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... in any form or by Creative Technology Ltd. in a separate folder on the installation CD. No part of Creative Technology Ltd. Version 1.0 July 2003 Sound Blaster, the Sound Blaster logo, and the Creative logo are registered trademarks, and EAX are registered trademarks of CDDB, Inc. User's Guide Creative NOMAD MuVo NX Information in this document is subject to copy the software on any purpose without notice...
... in any form or by Creative Technology Ltd. in a separate folder on the installation CD. No part of Creative Technology Ltd. Version 1.0 July 2003 Sound Blaster, the Sound Blaster logo, and the Creative logo are registered trademarks, and EAX are registered trademarks of CDDB, Inc. User's Guide Creative NOMAD MuVo NX Information in this document is subject to copy the software on any purpose without notice...
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...Started Inserting the Battery 2-1 Power Source and Level Indicators 2-2 Installing Drivers and Software 2-3 Connecting the USB Flash Drive to your Computer 2-4 3 Transferring Tracks or Files Downloading from the internet 3-2 Creative MediaSource 3-3 Transferring Tracks or Files 3-3 Editing audio track information 3-4 Ripping Audio CD Tracks 3-5 4 Using Your Player Turning On/Off your Player 4-1 Music Playback 4-2 Playing music tracks 4-3 Play Modes 4-4 Repeating music 4-4 Shuffling music 4-6 Playing a track once 4-7 Normal mode 4-7 Voice Recording 4-8 Making a voice recording...
...Started Inserting the Battery 2-1 Power Source and Level Indicators 2-2 Installing Drivers and Software 2-3 Connecting the USB Flash Drive to your Computer 2-4 3 Transferring Tracks or Files Downloading from the internet 3-2 Creative MediaSource 3-3 Transferring Tracks or Files 3-3 Editing audio track information 3-4 Ripping Audio CD Tracks 3-5 4 Using Your Player Turning On/Off your Player 4-1 Music Playback 4-2 Playing music tracks 4-3 Play Modes 4-4 Repeating music 4-4 Shuffling music 4-6 Playing a track once 4-7 Normal mode 4-7 Voice Recording 4-8 Making a voice recording...
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User Preferences 4-12 Locking and unlocking your Player 4-15 Using MuVo Initializer 4-16 Media Recovery mode 4-17 A Technical Specifications Size A-1 Weight A-1 Capacity A-1 Battery type A-1 Battery Life (playback time A-1 Interface A-1 Playback Formats A-1 Voice Recording Formats A-1 Signal to Noise Ratio A-2 Channel Separation A-2 THD A-2 Frequency Response A-2 Harmonic Distortion A-2 Operating System/Firmware A-2 Headphone Out A-2 LCD Display A-2 Data Connector A-2 Firmware Support A-2
User Preferences 4-12 Locking and unlocking your Player 4-15 Using MuVo Initializer 4-16 Media Recovery mode 4-17 A Technical Specifications Size A-1 Weight A-1 Capacity A-1 Battery type A-1 Battery Life (playback time A-1 Interface A-1 Playback Formats A-1 Voice Recording Formats A-1 Signal to Noise Ratio A-2 Channel Separation A-2 THD A-2 Frequency Response A-2 Harmonic Distortion A-2 Operating System/Firmware A-2 Headphone Out A-2 LCD Display A-2 Data Connector A-2 Firmware Support A-2
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Your player also supports Advanced EQ features for audio enhancement. Your portable digital audio player supports multiple audio file formats, including MP3 and WMA. Introduction Congratulations on making an excellent decision in the player's music library and also comes equipped with an USB 1.1™ connector, so you to store songs in purchasing the Creative NOMAD MuVo NX! Your new multi-format portable player allows you can transfer audio tracks and data quickly and easily. i
Your player also supports Advanced EQ features for audio enhancement. Your portable digital audio player supports multiple audio file formats, including MP3 and WMA. Introduction Congratulations on making an excellent decision in the player's music library and also comes equipped with an USB 1.1™ connector, so you to store songs in purchasing the Creative NOMAD MuVo NX! Your new multi-format portable player allows you can transfer audio tracks and data quickly and easily. i
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...; NOMAD MuVo NX Player (consists of one USB Flash Drive and one battery module) ❍ Additional battery module ❍ Armband ❍ Installation CD incorporating PDF User's Guide ❍ Quick Start Guide leaflet ❍ Stereo headphones ❍ One AAA size battery Software Included Creative Media Detector ❍ Creative Media Detector ❍ Creative MediaSource ❍ Adobe Acrobat Reader Media Detector makes it easy for you to play different types of CDs, VCDs, and external devices like Creative NOMAD MP3 players. Before...
