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User manual
Contents
1 Important
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7 Listen to radio
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Safety
Notice
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Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) 13
Listen to FM radio
Reset to factory setting
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2 Your Docking Entertainment System 5
Introduction
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8 Play audio via Bluetooth
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What's in the box
Overview of the main unit
Overview of the remote control
Play audio via Bluetooth
9 Other features
Set the sleep timer
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3 Get started
Connect power
Prepare the remote control
Set clock
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Set the alarm timer
Play from an external device
10 Product information
Specifications
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Turn on
Maintenance
4 Play
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USB playability information
Supported MP3 disc formats
RDS program types
Play disc
Play from USB
Skip to a track
Pause/resume play
Search within a track
Display play information
Select repeat/shuffle play options
Program tracks
11 Troubleshooting
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5 Adjust sound
Adjust volume
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Select a preset sound effect
Enhance bass
Mute sound
6 Play iPod/iPhone/iPad
Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad
Listen to the iPod/iPhone/iPad
Charge the iPod/iPhone/iPad
Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad
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Care for your product
1 Important
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Do not insert any objects other than discs
into the disc compartment.
Do not insert warped or cracked discs into
the disc compartment.
Remove the discs from the disc
compartment if you are not using the
product for an extended period of time.
Only use microfiber cloth to clean the
product.
Safety
•
Warning
• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
• 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.
• Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
This product complies with the requirement of
the 1999/5/EC directive.
• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from
the power.
A copy of the EC declaration of Conformity
is available in the Portable Document Format
(PDF) version of the user manual at www.
philips.com/support.
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The device shall not exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do no place any source of danger on the
device (e.g. liquid filled objects. lit candles).
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Make sure that there is enough free space
around the product for ventilation.
Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
Care of the environment
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
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Battery usage CAUTION –To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to the
unit:
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means that the product
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC.
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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.
Please act according to your local rules and
do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. Correct disposal of
your old product helps to prevent potential
Batteries shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
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negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
Before you replace the plug cover, make sure
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath
of the cable and not just over the two wires in
the cable.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may require
consent. see Copyright Act 1956 andThe
performer's Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed with normal household
waste.Please inform yourself about the local
rules on separate collection of batteries
because correct disposal helps to prevent
negative consequences for the environmental
and human health.
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.
Important notes for users in the U.K.
Mains fuse
Environmental information
This information applies only to products with a
UK mains plug.
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.)
This product is fitted with an approved molded
plug. If you replace the fuse, use one with:
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the ratings shown on the plug,
a BS 1362 approval, and
the ASTA approval mark.
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
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Contact your dealer if you are not sure about
what type of fuse to use.
Caution:To conform with the EMC directive
(2004/108/EC), do not detach the plug from
the power cord.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the power cord are colored as
follows: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).
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.
If the colors do not correspond with the colors
on your plug, identify the terminals in your plug
as follows:
1
2
3
Connect the blue wire to the terminal
marked N or colored black.
Connect the brown wire to the terminal
marked L or colored red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or
colored green (or green and yellow).
“Made for iPod,”“Made for iPhone,” and “Made
for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory
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has been designed to connect specifically to
iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect
wireless performance.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad
is a trademark of Apple Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Philips is
under license.
© 2013 CSR plc and its group companies.
The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are
trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group
companies and may be registered in one or
more jurisdictions.
This apparatus includes this label:
Note
• The type plate is located at the rear of the apparatus.
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2 Your Docking
Entertainment
System
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
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Main unit
Remote control
AAA batteries x2
AC power cord
UK power cord
Audio in cable
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
Short user manual
Safety & Notice sheet
Introduction
With this music system, you can enjoy audio
from audio discs, USB storage devices, iPod,
iPhone, iPad, Bluetooth and other external
devices, or listen to radio stations.
The music system offers you multiple sound
effect settings that enrich sound with Digital
Sound Control (DSC) and Dynamic Bass Boost
(DBB).
