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| Product Type | Hi-Fi System |
| Brand | Philips |
| Model | FWM462 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 250 x 300 x 350 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 5.0 kg |
| Power Supply | AC 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 40 W |
| Output Power (RMS) | 2 x 20 W |
| Supported Disc Types | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| Radio Bands | FM, AM (MW) |
| Preset Stations | 40 (FM/AM) |
| Cassette Deck | Yes (Stereo) |
| Audio Input | 3.5 mm auxiliary |
| Headphone Jack | Yes (3.5 mm) |
| USB Port | Yes (for MP3 playback) |
| Remote Control Included | Yes |
| Clock/Timer | Yes (with sleep timer) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Cleaning | Use a soft dry cloth; avoid liquids |
| Safety | Do not expose to water or high humidity |
| Spare Parts | Contact Philips support for genuine parts |
| Repairability Index | 6 out of 10 |
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USER MANUAL FWM462 PHILIPS
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FWM462

EN User manual
Contents
1 Important 3
Safety 3
Notice 4
2 Your Mini Hi-Fi System 5
Introduction 5
What's in the box 5
Overview of the main unit 6
Overview of the remote control 8
3 Get started 9
Connect FM antenna 9
Connect AM antenna 10
Connect speakers 10
Connect power 10
Prepare the remote control 11
Auto install radio stations 11
Set clock 11
Turn on 11
4 Play 12
Play disc 12
Play from USB 12
5 Play options 13
Repeat and random play 13
Program tracks 13
Display play information 13
6 Adjust volume level and sound
effect 14
Adjust volume level 14
Mute sound 14
Boost sound power 14
Select a preset sound effect 14
Enhance bass 14
Incredible surround 14
Customize sound for room acoustics 14
7 Listen to radio 15
Tune to a radio station 15
Program radio stations automatically 15
Program radio stations manually 15
Select a preset radio station 15
Change AM tuning grid 15
8 USB record 16
Record to USB 16
Schedule radio-to-USB record 16
9 Other features 17
Set the alarm timer 17
Set the sleep timer 17
Listen to an external device 17
Delete from USB device 18
Karaoke 18
Adjust display brightness 18
10 Product information 18
Specifications 18
USB playability information 19
Supported MP3 disc formats 20
Maintenance 20
11 Troubleshooting 20
1 Important
Safety
①Read these instructions.
②Keep these instructions.
③Heed all warnings.
④Follow all instructions.
⑤Do not use this apparatus near water.
⑥Clean only with dry cloth.
⑦Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
⑧Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
⑨Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
⑩ Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
⑪ Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the 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.

⑫Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
⑬ 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.
⑭Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
Install all batteries correctly, + and - • as marked on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new • or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is • not used for a long time.
⑮Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
⑯Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).
⑰This 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 Alliance: www.eiae.org.
⑱Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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.
- Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from the power.

Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
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.

Be responsible Respect copyrights
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.
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.) 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.

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
This apparatus includes this label:

2 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 at www.Philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this unit, you can enjoy audio from discs, USB devices, external devices, or radio stations. For your convenience, you can load up to 3 discs at once.
To enrich sound, this unit offers you these sound effects:
• MAX sound for instant power boost
• Digital Sound Control (DSC)
• Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
- Incredible surround (IS)
- Virtual Ambience-based Control (VAC)
The unit supports the following media formats:



What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
Main unit × 1 •
AC power cable × 1•
Power plug adaptor x 1•
Loudspeaker box x 2•
Remote control with 2 AAA batteries•
FM wire antenna x 1•
AM loop antenna x 1•
MP3 link cable × 1•
Quick start guide•
User manual•
Overview of the main unit

