Philips ACT210 User manual

digital audio player
psa[128max
Portable Sport Audio by Philips
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product manual

controls and connections, accessories ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4
minimum computer system requirements –––––––––––––––––––––––– 6
general information ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7
power supply ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8-9
power on/off, playback and pause 2;
power saving mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10
adjusting volume -/ + and eq settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11
selecting a different track
fast searching 5 , 6––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
button lock ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
remote control, clip magnets, armband –––––––––––––––––––– 13-15
psa audio management
installing musicmatch jukebox ––––––––––––––––––––––– 15-17
installing the psa drivers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 18
connecting the psa to your computer –––––––––––––––––––– 19
creating mp3 & windows media audio
files from cds ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 20
playlist –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 21
download music to the psa from your computer –––––– 22-23
updating MUSICMATCH software,
upgrading your audio player ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 24
recovery –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 25-26
helpful tips –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 27-28
technical data ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 29-30
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contents 3
copyright information
in the U.K and certain countries, the copying of material protected by copyright
may require the permission of the copyright holders.
this product complies with the radio interference requirements
of the European Union.
CAUTION
use this device according to the instructions that follow failure
to do so could be hazardous to your health.
users of pacemakers or other implanted devices should consult
their physician before using magnets or devices that may
generate electro-magnetic interference.
environmental information
we have reduced the packaging to its minimum and made it easy to separate into
mono materials: PET, PS, PE.
your set consists of material which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized
company. please observe the local regulations to dispose of packaging, exhausted
batteries and old equipment.

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switches the set on /off;
starts / pauses playback
25 / 6
skips to the beginning of a previous /
next track
3- / +
adjusts the volume
4display
with backlight. lights up briefly
orange when you press any button on
the psa
5eq
enhance your listening experience.
select from 4 equalizer settings:
Hiphop, Funk, Rock, Techno or create
your own adjustable Custom setting.
6p
3.5 mm line out to connect
7locks buttons to prevent them
from being activated
8battery compartment
uses 1 x AAA alkaline or Ni-MH
battery
9usb in
(found in the battery compartment)
connect the supplied usb cable from
here to the usb port of your computer
supplied accessories
make sure these items are in the
package. if any item is missing,
please contact your dealer.
one usb cable
one psa software & user guide cd-rom
one set of headphones
one remote control
one set of clip magnets
one armband
one AAA rechargeable Ni-MH
battery*
one Ni-MH battery charger*
* not supplied with Asia-Pacific
versions
4 controls and connections
the model & serial numbers are located inside the battery compartment.

controls 5
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front view
rear view

Windows system requirements
you need to have a usb port. computers that were upgraded from Win 95 to Win 98
may not have usb compatibility! check out the other requirements:
– Pentium® MMX 166MHz processor or better
– usb port with Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP
– 96MB ram
– 50MB ram drive space
– cd rom drive
– video display card
– sound card
– Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or better, Netscape 4.0 or better, and internet
access
Mac system requirements
– G3 or better
– MacOS 8.6-9.X
6 minium computer system requirements

psa[128 is a solid-state, portable, digital audio player:
– plays mp3 & windows media audio files e.g. digitized and compressed cd tracks,
tape tracks, audio books, newspapers, sound effects, etc., that are encoded into
mp3 & windows media audio format.
– software upgradeable and will support future playback formats and sofware
extensions that will be made available on www.nike-philips.com.
– will support for future digital rights management technology, including the Secure
Digital Music Initiative (SDMI).
take care when using headphones
hearing safety: listen at a moderate volume. using headphones at high volume can
impair your hearing.
traffic safety: do not use headphones while driving or cycling as you may cause an
accident.
general maintenance
to avoid damage or malfunction:
– do not expose to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
– do not drop the psa or allow objects to fall on the psa.
– do not allow the psa to be submersed in water. do not expose earphone socket or
battery compartment to water as water entering the set may cause major damage.
– do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or
abrasives as these may harm the set.
– active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference.
general information 7

battery
1press 4to open the battery cover latch and insert
one AAA battery preferably alkaline, or Ni-MH as
indicated.
2insert the lower edge of door as shown to close the
battery cover latch.
IMPORTANT!
– remove the battery if: battery drained or the psa
will not be used for more than two weeks.
– batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed of properly.
indication of empty battery
the number of blocks inside the battery icon
indicates the battery power remaining. when the
battery is low, the battery icon flashes. if no action
is taken to renew the battery, the display shows
BAT LOW! 5 seconds later the psa automatically
switches off.
8 power supply
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battery charger*
1open the battery compartment. insert the batteries
as indicated.
2plug charger to wall outlet. the battery charger
indicator lights up red when charging. a green light
indicates charging has finished. maximum charging
time: approx. 4 hours.
note: always disconnect the battery charger from
the power outlet if you do not need to use it.
batteries cannot be charged onboard the
psa[128 max.
* not supplied with Asia-Pacific versions
power supply 9

