Philips PSS110/17B User Manual

Philips PSS110/17B User Manual

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  • Page 1 We hope you enjoy your personal sound system (pss) Please visit www.philips.com/support and enter your model number to view: · FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions · Latest user manuals · Latest computer software downloads · Firmware upgrade files Register Since it is possible for you to upgrade your product, we recommend that you register your product on www.philips.com/register...
  • Page 2: Quick Start

    Quick start Charge Open the connections cover at the back of your pss. Connect the included multi-voltage adaptor / charger into the jack marked 5V DC, and then plug the multi-voltage adaptor / charger into a standard AC outlet. Charge 1 hour for fast charge or 4 hours for 100% battery power. (Battery life may vary according to use.) Install music software Insert the included CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 3 Organize and Transfer Music Launch your music software from Windows desktop or Start menu. Organize your music. Transfer files from your PC to your pss. ➯ Detailed information is given in selected music software’s Help. Unplug /Eject Exit your music software. Disconnect pss safely from your PC by clicking task bar to avoid file error.
  • Page 4 MENU SOURCE RESET LINE IN 5V DC RESET LINE IN 5V DC...
  • Page 5: Overview Of Controls And Connections

    Overview of controls and connections Navigation + / – Increases / decreases volume Enables or disables Dynamic Bass Boost to enhance bass tones MENU For menu options 2; y On / off ; plays / pauses music; plays / stores a radio station SOURCE Returns to root menu / displays playscreen or library options Connections cover...
  • Page 6: Included Accessories

    1 x Quick Start Switching your pss on / off Power on: Press for 2 seconds. ➔ PHILIPS splash screen appears briefly. Power off: Press again for 2 seconds or more. Indication of power level Low battery warning: appears when battery power is very low.
  • Page 7: Auto Power Down

    Auto power down Your pss automatically switches off: - if the set is left idle for a while (you can adjust the Auto Shutdown period, see Settings). - if sleep timer is activated and the end of the timer period is reached. Understanding pss display pss has an intuitive display to show various information: Music mode...
  • Page 8: Using Controls

    Using pss controls Troubleshooting Reset pss Restore pss Factory Settings Basic Operation Switch pss on / off Select Music / Tuner / Line-in Enter/ exit the menu display Scrolling and browsing Go to different levels of menu Play music Pause music playback Change volume Fast forward in a track Rewind in a track...
  • Page 9 Music mode: playback Once you have downloaded MP3/ WMA tracks from your computer to the pss, you can access your music in 5 different ways on the pss. Press SOURCE and select MUSIC to enter the music mode. Press to scroll up or Press for next or Press...
  • Page 10: Fm Radio Mode

    FM Radio mode Insert the included pigtail antenna into the the built-in speakers. Extend and position the antenna to improve reception. Press SOURCE and select Radio to enter the radio mode. Any recorded music playback will stop as you enter the radio mode. Automatic tuning Press MENU...
  • Page 11 Line-in Mode: for playback of external sources You can use your pss to act as a powerful mini speaker. Connect the included audio cable between LINE OUT / p connection on your auxiliary equipment. On pss, press SOURCE Operate the controls on your auxiliary equipment to playback. Adjust the volume on both pss and your device.
  • Page 12: Customizing Settings

    Customizing settings Press MENU for menu options. Press for your option. Press Press to confirm your selection by checking Press MENU to exit the menu display. Options for each setting are shown on pss's display. Advanced settings and actions Shuffle/Repeat Plays music tracks randomly (Shuffle) and / or repeatedly (Repeat) in MUSIC mode Sleep timer...
  • Page 13: Setting Day & Time

    About the clock and alarm features The time is displayed using the 24-hour clock. During the alarm call, the current pss mode (e.g. music / radio / Line-in) will be interrupted. The alarm will sound for 10 minutes in your selected alarm source mode and then enter the "snooze"...
  • Page 14: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the alarm Enter the menu: Alarm Clock ➔ ... Use the select the submenu options Press to adjust the day / hours / minutes. Submenu options Alarm clock On / Off Alarm time Adjusts the hours and minutes AlarmOccurance Sets alarm activation according to sound once (default) / at the same time every 24 hours / weekdays only / once a week.
  • Page 15: Stopping The Alarm

