Philips DCB146/05 User manual User manual

DAB Docking Entertainment System
DCB146
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Important notes for users in the
U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug
proceed as follows:
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Remove fuse cover and fuse.
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Refit the fuse cover.
Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp,
A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should
have a value of 3 Amp. If a plug without a fuse
is used, the fuse at the distribution board
should not be greater than 3 Amp.
Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to
avoid a possible shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with
the following code: blue = neutral (N),
brown = live (L).
¶ As these colours may not correspond with the
colour markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
– Connect the blue wire to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
– Connect the brown wire to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
– Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath
of the lead - not simply over the two wires.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may
require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and
The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
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Contents
English
General Information
FM Radio
Supplied accessories ............................................
Environmental Information ................................
Safety Information ................................................
Hearing Safety .......................................................
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Tuning to radio stations .................................... 17
Programming radio stations ............................. 17
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 17
RDS ....................................................................... 17
Switching through RDS information
Automatic clock setting via RDS
Preparations
Listening to an external source ...................... 18
Rear connections ............................................. 7~8
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control 8
Using the Remote Control to operate
the system .............................................................. 8
iPod
Controls
Playing iPod .......................................................... 19
Charging iPod battery using the dock ........... 19
Controls on the system and remote control 9
Controls available on the remote
control only .................................................... 9~10
Playing iPod using the dock .............................. 19
Compatible portable player
Dock adaptor
Maintenance .............................................. 20
Basic Functions
Clock/Timer
Switching the system on ................................... 11
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 11
Adjusting volume and sound ............................ 11
Setting the clock ................................................. 21
Setting the timer ................................................. 21
Activating and deactivating TIMER ................. 21
Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 21
CD Operation
Loading a disc ...................................................... 12
Basic playback controls ..................................... 12
Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT ........................................................ 13
Programming track numbers ........................... 13
Reviewing the programme ............................... 13
Erasing the programme ..................................... 13
Specifications ........................................... 22
Troubleshooting ............................. 23~24
DAB Radio
Switching on DAB radio ................................... 14
Changing DAB stations ..................................... 14
Scanning for DAB stations ............................... 14
Storing for DAB presets ................................... 14
Selecting a preset DAB station ....................... 15
Resetting to the factory setting
(also available in FM mode) .............................. 15
Changing the DAB station information ......... 15
Using the MENU control .......................... 15~16
Manual tune
Local scan and Full scan
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
Software version
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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.
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
Supplied accessories
English
General Information
● Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.
● The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur tains, etc.
● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
– 2 speaker boxes
– remote control
– 4 x iPod adaptors
● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
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.
Safety Information
● Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or
the voltage indication beside the voltage
selector) of your system is identical with the
voltage of your local power supply. If not, please
consult your dealer.
● If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens of the disc
unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD
player would not operate normally. Leave the
power on for about one hour with no disc in the
system until normal playback is possible.
● The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.
● Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
● When the system is switched to Standby
mode, it is still consuming some power.
To disconnect the system from the
power supply completely, remove the AC
power plug from the wall socket.
● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable
surface.
● Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler
is used as the disconnet device, the disconnet
device shall remain readily operable.
● The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
● Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be easily reached.
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General Information
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Hearing Safety
Listen at a moderate volume.
● Using headphones at a high volume can impair
your hearing. This product can produce sounds
in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for
a normal person, even for exposure less than a
minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered
for those that may have already experienced
some hearing loss.
● Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
"comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds
"normal" can actually be loud and harmful to
your hearing. To guard against this, set your
volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.
To establish a safe volume level:
● Set your volume control at a low setting.
● Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
● Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally
"safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.
● Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and
take appropriate breaks.
Be sure to observe the following
guidelines when using your headphones.
● Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable
periods of time.
● Be careful not to adjust the volume as your
hearing adapts.
● Do not turn up the volume so high that you
can't hear what's around you.
● You should use caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.
