• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2. Using Mains 1. Check if the mains voltage as shown on the type plate on the bottom of the set, corresponds to your local mains supply. If it does not, consult your dealer or service centre. 2. If your set is equipped with a voltage selector, adjust the selector so that it matches with the local mains supply. 3. Connect the mains lead to the wall socket and the set is now ready for use. 4. To disconnect the set from the mains supply completely, remove the plug from the wall socket. 6 x R20 • UM-1 • D-CELLS English 5 BASIC FUNCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION English Switching on and off • Adjust the POWER slider to the desired sound source: CD, TUNER or TAPE. • The set is switched off when the POWER slider is in the TAPE/OFF position and the keys on the tape deck are released. ™The volume and tuner presets will be retained in the set's memory. Adjusting volume and sound 1. On the set press the VOLUME control to increase or decrease volume (or press 3 or 4 on the remote control). ™Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from 0-32. 2. Adjust the DBB control to select dynamic bass boost on or off. CDR PA DBB TUNER DYNAMICBASSBOOST CD TAPE VOLUME REMOTESENSOR PA SHUFFLE DBB TUNER DYNAMICBASSBOOST CD TAPE CD PROG BATTLOW MODE ME STOP PLAY •PAUSE S E A R C H REMOTESENSOR SHUFFLE ALL PRESET CD DIGITALTUNER PHILIPS demo mode 1. On the set or remote control, press the CD STOP 9 button for 5 seconds. ™After about 30 seconds, PH..IL ..IPS scrolls across the display. 2. To return to the current display you can either: • press any function button on the front panel. This interrupts the demo mode for 30 seconds; • press the CD STOP 9 button for 5 seconds. PH..IL ..IPS scrolls once before the demo mode is cancelled. GENERAL INFORMATION General maintenance • Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs or cassettes to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • To clean the set, use a soft, slightly dampened chamois leather. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the housing. Safety information • Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the system does not tilt. Make sure there is adequate ventilation to prevent the system from overheating. • The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. 6 DIGITAL TUNER TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS 1. Select TUNER source. ™ is displayed briefly and then the radio station frequency is shown. 2. Press BAND once or more to select your waveband. 3. Press SEARCH . or § (on the remote control, TUNING . or §) and release when the frequency in the display starts running. ™The TUNER automatically tunes to a station of sufficient reception. Display shows during automatic tuning. ™If a FM station is received in stereo, STEREO is shown. 4. Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired station. • To tune to a weak station, press SEARCH . or § briefly and repeatedly until you have found optimal reception. To improve radio reception – For FM, pull out the telescopic aerial. Incline and turn the aerial. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong (very close to a transmitter). – For MW/LW, the set is provided with a built-in aerial so the telescopic aerial is not needed. Direct the aerial by turning the whole set. 5. Adjust the sound using VOLUME and DBB. 6. Adjust the POWER slider to the TAPE/OFF position to switch off the set. Programming radio stations You can store up to a total of 30 radio stations in the memory. 1. Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio stations). 2. Press PROG to activate programming. – Display: PROGRAM flashes. 3. Press PRESET 4 or 3 once or more to allocate a number from 1 to 30 to this station. 4. Press PROG again to confirm the setting. – Display: PROGRAM disappears, the preset number and the frequency of the preset station are shown. 5. Repeat the above four steps to store other stations. – You can overwrite a preset station by storing another frequency in its place. Tuning to preset stations Press PRESET 4 or 3 until the desired preset station is displayed. PROG BATTLOW MODE STOP PLAY•PAUSE S E A R C H TUNER STEREO FM PROG BATTLOWSTOP LAY•PA U SE S E A R C H EMOTENSOR SHUFFLE ALL BANDPRESET DIGITALTUNER PROG BATTLOW OP E R SHUFFLE ALL BANDPRESET DIGITALTUNER English 7 CD PLAYER English Playing a CD 1. Select CD source. ™ is displayed briefly. 2. Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the CD door. ™ Display: when you open the CD door. 3. Insert a CD or CD-R(W) with the printed side facing up and close the CD door. ™Display: flashes as the CD player scans the contents of a CD. The total number of tracks and playing time are then shown. 4. Press PLAY•PAUSE 2; (on the remote control 2;) to start playback. ™D...