①DISC 1/2/3
Select a disc.
②DISC CHANGE
Change a disc.
③Display panel
Show current status.
④
Turn on the unit or switch to • standby mode.
⑤Source selection keys
Select a source.
⑥CLOCK
Set the clock.
⑦SLEEP/TIMER
Set the sleep timer.
Set the alarm timer.
Turn on or off sleep/alarm timer.
⑧VOLUME
Adjust volume.
⑨ |◀◀/▶▶|
Skip to the previous/next track. Search within a track/ disc/USB. Tune to a radio station. Adjust time.
⑩ ■
Stop play or erase a program.
⑪ALBUM/PRESET+/-
Skip to the previous/next album. Select a preset radio station. Adjust time.
• Select 12 hour or 24 hour format.
⑫USB DELETE
- Delete audio files stored on a USB device.
⑬USB RECORD
• Record to a USB device.
⑭
• Jack for a USB mass storage device.
⑮DSC
- Select a preset sound equalizer setting.
⑯MP3 LINK
• Audio input jack (3.5mm) for an external audio device.
⑰DBB
Turn on or off dynamic bass • enhancement.
⑱MIC VOL
- Adjust microphone volume.
⑲MAX SOUND
• Turn on or off instant power boost for sound.
⑳Microphone port
• Jack for a microphone.
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• Start or pause play.
⑳PROG
• Program tracks. Program radio stations.
②3MODE
Select repeat play or random play.
⑳DISPLAY
Select display information.
⑲Disc compartment door
②6OPEN/CLOSE
Open or close the disc • compartment.
Overview of the remote control

①
• Turn on the unit, or switch to standby mode.
②Source selection keys
- Select a source.
③CLOCK
- Set the clock.
④MODE
Select repeat play or random play.
⑤USB DELETE
Delete audio files stored on a USB • device.
⑥TITLE+/-
Skip to the previous/next track. Select a preset radio station. Adjust time.
ALBUM +/-
Skip to the previous/next album. Search within a track/ disc/USB. Tune to a radio station. Adjust time. Select 12 hour or 24 hour format.
⑦DSC
Select a preset sound equalizer • setting.
⑧MAX
Turn on or off instant power boost • for sound.
⑨VOL +/-
- Adjust volume.
⑩DBB/IS
Turn on or off dynamic bass • enhancement. Turn on or off incredible surround.
⑪Numeric keypad
• Select a track from a disc directly.
⑫PROGRAM
• Program tracks. Program radio stations.
⑬DISPLAY
• Select display information.
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- Stop play or erase a program.
15

• Start or pause play.
⑯VAC
Select an ambience-based equaliser • setting.
⑰USB RECORD
Record to a USB device.
⑱MUTE
Mute volume.
⑲DIM
Select different levels of display • brightness.
⑳SLEEP/TIMER
Set the sleep timer.
Set the alarm timer.
Turn on or off sleep/alarm timer.
3 Get started

Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.
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.
Connect FM antenna
1 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack on the back of the main unit.

Connect AM antenna
1 Assemble the AM loop antenna.
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2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM jack on the back of the main unit.

Connect speakers

Note
For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers • only.
- Connect only speakers with impedance that is the same or higher than the supplied speakers. Refer to the Specifications section of this manual.

1 Insert the wire completely.
- Insert the right speaker wire to "R", and left speaker wire to "L".

Connect power


Caution
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage set on the voltage selector on the back of the unit.
- Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections.

Note
The type plate is located on the back of the main unit.
1 If your power supply voltage is 110V-127V, adjust the voltage selector to 110V-127V.
2 Connect the AC power cable to: the main unit. the wall socket.
Prepare the remote control

Note
- Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.
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.


Note
- If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
- Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.
- Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.
Auto install radio stations
When you connect power and no radio stations are stored, the unit automatically begins to store radio stations.
1 Connect the unit to the power supply.
→ [AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY] (auto install - press the PLAY button) is displayed.
2 Press ▶II on the main unit to start installation.
[AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
The unit automatically stores radio → stations with sufficient signal strength.
When all the available radio stations → are stored, the first preset radio station is broadcast automatically.
Set clock
1 In the standby mode, press CLOCK to activate the clock setting mode.
The 12 hour or 24 hour format is ↩ displayed.
2 Press ALBUM +/- / repeatedly to select 12 hour or 24 hour format.
3 Press CLOCK to confirm.
The clock digits are displayed and → begin to blink.
4 Press ALBUM +/- / to set the hour.
5 Press TITLE+/-/▶to set the minute.
6 Press CLOCK to confirm.

