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1 Important safety information General maintenance Recycling the product and the built-in battery 3 3 6 2 Your new MUSE What’s in the box 8 8 3 Getting started 9 Overview of the controls and connections Lock the touch controls Limit the volume Overview of the home menu Organize the home menu Connect and charge Connect MUSE to a computer Install Philips Songbird for the first time Install the Philips Songbird software again (after the first installation) Ba
10 Pictures 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 11 Radio 29 29 29 29 Add pictures to MUSE Overview of the picture controls Browse picture albums View pictures Advanced picture display View pictures on your TV Delete the currently displayed picture Delete one or more pictures Listen to FM radio Auto-tune radio station presets Manually tune a radio station 12 Recordings 30 Record audio/voices 30 Listen to recordings 30 Upload your recordings to a computer 30 De
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.
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• 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. English • 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.
2 Your new MUSE Use MUSE to • play music • view pictures • watch videos • listen to FM radio • make recordings • read texts 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 Note •• The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the right to change color/design without notice.
Overview of the controls and connections Lock the touch controls You can lock the touch controls of MUSE: 1 2 3 a b c d e f g h i j press and hold: turn MUSE on/off / press: increase/decrease the volume press and hold: increase/ decrease the volume quickly display return to home menu MIC microphone headphone jack USB jack RESET reset the MUSE HDMI jack MICRO SD Micro SD slot Press to lock the touch controls. »» The screen turns off.
Overview of the home menu Main features Extra features Mode To Music Video Pictures FM radio play digital audio tracks play videos view pictures listen to FM radio Mode To Recordings create or listen to recordings Audible listen to audiobooks Text read text files Folder view files in folders Settings customize the settings of MUSE Rhapsody¹ listen to your Rhapsody channels Micro SD view Micro SD card card¹ contents Note Organize the home menu On the home menu, the four main features are at the top
Install Philips Songbird for the first time MUSE has a built-in battery that can be charged through the USB port of a computer (USB cable included). When you connect MUSE to the PC for the first time, a pop-up window appears: Note 1 2 •• When you connect MUSE to a computer, you are briefly prompted to select: •• [Charge & transfer] or [Charge & play]. •• MUSE automatically applies [Charge & transfer], if no new selection is made.
Install the Philips Songbird software again (after the first installation) Important! The Philips Songbird software installer is preloaded to MUSE. To free memory capacity for your media content on MUSE, the installer file is automatically deleted during the first installation process. If you want to install the software any time after the first installation, follow these instructions: 1 2 3 4 Connect MUSE to the computer.
English 4 Update MUSE MUSE is controlled by an internal program called firmware. Newer versions of the firmware may have been released after you have purchased MUSE. The software program called Philips Songbird can use your computer to check for firmware updates that are available on the Internet. Install Philips Songbird on your computer (see chapter Install software) and follow the instructions to update (see chapter Manually verify / update the firmware).
5 Turn MUSE on and off 1 Press and hold the button for longer than 2 seconds to toggle between on and off. Automatic shut-down MUSE has an automatic shut-down feature that can save battery power. After 10 minutes in idle mode (no music plays, no button is pressed), MUSE turns off. 1 Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to turn MUSE on again. Tip •• The default setting is 10 minutes as this is the maximum possible power-saving mode. You can change this mode in the settings.
MUSE comes with the Philips Songbird software. The Philips Songbird software helps you to: • purchase new media (music and videos) online • create a media library • manage your media library • play music and videos • sync your media with the MUSE When Philips Songbird is launched for the first time, choose from the following options to import media files into the Songbird media library: • Import an existing iTunes library. • Scan for media files in specific directories.
Export media to iTunes 1 2 3 4 5 On the computer, launch the Songbird program. Select Tools > Options.... On the Songbird toolbar, select the Media Importer tab, then iTunes Import/ Export. Verify your library location and options. Browse your media library The Songbird media library is structured as follows: a b Select Export Library. »» The software exports the library from Songbird to iTunes.
1 2 In the Songbird library, right click on a media file, then select Remove. In the prompt window, click Remove to confirm that you want to remove the file. »» The selected file is removed from the library and from all playlists. (By default, the file is only “removed”, not “deleted”. The media file still exists in its original location on the computer or computer network.
