Register your product and get support at

www.philips.com/welcome FWM462

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 Contents

English
1 Important 3 7 Listen to radio 15
Safety 3 Tune to a radio station 15
Notice 4 Program radio stations automatically 15
Program radio stations manually 15
Select a preset radio station 15
2 Your Mini Hi-Fi System 5
Change AM tuning grid 15
Introduction 5
What’s in the box 5
Overview of the main unit 6 8 USB record 16
Overview of the remote control 8 Record to USB 16
Schedule radio-to-USB record 16
3 Get started 9
Connect FM antenna 9 9 Other features 17
Connect AM antenna 10 Set the alarm timer 17
Connect speakers 10 Set the sleep timer 17
Connect power 10 Listen to an external device 17
Prepare the remote control 11 Delete from USB device 18
Auto install radio stations 11 Karaoke 18
Set clock 11 Adjust display brightness 18
Turn on 11
10 Product information 18
4 Play 12 Specifications 18
Play disc 12 USB playability information 19
Play from USB 12 Supported MP3 disc formats 20
Maintenance 20
5 Play options 13
Repeat and random play 13 11 Troubleshooting 20
Program tracks 13
Display play information 13

6 Adjust volume level and sound

effect 14
Adjust volume level 14
Mute sound 14
Boost sound power 14
Select a preset sound effect 14
Enhance bass 14
Incredible surround 14
Customize sound for room acoustics 14

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 1 Important l Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
English

m Refer all servicing to qualified service

Safety personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
a Read these instructions. way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
b Keep these instructions.
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
c Heed all warnings. the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
d Follow all instructions. or has been dropped.
e Do not use this apparatus near water. n Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
f Clean only with dry cloth. battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or
g Do not block any ventilation openings. damage to the unit:
Install in accordance with the • Install all batteries correctly, + and -
manufacturer’s instructions. as marked on the unit.
h Do not install near any heat sources • Do not mix batteries (old and new
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) • Remove batteries when the unit is
that produce heat. not used for a long time.

i Protect the power cord from being o Apparatus shall not be exposed to
walked on or pinched, particularly at dripping or splashing.
plugs, convenience receptacles, and p Do not place any sources of danger on
the point where they exit from the the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,
apparatus. lighted candles).
j Only use attachments/accessories q This product may contain lead and
specified by the manufacturer. mercury. Disposal of these materials
k Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, may be regulated due to environmental
bracket, or table specified by the considerations. For disposal or recycling
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. information, please contact your local
When a cart is used, use caution when authorities or the Electronic Industries
moving the cart/apparatus combination Alliance: www.eiae.org.
to avoid injury from tip-over. r Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.

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 packaging materials, exhausted batteries and
Warning
old equipment.
•• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.

English
•• 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. Windows Media and the Windows logo are
•• Never look into the laser beam inside this trademarks, or registered trademarks of
apparatus. Microsoft Corporation in the United States
•• Ensure that you always have easy access to the
power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this
and/or other countries.
apparatus from the power. This apparatus includes this label:

Caution
•• Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.

Notice
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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.
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.)
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

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 2 Your Mini Hi-Fi What’s in the box
System
English

Check and identify the contents of your

package:
• Main unit x 1
• AC power cable x 1
Congratulations on your purchase, and
• Loudspeaker box x 2
welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the
• Remote control with 2 AAA batteries
support that Philips offers, register your product
• FM wire antenna x 1
at www.Philips.com/welcome.
• AM loop antenna x 1
• MP3 link cable x 1
• Quick start guide
Introduction • User manual

With this unit, you can enjoy audio from discs,

USB devices, external devices, or radio stations.
For your convenience, you can load up to 3
discs at once.
To enrich sound, this unit offers you these
sound effects:
• MAX sound for instant power boost
• Digital Sound Control (DSC)
• Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
• Incredible surround (IS)
• Virtual Ambience-based Control (VAC)
The unit supports the following media formats:

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 Overview of the main unit

English
a

b z

c
d x

e
f w
g v
h
i
j u
k o
l r
m
n t
o s
p r
q

e Source selection keys

a DISC 1/2/3
• Select a source.
• Select a disc.
f CLOCK
b DISC CHANGE
• Set the clock.
• Change a disc.
g SLEEP/TIMER
c Display panel
• Set the sleep timer.
• Show current status.
• Set the alarm timer.
d • Turn on or off sleep/alarm timer.
• Turn on the unit or switch to
h VOLUME
standby mode.
• Adjust volume.

