Philips SA3ARA32, SA3ARA16 User Manual

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1 Important safety information 5
General maintenance 5 Recycling the product and the built-in
battery 8
2 Your new ARIAZ 10
What’s in the box 10 Software loaded on the player 10 Files loaded on the player 10
3 Get started 11
Charge power 11 Switch the player on or off 11
Automatic standby and shut-down 11
4 Overview 12
Controls 12 Home screen 13
Navigate from the Home screen 13
Select a theme 13 Lock/unlock the keys 14 Select the safe volume 14 Screen on/off 14
5 Sync with PC media library 15
Install Philips Songbird 15 Collect media files from the PC 16
Set the watch folder 1
Import media files 17 Get contents from online sources 17
Search online 18
Play online 18
Add to Philips Songbird 18 Search in Philips Songbird 19
Search by metadata 19
Search by keyword 20 Create playlists in Philips Songbird 20
Create a playlist 20
Generate LikeMusic playlists 21 Save the play queue as a playlist 22 Play a playlist 23
Manage media files in Philips Songbird 23
Edit metadata 23 Get album artwork 24 Remove media files from the library 24
Sync the player with Philips Songbird 25
Select auto or manual sync 25 Auto sync 26 Manual sync 26
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6 Music 27
Find music on the player 27
Find music by song information 27 Find music by playlist 27 Find music by file folder 27 Superscroll 27
Play music 28
Play from the same collection 28 Select play options 28
Playlists 28
Add songs to a playlist-on-the-go 29 Remove songs from a playlist-on-
the-go 29
Delete songs from the player 29
7 Audiobooks 30
Sync audio books to the player 30
Install AudibleManager on the PC 30 Download audiobooks to the PC 30
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Sync to the player 30 Find audiobooks on the player 31 Play audiobooks 31 Use bookmarks 32 Delete audiobooks from the player 32
8 Rhapsody 33
Transfer from Rhapsody to the player 33 Rate the songs 33 Add songs to the music library 33 Renew the subscription tracks 33
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9 Videos 34
Add videos to the player 34 Find videos on the player 34 Play videos 34
Select brightness 34
Delete videos from the player 34
10 Pictures 35
Add pictures to the player 35 Find pictures on the player 35 View pictures 35
Start a slideshow 35 Select play options 35
Delete pictures from the player 36
11 FM radio 37
Tune in to radio stations 37 Store preset stations 38
12 Recordings 39
Make recordings 39
Record audio/voices 39 Listen to recordings 39 Delete recordings from the pla Upload your recordings to a computer 39
yer 39
13 Text reader 40
Add text files to the player 40 Find text files on the player 40 Read text files 40 Delete recordings from the player 40
15 Settings 42
Play mode 42 Sound settings 42
SafeSound 42 Sleep timer 43 Display settings 43
Backlight timer 43
Screensaver 44 Date and time 44 Slideshow settings 44 Language 44 PC connection preference 45 Information 45 Rhapsody information 45 Format device 45 Factory settings 45 CD installer 46
16 Update the firmware through
Philips Songbird 47
17 Repair the player through Philips
Songbird 48
18 Technical data 49
System requirements 49
14 Folder view 41
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Need help?
Please visit
www.philips.com/welcome
where you can access a full set of supporting materials such as the user manual, the latest software updates, and answers to frequently asked questions.
1 Important safety
information
Replacement parts/accessories:
Visit www.philips.com/support to order replacement parts/accessories.
Hearing Safety
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General maintenance

