Entempo Rubato Operation & User’s Manual

Text of Entempo Rubato User Guide:

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 2 IMPORTANT NOTES Avoid installing the unit in locations described below. • Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters. • On top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat. • Places lacking ventilation or dusty places. • Humid or moist places. • Strong magnetic fields CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION DAN

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 3 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 - SETTING UP THE RUBATO...................................................................... 4 1.1 RUBATO AND ACCESSORIES......................................................................................... 4 1.2 CHARGING THE BATTERY .............................................................................................. 4 1.3 POWER ON AND OFF ..................................................................................................... 4 1.4 CLOCK ...............................................................................................

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 4 Chapter 1 - Setting Up the RUBATO 1.1 RUBATO and accessories • RUBATO Player • Software Installation CD • USB Cable • Universal AC Adapter /Charger • Stereo Earphones with Microphone • Carrying case • Quick Start Guide Booklet As delivered, the RUBATO battery is not charged. To start using your RUBATO first charge the battery as outlined in 1.2 below. 1.2 Charging the Battery Charging during ON Your RUBATO comes supplied with an inte

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 5 To switch the RUBATO off press and hold the “Power” button for four seconds. The display will become blank. If the RUBATO is not in the play mode, it will automatically power off after a period. This period is a user-controlled setting, accessed from the Settings Menu >> Power Saving. 1.4 Clock The RUBATO incorporates a real time digital clock. The user can change the value of the date and time via Settings >> Clock >> Time & Date. Use the “SKIP FORWARD” and “SKIP BACKWARD” buttons, to jump across the value that needs changing (Day, Month

• RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 6 • Registration form 1.6.1 Installation of RUBATO Device on your computer For Win98 users, please connect device to the PC using USB connection. Wait for PC to detect the new hardware. When it asks for the installation CD, insert the CD and follow onscreen commands. Windo

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 7 Now remove the USB cable from the RUBATO, the Player will restart automatically. The PLAYER will now index the new files you have downloaded; during this process, RUBATO will display progress information on the display. This process may take several minutes, after which the top-level menu will be displayed and you can now access your music. You can also transfer data files this way, and use your RUBATO as backup, or standard file storage. The data files are not visible in the RUBAT

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 8 ITunes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Windows WMA Based Providers include - MSN - Napster - Wallmart - Musicmatch No Yes Yes No Yes There has been much talk of copyrights in the past, and discussion over legitimate downloads. Many companies offer these services at low prices. Artists and composers have adopted a system of encryption or DRMs in order to protect their work. This simply takes the format of “permissions” which gives the purchaser specific rights: e.g. to have unlimited plays or, co

• RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 9 The songs will be visible in the tracks, artists and genre menus if the information is available (ID3 headers – see below). Tracks and Artists will be organized in alphabetical order. By using the playlist manager, or Music Magic mixer, playlists can be created on the device. [See 1

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 10 1.8 Creating Instant Music Mixes with MusicMagic TM Mix (on the device) Select MusicMagic TM Mix from the Main Menu of the device. This will allow users to choose the reference track from which MusicMagic TM will automatically create a playlist containing songs that have close “likeness” to that reference track. This special playlist, called a mix, is accessible from Main Menu >> Playlist. You can edit this mix, just like any other playlist, using the Playlist Manager. For more extensive mix, you can use the PC version of the MusicMagic TM Mixer software to create

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 11 Chapter 2 – Using RUBATO Once Charged 2.1 RUBATO Button Layout AUX INPUT INTERNAL MICROPHONE V O L U ME U P V O L U ME D O WN SKIP BACKWARD S KIP F O RWARD POWER ON/OFF PLAY/PAUSE/ STOP RESET SWITCH/HOLE NAVIGATE UP NAVIGATE DOWN SELECT HEADPHONE JACK RE CO RD USB 2.0 CABLE CONNECTION A C ADAPTER/CHARGER CONNECTION (DC IN) BACK HOLD SWITCH MEN U B U TT O N

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 12 Volume Up Increases the volume level; progress bar on Playback screen converts to volume indicator Volume Down Decreases the volume level; progress bar on Playback screen converts to volume indicator 3-way Select button Navigate Up (slide up) In menus, moves cursor up; in FM radio, moves across frequency range Navigate Down (slide down) In menus, moves cursor down; in FM radio, moves across frequency range Select (Press in) Brings up the top level menu from play, else navigates down one level; in radio selects frequency as new preset. Menu Shows to

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 13 2.1.5 Battery Indicator When the player is switched on, this icon will display the status of the battery. This will show the battery as either: full, half or empty. When the player is being recharged, this icon will change into a DC 5V icon when the player is turned on. When the player is switched off and not being recharged, this icon will not be displayed. See section 1.2 for charging during off. EMPTY 33% 66% FULL DC 5V 2.1.6 Transport Control Icons During play mode the status icon will be displayed as either: play, pause or stop depending on the current activity pe

