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Contents 1 Important safety information General maintenance Recycling the product 2 Your new player What's in the box Software loaded on the player Files loaded on the player Overview Controls Screens Volume reminder Use the stand 3 Get started Charge power Charge through a USB AC/DC adapter Switch the player on or off Automatic standby and shut-down 3 3 5 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 4 Build a media library on VIDEO4.
14 Sync with PC media library through Philips Songbird Install Philips Songbird &ROOHFW PHGLD ÀOHV IURP WKH 3& Set the watch folder ,PSRUW PHGLD ÀOHV Create playlists in Philips Songbird Create a playlist Generate LikeMusic playlists Save the play queue as a playlist 0DQDJH PHGLD ÀOHV LQ 3KLOLSV 6RQJELUG Edit metadata Get album artwork 5HPRYH PHGLD ÀOHV IURP WKH OLEUDU\ Sync the player with Philips Songbird Select auto or manual sync Auto sync Manual sync 23 23 23 25 25 25 26 27 27 28 28 28
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. About operating and storage temperatures Operate in a place where temperature is always between 0 and 45ºC (32 to 113ºF) Store in a place where temperature is always between -20 and 45ºC (-4 to 113ºF). Battery life may be shortened in low temperature conditions.
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 copyprotected material, including computer SURJUDPV ÀOHV EURDGFDVWV DQG VRXQG recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offense. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.
e Although the software has been tested thoroughly, the author is in no way responsible for damages due to bugs or misuse. If you do not completely agree with all of the previous stipulations, you must cease using this source code and remove it from your storage device.
2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. To safeguard the functionality and safety of \RXU SURGXFW WDNH \RXU SURGXFW WR DQ RIÀFLDO 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.
2 Your new player What's in the box Make sure that you have received the following items: Player Software loaded on the player VIDEO4.3 comes with the following software: Philips Songbird (helps you manage your media library on a PC and the player) Philips Device Manager (helps you get ÀUPZDUH XSGDWHV DQG UHFRYHU WKH SOD\HU To getPhilips SongbirdandPhilips Device Manageronline, On your PC, download from www. philips.com/Songbird or www.philips. com/support.
Press: Select options, or start/pause/ resume play Show options menu c Speaker Navigate on the screen From the Home screen, you can access functions or options by pressing the navigation buttons , and . To go back to previous screens, press repeatedly. 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 3.
Volume reminder VIDEO4.3 can have you reminded when the volume reaches a high level. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. 1 2 To change the volume level, press the volume button , . » When you reach the high volume level, a beep sounds and a pop-up screen is displayed. Music play pauses. To continue to increase the volume, press and hold until music play resumes. To exit, release . » Wait until the pop-up screen disappears. Music play resumes.
3 Get started To conserve battery power and increase the play time, do the following on VIDEO4.3: Set the backlight timer to a low value (go to > [Display settings] > [Screen off timer]). Charge power VIDEO4.3 has a built-in battery that can be charged through the USB connector of a computer. Connect VIDEO4.3 to a PC by using the USB cable. When you connect VIDEO4.3 to a computer, you are EULHÁ\ SURPSWHG WR VHOHFW [Charge & transfer] or [Charge & play].
4 Build a media library on VIDEO4.3 Use a Micro SD card Insert a Micro SD card (up to 32 GB) into the VIDEO4.3. You can expand the memory size of VIDEO4.3. Build a media library on VIDEO4.3 before you play from the player. To build such a media library, you can transfer your PC media library to the player; use a micro SD card (up to 32 GB) as media library. Transfer from your PC media library You can transfer your PC media library to VIDEO4.
5 Music Select play options In PXVLF ÀOHV DUH RUJDQL]HG E\ PHWD GDWD ÀOH information). You can browse the music library by song information. On the play screen, Press to pause/resume play. Press , to skip songs; Press and hold , to rewind or fast IRUZDUG ZLWKLQ FXUUHQW ÀOH Press to select play options: [Repeat] [Repeat 1]: Repeat current song. [Repeat all]: Repeat all songs in current folder. >6KXIÁH@ [On]: Play all songs in current folder in random order.
Playlists With a playlist, you can access a list of songs from different artists or albums. Create a playlist-on-the-go On VIDEO4.3 \RX FDQ FUHDWH ÀYH SOD\OLVWV RQ the-go. Create a playlist-on-the-go 1 2 Select the library view of . Press and select [Create new 'Playlist on the go']. » A playlist-on-the-go is created. Add songs to a playlist 1 2 3 Play a song. On the play screen, press and select [Add to playlist]. » A list of playlists is displayed.
6 Videos Select the brightness Go to to play videos from the media library on the player. Browse the video library ,Q WKH YLGHR OLEUDU\ YLGHR ÀOHV DUH RUJDQL]HG E\ PHWDGDWD ÀOH LQIRUPDWLRQ Browse by title With columns for video artwork, title and total play time, the video library of VIDEO4.3 allows \RX WR EURZVH LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW YLGHR ÀOHV quickly. Press or to browse through the list of options. Press WR FRQÀUP your option. Play videos In the video library, select a video.
