Table of Contents
- 1 Important safety information
- 2 Your new player
- 3 Get started
- 4 Music
- 5 Videos
- 6 FM radio
- 7 Pictures
- 8 Recordings
- 9 Audiobooks
- 10 Text reader
- 11 Folder view
- 12 Settings
- 13 Sync with PC media library through Philips Songbird
- 14 Update the firmware through Philips Songbird
- 15 Repair the player through Philips Songbird
- 16 Technical data
Philips SA4MUS16KF/12 User Manual
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Contents
1 Important safety information 3
General maintenance 3
Recycling the product 5
2 Your new player 7
What's in the box 7
PC software loaded on the player 7
Files loaded on the player 7
Overview 7
Controls 7
Home screen 8
SafeSound 9
Use a Micro SD card 9
3 Get started 10
Charge power 10
Battery level indication 10
Switch the player on or off 10
Automatic standby and shut down 10
4 Music 11
Transfer music to the player 11
Find music on the player 11
Find music by song information 11
Find music by playlist 11
Play music 11
Select play options 12
Select sound options 12
Create a playlist on the go 13
Delete songs 13
5 Videos 14
Transfer videos to the player 14
Find videos on the player 14
Play videos 14
Select play options 14
Delete videos 14
6 FM radio 15
Tune in to radio stations 15
Auto tune 15
Manual tune 15
Store preset stations 15
7 Pictures 16
Transfer pictures to the player 16
Find pictures on the player 16
Use the selector bar 16
Play pictures 16
Select play options 16
Delete pictures 16
8 Recordings 17
Make recordings 17
Record voices 17
Record from the FM radio 17
Play recordings 17
9 Audiobooks 18
Sync audiobooks to the player 18
Install AudibleManager on the PC 18
Download audiobooks to the PC 18
Sync to the player 18
Find audiobooks on the player 19
Play audiobooks 19
Select play options 19
Use bookmarks 19
Delete audiobooks 20
10 Text reader 21
11 Folder view 22
12 Settings 23
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Sleep timer 23
Display settings 23
Date and time 23
Language 23
PC connection preference 23
Information 23
Format device 24
Factory settings 24
SafeSound 24
Set the volume limit 24
Weekly overview 24
CD installer 24
13 Sync with PC media library
through Philips Songbird 25
Install Philips Songbird 25
Set the watch folder 25
Get contents from online sources 27
Search online 27
Create playlists in Philips Songbird 27
Create a playlist 27
Generate LikeMusic playlists 28
Save the play queue as a playlist 29
Edit metadata 30
Get album artwork 30
Sync the player with Philips Songbird 31
Select auto or manual sync 31
Auto sync 32
Manual sync 32
Philips Songbird 33
15 Repair the player through Philips
Songbird 34
16 Technical data 35
PC requirements 35
Need help?
Please visit
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where you can access a full set of supporting
materials such as the user manual, the latest
software updates, and answers to frequently
asked questions.
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1 Important safety
information
General maintenance
The translation of this document is for
reference only.
In the event of any inconsistency between the
English version and the translated version, the
English version shall prevail.
Caution
To avoid damage or malfunction:
Do not expose the product to excessive heat caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
Do not drop the product or allow objects to fall on
your player.
Do not allow the product to be submerged in
water. Do not expose headphone socket or battery
compartment to water, as water entering the set may
cause major damage.
Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause
interference.
responsible for any loss of data if the product becomes
damaged or not readable / legible.
the supplied music software to avoid problems.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the
product.
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
The maximum output voltage of the player is
not greater than 150 mV.
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.
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
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areas.
manufacturer may void user's authority to
operate the product.
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
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offense.
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.
Be responsible! Respect copyrights.
Philips respects the intellectual property of
others, and we ask our users to do the same.
Multimedia content on the internet may have
been created and/or distributed without the
original copyright owner's authorization.
Copying or distributing unauthorized content
may violate copyright laws in various countries
including yours.
