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1 Important 2 Safety Notice 2 3 2 Your Mini Hi-Fi System Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Get started Connect speakers Connect power Prepare the remote control Set clock Turn on 5 5 5 6 7 9 9 9 9 10 10 4 Play 11 11 12 12 5 Listen to an external device 13 13 Play from a Bluetooth-enabled device Play a disc Play from USB Listen to an MP3 player Listen to an external audio device with RCA connectors 6 Play options Repeat and shuffle play
1 Important Safety Know these safety symbols h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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 specified by the manufacturer.
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 filled objects, lighted candles). Caution •• Never look into the laser beam inside the product. English • Notice q Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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Overview of the main unit a b c d e f gh i j k l mn o p q r a • Turn on the unit. • Switch to normal standby or Eco Power standby mode. b AUDIO IN • Connect an external audio device through a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied). c SOURCE/PAIRING • Select a sound source: DISC, BT, USB, FM, AUDIO IN, or AUX IN. • In Bluetooth mode, press and hold for three seconds to enter pairing mode. d EJECT • Open or close the disc compartment. • Start, pause, or resume play.
• c PROG Connect an external audio device through RCA (red/white) audio cables. r ANTENNA (FM) • • Program tracks. • Program radio stations. / d Connect the supplied FM antenna. Overview of the remote control English q AUX IN (L/R) • Skip to the previous/next track. • Search within a track/disc/USB. • Tune to a radio station. • Stop play or erase a program. • Select repeat play. e f a r b q c p o g EQ • d h +/- e i f g i m j l k • Adjust speaker volume.
p • Start, pause, or resume play. • Confirm selection. q PAIRING • In Bluetooth mode, press and hold for three seconds to enter pairing mode. r SOURCE • 8 EN Select a sound source: DISC, USB, FM, AUDIO IN, AUX IN or BT.
Insert the wire completely. • Insert the right speaker wires to “R“, and left speaker wires to “L“. English 3 Get started Caution •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous laser exposure or other unsafe operation. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and serial number are on the back of the apparatus.
1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert one AAA battery with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment. Tip •• During setting, you can press to exit clock setting without saving the earlier operation. •• During setting, if no action is taken within 90 seconds, the device exits clock setting automatically without saving the earlier operation. •• During play or in ECO Power standby mode, you press CLOCK/DISPLAY to view the set clock.
Pair and connect BT English 4 Play Play from a Bluetoothenabled device Note •• The effective operation range between the unit and your Bluetooth enabled device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet). •• Any obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth enabled device can reduce the operational range. •• Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not guaranteed. •• The unit can memorize up to 4 previously connected Bluetooth devices.
• Tip •• If the Bluetooth enabled device also supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile), you can use some basic operation buttons of the unit (such as the play/pause, stop and previous/next buttons) to control music play. To search within a track, press and hold / , then release to resume normal play. Play from USB USB To disconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device: • Press and hold PAIRING for three seconds.
Listen to an external audio device with RCA connectors You can listen to an external audio device through the speakers of this unit. L Listen to an MP3 player 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the AUX IN source. 2 Connect a pair of RCA audio cables (red/ white; not supplied) to: 3 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the AUDIO IN source. 2 Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied) to: 3 R • the 3.5mm audio input socket on the front of the unit. • the headphone socket on the MP3 player.
6 Play options Display play information • Repeat and shuffle play • • During disc play, press select: repeatedly to • REPEAT ONE: the current track is played repeatedly. • REPEAT ALL: all tracks are played repeatedly. • REPEAT OFF: normal play is resumed. During disc play, press (random) play. to select shuffle Tip •• Shuffle play cannot be selected when you play programmed tracks. You can program a maximum of 20 tracks.
Select a preset sound effect The equalizer setting feature allows you to enjoy special preset sound effects. • Note •• MAX sound and bass boost cannot be activated at the same time. Adjust volume level Caution •• For your hearing health and being consideration of other people, it is not recommended to listen at high volume levels for a long time. • During play, press +/- to increase/decrease the volume level. Mute sound • During play, press sound.
8 Listen to radio Tune to a radio station 1 2 3 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM. Press and hold / for more than two seconds. »» [SEARCH] (search) is displayed. »» The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. To tune to a weak station, press / repeatedly until you find optimal reception. Program radio stations automatically You can program a maximum of 20 FM preset radio stations. In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for more than two seconds to activate automatic programming.
Tip •• In BT, AUDIO IN or AUX IN mode, the alarm timer English 9 Other features cannot be set. •• If the disc or USB source is selected but no audio file can be played, FM radio is activated automatically. Set the alarm timer This unit can be used as an alarm clock. You can select disc, radio or USB as alarm source. Set the sleep timer 1 Make sure that you have set the clock correctly. 2 This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time.
10 Product information Note •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Bluetooth Bluetooth® version V2.1 + EDR Frequency band 2.402-2.480 GHzISM Range Dimensions 10m (free space) Main Unit (W x H x D) 280 x 118 x 230 mm Speaker Box (W x H x D) Weight 204 x 309 x 150 mm Main Unit 2 kg Speaker Box 2.125 kg each Amplifier Total output power Frequency response Signal-to- noise ratio 230W RMS (30% THD) 60Hz -20KHz, ±3dB >70 dBA Disc Audio DAC 24Bits / 44.
• Empty albums: an empty album is an album that does not contain MP3 files, and is not be shown in the display. • Unsupported file formats are skipped. For example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3 files with extension .dlf are ignored and not played. • English Unsupported formats: • AAC, WAV, PCM audio files Supported MP3 disc formats • ISO9660, Joliet • Maximum title number: 999 (depending on file name length) • Maximum album number: 99 • Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.
11 Troubleshooting Warning •• Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www. philips.com/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
English The audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device. •• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the unit or remove any obstacle between the device and the unit. Cannot connect with the unit. •• The device does not support the profiles required for the unit. •• The Bluetooth function of the device is not enabled. Refer to the user manual of the device for how to enable the function. •• The unit is not in pairing mode.
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