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1 Important safety information 3 3 5 2 Your new MUSE 7 7 General maintenance Recycling the product What’s in the box 3 Getting started 8 Overview of the controls and connections 8 Overview of the main menu 8 Install software 9 Connect and charge 9 Connect MUSE to a computer 9 Play while MUSE charges 9 Battery level indication 10 Battery level indication 10 Disconnect MUSE safely 10 Turn MUSE on and off 10 Automatic standb
10 BBC iPlayer (available in the UK only) 28 11 Video 30 Download, convert and transfer videos Play videos Delete videos 30 30 30 12 Pictures 31 31 31 31 31 13 Radio 32 32 32 32 32 View pictures View slideshow Transfer pictures to MUSE Delete pictures Listen to FM radio Auto-tune preset radio station Manually tune a radio station Play a preset radio station 18 Technical data 40 40 41 41 41 41 19 Glossary 42
General maintenance 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 battery 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.
A noisy environment can severely impair our wellbeing and add to stress. Active noise cancelation technology enables the listener to strongly reduce low frequency sounds, and thus can contribute to the reduction of stress. The full benefits of the active noise cancelation feature of MUSE require that the special supplied earphones are used and that the earplugs are worn correctly: Modifications Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate the product.
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.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Notice for the European Union This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.
MUSE allows you to • view video files • play MP3, unprotected WMA, and unprotected AAC (M4A) files • listen to FM radio • make recordings CD-ROM English 2 Your new MUSE Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide What’s in the box Check that you have received the following items: Player Note •• The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the right to change color/design without notice.
3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections Caution •• Listening to loud sounds for longer than a moment can be harmful to the listener. You can set the volume level of MUSE to limit the maximum volume output. 1 2 3 From the main menu, select [Settings]>[Sound settings] > [Volume limit]. Press the the level. / volume controls to adjust Press to confirm. »» When you set a volume limit, MUSE can no longer exceed the set volume, even if you press the volume button.
Connect and charge MUSE comes with the following software: • Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for MUSE) • Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for MUSE) • Windows Media Player (helps you convert and transver music and picture files for MUSE) • Napster player (helps you convert and transfer music files for MUSE) Important: Remember to install the software provided in the supplied CD-ROM for music and/or video transfer.
Battery level indication Turn MUSE on and off The display indicates the approximate levels of the battery status as follows: 1 100% 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. Battery level indication Note •• Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.
English 4 Use MUSE to carry files MUSE allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. 1 2 3 With MUSE connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. Create folders in MUSE. Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders.
5 Napster Player (available in the UK and Germany only) Napster online music service offers a variety of purchase and subscription models.
English © 2003-2009 Napster LLC, Napster, Napster To Go and the Napster logos are trademarks of Napster LLC, that may be registered in the UK and/or other countries. Portions utilize Microsoft Windows Media Technologies. Copyright © 1999-2002 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.
6 Music (noise cancelation) mark, to activate the noise canceling feature. • To deactivate the noise canceling feature, push the slider back again (away from the NC mark) Listen to music 1 2 3 From the main menu, select music mode. to enter Navigate the sub-menus to select your music. Press to play. • Press to toggle between pause and play. Reduce background noise MUSE incorporates an active noise canceling feature that lets you listen to your music and videos with less background noise.
English [Album art] • Alphanumerically listed album art [Albums] • Alphanumerically listed albums • Tracks listed in album order [Genres] • Alphanumerically listed genres • Alphanumerically listed artists • Alphanumerically listed albums • Tracks listed in album order [Playlists] • [Playlist-on-the-go] • Tracks listed in playlist order [Audiobooks] • Audiobook titles listed in alphanumerical order Note •• Alternatively, you can select from the main menu and find your files in folder view.
7 Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) »» Add to Library dialog box appears. Install Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 1 2 Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of WMP11. Transfer music and picture files to WMP11 library By default, WMP11 automatically loads all the music and picture files that are stored in your computer. The new files are also automatically added to the WMP11 library.
1 3 Click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Format. English Switch between music and pictures library in WMP and MUSE Click the arrow on the top left of WMP11,then select the category. 4 Click on the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Bit Rate. Rip songs from a CD You can transfer music from a CD to MUSE. The transfer requires that you create a digital copy of the music on your computer first. This is called ripping.
By default, WMP11 starts to rip all the songs from the CD. 6 »» To modify this option, click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select Rip CD Automatically When Inserted > Never. 3 Choose a store and follow the on-screen instructions. Click on the check boxes to select the songs that you want to rip. »» You can find the albums or songs you purchase in the WMP11 library. 7 Click Start Rip. »» The selected tracks are converted and added to the WMP11 library.
Caution •• Do not disconnect MUSE while transfer is in progress. If you disconnect MUSE, the transfer is incomplete and Windows may not be able to recognize MUSE afterwards. 1 2 3 4 Start WMP11. Turn on MUSE. Select and prioritize what syncs automatically If WMP11 selects to sync MUSE automatically, you can choose not to sync your entire media library. You can choose what to sync from existing playlists or create new playlists.
