TAR1609
Series
CD Soundmachine
6000 Series
TAZ6000
Register your product and get support at:
www.philips.com/support
User manual
Contents
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Important
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Your CD soundmachine
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Get started
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Play from CD
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Listen to the radio
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Play from bluetooth
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Play from USB
Listen to an external-
device
Product speci�cation
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Connect with headphone
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Troubleshooting
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Trademarks
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EN 2
Safety
Notice
Connect power
Turn on/Standby
App download
What's in the box
Overview of the main unit
Play a CD
Use CD menu
Program tracks
Listen to FM radio
Listen to DAB radio
Presetting stations to favorite-
radio stations
Play from Auracast
12Use BT menu
Play from classic bluetooth
14Use USB menu
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14Use AUDIO IN menu
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Important
Safety
Read and understand all instructions
before you use this CD soundmachine
system.
If damage is caused by failure to follow
the instructions, the warranty does not
apply.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates
uninsulated material within the device
may cause an electrical shock. For the
safety of everyone in your household,
please do not remove the covering.
The 'exclamation mark' calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
electric shock, the device should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects
not be placed on the device.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
fully insert the plug. (For regions with
polarized plugs: To prevent electric
shock, match wide blade to wide slot.)
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
Never look into the laser beam inside this
apparatus.
Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight,
Ensure that you always have easy access to the
power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the
apparatus from the power
Make sure that there is enough
free space around the product for
ventilation.
Only use attachments/accessories
specifed by the manufacturer.
Battery usage CAUTION -to
prevent battery leakage which may
result in bodily injury, property
damage, or damage to the product:
Install the battery correctly, +
and - as marked on the product.
The battery (packed or installed)
shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
Remove the battery when the
product is not used for a long
time.
The product shall not exposed to
dripping or splashing.
Do no place any source of danger
objects. lit candles).
Where the MAlNS plug or an
appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily
operable.
Please use the product safely in an
environment with temperature
between 0°C and 40°C.
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Care for your product
Do not insert any objects other than
discs into the disc compartment.
Do not insert warped or cracked
discs into the disc compartment.
Remove the discs from the disc
compartment if you are not using
the product for an extended period
of time.
the product.
This apparatus includes this label:
Note
The type plate is located on the bottom
of the product.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Notice
Any changes or modifcations made to
this device that are not expressly
approved by MMD Hong Kong Holding
Limited may void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares
that this product is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/
Conformity on www.philips.com/
support.
Compliance
Care of the environment
Disposal of your old product and
battery
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused.
This symbol on a product means that
the product is covered by European
Directive 2012/19/EU.
This symbol means that the product
contains batteries covered by European
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 which cannot
be disposed of with normal household
waste.
Inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and
electronic products and batteries.
Follow local rules and never dispose of
the product and batteries with normal
household waste. Correct disposal of old
products and batteries helps prevent
negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the disposable batteries
To remove the disposable batteries, see
battery installation section.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been
omitted.
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.
EN 4
2 Your CD
soundmachine
Introduction
With this CD Sound machine, you can:
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What's in the box
Main unit
Power cord
Quick Start Guide
Safety sheet
Warranty card
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×2
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Main unit
Power cord
Power cord quantity and plug
type vary by regions.
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
Images, illustrations and drawings
shown on this user manual are for
reference only, actual product may
vary in appearance.
Quick Start Guide
Safety sheet/Warranty card
CD SOUND MACHINE
Congratulations on your purchase,
and welcome to Philips! To fully
bene�t from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/support.
Enjoy audio from discs, bluetooth,
and other external audio devices;
Listen to DAB radio;
Listen to FM radio;
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Overview of the main unit
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Disc tray
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• Select a sleep timer enter the standby.
• Select the favorite preset station.
• Decrease the volume/Increase the volume.
• Disc c
Turn on or to standby.
ompartment.
• Switch between the DAB/FM mode.
• Switch between the USB/AUX IN mode.
• Access source menu setting.
• Display play information.
• Switch between the CD/BT mode.
• Start and pause play.
• Connect with USB storage device.
• Connect with external audio device.
• Skip the previous/next album/navigate
preset station.