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 i / w MODE
• Skip to the previous/next track. • Select repeat play or random play.
• Search within a track/ disc/USB.
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x DISPLAY
• Tune to a radio station.
• Select display information.
• Adjust time.
y Disc compartment door
j
• Stop play or erase a program. z OPEN/CLOSE
• Open or close the disc
k ALBUM/PRESET+/-
compartment.
• Skip to the previous/next album.
• Select a preset radio station.
• Adjust time.
• Select 12 hour or 24 hour format.
l USB DELETE
• Delete audio files stored on a USB
device.
m USB RECORD
• Record to a USB device.
n
• Jack for a USB mass storage device.
o DSC
• Select a preset sound equalizer
setting.
p MP3 LINK
• Audio input jack (3.5mm ) for an
external audio device.
q DBB
• Turn on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
r MIC VOL
• Adjust microphone volume.
s MAX SOUND
• Turn on or off instant power boost
for sound.
t Microphone port
• Jack for a microphone.
u
• Start or pause play.
v PROG
• Program tracks.
• Program radio stations.

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 Overview of the remote d MODE
• Select repeat play or random play.
control

English
e USB DELETE
• Delete audio files stored on a USB
device.
a
f TITLE+/- /
b • Skip to the previous/next track.
• Select a preset radio station.
c t • Adjust time.
d s ALBUM +/- /
e r • Skip to the previous/next album.
q • Search within a track/ disc/USB.
f • Tune to a radio station.
• Adjust time.
• Select 12 hour or 24 hour format.
g
p g DSC
h • Select a preset sound equalizer
o setting.

i h MAX
• Turn on or off instant power boost
n
for sound.
j
i VOL +/-
• Adjust volume.
k j DBB/IS
• Turn on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
l m • Turn on or off incredible surround.
k Numeric keypad
• Select a track from a disc directly.
l PROGRAM
• Program tracks.
• Program radio stations.
a m DISPLAY
• Turn on the unit, or switch to • Select display information.
standby mode. n
b Source selection keys • Stop play or erase a program.
• Select a source. o
c CLOCK • Start or pause play.
• Set the clock.

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 p VAC
• Select an ambience-based equaliser 3 Get started
setting.
English

q USB RECORD
• Record to a USB device. Caution

r MUTE •• Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than herein
• Mute volume. may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.
s DIM
• Select different levels of display Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
brightness. sequence.
t SLEEP/TIMER If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
• Set the sleep timer. model and serial number of this apparatus. The
• Set the alarm timer. model number and serial number are on the
• Turn on or off sleep/alarm timer. back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

Connect FM antenna
1 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
FM jack on the back of the main unit.

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 Connect AM antenna 1 Insert the wire completely.
• Insert the right speaker wire to “ R”,
1

English
Assemble the AM loop antenna. and left speaker wire to “L”.

2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM

jack on the back of the main unit.
Connect power

Connect speakers

Note
Caution
•• For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers
only. •• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the
•• Connect only speakers with impedance that is power supply voltage corresponds to the
the same or higher than the supplied speakers. voltage set on the voltage selector on the back
Refer to the Specifications section of this of the unit.
manual. •• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure
you have completed all other connections.

Note

•• The type plate is located on the back of the

main unit.

1 If your power supply voltage is 110V-

127V, adjust the voltage selector to 110V-
127V.
2 Connect the AC power cable to:
• the main unit.
• the wall socket.

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 Prepare the remote control »» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
»» The unit automatically stores radio
English

stations with sufficient signal strength.

