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Connect and charge

MUSE has a built-in battery that can be charged 

through the USB port of a computer (USB 

cable included).

Note

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.

Note

For first-time use, allow MUSE to charge for 

 

3 hours.

The charging animation stops and the 

 

 

icon is displayed when the charging process is 

completed.

Connect MUSE to a computer

1

  Connect the USB plug of the supplied 

USB cable to a spare USB port on your 

computer.

2

  Connect the small USB plug of the USB 

cable to the small USB jack on MUSE.

3

  Turn on your computer.

MUSE charges.

 

»

Play while MUSE charges

You can view and play your content while 

MUSE charges:

1

  Connect MUSE to the PC. 

2

  When prompted for the PC connection 

preference, select 

[Charge & play]

.

MUSE charges and you can operate 

 

»

the controls as normal.

Note

If no selection is made within a few seconds, 

 

MUSE automatically applies option 

[Charge & 

transfer]

.

Install software

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.

Important:

 Before installing the software, 

check that your computer meets the 

requirements (see section 

System 

requirements

 in this user manual).

1

  Connect MUSE to your computer.

2

  Insert the CD that comes with MUSE into 

the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

3

  Follow the on-screen instructions to 

complete the installation of the software.

If the installation program fails to start 

automatically: 

1

  Browse the CD contents with Windows 

Explorer.

2

  Double click on the file that ends with 

‘.exe’.

English

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Summary of Contents for GoGear Muse SA1MUS16K/02

Page 1: ...SA1MUS08 SA1MUs16 SA1MUs32 Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome EN User manual ...

Page 2: ...tween music and pictures library in WMP and MUSE 17 Rip songs from a CD 17 Buy music online 18 Sync your Windows Media content to MUSE 18 Set up MUSE for WMP11 19 Switch between automatic and manual sync 19 Select and prioritize what syncs automatically 19 Select files and playlists for manual sync 20 Copy files from MUSE to your computer 21 WMP11 playlists 21 Create a regular playlist 21 Create a...

Page 3: ... pictures 31 13 Radio 32 Listen to FM radio 32 Auto tune preset radio station 32 Manually tune a radio station 32 Play a preset radio station 32 14 Recordings 33 Record from FM radio 33 Record audio voices 33 Listen to FM recordings 33 Listen to voice audio recordings 34 Upload your recordings to a computer 34 Delete recordings 34 15 Settings 35 16 Update MUSE 38 Manually verify update firmware 38...

Page 4: ...continue 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 Background noise levels and active noise cancelation 1 Important safety information General maintenance Caution To avoid damage or malfunction Do not expose the product to excessive heat caused by heating eq...

Page 5: ...countries including yours Compliance with copyright laws remains your responsibility The recording and transfer to the portable player of video streams downloaded to your computer is intended only for use with public domain or properly licensed content You may only use such content for your private non commercial use and shall respect eventual copyright instructions provided by the copyright owner...

Page 6: ... and you will be notified with a message 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 de...

Page 7: ... 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 EN ...

Page 8: ...without notice Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide 2 Your new MUSE MUSE allows you to view video files play MP3 unprotected WMA and unprotected AAC M4A files listen to FM radio make recordings What s in the box Check that you have received the following items Player Earphones USB cable Pouch E n g l i s h EN ...

Page 9: ...ures view pictures FM radio listen to FM radio Recording create or listen to recordings Folder view view files in folders Text reader read text files Settings customize the settings of MUSE Now playing show the current play screen 3 Getting started Overview of the controls and connections a display b NC slide activate deactivate active noise cancelation c press scroll up down press and hold scroll...

Page 10: ...te the controls as normal Note If no selection is made within a few seconds MUSE automatically applies option Charge transfer Install software 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...

Page 11: ...te levels of the battery status as follows 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 The charging animation stops and the icon is displayed when...

Page 12: ...USE allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer 1 With MUSE connected to the USB port of the computer open Windows Explorer 2 Create folders in MUSE 3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders E n g l i s h EN ...

Page 13: ...ary menu select the device and see Transfer Status folder to check the progress Note For more in depth instructions select Help from the pull down menu and click on Tutorial or User Guide 5 Napster Player available in the UK and Germany only Napster online music service offers a variety of purchase and subscription models Napster player supplied with MUSE helps you search Napster for music by name...