• Stop the play.
• Tune to a FM/DAB radio station in radio
source, �ne tune (increase/descrease)
frequency.
• Skip the next/previous track.
• Insert power cable plug to AC IN socket.
• DAB/FM antenna.
• Connect with the external headphone device.
/Store radio stations.
9. Display screen
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AC IN
ANTENNA
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EN 6
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.
The unit can be powered by either AC
power or batteries.
• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on
the back or the underside of the unit.
• Risk of electric shock! When you disconnect the AC
power, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
Always follow the instructions in this
chapter in sequence.
Connect power
Option 1: AC power
Option 2: Battery power
Warning
Connect the AC power cord to the wall socket.
Press the Standby button on the unit to turn on
.
• The product switches to standby mode
automatically when there is no audio
detected for over 15 minutes.
• Press Standby button to wake up the product
from standby mode. .
Switch to standby mode
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1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 6 batteries (type: 1.5V R14/UM2/CELL)
with correct polarity (+/-) as
indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Caution
App download
Turn on/Standby
Scan the QR code and press 'Download'
button, or search 'Philips Entertainment'
in the Apple App Store or Google Play to
download the app.
philips.to/entapp
•
Batteries contain chemica substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
To save energy, turn the unit off after use.
The batteries are not supplied,the user need to
purchase them.
Note
The Philips Entertainment App puts you
in charge of the music you are listening
to. You can use your smart device to easily
operate the product you want, switch
between sources, and more.
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Note
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4 Play from CD
Play a CD
You can play commercially available audio CDs:
• CD-Recordables(CD-R)
• CD-Rewritables(CD-RW)
• CD-MP3 discs
Switch the source selector to CD.
CD displays on the screen.
Open the CD compartment.
Insert a CD with the printed side facing up
and close the CD lid gently.
Your CD sound machine starts to play
automatically.
• To select a track,press .
• To pause CD play, press .
• To resume CD play, press again.
• To stop CD play, press .
Note
You cannot play CDs encoded with copyright
protection technologies.
•
select DISC
In CD mode, you can program a maximum of
20 tracks in CD or 99 tracks in mp3 disc.
Press to stop playback.
Press PROG to activate the program mode.
Press to select a track number,
then press
Repeat step 3 to program more tracks.
Press to play the programmed tracks.
During play, PROG
(program) is displayed.
• To erase the program, press twice.
Program tracks
Use CD menu
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In CD mode, press to enter the
menu setting.
Press , to select and enter
corresponding menu options.
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[MODE]: Select the REP ONE, REP ALL,
REP ALM, SHUF ON and OFF.
(REP ALM CD-MP3 support only)
[DBB]: Select DBB2/DBB1/OFF.
[INFO]: Display the track information.
[DIM]: Adjust the different display
brightness (HIGH/MED/LOW/OFF).
[SYSTEM]: Access system settings.
Listen to FM radio
Tune to an FM radio station
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select
FM source.
Press and hold for three
seconds.
The radio tunes to a station with
strong reception automatically.
Repeat step 2 to tune to more
stations
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1
3
To tune to a weak station:
optimal reception.
Store FM radio stations
automatically
Note
You can store a maximum of 30 FM radio
stations.
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select
FM source.
Press and hold PROG/PRESET for
three seconds.
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Listen to the
radio
With this product, you can listen to FM
and DAB radio.
Note
Position the antenna as far as possible
from TV, or other radiation source.
For optimal reception, fully extend and
adjust the position of the antenna.
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All available radio stations are stored
automatically, then the �rst stored
radio station is broadcast when 30
preset radio radio stations are stored.
Store FM radio stations
manually
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select
FM source.
Press PROG/PRESET to activate
program mode.
[P01] is displayed.
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2
3
4
Repeat steps 1-3 to program more
stations.
Note
To overwrite a programmed station, store
another station in its place.
Select a preset FM radio
station
In FM mode, press
to select a
preset number.
While listening to FM radio, you
may toggle stereo and mono sound
in the menu.
Press to allocate a number from
1-30 to this radio station, and then
press
Use FM menu
In FM mode, press to enter the
menu setting.
2
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[SCAN SET]: Access the scan setting.
