Content 1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your Mini Hi-Fi System Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Connect Connect FM antenna Connect AM antenna Connect speakers Connect power 4 Get started Prepare the remote control Auto install radio stations Set clock...
1 Important Safety a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth. g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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. The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer...
2 Your Mini 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 discs, USB devices, iPod players, external devices, or radio stations.
Overview of the main unit • Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. b DISPLAY • Select display information. c MODE • Select repeat play or random play. d Source selection keys • Select a source. e USB RECORD •...
g USB DELETE • Delete audio files stored on a USB device. h VOLUME • Adjust volume. i DSC • Select a preset sound equalizer setting. j DISC 1/2/3 • Select a disc. • Skip to the previous/next track. • Search within a track/disc/USB/SD device/DOCK.
Overview of the remote control • Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. b Source selection keys • Select a source. c SLEEP • Set the sleep timer. d MODE • Select repeat play or random play. e USB DELETE •...
p DBB • Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. q VAC/IS • Select an ambiance-based equalizer setting. • Turn on or off incredible surround. r DISPLAY • Select display information. s VOL +/- • Adjust volume. • Stop play or erase a program. u SD to USB •...
Connect speakers Note • 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. A: Speakers; B: Subwoofer Connect the speakers Find “SPEAKERS”...
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and serial number are on the back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No.
• To view the clock during play, press Turn on Press . The unit switches to the last selected » source. Switch to standby Press to switch the unit to standby mode. The backlight on the display panel » turns off. The clock (if set) appears on the »...
Play from a USB device Note • Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio contents for supported formats. (see ‘USB playability information’ on page 29) Insert the USB plug of the device into the socket. Press USB/SD to select the USB source. Press ALBUM/PRESET+/- to select a folder.
Play from an external device You can also listen to an external audio device through this unit. Press MP3-LINK to select the MP3 link source. Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to: MP3 LINK jack (3.5mm) on the • unit. •...
7 Adjust volume level and sound effect Note • MAX sound and DSC (Digital Sound Control) cannot be activated at the same time. Adjust volume level Caution • For your hearing health and being consideration of other people, it is not recommended to listen at high volume levels for a long time.
Customize sound for room acoustics During play, press VAC/IS repeatedly to select a type of listening environment: • [HALL] (hall) • [CONCERT] (concert) • [CINEMA] (cinema) 8 Listen to radio Tune to a radio station Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or Press and hold for more than 2 seconds.
‘PHILIPS’ is automatically created in the USB/SD device. Each time you record to a USB/SD device, the recorded files are stored in a subfolder in the ‘PHILIPS’ folder. Files and subfolders are named numerically in the order in which they are created.
Schedule radio-to-USB/SD record Schedule radio recordings in advance and you can listen to your favorite programs at your convenience. Note • A recording is activated only in the standby mode. • The maximum length of a recording is 12 hours. Ensure that you set the clock correctly.
10 Other features Set the alarm timer This unit can be used as an alarm clock. A disc, radio, or USB/SD device is activated to play at a preset time. Note • If you have set a record timer and an alarm timer, only the latest timer is activated.
Delete from a USB/SD device During play from a USB/SD device, press to select an audio file. • To delete an audio folder, in the stop position, press ALBUM/PRESET+/- to select an audio folder. Press USB DELETE or SD DELETE. A confirmation message is displayed.
11 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Total output power 800W RMS Frequency response 60 - 16kHz Signal-to-noise ratio >67dB A (IEC) Aux input 1500mV/2000mV Disc Laser type Semiconductor Disc diameter 12cm/8cm Support disc CD-DA, CD-R,...
Clean the disc lens • After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good play quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD lens cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.
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.