Philips ARG1137/77 User manual

ARG1137
EN User manual
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome

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Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
2 Your CD Soundmachine 5
Introduction 5
What's in the box 5
3 Get started 8
Connect AC power 8
4 Play 9
Play CD 9
Listen to radio 9
Play options 9
5 Other features 10
Listen to an external device 10
6 Product information 10
 
Supported MP3 disc formats 11
Maintenance 11
7 Troubleshooting 11
8 Notice 12

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1 Important
Safety
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove product
covering.
The 'exclamation point' calls attention to
features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
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shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to

such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Important Safety Instructions
 Follow all instructions.
 Heed all warnings.
 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 Clean only with dry cloth.
 Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
 Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

produce heat.
 Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
 
by the manufacturer.
 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
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manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
 Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
 

the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
 Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
 Do not place any sources of danger on the


 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

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Warning
 Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
 Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
 Never place this apparatus on other electrical

 Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked

 Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
 Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from
the power.
Caution
 Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
2 Your CD
Soundmachine
Congratulations on your purchase, and
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support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With the CD Soundmachine, you can:
 play CDs, MP3/wma discs
 
 
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of the package:
 Main unit
 AC power cord
 MP3 LINK cable
 User Manual

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a Source selector: CD, MW (AM), FM,OFF.
 
 OFF: switch to standby mode.
b MP3 LINK
 Socket for connecting an external
device.
c Display panel
 Show current status.
d 
 Open or close the disc compartment.
e TUNING
 Tune to radio stations.
f ALBUM+/-
 For MP3-CDs: Skip to the next/
previous album in an MP3-CD.
g
 Start or pause play.
a b c d e
gijkl fh
h /
 Select the previous/next track.
 Search backward/forward.
i
 Stop play.
 Erase a program.
j MODE
 Select a play mode: REPEAT or
SHUFFLE.
k PROG
 For MP3-CDs: Program tracks and
browse the program.
l VOL+/-
 Adjust volume.

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m Telescopic antenna
 Adjust FM reception.
n AC~ MAINS
 Jack for the supplied AC power cord.
o Voltage selector
 Select the local voltage.
m
no
220V-
240V
110V-
127V

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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.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in

If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus.The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of the apparatus.Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Connect AC power
Caution
 Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the unit.
Warning
 Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC
adaptor, always pull the plug from the socket. Never
pull the cord.
Note
 Install the apparatus near the power supply socket and
where the AC power plug can be easily reached.
1 Switch the voltage selector at the bottom
of the unit to the local power line voltage.
2 Connect the power cord to:
 the AC~ MAINS socket on the unit
 the wall outlet.
Tip
 To save energy: After use, push the source selector to
OFF.
 To turn off the CD Soundmachine, disconnect the plug
from the power supply socket.
110V-
127V
220V~ 120V~

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4 Play
Play CD
You cannot play CDs encoded with copyright
protection technologies.
You can play commercially available audio CDs:
 
 
 MP3-CDs
 WMA-CDs
1 Switch the source selector to CD.
2 Press  to open the disc
compartment.
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up.
4 Press  to close the disc
compartment.
» Play starts automatically.
 To stop play, press .
 To pause or resume play, press .
 
album, press ALBUM +/-.
 To skip to a track, press / .
 To search within a track, press and hold
/ . Release to resume normal
play.
Listen to radio
1 Switch the source selector to FM or MW.
2 Tur n TUNING
reception.
Tip
 To improve FM reception, you can extend, incline, or
turn the telescopic antenna for best reception.
 To improve MW reception, turn the CD Soundmachine
to face a different direction.
Play options
Select play modes
You can choose different play mode.
1 Press MODE repeatedly to select a play
mode:
 [ 
 [ ALL]
CD/program
 [ 
2 To return to normal play, press MODE
repeatedly until play mode icons are no
longer displayed.
Tip
 
programmed tracks.
Program tracks
You can program a maximum of 20 tracks.
1 In CD mode, at the stop position, press
PROG to activate the program mode.
» [PROG] 
2 For MP3/WMA tracks, press ALBUM +/-
to select an album.
3 Press / to select a track number,
and then press PROG
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program more
tracks.
5 Press to play the programmed tracks.
» During play, [PROG] 
displayed.
 To erase the program, in the stop
position, press .

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5 Other features
Listen to an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.
For an audio device with a headphone socket:
1 Connect the supplied MP3 LINK cable to
 the MP3 LINK socket on this unit.
 the headphone socket on an MP3
player.
2 Start to play the MP3 player. (See the user
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6 Product
information
Note
 Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.

Disc
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12 cm/8 cm
Support Disc CD-DA, CD-R,
CD-RW, MP3-
CD,WMA-CD
Total Harmonic Distortion <1%
 100 Hz -16 kHz
Tuner
Tuning Range FM: 87.5-108 MHz;
MW: 520-1710 kHz
Total Harmonic
Distortion <3%
General
Power Supply 120 V~, 60 Hz /
220V~, 50 Hz;
Sound Output Power 2 x 1 W RMS
Operation Power
Consumption 12 W
Dimensions
- Main Unit
 371 x 139 x 262 mm
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
3.4 kg
2.4 kg

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Supported MP3 disc formats
 ISO9660, Joliet
 Maximum title number: 999 (depending on

 Maximum album number: 99
 
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
 
variable bit rates
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

CD lens cleaner or any commercially
available cleaner. Follow the instructions
supplied with cleaner.
7 Troubleshooting
Warning
 Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before

unsolved, go to the Philips web site

Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power
 Make sure that the power cord is
connected securely.
 Make sure that there is power at the wall
outlet.
No sound
Adjust the volume.
Ensure that the track played is of a
compatible format.
Display does not function properly./No
reaction to any operation of the controls.
 Disconnect the AC power cord.
 Connect the AC power cord after a few
seconds.
Cannot play disc
Ensure that the disc label is inserted with
the printed side facing up.

the centre to the edge in a straight line.
This disc may be defective. Play another disc.

CD-R/CD-RW.
Ensure that the laser lens is clean.
Ensure that the CD is not encoded with
copyright protection technologies.
The CD skips tracks
Ensure that the CD is not damaged or dirty.

deactivated.

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8 Notice

device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s

Your product is designed and manufactured

which can be recycled and reused.
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

the environment and human health.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
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
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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

The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
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recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
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purposes.
Recording and playback of material might

The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
This apparatus includes these labels:
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This symbol indicates that the apparatus has a
double insulation system.
Note
 The type plate is located on the bottom of the device.

Specifications are subject to change without notice
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