Philips SA2VBE32, SA2VBE/02 user manual Philips Songbird, Build a media library

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On the computer, launch the Songbird program.
On the Songbird toolbar, click File, then select Import Media....
Select your media (music and video) files, then click OK.
»» The media files that you added are listed in the media library.

6 Philips Songbird

VIBE comes with the Philips Songbird software. The Philips Songbird software helps you to:

purchase new media (music and videos) online

create a media library

manage your media library

play music and videos

sync your media with the VIBE

When Philips Songbird is launched for the first time, choose from the following options to import media files into the Songbird media library:

Import an existing iTunes library.

Scan for media files in specific directories.

(You can select to watch a folder, so that the files that are added or deleted there are automatically added or deleted in the Songbird media library.)

Build a media library

Use one or more of the following options to build a media library with Songbird:

Rip a CD

By default, the Philips Songbird software installs the following add-ons that are needed to rip a CD:

CD Rip Support

Gracenote Metadata Lookup Provider

Set up the CD rip options

1 On the computer, launch the Songbird program.

2 Select Tools > Options....

3 Select the CD Rip tab, and then choose your CD rip options.

4 Click on OK to confirm.

Import media files from a directory

The following steps show how you can import media (music and video) files that are stored elsewhere on your computer or computer network:

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Tip

•• If you select a folder that contains music or video files, the software scans the folder and adds all the music or video files it contains to the media library (duplicate titles are ignored).

Import media from iTunes

1 On the computer, launch the Songbird program.

2 Select Tools > Options....

3 On the Songbird toolbar, select the Media Importer tab, then iTunes Import/ Export.

4 Verify your library location and options.

5 Select Import Library.

»» The software imports the iTunes library into Songbird.

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Contents SA2VBE04 SA2VBE08 SA2VBE16 SA2VBE32 Contents   About operating and storage temperatures General maintenanceTo establish a safe volume level Compliance with copyright laws remains your responsibility Be responsible! Respect copyrightsData logging Monkey’s Audio decoderXpat XML Parser Recycling the product What’s in the box Your new VibeGetting started Limit the volumeOverview of the controls and connections Overview of the main menu Install Philips Songbird for the first timeConnect and charge Connect Vibe to a computerAll settings and switches off within 60 seconds Battery level indicationSoftware loaded on the Vibe Files loaded on the VibeManually verify / update the firmware Update VibeUpdated and is ready for use again Turn Vibe on and off Vibe has a lock switch to prevent accidental operationAutomatic shut-down Lock the keysBuild a media library Philips SongbirdOrganize and manage your Songbird library Browse your media libraryDelete media Remove media files from the Songbird media libraryLet Songbird watch a folder Fetch album artworkChange the look Songbird library PlaylistsCreate a playlist Add titles to a playlistFormat Vibe erase all music and data Repair Vibe restore factory settingsListen to music MusicNavigate inside a music track Play music from a filtered selectionDelete one or more music tracks Play videos VideoNavigate inside a video Delete the currently playing videoPictures Play a preset radio station Auto-tune radio station presetsRadio Listen to FM radioUpload your recordings to a computer Listen to recordingsRecord from FM radio Available with some versions only RecordingsRecord audio/voices Delete one or more recordings This is how to delete recordings in Windows ExplorerThis is how you use Vibe to store and carry data files Use the Vibe to carry data filesMode Menu, navigate as follows Press To select an option SettingsThis is how you customize Vibe Thai some versions only Power Technical dataSystem requirements Video playback Supported formats Mjpeg in .mp4Bit rate GlossaryCompression Decibel dBSuperScroll Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V