Sony CLIE Audio Player version2.1 User manual

© 2001 Sony Corporation
Audio Player
Version2.1
User Guide
A-AVN-210-11(1)

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CLIÉ, Jog Dial, Memory Stick,the Memory Stick logo and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
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❒The software specifications may be subject to change without notice.

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Table of contents
What you can do with the
Audio Player......................................... 4
To enjoy MP3 format audio files on your
CLIÉ handheld ........................................ 5
To enjoy ATRAC3 format audio files
managed by OpenMG Jukebox on your
CLIÉ handheld ........................................ 6
Installing audio software ..................... 7
System requirements ............................. 7
Installing RealJukebox for Sony software 8
Installing OpenMG Jukebox software .. 10
Importing audio files into your
computer ............................................ 13
If you manage your audio files with
RealJukebox software .......................... 13
If you manage your audio files with
OpenMG Jukebox software.................. 15
Transferring audio files from your
computer to your CLIÉ handheld ....... 23
Preparing your CLIÉ handheld, and
placing it on the cradle ........................ 23
Transferring MP3 format audio files to
your CLIÉ handheld .............................. 25
Playing audio files on your
CLIÉ handheld .................................... 28
Connecting/attaching the supplied
headphones ......................................... 28
Playing audio files................................ 30
Playing in various modes ..................... 33
Selecting playback audio files (Pick up) 34
Switching the display ........................... 35
Switching the Jog Dial navigator function
for Audio Player ................................... 36
Playing audio files with the supplied
remote controller ................................. 38
Protecting your CLIÉ handheld from
accidental pressure on its controls ....... 40
Switching the album (Custom album) .. 41
Changing the background design ...... 42
Installing skin files to your
CLIÉ handheld ...................................... 42
Uninstalling skin files from your
CLIÉ handheld ...................................... 43
Notes on Memory Stick media........... 44
Notes on using RealJukebox for Sony 46
Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox ...... 47
What is “Check-In/Check-Out”? .......... 47
On copyright protection ....................... 48
Differences between the HotSync
operation and the Check-In/Out
procedure............................................. 49
Transferring songs from your CLIÉ
handheld to your computer (Check-In) 50
Notes on playing audio files ................ 52
Restrictions on copyright protection
by OpenMG ......................................... 54
Audio Player menu items ................... 55

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What you can do with the Audio Player
Audio Player is an application used to play audio files on your CLIÉ
handheld. It is pre-installed on your CLIÉ handheld, so you do not have to
install it.
You can play both MP3 and ATRAC 3 format audio files. In addition, you
can use various playback displays such as Visual Effect view or List view.
Audio Player Ver.2.1 supports MP3 files that meet following
specifications.
• Format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)
• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
• Bit rate: 32 to 128 kbps
• File extension: .mp3 or .rmp
Note
Depending on the audio file, you may not be able to play some files even if they meet
all the above specifications.
A Memory Stick media is required to play audio files on your CLIÉ
handheld
There are two types of Memory Stick media. One is the standard Memory
Stick media (color: purple), and the other is the MagicGate Memory Stick
media (color: white).
To play ATRAC 3 format audio files on your CLIÉ handheld, you have to
use a MagicGate Memory Stick media. Otherwise, you can use the standard
Memory Stick media.
For details, see “Notes on Memory Stick media” on page 44.

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To enjoy MP3 format audio files on your CLIÉ handheld
You need the following applications and media:
• AudioPlayer Version 2.1 application (pre-installed on your CLIÉ
handheld) for managing MP3 format audio file on your CLIÉ handheld.
• Any software for managing MP3 format audio file on your computer. The
RealJukebox 2 Basic for Sony software (hereinafter referred to as
RealJukebox for Sony) is supplied for this use in the installation CD-ROM.
• A MagicGate Memory Stick media (not supplied) or a standard Memory
Stick media (supplied).
To enjoy MP3 format audio files with your CLIÉ handheld, follow
the steps below.
1Install any software for managing MP3 format audio file on
your computer.