The translation of this document is for reference only. In the event of any inconsistency between the English version and the translated version, the English version shall prevail.
Caution
To avoid damage or malfunction: Do not expose the product to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. Do not drop the product or allow objects to
fall on your player. Do not allow the product to be submerged
in water. Do not expose headphone socket or batter y compartment to water, as water entering the set may cause major damage. Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause
interference. Back up your files. Ensure that you retain the
original files you have downloaded to your device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data if the product becomes damaged or not readable / legible. Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your music files
only with the supplied music software to avoid problems. Do not use any cleaning agents containing
alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the product.
About operating and storage temperatures
Operate in a place where temperature is • always between 0 and 35ºC (32 to 95ºF) Store in a place where temperature is • always between -20 and 45ºC (-4 to 113ºF ). Battery life may be shor tened in low • temperature conditions.
Listen at a moderate volume:
Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there. To establish a safe volume level: Set your volume control at a low setting. Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion. Listen for reasonable periods of time: Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause hearing loss. Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks. Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones. Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time. Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts. Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you. You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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Modifications
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate the product.
Copyright information
All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Unauthorized duplication of any recordings whether downloaded from the Internet or made from audio CDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties. The making of unauthorized copies of copy­protected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offense. This equipment should not be used for such purposes. The Windows Media and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Be responsible! Respect copyrights.
Philips respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. Multimedia content on the internet may have been created and/or distributed without the original copyright owner’s authorization. Copying or distributing unauthorized content may violate copyright laws in various countries including yours. Compliance with copyright laws remains your responsibility. The recording and transfer to the portable player of video streams downloaded to your computer is intended only for use with public domain or properly licensed content. You may only use such content for your private, non-commercial use and shall respect eventual copyright instructions provided by the copyright
owner of the work. Such instruction may state that no further copies shall be made. Video streams may include copy protection technology that prohibits further copying. For such situations the recording function will not work and you will be notified with a message.
Data logging
Philips is committed to improving the quality of your product and enhancing the Philips user experience. To understand the usage profile of this device, this device logs some info / data to the non-volatile memory region of the device. These data are used to identify and detect any failures or problems you as a user may experience while using the device. The data stored, for example, will be the duration of playback in music mode, duration of playback in turner mode, how many times battery low was encountered, etc. The data stored do not reveal the content or media used on the device or the source of downloads. The data stored on the device are retrieved and used ONLY if the user returns the device to the Philips service center and ONLY to simplify error detection and prevention. The data stored shall be made available to user on user’s first request.
Monkey’s Audio decoder
a The Monkey’s Audio SDK and source
code can be freely used to add APE format playback, encoding, or tagging support to any product, free or commercial. Use of the code for proprietary efforts that don’t suppor t the official APE format require written consent of the author.
b Monkey’s Audio source can be included
in GPL and open-source software, although Monkey’s Audio itself will not be subjected to external licensing requirements or other viral source restrictions.
c Code changes and improvements must
be contributed back to the Monkey’s
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Audio project free from restrictions or royalties, unless exempted by express written consent of the author.
d Any source code, ideas, or libraries used
must be plainly acknowledged in the software using the code.
e Although the software has been tested
thoroughly, the author is in no way responsible for damages due to bugs or
misuse. If you do not completely agree with all of the previous stipulations, you must cease using this source code and remove it from your storage device.
FLAC decoder
Copyright (C) 2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005, 2006,2007,2008,2009 Josh Coalson
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
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of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Redistributions in binary form must
reproduce the above copyright notice,
this list of conditions and the following
disclaimer in the documentation and/
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distribution.
Neither the name of the Xiph.org
Foundation nor the names of its
contributors may be used to endorse
or promote products derived from this
software without specific prior written
permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
© 2009, Xiph.Org Foundation
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
Redistributions of source code must • retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. Redistributions in binary form must • reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/ or other materials provided with the distribution. Neither the name of the Xiph.org • Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written
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or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage
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Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sub-license, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON­INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

Recycling the product and the built-in battery

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries. The correct disposal of these products helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for additional information on a recycling center in your area.
Caution
Removal of the built-in battery invalidates the warranty and can destroy the product.
Philips ARIAZ Notice for the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between • equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on • a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced • radio/TV technician for help.
Notice for Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part-15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful • interference, and This device must accept any interference • received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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2 Your new
ARIAZ
On ARIAZ, you can do the following:
Play music;• Watch videos;• View pictures;• Listen to audiobooks;• Tune in to the FM radio;• Make recordings;• Read tex t files (.txt files).
Note
The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the right to change color/design without notice.

Software loaded on the player

ARIAZ comes with the following software:
Philips Songbird (helps you update the
firmware of the player, and manage your
media library on a PC and the player).