● Do not use headphones while operating a
motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many
areas.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components,
which can be recycled and
reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC
Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and do
not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. The correct disposal of
your old product will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
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Preparations
DAB/FM wire antenna
speaker
(left)
speaker
(right)
B
A
AC power cord
B Antenna Connection
Rear connections
The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.
For users in the U.K.: please follow the
instructions on page 2.
DAB/FM Antenna
It is unnecessary to connect the DAB/FM
antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.
● Adjust the DAB/FM antenna for optimal FM and
DAB reception.
A Power
– Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections
have been made.
WARNING!
– For optimal performance, use only the
original power cable.
– Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.
To avoid overheating of the system, a safety
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your
system may switch to Standby mode
automatically under extreme conditions. If
this happens, let the system cool down
before reusing it (not available for all versions).
C Speakers Connection
Front Speakers
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left
speaker to "LEFT", red wire to "+" and black
wire to "-".
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● Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker
wire into the terminal as shown.
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Preparations
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Notes:
– For optimal sound performance, use the
supplied speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.
Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control
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2
Open the battery compartment.
3
Close the cover.
Insert two R03 or AAA batteries following the
indications (+/-) inside the compartment.
1
Using the Remote Control to
operate the system
1
Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote
sensor (IR) on the front panel.
2
Do not put any objects between the Remote
Control and the system while operating the
system.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the Remote Control is
not being used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
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2
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Controls on the system
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1 STANDBY-ON2
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switches the system to standby or on.
2 iR SENSOR
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selects the respective sound source for DISC/
iPod/FM/DAB/AUX.
switches on the system.
4 PRESET +/for FM .................. selects a preset FM station.
for DAB .............. selects a preset DAB station.
VOL +/adjusts the volume level.
@ PULL TO OPEN
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opens/closes the CD door.
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AUX jack (located on the back panel)
connects an external source (3.5 mm socket)
–
HEADPHONE (located on the back panel)
connects headphones
infrared sensor for remote control.
3 SOURCE
Controls on the remote control
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5 DOCK
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2 DISC/TUNER/DAB/AUX/iPod
selects the iPod source.
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6 PUSH TO OPEN
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opens/closes the DOCK door.
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stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.
8 SCAN
for DAB .............. in UK: press briefly to auto
search and store all local DAB
stations of small range.
................................. outside UK: press and hold to
auto search and store all DAB
stations of wide (full) range.
for FM .................. press briefly to tune to a radio
station.
................................. press and hold to program radio
station.
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for iPod ............... enters iPod menu.
in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup
options.
in FM/DAB mode, press and hold to turn on or
off clock synchronizing.
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–
starts or interrupts CD/iPod playback.
! TUNING 4
¢
for FM .................. tunes to a radio frequency.
for DAB .............. changes DAB stations, or
navigates menu options.
for CD/iPod ...... skips to the beginning of the
current/previous/subsequent
track.
................................. fast searches back and forward
within a track/CD.
for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes
for the clock/timer function
selects the respective sound source for DISC/
iPod/FM/DAB/AUX.
switches on the system.
Turns on or off timer/sets the timer function.
activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.
4 MUTE
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interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.
5 MENU
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for iPod ............... enters iPod menu.
in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup
options.
6 PROG
for CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews
the programme.
for FM/DAB ...... activates radio programming.
for FM/DAB ...... press and hold to store FM/DAB
presets.
7 REPEAT
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0 2;
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switches the system to standby or on.
3 TIMER/SLEEP
9 MENU
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)
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repeats a track/disc/ all programmed tracks.
in FM/DAB mode, press and hold to turn on or
off clock synchronizing.
SHUFFLE
plays CD tracks in random order.
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stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.
9
VOL +/adjusts the volume level.
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0 2;
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starts or interrupts CD/iPod playback.
! DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
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enhances the bass.
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)
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@3
/ 4
for iPod ............... navigates iPod menu.
for FM .................. selects a preset FM station.
for DAB .............. selects a preset DAB station.
4 / ¢
for FM .................. tunes to a radio frequency.
for DAB .............. changes DAB stations, or
navigates menu options.
for CD/iPod ...... skips to the beginning of the
current/previous/subsequent
track.
