Philips PSA260 User manual

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UUnnpplluugg ssaaffeellyy
To avoid loss of data, disconnect your player safely.
Exit any active application working with your player.
Click on the task tray.
Remove the US cable.
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AATTTTEENNTTIIOONN!!
WINDOWS 98SE USERS:
To avoid installation problems, DDOO NNOOTT CCOONNNNEECCTTyour player to your
computer until AAFFTTEERRinstallation completes.
PPrreeppaarraattiioonnss
CCoonnnneecctt ppllaayyeerr ttoo ccoommppuutteerr
Open the US cover. Connect your player to your computer using
the supplied US cable.
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IInnssttaallll
Insert the supplied CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Follow screen instructions to complete installation.
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OOrrggaanniizzee aanndd ttrraannssffeerr mmuussiicc vviiaa DDMMMM // MMuussiiccmmaattcchh®®
Launch DMM/ Musicmatch® on your PC from Windows desktop
or SSttaarrttmenu.
Organize and transfer music files from your computer to your player.
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Please refer to your computer’s manual for the exact position of
your US port. Look for the US symbol on the processing unit of
your computer.
✔
CChhaarrggee
Open the US cover. Connect the supplied charger to the US port
and the main power supply. For extended battery power, please
charge for at least 4 hours for first time use.
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TIP
This indicator shows your battery information during charging.
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PPoowweerr oonn aanndd eennjjooyy!!
Press and hold 22;;for 2 seconds to power on if the player does not
power on automatically. Enjoy your new running / music experience!
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NNaammee ooff PPaarrttss
1−−// ++Volume control, press −−to decrease; press ++to increase
222;;Press and hold to power on / off; press briefly to play / pause
311Left
4LLCCDD ddiissppllaayyDynamically displays menu, options and track information
5HHeeaaddpphhoonneess aacckkConnects headphones
6RRuunnStarts / stops recording running activities
7VVooiiccee ffeeeeddbbaacckkActivates running feedback
833 , 55Up / Previous / Fast rewind
922Right
044 , 66Down / Next / Fast forward
!UUSSBB ppoorrtt //Open cover to connect to computer / charge your player
CChhaarrggiinngg ssoocckkeett
@SSDDMMPower ON / OFF speed and distance monitor
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MMeennuu NNaavviiggaattiioonn
MMuussiiccPPllaayylliissttss
AArrttiissttss
AAllbbuummss
GGeennrreess
AAllll TTrraacckkss
RRaaddiioo
SSeettttiinnggssSSttrroobbee lliigghhtt
SShhuuffffllee && RReeppeeaatt
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EEqquuaalliizzeerr
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CCoonnttrraasstt
LLaanngguuaaggee
SSyynncchhrroonniizzee
Press and hold 22;;to power on.
See specific chapters for details of each setting.
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e.g. Playlist001... PlaylistXXX
e.g. A ... Z
Preset 1
Preset 10
Autosearch
...
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1122
44
Up
Down
Left Right
1
44
e.g. A ... Z
e.g. A ... Z
e.g. A ... Z
RRuunnnniinnggHHiissttoorryyList of Freerun logs by date
CCaalliibbrraattiioonnMMaannuuaall
AAuuttoommaattiicc
FFaaccttoorryy sseettttiinnggss
VVooiiccee ffeeeeddbbaacckk
DDiissttaannccee uunniittss
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Press and hold 22;;to power on.
From the root menu, press 22to enter the music mode.
Any radio playback will stop as you enter the music mode.
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Press 33to scroll up or 44to scroll down for your option.
Press 22for next or 11for previous levels of library.
Press 22;;to play.
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MMuussiicc MMooddee:: aassiicc OOppeerraattiioonn
Library options Artists list
Playscreen
Press 33 ,33for the previous or 44, for the next track.
Press 33 to play the same track again.
Press and hold 44to fast forward or 33 to rewind in a track during playback.
4
Press and hold 22;;to power off. Your player will save your current
music playback status and resume next time you power on.
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Press 22;;to pause during playback.
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> To display library options during playback, press 11.
> To display the root menu, press and hold 11.
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MMuussiicc MMooddee:: LLiibbrraarryy OOppttiioonnss aanndd FFaasstt SSccrroolllliinngg
Press 33 to scroll up or 44 to scroll down for your library option.
Press 22 on AArrttiissttto display the artist library
Press 22for the next or 11for the previous level of library.
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Artists list in alphabetical order
Press and hold 44for 2 seconds to scroll down quickly.
Press and hold 33for 2 seconds to scroll up quickly.
Release button to stop scrolling.
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rowsing tracks quickly.
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IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee ssppeeeedd aanndd ddiissttaannccee mmoonniittoorr
Use an appropriately-sized coin to twist cclloocckkwwiisseeto open the speed
monitor battery door. Insert an AAA alkaline battery (with positive in first).
eplace the battery door, pressing fully in and twist aannttii--cclloocckkwwiissee to
secure the closing.
