Create a playlist Generate LikeMusic playlists Save the play queue as a playlist Play a playlist Manage media files in Philips Songbird Edit metadata Get album artwork Remove media files from the library 22 Sync the player with Philips Songbird...
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Information Rhapsody information Format device Factory settings CD-ROM 14 Update the firmware through Philips Songbird 15 Repair the player through Philips Songbird 16 Technical data System requirements Need help? Please visit www.philips.com/welcome where you can access a full set of supporting...
• Back up your files. 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. • Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your music files only with the supplied music software to avoid problems.
Data logging Philips is committed to improving the quality of your product and enhancing the Philips user experience. To understand the usage profile of this device, this device logs some info / data to the non-volatile memory region of the device.
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Audio project free from restrictions or royalties, unless exempted by express written consent of the author. d Any source code, ideas, or libraries used must be plainly acknowledged in the software using the code. e Although the software has been tested thoroughly, the author is in no way responsible for damages due to bugs or misuse.
The correct disposal of these products helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for additional information on a recycling center in your area. Caution •...
USB cable Quick start guide Philips GoGear audio player Quick start guide Note • The images serve as reference only. Philips reserves the right to change color/design without notice. Software loaded on the player VIBE comes with the following software: •...
3 Get started Charge power VIBE has a built-in battery that can be charged through the USB port of a computer. As shown, connect the VIBE to a PC by using the USB cable. Note • When you connect VIBE to a computer, you are briefly prompted to select: [Charge &...
4 Overview Controls press and hold: switch on/off the player press: lock/unlock all buttons press: back one level press and hold: return to the Home screen press: select options, or start/ pause/resume play display show options menu 3.5 mm headphone connector on the list of options: press: skip to the previous/next option...
Note • * Rhapsody channels becomes part of the Home screen after you connect VIBE to a computer that has the Rhapsody software installed. Rhapsody channels services require an active Rhapsody account and is available in some regions only. Navigate from the Home screen •...
5 Sync with PC media library With Philips Songbird, you can do the following: • Manage your media collections on a PC; • Sync VIBE with your PC media library; • Register VIBE on www.philips.com/ welcome; • Update the firmware of VIBE (see ‘Update the firmware through Philips...
On the PC, create a central folder to save all media files, for example, D:\Songbird media. First-time launch The first time you launch Philips Songbird on a PC, do the following as prompted to import existing media files into Philips Songbird: •...
To set the watch folder In Philips Songbird, set the watch folder as follows: Select Tools > Options. In Options, select Media Importer. Then, select the Watch Folders tab. In Watch Folders, tick the check box as shown. Click Browse, and select the central folder (e.g.D:\Songbird media) as the...
To play a song, select the song and click next to it. Add to Philips Songbird To transfer songs from Rhapsody to Philips Songbird, add the songs to a playlist in Philips Songbird (see ‘Create playlists in Philips Songbird’ on page 18). On the Rhapsody webpage, •...
Search in Philips Songbird Philips Songbird is structured as follows: a Player pane: Click the buttons to play media files in the media library of Philips Songbird. b Source selector pane: Click to select a source of contents; Click / to show or hide the sub-sources.
Click on the tag that you want to show on the metadata bar. Search by keyword In the search box, click the down arrow to select Philips Songbird as the source of content. Enter the keyword in the search box. Press the Enter key.
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.
Alternatively, • Library > Music, right click on a song and select Run LikeMusic with. » LikeMusic playlist is displayed in the LikeMusic page. Select the maximum number of songs in the playlist • As shown, select a number in the drop-down list.
• To sort the music files from Rhapsody as needed, edit the metadata in the media library of Philips Songbird. The song information remains unchanged on the play screen. Get album artwork Artwork is sometimes available for music downloads. With Philips Songbird, you can insert artwork for songs.
Shift button when you click on the first and last selections. Sync the player with Philips Songbird On the PC, launch Philips Songbird. Connect the player to the PC by using a USB cable. » displayed when it is recognized by the PC.
Select auto or manual sync The first time you connect the player to Philips Songbird, select auto sync as prompted. The player sync with Philips Songbird automatically. If you didn’t select auto sync, you switch on the manual sync. To select auto or manual sync, Select the player under Devices.
Manual sync To manually transfer selected playlists, Select playlists. Drag and drop the playlists to VIBE. To manually transfer selected media files, On the Content pane, right click on a selected media file. Select Add to Device > VIBE. » Selected files are transferred to •...
