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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and
manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however some
installation and operation precautions which
you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read these instructions - All the safety
and operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.
2. Keep these instructions -The safety
and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings - All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions - All operating
and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near
water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.The
appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Install in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions. Do not
block any of the ventilation openings.
For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the
polarized or Polarized
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong.The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. When the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
ll.Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer ail servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Battery usage CAUTION -To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily injury
or damage to the unit
• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.
EL6475-E001:00/8
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English •
Index
Canada
English:
This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Français:
Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas
de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de Class B prescrites dans
le Règlement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère
des Communications du Canada
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
ATTENTION
L'utilisation des commandes ou
réglages ou le non-respect des
procédures ci-Incluses peuvent se
traduire par une exposition
dangereuse à l'irradiation.
ATENCIÓN
El uso de manda o ajustes o la
ejecucción de métodos que no sean
los aquí descritos puede ocasionar
peligro de exposición a radiación.
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MODE DE DEMONSTRATION
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Storing Preset Radio Stations
Tuning to Preset Radio Stations -
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External Sources
Listening to External Sources..
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General Information
This system complies with the FCC rules.
Part IS 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.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We
have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into tfiree 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
Acknowledgement
Energy Star
As an ENERGY STAR<5>
Partner; Philips has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STARi® I
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Supplied accessories
- Remote control
- Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
- AM loop antenna
- FM vrire antenr«
- AC power cord
Safety Information
Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage indicated on the t)peplate (or
the voltage indication beside the voltage
selector) of your system is identical w^h the
voltage of your local power supply If not, f^ease
consult your dealer
Place the system on a flat, hard and stable
surface.
Place the system in a location w^h 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.
Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight
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 systera Should this occur, the CD
player would not operate normally. Leave the
power on for about one hour VN^h no disc in the
system until normal playback is possible.
The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating 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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Preparations
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Rear Connections
The type plate Is located at the rear of the
system.
® Power
Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet ensure that all other connections
have been made.
WARNINGI
- 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).
@ Antennas Connection
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM
antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the
position of the antenna for optimal reception.
AM Antenna
Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV.
VCR or other radiation source.
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Preparations
FM Antenna
For better FM stereo reception, connect an
outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA
terminal.
) Speakers Connection
Front Speakers
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
(FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left
speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to" +"
and black (unmarked) wire to"
• Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as
shown.
Notes:
- For optimal sound performance, use the
supplied speakers.
- Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of “f/speaker terminals.
- Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please re^r to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual
Optional Connections
The optional equipment and connecting conJs
are not supplied. Refer to the operating
instructions of the connected equipment for
details.
Line Out Connection
Connect this output to any analog audio
equipment for playback or recording (CD
recorder, tape recorder or amplifier for example).
Use a cinch cable to connect the LiNE OUT
terminals to the analog audio in terminals of the
equipment
Connecting other equipment to your
system
Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals
of a TV, VCR Laser Disc player DVD player or
CD Recorder to the AUX/CDR IN terminals.
Notes;
- Do not connect equipment to both the LINE
OUT andAUXICDR IN terminals at the same time.
Otherwise, noise wi№ be generated and malfunction
might occur.
- If you are connecting equipment with a
monaumi output (a single audio out terminal),
connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left temtinaL
Akematively.you can use a “single to double“ dnch
cable (still be mono sound).
Subwoofer Out Connection
Connect the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER
OUT terminal. The subwoofer reproduces just
the low bass sound effect (explosions or the
rumble of spaceships, for example).
Digital Out Connection
Connect this digital output when recording on
any audio equipment with digital input (CD
Recorder, Digital Audio Tape [DAT] deck. Digital
to Analog Converter and Digital Signal Processor,
for example). Use a cinch cable to connect the
DIGITAL OUT
terminal of the equipment
terminal to the digital input
Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control
Insert two batteries
(Type R06 or AA) into
the remote control with|'
the correct polarity as
indicated by the + and |
- symbols inside the
battery compartment
CAUTION!
- Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or not to be used for a long time.
- Do not use oU and new or different
types of batteries In combination.
- Batteries contain chemical substances, so
dispose of them properly.
- to view the current status of the system. - to select the desired playback modes in tape
- to change disc(s).