Note
»» When all the available radio stations
•• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from are stored, the first preset radio station
heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries is broadcast automatically.
in fire.

To replace the remote control battery:

1 Open the battery compartment. Set clock
2 Insert two AAA batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated. 1 In the standby mode, press CLOCK to
activate the clock setting mode.
3 Close the battery compartment.
»» The 12 hour or 24 hour format is
displayed.
3 2 Press ALBUM +/- / repeatedly to
1 select 12 hour or 24 hour format.
3 Press CLOCK to confirm.
2 »» The clock digits are displayed and
begin to blink.
4 Press ALBUM +/- / to set the hour.
5 Press TITLE+/- / to set the minute.
6 Press CLOCK to confirm.
Note Tip
•• If you are not going to use the remote control •• To view the clock during play, press CLOCK.
for a long time, remove the batteries.
•• Do not use old and new or different types of
batteries in combination.
•• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed of properly.
Turn on
1 Press .
Auto install radio stations »» The unit switches to the last selected
source.
When you connect power and no radio
stations are stored, the unit automatically begins
Switch to standby
to store radio stations.
1 Connect the unit to the power supply. 1 Press to switch the unit to standby
»» [AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY] (auto mode.
install - press the PLAY button) is »» The backlight on the display panel is
displayed. dimmed.
»» The clock (if set) appears on the
2 Press on the main unit to start
display panel.
installation.

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 4 Play Play from USB

English
Play disc
1 Press CD 1/2/3 to select the disc source.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the main unit to
open the disc compartment.
3 Load up to two discs on the disc trays,
with the printed side facing up.
• To load the third disc, press DISC
CHANGE on the main unit to rotate
to the disc tray.

Note

•• Ensure that the USB device contains playable

audio contents for supported formats. (see
‘USB playability information’ on page 21)

1
1
2

2
Plug the USB device into the socket of
this unit.
1

2 Press USB to select the USB source.

3 Press ALBUM +/- / to select a folder.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the main unit to
4 Press TITLE+/- / to select an audio file.
close the disc compartment.
»» Play starts automatically. 5 If the USB device doesn’t play, press .
• To pause/resume play, press .
• To select a disc, press DISC 1/2/3.
• To stop play, press .
• To pause/resume play, press .
• To search within an audio file, press
• To stop play, press .
and hold ALBUM +/- / , then
• To select another track, press /
release to resume normal play.
or press a numeric button.
• To select an album, press ALB/
PRESET+/-.
• To search within a track, press and
hold / , then release to resume
normal play.

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 5 Play options Display play information
1
English

During play, press DISPLAY repeatedly to

select different play information.
Repeat and random play
1 Press MODE repeatedly to select:
• : the current track is played repeatedly.
• : all tracks are played repeatedly.
• : all tracks are played
randomly and repeatedly.
• : all tracks are played randomly.
2 To return to normal play, press MODE
repeatedly until play mode is no longer
displayed.

Tip
•• Shuffle play cannot be selected when you play
programmed tracks.

Program tracks
You can program a maximum of 40 tracks.
1 At CD/USB mode, in the stop position,
press PROGRAM to activate the
program mode.
»» [PROG] (program) is displayed.
2 For MP3/WMA tracks, press ALBUM
+/- / to select an album.
3 Press TITLE+/- / to select a track
number, then press PROGRAM to
confirm.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all
tracks to program.
5 Press to play the programmed tracks.
»» During play, [PROG] (program) is
displayed.
• To erase the program, in the stop
position, press .

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 6 Adjust volume Enhance bass
level and sound

English
The best DBB (Dynamic Bass Enhancement)
setting is generated automatically for each
effect DSC selection. You can manually select the
DBB setting that best suits your listening
environment.
1 During play, press DBB/IS repeatedly to
Note select:
• DBB 1
•• MAX sound and DSC (Digital Sound Control)
cannot be activated at the same time. • DBB 2
• DBB 3
• DBB off
»» If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed.
Adjust volume level
1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ Incredible surround
decrease the volume level.
You can enhance audio with a virtual surround
sound effect.
Mute sound 1 Press and hold DBB/IS to turn on or off
the incredible surround.
1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute »» If the incredible surround is activated,
sound. [INC SURR] (incredible surround) is
displayed.

