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Philips SA2840/02 User Manual
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1 Important safety information 1
2 Your new player 5
2.1 What’s in the box 5
2.2 Register your product 5
3 Getting started 6
3.1 Overview of controls and connections 6
3.2 Main menu 7
3.3 Install 7
3.4 Connect and charge 8
3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable 8
3.4.2 Battery level indication 8
3.5 Transfer 9
3.5.1 Disconnect your player safely 9
3.6 Enjoy 9
3.6.1 Turn on and off 9
3.6.2 Navigate the menu 9
3.6.3 Lock slider 9
4 Detail operation 10
4.1 Music mode 10
4.1.1 Control 10
4.1.2 Find your music 11
4.1.3 Limit the volume 11
4.2 Recordings 12
4.2.1 Play recordings 12
4.2.2 Delete your recording 12
4.2.3 Upload recordings to the computer 12
4.3 Settings 13
4.3.1 Equalizer custom settings 14
4.4 Use your player to store and carry data files 14
5 Update your player 15
5.1 Manually verify software status 15
6 Technical data 16
7 Frequently asked questions 18
Contents
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1 Important safety information
General maintenance
To avoid damage or malfunction:
• Do not expose the player 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 submerged in water. Do not expose headphone 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.
• Back up your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to
your device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data if the product becomes damaged
or not readable / legible.
• Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your music files only with the supplied music software to
avoid problems!
About operating and storage temperatures
• Operate in a place where temperature is always between 0 and 35ºC (32 to 95ºF)
• Store in a place where temperature is always between -20 and 45ºC (-4 to 113ºF)
• Battery life may be shortened in low temperature conditions.
Replacement parts/accessories
Visit www.philips.com/support to order replacement parts/accessories.
Hearing Safety
Listen at a moderate volume.
• Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can
produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person,
even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for
those that may have already experienced some hearing loss.
• Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes
of sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your
hearing adapts and leave it there.
To establish a safe volume level:
• Set your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
• Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally “safe” levels, can also cause hearing loss.
• Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks.
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Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones.
• Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
• You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Important (for models supplied with headphones):
Philips guarantees compliance with the maximum sound power of its audio players as
determined by relevant regulatory bodies only with the original model of provided
headphones. In case this one needs replacement, we recommend that you contact your
retailer to order a model identical to that of the original, provided by Philips.
Copyright information
All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations.
Unauthorized duplication of any recordings whether downloaded from the Internet or made
from audio CDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer
programmes, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights
and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.
The Windows Media and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Data logging
Philips is committed to improving the quality of your product and enhancing the Philips user
experience. To understand the usage profile of this device, this device logs some info / data
to the non-volatile memory region of the device. These data are used to identify and detect
any failures or problems you as a user may experience while using the device. The data
stored, for example, will be the duration of playback in music mode, duration of playback in
turner mode, how many times battery low was encountered, etc. The data stored do not
reveal the content or media used on the device or the source of downloads. The data stored
on the device are retrieved and used ONLY if the user returns the device to the Philips
service centre and ONLY to simplify error detection and prevention. The data stored shall
be made available to user on user’s first request.
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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 be informed 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 product with your
normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential
negative consequences to the environment and human health.
The build-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment.
Always hand the appliance in at an official collection point to remove the battery before
discarding the appliance. Battery should be disposed of at an official collection point.
Modifications
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user authority to operate this
device.
Notice for 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 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 apparatus 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:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• 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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Philips
SA2810 SA2811 SA2815
SA2816 SA2820 SA2821
SA2825 SA2826 SA2840
SA2841 SA2845 SA2846
SA2880 SA2881 SA2885
SA2886
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2 Your new player
With your newly purchased player, you can:
• play MP3 and WMA
• record with built-in microphone
2.1 What’s in the box
The following accessories are included with your player:
2.2 Register your product
We strongly recommend that you register your product in order to gain access to free
updates. To register your product, please log on to www.philips.com/welcome so that we
can inform you as soon as new updates become available.
