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User manual

Contents

1 Important 2

Safety 2
Notice 3

2 Your Mini Hi-Fi System 5

Introduction 5
What’s in the box 5
Overview of the main unit 6
Overview of the remote control 7

3 Get started 8

Connect antennas 8
Connect speakers 8
Connect power 9
Prepare the remote control 9
Install radio stations automatically 9
Set clock 9
Turn on 10

4 Play 11

Play from a Bluetooth-enabled device 11
Play a disc 12
Play from USB 12

8 Listen to radio 17

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Tune to a radio station 17
Program radio stations automatically 17
Program radio stations manually 17
Select a preset radio station 17

9 Other features 18

Set the alarm timer 18
Set the sleep timer 18
Restore default settings 18

10 Product information 19

Specications 19

USB playability information 20
Supported MP3 disc formats 20
Maintenance 20

11 Troubleshooting 21

5 Listen to an external device 14

Listen to an MP3 player 14
Listen to an external audio device

with RCA connectors 14

6 Play options 15

Repeat and shufe play 15

Display play information 15

7 Adjust volume level and sound

effect 16

Adjust volume level 16
Mute sound 16
Boost sound power 16
Select a preset sound effect 16
Enhance bass 16

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1 Important

Safety

Know these safety symbols

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 mark’ 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, and fully insert
the plug.

Important Safety Instructions

a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.

g Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

h Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including ampliers) that

produce heat.

i Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

j Only use attachments/accessories

specied by the manufacturer.

k Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specied 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.

l Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

m Refer all servicing to qualied 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.

n Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent

battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to
the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.

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• Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.

o Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

p Do not place any sources of danger on

the apparatus (e.g. liquid lled objects,
lighted candles).

q Where the MAINS plug or an appliance

coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

Warning

• Never remove the casing of this unit.

• Never lubricate any part of this unit.

• Place this unit on a at, hard and stable surface.

• Never place this unit on other electrical equipment.

• Only use this unit indoors. Keep this unit away from

water, moisture and liquid-lled objects.

• Keep this unit away from direct sunlight, naked ames

or heat.

Caution

• Never look into the laser beam inside the product.

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Mains fuse

This information applies only to products with a
UK mains plug.

This product is tted with an approved molded

plug. If you replace the fuse, use one with:

• the ratings shown on the plug,

• a BS 1362 approval, and

• the ASTA approval mark.

Contact your dealer if you are not sure about
what type of fuse to use.

Caution: To conform with the EMC directive
(2004/108/EC), do not detach the plug from
the power cord.

Risk of overheating! Never install this apparatus

in a conned space. Always leave a space of

at least four inches around this apparatus for
ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects
never cover the ventilation slots on this
apparatus.

Notice

Hereby, WOOX Innovations declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions

of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can nd the

Declaration of Conformity on www.philips.com/
support.

Any changes or modications made to this

device that are not expressly approved by
WOOX Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are
registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
and are used by WOOX Innovations Limited
under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.”

Specications are subject to change without

notice. WOOX reserves the right to change
products at any time without being obliged to
adjust earlier supplies accordingly.

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Disposal of your old product and battery

Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.

This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU.

This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.

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.

This symbol means that the product contains
batteries covered by European Directive
2013/56/EU which cannot be disposed of with
normal household waste.

Inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products and batteries. Follow local rules and
never dispose of the product and batteries
with normal household waste. Correct disposal
of old products and batteries helps prevent
negative consequences for the environment and
human health.

Removing the disposable batteries

To remove the disposable batteries, see battery
installation section.

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.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by WOOX
Innovations is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.

The N Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and in other countries.

This apparatus includes this label:

Note

• The type plate is located on the back of the unit.

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2 Your Mini Hi-Fi

What’s in the box

System

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 Hi-Fi system, you can:

• enjoy audio from discs, USB storage
devices, Bluetooth enabled devices, or
other external devices

• listen to FM radio stations

To enrich sound, this Hi-Fi system offers you
these sound effects:

• Max Sound for instant power boost

• Bass boost

• EQ (equalizer) settings

• The unit supports these media formats:

Check and identify the contents of your
package:

• Main unit

• 2 x loudspeakers

• 1 x subwoofer

• Remote control (with battery)

• FM antenna

• Printed materials

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Overview of the main unit

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a

• Turn on the unit.

• Switch to normal standby or Eco

Power standby mode.

b SOURCE

• Select a sound source: DISC, BT, USB,
FM, AUDIO IN, or AUX IN.

c MODE

• Select repeat or random play.

d MAX SOUND

• Turn on or off instant power boost for
sound.

e BASS BOOST

• Select a level of dynamic bass
enhancement.

f Volume knob

• Adjust speaker volume.

g EQUALIZER

• Select a preset sound equalizer setting.

h PROGRAM

• Program tracks.

• Program radio stations.

i Disc compartment door
j AUDIO IN

• Connect an external audio device
through a 3.5mm audio cable (not
supplied).

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• Connect a USB mass storage device.

l EJECT

• Open or close the disc compartment.

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• Skip to the previous/next track.

• Tune to a radio station.

n NFC area

• Touch with an NFC compatible device
to set up Bluetooth connection
automatically.

o Display panel

• Show the current status.

p ECO standby indicator

• Light up red in ECO standby mode

q

• Stop play or erase a program.

r FOLDER/PRESET +/-

• For MP3/WMA tracks, skip to the
previous/next album/folder.

• Select a preset radio station.

s

• Start, pause, or resume play.

t ANTENNA (FM)

• Connect the supplied FM antenna.

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