6 Music Find music on the player After you sync the player with your PC media library, find the music on the player. Find music by song information In , songs are sorted by metadata or ID3 tag under different collections: [All songs], [Artists], [Albums], or [Genres].
Play music You can start play from a song, or play an entire album or artist. To start play from a song, Select a song. Press to start play. » Play starts from current song. To play the entire album or artist, Select an album or artist.
Add songs to a playlist-on-the-go To add current song, Select or play a song. On the list of songs or play screen, • press and select [Add to playlist]. Select a playlist-on-the-go. Press » You save current song to the playlist. To add an album or artist, Select an album or artist.
Connect the player to the PC. Wait till the player is recognized by AudibleManager. • On the player, make sure that you have selected [MTP] in connection preference]. Philips www. or . The downloaded books are automatically added to your library on AudibleManager. > [PC...
On AudibleManager, click Add to Device. • The first time you connect the player to AudibleManager, activate the player as prompted. To check the audio books transferred to the player, See the player pane on AudibleManager. • If necessary, click Refresh Device.
Use bookmarks On an audiobook, you can add up to 10 bookmarks to the play time. Start play from the bookmarked play time as needed. To add a bookmark, On the play screen, press [Bookmarks] > [Add bookmark]. Select a location. »...
8 Rhapsody Go to to play the Rhapsody channel lists that you have downloaded and transferred through the Rhapsody software. Note • Rhapsody service is available in certain countries. Transfer from Rhapsody to the player Go to www. rhapsody.com to get the Rhapsody software.
9 Videos Add videos to the player You can add videos to the player in two ways: • through Philips Songbird (see ‘Sync with PC media library’ on page 13), • in Windows Explorer. To transfer videos in Windows Explorer, Connect VIBE to a computer.
10 Pictures Add pictures to the player Connect VIBE to a computer. On the PC, under My Computer or Computer, • select VIBE, and create file folders. On the PC, drag and drop files to the file folders on the VIBE. •...
Delete pictures from the player Select or play a picture. On the list of pictures or play screen, • press and select [Delete picture]. » Current picture is deleted from the player.
11 FM radio 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. Tune in to radio stations Auto tune The first time you tune in to the radio, start Auto tune to search for stations.
Store preset stations On VIBE, you can store up to 30 preset stations. Tune in to a radio station. On the play screen, press [Save to preset]. Press to select a location in the list of presets. Press » Current station is saved to the location.
files from the media library on the player. Music: for music files that you sync to the player through Philips Songbird; Video: for video files that you sync to the player through Philips Songbird; Playlists: for playlists that you sync to the player, and the playlists-on-the-go that you create on the player.
13 Settings In , select your options for the player. Press to select an option. Press to confirm. Play mode In [Play mode], select play modes for music play: [Play music from…] switches to a collection the same as that of current song [Repeat] [Repeat 1] repeats current song.
Screensaver If you have selected a screensaver, the screensaver appears on the idle screen after the pre-defined time duration. To select a screensaver From the Home screen, select [Display settings] > [Screensaver]. In [Screensaver], press select an option: [None] shows blank screen. [Digital clock] shows time in digits.
Class (MSC), or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). [MSC] *allows the player to also work as Philips Songbird drive. Click the Philips Songbird drive to start the program installation on the PC. [MTP] during the sync to the player, allows copyright-protected music to be converted to playable formats through Philips Songbird.
If you have selected [MSC] in connection preference], the [CD installer] options are displayed. In [CD installer], select [Enable] to allow the player to work as Philips Songbird drive. Double click on the drive to start the program installation on the PC. •...
VIBE is controlled by an internal program called firmware. Newer versions of the firmware may have been released after you have purchased VIBE. Through Philips Songbird, you can check for and install firmware updates for VIBE over the Internet. •...
VIBE. Hold until the player shuts down. If you fail to reset the player, repair the player throughPhilips Songbird: On your PC, launch Philips Songbird. In Philips Songbird, • select Tools > Repair my Philips Device;...
- music (.mp3): up to 25 hours (FullSound off); up to 13 hours (FullSound on) - video (.mp4): up to 5 hours - FM radio: up to 12 hours Software Philips Songbird: to update firmware and transfer³ music Connectivity Headphone 3.5 mm USB 2.0 High speed Sound Channel separation: >...