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General InformationSupplied accessories (page 3 – P1)–––––––USB PC LINK software installer CD-ROMUSB cableRemote control and two AA batteries.AM loop antennaFM wire antennaVideo cinch cable (yellow)AC power cordEnvironmental informationAll unnecessary packaging has been omitted.We have tried to make the packaging easy toseparate into three materials: cardboard (box),polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,protective foam sheet).Your system consists of materials which can berecycled and reused if disassembled by aspecialized company. Please observe the localregulations regarding the disposal of packagingmaterials, exhausted batteries and oldequipment.Care and safety informationEnglishRefer to the type plate on the rear orbottom of the system for identificationand supply ratings.(page 3 – P2)Avoid high temperatures, moisture,water and dust– Do not expose the system, batteries or discsto humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (causedby heating equipment or direct sunlight). Alwayskeep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on thelens.Avoid condensation problem– The lens may cloud over when the system issuddenly moved from cold to warmsurroundings, making it impossible to play a disc.Leave the system in the warm environment untilthe moisture evaporates.Do not block the vents– In a cabinet, allows about 10cm (4 inches) offree space all around the system for adequateventilation.Care of disc– To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight line fromthe center towards the edge using a soft, lint-freecloth. A cleaning agent may damage the disc!– Write only on the printed side of a CDR(W)and only with a soft felt-tipped pen.– Handle the disc by its edge, do not touch thesurface.Care of the cabinet– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a milddetergent solution. Do not use a solutioncontaining alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.Finding a suitable location– Place the system on a flat, hard, and stablesurface.Built-in safety circuit– Under extreme conditions, this system mayswitch to standby mode automatically. If thishappens, let the system cool down beforereusing it.Power saving– This system is designed to use less than 1Wof electricity when switches to Eco Powerstandby. Disconnect the AC power cord fromthe power outlet when not in use.9

Functional OverviewEnglishDISC1DISC2DISC3DISC4CD /CD-RCD-R /CDCD-RRWW COCOMPM PATIBLETIBLEDISC5 DISC 1DISC 2 DISC 3DISC 412DISC 5ECOPOWERGAMEPORT MINI SYSTEMSTANDBYONCFTLEH ANDSC3N ELGHRIRD RIVEOVETCH ANJAZZ ROCK POPNEW S SLEEPM IX FM M WTITLEAM PM ¡CD 4CDC R U ISEC R U ISETU RB OTU RB O5VACACCLOCK TIMERNEXT PSETRECDREPROGUSBPC LINKTUNERAUX GAME)(STER VOLUMEMASESTOPLAY PAUSEDBBDSCVAC*&GOVC H TU NINEIDASEARMAX SOUNDIO LUDAEPV P DEMO STOPPRDIM MODET567890!@# TUNERUSB PC LINK AUX/GAMECD1RD RIVEOVECD 34CD CD2IOUD*7890§(5 &CD3CD4CD5CD 2SHUFPROG REP TRK DISC ALLI.S.CYBER HALLCONCERT ARCADE CINEM A 6N EL1CDOPTIM ALDIMALBIR FLEDISPLAYCLK/TIMER TIMER ON/OFFMUTEGAMEGAMESOUNDMIX-ITMAX ON/OFF#MIX-ITSPEED PUNCH BLASTMODE. ºª4! @ R.M AX SO UN D DIGITA L SO UN D CO NTRO LVIRTUAL AM BIEN CE CO NTRO L DYNAM IC BASSBOO ST%Main unit and remote control1 ECO POWER indicator–Lights up when the system is in Eco Powerstandby mode.2 STANDBY ON B––Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turnson the system.*Switches to standby mode.3 Display screen4 CLOCK TIMER (CLK /TIMER)–*Enters clock or timer setting mode.––––AUX GAMESelects the relevant active mode.CD: toggles between DISC 1 5.TUNER: toggles between FM and AM band.AUX GAME: toggles between AUX andGAMEPORT mode.7 PREV PRESET 4––––(í) /NEXT PRESET 3 (ë)CD: selects a track.TUNER: selects a preset radio station.CLOCK: sets the minutes.USB PC LINK: selects a track from the playlist.8 STOP DEMO STOP Ç5 DIM MODE (DIM)–6 CD / TUNER / USB PC LINK /Turns on/ off the dim mode.––––Exits an operation.CD: stops playback or clears a program.TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.USB PC LINK: stops playback.–(only on the main unit)*Turns on /off the demonstration mode.* Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.10

