Panasonic SV-SD85 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SV-SD85 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    SD-Jukebox Ver. 4.0 Operating Instructions For information on the basic operations in Before listening to music with Windows and how to use your computer and your player peripheral devices, see the Operating Be sure to follow the instructions in Instructions included with your system. these Operating Instructions to transfer music to an SD Memory Card.
  • Page 11 Important SD-Jukebox usage information SD-Jukebox incorporates copyright protection technology using encryption technology in order to protect copyrights, to ensure the healthy development of music culture, and to protect the rights of valid purchasers. • SD-Jukebox records music data in encrypted form onto your hard disk drive. Encrypted music cannot be moved/copied to other folders, drives, and other PCs for use.
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Checking out tracks to Preparations an SD Memory Card ......23 System Requirements ......4 Checking in tracks from SD-Jukebox Features.......5 an SD Memory Card to the PC..24 Connecting an SD Memory Card..7 Editing..........25 • Removing the SD Memory Card ..7 •...
  • Page 13: System Requirements

    System Requirements In order to use SD-Jukebox, you need a personal computer satisfying the system requirements shown below. • Compatible PC: IBM PC/AT- compatible personal computers with one of the following operating systems preinstalled SD-Jukebox does not run on Macintosh systems. •...
  • Page 14: Sd-Jukebox Features

    SD-Jukebox Features SD-Jukebox is a software program for recording and managing music CDs on your PC and transferring recorded tracks to an SD Memory Card so you can enjoy the music on your player. Music CD Recorded tracks are stored in compressed form on your PC You can choose the compression format at the time of recording.
  • Page 15 SD-Jukebox Features Other features • Edit titles, track order, and other information on your PC, and play tracks on your PC. • You can choose the impression that fits your mood and Music Sommelier (Mood Analyzer) will automatically select tracks that match the impression. •...
  • Page 16: Connecting An Sd Memory Card

    Connecting an SD Memory Card If your player has a USB port, attach an SD Memory Card to the player and connect the player to the computer. (See the player’s Operating Instructions for details.) If there is no USB port on the player, attach an SD Memory Card to a USB Reader/Writer, and then connect the USB Reader/Writer to the computer.
  • Page 17: Protecting Data On An Sd Memory Card

    Connecting an SD Memory Card Protecting data on an SD Memory Card Wait until SD-Jukebox has completely stopped processing or the card access lamp of the player or USB Reader/Writer turns off before you do any of these things: • Attach or remove the SD Memory Card, player, or USB Reader/Writer •...
  • Page 18: Starting Sd-Jukebox

    Screen>. NOTE • If the icon does not appear on the desktop, then from the Start menu, select [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [SD-JukeboxV4] → [SD-JukeboxV4]. • SD-Jukebox version information To check which version you have, start SD-Jukebox and right-click the SD-Jukebox icon on the task bar. Next, select "About SD-Jukebox".
  • Page 19: Playlists

    Playlists A playlist is a collection of tracks like an album. By selecting and playing a playlist, you can listen to the tracks in the playlist. When you record tracks on your PC, a playlist is automatically created. You can also make new playlists collecting your favorite recorded tracks.
  • Page 20: Selecting A Playlist

    Playlists Selecting a playlist When selecting a track to listen to with SD-Jukebox or to check out, choose the playlist from the playlist window. • Click [ ] to display the nested playlist below. (Click ] to restore the previous display.) •...
  • Page 21: Recording Cds To Your Pc

    Recording CDs to your PC Insert a CD in your PC's CD-ROM drive. If the CD starts playing automatically (CD-EXTRA or an application with an auto-play function), close the auto-playing program. You will not be able to use SD-Jukebox until the auto-playing program is closed. Click The <CD Recording Screen>...
  • Page 22 Recording CDs to your PC Select the checkbox) next to the track to be recorded. • appears next to the selected track. (Click again to remove the check mark.) • When recording audio files other than music (for example, recordings of speeches, dramatic performances, or sound effects), click the checkbox [Register to Music Sommelier (Mood Analyzer)] to remove the check.
  • Page 23: Selecting The Recording Method And Audio Quality

    Recording CDs to your PC Selecting the recording method and audio quality Before clicking , you can choose the format of data compression for recording and the level of audio quality. Click to display <Setting Screen>. Click on the [CD setting] tab. In [Recording (CD)], select AAC or WMA.
  • Page 24: Importing Audio Data To Sd-Jukebox

    Importing audio data to SD-Jukebox Follow these steps to import the MP3, WMA, and WAV music data files saved on your hard disk to SD-Jukebox. Click The <File Import Screen> appears. Click [Browse]. <File Import Screen> Removing the check mark deactivates Music Sommelier (Mood Analyzer) selection for the imported tracks.
  • Page 25 Importing audio data to SD-Jukebox Select the folder containing the MP3, WAV, or WMA files and click [OK]. Click [Start]. • Importing starts. All tracks in the folder are imported. • Click [Cancel] to quit importing in progress. NOTE • Copyright-protected WMA files cannot be imported. •...
  • Page 26: Creating A Playlist