Philips GoGear audio video player
Quick start guide
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SA2815
SA2825
SA2845
SA2885
Install
Connect
and Charge
Transfer
Enjoy
Player Headphones USB cable Neck strap
CD-ROM containing Philips Device Manager,
User Manual and Frequently Asked Questions
Quick start guide
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ApHeadphone jack
By/ 2; On / Off
Play/Record / Pause
Confirm selection
CBack one level (hold to return to root menu)
D- VOL + Increases/decreases volume (hold to increase/decrease fast)
EMIC Microphone
Fslider Hold slider to lock/unlock all keys (except -Vol+)
GRESET
HUSB connector
IREC Record (long press)
J1Skip back (hold to quick skip)
2Skip forward (hold to quick skip)
3/4Scrolls up/down (hold to quick scroll)
3 Getting started
3.1 Overview of controls and connections
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3.3 Install
Important Make sure to install the software provided in the supplied CD for music
transfer.
System requirements:
• Windows 2000, XP or Vista
• Pentium III 800MHz processor or higher
• 128MB RAM
• 500MB hard disk space
• Internet connection (preferable)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
• CD-ROM
• USB port
1Insert the CD supplied with your product into the CD ROM drive of your PC.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Philips Device
Manager.
3If the installation program does not start automatically, browse the CD contents with
Windows Explorer and double click on the file ending with .exe.
Lost your CD? Don’t worry, you can download the CD contents from
www.philips.com/support.
Menu To
Music Play your digital music tracks
Recordings Create or listen to recordings
Folder view View files in folders
Settings Customize the settings of your player
3.2 Main menu
1This feature is available only in some regions.
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3.4.2 Battery level indication
The approximate power levels of your battery are indicated as follows:
1Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of
charge cycles vary by use and settings.
3.4 Connect and charge
When you connect the player to the PC, it automatically charges.
3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable
1Before you use the player for the first time, charge it for at least 5 hours.
> The battery1has a 100% charge after 4 hours and an 80% charge after 2 hours.
2Connect the supplied USB cable to the mini USB port at the bottom of the player, the
other end to your PC.
> The player will start to charge as soon as it is connected to your PC.
Note The player is fully charged when the charging animation stops and is
displayed. Your fully charged player will allow up to 20 hours1of music playback.
Note When the batteries are almost empty, the low battery screen blinks. The
player saves all settings and unfinished recordings and switches off in less than 60 seconds.
Full Two-thirds full Half full Low Empty
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Goal Action
Return to previous menu Press
Return to main menu Press and hold
Browse through menus Press 2; or
Scroll through a list Press 3or 4
Select an option Press 2;
Tip If the player is idle and no button is pressed for 10 minutes, it switches off
automatically.
3.5 Transfer
The player appears as a USB mass storage device in Windows Explorer. You can organize
files, and transfer music to your player during USB connection.
1Click and highlight one or more songs to transfer between the player and the computer.
2Use drag and drop actions to complete your transfer.
Tip To transfer music CDs to the player use software such as Musicmatch Jukebox or
Windows Media Player, rip (convert) the songs on your music CD into MP3/WMA files.
Copy the files into the digital audio player via Windows Explorer. Free versions of these
programs can be downloaded from the internet.
3.5.1 Disconnect your player safely
1Exit any active application working with your player.
2Remove your player safely by clicking in the task tray shown in your PC.
3.6 Enjoy
3.6.1 Turn on and off
To turn on, press y/2; until the display shows the Philips logo.
To turn off, press and hold y/2; until the display shows ‘Bye’.
3.6.2 Navigate the menu
Your player has an intuitive menu navigation system to guide you through various settings
and operations.
3.6.3 Lock slider
The player has a lock switch to prevent any accidental operation.
1To lock the buttons when you play, move the lock slider to position .
> All buttons except -VOL+ are locked and the display shows .
2To unlock the buttons again, move the lock slider to position
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4 Detail operation
4.1 Music mode (also play mode for recordings)
Your player supports MP3 and WMA formats.
4.1.1 Control
The player offers the following music mode options:
Goal Action
Play / Pause music Press 2;
Skip to next audio file Press 2
Return to previous audio file Press 1
Fast forward Press and hold 2
Fast rewind Press and hold 1
Return to browsing menu Long/short press
Increase volume Press VOL +
Decrease volume Press VOL -
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2Press 3or 4to scroll through the list.
3Press 2; to select or press to return to previous level.
4Press 2; to play.
4.1.3 Limit the volume
Listening to loud sounds for longer than a moment can be harmful to the listener. You can
set the volume level of the player to suit your preferences:
1From the main menu, select Settings > Sound settings > Volume limit > Set.
