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Contents 1 Important 3 2 Your Speaker System 4 3 Get started 6 4 Play 8 Introduction What's in the box Overview of the system Connect power Turn on Turn off Switch to standby mode Play from a USB device Play from Bluetooth-enabled device Play from an external audio device 4 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 9 5 Listen to FM radio 10 6 Other features 11 7 Product information 12 8 Troubleshooting 13 9 Notice 14 Tune to FM radio stations Store radio stations automatically Store radio stations manually Se
1 Important • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 Read these instructions. Follow all instructions. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
2 Your Speaker System Introduction With this speaker system, you can: • listen to FM radio; • enjoy audio from Bluetooth-enabled devices, USB device, and other external audio devices; and • charge your mobile phone with the supplied USB cable. The system offers you Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) to enrich sound.
Overview of the system k a b c j i h d g e f r q l PRESET m MODE - SEARCH - SEARCH ALB + PRESET ALB + PROG p o PROG n a Source selector • Select a source: BLUETOOTH, FM, or USB. i DBB • Turn dynamic bass enhancement on or off. b LED indicator j Display panel c ON/OFF • Turn the system on or off. k FM antenna • Improve FM radio reception. d l ALB/PRESET -/+ • Select a preset radio station. • Skip to the previous or next album. • Adjust display brightness.
p q r • Open or close the compartment. • Start or pause play. • • Stop play. Erase a program. 3 Get started Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. Connect power The system can be powered by either AC power or batteries. Option 1: Battery power Caution •• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. Note •• Batteries are not supplied with the accessories. 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment.
Option 2: AC power Warning •• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the system. •• Risk of electric shock! When you disconnect the AC power, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. Connect the AC power cord to: • the AC~ MAINS socket on the back of the system. • the wall outlet. Note •• In USB or Bluetooth mode, if the system is idle for 15 minutes, it switches to standby mode automatically.
4 Play Play from a USB device ALB-/ ALB+ Skip to the previous or next MP3/ WMA album. Start or pause play. Stop play. [ ]: Play the current track repeatedly. [ ]: Play the current album repeatedly. [ ]: Play all tracks repeatedly. [ ]: Play tracks randomly. To return to normal play, press MODE repeatedly until the repeat or shuffle icons disappear. MODE Note •• Make sure that your USB device contains playable audio content. 1 Rotate the source selector to the USB position.
Play from Bluetooth-enabled device Note •• The effective operating range between the system and the paired device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet). •• Any obstacle between the system and the device can reduce the operational range. •• Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not Play from an external audio device You can also listen to an external audio device such as an MP3 player through this system. 1 2 guaranteed. 1 2 3 4 Rotate the source selector to the BLUETOOTH position.
5 Listen to FM radio 3 Tune to FM radio stations 4 Note •• For better reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the FM antenna. 1 2 3 Press PRESET + or PRESET - to allocate a number (1 to 20) to this radio station, then press PROG to confirm. »» The preset number and the frequency of the preset station are displayed. Repeat the above steps to store other stations. Note •• To remove a pre-stored FM radio station, store another station in its place.
6 Other features 4 Close the compartment. Note •• You cannot charge your mobile phone when the system is powered by the batteries. Charge your mobile phone Note •• Make sure that you have switched on the system. 1 2 Press to open the compartment. Connect the supplied USB cable to: • the socket inside the compartment. • the USB socket on your mobile phone. »» The charging icon is displayed on your phone. Adjust display brightness 1 2 Press and hold MODE for 3 seconds.
7 Product information Note •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Max Output Power Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Audio-in Input 6W per channel x 2 125 -16000 Hz, -3dB >55 dBA <1 % 650 mV RMS Power supply - AC Power - Battery Tuning Range Tuning Grid Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio - Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio 87.
• • ID3 tag v2.0 or later File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum length: 128 bytes) Unsupported formats: • Empty albums: an empty album is an album that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and is not be shown in the display. • Unsupported file formats are skipped. For example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3 files with extension .dlf are ignored and not played. • AAC, WAV, PCM audio files • DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a, .m4p, .mp4, .
About Bluetooth device 9 Notice Music playback is unavailable on the system even after successful Bluetooth connection. •• The device cannot be used with the system to play music. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device. •• The Bluetooth reception is poor.
rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health. Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), paper pulp (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.) Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.
Specifications are subject to change without notice © 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. OST690_10_UM_V1.
