Contents 1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your Micro Hi-Fi System Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Get started Placement Prepare the remote control Connect power Auto install radio stations Set clock Turn on 4 Play Play a disc...
1 Important Safety 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.
Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. • Never lubricate any part of this apparatus. • Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment. • Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat. • Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
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Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste.Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.
2 Your Micro Hi- Fi System Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Introduction With this unit, you can enjoy audio from discs, USB devices, iPod players, iPhone and other external devices, or listen to radio stations.
Overview of the main unit • Turn on the unit, or switch to standby mode. b SOURCE • Select a source: CD, FM tuner, USB, iPod, or MP3 link. • Skip to the previous/next track. • Search within a track. •...
m Remote sensor n AC cord • Jack for a USB mass storage device. Overview of the remote control • Turn on the unit, or switch to standby mode. b OPEN/CLOSE • Open or close the disc compartment. c CD •...
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 rear of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No.
Open the battery compartment. Insert two AAA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment. Note • If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. • Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.
Switch to standby Press again to switch the unit to standby mode. » The clock (if set) appears on the display panel. 4 Play Play a disc Press CD to select the disc source. Press to open the disc compartment. Insert a disc with the printed side facing outward.
• To select a folder, press • To select an audio file, press Play options Pause/resume play During play, press to pause/resume play. Skip to a track For CD: Press to select another track. • To select a track directly, you can also press a key on the numerical keypad.
5 Play iPod/iPhone You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this Micro Hi-Fi system. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector. Made for: • iPod classic • iPod touch • iPod nano • iPod 5th generation (video) •...
6 Listen to radio Tune to a radio station Press TUNER to select FM. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds. » SEARCH] (search) is displayed. » The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations. •...
7 Other features Set the alarm timer This unit can be used as an alarm clock. The disc/radio/USB/iPod is activated to play at a preset time. Note • Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. Press to switch to standby mode. Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER for more than two seconds.
Speakers Speaker driver 3” woofer Speaker impedance 5 W, 8 General information AC power 230 V, 50 Hz Operation Power Consumption 35 W Standby Power Consumption < 5 W USB Direct Version 2.0/1.1 Dimensions - Main Unit (W x H x D) 542 x 238 x 102 mm Weight - Main Unit...
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Clean the disc lens • After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good play quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD lens cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.
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 (http:// www.philips.com/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
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If you require assistance with the operation of the product, its features or specifications, you may call the Philips Technology Care Centre on 1300 363 391 where support is provided by our trained staff. If the product fails within 12 months from the date of purchase, please return the faulty product to the place of purchase.
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