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DCB2020

User manual

Contents

1 Safety and Notice 2

Safety 2
Notice 4

2 Your Micro Music System 5

Introduction 5
What's in the box 5
Overview of the remote control 5
Overview of the main unit 7

3 Before use 8

Place the product 8
Connect speakers 8
Connect power 9
Install/replace the remote control batteries 9

4 Get started 10

Turn on 10
Set clock 10
Demonstrate features 10

5 Play 11

Play a disc 11
Play from a USB storage device 11
Basic control 11
Program audio tracks 11
Adjust sound 12

8 Other features 16

Set sleep timer 16
Set alarm timer 16
Listen to external audio device 16
Listen through headphone 17

9 Upgradethermware 17

Register your product 17

Check the current rmware version 18

Perform the upgrade 18

10 Product information 18

Specications 18

USB playability information 19
Supported MP3 disc formats 19
RDS program types 20

11 Troubleshooting 21

6 Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad 12

Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad 12
Load the iPod/iPhone/iPad 12
Charge the iPod/iPhone/iPad 13
Listen to the iPod/iPhone/iPad 13
Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad 13

7 Listen to radio 14

Store DAB radio stations automatically 14
Basic operations 14
Use the menu 15

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1 Safety and

Notice

Read and understand all instructions before you
use this product. If damage is caused by failure
to follow the instructions, the warranty does
not apply.

Safety

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or

electric shock, this apparatus should not be

exposed to rain or moisture and objects lled

with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed
on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inser t.

Riskofelectricshockorre!

• Never expose the product and accessories
to rain or water. Never place liquid
containers, such as vases, near the product.
If liquids are spilt on or into the product,
disconnect it from the power outlet

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immediately. Contact Philips Consumer
Care to have the product checked before
use.

• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.

• Never place the product and accessories
near naked ames or other heat sources,

including direct sunlight.

• Never insert objects into the ventilation
slots or other openings on the product.

• Where the mains plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

• Disconnect the product from the power
outlet before lightning storms.

• When you disconnect the power cord,
always pull the plug, never the cable.

Riskofshortcircuitorre!

• Before you connect the product to the
power outlet, ensure that the power voltage
matches the value printed on the back of the
product. Never connect the product to the
power outlet if the voltage is different.

• Never expose the remote control or
batteries to rain, water or excessive heat.

• Avoid force coming onto power plugs.
Loose power plugs can cause arcing or re.

Riskofinjuryordamagetotheproduct!

• Visible and invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid exposure to beam.

• Do not touch the disc optical lens inside
the disc compartment. Never place the
product or any objects on power cords or
on other electrical equipment.

• If the product is transported in
temperatures below 5°C, unpack the
product and wait until its temperature
matches room temperature before
connecting it to the power outlet.

Riskofoverheating!

• Never install this product in a conned

space. Always leave a space of at least four
inches around the product for ventilation.
Make sure that curtains or other objects
never cover the ventilation slots on the
product.

Riskofcontamination!

• Remove the battery if it is exhausted or if
the remote control is not to be used for
an extended period of time.

• Batteries contain chemical substances, they
should be disposed of properly.

Care for your product

• Do not insert any objects other than discs
into the disc compartment.

• Do not insert warped or cracked discs into
the disc compartment.

• Remove the discs from the disc
compartment if you are not using the
product for an extended period of time.

• Only use microber cloth to clean the

product.

Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed with normal household
waste.Please inform yourself about the local
rules on separate collection of batteries
because correct disposal helps to prevent
negative consequences for the environmental
and human health.

Compliance

This apparatus includes this label:

Care of the environment

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 that 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. Correct disposal of
your old product helps to prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health.

Note

The type plate is located on the bottom of the

•

apparatus.

Hearing safety

Caution

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at

•

high volume levels for long periods.

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

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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.

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 trafc hazard and is

illegal in many areas.

Notice

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.