Boost sound power

MAX gives an instant boost to the sound
Customize sound for room
power . acoustics
1 Press MAX to turn on or off the instant
1 During play, press VAC repeatedly to
power boost.
select a type of listening environment:
• [HALL] (hall)
• [CONCERT] (concert)
Select a preset sound effect • [CINEMA] (cinema)

The DSC (Digital Sound Control) enables you

to enjoy special sound effects.
1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to
select:
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
• [POP] (pop)
• [TECHNO] (techno)
• [OPTIMAL] (optimal)

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 7 Listen to radio 3 Press TITLE+/- / to allocate a
number to this radio station, then press
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PROGRAM to confirm.

Tune to a radio station 4 Repeat the above steps to program other

stations.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or AM. Tip
2 Press and hold ALBUM +/- / for
•• To overwrite a programmed station, store
more than 2 seconds. another station in its place.
»» [SEARCH] (search) is displayed.
»» The radio tunes to a station with
strong reception automatically.
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations. Select a preset radio station
• To tune to a weak station, press
ALBUM +/- / repeatedly until 1 In tuner mode, press TITLE+/- / to
you find optimal reception. select a preset number.

Tip

Program radio stations •• Position the antenna as far as possible from

TV, VCR or other radiation source.
automatically •• For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust
the position of the antenna.
You can program a maximum of 40 (FM + AM)
preset radio stations.
1 In the tuner mode, press and hold
Change AM tuning grid
PROGRAM more than 2 seconds to
activate automatic program mode.
In some countries, the AM radio frequency step
»» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
between adjacent channels is 10 kHz (9 kHz in
»» All available stations are programmed in some areas).
the order of waveband reception strength.
1 Select the tuner source.
»» The first programmed radio station is
broadcast automatically.
2 Press and hold on the main unit for
more than 5 seconds.
»» The frequency step is changed to 9
kHz or 10 kHz.
Program radio stations »» All preset stations are erased and need
manually to be re-programmed.

You can program a maximum of 40 (FM + AM)

preset radio stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROGRAM to activate program
mode.
»» [PROG] (program) is displayed.

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 8 USB record Schedule radio-to-USB
record

English
Audio CD tracks, MP3 files, radio and audio Schedule radio recordings in advance and you can
from external devices are recorded in .mp3 listen to your favorite programs at your convenience.
format, and WMA files are recorded in .wma
format. Note
The first time you record to USB, a folder •• A recording is activated only in the standby mode.
called ‘PHILIPS’ is automatically created in the •• The maximum length of a recording is 12 hours.
USB device. Each time you record to USB, the
recorded files are stored in a sub-folder in the 1 Ensure that you set the clock correctly.
‘PHILIPS’ folder. Files and sub-folders are named 2 Plug the USB device into the socket of
numerically in the order in which they are this unit.
created.
3 Tune to a radio station.
4 Press to switch to standby mode.
Record to USB 5 Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER for more
than 2 seconds.
1 Plug the USB device into the socket of »» A prompt to select the source is displayed.
this unit. 6 Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or AM.
2 Prepare the source to record from. 7 Press USB RECORD.
• Disc - Select the disc source and load »» The start timer digits are displayed and
a disc. You can select a track from begin to blink.
which a recording starts.
• Radio - Tune to a radio station. 8 Press ALBUM +/- / to set the hour.
• MP3 LINK/AUX - Select the MP3 9 Press TITLE+/- / to set the minute.
link/AUX source, then connect and 10 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
start to play an external device. »» The end timer digits are displayed and
3 Press USB RECORD to start recording. begin to blink.
• For discs, press USB RECORD
repeatedly to select:
11 Press ALBUM +/- / to set the hour.
A [REC ONE] (record one): the first/ 12 Press TITLE+/- / to set the minute.
current track is recorded. 13 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
B [REC ALL] (record all): all tracks/the »» is displayed.
remaining tracks are recorded. »» At the scheduled times, the recording
»» Disc play starts automatically from the begins and ends automatically.
beginning of the disc/the selected track, »» When the recording ends, the unit
and the recording starts. switches to standby mode.
»» To stop recording, press . To deactivate or re-activate a record timer

