Philips Headphones DC156 37 User Manual

Docking Entertainment System  
DC156  
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1
iPOD  
3
$
#
%
¡
PROG  
MENU  
^
&
OK  
*
MUTE  
)
4
9
7
(
0
PULLTO OPEN  
@
1
-
STANDBY ON  
DOCKING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DC156  
2
3
6
iR  
-
-
CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
SOURCE  
7
8
REPEAT  
DBB  
4
5
PRESET  
DOCK  
9
0
PUSH TO OPEN  
!
DOCK FOR iPOD  
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CAUTION  
Canada  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other  
than herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure or other unsafe  
operation.  
English:  
This digital apparatus does not exceed  
the Class B limits for radio noise  
emissions from digital apparatus as set  
out in the Radio Interference  
Regulations of the Canadian  
Department of Communications.  
ATTENTION  
Français:  
L'utilisation des commandes ou  
réglages ou le non-respect des  
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se  
traduire par une exposition  
dangereuse à l'irradiation.  
Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas  
de bruits radioélectriques dépassant  
les limites applicables aux appareils  
numériques de Class B prescrites dans  
le Règlement sur le Brouillage  
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère  
des Communications du Canada.  
ATENCIÓN  
El uso de mando o ajustes o la  
ejecucción de métodos que no sean  
los aquí descritos puede ocasionar  
peligro de exposición a radiación.  
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Index  
English ------------------------------------------------8  
Français -------------------------------------------- 24  
Español --------------------------------------------- 42  
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Contents  
iPod  
General Information  
Playing iPod using the dock .............................. 19  
Compatible dock adaptors............................... 19  
Dock adaptor ...................................................... 19  
Selecting the correct dock adaptor  
Playing iPod .......................................................... 19  
Supplied accessories .......................................... 10  
Environmental Information .............................. 10  
Safety Information .............................................. 10  
Hearing Safety ..................................................... 11  
Charging iPod battery using the dock ........... 19  
Maintenance ............................. 20  
Clock/Timer  
Setting the clock ................................................. 21  
Setting the timer................................................. 21  
Activating and deactivatingTIMER ................. 21  
Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 21  
Preparations  
Rear connections ............................................... 12  
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control  
................................................................................ 13  
Using the Remote Control to operate the  
system ................................................................... 13  
Controls  
Controls on the system and remote control ...  
................................................................................ 14  
Controls available on the remote control only  
................................................................................ 14  
Specifications ........................................... 22  
Troubleshooting ............................. 23~24  
Basic Functions  
Switching the system on ................................... 15  
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 15  
Adjusting volume and sound............................ 15  
CD Operation  
Loading a disc ...................................................... 16  
Basic playback controls ..................................... 16  
Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT17  
Programming track numbers ........................... 17  
Reviewing the programme ............................... 17  
Erasing the programme ..................................... 17  
Radio Reception  
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 18  
Programming radio stations............................. 18  
Automatic programming .........................................18  
Manual programming ......................................... 18  
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 18  
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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY  
ONE (1) YEAR  
WARRANTY COVERAGE:  
Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been removed or  
defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS”  
without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips  
product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.  
PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth  
below.  
WHO IS COVERED:  
Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the per- This Limited Warranty does not cover:  
son receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and  
workmanship as based on the date of original purchase  
(“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original  
sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date  
from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.  
Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips.  
Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust-  
ment of customer controls on the product, and installation or  
repair of antenna/signal source systems outside of the product.  
Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper  
installation or maintenance, connections to improper voltage  
supply, power line surge, lightning damage, retained images or  
screen markings resulting from viewing fixed stationary con-  
tent for extended periods, product cosmetic appearance items  
due to normal wear and tear, unauthorized repair or other  
cause not within the control of Philips.  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect in material  
or workmanship occurs and a valid claim is received by Philips  
within the Warranty Period. At its option, Philips will either (1)  
repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished  
replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product  
that is new or which has been manufactured from new, or ser-  
viceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most  
comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory,  
or (3) refund the original purchase price of the product.  
Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under  
this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from  
the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days or for  
the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty,  
whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or  
part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property  
and the replaced item becomes Philips’ property. When a refund  
is given, your product becomes Philips’ property.  
Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or  
for lost data or lost software.  
Damage from mishandled shipments or transit accidents when  
returning product to Philips.  
A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable  
it to operate in any country other than the country for which  
it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or  
repair of products damaged by these modifications.  
A product used for commercial or institutional purposes  
(including but not limited to rental purposes).  
Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt  
can be provided.  
Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.  
Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or  
renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.  
TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO  
RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…  
Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:  
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)  
Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty  
requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements  
can result in delay.  
TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN CANADA…  
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)  
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish  
Speaking)  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND LIMI-  
TATIONS:  
This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manu-  
factured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trademark,  
trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty does not REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS  
apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any software, even  
if packaged or sold with the product. Non-Philips manufacturers,  
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CON-  
SUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN-  
suppliers, or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF  
own products packaged with the bundled product.  
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD-  
UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE  
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT  
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS  
WARRANTY.  
Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs,  
data, or other information stored on any media contained within  
the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by  
this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of programs, data or  
other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty.  
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inciden-  
tal or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may  
not apply to you.  
This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident,  
abuse, misuse, neglect, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b)  
to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than  
Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product or  
a part that has been modified without the written permission of  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.  
Philips, P.O. Box 10313 Stamford, CT 06904  
3140 035 50201  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnet device,  
the disconnet device shall remain  
readily operable.  
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materials  
Class II equipment symbol  
This symbol indicates that the unit has  
a double insulation system  
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General Information  
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome  
to Philips!  
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.  
To fully benefit from the support that Philips  
welcome.  
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.  
This set complies with the FCC rules,  
Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
– This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
– This device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
The ventilation should not be impeded by  
covering the ventilation openings with items,  
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, 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.  
Supplied accessories  
– 2 speaker boxes  
– 1 remote control  
– 4 dock adaptors  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall  
be placed on the apparatus.  
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.  
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).  
The mechanical parts of the set contain self-  
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or  
lubricated.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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General Information  
Your product is designed and manufactured with  
high quality materials and components, which can be  
recycled and reused.  
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.  
Never dispose of your product with other  
household waste. Please inform yourself about the  
local rules on the separate collection of electrical  
and electronic products and batteries.The correct  
disposal of these products helps prevent potentially  
negative consequences on the environment and  
human health.  
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.  
Your product contains batteries, which cannot be  
disposed of with normal household waste. Please  
inform yourself about the local rules on separate  
collection of batteries.The correct disposal of  
batteries helps prevent potentially negative  
consequences on the environment and human  
health.  
To establish a safe volume level:  
information on a recycling center in your area.  
Set your volume control at a low setting.  
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it  
comfortably and clearly, without distortion.  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See  
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.  
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Preparations  
FM wire antenna  
speaker  
(left)  
speaker  
(right)  
B
A
AC power cord  
B Speakers Connection  
Rear connections  
Front Speakers  
The type plate is located at the rear of the  
system.  
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS  
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left  
speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to  
"+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".  
A Power  
– Before connecting the AC power cord to the  
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections  
have been made.  
2
1
WARNING!  
– For optimal performance, use only the  
original power cable.  
– Never make or change any connections  
with the power switched on.  
Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker  
wire into the terminal as shown.  
Notes:  
– For optimal sound performance, use the supplied  
speakers.  
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).  
– 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.  
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Preparations  
Inserting batteries into the  
Remote Control  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Insert two R03 or AAA batteries following the  
indications (+/-) inside the compartment.  
3 Close the cover.  
3
1
2
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.  
Perchlorate Material-special handling  
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.  
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)  
Controls on the system and  
remote control  
Controls available on the remote  
control only  
1 STANDBY-ON2 (POWER)  
# REPALL  
repeats a track/disc/all programmed tracks.  
$ SHUF  
switches the system to standby or on.  
2 iR  
infrared sensor for remote control.  
plays CD tracks in random order.  
3 SOURCE  
% CLOCK/DISPLAY  
selects the respective sound source for CD/iPod/  
sets/views the clock.  
TUNER/AUX.  
