Philips Home Theater System NTRX500 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions  
1 Important  
a Read these instructions.  
b Keep these instructions.  
c Heed all warnings.  
Safety  
d Follow all instructions.  
e Do not use this apparatus near water.  
f Clean only with dry cloth.  
Know these safety symbols  
g Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
h Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated  
material within your unit may cause an electrical  
shock. For the safety of everyone in your  
household, please do not remove product  
covering.  
The 'exclamation point' calls attention to  
features for which you should read the enclosed  
literature closely to prevent operating and  
maintenance problems.  
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to  
rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, should not be placed on this  
apparatus.  
i Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized or grounding-type plug.  
A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider than the other.A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third  
grounding prong.The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into  
your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match  
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.  
Warning  
Never remove the casing of this device.  
Never lubricate any part of this device.  
Never place this device on other electrical equipment.  
Keep this device away from direct sunlight, naked  
flames or heat.  
Never look into the laser beam inside this device.  
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power  
cord, plug, or adaptor to disconnect this device from  
the power.  
j Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched, particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the apparatus.  
k Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
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l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
r This product may contain lead and  
mercury. Disposal of these materials  
may be regulated due to environmental  
considerations. For disposal or recycling  
information, please contact your local  
authorities or the Electronic Industries  
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
s Where the MAINS plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnect device,  
the disconnect device shall remain readily  
operable.  
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
Caution  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.  
n Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when  
the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug  
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
o Battery usage CAUTION To prevent  
battery leakage which may result in bodily  
injury, property damage, or damage to the  
remote control:  
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as  
marked on the remote control.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Remove batteries when the remote  
control is not used for a long time.  
The batteries shall not be exposed to  
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or  
the like.  
p Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
q Do not place any sources of danger on  
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,  
lighted candles).  
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RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This  
equipment complies with FCC’s and IC’s RF  
radiation exposure limits set forth for an  
uncontrolled environment.The antenna(s)  
used for this transmitter must be installed and  
operated to provide a separation distance of  
at least 20 cm from all persons and must not  
be collocated or operating in conjunction with  
any other antenna or transmitter. Installers must  
ensure that 20cm separation distance will be  
maintained between the device (excluding its  
handset) and users.  
2 Notice  
Any changes or modifications made to this  
device that are not expressly approved by  
WOOX Innovations may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Notice for the USA and Canada  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules and RSS standard of Industry Canada.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).  
Disposal of your old product and battery  
1 this device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
2 this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
This product may contain lead and mercury.  
Disposal of these materials may be regulated  
due to environmental considerations. For  
disposal or recycling information, please contact  
your local authorities.  
This equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications.  
This product contains batteries:  
Dispose of batteries properly. Do not  
incinerate. Batteries may explode if  
overheated.  
However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil.  
Wrap in newspaper before discarding.  
It is suggested that you contact your local  
town or city to determine proper battery  
redemption site(s) in your area.  
additional information on a recycling center  
in your area for rechargeable batteries.  
Relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between  
equipment and receiver.  
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.)  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
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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.  
This apparatus includes this label:  
This is CLASS II apparatus with double  
insulation, and no protective earth provided.  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are  
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth  
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by WOOX  
Innovations is under license.  
Note  
The type plate is located on the back of the unit.  
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.  
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3 Your Mini Hi-Fi  
System  
Congratulations on your purchase, and  
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the  
support that Philips offers, register your product  
Introduction  
With this unit, you can  
enjoy audio from discs, USB storage  
devices, Bluetooth enabled devices, or  
other external devices;  
swap play between the dual audio sources  
with the cross fader;  
listen to FM or AM radio stations;  
speak or sing with microphones through  
the loudspeakers of the unit; and  
record to a USB storage device.  
To enrich sound, this unit offers you these  
sound effects:  
Digital Sound Control (DSC)  
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)  
DJ effects  
NX Bass Enhancement  
What's in the box  
Check and identify the contents of your  
package:  
Main unit x 1  
Remote control with 2 AAA batteries  
FM wire antenna x 1  
AM loop antenna x 1  
Short user manual  
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Overview of the main unit  
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a Disc slot  
i Display panel  
Show status.  
b DELETE  
In USB A mode, delete audio files  
stored on a USB device.  
j AUTO DJ  
In USB A mode, apply AUTO DJ effect  
automatically.  
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A/B  
Connect USB mass storage devices.  
k DJ EFFECT  
In CD, USB A, Bluetooth,Tuner, or  
d REC  
In USB A mode, record to a USB  
device.  