    Creating a playlist You can make a playlist for groups of your favorite tracks. In the <Library Screen>, right-click on [User playlist]. Click "New Playlist". • A new playlist is created. • We recommend changing the playlist name to your preferred name so that you can recognize the contents.
  • Page 27: You Can Use Music Sommelier (Mood Analyzer) To Create A Playlist

    Creating a playlist You can use Music Sommelier (Mood Analyzer) to create a playlist When you use SD-Jukebox to record tracks on your PC, Music Sommelier (Mood Analyzer) automatically forms an impression of the track. The impressions can be used as the basis for creating a playlist. You can create groups of tracks for playlists that tend to give a certain impression by selecting the impression instead of selecting the tracks individually.
  • Page 28: Music Sommelier Selecting Impressions To Group Tracks

    Creating a playlist Music Sommelier: Selecting impressions to group tracks When you select an impression to match your mood, such as "Energetic" or "Meditative" music, the tracks on your PC that match the impression are automatically selected. Click The <Music Sommelier Screen>...
  • Page 29: Music Sommelier Grouping Tracks Of Similar Impression

    Creating a playlist Music Sommelier: Grouping tracks of similar impression After you select one track from a list, you can group others that resemble it. In the <Music Sommelier Screen>, click [(New Keyword)]. You can specify the search range. Choosing "Minimum" will yield fewer matches.
  • Page 30: Auto Track Selection

    Creating a playlist Music Sommelier: Auto track selection For the overall progression (track pattern) of all tracks on your playlist, when you make a selection like "Easygoing tracks to energetic tracks" or "Energetic tracks to easygoing tracks to energetic tracks", the designated number of tracks will be selected in an order matching the progression.
  • Page 31: Searching By Track Title Artist Name, And More

    Creating a playlist Searching by track title, artist name, and more You can create a playlist of tracks that fulfill the criteria you set. Click The <Search Screen> is displayed. Enter your requirements. • Enter your search criteria. • Select "OR" to search for tracks that fulfill any <Search Screen>...
  • Page 32: An Sd Memory Card

    Checking out tracks to an SD Memory Card Select the desired track from the PC's library and use SD-Jukebox to check out the track to an SD Memory Card. Connect an SD Memory Card. On the <Library Screen>, select the playlist of the tracks you want to check out to display the contents.
  • Page 33: Checking In Tracks From An Sd Memory Card To The Pc

    Checking in tracks from an SD Memory Card to the PC When you check in a track from an SD Memory Card, the track is returned to the PC. Use the same PC as you used for checking out the track. Connect an SD Memory Card.
  • Page 34: Editing

    Editing You can edit with the <Library Screen>. Changing title, artist names and album title Right-click on the track to be changed. Click "Edit track information…". The <Track Information Screen> is displayed. Enter a name and click [OK]. <Track Information Screen> NOTE •...
  • Page 35: Changing The Name Of Playlists

    Editing You can edit with the <Library Screen>. Changing the name of playlists Right-click on the playlist name to be changed. Click "Change name". Change the name. Deleting tracks Right-click on the track to be deleted. Click "Delete" or "Delete from Playlist". •...
  • Page 36: Listening To Music On The Pc

    Listening to music on the PC You can use this software to listen to CD tracks, tracks stored on the PC, and tracks on an SD Memory Card. Click The <Library Screen> is displayed. <Library Screen> Select the playlist you want to play. Click •...
  • Page 37 Listening to music on the PC Function Button(s) to click Pause Click while playing (click to start playing) Stop Click while playing Queue song : Queue previous song : Queue next song Fast forward Drag the slider to the right Rewind Drag the slider to the left Volume...
  • Page 38: Images

    Images During play, image files that are attached to the track are displayed. You can attach your own favorite still image files saved on your PC. ( page 30) • If there are multiple images, they are switched at set intervals just like a slide show.
  • Page 39: Attaching Images

    Images Attaching images You can attach up to 20 images to a single track. In the <Library Screen>, click [HDD]. Right-click on the track for the image, and then click "Edit track information…". The <Track Information Screen> is displayed. Drag and drop images to the "Image" window. <Track Information Screen>...
  • Page 40: Names And Functions Of The Screen Elements

