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Mini Hi-Fi System

with 3 CD changer

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Return your Warranty Registration card today to

ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.

• Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive
all the privileges of owning a Philips product.

Warranty

Verification

Registering your product within 10 days
confirms your right to maximum protection
under the terms and conditions of your
Philips warranty.

Owner

Confirmation

Your completed Warranty Registration
Card serves as verification of ownership in
the event of product theft or loss.

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the

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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.

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• So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed
with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these
important benefits.

Model

Registration

Returning your Warranty Registration Card
right away guarantees you’ll receive all
the information and special offers which you
qualify for as the owner of your model.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the
rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for
future reference.

Model No. _______________________________

Serial No. ________________________________

WARNING:

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

To prevent electric shock, match wide

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Congratulations on your purchase,
and welcome to the “family!”

Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philipsusa.com

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Dear Philips product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one
of the best-built, best-backed products available today. And
we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with
your purchase for many years to come.

As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to
protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties
and outstanding service networks in the industry.

And most importantly you can count
on our uncompromising commitment to your total
satisfaction.

All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for
investing in a Philips product.

Sincerely,

What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all
the information and special offers for which you qualify,
plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home
shopping network.

Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips

product, you must return your Warranty
Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail
it to us right now!

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This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage
within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make
any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature
concerning the operation and maintenance of this
unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read
carefully in order to avoid any problems.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

2. Keep these instructions – The safety and

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the

4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use

5. Do not use this apparatus near water – for

6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance

7. Install in accordance with the

8. Do not install near any heat sources such

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment

9. Do not defeat the

operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.

operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

appliance and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.

instructions should be followed.

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool, etc.

should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

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.

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

safety purpose of
the polarized or
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.

11. 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 all 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.

EL 4562-E004: 99/3

AC Polarized

Plug

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

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

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with
21 CFR 1040.10.

Canada

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.

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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 warranty
service. A sales receipt or other document showing that
you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced,
and labor is free.After one year from the day of purchase,
you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for
all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered
only for the original warranty period.When the warranty
on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and
repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within
the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable
or antenna systems outside the 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 allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not
limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or
not copyrighted.)

LIMITED WARRANTY

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional
purposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the
product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer
Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer
Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the
local Philips service organization will attempt to provide
service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate
spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily
available).

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing
proof of purchase.Attach it to this owner’s manual and
keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing
material in case you need to return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting
service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may
save you a service call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN
U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see
enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When
the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at
the center. Centers may keep defective parts.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration
to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN
CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied,
including any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under
any circumstances for any direct,indirect, special, incidental
or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if
notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the
product below.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty
registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify
you if necessary.

MODEL # ____________________________________

SERIAL # ____________________________________

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other
rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976,

Longview,Texas 75606, USA,[phone]

EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98

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CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION

General Information

• The typeplate (which contains
the serial number) is located at
the rear of the system.

• Recording is permissible if
copyright or other rights of third
parties are not infringed.

• This device complies with the
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules, part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
– This device may not cause

harmful interference, and

– This device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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.

Acknowledgement

Dolby Pro-Logic and the double-D
symbol d are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Accessories (Supplied)

– Remote control
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote

control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– AC power cord
– CS-120 speaker package (includes

one pair of surround speakers and

one center speaker)

Safety Information

• Before operating the system, check
that the operating voltage indicated
on the typeplate (or the voltage
indication beside the voltage
selector) of your system is identical
with the voltage of your local power
supply. If not, please consult your
dealer. The typeplate is located at the
rear of your system.

• When the system is switched on, do
not move it around.

• Place the system on a solid base (e.g.
a cabinet).

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

• The system incorporates a built-in
safety feature that prevents
overheating.

• Do not expose the system to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat
sources.

• Under no circumstances should you
repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty!

• 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 CD unit inside the system.
Should this occur, the CD player will
not operate normally. Leave the
power on for about one hour with
no disc in the system until normal
playback is possible.

• Electrostatic discharge may cause
unexpected problems. See whether
these problems disappear if you
unplug the AC power cord and plug
it in again after a few seconds.

• To disconnect the system from
the power supply completely,
remove the AC power plug
from the wall socket.

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Rear Connections

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

PREPARATION

SW 030

H

surr.

F

VOLUME

STANDBY

AUDIO OUT

G

A

LR

SUB-

WOOFER

OUT

MAINS

AUX IN

AC

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CENTER

+

–

REAR
SURROUND

+

L

–
–

R

+

AM ANTENNA

FM ANTENNA 300Ω

FRONT

+

L

–
–

R

+

B

LR

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L

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surr.

CENTER

C

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PREPARATION

A AM Loop Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied loop antenna to
the AM ANTENNA terminal. Place the
AM loop antenna far away from the
system and adjust its position for the
best reception.

