Philips DC156 79 User Manual

Micro System

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User Manual

DC156

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MICRO SYSTEM DC156

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Contents

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 6

Environmental Information ................................ 6

Safety Information ................................................ 6

Hearing Safety ....................................................... 7

Preparations

Rear connections ................................................. 8

Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

.................................................................................. 9

Using the Remote Control to operate the

system ..................................................................... 9

Controls

Controls on the system and remote control ...

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Controls available on the remote control only

................................................................................ 10

Basic Functions

Switching the system on ................................... 11

Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 11

Adjusting volume and sound............................ 11

CD Operation

Loading a disc ...................................................... 12

Basic playback controls ..................................... 12

Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT13

Programming track numbers ........................... 13

Reviewing the programme ............................... 13

Erasing the programme ..................................... 13

iPod

Playing iPod using the dock .............................. 15

Compatible dock adaptors............................... 15

Dock adaptor ...................................................... 15

Selecting the correct dock adaptor

Playing iPod .......................................................... 15

Charging iPod battery using the dock ........... 15

Maintenance ............................. 16

Clock/Timer

Setting the clock ................................................. 17

Setting the timer................................................. 17

Activating and deactivating TIMER ................. 17

Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 17

Specifications ........................................... 18

Tr oubleshooting ............................. 19~20

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Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 14

Programming radio stations ............................. 14

Automatic programming .........................................14

Manual programming ......................................... 14

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 14

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.

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General Information

English

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome
to Philips! To fully benefit from the suppor t that
Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.

This set complies with the FCC rules,
Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
– This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
– This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Supplied accessories

–2 speaker boxes
–1 remote control
–4 dock adaptors

Environmental Information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We
have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.

Safety Information

● Before operating the system, check that the

operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or
the voltage indication beside the voltage
selector) of your system is identical with the
voltage of your local power supply. If not, please
consult your dealer.

● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable

surface.

● Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler

is used as the disconnet device, the disconnet
device shall remain readily operable.

● The apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

● Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the

AC power plug can be easily reached.

● Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.

● The ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to

excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

● If the system is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens of the disc
unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD
player would not operate normally. Leave the
power on for about one hour with no disc in the
system until normal playback is possible.

● The mechanical par ts of the set contain self-

lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.

● When the system is switched to Standby

mode, it is still consuming some power.
To disconnect the system from the
power supply completely, remove the AC
power plug from the wall socket.

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Hearing Safety

Listen at a moderate volume.

● Using headphones at a high volume can impair

your hearing. This product can produce sounds
in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for
a normal person, even for exposure less than a
minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered
for those that may have already experienced
some hearing loss.

● Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing

"comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds
"normal" can actually be loud and harmful to
your hearing. To guard against this, set your
volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level:

● Set your volume control at a low setting.

● Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, without distortion.

Listen for reasonable periods of time:

● Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally

"safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.

● Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and

take appropriate breaks.

General Information

English

Be sure to observe the following
guidelines when using your headphones.

● Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable

periods of time.

● Be careful not to adjust the volume as your

hearing adapts.

● Do not turn up the volume so high that you

can't hear what's around you.

● You should use caution or temporarily

discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.

● Do not use headphones while operating a

motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many
areas.

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Preparations

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FM wire antenna

speaker

(right)

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.

A Pow er

– Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections
have been made.

WARNING!
–For optimal performance, use only the
original power cable.
–Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.

To avoid overheating of the system, a safety
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your
system may switch to Standby mode
automatically under extreme conditions. If
this happens, let the system cool down
before reusing it (not available for all versions).

speaker

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AC power cord

B Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left
speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to
"+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

● Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker

wire into the terminal as shown.

Notes:
–For optimal sound performance, use the supplied
speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

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Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control

1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two R03 or AAA batteries following the

indications (+/-) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

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Using the Remote Control to
operate the system

1 Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote

sensor (IR) on the front panel.

2 Do not put any objects between the Remote

Control and the system while operating the
system.

Preparations

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CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the Remote Control is
not being used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
– Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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Controls (illustrations on page 3)

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Controls on the system and
remote control

1 STANDBY-ON2 (POWER)

– switches the system to standby or on.

2 iR

– infrared sensor for remote control.

3 SOURCE

– selects the respective sound source for CD/iPod/

TUNER/AUX.

– switches on the system.

4 PRESET +/-

for radio .............. selects a preset radio station.

5 DOCK

– selects the iPod source.

6 TUNING 4 ¢

for Tuner ............. tunes to radio stations.

for CD/iPod...... skips to the beginning of the

current/previous/subsequent
track.

