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All Manuals Search And Download.   Contents   General Information   FM Radio   Supplied accessories ............................................ 5   Environmental Information ................................ 5   Safety Information ................................................ 5   Hearing Safety ....................................................... 6   Tuning to radio stations .................................... 17   Programming radio stations............................. 17   Automatic programming   Manual programming   Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 17   RDS ....................................................................... 18   Switching through RDS information   Automatic clock setting via RDS   Preparations   Rear connections ................................................. 7   Inserting batteries into the Remote   Control ................................................................... 8   Using the Remote Control to operate   AUX   Listening to an external source ...................... 18   the system.............................................................. 8   Clock/Timer   Controls   Controls on the system ...................................... 9   Controls on remote control ...................... 9~10   Setting the clock ................................................. 19   Setting the timer................................................. 19   Activating and deactivatingTIMER ................. 19   Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 19   Basic Functions   Specifications ........................................... 20   Switching the system on ................................... 11   Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 11   Adjusting volume and sound............................ 11   Maintenance.............................................. 20   CD Operation   Troubleshooting ............................. 21~22   Loading a disc ...................................................... 12   Basic playback controls ..................................... 12   Different play modes:SHUFFLE   and REPEAT ......................................................... 13   Programming track numbers ........................... 13   Reviewing the programme ............................... 13   Erasing the programme ..................................... 13   DAB Radio   Switching on DAB radio ................................... 14   Changing DAB stations ..................................... 14   Scanning for DAB stations ............................... 14   Storing for DAB presets ................................... 14   Selecting a preset DAB station ....................... 15   Resetting to the factory setting ...................... 15   Changing the DAB station information ......... 15   Using the MENU control .......................... 15~16   Manual tune   Local scan and Full scan   Dynamic Range Control (DRC)   Software version   4 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   General Information   Congratulations on your purchase and welcome   to Philips!   Notes for battery disposal   Your product contains batteries covered by the   European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot   be disposed of with normal household waste.   Please inform yourself about the local rules on   separate collection of batteries.The correct   disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially   negative consequences on the environment and   human health.   To fully benefit from the support that Philips   welcome.   This product complies with the radio   interference requirements of the European   Community.   Safety Information   Supplied accessories   – 2 speaker boxes   – remote control   ● 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.   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).   ● ● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable   surface.   Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler   is used as the disconnet device, the disconnet   device shall remain readily operable.   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 apparatus shall not be exposed to   dripping or splashing.   Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the   AC power plug can be easily reached.   Place the system in a location with adequate   ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in   your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)   clearance from the rear and the top of the unit   and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.   Disposal of your old product   Your product is designed and manufactured with   high quality materials and components, which   can be recycled and reused.   ● ● The ventilation should not be impeded by   covering the ventilation openings with items,   such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.   When this crossed-out wheeled   bin symbol is attached to a   product it means the product is   covered by the European   Directive 2002/96/EC   Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to   excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources   caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.   Please inform yourself about the local separate   collection system for electrical and electronic   products.   ● ● ● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,   should be placed on the apparatus.   No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall   be placed on the apparatus.   Please act according to your local rules and do   not dispose of your old products with your   normal household waste.The correct disposal of   your old product will help prevent potential   negative consequences for the environment and   human health.   