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AZ2538/05
Technical specifications Product highlights
CD Soundmachine
MP3  
Date of issue 2006-07-07
Version: 3.0
12 NC: 9073 101 01075
EAN: 87 10895 80753 1
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips 
Electronics N.V. or their respective owners.
© 2006 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All Rights reserved.
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Sound
•Equaliser: 3 bands
•Equaliser settings: Game sound (blast, punch, 
speed)
•Loudspeaker types: Bass reflex speaker system
•Sound enhancement: MAX Sound, Treble and 
bass control
•Sound system: Stereo
•Speaker diameter: 4"
•Output power (RMS): 2X4W
•Volume Control: Volume control rotary / 
encoder
Loudspeakers
•Built-in speakers: 2
•Finishing: Metal
•Loudspeaker enhancement: Max bass port
•Loudspeaker types: Loudspeakers
Audio Playback
•Playback Media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD
•Disc playback modes: Fast forward / backward, 
Next / previous album search, Next / previous 
track search, Repeat one / album / all, Shuffle play
•Loader type: Top
•Programmable tracks: 20
Tuner / Reception / Transmission
•Antenna: AM antenna, FM antenna
• Auto digital tuning
•Tuner bands: FM, MW
Connectivity
•Audio input for data: Audio left / right (RCA) 2x
•Aux in: Game Port
•Headphone: 3.5 mm
•PC Link: USB 1.1
•Video input: CVBS Video (RCA) 1x
•Video output - analogue: Composite CVBS 
(yellow cinch)
Convenience
• Backlight
•Backlight colour: Amber
•Display digits: 7
•Display type: LCD
Accessories
•Included accessories: AC power cord, Audio / 
video cable, CD-ROM with software & manual, 
USB cable, User manual, Warranty certificate
•Stand: Stand for vertical position
Dimensions
•Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 
645x230x348mm
•Product dimensions (W x H x D): 
520x178x287mm
•Weight: 4.5 kg
•Weight incl. packaging: 6.5 kg
Power
•Battery type: LR20
•Battery voltage: 1.5 V
•Mains power
•Number of batteries: 8
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USB PC Link
USB PC Link lets you playback your MP3 music through 
the powerful speakers of Philips sound systems instead 
of your PC speakers. By connecting a PC directly to your 
audio system with a USB cable, you can stream MP3 
music directly to your sound system, transforming your 
PC into a 'massive MP3 music jukebox'. The control 
buttons on the sound system and remote control 
provide easy navigation and control of the MP3 music 
stored in the MusicMatch Playlist. You can also view 
song title information as well as elapsed play time on 
the sound system's display.
Song title display
MP3-CD playback
MP3 stands for "MPEG 1 Audio layer-3".MP3 is a 
revolutionary compression technology by which large 
digital music files can be made up to 10 times smaller 
without radically degrading their audio quality. MP3 has 
become the standard audio compression format used 
on the world wide web, allowing quick and easy audio 
file transfer.
Game Port
Game Port is an easy connection solution that links your 
game console directly to your audio system for 
enhanced gaming sound quality. Game Sound Mode 
offers 3 exciting sound settings - Speed mode gets the 
adrenaline going in high speed driving and flying games 
while Punch mode adds power to the punch in hand to 
hand combat games. Finally Blast mode lets you 
experience the full explosive effects of battle games. A 
Game Mix function, MIX-IT, available on Mini Hi-Fi 
Systems, allows game sounds to be mixed with a 
favourite CD track, radio station or external audio 
player.
Sound mode presets
Bass reflex speaker system
Bass reflex speaker system delivers a deep bass 
experience from a compact loudspeaker box system. It 
differs from a conventional loudspeaker box system in 
the addition of a bass pipe that is acoustically aligned to 
the woofer to optimise the low frequency roll off of the 
system. The result is deeper controlled bass and lower 
distortion. The system works by resonating the air mass 
in the bass pipe to vibrate like a conventional woofer. 
Combined with the response of the woofer, the system 
extends the overall low frequency sounds to create a 
whole new dimension of deep bass.
MAX Sound
MAX Sound technology produces an instant boost in 
bass, maximises volume performance, and instantly 
creates the most impressive listening experience with 
just a touch of the MAX Sound button. The MAX Sound 
electronic circuitry calibrates the existing sound and 
volume setting, and instantly boosts bass and volume to 
a maximum level without distortion. Both sound 
spectrum and volume get noticeably amplified, creating 
a potent audio boost that will add mileage to any music. 
MAX Sound lets you get the most from your audio 
system without having to alter complicated equaliser 
settings.
Vertical Positioning
Vertical Positioning saves space and enhances the 
aesthetics of your set by giving you the choice of 
positioning your CD Sound machine in either the 
conventional horizontal position or in the attractive, 
space saving vertical position. Innovative technology and 
design ensure that the system works just as well in a 
vertical orientation as in a horizontal one. In addition, a 
specially designed CD Sound machine stand holds the 
set firmly in place.