power on and playback, 2;
press and hold 2; for 2 seconds to turn on.
playback starts automatically and display shows
track details.
*No file* will be shown if no content has been
stored in the psa.
power off, 2;
during playback, press and hold 2; for 2 seconds to turn off.
display message: OFF before turning off.
pause, 2;
during playback, press 2; to pause. press 2; again
to resume playback.
display: during pause mode, the elapsed
playtime flashes and track details freeze.
power-saving standby mode
the psa automatically switches off when playback is paused longer than 30 seconds
and no buttons are pressed.
10 power on / off, playback 2;
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volume
press - / + to decrease / increase the volume.
the volume bar decreases / increases.
eq sound options - bring out the bass or top up
on treble!
press eq again and again to select your equalizer
option for high bass, flat, all high notes, etc.
display: Hiphop, Funk, Rock, Techno, Off or
Custom
create your own sound: Custom
if you have selected Custom, the next display shows
4 eq frequency bars.
1use 5 /6to select the frequency bar you want to
adjust.
2use - /+ to adjust the frequency level.
3press eq again to confirm your desired setting.
display: returns to showing track details
adjusting volume - / + and eq settings 11
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selecting a different track 5, 6
press 5/ 6to select the desired track.
fast searching within a track
during playback, press and hold 5/ 6briefly.
psa plays track at high speed until the button is
released.
using the button lock
deactivates the other buttons so they are not
activated accidentally.
to activate / deactivate the button lock, press and
hold 2 seconds.
display: appears if button lock active.
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remote control
the remote has 5 buttons ( - / +, 2; ,5/ 6) that
function the same way that they do on the psa.
even if the button lock is activated the remote
control will override.
1connect the remote control and headphones as
shown.
2adjust the volume on both the psa and remote
control.
accessories 13

clip magnets
wear your remote control and secure your
headphone cord with these wearable magnets.
1check the polarity of the 2 button magnets.
insert the big button magnet underneath your
garment.
2clip the small button magnet on your outer
garment. clip the remote control on top.
3secure your headphone cord with the "butterfly"
magnet clip.
WARNING:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL
CHILDREN TO AVOID CHOKING HAZARD.
KEEP THE MAGNETS AWAY FROM CREDIT
CARDS, TAPES AND ANY ITEMS WHICH MAYBE SENSITIVE TO THE
MAGNETS.
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armband
wear your digital audio player during sport activity
by securing it to the supplied armband.
1fit the psa into the rubber buckle, with the
headphone / remote jack aligned to the jack hole.
2position the armband around your arm. thread the
strap and fasten up for a snug fit.
installing MUSICMATCH Jukebox
install MUSICMATCH Jukebox software to manage your music collection on your
personal computer. MUSICMATCH Jukebox allows you to:
– convert cd music tracks to mp3 and windows media audio files
– create & save music playlists
– download mp3 and windows media audio files to the psa
1insert the psa cd rom into your cd rom drive.
accessories , software: MUSICMATCH Jukebox and device drivers15

16 software: MUSICMATCH Jukebox and device drivers
2an introduction screen appears. select the language that suits you best (english,
français, italiano, deutsch or español).
3select your product.

4from the next screen, click install MUSICMATCH jukebox and follow the screen
instructions to install.
5click Yes on the screen to restart your computer when prompted. the software is
now installed.
software: MUSICMATCH Jukebox and device drivers 17

installing the psa drivers
you must install the device drivers for your computer to recognize the psa player.
follow these directions to install the drivers.
1insert the psa cd rom into your cd rom drive.
2an introduction screen appears. select the language that suits you best (english,
français, italiano, deutsch or español).
3select your product.
•for PC users: the installation of required drivers will start automatically.
•for MAC users: click install drivers (see screen below) and follow all the screen
instructions to complete installation.
18 installing the psa drivers
for MAC users

connecting the psa to your computer
check that the psa is loaded with a suitable battery
(preferably fresh) before you start connecting.
1connect the supplied usb cable to your computer's
usb port.
2press 4to open the battery compartment. connect
the other end of the usb cable to usb in, (found
inside the battery compartment.)
3turn on your computer.
psa display: appears.
buttons on the psa are automatically locked during usb connection.
connecting the psa 19

convert music cds into mp3 files
1click the (record) button. the Recorder window will open.
2insert a commercial music cd into your computer's cd tray. CD lookup will attempt to
add artist track and album names. if information doesn't appear, enter it manually.
3check the boxes next to each track to record then click the (record) button on
the Recorder.
note: by default, the recorder will create mp3 files at 128 kbps, which is
considered cd quality (for other options, see the Options / Settings / Recorder
menus.). recorded tracks will be automatically added to your Music Library.
encoding at 96 kbps can increase playtime with minimal loss in audio quality
20 creating mp3 files