Compliance with copyright laws remains your
responsibility.
The recording and transfer to the portable
player of video streams downloaded to your
computer is intended only for use with public
domain or properly licensed content. You
may only use such content for your private,
non commercial use and shall respect eventual
copyright instructions provided by the copyright
owner of the work. Such instruction may
state that no further copies shall be made.
Video streams may include copy protection
technology that prohibits further copying. For
such situations the recording function will not
Data logging
Philips is committed to improving the quality
of your product and enhancing the Philips user
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
center and ONLY to simplify error detection
and prevention. The data stored shall be made
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Recycling the product
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed out wheel bin
symbol attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products. The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
Warning
Removal of the built-in battery invalidates the warranty
and can destroy the product.
The following removal and disposal instructions are
steps that are to be performed at the end of the
product's life only.
Your product contains a built in rechargeable
battery covered by the European Directive
2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with
normal household waste.
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To safeguard the functionality and safety of
collection point or service center where a
professional can remove the battery as shown:
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
Notice for the European Union
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Union.
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2 Your new player
What's in the box
Make sure that you have received the following
items:
Player
Earphones
USB cable
Quick start guide
Safety and Warranty sheet
Ph ips GoGear a dio p ay r
Quick start guide
Safety and Warranty
Be o e u i g our set
Che k o t det i s ns de th s booket
Note
The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the
right to change color/design without notice.
PC software loaded on the player
MUSE comes with the following PC software:
Philips Songbird (helps you update the
media library on a PC and the player).
To getPhilips Songbirdonline,
On your PC, go to www. philips.com/
Songbird or www.philips.com/support.
Files loaded on the player
MUSE:
User manual
Frequently asked questions
Overview
Controls
a /
Press and hold: Switch on or off the
device.
Press: Lock/unlock the screen.
b Touch screen
c
Back one level
Return to the Home screen.
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h
g
f
e
d
c
b
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Show options menu
d MICRO SD
Slot for Micro SD card
e RESET
Press the hole by using the tip of a
ball pen when the screen does not
respond to the pressing of keys.
f
USB connector for power charging and
data transfer
g MIC
Microphone
h
3.5 mm headphone connector
i Volume buttons
Press: Increase/decrease the volume.
Home screen
Menu Mode To
Music
Video watch videos
FM radio tune in to the FM radio;
record from the FM
radio
Pictures view pictures
Recordings make and play sound
recordings.
Audiobooks listen to audiobooks
that you download
and transfer through
the AudibleManager
software
Text reader
Folder view
Settings customize the settings
of MUSE
Navigate on the Home screen
application:
a View the play status.
b Tap to go to the play screen.
c Tap to show all applications.
d Tap to show the Home screen.
Switch between screens
To return to the Home screen,
Press .
To go back to previous screens,
Press repeatedly.
Lock/ unlock the screen
Lock the screen of MUSE. You can lock all the
touch controls on the screen. Thus, undesired
operations are prevented.
Auto lock
After a time duration, the screen dims and is
locked automatically. To set the time duration,
go to > [Display settings] > [Screen off
timer].
To lock the screen manually
Press / .
To unlock the screen
Press / .
a
c
b
d
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SafeSound
With the earphones, SafeSound allows you to
listen to music in a safe way.
When you listen to music through the
earphones, the sound pressure on your
ears is estimated¹ based on the electrical
characteristics of the player and earphones.
Then, the estimate is compared against the
reference levels² of sound pressure. As a result,
icons of different colors can be displayed to
indicate status of sound pressure and the levels
of risks to hearing damage.
Level of sound
pressure
Maximum duration
more than 90
decibels
30 minutes a day
85 to 90 decibels 2 hours a day
80 to 85 decibels 5 hours a day
safe more than 5 hours
a day
Tip
¹The methodology is based on European norm (50332-
1/2).
²The reference levels come from the minimum
requirement for health and safety that the European
directive 2003/10/EC provides for the noises exposed
to individuals.
