Philips GoGear SA170/93 User manual

DigitalAudioPlayer
usermanual

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We hope you enjoy your product.
Please visit www.philips.com/support and enter your product name to view:
- FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions
- Latest user manuals
- Latest PC software downloads
- Firmware upgrade files
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.
The model and production numbers can be found on the label close to the USB connector.
About your new product
With your newly purchased product,you can enjoy the following:
- MP3 andWMA playback (see MUSIC MODE section)
- FM radio* (see RADIO MODE section)
- Recording: FM* and voice (see MAKING RECORDINGS section)
*FM radio is only available to some regional versions
Included accessories
Headphones
USB cable
Neck-strap
CDROM with user manual,drivers,FAQ,music management softwares

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Overview of controls and connections
1MIC Microphone
2pHeadphones jack
3HOLD Disable key press
4RESET Restore the player
5LCD display dynamically displays menu, options and track information
6J( / § Rewind / Fast forward; Up / Down to 1 level
2; Power on / off and Play / Pause;confirms a menu setting
Volume + / - Volume control;Scroll; Skip to previous / next
7REC Start or StopVoice / FM Radio
8A - B Repeat or loop a sequence
9MENU For menu options
0USB slider Push USB connector in / out
!USB USB cable connector

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Preparations
Install software
1Insert the supplied CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
If the CD does not autorun, please click the .exe file from the root directory of the CD.
2Select your language and follow screen instructions to complete installation of
Musicmatch® Jukebox and Firmware Manager.
Powering your player
Your player has a built-in USB rechargeable battery. To charge your player, slide the USB connector to
the LOCK position. Connect your player directly to your computer's USB port.
➔ A USB connection screen will show as soon as your player is connected.
Charge your player for 4 hours or until the battery icon stops blinking.
Note:You cannot charge your player when your computer is off.
Organize and transfer your music
Your player will appear as a new USB mass storage in Windows Explorer.
You can organize files and transfer music to your device during USB connection.
1Click and highlight one or more music track to transfer between your player and your computer.
2Use drag and drop actions to complete your transfer.
Safely disconnect your device
Exit any active application working with your player. Safely remove your device by clicking from
your task tray.
WINDOWS98SE USERS:There is no icon.
Simply disconnect your device after file transfer completes.
(File transfer completes when stops animating.)
ATTENTION!
WINDOWS 98SE USERS:
To avoid installation problems,DO NOT CONNECT your device to the computer
untilAFTER installation completes.

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Powering on / off
Power on:Press and hold 2; until the PHILIPS splash screen appears.
Power off: Press and hold 2; again until there is no display on the screen.
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Your device automatically powers down if there is no operation and no music played for
the duration defined in SETTINGS > TIME OUT.
Last playback status / screen will be resumed at next powering on.
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Indication of power level
You can see the approximate power level of your batteries on the display.
Battery full Battery two-thirds full
Battery half full Battery low
Battery empty
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When the batteries are nearly empty, the battery low screen blinks.
Your device will power down in less than 60 seconds.
Your device will save all settings and un-finished recordings before it powers down.
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Root menu
When your device powers up,you will see the ROOT MENU.
Navigation
Your device has an intuitive menu navigation system to guide you through various settings
and operations. Use +,-,J(,)K to browse through menus.Press 2; to confirm your selection.
To exit any current mode or play activity, press the J( key.
Music enter to play your digital music tracks
Radio enter to listen to your radio presets
Recordings enter to play, manage and create recordings
Folder enter to browse your music tracks by folders