Note
1 In the standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER
repeatedly.
•• If the USB device does not have enough »» If the timer is activated, is displayed.
memory to store the audio files, a message »» If the timer is deactivated,
about a full memory is displayed.
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 9 Other features Set the sleep timer
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This unit can switch to standby automatically

after a set period of time.
Set the alarm timer 1 When the unit is turned on, press SLEEP/
TIMER repeatedly to select a set period
This unit can be used as an alarm clock. The
of time (in minutes).
disc, radio or USB is activated to play at a
»» When sleep timer is activated, is
preset time.
displayed.
Note To deactivate sleep timer

•• If you have set a record timer and an alarm

1 Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until
timer, only the latest timer is activated. [OFF] (off) is displayed.
»» When sleep timer is deactivated,
1 Ensure that you have set the clock disappears on the display.
correctly.
2 Press to switch to standby mode.
3 Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER for more Listen to an external device
than 2 seconds.
»» A prompt to select the source is You can listen to an external audio device
displayed. through this unit.
For audio players with headphone sockets
4 Press CD 1/2/3, or TUNER or USB to
1 Press MP3 LINK/AUX repeatedly to
select a source.
select the MP3 link source.
5 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:
»» The clock digits are displayed and
• the MP3 LINK jack (3.5mm) on the
begin to blink.
unit.
6 Press ALBUM +/- / to set the hour. • the headphone jack on an external
7 Press TITLE+/- / to set the minute. device.
8 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm. 3 Start to play the device (refer to the
»» The timer is set and activated. device’s user manual).
For audio players with red/white audio output
To deactivate or re-activate an alarm timer
sockets
1 In the standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER
1 Press MP3 LINK/AUX repeatedly to
repeatedly.
select the AUX source.
»» If the timer is activated, is displayed.
»» If the timer is deactivated,
2 Connect the audio cables (white/red
jacks, not supplied) to:
disappears.
• the AUX IN jacks on the back of the
unit.
Tip
• the AUDIO OUT jacks on an
•• In MP3 link or AUX mode, the alarm timer external device.
cannot be set.
•• If disc or USB source is selected but no 3 Start to play the device (refer to the
audio file can be played, radio is activated device’s user manual).
automatically.

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 Delete from USB device 10 Product
1 information

English
During USB play, press TITLE+/- / to
select an audio file.
• To delete an audio folder, in the stop
position, press ALBUM +/- / to
select an audio folder. Note
2 Press USB DELETE.
•• Product information is subject to change
»» A confirmation message is displayed. without prior notice.
3 While the message is displayed, press
USB DELETE again to confirm.
• To cancel, press .
Specifications
Karaoke Amplifier
Total output power 280W RMS
You can connect a microphone and sing along Frequency response 60 - 16kHz
with a music source. Signal-to- noise >67dB A (IEC)
1 Turn MIC VOL to the minimum level. ratio
2 Connect a microphone to the Aux input 1500mV/2000mV
microphone port on the unit.
3 Press CD 1/2/3, or TUNER, or USB, or
MP3 LINK/AUX to select the source, and Disc
start play. Laser type Semiconductor
4 Sing through the microphone. Disc diameter 12cm/8cm
• To adjust the volume of the source, Support disc CD-DA, CD-R, CD-
press VOL +/-. RW, MP3-CD,
• To adjust the volume of the WMA-CD
microphone, turn MIC VOL. Audio DAC 24Bits / 44.1kHz
Total harmonic <1%
distortion
Adjust display brightness Frequency 60Hz -16kHz (44.1kHz)
response
1 Press DIM repeatedly to select different S/N ratio >75dBA
levels of display brightness.

