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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
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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.
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.
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...
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 –...
& 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.
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) –...
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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.
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.
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).
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...
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 ®...
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.
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.
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 –...
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.
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).
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 ➔...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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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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.
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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.
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: –...
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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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: –...
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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.
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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.
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formatting your psa 39 click Start. the Formatter dialogue box appears, asking if you are sure you want to proceed:...
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.
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.
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. –...