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MUSIC library: Playback (also applicable to playback
of recordings)
From the root menu, select MUSIC to enter the MUSIC library. Your device will play all your music
alphabetically in the music library as you press 2;.
Go to next track Press )K
Go to previous track Press J(
Pause music Press 2; during playback
Forward search Press and hold )K
Backward search Press and hold J(
Volume control + / -
Basic Operation Controls to press
FOLDER view
1From the root menu, select FOLDER to enter the folder view.
The FOLDER view will display your music according to how you arrange them in folders
when you transfer by drag and drop.
Folders and tracks will be listed according to alphabetical order. Folders with Chinese
names will be sorted according to their encoding value, i.e. GB2312 for Simplified Chinese and
Big 5 forTraditional Chinese.
2Use the +key to go to the previous track or folder.
Use the -key to go to the next track or folder.
Use the )K key to go into a folder.
Use the J( key to go up one folder level.
3Press 2; to select an item.
➔A small pop-up window comes up.
4Select Play to start playing all the tracks from the selected point in the chosen folder.
Select Delete to delete the chosen item.
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You can only delete tracks (but not folders) in the folder view.
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Advanced features in playback
A-B REPEAT
To repeat or loop a sequence in a track:
1Press A-B at your chosen starting point;
➔appears on the screen.
2Press A-B again at your chosen end point;
➔ appears on the screen, and the repeat sequence begins.
PLAY MODES
You can set your device to play music tracks randomly (Shuffle ) and / or
repeatedly (repeat ).
Changing play modes
1Press MENU. Select Play modes.
2Use scroll controls to select the following options.
Repeat 1 Play one track repeatedly
Repeat all Play all tracks repeatedly
Shuffle Play all tracks randomly
Shuffle repeat Play all tracks randomly and repeatedly
Repeat folder Play all tracks within folder repeatedly
Shuffle folder Play all tracks within folder randomly
Off Normal playback
Icon Meaning
Lyrics
You can display lyrics preset with your music tracks as they play.
Press MENU. Select Lyrics >On to enable this feature.
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To enable the lyrics function, you will need to put the .lrc file of your music track
using the same file name in the same music folder.
LRC is a file format containing lyrics and time tags to synchronize lyrics display with your
player.
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EQUALIZERS
You can set your device to play music tracks with different EQ (equalizers).
Changing equalizers
1Press MENU. Select EQUALIZER.
2Use scroll controls to select Rock,Funk,Jazz,Classic, Hip Hop, Dance, Custom, or Off.
Custom EQ
The Equalizer custom setting provides 5 adjustable bands: Bass, Low, Mid, High andTreble.
1Press MENU. Select EQUALIZER > Custom.
2Press J( or )K to select your band.
➔ Selected band flashes.
3Press +once or more to increase the band setting. Press -once or more to reduce
the band setting.
4Press 2; to save.
➔ The newly saved custom eq can be immediately heard if you are playing music
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- Press and hold J( to exit the Custom EQ screen without saving new settings.
-The Custom EQ screen times out when there is more than 5 seconds of inactivity.
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Radio mode
Auto tune
1From the root menu, select RADIO to enter the radio mode.
2Press MENU. Select Autotune. Press 2; to confirm.
➔Your device will automatically select the 30 strongest available
stations.
Playing a radio station
1From the root menu, select RADIO to enter the radio mode.
2Press J( to scroll up or )K to scroll down for your preset.
3The highlighted preset will be automatically played.
Manual tune
1From the radio play screen, press and hold J( or )K to enter the manual tune screen.
2Press J( or )K to tune step by step.
➔The frequency bar indicates the change in frequency. You will hear a hissing sound /
the tuned station as you manual tune.
3Press and hold J( to search for the last available station or press and hold )K to search for the
next available station.
➔The frequency bar quickly increases / decreases in frequency.
4Press 2; to confirm your preset.
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If you do not want to store a manual tuned preset,do not press any key.
The manual tuning screen will time out without saving.
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Making recordings
When your device is not connected to the computer,you can make voice or radio recordings.
Making voice recording
1Make sure you are not in the radio mode.
2Press REC to start voice recording.
➔Device shows the recording state.
3Press REC again to stop voice recording.
➔Device shows the saving state. Your voice recording will be saved
on your device
(filename = VOICE REC > MICxxxx.wav; xxxx = track number).
Making FM recording
1From the root menu, select RADIO to enter the radio mode.
2Press REC to start FM recording.
➔Device shows the recording state.
3Press REC again to stop FM recording.
➔Device shows the saving state. Your FM recording will be saved on
your device
(filename = FM REC > FMxxxx.wav; xxxx = track number).
Playing recordings
You can find your recordings in the RECORDINGS library.
Searching for your desired recording
1From the root menu, select RECORDING to enter the recording library.
Your device will play all your recordings alphabetically in the recording library as you press 2;.
2Press 2; to pause the currently playing recording.
3Press )K for next or J( for previous recordings.
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Playback of recordings functions the same way as in the MUSIC library.
See MUSIC library: Playback for more information.
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Customizing settings
1Press MENU for settings options.
2Press +to scroll up or -to scroll down for your option. Press )K for next or J( for
previous levels.
3Press 2; to confirm your selection.
4Press MENU or J( to exit the existing settings screens.
Playmodes Repeat 1 / Repeat all / Shuffle / Shuffle repeat / repeat folder
Shuffle folder / Off
Lyric On / Off
Equalizer Rock / Funk / Jazz / Classic / Hip Hop / Dance / Custom / Off
Delete
Screen saver
Display Clock vertical / Clock horizontal / Flash
Time 60 sec / 30 sec / 10 sec / Off
Resume On / Off
Backlight Normal / Power save
Sleep timer 15 minutes / 30 minutes / 45 minutes / 60 minutes / Off
Time out 3 minutes / 5 minutes / 10 minutes / 30 minutes / Off
Scroll status Fast / Medium / Slow / Off
Language Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Tranditional), English,
Japanese, Korean
Information FW version / Memory available
Set day and time Day,Time andWeek screens
Factory settings Restore Factory settings
Setting Options
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- Options for each setting are shown on the device display.
- Available settings vary with selected mode.
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About Firmware Manager
Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware. With Firmware Manager, you can
update and restore your device with a few simple clicks.
Install Firmware Manager
1Insert the supplied CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Follow screen instructions to begin and complete installation.
Update firmware
1Download the latest firmware files from www.philips.com/support. (You may need to key in the
product number, located near the USB connector, to obtain the files.)
2Save the download on your computer. Unzip and install.
3Launch Firmware Manager.
4Follow on screen instructions to complete firmware update.
Restore firmware
1Download the latest firmware files from www.philips.com/support. (You may need to key in the
product number, located near the USB connector, to obtain the files.)
2Save the download on your computer. Unzip and install.
3Launch Firmware Manager.
4Follow on screen instructions to complete firmware restore.