5 In the Playlist to sync pane, select the Priority arrows to arrange them in the order that you want them to sync. 5 Drag the files and playlists that you want to sync from the Contents pane to the Sync List pane. • You can also click on the file or playlist and select Add to ‘Sync List’. »» If MUSE is full before sync is complete, the files and playlists that are lower in priority on the list are omitted from sync.
3 MUSE supports reverse sync, which lets you copy files from MUSE to your computer with WMP11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Start WMP11. Turn on MUSE. Connect MUSE to the computer. Click on Philips MUSE in the left Navigation pane. »» The content on MUSE is listed in the Contents pane. Navigate to the file or playlist you want to copy from MUSE to the computer. Right click on the file or playlist, then select Copy from Device. WMP11 playlists Playlists allow you to mix any combination of songs or pictures you want.
4 5 6 Click on the underlined words to refine your criteria. To remove an item from the playlist, right click on the item, then select Remove from List. Click the second and third green plus signs to select and define more criteria for your auto playlist. Click OK button when done. Edit playlist You can edit your existing playlists at any time. 1 In the left Navigation pane, click on Playlists.
1 2 3 4 5 Click the arrow on the top left of WMP11, then select Music or Pictures for deletion. Navigate to the file or playlist you want to delete. Right click on the file or playlist, then select Delete. Select Delete from library only or Delete from library and my computer, then click OK. You can use WMP11 to manage the files stored on MUSE. When you connect MUSE to the computer, the contents on MUSE is displayed in WMP11. You can delete files or playlists, just like any other files displayed in WMP11.
4 5 Select the appropriate tab, then enter or edit the information. Click OK to save your changes. Format MUSE with WMP11 Caution •• This procedure reformats the storage on MUSE and erases all data. 1 2 3 4 24 Start WMP11. Turn on MUSE. Connect MUSE to the computer. Click the down arrow beneath the Sync tab, then select Philips MUSE > Format.
Remove music tracks from a playlist Add music tracks to a playlist 1 2 1 2 3 In music play mode, press OPTIONS. Press then or to select [Add to playlist], to confirm. Press or to select the playlist, then to confirm. »» The current track is added to the selected playlist. Play music tracks from a playlist 1 2 3 From the main menu, select [Playlists]. Press or , then playlist. > 3 English 8 Playlists In music play mode, press OPTIONS. Press or Playlist].
9 Audiobooks MUSE supports books in audio format. The use of this feature requires that you download AudibleManager from audible.com. With AudibleManager you can manage the digital contents of your audiobooks. Visit audible.com/gogear and register. The onscreen instructions guide you through AudibleManager software download process. Add audiobooks to MUSE • 1 2 3 4 Important: MUSE supports audiobook format or format . On your computer, launch AudibleManager.
1 2 3 In audiobook play mode, press OPTIONS. to select [Playback Press or , then speed]. Press or , then to select [Slower], [Normal], or [Faster]. • To exit, press . Add a bookmark in an audiobook 1 2 3 In audiobook play mode, press OPTIONS. Press or , then [Bookmarks]. Delete a bookmark in an audiobook 1 2 3 4 5 English Adjust audiobook play speed In audiobook play mode, press OPTIONS. Press or , then [Bookmark [x]]. to select Press or , then bookmark]. to select [Delete Press or the list.
10 BBC iPlayer (available in the UK only) 5 When you see a screen like this, click Continue. With BBC iPlayer you can now catch up on your favourite BBC programs from the past 7 days on MUSE. Here is how to use BBC iPlayer on Philips MUSE: 1 2 3 4 On your computer, open your browser and go to www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer Click on a program to select it. Move your mouse over the Download button at the bottom right hand side of the screen. 6 After a short while, you should see the download option.
Follow the link provided in the message Software Upgrade Required to update your Windows Media Player installation. I don’t see a download option in the program that I want to watch. Some programs are not available for download at this moment in time. When I drag and drop a video file that I downloaded, I get the following message. What do I do? During transfer, the following Windows prompt may pop up. Click on Yes or Yes to All to continue. Note Ignore this error (click Yes or Yes to All).
11 Video Download, convert and transfer videos MediaConverter™ for Philips enables you to • download videos from the Internet to your PC at the click of a button. • convert video files on your PC to the correct screen size of MUSE. • transfer converted videos from your PC to MUSE. Note Play videos 1 2 3 1 1 About PC connection preferences...
12 Pictures 1 View pictures MUSE supports a range of picture formats (see section Supported formats in this user manual). 1 2 From the main menu, select picture mode. Press or , then select. to enter to navigate and 2 3 4 From the main menu, select picture mode. English Delete pictures to enter Select the picture you want to delete. Press OPTIONS to view options menu. Select the delete option to delete the picture.
