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Frequently Asked Questions 

RUSH 

 

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Questions 

Installation 

Q1

 

How do I insert the battery in my RUSH player? 

Q2

 

How do I hook up my RUSH player with my computer?

 

Q3

 

What are the system requirements for RUSH? 

Q4

 

How do I install my RUSH player? 

Q5

 

How do I insert a memory card into my RUSH player? 

Q6

 

When I connect my RUSH player to my computer AFTER installation of 

MUSICMATCH & drivers for the first time, my computer finds “New Hardware” and 

also prompts for drivers. Where do I find the drivers? 

Download 

Q7

 

How do I download music to the RUSH player from my computer? 

Q8

 

What could prevent me from downloading files onto my RUSH player? 

Q9

 

Are there any alternative ways to download files to the RUSH player 

Q10

 

I have problem downloading .WMA files to my RUSH player from my PC. 

Q11

 

How do I know if the downloading of music files to my RUSH player is completed? 

Q12

 

What is the minimum and maximum bit rate WMA file supported by the RUSH player? 

Q13

 

I have downloaded a list of songs or voice files onto the player but then the RUSH 
displays “No File!” What could be the problem? 

Q14

 

My RUSH player failed to download a voice (.WAV) file from the PC with the error 

message showing “Cannot copy XXX: The request was denied” (where XXX is the 
name of the wave file.) 

Q15

 

A Windows Delayed Write failed error message displayed while I was trying to transfer 
files onto my RUSH player   

 

Q16

 

My RUSH player fails to operate after it was disconnected during formatting.  How do 
I recover RUSH? 

Power 

Q17

 

How do I switch my RUSH player on /off? 

Q18

 

My RUSH has no power, or nothing is displayed on the LCD. What's wrong? 

Q19

 

On my RUSH the empty battery icon flashes. What’s happening? 

Q20

 

My RUSH player turns itself off. 

Operation 

Q21

 

How do I delete content from my RUSH player? 

Q22

 

I am unable to delete some files in my RUSH player. 

Q23

 

How come there's no sound when the 

 key is pressed on my RUSH? 

Q24

 

The sound quality is bad or there is no sound. 

Q25

 

The buttons on my RUSH do not work, what could be the problem? 

Q26

 

Why does the elapsed playback time flash in the RUSH display? 

Q27

 

How do I create my playlist of favorite music tracks/voice on my RUSH? 

Q28

 

After "Reformat", the free memory shows 0.0MB in MUSICMATCH 

Q29

 

My RUSH player cannot playback songs after being formatted with Windows Explorer 

Q30

 

What does the lock feature do on my RUSH?

 

Q31

 

How do I change the EQ settings on my RUSH player? 

Q32

 

Can my EQ settings in the Custom mode be saved after I remove battery? 

MUSICMATCH 

Q33

 

How can I convert music CDs into MP3 files with the MUSIC MATCH jukebox? 

Q34

 

How can I convert music CDs into WMA files with the MUSIC MATCH jukebox? 

Q35

 

How to create and save a music play lists on MUSICMATCH Jukebox? 

Q36

 

Under MUSICMATCH Jukebox can I change the bit rate for .WMA files? 

Q37

 

Can I fit more Windows media audio(WMA) files onto my RUSH player? 

Q38

 

Can I fit more MP3 files onto my RUSH player? 

 

Summary of Contents for RUSH SA238

Page 1: ...played while I was trying to transfer files onto my RUSH player Q16 My RUSH player fails to operate after it was disconnected during formatting How do I recover RUSH Power Q17 How do I switch my RUSH player on off Q18 My RUSH has no power or nothing is displayed on the LCD What s wrong Q19 On my RUSH the empty battery icon flashes What s happening Q20 My RUSH player turns itself off Operation Q21 ...

Page 2: ...he Internet Q48 Will RUSH be able to play music from my CD collection Q49 Can I use my home stereo system to listen to music stored on my RUSH player Q50 Which Operating Systems does RUSH currently support Q51 Will RUSH work under Linux Q52 Does RUSH support Variable Bit Rate VBR MP3 files Q53 What is the minimum and maximum bit rate MP3 files supported by the RUSH player Q54 What accessories are ...

