Philips DC199 User Manual

Docking Entertainment System

User manual

DC199

Important notes for users in the
U.K.

Mains plug

This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug,
proceed as follows:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2 Fit new fuse, which should be a BS1362 3-

Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

3 Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, it should have
a value of 3 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is
used, the fuse at the distribution board should
not be greater than 3 Amp.

Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to
avoid a possible shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13-Amp socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured with
the following code: blue = neutral (N),
brown = live (L).

¶ As these colour s may not correspond with the

colour markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
– Connect the blue wire to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
– Connect the brown wire to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
– Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug marked E (or e) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath
of the lead - not simply over the two wires.

CAUTION

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

Copyright in the U.K.

Recording and playback of material may
require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and
The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

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Contents

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General Information

Environmental Information ................................ 5

Supplied accessories ............................................ 5

Safety Information ................................................ 5

Hearing Safety ....................................................... 5

Clock/Sleep Timer

Clock setting ....................................................... 15

Setting the Alarm Time...................................... 15

Stopping the alarm ................................................... 15

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 15

Preparations

Rear connections ................................................. 6

Connecting a USB device or memory card .......... 6

Connecting other equipment to your system ..... 7

Before using the remote control ...................... 7

Replacing the remote control battery............. 7

Controls

Main unit ................................................................ 8

Remote Control ................................................... 9

Basic Functions

Switching the system on ................................... 10

Switching the system to standby mode ........ 10

Power Saving Automatic Standby.................... 10

Adjusting volume and sound............................ 10

Adjusting the display backlight ........................ 10

USB playback functions

Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT11

Programming track numbers ........................... 11

Erasing the program .......................................... 11

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 12

Programming radio stations ............................. 12

Automatic programming .........................................12

Manual programming ............................................... 12

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 12

iPod Dock

Compatible iPod players ................................... 16

Selecting the correct dock adaptor ............... 16

Using the dock adaptors................................... 16

Playing an iPod portable player ....................... 16

Charging iPod battery using the dock ........... 16

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

Tr oubleshooting ..................................... 19

External Sources

Using a non-USB device .................................... 13

Using a USB mass storage device ................... 13

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General Information

This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.

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.

Disposal of your old product

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 the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC

Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products.

Please act according to your local rules and do
not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. The correct disposal of
your old product will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health.

Supplied accessories

– remote control (with battery)
– FM antenna
–8 X iPod dock adaptors
–1 X certified AC/DC adapter (Input: 100-

240V ~ 50-60Hz 1.2 A, Output:16V

2.8A)

Safety Information

● Before operating the system, check that the

operating voltage indicated on the typeplate 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.

● 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, cur tains, 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.

● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the

AC power plug can be reached easily.

● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing.

● 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.

Hearing Safety

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.

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Preparations

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FM wire antenna

AC power adapto

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.
For users in the U.K.: please follow the
instructions on page 2.

A Powe r

● Before connecting the AC power adaptor to the

wall outlet, ensure that all other connections
have been made.

WARNING!
–For optimal performance, use only the
original AC power adaptor.
–Never make or change 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).

B Antenna Connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM
terminal. Extend and position the FM antenna for
optimal reception.

Note:
–Position the FM antenna away from the speaker
wires to avoid electrical interference.

C Speaker connections

Use the supplied speakers only. Using other
speakers can damage the set or the sound
quality will be negatively affected.

● Connect the cable of the left speaker to L (red

and black) and the cable of the right speaker to
R (red and black) as follows:

Press the clip of the red terminal and fully inser t
the stripped portion of the coloured (or
marked) speaker cable into the socket, then
release the clip.

Press the clip of the black terminal and fully
insert the stripped portion of the black (or
unmarked) speaker cable into the socket, then
release the clip.

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Preparations

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D Optional connections

The optional equipment and connecting cords are
not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions
of the connected equipment for details.

