Creative Nomad Specifications

Getting Started

Introduction xIntroductionYour Creative NOMAD Jukebox is the latest USB-compatible, multi-format portable audio player/recorder. This new, light-w

Introduction xiSystem RequirementsThe NOMAD Jukebox is supported in both Windows and Macintosh environments.WindowsThe minimum system requirements

Introduction xiiHandling InstructionsAvoid severe impact on the NOMAD Jukebox❑Do not drop the Jukebox on a solid surface or drop a heavy object on

Introduction xiiiDO:❑Insert the batteries according to the polarity markings on the product; see the diagram on the bottom of the battery compartm

Your NOMAD Jukebox 11Your NOMAD JukeboxYour NOMAD Jukebox includes the following:For a list of the latest accessories, visit NOMAD World at http:/

Your NOMAD Jukebox 2Location of ControlsTopTopTopTopScreen TitleMain InfoSoft button functionsScroll Up/Down buttonsScreen navigation—press to mov

Your NOMAD Jukebox 3Lock switchWhile in the ON position, the control buttons and Volume Adjuster cannot be operated.Volume ControlAdjusts audio vo

Your NOMAD Jukebox 4Battery caseResetIf NOMAD Jukebox stops responding, insert and push a straightened paperclip into this hole.BottomBottomBottom

Setting Up NOMAD Jukebox 52Setting Up NOMAD JukeboxYour NOMAD Jukebox comes preloaded with songs — you can enjoy playing the songs immediately on

Setting Up NOMAD Jukebox 6Step 2: Connect NOMAD Jukebox to Your PC or MacThe diagram below shows how to make the connection for:A. Downloading MP3

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Setting Up NOMAD Jukebox 7Step 4: Install SoftwareInstall all the programs in the installation CD before accessing the software.WindowsTo install

Setting Up NOMAD Jukebox 8Step 5: Verify NOMAD Jukebox Driver InstallationWindowsTo check that the NOMAD Jukebox driver was successfully installed

Setting Up NOMAD Jukebox 9Step 6: Connect HeadphonesTo connect the headphones to the NOMAD Jukebox:1. Insert the headphones jack into the connecto

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 103Using Your NOMAD JukeboxScreen IconsThe following symbols are used on the NOMAD Jukebox display:Category (Album, Artis

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 11Navigating Music Library ScreensThe Music Library screens allow you to view and select from the lists and tracks stored

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 12Navigating to Upper Level ScreensDetails screenPress CLOSE to navigate to the Tracks screen.Tracks screenPress CLOSE to

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 13Music LibrarySearching for an Album, Artist, Genre, or Play ListBegin your search from the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen.1.

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 14Queueing an AlbumQueueing an album adds each album selected to the end of the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST. If the Queue List is

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 15Viewing DetailsThere are two types of DETAILS screens. The first type is accessed from the TRACKS screen and the second

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 16Previewing a TrackPreviewing a track allows you to listen to a track before placing it in the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen.

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Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 17Playing Tracks/AlbumsSkipping Forward/BackwardSeek ModeSetting Play ModePlay Mode specifies how tracks or albums in the

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 18Saving an Active Queue ListYou can add tracks to the ACTIVE QUEUE LIST screen and then save the tracks as a play list f

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 19EAX and System MenuEAX menus include Parametric EQ, Spatialization, Environmental Audio, and Playback Speed. For a mor

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 20Adjusting Environmental AudioYou can select one of the following Environmental Audio settings: City, Concert Hall, Club

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 21Creating and Saving an Audio RecordingNOMAD Jukebox is capable of recording hours of audio using an attached microphone

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 227. Press the PLAY button to begin recording.8. Press the STOP or PAUSE button to pause recording.9. Press RESUME to con

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 23Listening to an Audio RecordingTo listen to your saved audio recording, begin with the LIBRARY CATEGORIES screen.1.Pres

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 24Saving an Active Queue ListYou can save an Active Queue List on the Jukebox.1. After you create an active play list, pr

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 25Deleting Library ItemsYou can delete a play list, track, or album from NOMAD Jukebox. Begin on the EAX AND SYSTEM MENU.

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox 26Viewing System InformationThe SYSTEM INFORMATION screen provides useful data on your Jukebox's power consumption,

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Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows 274Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in WindowsThis chapter describes only the basic tasks available

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows 28To access help information:1. On the PlayCenter 2, click the question mark (?) in the upper right c

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows 29Changing SkinsThe PlayCenter 2 display is excellent for managing and transferring files between you

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows 304. Click TRANSFER/RIP on the right side of the PlayCenter 2 and select the destination for the conv

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows 31Deleting FilesTo delete files from NOMAD Jukebox:1. In the NOMAD Jukebox window, select the file to

Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows 32Connecting to the NOMAD Web SiteTo connect to the NOMAD web site:1. Click on the Internet button on

Using SoundJam™ MP with Macintosh OS 335Using SoundJam™ MP with Macintosh OSSoundJam MP is the ultimate MP3 music center—play all MP3 files, in an

Using SoundJam™ MP with Macintosh OS 34SoundJam MP and NOMAD Jukebox When SoundJam MP is installed on your Mac and the NOMAD Jukebox is correctly

Using SoundJam™ MP with Macintosh OS 35Opening SoundJamOnce SoundJam is properly installed on your hard disk drive, it is ready for you to run and

Using SoundJam™ MP with Macintosh OS 36Converting CD Audio to MP3There are several ways to convert music from a CD to MP3. The following instruct

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Technical Specifications 37ATechnical SpecificationsNOMAD Jukebox (DAP-6G01)Size (W x H x D)❑5.5" x 5" x 1.5"Weight❑14 oz without b

Technical Specifications 38Frequency Response❑20 Hz~20000 HzHarmonic Distortion❑<0.1%Operating System/Firmware❑Upgradeable via InternetLine Inp

Troubleshooting 39BTroubleshootingThere is no display on the LCD.Causes❑The rechargeable NiMH batteries are not inserted correctly according to th

Troubleshooting 40Four new alkaline batteries produced less than one hour of playback on my NOMAD Jukebox.CauseDue to the high-power consumption o

ContentsNote to Users... ixIntroduction ...

3 Using Your NOMAD Jukebox... 10Screen Icons ...

4 Using Your NOMAD Jukebox Software in Windows ... 27PlayCenter 2.....

Note to Users ixNote to UsersIn this manual, all references to "NOMAD Jukebox" refer to the NOMAD Jukebox C.