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Important Safety Instructions
1 Important
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
Safety
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
Know these safety symbols
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 amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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 point' 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 fire or electric
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to
rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
i Do not defeat the 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.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Warning
• Never remove the casing of this device.
• Never lubricate any part of this device.
• Never place this device on other electrical equipment.
• Keep this device away from direct sunlight, naked
flames or heat.
• Never look into the laser beam inside this device.
• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
cord, plug, or adaptor to disconnect this device from
the power.
j Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
k Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
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l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
r This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
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.
s Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Caution
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
n 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.
o Battery usage CAUTION –To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to the
remote control:
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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the remote control.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Remove batteries when the remote
control is not used for a long time.
The batteries shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
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p Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
q Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,
lighted candles).
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RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This
equipment complies with FCC’s and IC’s RF
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.The antenna(s)
used for this transmitter must be installed and
operated to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
be collocated or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. Installers must
ensure that 20cm separation distance will be
maintained between the device (excluding its
handset) and users.
2 Notice
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
WOOX Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Notice for the USA and Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS standard of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).
Disposal of your old product and battery
1 this device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2 this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
This product may contain lead and mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated
due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact
your local authorities.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
This product contains batteries:
•
Dispose of batteries properly. Do not
incinerate. Batteries may explode if
overheated.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil.
Wrap in newspaper before discarding.
It is suggested that you contact your local
town or city to determine proper battery
redemption site(s) in your area.
additional information on a recycling center
in your area for rechargeable batteries.
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•
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Relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between
equipment and receiver.
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.)
•
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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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 apparatus includes this label:
This is CLASS II apparatus with double
insulation, and no protective earth provided.
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.
Note
• The type plate is located on the back of the unit.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
programs, files, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
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3 Your Mini Hi-Fi
System
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
Introduction
With this unit, you can
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enjoy audio from discs, USB storage
devices, Bluetooth enabled devices, or
other external devices;
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swap play between the dual audio sources
with the cross fader;
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listen to FM or AM radio stations;
speak or sing with microphones through
the loudspeakers of the unit; and
record to a USB storage device.
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To enrich sound, this unit offers you these
sound effects:
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Digital Sound Control (DSC)
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
DJ effects
NX Bass Enhancement
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
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Main unit x 1
Remote control with 2 AAA batteries
FM wire antenna x 1
AM loop antenna x 1
Short user manual
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Overview of the main unit
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a Disc slot
i Display panel
Show status.
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b DELETE
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In USB A mode, delete audio files
stored on a USB device.
j AUTO DJ
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In USB A mode, apply AUTO DJ effect
automatically.
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A/B
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Connect USB mass storage devices.
k DJ EFFECT
In CD, USB A, Bluetooth,Tuner, or
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d REC
In USB A mode, record to a USB
device.
Audio in A mode, apply DJ effects
manually.
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l DJ EFFECT dial
Adjust DJ effect level and AUTO DJ
effect level.
e AUDIO IN A/B
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Connect an external audio device.
f MIC 1/2 (Microphone ports)
m Control play panel (left)
Control play for Source A modes
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Connect a microphone.
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g MIC volume knob
(including Disc, USB A, Bluetooth, and
Tuner modes).
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Adjust microphone volume.
h AUX
n Source selector
Select an audio source.
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Select an audio source from an external
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device: DVD, PC,TV or GAME player.
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(Left)
In Disc or USB A mode, stop playing.
Exit the recording process.
InTuner mode, switch between FM and
AM bands.
Overview of the remote
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p CROSS FADER
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Adjust the left/right channel balance
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during playback.
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In USB B mode, stop playing.
r Control play panel (right)
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Control play for USB B mode.
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Adjust volume.
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Turn on the unit or switch to standby
mode.
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Enable or diable the speaker lighting
effect.
v Custom Equalizer
In CUSTOM mode, adjust the equalizer
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settings for each of the 5 frequency
ranges by moving the slider bars.
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Turn on the unit or switch to standby
mode.
w NX Bass button
b Source selection keys
Select a source.
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Turn NX Bass effect on or off.
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f AUTO DJ
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In USB A mode, apply AUTO DJ effect
automatically.
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In Disc or USB A mode, stop playing.
Exit the recording process.
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h ALB/PRESET+/-
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Skip to the previous or next album.
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Select a preset radio station.
i MUTE
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Mute or unmute volume.
j DBB
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Turn dynamic bass enhancement on
or off.
k DSC
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Select a preset sound equalizer setting.
l USB B
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In USB B mode, start or pause play.
m USB B
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In USB B mode, stop play.
n VOL +/-
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Adjust volume.