The system supports the following media
formats:
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Overview of the main unit
m
a
b
c
d
e
f
l
k
j
i
h
g
q
p
n
o
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During play, select display information.
a
/
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g Disc compartment
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Skip to the previous/next track.
h Display panel
Search within a track.
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Show the current status.
Tune to a radio station.
i SOURCE
b PRESET/ALBUM+/-
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Select a source: DISC, USB, DOCK,
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Select a preset radio station.
DIGITAL RADIO, FMTUNER,
Bluetooth or MP3-Link.
Skip to the previous/next album.
Adjust hour/minute digits.
j
c
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USB socket
•
Turn on the system, switch to standby
mode.
k VOLUME
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Adjust volume.
d STOP/MENU
l
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Stop play.
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Eject disc.
•
Access iPod/iPhone or DAB menu.
m Dock for iPod/iPhone/iPad
n Antenna
e MODE/SCAN
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Select repeat/shuffle mode.
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Search FM/DAB radio stations.
o AC MAIN~
f DISPLAY
p Socket for DAB upgrade
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q AUDIO IN
d
/
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Connect to an external audio device.
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•
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Navigate in the iPod/DAB menu.
Skip to the previous/next album.
Skip to the previous/next preset
station.
Overview of the remote
control
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Select 12 hour or 24 hour format.
Adjust hour/minute digits.
e
f
/
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Skip to the previous/next track.
a
Search within a track.
Tune to a radio station.
BLUETOOTH
b
CD
TUNER
DAB
/ENTER
Start or pause play.
PRESET/ALBUM
c
d
s
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Confirm a selection.
e
f
ENTER
g USB/MP3-LINK
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Select USB device source.
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Select external audio device source.
MP LINK
3
USB
g
r
q
h RDS/DISPLAY
DISPLAY
RDS
MENU
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Display CLOCK.
h
i
j
Display RDS/DAB information.
VOL
Select display information during play.
i
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Mute or restore volume.
k
j VOL +/-
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Adjust volume.
PROG/
CLOCK SET
MODE/
SCAN
0
l
m
n
p
o
k Numeric keypad
SLEEP/
TIMER
DSC
DBB
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Select a track from a disc directly.
l PROG/CLOCK SET
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Program tracks.
Program radio stations.
Set the clock.
m SLEEP/TIMER
a
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Set the sleep timer.
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Turn on the system, or switch to
standby mode, or switch to Eco Power
standby.
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Set the alarm timer.
n DSC
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Select a preset sound setting.
b BLUETOOTH
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Select Bluetooth source.
o DBB
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Turn on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
c CD
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Select disc source.
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p MODE/SCAN
3 Get started
•
Select repeat/shuffle play mode.
•
Search FM/DAB radio stations.
q
/MENU
Stop play.
Caution
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• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Access iPod or DAB menu.
r iPod/iPhone
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Select iPod/iPhone source.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
s DAB/TUNER
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Select DAB/tuner source.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus.The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of the apparatus.Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Connect power
Caution
• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or underside of the unit.
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have
completed all other connections.
Connect the power cord to:
•
the AC MAIN~ socket on the main
unit.
•
the wall outlet.
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Prepare the remote control
Set clock
Caution
Note
• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshine, or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.
• You can set the clock in the standby mode only.
1
In standby mode, press and hold PROG/
CLOCK SET to activate the clock setting
mode.
» SET CLOCK is displayed.
» The 12 hour or 24 hour format is
To insert the remote control battery:
1
2
Open the battery compartment.
Insert 2 AAA batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
displayed.
3
Close the battery compartment.
2
3
Press
/
to select 12 hour or 24 hour
format.
a
Press PROG/CLOCK SET.
» The hour digits begin to blink.
4
5
Press
/
to set the hour.
Press PROG/CLOCK SET.