The making of unauthorized copies of copy­protected material, including computer

programs, les, broadcasts and sound

recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made
for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory

has been designed to connect specically to

iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has

been certied by the developer to meet

Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect
wireless performance.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U S. and other countries. iPad
is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Any changes or modications made to this

device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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2 Your Micro

Music System

Overview of the remote control

Congratulations on your purchase, and

welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the

support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.

Introduction

With this product, you can:

• enjoy audio from discs, USB storage
devices, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and other
external devices

• listen to radio stations

You can enrich sound output with these sound
effects:

• Digital sound control (DSC)

• Dynamic bass boost (DBB)

The product supports these media formats:

What's in the box

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Check and identify the contents of your
package:

• Main unit

• Speaker X 2

• Rubber bumper for iPad 2

• 2 x AAA batteries

• Remote control

• User manual

• Quick start guide

a

• Turn on the product.

• Switch to eco-power standby mode or

normal standby mode.

b

• Mute or restore volume.

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c CD

• Select CD source.

d

/

• Skip to the previous or next track.

• Press and hold to search within a

track/disc.

• Tune to a radio station.

e MP3 LINK/USB

• Select MP3 LINK or USB source.

f RDS/DISPLAY

• Synchronize the clock with an RDS

radio station that transmits time signals.

• Display the current status or media

information.

• Display available ID3 information of

MP3 tracks.

• When playing music from CD or USB

storage device, press to display the
clock.

g

• Start, pause, or resume play.

• In DAB or FM mode, conrm the

menu option.

h VOL +/-

• Adjust the volume level or time.

i Numeric keypad

• Enter numbers.

• Enter the track number to select a

track directly.

• Enter the sequence number to select a

preset radio station.

j PROG/CLOCK SET

• Program audio tracks.

• Program radio stations.

• Set the clock.

k SLEEP/TIMER

• Set the sleep timer or alarm timer.

l DSC

• Select a preset sound setting.

m DBB

• Turn on or off dynamic bass

enhancement.

n MODE/SCAN

• Select a play mode: normal play, repeat,
or shufe.

• Search for available FM or DAB radio

stations.

o

/MENU

• Stop the play of music.

• Press twice to erase a program.

• In normal standby mode, turn on or off

feature demonstration.

• In DAB or FM mode, access the menu.

• Access the playlist of iPod/iPhone.

p DOCK

• Select the dock source for iPod/
iPhone/iPad.

q OK

• In DAB or FM mode, conrm the

menu option.

• In FM mode and with no menu option
displayed, switch the sound mode
between stereo and monophonic.

• After you select a le from the playlist

of iPod/iPhone/iPad, press OK to start
play.

r PRESET/ALBUM

/

• Skip to the previous or next album.

• Select a preset radio station.

• Navigate through iPod/iPhone/iPad

menu.

s DAB/FM

• Select DAB or FM radio source.

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Overview of the main unit

a

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b

c
d

e

f

g

h

a Dock for iPod/iPhone/iPad
b Disc compartment
c

• USB socket.

d MP3-LINK

• Connect an external audio device.

e

• Headphone socket.

f

• Turn on the product.

• Switch to eco-power standby mode or

normal standby mode.

g IR sensor

• Receive signals from the remote
control.

ijk

n

m

l

h SOURCE

• Select a source.

i

/

• Skip to the previous or next track.

• Press and hold to search within a

track/disc.

• Tune to a radio station.

j OK/

• Start, pause, or resume play.

• In DAB or FM mode, conrm the

menu option.

• In FM mode and with no menu option
displayed, switch the sound mode
between stereo and monophonic.

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k MENU /

• Stop the play of music.

• Press twice to erase a program.

• In normal standby mode, turn on or off

feature demonstration.

• In DAB or FM mode, access the menu.

• Access the playlist of iPod/iPhone.

l - PRESET/ALBUM+

• Skip to the previous or next album.

• Select a preset radio station.

