Contents 1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your product Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Get started Connect speakers Connect power Prepare the remote control Auto install radio stations Set clock Turn on 4 Play Play disc...
1 Important Safety a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth. g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Notice This apparatus includes this label: Any changes or modifi cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programs, fi...
2 Your product Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Introduction With this unit, you can enjoy audio discs, USB devices, external devices, or radio stations.
a PULL TO OPEN • Open or close the disc compartment. b STANDBY-ON • Turn on the unit, or switch to standby mode, or switch to Eco Power Standby. c USB RECORD • Record from a disc to a USB device. d USB DEL •...
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c TIMER ON/OFF • Turn on or off alarm timer. d USB RECORD • Record from a disc to a USB device. • Search within a track/ disc/USB. • Tune to a radio station. • Skip to the previous/next track. •...
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. The model number and serial number are on the back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No.
Note • The type plate is located on the back of the main unit. If your power supply voltage is 110V- 127V, adjust the voltage selector to 110V- 127V. Connect the AC power cable to: • the main unit. • the wall socket.
Turn on Press POWER . The unit switches to the last selected » source. Switch to standby Press POWER to switch the unit to standby mode. The clock (if set) appears on the » display panel. To switch the unit to Eco Power Standby mode: Press and hold POWER for more than 2 seconds.
4 Play Play disc Press DISC to select the disc source. Lift the disc compartment door on the top panel to open the disc compartment. Insert a disc with the printed side facing up, then close the disc compartment. If the disc doesn’t play, press •...
5 Play options Repeat and random play Press MODE repeatedly to select: • [REP] (repeat): the current track is played repeatedly. • [REP ALL] (repeat all): all tracks are played repeatedly. • [SHUF] (shuffl e): all tracks are played randomly. To return to normal play, press MODE repeatedly until play mode is no longer displayed.
6 Adjust sound Adjust volume level During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume level. Select a preset sound effect During play, press DSC repeatedly to select: • [POP] (pop) • [JAZZ] (jazz) • [CLASSIC] (classic) • [ROCK] (rock) Enhance bass During play, press DBB to turn or or off dynamic bass enhancement.
7 Listen to radio Tune to a radio station Press TUN repeatedly to select FM or Press and hold for more than 2 seconds. [SEARCH] (search) is displayed. » The radio tunes to a station with » strong reception automatically. Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
.wma format. The fi rst time you record to USB, a folder called ‘PHILIPS’ is automatically created in the USB device. Each time you record to USB, the recorded fi les are stored in a sub-folder in the ‘PHILIPS’...
9 Other features Set the alarm timer This unit can be used as an alarm clock. The DISC, TUNER or USB is activated to play at a preset time. Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. Press and hold TIMER . Press DISC , TUN or USB to select a source.
10 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifi cations Amplifi er Rated Output Power 2X5W RMS Frequency Response 60 - 16kHz, ±3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >65dB Aux Input 0.5 V RMS 20kohm Disc Laser Type Semiconductor...
Clean the disc lens • After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good play quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD lens cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.
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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