9 PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ* MASTER VOLUME (VOL -)–––CD: starts/pauses playback.USB PC LINK: starts/pauses playback.(only on the main unit)TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/ or startspreset radio station installation.Adjusts the volume level.( PROG (PROGRAM)––CD: starts or confirms tracks programming.TUNER: starts *automatic/manual presetprogramming.CLOCK: selects 12- or 24-hour clock display.0 SEARCH TUNING (à á)–––––)nCD: *searches backward/ forward.TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/ down.CLOCK: sets the hours.USB PC LINK: *searches backward/ forward.! MAX SOUND (MAX ON / OFF)–Turns on/ off the optimal mix of various soundfeatures.–Plug in the headphones jack. The speakersoutput will be cancelled.¡ VU meters–Indicates signal strength of left/right channel. iR SENSOR@ MIX IT (GAME MIX IT)–– Disc trays (1 5)Mixes the game sound with your favorite musicfrom one of these music source (CD, TUNER,USB PC LINK or AUX).# MODE (GAME SOUND)–PC’s USB port.––Adjusts the game’s output volume level. CD 1 5–Selects a disc tray to playback.§ REPEAT– VIDEO–Opens/closes the individual disc tray.Control buttons available on theremote only–% GAME VOLUMEPoint the remote control towards this sensor. OPEN CLOSE 0 (DISC 1 5)Selects different type of equalizer setting forGameport (SPEED, PUNCH or BLAST). Connect the USB cable between the system andRepeats a track /disc / all discs / all programmedtracks.Use a video cable to connect to your gameconsole’s video output. SLEEPAUDIO L. / AUDIO R.Use a audio cable to connect to your gameconsole’s left/right audio output. MUTE––Sets the sleep timer function.Mutes or restores the volume.& DBBª TIMER ON/OFF–Selects different type of bass boost level settings(DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF).DSCSelects different type of preset sound equalizersettings (OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or POP).–VACSelects different type of environment ambiencebased equalizer settings (HALL, CINEMA,CONCERT, CYBER or ARCADE).–––EnglishFunctional OverviewTurns on/ off the timer function.º SHUFFLE–Turns on/ off the random play mode. DISPLAYDisplays disc remaining playback time. B––Switches to Eco Power standby mode.*Switches to standby mode.* Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.11

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WARNING!– Use only the supplied speakers.The combination of the main unit andspeakers provide the best sound. Usingother speakers can damage the unit andsound quality will be negatively affected.– Never make or change connectionswith the power switched on.– Connect the AC power cord to thepower outlet only after you have finishedhooking up everything.Step 1:Connecting FM/ AMantennas– Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf orattach it to a stand or wall.– Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to thewall.– Adjust the position of the antennas foroptimal reception.– Position the antennas as far as possible from aTV, VCR or other radiation source to preventunwanted noise.– For better FM stereo reception, connectexternal FM antenna.Step 2:Connecting thespeakersConnect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERSterminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to"L", colored (marked) wire to " " and black(unmarked) wire to "-". Fully insert thestripped portion of the speaker wire into theterminal as shown.Notes:– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctlyconnected. Improper connections may damage thesystem due to short-circuit.– Do not connect more than one speaker to anyone pair of /- speaker terminals.Step 3:Connecting to PCUse the supplied USB cable to connect thesystem to your personal computer’s USB port.After installed the USB PC LINK applicationsoftware onto your PC, you are able to playbackyour music collection via the system (refer to“USB PC Link”).Step 4:Connecting to gameconsoleIMPORTANT!Gameport inputs are solely for gameconsole only.a. Use the game console’s video cable (notsupplied) to connect its video output to theGAMEPORT-VIDEO terminal.b. Use the game console’s audio cables (notsupplied) to connect its audio outputs to theGAMEPORT-AUDIO L. / AUDIO R.terminals.c. Use a video cable (yellow) to connect theVIDEO OUT terminal to the video input onthe TV for viewing.Notes:– On the TV, the Video Input jack is usually yellowand might be labeled A/V In, CVBS, Composite orBaseband.– To avoid magnetic interference, do not positionthe front speakers too close to your TV.Helpful Hint:For optimal enjoyment of your GamingExperience, it is advisable that you avoidconnecting the TV’s AUDIO OUT to the audiosystem’s AUX IN (R/ L) terminals.If you wish to listen to your favorite movies /TV programmes through the Philips MiniSystem, please disconnect the Game Consoleconnection on the front of the set to avoidexperiencing any unwanted noise.13EnglishConnections