• Navigate through iPod/iPhone/iPad

menu.

m Display panel

• Display current status.

n

• Eject or close the disc tray.

o VOLUME

• Adjust the volume level or time.

3 Before use

Place the product

Place the speakers at an angle of approximately
45 degrees from the listening position.

Note

To avoid magnetic interference or unwanted noise, never

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place this product too close to any radiation devices.

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Connect speakers

Note

Make sure that the colors of the speaker wires and

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terminals are matched.

• 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
chapter "Specications" in this manual.

1 Hold down the socket ap.
2 Insert the stripped part of the wire completely.

• Insert the right speaker wires to "R",
left speaker wires to "L".

• Insert the red wires to "+", black wires
to "-".

3 Release the socket ap.

1 Open the battery compartment.

Connect power

Caution

Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power

•

supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on
the back or the underside of the product.

• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power

cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.

• Before you connect the AC power cord, make sure that

you have completed all other connections.

Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

Install/replace the remote control batteries

2 Insert 2 AAA batteries with correct

polarity (+/-) as indicated.

3 Close the battery compartment.

Note

If you are not going to use the remote control for a

•

long time, remove the batteries.

• Do not use old and new or different types of batteries

in combination.

• Batteries contain chemical substances, so dispose of

them properly.

Caution

Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,

•

sunshine, or re. Never discard batteries in re.

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4 Get started

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

•

procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.

Turn on

Press .

» This product switches to the last

selected source.

Switch modes

Automatically switch the modes:

• After this product keeps inactive for 15
minutes, it automatically switches to the
normal standby mode.

• After this product keeps in the normal
standby mode for 15 minutes, it
automatically switches to the eco power
standby mode.

Manually switch the modes:

• Press and hold

• from the working mode or normal

standby mode to the eco power
standby mode.

• from the eco power standby mode to

the normal standby mode.

• Press

When an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected, this product

•

does not switch to the eco-power standby mode.

to switch this product

• between the working mode and a

standby mode.

Note

to switch this product:

Set clock

1

In standby mode, press and hold
PROG/CLOCK SET to activate clock
setting.

» [CLOCK SET] (set clock) scrolls on

the display, and then [CLOCK 24]
(24-hour time format) is displayed with
"24" blinking.

2 Press / or VOL +/- to select

[CLOCK 24] or [CLOCK 12] (12-

hour time format), and then press
PROG/CLOCK SET.

» The hour digits begin to blink.

3 Press / or VOL +/- to set the hour.
4 Press PROG/CLOCK SET again.

» The minute digits begin to blink.

5 Press / or VOL +/- to set the minute.
6 Press PROG/CLOCK SET to conrm the

clock setting.

» The set clock is displayed.

• To exit clock setting without storing,
press

.

Note

If no button is pressed in 90 seconds, the system exits

•

clock setting mode automatically.

Tip

To adjust the digits of hour or minute, you can also turn

•

the VOLUME knob or press PRESET/ALBUM +/- on
the main unit.

Demonstrate features

1

In normal standby mode, press .

• [WELCOME TO PHILIPS] (welcome
to Philips) scrolls on the display, and
then feature names one by one.

2 To exit the feature demonstration, press

again.

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5 Play

Play a disc

Caution

Risk of damage to the product! During play, never move

•

the product.

• Never put any object other than a disc into the disc

compartment.

• Never look at the laser beam inside the player.

• Never play discs with accessories such as disc stabilizer

rings or disc treatment sheets.

1 Press CD to select the disc source.
2 Load a disc.

1) Press

2) Place a disc onto the disc tray with its

label facing up.

3) Press

3 Press if the play does not start

automatically.

to eject the disc tray.

to close the disc compartment.

1 Connect the USB storage device into the

(USB) socket.

2 Press USB to select the USB source.

» Play starts automatically.

If the play does not start automatically,

1 Press PRESET/ALBUM / to select a

folder.