We recommend RealJukebox for Sony supplied in the way of the
installation CD-ROM. (See page 8)
2Ready any MP3 audio files on your computer. (See page 13)
3Transfer audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ
handheld. (See page 23)
4Play audio files on your CLIÉ handheld. (See page 28)
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To enjoy ATRAC3 format audio files managed by OpenMG
Jukebox on your CLIÉ handheld
You need the following applications and media:
• AudioPlayer Version 2.1 application (pre-installed on your CLIÉ
handheld) for managing ATRAC3 format audio file on your CLIÉ
handheld.
• OpenMG Jukebox software (supplied in the installation CD-ROM) for
managing ATRAC3 format audio file on your computer.
• MagicGate Memory Stick media (not supplied). You cannot use a standard
Memory Stick media for this use.
To enjoy ATRAC3 format audio files managed by OpenMG
Jukebox on your CLIÉ handheld, follow the steps below.
1Install OpenMG Jukebox on your computer. (See page 10)
2Import audio files into your Jukebox. (See page 15)
3Transfer audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ
handheld. (See page 23)
4Play audio files on your CLIÉ handheld. (See page 28)
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You do not have to install Audio Player on your CLIÉ handheld
The Audio Player application is factory pre-installed.
System requirements
Before installing RealJukebox software and/or OpenMG Jukebox software,
make sure that your computer meets the following hardware requirements.
• IBM computer PC/AT or Compatible
– CPU: MMX™ Pentium®233 MHz or higher
– Hard disk drive space: 60 MB or more
– RAM: 64 MB or higher
– CD-ROM drive
– Sound Board
– USB port
• Operating System: Windows®98/Windows®98 Second Edition/
Windows®2000 Professional/Windows®Me (manufacturer installed)
The following environments are not supported:
– Windows®95, Windows NT®
– A system upgraded from Windows®3.1/95 to Windows®98/Windows®
98 Second Edition/Windows®Me
– A dual boot with Windows®2000 and Windows®98/Windows®98
Second Edition/Windows®Me
• Display: High (16 bit) Color or better (800 ×600 pixels or higher)
• Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services
Notes
• We do not assure trouble-free operation for all computers satisfying the system
requirements.
• For the protection of copyrights, when you use a computer with an optical digital
output connector, the optical connector may be disabled during playback with this
software.
Installing audio software

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Installing audio software
Installing RealJukebox for Sony software
Install the RealJukebox for Sony software to the hard disk of your computer.
Note
If the “Installing:” message continues to appear without advancing to the next step for
some time, click the “InstallShield Wizard” on the taskbar.
1Exit all applications and follow the steps below on your
computer.
2Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
The setup program starts automatically.
3Click Install CLIÉ Utilities.
4Click Install CLIÉ Audio Software.
5Click RealJukebox for Sony.
OpenMG installer is displayed, and installation starts.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
6After the installation is complete, click Restart.
The installation ends and your computer restarts.
Notes
• Do not delete, move, or edit the installed folders using Windows Explorer or any
other application. If you do so, the RealJukebox Basic database may become unstable
or damaged.
• Do not press the Alt key and the Tab key of your computer together during the
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Setting recording preferences
After installing the RealJukebox for Sony software, you need to change the
recording preferences of the RealJukebox for Sony to encode MP3 audio
files.
1Double-click the RealJukebox icon on your Windows desktop,
or click Start, point to Programs, Real, RealJukebox, and then
click RealJukebox.
RealJukebox starts.
2Click Preferences from the Tool menu.
3Click the Audio Quality tab.
4Click MP3 Audio in the Select a Format group.
5Click OK.
6Exit the RealJukebox software.
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Installing audio software
Installing OpenMG Jukebox software
Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows 2000/Windows
Me
Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows 2000
OpenMG Jukebox software users with Windows 2000 models should be
aware of the following:
• Only Administrators are allowed to install and uninstall the OpenMG
Jukebox software.
• To use the application, log on with the user name Administrator or Power
User.