Audio in A mode, apply DJ effects  
manually.  
l DJ EFFECT dial  
Adjust DJ effect level and AUTO DJ  
effect level.  
e AUDIO IN A/B  
Connect an external audio device.  
f MIC 1/2 (Microphone ports)  
m Control play panel (left)  
Control play for Source A modes  
Connect a microphone.  
g MIC volume knob  
(including Disc, USB A, Bluetooth, and  
Tuner modes).  
Adjust microphone volume.  
h AUX  
n Source selector  
Select an audio source.  
Select an audio source from an external  
device: DVD, PC,TV or GAME player.  
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(Left)  
In Disc or USB A mode, stop playing.  
Exit the recording process.  
InTuner mode, switch between FM and  
AM bands.  
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Adjust the left/right channel balance  
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In USB B mode, stop playing.  
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Control play for USB B mode.  
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Adjust volume.  
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Turn on the unit or switch to standby  
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Enable or diable the speaker lighting  
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v Custom Equalizer  
In CUSTOM mode, adjust the equalizer  
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settings for each of the 5 frequency  
ranges by moving the slider bars.  
Turn on the unit or switch to standby  
mode.  
w NX Bass button  
b Source selection keys  
Select a source.  
Turn NX Bass effect on or off.  
f AUTO DJ  
In USB A mode, apply AUTO DJ effect  
automatically.  
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In Disc or USB A mode, stop playing.  
Exit the recording process.  
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h ALB/PRESET+/-  
Skip to the previous or next album.  
Select a preset radio station.  
i MUTE  
Mute or unmute volume.  
j DBB  
Turn dynamic bass enhancement on  
or off.  
k DSC  
Select a preset sound equalizer setting.  
l USB B  
In USB B mode, start or pause play.  
m USB B  
In USB B mode, stop play.  
n VOL +/-  
Adjust volume.  
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Adjust radio frequency.  
In Disc or USB A mode, search within  
a track.  
p LIGHT  
Enable or diable the speaker lighting  
effect.  
q USB DELETE  
In USB A mode, delete audio files  
stored on a USB storage device.  
r PROG  
Program tracks.  
Program radio stations.  
s MODE  
In Disc or USB A mode, select a play  
mode.  
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2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM  
4 Connect  
jack on the back of the main unit.  
Connect FM antenna  
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM  
jack on the back of the main unit.  
Connect power  
Caution  
Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power  
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on  
the back or the underside of the product.  
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the power  
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull  
the cord.  
Connect AM antenna  
Note  
For better reception, adjust the position of the AM  
antenna.  
Note  
Before connecting to AC power, make sure that you  
have completed all other connections.  
1 Assemble the AM loop antenna.  
Connect the AC power plug to the power  
outlet.  
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Tip  
When you are not using or are transporting the unit, to  
keep the power cord organized and above the ground,  
fix the power cable with the cable tie on the back panel  
of the main unit.  
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5 Get started  
Turn on  
Press .  
Caution  
» The unit switches to the last selected  
source.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.  
Switch to standby mode  
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in  
sequence.  
Press to switch the unit to standby mode.  
» The backlight on the display panel  
becomes dim.  
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  
back of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:  
Model No. __________________________  
Serial No. ___________________________  
To switch the unit to Eco Power standby  
mode:  
In standby mode, press and hold for 2  
seconds.  
» The backlight on the display panel  
turns off.  
Prepare the remote control  
Note  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.  
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should  
be disposed of properly.  
To replace the remote control battery:  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Insert two AAA batteries with correct  
polarity (+/-) as indicated.  
3 Close the battery compartment.  
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Note  
6 Play  
Make sure that the USB device contains playable audio  
contents in supported formats.  
1 Insert the USB plug of the device into the  
Play from a disc or USB device  
A socket.  
2 Press USB A to select the USB A source.  
3 Slide CROSS FADERto its far left.  
Play disc  
4 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to select an album.  
5 Press or to select an audio file.  
Note  
6 Press  
to start play.  
To pause or resume play, press  
To stop play, press (left).  
Make sure that the disc contains playable audio contents.  
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1 Press CD to select the disc source.  
2 Slide CROSS FADER to the far left.  
3 Press on the main unit to eject the disc slot.  
To search within an audio file, press  
and hold or , then release to  
resume normal play.  
Delete from a USB device  
4 Insert a disc into the disc slot, with the  
1 In USB A mode, press to stop music  
printed side facing up.  
playback.  
