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Optimum disc playability : ensuring excellent picture quality Philips components and modules for the various CD applications have always enjoyed an excellent reputation in the market place for super disc playability - the ability to play discs which may be scratched, soiled or not fully according to the standard specification.
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 -------------------------------------------------------- 33 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Contents General Information Environmental information ... 7 Supplied accessories ... 7 Safety information ... 7 Preparations Rear connections ... 8 – 9 Optional connection ... 9 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ... 9 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ...
IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM. 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,...
Preparations FM wire antenna speaker (right) AC power cord Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. Power Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that the following are done; – If your system is equipped with a Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
G Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation source. FM Antenna G For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) terminal. Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT"...
Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3&4) Controls on the system and remote control Display – shows the status of the system. PROG/ REV for VCD/ CD/ MP3 ... programmes tracks and reviews the programme. for TUNER ... programmes tuner stations manually or automatically.
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VOLUME (-/+) – to increase or decrease the volume. – adjusts the hour and minutes for the clock/ times junctions. DIGEST – to scan through a VCD or a specific track. A - B – to playback a certain scene or passage of a CD/ VCD repeatedly.
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Controls ⁄ VCD/ CD – to select disc (this system can playback normal CD/VCD/MP3-CD format disc). – to select corresponding video output for NTSC or PAL system of your TV set (except Multi- system TV). TUNER – to select tuners mode. TAPE –...
IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on G Press 2 STANDBY ON. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. G Press VCD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX on the remote control. ➜...
CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operation IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the disc mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc into the tray.
Playing a disc G CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, DVD or computer CDs, however, are not possible. Select VCD/ CD source. Press CD OPEN on the top of the system to open the CD compartment. ➜ OPEN is displayed when you open the CD compartment. Put a disc with the printed side facing up and press down.
CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operation For VCD only G Press to select 4 different search speed. ➜ "FRX1"; "FRX2"; "FRX3" or "FRX4" will be displayed on the TV screen when you select a fast rewind search. ➜ "FFX1"; "FFX2"; "FFX3" or "FFX4" will be displayed on the TV screen when you select a fast forward search.
CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operation VIDEO CD Adjusting the TV System Before viewing the Video CD, ensure that the set is switched to corresponding PAL or NTSC system of your TV set (except Multi–system TV). G Press and hold VCD/ CD on Remote Control for more than 3 seconds to switch between PAL or NTSC TV system.
Return G Press RETURN to return to the previous VCD disc MENU level. PBC mode must be switched Digest This feature allows you to scan through a VCD for a quick review. PBC mode must be switched off. There are four digest mode for selection. Press DIGEST on the remote control.
CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operation Resume This feature is also applicable to audio CD (except for MP3-CD). G In stop mode, press RESUME on the remote control to start playback again from where you have stopped. Note: – Resume information is lost if opened the disc tray, change source or disconnected the system from the power supply.
Tuning to radio stations Select TUNER source. ➜ TUNER is displayed briefly. Press BAND on set only once or more to select your waveband (FM/ MW). Press down TUNE button. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. Display indication during automatic tuning: SEARCH.
Radio Reception Tuning to preset radio stations G Press PRESET (or 0/-- – 9 on Remote Control) until the desired preset station is displayed. Changing Tuning Grid In some countries, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas).
Tape playback Select TAPE source. Press to open the tape door on the top of the system. Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. G Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the right. ➜...
Tape Operation/Recording General information on recording G Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed. G For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I) tapes on which the tabs have not yet been broken.
Clock/Timer Setting the clock In standby, press and hold CLOCK SET / ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. Press VOLUME –/+ to set the hours. Press CLOCK SET / again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. Press VOLUME –/+ to set the minutes.
Cleaning the disc lens G 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.
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Troubleshooting RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. TAPE OPERATION / RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made. “CHECK TAPE” is displayed. The tape deck door cannot open. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.