2 Press / to select a le.
3 Press to start the play.

Basic control

Buttons Actions

Start, pause, or resume play.
Stop play.

/ Skip to the previous or next

le.

/ Press and hold to rewind or

search forward.

MODE/SCAN Select a play mode: normal

play, repeat, or shufe.

RDS/DISPLAY Display the current status and

media information.

Play from a USB storage device

This product can play les that are copied onto

a supported USB storage device:

• ash drive

• memory card reader

• HDD (This product can only detect a

portable hard disc drive with the peak
current no higher than 500 mA through
the USB socket.)

Note

Philips does not guarantee compatibility with all USB

•

devices.

• NTFS (New Technology File System) data format is not

supported.

Program audio tracks

1

Press to stop the play.

2 Press PROG/CLOCK SET.

» [PRG] blinks on the display panel.

3 Press / to select a track number.
4 Press PROG/CLOCK SET.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program more

tracks.

6 Press to play the programmed tracks.

• To erase the program, press

twice.

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Note

The programmed tracks must be stored on the same

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disc or USB storage device.

• You can program a maximum of 20 tracks.

Adjust sound

During play, you can adjust the volume level and
sound effect through following operations.

Button Function

VOL +/- Increase or decrease the volume.

Mute or restore sound.

DBB Turn on or off the dynamic bass

enhancement (DBB).

• If DBB is activated, [DBB] is
displayed.

DSC Select a sound effect: [POP] (pop),

[JAZZ] (jazz), [ROCK] (rock),
[CLASSIC] (classic), or [FLAT]

(at).

6 Play from iPod/

iPhone/iPad

You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone/iPad
through this product.

Note

No audio output from the headphone socket in this

•

situation.

Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad

This product supports the following iPod,
iPhone and iPad models.

• iPad 2

• iPad

• iPhone 4

• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3G

• iPhone

• iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th

generation)

• iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th
generation)

• iPod classic

• iPod with video

• iPod with color display

• iPod mini

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Load the iPod/iPhone/iPad

Note

The peak current through the dock connector is limited

•

as 1000 mA for iPod/iPhone and 2100 mA for iPad/
iPad 2. To avoid damage to your iPod/iPhone/iPad and
this product, securely load your iPod/iPhone/iPad as
indicated.

1 Push the lock key to release the dock lid.

2 Inser t your iPod/iPhone/iPad onto the dock.

Charge the iPod/iPhone/iPad

When the product is connected to power,
the docked iPod/iPhone/iPad star ts charging
automatically.

Tip

For certain iPod models, it may take up to a minute

•

before the charging indication appears.

Install the rubber bumper

Note

If your iPad 2 is not in a case, use the supplied rubber

•

bumper to keep it stable.

1 Release the dock lid, and then place the

rubber bumper onto the dock compartment.

2 Load your iPad 2.

Listen to the iPod/iPhone/iPad

1

Press DOCK to select the iPod/iPhone/
iPad source.

2 Select and play a track on your iPod/

iPhone/iPad.

• To pause or resume the play, press

• To skip to the previous or next track,

press

• To search during play, press and hold

normal play.

• To access the playlist of iPod/iPhone,

press Menu/

• To access the playlist of iPad/iPad 2,

operate on the iPad/iPad 2 screen.

• To scroll through the playlist, press

• To conrm an option, press OK on the

remote control.

Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad

1

Pull the iPod/iPhone/iPad out of the dock.

2 Flip down the lid to hide the dock.

/ .

/ , and then release it to resume

.

/ .

.

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7 Listen to radio

Note

For optimal reception, fully extend the antenna and

•

adjust its position, or connect an outdoor antenna.

• This product does not support MW (medium wave)

radio reception.

• You can program a maximum of 30 DAB radio stations

and 30 FM radio stations.

• Check with local retailer or go to www.WorldDAB.org

for the applicable DAB radio frequencies in your area.

