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system requirements 8 about psa 9 software installation for PC and Mac users 10 about your software installation cd rom 10-11 Windows MUSICMATCH about iTunes (for Mac users only 17 about MUSICMATCH® (for PC users 17 create & save playlists 18 downloading music to your player from your computer
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40 helpful tips 41-42 technical data 43-44 IMPORTANT! backup your files. please ensure that you retain the original files that you have downloaded to your psa. Philips and Nike are not responsible for any loss of content in the case if the product becomes damaged or files are not readable/ legible
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information 5 CAUTION use this device according to the instructions that follow failure to do so could be hazardous trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. unauthorized duplication of any recordings downloaded from the internet or made from audio CDs is a violation of copyright
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accessories make sure these items are in the package. if any item is missing, please contact your dealer. one usb cable, AY3481 one psa software & user guide cd-rom one set of headphones, HJ050 or HJ771 one set of clip magnets one armband, AY3285 one waistband, AY3297 one AAA alkaline or AY3363
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front view 3 2 1 rear view 7 8 9 controls and connections, accessories 7 4 3 2 6 5
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8 minimum computer system requirements Windows system requirements you need to have a usb port. computers that were upgraded from Win 95 may not have usb compatibility! check out the other requirements: - Pentium® MMX 166MHz processor or better - usb port with Windows 98SE/ Windows 98 Gold / Me /
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sound effects, etc., that are encoded into mp3 & windows media audio format. - software upgradeable and will support future playback formats and software extensions that will be made available on www.nike-philips.com. take care when using headphones hearing safety: listen at a moderate volume. using
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the product manual carefully before you use your psa. software installation 1 turn on your computer. 2 insert the psa cd rom into your cd rom drive. 3 follow the screen instructions to install the Upgrader and Formatter applications and necessary drivers* for PC users only: psa128max or psa256max
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New Hardware Wizard screen instructions to help you install the drivers. 4 an introduction screen appears. select the language that suits you best (english, français, italiano, deutsch or español). 5 select your product. 6 select to install the most suitable audio management software for you (iTunes
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and model number. 1 click Next > and follow the screen instructions to search for the best driver. 2 select the option Specify a location and click on Browse to choose the path where you have installed the software. (the default software location is c:\Program Files\Nike\psa128max or psa256max.)
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windows 98 appendix 13 3 press Next > and follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
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14 using your psa for mass storage when you connect the player to your computer via the USB port, your computer will recognize your psa as a removable USB Mass Storage Device (MSD). The player is detected and automatically located as a folder named Removable Disk/ Device (e.g. D drive). this means
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1 turn on your computer. connecting psa to your computer 15 2 connect the supplied usb cable to your computer's usb port. 3 press 4 (on the back of the psa) to open the battery compartment. connect the other end of the usb cable to usb, (found inside the battery compartment.) psa display:
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ensure that you retain the original files that you have downloaded to your psa. Philips and Nike are not responsible for any loss of content in the Stop USB Mass Storage Device... from the pop-up menu. follow the screen instructions to unplug your psa. if you see a Try stopping the device again
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CDs of your favorite music note: for easy music transfer, make sure you install MUSICMATCH Jukebox with the Nike plug-in from the supplied software CD-ROM to help you download music to your Nike psa. for more details about using MUSICMATCH, you can either: - click on Help from the musicmatch top
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18 playlists create & save playlists 1 open My Library by clicking My Library in the MUSIC CENTER. 2 double-click a track in My Library to add it to a Playlist, or drag and drop tracks, albums, or artists from My Library or Windows Explorer into the Playlist window. 3 once all desired tracks are
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downloading music to your player from your computer 19 1 connect the psa to at the folder and right click on your mouse to select Add Portable Device Plug-in. locate the correct Nike plug-in and click the picture. the plugin will install automatically. device names may differ to those illustrated
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music to your player from your computer 4 you may now drag-and-drop tracks onto the Philips USB onto the Philips USB icon will be downloaded to your psa. icon. tracks dropped drag and drop tracks from: - Saved Playlists (also displayed in the PDM) - My Library - Windows Explorer 5 disconnect
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options. (128kpbs is considered "CD quality"). 3 click OK. 4 now add tracks to the PDM. tracks will be resampled to the desired bit rate as they download.
