Philips SA1948/37B Quick Start Manual
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Philips GoGear audio player
Quick start guide
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SA1925 SA1926
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Enjoy
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where you can access to a full set of supporting materials
such as user manual, the latest software upgrades and answers
to frequently asked questions.
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Is there a manual?
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Register your product
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Don’t forget about upgrades
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What’s in the box
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Overview of controls and connections
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Install
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Connect and charge
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Connect to PC
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Read the battery level indication of your player
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Transfer
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Transfer music
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Enjoy
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Turn on and play
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Main menu
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Navigate the menu
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Music mode
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Radio
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Auto tune
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Play a preset radio station
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Recordings
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Make recordings
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Play back recordings
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Troubleshooting
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How do I reset my player?
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Need help?
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Disposal of your old product
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Is there a manual?
You have a detailed user manual and FAQ on the CD by-packed with your player. You can also
download the same file from this website: www.philips.com/support
Register your product
Since it is possible for you to upgrade your product, we recommend that you register your
product on www.philips.com/welcome so we can inform you as soon as new free upgrades
become available.
Don’t forget about upgrades
We know you will enjoy your product for a long time. For best performance, we recommend
that you regularly check in to www.philips.com/support for free updates of the latest software
and Firmware Manager for your product. These downloads will help you to optimize your
product’s performance and to take advantage of our future support of new audio formats.
Enjoy your new music experience.
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What’s in the box
A computer with:
Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Pentium III 800MHz processor or higher
CD-ROM drive
128 MB RAM
500MB Hard Disk space
USB Port
Internet connection (preferable)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
What else you'll need.
Computer
USB cable
CD-ROM
Quick start guide
Headphones
Philips GoGear audio player
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Enjoy
Quick start guide
Quick start guide
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Guide de démarrage rapide
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Guía de inicio rápido
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Kurzbedienungsanleitung
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Handleiding voor snel gebruik
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Guida di riferimento rapido
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Snabbstartsinstruktioner
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Быстрый запуск
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Przewodni szybkiego startu
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SA1915 SA1918
SA1925 SA1926
SA1927 SA1928
SA1929 SA1945
SA1946 SA1947
SA1948 SA1949
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Back one level (hold to return
to root menu)
D z / 2;
On / Off
Play/Record / Pause
Confirm selection
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slider Hold slider to lock/unlock all
keys (except + / -)
F Reset
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USB connector
H 1
Skip back (hold to quick skip)
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Skip forward (hold to quick
skip)
+/-
In menus: scroll up/down (hold
to quick scroll)
In playscreen: increase /
decrease Volume (hold to
increase / decrease fast)
Overview of controls and
connections
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Insert the CD supplied with your product into the CD ROM drive of your PC.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Philips Device
Manager.
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Connect and charge
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Connect to PC
When you connect the player to the PC, it automatically charges.
Before you use the player for the first time, charge it for at least 5 hours.
The battery has a 100% charge after 4 hours and an 80% charge after 2 hours.
Connect 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.
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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.
Read the battery level indication of your player
The approximate power levels of your battery are indicated as follows:
Full
Two-thirds full
Half full
Low
Empty
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.
Transfer music
Click and highlight one or more songs to transfer between your player and your
computer.
Use drag and drop actions to complete your transfer.
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Tip To transfer music CDs to the player use software such as 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.
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Turn on and play
To turn on, press z/2; until the display shows the Philips logo.
To turn off, press and hold z/2; until the display shows ‘bye’.
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Main menu
Music
Play your digital music tracks
Radio*
Listen to FM radio
Recording
Create or listen to recordings
Folder view
View files in folders
Settings
Customize the settings of your player
Tip If the player is idle and no button is pressed for 10 minutes, it switches off
automatically.
* Radio: This feature is only available for some regions.
