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For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help. You can access the online help file using either of the following instructions:

Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help.

From the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu, select OpenMG Jukebox Help.

Additional Features

OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial — The features of OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 are described in the Tutorial. The user friendly interface guides you directly to the OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 features.

OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool — You can back up and restore all of the music, graphics and information data managed by OpenMG Jukebox. You must be connected to the Internet to use the OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool.

Import audio files in various formats — You can import audio files with various formats, such as MP3 or WAV standards. You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft® Windows Media™ Technologies (WMT) standard, identified by .asf or .wma extensions. Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox 2.0.

Manage imported songs on the Playlist — Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox. You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist, displaying your song list in the Playlist feature, and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders. Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song, or divide one song into two, by using the Combine and Divide features.

Simple mode — The main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode is a smaller, compact version of the full mode view. This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with OpenMG Jukebox while using other software, or whenever you feel that full mode view is intrusive. The design of the main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode can be changed by adding a new “skin” which enhances the window’s appearance. The Simple mode feature allows you to perform playback operations only.

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Sony PCV-RX380DS, PCV-RX370DS manual Additional Features

PCV-RX370DS, PCV-RX380DS specifications

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