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Contents 1 Important safety information 2 Your new player 2.1 2.2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 4 4.1 4.1.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.
Contents 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.6 5.6.1 5.6.2 5.6.3 5.7 6 6.1 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 7 7.1 8 8.
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.
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.
In the event of revocation, Philips will attempt to make available software updates to restore some or all of your device’s ability to transfer, store, access, copy, display and/or play Secure Content. However, the ability to make such updates available does not rest solely with Philips. Philips does not guarantee that, after revocation, such software updates will be available.
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.
Notice for USA Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Philips for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. SA5225 SA5225BT These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against SA5245 SA5245BT harmful interference in a residential installation.
2 Your new player With your newly purchased player, you can enjoy the following: • • • • • • • • • Stream audio and transfer files using Bluetooth® Play video files (WMV, MPEG4 (.avi)) Play audio files (WMA, AAC (unprotected)) Display album art View pictures Listen to audio books Listen to FM radio Record FM radio1 and voices / sounds View folders 2.
3 Getting started 3.
3.2 Main menu Menu Music Rhapsody Demo Rhapsody* Video Pictures Radio Recording Folders Settings Now playing Last played To Play digital music tracks Try out Rhapsody services Listen to Rhapsody Music Channels Watch videos View pictures Listen to or record from FM radio1 Create or listen to recordings View folders2 Customize the settings of your player Go to the play screen Resume play 3.3 Install Important Make sure to install the software provided in the supplied CD for music and video transfer.
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 battery2 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.
3.5 Transfer music and pictures You can transfer music and picture files to your player using Rhapsody Media Player. See Organize and transfer pictures and music with Rhapsody Media Player section of this user manual for more details. 3.6 Transfer videos Important Play DRM protected videos once in Windows Media Player on your PC, before you transfer them with MediaConverter for Philips.
> The progress of conversion and transfer is shown. Tip You can also select the files in Windows Explorer and then drag and drop them into the MediaConverter for Philips screen. Note If needed, the files will first be converted to a format that can be played on the player. 3.7 Enjoy 3.7.1 Turn on and off To turn on, press z/2; until the display shows the Philips logo. To turn off, press and hold z/2; until the display shows ‘Bye’.
3.7.2 Navigate the menu Your player has an intuitive menu navigation system to guide you through various settings and operations. Goal Return to previous menu Return to main menu Browse through menus Scroll through a list Select an option Action Press Press and hold Press 2; or Press 3 or 4 Press 2; 3.7.3 Connect Bluetooth headphones (or other Bluetooth devices) You can connect any kind of Bluetooth headphones as well as home or car audio systems.
4 Organize and transfer music and pictures with Rhapsody Media Player 4.1 Install Rhapsody Media Player Install the Rhapsody Media Player from the supplied software CD. (See section 3.3 Install for more details). 4.1.
4.3 Add Rhapsody Music Channels3 to the player Depending on the type of Rhapsody account you hold, you can add Rhapsody Music Channels to the player using. For more information visit www.Rhapsody.com 1 Connect the player to the computer. 2 Launch the Rhapsody Media Player. > The player is shown in the Sources window on the left hand side of the screen. 3 In the Sources window, select the tab Channel Guide. 4 In the main window, click on the + icon to add a channel to My Channels.
5 Detail operation 5.1 Music mode (also play mode for recordings) Your player supports MP3 and WMA formats. 5.1.
5.1.2 Find your music 1 1 From the main menu, select to enter music mode.
5.1.3 Find your Rhapsody4 channels 1 From the main menu, select to enter Rhapsody mode. 2 Press 3 or 4 to scroll through the list of items that are available to you. 3 Press 2 to select or press to return to previous level. 4 Press 2; to play. 5.1.4 Rating the songs in your Rhapsody3 channels 1 While playing music from your Rhapsody channel, press OPTIONS to see the options menu. 2 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Rate Track.