What’s in the box

Check that you have received the following items: Player
Earphones
USB cable
Quick start guide
Philips GoGear audio player
Quick start guide

Files loaded on the player

The following files are loaded on ARIAZ:
User manual
Frequently asked questions
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3 Get started

Charge power

ARIAZ has a built-in battery that can be
charged through the USB port of a computer. As shown, connect the ARIAZ to a PC by using the USB cable.
Note
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. The charging animation s tops and the
icon is displayed when the char ging process is completed.
To conserve battery power and increase the play time, do the following on ARIAZ:
Set the backlight timer to a low value • (go to [Backlight timer]).
> [Display settings] >

Switch the player on or off

Press and hold / until the ARIAZ is switched on or off.
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Note
When you connect ARIAZ to a computer, you are briefly prompted to select: [Charge & transfer] or [Charge & play].
ARIAZ automatically applies [Charge &
transfer], if no new selection is made.
Battery level indication
The display indicates the approximate levels of the battery status as follows:
100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
A flashing battery screen indicates » that the battery is low. The player saves all settings and switches off within 60 seconds.

Automatic standby and shut-down

The player has an automatic standby and shut­down feature that can save battery power. After 10 minutes in idle mode (no play, no button is pressed), the player switches off.
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4 Overview

Controls

/ press and hold: switch
a
on/off the player press: lock/unlock all buttons
b
c
d e f g
MIC microphone
h
/ / / navigation buttons
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/ on the play screen:
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RESET press the hole by using
k
/ VOLUME press: increase/decrease
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press: back one level press and hold: return to the Home screen
press: select options, or start/pause/resume play
speaker display show options menu
3.5mm headphone connector
press: skip to the next/ previous option press and hold: search within current file
USB connector for power charging and data transfer
the tip of a ball pen when the screen does not respond to the pressing of keys
the volume press and hold: increase/decrease the volume quickly
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Home screen

Navigate from the Home screen

Menu Mode To
Music play audio files Rhapsody*
channels
listen to channel lists that you download and transfer through the
Rhapsody software Video watch videos Pictures view pictures FM radio tune in to the FM radio Recordings create or listen to
recordings Folder view view files in folders Text reader read text files Settings customize the settings
of ARIAZ
Note
* Rhapsody channels becomes par t of the Home screen after you connect ARIAZ to a computer that has the Rhapsody soft ware installed. Rhapsody channels services require an active Rhapsody account and is available in some regions only.
From the Home screen, you can access • functional menus by pressing the navigation buttons
/ / / and
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To go back to to previous screens, press
repeatedly; or, press and hold to
return to the Home screen.
Switch between the Home screen and play screen On the Home screen,
During music play or radio play,
Press
and select [Now playing]
or[Last played].
On the play screen,
Press and hold
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Select a theme

To select a theme for the display,
On the Home screen, press • select [Theme].
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Lock/unlock the keys

When the player is on, use the lock to prevent accidental operation.
Briefly press• keys.
All buttons except the volume keys » are locked and the display shows a lock icon.
/ to lock or unlock the

Select the safe volume

Select the safe volume when you listen through the by-packed earphones.
1 Press / VOLUME.
The volume screen is displayed. »
2 Press to select the safe volume.
Tip
For the SafeSound options, see ‘Sound settings’ (see ‘SafeSound’ on page 42). For video play, exit the play screen to select
the safe volume.

Screen on/off

To save power, the screen switches off automatically after the pre-defined time duration if
no new action is taken on ARIAZ; and a value is selected in
settings] > [Backlight timer].
To exit the power-saving mode
Press any key.
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> [Display
5 Sync with PC
media library
With Philips Songbird, you can do the following:
Manage your media collections on • a PC; Sync ARIAZ with your PC media library; Register ARIAZ on www.philips. com/welcome;
• Update the firmware of ARIAZ (see ‘Update the firmware through Philips Songbird’ on page 47);
• Repair the ARIA Z (see ‘Repair the player through Philips Songbird’ on page 48).

Install Philips Songbird

Note
The ins tallation requires you to agree to the license terms.
If the pop-up window is not displayed automatically:
1 On the player, make sure that you have
selected the following options:
In
> [PC connection preference], select [MSC]; In
> [CD installer], select
[Enable].
2 On the PC, select My Computer
(Windows XP / Windows 2000) / Computer (Windows Vista / Windows
7).
The » Philips Songbird drive is displayed.
3 To star t installation, double click the
Philips Songbird drive.
Note
The ins tallation requires you to agree to the license terms. After the installation, the PC connection
changes to the MTP mode.
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Install Philips Songbird for the first time
When you connect ARIAZ to a PC for the first time, a pop-up window appears:
1 Select your language and country. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
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