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author | Björn Stenberg <bjorn@haxx.se> | 2003-12-05 09:19:20 +0000 |
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committer | Björn Stenberg <bjorn@haxx.se> | 2003-12-05 09:19:20 +0000 |
commit | d905a0efbd602fd1d5722afa239e90f432f03fbc (patch) | |
tree | b22a6f7548ef8ad25305cc04ee309a460b11626a | |
parent | 6b6995ccfaea21513748b726c30e56411b78bea0 (diff) | |
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Various updates
git-svn-id: svn://svn.rockbox.org/rockbox/trunk@4110 a1c6a512-1295-4272-9138-f99709370657
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@@ -83,31 +83,8 @@ Q16. What exactly are you trying to achieve with this line of development? | |||
83 | (A.K.A. what's your purpose for being here?) | 83 | (A.K.A. what's your purpose for being here?) |
84 | A16. Firstly, we wouldn't start something like this if we didn't simply enjoy | 84 | A16. Firstly, we wouldn't start something like this if we didn't simply enjoy |
85 | it profusely. This is great fun! | 85 | it profusely. This is great fun! |
86 | Secondly, we feel the firmware is lacking some features and contain a | 86 | Secondly, we feel the original firmware is lacking some features and |
87 | number of annoying bugs that we want to fix. | 87 | contains a number of annoying bugs that we don't want to live with. |
88 | Some ideas would include (in no particular order): | ||
89 | - No pause between songs | ||
90 | - Mid-song resume | ||
91 | - Mid-playlist resume | ||
92 | - No-scan playlists | ||
93 | - Unlimited playlist size | ||
94 | - Autobuild playlists (ie: "all songs in this directory tree") | ||
95 | - Auto-continue play in the next directory | ||
96 | - Current folder and all sub-folder random play | ||
97 | - Full disk random play | ||
98 | - REAL random | ||
99 | - Multi song queue | ||
100 | - Faster scroll speed | ||
101 | - More cool features with the wire remote control (including | ||
102 | controlling your Archos from your car radio (req hw mod)) | ||
103 | - Support playing of other files types (ie: Ogg Vorbis support) | ||
104 | - Support for megabass switch (req hw mod) | ||
105 | - Player control via USB | ||
106 | - Memory expansion? | ||
107 | Note: Just because something is on this list, does not mean that it is | ||
108 | technically feasible. (But hey we can dream) And something not | ||
109 | being on the list does not mean it isn't a neat idea. Bring it to | ||
110 | the list. | ||
111 | 88 | ||
112 | Q17. You mention supporting Ogg Vorbis and other file types on your list of | 89 | Q17. You mention supporting Ogg Vorbis and other file types on your list of |
113 | ideas. What is the status on that? | 90 | ideas. What is the status on that? |
@@ -152,15 +129,8 @@ A20. We recently released version 2.1, so head on over to | |||
152 | (http://rockbox.haxx.se/download/rockbox-2.1-notes.txt). | 129 | (http://rockbox.haxx.se/download/rockbox-2.1-notes.txt). |
153 | 130 | ||
154 | Q21. What do you plan to add to coming versions? | 131 | Q21. What do you plan to add to coming versions? |
155 | A21. We have a rough idea of which features we plan/expect/hope to be included | 132 | A21. We don't plan versions in detail. We just write code, and when it feels |
156 | in which versions. Once again, remember that none of this is written in | 133 | right we release a new version. |
157 | stone (noticing a pattern yet?) | ||
158 | |||
159 | Version 2.2 | ||
160 | User interface overhaul | ||
161 | |||
162 | Version 2.3 | ||
163 | Plugin loader, opening the door for a bucketful of new applications | ||
164 | 134 | ||
165 | Q22. I tried one of your firmware files and now I can't access my hard disk! | 135 | Q22. I tried one of your firmware files and now I can't access my hard disk! |
166 | When I turn on my jukebox, it says: | 136 | When I turn on my jukebox, it says: |
@@ -170,6 +140,9 @@ A22. Your hard disk has been password protected. We're not 100% sure why it | |||
170 | happens, but you can unlock it yourself. Look at: | 140 | happens, but you can unlock it yourself. Look at: |
171 | http://rockbox.haxx.se/lock.html | 141 | http://rockbox.haxx.se/lock.html |
172 | 142 | ||
143 | Note: This is a very rare problem. Most people who think they have a | ||
144 | locked disk actually just experience hardware and/or driver problems. | ||
145 | |||
173 | Q23: This FAQ doesn't answer the question I have. What should I do? | 146 | Q23: This FAQ doesn't answer the question I have. What should I do? |
174 | A23: You have a couple options here. You could forget the question, find an | 147 | A23: You have a couple options here. You could forget the question, find an |
175 | easier question, or accept '42' as the answer no matter what. We don't | 148 | easier question, or accept '42' as the answer no matter what. We don't |
@@ -454,8 +427,8 @@ A64: The old MOD/AJZ was not entirely deleted from the disk. It is still | |||
454 | what you can do: | 427 | what you can do: |
455 | 428 | ||
456 | - Download and install Directory Snoop (version 4.03 in November 2002) | 429 | - Download and install Directory Snoop (version 4.03 in November 2002) |
457 | from http://www.briggsoft.com/dsnoop.htm | 430 | from http://www.briggsoft.com/dsnoop.htm. |
458 | It's shareware, the trial version can be used 25 times. | 431 | It's shareware, the trial version can be used 25 times. |
459 | 432 | ||
460 | Directory Snoop can display true drive contents by bypassing the | 433 | Directory Snoop can display true drive contents by bypassing the |
461 | operating system and reading the raw drive sectors directly. | 434 | operating system and reading the raw drive sectors directly. |
@@ -465,13 +438,13 @@ A64: The old MOD/AJZ was not entirely deleted from the disk. It is still | |||