» The minute digits begin to blink.
b
6
7
Press
/
to set the minute.
Press PROG/CLOCK SET to confirm.
Turn on
c
1
Press .
» The unit switches to the last selected
source.
Switch to standby
Note
1
Press to switch the system to standby
mode.
» The backlight on the display panel is
• If you are not going to use the remote control for a
long time, remove the batteries.
reduced.
• Do not use old and new or different types of batteries
in combination.
» The clock (if set) is displayed on the
• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
display panel.
To switch the system to Eco Power standby
mode:
1
In standby mode, press and hold for
more than 2 seconds.
» ECO POWER is displayed.
» The backlight on the display panel
turns off.
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4 Play
Play disc
1
2
Press CD to select the disc source.
Insert a disc into the disc compartment
with the printed side facing up.
» Play starts automatically.
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•
•
Press
Press
Press
to access a folder.
/
to select a file.
to start play.
Skip to a track
For CD:
1
Press
/
to select another track.
Play from USB
•
To select a track directly, you can also
press a key on the numerical keypad.
Note
For MP3 disc and USB:
• Ensure that the USB storage device contains playable
audio content.
1
2
Press
to select an album or folder.
to select previous/next track
Press
or file.
/
1
2
Connect the USB storage device into the
socket.
Press USB to select the USB source.
» The total number of playable tracks is
displayed.
Pause/resume play
1
During play, press
play.
to pause/resume
» Play starts automatically.
Search within a track
1
2
During play, press and hold
/
.
Release to resume normal play.
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Display play information
Program tracks
1
During play, press DISPLAY repeatedly to
select different play information.
You can program a maximum of 20 tracks.
1
In CD/USB mode, at the stop position,
press PROG to activate the program
mode.
» [PROG] (program) and track number
begin to blink.
Select repeat/shuffle play
options
2
3
4
5
For MP3 tracks, press
album.
to select an
To select repeat play mode:
Press
/
to select a track number,
1
During play, press MODE repeatedly to
select a repeat option.
then press PROG to confirm.
» [Rep one]: plays the current track
continuously.
» [Rep all]: repeats the entire disc/
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program more
tracks.
Press
to play the programmed tracks.
programme.
» During play, [PROG] (program) is
displayed.
To select shuffle play mode:
•
To erase the program:
Press once in the stop mode or
twice during playback.
1
During play, press MODE repeatedly to
select the shuffle play mode.
» [SHUF]:Tracks of the entire disc are
played in random order.
» [PROG] disappears on the display.
•
To resume normal play, press MODE
repeatedly until no shuffle/repeat option is
displayed.
Tip
• During repeat/shuffle playback, press to stop
playback and cancel repeat/shuffle playback.
• Shuffle function is not available while programmed
tracks are played.
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5 Adjust sound
6 Play iPod/
iPhone/iPad
This system is equipped with a dock for iPod/
iPhone/iPad.You can enjoy audio from the
docked system through the powerful speakers.
Adjust volume
During play, press VOL +/- to increase/decrease
the volume.
Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad
Select a preset sound effect
Made for Apple iPhone models with Lightning
connector as follows:
1
During play, press DSC repeatedly to
select:
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•
•
•
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iPod nano 7
iPod touch 5
iPhone 5
iPad mini
iPad 5
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[POP] (pop)
[JAZZ] (jazz)
[CLASSIC] (classic)
[ROCK] (rock)
Listen to the iPod/iPhone/
iPad
Enhance bass
1
During play, press DBB to turn dynamic
bass enhancement on or off.
1
2
3
Press the button iPod on your RC.
» If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed.
Load your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Play the selected track on your iPod/
iPhone/iPad.
•
To pause/resume the play, press
To search during play: press and hold
, then release to resume
.
Mute sound
•
1
During play, press to mute/restore the
speakers.
/
normal play.
•
•
To scroll through the menu, press
/
.