Tip
• To view the clock during play, press CLOCK.
Turn on
1 Press ⏻
→ The unit switches to the last selected source.
Switch to standby
1 Press to switch the unit to standby mode.
The backlight on the display panel is ↩ dimmed.
→ The clock (if set) appears on the display panel.
4 Play
Play disc
1 Press CD 1/2/3 to select the disc source.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the main unit to open the disc compartment.
3 Load up to two discs on the disc trays, with the printed side facing up.
To load the third disc, press • CHANGE on the main unit to rotate to the disc tray.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the main unit to close the disc compartment.
→ Play starts automatically.
• To select a disc, press DISC 1/2/3. To pause/resume play, press▶II.
• To stop play, press ■.
• To select another track, press or press a numeric button.
• To select an album, press ALB/PRESET+/-.
• To search within a track, press and hold ◀◀/▶, then release to resume normal play.
Play from USB


Note
- Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio contents for supported formats. (see 'USB playability information' on page 21)
1 Plug the USB device into the socket of this unit.
2 Press USB to select the USB source.
3 Press ALBUM +/-◀◀/▶▶ to select a folder.
4 Press TITLE+/-◄/►to select an audio file.
5 If the USB device doesn't play, press. ▶II
To pause/resume play, press▶II.
To stop play, press■.
To search within an audio file, press • and hold ALBUM +/-◄◄◄►, then release to resume normal play.
5 Play options
Repeat and random play
1 Press MODE repeatedly to select:
• 📞: the current track is played repeatedly.
• ALL: all tracks are played repeatedly.
• ALL: all tracks are played randomly and repeatedly.
• ✗: all tracks are played randomly.
2 To return to normal play, press MODE repeatedly until play mode is no longer displayed.

Tip
Shuffle play cannot be selected when you play • programmed tracks.
Program tracks
You can program a maximum of 40 tracks.
1 At CD/USB mode, in the stop position, press PROGRAM to activate the program mode.
[PROG] (program) is displayed.
2 For MP3/WMA tracks, press ALBUM +/-◀◀/▶ to select an album.
3 Press TITLE+/-|◄/►| to select a track number, then press PROGRAM to confirm.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all tracks to program.
5 Press to play the programmed tracks. During play, [PROG] (program) is displayed.
To erase the program, in the stop • position, press ■.
Display play information
1 During play, press DISPLAY repeatedly to select different play information.
6 Adjust volume level and sound effect

Note
MAX sound and DSC (Digital Sound Control) cannot be activated at the same time.
Adjust volume level
1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/decrease the volume level.
Mute sound
1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound.
Boost sound power
MAX gives an instant boost to the sound power.
1 Press MAX to turn on or off the instant power boost.
Select a preset sound effect
The DSC (Digital Sound Control) enables you to enjoy special sound effects.
1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to select:
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
• [ROCK] (rock)
• [TECHNO] (techno)
• [OPTIMAL] (optimal)
Enhance bass
The best DBB (Dynamic Bass Enhancement) setting is generated automatically for each DSC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment.
1 During play, press DBB/IS repeatedly to select:
DBB 1•
DBB 2•
DBB 3•
DBB off •
If DBB is activated, → DBB is displayed.
Incredible surround
You can enhance audio with a virtual surround sound effect.
1 Press and hold DBB/IS to turn on or off the incredible surround. If the incredible surround is activated, → [INC SURR] (incredible surround) is displayed.
Customize sound for room acoustics
1 During play, press VAC repeatedly to select a type of listening environment:
[HALL] (hall) •
[CONCERT] (concert)•
[CINEMA] (cinema)•
7 Listen to radio
Tune to a radio station
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or AM.
2 Press and hold ALBUM +/-◀◀/▶▶ for more than 2 seconds.
→ [SEARCH] (search) is displayed.
→ The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically.
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
• To tune to a weak station, press ALBUM +/-◀◀/▶ repeatedly until you find optimal reception.
Program radio stations automatically
You can program a maximum of 40 (FM + AM) preset radio stations.
1 In the tuner mode, press and hold PROGRAM more than 2 seconds to activate automatic program mode.
→ [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
All available stations are programmed in the order of waveband reception strength.
The first programmed radio station is ↩ broadcast automatically.
Program radio stations manually
You can program a maximum of 40 (FM + AM) preset radio stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROGRAM to activate program mode.
→ [PROG] (program) is displayed.
3 Press TITLE+/-I◄/►to allocate a number to this radio station, then press PROGRAM to confirm.
4 Repeat the above steps to program other stations.

