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USER MANUAL MZ3C PHILIPS

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• So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. Warranty Verification Owner Confirmation Model Registration Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Philips warranty. Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss. Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model. CAUTION Know these safety symbols

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _______________________________ Serial No. ________________________________

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.

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HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. MAC2799

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

7. Install in accordance with the manufacturers 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particulary at plugs, convenience instructions. Do not block any of the receptacles, and the point where they exit from ventilation openings. For example, the appliance the apparatus. should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or Keep these instructions – The safety and similar surface or placed in a built-in installation,

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified

operating instructions should be retained for such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the by the manufacturer. future reference. flow of air through the ventilation openings. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the Heed all warnings – All warnings on the

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

manufacturer, or sold with the appliance and in the operating instructions radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus. When a cart is used, use should be adhered to. apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce caution when moving the heat. Follow all instructions – All operating and use cart/apparatus combination to avoid instructions should be followed. injury from tip-over.

9. Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

Do not use this apparatus near water – for polarized or grounding-type or when unused for long periods of time. Polarized Plug example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, plug. A polarized plug has

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service

laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a two blades with one wider than the other. A personnel. Servicing is required when the swimming pool, etc. grounding type plug has two blades and a third apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has are provided for your safety. When the provided should be cleaned only as recommended by the been spilled or objects have fallen into the plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an manufacturer. apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

1. Read these instructions – All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation. Technical data.................................................................................16 CANADA English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. ry!

Dear Philips product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. RATION And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for investing in a Philips product. Sincerely, Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive Officer P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips product, you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now!

EEDED W Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the “family!”

Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philipsusa.com LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free. After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges. All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty period.When the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires. WHAT IS EXCLUDED? Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes. WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available). MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product. BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE... Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call. TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS... Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts. (In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.) TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA... Please contact Philips at: 1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking) 1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking) (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.) REMEMBER... Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary. MODEL #

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, [phone] This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

Top and front panels English 1 STANDBY/ON y . switches the set to standby/on 2 SOURCE. . . . . . . . selects the sound source for CD/TUNER /CD RW /AUX; switches on the set Tuner: . . . . . . . . . selects waveband 3 PROGRAM CD: . . . . . . . . . . . programs tracks and reviews the program; Tuner: . . . . . . . . . programs tuner stations manually or automatically; Timer: . . . . . . . . . activates, sets and deactivates the timer function 4 CLOCK . . . . . . . . . sets the clock function CD: . . . . . . . . . . . selects shuffle and repeat options, e.g. repeats a track/ CD program/ entire CD; plays tracks in random order 5 SOUND CONTROL DBB . . . . . . . . . . . (Dynamic Bass Boost) enhances the bass DSC . . . . . . . . . . . (Digital Sound Control) selects sound characteristics:

OPTIMAL/CLASSIC/JAZZ/POP

INCREDIBLE SURROUND . . . . . creates a super-enhanced stereo effect 6 Display. . . . . . . . shows the status of the set 7 VOLUME . . . . . . . adjusts the volume level and sound settings; adjusts the hour and minutes for the clock/ timer functions 8 OPEN/CLOSE . . . . opens/ closes the CD tray 9 2; or PRESET 3 starts and pauses CD playback; selects a preset tuner station (up); 9 or PRESET 4 . . stops CD playback or erase a CD program; activates/ deactivates demo mode;

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . selects a preset tuner station (down); 0 2™, ¡1 or TUNING 3,4 CD: . . . . . . . . . . . fast searches back and forward within a track; skips to subsequent/ beginning of a current track or previous track Tuner: . . . . . . . . . (up, down) tunes to radio stations Back panel ! p . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 mm (16-150 Ω) stereo headphone jack @ AUX IN RIGHT/ LEFT . . . . connects to the audio output of an additional appliance # SPEAKERS 8 Ω . . connects to the supplied speakers $ LINE OUT LEFT/RIGHT . . . . . connects to the audio input of an additional appliance % DIGITAL OUT . . . . connects to a CD-(RW) system for digital CD recording, or another system for alternative sound output ^ AC MAINS. . . . . . after all other connections have been made, connect the power cord to the wall outlet. & FM AERIAL 75 Ω . connects to the supplied antenna wire or an antenna wall connection