To confirm a selection, press
confirm.
to
» If no key is pressed for more than
10 seconds after pressing the
button MENU,
acts back as
the play/pause key.
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7 Listen to radio
An application Philips DigitalRadio is available
on Apple App Store and Google Play.To fully
enjoy features of this product, download and
install the application to your smart device.
Note
• The application is compatible with iPod touch, iPhone
and iPad with iOS 4.3 or above.
Charge the iPod/iPhone/iPad
When the system is connected to power, the
docked iPod/iPhone/iPad begins to charge.
Listen to Digital Audio
Broadcasts (DAB)
Note
• In Eco power standby mode, iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot
be charged.
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), is a way
of broadcasting radio digitally through a
network of transmitters. It provides you with
more choice, better sound quality, and more
information.
For the first time when DAB mode is switched
on.
Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad
1
2
Pull the iPhone/iPod/iPad off the dock.
Flip down the lid to hide the dock.
1
Press SOURCEon the main unit repeatedly
to select DAB.
» The system performs auto search.
» All the available DAB stations are
stored.
» The radio tunes to the first available
station
Tip
• The display shows a rectangle.The position of the
rectangle indicates the degree of signal strength.
(The further towards the right, the greater the signal
strength.)
• If there is no DAB coverage currently available, or DAB
signal is too weak in your area, no DAB station is found,
and message [Service not available] scrolls.
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Tune to DAB radio station manually
Scan for new DAB stations
1
2
In DAB mode, press
until your desired station name displays.
/
repeatedly
New stations and services will be regularly
added in the DAB broadcast.To make new
DAB stations and service available on your DAB
radio, a search is needed.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
» The radio immediately tunes to the
selected station.
1
In DAB mode, press SCAN.
» The unit starts to scan for DAB
stations.
•
About station display symbols
You probably see some symbols displayed
before the station names as follows:
Listen to a preset DAB radio station
•
H: Indicates that the station is one of
10 most-listened stations by you based
on DAB radio's monitoring.
1
Press
the main unit.
/
to select a preset number on
•
•
•
?: Indicates that the station is not
currently available, or not active.
: Indicates that the station is a
primary station with secondary service.
Display DAB information
On the display of DAB broadcasting, the first
line shows station name, and the second line
shows the service information for the current
station. Seven types of service information are
available.
: Indicates that the station is a
secondary station.
Program DAB radio stations manually
1
Press RDS/DISPLAY repeatedly to
cycle through the display information (if
available).
You can program a maximum of 30 preset DAB
radio stations.
1
2
Tune to a DAB station.
» Dynamic label segment (DLS)
» Program type (PTY)
» Ensemble Name
» Time
» Channel and frequency
» Bit rate and audio status
» Signal error rate
Press PROG on the remote control to
activate programming.
3
4
Press
/
on the remote control to
allocate a number (1-30) for the preset.
Press PROG to confirm.
Note
Use DAB menu
• If a DAB station is already stored under a preset
location, new DAB station assigned to this location will
overwrite the old DAB station.
1
In the DAB mode, press MENU to enter
the DAB menu.
• DAB station presets will not overwrite FM presets.
» The first setup option [Station list]
displays.
2
Press
/
to scroll the menu options:
•
•
•
[Station list]
[Full scan]
[Manual tune]
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[DRC]
There are three levels of compensation:
•
•
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[DRC Off]: No compensation applied.
(the default)
[Prune]
[System]
[DRC Low]: Maximum compensation
applied.
3
4
To select an option, press ENTER.
Repeat step 2-3 if sub-option is available
under one option.
[DRC High]: Medium compensation
applied.
Full scan
1
2
3
In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the
menu options.
Full scan is used to perform a wide range of
DAB radio search.
Press
/
repeatedly until [DRC]
displays.
1
2
3
In the DAB mode, press MENU to enter
the menu options.
Press ENTER to enter the sub-menu.
» The current DRC level displays on the
first line.