...; NOMAD MuVo NX Player (consists of one USB Flash Drive and one battery module) ❍ Additional battery module ❍ Armband ❍ Installation CD incorporating PDF User's Guide ❍ Quick Start Guide leaflet ❍ Stereo headphones ❍ One AAA size battery Software Included Creative Media Detector ❍ Creative Media Detector ❍ Creative MediaSource ❍ Adobe Acrobat Reader Media Detector makes it easy for you to play different types of CDs, VCDs, and external devices like Creative NOMAD MP3 players. Before...
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... of audio playback without affecting the pitch (Time Scaling) ❍ use Smart Volume Management to play back a list of songs at a similar volume level even if they were originally recorded at different loudness levels ❍ switch between Creative MediaSource Organizer and Creative MediaSource Player with just a click of the mouse ❍ use the built-in Creative MediaSource Recorder to record audio Managing a huge collection of NOMAD MuVo NX's hardware. Unlike other media players, Creative MediaSource Player is a software...
... of audio playback without affecting the pitch (Time Scaling) ❍ use Smart Volume Management to play back a list of songs at a similar volume level even if they were originally recorded at different loudness levels ❍ switch between Creative MediaSource Organizer and Creative MediaSource Player with just a click of the mouse ❍ use the built-in Creative MediaSource Recorder to record audio Managing a huge collection of NOMAD MuVo NX's hardware. Unlike other media players, Creative MediaSource Player is a software...
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... instructions to the player. Make sure that helps you need to your computer. 2. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. If not, you create audio tracks, manage your music library and use your CD-ROM drive's autoinsert notification feature. If prompted, restart your CD-ROM drive. Installing Drivers and Software Windows 98 SE/Me users must log in as the computer administrator. Getting Started 2-3 Click the OK button. 5. To install the software, Windows...
... instructions to the player. Make sure that helps you need to your computer. 2. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. If not, you create audio tracks, manage your music library and use your CD-ROM drive's autoinsert notification feature. If prompted, restart your CD-ROM drive. Installing Drivers and Software Windows 98 SE/Me users must log in as the computer administrator. Getting Started 2-3 Click the OK button. 5. To install the software, Windows...
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To transfer audio or data files to your player. Be sure that you have installed Creative MediaSource before connecting your player, refer to your computer. a DO NOT connect more than one USB Flash drive at a time to "Transferring Tracks or Files" on page 3-3. Your NOMAD MuVo NX comes with a USB 1.1 port for data transfers to your computer. b USB Flash Drive USB port Battery module USB port Getting Started 2-4 Connecting the USB Flash Drive to your Computer You are now ready to connect your player to and from your computer.
To transfer audio or data files to your player. Be sure that you have installed Creative MediaSource before connecting your player, refer to your computer. a DO NOT connect more than one USB Flash drive at a time to "Transferring Tracks or Files" on page 3-3. Your NOMAD MuVo NX comes with a USB 1.1 port for data transfers to your computer. b USB Flash Drive USB port Battery module USB port Getting Started 2-4 Connecting the USB Flash Drive to your Computer You are now ready to connect your player to and from your computer.
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... in Music mode. Alternatively, you wish to download additional music tracks to your player. This chapter includes basic instructions on page 4-1. Data files can use Windows Explorer to transfer tracks/files. Music files must be encoded into the supported formats (MP3 or WMA file formats), then transferred to your player. Transferring Tracks or Files 3-1 Creative MediaSource is included on your installation CD (see "Downloading from audio CDs to your player must , however, be in your player with Creative MediaSource Organizer. Transferring...
... in Music mode. Alternatively, you wish to download additional music tracks to your player. This chapter includes basic instructions on page 4-1. Data files can use Windows Explorer to transfer tracks/files. Music files must be encoded into the supported formats (MP3 or WMA file formats), then transferred to your player. Transferring Tracks or Files 3-1 Creative MediaSource is included on your installation CD (see "Downloading from audio CDs to your player must , however, be in your player with Creative MediaSource Organizer. Transferring...
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... PC Music Library to a portable hard disk, select PC Music Library as your player. Using Creative MediaSource 1. If you are not already in the MediaSource Help file. If you are transferring files from your source. 4. In the Right Panel window, click the Source bar and select the destination. 6. The Now Transferring dialog box appears, showing the current transfer status. Transferring Tracks or Files 3-3 Using Windows Explorer 1. extensive instructions are...