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deck 2 only.
to search backward/foPAord.
to tune to a lower or higher radio
to stop playback or to clear a
to stop playback or recording.
to start or interrupt playback
to start playback
....
to skip to the beginning of the
to select tape side (back or
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Controls
wOOx ON-OFF
to select enhanced or normal wOOx sound
effect
wOOx LEVEL
to select desired wOOx level . WOOX 1,
WOOX 2 or WOOX 3.
TAPE DECK 2
TAPE DECK 1
MUTE
- to interrupt or resume sound reproductioa
@ CLOCK
- to view the clock display.
@ TIMER ON/OFF
- to activate or deactivate the timer.
@ SLEEP
- to activate, deactivate or set the sleep timer
(g) SHUFFLE
- to playback all available discs and their tracks/
program in random order
@1 REPEAT
- to playback track(s)/disc(s)/program repeatedly
@ DIGITS 0 - ?
(numbers consisting of more than two figures must
be keyed in within two seconds.)
for CD
...............
to key in a CD track for playback
forTUNER
@ 6
- to switch the system to Standby mode or Eco
Power Standby mode.
or programming.
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to key in a preset radio station.
Notes for remote control;
- first, select the source you wish to
control by pressing one of the source select
keys on the remote control (CD 123 or
TUNER, for example).
- Then select the desired function ( ►, H,
M for example).
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Basic Functions
IMPORTANTI
Befort you optrate the system, complete
the preparation ^»rocecfures.
Demonstration mode
The system has a demonstration mode that
shows the various features offered by the system.
To activate the demonstration
О In Standby mode, press and hold DEMO
STOP Ш on the system until "SEfV OiJ" is
displayed.
-> The demonstration will begin.
To deactivate the demonstration
• Press and hold DEMO STOP ■ on the system
until "ЛЕГИ ОГГ" is displayed.
The system will switch to Standby mode.
Notes:
- Even if you гетто the AC power cord and
reconnect it to the wall socket, the demonstration
will remain off until you activate it again.
- When the power is turned on, the disc tray may
open and close to initialize the system.
Easy Set
EASY SET allows you to store all available radio
stations automatically.
In Standby or Demonstration mode, press and
hold STANDBY ON until 5E f ” is
displayed.
The system will search for all radio stations
on the FM band, then the AM band.
All available radio stations with sufficient signal
strength will be stored automatically.
-♦ The system will stop searching when all the
available radio stations are stored or when the
memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.
The last preset radio station will play when
EASY SET is completed.
Note:
- When EASY SET is used, all previously stored
radio stations will be replaced.
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Basic Functions
Switching the system on
In Standby mode
• Press STANDBY ON or CD/TUNER/
TAPE/AUX on the system.
^ The system will switch to the last selected
source or the selected source.
• Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY
buttons or OPEN'CLOSE.
The system will switch to CD mode.
In Eco Power Standby mode
• PressCD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/
COR on the remote control.
^ The system will switch to the selected source.
Switching the system to Standby
mode
In Demonstration mode
• Press and hold DEMO STOP ■ on the
system.
In Eco Power Standby mode
• Press ECO POWER.
In any other source mode
• Press STANDBY ON (or (¡) on the remote
control).
The clock will appear on the display when the
system is in Standby mode.
Switching the system to Eco
Power Standby mode
• Press ECO POWER (or press and hold (¡) on
the remote control).
-♦IDW PDIJER STRfJMy OWwillbe
displayed, then the display screen will go blank
The low power ECO POWER LED will be
lighted.
Note:
- If you hove not deactivated the demonstration, H
will resume five seconds after the system switches
to Eco Power Standby or Standby mode.
Power Saving Automatic Standby
As a power-saving feature, the system will
automatically switch to Standby mode if you do
not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a
disc or tape has stopped playing.
Dim mode
You can select the desired brightness for the
display.
Press DIM repeatedly to select DIM 1, DIM 2,
DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.
DIM appears on the display, except for DIM
OFF mode.
DIM OFF - normal brightness with
Spectrum Analyzer On
Sin OFF '
DiM 1 - normat brightness with Spectrum
Analyzer Off
DIM 2 * half brightness with Spectrum
Analyzer On
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DIM 3 - half brightness with Spectrum
Analyzer Off and all LBDs on the system
will be switched off*
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Basic Functions
Volume Control
Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob
clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease
(turn knob counter-clockwise or press
VOLUME —) the sound level.
To listen through the headphones
• Connect the headphones plug to the socket
at the front of the system.
The speakers will be muted.
To switch off the volume temporarily
• Press MUTE on the remote control.