Use the SafeSound
1 Make sure that you have plugged the
earphones into the player.
2 On the music play screen, press the
volume buttons.
» If you have switched on the SafeSound
function, the SafeSound screen is
displayed.
3 Do the following to select options:
Tap to select the SafeSound options.
Tap to view your exposure to
sound pressure over one week.
Tip
For the information about SafeSound options, see
'SafeSound' (see 'SafeSound' on page 24).
Use a Micro SD card
On MUSE, insert a Micro SD card (up to 32
GB). You can expand the memory size of MUSE.
To play from the SD card,
From the Home screen, select ,
, , , or
»
from the SD card.
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3 Get started
Charge power
MUSE has a built in battery that can be charged
through the USB connector of a computer.
Connect the player to a PC by using the USB
cable.
Note
When you connect MUSE to a computer, you are
[Charge & transfer] or
[Charge & play]. If no option is selected, [Charge &
transfer] applies.
To play the MUSE when you charge power, select
[Charge & play].
Battery level indication
The display indicates the approximate levels of
the battery status as follows:
100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
»
the battery is low. The player saves
all settings and switches off within 60
seconds.
Note
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge
cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by
use and settings.
To conserve battery power and increase the
play time, do the following on MUSE:
Set the backlight timer to a low value
(go to > [Display settings] >
[Screen off timer]).
Switch the player on or off
Press and hold / until the player is switched
on or off.
Automatic standby and shut-down
The player has an automatic standby and shut
down feature that can save battery power.
After 10 minutes in idle mode (no play, no
button is pressed), the player switches off.
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4 Music
Transfer music to the player
You can transfer your PC media library to
MUSE in the following ways:
Sync through Philips Songbird (see
'Sync with PC media library through
Philips Songbird' on page 25);
With the media management software,
you can access online music stores,
create playlists, or edit your media
collection by metadata or ID3 tag.
Explorer.
By doing so, you can organize your
Explorer,
1 Connect MUSE to a PC.
2 On the PC, under My Computer or
Computer,
select MUSE
3
MUSE.
from the PC to MUSE.
Find music on the player
On MUSE
information or playlist.
Find music by song information
In , the music library is sorted by metadata or
ID3 tag under different views:
[Artists]
Songs are sorted by artist in alphabetical
order;
Under each artist, songs are sorted by
album in alphabetical order.
[Albums]
Songs are sorted by album in alphabetical
order.
[All songs]
Songs are sorted by song title in
alphabetical order.
Use the selector bar
Use the selector bar to switch between the
library views.
On the selector bar, tap an icon to select a
library view.
To switch to another view, tap on the bar.
Find music by playlist
In , tap
playlists that you transfer from the PC
media library, or
playlists on the go that you create on
the player.
Play music
1 Select a song.
2 Tap a song to start play.
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Select play options
When you play music, select the play options
on the play screen.
Show the play screen
During music play, tap to show the play
screen.
» On the play screen, you can see the
icons of play options and the album art
(if available).
To hide the play screen,
Tap .
Select play options
On the play screen, tap icons to select play
options:
/
Tap to pause/resume play.
/
Tap to skip songs.
Tap once or more to select repeat
options:
Repeat all: Tap to repeat all songs in
current folder.
Repeat one: Tap to repeat current song.
Tap to play all songs in current folder
in random order.
Select sound options
1 Make sure that you have plugged the
earphones into the player.
2 Tap to select options:
[FullSound]
Restore the sonic details that music
compression loses (such as MP3,
WMA).
[Sound personalization]
Drag the navigation button on the
screen to select sound settings.
Tip
When you select one of [FullSound] and [Sound
personalization], you switch off another.
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Create a playlist-on-the-go
On MUSE
go.
Add songs to a playlist on the go
1 Play a song.
2 On the list of songs or play screen,
tap and select [Add to playlist].
» A list of playlists is displayed.