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Adjust radio frequency.
In Disc or USB A mode, search within
a track.
p LIGHT
Enable or diable the speaker lighting
effect.
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q USB DELETE
In USB A mode, delete audio files
stored on a USB storage device.
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r PROG
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Program tracks.
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Program radio stations.
s MODE
In Disc or USB A mode, select a play
mode.
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2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM
4 Connect
jack on the back of the main unit.
Connect FM antenna
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM
jack on the back of the main unit.
Connect power
Caution
• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on
the back or the underside of the product.
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the power
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
Connect AM antenna
Note
• For better reception, adjust the position of the AM
antenna.
Note
• Before connecting to AC power, make sure that you
have completed all other connections.
1 Assemble the AM loop antenna.
Connect the AC power plug to the power
outlet.
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Tip
• When you are not using or are transporting the unit, to
keep the power cord organized and above the ground,
fix the power cable with the cable tie on the back panel
of the main unit.
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5 Get started
Turn on
Press .
Caution
» The unit switches to the last selected
source.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Switch to standby mode
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
Press to switch the unit to standby mode.
» The backlight on the display panel
becomes dim.
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.Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
To switch the unit to Eco Power standby
mode:
In standby mode, press and hold for 2
seconds.
» The backlight on the display panel
turns off.
Prepare the remote control
Note
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
To replace the remote control battery:
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two AAA batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
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Note
6 Play
• Make sure that the USB device contains playable audio
contents in supported formats.
1 Insert the USB plug of the device into the
Play from a disc or USB device
A socket.
2 Press USB A to select the USB A source.
3 Slide CROSS FADERto its far left.
Play disc
4 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to select an album.
5 Press or to select an audio file.
Note
6 Press
to start play.
To pause or resume play, press
To stop play, press (left).
• Make sure that the disc contains playable audio contents.
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1 Press CD to select the disc source.
2 Slide CROSS FADER to the far left.
3 Press on the main unit to eject the disc slot.
To search within an audio file, press
and hold or , then release to
resume normal play.
Delete from a USB device
4 Insert a disc into the disc slot, with the
1 In USB A mode, press to stop music
printed side facing up.
playback.
5 Press
to start play.
2 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to select an audio
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To pause or resume play, press
To stop play, press (left).
To select another track, press or
To select an album, press ALB/
PRESET+/-.
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folder.
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3 Press or to select an audio file.
4 Press USB DELETE repeatedly to select:
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[DEL FILE] (Delete file): Delete
current audio file.
[DEL DIR] (Delete directory): Delete
current audio folder.
[FORMAT] (Format): Delete all files in
the USB device..
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To search within a track, press and
hold
normal play.
/
, then release to resume
Play from a USB A device
5 Press
» A confirmation message is displayed.
To cancel, press
to confirm the selection.
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Note
• The function is not available in USB B mode.
Caution
• If [FORMAT] is selected, all files (including non-audio
files) stored in the USB device will be erased.
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Record to a USB device
Play from a USB B device
MP3 files, radio, and audio from external
devices are recorded in .mp3 format.
The first time you record to a USB device,
a folder is automatically created on the USB
device. Each time you record to a USB device,
the recorded files are stored in a subfolder
of this folder. Files and subfolders are named
numerically in the order in which they are
created.
1 Connect a USB device to
A socket.
2 Prepare the source to record from.
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Disc: Select the CD source and load
a disc, then select a track to start
recording.
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Radio:Tune to a radio station.
AUDIO IN/AUX: Select the Audio-in
or AUX source, then connect and play
from an external device.
USB B: Select USB B source, then
connect and select an audio file to play.
1 Insert the USB plug of the device into the
B socket.
2 Rotate the source selector to select the
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USB B source.
3 Slide CROSS FADER to its far right.
3 Press USB RECORD to start recording.
4 Use the control play panel (right) on the
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For Disc mode, press USB RECORD
repeatedly to select:
top of the main unit to control play.
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To start, pause, or resume play, press
A [REC ONE] (record one): the first or
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current track is recorded.
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To select an album, press +/-.
To select an audio file, press
To stop play, press (right).
To search within an audio file, press
and hold or , then release to
resume normal play.
B [REC ALL] (record all): all tracks or the
remaining tracks are recorded.
» Play starts automatically from the
beginning of the disc or the selected
track, and the recording starts.
or
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To stop recording, press
.
Play options
Note
Repeat and random play
• If the USB device does not have enough memory
to store the audio files, a "Full memory" message is
displayed.