................................. fast searches back and forward

within a track/CD.

for clock/timer adjusts the hour s and minutes

for the clock/timer function

VOL +/-

– adjusts the volume level.

7 2;

– starts or interrupts CD playback.

8 REPEAT

– repeats a track/ disc / all programmed tracks.

9 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)

– enhances the bass.

0 9

– stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.

! PUSH TO OPEN

– opens/closes the DOCK door.

@ PULL TO OPEN

– opens/closes the CD door.

Controls available on the remote
control only

# REP ALL

– repeats a track/disc/all programmed tracks.

$ SHUF

– plays CD tracks in random order.

% CLOCK/DISPLAY

– sets/views the clock.

^ TIMER/SLEEP

– turns on or off timer/sets the timer function.
– activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.

& MENU

for iPod ...............enters iPod menu.

* 3 / 4

for iPod ...............navigates in iPod menu.

4 / ¢

for Tuner ............. tunes to radio stations.

for CD/iPod...... skips to the beginning of the

current/previous/subsequent
track.

................................. fast searches back and forward

within a track/CD.

for clock/timer . .. adjusts the hours and minutes

for the clock/timer function.

OK

for iPod ...............confirms menu selection.

( VOL +/-

– adjusts the volume level.

) MUTE

– interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.

¡ PROG

for CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews

the programme.

for Tuner ............. programmes tuner stations

manually or automatically.

AUX jack (located on the back panel)

– connects an external source (3.5 mm socket)

HEADPHONE (located on the back panel)

–connects headphones

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Basic Functions

MUTE

OK

STANDBY-ON

iR

SOURCE

PRESET

DOCK

CD/CD-R/CD

MICRO SYSTEM DC156

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RW COMPATIBLE

REPEAT DBB

IMPORTANT:
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.

Switching the system on

● Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE

(POWER on the remote control).

➜ The system will switch to the last selected

source.

● Press DISC, TUN, iPOD or AUX on the

remote control.

➜ The system will switch to the selected source.

To switch the system to standby mode

● Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the system (or

POWER on the remote control).

Adjusting volume and sound

1 Press VOL +/- to adjust volume.

➜ Display shows the volume level: VOL and a

number from 00-32.

2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or

off.

➜ Display shows: if the DBB is activated.

3 Press MUTE on the remote control to

interrupt sound reproduction instantly.

➜ Playback will continue without sound.

● To activate sound reproduction you can:

– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source.

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Power-saving automatic standby

The power-saving feature automatically switches
to standby 15 minutes after a CD playback has
ended and no control is operated.

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CD Operation

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STANDBY-ON

iR

SOURCE

PRESET

DOCK

IMPORTANT:
The lens of the CD player should never be
touched.

MICRO SYSTEM DC156

CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

REPEAT DBB

Basic playback controls

To play a disc

● Press 2; to star t playback.

➜ The current track number and the PLAY icon

are displayed during disc playback.

To select a different track

● Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote

control 4 / ¢) once or repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the display.

To find a passage within a track

1 Press and hold down on TUNING 4 ¢

(on the remote control 4 / ¢).

➜ The disc is played at high speed and low

volume.

2 When you recognise the passage you want,

release TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote
control 4 / ¢).

➜ Normal playback continues.

Loading a disc

This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-R
(CD-Recordable) and CD-RW (CD-Rewritable).

● CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, MP3 CD, VCD, DVD or

computer CDs, however, are not possible.

1 Select CD source.
2 Lift the CD door on the top of

the system to open the CD
compartment.

➜ “OPEN” is displayed when

PULL TO OPEN

you open the CD
compartment.

3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and

press down on PULL TO OPEN to close the
CD door.

➜ “rEAd” is displayed as the CD player scans

the contents of a disc, and then the total number
of tracks is shown.

To interrupt playback

● Press 2; during playback.

➜ The display freezes and the PLAY icon flashes

when playback is interrupted.

➜ To resume, press 2; again.

To stop playback

● Press 9.

Notes: CD play will also stop when;
– the CD door is opened.
– the disc has reached the end.
– you select another source: TUNER, iPod or AUX.
– you select standby.

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CD Operation

Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT

You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback. The play
modes cannot be combined with
PROGRAMME.

SHUF ................ tracks of the entire disc are

played in random order.

REP ALL ........... repeats the entire disc/

programme.

REP ................... plays the current track

continuously.

1 To select Repeat play mode, press REPEAT on

the main unit or REP ALL on the remote
control.

● To select Shuffle play mode, press SHUF on the

remote control.

2 Press 2; to star t playback if in the STOP

position.

