hiding video or picture folders” on
page 22.

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Managing Recordings
To record audio
1In the main menu, select Microphone.
2Press the Options button , and select Start Recording.
3While recording, you can press the Options button to do one of the
following:
Pause: pauses the recording
Resume: resumes the paused recording
Stop: stops and saves the recording
Split: starts a new recording.
To record radio broadcasts
1In the main menu, select FM Radio.
2While listening to a radio broadcast, press the Options button , and
select Record Radio to start recording.
To listen to recorded audio
In the main menu, select Music Library → Recordings →recording that you
want.

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Managing Data
You can use ZEN Vision:M to store backup copies of your computer’s data files,
or use it to transfer files from one computer to another.
To use ZEN Vision:M as a Removable Disk
1In the main menu, select Extras →Removable Disk.
2Press the Options button , and select the capacity that you want.
Alternatively, connect ZEN Vision:M to your computer and use Creative
Removable Disk Manager to increase or decrease the amount of hard disk
space in Removable Disk mode.
3When you see Removable Disk on ZEN Vision:M’s LCD, you are ready to
transfer data files to and from any computer.
4Connect ZEN Vision:M to your computer. ZEN Vision:M appears as a
Removable Disk under My Computer.
5Use the drag-and-drop method to copy files to and from ZEN Vision:M.
6When you have finished copying files, click the Safely Remove Hardware
icon on the Taskbar, click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device, and
disconnect your player when you are prompted to do so.
To start Creative Removable Disk Manager, click Start →Programs or All
Programs →Creative →Creative Removable Disk Manager →Creative
Removable Disk Manager.
To delete all the data files in the Removable Disk hard disk space, press the
Options button , and select Format. Go to My Computer if you want to
delete individual data files stored in Removable Disk mode.