• AM AERIAL . . . . . connects to the supplied AM frame antenna DBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Dynamic Bass Boost) enhances the bass DSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Digital Sound Control) selects sound characteristics:

OPTIMAL/CLASSIC/JAZZ/POP

INCR.SURR . . . . . . . . creates a super-enhanced stereo effect MUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . interrupts and resumes sound reproduction BAND . . . . . . . . . . . . selects waveband NEWS/TA . . . . . . . . . not available on this version VOLUME –, + . . . . . . adjusts volume level 2; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . starts/ pauses CD playback CD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . skips to the beginning of a current track/ previous/ subsequent track; Tuner: . . . . . . . . . . . . (down, up) selects a preset radio station 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stops CD playback or erases a CD program 5, 6 CD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . searches backwards or forwards within a track/CD; Tuner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (down, up) tunes to radio stations; REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . repeats a track/ CD program/ entire CD SHUFFLE . . . . . . . . . . plays CD tracks in random order PROGRAM CD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . programs tracks and reviews the program; Tuner: . . . . . . . . . . . programs radio stations or starts Auto programming. Notes:

• select the desired sound source first (e.g. CD,CD R), then press the required function key (e.g. 2).
• the CD function keys on the remote control can be used for a CD R. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Supplied accessories

2 speaker boxes remote control with batteries AM frame antenna FM antenna wire 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. Batteries for the remote control Power supply

• Open the battery compartment and insert two batteries, type AA, R06 or UM3 (preferably alkaline) with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and – symbols inside the compartment. 1 Check if the power supply, as shown on the type plate located on the bottom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If it does not, consult your dealer or service center. 2 If your set is equipped with a voltage selector on the bottom of the set, adjust the selector so that it matches with the local power supply. 3 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet and the set is now ready for use. ™ The clock display … : … flashes. 4 To disconnect the set from the power supply completely, remove the plug from the wall outlet. Important! Remove the batteries if they are dead or if the unit is not to be used for a long time. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. Speaker connections
• 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. Environmental information All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easy to separate into three mono-materials: cardboard (box), expandable polystyrene (buffer), polyethylene (bags, protective foam). Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials, dead batteries and old equipment. The speaker terminals are click-fit connectors. Use them as shown below. – Connect the unmarked wire to the red terminal and the marked black wire to the black terminal.
• When headphones are inserted into the headphone jack the speakers are disconnected. AUX in

POWER-SAVING AUTOMATIC STANDBY

As a power-saving feature, the unit automatically switches to standby if:

• 15 minutes after a CD has reached the end and no control is operated;
• after more than 24 hours no controls are operated. speakers LEFT LEFT

• 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.

Adjusting volume and sound You can connect the audio left and right OUT terminals of another sound system, e.g. CDR, tape to the corresponding left and right AUX IN terminals at the rear of the set.

• Use the MZ-3 sound controls to adjust the sound of the other system.
• For playback of a connected CD-R(W), select the CD-R(W) source. 1 Turn the VOLUME control anti-clockwise to decrease or clockwise to increase volume on the set (or press VOLUME –, + on the remote control). ™ Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from 0-32.

MZ 3 COMP ACT AUDIO SYSTE

LINE OUT (not for CDR-W) TUNING You can connect the LINE IN terminal of a DAT or tape recorder to the LINE OUT terminal at the rear of the set.

