Philips GoGear SA5225 User Manual
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  • Page 1 SA5225 SA5225BT SA5245 SA5245BT SA5285 SA5285BT Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product www.philips.com/welcome Digital audio video player...
  • Page 2 Need help? Please visit www.philips.com/welcome where you can access a full set of supporting materials such as user manual, the latest software updates and answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety information Your new player What’s in the box Register your product Getting started Overview of controls and connections Main menu Install Connect and charge 3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable 3.4.2 Battery level indication Transfer music and pictures Transfer videos Enjoy 3.7.1...
  • Page 4 Contents Listen to audio books 5.3.1 Select audio book by book title 5.3.2 Select audio book by author 5.3.3 Audiobook controls 5.3.4 Adjust audiobook play speed 5.3.5 Add a bookmark in an audiobook 5.3.6 Find a bookmark in an audiobook 5.3.7 Delete a bookmark in an audiobook 5.3.8...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    • Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference. • Back up your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data if the product becomes damaged or not readable / legible.
  • Page 6 In case this one needs replacement, we recommend that you contact your retailer to order a model identical to that of the original, provided by Philips. Copyright information All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
  • Page 7 Secure Content even after you have paid for and obtained it. Neither your consent nor the consent or approval of Philips is necessary for any of them to deny, withhold or otherwise restrict your access to Secure Content or to disable your device’s ability to transfer, store, access, copy, display, and/or play...
  • Page 8 Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please be informed about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
  • Page 9 Notice for USA Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Philips for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. SA5225 SA5225BT These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against SA5245 SA5245BT harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 10: Your New Player

    Quick start guide Player Headphones USB cable CD-ROM containing Philips Device Manager, Philips Media Converter, User Manual and Frequently Asked Questions 2.2 Register your product We strongly recommend that you register your product in order to gain access to free updates.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    3 Getting started 3.1 Overview of controls and connections A OPTIONS Offers a selection of options, depending on the current menu B -VOLUME+ Increases/decreases volume (hold to increase/decreases fast) Bluetooth indicator Skips back (hold to quick skip) Skips forward (hold to quick skip) Scrolls up/down (hold to quick scroll) E z / 2;...
  • Page 12: Main Menu

    1 Insert the CD supplied with your product into the CD ROM drive of your PC. 2 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Rhapsody Media Player, Philips Device Manager and Philips Media Converter. The Philips Media Converter converts video clips and JPEG pictures into suitable formats for the player.
  • Page 13: Connect And Charge

    3.4 Connect and charge When you connect the player to the PC, it automatically charges. 3.4.1 Use the supplied USB cable 1 Before you use the player for the first time, charge it for at least 5 hours. > The battery has a 100% charge after 4 hours and an 80% charge after 2 hours.
  • Page 14: Transfer Music And Pictures

    Important Play DRM protected videos once in Windows Media Player on your PC, before you transfer them with MediaConverter for Philips. Use MediaConverter for Philips to convert the video files to the correct screen size and transfer videos from your PC to your player. This application will convert your video files to the right format and resolution before transferring them to your player so that they are guaranteed to playback on your player without any problems.
  • Page 15: Enjoy

    3.7 Enjoy 3.7.1 Turn on and off z/2; To turn on, press until the display shows the Philips logo. z/2; To turn off, press and hold until the display shows ‘Bye’. Tip If the player is in stop mode and no button is pressed for 10 minutes, it switches...
  • Page 16: Navigate The Menu

    3.7.2 Navigate the menu Your player has an intuitive menu navigation system to guide you through various settings and operations. Goal Action Return to previous menu Press Return to main menu Press and hold Browse through menus Press Scroll through a list Press Select an option Press...
  • Page 17: Organize And Transfer Music And Pictures With Rhapsody Media Player

    4 Organize and transfer music and pictures with Rhapsody Media Player 4.1 Install Rhapsody Media Player Install the Rhapsody Media Player from the supplied software CD. (See section 3.3 Install for more details). 4.1.1 View subscription status You can view your Rhapsody subscription status at the bottom of the display, next to the battery level indicator: Currently licensed Rhapsody account Rhapsody account subscription expires in 7 days...
  • Page 18: Add Rhapsody Music Channels3 To The Player