    Names and functions of the screen elements These buttons are always displayed. Displays the <Library Screen>. Displays the <CD Recording Screen>. ( page 33) Displays this Operating Instructions. Displays the <File Import Screen>. ( page 34) Displays the <Music Sommelier Screen>. ( page 35) Displays the <Search Screen>.
  • Page 41 Names and functions of the screen elements Starts playback. Changes to display during play. Click it to pause play. Stops playback. Mute. Adjusts the volume. For selection of playlists. When you click a playlist, the tracks on the playlist are displayed in 22. Queues the previous track or the next track.
  • Page 42 Names and functions of the screen elements <CD Recording Screen> Right-click to select items for display. Click to add a check mark next to tracks for recording. Displays the recording status. Displays the tracks on the CD in a list. Starts recording.
  • Page 43 Names and functions of the screen elements <File Import Screen> Used to select the folder containing the music data (file) to be imported. Removing the check mark deactivates Music Sommelier (Mood Analyzer) selection for the imported tracks. Used to change the recording method and audio quality. Restores the default settings.
  • Page 44 Names and functions of the screen elements <Music Sommelier Screen> For selection of impressions. Deletes the impression. For auto track selection. For entering keywords to identify impressions. For selecting representative tracks to be used for impressions. Specifies the range of selection. Saves edited impressions.
  • Page 45 Names and functions of the screen elements <Search Screen> Sets the title, artist, album and genre. Sets the track play time. For searching tracks matching any search requirement. Clears search requirements. For searching tracks matching all search requirements. Starts search. Contents...
  • Page 46 Sets the default folder for saving audio data. Sets the browser and URL. U.S.A. Web site: http://www.panasonic.com/ CANADA Web site: http://www.panasonic.ca/ Europe Web site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com/ Sets the image display during play. Sets the number of tracks to be found when searching in the <Search Screen>.
  • Page 47 Names and functions of the screen elements <CD Setting Screen> Sets CD-related functions. Sets the audio quality level for CD recording. Sets the recording method for CD recording. You can record the CD without encryption by clicking to remove the check mark.
  • Page 48 Names and functions of the screen elements <CDDB Setting Screen> Specifies whether or not CDDB is used. Specifies the Internet connection settings. If you plan to use CDDB, be sure to complete the proxy settings correctly. Use proxy server: In most cases, leave this box unchecked. Address, Port: If you use proxy server, enter the IP address and the port number.
  • Page 49 Names and functions of the screen elements <Base Filename Setting Screen> BaseName : Specifies the default name automatically applied when you create playlists. Suffix : Specifies the number appended to the base name. BaseName : Specifies the default track title automatically applied during CD recording when no CDDB data is available.
  • Page 50: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Formatting an SD Memory Card Follow these steps to format an SD Memory Card for use with SD-Jukebox. CAUTION • When an SD Memory Card is formatted, tracks checked out using SD-Jukebox as well as all other data are erased. Before formatting an SD Memory Card, be sure to check its contents.
  • Page 51: Supported Formats

    Supported formats Output WMA (2ch stereo) WMA (Mono) AAC (2ch stereo) MP3 (2ch stereo) MP3 (Mono) 20 kbps/32 kHz, 16,24, 48 to 192 kbps 32 kbps/44.1 kHz kbps kbps kbps 32 kbps Input CD-DA Music CD (64,96,128,160,192) (32) CD-EXTRA 32/44.1/48 kHz (2ch stereo) 48 kbps to 192 kbps 20 kbps/32 kHz,...
  • Page 52: Uninstalling Sd-Jukebox

    Uninstalling SD-Jukebox Removing the SD-Jukebox application from your PC to discontinue use is called "uninstalling" it. Before uninstalling it, disconnect the player or USB Reader/Writer. From the Windows [Start] menu, select [Control Panel]. Select [Add or Remove Programs]. The <Add or Remove Programs Screen> is displayed. Click [SD-JukeboxV4], and then click [Change/Remove].
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the below checks. (If the steps presented here do not solve your difficulty, check your PC's operating manual as well.) Problems during installation and startup At these times Check here for problem Unable to start SD- •...
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting Problems during playback operations See your player's Operating Instructions for information on playback using the player. At these times Check here for problem Unable to play • Has a CD been inserted? CD tracks • In the playlist window, click [CD (#:)] under [CD]. (# represents the CD-ROM drive ID.) •...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting Problem related to SD Memory Card Check whether the SD Memory Card can be played on your player. The SD Memory Card may have been damaged if it cannot be played on the player. You may be able to use the SD Memory Card if you reformat it, but all of the data on the card will be erased.
  • Page 56: Limitations Related To Copyright Protection

    Limitations related to copyright protection • SD-Jukebox incorporates software usage limits related to copyright protection. - Limitations related to SD Memory Cards - SD-Jukebox may not work with SD Memory Cards containing copy limitation information, and music data recorded using DVD audio equipment. - In cases where the copyright holder or service provider has added music data use method conditions to the music data, the music data must be used in accordance with those conditions.
  • Page 57: Index And Glossary

    Index and glossary AAC ...........14,42 MP3 ...........15,42 AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio MP3, which stands for MPEG1 AUDIO Coding, is an audio compression system Layer3, is an audio compression system used with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. This used with MPEG1. Three layers (Layer1, system enables high-quality audio Layer2, and Layer3) have been playback with a high compression rate.
  • Page 58 · Panasonic assumes no liability for damaged music data or cases where music cannot be recorded due to problems with this product or your PC. · This product and the contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice.

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