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1 1 Important safety information 3 3 4 2 Your new GoGear Opus What’s in the box 6 6 3 Getting started 7 General maintenance Recycling the product Overview of the controls and connections Overview of the main menu Install software Connect and charge Connect GoGear Opus to a computer Battery level indication Battery level indication Disconnect GoGear Opus safely Turn GoGear Opus on and off Automatic standby and shut-down
10 Radio Listen to FM radio Manually tune a radio station Auto-tune preset radio station Play a preset radio station 25 25 25 25 25 11 Recordings 26 Record audio/voices 26 Listen to voice/audio recordings 26 Upload your recordings to a computer 26 Delete recordings 26 12 Settings 27 13 Update GoGear Opus 29 29 14 Troubleshooting 30 15 Technical data 31 31 32 32 32 16 Glossary 33 Manually verify / update firmware
General maintenance 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 expose headphone socket or battery compartment to water, as water entering the set may cause major damage. •• Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference. •• Back up your files.
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. Unauthorized duplication of any recordings whether downloaded from the Internet or made from audio CDs is a violation of copyright laws and international treaties.
Caution •• Removal of the built-in battery invalidate the warranty and may destroy the product. The following instructions are disposal instructions at the end of the product’s life. Your product contains a built-in rechargeable battery covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.
2 Your new GoGear Opus GoGear Opus allows you to • play WMV and MPEG4 (.avi) video files • play MP3, WMA and FLAC audio files • display album art • view pictures • listen to audiobooks • listen to FM radio • make recordings • view folders Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide CD-ROM Note •• The images serve as reference only.
Overview of the controls and connections Caution •• Listening to loud sounds for longer than a English 3 Getting started moment can be harmful to the listener. You can set the volume level of GoGear Opus to limit the maximum volume output. 1 From the main menu, select [Settings]>[Sound settings] > [Volume limit]. 2 Press the the level. / volume controls to adjust 3 Press to confirm.
Install software GoGear Opus comes with the following software: • Philips Device Manager (helps you get firmware updates for GoGear Opus) • Media Converter for Philips (helps you convert and transfer video files for GoGear Opus) • Windows Media Player(helps you convert and transver music and picture files for GoGear Opus) Important: Remember to install the software provided in the supplied CD-ROM for music and/or video transfer.
Disconnect GoGear Opus safely English To avoid data loss, disconnect GoGear Opus from your computer as follows: 1 On your computer, exit all applications 2 3 that are working with GoGear Opus. Click in the task tray of your computer. Wait for the confirmation that GoGear Opus can be safely removed, then disconnect GoGear Opus from the USB port. Turn GoGear Opus on and off 1 2 To toggle between modes on and off, press and hold for approximately 2 seconds.
4 Use GoGear Opus to carry files GoGear Opus allows you to carry files in Windows Explorer. 1 2 3 10 With GoGear Opus connected to the USB port of the computer, open Windows Explorer. Create folders in GoGear Opus. Use drag and drop actions to sort your files into the folders.
Install Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 1 2 Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of WMP11. Transfer music and picture files to WMP11 library By default, WMP11 automatically loads all the music and picture files that are stored in your computer. The new files are also automatically added to the WMP11 library.
Switch between music and pictures library in WMP and GoGear Opus 1 Click the arrow on the top left of WMP11,then select the category. 4 Click on the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select the Bit Rate. Rip songs from a CD You can transfer music from a CD to GoGear Opus. The transfer requires that you create a digital copy of the music on your computer first. This is called ripping. 1 2 3 5 Insert the audio CD into the CD drive of the computer.
English 6 »» To modify this option, click the down arrow beneath the Rip tab and select Rip CD Automatically When Inserted > Never. Click on the check boxes to select the songs that you want to rip. »» You can find the albums or songs you purchase in the WMP11 library. 7 Click Start Rip. »» The selected tracks are converted and added to the WMP11 library. Buy music online You can select a music store and buy music online. 1 2 3 Start WMP11.
