GoGEAR MP3 video player

SA1MUS08K/02

Superior sound experience

Philips GoGear Muse Portable AV Player features FullSound™ technology and noise cancelation headphones for exceptional sound and inspired music enjoyment on the go. Plus, viewing videos is a joy on its 3” Wide-QVGA color display.

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GoGEAR MP3 video player

Superior sound experience

with FullSound™ and noise cancelation

  • Muse
  • 8GB*
7.6 cm/3" wide-QVGA color display for superb video enjoyment

7.6 cm/3" wide-QVGA color display for superb video enjoyment

A sleek 7.6 cm (3") wide screen display on your GoGear player offers high resolution for superb video quality and crisp, vivid images. Together with a full color menu, the large screen allows easy navigation of media files to complete the package for a sensational multimedia experience on the go.To top it all off, a 16:9 aspect ratio delivers your favorite blockbuster or video in its full widescreen glory.

Up to 25-hour music or 5-hour video playback*

Up to 25-hour music or 5-hour video playback*

Forget about the hassle of having to recharge your GoGear player battery constantly. This longlasting player allows you to savor your favorite tunes for up to a whopping 25 hours of continuous music playback or up to 5 hours of video playback - all on a single charge. Now you can sit back and listen to music all day long or watch the equivalent of 2 movies back-to-back wherever you go.

Built-in active noise cancelation for undisturbed enjoyment

Built-in active noise cancelation for undisturbed enjoyment

With Noise Canceling technology, you can listen to music on the go without being affected by ambient noise. Earphone microphones detect ambient noise where it impacts you most and then a digital signal processor creates the necessary equal but opposite waveform to effectively cancel out the unwanted noise, thus bringing you closer to silence. The earphones’ special design also provides exceptional sound isolation and a choice of three interchangeable ear caps to ensure a perfect fit.

Create playlists or delete songs directly on the device

Create playlists or delete songs directly on the device

The Playlist on the go function lets you easily create playlists on your GoGear anytime, while on the move. Likewise, the Delete function simply lets you remove any media that you don’t want on your player. No need to rely on your home PC to create playlists and delete files. Now you can conveniently manage your music library directly on your GoGear – anytime, anywhere.

FM radio with RDS and 20 presets for more music options

FM radio with RDS and 20 presets for more music options

RDS (Radio Data System) is a communications protocol standard that allows digital information to be transmitted over FM radio broadcasts. RDS-enabled FM radio receivers can display this useful information that includes station identity, program details and song title and artist, etc. At anytime, you can store a desired station as a preset channel on your GoGear player. With 20 preset radio stations that can be stored, you can quickly access your favorite radio station without having to manually tune the frequencies each time.

Folder view to organize and view media files like on your PC

Folder view to organize and view media files like on your PC

Folder view is an optional directory view of the GoGear player that lets you view all the files on your player as if it were a computer. Once you select Folder view, opening any supported file (i.e. music, pictures or videos) is as easy as selecting the file and hitting Play.

High-definition headphones for precise sound

High-definition headphones for precise sound

Designed according to the curvature of the human canals, these ergonomically designed headphones with exceptional noise isolation feature precisely direct soundwaves from the speaker to your ear drums with highest definition.

Easy video downloads from the Internet to your GoGear

Easy video downloads from the Internet to your GoGear

View videos on the go with Internet Video Download, an easy-to-use feature that lets you download videos from video sharing sites (YouTube, MySpace or Google Video) to your GoGear. Install the PC application provided, connect your GoGear to your PC and use Internet Explorer to visit your favorite video sharing site. Choose a video and click the Download button that appears when you hover the mouse cursor over the video. No need to wait, just move on to other videos and start downloading more.

Playback DRM-free music from your iTunes library

Playback DRM-free music from your iTunes library

Now you can playback music from your iTunes library – without any conversion – on your GoGear player. GoGear supports the AAC codec used by iTunes library to rip and store music. Simply drag and drop your iTunes music to your GoGear via Window Explorer. Please note that your player does not support music purchased from the iTunes store.

More content choice, with Napster, Audible and BBC iPlayer

More content choice, with Napster, Audible and BBC iPlayer

Enjoy the best content on your Philips GoGear with Napster, Audible & BBC iPlayer. With the music flatrate Napster To Go you enjoy millions of songs in top quality. Just drag & drop them to your GoGear without paying for each song separately. Discover new music with services such as automix playlists and radio stations, just as you like it. Audible offers over 75,000 audio books, broadcasts, entertainment and business information. Buy audio books a-la-carte or on a monthly plan to take them with you on your GoGear. In the UK, catch up on BBC TV programs you missed: download, transfer & enjoy!

SuperScroll™ to find what you want in a fast, simple way

SuperScroll™ to find what you want in a fast, simple way

Double action search keys allow easy speed control when scrolling through large libraries. You can choose to move through your playlist one song or video at a time or just press and hold down a little harder to SuperScroll™ swiftly to your desired file.

