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TUNER
TAPE 1/2
CD 123
IS
AUX/CDR
SLEEP
CLOCK
DISPLAY
AUTO RE.
PAUSE
TIMER ON/OFF
CD DIRECT
VOLUME
REPEAT
DBB
PROG.
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SHUFFLE
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MUTE
DSC
VAC
MAX
Sound Enhancement
2 x 140 Watts RMS Stereo
140 watts continuous RMS power output per channel, at
6 Ohms, from 120Hz-15kHz, with no more than 10%
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
Max Sound for instant power boost
A one-touch button sound setting for instant power
boost which including extra bass performance and sound
pressure level. It has designed to give extra boost with
Digital Sound Control and Virtual Ambience Control
sound settings.
Incredible Surround™
An exciting, new, psycho-acoustic method of widening
the stereo spatial image especially suited for applications
with limited separation of left and right speakers.
Digital Sound Control
(digital, pop, classic, rock, newage, electric)
Digital sound control (or DSC) offers different sound
settings tailored for specific musical styles.
Virtual Ambience control
(hall, cinema, arcade, concert, disco, cyber)
Virtual Environment Control enables you to select the
mode of listening pleasure like you are in the cinema, hall,
arcade, concert, disco or cyber.
3-step Dynamic Bass Boost via jog control
(beat, punch, blast)
Boosting bass response as much as 8 decibels (nearly 3
times more than normal) Dynamic Bass Boost yeilds full,
rich tonal quality at all volume levels.
3-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System
Equipped with one 6
1
/
2
" woofer and one 2" tweeter and
one 1" polydome piezo, 3-way enclosures feature a wider
range of frequency response for greater listening pleasure
and bass reflex enclosures for deep, rich bass response.
AM/FM Stereo Digital Tuner
State-of-the-art precision tuning system insures precise,
accurate station selection every time, along with the
greatest performance and reliability available.
Bitcheck Digital-to-Analog Conversion
Employs dynamic element matching to eliminate
deviations in bit current to eliminate crossover distortion
and supply extremely high linearity in audio reproduction.
Design
Design Concept
The linear theme, reflecting future design trends, and
distinct control clusters combine to create a modern and
functional design. The elements of quality, robustness and
power are manifested through the rich metallic finishings
and dramatic three dimensional surfacing.
MultiColor FTD Display
This large display is easy to read at any distance with no
distortion or distraction and the multi-color format
makes it easy to recognize different functions at a glance.
Ergonomic Control Layout
Convenient grouping of related functions along with
positive tactile feedback from front-mounted controls
optimize this model for comfort and convenience.
Convenience
3-CD Changer with Motorized Drawer
Multi-disc play capability provides more than three hours
of continuous music.
Plays CD, CDR and CD-RW discs
The player offers 100% playback guarantee of CD, CD-
Recordable and CD-Rewritable CD's over the entire life
time of the player. Even CD-RW audio recordings on
computers can be used.
Dual Logic Tape Deck
Offer the ability to switch from one function, such as fast
forward, to another function, such as play, by remote
control.
Auto Replay
The feature employs an auto rewind mechanism to sense
the end of the tape of the same side and automatically
rewind and playback at the beginning of the tape
providing an uninterrupted, continuous flow of music.
Interactive Dashboard Display
An integrated Flourescent Tube Display (FTD) Volume
Unit (VU) Meter shows volume level and musical
amplitude during playback.
31-key Remote Control
This infrared remote control operates /–, all
CD functions (POWER, NEXT, PREVIOUS, PLAY, STOP,
PAUSE, SHUFFLE, REPEAT, PROGRAM, CD123, CD
DIRECT 1, 2, 3,
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and
F
), AUX/CDR select, TUNER
select, TAPE 1/2 select, Timer ON/OFF, CLOCK, DISPLAY,
SLEEP and sound enhancement features including MUTE,
Digital Sound Control (DSC), Virtual Ambience Control
(VAC), Incredible Surround™ (IS), Max on/off and
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB).
Plug & Play
Press 'PLAY' to perform auto programming and storing
of audio stations in presets as well as initiation of sound
presets.
40-Random Channel Presets
Random memory presets allow pre-programming of up
to 40 AM and FM station frequencies into the tuner
memory.
Auto Store
Automatically stores up to 40 preset FM or AM stations .
40-Track CD Random Program
Store up to 40 of your favorite CD track selections, from
one or multiple discs, to be played back in the order in
which they are programmed anytime you like.
Auto Record Level Control
Micro electronic circuitry constantly monitors the final
audio amplifier stage to insure accurate, distortion-free
recordings every time.
Video/AUX Input
For connection of audio accessory pieces such as a LD
or DVD player, television, or external cassette deck.
Direct Source Selection
Automatically switch to a new source and pause the
current source at the touch of a single button.
Demo Mode
Functions always. Press “STOP” for 5 secs to interrupt
demo mode.
UPC Code: 0 37849918678
Product Dimensions:
10.4" W x 12.2" H x 15.4" D (electronics)
9.4" W x 12.2" H x 11.4" D (speakers)
Package Dimensions:
21.4" W x 28.3" H x 15.7" D
Product weight: 39.7 lbs.
Carton contains: 3CD Changer Mini System,
Multi-Function Remote Control, Operating
instructions, Warranty information
Printed in Singapore
Date printed : Jun 2001
©2001 Royal Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved.
A Division of Philips Electronics Nor th
America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without
notice.
Incredible Surround™ is a Trademark of
Philips Consumer Electronics Company
http://www.philipsusa.com
Direct Play Button
Allows you to select and play any CD in the carousel by
touching only one button.
Change While Play
Flexiblility of changing 2 discs while still listening to the
third disc being played.
One-Touch CD Synchro Recording
One button allows the cassette deck and CD player to
communicate with one another to synchronize the start of
a recording on an analog audio cassette deck with the start
of a CD or a CD program.
Repeat track/disc/all
Repeat your favorite track, disc or all.
Shuffle One/All Discs
Plays all selections on a particular disc or multiple discs in
multi-disc players in random order, ignoring the sequential
order in which they were originally recorded.
Next/Previous Skip
This two button feature offers you the opportunity to skip
back to the previous track or skip up to the next track
instantly.
Clock, Alarm & Sleep-Timer
Set the alarm portion of a built-in digital clock to wake you
to music from your favorite CD or an AM/FM radio station
at any desired time of the day. Sleep timer settings of 60,
45, 30 or 15 minutes.
3 Display modes (including nite mode)
2 different display options showing different amounts of
display activity can be selected and 1 nite mode display
which shows minimal display activity and turns most of the
lights off.
Eco Power Standby Mode
(<1 watt)
Most systems consume 10-15 watts just on standby.
Philips systems consumes less than 2 watts of energy on
standby for big savings to the listener.
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