................................. fast searches back and forward
within a track/CD.
for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes
for the clock/timer function.
OK
for iPod ............... confirms menu selection.
for DAB .............. confirms a selection.
Notes for remote control:
– First, select the source you wish to
control by pressing one of the source select
keys on the remote control (DISC or
TUNER, for example).
– Then select the desired function (ÉÅ,
í, ë, for example).
# SCAN
for DAB .............. in UK: press briefly to auto
search and store all local DAB
stations of small range.
................................. outside UK: press and hold to
auto search and store all DAB
stations of wide (full) range.
for FM .................. press briefly to tune to a radio
station.
................................. press and hold to program radio
station.
$ INFO./RDS
for DAB .............. selects station information in
seven types.
for FM .................. selects RDS (Radio Data
System) information
% DISPLAY/CLOCK
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sets/views the clock.
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Adjusting volume and sound
1
IMPORTANT:
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.
Press VOL +/- to adjust volume.
➜ Display shows the volume level: VOL and a
number from 01-32.
2 Press DBB on the remote control to switch
bass enhancement on or off.
➜ Display shows:
if the DBB is activated.
3 Press MUTE on the remote
control to interrupt sound
reproduction instantly.
➜ Playback will continue
without sound.
● To activate sound reproduction
you can:
– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source.
Switching the system on
● Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE (or
2 on the remote control).
➜ The system will switch to the last selected
source.
● Press DISC, TUNER/DAB, iPod or AUX on
the remote control.
➜ The system will switch to the selected source.
To switch the system to standby mode
● Press STANDBY-ON 2 (or 2 on the
remote control).
To switch the system to Eco-power
standby mode
● Press and hold STANDBY-ON 2 (or 2 on
the remote control) for more than 2 seconds.
➜ The backlight for clock display is dim.
Power-saving automatic standby
The power-saving feature automatically switches
to standby 15 minutes after a CD playback has
ended and no control is operated.
Note:
– In the Eco power standby, no button, except
SOURCE and STANDBY-ON buttons, can be
activated.
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Basic Functions
CD Operation
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Basic playback controls
To play a disc
● Press 2; to star t playback.
➜ The current track number and “PLAY” icon
are displayed during disc playback.
To select a different track
● Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 / ¢ on
the remote control ) once or repeatedly until
the desired track number appears in the display.
To find a passage within a track
IMPORTANT:
The lens of the CD player should never be
touched.
1
Press and hold down on TUNING 4 ¢
(or 4 / ¢ on the remote control).
➜ The disc is played at high speed and low
volume.
2
When you recognise the passage you want,
release TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 / ¢ on
the remote control).
➜ Normal playback continues.
To interrupt playback
Loading a disc
This CD player plays Audio Discs including CDRecordables and CD-Rewritables.
● CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, MP3 CD, VCD, DVD or
computer CDs, however, are not possible.
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2
3
Select CD source.
Lift the CD door on the top of
the system to open the CD
compartment.
➜ “OPEN” is displayed when
you open the CD
compartment.
PULL TO OPEN
● Press 2; during playback.
➜ The display freezes and “PLAY” icon flashes
when playback is interrupted.
➜ To resume, press 2; again.
To stop playback
● Press 9.
Notes: CD play will also stop when;
– the CD door is opened.
– the disc has reached the end.
– you select another source: FM, DAB, iPod or
AUX.
– you select standby.
Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and
press down on PULL TO OPEN to close the
CD door.
➜ “READING” is displayed as the CD player
scans the contents of a disc, and then the total
number of tracks is shown.
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Programming track numbers
Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback. The play
modes cannot be combined with
PROGRAMME.
SHUF ................ tracks of the entire disc are
played in random order.
Rep all .............. repeats the entire disc/
programme.
Rep one ........... plays the current track
continuously.
1
To select Repeat play mode, press REPEAT or
SHUFFL on the remote control.
● To select Shuffle play mode, press SHUFFL on
the remote control.