Connecting a USB device or memory
card

By connecting a USB mass storage device
(including USB flash memory, USB flash players
or memory cards) to the system, you can enjoy
the device's stored music through the powerful
speakers of system.

● Insert the USB device's USB plug into the

socket on the set.

OR

for devices with USB cables:

1 Insert one plug of the USB cable (not supplied)

to the socket on the set.

2 Insert the other plug of the USB cable to the

USB port of the USB device.

OR

for memory cards:

1 Insert the memor y card into a card reader (not

supplied).

2 Use a USB cable (not supplied) to connect the

card reader into the socket on the set.

Before using the remote control

Pull out the plastic protective sheet.

Remove the plastic protective sheet

Replacing the remote control
battery (lithium CR2032)

1 Press the slot on the batter y compartment.
2 Pull out the batter y compartment.
3 Replace a new batter y and fully insert the

battery compar tment back to the original
position.

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Connecting other equipment to your
system

● Use a line-in cable (not supplied) to connect

AUX IN to the analogue audio out terminals of
an external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc
player, DVD player or CD Recorder).

CAUTION!
Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.

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Controls (illustrations on page 3)

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Main unit

1 IR

– remote sensor

2 ÉÅ

– (iPod/USB) starts or interrupts playback.

3 S/ T

iPod/ USB .......... fast searches back and forward

within a track (press and hold).

................................. skips to the beginning of a

current/previous/next track.

CLOCK ............... adjusts the hours for the clock/

alarm function.

TUNER ............... tunes to lower/ higher FM

frequency.

4 Display screen

– shows the status of the system.

5 ALBUM/PRESET3 / 4

– (USB) skips to the beginning of a previous/

subsequent album.
– adjusts the minutes for the clock/alarm function.
– selects a preset radio station.

6 AUX-IN

– connect an auxiliary device here.

7 USB DIRECT

– jack for the connecting an external USB mass

storage device and MP3/ WMA players.

8 DOCK for iPod

– cradle for docking adaptors used to dock your

iPod player for playback or recharging through

this system.

9 USB/AUX

– selects sound source for a USB audio player/

other audio equipment.

0 STANDBY-ON B

– switches on the system to the last sound source

played.
– switches the system to standby mode.

! TUNER

– selects the sound source for FM radio.

@ REPEAT ALARM

– stops an active alarm for a 9 minute interval.
– adjusts brightness control of the display screen

backlight.

# SLEEP

– selects the sleeper time.

$ ALARM

– activates/ deactivates alarm setting mode.
– turns alarm on/off

% iPod

–selects the sound source for your iPod player.

^ VOLUME -/+

– adjusts the volume level.

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– switches on the system to the last sound source

played.
– switches the system to standby mode.

2 iPod

–selects the sound source for your iPod player.

3 TUNER

– selects the sound source for FM radio.

4 9 (USB devices only)

– stops playback.
– cancels programmed tracks.

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5 S / T

iPod/USB.....fast searches back and forward within

a track (press and hold).

................................. skips to the beginning of a

current/previous/next track.

CLOCK ............... adjusts the hours for the clock/

alarm function.

TUNER ............... tunes to lower/ higher FM

frequency.

6 ALBUM/PRESET3 / 4

– (USB) skips to the beginning of a previous/

subsequent album.
– adjusts the minutes for the clock/alarm function.
– selects a preset radio station.

7 REPEAT/SHUFF

– (USB) toggles track/album playback options e.g.

repeat or random order mode.

8 VOLUME -/+

– adjusts the volume level.

9 ALARM

– activates/ deactivates alarm setting mode
– turns alarm on/off

0 SLEEP

– selects the sleeper time.

! PROG/CLOCK

– (TUNER) programs radio stations.
– sets the clock function.
– (USB) programs tracks.

@ ÉÅ

– (iPod/USB) starts or interrupts playback.

# DBB

– enhances the bass.

$ USB/AUX

– selects sound source for a USB audio player/

other audio equipment.