• Refer to "Product information" > "RDS program types"

for more information about RDS radio stations.

Store DAB radio stations automatically

If no DAB radio station is stored, this product
can search and store DAB radio stations
automatically.

1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to switch to the

DAB mode.

» [FULL SCAN] is displayed.

2 Press or OK to start the auto

installation.

» This product automatically stores radio

stations with sufcient signal strength.

» After all available radio stations are

stored, the rst stored radio station is

broadcast automatically.

Basic operations

Follow the instructions below for more
functions.

Tune to the next FM radio station with

sufcientsignalstrengthatthelower/higher

frequency:
Press and hold
search.

TunetotheFMradiostationataspecic

frequency:
Press
frequency digitals are displayed.

Program FM radio stations automatically:
Press and hold MODE/SCAN or PROG/

CLOCK SET to start the auto programming.
Program DAB radio stations automatically:

Press and hold MODE/SCAN to start the
auto programming.

Program radio stations manually:

1) Tune to a radio station.

2) Press PROG/CLOCK SET to activate the

programming.

3) Press
to the radio station.

4) Press PROG/CLOCK SET to conrm.

5) Repeat steps 1-4 to program more radio

stations.
Tune to a preset radio station:

Press

Switch the audio mode between [STEREO]
(stereo) and [MONO] (monophonic) for FM
radio:
Press OK repeatedly.

Display available information about the
current radio station:
Press RDS/DISPLAY repeatedly.

Synchronize the clock with an RDS radio
station:

1) Tune to an RDS radio station that transmits

time signals.

2) Press and hold RDS/DISPLAY until
[CT SYNC] is displayed.

/ repeatedly until the

/ to assign a sequence number

/ repeatedly.

/ to start the auto

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Use the menu

When you listen to radio, you can access the
menu for control options.

1 Press MENU/ .

» FM mode: [SCAN SETTINGS] is

displayed.

» DAB mode: [STATION] is displayed.

2 Press / to select a menu option,

and then press OK or
option or enter the lower-level menu.

FM mode:

to conrm the

3 Press MENU/ to exit the menu.

[SCAN
SETTINGS]

[AUDIO] Select a sound mode: [STEREO]

[SYSTEM] [RESET]: Reset all radio settings

DAB mode:

[STATION] Access the list of the previously

[FULL
SCAN]

[MANUAL] Tune to a DAB radio station

[DRC] Dynamic range control: Select

[SYSTEM] [RESET]: Reset all radio settings

Search and store radio stations
automatically: [STRONG] for
radio stations with strong signal
only, [ALL] for all radio stations.

or [MONO].

to the factory default status.
[SW VER]: Display the current

version of the rmware.

[UPGRADE]: Upgrade the

rmware.

stored DAB radio stations.

• Press
station, and then
listening.

Scan and store DAB radio
stations within full range.

manually.

a level for the effect of dynamic
range control.

to the factory default status.
[SW VER]: Display the version

of the current rmware.

[UPGRADE]: Upgrade the

rmware.

/ to select a

to start

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8 Other features

Set sleep timer

In working mode, press SLEEP/TIMER
repeatedly to select a set period (in minutes).

» When sleep timer is activated,

displayed.

• To deactivate sleep timer, press

SLEEP/TIMER again until

Set alarm timer

This product can be used as an alarm clock. You
can select CD, iPod/iPhone/iPad library, PHILIPS
playlist, FM/DAB, or USB as alarm source.

Note

Make sure that you have set the clock correctly.

•

is

disappears.

5 Press / or VOL +/- to set minute, and

then press SLEEP/TIMER again.

» [VOL] (volume) is displayed and begins

to blink.

6 Press / or VOL +/- to adjust volume,

and then press SLEEP/TIMER to conrm.

»

is displayed.

• To deactivate/activate the alarm timer,
press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly in
normal standby mode.

Note

When the alarm sounds, you can press VOL +/- to

•

adjust volume.