Fullsound™ to bring your MP3 music to life

Fullsound™ to bring your MP3 music to life

Philips' innovative FullSound technology faithfully restores sonic details to compressed MP3 music, dramatically enriching and enhancing it, so you can experience CD music without any distortion. Based on an audio post-processing algorithm, FullSound combines Philips' renowned expertise in music reproduction with the power of the latest generation Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The result is fuller bass with more depth and impact, boosted voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail. Rediscover your compressed MP3 music in true-to-life sound that will touch your soul and move your feet.

Technical Specifications

  • Sound

    Equalizer customizable
    Yes
    Frequency response
    20 - 18k  Hz
    Output Power
    2 x 1.4mW
    Sound Enhancement
    • Noise cancelation
    • FullSound
    Channel separation
    45  dB
    Equalizer settings
    • Classic
    • Dance
    • Electronica
    • Hip Hop
    • Jazz
    • Lounge
    • Pop
    • RnB
    • Rock
    • Spoken word
    Signal to noise ratio
    > 84 dB
    THD
    0.05% at 1kHz
  • Storage Media

    Built-in memory (RAM)
    8 GB
    Built-in memory type
    NAND Flash
  • Green Specifications

    Lead-free soldered product
    Yes
  • Connectivity

    USB
    High speed USB 2.0
    Headphone
    3.5 mm
  • System Requirements

    CD-ROM drive
    Yes
    Internet connection
    Yes (for access to updated support documents, manuals, future firmware and PC software upgrades)
    PC OS
    Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista
    USB
    Free USB port
  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Tuner Bands
    FM
    Station presets
    20
    RDS
    • Program Type
    • Radio Text
    • Station Information
    • Station Name
  • Convenience

    Battery charging indication
    On User Interface
    Battery low indication
    Yes
    Function
    Keypad lock
    Superscroll
    Yes
    Firmware upgradeable
    Yes
    Volume control
    Yes
  • Power

    Battery Capacity
    750mAh
    Rechargeable
    Yes, via USB
    Battery Type
    LI-Polymer
    Playtime on internal battery
    Up to 25 hours audio or 5 hours video
  • Accessories

    CD-ROM
    Yes , with IFU, Device Manager, Media converter, Napster Software & Windows Media Player
    Headphones
    AY3831 - Noise-cancellation headphones
    Quick start guide
    Yes
    USB cable
    AY3930
    Pouch
    AY4261
  • Dimensions

    Product dimensions (WxDxH)
    110 x 8.9 x 55 mm
    Packaging type
    D-box
    Product weight
    0.095  kg
  • Audio Playback

    Compression format
    • MP3
    • WAV
    • WMA
    • AAC
    • Ogg Vorbis
    • FLAC
    • APE
    • Real Audio
    ID3 Tag support
    Song title, artist, album
    MP3 bit rates
    8-320 kbps and VBR
    WMA bit rates
    5-384 kbps
    MP3 sample rates
    • 8  kHz
    • 11.025  kHz
    • 16  kHz
    • 22.050  kHz
    • 24  kHz
    • 32  kHz
    • 44.1  kHz
    • 48  kHz
    WMA sample rates
    8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
    Digital Rights Management
    Windows Media DRM for Portable Devices, Supports download & subscription music services
  • Picture/Display

    Backlight
    Yes
    Diagonal screen size (inch)
    3.0  inch
    Type
    LCD
    Lines of text
    7
    Resolution
    WQVGA, 400 x 240 pixels, 262K colours
  • Software

    Device manager
    to restore and upgrade
    Windows Media Player 11
    Yes
    Media Converter for Philips
    WMV (.wmv.avi containers);MPEG-4 SP(.avi container only);MPEG-4 ASP(.avi); H.264 (MPEG-4 Part10) (.mp4); Other codec/container combinations supported based on installion of relevant Directshow codecs
    Napster software
    Yes
  • Still Picture Playback

    Picture Compression Format
    • JPEG
    • BMP
    • PNG
    • GIF
    Slide show
    Yes
  • Audio Capturing

    Audio file format
    MP3
    Built-in microphone
    mono
    Voice recording
    MP3
    FM radio recording
    MP3
  • Video Playback

    MPEG4 SP/ASP
    Upto D1 resolution, 30 fps, bitrates up to 4Mbps in .avi and .mp4 containers
    RMVB
    VGA resolution, 30 fps, bitrate upto 1 Mbps in .rmvb container
    MPEG4 AVC/H.264 BP
    Upto VGA resolution, 30 fps, bitrates up to 1.5Mbps in .mp4 containers
    WMV9
    VGA resolution , 30 fps, bitrate upto 1 Mbps in .wmv container
    Digital Rights Management
    Windows Media DRM for portable devices supports download, subscription rental video services.

What's in the box?

Other items in the box

  • CD-ROM
  • USB cable
  • Noise cancelation headphone
  • Protective pouch

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  • Actual transfer speed may vary based on your operating system and software configuration.
  • 1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage capacity will be less.
  • Supports download and subscription services compatible with WMA DRM10
  • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.
  • From Philips
  • The BBC iPlayer service is available in the UK only

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