3 Tap to select a playlist.
Delete songs
To delete current song on the play screen,
1 Tap and select [Delete].
2
» Current song is deleted.
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5 Videos
Transfer videos to the player
Transfer videos from your PC media library to
the player (see 'Transfer music to the player' on
page 11).
Find videos on the player
In , the video library is sorted by video title.
From the Home screen, go to .
»
alphabetical order.
Play videos
1
2 Tap a video.
» Play starts from current video.
» The play screen is displayed.
Select play options
On the play screen, tap icons to select play
options:
If necessary, tap the screen to show
the icons.
/
Tap to pause/resume play.
/
Tap to skip titles.
/
Tap to switch between the full screen
and normal view.
Tap to select brightness for the screen.
Delete videos
Play a video. Tap and select [Delete
video].
» Current video is deleted.
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6 FM radio
Note
Plug in the supplied earphones when you tune in to
radio stations. The earphones double as antenna. For
better reception, move the earphone cable in different
directions.
Tune in to radio stations
Auto tune
1 From the Home screen, go to .
» The last played station starts to
play.
2 To select a preset station, tap to select
the library view. Tap to play a preset station.
3 To restart auto tune, press and select
[Auto tune].
» Up to 20 available stations are stored
to replace the old presets.
4 To switch on/ off the radio, tap .
Tip
When you move to a new place (such as a new city or
country), restart auto tune for better reception.
Manual tune
Use Manual tune to search for a frequency.
1 Switch to the play screen.
Tap / to show or hide the play
screen.
2 On the radio play screen, search for a
frequency:
Tap / on the frequency bar.
3 To switch on/ off the radio, tap .
Store preset stations
On MUSE, you can store up to 20 preset
stations.
1 Tune in to a radio station.
2 On the radio play screen, press and
select [Save to preset].
To clear all preset stations,
Press and select [Clear all presets].
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7 Pictures
Transfer pictures to the
player
Transfer pictures from your PC media library to
the player (see 'Transfer music to the player' on
page 11).
Find pictures on the player
In , the picture library is organized by album
Use the selector bar
Use the selector bar to switch between the
library views.
On the selector bar, tap an icon to select a
library view.
To switch to another view, tap on the bar.
Play pictures
1 In , tap to play a selected picture.
» The picture play screen is displayed.
2 Swipe left/ right to select a picture.
Select play options
On the play screen, tap icons to select play
options:
If necessary, tap the screen to show
the icons.
/
Tap to start/pause/resume slideshow
play.
/
Tap to skip pictures.
Tap to rotate the picture.
Select slideshow settings
On the play screen, tap :
[Time per slide]
Select the time interval before one
slide switches to another.
Delete pictures
1 Play a picture.
2 On the play screen, tap and select
[Delete picture].
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8 Recordings
Make recordings
With , you can record:
voice through the built in microphone; or
radio programs that play on MUSE.
Record voices
1 From the Home screen, go to .
2 Make sure that the microphone is close to
the sound source.
3 Do the following to start, pause, or stop
recording:
If necessary, tap to switch to the
recording screen.
/ Tap to start, pause, or resume
recording.
Tap to stop recording.
» Recordings are saved to >
Recordings > VOICE. (Filename
format: VoXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
WAV, where XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
is the recording number that is
generated automatically.)
4 Tap to switch to the recordings library.
Record from the FM radio
Record radio programs when you listen to the
FM radio.
1 Tune in to a radio station.
2 On the radio play screen, tap > [Start
FM radio recording].
» You switch to the recording screen.
3 Do the following to start, pause, or stop
recording.
/ Tap to start, pause, or resume
recording.
Tap to stop recording.
» Recordings are saved to >
Recordings > FM. (Filename format:
FMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.WAV ,
where XXXXXXXXXXXXXX is the
recording number that is generated
automatically.)
Play recordings
1 From the Home screen, go to .
2 Tap a recording to start play.
If necessary, tap to switch to the
recordings library.
