Philips PSS110/17B User manual

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We hope you enjoy your
personal sound system (pss)
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The typeplate is located on the back of the connections cover. Open connections cover to see.
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Quick start
1Charge
Open the connections cover at the back of your pss.
Connect the included multi-voltage adaptor / charger into the
jack marked 5V DC, and then plug the multi-voltage
adaptor / charger into a standard AC outlet.
Charge 1 hour for fast charge or 4 hours for 100% battery power.
(Battery life may vary according to use.)
2Install music software
Insert the included CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive.
Follow screen instructions to complete installation.
3Connect
Connect your pss to your PC using the included USB
cable, with pss powered by included adapter. The USB
connection screen will automatically appear.
ATTENTION!WINDOWS 98SE USERS:
To avoid installation problems, DO NOT CONNECT pss to the PC until AFTER
installation completes.
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4Organize and Transfer Music
Launch your music software from Windows desktop or
Start menu. Organize your music. Transfer files from
your PC to your pss.
5Unplug /Eject
Exit your music software.
Disconnect pss safely from your PC by clicking on the
task bar to avoid file error.
(WINDOWS 98SE users: there is no icon.
Simply disconnect pss after file transfer completes.)
6Immerse in your music everywhere you go
Press and hold 2; to switch on pss.
Use scroll controls to browse and press 2; to enjoy music!
➯TIP
Detailed information is given in selected music software’s Help.
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MENU
SOURCE
USB
RESET
LINE IN
5V DC
USB
RESET
LINE IN
5V DC
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Overview of controls and connections
1Navigation 3 Up / previous / fast search backwards
4 Down / next / fast search forwards
1 Left / return to previous menu or library levels
2 Right / confirm a menu setting
2+ / –Increases / decreases volume
3DBB Enables or disables Dynamic Bass Boost to enhance bass tones
4MENU For menu options
52; yOn / off ; plays / pauses music; plays / stores a radio station
6SOURCE Returns to root menu / displays playscreen or library options
7Connections cover
85V DC Charger /adapter connection for power supply
9Reset opening Press here to reset if the device “hangs” or “freezes”
0USB USB cable connector
!LINE IN 3.5mm socket for audio cable: connects to LINE OUT
of auxiliary equipment
@p / b3.5mm jack for headphones (not included) or for
FM antenna (included)- if listening via speakers
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Included Accessories
1 x multi-voltage 5V AC/DC power adapter/charger
1 x CD-ROM with user manual, drivers, FAQ, music management softwares
1 x USB cable
1 x audio cable
1 x travel case
1 x pigtail FM antenna
1 x Quick Start
Switching your pss on / off
Power on: Press 2; for 2 seconds.
➔ PHILIPS splash screen appears briefly.
Power off: Press 2; again for 2 seconds or more.
Indication of power level
Low battery warning: appears when battery power is very low.
Please use the 5V adapter to recharge/ operate your pss, otherwise
pss enters the power shutdown mode within a minute.
Battery one-third full
Battery two-thirds full
Battery full
appears when charging battery
appears when operating on adapter fully charged
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Auto power down
Your pss automatically switches off:
- if the set is left idle for a while (you can adjust the Auto Shutdown period, see Settings).
- if sleep timer is activated and the end of the timer period is reached.
Understanding pss display
- Your pss shows a brief animation when an activity takes more than 2 seconds to perform.
- When you adjust volume, a brief volume adjustment screen is shown.
Music mode Tuner mode
Line-in mode Alarm clock
Playlists Albums
Genres Artists
All tracks Equalizer
< Previous menu / library level available > Next menu / library level available
Option available for selection Option selected
Repeat 1 Repeat all
Shuffle Dynamic Bass Boost selected
pss has an intuitive display to show various information:
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Using pss controls
Troubleshooting Controls to press
Reset pss Press RESET OPENING with a small object for 2 seconds
Restore pss Factory Settings Press MENU; scroll to Settings > Restore settings
and select Yes.
Basic Operation Controls to press
Switch pss on / off Press and hold 2;
Select Music / Tuner / Line-in Press SOURCE to highlight and select
Enter/ exit the menu display Press MENU
Scrolling and browsing 3 , 4 ,1,2for up, down, left, right
Go to different levels of menu Press 2for next and 1for previous
Play music Highlight selection and press 2;
Pause music playback Press 2; during playback
Change volume Press VOLUME + / –
Fast forward in a track Press and hold 4
Rewind in a track Press and hold 3
Play next or previous track Press down 4 for next and 3 for previous
Tuning Press MENU to select ManualTuning or AutoTune
in Radio mode
Play radio / preset a station Highlight selection and wait for 2 seconds
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Music mode: playback
Once you have downloaded MP3/ WMA tracks from your computer
to the pss, you can access your music in 5 different ways on the pss.