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 14 2.2 Menu Screen This screen will display the contents of the current menu or sub-menu and will vary according to the type of submenu selected. The RUBATO Menus 2.2.1 Top-level Menu • Artists • Albums • Tracks • Genres • Playlists • Playlist Manager • MusicMagic Mix • Radio • Voice • Settings

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 15 Note: If you have entered the top-level menu from playing a track pressing the “BACK” button will take you back to play. “MENU” button will always take you back to top-level menu. 2.2.2 Selecting and Playing Music Files All music stored on the RUBATO can be referenced by any of the following: Album name, Artist name, Track name or Genre. A music file can be located by initially selecting any of thes

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 16 2.2.6 Genre This menu selection allows you to view the available list of genre that has been loaded onto the RUBATO. Selecting a genre and then pressing the: • “Play” button will cause the player to enter play mode and play the first album found by the selected genre. Albums are stored alphabetically. If any of the play modes (Random, Repeat, Intro) are switched on then this will be applied to the selection. • “Selec

• RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 17 deleted. Press “Select “ to confirm the selection of the playlist. Then press and hold the “Play” to delete the Playlist. • Use the “Menu” button to get back to the top-level menu. Creating Playlists via MusicMagic TM Mixer Software (on the PC) Please see section 1.7.4 Synchronizati

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 18 • Auto-Tuning Your player will attempt to automatically tune and preset 10 different stations upon entering the Tuner mode the first time. The auto-tuning function will stop once all 10 presets are populated. If you would like to interrupt the auto-tuning process, pressing the "Select" or "Menu" button once will stop it and take you back up to the Radio menu. Press "Select" again to re-enter Tuner mode. If you would like the device to automatically do preset again, pressing the "Skip Backward" and "Skip Forward" buttons simultaneously will

• RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 19 2.4.2 Auxiliary Audio The RUBATO allows the user to listen to any auxiliary audio sources via its built-in 3.5mm AUX Line-in jack. Just plug in the external audio source into the jack and go to Main Menu>> Radio/AUX… >>AUX… >> AUX to listen to it. • Recording The us

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 20 2.5 Settings The settings menu contains the adjustable settings for the player and allows you to customise your RUBATO’s mode of operation. 2.5.1 Backlight The RUBATO has a backlight for the display, which helps viewing in poor lighting conditions. Selecting “Backlight” toggles the backlight on and off. 2.5.2 Clock • SETTING CLOCK The RUBATO incorporates a real time digital clock. The user can change the value of the date and time via .Settings… >> .Clock… >

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 21 These settings will be preserved until they are next changed. Alternatively, select “Settings | Equalizer” and highlight one of the following presets (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical or Pop). Press “ Select” to activate one of the standard equalizer settings stored in the RUBATO player. 2.5.5 Playback Modes The RUBATO has three additional playback modes other than standard playback. These additional modes can be switched on or off

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 22 Chapter 3 - RUBATO Specification and Information 3.1 PC System Requirements • Pentium Class 300MHz processor or better • Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP • 96 MB RAM (32 MB for Win98) • 50 MB hard drive space • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later • CD-ROM drive • USB host socket • Souncard 3.2 Audio Specifications • Audio S/N (signal-to-noise ratio): more than 90 dB • Audio THD (total harmonic distortion): less than 0.1% • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz 3.3 Key Features • P

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 24 Chapter 4 - Precautions for Use To maintain the high quality performance from your RUBATO do not use the unit in areas of extreme heat, cold, dust or humidity. In particular, do not keep the unit in a high humidity area such as a bathroom, near a radiator or in an area exposed to direct sunlight (such as in a parked car). As the RUBATO contains a HDD that can be damaged and cause loss of data, do not drop the RUBATO player, or expose i

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 25 Chapter 5 - Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION RUBATO will not turn on Battery Dead Check that the battery is charged. (See 1.2) Try powering the RUBATO from the universal adapter. (See1.2) RUBATO will not respond to any button presses Button lock is switched on Switch off the button lock. (See 2.1.3) There is no sound from the headphones Headphone plug not inserted correctly Volume is turned down low Check that the headphone plug is properly inserted. Check that the volume level is not at its lowest setting. (See

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 26 Chapter 6 - Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Congratulations on your purchase of your RUBATO product. We at Entempo seek to maintain the highest quality and workmanship in our products in order to give you our customer, a value for your money and a quality product. Entempo warranties are based on proper usage of the device for the purpose for which it was intended, data storage and portable audio. Any unintended usage may render this warranty null and void. Furthermore, the RUBATO device contains

• Entempo Rubato, RUBATO MAN2/1/2005 Entempo 27 to products that are not sold in Entempo’s retail packaging. To the extent permitted by applicable law, your Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear; damage or loss of data due to interoperability with current and/or future versions of operating system or other current and/or future software and hardware; alterations (by persons other than Entempo or its authorized repair agents); damage caused by operator error, or non- compliance with instructions as set out in the user manual or other accompanying documentation; damage caused by acts of nature such as

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