Contents 1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your Docking Entertainment 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 Plug & Play Turn on Set clock 5 Play...
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 point’ calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit. • Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). • Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. • The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
European Community. 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. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
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Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the apparatus has a double insulation system. Note • The type plate is located at the rear of the apparatus.
2 Your Docking Entertainment 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 •...
Overview of the main unit a IR • Remote control sensor. • Power on/standby indicator b Display panel • Show current status. c MP3 LINK • Jack for an external audio device. • Headphone jack. • USB socket. f SOURCE •...
Overview of the remote control SHUF SLEEP MUTE a POWER • Turn on the apparatus; switch to standby mode. b Source selection keys • Select a source. c REP • Select a repeat play mode: repeat one track or all tracks. d SHUF •...
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 main unit. Connect power Caution •...
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 rear of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No.
Turn on Press POWER. The unit switches to the last selected » source. Switch to standby Press POWER to switch the unit to standby mode. The backlight on the display panel is » dimmed. The clock (if set) appears on the »...
Play discs Press DISC on the remote control to select the disc source. Press on the top panel of the unit. The disc door opens. » Place a disc onto the tray and press again. • Ensure that the label side faces upwards.
6 Play options Skip to a track For CD: Press to select another track. • To select a track directly, you can also press a key on the numerical keypad. For MP3 discs and USB: Press ALB/PRESET+/- to select an album or folder.
7 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: • iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod 5th generation (video), iPod with color display, iPod mini.
9 Listen to radio Tune to a radio station Press TUN to select FM. Press and hold seconds. [SEARCH] (search) is displayed. » The radio tunes to a station with » strong reception automatically. Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations. •...
10 Other features Set the alarm timer This unit can be used as an alarm clock. The DISC, TUNER, USB or iPod/iPhone source can be activated to play at a preset time. Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER.
11 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power 2X5W RMS Frequency Response 60 - 16kHz, ±3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >65dBA Aux Input 0.8 V RMS 20kohm Disc Laser Type Semiconductor Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm...
Unsupported formats: • Empty albums: an empty album is an album that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and is not be shown in the display. • Unsupported file formats are skipped. For example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3 files with extension .dlf are ignored and not played. • AAC, WAV, PCM audio files • DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a, .m4p, .mp4, .aac) • WMA files in Lossless format Supported MP3 disc formats •...
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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This Manufacturers Warranty is limited to 3 months for products used in commercial applications. g. Product accessories are covered by the same warranty period. If an accessory is faulty, please contact the Philips Technology Care Centre on 1300 363 391.
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