3 Tap / to pause/ resume play.
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9 Audiobooks
From the Home screen, select to play books
in audio formats that you have downloaded
from www.audible.com.
Sync audiobooks to the
player
From www.audible.com, download and install
the AudibleManager software on your PC.
Through the software, you can
download audiobooks from www.
audible.com to your PC library of
audio books;
sync the audiobooks to your player.
Install AudibleManager on the PC
1 Connect your PC to the Internet.
2 From www.audible.com, download the
AudibleManager software for MP3/ MP4
players.
3 Install the software on your PC:
On the setup screen, select Philips
GoGear (selected models) from the
drop down list of devices;
Follow onscreen instructions to
complete the installation.
Download audiobooks to the PC
1 Connect your PC to the Internet.
2 Launch AudibleManager on your PC.
3 On AudibleManager, click the My Library
Online button to connect to www.audible.
com.
4 Select and download audio books:
Log in to your account with www.
audible.com;
Download audio books in the format
of or .
» The downloaded books are
automatically added to your library
on AudibleManager.
Sync to the player
1 Launch AudibleManager on your PC.
2 Connect the player to the PC. Wait
until the player is recognized by
AudibleManager.
On the player, make sure that you
have selected [MTP] in > [PC
connection preference].
3 On AudibleManager, click Add to Device.
to AudibleManager, activate the player
as prompted.
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To check the audio books that are transferred
to the player,
See the player pane on AudibleManager.
If necessary, click Refresh Device.
Find audiobooks on the
player
In , the audiobook library is sorted by book
title and author.
Play audiobooks
audiobook.
1 Tap the book.
» Current book starts to play.
2 Tap to show the play screen.
Select play options
On the play screen, tap icons to select play
options:
/
Tap to pause/ resume play.
/
Tap to skip chapters.
Hold to search within current book.
/
Tap to select a play speed.
Add a bookmark to current play time.
Tip
When you tap / to skip to previous or next
chapters, play starts from where you stopped last time
in the chapter.
Use bookmarks
On an audiobook, you can add bookmarks to
the play time. Start play from the bookmarked
play time as needed.
To add a bookmark,
On the play screen, tap .
» A bookmark is added to current play
time.
To play from a bookmarked play time,
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On the play screen, press and select
[Bookmarks] > [Go to bookmark]. Tap an
option.
To delete a bookmark,
On the play screen, press and select
[Bookmarks] > [Delete bookmark]. Tap
an option.
Delete audiobooks
On the play screen, press > [Delete
Audiobook].
» Current audiobook is deleted from the
player.
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10 Text reader
Go to
library on the player.
1 Connect MUSE to a computer.
2 On the PC, under My Computer or
Computer,
select MUSE
3
folders on the MUSE.
from the PC to MUSE.
1 From the Home screen, go to .
»
2
through the list of options. Tap an option to
start play.
3
pages.
1 From the Home screen, go to . Play a
2 Tap and select [Delete].
»
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11 Folder view
Go to
internal memory and SD card on the player.
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12 Settings
From the Home screen, go to to select your
settings.
Swipe up or down to scroll through
lists of options. Tap an option to select
it;
Tap to go to the Home screen;
Tap to go to the previous screen.
Sleep timer
During play or in idle mode, the MUSE can
switch off automatically after a certain time
duration.
In [Sleep timer], tap to select an
option.
» After the selected time duration,
the device is switched off
automatically.
Display settings
In [Display settings], select your display options:
[Brightness] Drag the slider to change the
display brightness.
[Screen off
timer]
After the selected time
duration, the screen turns off
automatically. To save battery
power, select a low value.
Date and time
In [Date and time], select date/ time display
options.
[Set date] To set the date, swipe up/down to
select an option.
[Set date
format]
Select in what sequence the year,
month, and date are displayed.
[Set time] To set the time, swipe up/down to
select a digit.
[Set time
format]
Select how to show time, in 12
hour or 24 hour format.