B FM Wire Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna
to the FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal.
Adjust the position of the FM antenna
for the best reception.

Outdoor Antenna

For better FM stereo reception,
connect an outdoor FM antenna to the
FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal using a
300 Ω dipole wire.

C Speakers Connection

• Connect the right speaker to Front
terminal R, with the colored wire to
+ and the black wire to -.

• Connect the left speaker to Front
terminal L, with the colored wire to
+ and the black wire to -.

• Clip the stripped portion of the
speaker wire as shown.

12 mm

unlock lock

D Center Speaker

Connection

Connect the black (non-marked) wires
to the black CENTER terminal and the
blue (marked wires) to the blue
CENTER terminal.

E Rear Surround

Speakers’ Connection

Connect the black (non-marked) wires
to the black REAR SURROUND
terminals and the colored (marked)
wires to the grey REAR SURROUND
terminals.

F Subwoofer Out

Connection

Connect the optional active subwoofer
to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal.
The subwoofer reproduces just the low
bass sound effect (e.g. explosions, the
rumble of spaceships, etc.). Be sure to
follow the instructions supplied with the
subwoofer.

G Connecting other

equipment to your
system

You can connect the audio left and right
OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc
player, DVD player or CD Recorder to
the AUX IN terminals at the rear of the
system.

H AC Power Supply

After all other connections have been
made, connect the AC power cord to
the system and to the wall outlet.

Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control

• Inser t the batteries (Type R06 or
AA) into the remote control as
shown in the battery compartment.

• To avoid damage from possible
battery leakage, remove dead
batteries or batteries that will not be
used for a long time. For
replacement, use type R06 or AA
batteries.

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Dolby Pro Logic

This state of the art Dolby Pro Logic
mini system enables you to experience
and enjoy a Home Cinema sound
ambience. The Pro Logic system allows
more accurate definition of the
individual sound sources. It produces
greater sound separation between
channels and provides pinpoint sound
localization. Pro Logic provides four
sound outputs: Left, Center, Right and
Surround (Rear). Front sounds are
produced from the pair of Left and
Right speakers and a Center speaker.
The surround sound is reproduced by
two speakers placed at the rear of the
listening area. Although the surround
sound is monaural (single-source), a pair
of speakers is necessary to produce the
correct diffused sound.

This Pro Logic decoder enables you to
decode the following modes: Dolby

Surround, Center Phantom, Dolby 3
Stereo or normal Stereo.

Setting up the Dolby Pro
Logic system

You must set up the system properly in
order to enjoy the Home Cinema
sound to the fullest. First, connect the
speakers.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

5-Speaker Connection

• Front speakers: Connect the front
speakers.

• Center speaker: Connect the center
speaker.

• Rear (surround) speakers: Connect
either the wired rear surround speakers
or a pair of wireless rear speakers (not
supplied) to the SURROUND OUT
terminals.

CENTER

REAR
SURROUND FRONT

REAR

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

Positioning the Speakers

To get the best surround sound effect,
place the speakers as follows.

CENTER

SPEAKER

SUB-

FRONT

WOOFER

LEFT

TV

SURROUND

LEFT

MINI HIFI
SYSTEM

FRONT
RIGHT

SURROUND

FRONT
LEFT

FRONT
RIGHT

RIGHT

Front Left and Right Speakers

For the best sound, place the Left and
Right speakers at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees to the
listener. If the speakers' magnetic field
affects the television picture, increase
the distance between the TV and the
speakers.

Center Speaker

For the best sound, place the center
speaker at the same height as the left
and right speakers. Place the center
speaker directly above or beneath the
television.

Rear (surround) Speakers

The surround speakers should be
placed at normal listening ear level or
mounted on the wall at the back of the
room. Most important, experiment
when placing the surround speakers in
order to obtain the best sound.

Test Tone

This feature enables you to adjust the
Front Left, Front Right, Center and
Surround Sound levels of the respective
speakers in Dolby Pro Logic mode.

You must sit at the ideal sitting
position and use the remote control
to perform this operation.

1 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX

to switch on the system.

2 Press TEST TONE.

™ A test signal is generated; it will

move through the Left, Center,
Right, and Surround speakers, in
that order.

™ "TEST TONE" followed by

"ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER
AND REAR LEVEL" will be
displayed.

™ The test signal will last for about

90 seconds.

3 Press

BALANCE
L to adjust

the sound of
the front left

DPL

LR

BALANCE

CENTER REAR

-+

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speaker.

™ The display will show "BAL

L+XX".

4 Press BALANCE R to adjust the

sound of the front right speaker.

™ The display will show "BAL R

+XX".

5 Press CENTER + or - to adjust

the sound of the center speaker.
™ The display will show either

"CENT +XX or -XX".

6 Press REAR + or - to adjust the

sound of the surround speakers.
™ The display will show either

"REAR +XX or -XX".

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