5 Press  
to start play.  
2 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to select an audio  
To pause or resume play, press  
To stop play, press (left).  
To select another track, press or  
To select an album, press ALB/  
PRESET+/-.  
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folder.  
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3 Press or to select an audio file.  
4 Press USB DELETE repeatedly to select:  
[DEL FILE] (Delete file): Delete  
current audio file.  
[DEL DIR] (Delete directory): Delete  
current audio folder.  
[FORMAT] (Format): Delete all files in  
the USB device..  
To search within a track, press and  
hold  
normal play.  
/
, then release to resume  
Play from a USB A device  
5 Press  
» A confirmation message is displayed.  
To cancel, press  
to confirm the selection.  
.
Note  
The function is not available in USB B mode.  
Caution  
If [FORMAT] is selected, all files (including non-audio  
files) stored in the USB device will be erased.  
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Record to a USB device  
Play from a USB B device  
MP3 files, radio, and audio from external  
devices are recorded in .mp3 format.  
The first time you record to a USB device,  
a folder is automatically created on the USB  
device. Each time you record to a USB device,  
the recorded files are stored in a subfolder  
of this folder. Files and subfolders are named  
numerically in the order in which they are  
created.  
1 Connect a USB device to  
A socket.  
2 Prepare the source to record from.  
Disc: Select the CD source and load  
a disc, then select a track to start  
recording.  
Radio:Tune to a radio station.  
AUDIO IN/AUX: Select the Audio-in  
or AUX source, then connect and play  
from an external device.  
USB B: Select USB B source, then  
connect and select an audio file to play.  
1 Insert the USB plug of the device into the  
B socket.  
2 Rotate the source selector to select the  
USB B source.  
3 Slide CROSS FADER to its far right.  
3 Press USB RECORD to start recording.  
4 Use the control play panel (right) on the  
For Disc mode, press USB RECORD  
repeatedly to select:  
top of the main unit to control play.  
To start, pause, or resume play, press  
A [REC ONE] (record one): the first or  
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current track is recorded.  
To select an album, press +/-.  
To select an audio file, press  
To stop play, press (right).  
To search within an audio file, press  
and hold or , then release to  
resume normal play.  
B [REC ALL] (record all): all tracks or the  
remaining tracks are recorded.  
» Play starts automatically from the  
beginning of the disc or the selected  
track, and the recording starts.  
or  
.
To stop recording, press  
.
Play options  
Note  
Repeat and random play  
If the USB device does not have enough memory  
to store the audio files, a "Full memory" message is  
displayed.  
This function is not available in USB B and Mix sound  
mode.  
1 In Disc or USB A mode, press MODE  
repeatedly to select:  
[REP ONE] (Repeat one): Play the  
current track repeatedly.  
[REP ALL] (Repeat all): Play all tracks  
repeatedly.  
[RANDOM] (Random): Play all tracks  
randomly.  
This function is not available when AUTO DJ or DJ  
EFFECT effects are applied.  
2 To return to normal play, press MODE  
repeatedly to select [OFF] (off).  
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1 Slide CROSS FADER to the far left.  
Note  
2 Press Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth  
Random play cannot be selected when you play the  
programmed tracks.  
function of the unit.  
» The Bluetooth indicator blinks.  
3 On your Bluetooth device, enable  
Bluetooth and search for Bluetooth devices  
(refer to the user manual of the device).  
Program tracks  
You can program a maximum of 40 tracks.  
1 In Disc or USB A mode, press to stop  
4 When [PHILIPS NTRX500] (Philips  
NTRX500) is displayed on your device,  
select it to start pairing and connection. If  
necessary, enter default password “0000”.  
» After successful pairing and connection,  
the LED indicator turns solid blue.  
playing.  
2 Press PROG to activate the program mode.  
» A number flashes on the screen.  
3 For MP3 tracks, press ALB/PRESET+/- to  
select an album.  
4 Press or to select a track number,  
5 Play audio on your device.  
» Audio streams from your device to  
the unit.  
then press PROG to confirm selection.  
5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other  
tracks.  
To start, pause, or resume play, press  
.
6 Press  
to play the programmed track.  
To erase the program, press twice.  
To select another track, press or  
.
To disconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device:  
Disable Bluetooth on your device; or  
Move the device beyond the  
communication range.  
Note  
The function is not available in USB B mode.  