465 | - Launch Directory snoop | 438 | - Launch Directory snoop |
466 | 439 | ||
467 | - Click on the Jukebox drive letter in the [select drive] field in the | 440 | - Click on the Jukebox drive letter in the [select drive] field in the |
468 | toolbar. The content of the jukebox hard drive appears in the main | 441 | toolbar. The content of the jukebox hard drive appears in the main |
469 | window. Files which appear in red color don't seem to be present on the | 442 | window. Files which appear in red color don't seem to be present on the |
470 | hard drive, but they still here. | 443 | hard drive, but they still here. |
471 | 444 | ||
472 | - Simply select the appropriate files (red color) and purge them | 445 | - Simply select the appropriate files (red color) and purge them |
473 | (Purge button). Of course, don't erase the new archos.mod file and the | 446 | (Purge button). Of course, don't erase the new archos.mod file and the |
474 | .rockbox directory :) | 447 | .rockbox directory :) |
475 | 448 | ||
476 | - Safely remove (Windows unmount device function) the Jukebox. | 449 | - Safely remove (Windows unmount device function) the Jukebox. |
477 | Power it up and ...voila... Rockbox is there! | 450 | Power it up and ...voila... Rockbox is there! |
@@ -485,18 +458,18 @@ A65: There are several types of microphones. | |||
485 | Their output level is high enough so that they don't need an | 458 | Their output level is high enough so that they don't need an |
486 | amplifier (that's the reason why the Archos mic is of this type - | 459 | amplifier (that's the reason why the Archos mic is of this type - |
487 | it's cheap). | 460 | it's cheap). |
488 | - cheap | 461 | - cheap |
489 | - no good sound quality of cheap dynamic mics (good enough for | 462 | - no good sound quality of cheap dynamic mics (good enough for |
490 | speech) | 463 | speech) |
491 | - no amplifier needed | 464 | - no amplifier needed |
492 | 465 | ||
493 | Backplate Condenser: These are the professional mics. They need phantom | 466 | Backplate Condenser: These are the professional mics. They need phantom |
494 | power (48V) for charging the condenser. | 467 | power (48V) for charging the condenser. |
495 | They also need an amplifier, because their output level is low. | 468 | They also need an amplifier, because their output level is low. |
496 | - good sound quality | 469 | - good sound quality |
497 | - need phantom power (48V) | 470 | - need phantom power (48V) |
498 | - need amplifier | 471 | - need amplifier |
499 | - expensive | 472 | - expensive |
500 | 473 | ||
501 | Electret Condenser: These capsules are cheap and result in a good | 474 | Electret Condenser: These capsules are cheap and result in a good |
502 | recording quality. They don't need phantom power voltage. They need power | 475 | recording quality. They don't need phantom power voltage. They need power |
@@ -504,10 +477,10 @@ A65: There are several types of microphones. | |||
504 | mic with a battery in it, it is mostly because of the FET power, not | 477 | mic with a battery in it, it is mostly because of the FET power, not |
505 | because of an amplification circuit inside the mic. These mics are in | 478 | because of an amplification circuit inside the mic. These mics are in |
506 | all the consumer products like mobile phones, PC headsets and so on. | 479 | all the consumer products like mobile phones, PC headsets and so on. |
507 | - cheap (2 EUR for a capsule) | 480 | - cheap (2 EUR for a capsule) |
508 | - good sound quality | 481 | - good sound quality |
509 | - need amplifier | 482 | - need amplifier |
510 | - need power for the FET (1,5 - 15V) | 483 | - need power for the FET (1,5 - 15V) |
511 | 484 | ||
512 | Recommendation for do-it-yourselfers: Use electret condenser mic capsules, | 485 | Recommendation for do-it-yourselfers: Use electret condenser mic capsules, |
513 | solder an amplifier for them which both amplifies the output level | 486 | solder an amplifier for them which both amplifies the output level |
@@ -580,15 +553,19 @@ A71: Yes, the recorder can crash when you copy several gigabytes of | |||
580 | system it can cause your system to crash as well, or confuse it | 553 | system it can cause your system to crash as well, or confuse it |
581 | to the point it needs a reboot. | 554 | to the point it needs a reboot. |
582 | 555 | ||
583 | There is no solution, just some tips. | 556 | There is no solution, just some tips: |
584 | 557 | ||
585 | - Connect to the charger when copying lots of files. This will | 558 | - Connect to the charger when copying lots of files. This will |
586 | not prevent the problem, but it will take longer to happen. | 559 | not prevent the problem, but it will take longer to happen. |
560 | |||
587 | - Make sure you have "Deep Discharge" disabled. | 561 | - Make sure you have "Deep Discharge" disabled. |
562 | |||
588 | - Switch off the "Backlight On When Plugged" option. | 563 | - Switch off the "Backlight On When Plugged" option. |
564 | |||
589 | - Use USB 2.0. Transfers will be much faster. | 565 | - Use USB 2.0. Transfers will be much faster. |
566 | |||
590 | - Copy incrementally. With fully charged standard batteries it | 567 | - Copy incrementally. With fully charged standard batteries it |
591 | should be capable of sustained copying for 2 - 2.5 hours. | 568 | should be capable of sustained copying for 2 - 2.5 hours. |
592 | 569 | ||
593 | Q72: What should I know about digital I/O connector on my jukebox? | 570 | Q72: What should I know about digital I/O connector on my jukebox? |
594 | A72: The Recorder models have a connector for digital audio output using the | 571 | A72: The Recorder models have a connector for digital audio output using the |