Contents 1 Important 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...
1 Important Safety Know these safety symbols This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The ‘exclamation mark’ calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
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.
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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. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
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Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system. Note • The type plate is located at the rear of the apparatus.
2 Your Micro Hi- Fi System Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.Philips.com/welcome. Introduction With this unit, you can: • enjoy audio from audio CDs, iPod players, iPhone and other external devices •...
a OPEN/CLOSE • Open or close the disc tray. b POWER • Turn on the unit, switch to standby mode. c SOURCE • Select a source: Disc, Tuner, MP3 LINK, or iPod/iPhone. • Start or pause play. • Stop play or erase a program. f MP3 LINK •...
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d CLOCK/DISPLAY • Set the clock. • View the clock. • During play, select display information. e MENU • Access the iPod/iPhone menu. • Navigate through the iPod/iPhone menu. • Fast reverse or fast forward within a track or disc. •...
3 Connect Connect speakers Caution • 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. Fully insert the plugs from the speakers into the speaker sockets on the back of the main unit.
• 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. The model number and serial number are on the back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No.
5 Play disc 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 tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray.
6 Play from iPod/ iPhone You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector. Made for: • iPod with video (iPod 5th generation) • iPod nano (1st generation) •...
7 Adjust volume level and sound effect Adjust volume level During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume level. Enhance bass During play, press DBB to turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. » If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed. Select a preset sound effect During play, press DSC on the main unit repeatedly to select:...
8 Listen to radio Tune to a radio station Press TUN to select FM. 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. •...
9 Other features Set the alarm timer This unit can be used as an alarm clock. Disc, tuner, or iPod/iPhone is activated to play at a preset time. Make sure that you have set the clock correctly. In standby mode, press and hold TIMER. Press DISC, TUN, or iPhone/iPod to select a source.
10 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power 15W RMS Frequency Response 60 - 16kHz, ±3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >65dBA Aux Input 0.5 V RMS 20kohm Disc Laser Type Semiconductor Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm...
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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