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MP3 video player

Superior sound experience

Enjoy unrivalled sound on the Philips GoGear Opus Portable AV Player featuring FullSound™. Prepare to be entertained on the go - record online videos directly to your player and then view them on the cool 7.1 cm (2.8") QVGA color screen.

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Superior sound experience

with FullSound™ & Sound Isolation headphones

  • Opus
  • 8GB*

7.1cm/2.8" QVGA LCD color display for superb video enjoyment

A snazzy 7.1 cm (2.8") display screen on your GoGear player offers QVGA resolution for superb video quality and crisp, vivid images. Plus, you can navigate easily within the control menu or browse your media files while enjoying music and video entertainment on the go.

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.

Lossless format (FLAC), MP3 and WMA playback

Your GoGear player supports a variety of audio file formats based on lossy (eg. MP3 and WMA) and lossless (eg. FLAC) digital compression techniques. With lossless compression, files sizes are larger but of higher quality since there is no loss of data in the compression process. With lossy compressed files, there is some loss of data but the files are smaller and so it’s more convenient to store a lot more music on your GoGear player. The choice is yours.

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.

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.

Sound Isolation headphones to minimize environmental noise

Sound Isolation headphones to minimize environmental noise

With sound isolation, you will hear and enjoy greater music details at a lower volume than is possible with normal headphones. Based on thorough understanding of the human ear canal anatomy, the sound isolation earphone’s angled acoustic design creates a perfect seal between the ambient sound source and the ear canal, thus eliminating unwanted background noise while delivering sound directly to your ears. Even at a moderate volume setting, you can still discern music details without noise distractions from the environment. Earphone sleeves are available in three sizes to provide the best fit.

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.

Playback WMV videos purchased online or from your library

Playback WMV videos purchased online or from your library

Your GoGear player supports the widely popular WMV format, as well as the Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology from Microsoft that protects videos purchased or rented online. Use WMP11 to transfer such content to your GoGear device and enjoy your video clips on the go.

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.

Audible.com features digital audiobooks and more

Audible.com features digital audiobooks and more

Audible.com is your destination for the widest selection of digital audiobooks, magazines, radio shows, stand-up comedy, and more available for download. Enjoy books in the car, at the gym, or around the house. Authors and icons read their own works, and famous actors narrate your favorite titles. At Audible.com you can browse and sample over 75,000 selections, including the latest best sellers and timeless classics.

Up to 30-hour music or 6-hour video playback.

Up to 30-hour music or 6-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 30 hours of continuous music playback or up to 6 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 3 movies back-to-back wherever you go.
Technical Specifications

  • Sound

    Equalizer customizable

    Yes

    Frequency response

    20 - 18k  Hz

    Output Power

    2 x 2.4mW

    Sound Enhancement

    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

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Technical Specifications

  • Sound

    Equalizer customizable

    Yes

    Frequency response

    20 - 18k  Hz

    Output Power

    2 x 2.4mW

    Sound Enhancement

    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

    880mAh

    Rechargeable

    Yes, via USB

    Battery Type

    LI-Polymer

    Playtime on internal battery

    Up to 30 hours audio or 6 hours video

  • Accessories

    CD-ROM

    Yes , with IFU, Device Manager, Media converter & Windows Media Player

    Headphones

    AY3817

    Quick start guide

    Yes

    USB cable

    AY3930

    Pouch

    AY4255

  • Dimensions

    Product dimensions (WxDxH)

    106 x 10.9 x 59 mm

    Packaging type

    D-box

    Product weight

    0.095  kg

  • Audio Playback

    Compression format

    • MP3

    • WMA

    • AAC

    • FLAC

    ID3 Tag support

    Album title and artist name

    MP3 bit rates

    8-320 kbps and VBR

    WMA bit rates

    5-320 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)

    2.8  inch

    Type

    LCD

    Lines of text

    7

    Resolution

    QVGA, 320 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

  • Still Picture Playback

    Picture Compression Format

    JPEG

    Slide show

    Yes

  • Audio Capturing

    Audio file format

    MP3

    Built-in microphone

    mono

    Voice recording

    MP3

    FM radio recording

    Yes

  • Video Playback

    MPEG4 SP

    Upto 640kbps in avi format, 320x240 , 30fps (Other formats supported by using provided converter software)

    WMV9

    Upto 512kbps, 320x240 , 30fps (Other formats supported by using provided converter software)

    Digital Rights Management

    Windows Media DRM for portable devices supports download, subscription rental video services.

  • 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.
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