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Philips PX3225BX/78 User Manual
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Contents
1 Safety 2
2 Your CD Soundmachine 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the main unit 4
3 Get started 6
Connect power 6
Turn on 7
Turn off 7
4 Play 8
Play CD 8
Play from USB devices 8
Play from an external device 8
5 Play options 9
Control play 9
Program tracks 9
Adjust sound 9
6 Listen to FM/AM radio 10
Tune to FM/AM radio stations 10
Store radio stations automatically 10
Store radio stations manually 10
Select a preset radio station 10
7 Product information 11
Specications 11
Supported MP3 disc formats 11
USB playability information 12
Maintenance 12
8 Troubleshooting 13
9 Notice 14
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1 Safety
Warning
• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
• Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.
• Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
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, naked
amesorheat.
• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from
the power.
• The device shall not exposed to dripping
or splashing.
• Do no place any source of danger on the
device(e.g.liquidlledobjects.litcandles).
• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
• Make sure that there is enough free space
around the product for ventilation.
• Battery 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.
• Batteries(packedorinstalled)shallnot
be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine,reorthelike.
• Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.
• Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecied
by the manufacturer.
Caution
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
laser exposure or other unsafe operation.
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2 Your CD
Soundmachine
Introduction
With this CD Soundmachine, you can:
• listen to FM radio;
• enjoy audio from discs, tapes, USB storage
device, and other external audio devices;
and
• program the play sequence of tracks.
The CD sound machine offers you Dynamic
BassBoost(DBB)toenrichsound.
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of the package:
• Main unit
• AC power cord
• Short User Manual
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Overview of the main unit
a
• Turn the CD sound machine on or off.
b -PRE/ALB+
• Skip to the previous/next album.
• Select a preset radio station.
c
• Stop play.
• Erase a program.
d /
• Skip to the previous or next track.
• Search within a track.
• Press and hold to fast-forward or fast-
backward.
e MODE
• Selectrepeatorshufemode.
f SOURCE
a
c
d
e
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g
h
i
j
k
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b
• Select a source.
• Turn the CD sound machine on or off.
g
• Connect USB storage devices.
h -VOL+
• Adjust volume.
i
• Start or pause play.
j PROG
• Program tracks.
• Program radio stations.
• Search for radio stations automatically.
k DBB
• Turn on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
l AUDIO-IN
• Connect an external audio device.
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m AC MAINS ~ socket
n FM antenna
o Disc compartment
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3 Get started
Caution
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
laser 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 your apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of your apparatus. Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Connect power
The unit can be powered by either AC power
or batteries.
Option 1: AC power
Warning
• 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.
1 Switch the voltage selector in the battery
compartment according to your local
power supply.
2 Connect the AC power cord to:
• the AC~ MAINS socket on the CD
sound machine.
• the wall socket.
Tip
• To save energy, turn the CD sound machine off after
use.
Option 2: Battery power
Caution
• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
220-240V~110-127V~
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Note
• Batteries are not supplied with the accessories.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 6 batteries (type: R-14, UM-2 or
C-cells)withcorrectpolarity(+/-)as
indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Turn on
Press .
» The CD sound machine switches to
the last selected source.
Tip
• To select a source, press SOURCE repeatedly.
Turn off
Press again.
» The CD sound machine turns off.
6X1.5V R14/UM2/C CELL
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4 Play
Play CD
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the
disc source.
2 Open the CD compartment.
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up,
then close the disc tray.
» Play starts automatically.
Play from USB devices
Note
• Make sure that the USB device contains playable audio
content.
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the
USB source.
2 Insert the USB device into the socket.
» Play starts automatically. If not, press
.
CD
Play from an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
such as an MP3 player through the CD sound
machine.
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select AUX
source.
2 Connect an audio cable (3.5mm, not
supplied)to:
• the AUDIO-IN socket on the CD
sound machine.
• the headphone socket on an external
device.
3 Play the external device (see the device's
usermanual).
USB
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5 Play options
Control play
In CD/USB mode, you can control play through
the following operations.
/ Press and hold to fast-forward
or fast-reverse the track during
playback, then release to resume
play.
-PRE/
ALB+
Skip to the previous or next MP3
album.
Start or pause play.
Stop play.
MODE [REP]: Play the current track
repeatedly.
[REP ALL]: Play all tracks repeatedly.
[REP ALB]:Play all tracks in the
current album repeatedly(for MP3
les).
[SHUF]: Play tracks randomly.
To return to normal play, press
repeatedly until the repeat icons
disappear.
Tip
• Only[REP] and [REP ALL] be selected when you play
the programmed tracks.
Program tracks
In CD or USB mode, you can program a
maximum of 20 tracks.
1 Press to stop playback.
2 Press PROG to activate the program
mode.
3 For MP3 tracks, press -ALB/PRE/ALB/
PRE+ to select an album.
4 Press / to select a track number, then
press PROGtoconrm.
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to program more tracks.
6 Press to play the programmed tracks.
• To erase the program, press twice.
Adjust sound
During play, you can adjust volume and select
the sound effects.
Key Function
-VOL+
knob
Increase or decrease volume.
DBB Turn dynamic bass enhancement on
or off.
