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PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 4 Welcome About your new player With your newly purchased ShoqBox, you can enjoy the following: • Music playback of MP3 and WMA digital audio tracks from the built-in memory • Line-in mode to play your favorite external audio sources, like music from your laptop or other digital audio player • Alarm function to wake up your way to buzzer, music For more information on any of these functionalities see their dedicated chapters.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 5 Accessories The following accessories are included with your player multi-voltage 5V AC/DC power adapter / charger travel case to protect your ShoqBox USB cable to connect ShoqBox to your PC CD-ROM with Windows Media Player, Philips Device Manager and user manuals line-in cable to connect ShoqBox to any audio source, like your laptop Optional accessories These accessories are not included with your player but can be bought separately.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 6 Registration Since it is possible for you to upgrade your product, we recommend that you register your product on www.philips.com/register so we can inform you as soon as new free upgrades become available. More information Please visit www.philips.com/support or www.usasupport.philips.com (for U.S.
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PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 8 1 Navigation 3 4 1 2 Scroll up / Previous / Fast rewind Scroll down / Next / Fast forward Back to previous level Go to next level 2 Volume controls + - Increase volume Decrease volume 3 Bass boost 4 MENU 5 POWER / PLAY / PAUSE 6 VIEW 7 Connections cover 8 5V DC Charger /adapter connection for power supply 9 Reset opening Press here using a pin if the ShoqBox "hangs" or "freezes". Note: your music content will not disappear.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 9 Basic first steps 1 Charging 1 Connect the supplied multi-voltage adaptor/charger to your ShoqBox by plugging it into the 5V DC connector at the back of your product under the ShoqBox back cover and then plug the other end into a standard mains power outlet. 2 The battery will be fully charged in 4 hours when charging it for the first time and 70% charged in 1 hour for quick charge.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 2 5/1/06 16:15 Page 10 Installing software What you need before software installation: - PC with Windows® XP (SP1 or above) - Internet connection with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher - CD-ROM drive - USB port - 500 MB hard disk space recommended IMPORTANT! Always install the software from the CD even if you may have Windows Media Player. Any additional utility applications (for example to upgrade and repair your player) will otherwise not be installed.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 3 4 5 5/1/06 16:15 Page 11 Connecting your ShoqBox to the PC via the USB port Open the connections cover at the back of your ShoqBox. Connect the included adapter to your ShoqBox and to the main power supply. Connect the smaller end of your USB cable to your ShoqBox and the bigger end to your computer's USB port. Your ShoqBox will be recognized by your computer and is ready for music transfer.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 6 7 5/1/06 16:15 Page 12 Select a music track to play Use the navigation keys to the left of the display to select a song for playback. Play a song by pressing 2;. Press the same key to pause the music. As with most digital audio players, there is no stop key. Look at the demo mode to see key features The demo mode can be started from any mode by pressing MENU key.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 13 Organize and transfer music with Windows Media Player 10 Note: Windows XP operating system is required for Windows Media Player 10. This chapter describes the basic operations and steps that you need to follow to successfully transfer music to your ShoqBox. For more information, please refer to Windows Media Player Help on your computer.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 14 2 Select Library tab to access media library. 3 Click Add to Library on the bottom left of the screen. 4 You can choose to add files from folder, URL, by searching your computer, etc.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 15 Ripping songs from a CD If you want to transfer music from a CD to your player, you need to create a digital copy of the music on your PC first.This is called ripping. 1 Start Windows Media Player. 