Create a playlist 1 2 3 On the computer, launch the Songbird program. Choose from these options to create a new playlist: • On the Songbird toolbar, select File > New Playlist. • Right-click on the left hand sidebar, and then choose New Playlist. • Click the + symbol at the bottom of the left hand side Service Pane. »» A new playlist appears in the Service Pane. Change the look of the Songbird library You can change the design and color scheme of the Songbird library. We call this “changing feathers”.
English Repair MUSE (restore factory settings) Philips Songbird has a repair feature that you can use to restore MUSE to the factory settings. Before you proceed, back up your files that are stored on MUSE if possible. Caution •• The following procedure erases all your files that are stored on MUSE, and restores the factory settings. 1 2 3 Install Philips Songbird on your computer (see chapter Install software), and then launch the program.
7 Music Browse music albums Add music to MUSE This is how you browse the music library by album cover: 1 Refer to the Songbird chapter in this user manual to find out how to add (transfer) media files such as music to MUSE. Overview of the music controls 1 go to active play screen 20 EN Action tap 2 tap ; tap 2 tap 3 tap and hold tap and hold tap press volume button tap Tap to display the browser view.
Delete the currently playing music track 1 2 3 English During music play, you can choose from the following advanced play features: • Tap the rating bar once or more to select the rating option • (not rated) • (rating 1) • (rating 2) • (rating 3) • (rating 4) • (rating 5) • Tap once or more to select from the following repeat options: • repeat 1 (the current music track is repeated) • repeat all (all music tracks of the current selection are repeated) • repeat off (nothing is repeated) • Tap to play the m
8 Audiobooks MUSE supports books in audio format. The use of this feature requires that you download the AudibleManager from audible.com. With the AudibleManager you can manage the digital contents of your audiobooks. Visit audible.com and register. The onscreen instructions guide you through the AudibleManager software download process. Overview of the audiobook controls These are the controls of the audiobook mode: Add audiobooks to MUSE Important: MUSE supports audiobook format or format .
1 In the home menu, tap to enter audiobook mode.
9 Video Browse video albums Add videos to MUSE This is how you browse the video library by album cover: 1 Refer to the Songbird chapter in this user manual to find out how to add (transfer) media files such as videos to MUSE. Overview of the video controls These are the controls of the video mode: 1 2 view options menu increase / decrease volume go to active play screen 24 EN to display the browser view.
Play videos on your HD TV This is how you play video clips from the player on your HD TV: 1 2 3 4 Follow the steps in chapter “Play videos” to play a video. Connect the small plug of the HDMI cable (sold separately) with the player. Turn on your HD TV. Connect the large plug of the HDMI cable (sold separately) with the HDMI outlet jack of your HD TV. »» The video plays on your HD TV. • Tap the screen on MUSE for play options and navigation.
Delete the currently playing video 1 2 3 While you watch the video, tap . Tap the option to delete the video. Tap to confirm the deletion. Delete one or more videos Use the Philips Songbird software to add or delete, and then sync your media files such as videos. Note •• Alternatively, you can select from the main menu and find your files in folder view.
Browse picture albums Add pictures to MUSE This is how you browse the picture library in album view: 1 Refer to the Songbird chapter in this user manual to find out how to add (transfer) media files such as pictures to MUSE. Overview of the picture controls These are the controls of the picture mode: 1 2 1 3 Action tap 2 tap ; tap tap to display the browser view. Use your finger to swipe from left to right or from right to left on the screen to browse the album covers.
Advanced picture display During picture display, you can choose from the following advanced display features: • Tap to enter the zoom mode, then tap the zoom control bar in the control panel: 3 4 • • • Tap* the right hand side of the zoom control bar to increase the enlargement factor by up to 4 times the normal size. • Tap* the left hand side of the zoom control bar to decrease the enlargement factor (minimum size: normal size). Double tap the picture to return to normal size view.
