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Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. 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...
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 26 Español --------------------------------------------- 44...
Contents General Information Environmental information ... 9 Supplied accessories ... 9 Safety information ... 9 Preparations Rear connections ... 10–11 Inserting batteries into the remote control . 11 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ... 12 Controls buttons available on the remote control only ...
Environmental Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.
Preparations FM wire antenna speaker (right) Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. 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.
FM Antenna It is unnecessary to connect the FM pigtail antenna since it is fixed to the main unit. ● Adjust the FM antenna for optimal FM stereo reception. Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT"...
Controls (illustrations on page 3) Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY ON y – switches the system to standby/on. iR SENSOR – infrared sensor for remote control. CLOCK SET – sets the clock function. PROGRAM for CD ... programmes tracks and reviews the programme.
DISPLAY/BAND IMPORTANT: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press 2 STANDBY ON or SOURCE. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press CD, TUNER or TAPE on the remote control.
CD/MP3 Operation DISPLAY/BAND IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched. Loading a disc This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD- Recordables, CD-Rewritables and MP3 CD. ● CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer CDs, however, are not possible. Select CD source.
Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote control 4 ¢) to select a desired track. ➜ The album number will change accordingly as you reach the first track of an album by pressing 4 or the last track of an album by pressing ¢.
Radio Reception DISPLAY/BAND Tuning to radio stations Select TUNER source. Press DISPLAY/BAND on the set repeatedly or press TUNER on the remote repeatedly until the desired waveband (FM or AM) is displayed. Press down on TUNING 4 ¢ and release button.
Tape playback Select TAPE source. ➜ Display: shows throughout tape operation. Open the tape key flap marked “OPEN•CLOSE” on the front panel. Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tape door. Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. ● Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left.
Cleaning the disc lens ● After prolonged use, dir t or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.
DISPLAY/BAND Setting the clock In standby, press CLOCK SET. ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. Press TUNING 4 ¢ to set the hours. Press CLOCK SET again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. Press TUNING 4 ¢ to set the minutes. Press CLOCK SET to confirm the time.
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.
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Radio reception is poor. Recording or playback cannot be made. The tape deck door cannot open. The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed.
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Philips will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Philips authorized repair facility. After the period of one (1) year, Philips will no longer be responsible for charges incurred.
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