Press
displays.
/
repeatedly until [Full scan]
4
5
Press
/
to select a DRC value
Press
to confirm the selection.
» [DRC Off], [DRC Low] and [DRC
» Full scan starts automatically.
High] displays on the second line.
Manual tune
Press
to confirm the selection.
With this feature, you can tune to a specific
channel/frequency manually. In addition to
antenna orientation for better radio reception,
the optimal reception can also be obtained with
this feature.
» You should be able to hear the
difference in compression immediately.
Note
1
2
In DAB mode, press MENU to display the
[Manual tune] option.
• The best way to determine which of these DRC value
settings suits you best is to experiment with them on
various source material.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
» The display shows a channel and its
frequency.
Prune
3
4
Press
/
repeatedly until the desired
This option lists active stations and removes any
stations that are in the list but have no service
in your area from the service list.Those invalid
stations in the service list have a question mark
(?) displayed in front of the station name.
channel/frequency appears.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
Tip
1
Select Prune stations and press
» All stations that have a question mark
.
• You can press RDS/DISPLAY to change the service
information on the display.
are deleted from the service list.
• You can adjust the position of the antenna to obtain
the optimal signal strength.
System
•
[Factory reset]: Reset all the settings
of this unit to factory default. Press
to confirm reset.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
DRC adds or removes a degree of
compensation for the differences in the dynamic
range between radio stations.
•
[SW version]: Display software version
of the unit.
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Note
Listen to FM radio
Tune to a radio station
• To overwrite a programmed station, store another
station in its place.
1
2
Press TUNER to select FM.
Press to tune to a specific
/
Select a preset radio station
frequency.
» Play starts automatically.
1
In tuner mode, press
preset number.
/
to select a
Tip
Tip
• You can press MODE/SCAN to tune to the next
station with strong reception automatically.
• Position the antenna as far as possible fromTV,VCR, or
other radiation source.
• For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the antenna.
Program radio stations automatically
You can program a maximum of 30 preset
radio stations (FM).
FM stations with RDS
1
In the tuner mode, press and hold
MODE/SCAN to activate automatic
program mode.
Radio Data System (RDS) is a service that
sends additional broadcast information along
with FM stations.
» All available stations are programmed.
» The first programmed radio station is
If you listen to a FM station with RDS signal,
"RDS" displays.
broadcast automatically.
Display RDS information
Program radio stations manually
1
2
Tune to the desired RDS radio station on
the FM waveband.
Note
Press RDS/DISPLAY on the remote
control repeatedly to switch through the
following information (if available):
• You can program a maximum of 30 preset radio
stations.
•
Radio text message
•
Program type (for example: News,
Sport...)
1
2
3
Tune to a radio station.
Press PROG to activate program mode.
•
•
•
•
Frequency
Stereo/Mono Mode
Time
Press
/
to allocate a number (1 to 30)
to this radio station, then press PROG to
confirm.
» The preset number and the frequency
of the preset station are displayed.
Date
Note
4
Repeat the previous steps to program
other stations.
• [NO RadioText], [NO PTY], [NO Name], [Mono],
[00:00:00] or [0-0-0000] displays if no RDS signal is
available.
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Set RDS clock
8 Play audio via
Bluetooth
You can use time signal broadcast together with
the RDS signal to set the clock of the unit.
1
2
Tune to a RDS radio station that transmits
time signals.
Press and hold MENU.
» [CLK Sync] is displayed.
With this product, you can stream audio from a
Bluetooth player.
An application Philips DigitalRadio is available
on Apple App Store and Google Play.To fully
enjoy features of this product, download and
install the application to your smart device.
Note
• The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the
RDS station that transmits the time signal.
Note
• The application is compatible with iPod touch, iPhone
and iPad with iOS 4.3 or above.
Reset to factory setting
1
2
3
In DAB/FM mode, press MENU to enter
the menu options.
