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9 Other features 1 Important 4 4 6 Safety Notice 2 Your Micro Hi-Fi System Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Connect Connect speakers Connect power 4 Get started Prepare the remote control Set clock Turn on 5 Play disc Play options 6 Play from iPod/iPhone Compatible iPod/iPhone Listen to iPod/iPhone through this player Charge the iPod/iPhone Remove the iPod/iPhone 8 8 8 9 10 18 18 18 18 Set the alarm timer Set the sleep timer Listen to an ex
1 Important Safety Know these safety symbols 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.
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 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). q Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Notice 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. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
English “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
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English Overview of the main unit a b l c k j d DSC e g i h f g EN 9
a OPEN/CLOSE • Open or close the disc tray. b POWER • Switch on the unit • Switch to standby mode. c SOURCE • Select a source: Disc, Tuner, MP3 LINK, or iPod/iPhone. d • Start or pause play. • Stop play or erase a program. Overview of the remote control a b q p REP ALL SHUF CLOCK/DISPL AY o e f MP3 LINK • Jack for external audio device. g iPod/iPhone dock h DSC • Select a preset sound setting: POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC or ROCK. i MODE • Select repeat/shuffle play mode.
English d CLOCK/DISPLAY • Set the clock. • View the clock. • During play, select display information. e MENU • Access the iPod/iPhone menu. f / • g Navigate through the iPod/iPhone menu. / • • • • Fast reverse or fast forward within a track or disc. Skip to the previous/next track. Tune to a radio station. Adjust time. h DBB • Turns on or off dynamic bass enhancement. i • Start or pause play. j VOL +/• Adjust volume. k • Stop play or erase a program.
3 Connect Connect power Caution Connect speakers • Risk of product damage! Make sure that the Note • For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers only. • Connect only speakers with impedance that is the same or higher than the supplied speakers. Refer to the Specifications section of this manual. 1 Fully insert the plugs from the speakers into the speaker sockets on the back of the main unit.
4 Get started • If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. • Do not use old and new or different types of Caution batteries in combination. • Batteries contain chemical substances, so they • Use the controls only as stated in this user should be disposed of properly. manual. • Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of your apparatus.
Display play information 5 Play disc 1 1 Caution • Never look at the laser beam inside the unit. • Risk of product damage! Never play discs with accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets. • Do not push on the disc compartment or put any objects other than discs on the disc compartment. It may cause the disc player to malfunction. 2 During play, press CLOCK/DISPLAY repeatedly to select different play information.
You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit. Charge the iPod/iPhone When the unit is connected to power, the docked iPod/iPhone starts charging. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector.
7 Adjust volume level and sound effect Adjust volume level 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume level. Enhance bass 1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. » If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed. Select a preset sound effect 1 During play, press DSC on the main unit repeatedly to select: • [POP] • [JAZZ] • [ROCK] • [CLASSIC] Mute sound 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound.
3 Press PRESET/ALBUM +/- to allocate a number to this radio station, then press PROG to confirm. » The preset number and the frequency of the preset station are displayed. 4 Repeat the above steps to program other stations. Tune to a radio station 1 2 Press TUN to select FM. Press and hold / for more than 2 seconds. » [SEARCH] is displayed. » The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. 3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
9 Other features Set the sleep timer Set the alarm timer This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set of time. 1 Note • This player can set the Disc, Tuner, or iPod/ iPhone as the source for the alarm timer. When the unit is on, press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set of time (in minutes). » When sleep timer is activated, the display shows . To deactivate sleep timer 1 Make sure that you have set the clock correctly. 2 3 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER.
Note without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier 15W RMS 60 - 16kHz, ±3dB >65dBA 0.5 V RMS 20kohm Disc Laser Type Disc Diameter Support Disc Speaker Impedance Speaker Driver Sensitivity 4ohm 3.5” >82dB/m/W General information • Product information is subject to change Rated Output Power Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Aux Input Speakers English 10 Product information Semiconductor 12cm/8cm CD-DA, CD-R, CDRW, MP3-CD 24Bits / 44.
11 Troubleshooting Caution • 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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