User’s Manual Jukebox Recorder Version 2 ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder User’s Guide p/n 102 853 Please visit our web site to download the most recent manual and software for this product.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction to ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder 6 2 Technical Specifications 7 3 Before you use the Jukebox Recorder 8 4 Operating your Jukebox Recorder 9 4.1 Connections 4.2 Controls 9 11 5 Jukebox Recorder 2 Functions 14 5.1 Starting up and shutting down your Jukebox 5.2 Playing MP3 Music 5.3 Recording MP3 Music from an External Source 5.4 Music Playlists 5.5 Updating the Jukebox Recorder 2 Firmware 5.6 Updating the Jukebox Recorder 2 Firmware 5.
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1 Introduction to ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder Thank you for purchasing the ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder. We are proud to have created the first portable MP3 recorder/20 GB Hard Drive which gives you real-time, on-the-fly recording of up to 330 hours* of top quality music in MP3 format. You can record directly from any audio source, a CD player, Hi-Fi system or amplified microphone. This means that you DON’T NEED A COMPUTER to create MP3 music files on your Jukebox.
Technical Specifications Capacity 20 GB Hard Drive (20000 minutes MP3 music at 128 kbps) Internal Buffer 2MB Interface to computer USB 2.0 (PC and Mac) Format supported MP3 (30 to 320 kbps – VBR) Reading, MP3 (selectable 30 to 160 kbps) real-time encoding. Display Graphic backlit LCD (8 lines of text) Audio Stereo SPDIF-In/Out, Stereo Analog Line In, Stereo Analog Line Out/ Earphone Jack. Signal to noise ratio > 90 dB. Max. Output power: 100 mW Freq. Response 20 Hz – 20 KHz.
3 Before you use the Jukebox Recorder Charging Batteries: (IMPORTANT: ONLY use the included ARCHOS charger/adaptor) Before you use the Jukebox Recorder Before using the Jukebox Recorder for the first time, you are required to recharge the built-in batteries for a minimum of 6 hours. Plug the ARCHOS AC power adaptor into an available wall outlet, then plug the mini power connector to the “DC In” of the Jukebox.
4 Operating your Jukebox Recorder Right side USB 2.0 connector Headphone/line out Analog DC Power in Analog line-in & SPDIF-in* Left side Operating your Jukebox Recorder 4.
USB 2.0 CONNECTION Use this connector to connect your Jukebox Recorder 2 to your computer with the supplied USB cable. If your computer only has a USB 1.1 port, then the transfer speed will not be as fast as a USB 2.0 connection. DC POWER IN CONNECTOR Use this connector to connect your DC Power Adapter. Use ONLY the included ARCHOS AC Adapter. Your Jukebox will display a message screen to indicate charging is in progress. You can use your Jukebox during the charging period.
4.2 Controls Power on indicator Built-in microphone Hard disk activity F1 F2 F3 UP ON/Menu Off/stop/cancel RIGHT Play/Pause DOWN F1, F2 or F3: these function buttons perform several operations, depending upon the mode your Jukebox is in. The function of each button is displayed above it on the LCD screen. UP or DOWN: these buttons allow you to navigate between files or subfolders while your Jukebox is in Browse Mode, or to choose an option in a menu.
LEFT or RIGHT: these buttons allow you to enter or exit a folder while in Browse Mode. Also used within the settings menu to increase or decrease values such as contrast level, power-off timeout, backlight timeout, or the recording level for the microphone. PLAY/PAUSE: this button allows you to play/pause/resume a song or enter a directory, to select an option in a menu or enter a submenu. ON: this button can be used to turn the Jukebox Recorder 2 on, or to access the main settings menu.
Playing Mode Artist Name Tag (ID3) or current folder Album Title Tag (ID3) or Parentfolder Song Title Tag (ID3) or file name R: Right audio output scale The Jukebox Recorder 2 will display the following image when connected to your computer’s USB port.
5 Jukebox Recorder 2 Functions Jukebox Recorder 2 Functions 5.1 Starting up and shutting down your Jukebox 14 • “On”: press and hold the “On” button for 3 seconds to start Jukebox Recorder 2. Please note: when your Jukebox is already on, a long press (3 seconds) will turn on the ‘HOLD’ feature. This will lock all the buttons until the ON button is pressed again for 3 seconds (long press). • “Off”: press and hold the “Off” button for 3 seconds to turn off the Jukebox Recorder 2.
(Top level folder - Root) Once in the folder you will see your MP3 tracks. Use the “p“ and “q“ arrow buttons to navigate through the folder. Once the triangle (your cursor) is in front of the song you want to play, press the center “4;” button. (Play mode) • Your Jukebox Recorder 2 will begin to play the selected song and the LCD will display current track data. See the section on LCD icons.
• • • • • RESUME setting is enabled, then playing will resume from the bookmark the next time the unit is restarted. “Off”: short press only, to Stop playing and return to browser view. “8” arrow key: next Song (short press) or Fast Forward (long press). “7” arrow key: previous Song (short press) or Fast Reverse (long press). “p” arrow key: volume Up. “q” arrow key: volume Down. Browsing while listening : • “Browse” (F3): to browse through folders for a new song while listening. 5.
Jukebox - seven seconds into a recording • • After a short pause for the Jukebox to initialize the recording, your unit will display the recording screen. The LCD will display the source, the song file name, current recording size, encoding bit rate, elapsed time, and recording levels. Press F3 [STOP] to end the current recording and return to Browser mode.
Adding a track to the Playlist: • • To add a song track to the current Playlist, your Jukebox must be in Browser mode. Use the normal buttons to navigate through your folders and locate the song track you wish to add to the current Playlist. Press and hold the “4;” play button until you see a ‘+’ icon appear in front of the track title. This indicates that this track has been added to the current Playlist.
The Music Settings Menu • • Play list menu options Select “Save Playlist” from the Playlist submenu. Remember the Playlist will always be saved in the current working folder. Press the “4;” play button to save the Playlist. You will then be sent to the text input screen in order to name your new Playlist. Naming a Playlist: Your Jukebox will propose the name “Playlist 01”. If you do not want this name, then use the F2 [DEL] button as a backspace key.
• Your Jukebox will return to the folder you were previously in. You will now see your new Playlist file stored in that location. Playlists can be identified by their special icon. Playing a Playlist: • • • • To play the current Playlist before it has been saved, go to the Playlist submenu and select ‘Start Playlist’ to begin playing the song tracks in the current Playlist. To load and play a saved Playlist, browse through your folders until you locate the Playlist you want to play.
A Playlist with three songs • • • • • To move a song track within the Playlist, use the “p” & “q” buttons to choose the song track you wish to move. Press the F2 [MOVE] button to select the song track. Use the “p” and “q” buttons to select the new position you want to move the song track to. Press the “4;” play to set the song track into the new position. When finished editing the Playlist, press the F1 [BACK] to return to the Playlist submenu.
5.6 Updating the Jukebox Recorder 2 Firmware Deleting Files and Folders: • First, press the file commands button, F3 [File]. Above the F2 button, a file command will be displayed, ex: MKDir, Del, etc. Click on the F2 button until you reach the function Del. Now, locate the file or folder you want to delete. Once the triangular cursor is in front of the file or folder, click on F3 [Run] which will execute the Delete file command. If it is a folder, the entire contents of the folder will be deleted.
6 • • • • Jukebox Recorder 2 Settings To change the various settings in the Jukebox Recorder 2, first go to the browse mode. Now, press the “On” button momentarily. You will see three possible setting types, F1 [Music] for Music settings, F2 [Rec] for Recording Settings, and F3 [Set] for General Settings. F1 [Music] is the Music settings menu and is used to change sound quality, play modes, and Playlists.
• • • • • Single: use this option to repeat play the same MP3 song. Repeat all: use this option to repeat all MP3 songs. Shuffle: use this option to randomly play your MP3 songs. Queue: use this option if you want to choose the next song to play while listening to the current song. Scan: use this option to scan through your MP3 songs.
• • • • Type in your New Playlist name by using UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to choose a character followed by the PLAY button to enter it. Press the F1 [Enter] button once your Playlist name is complete. Press F1 [Yes] button to confirm your Playlist name and the location where it will be saved. Press F3 [No] button to cancel the Playlist save process and return to the Playlist menu. Clear Playlist: F1 [YES] button to clear Playlist or F3 [NO] button to cancel your selection.
6.2 Recording Settings • Press the F2 [Rec] button to enter the Recording settings menu: Recording settings menu • In this menu, there are 6 functions available. 1 Change Artist Tag Function: • Jukebox Recorder 2 Functions • 26 • Use this option if you would like to add a new artist name or rename the current one in the ID3 tag data. To input the new artist name, select a letter followed by PLAY button to add the letter to the Artist name tag.
4 Recording Source Submenu: • • • • There are three sources you can choose to record from. Using the Up “p” and Down “q” buttons, select the desired source and click play “4;” to save the change. Analog = line in from hi-fi set or other line level device. Mic = built-in microphone. The center hole above the screen is the microphone. Digital = If you have a hi-fi system which has a digital SPDIF audio output, you can select this option.
6.3 General Settings • Press the F3 [SET] button to enter the general settings submenu. • In this menu, they are 11 functions available. 1 Language Submenu: • • Jukebox Recorder 2 Functions • 28 There are 3 different operating languages in your Jukebox Recorder 2. Click on Language with the PLAY button and then scroll to the language of your choice. Upon placing the cursor in front of either English, Français, or Deutsch, click on PLAY to change the language. The new language is now activated.