Note
• Philips does not guarantee the compatibility with all
Bluetooth devices.
Press
/
repeatedly until [System]
displays on the display panel.
• Before pairing a device with this system, read its user
manual for Bluetooth compatibility.
Press
to access the system menu.
• The product can memorize a maximum of 4 paired
devices.
» [Factory Reset] displays.
• Make sure that Bluetooth function is enabled on your
device, and your device is set as visible to all other
Bluetooth devices.
4
Press
to enter factory reset menu.
» The display panel shows options [Yes]
and [No] under [Factory Reset].
• The operational range between this system and a
Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
5
6
Press
/
to select [Yes].
• Any obstacle between this system and a Bluetooth
device can reduce the operational range.
Press
reset.
to confirm the DAB/FM factory
• Keep away from any other electronic device that may
cause interference.
Play audio via Bluetooth
1
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select BT
source.
2
On your device, search for Bluetooth
devices. In the device list, select DTB855.
•
If a message prompts for the
permission for Bluetooth connection
with DTB855, confirm it.
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» If the connection succeeds, [BT
Connected] is displayed on the LCD
display of this product.
9 Other features
3
Play a track on the connected device.
•
To pause or resume play, press
To skip to the previous or next track,
press
.
•
Set the sleep timer
/
.
This system can switch to standby automatically
after a set period of time.
1
When the system is turned on, press
SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of
time (in minutes).
» When sleep timer is activated, is
displayed.
To deactivate sleep timer
1
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is
displayed.
» When sleep timer is deactivated,
[SLEEP](sleep) disappears on the
display.
Set the alarm timer
This unit can be used as an alarm clock.The
disc/radio/USB/iPod is activated to play at a
preset time.
Note
• Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.
1
2
Press to switch to standby mode.
Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER for more
than two seconds.
» A prompt to select the source is
displayed.
3
4
Press CD, iPod, TUNER, DAB, or USB to
select a source.
Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
» The clock digits are displayed.
» The hour digits begin to blink.
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5
6
Press
/
to set the hour.
Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
» The minute digits begin to blink.
7
Press
/
to set the minute and press
SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
» The timer is set and activated.
»
is displayed.
8
Press
/
to set the volume and press
SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
Activate and deactivate the alarm
timer
1
2
Switch the system to standby mode.
Press TIMER repeatedly to activate or
deactivate the timer.
» If the timer is activated, is displayed.
» If the timer is deactivated,
disappears on the display.
Note
• If DISC/USB/iPod source is selected and the track
cannot be played, tuner is activated automatically.
Play from an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.
1
2
Press USB/MP3 LINK to select the MP3
link source.
Connect the supplied audio in cable to:
•
the AUDIO IN jack (3.5mm) on the
unit.
•
the headphone jack on an external
device.
3
Start to play the device (see the device
user manual). \
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DAB sensitivity
- EN50248
Total Harmonic
Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio
Number of presets
<-95 dbm
<2%
10 Product
information
>50 dB
30 (FM)
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
30 (DAB)
Speakers
Speaker Impedance
Speaker Driver
Sensitivity
4 ohm
2 X 3" full range
>82 dB/m/W
Specifications
Amplifier
Rated Output Power
Frequency Response
2X15W RMS
60 Hz - 16 kHz,
±3 dB
>65dBA
0.5V RMS 20kohm
General information
AC power
100-240V~,
50/60Hz
25 W
Signal to Noise Ratio
Aux Input
Operation Power
Consumption
USB Direct
Version 2.0/1.1
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D)
Disc
380 x 186 x
227mm
LaserType
Disc Diameter
Support Disc
Semiconductor
12cm/8cm
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-
RW, MP3-CD
Weight
- Main Unit
4.19 kg
Audio DAC
Total Harmonic
Distortion
24Bits / 44.1kHz
<1%
Maintenance
Frequency Response
60Hz -16kHz
(44.1kHz)
Clean the cabinet
•
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
S/N Ratio
>65dBA
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia
or abrasives.