Playback will continue without sound and
’tlUrC" will be displayed.
• To restore the volume, press MUTE again or
increase the VOLUME level.
Interactive Sound Control
For optímal sound listening, select only one
of the following interactive sound controls
at a time: PERSONAL, DSC, YEC or BASSI
TREBLE.
Personal Sound
Press PERSONAL
Adjust the JOG
CONTROL (or press
PERSONAL on the
remote control
repeatedly) to select the desired Personal setting.
The selected Personal setting number will
appear on the display.
If no name has been stored previously,
'PERBQrJPL i;" will be displayed. ' is the
setting number.
Personal Setting
You can use the JOG CONTROL to adjust the
Personal setting to your desired level. Up to six
Personal settings can be stored.
Press and hold PERSONAL on the system
until ■SaCCr PRESEf fWIKR" is displayed.
Adjust the JOG CONTROL to select the
desired Personal setting number and press ►►
on the system to confirm the selection,
■^mripr LOW FRCa LEI'EL’willbe
displayed.
Adjust the JOG CONTROL to select the
desired Spectrum Analyzer band level for low
frequency.
The level will increase or decrease
between + 3 and "“3.
Press ►► to confirm the selection.
-♦TORPr fllS FREG La'LL"willbe
displayed, followed by TORPf HIGH PREG
LCtTL-.
Repeat steps 3-^ to select the desired middle
and high frequency Spectrum Analyzer band
levels.
You can edit the name for the personal setting.
The first character of the setting name will be
flashing.
Adjust the JOG CONTROL to select the
desired letter, number or symbol.
HVto ::vto 3"or "jf. f. V /,
Press ►► to confirm the selectioa
The next character for editing will be flashing
Repeat steps S-7 to store up to 10 characters.
To store the setting press PERSONAL on the
system again.
To change any previous setting before
storing
• Press -dd on the system to retrace the steps in
reverse order and make the changes accordingly.
To exit without storing the setting
• Press ■ on the system.
Notes:
- During personal setting if no button is pressed
within 90 seconds, the system will exit the Personal
setting mode automatically.
- The wOOx fevei cannot be stored as part of the
Personal setting.
- When making a Personal setting it Is not
possible to adjust the Bass/Treble level, UGE J0&" will be displayed.
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Basic Functions
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Digital Sound Control (DSC)
The DSC feature enables you to adjust the
system to suit your type of music.
Press DSC.
AdjusttheJOO
CONTROL (or press
DSC on the remote contn >!•.
repeatedly) to select the desired Digital Sound
Control effect: OPTIMAL CLASSIC,TECHNO,
VOCAL ROCK or JAZZ.
•> The selected DSC will be encircled.
Note"
- For 0 neutral sound effect, select CLASSIC.
Virtual Environment Control (VEC)
The VEC feature enables you to adjust the
system to select a type of environment
Press VEC.
Adjust the JOG
CONTROL (or press
VEC on the remote
control repeatedly) to
select the desired Virtual Environment Control
effect : HALL CLUB, DISCO CINEMA
CONCERT or ARCADE
-♦ The selected VEC will be encircled.
BASSfTREBLE
The BASS/TREBLE feature enables you to define
the sound-processor settings for Bass and Treble.
Press BASS/TREBLE.
-♦ The BASS and TREBLE LEDs will be lighted.
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will be displayed.
Use the BASS/TREBLE controls to select the
desired BASS or TREBLE levels respectively.
-♦ The BASS/TREBLE level will increase or
decrease between level "f 3 and ■“ 3.
Press BASSor (or BASS +/— on the
remote control) repeatedly to select the low
tone level.
"if?5S or "SPSS f;;" will be displayed.
Press TREBLE ^ or -r (or TREBLE + /- on
the remote control) repeatedly to select the high
tone level.
■♦•fRESLE -;;"or*fREBLE +::"willbe
displayed.
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Note"
- " denotes the sound level
Automatic DSC-wOOx /VEC-wOOx
selection
The best wOOx setting is generated
automatically for each DSC orVEC selection.
You can manually select the wOOx setting that
best suits your listening environment
wOOx
There are three wOOx settings to enhance the
bass response.
Press wOOx ON*OFF (or
wOOx on the remote
control) to switch ON
(enhanced) or OF (normal)
the wOOx sound effect ‘.IS.'toori
When wOOx is switched on:
The WOOX will appear on the display.