To connect another Bluetooth-enabled device:  
Disable Bluetooth on the current device,  
and then connect another device.  
Play audio through Bluetooth  
Play from external audio  
devices  
The unit uses Bluetooth wireless technology to  
stream music from your Bluetooth device to  
the system.  
You can listen to an external audio device  
through the speakers of this unit.  
Note  
Make sure that your Bluetooth device is compatible  
with this product.  
Before pairing a device with this unit, read its user  
manual for Bluetooth compatibility.  
The effective operation range between the unit and a  
Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).  
The unit can memorize a maximum of 8 paired devices.  
Any obstacle between the unit and a Bluetooth device  
can reduce the operational range.  
Play from an MP3 player  
1 Press AUDIO A to select the MP3 link  
source.  
2 Slide CROSS FADER to the far left.  
3 Connect an audio input cable (not  
supplied) with a 3.5 mm connector on  
both ends to:  
Keep away from any other electronic device that may  
cause interference.  
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the AUDIO IN A socket on the unit,  
and  
the headphone socket on the MP3  
player.  
4 Play audio on the MP3 player (refer to its  
user manual).  
Tip  
If the MP3 player is connected to the AUDIO IN B  
socket, rotate the source selector on the main unit to  
select the Audio In B source.  
Play from other audio device  
You can connect a PC or other audio devices  
to this unit.  
1 Press AUX repeatedly to cycle through  
GAME, PC-IN, TV and DVD sources.  
2 Connect the white and red audio cables  
(not supplied) to:  
the AUX sockets on the back of the  
main unit.  
the headphone socket on a PC, or the  
AUDIO OUT socket on an external  
device.  
3 Play audio on the device (refer to the user  
manual of the device).  
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7 Listen to radio  
Program radio stations  
manually  
1 Tune to a radio station.  
2 Press PROG to activate the program  
Tune to a radio station  
mode.  
» A position number is displayed.  
Tip  
3 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to allocate a  
number to this radio station, then press  
PROG to confirm.  
Keep the unit away from other electronic devices to  
avoid radio interference.  
For better reception, fully extend and adjust the  
position of the antenna.  
4 Repeat steps 1-3 to program other  
stations.  
1 Slide CROSS FADER to the far left.  
2 Press TUNER on the remote control, or  
(Left) on the main unit repeatedly to select  
FM or AM tuner.  
Tip  
To overwrite a programmed station, store another  
station in its place.  
3 Press and hold  
or  
for 2 seconds.  
» [SEARCH] (search) is displayed.  
» The radio tunes to a station with  
strong signal automatically .  
Select a preset radio station  
4 Repeat step 3 to tune to more stations.  
In tuner mode, press ALB/PRESET+/- to select  
To tune to a station manually, press  
a preset number.  
or  
repeatedly until you find optimal  
reception.  
Change AM tuning grid  
Program radio stations  
automatically  
In some countries, the AM radio frequency step  
between adjacent channels is 10 kHz or 9 kHz.  
In AM tuner mode, press and hold for 5  
seconds.  
Note  
You can program a maximum of 30 FM and 10 AM  
radio stations.  
» The frequency step is changed to 9  
kHz or 10 kHz.  
» All preset stations are erased and re-  
In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for 2  
seconds to activate automatic program mode.  
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.  
programmed in AM mode.  
» The unit stores radio stations with  
sufficient signal strength automatically.  
» After all available radio stations are  
stored, the first stored radio station is  
broadcast automatically.  
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To adjust the occurrence frequency and  
sound level of the added effects, rotate the  
DJ EFFECT dial.  
8 Adjust volume  
level and sound  
effect  
Note  
These effects are added by the application automatically  
and randomly.  
The function is only available in USB A mode.  
Adjust volume level  
During play, press VOL +/- to increase or  
decrease volume.  
Apply DJ effects manually  
You can also add the preset DJ effects by yourself.  
Mute sound  
Press DJ EFFECT repeatedly to select an  
effect:  
During play, press MUTE to mute or unmute  
sound.  
[SCRATCH] (scratch)  
[REVERB] (reverb)  
[BEAT BOX] (beat box)  
[YEAH] (yeah)  
Apply AUTO DJ effect  
To turn off the DJ effects, press DJ EFFECT  
repeatedly to select [OFF] (off).  
To apply the sound level of the added  
effects, rotate the DJ EFFECT dial.  
The AUTO DJ function adds various sound and  
playback effects to your music automatically:  
Effects  
Description  
Note  
Auto effect Add different sound effects to  
the music automatically.  