5.1.7 Resume play (Now playing) While playing, when you navigate away from the play screen, you can return to the play screen anytime. In any menu except the main menu: 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Now playing [current track name]. In the main menu: 1 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Now playing.
5.2 Picture library 5.2.1 View pictures The player supports JPEG graphics and provides a slide show function. 1 1 From the main menu, select to enter Picture mode. 2 Press 3 or 4 to browse through picture thumbnails. 3 Press 2; to see the picture in full view. 4 During full screen browsing, press 3 or 4 to move to next or previous picture. 5.2.2 Adding pictures to folder ‘Favorites’ 1 While viewing a picture, press OPTIONS to see the options menu. 2 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Add to Favorites.
5.3 Listen to audio books The player supports books in audio format. The use of this feature requires that you download the plug-in software from audible.com. You can manage the digital content of your audiobooks with the Windows Media Player 11. Tip You can resume play after navigating away from audiobooks (see section Resume play (Now playing) in this user manual). 5.3.1 Select audio book by book title 1 From the main menu, select to enter music mode. 2 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Audiobooks.
5.3.4 Adjust audiobook play speed 1 In audiobook mode, press OPTIONS. 2 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Playback speed. 3 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Slower, Normal, or Faster. 4 To exit, press . 5.3.5 Add a bookmark in an audiobook 1 In audiobook mode, press OPTIONS. 2 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Bookmarks. 3 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Add bookmark. > The display shows a confirmation screen. 4 To exit, press . 5.3.6 Find a bookmark in an audiobook 1 In audiobook mode, press OPTIONS.
5.3.8 Delete an audiobook 1 In audiobook mode, press OPTIONS. 2 Press 3 or 4, then 2; to select Delete audiobook. 3 Press 2; to confirm the deletion of the current audiobook. > The display shows a confirmation screen. 4 To exit, press . Tip You can play and send audiobooks via Bluetooth (see section Play and transfer music, videos, or audiobooks with Bluetooth in this user manual). You can download audiobooks, magazines, and news in audio format at audible.com.
5.4 Video 5.4.1 Transfer videos from a computer to the player Please see section Transfer videos in this user manual. Note Videos that you have transferred through Rhapsody are available for play only in the Rhapsody library. 5.4.2 Video play You can play video clips that are stored on the player. 1 1 From the main menu, select to enter Video mode. > A list of video files stored on the player is displayed. 2 Press 3 or 4 to select the file and press 2; to play. 3 Short press main menu.
5.5 Radio From the main menu, select to enter radio mode. Connect the headphones The supplied headphones serve as a radio antenna. Ensure you connect the headphones properly for an optimal reception. 5.5.1 Automatic tuning of radio stations Note The Autotune function saves the frequencies of found radio stations under presets and overwrites existing presets. When there are no frequencies saved under presets, the radio feature prompts you to start Autotune.
5.5.4 Manually save a radio station to a preset 1 While playing a radio station, press OPTIONS to see the options menu. 2 Press 3 or 4 to select the Save to preset, then 2; to save. 5.5.5 Record from FM radio when the radio is playing 1 While in radio mode, press OPTIONS to see the options menu. 2 Press 3 or 4 to select the Start radio recording, then 2; to start. 3 Press 2; to pause. 4 Press to stop and save the recording. > Your recordings are saved in the Recordings library on the player.
5.6 Recordings You can record audio with the player. The section Overview of controls and connections shows you the location of the microphone. 1 1 From the main menu, select . 2 While in recordings mode, press OPTIONS to see the options menu. 3 Press 3 or 4 to select the Start voice recording, then 2; to start. 4 Press 2; to pause. 5 Press to stop and save the recording. > Your recordings are saved in the Recordings library on the player. 6 You can find the voice recordings file under recordings.
5.6.3 Upload recordings to the computer 1 Connect the player to your computer. 2 Select the player in Windows Explorer. 3 Select Recordings > Voice or FM radio. 4 Copy and paste the recordings to any desired location on the computer. 5.7 Use your player to store and carry data files You can use your player to store and carry data files by copying data files into your player with Windows Explorer.
