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1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your Docking Entertainment System Introduction What's in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 4 4 5 7 7 7 8 9 3 Get started 11 11 11 12 12 4 Play 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 5 Adjust sound 14 14 14 14 14 6 Play iPod/iPhone/iPad 15 15 15 16 Connect power Prepare the remote control Set clock Turn on Play disc Play from USB Skip to a track Play from USB Search within a track Displ
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m Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). n 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. •• Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat.
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Overview of the main unit p a b c d o n m l k e f j g i h t s r q a Dock for iPod/iPhone/iPad • Load an iPod/iPhone/iPad. b +/• Select a preset radio station. • Skip to the previous/next album. • Adjust hour/minute digits. c d e h IR sensor • Detect signals from the remote control. Always point the remote control at the IR sensor. Turn on the system, switch to standby mode. i Disc slot • Insert a disc. • • • / Skip to the previous/next track. Search within a track. Tune to a radio station.
n • (USB cover) Protect the USB socket. • Eject the disc. Overview of the remote control o VOLUME • Adjust volume. a p USB socket • Jack for a USB mass storage device. b q Power socket • Connect to the AC power cable. r FM antenna • Receive FM signal. s Mini USB socket • For DAB software upgrade only. t MP3 Link • Connect to external device.
e f • • Select 12 hour or 24 hour format. Adjust hour/minute digits. r iPod/iPhone • Select iPod/iPhone source. • • • / Skip to the previous/next track. Search within a track. Tune to a radio station. s DAB/TUNER • Select DAB/tuner source. • • /ENTER Start or pause play. Confirm a selection. g USB/MP3 LINK • Select USB device source. • Select external audio device source. h RDS/DISPLAY • Display CLOCK. • Display RDS/DAB information. • Select display information during play.
Caution •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and serial number are on the bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. _____________________________ Serial No.
4 Play Set clock Note •• You can set the clock in the standby mode only. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In standby mode, press and hold PROG/ CLOCK SET to activate the clock setting mode. »» SET CLOCK is displayed. 1 2 »» The 12 hour or 24 hour format is displayed. Press / format. Press CD to select the disc source. Insert a disc into the disc compartment with the printed side facing up. »» Play starts automatically. to select 12 hour or 24 hour Press PROG/CLOCK SET. »» The hour digits begin to blink.
During play, press DISPLAY repeatedly to select different play information. Select repeat/shuffle play options To select repeat play mode: 1 • • • Press Press Press »» [Rep all]: repeats the entire disc/ programme. to access a folder. / to select a file. to start play. To select shuffle play mode: 1 Skip to a track Press / to select another track. • To select a track directly, you can also press a key on the numerical keypad. For MP3 disc and USB: 1 2 Press Press or file.
2 3 4 5 For MP3 tracks, press album. to select an 5 Adjust sound Press / to select a track number, then press PROG to confirm. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program more tracks. Press to play the programmed tracks. »» During play, [PROG] (program) is displayed. • To erase the program: Press once in the stop mode or twice during playback. »» [PROG] disappears on the display. Adjust volume During play, press VOL +/- to increase/decrease the volume.
3 Play the selected track on your iPod/ iPhone/iPad. English 6 Play iPod/ iPhone/iPad This system is equipped with a dock for iPod/ iPhone/iPad. You can enjoy audio from the docked system through the powerful speakers.
7 Listen to radio 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. For the first time when DAB mode is switched on. 1 Press SOURCEon the main unit repeatedly to select DAB. »» The system performs auto search. Charge the iPod/iPhone/iPad »» All the available DAB stations are stored.
Program DAB radio stations manually You can program a maximum of 30 preset DAB radio stations. 1 2 3 4 Tune to a DAB station. Press PROG on the remote control to activate programming. Press / on the remote control to allocate a number (1-30) for the preset. Display DAB information On the display of DAB broadcasting, the first line shows station name, and the second line shows the service information for the current station. Seven types of service information are available.
1 2 3 In the DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu options. Press / displays. repeatedly until [Full scan] Press to confirm the selection. »» Full scan starts automatically. Manual tune With this feature, you can tune to a specific channel/frequency manually. In addition to antenna orientation for better radio reception, the optimal reception can also be obtained with this feature. 1 2 3 4 In DAB mode, press MENU to display the [Manual tune] option. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
Tip •• You can press MODE/SCAN to tune to the next station with strong reception automatically. •• Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR, or other radiation source. •• For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the antenna. Program radio stations automatically You can program a maximum of 30 preset radio stations (FM). In the tuner mode, press and hold MODE/SCAN to activate automatic program mode. »» All available stations are programmed.
4 5 6 Press to enter factory reset menu. »» The display panel shows options [Yes] and [No] under [Factory Reset]. 8 Other features to select [Yes]. Press / Press reset. to confirm the DAB/FM factory Set the sleep timer This system can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time. When the system is turned on, press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes). »» When sleep timer is activated, is displayed.
7 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm. »» The minute digits begin to blink. Press / to set the minute. »» The timer is set and activated. »» 9 Product information English 6 is displayed. Note Activate and deactivate the alarm timer 1 2 Press TIMER repeatedly to activate or deactivate the timer. »» If the timer is activated, is displayed. Note •• If DISC/USB/iPod source is selected and the track cannot be played, tuner is activated automatically.
Signal to Noise Ratio Number of presets >50 dB 30 (FM) 30 (DAB) Speakers Speaker Impedance Speaker Driver Sensitivity 4 ohm 2 X 3" full range >82 dB/m/W General information AC power Operation Power Consumption USB Direct Dimensions - Main Unit (W x H x D) Weight - Main Unit Input: 100-240 V~, 50/60Hz 30 W Version 2.0/1.1 380 x 165 x 227 mm 4.19 kg Maintenance Clean the cabinet • Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
• • • • • ISO9660, Joliet Maximum title number: 512 (depending on file name length) Maximum album number: 255 Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.
10 Troubleshooting Warning •• 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/support). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
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