Creative NOMAD Zen XTRA manual Using Creative MediaSource, Ripping Audio CD Tracks

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Using Creative MediaSource

Ripping Audio CD Tracks

Rather than manually entering track information, retrieve such audio CD information from CDDB before ripping tracks.

Change the default ripping format and bitrate for higher or lower quality audio. See MediaSource’s Help file for details

Only basic instructions on how to use MediaSource with your player are provided in this chapter — extensive instructions are found in the MediaSource Help file.

You can rip an audio CD’s tracks to your player, hard disk or PC Music Library. You can choose to rip an entire CD, or selected tracks from the audio CD.

To rip a CD

1.Insert an audio CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2.If you are not already in Creative MediaSource Organizer, click the Player/Organizer View button.

3.In the Sources window, select [e:] Audio CD (replace e: with your CD-ROM drive).

4.In the Task bar, click the Rip Now button.

To rip tracks from an audio CD

1.Insert an audio CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2.If you are not already in Creative MediaSource Organizer, click the Player/Organizer View button.

3.In the Sources window, select [e:] Audio CD (replace e: with your CD-ROM drive).

4.In the Content window, select the tracks to rip. Ctrl-click or Shift-click to select multiple tracks.

5.Drag the selected tracks to PC Music Library in the Source window. The Transfer Queue dialog box appears, showing the current ripping status.

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Contents Page User’s Guide Contents Contents Safety and Handling Instructions Getting Started Software Applications Technical Specifications Frequently Asked Questions and Error Diagrams Safety and Handling Instructions Safety and Handling Instructions Caring For Your PlayerBattery Usage Precautions Introduction Introduction Before You Begin Package Contents Before You BeginPlayer CreativeMediaSource OrganizerCreative Nomad Explorer Adobe Acrobat Reader Minimum System Requirements Document Conventions Web Information Optional Player Accessories Online Registration Tour of Your Player Tour of Your Player Your Player at a GlanceUsing Scroller Scroll SelectOptions Selecting menuConfirmation box options What It Does Usage Tips Menu options and press Getting Started Inserting the battery Getting StartedPress the cover gently to snap shut as shown in Figure Charging the Battery Connecting the player to a power socket Getting StartedIcon Power Source Level IndicatorsWhat the icon means Installing Software Connecting your Player to your Computer Transferring Music Downloading from the internet Ripping from aGetting Started Playing and Managing Your Music Playing Music Playing and Managing Your MusicMusic Playback Playing all tracks in your player Repeating music Play ModesSelected Music List screen appears Shuffling music Playing a track once Normal mode Bookmarking a track To remove a bookmark Using Music Library Organizing your MusicFinding a Music Track Music Library Adding Music Tracks to the Selected Music List Playing and Managing Your Music Viewing Track Information Music Library Deleting Music Tracks from the Music Library Playing and Managing Your Music Using Selected Music List Viewing music tracks in the Selected Music ListTo collapse an album, artist or genre Viewing track information in the Selected Music List Scroll Select either Selected Music or Now PlayingRemoving music tracks from the Selected Music List To remove all audio from the Selected Music List Rearranging Selected Music List Playing and Managing Your Music Saving the Selected Music List as a playlist Playing and Managing Your Music Using EAX Enhancing Your MusicTo use EAX with your currently playing audio Customizing EQ Settings in EAX Scroll Select Setting Advanced EQ Playing and Managing Your Music Software Applications Software Applications About Creative MediaSource Nomad ExplorerUsing Creative MediaSource Ripping Audio CD TracksTransferring tracks Using Media SnifferGo to Tools Settings -Media Sniffer Click the Show/Hide Right Panel buttonEditing audio track information Select the Edit Track Properties optionSaving the Selected Music List Creating a playlistSources window, select PC Music Library Select PC Music Library Deleting a playlistPlayer/Organizer View button Using Nomad Explorer Creating a folder Opening a folderChanging the name Deleting a file orFolder A file or folderPage Appendixes Technical Specifications Technical Specifications USB 2.0/USBSignal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation THDData Connector Playback SpeedOnscreen Diagram and Icon B Guide Diagram Action/Meaning Onscreen Diagram and Icon GuideDiagrams InformationPlayback Icons IconAction/MeaningSelected Music List Icons Play Mode Icons Navigational Icons Genre category Frequently Asked Questions and C Error Diagrams Click Start -Settings -Control Panel FAQs and TroubleshootingAutoPlay Features General How can I get accessories for my Jukebox? FAQs and Troubleshooting C-4 Do I need to defragment the player’s hard disk? Maintenance UsageCan I jog with my Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra? Should I leave my player plugged into the AC adapter? Diagram Likely Causes Suggested Action User Preferences Changing Settings Setting User PreferencesUser Preferences Profiles Profiles screen, you canContrast Language Settings Setting Sleep TimerMenu Language Setting time and dateTime and Date Input LanguageAccessing Information Screen Setting Wake-To- MusicResetting your Player’s Settings To lock your player Locking and unlocking your PlayerTo unlock your