If the system is brought directly from a cold to a   5 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   General Information   warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,   moisture may condense on the lens of the disc   unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD   player would not operate normally. Leave the   power on for about one hour with no disc in the   system until normal playback is possible.   ● ● 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   ● ● ● The mechanical parts of the set contain self-   lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or   lubricated.   guidelines when using your headphones.   ● ● ● ● Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable   periods of time.   Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)   shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as   sunshine, fire or the like.   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.   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.   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 traffic hazard and is illegal in many   areas.   Hearing Safety   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 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:   6 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Preparations   DAB/ FM wire antenna   B speaker   (left)   speaker   (right)   C AC power cord   B Antenna Connection   Rear connections   DAB/FM Antenna   It is unnecessary to connect the DAB/FM   antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.   The type plate is located at the rear of the   system.   For users in the U.K.: please follow the   instructions on page 2.   ● Adjust the DAB/FM antenna for optimal FM and   DAB reception.   A Power   C Speakers Connection   – Before connecting the AC power cord to the   wall outlet, ensure that all other connections   have been made.   Front Speakers   Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS   terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left   speaker to "LEFT", red wire to "+" and black   wire to "-".   WARNING!   – For optimal performance, use only the   original power cable.   – Never make or change any connections   with the power switched on.   2 1 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).   ● Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker   wire into the terminal as shown.   7 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Preparations   Notes:   Using the Remote Control to   operate the system   – For optimal sound performance, use the   supplied speakers.   – Do not connect more than one speaker to any   one pair of +/- speaker terminals.   – Do not connect speakers with an impedance   lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to   the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.   1 Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote   sensor (IR) on the front panel.   2 Do not put any objects between the Remote   Control and the system while operating the   system.   Inserting batteries into the   Remote Control   CAUTION!   – Remove batteries if they are   exhausted or if the Remote Control is   not being used for a long time.   – Do not use old and new or different   types of batteries in combination.   – Batteries contain chemical substances,   so they should be disposed of properly.   1 Open the battery compartment.   2 Insert two R03 or AAA batteries (not supplied)   following the indications (+/-) inside the   compartment.   3 Close the cover.   3 1 2 8 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Controls (illustrations on page 3)   0 2;   Controls on the system   for CD ................. starts or interrupts playback.   for DAB .............. confirms a selection.   1 STANDBY-ON 2   – switches the system to standby or on.   2 iR   Controls on remote control   1 DISC/TUNER/DAB/AUX   – infrared sensor for remote control.   – selects the respective sound source for CD/FM/   DAB/AUX.   switches on the system.   3 TUNING 4 ¢   for FM .................. tunes to a radio frequency.   for DAB .............. changes DAB stations, or   navigates menu options.   – 2 SLEEP   – for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the   current/previous/subsequent   activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.   3 TIMER   – track.   sets the timer function   ................................. fast searches back and forward   within a track/CD.   4 MENU   for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes   for the clock/timer function.   – in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup   options.   – in FM/DAB mode, press and hold to turn on or   off clock synchronizing.   VOL +/-   adjusts the volume level.   – 5 PROG   for CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews   4 SOURCE   – – selects the respective sound source for CD/FM/   DAB/AUXZ.   switches on the system.   the programme.   for FM/DAB ...... activates radio programming.   for FM/DAB ...... press and hold to store FM/DAB   presets.   5 PRESET +/-   for FM .................. selects a preset FM station.   for DAB .............. selects a preset DAB station.   6 REPEAT   – repeats a track/disc/all programmed tracks.   6 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)   SHUFFLE   – enhances the bass.   – plays CD tracks in random order.   7 9   7 MUTE   – stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.   – interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.   8 SCAN   8 VOL +/-   for DAB .............. in UK: press briefly to auto   – adjusts the volume level.   search and store all local DAB   stations of small range.   9 STOP   ................................. outside UK: press and hold to   auto search and store all DAB   stations of wide (full) range.   for FM .................. press briefly to tune to a radio   station.   – stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.   0 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)   – enhances the bass.   ................................. press and hold to program radio   station.   9 MENU   – in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup   options.   – in FM/DAB mode, press and hold to turn on or   off clock synchronizing.   9 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Controls (illustrations on page 3)   Notes for remote control:   ! 4 ¢   – First, select the source you wish to   control by pressing one of the source select   keys on the remote control (DISC or AUX,   for example).   – Then select the desired function (ÉÅ,   í, ë, for example).   for FM .................. tunes to a radio frequency.   for DAB .............. changes DAB stations, or   navigates menu options.   for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the   current/previous/subsequent   track.   ................................. fast searches back and forward   within a track/CD.   for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes   for the clock/timer function   2;   for CD ................. starts or interrupts playback.   for DAB .............. confirms a selection.   3/ 4   for FM .................. selects a preset FM station.   for DAB .............. selects a preset DAB station.   @ SCAN   for DAB .............. in UK: press briefly to auto   search and store all local DAB   stations of small range.   ................................. outside UK: press and hold to   auto search and store all DAB   stations of wide (full) range.   for FM .................. press briefly to tune to a radio   station.   ................................. press and hold to program radio   station.   # INFO./RDS   for DAB .............. selects station information in   seven types.   for FM .................. selects RDS (Radio Data   System) information   $ DISPLAY/CLOCK   for clock.............. sets the clock function.   ................................. views clock.   % 2   – switches the system to standby or on.   10   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Basic Functions   Adjusting volume and sound   1 Press VOL +/- to adjust volume.   ➜ Display shows the volume levelVOL and a   number from MIN 1-31 MAX.   2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or   off.   ➜ Display shows:   if the DBB is activated.   3 Press MUTE on the remote control to   interrupt sound reproduction instantly.   ➜ Playback will continue without sound.   ● To activate sound reproduction you can:   – press MUTE again;   9 – adjust the volume controls;   – change source.   IMPORTANT:   Before you operate the system, complete   the preparation procedures.   Switching the system on   ● ● Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE   (2 on the remote control).   ➜ The system will switch to the last selected   source.   Press DISC, TUNER, DAB or AUX on the   remote control.   ➜ The system will switch to the selected source.   To switch the system to standby mode   Press STANDBY-ON 2 (or 2 on the   remote control).   ● Power-saving automatic standby   The power-saving feature automatically switches   to standby 15 minutes after a CD playback has   ended and no control is operated.   11   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   CD Operation   Basic playback controls   To play a disc   ● ● Press 2; to start playback.   ➜ The current track number and“PLAY” icon   are displayed during disc playback.   To select a different track   Press 4/ ¢ once or repeatedly until the   desired track number appears in the display.   9 To find a passage within a track   1 Press and hold down on 4/ ¢.   ➜ The disc is played at high speed and low   volume.   IMPORTANT:   The lens of the CD player should never be   touched.   2 When you recognise the passage you want,   release 4/ ¢.   ➜ Normal playback continues.   To interrupt playback   ● ● Press 2; during playback.   ➜ The display freezes and “PLAY” icon flashes   when playback is interrupted.   Loading a disc   This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-   Recordables and CD-Rewritables.   ➜ To resume, press 2;again.   To stop playback   Press 9.   ● CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, MP3 CD,VCD, DVD or   computer CDs, however, are not possible.   Notes: CD play will also stop when;   – the CD door is opened.   1 Select CD source.   – the disc has reached the end.   – you select another source: TUNER, DAB or AUX.   – you select standby.   2 Lift the CD door on the top   of the system to open the   CD compartment.   PULLTO OPEN   ➜ “OPEN” is displayed   when you open the CD   compartment.   3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and   press down on PULLTO OPEN to close the   CD door.   ➜ “READING” is displayed as the CD player   scans the contents of a disc, and then the total   number of tracks is shown.   12   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   CD Operation   Programming track numbers   Programme in the STOP position to select and   store your disc tracks in the desired sequence. If   you like, store any track more than once. Up to   30 tracks can be stored in the memory.   Different play modes:SHUFFLE   and REPEAT   You can select and change the various play   modes before or during playback.The play   modes cannot be combined with   PROGRAMME.   1 In the stop position, use the 4/ ¢to select   your desired track number.   SHUF ................tracks of the entire disc are   played in random order.   REPALL ...........repeats the entire disc/   programme.   REP ...................plays the current track   continuously.   2 Press PROG to store.   ➜ Display: PROG flashes, and 01is displayed   briefly, then the selected track number.   3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired   tracks.   1 To select Repeat play mode, press REPEAT on   4 To start playback of your disc programme, press   the remote control.   2;.   ● To select Shuffle play mode, press SHUFFLE   on the remote control.   Reviewing the programme   2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP   ● Stop playback and press PROG.   position.   3 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or   SHUFFLE on the remote control until the   various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no longer   displayed.   