^ TIMER/SLEEP  
switches on the system.  
turns on or off timer/sets the timer function.  
activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.  
4 PRESET +/-  
for radio.............. selects a preset radio station.  
& MENU  
for iPod ............... enters iPod menu.  
5 DOCK  
selects the iPod source.  
* 3 / 4  
for iPod ............... navigates in iPod menu.  
6 TUNING 4 ¢  
forTuner ............. tunes to radio stations.  
for CD/iPod ...... skips to the beginning of the  
current/previous/subsequent  
track.  
................................. fast searches back and forward  
within a track/CD.  
4 / ¢  
forTuner ............. tunes to radio stations.  
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 clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes  
for the clock/timer function  
VOL +/-  
adjusts the volume level.  
for iPod ............... confirms menu selection.  
7 2;  
starts or interrupts CD playback.  
( VOL +/-  
adjusts the volume level.  
) MUTE  
8 REPEAT  
repeats a track/disc/all programmed tracks.  
interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.  
9 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)  
¡ PROG  
enhances the bass.  
for CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews  
0 9  
the programme.  
forTuner ............. programmes tuner stations  
manually or automatically.  
stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.  
! PUSHTO OPEN  
opens/closes the DOCK door.  
@ PULLTO OPEN  
opens/closes the CD door.  
AUX jack (located on the back panel)  
connects an external source (3.5 mm socket)  
HEADPHONE (located on the back panel)  
connects headphones  
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Basic Functions  
Adjusting volume and sound  
-
STANDBY ON  
MICRO SYSTEM DC156  
1 Press VOL +/- to adjust volume.  
Display shows the volume level: VOL and a  
number from 00-32.  
2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or  
off.  
iR  
-
-
CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
Display shows:  
if the DBB is activated.  
SOURCE  
3 Press MUTE on the remote control to  
interrupt sound reproduction instantly.  
Playback will continue without sound.  
REPEAT  
DBB  
PRESET  
DOCK  
To activate sound reproduction you can:  
– press MUTE again;  
OK  
– adjust the volume controls;  
MUTE  
– change source.  
IMPORTANT:  
Before you operate the system, complete  
the preparation procedures.  
Switching the system on  
Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE  
(POWER on the remote control).  
The system will switch to the last selected  
source.  
Press DISC, TUN, 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 on the system (or  
POWER on the remote control).  
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.  
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CD Operation  
Basic playback controls  
To play a disc  
-
STANDBY ON  
MICRO SYSTEM DC156  
Press 2;to start playback.  
The current track number and the PLAY icon  
are displayed during disc playback.  
iR  
-
-
CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
To select a different track  
SOURCE  
Press TUNING 4¢ (on the remote  
control 4/ ¢) once or repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears in the display.  
REPEAT  
DBB  
PRESET  
DOCK  
To find a passage within a track  
1 Press and hold down on TUNING 4¢  
(on the remote control 4/ ¢).  
The disc is played at high speed and low  
volume.  
IMPORTANT:  
The lens of the CD player should never be  
touched.  
2 When you recognise the passage you want,  
release TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote  
control 4/ ¢).  
Normal playback continues.  
To interrupt playback  
Loading a disc  
Press 2;during playback.  
The display freezes and the PLAY icon flashes  
when playback is interrupted.  
This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-R  
(CD-Recordable) and CD-RW (CD-Rewritable).  
CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, MP3 CD,VCD, DVD or  
computer CDs, however, are not possible.  
To resume, press 2;again.  
To stop playback  
Press 9.  
1 Select CD source.  
2 Lift the CD door on the top of  
the system to open the CD  
compartment.  
Notes: CD play will also stop when;  
– the CD door is opened.  
– the disc has reached the end.  
– you select another source: TUNER, iPod or AUX.  
– you select standby.  
PULLTO OPEN  
OPEN” is displayed when  
you open the CD  
compartment.  
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and  
press down on PULLTO OPEN to close the  
CD door.  
rEAd” 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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CD Operation  
Programming track numbers  
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  
20 tracks can be stored in the memory.  
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.  