% MUTE

– interrupts and resumes sound production.

Notes for remote control:

– First select the source you wish to

control by pressing one of the source select

keys on the remote control (for example

USB/ AUX).

– Then select the desired function (for

example ÉÅ, S , T).

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Basic Functions

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Switching the system to standby

mode

● Press STANDBY-ON B (or B on the

remote control).

➜ The volume level (up to a maximum volume

level of 12), last selected mode, source and tuner

presets will be retained in the system's memory.

Power Saving Automatic Standby

As a power-saving feature, the system

automatically switches to standby 15 minutes

after a USB connected device has reached the

end of the last track and no control is operated.

Adjusting volume and sound

1 Press VOLUME -/+ to decrease or increase the

volume.

➜ Display shows the volume level VoL and a

number 0-32.

2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or

off.

➜ If the DBB is activated, DBB appears.

3 Press MUTE on the remote control to

interrupt sound reproduction instantly.

➜ Playback will continue without sound and

MUTE appears.

● To activate sound reproduction you can:

– press MUTE again;

– adjust the volume controls;

– change source.

Important!
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.

Switching the system on

● Press STANDBY-ON B (or B on the

remote control).

➜ The system will switch to the last selected

source.

● Press either USB/AUX, iPod or TUNER on

the system /remote control.

➜ The system will switch to the selected source.

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Adjusting the display backlight

During playback or standby mode, press

REPEAT ALARM once or more to toggle

between BRIGHT ➜ MEDIUM ➜ OFF.

USB playback functions

2 To return to normal playback, press the

REPEAT/SHUFF until oFF displayed.

● You can also press 9 to stop playback and

cancel your play mode.

Note:

– The Repeat and Shuffle functions cannot be

combined.

Programming track numbers

Program in the STOP position to select and

store up to 20 tracks in the memory.

1 Press PROG/CLOCK on the remote control

to enter the programming mode.

➜ Pr 01 appear s and PROG flashes.

2 Press S/T to select your desired track

number.

● For tracks in a different album, press ALBUM/

PRESET 3 4 to select a desired album

number.

3 Press PROG/CLOCK to confirm the track

number to be stored.

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

tracks.

➜ FULL appears if you attempt to program

more than 20 tracks.

5 To start playback of your program, press ÉÅ.

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Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT

You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback. The REPEAT
modes can also be combined with PROGRAM.

1 To select your play mode, press REPEAT/

SHUFF before or during playback until the

display shows the desired function.

➜ SHUFF appears if shuffle playback is

activated and disappears if deactivated.

➜ If rEP onE appear s the current track will play

repeatedly.

➜ If rEP ALL appears all tracks will be played

repeatedly.

➜ If both rEP and ALB appears the current

album will play repeatedly.

Erasing the program

You can erase the program by:

● pressing 9 once in the STOP mode;

● pressing 9 twice during playback;

➜ PROG disappears.

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Radio Reception

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Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER to select the tuner source.
2 Hold S/T and then release the button.

➜ The system will star t searching for a radio

station with sufficient signal strength.

3 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the

desired station.

● To tune to a weak station, press S/T briefly

and repeatedly.

Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 20 radio stations

in the memory.

Automatic programming

Automatic programming will start at preset

number 1 and all your former presets will be

overridden.

● Press PROG/ CLOCK for more than 3

seconds to activate programming.

➜ All available stations are programmed.

Manual programming

1 Tune to your desired station (refer to “Tuning to

radio stations”).

2 Press PROG/CLOCK to activate

programming.

➜ PROG flashes in the display.

3 Press ALBUM/PRESET 3 4 to allocate a

number from 1 to 20 to this station.

4 Press PROG/CLOCK again to confirm the

setting.

➜ PROG disappear s, the preset number and

the frequency of the preset station are 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

● Press ALBUM/PRESET 3 / 4 until the

desired preset station is displayed.