Cross fade  
The function is not available in USB B mode and Audio  
in B mode.  
Fade one piece of music out  
while fading another piece of  
music in at the same time.  
Rewind the music to a previous  
point.  
Repeat playing a section of the  
music.  
Add beat box effects to the  
music.  
Back spin  
Loop  
Select a preset sound effect  
The DSC (Digital Sound Control) enables you  
to enjoy special sound effects.  
Beat box  
During play, press DSC repeatedly to  
select:  
Voice  
sampling  
Add a sound during playback.  
[ROCK] (rock)  
[POP] (pop)  
[TECHNO] (techno)  
[JAZZ] (jazz)  
To apply AUTO DJ effects, press AUTO DJ  
repeatedly to select from:  
[METAL] (Metal), and  
[PARTY] (party)  
[SAMBA] (samba)  
To turn off the AUTO DJ effects, press  
AUTO DJ repeatedly to select [OFF] (Off).  
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Enhance bass  
Adjust equalizer settings  
The best Dynamic Bass Enhancement (DBB)  
setting is generated automatically for each  
DSC selection.You can manually select the  
DBB setting that best suits your listening  
environment.  
Custom Equalizer lets you increase or decrease  
the gain for specific frequency ranges, and adjust  
audio output to your own preferences.  
1 Press CUSTOM on the main unit.  
2 Move the slider bars to adjust the equalizer  
During play, press DBB repeatedly to  
settings for each of the 5 frequency ranges.  
select:  
DBB 1  
DBB 2  
DBB 3  
DBB OFF  
Apply NX Bass  
NX Bass effect adds clean and lively  
characteristics to your music with rather low  
background noise.  
1 Open the cover on the NX Bass button.  
2 Press the NX Bass button.The sound will  
change in 3 stages:  
Stage 1:The sound volume increases to  
a higher level and stays at this level for  
5 seconds.  
» [FIRING] (firing) is displayed.  
Stage 2:The sound volume gradually  
decreases to its original level in 10  
seconds.  
» [DISCHARGE] (discharge) is displayed.  
Stage 3:The sound volume keeps at  
normal level for 40 seconds.  
» [RECHARGE] (recharge) is displayed.  
Note  
To reactivate the NX bass effect, press the button again  
after the 3 stages are completed.  
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9 Other features  
Speak or sing with a  
microphone  
With this unit, you can speak or sing to a music  
source with a microphone.  
Mix sound  
1 Turn the MIC volume knob to the  
minimum level.  
You can play from Source A (Disc/USB A/  
Bluetooth/Tuner/Audio in A mode) and from  
Source B (USB B/Audio in B mode) at the  
same time.  
2 Connect a microphone (not supplied) to  
the MIC 1 or MIC 2 socket on the top  
panel.  
3 Press CD, TUNER, USB A, AUDIO A, or  
1 Play from Source A.  
AUX to select a source, and start play.  
Disc: Select the CD source, and play a  
track in the loaded disc.  
4 Sing or speak through the microphone.  
To adjust the volume of the source,  
press VOL +/-.  
Tuner:Tune to a radio station.  
Audio in A: Select the Audio in  
A source, and play audio on the  
connected external device.  
To adjust the volume of the  
microphone, turn the MIC volume  
knob.  
USB A: Select the USB A source, and  
play audio on the connected USB A  
device.  
Bluetooth: Connect a Bluetooth device,  
and then play audio on the device.  
Turn the decorative light on  
or off  
2 Play from Source B.  
Audio in B: Select the Audio in B  
In power-on mode, press LIGHT repeatedly to  
source, and then play audio on the  
connected external device.  
USB B: Select the USB B source, and  
then play audio on the connected USB  
B device.  
turn the decoration light on or off.  
3 Use the CROSS FADER control to adjust  
the balance between Source A and Source  
B channels during playback.  
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Bluetooth  
10 Product  
information  
BluetoothVersion  
Supported Profiles  
Range  
V2.1+EDR  
A2DP,AVRCP  
10 m (Free space)  
Note  
General information  
AC Power  
Product information is subject to change without prior  
notice.  
