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@ -288,61 +288,84 @@ Q35: When I use RockBox my jukebox's red "error" light turns on a lot, but this
A35: Rockbox uses the red LED as harddisk activity light, not as an error A35: Rockbox uses the red LED as harddisk activity light, not as an error
light. Relax and enjoy the music. light. Relax and enjoy the music.
Q36: How do I use the loadable fonts? (Recorder-only) Q36: I have a question about the batteries...
A36: They are files using an .fnt extension. Just press PLAY on a font you A36: STOP! We have put together a completely different FAQ for battery
want to use and voila, Rockbox will use it. If the font is put in your
/.rockbox directory, your choice will be remembered by Rockbox and thus
become your selected font every time you start it in the future.
Download fonts from http://rockbox.haxx.se/fonts/
You can also make your own font. Create one using the "standard" BDF
format and then convert that into the Rockbox .fnt format using the
convbdf tool.
Loadable fonts are only available in 1.4 and later releases.
Q37: I have a question about the batteries...
A37: STOP! We have put together a completely different FAQ for battery
related questions. related questions.
Check out: http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/battery-faq.html Check out: http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/battery-faq.html
Q38: What is the WPS? Q37: What is the WPS?
A38: That is the 'While Playing Screen'. Basically this is what is shown on A37: That is the 'While Playing Screen'. Basically this is what is shown on
your player's display while we are playing your song. your player's display while we are playing your song.
Q39: What good is the WPS? How usable/flexible is it? Q38: What good is the WPS? How usable/flexible is it?
A39: It is very good if you want information about the current item playing ;) A38: It is very good if you want information about the current item playing ;)
Currently the WPS on the Player is very flexible. By using a file with a By using a WPS configuration file you can manage exactly how/what you
'.wps' extension you can manage exactly how/what you want data displayed want displayed on your Archos Player. (Even better yet, if you want
on your Archos Player. If you PLAY such a file, it'll be used. If the a feature that's not there, we are _always_ open to suggestions!)
file is placed in your /.rockbox directory, the file name will be Please see http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/wps.html for information.
remembered and used on subsequent restarts.
Please see http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/wps.html for more information.
Q40: Can the Player LCD font be modified? Q39: So how do I load/make a .wps file?
A40: The simple answer is no. This is because the Player font is character A39: You check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/custom_wps_format.html to learn
cell based (as opposed to the Recorder's bitmap based display). This the format/features of a .wps file, and you visit
http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/wps.html to learn how to load it ;)
Q40: Does Rockbox support other languages?
A40: Sure do. See the next question.
Q41: How do I load/use different languages? (Recorder-only)
A41: In the sense of brevity (wouldn't that be a first), check out:
http://rockbox.haxx.se/lang
Q42: Why can't I use other languages on the Player?
A42: See the answer to question 45.
Q43: Does Rockbox support other fonts/character sets?
A43: Yuppers. See the next question.
Q44: How do I use the loadable fonts? (Recorder-only)
A44: That's and easy one. To use a loadable font you load it.
For less sarcasm check out: http://rockbox.haxx.se/fonts/
Q45: Why can't I use loadable fonts on the Player?
A45: This is because the Player font is character cell based (as opposed to
the Recorder's bitmap based display). This
means that we are able to choose what characters to display, but not how means that we are able to choose what characters to display, but not how
to display them. We do have the ability to change/create up to 4 chars to display them. We do have the ability to change/create up to 4 chars
on one model and 8 on another, however we are currently using several of on one model and 8 on another, however we are currently using several of
these 'letters' to store icons for the player. these 'letters' to store icons for the player.
Q41: Why don't you have any games available for the Players? Q46: Why don't you have any games available for the Players?
A41: The display on the Players is character cell and not bitmap based. A46: The display on the Players is character cell and not bitmap based.
This means we can only control what characters get displayed, not This means we can only control what characters get displayed, not
what pixels are shown. This makes the prospect of game play very what pixels are shown. This makes the prospect of game play very
slim (at least for anything involving graphics). slim (at least for anything involving graphics, so if you have text
based games that only use 2 lines send them on in!).
Q42: When recording is finally implimented in Rockbox, will it be possible to Q47: I keep shutting off my player in my pocket. Can the OFF (Recorder) or
STOP (Player) key be locked?
A47: No. Unfortunately, the ON/OFF mechanisms are handled entirely in
hardware. The firmware can read the keys, but can't prevent them from
shutting off the player.