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Using a non-USB device

1 Connect the audio out terminals of the external

equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD
player or CD Recorder) to the AUX IN socket
of your system.

2 Press USB/AUX to select external equipment.

Note:
– Refer to the operating instructions of your
connected equipment for details.

Using a USB mass storage device

By connecting a USB mass storage device to the
system, you can enjoy the device's stored music
through the system's powerful speakers.

1 Check the USB device has been properly

connected. (See Installation: Connecting an
additional appliance).

2 Press USB/AUX once or more to select USB.

– no AUdIO appears if no audio file is found
in the USB device.

3 Refer to the Quick Star t Guide or the Controls

page of this manual for basic playback features.

External Sources

Playing a USB mass storage device

Compatible USB mass storage devices

You can use:

– USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)

– USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)

– memory cards (requires an additional card

reader)

INFORMATION REGARDING USB

DIRECT:

1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this

system:

a) This product supports most USB Mass storage
devices (MSD) that are compliant to the USB
MSD standards.

i) Most common Mass storage class devices are
flash drives, memory sticks, jump drives and etc.
ii) If you see a "Disc Drive" showing up on your
computer after you have plugged the mass
storage device into your computer, most likely it
is MSD compliant and it will work with this

system.
b) If your Mass storage device requires a battery/
power source please make sure you have a fresh
battery inserted or c harge the USB device before
connecting to the system.

2. Supported Music type:
a) This device only supports unprotected music
with the following file extension:
.mp3
.wma
b) Music bought from on-line music stores are not
supported because they are secured by Digital
Rights Management protection (DRM).
c) File name extensions that end with the
following are not supported:
.wav; .m4a; .m4p; mp4; .aac and etc .

3. Playback of audio files through the system's

speakers is not possible if you connect directly from
your computer to the USB socket.

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External Sources

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Supported formats:

– USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16,

FAT32 (sector size: 512-4096 bytes)

– MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and

variable bit rate
– WMA v9 or earlier
– Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8

levels
– Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99
– Number of tracks/titles: maximum 400
– ID3 tag v2.0 or later
– File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum length:

128 bytes)

The system will not play or support the
following:

–Empty albums: an empty album is an album

that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and

will not be shown in the display.
– Non-supported file formats are skipped. This

means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or

MP3 files with extension .dlf are ignored and

will not be played.
–AAC , WAV, PCM audio files
– DRM protected WMA files
– WMA files in Lossless format.

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Clock setting

The clock uses the 24-hour mode.

1 In standby mode, press PROG/CLOCK for

more than two seconds.

➜ The clock digits flash.

2 Press ALBUM/PRESET 3 4 to set the

minutes.

3 Press S/T to set the hours.
4 Press PROG/CLOCK to confirm the time.

Setting the Alarm Time

● Wake up to FM radio or music from your USB

device or iPod. The clock time needs to be set
first before the alarm clock can be used.

1 Press ALARM for more than two seconds to

enter the alarm setting mode.

Clock/Sleep Timer

➜ The alarm activated icon appears.
➜ The alarm clock digits flash.
➜ "Er ror" appears briefly if you have not set the

clock time.

2 Press ALBUM/PRESET 3 4 to set the

minutes.

3 Press S/T to set the hours.
4 Press iPod, TUNER or USB/AUX to select

the sound source.

5 Press ALARM to confirm your alarm setting.

➜ The display returns to the clock time .

Notes:
The TUNER mode is the default source if:
–Your USB device contains no MP3 or WMA files.
–You forgot to connect a USB device.
–You forgot to dock your iPod.

Stopping the alarm

● To repeat the alarm at 9 minute intervals, press

REPEAT ALARM on the set.

➜ You can repeat this up to a maximum of 6

times consecutively. Your alarm will then stop
and reactivate at the same time next day.

● To cancel the alarm before the set time, press

ALARM in standby or playback mode.

➜ Display shows if activated, and disappears if

deactivated.