2
3
Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP
position.
To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or
SHUFFL on the remote control until the
various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no longer
displayed.
● Press 9 once during playback to stop repeat/
shuffle playback.
● Press 9 again to cancel repeat/shuffle play mode.
Note:
– The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions can be used
simultaneously.
Programme in the STOP position to select and
store your disc tracks in the desired sequence. If
you like, store any track more than once. Up to
30 tracks can be stored in the memory.
1
In the stop position, use the TUNING 4
¢ (or 4 / ¢ on the remote control) to
select your desired track number.
2
Press PROG on the remote control to store.
➜ Display: PROG flashes, and 01 is displayed
briefly, then the selected track number.
3
Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired
tracks.
4
To start playback of your disc programme, press
2;.
Reviewing the programme
● Stop playback and press PROG on the remote
control.
Erasing the programme
You can erase the programme by:
● pressing 9 once in the STOP mode;
● pressing 9 twice during playback;
● opening the CD compartment;
➜ PROG disappears from the display.
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CD Operation
DAB Radio
English
Switching on DAB radio
Scanning for DAB stations
For the first time when DAB mode is
switched on, the system will perform an auto
scan. Then all the available DAB stations will be
stored on the set, and the radio will tune to the
first available station.
New stations and services will be regularly
added in the DAB broadcast. To make new DAB
stations and service available on your DAB radio,
a search is needed.
1
Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE (or
2 on the remote control) to power on the
system.
2
Press SOURCE (or TUNER/DAB on the
remote control) to select DAB if DAB is not
currently selected.
➜ “Welcome to DAB“ is displayed briefly,
then radio auto tunes to a station.
Notes:
– The display shows a rectangle.The position of
the rectangle indicates the degree of signal
strength. (The further towards the right, the greater
the signal strength. )
– If there is no DAB coverage currently available,
or DAB signal is too weak, in your area, no DAB
station will be found, and information like "Station
not available" will be displayed.
Changing DAB stations
1
2
In DAB mode, press 4 / ¢ repeatedly until
your desired station name is displayed.
➜ The selected station name appears on the
second line of the display.
Press OK to confirm the selection.
➜ The radio will immediately tune to the
selected station.
About station display symbols
You may see some symbols displayed before the
station names as follows:
: The symbol indicates that the station is one
of ten most-listened stations by you based on
DAB radio's monitoring.
?: The symbol indicates that the station is not
currently available, or not active.
>>: This symbol indicates that the station is a
primary station with secondary service.
<<: This symbol indicates that the station is a
secondary station.
To preform local scan in UK:
● In DAB mode, press briefly SCAN to perform a
local search (small range) for DAB stations.
➜ This scanning may take 10 seconds.
To perform full scan outside UK:
● In DAB mode, press and hold SCAN for more
than 2 seconds to perform a search of full scan
(wide range) for DAB stations.
➜ This scanning may take longer than local
search.
Storing for DAB presets
You can preset up to 30 DAB stations on the
memory for easy access.
1
In DAB mode, press 4 / ¢ repeatedly until
your desired station name is displayed.
● To select a desired DAB station, you may also
perform manual tuning. (see Manual Tune. )
2
Press briefly PROG on the remote control to
activate programming.
3
- (or 3 / 4 on the
Press PRESET +/remote control) to allocate a number (1-30) for
the preset.
4
Press and hold PROG on the remote control to
confirm.
➜ “PRESET X saved” is displayed briefly on the
second line of the display, and the stored preset
number will be displayed.
Notes:
– If you have already saved a DAB station in that
preset location, it will be overwritten by a new
station.
– When you store DAB stations, these do not
overwrite your FM presets.
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Selecting a preset DAB station
Manual tune
- ( or 3 / 4 on the
● Press PRESET +/remote control ) to select desired preset station.
2
By using this feature, it is possible to manually
tune to a specific channel/frequency. In addition
to antenna orienting for better radio reception,
the optimal reception can also be obtained by
using this feature.
Press OK to confirm the selection.
