Compaq iPAQ PCD-1 Personal CD Player User Guide
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Setting Up Your Player Thanks for buying a Compaq iPAQ Personal CD Player PCD-1, and welcome to the world of digital audio. What is Digital Audio? Digital audio is a way of compressing recorded sound so that it takes up much less storage space. A song is reduced to about 1/10 its size, allowing you to store much more music on one CD. There are many types of digital audio formats, but MP3 and WMA are two of the most popular.
What’s in the Box? Your iPAQ PCD-1 package contains the following components. 1 Personal CD Player 4 Two AA rechargeable batteries 2 Headphones 5 Installation CD 3 AC power adapter 6 Getting Started guide 7 Remote control (with battery) Installing the Batteries Your iPAQ Personal CD Player PCD-1 is equipped with rechargeable batteries. You can listen to your favorite music on battery power or you can plug the PCD-1 into a standard electrical outlet.
2. Place the rechargeable batteries that came with your PCD-1 into the battery compartment according to the diagram inside the compartment. Tip: To recharge the batteries that came with your PCD-1, just plug the PCD-1 into a standard electrical outlet while the batteries are in the battery compartment. The battery icon on the display screen shows the amount of charge held by the batteries (when the PCD-1 is not plugged into an AC electrical outlet).
Side Features of Your Player The left and right sides of your PCD-1 have several important features. Note that the side features have icons associated with them to help identify their functions. The Audio Out 1 and Power Supply 5 connections are covered by rubber plugs that must be pulled back to make the connections. Left side (facing front) Right side (facing front) 1 Audio Out - Allows you to plug your PCD-1 into your home stereo system (cable not supplied).
Front Features of Your PCD-1 Your PCD-1 has many outstanding features. 1 Display Screen - Area where song and playback information is displayed along with icons and option button labels. Also displays FM radio stations. 2 Option Buttons - Switch to modes of operation displayed above the buttons. 3 Up - Scrolls up through playlists, tracks, and FM radio station presets. 4 Play/Pause - Press to play a song. Press 7 Volume Increase - Press to raise volume level.
PCD-1 Display Screen The Display Screen shows icons along the top, a large display area in the center, and option button labels along the bottom. Display Icons The following table lists the various display icons you will see along the top of the display screen and explains what they represent. Play - Indicates that a CD is playing. Pause - Indicates the CD is paused. Power - Indicates that the AC power adapter is plugged in.
Display Area The display area contains different types of information, depending on what mode of operation the PCD-1 is in. For example, it can display a list of playlists and tracks, information about the disc, default settings, and radio stations. While a disc is playing, the display area shows the track number, elapsed time, artist, and song title. The song title format reads ID3 information, which is set using the software included with your PCD-1.
Remote Control Features The PCD-1 remote control has many of the same features as the front of the player. The remote control allows you to conveniently make adjustments to the PCD-1 while it is hooked up to your home stereo system. 1 Number Pad - In CD mode, enter a number, then press enter to play the track associated with the number you entered. 2 Volume Buttons - Press the Up and Down buttons to increase and decrease volume.
Remote Control Signal Distances The signal from the PCD-1 remote control will reach the player from a maximum distance of approximately 12 feet (3.8 meters) to 52 feet (16 meters), depending on the angle of the signal. Installing the Remote Control Battery To install the battery in the remote control, slide out the battery tray on the back of the remote control and place the battery in the tray as shown below. Then slide the battery tray back in.
Modes of Operation Your PCD-1 has several modes of operation. Not only can you listen to your favorite music, you can also adjust many of the control and menu features. Press the option buttons below the display window to switch between modes. The following list is an overview of the various modes of operation. Playlist/Track Management mode - To view and select playlists and tracks. Playback mode - To play CDs. Radio mode - To listen to local FM radio stations.
Playlist/Track Management Functions In Playlist/Track Management mode, you can view a list of playlists, a list of tracks in each playlist, and information about each track. Playlist directory - displays a list of playlists on the CD in alphabetical order. You can scroll through and select the playlist you want to hear. Note: If playlists were not created at the time the CD was recorded, there will be only one “master” playlist called “All Tracks” that contains all the tracks on the CD.
Playback Mode In Playback mode, you can listen to CDs, adjust the repeat and equalizer settings, view the artist and title information, and pause play. Option Button Functions Repeat - Toggles between the following Repeat settings: > Repeat One - The current song plays again and again. > Repeat All - Continuously plays all the songs in your playlist in the order in which they are listed. > Shuffle - Plays all the songs in your playlist in random order.