• The alarm timer is not available in MP3 LINK mode.

• To use iPod/iPhone/iPad playlist as the alarm source,

create a playlist named “PHILIPS” in your iPod/iPhone/

iPad rst.

• If no playlist named “PHILIPS” exists in the iPod/iPhone/

iPad or the playlist includes no playable track, this
product switches the alarm source to iPod/iPhone/
iPad library.

• If other alarm sources are unavailable, this product

switches to FM mode automatically.

1 In standby mode, press and hold

SLEEP/TIMER until[TIMER SET] (set the

timer) scrolls on the display.

» [SELECT SOURCE] (select a source)

scrolls on the screen.

2 Press VOL +/-, SOURCE, or PRESET/

ALBUM+/- repeatedly to select a source:

CD, USB, FM, DAB, iPod/iPhone/iPad
library, or PHILIPS playlist.

3 Press SLEEP/TIMER to conrm.

» The hour digits are displayed and begin

to blink.

4 Press / or VOL +/- repeatedly to set

hour, and then press SLEEP/TIMER.

» The minute digits are displayed and

begin to blink.

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Listen to external audio device

You can listen to an external audio device, for
example, MP3 player through this product.

1 Press MP3 LINK/USB repeatedly to select

MP3 link source.

2 Connect the MP3 Link cable to

• the MP3-LINK socket in the front
panel of the main unit

• the headphone socket on the external
device.

3 Star t to play the external device. (See the

device user manual).

Listen through headphone

9 Upgrade the

Plug a headphone into the socket in the front
panel of the main unit.

Note

No audio output from the headphone socket when

•

you listen to the docked iPod/iPhone/iPad. Listen
through the speakers instead.

firmware

Note

Power supply must not be interrupted during the

•

upgrade.

• The rmware upgrade can only be available through

the mini-USB port on the back plate.

• When the rmware upgrade succeeds, all settings are

restored to the factory default status.

Register your product

1

Go to www.philips.com/welcome.

2 Click the link of "Register my product"

(the exact wording of this link name may
vary in different languages).

3 Login with your account on the prompt

Web page.

• If you have no account for Club Philips,
create one rst on this Web page.

4 Search your product with "DCB2020/79"

as the keywords.

5 Click the link of search result to access the

Web page for registering your product.

6 Fill in necessar y information about this

product to complete the registration.

» With the registration, you can get

information about software update and
product support at this website or via
your mailbox that is registered as the
account for Club Philips.

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Checkthecurrentrmware

version

Follow the steps to check the current version

of rmware on your product.

1 Press DAB/FM to switch to radio mode.
2 Press MENU/ to access the menu.
3 Press / to select [SYSTEM].
4 Press OK or .
5 Press / to select [SW VER].
6 Press OK or .

» The version of current rmware scrolls

on the display panel

Perform the upgrade

1

Go to www.philips.com/welcome.

2 Login with your account for Club Philips.

» Support information about your

registered product is displayed.

3 Click the link of "Firmware Upgrade

Readme File" (the exact wording of this

link name may vary in different languages).

4 Read and understand the instructions on

rmware upgrade.

5 Follow the instructions to download the

upgrade packet and complete the upgrade.

• If the upgrade fails, reconnect the
power supply, turn on this product, and
perform the upgrade again.

10 Product

information

Note

Product information is subject to change without prior

•

notice.