Page 14: ... www gracenote com CD and music related data from Gracenote Inc copyright 2000 2007 Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 2007 Gracenote This product and service may practice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 304 523 6 330 593 7 167 857 and other patents issued or pending Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademar...

Page 15: ...m order The software monitors and analyzes behavior patterns such as skipping rating or repeating tracks Based on this analysis the software determines the most likely order in which you want to listen to your tracks The tracks are grouped into parcels of different preference levels and the tracks within each parcel are then shuffled Artists Alphabetically listed artists Alphabetically listed albu...

Page 16: ...ms 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 Delete music tracks 1 From the main menu select 2 Press to locate a track 3 Press OPTIONS to view options menu 4 Select the delete option to delete the track E ...

Page 17: ... Windows Media Player 11 WMP11 Install Windows Media Player 11 WMP11 1 Insert the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer 2 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 adde...

Page 18: ... from the CD are listed Switch between music and pictures library in WMP and MUSE 1 Click the arrow on the top left of WMP11 then select the category 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 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to the Internet 2 Start WMP11 E n g l...

Page 19: ...media library is automatically copied to MUSE when connected to the computer Manual If your entire media library cannot fit on MUSE you are prompted to manually select files or playlists for transfer to MUSE By default WMP11 starts to rip all the songs from the CD To modify this option click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select Rip CD Automatically When Inserted Never 6 Click on the check...

Page 20: ...le transfer is in progress If you disconnect MUSE the transfer is incomplete and Windows may not be able to recognize MUSE afterwards 1 Start WMP11 2 Turn on MUSE 3 Connect MUSE to the computer 4 Set up sync If you are prompted select the option to sync MUSE using WMP11 If WMP11 selects to sync MUSE automatically click Finish Your entire library syncs to MUSE Thereafter MUSE syncs automatically wh...

Page 21: ...the screen to upgrade the security components After you have upgraded your security components you can sync the file to MUSE 5 In the Playlist to sync pane select the Priority arrows to arrange them in the order that you want them to sync If MUSE is full before sync is complete the files and playlists that are lower in priority on the list are omitted from sync Tip If your media library is too lar...

Page 22: ...reverse sync which lets you copy files from MUSE to your computer with WMP11 1 Start WMP11 2 Turn on MUSE 3 Connect MUSE to the computer 4 Click on Philips MUSE in the left Navigation pane The content on MUSE is listed in the Contents pane 5 Navigate to the file or playlist you want to copy from MUSE to the computer 6 Right click on the file or playlist then select Copy from Device WMP11 playlists...

Page 23: ...top left of WMP11 then select Music or Pictures to search 3 Type a few keywords of the file such as song title or artist in the search box The search results appear in the Contents pane as you type Results are updated as you enter each new letter 4 To refine your search results enter more keywords 4 Click on the underlined words to refine your criteria 5 Click the second and third green plus signs...

Page 24: ...r Delete from library and my computer then click OK Delete files and playlists from MUSE 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 1 In the left Navigation pane click on Philips MUSE 2 You can browse the contents of MUSE in a var...

Page 25: ... 5 Click OK to save your changes Format MUSE with WMP11 Caution This procedure reformats the storage on MUSE and erases all data 1 Start WMP11 2 Turn on MUSE 3 Connect MUSE to the computer 4 Click the down arrow beneath the Sync tab then select Philips MUSE Format EN ...

Page 26: ...ay mode press OPTIONS 2 Press or to select Add to playlist then to confirm 3 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 From the main menu select Playlists 2 Press or then to select the playlist 3 Press to play the selected playlist The music tracks in selected playlist are played Create a Playlist on the ...

Page 27: ...Audiobooks 3 Press or to select title then to play To exit press 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 a...

Page 28: ...ect Playback speed 3 Press or then to select Slower Normal or Faster To exit press Add a bookmark in an audiobook 1 In audiobook play mode press OPTIONS 2 Press or then to select Bookmarks 3 Press or then to select Add bookmark The display shows a confirmation screen To exit press Find a bookmark in an audiobook 1 In audiobook play mode press OPTIONS 2 Press or then to select Bookmarks 3 Press or ...

Page 29: ...to MUSE 7 Connect MUSE to your computer and transfer the file with A Windows Explorer or B Windows Media Player 11 10 BBC iPlayer available in the UK only 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 On your computer open your browser and go to www bbc co uk iplayer 2 Click on a program to select ...