Playback Functions In Playback mode, you can play your playlists/tracks or you can pause play. Play - While a track is playing, the display screen shows the artist and title information along with the elapsed time of play. If no artist/title information is available on the disc, the display screen shows the filename. The following table shows the Navigation button functions while in Play mode. Button Function ® Play If a track is playing, switches the player to Pause mode.
Radio Mode In Radio mode, you can listen to local FM radio stations. You can also assign preset numbers to the frequency of your favorite FM stations. The display screen shows the current station’s frequency and its preset number (if the station has been assigned a preset number). Option Button Functions Disc - Switches the player to Playlist/Track Management mode with the last track played highlighted on the display screen. See the Playlist/Track Management Mode section on page 10 for more information.
System/Disc Information Mode In System/Disc Information mode, you can view information about the player’s operating software as well as information about the disc currently loaded in the player. Option Button Functions Radio - Switches the player to Radio mode and begins playing the last station that you tuned into. See the Radio Mode section on page 14 for more information. Disc - Switches the player to Playlist/Track Management mode with the last track that was played highlighted.
Menu/LCD Control Mode In Menu/LCD Control mode, you can change your player’s default settings. The display screen shows a list of changeable functions and the current settings. Option Button Functions Radio - Switches the player to Radio mode. See the Radio Mode section on page 14 for more information. Disc - Switches the player to Playlist/Track Management mode. See the Playlist/Track Management Mode section on page 10 for more information. Info - Switches the player to System/Disc Information mode.
Adjustable Menu/LCD Functions The following table lists the player functions that you can adjust and the options associated with each function. Function Options Backlight Adjusts the backlight on the display screen. Choices are default, always on, and always off. Default is off after 10 seconds Play Mode Sets the default Repeat mode. Choices are Sequential, Repeat One, Repeat All, and Shuffle. Default is Sequential. LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast on the display screen. Choices are 0 through 40.
Using the Software Your iPAQ Personal CD Player PCD-1 comes with a CD that contains two of the leading software packages for managing your digital audio. > MusicMatch Jukebox 6.1 - Used for creating (“burning”) your data CDs as well as downloading and managing your music. > Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 - Used for downloading and managing digital media. (Windows Media Player does not “burn” data CDs.
Opening the Software Follow these simple steps to activate MusicMatch Jukebox 6.1. 1. Double-click the MusicMatch Jukebox icon on your desktop to activate the software. 2. The MusicMatch Jukebox window displays the following: 3. Click on Help at the top of the window. Select Getting Started from the drop-down menu. 4. Follow the easy instructions that guide you through finding music on the Internet. You will also learn how to copy and create CDs and playlists.
Using Windows Media Player 7.1 Windows Media Player 7.1 is included with your PCD-1 as an added feature. You may use Windows Media Player 7.1 to copy and manage music on your PC. Note: Windows Media Player 7.1 does not burn data CDs for the PCD-1. Windows Media Player 7.1 features an integrated Media Guide with content from www.windowsmedia.com, a radio tuner, CD copying, multiple skins (screen designs), and much more. To activate the Windows Media Player 7.1 software, complete the following steps: 1.
Troubleshooting Symptom What to do Nothing shows on the display when the Power button is pressed. > Make sure the batteries are installed. The LCD backlight does not illuminate when a button is pressed. > The backlight may not be visible in bright light. Check in a dark environment. “NO DISC” is displayed on the LCD. > Insert a CD. > Install fresh batteries. > Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the proper connection. > Check the Menu setting to make sure the backlight is turned on.
Helpful Information Maintenance Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your PCD-1 CD Player. Keep the inside free of any foreign material. Precautions > Do not remove the batteries while operating the unit. > Do not expose the unit to a significant amount of moisture. > Do not store the unit in a place in which the temperature will exceed 50 degrees C or will be less than -10 degrees C (120°F to 15°F). > Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended.
Specifications Casing: Metallic cover and high-impact plastic body Dimensions: 5.8" x 5.1" x 1.4" Weight: 12.7 ounces (with batteries) Display: LCD with backlight Power Source: 2 AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AC adapter Signal to noise ratio: >85dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Operation Temperature: –10 degrees C to 50 degrees C (15°F to 120°F) Harmonic Distortion: 0.1% Format Support: MP3, WMA, and CD-DA Software: MusicMatch Jukebox 6.1; Windows Media Player 7.
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