Language
In [Language], select a language for the player.
PC connection preference
In [PC connection preference], select how the
player is connected to a PC. The player allows
the access by a PC through USB Mass Storage
Class (MSC), or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
[MSC] *allows the player to work as
Philips Songbird drive. Click the
Philips Songbird drive to start the
program installation on the PC.
[MTP] during the sync to the player,
allows music and videos to be
converted to playable formats
through Philips Songbird or other
software for media management.
Tip
*Make sure that you select [Enable] in > [CD
installer].
Information
In [Information], learn the following information
about the device:
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[Model:] full product name. Check the full
product name when you update
website.
[Firmware
version:]
support website.
[Support
site:]
web site that provides support
for the device
[Capacity:] memory size
[Free
space:]
space available
[Songs] Total number of songs
[Pictures] Total number of pictures
[Videos] Total number of videos
Format device
Format the player. You remove all the data that
are stored on the player.
Select [Format device], and then,
select [Yes] as prompted.
Factory settings
In [Factory settings], restore the player to
factory settings. Files transferred to the player
are retained.
SafeSound
Tap SafeSound to switch on the function.
» If the function is enabled, the tick box
is selected.
Set the volume limit
To set a volume limit for yourself, select
SafeSound > [Volume limit].
To set the volume limit, drag the slider.
Weekly overview
In [Weekly overview]
sound pressure that your ears receive on each
day over the past week.
CD installer
If you have selected [MSC] in > [PC
connection preference], the [CD installer]
options are displayed.
In [CD installer], select [Enable] to allow
the player to work as Philips Songbird drive.
Double click on the drive to start the program
installation on the PC.
Tip
After you repair the player, the CD-ROM partition and
Philips Songbird installer are removed from the player
(see 'Repair the player through Philips Songbird' on
page 34). More space is available on the player.
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13 Sync with PC
media library
through Philips
Songbird
With Philips Songbird, you can do the following:
Manage your music collection on a PC;
Sync MUSE with your PC music library;
Register MUSE on www.philips.com/
welcome;
Songbird' on page 33);
Repair MUSE (see 'Repair the player
through Philips Songbird' on page 34).
Install Philips Songbird
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When you connect MUSE
time, a pop up screen is displayed:
1 Select your language and country.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the installation.
Note
The installation requires you to agree to the license
terms.
If the pop up screen is not displayed
automatically:
1 On the player, make sure that you have
selected the following options:
In > [CD installer], select [Enable].
2 On the PC, select My Computer
(Windows XP / Windows 2000) /
Computer (Windows Vista / Windows 7).
» The Philips Songbird drive is displayed.
3 To start installation, double click the Philips
Songbird drive.
Note
The installation requires you to agree to the license
terms.
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PC
Set the watch folder
Create a central folder
to your library when you copy them to a folder.
Creating a central folder is recommended. In
Philips Songbird, set the central folder as the
watch folder. Each time you launch Philips
Songbird, songs are added to/ removed from
Philips Songbird as they are on the central
folder.
On the PC, create a central folder to save all
First-time launch
Philips Songbird on
a PC, do the following as prompted to import
Philips Songbird:
Select the iTunes media folder to
import an existing iTunes library;
Select the central folder to search and
» The central folder is set as the
watch folder of Philips Songbird.
Set iTunes media folder
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1 On Philips Songbird, go to Tools >
Options...
2 Select Media Importer, and then the
iTunes Importer tab.
3 Verify your library location and options.
4 Click the Import Library button next to
the library location.
» The software imports the iTunes
library into Philips Songbird.
Set the watch folder
In Philips Songbird, set the watch folder as
follows:
1 Select Tools > Options.
2 In Options, select Media Importer. Then,
select the Watch Folders tab.
3 In Watch Folders, tick the check box as
shown.
4 Click Browse, and select the central folder
folder.
» In Philips Songbird
added or removed as they are in the
central music folder.