[MODE]: Select the STEREO or MONO.
[DBB]: Select DBB2/DBB1/OFF.
[RDS INFO]: Display the RDS information.
[DIM]: Adjust the different display
brightness (HIGH/MED/LOW/OFF).
[SYSTEM]: Access system settings.
Press , to select and enter
corresponding menu options.
EN 10
Display RDS information
RDS (Radio Data System) is a service
that allows FM stations to show
additional information.
Tune to a FM radio station.
Toggle INFO menu to display various
RDS information (if available), such as
station name, program type, time, etc.
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2
Listen to DAB radio
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is
a way of broadcasting radio digitally
through a network of transmitters. lt
provides you with more choice, better
sound quality and more information.
DAB radio operations
Note
New stations and services are added in
DAB broadcast from time to time. To make
new DAB stations and services available,
perform scan regularly.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select
DAB source.
If you enter DAB source for the
empty, the unit performs a full
scan automatically.
[Scanning] is displayed.
The unit scans all the DAB radio
stations automatically, and ther
broadcasts the �rst available
station.
2
Press and hold PROG/PRESET for
three seconds.
The product scans all DAB radio
stations automatically.
After scan, the �rst available
station is broadcast.
Select a DAB radio station
After DAB radio stations are scanned,
press to select a DAB station.
Store DAB radio stations
manually
Press to select a DAB radio
station.
Press PROG/PRESET to activate
program mode.
[P01] is displayed.
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1
3
4
Press ALBUM/PRESET to allocate a
number from 1-30 to this radio station,
and then press
Repeat steps 1-3 to program more
stations.
To select a preset DAB radio station:
In DAB mode, press PROG/PRESET.
In DAB mode, press to enter
the menu setting.
Use DAB menu
2
1
[SCAN]: Scan and store all available
DAB radio stations.
[MANUAL]: Tune to a DAB station
manually.
[DRC]: Compress the dynamic range
of a radio signal, so that the volume
of quiet sounds is increased, and the
volume of loud sounds is reduced.
[PRUNE]: Remove invalid stations
from the station list.
[DBB]: Select DBB2/DBB1/OFF
[DAB INFO]: Display DAB information.
[SYSTEM]: Access system settings.
[DIM]: Adjust the different display
brightness (HIGH/MED/LOW/OFF).
Press , to select and enter
corresponding menu options.
2
1
3
You can preset up to three favorite stations
to FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (1-3) buttons.
Assign one DAB or FM program for each
button.
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to turn on the
radiofunction and select the band
"DAB" or“FM."
Tune to the station you want to preset.
Press and hold button 1 or 2,or 3 until
FAVRT 1/2/3 shows on the screen.
To change the preset station
Listening to preset stations with favorite
radio stations.
Repeat steps 1-3.
The preset station on the button will be
replaced by the new one.
Note
To prevent the preset from being changed by
mistake, do not hold down the button. lf doing
so, the preset on the button will be replaced by
the currently tuned station.
Display
Presetting stations to favorite
radio stations
DAB information
While listening to DAB radio, toggle
INFO menu to display various
information (if available), such as
frequency, signal strength, time, etc.
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4
Play audio on the
To disconnect the Bluetooth-enabled
device:
connected
device.
Audio st
Deactivate Bluetooth on your device.
Press and hold CD/BT on the product
for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode.
reams from your
Bluetooth enabled device to
this product.
After successful pairing and connection,
[BT] is displayed and you will hear the
prompt sound from the unit.
6 Play from bluetooth
Note
Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is
not guaranteed.
Any obstacle between the unit and the
device can reduce the operational range.
unit and your Bluetooth enabled device is
approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
The unit can memorize up to 8 previously
connected Bluetooth devices.
Press CD/BT on main unit to select the
Bluetooth source.
[NO BT] (Bluetooth) is displayed.
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'on your Philips TAZ6000Select '
Bluetooth enabled device.
On your device that supports
(A2DP), enable Bluetooth and
search for Bluetooth devices that
can be paired (refer to the user
manual of the device).
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Philips TAZ6000
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EN 12
Use BT menu
In BT mode, press to enter the
menu setting.