1 In the stop position, use the TUNING 4  
SHUF ................tracks of the entire disc are  
played in random order.  
¢(on the remote control 4/ ¢) to  
select your desired track number.  
REPALL ...........repeats the entire disc/  
programme.  
REP ...................plays the current track  
continuously.  
2 Press PROG to store.  
Display: PROG flashes, and P-01 is displayed  
briefly, then the selected track number.  
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired  
1 To select Repeat play mode, press REPEAT on  
the main unit or REPALL on the remote  
control.  
tracks.  
4 To start playback of your disc programme, press  
2;.  
To select Shuffle play mode, press SHUF on the  
remote control.  
Reviewing the programme  
2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP  
Stop playback and press PROG.  
position.  
3 To return to normal playback, press the  
respective REPEAT (on the main unit), REP  
ALL or SHUF (on the remote control) button  
until the various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are  
no longer displayed.  
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.  
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.  
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Radio Reception  
1 Press PRESET +/- to select the preset  
-
STANDBY ON  
MICRO SYSTEM DC156  
number where programming should start.  
Note:  
– If no preset number is selected, default is preset  
(1) and all your presets will be overridden.  
iR  
-
-
CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
2 Press PROG. for more than 2 seconds to  
activate programming.  
SOURCE  
AUtO” is displayed and available stations  
are programmed in order of waveband  
reception strength.The first preset automatically  
stored will then be played.  
REPEAT  
DBB  
PRESET  
DOCK  
Manual programming  
Tuning to radio stations  
1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to  
1 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or press  
TUN on the remote control repeatedly until  
the desired waveband (FM or AM) is displayed.  
radio stations).  
2 Press PROG to activate programming.  
PROG flashes in the display.  
2 Press and hold on TUNING 4 ¢(4 /  
¢ on the remote control), and then release  
the button.  
3 Press PRESET +/- to allocate a number  
from 1 to 40 to this station.  
4 Press PROG again to confirm the setting.  
PROG and the preset number disappear, and  
then the frequency of the preset station is  
shown.  
The radio automatically tunes to a station  
with sufficient reception. Display indication during  
automatic tuning: SrcH.  
3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the  
5 Repeat the above four steps to store other  
desired station.  
stations.  
To tune to a weak station, press TUNING 4  
You can override a preset station by storing  
another frequency in its place.  
¢ (4 / ¢ on the remote control)  
briefly and repeatedly until you have found  
optimal reception.  
Tuning to preset radio stations  
Press PRESET +/- until the desired preset  
Programming radio stations  
You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations  
in the memory.  
station is displayed.  
Automatic programming  
Automatic programming will start with a chosen  
preset number. From this preset number  
upwards, former programmed radio stations will  
be overridden.The system will only programme  
stations which are not in the memory already.  
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iPod  
Notes:  
Playing iPod using the dock  
– 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  
This system comes with a dock used for iPod.  
You can listen to the sound of the docked player  
through the powerful speakers of the system.  
forwarding/rewinding and changing volume.  
Compatible portable player  
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.  
The system is compatible with all the existing  
Apple iPOD models with 30-pin connector.  
– Stop (Ç) function of disc playback is not  
available to the docked player.  
To navigate the iPod menu, you may use MENU,  
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.  
34and OK buttons on the remote control.  
– For iPod operations and features, refer to the  
user manual of your iPod player.  
Four adaptors are included to fit different iPOD  
models including iPOD touch, iPOD classic,  
iPOD mini, iPOD with color display, and iPOD  
nano 5th/3rd/2nd/1st generation.  
This system does not support iPod video output.  
Charging iPod battery using the  
dock  
Docking your iPod and connecting the dock to  
the set, you can charge the iPod in the standby  
mode and power-on mode of the set.  
Playing iPod  
1 Press PUSHTO OPEN  
to open the dock.  
STANDBY-ON  
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CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE  
SOURC  
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2 Select the dock adaptor of  
the correct type and size,  
and snap it into the dock  
(SeeDock adaptor” ).  
VOL  
REPEAT  
DBB  
Notes:  
TUNING  
PRESE  
T
DOCK  
VOL  
– 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.  
