Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool
Create the ultimate music and photo library! Download the Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool to transfer music, digital photos, and karaoke songs to your Xbox. Here’s how …
To install and run the PC Tool for Xbox Music Mixer, you’ll need:
- Microsoft® Windows® XP
- Microsoft® Windows Media® Player 9.0: If you don’t have it, download it here.
- A connection between your PC and your Xbox: Via a home network or direct crossover Ethernet cable.
Note: If you use Windows XP firewall, you will need to make some settings adjustments in Windows for Music Mixer PC to work properly. For detailed instructions, see http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp
To learn how to set up a home network, click here. Both the Router Connection and the Windows ICS Connection should work for you.
To connect your PC to your Xbox video game system without a home network, you will first need an RJ-45 crossover Ethernet cable. (An Xbox System Link Cable is a crossover Ethernet cable.)
- Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your Xbox.
- Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your PC.
- Reboot your PC and your Xbox video game system.
- Start Xbox Music Mixer in your Xbox.
- Run Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool on your PC. (Click the Start button, select All Programs, and then choose Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool from the list.)
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After you’ve downloaded the application, use the Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool Wizard for easy installation. Some things to note when you’re selecting an installation folder:
- Disk Cost: You’ll see the Disk Cost button below the Browse button. Clicking Disk Cost will show you how much disk space you have available and how much space Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool requires.
- “Everyone” or “Just Me”: Selecting Everyone will allow anyone using your PC to access the Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool. If you select Just Me, the Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool will appear in the start menu only when you are the user.
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Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool supports WMA music files and MP3 files, JPG digital photos files, and KRK karaoke song files purchased at www.xboxkaraoke.com.
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You may store up to 250 karaoke songs on your Xbox. If you’ve reached the limit and want to create space, here’s how to remove songs from your console:
- Start Xbox Music Mixer.
- Select Karaoke.
- Select Sing.
- Scroll through the list, and select a song you’d like to remove.
- Press X on the controller.
All songs imported from the PC may be removed in this way. Songs that come with Xbox Music Mixer are always available when the Xbox Music Mixer disc is in the disk drive.
You may import up to 100 songs at one time. There is no size limit for files. Music files stored with copy protection may not be transferred using the PC Tool. You may have up to 100 photos per slide show and up to 50 slide shows.
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Managing your Xbox Music Mixer content is easiest when you first group and arrange it on your PC; however, you can also do it in Xbox Music Mixer.
For example, if you want to import your favorite CD tracks in the exact order they appear on the disc, you can put those 15 or so songs into a folder and import them as one import session. Save the session as a soundtrack with the name of the CD.
If you create your own mix of songs from different artists and different CDs, create a unique name for this soundtrack, so that you can enjoy it in exactly the order you want.
When arranging slide shows, it works best to import a complete slide show and give it a new name instead of adding to an existing one.
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Need more material? It’s easy to purchase and download new karaoke songs using Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool on your Xbox. Just go to www.xboxkaraoke.com and enter your Karaoke Purchase Key, which is unique to your Xbox. To find yours:
- Insert Xbox Music Mixer into your Xbox video game system.
- Select Karaoke from the main menu.
- Select Import.
- Select PC.
- You will see a seven-digit Karaoke Purchase Key. Enter this number when prompted at the purchase Web site.
Download the resulting KRK files to your Xbox console. The KRK files will work only with your Xbox.
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When you want to transfer music, digital photos, or karaoke songs from your PC to your Xbox console, simply open Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool and follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Add Files button to add to your list of files to transfer, and use the Move Up, Move Down, Select All, and Remove Selected buttons to create and arrange your files in the order that you like. Click Finish when you’re ready to transfer.
NOTE: You can transfer up to 100 songs or 100 digital photos at one time.
NOTE: You have five minutes to begin the transfer. If Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool times out before you begin transferring your files, you will have to begin the process again.
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If you’re having trouble getting your Xbox connected to the Internet or to your PC, please see the step-by-step instructions here.
Below are some common error messages and what they mean:
Time is over. You must run this program again to transfer files.
The program timed out during transfer. You need to start over.
Some of the media you selected was invalid.
Xbox Music Mixer PC Tool works with WMA, MP3, JPG, and KRK files. One or more of the files you selected was one of these file types. Try selecting fewer files to determine which file is causing the problem.
You have reached the limit of 100 items that can be transferred to your Xbox at one time.
Slow down, there! Transfer the 100 songs or photos you’ve got, and then set up another transfer when it’s done.
Some of the media you selected was unable to be transferred because Digital Rights Management was enabled.
One or more of the music files you selected had copy protection turned on, which means they cannot be retrieved by your Xbox.
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