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general information --------------------------------------------- 5
controls and connections, accessories --------------------------- 6-7
minimum computer system requirements ---------------------------- 8
about psa ----------------------------------------------------- 9
software installation for PC and Mac users ------------------------- 10
about your software installation cd rom -------------------- 10-11
Windows 98 appendix ----------------------------------- 12-13
using your psa for mass storage --------------------------------- 14
connecting psa to your computer --------------------------------- 15
disconnecting psa from your computer ---------------------------- 16
about iTunes (for Mac users only) ---------------------------- 17
about MUSICMATCH ® (for PC users) ------------------------ 17
create & save playlists ----------------------------------------- 18
downloading music to your player from your computer ------------ 19-20
Resample Rate ------------------------------------------------ 21
convert music cds into mp3 ------------------------------------- 22
updating MUSICMATCH software --------------------------------- 23
indication of empty battery --------------------------------- 24
battery charger ----------------------------------------------- 25
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
general information ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5 controls and connections, accessories ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6-7 minimum computer system requirements –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8 about psa ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9 software installation for PC and Mac users ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10 about your software installation cd rom –––––––––––––––––––– 10-11 Windows 98 appendix ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12-13 using your psa for mass storage –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––... - Page 2 Philips and Nike are not responsible for any loss of content in the case if the product becomes damaged or files are not readable/ legible.
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Page 3: General Information 5
CAUTION use this device according to the instructions that follow failure to do so could be hazardous to your health. users of pacemakers or other implanted devices should consult their physician before using magnets or devices that may generate electro-magnetic interference. environmental information we have reduced the packaging to its minimum and made it easy to separate into mono materials: cardboard, PS, PE. -
Page 4: Controls And Connections, Accessories
6 controls and connections, accessories switches the set on /off; starts / pauses playback 2 5 / 6 skips to the beginning of a previous / next track 3 - / + adjusts the volume 4 display with backlight. lights up briefly orange when you press any button on the psa 5 eq... -
Page 5: Controls And Connections, Accessories
front view rear view controls and connections, accessories 7... -
Page 6: Minimum Computer System Requirements
8 minimum computer system requirements Windows system requirements you need to have a usb port. computers that were upgraded from Win 95 may not have usb compatibility! check out the other requirements: – Pentium® MMX 166MHz processor or better – usb port with Windows 98SE/ Windows 98 Gold / Me / 2000 with SP3 / XP –... -
Page 7: About Psa 9
& windows media audio format. – software upgradeable and will support future playback formats and software extensions that will be made available on www.nike-philips.com. take care when using headphones hearing safety: listen at a moderate volume. using headphones at high volume can impair your hearing. -
Page 8: Software Installation For Pc And Mac Users
10 software installation for PC and Mac users about your software installation cd rom the following software installation is included on your by-packed cd rom: – bonus audio management software to transfer files – Upgrader and Formatter applications (please see respective chapters) –... - Page 9 in the event that the PC still does not install the drivers, the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. please see the Windows 98 appendix and follow the Add New Hardware Wizard screen instructions to help you install the drivers. an introduction screen appears.
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Page 10: Windows 98 Appendix
Windows 98 appendix in the event that the PC still does not install the drivers, the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. note, screens may differ to those illustrated according to your actual Windows and model number. click Next > and follow the screen instructions to search for the best driver. select the option Specify a location and click on Browse to choose the path where you have installed the software. -
Page 11: Windows 98 Appendix
windows 98 appendix 13 press Next > and follow the screen instructions to complete installation. -
Page 12: Using Your Psa For Mass Storage
14 using your psa for mass storage when you connect the player to your computer via the USB port, your computer will recognize your psa as a removable USB Mass Storage Device (MSD). The player is detected and automatically located as a folder named Removable Disk/ Device (e.g. D drive). -
Page 13: Connecting Psa To Your Computer 15
turn on your computer. connect the supplied usb cable to your computer's usb port. press 4 (on the back of the psa) to open the battery compartment. connect the other end of the usb cable to usb, (found inside the battery compartment.) psa display: buttons on the psa are automatically locked during... -
Page 14: Disconnecting Psa From Your Computer
Philips and Nike are not responsible for any loss of content in the case if the product becomes damaged or files are not readable / legible. -
Page 15: About Itunes & Musicmatch 17
about iTunes (for Mac users only) please select and install the iTunes plug-in** from the supplied CD-ROM. note: ** plug-in valid for users of iTunes version 2.0 or higher only. please visit www.apple.com to download the latest iTunes, if required. for more details about using iTunes, please visit www.info.apple.com/usen/itunes/ about MUSICMATCH ®... -
Page 16: Create & Save Playlists
18 playlists create & save playlists open My Library by clicking My Library in the MUSIC CENTER. double-click a track in My Library to add it to a Playlist, or drag and drop tracks, albums, or artists from My Library or Windows Explorer into the Playlist window. once all desired tracks are added, you've created a playlist. -
Page 17: Downloading Music To Your Player From Your Computer 19
connect the psa to your computer (see connecting the psa to your computer). ➝ click Files Portable in the MUSIC CENTER to open the PORTABLE DEVICE MANAGER (PDM) window. note: your psa will be displayed under the Attached Portable Devices folder. if it's not, point at the folder and right click on your mouse to select Add Portable Device Plug-in. -