2 Insert the Audio CD. 3 Select Rip tab to display a list of music tracks on your CD. 4 If your computer is connected to the Internet, the album information will be automatically obtained so that you don't have to enter the song titles and other information manually.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 16 Synchronizing content to your device When you connect your player to your computer for the first time, Windows Media Player starts the Device Setup Wizard.You can choose to synchronize your player with the library automatically or manually. Automatic synchronization: Every time you connect your player to your computer and start Windows Media Player, the content on your device will be updated automatically according to the sync settings you specified.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 17 Manual synchronization 1 Start Windows Media Player. 2 Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 3 Select Sync tab. 4 In the pull down menu on the right pane, select Philips or Philips ShoqBox as the destination.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 18 5 If they are not in the list, click F5 to refresh and try again. 6 Select Library tab to access media library. 7 Click to highlight the song you want to copy. 8 Right click on the song and select Add to > Sync List.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 19 9 Or drag and drop the song into the Sync List on the right pane. 0 Click Start Sync button at the bottom of the screen to start synchronization.The progress will be displayed just above the Start Sync button. ✔ TIP We recommend that you always use Windows Media Player to transfer music to your player.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 20 Creating a playlist 1 2 3 4 5 6 ✔ Start Windows Media Player. Select Library tab to access media library. Click to highlight a track. Right click on the track and select Add to > Additional Playlist... In the Add to Playlist dialog box, select an existing playlist or click New to add a new playlist. The track you have selected will be added to the playlist.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 21 2 Click Sync settings or Setup Sync, select Synchronize device automatically check box and select the playlists to be synchronized with the player. Managing your tracks and playlists Delete Tracks and Playlists from Windows Media Player library 1 Click to highlight an item. 2 Right click and select Delete to delete the item. ✔ TIP It is not possible to delete playlists that are on your ShoqBox player via Windows Media Player.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 22 Edit Track Information via Windows Media Player 1 Select Library tab. 2 Highlight the track you want to edit, right click and select Edit. 3 Edit on the text box directly. Search for Tracks via Windows Media Player 1 2 3 4 5 ✔ 22 Select Library tab. Type a search string in the search field. Click Search to start searching. A list of tracks containing the search string will be displayed. You can play, transfer, delete, add to sync list, etc.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 23 ShoqBox main root menu When your ShoqBox powers up, you will see the main root menu, it contains the following items: Music Line-in Alarm to play your digital music tracks to use the ShoqBox speakers to listen to music from any external source such as your laptop or other digital audio player to enter the alarm function For more information on any of these functionalities see their dedicated chapters.
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PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 25 Playing music on ShoqBox From the root menu, press 2 to enter the music selection options. You can search your ShoqBox music library via the following options, see screen example When you find a song you wish to play, ensure it is highlighted and press 2; .
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 26 ShoqBox display icons The ShoqBox display will use the following icons, which are explained in the table below: < Music mode Line-in mode Alarm clock Equalizer Previous menu / library level available > Next menu / library level available Option available for selection Option selected Repeat 1 Repeat all Shuffle Dynamic Bass Boost selected Battery level indications Low battery warning: appears when battery power is very low.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 27 Customizing settings 1 Press MENU for menu options. Press 3 to scroll up or 4 to scroll down for your option. Press 2 for next or 1 for previous levels of menu. 2 Press 2 to confirm your selection by checking . 3 Press MENU or 1 to exit the menu display. Options for each setting are shown on ShoqBox's display. Bold means default setting. Mode Level 1 Level 2 Music Shuffle / Repeat Repeat 1 Level 3 Level 4 Default setting in bold.
