Archos Gmini200 Changing the Gmini Settings, Changing the Sound Settings, Parameter Description

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4.2Changing the Gmini Settings

There are a number of parameters you can set on the Gmini to make it operate according to your particular needs. Start by clicking on Setup.

4.2.1 Changing the Sound Settings

If you would like to customize the sound quality, go to [Setup  Sound].

Parameter

Description

 

 

Volume

Range: 0 to 99 Controls the current volume.

 

 

Balance

Range: -5 to +5 (left to right)

Sound effect

Rock, Techno, Jazz, Classic, Live or Custom

 

Change this parameter to select an equalizer setting to the style of

 

music you are listening to. Select Custom to set your own equalizer

 

levels.

 

 

[Set Equalizer]

Allows to display the current equalizer or modify it (see below).

 

 

[Reset]

Sets all your sound parameters with default or flat values.

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Customizing the equalizer

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To set the equalizer, highlight the [Set equalizer] line and then click on OK. You will now

 

 

be able to adjust the Gmini’s five band equalizer. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select

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a specific frequency range (Bass, Medium-Base, Medium, Medium-Treble, Treble) and

then use the UP/DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the response for the given

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frequency range. Modifying these settings changes the sound in real time. Thus it is best

to change these values while listening to a song.

4.2.2 Changing the PlayMode Settings

If you would like the Gmini to play through an entire folder of songs, play songs at random (shuffle), or any of the other playing options, you can set these parameters in the PlayMode settings. Go to [Setup  PlayMode].

Parameter

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Folder

Play all tracks in the current directory

 

 

 

 

 

 

All

Play all tracks on the Gmini

 

 

Single

Play a single track then stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

Queue

User can queue the next track to be played †

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan

Gmini plays first 15 seconds of each track ††

 

 

Repeat and

This parameter allows you to choose the order of play of your songs

 

 

shuffle

Normal: the music sequence is played once

 

 

 

Repeat: the music sequence is played in a loop

 

 

 

Shuffle: the music sequence is played randomly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bookmark

The Bookmark, if set to On, will give you the option to mark your

 

 

 

place in a music file, and return to it the next time you turn on your

 

 

 

Gmini. While playing a song, click on PLAY/PAUSE to pause your

 

 

 

song, and then on STOP. The Gmini will ask you if you would like to set

 

 

 

a bookmark. Respond with Yes. The next time you turn on the Gmini,

 

 

 

you will be asked if you would like to continue playing from your

 

 

 

bookmark. If you respond «yes», the Gmini will continue from that

 

 

 

place in the song you were previously at.

 

 

 

 

 

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†Queue Mode: While the current song is playing, click on the menu button and select Browse, find the next song

 

you want to play, then click Play. This is your queued song. You can only queue one song at a time. See the Playlist

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section to prepare multiple songs to play. Once the current track is finished playing, your queued track will be

 

played. If you do not queue another track at this time, the Gmini will play the next song in the directory.

 

††Scan Mode: Each track in the directory is played for 15 seconds. This allows a quick sample of each song. If you

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want to play the whole song, click on the Play button during those first 15 seconds. The Gmini will then revert to

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single directory mode and play the rest of the songs in the directory without scanning.

 

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Contents Archos Gmini 200 series Table of Contents Ports, Buttons and Connections Ports, Buttons and ConnectionsPlugging in the AC Adapter First Time UsageTurning on the Gmini Changing the user interface languageUser Interface Overview Using the Virtual Keyboard Settings screenMessage boxes Contextual MenusPlay Mode Using the GminiPlay Status Play OrderUsing the Gmini Using PlaylistsChanging the Sound Settings Changing the Gmini SettingsChanging the PlayMode Settings Parameter DescriptionChanging the Power Settings Setting the ClockSetup screen Power Off Range 1 to 9 minutes or NeverChanging the Recording Settings Changing the System SettingsGmini File and Folder Operations in Browser Mode Using the BrowserKey Symbol Action Inside the Music FolderContextual Menu on a Folder Recording MP3 MusicCreate Folder same as above Contextual Menu while in the Double BrowserMicrophone Recording Using the photo wallet 4.5.1 Using the photo browserLine-In Recording Copying Files from a CompactFlash CardConnecting the Gmini to your Computer Making the USB ConnectionWindows ME/2000/XP and Macintosh 9.2 or 10.2.4 and better Using the Gmini as an external drive Disconnecting the Gmini from your Computer WindowsConnecting the Gmini to your Computer Installing MusicMatch Using MusicMatchUsing MusicMatch MacintoshARCLibrary Updating Creating MP3 files from your Audio CDsUsing iTunes 4 with your Gmini Creating and Using Playlists with MusicMatchUsing iTunes 4 with your Gmini Updating your Gmini Operating System OS software TroubleshootingFile issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning TroubleshootingProblem I would like to partition the Gmini hard drive Technical Specifications Windows 98SE & ME Running Scan-Disk Error CheckingWindows XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility ChkDsk Archos Gmini 200 seriesTechnical Support Warranty and Limited LiabilityTelephone Support Mail SupportFCC Warning Statement Worldwide OfficesCopyright Notice United States & Canada Europe & Asia