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Press and hold 22;;for 2 seconds to power on your player.
Press SSDDMMfor 2 seconds to power on the monitor. Your monitor will blink.
The monitor is now ready to record your running activities.
3
Unhook the rubber strap and detach the clip. Loosen shoelaces and slide
monitor clip under laces. Secure the monitor to your running shoe.
The monitor should rest just below where laces tie and be secure enough to
stay in place during running.
2
TBD
TBD
After running is completed, terminate the logging (see page 11).
Press and hold SSDDMM for 2 seconds to power off your monitor after use.
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Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of
properly.
Incorrect use of batteries can cause the electrolyte leakage and will
corrode the compartment or cuase the batteries to burst.
emove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.
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AATTTTEENNTTIIOONN: Anyone beginning an exercise regimen for the first time
(especially users of pacemakers or other implanted devices) should
consult a physician or health professional before using the MMPP33UN.
TIP
> Your SDM automatically shutdown when there is no connection with
your player for 10 minutes or no activity is detected for 30 minutes.
Press SSDDMMfor 2 seconds to power on the monitor again.
> eplace the battery when your monitor blinks rapidly (usually after 50 hrs
for a high quality alkaline battery).
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TBD
2 SEC
TBD
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Press and hold 22;;for 2 seconds to power on your player.
From the root menu, press 44, 44, 44, 22to enter the settings mode.
Select SSYYNNCCHHRROONNIIZZEEand press 22. Press 22;; to start synchronization when prompted.
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IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT!!
Your player will link with the first monitor which gives out signals.
Make sure there is no activated sensors within 15 meters.
Press and hold SSDDMMon your monitor for 6 seconds.
The speed and distance monitor light will blink rapidly (x3).
Wait for the player screen to display SSyynncchhrroonniizzee ccoommpplleettee.
Your player is now synchronized with your monitor.
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6 SEC
SSyynncchhrroonniizziinngg ppllaayyeerr wwiitthh
ssppeeeedd aanndd ddiissttaannccee mmoonniittoorr
Please synchronize your player with the speed and distance monitor if:
> you have bought a new speed and distance monitor; or
> you cannot establish connection between your player and the speed and distance monitor
even when a new alkaline battery is inserted
*Actual display varies with use
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RRuunnnniinngg mmooddee:: AAuuttoommaattiicc ccaalliibbrraattiioonn
Press and hold 22;;to power on.
From the root menu, press 44, 22 to enter the running mode.
1
To calibrate the speed and distance monitor, select CALI RATION > AUTOMATIC.
2
Press RUN and start running 400 metres on the inner lane of a marked track as prompted.
Press RUN again when you have completed your track.
Press 22;; to save the calibration value.
3
TIP
If you want to stop the calibration during running, press 11 to
discard the calibration value.
✔
Your speed and distance monitor provides unprecedented accuracy right out of the box.
In addition, an optional calibration procedure can be performed to guarantee optimal accuracy
for a specific user, which will correct for individual stride variations such as pronation or supina-
tion. Calibration can be performed either automatically or manually.
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RRuunnnniinngg mmooddee:: MMaannuuaall ccaalliibbrraattiioonn
Press and hold 22;;to power on.
From the root menu, press 44, 22 to enter the running mode.
1
To calibrate the speed and distance monitor, select CALI RATION > MANUAL.
2
Press 33or 44to select calibration offset (from 0.50 to 1.50). Change the offset value
to make small adjustments. If the monitor is under-measuring a known distance,
increase the offset value. Different shoe models may affect the monitor’s calibration.
Adjust the offset value accordingly if you notice differences between shoes.
3
To optimize SDM performance for different running style, you can manually
calibrate the SDM.
TIP
> If you run 400m and the monitor returns a reading of 380m (5% under), you
should adjust the offset value to 1.05.
> Write down and keep your offset value. It will come in handy if your friends
borrow your MP3RUN and they change your calibration setting.
✔
*Actual display varies with use
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LLooggggiinngg yyoouurr rruunnnniinngg aaccttiivviittiieess
Press SSDDMMfor 2 seconds to power on the monitor.
Press RRUUNNand wait for a beep.
The screen will display an SDM connection status icon.
Start running. Your running activities will now be logged.
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TIP
Any radio playback will stop as you start logging your running activities.
You can select an item from the music mode to accompany your running.
(See page 4 for more information.)
✔
Press RRUUNNbriefly to pause logging.
Press RRUUNNbriefly again to resume logging.
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*Actual display varies with use
TIP
Check your SDM connection status from the following icons:
> SDM active
> SDM inactive
> (blinking) SDM trying to establish connection
> SDM not yet sychronized (see page 7)
✔
To keep your workout log synchronized with summer / winter timing, please connect
your player to your computer and start DMM before logging your running activities.
TIP
Use pause to log your running more accurately.
Press RRUUNNbriefly to pause logging after the beep.
Press RRUUNNbriefly again to resume logging and start running.