3 To return to normal playback, press the

respective REPEAT (on the main unit), REP
ALL or SHUF (on the remote control) button

until the various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are
no longer displayed.

● Press 9 once during playback to stop repeat/

shuffle playback.

● Press 9 again to cancel repeat/shuffle play mode.

Note:
– The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions can be used
simultaneously.

Programming track numbers

Programme in the STOP position to select and
store your disc tracks in the desired sequence. If
you like, store any track more than once. Up to
20 tracks can be stored in the memory.

1 In the stop position, use the TUNING 4

¢ (on the remote control 4 / ¢) to

select your desired track number.

2 Press PROG to store.

➜ Display: PROG flashes, and P-01 is displayed

briefly, then the selected track number.

3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired

tracks.

4 To start playback of your disc programme, press

2;.

Reviewing the programme

● Stop playback and press PROG.

Erasing the programme

You can erase the programme by:

● pressing 9 once in the STOP mode;

● pressing 9 twice during playback;

● opening the CD compartment;
➜ PROG disappears from the display.

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Radio Reception

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STANDBY-ON

iR

SOURCE

PRESET

DOCK

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or press

TUN on the remote control repeatedly until

the desired waveband (FM or AM) is displayed.

2 Press and hold on TUNING 4 ¢ (4 /

¢ on the remote control), and then release

the button.

➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station

with sufficient reception. Display indication during
automatic tuning: SrcH.

3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the

desired station.

● To tune to a weak station, press TUNING 4

¢ (4 / ¢ on the remote control)

briefly and repeatedly until you have found
optimal reception.

Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations
in the memory.

CD/CD-R/CD

MICRO SYSTEM DC156

-

RW COMPATIBLE

REPEAT DBB

++

1 Press PRESET

--

+/

- to select the preset

++

--

number where programming should start.

Note:
– If no preset number is selected, default is preset
(1) and all your presets will be overridden.

2 Press PROG. for more than 2 seconds to

activate programming.

➜ “AUtO” is displayed and available stations

are programmed in order of waveband
reception strength. The first preset automatically
stored will then be played.

Manual programming

1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to

radio stations).

2 Press PROG to activate programming.

➜ PROG flashes in the display.

++

3 Press PRESET

--

+/

- to allocate a number

++

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from 1 to 40 to this station.

4 Press PROG again to confirm the setting.

➜ PROG and the preset number disappear, and

then the frequency of the preset station is
shown.

5 Repeat the above four steps to store other

stations.

● You can override a preset station by storing

another frequency in its place.

Tuning to preset radio stations

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● Press PRESET

station is displayed.

--

+/

- until the desired preset

++

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Automatic programming

Automatic programming will start with a chosen
preset number. From this preset number
upwards, former programmed radio stations will
be overridden. The system will only programme
stations which are not in the memory already.

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iPod

Playing iPod using the dock

This system comes with a dock used for iPod.
You can listen to the sound of the docked player
through the powerful speakers of the system.

Compatible portable player

● The system is compatible with all the existing

Apple iPOD models with 30-pin connector.

Dock adaptor

Before plugging your player in the dock, snap the
suitable dock adaptor into the dock to provide a
snug fit for the player to be docked.

● Four adaptors are included to fit different iPOD

models including iPOD touch, iPOD classic,
iPOD mini, iPOD with color display, and iPOD
nano 5th/3rd/2nd/1st generation.

Playing iPod

1 Press PUSH TO OPEN

to open the dock.

2 Select the dock adaptor of

the correct type and size,

STANDBY-ON

MICRO SYSTEM DC156

iR

CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

SOURCE

VOL

REPEAT DBB

TUNING

PRESET

DOCK

VOL

and snap it into the dock
(See “Dock adaptor” ).

3 Correctly place your

PUSH TO OPEN

DOCK FOR iPOD

iPod in the dock.

4 Press SOURCE

repeatedly or DOCK on the set (iPOD on the
remote control) to select iPod source.

● The connected player will play automatically.

Notes:

– By using the buttons ( 2; , ¡1, 2™ and
VOLUME ) on the set and its remote control, the
following disc playback features are available: Play/
Pause, selecting next/previous track, fast
forwarding/rewinding and changing volume.
– The buttons ( 2; , ¡1, 2™ and VOLUME ) on
the set and its remote control can work only with
playback of the audio contents stored on the
docked player.
– Stop (Ç) function of disc playback is not
available to the docked player.
– To navigate the iPod menu, you may use MENU,
34and OK buttons on the remote control.
– For iPod operations and features, refer to the
user manual of your iPod player.
– This system does not suppor t iPod video output.