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22 convert music cds into mp3 1 click CD ➝ Files in the MUSIC CENTER. 2 insert an audio CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then close the drive. CD Lookup will read your CD and attempt to fill in album, artist, and track information (Tags). 3 check the boxes next to the tracks you wish to record, and
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updating MUSICMATCH software* 23 be sure you have the latest available version of MUSICMATCH Jukebox by updating your software. 1 click Options ➔ Update Software ➔ Continue. 2 the update will add files to your computer, then automatically restart MUSICMATCH Jukebox for you. * requires an active
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24 battery power 1 press 4 to open the battery cover latch and insert one AAA battery preferably alkaline, or Ni-MH as indicated. 2 insert the lower edge of door as shown to close the battery cover latch. IMPORTANT! - remove the battery if: battery drained or the psa will not be used for more than
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battery charger 25 1 open the battery compartment. insert the batteries as indicated. 2 plug charger to wall outlet. the battery charger indicator lights up red when charging. a green light indicates charging has finished. maximum charging time: approx. 4 hours. note: always disconnect the battery
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26 power on and off playback, pause 2; power on, 2; press and hold 2; for 2 seconds to turn on. playback starts automatically from the exact point when last switched off. the display shows track details if available. no File will be shown if no content has been stored in the psa. psa switches off
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volume press - / + to decrease / increase the volume. the volume bar appears briefly during volume adjustment and when you switch on. note: volume is automatically re-adjusted to a default optimum level whenever the player is switched off and on again. eq sound options - bring out the bass or top up
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28 5 , 6, selecting a different track 5 , 6 press 5 / 6 to select the desired track. fast searching within a track during playback, press and hold 5 / 6 briefly. psa plays track at high speed until the button is released. using the button lock deactivates the other buttons so they are not activated
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secure your headphone cord with the "butterfly" magnet clip. clip magnets 29 WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN TO AVOID CHOKING HAZARD. KEEP THE MAGNETS AWAY FROM CREDIT CARDS, TAPES AND ANY ITEMS WHICH MAYBE SENSITIVE TO THE MAGNETS.
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30 armband, headphone, waistband wear your mp3 player during sport activity by securing it to the supplied armband. 1 fit the psa into the rubber buckle, with the headphone jack aligned to the jack hole. 2 position the armband around your arm. thread the strap and fasten up for a snug fit. note:
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your files. please ensure that you retain the original files that you have downloaded to your psa. Philips and Nike are not responsible for any loss of content in the case if the product 3 from the task tray Start menu, click on Programs ➔ Nike ➔ psa128max or psa256max ➔ Upgrader. a window appears:
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make sure you load a fresh battery. only unplug your psa when the display has stopped scrolling completely. also, if you are downloading the upgrade file, make sure you download only the upgrade file for your specific model, and that you save and retrieve the file from the same path. - Battery
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the supplied usb cable to your computer's usb port and your psa. 3 in the Applications/ psa128max or psa256max folder, click on Upgrader. a window appears: upgrading firmware 33 4 if you have downloaded the firmware file, click Choose File first to find your .ebn file. click Start to proceed
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34 upgrading firmware 6 disconnect your psa to enable the device to upgrade itself. (you can drag and drop your psa desktop icon to the Trash icon to disconnect.) 7 press 2; briefly on your psa so that the device can upgrade itself. the psa display shows briefly: Fupgrade note: - Battery too
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should you have problems with playback. IMPORTANT! backup your files. please ensure that you retain the original files that you have downloaded to your psa. Philips and Nike are not responsible for task tray Start menu, click on Programs ➔ Nike ➔ psa128max or psa256max ➔ Formatter. a window appears:
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36 formatting your psa 3 click on the Device drop-down cursor. the name of your psa connected to the computer appears. the other fields are automatically enumerated for your device. (the application will only enumerate devices that are properly mapped to the file system with a drive letter by
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formatting your psa 37 5 click OK if you wish to proceed with the format application. when formatting is completed, the Formatting done dialogue box appears.
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38 formatting your psa Formatter for Mac users 1 connect the supplied usb cable to your computer's usb port and your psa. 2 in the Applications/ psa128max or psa256max folder, click on Formatter. a window appears: 3 click on the Device drop-down cursor. the name of your psa connected to the computer
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formatting your psa 39 4 click Start. the Formatter dialogue box appears, asking if you are sure you want to proceed:
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40 formatting your psa 5 click OK if you wish to proceed with the format application. when formatting is completed, the Please eject the device to complete the format !!! dialogue box appears.
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set for repair. if you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. warning : do not open the set as there - mp3 track encoded from software other than the supplied musicmatch. use musicmatch to save the mp3 file and download the song again: 1. open
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problem usb does not connect/function unable to upgrade firmware "Battery too low. Upgrade Refused" appears on my psa incomplete track download the psa player and your computer. - usb driver not installed. check that you have installed the usb driver plug-in provided from the psa installation cd
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built-in 128 or 256MB* *full memory capacity may not be available as some memory will be reserved for the audio player. supported format MP3 8kbps-320kbps windows media audio 5kbps-192kbps firmware user upgradeable yes connections I/O Interface 5 pin mini usb connector equalizer adjustable
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