1Press SOURCE and select MUSIC to enter the music mode.
2Press 3 to scroll up or 4 to scroll down for your option.
Press 2for next or 1for previous levels of library.
3Press 2; to play or pause your selection.
➯TIP
0Please install the included software(s) and read the instructions.
0During playback of Albums, tracks are sorted according to track number
sequence. Any tracks assigned with the same number will then be further
sorted alphabetically.
0 Select More Track Info in Settings ➔[>] key shortcut. You can then press
2from the playscreen to display track information e.g. track title, artist name,
codec (MP3 or WMA), bitrate, duration of track, album, genre.
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FM Radio mode
Insert the included pigtail antenna into the p / bjack, if you are listening via
the built-in speakers. Extend and position the antenna to improve reception.
Press SOURCE and select Radio to enter the radio mode.
Any recorded music playback will stop as you enter the radio mode.
Automatic tuning
1Press MENU and select AutoTune to automatically select
the 10 strongest radio stations.
2Press 3 to scroll up or 4 to scroll down for your preset.
Manual tuning
1Press 3 to scroll up or 4 to scroll down for your preset.
2Press MENU and select ManualTuning.
Press and hold 4 or 3 to scan for the next / previous available station.
Press 4 or 3 to fine tune (tune step by step).
Press 2 within 20 seconds to save your preset.
3Press 3 to scroll up or 4 to scroll down for your preset.
Let the cursor stay on your selection to play a preset station.
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0Available stations are stored as presets in order of decreasing signal strength.
0AutoTune will overwrite all previously stored stations.
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Line-in Mode: for playback of external sources
You can use your pss to act as a powerful mini speaker.
1Connect the included audio cable between LINE IN on pss to the
LINE OUT / p connection on your auxiliary equipment.
2On pss, press SOURCE and select Line-in to enter the Line in mode.
3Operate the controls on your auxiliary equipment to playback.
4Adjust the volume on both pss and your device.
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Customizing settings
1Press MENU for menu options. Press 3 to scroll up or 4 to scroll down
for your option. Press 2for next or 1for previous levels of menu.
2Press 2to confirm your selection by checking .
3Press MENU or 1to exit the menu display.
Options for each setting are shown on pss's display.
Shuffle/Repeat Plays music tracks randomly (Shuffle) and / or repeatedly (Repeat) in
MUSIC mode
Sleep timer Set the timer period to switch off pss
after 15, 30 or 60 minutes. (Default: off)
Equalizer Adjusts sound settings: Rock, HipHop, Jazz, Dance, Funk, Off.
Alarm clock Sets alarm clock
Settings Browse submenu options to further customize your settings
[>] key shortcut Adjusts 2 key actions during playback
Display Adjusts Backlight options (5/10/30 seconds /Off ), Contrast level (1-6)
Auto shutdown Sets time for switching off pss automatically to save battery power
(30 seconds; 2 /5/10 minutes)
Time & Day Sets day and time
Language Sets display language options
Information Display pss device information. e.g. Device name, free memory space,
firmware version.
Restore settings Restore Factory Settings
Advanced settings and actions
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About the clock and alarm features
The time is displayed using the 24-hour clock.
During the alarm call, the current pss mode (e.g. music / radio / Line-in) will be interrupted.
The alarm will sound for 10 minutes in your selected alarm source mode and then enter the
"snooze" mode. The "snooze" alarm remains active and repeats the call at 10-minute
intervals, until you choose to cancel the alarm.
Setting day & time
1In any mode, enter the menu: Settings ➔Time and Day ➔....
2Highlight the menu option you want to adjust.
3Press 3 / 4 to adjust the day / hours / minutes.
➯TIP
0For best results, we recommend you use the included adapter / charger to
operate pss. AC power will ensure adequate and steady power.
0You will need to set both the clock time and date first, before you can
set the alarm options.
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Setting the alarm
1Enter the menu: Alarm Clock ➔....
2Use the 3 / 4 ,1 / 2 controls to browse, scroll through, highlight and
select the submenu options
3Press 3 / 4 to adjust the day / hours / minutes.
Alarm clock On / Off
Alarm time Adjusts the hours and minutes
AlarmOccurance Sets alarm activation according to sound once (default) / at the same
time every 24 hours / weekdays only / once a week.
AlarmSource Selects alarm source from Music,Tuner or Buzzer.
Submenu options
➯TIP
If you want the alarm to wake you up from speaker mode, FIRST CHECK:
0 you have disconnected the headphones.
0 Tuner: you have tuned properly to a station
0 Tuner / Music: the volume has not been turned down too low!
0 Artist / Album: the next artist / album stored is selected if it has been deleted
from your pss. Buzzer option is the default alarm source if no artists and albums
are available on your pss.