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Music mode (also play mode for recordings)
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
Press 1
audio file
Fast forward
Press and hold 2
Goal
Action
Fast rewind
Press and hold 1
Return to browsing
Press
key
menu
Increase volume
Press +
Decrease volume
Press -
Navigate the menu
Your player has an intuitive menu navigation system to guide you through various
settings and operations.
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 + or -
Selection an option
Press 2;
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From the main menu, select
to enter radio mode.
Connect the headphones
The supplied headphones serve as a radio antenna. Ensure you connect the headphones
properly for an optimal reception.
Auto tune
From the Radio menu
, select Auto tune.
The radio automatically tunes radio stations and saves the frequencies to presets.
The radio can store up to 20 radio station to presets.
Play a preset radio station
From the Radio menu
, select Presets.
Press +/- to select preset, 2; to start playing.
Press 1/2 to change to another preset.
To exit radio, long press
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Play back recordings
From the main menu, select
> Recording library > Voice.
Select the recording you want to hear.
Press 2; to confirm.
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Tip You can pause and restart a recording anytime with 2;.
Recordings
You can record audio with the player.
Make recordings
From the main menu, select
> Start voice recording.
The player records and shows the recording display.
Press 2; to pause.
Press
to stop.
Press 2; to save the recording or press
to cancel.
Recordings will be saved on the player. (Filename format: VOICEXXX.WAV where XXX is the
recording number which will be automatically generated.)
You can find this file under
> Recording library > Voice.
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Note To record FM radio*, see section Radio.
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How do I reset my player?
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.
If none of the above works, then you may have to use the Device
Manager to recover your player:
Launch the Philips Device Manager at Start > Programs > Philips Digital Audio
Player > SA19XX > Philips SA19XX Device Manager on your PC.
Press and hold the
button while your player is connecting to the PC.
Keep holding the key until the Philips Device Manager acknowledges your player and
goes into recovery mode.
Click the Repair button and follow the instructions given by the Device Manager.
After the player has been repaired, disconnect it from your PC and re-start.
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See the user manual that came with your player.
Online
Go to www.philips.com/welcome
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.
Batteries (including built-in rechargeable batteries) contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always hand
the appliance in at an official collection point to remove any built‑in batteries before you discard the appliance. All
batteries must be disposed of at an official collection point.
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AUSTRALIA - Philips Manufacturers Warranty for Australia only
1 year Warranty valid for all new products purchased after 1st July 2007
These Warranty conditions are valid for the following consumer electronics
products: Colour Televisions, Projection TV, Plasma & LCD TV, Video
Cassette Recorders, CD Recorders & Players, DVD Players, DVD
Recorders, DVD Recorders with HDD, Audio Systems, Home Theatre sys-
tems, Digital Set Top Box & Portable Audio products.
The benefits given to the purchaser by this warranty are in addition to all
other rights and remedies, which the purchaser has in respect of the prod-
uct under the Trade Practices Act or other Commonwealth or State Law.
Philips Consumer Electronics warrants its products to the purchaser as follows and
subject to the stated conditions.
1 YEAR Free Repair Service – at Philips ASC
Colour Television, Plasma Television, LCD Television, Projection Television
DVDR/VCR Combo, DVD Recorders with Hard Drive, LCD Projectors Wireless
Audio Systems, Audio Systems, Home Theatre Systems & Digital Set-Top-Box.
1 YEAR Free Replacement – at your Retailer
Portable Audio, MP3 Infotainment products, Video Cassette Recorders DVD Players,
DVD/VCR Combo Players, DVD Recorder without HDD & Portable DVD/LCD play-
ers.
Conditions of Repair Warranty
1. All claims for warranty service should be made to your nearest Philips Authorised
Service Centre or the Philips Technology Care Centre. Reasonable evidence of
date of purchase must be provided.
2. This warranty extends only to defects in material or workmanship occurring under
normal use of the product when operated in accordance with the instructions.
3. If a replacement product is supplied under the repair policy, it is warranted for the
remainder of the warranty period of the original purchased product only.