    4.3 Add Rhapsody Music Channels to the player Depending on the type of Rhapsody account you hold, you can add Rhapsody Music Channels to the player using. For more information visit www.Rhapsody.com 1 Connect the player to the computer. 2 Launch the Rhapsody Media Player. >...
  • Page 19: Detail Operation

    5 Detail operation 5.1 Music mode (also play mode for recordings) Your player supports MP3 and WMA formats. 5.1.1 Control The player offers the following music mode options: Goal Action Play / Pause music Press Skip to next audio file Press Return to previous audio file Press...
  • Page 20: Find Your Music

    5.1.2 Find your music 1 From the main menu, select to enter music mode. The player offers the following menu options: All songs Alphabetically listed tracks Artists Alphabetically Alphabetically Tracks listed in listed artists listed albums album order Album art Alphanumerically listed album art Albums...
  • Page 21: Find Your Rhapsody4 Channels

    5.1.3 Find your Rhapsody channels 1 From the main menu, select to enter Rhapsody mode. 2 Press to scroll through the list of items that are available to you. 3 Press to select or press to return to previous level. 4 Press to play.
  • Page 22: Resume Play (Now Playing)

    5.1.7 Resume play (Now playing) While playing, when you navigate away from the play screen, you can return to the play screen anytime. In any menu except the main menu: 1 Press OPTIONS. or 4, then 2 Press to select Now playing [current track name]. In the main menu: or 4, then 1 Press...
  • Page 23: Picture Library

    5.2 Picture library 5.2.1 View pictures The player supports JPEG graphics and provides a slide show function. 1 From the main menu, select to enter Picture mode. 2 Press to browse through picture thumbnails. 3 Press to see the picture in full view. 4 During full screen browsing, press to move to next or previous picture.
  • Page 24: Listen To Audio Books

    5.3 Listen to audio books The player supports books in audio format. The use of this feature requires that you download the plug-in software from audible.com. You can manage the digital content of your audiobooks with the Windows Media Player 11. Tip You can resume play after navigating away from audiobooks (see section Resume play (Now playing) in this user manual).
  • Page 25: Adjust Audiobook Play Speed

    5.3.4 Adjust audiobook play speed 1 In audiobook mode, press OPTIONS. or 4, then 2 Press to select Playback speed. or 4, then 3 Press to select Slower, Normal, or Faster. 4 To exit, press 5.3.5 Add a bookmark in an audiobook 1 In audiobook mode, press OPTIONS.
  • Page 26: Delete An Audiobook

    5.3.8 Delete an audiobook 1 In audiobook mode, press OPTIONS. or 4, then 2 Press to select Delete audiobook. 3 Press to confirm the deletion of the current audiobook. > The display shows a confirmation screen. 4 To exit, press You can play and send audiobooks via Bluetooth (see section Play and transfer music, videos, or audiobooks with Bluetooth in this user manual).
  • Page 27: Video

    5.4 Video 5.4.1 Transfer videos from a computer to the player Please see section Transfer videos in this user manual. Note Videos that you have transferred through Rhapsody are available for play only in the Rhapsody library. 5.4.2 Video play You can play video clips that are stored on the player.
  • Page 28: Radio

    5.5 Radio From the main menu, select to enter radio mode. Connect the headphones The supplied headphones serve as a radio antenna. Ensure you connect the headphones properly for an optimal reception. 5.5.1 Automatic tuning of radio stations Note The Autotune function saves the frequencies of found radio stations under presets and overwrites existing presets.
  • Page 29: Manually Save A Radio Station To A Preset

    5.5.4 Manually save a radio station to a preset 1 While playing a radio station, press OPTIONS to see the options menu. 2 Press to select the Save to preset, then to save. 5.5.5 Record from FM radio when the radio is playing 1 While in radio mode, press OPTIONS to see the options menu.
  • Page 30: Recordings

