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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 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 3 Refit the fuse cover. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 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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Contents English General Information FM Radio Supplied accessories ............................................ Environmental Information ................................ Safety Information ................................................ Hearing Safety ....................................................... 5 5 5 6 Preparations Rear connections ................................................. 7 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ...............................................................
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 Notes for battery disposal Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.
General Information English warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player would not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible. ● The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.
English Preparations DAB/ FM wire antenna B speaker (left) speaker (right) C AC power cord B Antenna Connection Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2. DAB/FM Antenna It is unnecessary to connect the DAB/FM antenna since it is fixed to the main unit. ● Adjust the DAB/FM antenna for optimal FM and DAB reception.
Preparations English Notes: – For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. – Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. – Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual. Inserting batteries into the Remote Control 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert two R03 or AAA batteries (not supplied) following the indications (+/-) inside the compartment. Close the cover.
Controls on the system 0 2; for CD ................. starts or interrupts playback. for DAB .............. confirms a selection. 1 STANDBY-ON 2 – switches the system to standby or on. 2 iR – Controls on remote control infrared sensor for remote control. – VOL +/adjusts the volume level. – – – 2 SLEEP – – sets the timer function 4 MENU – in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup options. in FM/DAB mode, press and hold to turn on or off clock synchronizing. for CD .................
Controls (illustrations on page 3) English ! 4 ¢ for FM .................. tunes to a radio frequency. for DAB .............. changes DAB stations, or navigates menu options. for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the current/previous/subsequent track. ................................. fast searches back and forward within a track/CD.
Adjusting volume and sound 1 9 Press VOL +/- to adjust volume. ➜ Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from MIN 1-31 MAX. 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.
CD Operation English Basic playback controls To play a disc ● Press 2; to star t playback. ➜ The current track number and “PLAY” icon are displayed during disc playback. To select a different track ● Press 4 / ¢ once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display. 9 To find a passage within a track IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched. 1 Press and hold down on 4 / ¢. ➜ The disc is played at high speed and low volume.
Programming track numbers 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. 1 To select Repeat play mode, press REPEAT on the remote control.
DAB Radio English Switching on DAB radio Scanning for DAB stations For the first time when DAB mode is switched on, the system will perform an auto scan. Then all the available DAB stations will be stored on the set, and the radio will tune to the first available station. New stations and services will be regularly added in the DAB broadcast. To make new DAB stations and service available on your DAB radio, a search is needed.
Selecting a preset DAB station Manual tune 1 - ( 3 / 4 on the remote Press PRESET +/control ) to select desired preset station. 2 Press 2; to confirm the selection. By using this feature, it is possible to manually tune to a specific channel/frequency. In addition to antenna orienting for better radio reception, the optimal reception can also be obtained by using this feature. Note – If you have not yet stored a DAB station in one of the presets, "Empty preset" will be displayed.
DAB Radio English Dynamic Range Control (DRC) Software version DRC adds or removes a degree of compensation for the differences in the dynamic range between radio stations. For example, a station broadcasting popular music may have a high level of compensation applied since the emphasis is on a constant high listening level, whereas a station broadcasting classical music will have little or no compensation as the listener requires all of the highs and lows in the music to define the detail.
Manual programming 9 Tuning to radio stations 1 Press SOURCE (or TUNER on the remote control ) repeatedly until the desired waveband (FM) is displayed. 2 Press briefly SCAN. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. “Searching.... “ is dispalyed during automactic tuning. 3 1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio stations). 2 Press briefly PROG on the remote control to activate programming.
FM Radio AUX English RDS Listening to an external source The feature RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with the regular FM radio signal. When you are receiving an RDS station, and the station name are displayed. You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your system’s speakers.
6 Press 4 / ¢ to set the minutes. 7 Press TIMER to confirm the time. ➜ The timer is now set and activated. English Clock/Timer Note: – If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be selected automatically. 9 ● In standby or during playback, press TIMER once. ➜ Display shows if activated, and disappears if deactivated.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power ........................................... 2 x 2W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω CD PLAYER Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA GENERAL INFORMATION AC Power .....................................
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 time is not working. ✔ Set the clock correctly. ✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. ✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. The indication “No station available” is displayed. ✔ DAB coverage is currently not available in your area. Wait until the coverage resumes. ✔ DAB signal is weak. Adjust the position of the antenna.
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