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How to create an MPEG-4 video file

Please understand that video re-encoding is not always a simple one button process. Video segments that come from your digital camcorder or which are freely available on the Internet are encoded in many different ways. If not already in the proper MPEG4 Simple Profile format, transforming these videos into this format readable by the Gmini 400 requires use of the below mentioned software tools. This is due to the relatively new nature of the ISO (International Standards Organization) MPEG4 video format. Unlike its predecessors MPEG1 and MPEG2, there are a number of levels in this format and thus not all MPEG4 video files will work on all MPEG4 players, and older MPEG1 and MPEG2 files must be re-encoded into this format. Although you may have a bit of a learning curve in the initial re-encoding of video files, once you have the process down, it is just a matter of letting your PC or Mac go to work and create video files for playing on your Gmini 400.

PC Tools

The Gmini 400 is delivered with two Windows® based programs that allow you to create MPEG4 Simple Profile .AVI video files. They are the MPG4 Translator and Virtual Dub™. The MPG4 Translator will call the Virtual Dub program and give it the correct parameters to encode your video from its original format, .avi or .mpg (mpeg 1), and then encode it into a DivX™ based MPEG4 .AVI file. The file will be scaled in order to be played back properly. Only MPEG4 files encoded with DivX™ or XviD can be played on the Gmini 400. Please visit the website of DivXNetworks, Inc (www.divx. com) to download this codec. This is a free codec. This will allow your PC to create DivX™ type videos which play on your Gmini 400. If you would like to have your sound track in MP3 format, you may have to download this audio codec (available freely on the Internet) if it is not already on your computer.

Macintosh Users

Until recently, the Macintosh user community did not have any tools to create DivX™ simple profile MPEG4 video files. There are now tools available for purchase at the DivX™Networks web site which will allow you to create DivX™ simple profile files with your Macintosh that are playable on the Gmini 400.

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Contents 400 Table of Contents Settings Updating the Gmini 400 Firmware Operating System OS Archos Team Intro Ports, Buttons and Connections Page Shutting off the Gmini 400 and Battery saving features Intro First Time UsagePlugging in the AC Adapter Turning on the GminiCharging the Batteries Changing the LanguageForeign Character Sets Hardware Reset Caring for the GminiMusic Playing Music Files Button ControlPlay Order Playing Through your Stereo SystemArtist, Album, Title … ID3 Tags ARCLibrary Browsing by Album, Artist, or Song nameSetting a Bookmark Resume Function Music Playlists Playlist file Playlistname.m3u onCreating a Playlist Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to Music Music Recording Music Cable Connections for Audio RecordingRecording Procedure Where is the Recording Saved? Page Page Music Using Windows Media Player Page Music Using iTunes with your Gmini Games Playing Mophun games Downloading GamesPlaying a Game Video Playing Video Are only listed if you enter the folder via the BrowserSetting a Bookmark Display Format Settings Playing Video Files from the InternetVideo Creating MPEG4 video files with your computer Installing the PC Software MP3 Sound Codec Using MPG4 Translator Target & Priority Viewing Photos Photo Viewing PhotosJust after the highlighted file You are Viewing photos Magnifying Photos Transferring photos to your Gmini Page To navigate the directory structure you will use Browser Using the BrowserBrowser is used to navigate the fi le system on the Gmini Folder /Music/Wes Burden/ to /Music Copying and Moving Files and Folders Page Connecting/Disconnecting the Gmini 400 to/from your PC If you have OS 10.2, you must update to version Disconnecting the Gmini 400 from your ComputerWindows Macintosh Settings Sound SettingsPlay Mode Settings Sound ParametersPlay Mode Clock Settings Setting Description Power Settings System Settings Is important when inserting memory cards intoDownload the UpdateGmini400.AOS file Updating the Gmini 400 Firmware Operating System OSPage Technical Support Mail SupportWorldwide Offices Archos TechnologyTroubleshooting USB Connection issuesCharging and Power issues Gmini 400 locks up freezes operation or StopsFile issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning Computer locks-up freezes operation or StopsQuit all running applications Windows XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility ChkDsk Technical Specifications Archos Video Gmini 400 seriesWarranty and Limited Liability LegalFCC Compliance Statement Electrostatic Discharge Copyright Notice
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