• Do not remove or insert a CD-ROM drive connected via a PC card while
OpenMG Jukebox is running.
• Only Windows 2000 Professional Edition is supported.
• Windows 2000 NTFS format is not supported. Use FAT32 format.
Notes on performing the System Restore function of System Tools on
Windows®Millennium Edition
If you perform the System Restore function of System Tools on Windows®
Me, the OpenMG Jukebox database may be damaged and all music files
recorded or imported may not play. Follow the steps below to back up and
restore all audio files managed by OpenMG Jukebox.
1Before performing the System Resource function, back up
your audio files by using OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool.
This will help prevent unwanted loss of your audio files.
2After performing the System Resource function, restore your
music files by using OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool.
This will help ensure the reliability of playback.
For details on using OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool, refer to the online
help for OpenMG Jukebox.
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Note
If audio files become unplayable because you executed System Restore, an error dialog
box may be displayed when you try to play one. In this case, follow the messages
displayed.
If you already have OpenMG Jukebox installed
To play audio files on your CLIÉ handheld, OpenMG Jukebox 2.2 for
CLIÉ is necessary
If you have the following devices, OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.x may already be
installed on your computer.
• VAIO Music Clip MC-P10
• Network Walkman NW-E3
• Memory Stick Walkman NW-MS7
Get and install the plug-in files for your devices. To get the plug-in files,
refer to the following Web page.
http://sony.com/walkmanproductsupport
Notes on managing audio files with OpenMG Jukebox Ver. 1.x
• Audio files registered using OpenMG Jukebox Version 1.X can
automatically be converted to Version 2.2, so you can continue to use
them. However, to be on the safe side, it is recommended that you take a
backup of your audio files using the OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool.
• Be sure to Check-In any items Checked-Out using OpenMG Jukebox
Version 1.X before upgrading. You may not be able to Check-In an audio
file Checked-Out using OpenMG Jukebox Version 1.X after the upgrade.
Notes
• After you have installed the OpenMG Jukebox 2.2 for CLIÉ software, do not install
OpenMG Jukebox Version 1.X to overwrite the existing Version 2.2. If OpenMG
Jukebox 2.2 for CLIÉ is overwritten, the registered tracks may be lost. If such
installation accidentally starts, quit the process immediately.
• If you need to install an older version of the software using its CD-ROM after
uninstalling the existing Ver.2.2, make sure to back up audio files first, using the
OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool so that you will not lose any audio files registered in
OpenMG Jukebox. For details on how to back up your audio files, see the online
help for OpenMG Jukebox.
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Installing audio software
Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software
Install the OpenMG Jukebox software to the hard disk of your computer.
Notes
• Be sure to install the software before placing your CLIÉ handheld in the transfer
mode on the cradle. Do not install the software while a dedicated USB cable is
connected to your computer.
• If the “Installing:” message continues to appear without advancing to the next step
for some time, click the “InstallShield Wizard” on the taskbar.
1Exit all applications and follow the steps below on your
computer.
2Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
The setup program starts automatically.
3Click Install CLIÉ Utilities.
4Click Install CLIÉ Audio Software.
5Click OpenMG Jukebox.
The installation starts.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
If you had already had OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.x installed
After the installation is complete, click Exit to close the installation program. Then
install the plug-in file according to the instructions on page 11.
6After the installation is complete, click Restart.
The installation ends and your computer restarts.
Notes
• Do not delete, move, or edit the installed folders using Windows Explorer or any
other application. If you do so, the OpenMG Jukebox database may become unstable
or damaged.
• Do not press the Alt key and the Tab key of your computer together during the
installation process.

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Importing audio files into your computer
If you manage your audio files with RealJukebox software
This manual describes the basic operations. For more information regarding
RealJukebox, please refer to the online manual.
• A RealJukebox FAQ and user help section can be found at
http://service.real.com/rjoptions.html
• Support service for RealJukebox is also available through e-mail at
http://service.real.com/help/call.html
The RealJukebox software is the product of RealNetworks, Inc.