Listen to FM radio MUSE can store up to 20 different radio stations under preset numbers. Follow the instructions in chapter Auto-tune radio stations to automatically tune to radio stations. The auto-tune feature automatically saves the first 20 stronger signals to preset numbers. Auto-tune radio station presets The auto-tune feature of MUSE helps you find radio stations and save them under the preset numbers. 1 2 Note •• You can also manually tune to radio stations.
12 Recordings Upload your recordings to a computer Record audio/voices This is how you record audio/voices with the built-in microphone (see section Overview for location of built-in microphone): 1 From the home menu, select . • Tap to start recording. • Tap ; / to toggle between pause and recording. • Tap 9 to stop. »» Recordings are automatically saved on the player. (Filename format: REC YYYY-MM-DD XXX.
English Delete one or more recordings This is how to delete recordings in Windows Explorer: 1 2 3 Connect MUSE to the computer. In Windows Explorer, locate the folder Recordings > Voice or FM radio*. Delete the recordings as you normally would on the computer. Note •• * FM radio recording feature is available with some versions only. Refer to the on-screen menu of MUSE to find out which features are available to you.
13 SD Card Access files on a Micro SD card Insert an SD card 1 2 3 1 2 Turn on MUSE. Open the dust cover of the Micro SD card slot. Insert the Micro SD card with the contacts facing up: »» The Micro SD card icon the home menu. is added to Note •• MUSE supports Micro SD cards of up to 32GB. Import files from a Micro SD card 1 2 3 4 Insert a Micro SD card. In the home menu, tap Micro SD card mode. Tap to see the Micro SD card options.
English 14 Text reader Read text files 1 2 3 In the home menu, tap to enter the text reader mode. »» The text files are displayed as a list. Swipe your finger up and down on the list to locate a text file, then tap to select it. Swipe your finger from right to left or from left to right on the text to flick to the next or previous page. • Tap to see more text reader options. • Tap to return to the home menu.
15 Use the MUSE to carry data files This is how you use MUSE to store and carry data files: 1 2 Connect MUSE to the computer (for instructions see section Connect and charge). On the computer in Windows Explorer,copy the data files and paste them to MUSE. Tip •• Use the computer to transfer your data files back to the computer, or delete your data files from MUSE.
English 16 Settings This is how you customize MUSE: 1 2 In the home menu, tap settings mode. to enter In the settings menu, • swipe your finger up or down on the screen to scroll through lists of options. • tap to select options. • tap to confirm options (required for some settings). • tap to return to the previous level. • Press to return to the home menu.
Settings Date and time Options menu Set date Set date format Set time Set time format Language PC connection preference Information Format device Reset settings EN • DD MM YYYY (default) • MM DD YYYY • YYYY MM DD 12 hours 24 hours (default) Show time in header On (default) Off • Czech Norwegian • Greek Polish • English (default) Portuguese • Danish Portuguese • German (Brazilian) • Spanish • Russian • French • Slovak • Italian • Finnish • Hungarian • Swedish • Dutch • Turkish • MSC - mass storage (de
Power Power supply: 1,100 mAh Li-ion polymer internal rechargeable battery Play time¹ - audio: 24 hours - video: 5 hours Software Philips Songbird: to update firmware and transfer music Connectivity Headphone 3.5 mm USB 2.0 High speed HDMI Sound Channel separation: 50 dB Frequency Response: 20 - 18,000 Hz Output power: 2 x 2.7 mW (for EU version); 2 x 10.5 mW (for Non-EU version) Signal to noise ratio: > 85 dB Audio playback Supported formats: Bit rates Sampling rates MP3: 8 - 320 kbps and 8, 11.
18 Glossary B Bit rate Bit rate is the number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time. The bit rate is usually measured in some multiple of bits per second (kilobits per second: kbps). The term bit rate is a synonym for data transfer rate (or simply data rate). C Compression In audio terms, this is a process of temporarily or permanently reducing audio data for more efficient storage or transmission.
MTP [Media Transfer Protocol] Media Transfer Protocol supports the transfer of music and video files to portable audio and video players. N Napster Napster is an online music service offering unlimited music you can easily transfer to your MUSE player. O Ogg Vorbis Album art is a feature that displays the artwork (cover picture) of a music album. This display enables the user to quickly identify a music album. The artwork files for music albums can be downloaded from the Internet.
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