13 Radio Play a preset radio station 1 Listen to FM radio 1 2 Connect earphones. From the main menu, select to enter radio mode. • The earphones cable acts as FM antenna. Auto-tune preset radio station 3 4 to enter Press OPTIONS to see the options menu. Select [Auto tune]. »» The radio automatically tunes radio stations and saves the 20 strongest frequencies to presets. »» To stop auto tuning, press »» To exit radio, press and hold seconds. .
14 Recordings This is how you can record audio/voices with the built-in microphone (see section Overview for location of built-in microphone): Record from FM radio 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From the main menu, select radio mode. to enter 1 2 Select radio station (preset). Press OPTIONS to view options menu. Select [Start FM radio recording]. • Press to toggle between pause and record. 3 Press to stop. »» The screen prompts you to save the recording. 4 5 Press / to select [Yes] / [No]. Press to confirm.
Listen to voice/audio recordings 1 2 3 From the menu, select [Recordings library] > [Voice]. Select a recording. Press to play your recording. Upload your recordings to a computer 1 2 3 4 Connect MUSE to the computer (see section Connect and charge in this user manual). On the computer, in Windows® Explorer select MUSE. Select Recordings > Voice or FM radio. Copy and paste the recordings to any location on the computer. Delete recordings 1 2 3 4 5 34 From the main menu, select recordings mode.
English 15 Settings This is how you customize MUSE: From the main menu, select to enter settings mode. In the menu, navigate as follows: 1 2 3 4 Press / to select an option. Press to confirm a selection and go to the next level (when available). Press to return to the previous level. Press and hold to exit the menu.
[Display settings] [Theme] [Brightness] [Backlight timer] [Screensaver] Font size [Date and time] • Small • Normal (default) • Large Date Date format Time Time format Show time in header [Slideshow settings] [Time per slide] [Repeat] [Shuffle] [Language] 36 EN • • • • • • • • Czech German [English] (default) Spanish French Italian Hungarian Dutch • Theme 1 (default) • Theme 2 • Theme 3 • Level 1 • Level 2 • Level 3 • Level 4 • Level 5 [[x] seconds] • [Off] (default) • [Song title] • [Album art]
English [PC connection • MSC (default) preference] • MTP [Information] • [Capacity:] • [Free space:] • [Firmware version:] • [Model:] • [Support site:] [Factory [Restore factory settings? • [Yes] • [No] settings] (Files transferred to player will not be affected.
16 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 Device Manager can use your computer to check for firmware updates that are available on the Internet. Install Philips Device Manager on your computer from MUSE or download the latest version from www.philips.com/support. Note •• Your music files are not affected by a firmware update.
English 17 Troubleshooting If MUSE is not working properly or the display freezes, you can reset it without losing data: How do I reset MUSE? •• Insert a pen tip or other object into the reset hole located at the bottom of MUSE. Hold until the player shuts down.
18 Technical data Power Power supply: 750 mAh Li-ion polymer internal rechargeable battery Play time¹ (music): 25 hours Play time¹ (video): 5 hours Connectivity Headphone 3.5 mm USB 2.0 High speed Sound Channel separation: 45 dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 18 kHz Output power: 2 x 1.4 mW Signal to noise ratio: > 84 dB THD 0.
English Supported music file formats MUSE supports the following music formats: • .mp3 • .wma • .aac • .ape • .flac • .ogg • .wav • .ra / .rm Supported video file formats MUSE supports the following video formats: • .avi • .mp4 • .rmvb • .wmv Supported picture file formats MUSE supports the following picture formats: • .jpg / .jpeg • .bmp • .png • .gif Supported audiobook file formats MUSE supports the following audiobook formats: • .aa • .
19 Glossary A Active noise cancelation Active noise control (ANC) (also known as noise cancelation, active noise reduction, or antinoise) is a method for reducing unwanted sound. The active noise cancellation system cancels unwanted sound by generating an antisound (antinoise). The original, unwanted sound and the antinoise acoustically combine, resulting in the cancelation of both sounds. Album art Album art is a feature that displays the artwork (cover picture) of a music album.
MSC [Mass Storage Class] The USB mass storage device class (or USB MSC or UMS) is a set of computing communications protocols that provide an interface to storage devices. Devices that support this standard are referred to as MSC (Mass Storage Class) devices. MTP [Media Transfer Protocol] Media Transfer Protocol supports the transfer of music and video files to portable audio and video players.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) An audio format owned by Microsoft, is a part of Microsoft Windows Media technology. Includes Microsoft Digital Rights Management tools, Windows Media Video encoding technology, and Windows Media Audio encoding technology. WMV [Windows Media Video] Refers to a video compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMV content can be encoded by using Windows Media® Encoder 9 series. Files are recognised by their file extension ‘.wmv’.
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