120V ~, 60 Hz  
90 W  
Operation Power  
Consumption  
Eco Standby Power  
Consumption  
USB Direct  
0.5 W  
Specifications  
Version 2.0/1.1  
DC 5V, 500mA  
USB Port  
Amplifier  
Dimensions - Main  
Unit (W x H x D)  
Weight - Main Unit  
Total Output Power  
Frequency Response  
Audio In/Mp3 Link  
650 W (THD 30%)  
60 Hz - 16 kHz  
500mV/2000mV  
390 x 1137 x 477 mm  
26 kg  
USB playability information  
Disc  
LaserType  
Disc Diameter  
Support Disc  
Semiconductor  
12cm/8cm  
CD, CD-R, CD-RW,  
MP3-CD  
24Bits / 44.1kHz  
Compatible USB devices:  
USB flash memory (USB 2.0)  
USB flash players (USB 2.0)  
memory cards (requires an additional  
card reader to work with this unit)  
Audio DAC  
Frequency Response 60Hz -16kHz  
Supported formats:  
USB or memory file format FAT12,  
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)  
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps  
and variable bit rate  
Directory nesting up to a maximum of  
8 levels  
Number of albums/ folders: maximum  
99  
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999  
ID3 tag v1.2 or later  
Speakers  
Speaker Impedance  
Output Power  
2 x 3 ohm  
4 x 163 W  
Tuner  
Tuning Range FM: 87.5 - 108MHz;  
AM: 531 - 1602kHz (9KHz);  
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum  
length: 128 bytes)  
530 - 1700KHz (10KHz)  
100KHz (FM); 9KHz/10KHz  
(AM)  
Unsupported formats:  
Empty albums: an empty album is an  
Tuning Grid  
album that does not contain MP3 files,  
and is not be shown in the display.  
Number of  
Presets  
30 FM, 10 AM  
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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  
WMA files  
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.  
Supported MP3 disc formats  
ISO9660, Joliet  
Maximum title number: 999 (depending on  
file name length)  
Maximum album number: 99  
Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,  
44.1kHz, 48 kHz  
Supported Bit-rates: 32-320 (kbps),  
variable bit rates  
ID3 tag v1.2 or later  
Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8  
levels  
Maintenance  
Clean the cabinet  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with  
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a  
solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia  
or abrasives.  
Clean discs  
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with  
a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the  
centre out.  
Do not use solvents such as benzene,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or antistatic spray intended for analogue  
records.  
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Cannot display some files in USB device  
11 Troubleshooting  
The number of folders or files in the USB  
device has exceeded a certain limit.This  
phenomenon is not a malfunction.  
Caution  
The formats of these files are not supported.  
USB device not supported  
Never remove the casing of this unit.  
The USB device is incompatible with the  
unit.Try another one.  
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair  
the system yourself.  
Cannot apply sound effects when playing from  
a USB B device.  
If you encounter problems when using this unit,  
check the following points before requesting  
service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to  
the Philips web site (www.philips.com/support).  
When you contact Philips, ensure that your  
unit is nearby and the model number and serial  
number are available.  
USB B mode does not support DBB, DSC,  
DJ EFFECT or AUTO DJ effects.  
Cannot delete files from a USB B device.  
USB B mode does not support USB  
Delete function.  
Poor radio reception  
Increase the distance between the unit and  
other electrical appliances.  
No power  
Make sure that the AC power plug of the  
unit is connected properly.  
Make sure that there is power at the AC  
outlet.  
Adjust the position of the antenna for  
better reception.  
No sound or poor sound  
Adjust the volume.  
No response from the unit  
About Bluetooth device  
The audio quality is poor after connection  
with a Bluetooth-enabled device.  
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power  
plug, then turn on the unit again.  
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the  
device closer to this product or remove  
any obstacle between them.  
Remote control does not work  
Before you press any function button, first  
select the correct source with the remote  
control instead of the main unit.  
Reduce the distance between the remote  
control and the unit.  
Cannot connect with the device.  
The Bluetooth function of the device is not  
enabled. Refer to the user manual of the  
device for how to enable the function.  
This product is already connected with  
another Bluetooth-enabled device.  
Insert the batteries with their polarities  
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.  
Replace the batteries.  
Aim the remote control directly at the  
sensor on the front of the main unit.  
Disconnect that device and then try again.  
The paired device connects and disconnects  
constantly.  
No disc detected  
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the  
device closer to this product or remove  
any obstacle between them.  
Insert a disc.  
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.  
Wait until the moisture condensation at  
the lens has cleared.  
For some devices, Bluetooth connection  
may be deactivated automatically as a  
power-saving feature.This does not indicate  
any malfunction of this product.  
Replace or clean the disc.  
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.  
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of  
Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used by WOOX Innovations Limited  
under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.  
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