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1 Important Safety Notice 4 4 5 2 Your Docking Entertainment System 7 Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Get started Connect FM antenna Connect MW antenna Connect power Prepare the remote control Auto install radio stations Set clock Turn on 7 7 8 9 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 4 Play disc 14 5 Play from USB 15 6 Play options 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 Skip to a track Pause/resume play Search within a track Display play information Repeat play Random
1 Important Safety 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. j Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• • Install all batteries correctly, + and as marked on the unit. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. 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). • 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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Overview of the main unit a i b c j k l m n o d e f g p h a • Jack for a USB mass storage device. b SOURCE • Select a source: DISC, USB, iPod, TUNER, or MP3 LINK. c TIMER • Set the alarm timer. d PLAY·MODE • Select repeat/shuffle mode. e STOP • Stop play or erase a program. f IR sensor 8 EN g ALBUM·PRESET +/Select a preset radio station. Skip to the previous/next album. Adjust time. • / Skip to the previous/next track. Search within a track/ disc/USB. Tune to a radio station.
Overview of the remote control E n gl i sh k DISPLAY • During play, select display information. l Dock for iPod/iPhone m STANDBY-ON • Turn on the apparatus, switch to standby mode. a k n EJECT • Eject the disc. o VOLUME +/• Adjust volume. p Display panel • Show current status. b c d l m n e e f n g o p h q i r s t u v TIMER j w a • Turn on the apparatus, switch to standby mode. b PROG • Program tracks. • Program radio stations. • Set the clock. c MENU • Access the iPod/iPhone menu.
e / • • Skip to the previous/next track. Navigate through the iPod/iPhone menu. f OK • Confirm a selection. g SLEEP • Set the sleep timer. h / • • Search within a track/disc/USB/iPod/ iPhone. Tune to a radio station. i Numeric keypad • Select a track from a disc directly. j BAND • Select a waveband: FM or MW. k Source selection keys (CD, USB, TUNER, iPod, AUX) • Select a source: CD, USB, TUNER, iPod/iPhone or AUX(MP3 LINK). l SHUFFLE • Play tracks randomly. m EJECT • Eject the disc.
Connect MW antenna E n gl i sh 3 Get started 1 Assemble the MW loop antenna. 2 Connect the MW loop antenna to the MW aerial jack on the rear of the main unit. 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.
Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit. • Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. • Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections. Note Prepare the remote control • The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit. 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
• Before pressing any function button on the remote control, first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit. 6 7 Auto install radio stations 1 2 Connect the apparatus to the power supply. » [AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY] (auto install - press the PLAY button) is displayed. to set the minute. Press PROG to confirm. Turn on 1 When you connect power and no radio stations are stored, the apparatus automatically begins to store radio stations.
4 Play disc Press CD to select the disc source. Insert a disc into the disc compartment with the printed side facing up. L 1 2 3 Press 14 EN l sid abe e to start play.
E n gl i sh 5 Play from USB Note • Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio content. 1 Connect the USB device into the socket. 2 Press USB to select the USB source. » The total number of tracks is displayed. 3 4 5 Press to select a folder. Press / to select a file. Press to start play.
2 6 Play options To return to normal play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the repeat mode is no longer displayed. Skip to a track For CD: Random play 1 Press / to select another track. • To select a track directly, you can also press a key on the numerical keypad. 1 Press SHUFFLE. » is displayed. All tracks are played in a random sequence. 2 3 Press 2 To return to normal play, press SHUFFLE again. to select an album or folder. Press / to select select a track or file.
5 Adjust the position of the back plate to fit the iPod/iPhone securely. 6 When the back plate is in the correct position, tighten the screw. » When the apparatus is connected to power, the docked iPod/iPhone begins to charge. You can enjoy audio/video from iPod/iPhone through this apparatus. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector: • iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod 5th generation (video), iPod with color display, iPod mini. • iPhone, iPhone 3G.
Play video from iPod/iPhone You can connect the unit to a TV to enjoy video from the iPod/iPhone. 1 Connect the supplied video cable to: • the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack on the unit. • the video input jacks on the TV. Pr Pb Y 2 Ensure that the iPod/iPhone is loaded correctly. 3 Press iPod to select the iPod/iPhone source. 4 Press MENU to enter the iPod/iPhone menu. 5 6 Press to select a video file. Press OK to confirm.
Program radio stations manually E n gl i sh 8 Listen to the radio Note Tune to a radio station Tip • For optimal FM reception, fully extend and • You can program a maximum of 40 preset radio stations. 1 2 adjust the position of the FM antenna. • For optimal MW reception, adjust the position of the MW loop antenna. 1 2 3 Press / to allocate a number (1 to 40) to this radio station, then press PROG to confirm. » The preset number and the frequency of the preset station are displayed.
9 Adjust sound Adjust volume 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume. Select a preset sound effect 1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to select: • [POP] (pop) • [JAZZ] (jazz) • [CLASSIC] (classic) • [ROCK] (rock) Enhance bass 1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. » If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed. Mute sound 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound.
Activate and deactivate the alarm timer 1 Set the sleep timer This apparatus can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time. 1 When the apparatus is turned on, press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes). » When sleep timer is activated, the display shows [SLEEP](sleep) . E n gl i sh 10 Other features Press TIMER repeatedly to activate or deactivate the timer. » If the timer is activated, the display shows .
11 Product information Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio - Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio Search Selectivity Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio <22 dBu <45 dBu <28 dBu <3% >45 dB Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Speakers Speaker Impedance Speaker Driver Sensitivity Specifications 4 ohm 3.5”woofer+0.8” tweeter >82 dB/m/W Amplifier Rated Output Power 2X15W RMS Frequency Response 100 Hz - 16 kHz, ±3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >70dB Aux Input 0.
Supported MP3 disc formats Compatible USB devices: • USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1) • USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1) • memory cards (requires an additional card reader to work with this apparatus) • • Supported formats: • USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes) • MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and variable bit rate • Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 levels • Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99 • Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999 • ID3 tag v2.
12 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/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
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