4. Home service is provided only within the normal service area of one of our rec-
ommended Authorised Service Centres (ASC). It will be provided for television
receivers only with a screen size of 67cms or above (product includes CRT, LCD
TV, PTV, and Plasma TV). Televisions with screen sizes less than 67 cms and all
other product types are to be taken or sent by the consumer to the workshop of
your nearest Authorised Service Centre, at the Consumer’s expense.
5. This Manufacturers Warranty is limited to 3 months for the above listed Consumer
Electronics Products if used in commercial applications.
6. Philips may, at its discretion choose to replace rather than repair any product cov-
ered by this warranty.
7. Product accessories are covered by the same warranty period. Please contact the
Philips Technology Care Centre for free replacement of faulty accessories.
8. This Manufacturers Warranty is neither transferable nor valid in countries other
than Australia.
This warranty does not cover:
a) Mileage or travel outside the normal service area covered by selected Authorised
Service Centre.
b) Service costs arising from failure to correctly adjust the controls of the product or
to observe the instructions, or inspections that reveal that the product is in normal
working order.
c) Product failures caused by misuse, neglect, accidental breakage, transit damage,
inexpert repairs or modification by un-authorised persons, external fires, lightning
strikes, floods, vermin infestation or liquid spillage.
d) Cleaning of video or audio heads.
e) Inadequate receiving antennae.
f) Replacement of worn or used batteries or other consumables.
g) Consumer products used in commercial applications (This warranty is limited to 3
months only)
h) Second hand products.
The conditions contained in this warranty card replace and override the provision of
the Philips World-Wide Guarantee for products purchased in Australia and used in
Australia.
Philips Consumer Electronics a division of Philips Electronics Australia
Limited
ABN 24 008 445 743, Level 1, 65 Epping Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113.
Service is provided through more than 100 accredited Authorised Service Centres
throughout Australia. For direct contact with the nearest recommended Authorised
Service Centre in capital & regional cities/towns
Authorised Service Centre Network
1300 361 392
Customer support is provided in Australia by our trained call centre staff For assis-
tance with product features and specifications, please call
UTechnology Care Centre
1300 363 391
Please record the following information for your records and keep in a safe place. We
recommend retaining your purchase receipt to assist with any warranty claim
Model number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of purchase: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retailer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NEW ZEALAND - Guarantee and Service for New Zealand
Thank-you for purchasing this quality Philips product.
Philips New Zealand Ltd guarantees this product against defective components and faulty workmanship for a period of 12 months.
Any defect in materials or workmanship occurring within 12 months from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions
will be rectified free of charge by the retailer from whom this product was purchased.
Conditions
1. The product must have been purchased in New Zealand.As proof of purchase, retain the original sales docket indicating the date of
purchase.
2. The guarantee applies only to faults caused by defective components, or faulty workmanship on the part of the manufacturer.
3. The guarantee does not cover failures caused by misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, accidental breakage, use onthe incorrect
voltage, use contrary to operating instructions, or unauthorised modification to the product or repair by an unauthorised
technician.
4. Reasonable evidence (in the form of a sales docket) must be supplied to indicate that the product was purchased no more than 12
months prior to the date of your claim.
5. In the event of a failure, Philips shall be under no liability for any injury, or any loss or damage caused to property or products
other than the product under guarantee.
This guarantee does not prejudice your rights under common law and statute, and is in addition to the normal responsibilities of the
retailer and Philips.
How to claim
Should your Philips product fail within the guarantee period, please return it to the retailer from whom it was purchased. In most
cases the retailer will be able to satisfactorily repair or replace the product.
However, should the retailer not be able to conclude the matter satisfactorily, or if you have other difficulties claiming under this
guarantee, please contact
The Guarantee Controller
Philips New Zealand Ltd.
4 P.O. Box 41.021
Auckland
3 (09) 84 94 160
fax 3 (09) 84 97 858
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