Erasing the programme   You can erase the programme by:   ● ● ● pressing 9 once in the STOP mode;   pressing 9 twice during playback;   opening the CD compartment;   ➜ PROG disappears from the display.   ● Press 9 once during playback to stop repeat/   shuffle playback.   ● Press 9 again to cancel repeat/shuffle play mode.   Note:   –The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions can be used   simultaneously.   13   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   DAB Radio   Switching on DAB radio   Scanning for DAB stations   For the first time when DAB mode is   switched on, the system will perform an auto   scan.Then all the available DAB stations will be   stored on the set, and the radio will tune to the   first available station.   New stations and services will be regularly   added in the DAB broadcast.To make new DAB   stations and service available on your DAB radio,   a search is needed.   To perform local scan in UK:   1 Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE   (2 on the remote control) to power on the   system.   ● ● In DAB mode, press briefly SCAN to perform a   local search (small range) for DAB stations.   ➜This scanning may take 10 seconds.   2 Press SOURCE (DAB on the remote control)   to select DAB if DAB is not currently selected.   ➜ “Welcome to DAB “ is displayed briefly,   then radio auto tunes to a station.   To perform full scan outside UK:   In DAB mode, press and hold SCAN for more   than 2 seconds to perform a search of full scan   (wide range) for DAB stations.   ➜This scanning may take longer than local   search.   Notes:   – The display shows a rectangle.The position of   the rectangle indicates the degree of signal   strength. (The further towards the right, the greater   the signal strength. )   – If there is no DAB coverage currently available,   or DAB signal is too weak, in your area, no DAB   station will be found, and information like "Station   not available" will be displayed.   Storing for DAB presets   You can preset up to 30 DAB stations on the   memory for easy access.   1 In DAB mode, press 4/ ¢repeatedly until   your desired station name is displayed.   ● To select desired DAB station, you may also   Changing DAB stations   perform manual tuning. (see ManualTune. )   2 Press briefly PROG on the remote control to   1 In DAB mode, press 4 / ¢repeatedly until   your desired station name is displayed.   ➜The selected station name appears on the   second line of the display.   activate programming.   3 Press PRESET +/- ( 3/ 4on the remote   control ) to allocate a number (1-30) for the   preset.   2 Press 2;to confirm the selection.   ➜ The radio will immediately tune to the   selected station.   4 Press and hold PROG on the remote control to   confirm.   ➜ “PRESET X saved” is displayed briefly on the   second line of the display, and the stored preset   number will be displayed.   About station display symbols   You may see some symbols displayed before the   station names as follows:   : The symbol indicates that the station is one   of ten most-listened stations by you based on   DAB radio's monitoring.   5 Repeat the above four steps to store other   stations.   Notes:   ?: The symbol indicates that the station is not   currently available, or not active.   >>: This symbol indicates that the station is a   primary station with secondary service.   <<: This symbol indicates that the station is a   secondary station.   – If you have already saved a DAB station in that   preset location, it will be overwritten by a new   station.   – When you store DAB stations, these do not   overwrite your FM presets.   14   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   DAB Radio   Manual tune   Selecting a preset DAB station   By using this feature, it is possible to manually   tune to a specific channel/frequency. In addition   to antenna orienting for better radio reception,   the optimal reception can also be obtained by   using this feature.   1 Press PRESET +/- ( 3/ 4on the remote   control ) to select desired preset station.   2 Press 2;to confirm the selection.   Note   1 In DAB mode, press MENU to display "Manual   – If you have not yet stored a DAB station in one   of the presets, "Empty preset" will be displayed.The   display will revert to the previously selected station   after a few seconds.   tune" option.   2 Press 2;to confirm the selection.   ➜ Display shows a channel and its frequency.   3 Press 4/ ¢repeatedly until desired   Resetting to the factory setting   channel/frequency appears.   Resetting to the factory setting will delete all of   the preset stations.   4 Press 2;to confirm the selection.   ● You may press INFO./RDS to change the   service information on the display.   1 In standby mode, on the main unit, press and   hold MENU and PRESET + simultaneously.   ● You may adjust the position of the antenna to   obtain the optimal signal strength.   2 Then press 9 to reset.   Changing the DAB station   information   Local scan and Full scan   Local scan is used to perform a small range of   DAB radio search (in UK). Full scan is used to   perform a wide range of DAB radio search   (outside UK).   On the display of DAB broadcasting, the first line   shows a station name, and the second line shows   the service information for the current station. 7   types of service information are available.   1 In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu   options.   ● Press INFO./RDS repeatedly to cycle through   the display information.   2 Press 4/ ¢repeatedly until “Auto scan   local” or “Auto scan full“ is displayed.   Using the MENU control   3 Press 2;to confirm the selection.   ➜The local or full scan starts.   The menu control lets you access the DAB radio   setup options.   1 In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu   options.   ➜The first setup option "Manual tune" is   displayed.   