Note
– If you have not yet stored a DAB station in one
of the presets, "Empty preset" will be displayed. The
display will revert to the previously selected station
after a few seconds.
1
In DAB mode, press MENU to display "Manual
tune" option.
2
Press OK to confirm the selection.
➜ Display shows a channel and its frequency.
Resetting to the factory setting
3
Resetting to the factory setting will delete all of
the preset stations.
Press 4 / ¢ repeatedly until desired
channel/frequency appears.
4
Press OK to confirm the selection.
1
In standby mode, on the mani unit, press and
hold MENU and PRESET + simultaneously.
2
Then press press 9 to reset.
● You may press INFO./RDS to change the
service information on the display.
● You may adjust the position of the antenna to
obtain the optimal signal strength.
Changing the DAB station
information
On the display of DAB broadcasting, the first line
shows a station name, and the second line shows
the service information for the current station. 7
types of service information are available.
● Press INFO./RDS repeatedly to cycle through
the display information.
Using the MENU control
The menu control lets you access the DAB radio
setup options.
1
In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu
options.
➜ The first setup option "Manual tune" is
displayed.
2
Press 4 / ¢to scroll the menu options:
Manual tune -> Auto scan local -> Auto
scan full -> DRC value -> Sw version
3
4
To select an option, press OK.
Local scan and Full scan
Local scan is used to perform a small range of
DAB radio search (in UK). Full scan is used to
perform a wide range of DAB radio search
(outside UK).
1
In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu
options.
2
Press 4 / ¢ repeatedly until “Auto scan
local” or “Auto scan full“ is displayed.
3
Press OK to confirm the selection.
➜ The loca or full scan will auto start.
Repeat steps 2-3 if sub-option is available under
one option.
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DAB Radio
DAB Radio
English
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
Software version
DRC adds or removes a degree of compensation
for the differences in the dynamic range between
radio stations. For example, a station
broadcasting popular music may have a high level
of compensation applied since the emphasis is on
a constant high listening level, whereas a station
broadcasting classical music will have little or no
compensation as the listener requires all of the
highs and lows in the music to define the detail.
This is only provided as the version number for
this product.
There are three levels of compensation:
DRC 0: No compensation applied.
DRC 1: Maximum compensation applied.
(the default)
DRC1/2: Medium compensation applied.
1
In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu
options.
2
Press 4 / ¢ repeatedly until “DRC value”
is displayed.
3
Press OK to enter the sub-menu.
➜ The current DRC level will be displayed on
the first line.
4
Press 4 / ¢ to select a DRC value (DRC 0,
DRC 1 and DRC1/2) displayed on the second
line.
5
Press OK to confirm the selection.
➜ You should be able to hear the difference in
compression immediately.
Note
– The best way to determine which of these DRC
value settings suits you best is to experiment with
them on a variety of source material.
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Manual programming
Tuning to radio stations
1
2
Press SOURCE (or TUNER/DAB on the
remote control ) repeatedly until the desired
waveband (FM) is displayed.
Press briefly SCAN.
➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station
with sufficient reception. “Searching.... “ is
displayed during automatic tuning.
1
Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio
stations).
2
Press briefly PROG on the remote control to
activate programming.
3
- (or 3 / 4 on the
Press PRESET +/remote control ) to allocate a number from 1 to
30 to this station.
4
Press and hold PROG to confirm the setting.
➜ The preset number and the frequency of the
preset station are shown.
5
Repeat the above four steps to store other
stations.
● You can override a preset station by storing
another frequency in its place.
Tuning to preset radio stations
- (or 3 / 4 on the
● Press PRESET +/remote control ) until the desired preset station
is displayed.
3
Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the
desired station.
● To tune to a weak station, press TUNING 4
¢ (or 4 ¢ on the remote control)
briefly and repeatedly until you have found
optimal reception.
Programming radio stations
You can store up to a total of 30 radio stations
in the memory.
Automatic programming
Autostore automatically starts programming
radio stations from preset 1. Any previous
presets e.g. manually programmed will be erased.
