Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040. 10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CD TUNER AUX GAME
P3
CD1
CD2
CD3
CD4
CD5
VOL
TITLE
ALBUM
REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE DISPLAY
DIM
SLEEP
CLK/TIMER TIMER ON/OFF
P4
DSC
VAC
MUTE
MAX ON/OFF
GAME
GAME
SOUND
MIX-IT
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CD /CD-R/CD-R COMP TI CD- CD- W CO M PATIBLE R RW BLE
DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 DISC5
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC41 DISC
CD / CD-R CD-R W COMPATIBLE CD CD-R/ CD-R W OMP TIBLE
DISC1 DISC DISC2 DISC DISC3 DISC
DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 5
DISC4 DISC
DISC5 DISC
GAME PORT MINI SYSTEM
ECO POWER
IRSENSOR IR
STANDBY ON
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
LEFT
DSC DSC
ALB OPTIMAL JAZZ ROCK POP DIM NEWS SLEEP MIX FM MW TITLEAM PM
VE OVERDRI
GHT RI
VE OVERDRI
CD
1
CD2
CD3
SHUF
PROG REPTRK DISC ALL I. S. CYBER HALL CONCERT ARCADE CINEMA
CD4
CRU I SE
TU RBO
CRU I SE
TU RBO
CD5
VAC
DIM CLOCK ·TIMER PROG
STOP · DEMO STOP
PREV
SET ·PRE
NEX T·PRES
CD
ET
TUNER TUNER
USB LINK PCUSB PC LINK
GAME·AUX GAME UX
TER
VOLUME
MAS
DBB DBB
DSC DSC
VAC
1, 3
LEFT
RIGHT
PLAY · PAUSE
SEARCH·
TUNING
MA X SOUND MAX SOUND
VID
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EO
GAM
EVO
MIX-IT
LUM
GAMESOUND GAMESOUND
SPEED PUNCH BLAST
AUD
MAX SOUND· DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL VIRTUAL AMBIENCE CONTROL · DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
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AUD
MODE MODE
IO
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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, you're eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. [. . . ] Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown. Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
Helpful Hint:
For optimal enjoyment of your Gaming Experience, it is advisable that you avoid connecting the TV's AUDIO OUT to the audio system's AUX IN (R/ L) terminals. If you wish to listen to your favorite movies / TV programmes through the Philips Mini System, please disconnect the Game Console connection on the front of the set to avoid experiencing any unwanted noise.
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Step 3:
Connecting to PC
Connections
Step 5: Connecting the AC power cord
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"AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY" may appear on the display panel when the AC power cord is plugged into the power outlet for the first time. Press É on the main unit to store all available Å radio stations (page 3 P3) or press Ç to exit (refer to "Tuner Operations").
Step 6:
Inserting batteries into the remote control
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1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following
the indications (+-) inside the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Using the remote control to operate the system
1 Aim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on the main unit.
2 Select the source you wish to control by
pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example CD, TUNER).
3 Then select the desired function (for example
É í, ë). Å,
CAUTION!
Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time. Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.
Gameport Operations
Gameport allows you to connect your game console to this mini system which enables you to enjoy a total game immersion experience by having powerful sound output.
displayed.
6 Press MODE (or GAME SOUND on
remote) to select the type of sound setting that best suit the game : SPEED, PUNCH, BLAST or OFF.
Preparation before use
rear panel
7 If you like to mix your game sound to your
favorite music, press MIX-IT to select the desired music source : CD, TUNER, USB PC LINK, AUX or OFF.
CD TM "MIX-CD" TUNER TM "MIX-TU" USB PC LINK TM "MIX-USB" AUX TM "MIX-AUX" OFF TM "MIX-OFF"
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8 If necessary, start playback your chosen mixer
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source.
9 Start playing your favorite game.
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GAME AUX GAME·AUX
To adjust the game console's volume level q Adjust GAME VOLUME.
VID
EO
E
EV
UM OL
L.
MIX-IT
AM E SOUND ME S UND GA O G
SPEED PUNCH BLAST
AU
DIO
MODE
AU
DIO
R.
To change the mixer source q Press MIX-IT.
Game console
GA
M
front panel
1 Connect your game console's video and audio
output to the GAMEPORT video and audio inputs respectively (refer to "Connections Connecting to game console).
2 Connect your TV's video input to the VIDEO
OUT (CVBS) on the rear panel.
To control the current active mixer source q Press the respective source button (for example, CD, TUNER) on the remote control, then select the desired function (for example É, í, ë).
For example, if CD is the mixer source and to change the disc tray, you have to press CD, then press CD 1~5 to select the desired disc tray. Notes: You can only activate GAME VOLUME and MIX-IT while in game source mode. If your game console is switched on, the video image will always appear on the TV even though you are not in the gameport mode.
3 Connect all the AC power cord to the power
outlet.
Start operating 4 Turn on the TV and set to the correct
video-in channel.
The TV's video input channel may be called AUX(iliary) IN, AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) IN, EXT 1, etc. Or, your TV remote control may have a button or switch that chooses different video modes. To deactivate the demonstration q Press and hold Ç on the main unit until "DEMO OFF" is displayed.
To view the clock time in any active mode q Press CLK / TIMER (CLOCK·TIMER) once.
The clock is displayed for a few seconds. Notes: The clock setting will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply. The system will exit clock setting mode if no button is pressed within 90 seconds.
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Basic Operations
You can select the desired brightness for the display panel. MAX sound, DSC and VAC sound features cannot be activated on the same time. While in game mode, all the sound control features are not available for selection, except DBB and Game Sound control.
q In any active mode, press DIM MODE (or DIM on remote) repeatedly to turn on/ off dim mode.
DIM
is shown, except for DIM OFF mode.
MAX sound
MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features (DSC, VAC for example).
Volume control
q Adjust MASTER VOLUME (or press VOL +/- on remote) to increase or decrease the sound level.
"VOL MIN" is the minimum volume level and "VOL MAX" is the maximum volume level.
q Press MAX SOUND (or MAX ON / OFF on remote).
If activated, the MAX SOUND button lights up. All other sound effects (DSC, VAC or DBB) will be switched off automatically
To switch off the volume temporarily q Press MUTE on the remote.
Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" is displayed. To restore the volume, press MUTE again or increase the volume level.
Digital Sound Control
DSC provides a different type of preset sound equalizer setting.
q Press DSC repeatedly to select : OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or POP. Virtual Ambience Control
VAC provides a different type of environmentbased equalizer setting.
q Press VAC repeatedly to select : HALL, CINEMA, CONCERT, CYBER or ARCADE. Dynamic Bass Boost
DBB enhances the bass response.
q Press DBB repeatedly to select : DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF.
Some discs might be recorded in high modulation, which causes a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume.
Automatic DSC-DBB and VAC-DBB selection
The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC, VAC or Game Sound selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment.
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Dimming system's display screen
Sound control
Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
This system is designed for regular discs. [. . . ] Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (É , S , T). Å Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. Press and hold DEMO STOP on the main unit to switch off the demonstration mode.
Radio reception is poor.
"NO DISC" is displayed or the disc cannot be played.
"DISC NOT FINALIZED" is displayed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.
The remote control does not function properly.
The timer is not working.
The system displays features automatically and buttons start flashing.
Refer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on the supplied CD-ROM or visit our website "www. audio. philips. com" for latest update on FAQ.
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WARNING
LIMITED WARRANTY
AUDIO SYSTEM
One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair.
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