Set up GoGear Opus for WMP11 Caution •• Do not disconnect GoGear Opus while transfer is in progress. If you disconnect GoGear Opus, the transfer is incomplete and Windows may not be able to recognize GoGear Opus afterwards. 1 2 3 4 Start WMP11. Turn on GoGear Opus. Set up sync: • If you are prompted: select the option to sync GoGear Opus using WMP11. • If WMP11 selects to sync GoGear Opus automatically: click Finish. • Your entire library syncs to GoGear Opus.
English »» If GoGear Opus is full before sync is complete, the files and playlists that are lower in priority on the list are omitted from sync. Tip •• If your media library is too large to fit on 6 GoGear Opus, you can select the Shuffle what syncs check box, to shuffle the files that are in the playlists to sync. Thereafter, the files on GoGear Opus are replaced with a new set of files (from the Playlists to sync pane) whenever GoGear Opus is connected to the computer.
Copy files from GoGear Opus to your computer GoGear Opus supports reverse sync, which lets you copy files from GoGear Opus to your computer with WMP11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Start WMP11. Turn on GoGear Opus. Connect GoGear Opus to the computer. Click on Philips GoGear Opus in the left Navigation pane. »» The content on GoGear Opus is listed in the Contents pane. 4 Navigate to the file or playlist you want to copy from GoGear Opus to the computer.
Transfer playlists to GoGear Opus You can edit your existing playlists at any time. The section Select files and playlists for manual sync in this user manual shows how to transfer of playlists to GoGear Opus. 1 In the left Navigation pane, click on Playlists. Search for music or pictures with WMP11 1 2 3 »» All your playlists are displayed in the Contents pane. Right click on the playlist you want to edit, then select Edit in List Pane from the pop-up menu.
Delete files and playlists from GoGear Opus You can use WMP11 to manage the files stored on GoGear Opus. When you connect GoGear Opus to the computer, the contents on GoGear Opus is displayed in WMP11. You can delete files or playlists, just like any other files displayed in WMP11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Edit song information with WMP11 1 2 3 In the left Navigation pane, click on Philips GoGear Opus. Navigate to the song you want to edit.
English Format GoGear Opus with WMP11 Caution •• This procedure reformats the storage on GoGear Opus and erases all data. 1 2 3 4 Start WMP11. Turn on GoGear Opus. Connect GoGear Opus to the computer. Click the down arrow beneath the Sync tab, then select Philips GoGear Opus > Format.
6 Music Delete music tracks Listen to music 1 2 From the main menu, select music mode. to enter Navigate the sub-menus to select your music. 3 Press • to play. Press to toggle between pause and play. Find your music From the main menu, select to enter music mode.
GoGear Opus supports books in audio format. The use of this feature requires that you download the AudibleManager from audible. com. With the AudibleManager you can manage the digital contents of your audiobooks. Visit audible.com and register. The onscreen instructions guide you through the AudibleManager software download process. Add audiobooks to GoGear Opus • Important: GoGear Opus supports audiobook format 4.
Adjust audiobook play speed 1 In audiobook play mode, press OPTIONS. 2 Press speed. to select Playback or , then 3 Press or , then Normal, or Faster. • To exit, press to select Slower, . Add a bookmark in an audiobook 1 In audiobook play mode, press OPTIONS. 2 Press or , then Bookmarks. to select 3 Press or , then to select Add bookmark. »» The display shows a confirmation screen. • To exit, press . Find a bookmark in an audiobook 1 In audiobook play mode, press OPTIONS.
8 Video Delete videos Download, convert and transfer videos MediaConverter™ for Philips enables you to • download videos from the Internet to your PC at the click of a button. • convert video files on your PC to the correct screen size of GoGear Opus. • transfer converted videos from your PC to GoGear Opus. English 1 From the main menu, select . 2 Press / to locate a video. 3 Press OPTIONS to view options menu. 4 Select the delete option to delete the video.
9 Pictures Delete pictures 1 View pictures GoGear Opus supports a range of picture formats (see section Supported formats in this user manual). 1 From the main menu, select picture mode. 2 Press picture. / to enter to move to next / previous View slideshow While in mode, you can view your pictures as a slideshow: 1 Press to start the slideshow. Tip •• The menu Settings offers various slideshow settings.
