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8 Listen to radio 1 Important 4 4 6 Safety Notice 2 Your Micro Hi-Fi System Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Connect Connect speakers Connect power 4 Get started Prepare the remote control Set clock Turn on 5 Play disc Play options 6 Play from iPod/iPhone Compatible iPod/iPhone Listen to iPod/iPhone through this unit Charge the iPod/iPhone Remove the iPod/iPhone 8 8 8 9 10 Tune to a radio station Program radio stations automatically Program
1 Important Safety Know these safety symbols g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. i Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). q Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. • Never lubricate any part of this apparatus. • Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment.
• You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. Notice Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.
English “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
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English Overview of the main unit a b l c k j d DSC e g i h f g EN 9
a OPEN/CLOSE • Open or close the disc tray. b POWER • Turn on the unit, switch to standby mode. c SOURCE • Select a source: Disc, Tuner, MP3 LINK, or iPod/iPhone. d • Start or pause play. • Stop play or erase a program. e f MP3 LINK • Jack for an external audio device. g iPod/iPhone dock Overview of the remote control a b r q c p e f g o n m h DSC • Select a preset sound setting: POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC or ROCK. l i MENU • Access DAB menu. k j Skip to the previous/next track.
q TIMER/SLEEP • Set the alarm timer. • Set the sleep timer. English d CLOCK/DISPLAY • Set the clock. • View the clock. • During play, select display information. r MUTE • Mute volume. e SCAN • Select DAB auto scan or FM auto scan f PRESET/ALBUM • Navigate through the iPod/iPhone menu. • Skip to the previous/next album. • Select a preset radio station. g / • • • • Fast reverse or fast forward within a track or disc. Skip to the previous/next track. Tune to a radio station. Adjust time.
3 Connect Connect power Caution Connect speakers • Risk of product damage! Make sure that the Caution • For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers only. • Connect only speakers with impedance that is the same or higher than the supplied speakers. Refer to the Specifications section of this manual. 1 Fully insert the plugs from the speakers into the speaker sockets on the back of the main unit.
4 Get started • If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. • Do not use old and new or different types of Caution batteries in combination. • Batteries contain chemical substances, so they • Use the controls only as stated in this user should be disposed of properly. manual. • Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of your apparatus.
Display play information 5 Play disc 1 During play, press CLOCK/DISPLAY repeatedly to select different play information. Caution • Never look at the laser beam inside the unit. • Risk of product damage! Never play discs with accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets. • Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. It may cause the disc player to malfunction.
To erase the program, in the stop position, press . » [PROG] disappears.
• 6 Play from iPod/ iPhone • To search during play: press and hold / , then release to resume normal play. To navigate the menu: press MENU, then press / to select, and press OK to confirm. You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit. Charge the iPod/iPhone Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector.
English 7 Adjust volume level and sound effect Adjust volume level 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume level. Enhance bass 1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. » If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed. Select a preset sound effect 1 During play, press DSC on the main unit repeatedly to select: • [POP] (pop) • [JAZZ] (jazz) • [ROCK] (rock) • [CLASSIC] (classic) Mute sound 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound.
8 Listen to radio Tip • To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place. Tune to a radio station 1 2 3 Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM. Press SCAN. » The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient signal strength. Select a preset radio station 1 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations. • To tune to a station with weak signal, press / repeatedly until you find optimal reception. In tuner mode, press PRESET/ALBUM to select a preset number.
Display RDS information 1 English When the unit is on, the clock can be automatically set by synchronizing with the time signal broadcasts with the RDS signal. This only works if the RDS station is sending this time signal. When clock synchronizing is turned on, clock is synchronized with the time set by DAB or RDS, and manually set clock is overwritten. To turn on or off clock synchronizing: In DAB or FM mode, press and hold MENU on the main unit for around 2 seconds to switch it on or off.
9 Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), is a way of broadcasting radio digitally through a network of transmitters. It provides you with more choice, better sound quality and more information. 1 2 Press TUNER repeatedly to select DAB. Press SCAN. » The system performs auto scan. Listen to preset DAB stations 1 In DAB mode, press PRESET/ALBUM to select a preset number. » The DAB station stored under the selected number is broadcasted.
Repeat step 2-3 if sub-option is available under one option. Full scan Full scan is used to perform a wide range of DAB radio search. 1 In the DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu options. 2 Press / displays. 3 Press OK to confirm the selection. » Full scan starts automatically. repeatedly until [Full scan] Manual tune With this feature, you can tune to a specific channel/frequency manually.
10 Other features Set the sleep timer Set the alarm timer This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time. 1 This unit can be used as an alarm clock. Disc, tuner, or iPod/iPhone is activated to play at a preset time. 1 Make sure that you have set the clock correctly. 2 3 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER. 4 Press TIMER to confirm. » The hour digits are displayed and begin to blink. 5 6 Press 7 8 Press DISC, TUN, or iPhone/iPod to select a source.
Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio - Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio Search Selectivity Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio Number of presets English 11 Product information < 22 dBf > 43 dBf < 28 dBf < 2% >55 dB 30 (FM) 30 (DAB) Specifications Speakers Amplifier Rated Output Power Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Aux Input 15W RMS 60 - 16kHz, ±3dB >65dBA 0.
Supported MP3 disc formats • • • • • 24 ISO9660, Joliet Maximum title number: 999 (depending on file name length) Maximum album number: 99 Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.
Caution • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www. philips.com/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available. No power • Ensure that the AC power cord of the unit is connected properly.
About DAB About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice and information delivered in crystal clear, cracklefree sound quality. – The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find. – With DAB digital stations there are no frequencies to remember, and sets are tuned by station name, so there’s no returning on the move.
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