• This function is not available in USB B and Mix sound
mode.
1 In Disc or USB A mode, press MODE
repeatedly to select:
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[REP ONE] (Repeat one): Play the
current track repeatedly.
[REP ALL] (Repeat all): Play all tracks
repeatedly.
[RANDOM] (Random): Play all tracks
randomly.
• This function is not available when AUTO DJ or DJ
EFFECT effects are applied.
2 To return to normal play, press MODE
repeatedly to select [OFF] (off).
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1 Slide CROSS FADER to the far left.
Note
2 Press Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth
• Random play cannot be selected when you play the
programmed tracks.
function of the unit.
» The Bluetooth indicator blinks.
3 On your Bluetooth device, enable
Bluetooth and search for Bluetooth devices
(refer to the user manual of the device).
Program tracks
You can program a maximum of 40 tracks.
1 In Disc or USB A mode, press to stop
4 When [PHILIPS NTRX500] (Philips
NTRX500) is displayed on your device,
select it to start pairing and connection. If
necessary, enter default password “0000”.
» After successful pairing and connection,
the LED indicator turns solid blue.
playing.
2 Press PROG to activate the program mode.
» A number flashes on the screen.
3 For MP3 tracks, press ALB/PRESET+/- to
select an album.
4 Press or to select a track number,
5 Play audio on your device.
» Audio streams from your device to
the unit.
then press PROG to confirm selection.
5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other
tracks.
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To start, pause, or resume play, press
.
6 Press
to play the programmed track.
To erase the program, press twice.
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To select another track, press or
.
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To disconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device:
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Disable Bluetooth on your device; or
Move the device beyond the
communication range.
Note
• The function is not available in USB B mode.
To connect another Bluetooth-enabled device:
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Disable Bluetooth on the current device,
and then connect another device.
Play audio through Bluetooth
Play from external audio
devices
The unit uses Bluetooth wireless technology to
stream music from your Bluetooth device to
the system.
You can listen to an external audio device
through the speakers of this unit.
Note
• Make sure that your Bluetooth device is compatible
with this product.
• Before pairing a device with this unit, read its user
manual for Bluetooth compatibility.
• The effective operation range between the unit and a
Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
• The unit can memorize a maximum of 8 paired devices.
• Any obstacle between the unit and a Bluetooth device
can reduce the operational range.
Play from an MP3 player
1 Press AUDIO A to select the MP3 link
source.
2 Slide CROSS FADER to the far left.
3 Connect an audio input cable (not
supplied) with a 3.5 mm connector on
both ends to:
• Keep away from any other electronic device that may
cause interference.
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the AUDIO IN A socket on the unit,
and
the headphone socket on the MP3
player.
4 Play audio on the MP3 player (refer to its
user manual).
Tip
• If the MP3 player is connected to the AUDIO IN B
socket, rotate the source selector on the main unit to
select the Audio In B source.
Play from other audio device
You can connect a PC or other audio devices
to this unit.
1 Press AUX repeatedly to cycle through
GAME, PC-IN, TV and DVD sources.
2 Connect the white and red audio cables
(not supplied) to:
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the AUX sockets on the back of the
main unit.
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the headphone socket on a PC, or the
AUDIO OUT socket on an external
device.
3 Play audio on the device (refer to the user
manual of the device).
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7 Listen to radio
Program radio stations
manually
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate the program
Tune to a radio station
mode.
» A position number is displayed.
Tip
3 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to allocate a
number to this radio station, then press
PROG to confirm.
• Keep the unit away from other electronic devices to
avoid radio interference.
• For better reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the antenna.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 to program other
stations.
1 Slide CROSS FADER to the far left.
2 Press TUNER on the remote control, or
(Left) on the main unit repeatedly to select
FM or AM tuner.
Tip
• To overwrite a programmed station, store another
station in its place.
3 Press and hold
or
for 2 seconds.
» [SEARCH] (search) is displayed.
» The radio tunes to a station with
strong signal automatically .
Select a preset radio station
4 Repeat step 3 to tune to more stations.
In tuner mode, press ALB/PRESET+/- to select
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To tune to a station manually, press
a preset number.
or
repeatedly until you find optimal
reception.
Change AM tuning grid
Program radio stations
automatically
In some countries, the AM radio frequency step
between adjacent channels is 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
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In AM tuner mode, press and hold for 5
seconds.
Note
• You can program a maximum of 30 FM and 10 AM
radio stations.
» The frequency step is changed to 9
kHz or 10 kHz.
