Panasonic SVSD85 - SD AUDIO PLAYER User manual

SD-Jukebox Ver. 4.0
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.
Operating Instructions
Thank you for purchasing SD-Jukebox.
To ensure proper use, carefully read these Operating Instructions and the Operating
Instructions included with your player.
Before listening to music with
your player
Be sure to follow the instructions in
these Operating Instructions to transfer
music to an SD Memory Card.
MSC0058CD_E_ZA MS0503SF0
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
SD-Jukebox Features.......................5
Connecting an SD Memory Card......7
• Removing the SD Memory Card .......7
• Protecting data on
an SD Memory Card..........................8
Checking out tracks to
an SD Memory Card ......................23
Checking in tracks from
an SD Memory Card to the PC.......24
Editing.............................................25
• Changing title, artist names
and album title.................................25
• Changing the name of playlists .......26
• Deleting tracks.................................26
• Deleting playlists .............................26
• Changing the track order.................26
Listening to music on the PC..........27
Images............................................29
• Attaching images.............................30
Using SD-Jukebox
Reference information
Names and functions of
the screen elements .......................31
Formatting an SD Memory Card.....41
Supported formats ..........................42
Uninstalling SD-Jukebox ................43
Troubleshooting..............................44
Limitations related to
copyright protection ........................47
Limitations related to
Windows Explorer...........................47
Index and glossary .........................48
Starting SD-Jukebox.........................9
Playlists ..........................................10
• Selecting a playlist...........................11
Recording CDs to your PC .............12
• Selecting the recording method
and audio quality.............................14
Importing audio data to
SD-Jukebox ....................................15
Creating a playlist ...........................17
• You can use Music Sommelier (Mood
Analyzer) 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: 128 MB or more
Windows 2000, Windows XP: 256 MB or more
• 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.
In order to use SD-Jukebox, you need a 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 Second Edition
Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition
Microsoft®Windows®2000 (Professional SP2/SP3)
Microsoft®Windows®XP (Home Edition or Professional, as well
as each version after updating with SP1)
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.
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.
Not compatible with multi-CPU models or multi-boot environments. Only
available when the user is logged in as the system administrator.

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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 your player.
Record tracks
from music CDs
Music CD PC
Write tracks
(music data) to an
SD Memory Card
Enjoying the music
on an SD Audio
player, etc.
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 player such as an SD Audio Player.
Returning a track to your PC from an SD Memory Card is called "Checking in"
the track.
Checkout
(write)
Checkin
(return)
You can choose the compression format at the time of recording. ( page 14, 15)
When you use SD-Jukebox to check out tracks recorded on your PC to an SD
Memory Card, the tracks are transferred to the SD Memory Card in the same format.
To play music on the player, you must use the compression format compatible
with your player.
SD Audio Player, etc.
Play music
Recorded tracks are stored in compressed form on your PC
Transferring data between a PC and SD Memory Card
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SD-Jukebox Features
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• 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
(Mood Analyzer) 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.)
Other features

Connecting an SD Memory Card
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If your player has a USB port, attach an SD Memory Card to the player and connect
the player to the computer. (See the player’s Operating Instructions for details.)
If there is no USB port on the player, attach an SD Memory Card to a USB
Reader/Writer, and then connect the USB Reader/Writer to the computer.
• After you have correctly connected the player
or USB Reader/Writer, it will be identified in
the Device Manager list.
(Example)
In Windows XP, the USB Reader/Writer is
listed as "USB Mass Storage Device."
• During SD Memory Card access, the card
access lamp will illuminate on the player or USB
Reader/Writer. Do not remove the SD Memory
Card when this indicator is illuminated.
Connect the player or USB Reader/Writer to the computer's
USB port.
Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Use the Device Manager or other means to confirm that the player or USB
Reader/Writer has been detected by the computer. (See below.)
Correctly attach the SD Memory Card to the player or
USB Reader/Writer.
Be careful to attach the SD Memory Card in the right direction. Attaching it
the wrong way might damage the card or the insertion slot.
•When using Windows 98 SE/Me
1 Close the software program that is using the SD Memory Card.
2 Check to see the access lamp on the player or USB Reader/Writer is off, and
then remove the SD Memory Card.
•When using Windows 2000/XP
1 Close the software program that is using the SD Memory Card.
2
Click the card icon displayed in the system tray on the lower right of the screen
and stop the USB mass storage device
.
3 Check to see the access lamp on the player or USB Reader/Writer is off, and
then remove the SD Memory Card.
Removing the SD Memory Card

Connecting an SD Memory Card
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Protecting data on an SD Memory Card
Wait until SD-Jukebox has completely stopped processing or the card access
lamp of the player or USB Reader/Writer turns off before you do any of these
things:
• Attach or remove the SD Memory Card, player, or USB Reader/Writer
• Intentionally close SD-Jukebox or Windows
• Intentionally turn off the PC (e.g., pull the power cord out of the power
outlet)
• Connect to an AC power supply when using a portable computer. Data can be
lost or errors can occur if the computer turns off during operation.
• 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

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Starting SD-Jukebox
•Double-click the icon on the desktop.
The <Library Screen>
appears after the <Title
Screen>.
•Click .
<Library Screen>
Exiting SD-Jukebox
• If the icon does not appear on the desktop, then from the Start menu, select [All Programs]
→[Panasonic] →[SD-JukeboxV4] →[SD-JukeboxV4].
• SD-Jukebox version information
To check which version you have, start SD-Jukebox and
right-click the SD-Jukebox icon on the task bar. 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.
You can create playlists on SD Memory Cards.
PC
Recording
Library of all tracks(HDD)
Playlist
Playlist Playlist
Creating a playlist

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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 playlist
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.
• Click [Active Playlist] to display the contents of the
selected playlist.
[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 [Album], [Artist]
and [Genre].
• Album: A playlist created for each album (CD)
• Artist: A playlist with tracks organized by each artist
• Genre: A playlist created following album genre data
("Pop," "Jazz," etc.)
• Music Sommelier (Mood Analyzer):
Displays a list of tracks from Music Sommelier
(Mood Analyzer) results or a list of comparable
tracks determined by "Select similar track".
• 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
• Result looked up at the last:
Lists the search results
[CD] Displays the tracks of the CD.
[SD] Click [SD] to display all the tracks recorded on your SD Memory Card.
Click [ ] to display the playlist of the SD Memory Card.