When wOOx is switched off
The display will show T-iOu» iJQWI" and
WOOX will disappear from the display.
When wOOx is switched on, adjust wOOx
LEVEL to select the desired wOOx settings:
WOOX 1.WOOX 2 or WOOX 3.
Notes."
- When Personal or Bass/Treble sound control is
selected, wOOx will be switched off outomatkattf.
— Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, deactivate wOOx or reduce
the volume.
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CD Operation
IMPORTANTI
- This system is designed for regular discs.
Therefore, do not use any accessories such
at disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment
sheets, etc., as offered on the market,
because they may jam the changer
mechanism.
- Do nat had more than ane disc Into
each tray.
Discs for Playback
This system can playback all digital audio CD,
linalized digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR)
discs and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable
(CDRW)discs.
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Loading Discs
f Press CD to select CD mode.
2 Press OPEN-CLOSE to open the disc tray.
3 Load up to two discs on die indiNrtdual disc trays.
To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.
The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray
is ready for loading.
Press OPEN-CLOSE to close the disc tray.
-b ’iJCfUIf'IG" will be displayed. The selected
disc tray, total number of tracks and the playing
time will appear on the display.
A lighted button indicates that a disc is loaded
on the disc tray.
Notes:
- Load the discs with die label side facing up.
- To ensure good system performance, wait until
the disc tray completely reads the disc(s) before
proceeding.
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CD Operation
Disc Playback
To playback all discs on the disc tray
• Press PLAY ►!!
-> All the available discs will playback once, then
stop.
During playback, the selected disc tray, track
number and elapsed playing time of the current
track will appear on the display
To playback one disc only
• Press the DISC DIRECT PlAY button: DISC 1,
DISC 2 or DISC 3.
^ The selected disc will playback once, then
stop.
To interrupt playback
• Press PAUSE Pit
• To resume playback, press PLAY ►!! again.
To stop playback
• Press ■.
To search for a particular passage during
playback
• Press and hold or ►► and release it when
the desired passage is located.
During searching, the volume will be reduced.
To select a desired track
• Press M or H repeatedly (or Digits 0-9 on
the remote control) until the desired track
appears on ttie display
• If playback is stopped, press PLAY ► II to start
playback.
Note;
- In Shuffle mode, pressing H will couse the
player to skip only to the beginning of the current
track.
To skip to the beginning of the current
track during playback
• Press N once.
Replace discs during playback
1 Press DISC CHANGE.
2 To change the inner disc, press DISC
CHANGE again.
"II5C CHRi'JGE” will be displayed and the
disc will stop playing
The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner
disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.
Programming the disc tracks
Programming tracks is possible when playback is
stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the
memory in any order.
1 Load the desired discs on the disc tray (refer to
"Loading Discs").
2 Press PROG to start programming
raocRAM will start flashing
3 Press CD (CD 1 •2*3) or DISC 1/2/3 button
to select a disc.
4 Press M or H (or Di^ts 0-9 on the remote
control) to select the desired track
5 Press PROG to store the track
• Repeat steps 3-S to store other discs and
tracks.
6 Press PLAY ►!! to start program playback.
^ ’PL Fly PPOGPRiT will be displayed.
• To end programming without starting playback,
press ■ once.
The total number of tracks programmed and
the total playing time will appear on the display.
Notes;
- If the total playing time is more than "99'5 9"
or if one of the programmed tracks has a number
greater than 30, thenwill appear on the
display instead of the total playing time.
- If you ottempt to program more thon 40 tracks,
■PR0GPRÍ1 rULL" will be displayed.
- If you press any of the DISC DIRECT PLAY
buttons, the system will playback the selected disc
or track, and the stored program win be ignored
temparorily.The okockam symbol abo wW
disappear temporarily from the display. It wSI
reappear when pkiybock of the selected disc ends.
- During programming, if no button is pressed
within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program
mode automatically.
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CD Operation
To review the program
• Stop playback and press M or H repeatedly.
• To exit review mode, press ■.
To erase the entire program
• Press ■ once when playback is stopped or
twice during playback.
-♦ TOOGPHM CiERRCU' will be displayed.
PROGRAM will disappear liom the display.
Note:
- The program will be erased when the system Is
disconnected from the power supply or when the
disc tray is opened.
Repeat
The current track, a disc, all available discs or all
programmed tracks can be played repeatedly.
1 Press REPEAT on the remote control
repeatedly to select various repeat modes.