10 Radio 1 Listen to FM radio 1 From the main menu, select to enter radio mode. • The earphones cable acts as FM antenna. Manually tune a radio station While in mode, you can manually tune to a radio station: 1 2 To search for the next stronger signal, press and hold / . English Play a preset radio station In mode, you can play previously set radio stations (presets): 2 Press OPTIONS to view options menu. 3 Select preset. 4 Press / to change to another preset.
11 Recordings Upload your recordings to a computer Record audio/voices 1 This is how you can record audio/voices with the built-in microphone (see section Overview for location of built-in microphone): 1 2 From the main menu, select recordings mode. to enter Select [Start voice recording]. • Press to toggle between pause and record. 3 Press to stop. »» The screen prompts you to save the recording. 4 Press 5 Press / to select [Yes] / [No]. to save the recording.
English 12 Settings This is how you customize GoGear Opus: From the main menu, select to enter settings mode. In the menu, navigate as follows: 1 Press 2 Press / to select an option. to confirm a selection and go to the next level (when available). 3 Press to return to the previous level. 4 Press and hold to exit the menu.
[Language] [Connect PC preference] [Screensaver] [Date and time] [Skins] [Factory settings] [Information] 28 EN • [English] (default) • French • German • Spanish • Italian • Portuguese (Brazilian) • Portuguese • Dutch • [MSC] • [MTP](default) • [Off] (default) • [Clock] [Time settings] [Date settings] [Show time in header] • Swedish • Norwegian • Finnish • Hungarian • Polish • Russian • Turkish • Czech • [Set time format] • [Set time] • [Set date format] • [Set date] • [Dark
»» The display of GoGear Opus shows Updating firmware English 13 Update GoGear Opus »» GoGear Opus restarts after the firmware is updated and is ready for use again. GoGear Opus is controlled by an internal program called firmware. Newer versions of the firmware may have been released after you have purchased GoGear Opus. The software program called Philips Device Manager can use your computer to check for firmware updates that are available on the Internet.
14 Troubleshooting If GoGear Opus is not working properly or the display freezes, you can reset it without losing data: How do I reset GoGear Opus? •• Insert a pen tip or other object into the reset hole located at the bottom of GoGear Opus. Hold until the player shuts down.
Power Power supply: 880 mAh Li-ion polymer internal rechargeable battery Play time¹ (music): 30 hours Software on CD-ROM Windows Media Player Philips Device Manager Media Converter for Philips Sound Channel separation: 45 dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 18 kHz Output power (RMS): 2 x 2.4 mW Signal to noise ratio: > 84 dB Audio playback Compression format: MP3 bit rates: 8 - 320 kps and VBR MP3 sample rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA bit rates: 5 - 192 kbps VBR WMA sample rates: 8, 11.
Supported music file formats GoGear Opus supports the following music formats: • MP3 • PCM • ADPCM • Audible • WMA • M4A • FLAC Supported video file formats GoGear Opus supports the following video formats: • AVI • WMV (requires supplied Windows Media Player) Supported picture file formats GoGear Opus supports the following picture formats: • JPEG • PNG • GIF • BMP 32 EN
A Album art Vorbis is a free and open source, lossy audio codec project and is intended to serve as a replacement for MP3. It is most commonly used in conjunction with the Ogg container and is therefore called Ogg Vorbis. Album art Album art is a feature that displays the artwork (cover picture) of a music album. This display enables the user to quickly identify a music album. The artwork files for music albums can be downloaded from the Internet.
L LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Probably the most common way to show visual information on non-computer electronic equipment. M MHz (Mega Hertz) One million cycles per second. MP3 A file format with a sound data compression system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD.
English WMA (Windows Media Audio) An audio format owned by Microsoft, is a part of Microsoft Windows Media technology. Includes Microsoft Digital Rights Management tools, Windows Media Video encoding technology, and Windows Media Audio encoding technology. WMV [Windows Media Video] Refers to a video compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMV content can be encoded by using Windows Media® Encoder 9 series. Files are recognised by their file extension ‘.wmv’.
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