    5.6 Recordings You can record audio with the player. The section Overview of controls and connections shows you the location of the microphone. 1 From the main menu, select 2 While in recordings mode, press OPTIONS to see the options menu. 3 Press to select the Start voice recording, then to start.
  • Page 31: Upload Recordings To The Computer

    5.6.3 Upload recordings to the computer 1 Connect the player to your computer. 2 Select the player in Windows Explorer. 3 Select Recordings > Voice or FM radio. 4 Copy and paste the recordings to any desired location on the computer. 5.7 Use your player to store and carry data files You can use your player to store and carry data files by copying data files into your player with Windows Explorer.
  • Page 32: Play And Transfer Music, Videos, Or Audiobooks With Bluetooth

    6 Play and transfer music, videos, or audiobooks with Bluetooth You can stream music, videos, or audiobooks to other Bluetooth enabled output devices, such as headphones or a car stereo system. You can also transfer music, videos, or audiobooks to a Bluetooth enabled device, such as another player. 6.1 Play audio or video, or audiobooks on another Bluetooth output device You can choose to play either on a 'new device' or on an 'already paired device'.
  • Page 33: Transfer Files To And From Another Bluetooth Device

    Already paired device: 1 Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is turned on. 2 Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is in pair mode. 3 While playing music, video, or audiobook press OPTIONS. 4 Press to select the option Play via Bluetooth. 5 Press to select the output device.
  • Page 34: Transfer Files While Playing

    Already paired device: 1 Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is turned on. 2 Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is in pair mode. 3 On the player, while in a list, press to mark the file you want to transfer. 4 Press OPTIONS, to enter the options menu.
  • Page 35: Receive Files

    6.2.3 Receive files When another Bluetooth device sends a file to the player, you can accept or decline receipt of the file. 1 Press to select Yes or No. > You can find the file in the My Received files folder in the Folder view menu. You can open the file upon receipt: 1 Press to select Yes.
  • Page 36: Settings

    7 Settings You can set preferences in your player to suit your needs. 1 Press and select 2 Press to select an option. 3 Press to go to next level or to return to previous level. 4 Press to confirm your selection. 5 Press to exit the Settings menu In the Settings menu, the following options are available:...
  • Page 37: Equalizer Custom Settings

    Settings Options Further Options Demo Mode Off / On Screensaver Off / On Time and Date Time Settings Set time format 12 hrs / 24 hrs Set time Hour / Minute / AM/PM Date Settings Set date format Set date Day / Month / Year Display in Header Off / On...
  • Page 38: Update Your Player

    A software program called Philips Device Manager checks for firmware updates that are available on the Internet. Install Philips Device Manager from the supplied CD or download the latest version from www.philips.com/support. 8.1 Perform a software update Attention This procedure will erase the content of the player.
  • Page 39: Technical Data

    • Via Rhapsody • Equalizer setting: Video transfer Off / Rock / Pop / Jazz / Classical / Dance / • Via Philips Media Converter Electronica / Lounge / RnB / Hip Hop / Spoken Word / Custom Data transfer •...
  • Page 40 * Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. + 1MB = 1 million bytes; available storage capacity will be less. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage capacity will be less. Full memory capacity may not be available as some memory will be reserved for the player.
  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    If none of the above works, then you may have to use the Device Manager to recover your player: 1 Launch the Philips Device Manager at Start > Programs > Philips Digital Audio Player > SA52XX > Philips SA52XX Device Manager on your PC.
  • Page 42 Note The existing contents on your player will not be erased. 2 If nothing happens, recharge the battery for at least 4 hours and try to power on or reset again. If this does not work, you might have to repair your player with Philips Device Manager.
  • Page 43 PHILIPS reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.
  • Page 44 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners © 2008 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Printed in China www.philips.com wk8083...
  • Page 45 Page Philips Consumer Electronics Company Digital Audio Player FCC ID:BOUSA5225BT IC ID :135M-SA5225BT NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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