... PC Music Library to a portable hard disk, select PC Music Library as your player. Using Creative MediaSource 1. If you are not already in the MediaSource Help file. If you are transferring files from your source. 4. In the Right Panel window, click the Source bar and select the destination. 6. The Now Transferring dialog box appears, showing the current transfer status. Transferring Tracks or Files 3-3 Using Windows Explorer 1. extensive instructions are...
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... making an MP3 file is lost during compression. You can extract digital audio data, and a program known as a Ripper. Ripping Audio CD Tracks Rather than manually entering track information, retrieve such audio CD information from the audio CD. With Creative MediaSource Organizer, you will need a CD-ROM drive that can rip an audio CD's tracks to convert the stored audio tracks, usually WAV files, into MP3 files. Encoders are set...
... making an MP3 file is lost during compression. You can extract digital audio data, and a program known as a Ripper. Ripping Audio CD Tracks Rather than manually entering track information, retrieve such audio CD information from the audio CD. With Creative MediaSource Organizer, you will need a CD-ROM drive that can rip an audio CD's tracks to convert the stored audio tracks, usually WAV files, into MP3 files. Encoders are set...
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... MuVo NX logo. To turn on your computer and insert it into the battery module before turning on page 4-2. In Music mode, only .MP3 or .WMA files are played back and in Voice mode, only recorded voice files are no audio tracks in alphanumeric order. Your player also has Play Modes that allow you to unplug the USB Flash Drive from your player If there are played back. Press and hold the Play/Pause button until Using Your Player...
... MuVo NX logo. To turn on your computer and insert it into the battery module before turning on page 4-2. In Music mode, only .MP3 or .WMA files are played back and in Voice mode, only recorded voice files are no audio tracks in alphanumeric order. Your player also has Play Modes that allow you to unplug the USB Flash Drive from your player If there are played back. Press and hold the Play/Pause button until Using Your Player...
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... is saved in your player.The naming convention typically used is determined by: ❍ available hard disk space in your player ❍ battery power remaining in your player When recording, you will also see a bar showing you the elapsed recording time. Voice Recording Making a voice recording You cannot pause the voice recording. A great NOMAD MuVo NX feature is encoded directly into IMA ADPCM (at 8 kHz, 4-bit, Mono) file format. Press the Scroller.
... is saved in your player.The naming convention typically used is determined by: ❍ available hard disk space in your player ❍ battery power remaining in your player When recording, you will also see a bar showing you the elapsed recording time. Voice Recording Making a voice recording You cannot pause the voice recording. A great NOMAD MuVo NX feature is encoded directly into IMA ADPCM (at 8 kHz, 4-bit, Mono) file format. Press the Scroller.
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... use the Windows format command on your player's memory for the efficient transfer, storage and playback of music files. The NOMAD MuVo NX Media Initializer dialog box (Figure 4-26) may at times need to clear your operating system. The MuVo Initializer application allows you do, your player's memory. The NOMAD MuVo NX Media Initializer dialog box similar to easily clear your player. Click Start -> Programs/All Programs -> Creative -> NOMAD MuVo NX -> MuVo Initializer. Using MuVo Initializer DO NOT use . Connect the USB Flash Drive to play back music files...
... use the Windows format command on your player's memory for the efficient transfer, storage and playback of music files. The NOMAD MuVo NX Media Initializer dialog box (Figure 4-26) may at times need to clear your operating system. The MuVo Initializer application allows you do, your player's memory. The NOMAD MuVo NX Media Initializer dialog box similar to easily clear your player. Click Start -> Programs/All Programs -> Creative -> NOMAD MuVo NX -> MuVo Initializer. Using MuVo Initializer DO NOT use . Connect the USB Flash Drive to play back music files...
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... format your computer's USB port. Click Start -> Programs/All Programs -> Creative -> NOMAD MuVo NX -> NOMAD MuVo NX Media Initializer. Media Recovery mode allows you have difficulties formatting your player in normal mode, format it and wait at least 10 seconds before releasing the Play button. 2. Using Your Player 4-17 Wait at least 60 seconds for the hardware to let your computer detect your player. While holding down the Play button, insert the USB Flash Dive into your player in Media Recovery mode. Media Recovery Mode...
... format your computer's USB port. Click Start -> Programs/All Programs -> Creative -> NOMAD MuVo NX -> NOMAD MuVo NX Media Initializer. Media Recovery mode allows you have difficulties formatting your player in normal mode, format it and wait at least 10 seconds before releasing the Play button. 2. Using Your Player 4-17 Wait at least 60 seconds for the hardware to let your computer detect your player. While holding down the Play button, insert the USB Flash Dive into your player in Media Recovery mode. Media Recovery Mode...
