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Contents 1 Important safety information 4 4 6 2 Your new player 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 3 Get started 9 9 9 9 General maintenance Recycling the product What's in the box PC software for the player Files loaded on the player Overview Controls LED indicator and audio feedback Charge power Switch the player on or off Automatic standby and shut-down 4 Play music Transfer music to the player Play music Search for a song Change the volume level Switch the random play on or off 5 Sync with PC music library throug
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 use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. Modifications Modifications not authorized by the 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.
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.
2 Your new player What's in the box Make sure that you have received the following items: Player PC software for the player The following PC software can work with SOUNDDOT: • Philips Songbird (helps you update the firmware of the player, and sync songs from your PC music library to the player). To getPhilips Songbird, • On your PC, download Philips Songbird from www. philips.com/ Songbird or www.philips.com/support.
b • • / Press: Decrease or increase the volume Press and hold: Skip to the previous or next song c USB connector for power charging and data transfer d Clip e RESET • Press the hole by using the tip of a ball pen when the player does not respond to the pressing of keys f LED indicator g • 3.5 mm-headphone connector LED indicator and audio feedback With the LED indicator and/ or audio feedback, you can know the status of the player.
3 Get started Switch the player on or off • Charge power SOUNDDOT has a built-in battery that can be charged through the USB socket of a computer. • Rotate the USB connector to connect SOUNDDOT to a PC. »» During power charging, the indicator changes its color to denote the battery level. Press and hold until the green or red indicator lights up. »» Power on: The green indicator lights up. Music play starts. »» Power off: The red indicator lights up. One beep sounds.
4 Play music Transfer music to the player »» The green indicator lights up. Music play starts. 2 »» During music play, the green indicator flashes at intervals. Press to pause or resume play. Search for a song • Press and hold / to skip to the previous or next song. »» One beep sounds.
5 Sync with PC music library through Philips Songbird With Philips Songbird, you can do the following: • Manage your music collection on a PC; • Sync SOUNDDOT with your PC music library; • Register SOUNDDOT on www. philips.com/welcome; • Update the firmware of SOUNDDOT (see 'Update the firmware through Philips Songbird' on page 15); • Repair SOUNDDOT (see 'Repair the player through Philips Songbird' on page 16).
Set iTunes media folder 1 2 3 4 12 On Philips Songbird, go to Tools > Options... Select Media Importer, and then the iTunes Importer tab. Verify your library location and options. Click the Import Library button next to the library location. »» The software imports the iTunes library into Philips Songbird. EN Set the watch folder In Philips Songbird, set the watch folder as follows: 1 2 3 4 Select Tools > Options. In Options, select Media Importer. Then, select the Watch Folders tab.
Import music files Select auto or manual sync In Philips Songbird, • go to File > Import Media to select folders on the PC. »» Music files are added under Library. The first time you connect the player to Philips Songbird, select auto sync as prompted. The player sync with Philips Songbird automatically. If you do not select auto sync, you switch on the manual sync. To select auto or manual sync, Sync the player with Philips Songbird 1 2 On the PC, launch Philips Songbird.
Manual sync To transfer selected media files manually, 1 2 On the Content pane, right click on a selected media file. Select Add to Device > SOUNDDOT. »» Selected files are transferred to SOUNDDOT. Tip •• To select multiple files at the same time, hold down the Ctrl button when you click options.
6 Update the firmware through Philips Songbird SOUNDDOT is controlled by an internal program called firmware. Newer versions of the firmware may have been released after you have purchased SOUNDDOT. Through Philips Songbird, you can check for and install firmware updates for SOUNDDOT over the Internet. Tip •• Your music files are not affected by a firmware update. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. »» Downloading and installation of firmware update start automatically.
7 Repair the player through Philips Songbird If SOUNDDOT is not working properly or the display freezes, you can reset it without losing data: To reset SOUNDDOT? •• Insert a pen tip or other object into the reset hole at the base of SOUNDDOT. Hold until the player shuts down. If you fail to reset the player, repair the player through Philips Songbird: 1 2 On your PC, launch Philips Songbird. • If your PC runs Windows 7, launch Philips Songbird as administrator.
8 Technical data Power • Power supply: 110 mAh Li-ion polymer internal rechargeable battery • Play time¹ Audio (.mp3): up to 6 hours • Fast charging: 6-minute charging for 60-minute play Software • Philips Songbird: To update firmware and transfer music Connectivity • Headphone 3.5 mm • USB 2.0 High speed Sound • • • • Channel separation: 45 dB Frequency Response: 20-18,000 Hz Output power: 2 x 2.4 mW Signal to noise ratio: > 84 dB Note •• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications are subject to change without notice © 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. SA4DOT_12_97_77_78_UM_V1.1 wk1207.