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Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 2 3 Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3 Amp.
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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
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Contents English General Information Tape Operation / Recording Supplied accessories ............................................ Environmental Information ................................ Safety Information ................................................ Hearing Safety ....................................................... 7 7 7 8 Tape playback ...................................................... 16 General information on recording ................. 16 Synchro start CD recording ..................
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. English General Information ● Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.
General Information English Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume. ● Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. ● Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound.
English Preparations FM wire antenna speaker (left) speaker (right) AC power cord B Speakers Connection Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. A Power – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. WARNING! – For optimal performance, use only the original power cable. – Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in.
Preparations English Inserting batteries into the Remote Control 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert two R03 or AAA batteries following the indications (+/-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. 1 3 2 Using the Remote Control to operate the system 1 Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. 2 Do not put any objects between the Remote Control and the system while operating the system.
Controls on the system and remote control 1 STANDBY-ON2 (POWER) – switches the system to standby or on. – AUX jack (located on the back panel) connects an external source (3.5 mm socket) – HEADPHONE (located on the back panel) connects headphones 2 iR SENSOR – 3 SOURCE – – Controls available on the remote control only infrared sensor for remote control. selects the respective sound source for CD/ TUNER/TAPE/AUX. switches on the system. 4 PRESET +/- # REP ALL – – for radio ..............
Basic Functions English Adjusting volume and sound 1 Press VOL +/- to adjust volume. ➜ Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from 0-32. 2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or off. ➜ Display shows: if the DBB is activated. 3 Press MUTE on the remote control to interrupt sound reproduction instantly. ➜ Playback will continue without sound. ● To activate sound reproduction you can: – press MUTE again; – adjust the volume controls; – change source.
English CD Operation Basic playback controls STANDBY-ON To play a disc M I C RO S Y S T E M M C 1 4 7 ● Press 2; to star t playback. ➜ The current track number and the PLAY icon are displayed during disc playback. iR CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE To select a different track SOURCE ● Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote control ¡ / ™) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display.
CD Operation English Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. The play modes cannot be combined with PROGRAMME. SHUF ................ tracks of the entire disc are played in random order. REP ALL ........... repeats the entire disc/ programme. REP ................... plays the current track continuously. 4 To start playback of your disc programme, press 2;. Reviewing the programme ● Stop playback and press PROG.
1 English Radio Reception - to select the preset Press PRESET +/number where programming should start. Note: – If no preset number is selected, default is preset (1) and all your presets will be overridden. 2 Press PROG. for more than 2 seconds to activate programming. ➜ “AUtO” is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength. The first preset automatically stored will then be played.
Tape Operation / Recording English ● The best recording level is set automatically. Altering the VOLUME or DBB controls will not affect the recording in progress. ● The recording sound quality might differ depending on the quality of your recording source and the recording tape. ● At the very beginning and end of the tape, no recording will take place during the 7 seconds when the leader tape passes the recorder heads.
Other Connection Recording from the radio Listening to an external source 1 Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to radio stations). You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your system’s speakers. 2 Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tape door. 3 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the tape door. 4 Press RECORD● to start recording. 5 To interrupt playback press PAUSE;. To resume, press this key again. 6 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.
Maintenance English Cleaning the Cabinet ● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning Discs ● When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. ● Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.
5 Press TIMER again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. 6 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (à / á on the remote control) to set the minutes. 7 Press TIMER to confirm the time. ➜ The timer is now set and activated. English Clock/Timer Notes: . – If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be selected automatically. Activating and deactivating TIMER Setting the clock 1 In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK/ DISPLAY on the remote control set for 2 seconds.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power ........................................... 2 x 2W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 8Ω CD PLAYER Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA TUNER FM wave range ................................... 87.
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Solution Problem ✔ Insert a disc. ✔ Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
Troubleshooting English Solution Problem The remote control does not function properly. ✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (É,í,ë). ✔ Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. ✔ Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) aligned as indicated. ✔ Replace the batteries. ✔ Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor. ✔ Set the clock correctly. ✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer.
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