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P880 P880 Mini Hi-Fi System Toll Free Help Line Ligne d'assistance en service libre Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo 800-531-0039 3139 115 20421 pg 001-032/P880/37-Eng 12/8/00, 1:53 PM...
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And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
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DISC CHANGE MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY ON ECO POWER IR SENSOR JOG CONTROL OPEN ™ § pg 001-032/P880/37-Eng OPEN•CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 LEFT LEFT SURR SURR PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD C 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER TAPE...
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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...
General Information Environmental Information ... 8 Acknowledgement ... 8 Supplied Accessories ... 8 Safety Information ... 8 Preparations Rear Connections ... 9–10 Optional Connections ... 10 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 10 Dolby Pro Logic Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic system ... 11 Test Tone ...
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Acknowledgement Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
AM loop antenna right surround speaker (right) AC power cord 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! –...
Preparations 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 "-". G Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as shown.
Dolby ProLogic Surround Sound provides the current industry standard for home cinema sound from VCR and TV broadcasts. The front left and right speakers deliver detailed, directional sound as the center speaker "steers" dialogue/ vocal sound and center screen action toward the TV screen.
Dolby Pro Logic ➜ "TEST TONE" followed by "ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER AND REAR LEVEL" will be displayed. ➜ The test signal will last for about 90 seconds. Adjust the sound level DPL TEST TONE BALANCE CENTER REAR Front speakers G Press BALANCE L on the remote control for left speaker and press BALANCE R on the remote control for right speaker.
Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY ON y – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. – to start EASY SET operation. ECO POWER – to activate or deactivate Eco Power Standby mode. iR SENSOR – infrared sensor for remote control.
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Controls ™ BASS/TREBLE CONTROL – to adjust the BASS/TREBLE level : BASS # $ – to increase or decrease the low tone. TREBLE # $ – to increase or decrease the high tone. £ AUTO REVERSE – to select the desired playback modes in tape deck 2 only.
MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 FM•AM C 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER SEARCH•TUNING CLOCK/ PROG TIMER ON•OFF BASS JOG CONTROL IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system.
Basic Functions Switching the system on In Standby mode G Press STANDBY ON or CD/TUNER/ TAPE/AUX on the system. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source or the selected source. G Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons or OPEN•CLOSE.
Volume Control Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease (turn knob counter-clockwise or press VOLUME -) the sound level. To listen through the headphones G Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. ➜...
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Basic Functions Virtual Environment Control (VEC) The VEC feature enables you to adjust the system to select a type of environment. Press VEC. Adjust the JOG CONTROL (or press VEC on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired Virtual Environment Control effect : HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA, CONCERT or ARCADE.
DISC CHANGE DISC 1 MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 FM•AM C1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER DEMO STOP SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR CLOCK/ PROG TIMER ON•OFF BASS JOG CONTROL DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION CONTROL 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,...
CD Operation Disc Playback To playback all discs on the disc tray G Press PLAYÉ Å . ➜ 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.
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. ➜...
Radio Reception MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 FM•AM C 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER SEARCH•TUNING CLOCK/ PROG TIMER ON•OFF BASS JOG CONTROL DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION CONTROL Storing Preset Radio Stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory.
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 Press í...
Tape Operation/Recording MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 FM•AM C 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER DEMO STOP SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR CLOCK/ PROG TIMER ON•OFF BASS JOG CONTROL DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION CONTROL OPEN IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil.
To change the playback side on tape deck 2 only G Press í or ë. ➜ The A (BACK) or B (FRONT) will appear on the display, depending on the tape side selected. To change the playback mode on tape deck 2 only G Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select the different playback modes.
Tape Operation/Recording Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select a recording mode. ➜ å for recording on one side only. ∂ ∂ ➜ ∂ ∂ ∂ for recording on both sides. Prepare the source to be recorded. CD – load the disc(s). TUNER –...
MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 C1 • 2 • 3 BAND SEARCH•TUNING CLOCK/ PROG TIMER ON•OFF BASS JOG CONTROL 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 briefly (or CLOCK on the remote control).
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 –...
AMPLIFIER Output power Total power ... 400 W DPL Mode Left/Right Channel ... 2 x 150 W RMS Center Channel ... 50 W RMS, 12 Ω Surround Channel ... 2 x 25 W RMS, 6 Ω Stereo Mode ... 2 x 150 W RMS ...
Cleaning the disc lens G 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 cleaner.
RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made. The tape deck door cannot open. Recorded material sounds strange. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800 pg 001-032/P880/37-Eng AUDIO SYSTEM...