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In Philips Songbird,
go to File > Import Media to select
folders on the PC.
»
Library.
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or, go to File > Import a playlist to
select playlists on the PC.
»
Playlists.
Get contents from online
sources
You can access and purchase content from
online sources. Find the available online services
under Services on the source selector pane.
Note
Before you download or purchase content from online
services, subscribe to the online service and log in to
your account.
Some of the services are available in certain countries.
Search online
1 Select an online service:
Select an option under Services;
Alternatively, in the search box, click
the down arrow to select an online
service.
» You enter the Web page of the
online source.
2
If necessary, use the search box to
enter a keyword.
Create playlists in Philips
Songbird
With a playlist, you can manage and sync your
songs as needed.
Create a playlist
Select songs that you want to play. Add the
songs to a playlist.
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1 In Library > Music, select songs.
To select multiple songs, hold down
the Ctrl button when you click songs.
2 To add the songs to a playlist:
Right click on the songs, and select
Add to Playlist;
Select a playlist;
» The songs are added to the playlist.
To create a playlist, select New Playlist.
» A new playlist is created for the
songs.
» Under Playlists, name the playlist
as needed.
Alternatively,
Create a playlist. Add selected songs to the
playlist.
1 Under Playlists, click to create a playlist.
» A new playlist is created.
2 Name the new playlist as desired.
3
Tip
down the Ctrl button when you click on selections.
Generate LikeMusic playlists
Based on the LikeMusic analysis, a playlist can
be generated from a seed song.
LikeMusic analyzes songs in your library and,
based on their music characteristics, creates
relationships between them. These relationships
help LikeMusic to create playlists of songs that
sound great together.
When you import songs into the music library
of Philips Songbird, the LikeMusicanalysis starts.
For the song that completes the analysis, the
LikeMusic icon lights up; For the song that
cannot complete the analysis, the icon remains
gray.
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Select a seed song
Make sure that the seed song has completed
the LikeMusic analysis.
In Library > Music, double click the
blue LikeMusic icon of the song;
Alternatively,
In Library > Music, right click on a
song and select Run LikeMusic with.
» A LikeMusic playlist is displayed in
the LikeMusic page.
Set the maximum number of songs
Select a number in the drop down list.
Save the LikeMusic playlist
Click Save as playlist in the LikeMusic
page.
» The LikeMusic playlist is saved
under Playlists.
Save the play queue as a playlist
Create a play queue
Drag and drop songs or playlists to the
Play Queue pane.
Save the play queue as a playlist
1 Click Save.
» The play queue is saved as a
playlist under Playlists.
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2 Under Playlists, name the playlist as
needed.
Add songs to the top or end of the play queue
To add songs to the top, right click on
the options and select Queue Next;
To add songs to the end, right click on
the options and select Queue Last.
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Songbird
Edit metadata
automatically by song title, artist, album, and
other information.
can browse the media library by metadata.
1 In Library > Music or Videos, select a
2 View
Metadata.
» A metadata table appears for you to
edit the information.
Get album artwork
Artwork is sometimes available for music
downloads. With Philips Songbird, you can
insert artwork for songs.
After you sync the songs to some players, you
can browse the media library by artwork.
On Philips Songbird, select Tools > Get
Artwork.
» Artwork is fetched for all titles in the
library.
Right click on selected titles, and select Get
Artwork.
» Artwork is fetched for all selected
titles.
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1 Remove.
2
»
library and from all playlists. (By default,
location on the computer or computer
network.)
Tip
Ctrl button
when you click on selections.
Shift
Sync the player with Philips
Songbird
1 On the PC, launch Philips Songbird.
2 Connect the player to the PC by using a
USB cable.
» On Philips Songbird, the player is
displayed when it is recognized by the
PC.
Select auto or manual sync
Philips
Songbird, select auto sync as prompted. The
player sync with Philips Songbird automatically.
If you didn't select auto sync, you switch on the
manual sync.
To select auto or manual sync,
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1 Select the player under Devices.
2 Select Manual or Auto.
3 Apply.
Auto sync
If you have selected auto sync, auto
sync starts automatically when you
connect the player to a PC;
Alternatively, select the player under
Devices, and click Sync.
To select auto sync settings,
1 Select the player under Devices.
2 On the pop up window, click the Music or
Videos tab.
3 Click to select an option.
Manual sync
To manually transfer selected playlists,
1 Select playlists.
2 Drag and drop the playlists to MUSE.
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1 On the Content pane, right click on a
2 Select Add to Device > MUSE.
» MUSE.
Tip
Ctrl button when you click on selections.
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14 Update the
firmware
through Philips
Songbird
MUSE is controlled by an internal program
have purchased MUSE.
Through Philips Songbird, you can check for
MUSE over the
Internet.
Tip
1 Make sure that you have connected your
PCto the Internet.
2 Connect the MUSE to the PC by using a
USB cable.
3 On the PC, launch Philips Songbird.
If necessary, click Start > Programs >
Philips > Philips Songbird.
4 Click MUSE in the Player pane. Then, select
Tools > += * in
the pop up window.
» Philips Songbird checks for updates
Internet, if available.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions.
» Downloading and installation of
» The MUSE
is updated and is ready for use again.
Note
Wait until the update is completed, then disconnect
MUSE from the computer.
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15 Repair the
player through
Philips Songbird
If MUSE is not working properly or the display
freezes, you can reset it without losing data:
To reset MUSE?
>Insert a pen tip or other object into the
reset hole located at the base of MUSE.
Hold until the player shuts down.
If you fail to reset the player, repair the player
throughPhilips Songbird:
1 On your PC, launch Philips Songbird.
2 In Philips Songbird,
select Tools > Repair my Philips
Device;
select MUSE in the pop up list.
3 Connect the player to the PC.
Make sure that you follow the
onscreen instructions on how to
connect the player to the PC.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the repair.
Tip
After you repair the player, the CD-ROM partition and
the Philips Songbird installer are removed from the
player. More space is available on the player.
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16 Technical data
Power
Power supply: 1,000 mAh Li ion
polymer internal rechargeable battery
Play time¹
Music: up to 26 hours (FullSound off)
Video (WMV): up to 5 hours
FM radio: up to 20 hours
PC Software
and transfer media
Connectivity
Headphone 3.5 mm
USB 2.0 High speed
Sound
Channel separation: 50 dB
Frequency Response: 20 18,000 Hz
Output power: 2 x 2.7 mW (for EU
version); 2 x 10.5 mW (for Non EU
version)
Signal to noise ratio: > 85 dB
Audio playback
Supported formats:
MP3
Bitrate: 8 320 kbps and VBR
Sampling rate: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32,
44.1, 48 kHz
WMA(unprotected)
Bitrate: 5 320 kbps
Sampling rate: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32,
44.1, 48 kHz
M4A
Video playback
Supported formats:
MPEG4 (in .avi and .mp4), RMVB,
H.264
Picture display
Supported formats:
JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Storage media
Built in memory capacity²:
SA4MUS08 8 GB NAND Flash
SA4MUS16 16 GB NAND Flash
SA4MUS32 32 GB NAND Flash
Media transfer³
Songbird (sync)
Windows Explorer (drag and drop)
Display
Touch sensitive color LCD 320 x 240
pixels (QVGA)
Note
¹ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of
charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles
vary by use and settings.
² 1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage capacity is less.
Full memory capacity may not be available as some
memory is reserved for the player. Storage capacity
is based on 4 minutes per song and 128 kbps MP3
encoding.
³ Transfer speed depends on operating system and
PC requirements
Windows® XP (SP3 or above) / Vista / 7
Pentium III 800 MHz processor or higher
512 MB RAM
500 MB hard disk space
Internet connection
Windows® Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
CD ROM drive
USB port
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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