7 Pictures [Repeat]: Play pictures in current folder repeatedly. >6KXIÁH@: Play pictures in current folder in random order. Go to to play pictures from the media library on the player. Set a picture as wallpaper Browse the picture library ,Q WKH SLFWXUH OLEUDU\ SLFWXUH ÀOHV DUH RUJDQL]HG E\ DOEXP RU ÀOH IROGHU Browse by album 1 2 Select an album or folder. » Pictures in the folder are displayed as thumbnails. Press or to browse through the list of options.
8 FM radio Tip When you move to a new place (such as a new city or country), restart auto tune for better reception. 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. 3 From the Home screen, go to . » The last played station starts to play. To select a preset station, press and hold / and release. To mute/ unmute the sound, press » or is displayed.
9 Recordings Note The feature of FM radio recording is available with some versions only. Refer to the onscreen menu of the SOD\HU WR ÀQG RXW ZKLFK IHDWXUHV DUH DYDLODEOH WR \RX Make recordings With VIDEO4.3, you can record: voices or audio through the built-in microphone; or radio programs when the radio plays on the player. Play recordings 1 Record voices 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, go to . Select [Recordings]. » The recording screen is displayed. 2 From the Home screen, go to .
10 Text reader Go to WR SOD\ WH[W ÀOHV W[W IURP WKH PHGLD library on the player. 5HDG WH[W ÀOHV 1 2 From the Home screen, go to . » 7KH WH[W ÀOHV DUH GLVSOD\HG DV D OLVW Press or to browse through the list of options. Press WR FRQÀUP \RXU RSWLRQ » The play screen is displayed. 3 Press , to turn over pages. 7R LQFUHDVH RU GHFUHDVH WKH IRQW VL]H On the play screen, press to select >,QFUHDVH IRQW VL]H@ or [Decrease font VL]H@.
11 Folder view Go to WR YLHZ DQG SOD\ PHGLD ÀOHV RQ WKH internal storage of the player.
12 SD Card Go to WR YLHZ DQG SOD\ PHGLD ÀOHV WKDW \RX store on the Micro SD card.
13 Settings From the Home screen, go to to select your settings. Press or to browse through the list of options. Press WR FRQÀUP your option. Press to exit. Set power-saving mode If in idle mode (no play, no button is pressed) for a certain time duration, the player switches off automatically. In [Set power-saving mode…], select an option. » After the selected time duration, the device is switched off automatically. Sleep timer During play or in idle mode, the VIDEO4.
Factory settings In [Factory settings], restore the player to factory settings. Files transferred to the player are retained.
14 Sync with PC media library through Philips Songbird With Philips Songbird, you can do the following: Manage your music collection on a PC; Sync VIDEO4.3 with your PC music library; Register VIDEO4.3 on www.philips. com/welcome. Install Philips Songbird 1 2 3 4 Connect VIDEO4.3 to a PC. On the PC, select My Computer (Windows XP / Windows 2000) / Computer (Windows Vista / Windows 7).
1 2 3 4 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. 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. In Watch Folders, tick the check box as shown.
or, go to File > Import a playlist to select playlists on the PC. » 0HGLD ÀOHV DUH DGGHG XQGHU Playlists. 1 2 In Library > Music, select songs. To select multiple songs, hold down the Ctrl button when you click songs. 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.
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.
2 Under Playlists, name the playlist as needed. $GG VRQJV WR WKH WRS RU HQG RI WKH SOD\ TXHXH 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. 2 5LJKW FOLFN RQ WKH ÀOH WR VHOHFW 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.
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Alternatively, select the player under Devices, and click Sync. To select auto sync settings, 1 2 Select playlists. Drag and drop the playlists to VIDEO4.3. 7R PDQXDOO\ WUDQVIHU VHOHFWHG PHGLD ÀOHV 1 2 On the Content pane, right click on a VHOHFWHG PHGLD ÀOH Select Add to Device > VIDEO4.3. » 6HOHFWHG ÀOHV DUH WUDQVIHUUHG WR VIDEO4.3. Tip 1 2 3 Select the player under Devices. 7R VHOHFW PXOWLSOH ÀOHV DW WKH VDPH WLPH KROG GRZQ WKH Ctrl button when you click on selections.
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16 Troubleshooting If VIDEO4.3 is not working properly or the display freezes, you can reset it without losing data: How do I reset VIDEO4.3? Insert a pen tip or other object into the reset hole on VIDEO4.3. Hold until the player shuts down. If the reset option is unsuccessful, recover VIDEO4.3 through Philips Device Manager: 1 2 On your PC, launch Philips Device Manager. Enter the recovery mode: a Switch off VIDEO4.3. b Press and hold the volume button , and then, connect VIDEO4.3 to your PC.
17 Technical data Power Power supply: 1050 mAh Li-ion polymer internal rechargeable battery Play time¹ Music: up to 20 hours Video: up to 4 hours Radio: up to 25 hours Software Philips Songbird: To transfer³ media Philips Device Manager: To update the ÀUPZDUH DQG UHFRYHU WKH SOD\HU Connectivity Headphone 3.5 mm USB 2.0 High speed Sound Headphone: Channel separation: >35 dB Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 16 kHz Output power (RMS): 2 x 2.
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