Philips SA4415 Instruction Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome

Digital audio player

Need help?

Please visit

www.philips.com/welcome

where you can access a full set of supporting materials such as user manual, the latest software updates and answers to frequently asked questions.

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1 Important safety information 1

2 Your new player 5

2.1 What’s in the box 5

2.2 Register your product 5

3 Getting started 6

3.1 Overview of controls and connections 6

3.2 Main menu 7

3.3 Install 7

3.4 Connect and charge 8

3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable 8

3.4.2 Battery level indication 8

3.5 Transfer 9

3.5.1 Disconnect your player safely 9

3.6 Enjoy 9

3.6.1 Turn on and off 9

3.6.2 Navigate the menu 9

3.6.3 Lock slider 9

4 Detail operation 10

4.1 Music mode 10

4.1.1 Control 10

4.1.2 Find your music 11

4.1.3 Limit the volume 11

4.2 Radio

4.2.1 Auto tune radio stations: 12

4.2.2 Play a preset radio station 12

4.2.3 Manual tune a radio station 12

4.2.4 Save a new frequency under a preset 13

4.3 Recordings 14

4.3.1 Play recordings 14

4.3.2 Delete your recording 14

4.3.3 Upload recordings to the computer 14

4.4 Settings 15

4.4.1 Equalizer custom settings 16

4.5 Use your player to store and carry data files 16

Contents

This feature is available only in some regions.

5 Organize and transfer music with Windows

Media Player 11 17

5.1 Installing Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 17

5.2 Music transfer 17

5.2.1 Add music files to WMP11 library 17

5.2.2 Add music files that are stored elsewhere on your computer or computer network 17

5.2.3 Rip songs from a CD 19

5.2.4 Buy music online 21

5.3 Sync your Windows Media contents to your player 21

5.3.1 Set up your player 22

5.3.2 Switch between automatic and manual sync 22

5.3.3 Select and prioritize what syncs automatically 22

5.3.4 Select files and playlists for manual sync 24

5.3.5 Copy files from your player to your computer 26

5.4 Manage your Windows Media Player Playlist 26

5.4.1 Create a regular Playlist 26

5.4.2 Create an Auto Playlist 27

5.4.3 Edit playlist 28

5.4.4 Transfer playlists to your player 29

5.5 Manage your files and playlists in Windows Media Player

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5.5.1 Search for music via WMP11 29

5.5.2 Delete files and playlists from WMP11 library 29

5.5.3 Delete files and playlists from your player 30

5.5.4 Edit song information via WMP11 31

5.5.5 Format your player via WMP11 32

6 Update your player 33

6.1 Manually verify software status 33

7 Technical data 34

8 Frequently asked questions 36

Contents

1 Important safety information

General maintenance

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not expose the player to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

• Do not drop your player or allow objects to fall on your player.

• Do not allow your player to be submerged in water. Do not expose headphone socket or battery compartment to water, as water entering the set may cause major damage.

• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the set.

• Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference.

• Back up your files. Please 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!

About operating and storage temperatures

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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 shortened in low temperature conditions.

Replacement parts/accessories

Visit www.philips.com/support to order replacement parts/accessories.

Hearing Safety

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.

Important (for models supplied with headphones):

Philips guarantees compliance with the maximum sound power of its audio players as determined by relevant regulatory bodies only with the original model of provided headphones. In case this one needs replacement, we recommend that you contact your retailer to order a model identical to that of the original, provided by Philips.

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 copy-protected material, including computer programmes, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. 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.

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 centre and ONLY to simplify error detection and prevention. The data stored shall be made available to user on user’s first request.

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

Please be informed about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old product with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health.

The build-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always hand the appliance in at an official collection point to remove the battery before discarding the appliance. Battery should be disposed of at an official collection point.

Modifications

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user authority to operate this device.

Notice for USA

Note:

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:

- 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.

Notice for the European Union

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.

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2 Your new player

With your newly purchased player, you can:

• play MP3 and WMA

• play FM radio

• record with built-in microphone

2.1 What’s in the box

The following accessories are included with your player:

2.2 Register your product

We strongly recommend that you register your product in order to gain access to free updates. To register your product, please log on to www.philips.com/welcome so that we can inform you as soon as new updates become available.

Player Headphones USB cable Quick start guide

CD-ROM containing Philips Device Manager, User Manual and Frequently Asked Questions

This feature is available only in some regions.