4 Contrast Submenu: • • Use this option to adjust contrast. Move the indicator to the right for darker conditions and to the left for brighter conditions. 5 Power Off Timeout (Pwr Off t.) Submenu: • • Use this option to adjust the length of time before the Jukebox automatically turns itself off. Use the right arrow to set a longer timeout (far right 10 minutes). Use the left arrow for a shorter timeout. Each click left or right changes the Timeout by one minute.
7 Connecting your Jukebox to a PC Connecting your Jukebox to a PC WindowsTM Driver Installation: Note that the installation CD will be requested for Windows® 98SE only. Windows® ME, 2000 and XP do not need the installation CD, standard Windows® drivers for Mass Storage Devices will be installed automatically. Please read the section on disconnecting the Jukebox from your PC as disconnecting improperly can lead to data loss.
Installation of MusicMatch™ Software for PC: MusicMatch™ software is included with the Jukebox. You will find useful for recording audio CD tracks into MP3 format. • Insert CD software in to your CDROM Player. • Wait for the start of setup program. • Click MusicMatch English (file name mmeng.exe) then click OK. • Follow instructions on the screen to complete installation and Restart your computer. Connecting your Jukebox to a PC Setting MusicMatch™ As Your Default MP3 Player: • Start MusicMatch software.
8 Connecting your Jukebox to a Macintosh Macintosh™ USB Connection • Turn on your computer and wait until it has finished booting. • Turn on the Jukebox Recorder 2. You should always use a power adapter when connecting your Jukebox to a computer. • Gently connect one end of USB cable to the Jukebox. • Wait for a few seconds (up to 30 seconds) and you will see the Jukebox appear on the desktop as a hard drive. The Jukebox Recorder 2 is only compatible with Mac OS 9.2 and higher.
Appendix A - Jukebox Recorder Menus Browse Mode Rec File Play to start, F3 [Stop] start and stop a recording F2 [Next], F3 [Stop] Del – Delete file MkDir – Make a new directory (folder) Play Mode Browse Browse mode during playing - use “4;” to play a new song Rec Start a recording from the source defined in source settings Settings Menu (Press ON button to enter into one of the setting types) Play Mode (Choose your Playing Mode with Up or Down and “ 4; “ for validation) Normal Single Repeat All Shuffle Q
Bass (use 7 or 8 for direct setting) Treble (use 7 or 8 for direct setting) Loudness (use 7 or 8 for direct setting) Balance (use 7 or 8 for direct setting) Bass Boost (use 7 or 8 for direct setting) Reset Sound Levels (use 7 or 8 for direct setting) Record Settings F2 [Rec] Change Artist (Edit recording default name of the Artist) Change Album (Edit recording default name of the Album) Change Title (Edit recording default name of the Title of the song) Source (Select the source of recording with Up or Dow
Firmware (Firmware version) Contrast - Lightness/darkness of the LCD screen Pwr Off t. (auto shut down time - 1 minute gradations) B.light t.
Appendix B - Trouble Shooting Appendix B - Trouble Shooting USB Connection issues 36 Problem: i cannot get my Jukebox Recorder 2 to be recognized by the computer. Solutions: • Shut off and reboot the computer and the Jukebox Recorder 2 and then try connecting again in the preferred order mentioned in section 4.1. • Only if using Windows 98SE, you must first install the drivers from the included CD-ROM.
• Windows® XP may recognize the Jukebox Recorder 2 disk drive but yet not assign a drive letter. Right click on My Computer and select Management. Then select Disk management. Within this window you may see the hard drive and be able to assign a drive letter to it using the command Change drive letter and path. Problem: what do I do if I try to disconnect via the green arrow but keep getting “The device ‘Generic Volume’ cannot be stopped now. Try stopping the device again later.
Checking utility or the Check Disk utility explained at the end of this section. Attention: Windows and Macintosh often write extra files to the hard drive such as finder.def or System volume info. These are normal and will not harm the Jukebox Recorder 2. Problem: i have been using my Jukebox Recorder 2 to transfer files back and forth between different computers.
• Be patient, this may take a while. Windows® may ask you to restart the computer to make certain Windows files available. This is OK, click on Yes. Windows® XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility (ChkDsk) If you still have problems with the file system on your Jukebox Recorder 2 you can try to fix it using the DOS utility, check disk (chkdsk). Simply running the Windows® program Error Checking may not completely fix disk errors.
Appendix C Contacting Technical Support • • • If technical support determines that your product needs to be returned, please contact the place of purchase to have your product repaired or replaced (depending on problem type). Customers who purchased directly from the Archos web site should fill out the form on the web site under Support : Product Returns : RMA Request form.