6 Play and transfer music, videos, or audiobooks with Bluetooth You can stream music, videos, or audiobooks to other Bluetooth enabled output devices, such as headphones or a car stereo system. You can also transfer music, videos, or audiobooks to a Bluetooth enabled device, such as another player. 6.1 Play audio or video, or audiobooks on another Bluetooth output device You can choose to play either on a 'new device' or on an 'already paired device'.
Already paired device: 1 Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is turned on. 2 Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is in pair mode. 3 While playing music, video, or audiobook press OPTIONS. 4 Press 3 or 4 and 2; to select the option Play via Bluetooth. 5 Press 3 or 4 and 2; to select the output device. 6 Select the device you want to connect to. > A confirmation message appears upon successful connection. 6.
Already paired device: 1 Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is turned on. 2 Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is in pair mode. 3 On the player, while in a list, press 3 or 4 to mark the file you want to transfer. 4 Press OPTIONS, to enter the options menu. 5 Press 3 or 4 and 2; to select the option Send via Bluetooth. 6 Press 3 or 4 and 2; to select the destination device. 7 Select the device you want to transfer to. > A confirmation message appears upon successful transfer. 6.2.
6.2.3 Receive files When another Bluetooth device sends a file to the player, you can accept or decline receipt of the file. 1 Press 3 or 4 and 2; to select Yes or No. > You can find the file in the My Received files folder in the Folder view menu. You can open the file upon receipt: 1 Press 3 or 4 and 2; to select Yes. > The player opens the file in the appropriate mode.
7 Settings You can set preferences in your player to suit your needs. 1 1 Press and select . 2 Press 3 or 4 to select an option. 3 Press 2; to go to next level or to return to previous level. 4 Press 2; to confirm your selection.
Settings Demo Mode Screensaver Time and Date Skins Restore Factory Settings Information Options Off / On Off / On Time Settings Further Options Date Settings Set date format Set date Off / On Display in Header dark / Light / Red Confirm Memory Firmware version Support website Set time format Set time 12 hrs / 24 hrs Hour / Minute / AM/PM Day / Month / Year Confirmation feedback Capacity / Available free space 7.1 Equalizer custom settings You can customize the equalizer settings: 11.
8 Update your player Your player is controlled by an internal program called the firmware. Newer versions of the firmware may have been released after you have purchased your player. A software program called Philips Device Manager checks for firmware updates that are available on the Internet. Install Philips Device Manager from the supplied CD or download the latest version from www.philips.com/support. 8.1 Perform a software update Attention This procedure will erase the content of the player.
9 Technical data Power • Power supply 880mAh Li-polymer internal rechargeable battery* Display • White backlight LCD, 320 x 240 pixels, 262K colors Sound • Channel separation: 45dB • Equalizer setting: Off / Rock / Pop / Jazz / Classical / Dance / Electronica / Lounge / RnB / Hip Hop / Spoken Word / Custom • Frequency response: 20-18000Hz • Signal to noise ratio: > 84dB • Output Power (RMS): 2x3mW Audio playback • Compression format: MP3 (8-320kps and VBR, Sample rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 24, 32, 44.
* Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. + 1MB = 1 million bytes; available storage capacity will be less. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage capacity will be less. Full memory capacity may not be available as some memory will be reserved for the player. Storage capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 64kbps WMA encoding.
10 Frequently asked questions If you encounter problems with your player, go through the following points listed in the next section. Please also check out FAQs at www.philips.com/support for further help and other troubleshooting tips. Consult your dealer or service center if you are unable to find a solution by following these hints. Warning Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. My player cannot power on.
My player hangs. 1 In the unlikely event that your player hangs, do not panic. Insert a small pin or other sharp object into the reset hole located at the bottom of the player. Hold until the player shuts down. Note The existing contents on your player will not be erased. 2 If nothing happens, recharge the battery for at least 4 hours and try to power on or reset again. If this does not work, you might have to repair your player with Philips Device Manager. There is no sound.
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