• Adjust the sound with the controls of the other system.
• When recording with a CD-R(W), select the CD source on the MZ-3. DIGITAL OUT (CD mode only) You can connect the DIGITAL IN terminal of a CD-R(W) or an external DAC player to the DIGITAL OUT terminal at the rear of the set.
• When recording with a CD-R(W), select the CD source on the MZ-3.
• For playback of a connected CD-R(W), select the CD-R(W) source.

and Switching on There are 3 ways to switch the set on:

• press y STANDBY/ON on the set and the last selected source switches on;
• press SELECT SOURCE on the set and the last selected source switches on;
• press CD, TUNER, CDR or AUX on the remote control. To switch the set to standby, press y STANDBY/ON once on the set (y on the remote control). – The volume level, interactive sound settings, last selected source and tuner presets will be retained in the set's memory. OPTIMAL (no indication) /CLASSIC ( /POP ( ) /OPTIMAL... . ) /JAZZ (

Notes: – The effect of INCREDIBLE SURROUND may vary with different types of music. – You can also select the desired sound effects from the set (See Using the SOUND CONTROL) 3 Press MUTE on the remote control to interrupt sound reproduction instantly. – Playback will be continued without sound and the display shows MUTE.

2 Press DBB, INCR.SURR or DSC on the remote control once or more to select the desired sound effects: DBB

To activate sound reproduction you can: press MUTE again; adjust the volume controls; change source. CLOCK You can also adjust the sound settings exclusively on the set: 1 Press SOUND CONTROL once or more to select the various options:

• once: display shows DBB OFF; if DBB is activated, display shows DBB ON and DBB

• twice: display shows DSC status OPTIMAL. (display shows JAZZ, POP, or CLASSIC and the respective

• three times: display shows Incredible Surround (IS) status IS OFF. if IS is activated, display shows IS ON and SLEEP STEREO NEWS FM AM PM PRESET

SLEEP STEREO NEW FM AM PM

Setting the clock Setting TIMER 1 In standby, press CLOCK. ™ The clock digits for the hours and the AM/PM indication flash 0:00.

• The unit can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the set is switched on at a set time. The clock time needs to be set first before the timer can be used.
• During setting, if more than 90 seconds elapses without a button being pressed the unit quits the timer setting mode. 2 Turn VOLUME to set the hours: clockwise for hours up; anti-clockwise for hours down. 3 Press CLOCK again. ™ The clock digits for the minutes and the AM/PM indication flash 0:00. 4 Turn VOLUME to set the minutes: clockwise for minutes up; anti-clockwise for minutes down. 5 Press CLOCK to confirm the time. 3 Press SOUND CONTROL again to confirm.
• Display shows the next sound setting to the adjusted.
• After the IS setting is confirmed,the display shows the volume level VOL briefly, before returning to the current playback display.

2 For each sound setting, turn the VOLUME control in any direction to select ON, OFF or DSC options. Using the Sound Control TIMER

1 Press PROGRAM on the set for 2 seconds or more in standby mode. ™ Display shows TUNER or CD and ˚ flashes ™ Display shows SET CLOCK TIME if the clock has not been set. 2 Turn VOLUME clockwise. ™ Display sequence shows CD, TUNER, CD... 3 Press PROGRAM (on the set) to confirm source. ™ Display shows ON 0:00, the clock digits for the hours and the AM/PM indication flash; 0:00 flash. 4 Turn VOLUME to set the hours: clockwise for hours up; anti-clockwise for hours down.

• In standby, press 9 on the set for more than 5 seconds. ™ Demo messages scroll continuously across the display.
• Repeat step to deactivate. ™ DEMO OFF scrolls across the display.

CD PLAYER 4 Press 2; to start playback. ™ Current track number and elapsed playing time of the track are displayed during CD playback. 5 Press TIMER or PROGRAM again. ™ The clock digits for the minutes flash. English 6 Turn VOLUME to set the minutes: clockwise for minutes up; anti-clockwise for minutes down.