2
1
[BT PAIR]: Access the pair state.
[DBB]: Select DBB2/DBB1/OFF.
[DIM]: Adjust the different display
brightness (HIGH/MED/LOW/OFF).
[SYSTEM]: Access system settings.
Play from classic bluetooth
Press , to select and enter
corresponding menu options.
Auracast is coming soon, the latest �rmware
of device to be installed to use Auracast
feature.
Download and install Philips Entertainment
app. Follow the instruction from Philips
Entertainment app to perform a software
upgrade.
Play from Auracast
To quit Auracast :
Scan Auracast broadcast channel
Select Auracast broadcast channel
Press to select an Auracast
broadcast channel.
You will be able to play music on this CD
Soundmachine from multiple Auracast-
compatiable transmitting device around
house.
Short press the "CD/BT" button in BT
mode to switch to Auracast source.
The [
AURACAST RCV
] is displayed.
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2
The unit will automatically search for
nearby Auracast broadcasts, �nd the
free broadcast channels.
Play your favorite music from the
Auracast enabled mobile device or
dongle to the unit.
Change to other sources and leave
Auracast. Deactivate Auracast broadcast
on your mobile device or dongle.
Press and hold PROG/PRESET for more
than 3 seconds.
The unit scans all Auracast broadcast
automatically. After scan, the �rst available
Auracast channel is broadcast.
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Note
7 Play from USB
Note
Ma
Support FAT16/FAT32 �le format.
Support ≤128G.
ke sure that the USB device contains
playable audio content.
Press USB/AUX IN button on the
unit repeatedly to select the USB
mode.
Play starts automatically. lf not,
press .
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2
8 Listen to an external
device
You can listen to an external device
through this unit with an audio cable.
Connect an audio cable (3.5mm,
not supplied) to the AUDlO-lN socket
on the product.
Press USB/AUX IN repeatedly to
select AUDlO IN source.
1
2
Insert a USB device into the
socket.
EN 14
Aselect UDIO IN
Note
The AUDIO-IN socket is not for headphones.
Use USB menu
In USB mode, press to enter the
menu setting.
2
1
[MODE]: Select the REP ONE,
REP ALM, REP ALL, SHUF ON and OFF.
[DBB]: Select DBB2/DBB1/OFF.
[DIM]: Adjust the different display
brightness (HIGH/MED/LOW/OFF).
[SYSTEM]: Access system settings.
Press , to select and enter
corresponding menu options.
Start to play the device.
Use AUDIO IN menu
In AUDIO IN mode, press to enter
the menu setting.
2
1
[DBB]: Select DBB2/DBB1/OFF.
[DIM]: Adjust the different display
brightness (HIGH/MED/LOW/OFF).
[SYSTEM]: Access system settings.
Press , to select and enter
corresponding menu options.
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Note
Product information is subject to change
without prior notice.
USB playback:
Type A, USB Direct
2.0, MSC �le format,
FAT16/32
CD soundmachine
Supported audio formats
Tuner frequency
range:
FM 87.
DAB 174.928MHz-
239.200MHz
5-108MHz
AUDlO IN input level:
500mV
Power:
100-240V~,
50/60 Hz(AC Input)
Rated output power:
Total
4W (RMS)
Acoustic frequency
response:
125Hz-20KHz
Speaker driver:
2 x 3”full range,
Operation power
consumption:
12 W
Standby power
consumption:
Dimensions
(W x H x D):
310 x128 x 210 mm
(Main unit)
Weight :
1.25 kg (Main unit)
0.5W (The
Bluetooth
A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth version
V 5.4
Bluetooth frequency
range / Transmitter
power (EIRP)
2402 ~ 2480MHz
< 9dBm
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Connect with
headphone
Product
speci�cation
To listen through headphones
Connect headphones to the
(headphones) jack.
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Supported MP3 disc
formats
IS09660, Joliet
Maximum title number: 128
Maximum album number: 99
Supported sampling frequencies:
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Supported Bit-rates: 48~256(kbps),
variable bit rates
Unsupported USB formats:
Empty albums: an empty album
is an album that does not contain
shown in the display.
extension dif will be ignored and will
not be played.