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DOCK FPOD  
3 Correctly place your  
iPod in the dock.  
4 Press SOURCE  
repeatedly or DOCK on the set (iPOD on the  
remote control) to select iPod source.  
The connected player will play automatically.  
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Maintenance  
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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Clock/Timer  
5 Press TIMER/SLEEP again.  
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STANDBY ON  
MICRO SYSTEM DC156  
The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
6 Press TUNING 4 ¢(4 ¢ on the  
remote control) to set the minutes.  
iR  
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7 Press TIMER/SLEEP to confirm the time.  
CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
The timer is now set and activated.  
SOURCE  
Notes: .  
REPEAT  
DBB  
– If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD  
tray or the disc has an error,TUNER will be  
selected automatically.  
PRESET  
DOCK  
– If iPod source is selected and no iPod player is  
docked,TUNER will be selected automatically.  
Setting the clock  
Activating and deactivating  
TIMER  
In standby or during playback, press TIMER/  
SLEEP once.  
1 In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK/  
DISPLAY on the remote control set for 2  
seconds.  
2 Press PROG to select 12-hour or 24-hour  
Display shows if activated, and disappears if  
deactivated.  
display.  
3 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm.  
The clock digits for the hours flash.  
Activating and deactivating  
SLEEP  
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off  
by itself after a set period of time.  
4 Press TUNING 4 ¢(4 ¢ on the  
remote control) to set the hours.  
5 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY again.  
The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
Press TIMER/SLEEP on the  
remote control once or more.  
6 Press TUNING 4 ¢(4 ¢ on the  
iPOD  
Display shows  
and one  
remote control) to set the minutes.  
PROG  
MENU  
of the sleep time options in  
sequence: 60, 45, 30,15, 00,  
60... if you have selected a  
time.  
7 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm the time.  
OK  
Setting the timer  
To deactivate, press TIMER/SLEEP on the  
remote control once or more until “ 00“ is  
shown, or press STANDBY ON 2on the  
system (or POWER on the remote control).  
The system can be used as an alarm clock,  
whereby the CD, iPod orTUNER is switched on  
at a set time.The clock time needs to be set first  
before the timer can be used.  
disappears from the display.  
1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER/  
SLEEP about 2 seconds on the remote control.  
2 Press SOURCE (or DISC/iPOD/TUN on  
the remote control) to select sound source.  
3 Press TIMER/SLEEP to confirm your desired  
mode.  
The clock digits for the hours flash.  
4 Press TUNING 4 ¢(4 ¢ on the  
remote control) to set the hours.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER  
SPEAKERS  
Output power ........................................... 2 x 5W RMS  
Signal-to-noise ratio.......................... 60 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz  
Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 4Ω  
Bass reflex system  
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 134 x 230 x 152 (mm)  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
AC Power ................................................... 120V / 60 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  
CD PLAYER  
Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio............................................ 65 dBA  
TUNER  
Active .......................................................................... 15 W  
Standby .................................................................... < 4 W  
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz  
AM wave range .................................. 530 – 1700 kHz  
Sensitivity  
– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV  
– AM 26 dB sensitivity ..................................... 5 mV/m  
Total harmonic distortion..................................... 5%  
Specifications and external appearance are  
subject to change without notice.  
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Troubleshooting  
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  
NOcd” is displayed.  
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, see “Maintenance”.  
Use a finalized CD-RW or CD-R.  
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or  
connect an external antenna for better  
reception.  
Increase the distance between the System and  
yourTV orVCR.  
Radio reception is poor.  
The system does not react when buttons  
are pressed.  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor  
quality.  
Adjust the volume.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Check that the speakers are connec ted  
correctly.  
Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.  
The left and right sound outputs are  
reversed.  
Check the speaker connections and location.  
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Troubleshooting  
Solution  
Problem  
The remote control does not function  
properly.  
Select the source (CD orTUNER, 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.  
Set the clock correctly.  
PressTIMER/SLEEP to switch on the timer.  
The time is not working.  
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.  
Power has been interrupted or the power cord  
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.  
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P.O. Box 10313  
Stamford, CT 06904  
Phone: 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477)  
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DC156  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
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