• In normal playback
"TRRCH' - to repeat the current track
"2I5C" - to repeat the entire disc.
"FILL DISC" - to repeat all available discs.
•*REPEAT appears on the display.
• In program playback
"TRRCH’ - to repeat the current
programmed track
"PROGRRII' - to repeat all programmed
tracks.
-♦ REPEAT and PROGRAM wlll appear on the
display.
• The selected track/disc(s)/program will now be
played repeatedly until you press B.
2 To resume normal playback press REPEAT
until the "OrC' mode is displayed.
REPEAT will disappear from the display.
Note:
- Selecting SHUffLE during repeat playback will
cancel all repeat modes.
Shuffle
All the available discs and their tracks or all the
programmed tracks can be played in random
orden
1 Press SHUFFLE on the remote control.
"SHUrTLE" and shufflewill appear on the
display.
• The discs and the tracks will be played in
random order until you press B.
2 To resume normal playback press SHUFFLE
again
SHUFFLE will disappear from the display.
When REPEAT Is selected during
shuffling
• In normal shuffled playback
-♦ "ffJFICf:" and TILL JUSC" repeat modes are
available for selection.
“P REPEAT and SHUFFLE will appear on the
display.
• In program shuffled playback
-F ■fRRCK" or "PROGRRIT repeat modes are
available for selection.
REPEAT, PROGRAM and SHUFFLE will appear on
the display.
For Recording, please refer to "Tape
Opemt/on/Recording”.
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Radio Reception
Storing Preset Radio Stations
You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in
the memory.
Automatic Preset Programming
• EASY SET setting (refer to "Basic Functions EAST SET’).
OR
1 Press TUNER (FM* *AM) to select TUNER
mode.
"rL/rCi?" wilt be displayed. A few seconds
later; the current i^dio frequency will be
displayed.
To begin automatic preset from a desired
preset nun^>er
• Press M or H (or Digits 0-9 on the remote
control) to select the desired preset number
2 Press and hold PROG until VUTD’ appears on
the display
-4 rROGRAM will Start flashing.
-♦ The system will start searching for all radio
stations on the EM band, then the AM band.
-♦ All available radio stations with sufficient signal
strength will be stored automatically
The system will stop searching when all the
available radio stations are stored or when the
memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.
The last preset radio station will then be
played when completed.
To stop storing the automatic preset
• Press PROG or ■ on the system.
Notes:
- If no preset number is selected, automatic preset
will begin from preset (1) and all your former
presets will be overridden.
- Any radio stations that have been stored
previously vvil) not restore again.
Manual Preset Programming
1 Press TUNER (FM'AM) repeatedly to select
the desired waveband : FM or AM.
2 Press PROG.
-» PROGRAM will Start flashing
-♦ The next available preset number will be
displayed for selectioa
3 Press and hold 44 or ►► until the frequency
indicafon starts to change, then release.
The display will show "5CRRCH’ until a radio
station with sufficient signal strength is found.
To store the radio station to another
preset number
• Press 14 or M (or Digits 0-9 on the remote
control) to select the desired preset number
4 Press PROG again to store the radio station,
.♦ PROGRAM will disappear from the display
• Repeat steps 2-4 to store other preset radio
stations.
Tuning to a weak radio station
• Press 44 or ►► briefly and repeatedly until the
optimal reception is found.
To stop storing the manual preset
• Press ■ on the system.
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Notes
- If you attempt to store more than 40 preset
radio stations, VRDGR№1 FULL'' will be
displayed.
- During programming, ifno button is pressed
within 20 seconds, the system wiii exit the Program
mode automatically.
Tuning to Preset Radio Stations
Press M or ►) (or Digits 0-9 on the remote
control) to select the desired preset number
-9 The preset number; radio frequency, and
waveband will appear on the display
For Recording, please refer to “Tape
OperotionIRecordIng’’,
Listening to Externai Sources
Connect the audio out terminals of the external
equipment (TV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD
player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN
terminals of your system.
Press AUX (CDR/DVD) repeatedly to select
CDR/DVD or normal AUX mode.
-9"Of?/!!']!" or "RUi!" will be displayed.
When CDR/DVD mode is selected, any audio
equipment connected to the LINE OUT
terminals of this mini system will be mirted. You
will not be able to record or listen to the sound
from the LINE OUT source.
Radío Reception
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External Sources
• If the sound from the external source is
distorted, select CDR/DVD mode for listening.