Q48: Where's the recording option? Why can't I record?!!
A48: I'd like to say we hid it because we don't like you, but you seem to be
a good person so here's the truth. It's just not implimented in Rockbox
yet. But stress not, you can still use Rolo to boot the default Archos
firmware and record from there. (Check out question #33).
Q49: When recording is finally implimented in Rockbox, will it be possible to
use custom codecs (like LAME) or is there a built in codec in the Archos? use custom codecs (like LAME) or is there a built in codec in the Archos?
A42: The MP3 encoder is in the MAS3587F chip, and nothing we can change. A49: The MP3 encoder is in the MAS3587F chip, and nothing we can change.
Q43: What are the max/min bitrates for recording on the Recorder's encoder? Q50: What are the max/min bitrates for recording on the Recorder's encoder?
A43: The builtin encoder is variable bit rate only with a max of 192kbit/s, A50: The builtin encoder is variable bit rate only with a max of 192kbit/s,
and a min of 32kbit/s. and a min of 32kbit/s.
Q44: I have a question about the id3v1 and id3v2 tags... Q51: Would it be possible to record from line in on the player?
A44: Stop! Here is all the information about that (if you still have A51: No.
Q52: I have a question about the id3v1 and id3v2 tags...
A52: Stop! Here is all the information about that (if you still have
questions when done, ask then.) questions when done, ask then.)
- Rockbox supports both id3v1 and id3v2 - Rockbox supports both id3v1 and id3v2
@ -357,11 +380,8 @@ A44: Stop! Here is all the information about that (if you still have
- The 300-byte limit is subject to be removed in a future version - The 300-byte limit is subject to be removed in a future version
Q45: Would it be possible to record from line in on the player? Q53: Where exactly did the name 'Rockbox' come from?
A45: No. A53: Well you can follow the full line of emails at
Q46: Where exactly did the name 'Rockbox' come from?
A46: Well you can follow the full line of emails at
http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2002-01/0062.shtml http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2002-01/0062.shtml
However, the brief rundown is that it was recommended first by However, the brief rundown is that it was recommended first by
Tome Cvitan, and put to a vote (which it lost). Tome Cvitan, and put to a vote (which it lost).
@ -372,8 +392,8 @@ A46: Well you can follow the full line of emails at
There you have it. Recommeded by users, decision by dictator. There you have it. Recommeded by users, decision by dictator.
Q47: Why is there a limit of 400 files in a directory? Q54: Why is there a limit of 400 files in a directory?
A47: We have answered this question numerous times. It is mentioned in the A54: We have answered this question numerous times. It is mentioned in the
release notes, and in the mailing list archives release notes, and in the mailing list archives
(http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2002-08/0448.shtml). (http://rockbox.haxx.se/mail/archive/rockbox-archive-2002-08/0448.shtml).
But, hey, we wouldn't want people to have to work to get an answer. But, hey, we wouldn't want people to have to work to get an answer.
@ -385,9 +405,9 @@ A47: We have answered this question numerous times. It is mentioned in the
file limits in order to provide a greater amount of memory for buffering file limits in order to provide a greater amount of memory for buffering
of files being played. of files being played.
Q48: Okay, I understand your 400 file limit. But why hardcode? Why not Q55: Okay, I understand your 400 file limit. But why hardcode? Why not
have this be dynamically allocated? have this be dynamically allocated?
A48: Because it's useless. Dynamic memory is only ever useful if you have A55: Because it's useless. Dynamic memory is only ever useful if you have
memory consumers (tasks) that run at different points in time, and thus memory consumers (tasks) that run at different points in time, and thus
can reuse the same memory for different purposes. can reuse the same memory for different purposes.
@ -405,22 +425,22 @@ A48: Because it's useless. Dynamic memory is only ever useful if you have
else is able to use it. This is standard practice in memory-limited else is able to use it. This is standard practice in memory-limited
systems. systems.
Q49: Why is there a 10,000 song limit on playlists? Q56: Why is there a 10,000 song limit on playlists?
A49: This is another hardcoded limit. We feel that as bigger disks arrive A56: This is another hardcoded limit. We feel that as bigger disks arrive
that this limit will increase. Because of the way that playlists are that this limit will increase. Because of the way that playlists are
stored, it tends to be a bit more maleable then the directory file limit. stored, it tends to be a bit more maleable then the directory file limit.