» All preset stations are erased and re-
In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for 2
seconds to activate automatic program mode.
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
programmed in AM mode.
» The unit stores radio stations with
sufficient signal strength automatically.
» After all available radio stations are
stored, the first stored radio station is
broadcast automatically.
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To adjust the occurrence frequency and
sound level of the added effects, rotate the
DJ EFFECT dial.
8 Adjust volume
level and sound
effect
Note
• These effects are added by the application automatically
and randomly.
• The function is only available in USB A mode.
Adjust volume level
During play, press VOL +/- to increase or
decrease volume.
Apply DJ effects manually
You can also add the preset DJ effects by yourself.
Mute sound
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Press DJ EFFECT repeatedly to select an
effect:
During play, press MUTE to mute or unmute
sound.
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[SCRATCH] (scratch)
[REVERB] (reverb)
[BEAT BOX] (beat box)
[YEAH] (yeah)
Apply AUTO DJ effect
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To turn off the DJ effects, press DJ EFFECT
repeatedly to select [OFF] (off).
To apply the sound level of the added
effects, rotate the DJ EFFECT dial.
The AUTO DJ function adds various sound and
playback effects to your music automatically:
Effects
Description
Note
Auto effect Add different sound effects to
the music automatically.
Cross fade
• The function is not available in USB B mode and Audio
in B mode.
Fade one piece of music out
while fading another piece of
music in at the same time.
Rewind the music to a previous
point.
Repeat playing a section of the
music.
Add beat box effects to the
music.
Back spin
Loop
Select a preset sound effect
The DSC (Digital Sound Control) enables you
to enjoy special sound effects.
Beat box
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During play, press DSC repeatedly to
select:
Voice
sampling
Add a sound during playback.
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[ROCK] (rock)
[POP] (pop)
[TECHNO] (techno)
[JAZZ] (jazz)
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To apply AUTO DJ effects, press AUTO DJ
repeatedly to select from:
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[METAL] (Metal), and
[PARTY] (party)
[SAMBA] (samba)
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To turn off the AUTO DJ effects, press
AUTO DJ repeatedly to select [OFF] (Off).
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Enhance bass
Adjust equalizer settings
The best Dynamic Bass Enhancement (DBB)
setting is generated automatically for each
DSC selection.You can manually select the
DBB setting that best suits your listening
environment.
Custom Equalizer lets you increase or decrease
the gain for specific frequency ranges, and adjust
audio output to your own preferences.
1 Press CUSTOM on the main unit.
2 Move the slider bars to adjust the equalizer
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During play, press DBB repeatedly to
settings for each of the 5 frequency ranges.
select:
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DBB 1
DBB 2
DBB 3
DBB OFF
Apply NX Bass
NX Bass effect adds clean and lively
characteristics to your music with rather low
background noise.
1 Open the cover on the NX Bass button.
2 Press the NX Bass button.The sound will
change in 3 stages:
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Stage 1:The sound volume increases to
a higher level and stays at this level for
5 seconds.
» [FIRING] (firing) is displayed.
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Stage 2:The sound volume gradually
decreases to its original level in 10
seconds.
» [DISCHARGE] (discharge) is displayed.
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Stage 3:The sound volume keeps at
normal level for 40 seconds.
» [RECHARGE] (recharge) is displayed.
Note
• To reactivate the NX bass effect, press the button again
after the 3 stages are completed.
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9 Other features
Speak or sing with a
microphone
With this unit, you can speak or sing to a music
source with a microphone.
Mix sound
1 Turn the MIC volume knob to the
minimum level.
You can play from Source A (Disc/USB A/
Bluetooth/Tuner/Audio in A mode) and from
Source B (USB B/Audio in B mode) at the
same time.
2 Connect a microphone (not supplied) to
the MIC 1 or MIC 2 socket on the top
panel.
3 Press CD, TUNER, USB A, AUDIO A, or
1 Play from Source A.
AUX to select a source, and start play.
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Disc: Select the CD source, and play a
track in the loaded disc.
4 Sing or speak through the microphone.
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To adjust the volume of the source,
press VOL +/-.
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Tuner:Tune to a radio station.
Audio in A: Select the Audio in
A source, and play audio on the
connected external device.
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To adjust the volume of the
microphone, turn the MIC volume
knob.
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USB A: Select the USB A source, and
play audio on the connected USB A
device.
Bluetooth: Connect a Bluetooth device,
and then play audio on the device.