(Note: only support some
Supported USB formats:
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 48-320
Kbps and variable bit rate
WAV bit rate (data rate) : Up to 1536
kbps
Directory nesting up to a maximum
of 8 levels
Number of albums/ folders:
maximum 99
Number of tracks/titles: maximum
999
File name in Unicode UTF8
(maximum length: 32 bytes)
USB playability
information
Compatible USB devices:
memory cards (requires an
additional card reader to work with
this unit)
.mp3
Extension
Codec
Sample Rate Bitrate
MPEG 1
Layer 1
MPEG 1
Layer 2
MPEG 1
Layer 3
.wav
WAV
32~48 kHz
32~48 kHz
32~48 kHz
8~48 kHz
48~320 kbps
48~320 kbps
48~320 kbps
Up to 1536 kbps
12cm/8cm
24Bits/44.1kHz
125-16000Hz(-3dB)
< 1%
> 55 dBA
CD-DA, CD-R
CD-RW, CD-MP3
semiconductor
Disc
Laser Type：
Disc Diameter：
Support Disc：
Audio DAC：
Frequency Response
Playback of CD Approx. 13 hours
Playback of DAB Approx. 36 hours
Playback of FM reception Approx. 35
hours
Playback of USB device Approx. 24 hours
Playback of BT Approx. 35 hours
Playback of AUX Approx. 30 hours
Measured by Philips standards, Philips
battery C LR14 1.5V, the actual battery life
may vary depending on the circumstances
of the unit or operating conditions.
：
S/N Ratio：
Total Harmonic
Distortion：
Battery life
EN 16
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.
disc.
device
USB device has exceeded a certain
limit. This phenomenon is not a
malfunction.
supported.
USB device not supported
Poor radio reception
The USB device is incompatible
with the unit. Try another one.
Increase the distance between the
unit and your TV or other radiation
sources.
Fully extend the radio antenna.
Connect an outdoor radio antenna.
You may purchase a replacement
antenna cable with a L-shape plug
on one end, as shown below.
Connect the L-shape plug to this
other end into your wall socket.
Music playback is unavailable on this
unit even after successful Bluetooth
connection.
The device cannot be used to play
music through this unit wirelessly.
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Troubleshooting
Warning
Never remove the casing of this device.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to
repair the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using
this device, check the following points
before requesting service. lf the problem
remains unsolved, go to the Philips Web
page (www.philips.com/support). When
you contact Philips, make sure that the
device is nearby and the model number
and serial number are availaple.
Make sure that the AC power cord
of the device is connected properly.
Make sure that there is power at the
AC outlet.
As a power-saving feature, the
15 minutes after track play reaches
the end and no control is operated.
No power
No sound or poor sound
Adjust the volume.
Check that the speakers are
connected correctly.
Check if the stripped speaker wires
are clamped.
No response from the unit
Disconnect and reconnect the AC
power plug, then turn on the unit
again.
As a power-saving feature, the
15 minutes after track play reaches
the end and no control is operated.
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Trademarks
The Bluetooth reception is poor.
Move the device closer to this unit
or remove any obstacle between
them.
The audio quality is poor after
connection with a Bluetooth-enabled
device.
Bluetooth cannot be connected with
this unit.
The device does not support the
The Bluetooth function of the
device is not enabled. Refer to the
out how to enable the function.
This unit is not in pairing mode.
This unit is already connected with
another Bluetooth-enabled device.
Disconnect that device and then try
again.
The paired mobile device connects and
disconnects constantly.
The Bluetooth reception is poor.
Move the device closer to this unit
or remove any obstacle between
them.
Some mobile phones may connect
and disconnect constantly when
you make or end calls. This does
not indicate any malfunction of this
unit.
EN 18
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SlG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by MMD Hong Kong Holding
Limited is under license.
The Auracast™ word mark and logos are
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by MMD Hong Kong
Holding Limited is under license. Other trade-
marks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
The making of unauthorized copies
of copy-protected material, including
computer programs, �ies, broadcasts
and sound recordings, may be an
infringement of copyrights and
constitute a criminal offence. This
equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
.
2024 Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under
license. This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of MMD Hong Kong Holding
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