Page 30: ...continue Note Each BBC iPlayer program is protected with a digital license and can only be synchronized up to 5 times to any portable device For information system requirements please consult the user manual or quick start guide BBC iPlayer downloads work only with computers running Windows XP SP2 or above and with a Windows Media Player 11 installation BBC iPlayer is only available in the UK When...

Page 31: ...r 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 Video conversion and transfer can take a long time depending on your PC configuration About PC connection preferences When you connect MUSE to your PC MUSE prompts you to select one of th...

Page 32: ...m the main menu select to enter picture mode 2 Press or then to navigate and select View slideshow While in mode you can view your pictures as a slideshow 1 Press OPTIONS to view the options menu 2 Select Start slideshow to start the slideshow Tip The options menu offers various slideshow settings Transfer pictures to MUSE 1 With MUSE connected to the USB port of your PC open Windows Explorer 2 Us...

Page 33: ...earphones 2 From the main menu select to enter radio mode The earphones cable acts as FM antenna Auto tune preset radio station The auto tune feature of MUSE helps you find radio stations and save them under the preset numbers 1 Connect earphones 2 From the main menu select to enter radio mode 3 Press OPTIONS to see the options menu 4 Select Auto tune The radio automatically tunes radio stations a...

Page 34: ...recordings under Recordings library Voice recordings Listen to FM recordings 1 From the main menu select to enter recordings mode 2 Select Recordings library FM radio 3 Select a recording 4 Press to play 14 Recordings Record from FM radio 1 From the main menu select to enter radio mode 2 Select radio station preset 3 Press OPTIONS to view options menu 4 Select Start FM radio recording Press to tog...

Page 35: ...ect and charge in this user manual 2 On the computer in Windows Explorer select MUSE 3 Select Recordings Voice or FM radio 4 Copy and paste the recordings to any location on the computer Delete recordings 1 From the main menu select to enter recordings mode 2 Select the recordings library 3 Select the recording you want to delete 4 Press OPTIONS to view options menu 5 Select the delete option to d...

Page 36: ... settings Active noise cancelation Bar adjustment indicator Press or to find the noise reduction setting that works best for you then to confirm Attention For effective adjustment of this feature you need to be in a noisy environment For more information on active noise cancelation see chapter Reduce background noise in this user manual FullSound On default Off Equalizer Off default Pop Funk Hip h...

Page 37: ...tings DD MM YY default MM DD YY YY MM DD Time Press or to change value Press to move to next value Press to confirm setting Time format Press to toggle between settings 12 hours default 24 hours Show time in header Off default On Slideshow settings Time per slide x seconds Repeat Off default On Shuffle Off default On Language Czech German English default Spanish French Italian Hungarian Dutch Norw...

Page 38: ...tion preference MSC default MTP Information Capacity Free space Firmware version Model Support site Factory settings Restore factory settings Files transferred to player will not be affected Yes No E n g l i s h EN ...

Page 39: ...ffected by a firmware update Manually verify update firmware 1 Ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet 2 Connect MUSE to the computer see section Connect and charge for instructions 3 On your computer click Start Programs Philips Digital Audio Player Muse Device Manager to launch Philips Device Manager 4 Click Update Philips GoGear Muse Device Manager checks for updates and installs...

Page 40: ...elect Start Programs Philips Digital Audio Player Muse Device Manager Philips Device Manager to launch the Philips Device Manager 2 Turn off MUSE before you continue 3 Press and hold the volume button while you connect MUSE to your computer 4 Keep holding the key until the Philips Device Manager acknowledges MUSE and enters the recovery mode 5 On the computer click the Repair button and follow the...

Page 41: ...y 750 mAh Li ion polymer internal rechargeable battery Play time music 25 hours Play time 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 05 at 1 kHz Sound enhancement FullSound active noise cancelation Audio playback Compression format MP3 WAV WMA AAC Ogg Vorbis ...

Page 42: ...g 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 aax E n g l i s h EN ...

Page 43: ...tive 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 co...

Page 44: ...t the de facto standard for sound on PCs WAV sound files end with a wav extension and works with nearly all Windows applications that support sound MP3 A file format with a sound data compression system MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 or MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 With the MP3 format one CD R or CD RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD MSC Mass Storage Class...

Page 45: ...gital 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 EN ...

Page 46: ...SA1MUS_02_UM_V2 0 wk9265 2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved ...

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