Turn the decorative light on
or off
2 Play from Source B.
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Audio in B: Select the Audio in B
In power-on mode, press LIGHT repeatedly to
source, and then play audio on the
connected external device.
USB B: Select the USB B source, and
then play audio on the connected USB
B device.
turn the decoration light on or off.
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3 Use the CROSS FADER control to adjust
the balance between Source A and Source
B channels during playback.
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Bluetooth
10 Product
information
BluetoothVersion
Supported Profiles
Range
V2.1+EDR
A2DP,AVRCP
10 m (Free space)
Note
General information
AC Power
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
120V ~, 60 Hz
90 W
Operation Power
Consumption
Eco Standby Power
Consumption
USB Direct
0.5 W
Specifications
Version 2.0/1.1
DC 5V, 500mA
USB Port
Amplifier
Dimensions - Main
Unit (W x H x D)
Weight - Main Unit
Total Output Power
Frequency Response
Audio In/Mp3 Link
650 W (THD 30%)
60 Hz - 16 kHz
500mV/2000mV
390 x 1137 x 477 mm
26 kg
USB playability information
Disc
LaserType
Disc Diameter
Support Disc
Semiconductor
12cm/8cm
CD, CD-R, CD-RW,
MP3-CD
24Bits / 44.1kHz
Compatible USB devices:
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USB flash memory (USB 2.0)
USB flash players (USB 2.0)
memory cards (requires an additional
card reader to work with this unit)
Audio DAC
Frequency Response 60Hz -16kHz
Supported formats:
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USB or memory file format FAT12,
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps
and variable bit rate
Directory nesting up to a maximum of
8 levels
Number of albums/ folders: maximum
99
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999
ID3 tag v1.2 or later
Speakers
Speaker Impedance
Output Power
2 x 3 ohm
4 x 163 W
Tuner
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Tuning Range FM: 87.5 - 108MHz;
AM: 531 - 1602kHz (9KHz);
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum
length: 128 bytes)
530 - 1700KHz (10KHz)
100KHz (FM); 9KHz/10KHz
(AM)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an
Tuning Grid
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album that does not contain MP3 files,
and is not be shown in the display.
Number of
Presets
30 FM, 10 AM
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Unsupported file formats are skipped.
For example,Word documents (.doc)
or MP3 files with extension .dlf are
ignored and not played.
AAC,WAV, PCM audio files
WMA files
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.
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Supported MP3 disc formats
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ISO9660, Joliet
Maximum title number: 999 (depending on
file name length)
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Maximum album number: 99
Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
•
Supported Bit-rates: 32-320 (kbps),
variable bit rates
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ID3 tag v1.2 or later
Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8
levels
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet
•
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia
or abrasives.
Clean 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.
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Cannot display some files in USB device
11 Troubleshooting
•
The number of folders or files in the USB
device has exceeded a certain limit.This
phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Caution
•
The formats of these files are not supported.
USB device not supported
• Never remove the casing of this unit.
•
The USB device is incompatible with the
unit.Try another one.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
Cannot apply sound effects when playing from
a USB B device.
If you encounter problems when using this unit,
check the following points before requesting
service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to
the Philips web site (www.philips.com/support).
When you contact Philips, ensure that your
unit is nearby and the model number and serial
number are available.
•
USB B mode does not support DBB, DSC,
DJ EFFECT or AUTO DJ effects.
Cannot delete files from a USB B device.
•
USB B mode does not support USB
Delete function.
Poor radio reception
•
Increase the distance between the unit and
other electrical appliances.
No power
•
Make sure that the AC power plug of the
unit is connected properly.
Make sure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
•
Adjust the position of the antenna for
better reception.
•
No sound or poor sound
Adjust the volume.
No response from the unit
About Bluetooth device
•
The audio quality is poor after connection
with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
•
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
plug, then turn on the unit again.
•
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to this product or remove
any obstacle between them.
Remote control does not work
•
Before you press any function button, first
select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.
Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the unit.
Cannot connect with the device.
•
The Bluetooth function of the device is not
enabled. Refer to the user manual of the
device for how to enable the function.
This product is already connected with
another Bluetooth-enabled device.
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Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
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Replace the batteries.
Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the main unit.
Disconnect that device and then try again.
The paired device connects and disconnects
constantly.
No disc detected
•
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to this product or remove
any obstacle between them.
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Insert a disc.
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
Wait until the moisture condensation at
the lens has cleared.
•
For some devices, Bluetooth connection
may be deactivated automatically as a
power-saving feature.This does not indicate
any malfunction of this product.
•
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Replace or clean the disc.
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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