For further detail, look at questions 47 and 48 and replace any instances For further detail, look at questions 47 and 48 and replace any instances
of '200' with '10,000'. of '200' with '10,000'.
Q50: You don't understand! I _really_ need to have more then 400 files Q57: You don't understand! I _really_ need to have more then 400 files
in a directory! in a directory!
A50: The use of really big directories was a workaround for the poor playlist A57: The use of really big directories was a workaround for the poor playlist
capabilities of the original Archos firmware. With Rockbox, you no longer capabilities of the original Archos firmware. With Rockbox, you no longer
need this workaround. Organize your files in directories, then build need this workaround. Organize your files in directories, then build
playlists for all collections you want to shuffle-play. playlists for all collections you want to shuffle-play.
Q51: How can I make playlists on my PC? Q58: How can I make playlists on my PC?
A51: There are many programs that can create .m3u playlists. WinAmp is one. A58: There are many programs that can create .m3u playlists. WinAmp is one.
Another simple method, that requires no extra software, is to use dir: Another simple method, that requires no extra software, is to use dir:
dir /b /s X:\ > X:\allfiles.m3u dir /b /s X:\ > X:\allfiles.m3u
@ -436,14 +456,8 @@ A51: There are many programs that can create .m3u playlists. WinAmp is one.
Remember that playlists are simple text files. You can edit them with any Remember that playlists are simple text files. You can edit them with any
normal text editor. normal text editor.
Q52: How can I find out about all the neat features that Rockbox has? Q59: How does the shuffle work?
A52: This information is in our manual (It sometimes gets a bit out of A59: It sees the playlist as a deck of cards, shuffling the entries using a
date, so please bear with us.) The information you are most likely
looking for is a bit down the tree, so the here is the url:
http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/rec-general.html
Q53: How does the shuffle work?
A53: It sees the playlist as a deck of cards, shuffling the entries using a
pseudo-random generator called the Mersenne Twister. After shuffling, pseudo-random generator called the Mersenne Twister. After shuffling,
the list is never changed again until you reshuffle the list, by the list is never changed again until you reshuffle the list, by
stopping the playback and restarting. If the repeat mode is enabled, stopping the playback and restarting. If the repeat mode is enabled,
@ -453,12 +467,18 @@ A53: It sees the playlist as a deck of cards, shuffling the entries using a
resume feature can shuffle the playlist in exactly the same way when resume feature can shuffle the playlist in exactly the same way when
resuming. resuming.
Q54: How can I see what bugs are currently open/being worked on? Q60: How can I find out about all the neat features that Rockbox has?
A54: Check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/bugs.shtml for a listing of bugs A60: This information is in our manual (It sometimes gets a bit out of
date, so please bear with us.) The information you are most likely
looking for is a bit down the tree, so the here is the url:
http://rockbox.haxx.se/manual/rec-general.html
Q61: How can I see what bugs are currently open/being worked on?
A61: Check out http://rockbox.haxx.se/bugs.shtml for a listing of bugs
that have been reported. that have been reported.
Q55: How can I report about bugs in Rockbox? Q62: How can I report about bugs in Rockbox?
A55: If we were better programmers we would take that as an insult. But we A62: If we were better programmers we would take that as an insult. But we
aren't, so we won't. The first step in reporting a bug is to review aren't, so we won't. The first step in reporting a bug is to review
the rules we ask you to follow in your submission (listed at: the rules we ask you to follow in your submission (listed at:
http://rockbox.haxx.se/bugs.shtml#rules). http://rockbox.haxx.se/bugs.shtml#rules).
@ -468,14 +488,8 @@ A55: If we were better programmers we would take that as an insult. But we
submitted through SourceForge's bug tracker. (A link to the bug tracker submitted through SourceForge's bug tracker. (A link to the bug tracker
can be found under our bug submission rules.) can be found under our bug submission rules.)
Q56: I keep shutting off my player in my pocket. Can the OFF (Recorder) or Q63: Could you tell me how to apply a patch?
STOP (Player) key be locked? A63: There are a ton of ways to apply a patch. One way is to use the (GNU)
A56: No. Unfortunately, the ON/OFF mechanisms are handled entirely in
hardware. The firmware can read the keys, but can't prevent them from
shutting off the player.
Q57: Could you tell me how to apply a patch?
A57: There are a ton of ways to apply a patch. One way is to use the (GNU)
'patch' program. It used like this: 'patch' program. It used like this:
$ cd rockbox-root $ cd rockbox-root