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... estimated for playback of continuous playback from new AAA alkalinebatteries. Technical Specifications A-1 The following may reduce the playback time: • skipping, fast forward or reverse during playback • using passive speakers or high-power headphones • long backlight timeout setting (more than 10 secs) • playback of .WMA files with a AAA battery) ❑ 128/256 MB built-in memory ❑ One Alkaline AAA size battery ❑ MP3 128 kbps...
... estimated for playback of continuous playback from new AAA alkalinebatteries. Technical Specifications A-1 The following may reduce the playback time: • skipping, fast forward or reverse during playback • using passive speakers or high-power headphones • long backlight timeout setting (more than 10 secs) • playback of .WMA files with a AAA battery) ❑ 128/256 MB built-in memory ❑ One Alkaline AAA size battery ❑ MP3 128 kbps...
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Signal to Noise Ratio ❑ >90 dB (Headphones) Channel Separation ❑ >63 dB (Headphones) THD ❑ 0.05% Frequency Response ❑ 20 Hz~20000 Hz Harmonic Distortion ❑ 0.05% Operating System/ Firmware ❑ Upgradeable via Internet Headphone Out ❑ 1/8" stereo minijack, 5~7 mW (Wide, Narrow, Front only) LCD Display ❑ Large 96 x 32 pixel, blue EL backlit display Data Connector ❑ USB 1.1 Firmware Support** ❑ Upgradeable ** Firmware upgrades are available from www.NOMADworld.com Technical Specifications A-2
Signal to Noise Ratio ❑ >90 dB (Headphones) Channel Separation ❑ >63 dB (Headphones) THD ❑ 0.05% Frequency Response ❑ 20 Hz~20000 Hz Harmonic Distortion ❑ 0.05% Operating System/ Firmware ❑ Upgradeable via Internet Headphone Out ❑ 1/8" stereo minijack, 5~7 mW (Wide, Narrow, Front only) LCD Display ❑ Large 96 x 32 pixel, blue EL backlit display Data Connector ❑ USB 1.1 Firmware Support** ❑ Upgradeable ** Firmware upgrades are available from www.NOMADworld.com Technical Specifications A-2
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..., deleting a file) ❍ clear your player's memory ❍ call Technical Support ❍ unsupported file format ❍ check that your player's memory Onscreen Diagram and Icon Guide B-4 impact shocks ❍ call Technical Support ❍ unexpected power loss while saving settings ❍ download a newer firmware version ❍ reload firmware ❍ call Technical Support ❍ player is unable to play back is not corrupted ❍ clear your recorded voice file is a .WMA, .MP3 or recorded voice file ❍ corrupted audio file ❍...
..., deleting a file) ❍ clear your player's memory ❍ call Technical Support ❍ unsupported file format ❍ check that your player's memory Onscreen Diagram and Icon Guide B-4 impact shocks ❍ call Technical Support ❍ unexpected power loss while saving settings ❍ download a newer firmware version ❍ reload firmware ❍ call Technical Support ❍ player is unable to play back is not corrupted ❍ clear your recorded voice file is a .WMA, .MP3 or recorded voice file ❍ corrupted audio file ❍...
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... CD-ROM drive. 7. To start automatically after the Installation CD is inserted? Click the Device Manager tab and select your Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. FAQs and Troubleshooting AutoPlay What do I do when the installation does not start the installation program through Windows Explorer 1. Click the OK button. Follow the onscreen instructions. Double-click the Ctrun.exe file. Click the Settings tab, and...
... CD-ROM drive. 7. To start automatically after the Installation CD is inserted? Click the Device Manager tab and select your Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. FAQs and Troubleshooting AutoPlay What do I do when the installation does not start the installation program through Windows Explorer 1. Click the OK button. Follow the onscreen instructions. Double-click the Ctrun.exe file. Click the Settings tab, and...
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... setting. FAQs and Troubleshooting C-3 Usage After playing a sequence of fast forward/reverse. Before removing the USB Flash Drive from your player's memory. File transfers to the player is turned on page 4-16. ❍ check that the batteries used are corrupted when transferred to the player. Yes, you can read the display without using a high contrast setting. ❍ too much use the NOMAD MuVo NX for portable data storage? Some operations consume more information, refer to change the battery...
... setting. FAQs and Troubleshooting C-3 Usage After playing a sequence of fast forward/reverse. Before removing the USB Flash Drive from your player's memory. File transfers to the player is turned on page 4-16. ❍ check that the batteries used are corrupted when transferred to the player. Yes, you can read the display without using a high contrast setting. ❍ too much use the NOMAD MuVo NX for portable data storage? Some operations consume more information, refer to change the battery...