Page 3: ...er 2 Check that the player is loaded with a suitable or preferably fresh battery before you start connecting 3 Turn on the computer Always turn on the computer before hooking up the player 4 Connect the supplied USB cable to your computer s USB port the larger end of the cable connects to your computer 5 Connect the small end of the USB cable to USB jack on RUSH 6 RUSH s display shows READY This m...

Page 4: ... a driver has been previously installed on your PC Driver installation for your player will start automatically if no previous driver is detected If the application fails to launch automatically try opening and closing the CD ROM tray to kick start the application 3 On the installation menu select a language 4 You will then be prompted with an option whether you want to use MUSICMATCH Jukebox to t...

Page 5: ... player Check the connection between RUSH and your computer the USB cable may be loose Check that the battery is on full power level This is because a weak battery may destabilize the connection so always check that the player is loaded with a suitable or preferably fresh battery before you start connecting Make sure that you have installed the USB driver and plug in provided in the installation C...

Page 6: ... to the BOTH MEM mode first make sure that you are in the VOICE or MUSIC mode press the right key to enter the menu use the key to select MEMORY press the key to confirm Use the key to select MODE Press to confirm Use the key to select BOTH MEM You may have stored your music files in folders on the player Please make sure that all music files are located in the root directory only of the Removable...

Page 7: ...eck the Quick download box Click Start to recover the player The recovery application is now correcting your player Please take care not to interrupt or unplug the player from computer when the recovering is in progress 8 Once the recovery process is complete click on the Unplug or Eject Hardware removal icon on your PC task tray When you reach the message The USB Mass Storage device can now be sa...

Page 8: ...Programs Î Philips RUSH Audio Player Î Recovery 7 An Update screen will pop up Uncheck the Quick download box Click Start to recover the player The recovery application is now correcting your player Please take care not to interrupt or unplug the player from computer when the recovering is in progress 8 Once the recovery process is complete click on the Unplug or Eject Hardware removal icon on you...

Page 9: ...ty marked in the battery compartment Check if your headphone plug has been completely inserted into the RUSH headphone jack Make sure RUSH is powered up by pressing the key until you see the Power on display Check if the volume is at an audible level by turning it up gradually using the key on RUSH If the elapsed time flashes this means RUSH is in pause mode Press to resume playback Back to Q23 A2...

Page 10: ...e lock feature do on my RUSH The lock feature prevents buttons from being accidentally pressed To activate the lock feature press and hold the right key until the lock icon appears at the top of the display Do the same again to deactivate the lock Back to Q30 A31 How do I change the EQ settings on my RUSH player To change the preset EQ settings on RUSH press and hold the MODE button for 1 second a...

Page 11: ...ear enter it manually Check the boxes next to each track to record then click the round button on the Recorder MUSICMATCH Jukebox will create WMA files at 64kbps and the recorded tracks will be automatically added to the MUSIC library ready to be transferred onto the RUSH player Back to Q34 A35 How to create and save a music play lists on MUSICMATCH Jukebox 1 Launch MUSICMATCH Jukebox on your comp...

Page 12: ... instructions below 1 On the http www philips com support site select Documentation downloads then type in the model number 2 Download the zipped file under Firmware upgrade Software to a temporary directory in your PC 3 Extract the zipped file 4 Uninstall your existing driver at STARTÎPROGRAMSÎPhilips RUSH Audio PlayerÎUninstall 5 Restart your computer 6 Run the setup exe application file to rein...

Page 13: ...s Select and enter the Tuner mode The backlight will lights up green 2 Use the keys briefly or repeatedly to fine tune to your desired radio frequency manually Or press and hold for 2 seconds and the tuner will go into auto search mode When a valid station is detected it will stop auto searching 3 Once the desired frequency is reached press the right key to enter the SETTING menu 4 Use the keys to...

Page 14: ...ion on your RUSH player Back to Q48 A49 Can I use my home stereo system to listen to music stored on my RUSH player Yes The output signal from the RUSH is equivalent to the output signal from a CD player However as is the case with a regular CD player you will need a power amplifier to play music from RUSH on your home stereo system you can t connect the player directly to your home stereo speaker...

Page 15: ... memory of your player up to 640MB by inserting an external SD or MMC memory card into the CARD INSERT slot For SA238 The player comes with 128MB of built in memory and a 128MB memory card which translates to approximately 4 hours of digital quality mp3 music or 8 hours of wma music from the internet or your CDs with compression bit rate of 128kbps in mp3 or 64kbits fro wma Back to Q56 A57 I have ...

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