2Press Vol- or Vol+ to adjust the level.
3Press 2; to set.
> When you set a volume limit, you can no longer exceed the set volume, even if you press the
Vol+ button.
To enable maximum volume again, set the volume limit back to maximum or turn off,
select Settings > Sound settings > Volume limit > Off.
4.1.2 Find your music
1From the main menu, select to enter music mode.
The player offers the following menu options:
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Note This player does not support copyright protected (Digital Rights Management –
DRM) WMA songs bought from the Internet.
All songs Alphabetically listed tracks
Artists Alphabetically listed artists Alphabetically listed albums Tracks listed in
album order
Albums Alphabetically listed albums Tracks listed in album order
4.2.1 Play recordings
From the main menu, select > Voice.
1Select the recording you want to hear.
2Press 2; to confirm.
4.2.2 Delete your recording
Use your computer when you delete recordings on the computer.
1Connect the player to the computer.
2Select the player in Window Explorer.
3Select Recordings > Voice.
4Select the files your want to delete and press Delete on the computer.
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4.2 Recordings
You can record audio with the player. The section Overview of controls and
connections shows you the location of the microphone.
1Long press REC from all screens except Radio
> The player records and shows the recording display.
2Press 2; to pause.
3Press to stop and save the recording.
> Your recording will be saved on the player. (Filename format: VOICEXXX.WAV where XXX
is the recording number which will be automatically generated.)
4You can find this file under > Voice.
Note To record FM radio, see section Radio.
Tip You can delete recordings from the play screen by holding 4.
4.2.3 Upload recordings to the computer
1Connect the player to your computer.
2Select the player in Windows Explorer.
3Select Recordings > Voice or FM radio1.
4Copy and paste the recordings to any desired location on the computer.
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4.3 Settings
You can set preferences in your player to suit your needs.
1Press and select .
2Press 3or 4to select an option.
3Press 2; to go to next level or to return to previous level.
4 Press 2; to confirm your selection.
5Press to exit the Settings menu
In the Settings menu, the following options are available:
Settings Further Options
Play mode Off / Repeat 1 / Repeat all / Shuffle all / Repeat & shuffle
Sound settings Equalizer Off / FullSound / Rock / Funk / Hip Hop / Jazz /
Classical / Techno / Custom
Volume limit Off / Set
Language English / French / Spanish / German / Dutch / Italian /
Portuguese / Swedish / Polish / Norwegian / Russian / Turkish /
Portuguese (Brazilian) / Hungrian / Finnish / Simplified Chinese /
Traditional Chinese / Japanese / Korean
Backlight timer 10 sec / 30 sec / 60 sec / Always on
Screen saver Off / Blank screen / Song title
Information Memory usage, Firmware version
Factory settings Restore to default factory settings
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4.3.1 Equalizer custom settings
You can customize the equalizer settings:
1Long press and select .
2Press 3or 4, then 2; to select Sound settings.
3Press 3or 4, then 2; to select Equalizer.
4Press 3or 4, then 2; to select Custom.
5Press 1or 2to select equalizer band:
B= bass, L= low, M= mid, H= high, T= treble
6Press 3or 4to adjust level.
> Bar indicator shows current level.
7Press 2; to confirm your selection.
Press to cancel the adjustments.
8Press to exit the Settings menu.
4.4 Use your player to store and carry data files
You can use your player to store and carry data files by copying data files into your player
with Windows Explorer.
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5 Update your player
Your player is controlled by an internal program called the firmware. Newer versions of the
firmware may have been released after you have purchased your player.
A software program called Philips Device Manager checks for firmware updates that are
available on the Internet.
Install Philips Device Manager from the supplied CD or download the latest version from
www.philips.com/support.
5.1 Manually verify software status
1Make sure you are connected to the internet.
2Connect your player to the computer.
3To launch Philips Device Manager on the computer, click Start > Programs >
Philips Digital Audio Player > SA28XX > Philips SA28XX Device Manager.
4Click Update.
>Philips SA28XX Device Manager checks for updates and installs new firmware, if it is
available on the Internet.
5When the display shows Update completed, click OK.
6Disconnect the player from the computer.
> The display shows Updating firmware.