Recording audio CDs onto the hard disk
Audio files recorded and converted into the MP3 format from audio CDs
can be registered on the hard disk to Playlists and managed with the
RealJukebox software.
1Double-click the RealJukebox icon on your Windows desktop,
or click Start, point to Programs, Real, RealJukebox, and then
click RealJukebox.
RealJukebox starts.
2Insert the CD you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
The Auto-record dialog box appears.
3Click “Yes, record the CD now” and then click OK.
Recording starts.
After the recording ends, recorded MP3 format audio files are saved in
the folder.
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To pause recording
Click (Pause).
The recording is paused. To resume recording, click (Record) again.
When resumed, recording starts from the beginning of the song that was
previously paused.
If you want to record only specific tracks
1Click “No, I do not record the CD at this time” in step 3 of
“Recording audio CDs onto the hard disk” (page 13) .
2Click to clear the check box of songs that you do not want to
record.
If you accidentally clear the check box of a song that you want to record,
just click the check box again.
3Click (Record).
Recording starts and only the selected songs are recorded.
The first time you click (Record), “Use of Generic CD-ROM driver”
dialog box appears. In this case, click OK. Restart your computer after
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If you manage your audio files with OpenMG Jukebox software
Note
Do not remove your CLIÉ handheld while you use OpenMG Jukebox software.
Recording audio CDs onto the hard disk
Songs recorded from audio CDs can be registered on the hard disk to
Playlists and managed with OpenMG Jukebox.
1Double-click the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the Windows
desktop, or click Start, point to Programs, OpenMG Jukebox,
and then click OpenMG Jukebox.
OpenMG Jukebox starts.
2Insert the CD you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
The CD window and the tracks of the audio CD appear. If the CD
window is not displayed automatically, click the CD tab to display the
CD window.
Note
When recording from an audio CD in your CD-ROM drive for the first time, the
CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears when you insert the audio CD, in
order to verify that the CD-ROM drive can perform the recording properly. Click
Start to verify your CD-ROM drive.
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CD tab (Rec to Jukebox) button Bit Rate drop-down list
(Rec Stop)
button
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3Select the recording bit rate.
From the drop-down list, select the bit rate for recording.
If you accidentally clear the (check mark) of a song you want to
record, click the song number again.
4Confirm that a (check mark) appears by the songs you
want to record.
To clear the songs you do not want to record, click the song numbers
(track numbers). The (check mark) disappears.
5Click (Rec to Jukebox).
Recording starts.
The Playlist window is displayed, and the selected songs are registered as
a Playlist.
To stop recording
Click (Rec Stop).
The recording is stopped. To resume recording, click (Rec to Jukebox)
again.
When resumed, the recording starts from the beginning of the song that was
previously stopped.
To create a new Playlist
Click Create a New Playlist and type the name of the Playlist you want to
create.
To add songs to an existing Playlist
1Click the CD tab, and select the songs in the CD window.
2Click (Rec to Jukebox).
The Select Playlist dialog box appears.
3Click Add to Playlist and select the Playlist from the drop-down
list.
4Click Start Rec.
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About Bit Rates
In OpenMG Jukebox, the bit rate for recording an audio CD can be chosen from among
132 kbps/105 kbps/66 kbps. The sound quality and available recording time after the
conversion will be different depending on the selected bit rate. A Higher value makes
the sound quality better, but the size of the recorded data file will be bigger thus
shortening the total Check-Out time available on your CLIÉ handheld.
Likewise, a lower value means lower sound quality, but lengthens the total Check-Out
time available on your CLIÉ handheld.
When you use an optional 128 MB MG Memory Stick media, you can record for
approximately the following length of time:
• When you record at 132 kbps: approx. 120 min.
• When you record at 105 kbps: approx. 160 min.
• When you record at 66 kbps: approx. 240 min.
Importing songs via EMD
What is an Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service?
EMD stands for Electronic Music Distribution, which is a generic name for
services that distribute digital audio content via the Internet or other kinds
of networks.