7 Press TIMER or PROGRAM to confirm the time. – The timer is now set and activated. SYSTEM 5 To interrupt playback press 2;. Press 2; again to resume playback. ™ The display freezes and the elapsed playing time flashes when playback is interrupted. TUNING 6 To stop CD playback, press 9. Activating and deactivating TIMER Press either:

• on the remote control, TIMER during playback or in standby mode;
• on the set, PROGRAM in standby mode. ™ Display shows ˚ if activated, and disappears if deactivated. Activating and deactivating SLEEP The sleep timer enables the unit to switch off by itself after a set period of time. The clock time needs to be set first before the sleep timer can be used.
• During playback to select and activate your desired sleep time, press SLEEP on the remote control once or more. ™ Display shows SLEEP and one of the sleep time options in sequence: 60, 45, 30, 15, SLEEP OFF, 60...
• To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remote control once or more until SLEEP OFF is shown, or press to standby on the set or remote control. ™ SLEEP disappears from the display.

Playing a CD This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables.

• CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD, MP3 or computer CDs, however, are not possible. 1 Select CD source. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD tray. ™ OPEN is displayed when you open the CD compartment. Note: CD play will also stop when: – the CD tray is opened; – the CD has reached the end; – you select another source: TAPE, CD RW or AUX. Selecting a different track
• Press ¡1 or 2™ on the set, (on the remote control ¡ or ™) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display.
• If you have selected a track number shortly after loading a CD or in the PAUSE position, you will need to press 2; to start playback. Finding a passage within a track 3 Insert a CD with the printed side facing up and press down on OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD tray. ™ READ is displayed as the CD player scans the contents of a CD, and then the total number of tracks and playing time are shown. ™ NO DISC is displayed if you have inserted no disc. ™ DISC NOT READABLEscrolls across the display if you insert a CD incorrectly or a non finalised CD-R(W). 1 Press and hold down on ¡1 or 2™ (on the remote control 11 or 22 ). – The CD is played at high speed and low volume. 2 When you recognize the passage you want, release 11 or 22. – Normal playback continues. Note: During a CD program or if SHUFFLE/ REPEAT active, searching is only possible within the same track. 5 To start playback of your CD program, press 2; . Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT 1 To select your play mode before or during playback, press either:
• on the remote control SHUFFLE or REPEAT;
• on the set CLOCK repeatedly until the display shows the desired function. 2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP position. ™ If you have selected SHUFFLE, playback starts automatically. 3 To return to normal playback, press the respective SHUFFLE or REPEAT button until the various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no longer displayed. – You can also press 9 to cancel your play mode.

Reviewing the program PRESET

• In STOP mode, press and hold down PROGRAM on the set or remote control, until the display shows all your stored track numbers in sequence. DBB SHUFFLE PROGRAM

You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. The play modes can also be combined with PROGRAM. SHUFFLE . . . . . . . . . . tracks of the entire CD/ program are played in random order SHUFFLE and REPEAT ALL . . . . . . . . to repeat the entire CD/ program continuously in random order REPEAT ALL . . . . . . . . repeats the entire CD/ program continuously REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . repeats the current track continuously TUNING Erasing a program You can erase the program by: – pressing 9 once in the STOP position; – pressing 9 twice during playback; – opening the CD tray. Programming track numbers Program in the STOP position to select and store your CD tracks in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track more than once. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory.

• CLEARED is shown briefly and PROGRAM disappears from the display. 1 Press PROGRAM on the set or remote control to enter the programming mode. ™ A track number is shown and PROGRAM flashes. 2 Use the ¡1 or 2™ on the set, (on the remote control ¡ or ™) to select your desired track number. 3 Press PROGRAM to confirm the track to be stored. ™ The number of tracks programmed and total playing time of the program is shown briefly, then the selected track and PROG. ™ … : … is shown if total playing time is 100 minutes or more. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired tracks. ™ FULL is displayed if you attempt to program more than 40 tracks.