The player automatically restarts after the firmware is updated. Your player is now ready for
use again.
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6 Technical data
Power
• Power supply
270mAh Li-ion internal rechargeable
battery1
Display
• White backlight OLED, 128 x 64 pixels
Sound
• Channel separation: 40dB
• Equalizer setting:
Off / FullSound / Rock / Funk / Hip Hop /
Jazz / Classical / Techno / Custom
• Frequency response: 80-18000Hz
• Signal to noise ratio: > 80dB
• Output Power (RMS): 2x3mW
Audio playback
• Compression format: MP3 (8-320kps and
VBR, Sample rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050,
24, 32, 44.1, 48kHz), WMA (32-192kbps,
Sample rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 24, 32,
44.1, 48kHz)
• Play time: 20 hours1
• ID3-tag support
Recording
• Audio Capturing: Build-in microphone
(Mono)
Storage media
• Built-in memory capacity:
SA281x 1GB NAND Flash2
SA282x 2GB NAND Flash2
SA284x 4GB NAND Flash2
SA288x 8GB NAND Flash2
Connectivity
• Headphone 3.5mm, USB 2.03
Music transfer
• Drag and drop in Windows Explorer
Data transfer
• Via Windows Explorer
System requirements
• Windows® 2000, XP, Vista
• Pentium III 800MHz processor or higher
• 128MB RAM
• 500MB hard disk space
• Internet connection
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
• Video display card
• Sound card
• CD-ROM
• USB port
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2Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of
charge cycles vary by use and settings.
31MB = 1 million bytes; available storage capacity will be less.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage capacity will be less.
Full memory capacity may not be available as some memory will be reserved for the player.
Storage capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 64kbps WMA encoding.
4Actual transfer speed may vary based on your operating system and software configuration.
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2If nothing happens, recharge the battery for at least 4 hours and try to power on or reset
again. If this does not work, you might have to repair your player with Philips Device
Manager.
There is no sound.
Make sure your headphones are inserted all the way into the headphones jack.
Note The existing contents on your player will not be erased.
My player cannot power on.
• You may have failed to press and hold 2; long enough. Press and hold 2; until the Philips
welcome screen appears on display.
• Your device battery may be out of power due to long period of non-usage. Please charge
your player.
If none of the above works, then you may have to use the Device Manager to
recover your player:
1Launch the Philips Device Manager at Start > Programs > Philips Digital Audio
Player > SA28XX > Philips SA28XX Device Manager on your PC.
2Press and hold the button while your player is connecting to the PC.
3Keep holding the key until the Philips Device Manager acknowledges your player and
goes into recovery mode.
4Click the repair button and follow the instructions given by the Device Manager.
5After the player has been repaired, disconnect it from your PC and re-start.
There is no music on my player after transfer.
Are your songs in MP3 or WMA format?
Other formats will not playback on the player.
My player hangs.
1In the unlikely event that your player hangs, do not panic. Insert a small pin or other
sharp object into the reset hole located at the bottom of the player. Hold until the player
shuts down.
7 Frequently asked questions
If you encounter problems with your player, go through the following points listed in the
next section. Please also check out FAQs at www.philips.com/support for further help and
other troubleshooting tips.
Consult your dealer or service center if you are unable to find a solution by following these
hints.
Warning Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty.
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Some songs do not show up or playback on the player.
• This player does not support copyright protected (DRM) WMA tracks bought from on-
line music stores, only unprotected WMA files can be played back on this player. The song
is in a format that is not supported by the player. Only MP3, WMA are supported.
• The audio file might be corrupted, try to playback the file on your PC first. If it does not
play, rip the song again.
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PHILIPS reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product
improvement without prior notice.
Disposal of your old product and the integrated
battery
All our products are designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
The crossed-out wheel bin symbol on a product means that the product is subject to
the European Directive 2002/96/EC. This symbol can also be used in combination with
a chemical symbol, which means that the product complies with the environmental
directive for that chemical.
Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Inform yourself or ask your
dealer about local environmentally safe recycling regulations. The correct disposal of your
old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human
health.
Your product contains a built-in rechargeable battery covered by the European Directive
2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste.
To safeguard the functionality and safety of your product, always bring your product to an
ofcial collection point or service centre where a professional can remove / replace the
battery as shown.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because the
correct disposal will help prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human
health.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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