Tip
To overwrite a programmed station, store • another station in its place.
Select a preset radio station
1 In tuner mode, press TITLE+/-/▶ select a preset number.

Tip
Position the antenna as far as possible from • TV, VCR or other radiation source.
- For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the antenna.
Change AM tuning grid
In some countries, the AM radio frequency step between adjacent channels is 10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas).
1 Select the tuner source.
2 Press and hold on the main unit for more than 5 seconds.
The frequency step is changed to 9 → kHz or 10 kHz.
All preset stations are erased and need ↩ to be re-programmed.
8 USB record
Audio CD tracks, MP3 files, radio and audio from external devices are recorded in .mp3 format, and WMA files are recorded in .wma format.
The first time you record to USB, a folder called 'PHILIPS' is automatically created in the USB device. Each time you record to USB, the recorded files are stored in a sub-folder in the 'PHILIPS' folder. Files and sub-folders are named numerically in the order in which they are created.
Record to USB
1 Plug the USB device into the socket of this unit.
2 Prepare the source to record from.
- Disc - Select the disc source and load a disc. You can select a track from which a recording starts.
• Radio - Tune to a radio station.
• MP3 LINK/AUX - Select the MP3 link/AUX source, then connect and start to play an external device.
3 Press USB RECORD to start recording.
• For discs, press USB RECORD repeatedly to select:
Ⓐ [REC ONE] (record one): the first/ current track is recorded.
B [REC ALL] (record all): all tracks/the remaining tracks are recorded.
→ Disc play starts automatically from the beginning of the disc/the selected track, and the recording starts.
→ To stop recording, press ■.

Note
- If the USB device does not have enough memory to store the audio files, a message about a full memory is displayed.
Schedule radio-to-USB record
Schedule radio recordings in advance and you can listen to your favorite programs at your convenience.

Note
A recording is activated only in the standby mode. The maximum length of a recording is 12 hours.
1 Ensure that you set the clock correctly.
2 Plug the USB device into the socket of this unit.
3 Tune to a radio station.
4 Press to switch to standby mode.
5 Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER for more than 2 seconds.
A prompt to select the source is displayed
6 Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or AM.
7 Press USB RECORD. The start timer digits are displayed and → begin to blink.
8 Press ALBUM +/- / to set the hour.
9 Press TITLE+/-◄/► to set the minute.
10 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm. The end timer digits are displayed and → begin to blink.
11 Press ALBUM +/-◀◀/▶▶ to set the hour.
12 Press TITLE+/-◄/►to set the minute.
13 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
→ 🔒 is displayed.
→ At the scheduled times, the recording begins and ends automatically.
When the recording ends, the unit switches to standby mode.
To deactivate or re-activate a record timer
1 In the standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly.
→ If the timer is activated, 🔒 is displayed.
→ If the timer is deactivated, disappears.
9 Other features
Set the alarm timer
This unit can be used as an alarm clock. The disc, radio or USB is activated to play at a preset time.

Note
- If you have set a record timer and an alarm timer, only the latest timer is activated.
1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.
2 Press ⏻ to switch to standby mode.
3 Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER for more than 2 seconds.
A prompt to select the source is ↩ displayed.
4 Press CD 1/2/3, or TUNER or USB to select a source.
5 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
→ The clock digits are displayed and begin to blink.
6 Press ALBUM +/-◀◀/▶▶ to set the hour.
7 Press TITLE+/-|◀/▶| to set the minute.
8 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
→ The timer is set and activated.
To deactivate or re-activate an alarm timer
1 In the standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly.
→ If the timer is activated, 🔒 is displayed.
→ If the timer is deactivated, disappears.