Specications

Amplier

Rated Output Power 2 x 10 W RMS
Frequency Response 40 Hz-20 kHZ, ±3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio > 77 dB
MP3-Link Input 600 mV RMS 22 kohm

Disc

Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12 cm/8 cm
Support Disc CD-DA, CD-R, CD-

RW, MP3-CD, WMA-

CD
Audio DAC 24 Bits / 44.1 kHz
Total Harmonic

Distortion
Frequency Response 4 Hz - 20 kHz (44.1

S/N Ratio >75 dBA

<0.8% (1 kHz)

kHz)

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Tuner (FM)

Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuning grid 50 KHz
Sensitivity

- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio

- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
Search Selectivity > 28 dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion < 2%
Signal to Noise Ratio > 55 dB

< 22 dBf
< 43 dBf

DAB Tuner

Tuning Range 174–240 MHz (Band III)
Sensitivity > 90 dBf

Speakers

Speaker Impedance 6 ohm
Speaker Driver 10 cm full range
Sensitivity > 84 dB/m/W ± 4

dB/m/W

General information

AC power 220-240 V ~,

50/60 Hz

Operation Power
Consumption

Power Consumption in
Eco-power Standby

Headphone Output <150 mV
Wide Band

Characteristic Voltage
USB Direct Version 2.0 HS
Dimensions

- Main Unit
(W x H x D)

- Speaker Box
(W x H x D)

Weight

- Main Unit

- Speaker Box

25 W

≤ 0.5 W

>75 mV

200 x 118 x 210 mm

140 x 224 x 144 mm

1.35 kg

1.05 kg x 2

USB playability information

Compatible USB devices:

• USB ash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)

• USB ash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)

• memory cards (requires an additional card

reader to work with this product)

Supported formats:

• USB or memory le format FAT12, FAT16,

FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)

• MP3 bitrate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and

variable bitrate

• WMA v9 or earlier

• Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8

levels

• Number of albums/folders: maximum 99

• Number of tracks/les: maximum 999

• ID3 tag v2.0 or later

• File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum

length: 64 bytes)

Unsupported formats:

• Empty albums: an album that does not

contain MP3/WMA les

• Unsupported le formats are skipped. For

example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3

les with extension .dlf are ignored and

not played.

• AAC, WAV, PCM audio les

• DRM protected WMA les (.wav, .m4a,

.m4p, .mp4, aac)

• WMA les in Lossless format

Supported MP3 disc formats

• ISO9660, Joliet

• Maximum track/le number: 999

(depending on le name length)

• Maximum album number: 99

• Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• Supported bitrates: 32-320 kbps, variable

bitrates

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RDS program types

NO TYPE No RDS programme type
NEWS News services
AFFAIRS Politics and current affairs
INFO Special information programs
SPORT Sports
EDUCATE Education and advanced training
DRAMA Radio plays and literature
CULTURE Culture, religion and society
SCIENCE Science
VARIED Entertainment programs
POP M Pop music
ROCK M Rock music
MOR M Light music
LIGHT M Light classical music
CLASSICS Classical music
OTHER M Special music programs
WEATHER Weather
FINANCE Finance
CHILDREN Children’s programs

SOCIAL Social Affairs
RELIGION Religion
PHONE IN Phone In
TRAVEL Tr avel
LEISURE Leisure
JAZZ Jazz Music
COUNTRY Country Music
NATION M National Music
OLDIES Oldies Music
FOLK M Folk Music
DOCUMENT Documentar y
TES Alarm Test
ALARM Alarm

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11 Troubleshooting

Warning

•

Never remove the casing of this apparatus.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this product, check the following points before requesting
service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.philips.com/welcome). When
you contact Philips, make sure that the product is nearby and the model number and serial number are
available.

Problem Solution

No power Make sure that the AC power cord is connected properly.

Make sure that there is power at the AC outlet.
With a power-saving feature, the system switches off automatically

15 minutes after the product stays inactivity.

No sound or poor sound Adjust the volume.

Disconnect the headphones.
Make sure that the speakers are connected correctly.
Make sure that the stripped speaker wires are clamped.

No response from the product Reconnect the AC power plug, and then turn on the product again.

With a power-saving feature, the system switches off automatically
15 minutes after the product stays inactivity.

Remote control does not work Before you press any function button, select the correct source with

the remote control instead of the main unit.
Reduce the distance between the remote control and the main unit.
Insert each battery with its polarity (+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
Replace the batteries.
Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front panel of

the main unit.