ConnectionsEnglishStep 5:Connecting the ACpower cord"AUTO INSTALL – PRESS PLAY" may appearon the display panel when the AC power cord isplugged into the power outlet for the first time.Press ÉÅ on the main unit to store all availableradio stations (page 3 – P3) or press Ç to exit(refer to “Tuner Operations”).Step 6:Inserting batteries intothe remote control3121 Open the battery compartment cover.2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, followingthe indications ( -) inside thecompartment.3 Close the cover.Using the remote control to operatethe system1 Aim the remote control directly at theremote sensor (iR) on the main unit.2 Select the source you wish to control bypressing one of the source select keys on theremote control (for example CD, TUNER).3 Then select the desired function (for exampleÉÅ, í, ë).CAUTION!– Remove batteries if they are exhaustedor will not be used for a long time.– Do not use old and new or differenttypes of batteries in combination.– Batteries contain chemical substances,so they should be disposed of properly.14

Gameport OperationsGameport allows you to connect your gameconsole to this mini system which enables you toenjoy a total game immersion experience byhaving powerful sound output.English5 Press AUX GAME until “GAMEPORT” isAbout Gameportdisplayed.6 Press MODE (or GAME SOUND onremote) to select the type of sound settingthat best suit the game : SPEED, PUNCH,BLAST or OFF.7 If you like to mix your game sound to yourPreparation before usefavorite music, press MIX-IT to select thedesired music source : CD, TUNER,USB PC LINK, AUX or OFF.rear panelCD “MIX-CD"TUNER “MIX-TU"USB PC LINK “MIX-USB"AUX “MIX-AUX"OFF “MIX-OFF"28 If necessary, start playback your chosen mixer3source.9 Start playing your favorite game.To adjust the game console’s volumelevel Adjust GAME VOLUME.1GAMEGAME AUXAUXEIDOTo change the mixer source Press MIX-IT.EMMLUVOAMIX-ITIUDAGA76EV5IUDOL.AMMEGAGE SOUNDSO UNDSPEEDPUNCHBLASTMODEOR.Game consolefront panel1 Connect your game console’s video and audiooutput to the GAMEPORT video and audioinputs respectively (refer to “Connections –Connecting to game console).2 Connect your TV’s video input to the VIDEOOUT (CVBS) on the rear panel.3 Connect all the AC power cord to the powerTo control the current active mixersource Press the respective source button (forexample, CD, TUNER) on the remote control,then select the desired function (for exampleÉ, í, ë).For example, if CD is the mixer source and tochange the disc tray, you have to press CD, thenpress CD 1 5 to select the desired disc tray.outlet.Start operating4 Turn on the TV and set to the correctvideo-in channel.Notes:– You can only activate GAME VOLUME andMIX-IT while in game source mode.– If your game console is switched on, the videoimage will always appear on the TV even thoughyou are not in the gameport mode.The TV’s video input channel may be calledAUX(iliary) IN, AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) IN, EXT 1,etc. These channels are often near channel 00on your TV. Or, your TV remote control mayhave a button or switch that chooses differentvideo modes. See your TV manual for details.15

USB PC Link4EnglishQuick Setup GuidePC system requirement–––––Windows 98 (SE)/ ME /2000 / XPIntel Pentium MMX200 or higherCD-ROM driveUSB portFree hard disk space : 15 MB for thesoftwareInstall MusicMatch softwareNote:– You are advised to read the MusicMatch tutorialbefore using it for the first time. Make sure themute function on the PC is deactivated in order toensure sound output from the Audio System. Foroptimum performance, the equalizer function inMusicMatch should be set to a low level.41The installation guide will appear automatically.If it does not, go to the CD-ROM drive inWindows Explorer and double click on the“USBPCLINK.exe”. Then perform the followingsteps:– First, select your desired language from the list.– Then, select “installer driver” and follow by“installer MusicMatch jukebox”.– Select other options (Tutorial, Free goodies,FAQ).25 Launch the “MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX” andchoose to do one of the followings :To create a “Playlist”POWERON/OFF35Select “Open” button on the MusicMatchJukebox and simply drag/drop the music tracksfrom anywhere on your PC into the “Playlist”window. Remember to save this “Playlist” forfuture use.To create a music library1 Use the supplied USB cable to connect theaudio system to your personal computer’sUSB port.2 Press USB PC LINK.3 Turn on the PC and insert the USB PC LINKinstaller disc (which comes with this product)onto the PC’s CD-ROM drive.This application software can also be downloadedfrom e use this customized MusicMatchsoftware for your USB PC Linkapplication. Remember to un-install allother MusicMatch jukebox software firstfrom your PC system (if available).16A music library of all stored music files availableon your PC can be setup by simply select “add”function on the MusicMatch Jukebox.Once created, you may then choose to drag /drop any music tracks from this library to a“Playlist” for music playback.Note:– It is not possible to create a playlist from thesystem’s 5 CD changer. If you encounter problemusing USB PC LINK, please refer to the FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions) stored in your USB PCLINK installer disc or visit “www.audio.philips.com”for latest update on FAQ.

