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8 Listen to radio 1 Important 4 4 5 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 player Charge the iPod/iPhone Remove the iPod/iPhone 8 8 8 9 10 Tune to a radio station Program radio stations automatically Progra
1 Important Safety Know these safety symbols 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. j Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 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.
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English Norge Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside. Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten. For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet. Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system. Note • The type plate is located at the rear of the apparatus.
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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 Note • 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.
Search within a track 5 Play disc 1 2 During play, press and hold / . Release to resume normal play. 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 compartment or put any objects other than discs on the disc compartment. It may cause the disc player to malfunction.
Program tracks 1 In DISC mode, at the stop position • For MP3: press PRESET/ALBUM to select an albume, and then press / to select a track. • For CD: press / to select a track. 2 3 Press PROG to store the track. 4 Press to play the programmed tracks. » During play, [PROG] is displayed. • To erase the program, in the stop position, press . » [PROG] disappears. English You can program a maximum of 40 tracks. Repeat step 1-2 to select and store all tracks to program.
• 6 Play from iPod/ iPhone You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit. Charge the iPod/iPhone When the unit is connected to power, the docked iPod/iPhone starts charging. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector.
Adjust volume level 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume level. 8 Listen to radio Tune to a radio station 1 2 3 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 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound. Press TUN repeatedly to select FM. Press SCAN. » The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient signal strength. Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
Tip • To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place. Select a preset radio station 1 In tuner mode, press PRESET/ALBUM to select a preset number. » The radio station stored under the selected number is broadcasted. Display RDS information 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.
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 TUNERrepeatedly to select DAB. PressSCAN. » The system performs auto scan. Listen to preset DAB stations 1 English 9 Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) In DAB mode, press PRESET/ALBUM to select a preset number. » The DAB station stored under the selected number is broadcasted.
4 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.
Set the sleep timer Set the alarm timer This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set of time. 1 Note • This player can set the Disc, Tuner, or iPod/ iPhone as the source for the alarm timer. 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 to set the hour. Press TIMER to confirm. » The minute digits are displayed and begin to blink.
11 Product information Search Selectivity Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio Number of presets < 28 dBf < 2% >55 dB 30 (FM) 30 (DAB) Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Speaker Impedance Speaker Driver Sensitivity Specifications 15 W RMS 60 - 16 kHz, ±3 dB >65 dBA 0.5 V RMS 20kohm Disc Laser Type Disc Diameter Support Disc 4 ohm 3.
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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