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Install

Connect and Charge

Transfer

Enjoy

Philips GoGear audio player

Quick start guide

A p Headphone jack B -VOLUME+ Increases / decreases volume (hold to increase / decrease fast) C REC Record (long press) D Back one level (hold to return to root menu) E y / 2; On / Off

Play/Record / Pause Confirm selection

F USB connector with dust cap G 1 Skip back (hold to quick skip)

2 Skip forward (hold to quick skip) 3/4 Scrolls up/down (hold to quick scroll)

H slider Hold slider to lock/unlock all keys (except -VOLUME+) I RESET J MIC Microphone

3 Getting started

3.1 Overview of controls and connections

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3.3 Install

Important Make sure to install the software provided in the supplied CD for music

transfer.

Important

You need Windows XP Service Pack 2 to install and run this software.

In case you do not have this on your PC, you will be asked to install the Service Pack. Please do install this, complete the rest of your software installation and only then connect your device.

This is critical to ensure the proper working of your player when connected to the PC.

System requirements:

• Windows XP (SP2 or above) or Vista

• Pentium III 800MHz processor or higher

• 128MB RAM

• 500MB hard disk space

• Internet connection (preferable)

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

• CD-ROM

• USB port

1 Insert the CD supplied with your product into the CD ROM drive of your PC.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Philips Device

Manager.

3 If the installation program does not start automatically, browse the CD contents with

Windows Explorer and double click on the file ending with .exe.

Lost your CD? Don’t worry, you can download the CD contents from

www.philips.com/support.

Menu To

Music Play your digital music tracks Radio

Listen to FM radio Recordings Create or listen to recordings Folder view View files in folders Settings Customize the settings of your player

3.2 Main menu

This feature is available only in some regions.

3.4.2 Battery level indication

The approximate power levels of your battery are indicated as follows:

Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.

3.4 Connect and charge

When you connect the player to the PC, it automatically charges.

3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable

1 Before you use the player for the first time, charge it for at least 5 hours.

> The battery

has a 100% charge after 4 hours and an 80% charge after 2 hours.

2 Connect the supplied USB cable to the mini USB port at the bottom of the player, the

other end to your PC.

> The player will start to charge as soon as it is connected to your PC.

Note The player is fully charged when the charging animation stops and is displayed.

Your fully charged player will allow up to 20 hours2of music playback.

Note When the batteries are almost empty, the low battery screen blinks. The

player saves all settings and unfinished recordings and switches off in less than 60 seconds.

Full Two-thirds full Half full Low Empty

Goal Action

Return to previous menu Press Return to main menu Press and hold Browse through menus Press 2; or Scroll through a list Press 3 or 4 Select an option Press 2;

Tip If the player is idle and no button is pressed for 10 minutes, it switches off

automatically.

3.5 Transfer

The player appears as a USB mass storage device in Windows Explorer. You can organize files, and transfer music to your player during USB connection.

1 Click and highlight one or more songs to transfer between the player and the computer.

2 Use drag and drop actions to complete your transfer.

Tip To transfer music CDs to the player use software such as Musicmatch Jukebox or

Windows Media Player 11, rip (convert) the songs on your music CD into MP3/WMA files. Copy the files into the digital audio player via Windows Explorer. Free versions of these programs can be downloaded from the internet.

3.5.1 Disconnect your player safely

1 Exit any active application working with your player.

2 Remove your player safely by clicking in the task tray shown in your PC.

3.6 Enjoy

3.6.1 Turn on and off

To turn on, press y/2; until the display shows the Philips logo.

To turn off, press and hold y/2; until the display shows ‘Bye’.

3.6.2 Navigate the menu

Your player has an intuitive menu navigation system to guide you through various settings and operations.

3.6.3 Lock slider

The player has a lock switch to prevent any accidental operation.

1 To lock the buttons when you play, move the lock slider to position

> All buttons except -VOL+ are locked and the display shows .

2 To unlock the buttons again, move the lock slider to position

4 Detail operation

4.1 Music mode (also play mode for recordings)

Your player supports MP3 and WMA formats.

4.1.1 Control

The player offers the following music mode options:

Goal Action

Play / Pause music Press 2; Skip to next audio file Press 2 Return to previous audio file Press 1 Fast forward Press and hold 2 Fast rewind Press and hold 1 Return to browsing menu Long/short press Increase volume Press VOL + Decrease volume Press VOL -

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