Enable digital CD audio outputConnecting to USB PC LINKBefore playing the CD through your PC’sCD-ROM drive, it is necessary to configure yourPC’s hardware as follows:USB PC LINK allows you to playback your musiccollection from the PC via the powerful amplifierand speakers of this system.For Windows ME/2000/XP1 Enter the system control panel menu andselect :“SYSTEM HARDWARE DEVICE MANAGER CD-ROM DRIVES ACTION–PROPERTIES PROPERTIES”.IMPORTANT!Make sure the MusicMatch software hasbeen installed. Refer to “Quick SetupGuide” for USB PC Link.ORUSB PC LINKFor Windows 98 (SE)Enter the system control panel menu andselect “MULTIMEDIA” and “CD MUSIC”.2 Check the ‘Enable digital CD audio for thisCD-ROM device’ setting option is selected(enabled).Note:– You may need to refer to your PC’s manual forcorrect EPCLK/TIMER TIMER ON/OFF51 Turn on your computer and launch the“MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX”. The volume level of PC should not be putinto mute.2 Press USB PC LINK. If the audio streaming is detected,“CONNECTING” is displayed and the USBindicator will be flashing. If “NO CONNECTION” is displayed, check theconnection between your PC and mini system.3 Press í or ë until the desired track in theplaylist is highlighted.4 Press ÉÅto start playback. The track information will appear on thedisplay. The display only supports Englishcharacters.During playback,– Press SHUFFLE to play all available tracks inthe playlist in random order.– Press REPEAT to repeat playback of all thetracks in the playlist.5 To exit, select another active mode orpress Ç.17EnglishUSB PC Link

Basic OperationsEnglishSwitching on/offSetting the clockSwitching to active modeThe clock can be set in either 12-hour or24-hour mode ("11:59 PM" or "23:59" forexample). Press CD, TUNER, USB PC LINK orAUX GAME.Switching to Eco Power standby mode5 (00:00 / 12:00AM) Press B. ECO POWER button lights up. The display screen will go blank.4 (00:00 / 12:00AM)2CLK/TIMER3 (00:00 î 12:00AM)Switching to standby mode (viewclock) Press and hold B. The clock is displayed. While in standby mode, pressingCLOCK TIMER button will switch the system toEco Power standby mode.1 Press and hold CLK/ TIMER (or(CLOCK TIMER) on main unit) until"SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER" is displayed.2 Press ë to change the display to "CLOCK"and press CLK/ TIMER(CLOCK TIMER) again to confirm.Note:– Before switching the system to Eco Powerstandby or standby mode, make sure thedemonstration mode has been deactivated.3 Press PROGRAM (PROG) repeatedly toDemonstration mode4 Press à or á repeatedly to set the hour.5 Press í or ë repeatedly to set the minute.6 Press CLK /TIMER (CLOCK TIMER) toIf the demonstration mode is active, wheneveryou switch the system to Eco Power standby orstandby mode, it will begin showing the variousfeatures offered by the system.To activate the demonstration In Eco Power standby/standby mode,press and hold Ç on the main unit until"DEMO ON" is displayed.To deactivate the demonstration Press and hold Ç on the main unit until"DEMO OFF" is displayed.181, 2, 6change between 12-hour and 24-hour clockmode.store the setting. The clock will start working.To view the clock time in any activemode Press CLK / TIMER (CLOCK TIMER)once. The clock is displayed for a few seconds.Notes:– The clock setting will be erased when the systemis disconnected from the power supply.– The system will exit clock setting mode if nobutton is pressed within 90 second

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