    Stopping the alarm There are 2 ways to stop the alarm call: "Snooze" (Repeat alarm) During the 10-minute alarm call, press any button (on the top / front panels). ➔ Display shows: Cancel Alarm pss enters the "snooze" mode which repeats your alarm call every 10 minutes. Disable "Snooze"...
  • Page 16 Always remove USB connection safely ( IMPORTANT! PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RETAIN THE ORIGINAL FILES TRANSFERRED TO PSS. PHILIPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF CONTENT IF THE PRODUCT BECOMES DAMAGED OR THE MEMORY NOT READABLE.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    If a fault occurs, first check the points listed in the following pages. For further help and other troubleshooting tips, please also check out pss FAQ at www.philips.com/support. If you are unable to find a solution by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
  • Page 18 Q. Poor fm reception. Weak signal. Adjust the headphone cable or antenna. Battery weak. Switch over to AC power. Q. My pss shows this [file error] icon. You have a file error: system files may be missing or there is a format error on pss. To remedy, please connect pss to your PC with the included USB cable and to the main power supply with the included adapter.
  • Page 19: Copyright Information

    Copyright information Unauthorized duplication and distribution of Internet/CD recordings violate copyright law and international treaties. You should use pss and the included software for personal use only. In the U.K and certain countries, the copying of material protected by copyright may require the permission of the copyright holders. Environmental information All redundant packaging has been omitted.
  • Page 20: Safety And Maintenance

    Avoiding damage or malfunction Backup your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files that you have down loaded to pss. Philips is not responsible for any loss of content if the product becomes damaged or not readable / legible.
  • Page 21 Traffic safety Do not use while driving or cycling as you may cause an accident. Optimizing playback performance We recommend to only use PHILIPS headphones for pss. Music volume and / or quality is not guaranteed for other non-PHILIPS headphones.
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Backlight White LED Stereo headphone, Mini USB (B-type), 5V AC/DC adapter / charger input, FM antenna / stereo headphone, LINE IN Replaceable (by Philips service) 1600mAh Li-Ion PSS119: 256MB NAND Flash memory * PSS110: 256MB NAND Flash memory * * Actual formatted capacity of pss will be less...
  • Page 23 27.3 (W) x 2.3 (L) x 2 1(H) inch Weight 350g (12.3oz) PHILIPS reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
  • Page 24 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union. Philips PSS110 Philips PSS119...
  • Page 25 About Musicmatch® Jukebox With this award-winning software you can easily convert your CDs to MP3s, manage your digital music collection and transfer music to your device. Note: Music that has not been transferred to your device using Musicmatch® Jukebox cannot be played on your device.
  • Page 26: The Main Screen

    The mainscreen Pull down menus: to access various functions Player window: shows track information and provides basic controls Playlist window: shows playlist information Text area: type your search criteria here Resizing buttons: minimizes, maximizes / exit Library screen: shows library information Portable device: calls up Portable Device Manager *Actual display varies with use...
  • Page 27 Search and add tracks from all drives (to the Library) Musicmatch® Jukebox will find music files on your PC hard drive, or all hard drives available. Go to the menu Options > Music Library > Search and Add Tracks From All Drives. In the Look In field, choose All Drives (or any other preferred drives) to search for music files.
  • Page 28 Add Tracks to a Playlist by Drag and Drop Click to highlight an item. Drag the selection to the playlist window. Your selection is now in the playlist. It will begin to play. ✔ Press and hold <Ctrl> on your keyboard and click to select more than one item. To select consecutive items, click the first item, press and hold <Shift>...
  • Page 29: Delete Tracks And Playlists

    Delete Tracks and Playlists Click to highlight an item. Right click and select Remove tracks to delete. Alternatively, press <Delete> on your keyboard to delete your selection. ✔ Press and hold <Ctrl> on your keyboard and click to select more than one item. To select consecutive items, click the first item, press and hold <Shift>...
  • Page 30: Edit Track Information

    Edit Track Information Click on a track. Right click and select Edit Track Info... for the Edit Track Info window. Click on the text boxes to edit relevant information. Click on OK to save the information. Click Cancel to discard changes made. ✔...
  • Page 31: Search For Tracks

    Search for Tracks Type a search string in the Find field. Click on Go to start searching. You will see tracks that contain the search string. You can transfer, delete or drag and drop these tracks. *Actual display varies with use...
  • Page 32 Send tracks and playlists to your device Click on File > Send to portable device for the Portable Device Manager. Drag and drop tracks and playlists into the Portable Device Manager. (Philips PSSxxx. xxx=model number) Your selection is now transferred to your device.
  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    Connect your device to your computer (powered by the supplied AC/DC adapter if applicable). Launch Device Manager from Start ➔ Program ➔ Philips ➔ xxx ➔ xxx. (xxx = model number) In the main window, click Upgrade.
  • Page 34 Please charge your device fully before device restore. This will ensure steady power supply for completing the whole process. Connect your device to your computer (powered by the supplied AC/DC adapter if applicable). Launch Device Manager from Start ➔ Program ➔ Philips ➔ xxx ➔ xxx. (xxx = model number) WARNING ! All content and music will be erased! Please back up all your files before device restore.

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