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Contents 1 Important safety information General maintenance 2 Your new player What's in the box PC software for the player Files loaded on the player Overview Controls Home screen Lock/unlock the keys Screen on/off 3 Get started Charge power Switch the player on or off Automatic standby and shut-down 4 Music Transfer music to the player Use a Micro SD card Find music on the player Switch between the internal memory and SD card Find music by song information Find music by file folder Play music 2 2 5
1 Important safety information 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: •• Use only power supplies listed in the user manual. •• 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.
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. Modifications Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user's authority to operate the product.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.
2 Your new player What's in the box Make sure that you have received the following items: Player Files loaded on the player The following files are loaded on MIX: • User manual • Frequently asked questions Overview Controls c b a d Earphones e h g f Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide Safety and Warranty sheet a Safety and Warranty b •• The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the c right to change color/design without notice.
• Remove the cap to use the USB connector for power charging and data transfer e Volume buttons • Press: Increase/decrease the volume • Press and hold: Increase/decrease the volume quickly f RESET • Press the hole by using the tip of a ball pen when the screen does not respond to the pressing of keys g • 3.
3 Get started »» A flashing battery screen indicates that the battery is low. The player saves all settings and switches off within 60 seconds. Charge power Note MIX has a built-in battery that can be charged through the USB socket of a computer. Remove the USB cap and connect MIX to a PC. •• Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.
4 Music Find music on the player Switch between the internal memory and SD card Transfer music to the player 1 2 3 Make sure that you have inserted an SD card into MIX. Switch on MIX. • If necessary, switch off MIX, and then, switch it on again. In or , select [Internal memory] or [SD card]. Find music by song information You can transfer music from your PC media library to MIX in the following ways: Drag and drop music files in Windows Explorer.
Play music 1 2 3 Press / to select a music file. Press to start play. »» Play starts from current song. »» On the play screen, you can see the file information and play status. During playback, • Press to pause and resume playback. • To go to the previous screen, press »» The play screen returns a few seconds later. . To select a music file on the play screen • Repeatedly press / . To rewind or fast forward within current song • On the play screen, press and hold / .
5 FM radio 2 Note •• Plug in the supplied earphones when you tune in to radio stations. The earphones double as antenna. For better reception, move the earphone cable in different directions. Tune in to radio stations Auto tune The first time you tune in to the radio, start Auto tune to search for stations. 1 From the Home screen, go to > [Auto tune]. »» Up to 20 stations are stored as presets. »» The first preset starts to play.
6 Recordings Tip •• You can also find the recordings in VOICE. Make recordings With MIX, you can record: • voices or audio through the built-in microphone; or • radio programs when the radio plays on the player. Record from the FM radio 1 2 3 Record voices 1 2 > RECORD > From the Home screen, select > [Start voice recording]. »» The recording screen is displayed. Make sure that the microphone is close to the sound source to be recorded. In , tune in to a radio station.
2 3 In Windows Explorer, locate the folder RECORD. Delete the recordings as you normally would on the computer. Upload your recordings to a computer 1 2 3 4 12 Connect MIX to the computer. In Windows Explorer, open MIX. Select the folder RECORD. Copy and paste the recordings to any location on the computer.
7 Folder view Go to to view and play media files from the media library on the player.
8 Settings Note •• Equalizer is deactivated when you select FullSound. In , select your options for the player. 1 2 Press Press / to select an option. to confirm. Play mode In [Play mode], select play modes for music/ recording play: [Repeat] [Repeat 1] [Repeat all] [Shuffle] [Shuffle all] repeats current song/recording. repeats all songs/recordings in current folder. plays all songs/recordings in current folder in random order.
• Check the full product name when you update firmware from the Support site. [Support site:] web site that provides support for the device Factory settings In [Factory settings], restore the player to factory settings. Files transferred to the player are retained.
9 Update the firmware through Philips Device Manager »» When the device is connected, "SA5MXXXX" is displayed on the text box. »» You can find current firmware version of the device. Install Philips Device Manager 1 2 3 4 Connect MIX to a PC. On the PC, select My Computer (Windows XP / Windows 2000) / Computer (Windows Vista / Windows 7/ Windows 8). Right click on the Philips GoGear MIX icon. Select Install Philips Device Manager. • Alternatively, click the Philips GoGear MIX icon.
1 2 When the firmware update is available, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the firmware. Disconnect MIX from the PC.
10 Troubleshooting If MIX is not working properly or the display freezes, you can reset it without losing data: How do I reset MIX? •• Insert a pen tip or other object into the reset hole on MIX. Hold until the player shuts down. •• If the reset option is unsuccessful, recover MIX through Philips Device Manager: 1 2 On your PC, launch Philips Device Manager. Enter the recovery mode: a Switch off MIX. b Press and hold the Volume Up button, and then, connect MIX to your PC.
11 Technical data Power • Power supply: 150 mAh Li-ion polymer internal rechargeable battery • Play time¹ Audio (.mp3): up to 13 hours Radio: up to 7 hours Software • Philips Device Manager: To update the firmware and recover the player Connectivity • Headphone 3.5 mm • USB 2.0 High speed Sound • Channel separation: 40 dB • Frequency Response: 45 - 16,000 Hz • Output power: 2.4 mW • Signal to noise ratio: > 75 dB Audio playback Supported formats: • MP3 Bitrate: 8-320 kbps and VBR Sampling rates: 8, 11.
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