2 Press 4/ ¢to scroll the menu options:   Manual tune -> Auto scan local -> Auto   scan full -> DRC value -> Sw version   3 To select an option, press 2;.   4 Repeat steps 2-3 if sub-option is available under   one option.   15   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   DAB Radio   Dynamic Range Control (DRC)   Software version   DRC adds or removes a degree of   This is only provided as the version number for   this product.   compensation for the differences in the dynamic   range between radio stations. For example, a   station broadcasting popular music may have a   high level of compensation applied since the   emphasis is on a constant high listening level,   whereas a station broadcasting classical music   will have little or no compensation as the listener   requires all of the highs and lows in the music to   define the detail.   There are three levels of compensation:   DRC 0: No compensation applied.   DRC 1: Maximum compensation applied.   (the default)   DRC1/2: Medium compensation applied.   1 In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu   options.   2 Press 4/ ¢repeatedly until “DRC value”   is displayed.   3 Press 2;to enter the sub-menu.   ➜The current DRC level displays on the first   line.   4 Press 4/ ¢to select a DRC value (DRC 0,   DRC 1 and DRC1/2) displayed on the second   line.   5 Press 2;to confirm the selection.   ➜You should be able to hear the difference in   compression immediately.   Note   – The best way to determine which of these DRC   value settings suits you best is to experiment with   them on a variety of source material.   16   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   FM Radio   Manual programming   1 Tune to your desired station (seeTuning to radio   stations).   2 Press briefly PROG on the remote control to   activate programming.   3 Press PRESET +/- ( 3/ 4on the remote   control ) to allocate a number from 1 to 30 to   this station.   4 Press and hold PROG on the remote control   to confirm.   9 ➜ The preset number and the frequency of the   preset station are shown.   5 Repeat the above four steps to store other   Tuning to radio stations   stations.   1 Press SOURCE (or TUNER on the remote   control ) repeatedly until the desired waveband   (FM) is displayed.   ● You can override a preset station by storing   another frequency in its place.   2 Press briefly SCAN.   Tuning to preset radio stations   ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station   with sufficient reception.“Searching....“ is   dispalyed during automactic tuning.   ● Press PRESET +/- ( 3/ 4on the remote   control ) until the desired preset station is   displayed.   3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the   desired station.   ● To tune to a weak station, press 4/ ¢   briefly and repeatedly until you have found   optimal reception.   Programming radio stations   You can store up to a total of 30 radio stations   in the memory.   Automatic programming   Autostore automatically starts programming   radio stations from preset 1.Any previous   presets e.g. manually programmed will be erased.   ● Press and hold SCAN for more than two   seconds to activate programming.   ➜ “FM Scanning...” is displayed during searching   and storing.   ➜ All available stations are programmed.   17   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   FM Radio   AUX   RDS   Listening to an external source   The feature RDS (Radio Data System) is a   service that allows FM stations to send   You can listen to the sound of the connected   external device through your system’s speakers.   additional information along with the regular FM   radio signal.When you are receiving an RDS   1 Select AUX source by pressing SOURCE (or   AUX on the remote control).   station,   and the station name are displayed.   2 Use a cinch cable (not supplied) to connect   MCB 146’s AUX jack (3.5 mm, located on the   back panel) to an AUDIO OUT or headphone   jack on an external equipment (such as CD   player, orVCR).   Switching through RDS information   1 Tune to the desired RDS radio station on the   FM waveband (see Tuning to radio stations)   2 Press INFO./RDS on the remote control   repeatedly to switch through the following   information (if available):   – Station name   – Program type (for example: News, Sport,   etc.)   – Radio text messages   – Frequency   Note:   – NO RT, NO PTYor NO CTis displayed if you   press INFO./RDS and no RDS signal is available..   Automatic clock setting via RDS   When the set is on, the clock can be   automatically set by a time signal broadcast   together with the RDS signal.This only works if   the RDS station is sending this time signal.   To turn on or off clock synchronizing:   When clock synchronizing is turned on, clock is   synchronized with the time set by DAB or RDS,   and manually set clock is overwritten.   ● In DAB or FM mode, press and hold MENU for   around 2 seconds to turn it on or off.   Note:   – Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a   real time clock at a minute interval. The accuracy   of the transmitted time depends on the   transmitting RDS radio station.   18   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Clock/Timer   6 Press 4/ ¢to set the minutes.   7 Press TIMER to confirm the time.   ➜ The timer is now set and activated.   Note:   – If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD   tray or the disc has an error,TUNER will be   selected automatically.   Activating and deactivating   TIMER   9 ● In standby or during playback, press TIMER   once.   ➜ Display shows if activated, and disappears if   deactivated.   Setting the clock   1 In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/   CLOCK on the remote control set for 2   seconds.   Activating and deactivating   SLEEP   The sleep timer enables the system to switch off   by itself after a set period of time.   2 Press PROG on the remote control to select   12-hour or 24-hour display.   3 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm.   ● ● During playback, press SLEEP on the remote   control once or more.   ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.   ➜ Display shows   and one of the sleep time   4 Press 4 / ¢to set the hours.   options in sequence: 60, 45, 30,15, 0, 60... if   you have selected a time.   5 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK again.   ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.   To deactivate, during playback, press SLEEP on   the remote control once or more until “ 0“ is   shown, or press STANDBY ON 2 (or 2 on   the remote control).   6 Press 4 / ¢to set the minutes.   7 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm the time.   ➜ disappears from the display.   Setting the timer   ● The system can be used as an alarm clock,   whereby the CD,TUNER or DAB is switched on   at a set time.The clock time needs to be set first   before the timer can be used.   1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER about   2 seconds on the remote control.   2 Press SOURCE (or DISC/TUNER/DAB on   the remote control) to select sound source.   3 Press TIMER to confirm your desired mode.   ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.   4 Press 4 / ¢to set the hours.   5 Press TIMER again.   ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.   19   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Specifications   AMPLIFIER   GENERAL INFORMATION   Output power ........................................... 2 x 2W RMS   Signal-to-noise ratio.......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC)   Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz   Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω   AC Power .....................................220 – 240V / 50 Hz   Dimensions (w x h x d, main unit) ...............................   ...................................................... 148 x 233 x 216 (mm)   Weight (with/without speakers) ..................................   ......................................................... approx. 3.65 / 1.53 kg   Power consumption   CD PLAYER   Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz   Signal-to-noise ratio............................................ 65 dBA   Active .......................................................................... 15 W   Standby .................................................................... < 4 W   TUNER   FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz   Sensitivity   – FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV   Total harmonic distortion..................................... ≤ 5%   SPEAKERS   Bass reflex system   Dimensions (w x h x d) . 134 x 230 x 152 (mm)   Specifications and external appearance are   subject to change without notice.   Maintenance   Cleaning the Cabinet   Cleaning the disc lens   ● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild   detergent solution. Do not use a solution   containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.   ● 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 Cleaner or any commercially available   cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with   cleaner.   Cleaning Discs   ● ● When a disc becomes dirty,   clean it with a cleaning cloth.   Wipe the disc from the centre   out.   Do not use solvents such as   benzene, thinner, commercially   available cleaners, or antistatic   spray intended for analogue records.   20   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Troubleshooting   WARNING   Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the   warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.   If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you   are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for   help.   Solution   Problem   “NO CD” is displayed.   ✔ ✔ ✔ 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 finalized CD-RW or CD-R.   ✔ ✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna. For   DAB, you may also perform manual tuning. See   DAB- Manual tune.   Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi   System and yourTV orVCR.   Radio reception is poor.   ✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and   switch on the system again.   The system does not react when buttons   are pressed.   ✔ ✔ ✔ Adjust the volume.   Sound cannot be heard or is of poor   quality.   Disconnect the headphones.   Check that the speakers are connec ted   correctly.   ✔ ✔ Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.   Check the speaker connections and location.   The left and right sound outputs are   reversed.   ✔ ✔ ✔ Select the source (CD orTUNER, for example)   before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).   Reduce the distance between the remote   control and the system.   Insert the batteries with their polarities   (+/– signs) aligned as indicated.   Replace the batteries.   The remote control does not function   properly.   ✔ ✔ Point the remote control directly towards the IR   sensor.   21   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Troubleshooting   Solution   Set the clock correctly.   Problem   The time is not working.   ✔ ✔ PressTIMER to switch on the timer.   The Clock/Timer setting is erased.   ✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord   has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.   The indication “No station available” is   displayed.   ✔ DAB coverage is currently not available in your   area.Wait until the coverage resumes.   ✔ DAB signal is weak.Adjust the position of the   antenna.   The indication “Station off air” is   displayed.   ✔ The station is currently out of service.Wait until   the service resumes. Or, perform a scan by   pressing SCAN in DAB mode.   I cannot hear the DAB station I have   selected.   ✔ 2;button was not pressed after changing a   station by pressing 4/ ¢. Press 2;button   to confirm the selection.   22   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. 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