● Press and hold SCAN for more than two
seconds to activate programming.
➜ “FM Scanning...” is displayed during searching
and storing.
➜ All available stations are programmed.
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English
FM Radio
FM Radio
AUX
English
RDS
Listening to an external source
The feature RDS (Radio Data System) is a
service that allows FM stations to send additional
information along with the regular FM radio
signal. When you are receiving an RDS station,
and
the station name are displayed.
You can listen to the sound of the connected
external device through your system’s speakers.
Switching through RDS information
1
2
Tune to the desired RDS radio station on the
FM waveband (see Tuning to radio stations)
Press INFO./RDS on the remote control
repeatedly to switch through the following
information (if available):
– Station name
– Program type (for example: News, Sport, etc.)
– Radio text messages
– Frequency
1
Press SOURCE repeatedly (or AUX on the
remote control) to select AUX source.
2
Use an audio cable (not supplied) to connect
DCB146’s AUX jack (3.5 mm, located on the
back panel) to an AUDIO OUT or headphone
jack on an external equipment (such as CD
player, or VCR).
Note:
– NO RT, NO PTY or NO CT is displayed if you
press INFO./RDS and no RDS signal is available..
Automatic clock setting via RDS
When the set is on, the clock can be
automatically set by a time signal broadcast
together with the RDS signal. This only works if
the RDS station is sending this time signal.
To turn on or off clock synchronizing:
When clock synchronizing is turned on, clock is
synchronized with the time set by DAB or RDS,
and manually set clock is overwritten.
● In DAB or FM mode, press and hold MENU on
the set (or REPEAT on the remote control) for
around 2 seconds to switch it on or off.
Note:
– Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a
real time clock at a minute interval. The accuracy
of the transmitted time depends on the transmitting
RDS radio station.
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Playing iPod using the dock
This system is equipped with a dock used for
iPod. You can listen to the sound of the docked
player through the powerful speakers of the
system.
Compatible portable player
● Apple iPod models with 30-pin dock connector
as follows:
Nano 1st /2nd/3rd generation, iPod 5th
generation (video), iPod touch and iPod classic.
Dock adaptor
Before plugging your player in the dock, snap the
suitable dock adaptor into the dock to provide a
snug fit for the player to be docked.
Selecting the correct dock adaptor
● 4 iPod dock adaptors are included. Each adaptor
has indication to match different iPod types.
Notes:
– By using the buttons ( 2;, ¡1, 2™ and
VOLUME ) on the set and its remote control, the
following disc playback features are available: Play/
Pause, selecting next/previous track, fast
forwarding/rewinding and changing volume.
– The buttons ( 2;, ¡1, 2™ and VOLUME ) on
the set and its remote control can work only with
playback of the audio contents stored on the
docked player.
– Stop (Ç) function of disc playback is not
available to the docked player.
– To navigate the iPod menu and confirm a
selection, you may use MENU, 34and OK
buttons on the remote control.
Charging iPod battery using the
dock
Docking your iPod, you can charge the iPod in
the standby mode and power-on mode of
DCB146.
Playing iPod
1
2
Press PUSH TO
OPEN to open the
dock.
Select the dock adaptor
of the correct type and
size, and snap it into the
dock (See “Dock
adaptor” ).
STANDBY-ON
MIC RO S Y STE M DCB146
iR
CD/CD -R/CD -RW COMPATIBLE
SOURC E
VOL
TUNING
PRESE T
DOCK
Notes:
– In Eco power standby mode, iPod cannot be
charged.
– In standby mode, when no iPod is plugged in for
15 minutes, the set will auto switch to Eco power
mode.
VOL
PUSH TO OPEN
3
Correctly place your
iPod in the dock.
4
Press SOURCE
repeatedly or DOCK
on the set (or iPod on the remote control) to
select iPod source.
DOCK FOR iPOD
● The connected player will play automatically.
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iPod
Maintenance
English
Cleaning the Cabinet
● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning 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.