DIGITAL TUNER CD player and CD handling English

• If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly, use a commonly available cleaning CD to clean the lens before taking the set to repair. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens.
• The lens of the CD player should never be touched! Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations in the memory. SYSTEM OPEN CLOSE

DBB SHUFFLE PROGRAM PRESET

• Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause condensation to cloud over on the lens of your CD player. Playing a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to clean the lens but leave the set in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates.
• Always keep the CD compartment closed to avoid dust on the lens.
• To take a CD out of its box, press the center spindle while lifting the CD. Always pick up the CD by the edge and return the CD to its box after use to avoid scratching and dust.

• To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the center towards the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as they may damage the disc.
• Never write on a CD or attach any stickers to it.

Tuning to radio stations 1 Select TUNER source. ™ TUNER is displayed briefly. 2 Press BAND (or SOURCE on the set for 2 or more seconds) to select your waveband. 3 To tune to a station, press TUNING ¡1 or 2™ (on the remote control 11 or 22 ) and release when search tuning starts. ™ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. Display indication during automatic tuning: SEARCH. ™ If a FM station is received in stereo, STEREO is shown. Automatic programming Automatic programming will start with a chosen preset number. From this preset number upwards, former programmed radio stations will be overwritten. The unit will only program stations which are not in the memory already. 1 Press PRESET 4 or 3 (¡ or ™ on the remote control) to select the preset number where programming should start. Note: If no preset number is selected, default is preset 1 and all your presets will be overwritten. 2 Press PROGRAM on the set or remote control for more than 2 seconds to activate programming. ™ AUTO is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength: FM followed by AM. The last preset automatically stored will then be played. ™ Press 9 on the set to interrupt auto programming Manual programming 1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio stations). 4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired station. 2 Press PROGRAM on the set or remote control to activate programming. ™ PROGRAM flashes in the display.

• To tune to a weak station, press 5 or 6 briefly and repeatedly until you have found optimal reception. 3 Press PRESET 4 or 3 (¡ or ™ on the remote control) to allocate a number from 1 to 40 to this station. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. 5 Repeat the above four steps to store other stations. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock! Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty.

• You can overwrite a preset station by storing another frequency in its place. Problem Possible cause Remedy Volume not adjusted Headphones connected Power cord not securely plugged to wall outlet Electrostatic discharge Adjust the VOLUME Disconnect headphones Plug in properly Disconnect the unit from the power supply reconnect affter a few seconds Set the correct clock time Tuning to preset stations Press PRESET 4 or 3 (¡ or ™ on the remote control) until the desired preset station is displayed. Changing tuning grid (some versions only) In North and South America the frequency step between adjacent channels in the AM and FM band are 10 KHz and 100 KHz respectively. In the rest of the world this step is 9 KHz and 50 KHz. Usually the frequency step has been preset in the factory for your area if not: 1 Select TUNER source. 2 Press 9 on the set for at least 5 seconds. ™ The display shows either GRID 9 or GRID10. Note: All preset stations will be lost and need to be reprogrammed. No reaction to controls TIMER/SLEEPER does not work Severe radio hum or noise Poor radio reception NO DISC or DISC NOT READABLE indication The CD skips tracks Clock time not set Electrical interference: set too close to TV, VCR or computer Weak radio signal CD badly scratched or dirty CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalised Laser lens steamed up CD damaged or dirty SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active Remote control does Batteries dead not function properly Batteries incorrectly inserted Distance/ angle between the set too large English 4 Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting. ™ PROGRAM disappears, the preset number and the frequency of the preset station are shown. Increase the distance FM: Direct the FM antenna wire for optimum reception Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance Use a finalised CD-R(W) Wait until lens has cleared Replace or clean CD Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM Insert fresh batteries Insert the batteries correctly Reduce the distance/ angle

INFORMATIONS D’ORDRE GENERAL

ALIMENTATION ATTENTION

SLEEP STEREO NEWS FM AM PM PRESET

SLEEP STEREO NEW FM AM PM

SLEEP STEREO NEWS FM AM PM PRESET

SLEEP STEREO NEW FM AM PM

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