✔
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Press and hold RRUUNNfor 1 second to stop logging.
Your running data will be saved and your music playback will continue.
( ee page 20 for information on how to manage your running data on
your computer.)
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Press FFEEEEDDBBAACCKKto get information (in English) about your running progress.
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TIP
You can also get feedback automatically according to distance
(every km / mile) and time (every 5 minutes).
elect this option from EETTTTIINNGG➔VVOOIICCEE FFEEEEDDBBAACCKK.
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0.5 SEC
1 SEC
GGeettttiinngg ffeeeeddbbaacckk oonn yyoouurr rruunnnniinngg
Voice feedback will be available 2 minutes after logging started.
tart logging your running activities. (see page 10)
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RRaaddiioo MMooddee:: AAuuttoommaattiicc TTuunniinngg
From the root menu, press 44, 44, 22to enter the radio mode (disabled during
running logging).
Any music playback will stop as you enter the radio mode.
1
Press 44to scroll down to AAUUTTOO SSEEAARRCCHH. Press 22;;to automatically select
the 10 strongest radio stations. Press 11to abort AAUUTTOO SSEEAARRCCHH.
2
Press 33to scroll up or 44to scroll down for your preset.
Press 22;;to play the selected station.
3
Radio mode, no station
stored Stations tuned
TIP
> Connect your headphones before you start tuning.
> No stations are tuned if you are using your player for the first time.
> Some settings and functions are not available in the radio mode.
✔
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RRaaddiioo MMooddee:: MMaannuuaall TTuunniinngg
Press 33to scroll up or 44to scroll down for your preset.
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Press 22;;to play the selected station.
Press 44or 33to fine tune (tune step by step).
Press and hold 44to search for the next available station.
Press and hold 33for the previous available station.
Press 11 to abort searching.
Press 22;;to save your setting.
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Manual tuning
Station stored
TIP
If you want to discard the newly searched station, press 11 to exit the radio menu.
✔
Radio preset menu
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RRuunnnniinngg mmooddee:: HHiissttoorryy
Press and hold 22;;to power on.
From the root menu, press 44, 22 to enter the running mode.
1
To list your running history, select HISTORY and press 22.
Your running logs will be listed by date.
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Press 33or 44to select your running log.
Press 22to view the results of the highlighted running log.
3
If you want to delete the running log, press 22;;as prompted.
If you want to keep the running log, press 11.
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SSeettttiinnggss MMooddee
From the root menu, press 44, 44, 44, 22to enter the settings mode.
1
Press 33to scroll up or 44to scroll down for your setting.
Press 22for next or 11for previous levels of options.
2
Settings mode
Repeat / Shuffle Strobe light Equalizer
Press 22to confirm your selection.
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TIP
To display player information, select and highlight FFaaccttoorryy sseettttiinnggss;
press and hold 22for 2 seconds.
✔
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AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettttiinnggss aanndd AAccttiioonnss
You can adjust the following settings from the settings mode.
Press 33to scroll up or 44to scroll down for your setting.
Press 22for next or 11for previous levels of options.
Press 22to confirm your selection.
SSeettttiinnggssSSttrroobbee lliigghhtt
DD
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SShhuuffffllee &&
RReeppeeaatt
LLaanngguuaaggee
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CCoonnttrraasstt
FFaaccttoorryy sseettttiinnggss
on / ooffff
Rock
Funk
Techno
ooffff
HipHop
Shuffle
Shuffle & Repeat
ooffff
Repeat All
5 sec
1100 sseecc
30 sec
Off
Levels 1 to 10 ((LLeevveell 77))
Restore
Cancel
Default setting in bboolldd.
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on / ooffff
SSyynncchhrroonniizzee
VVooiiccee ffeeeeddbbaacckk
DDiissttaannccee UUnniittssMMiilleess/ Kilometres
EEnngglliisshh
Italiano
Español
Portugués
Français
Deutsch
On Distance (1km/1mile)
OOnn DDeemmaanndd
On Time (5min)
33
1122
44
Up
Down
Left Right
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WWeeaarriinngg yyoouurr ppllaayyeerr
TIP
Use armband and player holder to wear player on your arm.
✔
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SSttrroobbee LLiigghhtt
Strobe light is an illumination technology setting that allows the backlit LCD
display to gradually radiate bursts of light, enhancing visibility of the runner
in low light conditions.
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Digital Media Manager contains all the necessary software components you need to work
properly with your player. These include:
- running log management
- running log upload to support site
- playlist creation
- MP3 / WMA transfer for playback on player
- paths and supporting link for DMM software and player firmware upgrades.
AAbboouutt DDiiggiittaall MMeeddiiaa MMaannaaggeerr ((DDMMMM))
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IInnssttaallll DDMMMM
Insert the supplied CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
1
Follow screen instructions to begin and complete DMM installation.
2
Launch DMM to customize your settings when prompted to do so.
3
Select DMM’s display language*
Specify one or more music folder*
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