Notes
- You are advised not to listen to and record from
the some source simultaneously.
- All the interactive sound control features (DSC
orVCC, for example) are ovoilobte for selection.
- Refer to the operating instructions for the
connected equipment for details.
For Recording, please refer to "Tape
OperationIRecording".
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Tape Operation/Recording
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IMPORTANTI
- Before playing a tape, check and tighten
dack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get
jammed or may burst In the mechanism.
- C-f 20 tope is extremely thin and is easily
deformed or damaged. It is not
recommended for use In this system.
- Store the tapes at room temperature and
do not put them too close to a magnetic
field (for example, a transformer,TV or
Press ^ OPEN to open the tape deck door.
Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.
Load the tape with the open side down and the
full spool to the left.
/A . j
k
3 Press TAPE (TAPE 1 • 2) repeatedly to select
tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.
The selected tape deck number is displayed.
4 Press PLAY ► II to start playback.
To stop playback
• Press ■.
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Tape Operation/Recording
To change the playback side on tape
deck 2 only
• Press И or W.
The ◄ (BACK) or ► (FRONT) will appear
on the display, depending on the tape side
selected
To change the playback mode on tape
deck 2 only
• Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select
the different playback modes.
H : playback on one side of the tape only.
Ю : both sides are played once.
CO: both sides are played repeatedly, up
to 10 times each side unless you press Ш.
To rewind or fast forward during
playback
• Press and hold •4^ or ►► until the desired
passage is reached, then release.
The tape continues playing.
• The tape will stop automatically at the end of
the rewinding or fast forwarding
^ During searching, the sound is reduced to a
low volume,
lb rewind or fast forward when playback
is stopped
1 Press-^orW-.
2 Press ■ when you reached the desired passage.
Note:
- During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tope, it
is also possible to select another source (CD,
TUNER or AUK for example).
General Information on
Recording
' For recording, use only tape of lEC type I
(normal tape) or lEC type II (CrOj).
The recording level is set automatically,
regardless of the position of the Volume, VEC,
DSC and so forth.
The tape is secured at both ends with leader
tape. At the beginning and end
of the tape, nothing will be
recorded for six to seven
seconds.
To prevent accidental recording
break out the tab on the left
shoulder of the tape side you
want to protect
If “OClK rRPC ” is displayed, the protection
tab has been broken. Put a piece of dear
adhesive tape over the opening. Do not cover
the CrOj tape detection hole when covering the
tab opening.
IMPORTANT!
- Recording is pemissible if copyright or
other rights of third parties are not
Infringed upon.
- Recording is possible only on tape deck 2.
Preparation for Recording
Press TAPE (TAPE 1 *2) to select TAPE 2.
Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2.
Press M or w to select the recording tape side,
appears on the display for the reverse
side.
^ ► appears on the display for the forward
side.
Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select a
recording mode.
d for recording on one side only.
•4 for recording on both sides.
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Tape Operation/Recording
I
Prepare the source to be recorded.
CD - load the disc(s).
TUNER - tune to the desired radio station.
TAPE - load the prerecorded tape into tape
deck 1 with the full spool to the left
AUX - connect external equipment
When recording is In progress
REC starts flashing.
• It is not possible to change tape side.
• It is not possible to listen to another source
except for dubbing tapes.
• It is not possible to activate the timer function.
One Touch Recording
1 Press CD, TONER or AUX to select the
source.
2 Start playback of the selected source.
3 Press RECORD to start recording.
To stop recording
• Press ■.
Note;
- One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE
mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will be displayed.
CD Synchro Recording
1 Press CD 1 • 2 • 3 to select the disc.
• Press H or H (or Digits 0-9 on the remote
control) to select the desired track to start
recording.
• You can program the tracks in the order you
want them to be recorded (refer to "CD
Operation - Programming the disc tracks").
2 Press RECORD to Start recording.
The disc will start playback automatically.
Dubbing Tapes
1 Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1.
• You can set the tape to the desired passage
where recording will start
2 Press DUB (HSD) oiice for normal speed
dubbing or twice (within 2 seconds) for high
speed dubbing.
Playing and recording will start simultaneously.
-4 (normal speed) or "rRSf" (high
speed) will be displayed, followed by with
an indication on the selected tape side directior>.
^ During high speed dubbing, the volume will
be reduced and hsdwill appear on the display.
• Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the
tape only. To continue record on the reverse
side, at the end of side A, flip the tapes to side B
and repeat the procedure.
To stop dubbing
• Press ■.
Notes:
- OnfyIT mode is available during dubbing.
- Dubbing of topes is possible only from tape
deck 1 to tape deck 2.
- To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same
length.
- Too con listen to another source while dubbing.
Digital Recording via Digital Out
For CD digital recording, please refer to the
instruction manuals for the CD recorder digital
audio equipment and so forth.
To select another track during recording
1 Press PAUSE PH to interrupt recording.
2 Press M or W (or Digits 0-9 on the remote
control) to select the desired track.
3 Press PLAY ► II to resume recording.
To stop recording
• Press ■.
Recording and disc playback will stop
simultaneously.
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Clock/TImer
View Clock
The dock (if it is set) will be shown in Standby
mode.
To view the clock in any source mode
(CD or TUNER, for example)
• Press CLOCK/TIMER briefly (or CLOCK on
the remote control).
The clock will be displayed for a few seconds.
If the dock has not been set will be
displayed.
Note:
- When in Eco Power Standby mode, the clock will
not be displayed.
Clock Setting
The clock can be set in either 12-hour or
2'1-hour mode (DM 15 ■ DO” or ‘QD■ for
example)
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER twee.
2 Press PROG on the system repeatedly to select
clock mode.
If 12-hour mode is selected, W1 It?-00" will
start flashing.
If 2‘1-hour mode is selected, "OD-00" will start
flashing.
3 Press or ►► on the system repeatedly to set
the hour.
4 Press M or M on the system repeatedly to set
the minute.
5 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the
setting.
The clock will start working.
To exit without storing the setting
• Press ■ on the system.
Nates:
- The clock setting will be cancelled when the
power cord is disconnected or if a power failure
occurs.
- When in Eco Power Standby mode, the clock!
timer function will not operate.
- During clock setting, if no button is pressed
within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting
mode automatkolly.
Timer Setting
The system can switch on to CD,TUNER, or
TAPE 2 mode automatically at a preset time,
serving as an alarm to wake you up.
IMPORTANTl
- Before setting the timer, ensure that the
clock Is set correctly.
- The timer will always be switched on
after It has been set.
- The timer will not start if a recording Is In
progress.
- The volume of the timer will Increase
gradually from the minimum level until It
reaches the last tuned volume level.
1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more than
two seconds to select timer mode.
-»DM 18^00'orDO'DO’orthe lasttimer
setting will start flashing.
-♦ TIMER will start flashing.
The selected source will be lighted while
other available sources are flashing.
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Clock/Timer
2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the
desired source.
• Make sure the music source has been prepared
CD “ load the disc{s).To start from a specific
track, make a program (refer to "CD Operation -
Programming the disc tracks”).
TUNER - tune to the desired radio station.
TAPE - load the prerecorded tape into tape
deck 2.
3 Press ^ or ►► on the system repeatedly to set
the hour for the timer to start
4 Press M or w on the system repeatedly to set
the minute for the timer to start
5 Press CLOCK/TIHER to store the start time.
H The timer is now set and activated.
TIMER wifi remain on the display.
• At the preset time, the selected source will play.
To exit without storing the setting
• Press B on the system.
Notes;
- If the selected source (CD or TAPE) is not
available when the preset timer is reoched, TUNER
will be selected automaticoliy.
- During timer setting, if no button is pressed
within 90 seconds, the system wifi exit timer setting
mode automatkally.
To deactivate the TIMER
• Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control
-» The display will show tRtJiCi’ and timer
will disappear from the display.
Sleep Timer Setting
The sleep timer enables the system to switch to
Standby mode automatically at a preset time.
1 Set the clock (refer to "Clock Setting").
2 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly
to select a preset time.
^ The selections are as follows (time in
minutes);
BD-4S-3D- IS-OTF-BO...
“SLECP ;:i:" ortirr" will be displayed.
is the time in minutes.
3 When you reach the desired length of time, stop
pressing the SLEEP button.
-♦ The Sleep Timer is now set After this
amount of time passes, the system will switch to
Standby mode.
To deactivate the Sleep Timer
• Press SLEEP repeatedly until TjPr" is displayed,
or press the STANDBY ON button.
To activate theTIMER
• Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control
The last set timer information will be shown
for a few seconds and timer® will appear on
the display.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER
Output power
.............. 2 X 150W RMS<1) / 2 X 120 W FTC(’)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency response .......