To use an EMD service supporting OpenMG
You must be able to access the Internet from your computer. Sign up with an
Internet service provider, properly configure your computer, and configure
the settings of your Web browser before using this service. After the
connection to the Internet is set up, view the OpenMG Home Page (http://
www.openmg.com/) using the “Internet” screen of OpenMG Jukebox or
another Web browser. You can access Web sites of EMD services linked
from the OpenMG Home Page.
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To use an EMD service
1Click the Internet tab to display the Internet window.
An introduction to the OpenMG Home Page appears on the window.
2Click the button or logo on the window.
The connection to the Internet starts and the OpenMG Home Page
appears.
The OpenMG Home Page provides a guide to EMD service Web sites that
support OpenMG and information on how to use EMD services.
Refer to this OpenMG Home Page for more information about importing
audio files using EMD services.
To download audio files from EMD service Web sites
1Display the Web page of an EMD service on the Internet
window.
2Click an audio file for downloading (e.g., MP3 files or WMA
files compatible with WMT).
Downloading starts automatically.
If you click an audio file that requires purchasing, the default Web
browser starts up to display the online transaction page. After the process
is completed, the audio file is allowed to be imported into OpenMG
Jukebox.
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3Import downloaded audio files to OpenMG Jukebox.
If audio files are imported automatically, they are registered as playlists,
determined by the EMD service.
If they are not imported automatically, select the audio files you want in
the Import window and then import to OpenMG Jukebox (see “Importing
MP3, WAV and WMT format audio files” below).
Note
Audio files cannot be imported automatically by clicking if you use a Web browser
(e.g., Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.) other than the Internet window of OpenMG
Jukebox. In this case, after downloading, specify the audio files in the Import window
to import them.
Hint
• You can also import audio files from software such as Liquid Player into OpenMG
Jukebox. Refer to the OpenMG Home Page
(http://www.openmg.com/) for details.
• Some Internet settings (e.g., proxy server, etc.) are related to the settings of Internet
Explorer. If your computer is set to be used within a firewall, etc., confirm the
settings of Internet Explorer before the connection.
Note
When specifying the location to be used to store songs, do not choose a folder on
removable media, such as a CD-R, CD-RW, MO, ZIP, etc. Choose a folder on the hard disk
of your computer.
Importing MP3, WAV and WMT format audio files
The following audio files can be imported to OpenMG Jukebox and
converted to the ATRAC3 format.
• MP3 files: 16 bit MP3 files, monaural/stereo, 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz.
• WAV files: linear PCM WAV files, 16 bits, monaural/stereo, 32 kHz/44.1
kHz/48 kHz.
• WMT (Windows Media Technologies) compliant audio files
downloaded via EMD: 16 bit WMT files, monaural/stereo, 44.1 kHz.
Depending on the copyright protection, some WMT compliant audio files
may not be available for importing.
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Importing audio files into your computer
Notes on importing MP3 files
To import MP3 files to the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software using the Windows® 98
operating system, Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player Version 6.4 or later is necessary.
If Windows Media™ Player is not installed on your computer, it can be downloaded
from the OpenMG Web site
(http://www.openmg.com/us/).
If your operating system is Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Millennium
Edition, or Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows Media™ Player Version 6.4 or later
is already installed.
To transfer (Check-Out) songs to your CLIÉ handheld, it is necessary to
convert the audio files to be Checked-Out into ATRAC3 format. Audio files
converted into ATRAC3 format can be imported to OpenMG Jukebox by
using the Import feature. (It is also possible to import files in their original
format and then convert them into ATRAC3 format when they are Checked-
Out.)
1Select Options from the Tool menu, and then click the Import
tab.
2From “Store the converted files here,” click “Set location to
save the converted EMD file.”
The Location to save the file dialog box appears.
3Click OK.
4From”File format after import,” select “The setting changes
the file format to the best appropriate one for your External
Device/Media.”
5Click MagicGate Memory Stick Device.
6Click OK.
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