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- Page 1 Mini Hi-Fi System Need help? Call us! Philips representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product. We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features. We want you to start enjoying your new product right away!
- Page 2 “family!” Dear Philips product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Philips. You've selected one of the bes-built, best-backed products available today. And we'll do everything in our power to keey you happy with your purchase for many years to come.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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... - Page 5 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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Page 7: Table Of Contents
General Information Environmental Information ... 8 Acknowledgement ... 8 Supplied Accessories ... 8 Safety Information ... 8 Preparations Rear Connections ... 9–10 Optional Connection ... 10 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 10 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ... -
Page 8: General Information
Acknowledgement Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Supplied accessories – Remote control – Batteries (two AA size) for remote control –... -
Page 9: Preparations
AM loop 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. -
Page 10: Optional Connection
Preparations FM Antenna ¶ For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal. Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS (FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". -
Page 11: Controls
Controls on the system and remote control ECO POWER – to switch the system on or to Eco Power Standby mode. STANDBY ON y – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. DISPLAY SCREEN – to view the current status of the system. DISC TRAY DISC CHANGE –... - Page 12 Controls ™ PROG (PROGRAM) for CD ... to program disc tracks. for TUNER ... to program preset radio stations. for CLOCK ... (on the system only) to select 12- or 24-hour clock mode. £ CLOCK•TIMER – to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer. MUTE –...
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Page 13: Basic Functions
IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. If Plug and Play has not been installed When you turn on the system, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY"... -
Page 14: Switching The System On
Basic Functions Switching the system on In Standby/Demonstration mode G Press STANDBY ON. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. G Press CD, TUNER, TAPE, AUX (or CD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/CDR on the remote control). ➜... -
Page 15: Sound Navigation
Sound Navigation For optimal sound listening, select only one of the following navigation sound controls at a time : MAX sound, DSC or VAC. MAX Sound MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features (DSC, VAC, DBB for example). - Page 16 Basic Functions Automatic DSC-DBB / VAC-DBB selection The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC or VAC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment. Incredible Surround The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect.
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Page 17: Cd Operation
IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc into each tray. -
Page 18: Disc Playback
CD Operation Disc Playback To playback all discs on the disc tray G Press PLAYÉ . ➜ All the available discs will playback once, then stop. ➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display. -
Page 19: Repeat
To review the program G Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly. G To exit review mode, press Ç. To erase the entire program G Press Ç once when playback is stopped or twice during playback. ➜ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed. ➜... -
Page 20: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Storing Preset Radio Stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory. Automatic Preset Programming G Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions - Plug and Play”). Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select TUNER mode. -
Page 21: Tuning To Preset Radio Stations
Notes: – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "PROGRAM FULL" will be displayed. – During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program mode automatically. Tuning to Preset Radio Stations G Once you’ve preset the radio stations, press í... -
Page 22: Tape Operation/Recording
Tape Operation/Recording IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. – C-120 tape is extremely thin and is easily deformed or damaged. It is not recommended for use in this system. -
Page 23: General Information On Recording
To change the playback mode G Press AUTO REPLAY repeatedly to select the different playback modes. ➜ "AUTO REPLAY" ( å ) or "ONCE" will appear on the display. AUTO REPLAY …the tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback and replay again. -
Page 24: Preparation For Recording
Tape Operation/Recording IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only on tape deck 2. Preparation for Recording Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select TAPE 2. Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full spool to the left. -
Page 25: Clock/Timer
IMPORTANT! – When in Eco Power Standby mode, it is not possible to operate clock or timer function. View Clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in Standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (CD or TUNER, for example) G Press CLOCK•TIMER (or CLOCK on the remote control). -
Page 26: Sleep Timer Setting
Clock/Timer Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. G Make sure the music source has been prepared. CD – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific track, make a program (refer to “CD Operation - Programming the disc tracks”). TUNER –... -
Page 27: Specifications
AMPLIFIER Output power 240 W total power ... 2 x 120 W RMS / 2 x 100 W FTC Signal-to-noise ratio ... ≥ 75 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ... 50 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In / CDR/DVD In ... 500 mV / 1V Output Speakers ... -
Page 28: Maintenance
Cleaning the disc lens ¶ After prolonged use, dirt 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 the cleaner. - Page 29 RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made. The tape deck door cannot open. GENERAL 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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Page 30: Limited Warranty
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS... Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts.