Philips ShoqBox User manual

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We hope you enjoy your Philips ShoqBox
Please visit www.philips.com/support
and enter your model number to view:
· FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions
· Latest user manuals
· Latest computer software downloads
· Firmware upgrade files
Register
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 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 ShoqBox.
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 ShoqBox to your PC using the included
USB cable, with ShoqBox powered by included adapter.
The USB connection screen will automatically appear.
ATTENTION!WINDOWS 98SE USERS:
To avoid installation problems, DO NOT CONNECT ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox.
5Unplug /Eject
Exit your music software.
Disconnect ShoqBox safely from your PC by clicking on the
task bar to avoid file error.
(WINDOWS 98SE users: there is no icon.
Simply disconnect ShoqBox after file transfer completes.)
6Immerse in your music everywhere you go
Press and hold 2; to switch on ShoqBox.
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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USB
RESET
LINE IN
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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 ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox, otherwise
ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox display
- Your ShoqBox 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
ShoqBox has an intuitive display to show various information:
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Using ShoqBox controls
Troubleshooting Controls to press
Reset ShoqBox Press RESET OPENING with a small object for 2 seconds
Restore shoqbox Factory Settings Press MENU; scroll to Settings > Restore settings
and select Yes.
Basic Operation Controls to press
Switch ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox, you can access your music in 5 different ways on the
ShoqBox.
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 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.
➯TIP
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 ShoqBox to act as a powerful mini speaker.
1Connect the included audio cable between LINE IN on ShoqBox to the
LINE OUT / p connection on your auxiliary equipment.
2On ShoqBox, 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 ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox'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 ShoqBox
after 15, 30 or 60 minutes. (Default: off)
Equalizer Adjusts sound settings: Rock, HipHop, Jazz, Dance, Funk, Off.
Alarm clock Sets alarm clock (12-hour and 24-hour)
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 ShoqBox automatically to save battery power
(30 seconds; 2 /5/10 minutes)
Time & Day Sets day and time allows AM/PM display in standby mode
Language Sets display language options
Information Display ShoqBox 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 12-hour and 24-hour clock. 12-hour clock is the default option
During the alarm call, the current ShoqBox 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 ➔Day and Time ➔....
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 ShoqBox. 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
Alarm Occurence Sets alarm activation according to sound once (default) / at the same
time every 24 hours / weekdays only / once a week.
Alarm Source Selects alarm source from Music,Tuner or Buzzer.
Submenu options
➯TIP
You can select your favourite song or radio as wake-up sound. In order to do so,
FIRST CHECK:
0 you have disconnected the headphones.
0 Radio: you have tuned properly to a station
0 Radio / 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 ShoqBox. Buzzer option is the default alarm source if no artists and
albums are available on your ShoqBox.
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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 .
ShoqBox 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, ShoqBox by default enters the
"snooze" (repeat alarm) mode after 10 minutes.
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Using shoqbox as an external storage device
ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox via Windows Explorer will not
be able to play on shoqbox. Please always use included music software for music transfer.
1Connect your ShoqBox to your PC using the included USB cable, with ShoqBox pow-
ered by included AC adapter. The USB connection screen will automatically appear.
2On your PC, the ShoqBox is detected as a drive "Removable Disk" under "My
Computer" in Windows Explorer.
TIP
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 ShoqBox. 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 ShoqBox does not respond.
Should your ShoqBox "hang" or continues to display the busy icon indefinitely, use a pencil or
similar object to press the reset pinhole at the back of the set . File contents e.g. your songs
or downloaded files on your ShoqBox are not affected when resetting in this way.
Q. I can't play my music tracks.
ShoqBox can only play MP3 / WMA files transferred using the included software. ShoqBox
will not be able to play audio files that are not of these formats.
Q. ShoqBox 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 shoqBox to cool down before
using again. Alternatively, check the shutown menu setting. Change if necessary.
Q. My ShoqBox has short playback time.
Make sure ShoqBox battery is fully charged when you begin playback. Over time, the inter-
nal rechargeable battery will become weaker. It is replaceable. Please contact your nearest
Philips Service Center for a battery replacement.
Q. No DBB during FM radio playback.
ShoqBox supports DBB only during music playback, but not during radio playback.
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 ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox shows this [file error] icon.
You have a file error: system files may be missing or there is a format error on
ShoqBox.To remedy, please connect ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox, 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 ShoqBox, you can check your ShoqBox 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 ShoqBox.
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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 ShoqBox 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.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with
your normal household waste.The correct disposal of your old product will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
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