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Hang up Press the reset button
Cannot power up Connect your device to your computer and charge until the
battery indicator stops blinking.
Press 2; and power up the device.
In case of device error, connect your device to the
computer. Use Firmware Manager to restore your device.
Device shows "Memory Full" - Connect your device to the computer. Delete unwanted files.
Unplug safely. Record again.
Device shows strange characters Make sure the language option chosen corresponds to the
source language of your music track. Press MENU, select
Language and your desired language option.
Device does not work after format Please only format your device with FAT or FAT16 file system
If you have accidentally formatted your device with NTFS,please
use Firmware Manager to restore your device.
Symptom Solution
Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed in the following pages. For further help and other
troubleshooting tips,please also check out FAQs at www.philips.com/support.
If you are unable to find a solution by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate
the warranty.

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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 earphone socket or
USB connector 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.
– Backup your files.Please ensure that you retain the original files that you have downloaded to your
device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of content if the product becomes damaged or not
readable / legible.
About operating and storage temperatures
– Operate in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35º C (32 to 95º F).
– Store in a place where the temperature is always between -20 and 45º C (-4 to 113º F).
– Battery life may shorten in low temperature conditions..
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.
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.
Environmental information
We have reduced the packaging to its minimum and made it easy to separate into materials: cardboard,
PS, PE, PET.
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.
Modifications
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user authority to operate this device.

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Notice for the USA
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.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice for Canada
This Class B digital apparaatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Notice for the European Union
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.
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Technical Data
Power supply Rechargeable Li-polymer 300mAh
Picture / Display Dual color OLED, 128 x 64 pixels
Sound Channel separation 50 dB
Equalizer customizable
Equalizer settings Rock / Funk / Jazz / Classic / Hip Hop / Dance /
Custom / Off
Frequency response 30-18 000 Hz
Signal to noise ratio >85 dB
Output Power (RMS) 2 x 5 mW
Audio Playback
Compression format MP3 (8-320 kbps and VBR; Sample rate: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz)
WAV
WMA (5-192 kbps)
DRM PDDRM
ID3-tag support Album, title and artist name
Audio Capturing Built-in microphone Mono
Voice recording ADPCM
FM recording*** WAV
***FM radio is only available to some regional versions
Storage Media SA170 128 MB NAND Flash
SA175 256 MB NAND Flash
SA178 512 MB NAND Flash
Tuner / Reception /TransmissionAuto store/Tuner band:FM****
****FM radio is only available to some regional versions
Connectivity Headphone 3.5 mm, USB 2.0 Highspeed
Music transfer via Musicmatch® Jukebox orWindows Explorer
Data transfer viaWindows Explorer
System Requirements Windows® 98 SE/Me/2000(SP3 or above) or XP(SP1 or above)
Mac OS 9.2.2 or above
Pentium Class MMX 166 MHz processor or better
96 MB RAM
50 MB hard drive space
Internet connection
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
Video display card
Soundcard
USB port
PHILIPS reserves the right to make design and specification changes
for product improvement without prior notice.

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