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Stopping the alarm
There are 2 ways to stop the alarm call:
"Snooze" (Repeat alarm)
0 During the 10-minute alarm call, press any button (on the top / front panels).
➔Display shows: Cancel Alarm .
pss enters the "snooze" mode which repeats your alarm call every 10 minutes.
Disable "Snooze"
0 In the "snooze" mode, press any button again before the alarm call repeats.
➔"Snooze” is disabled.
The alarm will sound again only according to the Alarm Occurrence setting.
➯TIP
If you do not press any buttons to stop the alarm, pss by default enters the
"snooze" (repeat alarm) mode after 10 minutes.
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Using pss as an external storage device
pss can be used as an external storage device for storage and transfer of any data files.
Note that music files transferred from the PC to pss via Windows Explorer will not
be able to play on pss. Please always use included music software for music transfer.
1Connect your pss to your PC using the included USB cable, with pss powered by
included AC adapter. The USB connection screen will automatically appear.
2On your PC, the pss is detected as a drive "Removable Disk" under "My Computer"
in Windows Explorer.
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0During USB connection, we recommend that you always use the included power
adapter to avoid loss of data.
0Always remove USB connection safely (see Step 5, page 3).
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IMPORTANT!
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RETAIN THE ORIGINAL FILES TRANSFERRED TO PSS. PHILIPS IS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF CONTENT IF THE PRODUCT BECOMES DAMAGED
OR THE MEMORY NOT READABLE.
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Q. My pss does not respond.
Should your pss "hang" or continues to display the busy icon indefinitely, use a pencil or simi-
lar object to press the reset pinhole at the back of the set . File contents e.g. your songs or
downloaded files on your pss are not affected when resetting in this way.
Q. I can't play my music tracks.
pss can only play MP3 / WMA files transferred using the included software. pss will not be
able to play audio files that are not of these formats.
Q. pss switches off by itself.
This is a built-in safety measure to protect the unit from overheating, possibly caused by
overuse at too high volume, incorrect power voltage. Check voltage and use only the
included adapter/charger. Play at a sensible volume. Allow pss to cool down before using
again. Alternatively, check the shutown menu setting. Change if necessary.
Q. My pss has short playback time.
Make sure pss battery is fully charged when you begin playback. Over time, the internal
rechargeable battery will become weaker. It is replaceable. Please contact your nearest
Philips Service Center for a battery replacement.
WARNING:
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock! Under no circumstances should you
try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty.
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 pss FAQ at www.philips.com/support.
If you are unable to find a solution by following these hints, consult your dealer or
service center.
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Q. Poor fm reception.
Weak signal. Adjust the headphone cable or antenna. Battery weak. Switch over to
AC power.
Q. My pss shows this [file error] icon.
You have a file error: system files may be missing or there is a format error on pss.
To remedy, please connect pss to your PC with the included USB cable and to the
main power supply with the included adapter. Start Device Manager .
Q. How do I know which firmware version I have?
On your pss, you can check your firmware version from the menu options.
Scroll for MENU ➔Settings ➔Information to display FW vers:.
Q. How do I know how much free space I have?
On your pss, you can check your pss free space from the menu options.
Scroll for MENU ➔Settings ➔Information to display Free:.
Q.The alarm does not function
Clock date and time incorrect.
Check you have correctly set both the clock and alarm settings.
Alarm source/ occurrence not selected.
Check you have activated all the necessary alarm settings.
Battery power low. Use the AC adapter/charger to operate pss.
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Environmental information
All redundant packaging has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging
easily separable into four materials: cardboard, polystyrene foam, PET and polyethylene.
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company.
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, exhausted batteries and
old equipment.
Copyright information
0Unauthorized duplication and distribution of Internet/CD recordings violate
copyright law and international treaties. You should use pss and the included
software for personal use only.
0In the U.K and certain countries, the copying of material protected by
copyright may require the permission of the copyright holders.
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Safety and maintenance
To get the most from your product, please also refer to the Safety &
Warranty booklet included with this device for important safety instructions.
About operating and storage temperatures
0Operate pss in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35º C
(32 to 95º F).
0Store pss in a place where the temperature is always between -20 and 45º C
(-4 to 113º F).
0Battery life of pss may shorten in low temperature conditions.
0Do not expose to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
0When you are using pss, connecting it to your PC or charging the battery, it is
normal for pss to become warm.
Avoiding damage or malfunction
0Backup your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files that you have down
loaded to pss. Philips is not responsible for any loss of content if the product becomes
damaged or not readable / legible.
0Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your files only through included music software
to avoid problems!
0Do not drop pss or allow objects to fall on pss.
0Do not allow pss to be submersed in water. Do not expose connection jacks
to water as water entering the set may cause major damage.
0Clean pss with a slightly damp cloth. Don't use any cleaning agents containing
alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the finishing on pss.
0Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference to the device.
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