Tuner
Tuning Range
Clean discs
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with
FM: 87.5 - 108
MHz;
•
a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the
centre out.
DAB: 174.92-
239.20 MHz
Tuning grid
50 KHz
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•
Unsupported file formats are skipped.
For example,Word documents (.doc)
or MP3 files with extension .dlf are
ignored and not played.
•
•
AAC,WAV, PCM audio files
DRM protected WMA files (*.wav,
*.m4a, *.m4p, *.mp4, *.aac)
•
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or antistatic spray intended for analogue
records.
•
WMA files in Lossless format
Supported MP3 disc formats
Clean the disc lens
•
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good
play quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD lens cleaner or any commercially
available cleaner. Follow the instructions
supplied with cleaner.
•
ISO9660, Joliet
•
Maximum title number: 512 (depending on
file name length)
•
•
Maximum album number: 255
Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
•
Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps),
variable bit rates
USB playability information
Compatible USB storage devices:
RDS program types
•
USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or
NOTYPE
No RDS program type
USB1.1)
NEWS
News services
•
•
USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
Politics and current affairs
Special information programs
Sports
memory cards (requires an additional
card reader to work with this system)
Supported formats:
EDUCATE
Education and advanced
training
•
•
•
•
USB or memory file format FAT12,
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
DRAMA
Radio plays and literature
Culture, religion and society
Science
Entertainment programs
Pop music
MP3 bitrate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps
and variable bitrate
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
Directory nesting up to a maximum of
8 levels
POP M
Number of albums/ folders: maximum
99
ROCK M
MOR M
Rock music
Light music
•
•
•
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999
ID3 tag v2.0 or later
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
Light classical music
Classical music
Special music programs
Weather
Finance
Children’s programs
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum
length: 128 bytes)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an
•
album that does not contain MP3 files,
and is not shown in the display.
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SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
11 Troubleshooting
Travel
Warning
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
TES
Leisure
• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
AlarmTest
Alarm
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.
philips.com/welcome).When you contact
Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby
and the model number and serial number are
available.
ALARM
No power
•
•
•
Ensure that the AC power cord of the unit
is connected properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
As a power-saving feature, the system
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control
is operated.
No sound or poor sound
•
•
•
Adjust the volume.
Disconnect the headphones.
Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
•
Check if the stripped speaker wires are
clamped.
No response from the unit
•
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
plug, then turn on the unit again.
•
As a power-saving feature, the system
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control
is operated.
Remote control does not work
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•
Before you press any function button, first
select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.
Music playback unavailable after successful
connection
•
The Bluetooth-enabled device is
incompatible with the unit.
•
•
Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the unit.
Bluetooth-enabled device connection error
Insert the batteries with its polarities (+/–
signs) aligned as indicated.
•
The device does not support the profiles
required for the unit.
•
•
Replace the batteries.
•
The unit already connected with another
Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect that
device or all other connected devices and
then try again.
Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the unit.
No disc detected
•
•
•
Insert a disc.
The paired mobile phone connects and
disconnects constantly
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
Wait until the moisture condensation at
the lens has cleared.
•
•
•
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
mobile phone closer to the unit or remove
any obstacle between the mobile phone
and the unit.
•
•
Replace or clean the disc.
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.
Some mobile phones may connect and
disconnect constantly when you make
or end calls.This does not indicate any
malfunction of the unit.
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.
For some mobile phones, the Bluetooth
connection may be deactivated
automatically as a power-saving feature.
This does not indicate any malfunction of
the unit.
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
yourTV orVCR.
•
•
Fully extend the FM antenna.
Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead.
Timer does not work
•
•
Set the clock correctly.
Switch on the timer.
Clock/timer setting erased
•
Power has been interrupted or the power
cord has been disconnected.
•
Reset the clock/timer.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice
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All rights reserved.
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