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6 Listen to FM/
AM radio
Tune to FM/AM radio stations
Note
• or optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the FM antenna.
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM/
AM radio.
2 Press and hold / for 2 seconds.
» The unit tunes to a station with strong
reception automatically.
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
To tune to a radio station with weak signal:
Press / repeatedlyuntilyoundbetter
reception.
Store radio stations
automatically
Note
• You can program a maximum of 20 FM/AM radio
stations.
In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for 2
seconds.
» [AUTO ] (auto)isdisplayed.
» The CD sound machine stores all the
available FM/AM radio stations.
» Therststoredradiostationis
broadcast automatically.
Store radio stations manually
Note
• You can program a maximum of 20 FM radio stations.
1 Tune to an FM/AM radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate the storing mode.
3 Press -PRE/ALB+ to allocate a number
(1to20)tothisradiostation,thenpress
PROGtoconrm.
» The preset number and the frequency
of the preset station are displayed.
4 Repeat the above steps to store other
stations.
Note
• To remove a pre-stored FM/AM radio station, store
another station in its place.
Select a preset radio station
In FM/AM tuner mode, press -PRE/ALB+ to
select a preset number.
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7 Product
information
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
Specications
Amplier
Max Output Power 2x 2.5W RMS
Frequency Response 63 -20000 Hz,
+/-3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >67 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion <1 %
Audio-in Input 600 mV RMS
20kohm
Disc
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12cm
Support Disc CD-DA, CD-R,
CD-RW, MP3-
CD
Total Harmonic Distortion <1%
Frequency Response 63 -20KHz
S/N Ratio >72 dBA
Tuner(FM)
Tuning Range 87.5 -
108MHz
Tuning grid 100 kHz
Preset stations 20
-Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio <22dBf
Search Selectivity <45dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >50 dB
Tuner(AM)
Tuning Range AM:530 -
1700KHz
Tuning grid 10 kHz
Preset stations 20
Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio, <75dBuV
Total Harmonic Distortion <5%
Signal to Noise Ratio >50 dB
General
Power supply
- AC Power
- Battery
110-127V/220-240V~,
50/60 Hz;
9 V, 6 x 1.5 V, R-14/UM-
2/C-cells
Operation Power Con-
sumption
15 W
Standby Power Consump-
tion
<2 W
Dimensions
-MainUnit(WxHxD) 252 x 128 x 228 mm
Weight(MainUnit) 1.4 kg
Supported MP3 disc formats
• ISO9660, Joliet
• Maximum title number: 512 (depending on
lenamelength)
• Maximum album number: 255
• Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
• SupportedBit-rates:32~256(kbps),
variable bit rates
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USB playability information
Compatible USB devices:
• USBashmemory(USB2.0or
USB1.1)
• USBashplayers(USB2.0orUSB1.1)
• memory cards (requires an additional
card reader to work with this
apparatus)
Supported formats:
• USBormemoryleformatFAT12,
FAT16,FAT32(sectorsize:512bytes)
• MP3bitrate(datarate):32-320Kbps
and variable bit rate
• 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:128bytes)
Unsupported formats:
• Empty albums: an empty album is an
album that does not contain MP3/
WMAles,andisnotbeshowninthe
display.
• Unsupportedleformatsareskipped.
Forexample,Worddocuments(.doc)
orMP3leswithextension.dlfare
ignored and not played.
• AAC,WAV,PCMaudioles
• DRMprotectedWMAles(.wav,.m4a,
.m4p,.mp4,.aac)
• WMAlesinLosslessformat
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.
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8 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. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.
philips.com/support).WhenyoucontactPhilips,
make sure that the device is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power
• Ensure that the Mains cord is connected
securely.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC
Mains.
• Ensure that the batteries are inserted
correctly.
No sound or poor sound
•Adjust the volume.
No response from the unit
•Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
plug, then turn on the system again.
•As a power-saving feature, the unit
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control
is operated.
Poor cassette sound quality
• Make sure that heads in the cassette
holder are clean.
Remote control does not work
•Beforeyoupressanyfunctionbutton,rst
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 battery with its polarities (+/–
signs)alignedasindicated.
•Replace the battery.
•Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the unit.
USB device not supported
•The USB device is incompatible with the
apparatus. Try another one.
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.
•UseanalizedCDorcorrectformatdisc.
Poor radio reception
•Increase the distance between the unit and
your TV or other radiation sources.
•Fully extend the antenna.
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9 Notice
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
device that are not expressly approved by
Gibson Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Do not throw away the product with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
buthanditinatanofcialcollectionpointor
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separateintothreematerials:cardboard(box),
paperpulp(buffer)andpolyethylene(bags,
protectivefoamsheet.)
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.
This apparatus includes these labels:
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the apparatus has a
double insulation system.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
programs,les,broadcastsandsound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
The USB-IF Logos are trademarks of Universal
Serial Bus Implementers Forum, Inc.
Note
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the
apparatus.
2015 © Gibson Innovations Limited. All rights reserved.
This product has been manufactured by, and is sold under the responsibility of Gibson
Innovations Ltd., and Gibson Innovations Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to this
product.
Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips
N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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