Input sensitivity
AUX In / CDR/DVD In.....................500 mV / IV
Output
Speakers
Headphones
SutwooferOut_1,3V±2dB,> 22000Q
Une Out
Digital Out................................lEC 958,44,1 kHz
Use a soft cloth slightly mcwstened 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 center
out Do not wipe In a circular
motion.
Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
To ensure good recording and playback quality,
clean the heads (A), the capstan(s) (B), and
pressure ro(ler(s) (C) after every 50 hours of
tape operatioa
Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
You also can clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
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 Oeaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied vwth the
cfearier.
Demagnetizing the heads
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.
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 electHc shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
ore unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
Problem
CD OPERATION
'WB jilSC" is displayed.
"Vise WOT riNBLIZO!" is displayed.
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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 Snalized CD-R(W) or CD-R
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Troubleshooting
RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is poor«- If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING
Recording or playback cannot be made.- Clean deck parts, see "Maintenance”.
The tape deck door cannot open.
GENERAL
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.
The remote control does not function
properly.
The timer is not working.
Not ali iighted buttons are showing iight.
The Ciockrrimer setting is erased.
The system displays features
automatically and buttons start flashing.
connect an external antenna for better reception.
- Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi
System and yourTV orVCK
- Use only NORMAL (lEC 1) or lEC type II (CK)^)
tape.
- Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
- Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
~ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
-* Adjust the volume.
- Disconnect the headphones.
- Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
~ Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
- Check the speaker connections and location.
Select the source (CD orTUNER, for example)
before pressing the function button (►, H).
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 in the direction of the
system's IR sensor.
~ Set the dock correctly,
- Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timet;
- If recording is in progress, stop recording.
- Press DIM to select DIM OFF display mode.
- Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected Reset the dock/timer
- Press and hold DEMO STOP ■ on the system
to switch off the demonstration.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
AUDIO SYSTEM
One Year Free Labor
One Year Free Service on Parts
This product must be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warrant/ servke.A sales
receipt or other document showir^ that yo\) purchased the product
is considered proof of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warrant/ coverà^ begins the da/ you buy your product For one year
thtnofier, all parts will be (^>aired or replaced, and labor is free.
After one year ftom the da/ of purchase, you for the r^lacement
or repair of aH parts, and for aR labor charges.
Ail parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered on^ for
the original warranty period. When the warrant/ on the product
expires, the warrant on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• bbor charges for instalbtion or setup of the product asQustment
of customer controls on the product, and Installation or repair of
antenna systems outside of the product
• product repaft and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident unauthorized repair or other cause not vdthin the
control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or
antenna systems outside dte unit
• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product
(Some states do not aiiow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to
you. This Includes, but is not fimited to, prerecorded materbl,
whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• a product that Is used for commercbt or InstitiJtional purposes.
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service b avaibbie in all countries where the product b
officiary dhtrkwteà by Philips Consumer Electronics Compar^. In
countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Compaia does not
dbtribute the product, the focal Philips service orpnization wiH
attempt to provide service (although titere may be a dd^ If the
approprbte spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily
avaibbie).
MAKE SUREYOU KEEP...
Please keep your sales receipt or other document shovdng proof of
purchase.Attach It to thb owner's manual and keep both nearby.Abo
keep tile originai box and packing materbl in case you need to return
your product.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
Please check your owner's manual before requesting ser^e.
Atifustments of the controb dbcussed there may save you a service
call
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.SA.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Take the product to a Philips factory s^ke center (see enclosed
fist) or authorized service center for repair. When the product has
been repaired, you must pkk up the unit at ti^e center. Centers may
keep ddective parts.
(In U.SA, Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Isbnds, all implied warranties,
induding implied warranties of merchantabiH^ and fitness for a
particubr purpose, are Kmited In duration to the duration of thb
express warning. But, because some states do not aflow Kmttations
on how long an Implied warranty may bst, thb limitation may not
apply to you.)
(In Canada, thb warranty b given in lieu of all other warranties. No
other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particubr purpose.
n)il^s b not Ibbie under any circumstances ^ any direct, indirect,
specbl, Incidemai or consequentbl damages, howsoever incurred,
even If notified of the posslbilty of such damages.)
REMEMBER...
Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product
below. Abo, please fill out and mail your warranty re^stration card
promptly, k wilt be easier for us to notify you if necessary.