Page 18: Downloading Music To Your Player From Your Computer
20 downloading music to your player from your computer you may now drag-and-drop tracks onto the Philips USB onto the Philips USB your psa. drag and drop tracks from: – Saved Playlists (also displayed in the PDM) – My Library –... -
Page 19: Resample Rate 21
fit more music onto your psa using Resample Rate. Resample Rate reduces the file size which lets you add more music to your psa. highlight your psa in the PDM, and then click the Options button click the Audio tab and under Resample Rates, select the check box. the slider will be set at 64kbps. -
Page 20: Convert Music Cds Into Mp3
22 convert music cds into mp3 ➝ click CD Files in the MUSIC CENTER. insert an audio CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then close the drive. CD Lookup will read your CD and attempt to fill in album, artist, and track information (Tags). -
Page 21: Updating Musicmatch Software* 23
be sure you have the latest available version of MUSICMATCH Jukebox by updating your software. ➔ click Options Update Software the update will add files to your computer, then automatically restart MUSICMATCH Jukebox for you. requires an active internet connection. updating MUSICMATCH software* 23 ➔... -
Page 22: Battery Power
24 battery power press 4 to open the battery cover latch and insert one AAA battery preferably alkaline, or Ni-MH as indicated. insert the lower edge of door as shown to close the battery cover latch. IMPORTANT! – remove the battery if: battery drained or the psa will not be used for more than two weeks. -
Page 23: Battery Charger 25
open the battery compartment. insert the batteries as indicated. plug charger to wall outlet. the battery charger indicator lights up red when charging. a green light indicates charging has finished. maximum charging time: approx. 4 hours. note: always disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet if you do not need to use it. -
Page 24: Power Off, 2
26 power on and off playback, pause 2; power on, 2; press and hold 2; for 2 seconds to turn on. playback starts automatically from the exact point when last switched off. the display shows track details if available. no File will be shown if no content has been stored in the psa. -
Page 25: Volume, Eq, Custom 27
volume press - / + to decrease / increase the volume. the volume bar appears briefly during volume adjustment and when you switch on. note: volume is automatically re-adjusted to a default optimum level whenever the player is switched off and on again. eq sound options - bring out the bass or top up on treble! press eq again and again to select your equalizer... -
Page 26: Selecting A Different Track 5
28 5 , 6, selecting a different track 5 , 6 press 5 / 6 to select the desired track. fast searching within a track during playback, press and hold 5 / 6 briefly. psa plays track at high speed until the button is released. -
Page 27: Clip Magnets 29
secure your headphone cord with the "butterfly" magnet clip. WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN TO AVOID CHOKING HAZARD. KEEP THE MAGNETS AWAY FROM CREDIT CARDS, TAPES AND ANY ITEMS WHICH MAYBE SENSITIVE TO THE MAGNETS. clip magnets 29... -
Page 28: Armband, Headphone, Waistband
30 armband, headphone, waistband wear your mp3 player during sport activity by securing it to the supplied armband. fit the psa into the rubber buckle, with the headphone jack aligned to the jack hole. position the armband around your arm. thread the strap and fasten up for a snug fit. -
Page 29: Upgrading Firmware 31
Philips and Nike are not responsible for any loss of content in the case if the product becomes damaged or files are not readable/ legible. - Page 30 32 upgrading firmware if you have downloaded the firmware file, click download .ebn file. click Start to proceed. in the next dialogue boxes, click OK. click the hardware icon psa. press 2; briefly on your psa so that the device can upgrade itself. the psa display shows briefly: FUpgrade.
- Page 31 Upgrader for Mac users for best results, please make sure you insert a fresh battery into your psa before you start connecting. connect the supplied usb cable to your computer's usb port and your psa. in the Applications/ psa128max or psa256max folder, click on Upgrader.
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Page 32: Upgrading Firmware
34 upgrading firmware disconnect your psa to enable the device to upgrade itself. (you can drag and drop your psa desktop icon to the Trash press 2; briefly on your psa so that the device can upgrade itself. the psa display shows briefly: Fupgrade note: –... -
Page 33: Formatting Your Psa
Philips and Nike are not responsible for any loss of content in the case if the product becomes damaged or files are not readable / legible. - Page 34 36 formatting your psa click on the Device drop-down cursor. the name of your psa connected to the computer appears. the other fields are automatically enumerated for your device. (the application will only enumerate devices that are properly mapped to the file system with a drive letter by Windows.) note: –...
- Page 35 formatting your psa 37 click OK if you wish to proceed with the format application. when formatting is completed, the Formatting done dialogue box appears.
- Page 36 38 formatting your psa Formatter for Mac users connect the supplied usb cable to your computer's usb port and your psa. in the Applications/ psa128max or psa256max folder, click on Formatter. a window appears: click on the Device drop-down cursor. the name of your psa connected to the computer appears.
- Page 37 formatting your psa 39 click Start. the Formatter dialogue box appears, asking if you are sure you want to proceed:...
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Page 38: Formatting Your Psa
40 formatting your psa click OK if you wish to proceed with the format application. when formatting is completed, the Please eject the device to complete the format !!! dialogue box appears. -
Page 39: Helpful Tips 41
helpful tips if a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair. if you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. 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. -
Page 40: Helpful Tips
42 helpful tips problem usb does not connect/function unable to upgrade firmware "Battery too low. Upgrade Refused" appears on my psa incomplete track download no reaction to controls / malfunction solution – you are using an unsuitable usb cable. use the supplied usb cable only. –... -
Page 41: Technical Data 43
technical data 43 amplifier system audio out ..........2 x 5mW S/N ratio. -
Page 42: Technical Data
44 technical data power supply battery ....1 x AAA / UM4 / LRO3 alkaline / Ni-MH rechargeable battery playtime 10 hours using AAA alkaline 6 hours using Ni-MH rechargeable general dimensions.