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• First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! 8239 300 17761 pg 001-029/C155/37-Eng 11/23/01, 2:07 PM...
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CAUTION Canada Use of controls or adjustments or English: performance of procedures other This digital apparatus does not exceed than herein may result in hazardous the Class B limits for radio noise radiation exposure or other unsafe emissions from digital apparatus as set operation.
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£ CD 1/2/3 TUNER TAPE 1/2 REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP ™ ë í É Ç Å á á ¡ MUTE MUTE NEWS/TA MINI HIFI SYSTEM C H A N G E R CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE &...
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Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is registered, • So complete and return the Warranty you’ r e eligible to receive all the privileges Registration Card enclosed with your of owning a Philips product.
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As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified Keep these instructions. by the manufacturer or sold with Heed all warnings. the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving Follow all instructions. the cart/apparatus combination Do not use this apparatus near to avoid injury from tip-over.
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 33 Español --------------------------------------------- 59 8239 300 17761 pg 001-029/C155/37-Eng 11/23/01, 2:07 PM...
Contents General Information Tape Operation/Recording Supplied accessories ..........9 Loading tape ............21 Environmental information ........ 9 Playing tapes ............21 Safety information ..........9 Rewind/Fast forwarding ........22 General information on recording ....22 Preparation for recording ........ 22 Preparations One touch recording .........
General Information This system complies with the FCC rules, Safety information Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Before operating the system, check that the Operation is subject to the following two operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or conditions: the voltage indication beside the voltage –...
Preparations AM loop FM wire antenna antenna speaker speaker (right) (left) — — AC power cord Rear connections Antennas Connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM The type plate is located at the rear of the antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the system.
Preparations FM Antenna Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA (not supplied) into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside the battery compartment. For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) terminal.
Controls (illustrations on page 3) MASTER VOLUME v w (VOL +/-) Controls on the system and – to increase or decrease the volume. remote control Mode Selection PLAY•PAUSE É Å STANDBY ON y for CD ....to start or interrupt playback. –...
Basic Functions STANDBY CD 1/2/3 TUNER TAPE 1/2 REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL MASTER VOLUME TUNER TAPE CD 2 CD 3 í ë VOLUME Ç É Å SEARCH •TUNING PLAY• PAUSE SEARCH •TUNING OPEN/ CLOSE á...
Basic Functions Dim mode Demonstration mode You can select the desired brightness for the The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. display. To activate the demonstration In any source mode (except standby mode), press DIM MODE repeatedly to select : DIM 1, In standby mode, press and holdÇon the DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF.
Basic Functions Sound control DSC (Digital Sound Control) The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special sound effects that have preset equalizer settings, providing the best music reproduction. Press DSC to select : JAZZ, ROCK, TECHNO or OPTIMAL. The selected DSC is shown. DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response.
CD Operation MINI HIFI SYSTEM C H A N G E R CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE STANDBY CD 1/2/3 TUNER TAPE 1/2 REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL MASTER VOLUME TUNER TAPE...
CD Operation To skip to the beginning of the current Playing discs track during playback Press í once. a disc is loaded in the disc tray the current selected disc tray is empty Replacing discs during playback the current selected disc tray is loaded Press DISC CHANGE.
CD Operation Programming the disc tracks Erasing the program Programming tracks is possible when playback is Press Ç once when playback is stopped or stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the twice during playback. memory in any order. disappears and "PROGRAM CLEARED"...
Radio Reception STANDBY CD 1/2/3 TUNER TAPE 1/2 REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL MASTER VOLUME TUNER TAPE CD 2 CD 3 í ë VOLUME Ç É Å SEARCH •TUNING PLAY• PAUSE SEARCH •TUNING OPEN/ CLOSE...
Radio Reception Erasing a preset radio station Manual Preset Programming Tune to your desired radio station (refer to Press í or ë to select the preset radio station “Tuning to radio stations”). to be erased. Press PROGRAM. Press and hold Çon the system until “PRESET starts flashing.
Tape Operation / Recording STANDBY CD 1/2/3 TUNER TAPE 1/2 REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL MASTER VOLUME TUNER TAPE CD 2 CD 3 í ë VOLUME É Å Ç SEARCH •TUNING PLAY• PAUSE SEARCH •TUNING OPEN/ CLOSE...
Tape Operation / Recording Preparation for recording Rewinding / Fast forwarding Stop playback, press à or á. Load a recordable tape into tape deck 1 with full spool to the left. The tape will stop automatically at the end of rewinding or fast forwarding.
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good Demagnetizing the heads playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips Use a demagnetizing tape available at your CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available dealer.
Clock/Timer STANDBY CD 1/2/3 TUNER TAPE 1/2 REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL MASTER VOLUME TUNER TAPE CD 2 CD 3 í ë VOLUME Ç É Å SEARCH •TUNING PLAY• PAUSE SEARCH •TUNING OPEN/ CLOSE á...
Clock/Timer Press CD 1/2/3, TUNER or PROGRAM to Activating the timer (for the same preset select the desired source. time and source) “CD1 [or 2, 3] XX:XX" indicates the CD Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than mode is selected. two seconds.
Specifications AMPLIFIER GENERAL INFORMATION Material .............. Polystyrene Output power ........ 10 W total power AC Power ........... 120 V / 60 Hz ..............2 x 5 W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio ......≥ 67 dBA (IEC) Power Consumption Active ................. 25 W Frequency response ......
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 solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
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Troubleshooting The remote control does not function – Select the source (CD 1/2/3 or TUNER, for properly. 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 (+/–...
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800 EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98 8239 300 17761...