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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
General Information Supplied accessories ... 6 Environmental Information ... 6 Safety information ... 6 Preparation Rear connections ... 7 Optional connection ... 8 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 8 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ... 9 Basic Functions Switching the system on ...
General Information 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 IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY.
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. – If your system is equipped with a Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
Preparations Optional connection The optional equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. Connecting a non-USB device Use a cinch cable to connect MP3 LINK to the audio out terminals of an external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder).
Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY ON – switches the system on or to standby mode. LCD Display – shows the status of the system. Source (CD/ TUNER/MP3 LINK) – selects the respective sound source for CD/ TUNER/MP3 LINK. iR SENSOR –...
Basic Functions IMPORTANT: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY -ON on the main set. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press CD, TUNER, or MP3 LINK on the remote control.
IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched. Playing 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. Press SOURCE once or more or CD on the remote control to select CD.
CD/MP3/WMA Operation Discs for playback This system can playback all digital audio CD, finalised digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs and finalised digital audio CD-Rewritable (CDRW)discs. MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks) Supported MP3 disc formats: – ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.5 – Maximum title number: 511 (depending on filename length) –...
Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE or TUNER once or more to select the desired waveband : FM or MW (AM). Press and hold ALBUM/TUNING until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.
External Sources Connecting external equipment Connect the audio out terminal of the portable device (i.e. iPod or MP3 player) to the MP3 LINK terminal of your system. Press SOURCE once or more to select MP3 LINK. ➜ "MP3 " is displayed. Setting the clock In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/ CLOCK.
To check the remaining length of time after sleep timer is activated ● Press SLEEP once. Setting the timer ● The system can switch on to CD, TUNER, or MP3 LINK mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! –...
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...
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. 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 service centre.
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