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PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 30 Detailed operations Music mode Your device is preloaded with some music tracks. You can also transfer your digital music collection from your computer to your device through Windows Media Player 10. More information about music transfer can be found in the above sections of the manual. Once you have downloaded MP3/ WMA tracks from your computer to the ShoqBox, you can access your music in 5 different ways on the ShoqBox.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 31 6 From this screen, you can click 2 to see more information about the song, including the next song scheduled for playback. Music mode settings It is possible to change the play screen default to show number of tracks in the selection instead of the next track title.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 32 Line-in mode You can use your ShoqBox to act as a powerful mini speaker: 1 Connect the included audio cable between LINE IN on ShoqBox to the LINE OUT / p connection on your auxiliary equipment. 2. On ShoqBox, press VIEW and select line-in to enter the Line in mode. 3. Operate the controls on your auxiliary equipment to playback. 4 Adjust the volume on both ShoqBox and your device.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 33 ShoqBox time and date The time is displayed using the 12-hour and 24-hour clock. 12-hour clock is the default option. You will need to set both the clock time and date before you can use the alarm options. 1 In any mode, enter the menu: Settings > Clock > Day and Time > .... 2 Highlight the menu option you want to adjust. 3 Press 3 and 4 to adjust the day / hours / minutes. When the ShoqBox is connected to mains power, you will see the time on the display.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 34 1. To activate the alarm, enter Alarm from the root menu screen. 2.Select ON or OFF 3. If you select ON, you will be brought to the Alarm main settings screen. In the screen below, the Alarm is set for 10:00.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 35 Settings Time Function Set Alarm time Screen example Screen example is 10:00 Repeat Set Alarm frequency Screen example is Daily Source Set Alarm sound Screen example is Music Setting Alarm Time - for users with 12 hour / AM PM settings > > > You need to select the alarm hour, minute and AM / PM separately. Setting Alarm Time - for users with 24 hour settings > > You need to set the alarm hour and minute separately.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 36 You can set the Repeat settings of your Alarm according to the table below: Daily Alarm will be activated every day Weekdays Alarm will be activated every day between Monday to Friday Weekend Alarm will be activated every Saturday and Sunday The alarm will sound for 2 minutes in your selected alarm source mode and then enter the "Auto snooze" mode.
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PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 38 Setting Alarm Source - Buzzer You can select Buzzer for your Alarm. Use the navigation keys to the left of the display to select buzzer by following the example screens below. > > Alarm Auto Snooze When you alarm is activated, it will sound for 2 minutes. If you do not press a key during this minute, the ShoqBox will Auto Snooze. During Auto Snooze, your alarm will sound every 10 minutes for 2 minutes.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 39 Updating your player Your player is controlled by an internal software program called firmware. New versions of the firmware may be released after you have purchased your player. A software program called Philips Device Manager will monitor the firmware status of your player and notify you if a new firmware is available.You need an Internet connection for this. Install Philips Device Manager from the supplied CD or download the latest version from www.philips.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 40 To manually check whether your firmware is up to date 1 Power your player with the supplied AC/DC adapter. 2 Connect your player to the computer. 3 Launch Philips Device Manager from Start > Programs > Philips Device Manager. Alternatively, you can launch Philips Device Manager from the computer desktop by double clicking on the icon below. 4 Select your device. 5 Click Update.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 41 Troubleshooting There is no Music on my player after transfer If you cannot find the songs that you transferred on your player, check the following: 1. Did your transfer with Windows Media Player? Files transferred via other means will only be recognized as data files - they will neither appear nor play in the music library of your device. 2. Are your songs in MP3 or WMA format? Other formats will not playback on the ShoqBox.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 42 My player is full and I have less songs on my player than I expect Your device has built-in memory to store songs. Check your model number to see the actual memory size. You will be able to store more songs on your device if you use WMA formatted songs in 64 kbps with variable bitrate.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 43 Notice for the USA Philips PSS231 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.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 44 Safety and Maintenance General maintenance To avoid damage or malfunction: - - Do not expose 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 submersed in water. Do not expose the earphone socket or battery compartment to water as water entering the set may cause major damage.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 45 Hearing safety Listen at a moderate volume. Using headphones at high volume can impair your hearing. We recommend Philips headphones (sold separately) for this product. Important (only for models with by-packed 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.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 46 Copyright information - All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Unauthorized duplication of any recordings downloaded from the internet or made from audio CDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 47 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 inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
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PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 49 Storage Media Built-in memory capacity: PSS231 - 1GB** (holds and plays up to 1000 songs) Built-in memory type: NAND Flash Connectivity DC in: Headphone: USB+: Line in (Aux in): 5 V, D=3.0 mm 3.5 mm type B port, 5P, USB 2.0 supported 3.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 50 PHILIPS reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. All rights reserved.
PSS231_ENG.qxd 5/1/06 16:15 Page 51 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners 2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Printed in China www.philips.