Charging iPod battery using the
dock

Docking your iPod and connecting the dock to
the set, you can charge the iPod in the standby
mode and power-on mode of the set.

Notes:

– In Eco power standby mode, iPod cannot be
charged.
– In standby mode, when no iPod is plugged in for
15 minutes, the set will auto switch to Eco power
mode.

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Maintenance

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Cleaning the Cabinet

● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

● When a disc becomes dirty,

clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre
out.

● Do not use solvents such as

benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analogue records.

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
cleaner.

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Clock/Timer

STANDBY-ON

iR

SOURCE

PRESET

DOCK

CD/CD-R/CD

MICRO SYSTEM DC156

-

RW COMPATIBLE

REPEAT DBB

Setting the clock

1 In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK/

DISPLAY on the remote control set for 2

seconds.

2 Press PROG to select 12-hour or 24-hour

display.

3 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm.

➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.

4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (4 ¢ on the

remote control) to set the hours.

5 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY again.

➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (4 ¢ on the

remote control) to set the minutes.

7 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm the time.

Setting the timer

● The system can be used as an alarm clock,

whereby the CD, iPod or TUNER is switched on
at a set time. The clock time needs to be set first
before the timer can be used.

1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER/

SLEEP about 2 seconds on the remote control.

2 Press SOURCE (or DISC/iPOD/TUN on

the remote control) to select sound source.

3 Press TIMER/SLEEP to confirm your desired

mode.

➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.

4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (4 ¢ on the

remote control) to set the hours.

5 Press TIMER/SLEEP again.

➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (4 ¢ on the

remote control) to set the minutes.

7 Press TIMER/SLEEP to confirm the time.

➜ The timer is now set and activated.

Notes: .
– If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD
tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be
selected automatically.
– If iPod source is selected and no iPod player is
docked, TUNER will be selected automatically.

Activating and deactivating
TIMER

● In standby or during playback, press TIMER/

SLEEP once.

➜ Display shows if activated, and disappears if

deactivated.

Activating and deactivating
SLEEP

The sleep timer enables the system to switch off
by itself after a set period of time.

● Press TIMER/SLEEP on the

remote control once or more.

➜ Display shows and one

of the sleep time options in
sequence: 60, 45, 30,15, 00,

60... if you have selected a
time.

● To deactivate, press TIMER/SLEEP on the

remote control once or more until “ 00“ is
shown, or press STANDBY ON 2on the
system (or POWER on the remote control).

➜ disappears from the display.

iPOD

PROG

MENU

OK

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Specifications

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AMPLIFIER

Output power ........................................... 2 x 5W RMS

Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC)

Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz

Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 4Ω

CD PLAYER

Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA

TUNER

FM wave range ...................................87.5 – 108 MHz

AM wave range .................................. 531 – 1602 kHz

Sensitivity

– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV

– AM 26 dB sensitivity ..................................... 5 mV/m

Total harmonic distortion ..................................... ≤ 5%

SPEAKERS

Bass reflex system
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 134 x 230 x 152 (mm)

GENERAL INFORMATION

AC Power ......................................... 230-240 V / 50 Hz

Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 148 x 233 x 216 (mm)

Weight (with/without speakers) ..................................

............................................................ approx. 3.65/1.53 kg

Power consumption

Active .......................................................................... 30 W

Standby .................................................................... < 4 W

Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.

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Tr oubleshooting

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 Philips for
help.

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Problem

“NOcd” is displayed.

Radio reception is poor.

The system does not react when buttons
are pressed.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.

The left and right sound outputs are
reversed.

Solution

✔ Insert a disc.
✔ Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
✔ Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens

has cleared.

✔ Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
✔ Use a finalized CD-RW or CD-R.

✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or

connect an external antenna for better
reception.

✔ Increase the distance between the System and

your TV or VCR.

✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and

switch on the system again.

✔ Adjust the volume.
✔ Disconnect the headphones.
✔ Check that the speakers are connec ted

correctly.

✔ Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

✔ Check the speaker connections and location.

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Troubleshooting

English

Problem

Solution

The remote control does not function
properly.

The time is not working.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)

before pressing the function button (2;, 4,
¢).

✔ Reduce the distance between the remote

control and the system.

✔ Insert the batteries with their polarities

(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.

✔ Replace the batteries.
✔ Point the remote control directly towards the IR

sensor.

✔ Set the clock correctly.
✔ Press TIMER/SLEEP to switch on the timer.

✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

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DC156

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

© 2010 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

All rights reserved.

Printed in China DC156_79_UM_V2.0