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@ -83,31 +83,8 @@ Q16. What exactly are you trying to achieve with this line of development?
(A.K.A. what's your purpose for being here?) (A.K.A. what's your purpose for being here?)
A16. Firstly, we wouldn't start something like this if we didn't simply enjoy A16. Firstly, we wouldn't start something like this if we didn't simply enjoy
it profusely. This is great fun! it profusely. This is great fun!
Secondly, we feel the firmware is lacking some features and contain a Secondly, we feel the original firmware is lacking some features and
number of annoying bugs that we want to fix. contains a number of annoying bugs that we don't want to live with.
Some ideas would include (in no particular order):
- No pause between songs
- Mid-song resume
- Mid-playlist resume
- No-scan playlists
- Unlimited playlist size
- Autobuild playlists (ie: "all songs in this directory tree")
- Auto-continue play in the next directory
- Current folder and all sub-folder random play
- Full disk random play
- REAL random
- Multi song queue
- Faster scroll speed
- More cool features with the wire remote control (including
controlling your Archos from your car radio (req hw mod))
- Support playing of other files types (ie: Ogg Vorbis support)
- Support for megabass switch (req hw mod)
- Player control via USB
- Memory expansion?
Note: Just because something is on this list, does not mean that it is
technically feasible. (But hey we can dream) And something not
being on the list does not mean it isn't a neat idea. Bring it to
the list.
Q17. You mention supporting Ogg Vorbis and other file types on your list of Q17. You mention supporting Ogg Vorbis and other file types on your list of
ideas. What is the status on that? ideas. What is the status on that?
@ -152,15 +129,8 @@ A20. We recently released version 2.1, so head on over to
(http://rockbox.haxx.se/download/rockbox-2.1-notes.txt). (http://rockbox.haxx.se/download/rockbox-2.1-notes.txt).
Q21. What do you plan to add to coming versions? Q21. What do you plan to add to coming versions?
A21. We have a rough idea of which features we plan/expect/hope to be included A21. We don't plan versions in detail. We just write code, and when it feels
in which versions. Once again, remember that none of this is written in right we release a new version.
stone (noticing a pattern yet?)
Version 2.2
User interface overhaul
Version 2.3
Plugin loader, opening the door for a bucketful of new applications
Q22. I tried one of your firmware files and now I can't access my hard disk! Q22. I tried one of your firmware files and now I can't access my hard disk!
When I turn on my jukebox, it says: 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
happens, but you can unlock it yourself. Look at: happens, but you can unlock it yourself. Look at:
http://rockbox.haxx.se/lock.html http://rockbox.haxx.se/lock.html
Note: This is a very rare problem. Most people who think they have a
locked disk actually just experience hardware and/or driver problems.
Q23: This FAQ doesn't answer the question I have. What should I do? Q23: This FAQ doesn't answer the question I have. What should I do?
A23: You have a couple options here. You could forget the question, find an A23: You have a couple options here. You could forget the question, find an
easier question, or accept '42' as the answer no matter what. We don't 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
what you can do: what you can do:
- Download and install Directory Snoop (version 4.03 in November 2002) - Download and install Directory Snoop (version 4.03 in November 2002)
from http://www.briggsoft.com/dsnoop.htm from http://www.briggsoft.com/dsnoop.htm.
It's shareware, the trial version can be used 25 times. It's shareware, the trial version can be used 25 times.
Directory Snoop can display true drive contents by bypassing the Directory Snoop can display true drive contents by bypassing the
operating system and reading the raw drive sectors directly. 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
- Launch Directory snoop - Launch Directory snoop
- Click on the Jukebox drive letter in the [select drive] field in the - Click on the Jukebox drive letter in the [select drive] field in the
toolbar. The content of the jukebox hard drive appears in the main toolbar. The content of the jukebox hard drive appears in the main
window. Files which appear in red color don't seem to be present on the window. Files which appear in red color don't seem to be present on the
hard drive, but they still here. hard drive, but they still here.
- Simply select the appropriate files (red color) and purge them - Simply select the appropriate files (red color) and purge them
(Purge button). Of course, don't erase the new archos.mod file and the (Purge button). Of course, don't erase the new archos.mod file and the
.rockbox directory :) .rockbox directory :)
- Safely remove (Windows unmount device function) the Jukebox. - Safely remove (Windows unmount device function) the Jukebox.
Power it up and ...voila... Rockbox is there! Power it up and ...voila... Rockbox is there!
@ -485,18 +458,18 @@ A65: There are several types of microphones.
Their output level is high enough so that they don't need an Their output level is high enough so that they don't need an
amplifier (that's the reason why the Archos mic is of this type - amplifier (that's the reason why the Archos mic is of this type -
it's cheap). it's cheap).
- cheap - cheap
- no good sound quality of cheap dynamic mics (good enough for - no good sound quality of cheap dynamic mics (good enough for
speech) speech)
- no amplifier needed - no amplifier needed
Backplate Condenser: These are the professional mics. They need phantom Backplate Condenser: These are the professional mics. They need phantom
power (48V) for charging the condenser. power (48V) for charging the condenser.
They also need an amplifier, because their output level is low. They also need an amplifier, because their output level is low.
- good sound quality - good sound quality
- need phantom power (48V) - need phantom power (48V)
- need amplifier - need amplifier
- expensive - expensive
Electret Condenser: These capsules are cheap and result in a good Electret Condenser: These capsules are cheap and result in a good
recording quality. They don't need phantom power voltage. They need power recording quality. They don't need phantom power voltage. They need power
@ -504,10 +477,10 @@ A65: There are several types of microphones.
mic with a battery in it, it is mostly because of the FET power, not mic with a battery in it, it is mostly because of the FET power, not
because of an amplification circuit inside the mic. These mics are in because of an amplification circuit inside the mic. These mics are in
all the consumer products like mobile phones, PC headsets and so on. all the consumer products like mobile phones, PC headsets and so on.
- cheap (2 EUR for a capsule) - cheap (2 EUR for a capsule)
- good sound quality - good sound quality
- need amplifier - need amplifier
- need power for the FET (1,5 - 15V) - need power for the FET (1,5 - 15V)
Recommendation for do-it-yourselfers: Use electret condenser mic capsules, Recommendation for do-it-yourselfers: Use electret condenser mic capsules,
solder an amplifier for them which both amplifies the output level 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
system it can cause your system to crash as well, or confuse it system it can cause your system to crash as well, or confuse it
to the point it needs a reboot. to the point it needs a reboot.
There is no solution, just some tips. There is no solution, just some tips:
- Connect to the charger when copying lots of files. This will - Connect to the charger when copying lots of files. This will
not prevent the problem, but it will take longer to happen. not prevent the problem, but it will take longer to happen.
- Make sure you have "Deep Discharge" disabled. - Make sure you have "Deep Discharge" disabled.
- Switch off the "Backlight On When Plugged" option. - Switch off the "Backlight On When Plugged" option.
- Use USB 2.0. Transfers will be much faster. - Use USB 2.0. Transfers will be much faster.
- Copy incrementally. With fully charged standard batteries it - Copy incrementally. With fully charged standard batteries it
should be capable of sustained copying for 2 - 2.5 hours. should be capable of sustained copying for 2 - 2.5 hours.
Q72: What should I know about digital I/O connector on my jukebox? Q72: What should I know about digital I/O connector on my jukebox?
A72: The Recorder models have a connector for digital audio output using the A72: The Recorder models have a connector for digital audio output using the