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 Tuner USB playability information
Tuning range FM: 87.5 - 108MHz;
English

AM: 531 - 1602kHz Compatible USB devices:

(9KHz); 530 - 1700KHz • USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
(10KHz) • USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
Tuning grid 100KHz (FM); • memory cards (requires an additional
9KHz/10KHz (AM) card reader to work with this unit)
Number of presets 40 (FM + AM) Supported formats:
• USB or memory file format FAT12,
FM 75ohm wire
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
AM loop antenna • MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and
variable bit rate
• WMA v9 or earlier
Speakers • Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8
Speaker Impedance 6ohm levels
Woofer 2 x 5.25” • Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99
• Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999
Tweeter 2 x 1.75”
• ID3 tag v2.0 or later
Dimensions 230 x 358 x 273 mm
• File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum
(W x H x D)
length: 128 bytes)
Weight 3.58kg each Unsupported formats:
• Empty albums: an empty album is an
album that does not contain MP3/WMA
General information-Spec files, and is not be shown in the display.
AC power 110 - 127/220 - 240V, • Unsupported file formats are skipped. For
50/60Hz example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3
Operation power 130W files with extension .dlf are ignored and
consumption not played.
• AAC, WAV, PCM audio files
Standby power <15W
• DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a,
consumption
.m4p, .mp4, .aac)
USB direct Version 2.0/1.1
• WMA files in Lossless format
Dimensions 269 x 310 x 390 mm
Main Unit
(W x H x D)
Weight (without 6.09kg
speakers)

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 Supported MP3 disc formats 11 Troubleshooting

English
• ISO9660, Joliet
• Maximum title number: 999 (depending
on file name length) Warning
• Maximum album number: 99
•• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
• Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1kHz, 48 kHz To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
• Supported Bit-rates: 32-320 (kbps), the system yourself.
variable bit rates If you encounter problems when using this
• ID3 tag v2.0 or later apparatus, check the following points before
• Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 requesting service. If the problem remains
levels unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.
philips.com/welcome). When you contact
Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby
Maintenance and the model number and serial number are
available.
Clean the cabinet No power
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with •• Ensure that the AC power plug of the
a mild detergent solution. Do not use unit is connected properly.
a solution containing alcohol, spirits, •• Ensure that there is power at the AC
ammonia or abrasives. outlet.
•• To save power, the unit switches to
Clean discs standby automatically 15 minutes after
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a play reaches the end and no control is
a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the operated.
centre out. No sound or poor sound
•• Adjust the volume.
•• Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
•• Check if the stripped speaker wires are
clamped.
Left and right sound outputs reversed
•• Check the speaker connections and
location.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene,
No response from the unit
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
•• Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
or antistatic spray intended for analogue
plug, then turn on the unit again.
records.
Remote control does not work
•• Before you press any function button,
Clean the disc lens
first select the correct source with the
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
remote control instead of the main unit.
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure
•• Reduce the distance between the remote
good play quality, clean the disc lens
control and the unit.
with Philips CD lens cleaner or any
•• Insert the batteries with their polarities
commercially available cleaner. Follow the
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
instructions supplied with cleaner.

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 •• Replace the batteries.
•• Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the main unit.
English

No disc detected
•• Insert a disc.
•• Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
•• Wait until the moisture condensation at
the lens has cleared.
•• Replace or clean the disc.
•• Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.
Cannot display some files in USB device
•• The number of folders or files in the USB
device has exceeded a certain limit. This
phenomenon is not a malfunction.
•• The formats of these files are not
supported.
USB device not supported
•• The USB device is incompatible with the
unit. Try another one.
Poor radio reception
•• Increase the distance between the unit
and your TV or VCR.
•• If the signal is too weak, adjust the
antenna or connect an external antenna
for better reception.
Clock/timer setting erased
•• Power has been interrupted or the power
cord has been disconnected.
•• Reset the clock/timer.
Timer does not work
•• Set the clock correctly.
•• Switch on the timer.

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