No disc detected Insert a disc.

Make sure that you place the disc with its label facing upwards.
Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc.

Make sure that the recordable disc is nalized and the format

supported.

USB storage device not
supported

Cannot play some les on the

USB storage device

Make sure that the USB storage device is compatible with the
product.

Tr y another one.

Make sure that the le format is supported.
Make sure that the le quantity does not exceed the maximum.

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Problem Solution

Poor radio reception Increase the distance between the product and other electrical

appliances.
Fully extend the antenna.
Connect an outdoor FM/DAB antenna instead.

Timer does not work Set the clock correctly.

Switch on the timer.

Clock/timer setting erased Power has been interrupted or the AC power cord has been

disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer.

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August 2011

Philips Electronics Australia Limited and Philips New Zealand Limited

Level 1, 65 Epping Rd, Level 2, 1 Nugent St,
North R yde, SYDNE Y NSW 2113 Grafton, AUCKLAND, 1

In this warranty:
We or us means Philips Electronics Australia Limited ACN 008 445 743 or Philips New Zealand Limited (Company

Number 1723), and our contact details are set out at the end of this warranty;

You means the purchaser or the original end-user of the Goods;
Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in Australia or New

Zealand; and
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in Australia or New

Zealand.
If you require a ssistance with the operation of the product, its features or specifications please call the Philips

Consumer Care Centre on 1300 363 391 in Australia or 0800 658 224 in New Zealand.

: Our Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are

Australia

entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage. You are also entitled to have the Goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This is not a complete statement of your legal rights as a consu mer.

New Zealand:

This guarantee applies in addition to the conditions and guarantees implied by that legislation.

Additional Warranty:

In addition to the rights and remedies that you have under the Australian Consumer Law, Consumer Guarantees Act
of New Zealand or any other applicable law, we provide the following war ranty against defects:

1. If, during the first 12 months from their date of purchase from the Supplier (Warranty Period), the Goods prove

2. We do not have to repair or replace the Goods under this Additional Warranty if the Goods have been used f or a

3. Even when we do not have to repair or replace the Goods, we may decide to do so anyway. In some cases, we

4. All such repaire d, replaced or substituted Goods continue to receive the benefit of this Additional Warranty for the

5. This Additional Warranty is limited to repair, replacement or substitution only. As far as the law permits, w e will not

6. In order to claim under this Additional Warranty you must telephone us on 1300 363 391 in Australia or 0800 658

∗ All returned Goods must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of purchase which clearly indicates the name and

∗ You must bear any expense for return of the Goods or otherwise associated with making your claim under this

7. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia and New Zealand.

Contact us or the place of purchase for further details.

Philips Electronics Australia Limited Philips New Zealand Limited

Consumer Care: 1300 363 391 Consumer Care: 0800 658 224
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.philips.com/support Website: www.philips.com/support

Our Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials and none of your statutory rights or remedies apply, we
will repair or replace the Goods without charge.

commercial purpose; misused, improperly or inappropriately installed, operated or repaired; abused; damaged; or
not maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

may decide to substitute the Goods with a similar alternative product of our choosing. All such decisions are at
our absolute discretion.

time remaining on the original Warranty Period.

be liable for any loss or damage caused to property or persons arising from any cause whatsoever.

224 in New Zealand within the Warranty Period. You will be asked for details of the Goods, a description of the
defect and your personal details. Upon accepting your claim, we shall assist you with either returning the Goods to
the Supplier for replacement or to the most convenient Philips Authorised Service Centre for your Goods to be
repaired. In some case we may require that you return to the Goods to us (at the address below) for repair,
replacement or substitution.

address of the Supplier, the date and place of pur chase and identifies product. It is best to provide a legible and
unmodified receipt or sales invoice.

Additional Warranty.

Warranty against Defects

023

Email: [email protected]

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Specifications are subject to change without notice
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All rights reserved.

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