● To select the 24-hour reset alarm option, during

the alarm call press STANDBY-ON2. The
alarm will reactivate at the same time next day.

Sleep timer setting

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

1 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly

to select a preset time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):
60 ™ 45 ™ 30 ™ 15 ™ OFF …

➜ is displayed.

2 To review the remaining sleep time, press

SLEEP .

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Clock/Sleep Timer

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Note:
– If you press SLEEP again, this will change your
sleep time period to the next shorter preset option.

To deactivate the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "0FF" is displayed,

or press STANDBY ON 2.

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iPod Dock

Compatible iPod players

● Most Apple iPod models with 30-pin dock

connectors as follows: 20GB, 40GB, 20/30GB
Photo, 40/60GB Photo, 30GB Video, 60GB Video,
80GB Video, Mini, Nano and Nano 2nd
generation.

Selecting the correct dock
adaptor

● 8 iPod dock adaptors of different type, as

indicated at the back of the adaptor, are included
to fit the following iPod:

20GB, 40GB, 20/30GB Photo, 40/60GB Photo,

30GB Video, 60GB Video, 80GB Video, Mini,
Nano and Nano 2nd generation.

Using the dock adaptors

● 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.

Playing an iPod portable player

1 Correctly dock your iPod portable player in the

cradle. Make sure the dock adaptor is
compatible.

● Make sure that you have powered on your iPod

player before selecting iPod source.

2 Press iPod on the remote control to select iPod

source.

➜ The iPod dock icon appears.

3 Playback star ts automatically. Playback functions

play, skip, fast search and, pause are possible using
the controls on this system and its remote
control.

Charging iPod battery using the
dock

● In iPod mode, directly dock your iPod portable

player on the cradle for charging.

Note:
–For the purpose of SAVING POWER, recharging
of your USB device is NOT SUPPORTED when the
main set is in the STANDBY MODE.

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Specifications

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AMPLIFIER

Output power ........................................................................

.................. 2 x 7.5W (satellite), 15W (sub-woofer)

Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 70 dBA

Frequency response ...... 50 Hz – 20 KHz, ± 3 dB

Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V)

Impedance loudspeakers ..................................................

............................... 4 Ω (satellite), 8Ω ( sub-woofer)

TUNER

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

Sensitivity at 75 Ω

– FM ................................................................................ 20dBf

Selectivity ................................................................. ≥ 25 dB

Total harmonic distortion ..................................... ≤ 1%

Frequency response

– FM .............................................................. 63 – 6000 Hz

Signal-to-noise-ratio

– FM ....................................................................... ≥ 50 dBA

USB PLAYER

USB ................................................................... 12Mb/s, V1.1

......................................... support MP3 and WMA files

Number of albums/folders ................. maximum 99

Number of tracks/titles ...................... maximum 400

GENERAL INFORMATION

AC Power ............................. 100 – 240 V / 50-60 Hz

Dimensions (w x h x d)160 x 171 x 257.7 (mm)

Weight (with/ without speakers) ............ 2.5/1.8 kg

Standby power consumption ............................ <7 W

Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.

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Troubleshooting

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

“NO USb” 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 remote control does not function
properly.

The alarm function is not working.

Solution

✔ Insert a a USB device .

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

connect an external antenna for better
reception.

✔ Increase the distance between the unit and your

TV or VCR.

✔ Position the FM antenna away from the speaker

wires to avoid electrical interference.

✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and

switch on the system again.

✔ Adjust the volume.
✔ Disconnect the headphone.

✔ Select the source (e.g. TUNER) before pressing

the function button (3/4, S/T).

✔ Reduce the distance between the remote

control and the system.

✔ Insert the batter y with its polarities

(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.

✔ Replace the battery.
✔ Point the remote control directly toward

IR sensor on the front of the system.

✔ Set the clock time correctly.
✔ Switch on the alarm.

The Clock setting is erased.

✔ Pow er has been interrupted or the power cord

has been disconnected. Reset the clock.

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