Cleaning the disc lens
● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
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4
Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 ¢ on
the remote control) to set the hours.
5
Press TIMER/SLEEP again.
➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.
6
Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 ¢ on
the remote control) to set the minutes.
7
Press TIMER/SLEEP to confirm the time.
➜ The timer is now set and activated.
English
Clock/Timer
Setting the clock
Notes: .
– If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD
tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be
selected automatically.
– If iPod source is selected and no iPod player is
docked, TUNER will be selected automatically.
1
In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK/
DISPLAY on the remote control set for 2
seconds.
Activating and deactivating
TIMER
2
Press PROG to select 12-hour or 24-hour
display.
3
Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm.
➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.
4
Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 ¢ on
the remote control) to set the hours.
Activating and deactivating
SLEEP
5
Press CLOCK/DISPLAY again.
➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.
6
Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 ¢ on
the remote control) to set the minutes.
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off
by itself after a set period of
time.
7
Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm the time.
Setting the timer
● The system can be used as an alarm clock,
whereby the CD, iPod FM or DAB is switched on
at a set time. The clock time needs to be set first
before the timer can be used.
1
In standby mode, press and hold TIMER/
SLEEP about 2 seconds on the remote control.
2
Press SOURCE (or DISC/iPod/TUNER/
DAB on the remote control) to select sound
source.
3
Press TIMER/SLEEP to confirm your desired
mode.
➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.
● In standby mode, press briefly TIMER/SLEEP
once.
➜ Display shows if activated, and disappears if
deactivated.
● During playback, press TIMER/
SLEEP on the remote control
once or more.
➜ Display shows
and one
of the sleep time options in
sequence: 60, 45, 30,15, 00, 60... if you have
selected a time.
● To deactivate, during playback press TIMER/
SLEEP on the remote control once or more
until “ 00“ is shown, or press STANDBY ON
2on the system (or 2 on the remote control).
➜
disappears from the display.
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Specifications
English
AMPLIFIER
Output power .......................................... 2 x 2 W RMS
Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz
Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 8Ω
CD PLAYER
Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA
TUNER
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz
Sensitivity
– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV
Total harmonic distortion ..................................... ≤ 5%
SPEAKERS
Bass reflex system
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 134 x 230 x 152 (mm)
GENERAL INFORMATION
AC Power ..................................... 220 – 230 V / 50 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 148 x 233 x 216 (mm)
Weight (with/without speakers) ..................................
......................................................... approx. 3.65 / 1.53 kg
Power consumption
Active .......................................................................... 15 W
Standby .................................................................... < 4 W
Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for
help.
Solution
Problem
✔ Insert a disc.
✔ Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
✔ Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
“NO CD” is displayed.
has cleared.
✔ Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
✔ Use a finalized CD-RW or CD-R.
✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna for
Radio reception is poor.
better reception.
✔ Increase the distance between the System and
your TV or VCR.
The system does not react when buttons
are pressed.
✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.
✔ Adjust the volume.
✔ Disconnect the headphones.
✔ Check that the speakers are connec ted
switch on the system again.
correctly.
✔ Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
The left and right sound outputs are
reversed.
✔ Check the speaker connections and location.
The remote control does not function
properly.
✔ Select the source (DISC or TUNER, for example)
✔
✔
✔
✔
before pressing the function button (2;, 4,
¢).
Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.
Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
Replace the batteries.
Point the remote control directly towards the IR
sensor.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
English
Solution
Problem
✔ Set the clock correctly.
✔ In standby mode, press briefly TIMER/SLEEP to
The time is not working.
switch on the timer.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
The indication “No station available” is
displayed.
✔ DAB coverage is currently not available in your
area. Wait until the coverage resumes.
✔ DAB signal is weak. Adjust the position of the
antenna.
The indication “Station off air” is
displayed.
✔ The station is currently out of service. Wait until
I cannot hear the DAB station I have
selected.
✔ OK button was not pressed after changing a
the service resumes. Or, perform a scan by
pressing SCAN in DAB mode.
station by pressing 4 / ¢ . Press OK button
to confirm the selection.
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