Tip
- In MP3 link or AUX mode, the alarm timer cannot be set.
- If disc or USB source is selected but no audio file can be played, radio is activated automatically.
Set the sleep timer
This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time.
1 When the unit is turned on, press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes). When sleep timer is activated, → is displayed.
To deactivate sleep timer
1 Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until [OFF] (off) is displayed. When sleep timer is deactivated, → disappears on the display.
Listen to an external device
You can listen to an external audio device through this unit.
For audio players with headphone sockets
1 Press MP3 LINK/AUX repeatedly to select the MP3 link source.
2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:
- the MP3 LINK jack (3.5mm) on the unit. the headphone jack on an external device.
3 Start to play the device (refer to the device's user manual).
For audio players with red/white audio output sockets
1 Press MP3 LINK/AUX repeatedly to select the AUX source.
2 Connect the audio cables (white/red jacks, not supplied) to:
- the AUX IN jacks on the back of the unit. the AUDIO OUT• jacks on an external device.
3 Start to play the device (refer to the device's user manual).
Delete from USB device
1 During USB play, press TITLE+/-I◄/►to select an audio file.
• To delete an audio folder, in the stop position, press ALBUM +/-◀◀/▶▶ to select an audio folder.
2 Press USB DELETE.
A confirmation message is displayed.
3 While the message is displayed, press USB DELETE again to confirm.
• To cancel, press■.
Karaoke
You can connect a microphone and sing along with a music source.
1 Turn MIC VOL to the minimum level.
2 Connect a microphone to the microphone port on the unit.
3 Press CD 1/2/3, or TUNER, or USB, or MP3 LINK/AUX to select the source, and start play.
4 Sing through the microphone.
• To adjust the volume of the source, press VOL +/-
• To adjust the volume of the microphone, turn MIC VOL.
Adjust display brightness
1 Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of display brightness.
10 Product information

Note
Product information is subject to change • without prior notice.
Specifications
Amplifier
| Total output power 280W RMS |
| Frequency response 60 - 16kHz |
| Signal-to-noiseratio | >67dB A (IEC) |
| Aux input 1500mV/2000mV |
Disc
| Laser type Semiconductor |
| Disc diameter 12cm/8cm |
| Support disc CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD,WMA-CD |
| Audio DAC 24Bits / 44.1kHz |
| Total harmonic distortion | <1% |
| Frequency response | 60Hz -16kHz (44.1kHz) |
| S/N ratio >75dBA |
Tuner
| Tuning range | FM: 87.5 - 108MHz;AM: 531 - 1602kHz(9KHz); 530 - 1700KHz(10KHz) |
| Tuning grid | 100KHz (FM);9KHz/10KHz (AM) |
| Number of presets | 40 (FM + AM) |
| FM | 75ohm wire |
| AM | loop antenna |
Speakers
| Speaker Impedance | 6ohm |
| Woofer | 2 × 5.25” |
| Tweeter | 2 × 1.75” |
| Dimensions(W × H × D) | 249 × 344 × 250mm |
| Weight | 3.58kg each |
General information-Spec
| AC power | 110 - 127/220 - 240V,50/60Hz |
| Operation power consumption | 130W |
| Standby power consumption | <15W |
| USB direct | Version 2.0/1.1 |
| Dimensions Main Unit (W × H × D) | 265 × 310 × 403mm |
| Weight (without speakers) | 6.09kg |
USB playability information
Compatible USB devices:
USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)• USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)• memory cards (requires an additional • card reader to work with this unit)
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 WMA v9 or earlier• Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 • levels Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99• Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999• ID3 tag v2.0 or later• File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum • length: 128 bytes)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an • album that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and is not be shown in the display.
- 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)
• WMA files in Lossless format
Supported MP3 disc formats
• ISO9660, Joliet
• Maximum title number: 999 (depending on file name length)
• Maximum album number: 99
• Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Supported Bit-rates: 32-320 (kbps), variable bit rates
• ID3 tag v2.0 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.
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.
11 Troubleshooting

Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
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.
No power
Ensure that the AC power plug of the • unit is connected properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC • outlet.
To save power, the unit switches to • standby automatically 15 minutes after a play reaches the end and no control is operated.
No sound or poor sound
Adjust the volume.
Check that the speakers are connected • correctly.
Check if the stripped speaker wires are • clamped.
Left and right sound outputs reversed
Check the speaker connections and • location.
No response from the unit
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power • plug, then turn on the unit again.
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.
- 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.
No disc detected
Insert a disc.
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
Wait until the moisture condensation at •
the lens has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc.
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.
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.
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 your TV or VCR.
• If the signal is too weak, adjust the
antenna or connect an external antenna
for better reception.
Clock/timer setting erased
• Power has been interrupted or the power
cord has been disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer.
Timer does not work
• Set the clock correctly.
- Switch on the timer.
