Philips CDC936 User manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are. however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture « T he appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, or swimming pool, or in a wet basement, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. appliance and cart combination should be
* Qu‘ck stops, excessive
ft force, and uneven surfaces may cause the '
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization -.
Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or
polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this
(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other
outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent
blade exposure.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot and fully insert.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines,
14. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. T he power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. O b jects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the
appliance; or
C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
□ . The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E.The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged. ,
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond as described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
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ATTENTION
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tension suffisamnnent elevee pour engendrer
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d'importantes recommandations quant au
fonctionnement et a I'entretien de ce dernier.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR¬
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
This set complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and with the
FCC-Rules, Part 15
@) Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
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® CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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SAFETY IIMSTRUCTIOIMS.5
INTRODUCTION..
INSTALLATION.7
Accessories............... . [ . [ [ ' .[l
Power supply setting . . . . . . . . .. . .. . 7
Siting the compact disc changer...........7
Connections...7
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW.8-9
Front of changer.........8
Remote control....9
Display...........
PLAYBACK... 1 0 -13
Inserting CDs.......10
Normal playback...
Selecting for another track during play...11
Selecting another CD during play.....11
Searching for a passage during play......11
Starting with a particular CD......11
Starting with a particular track...11
Playing in random order . . . . . 1 1
Calling up other information on the display...........12
Scanning CDs. 1 2
Repeating play. .. 1 2
Activating the fade-in and fade-out function...13
Searching for the loudest passage... 1 3
Adjusting the sound level,.........13
Inserting an extra pause..........13
Listening with headphones. 1 3
PROGRAMMING. 1 4
Storing a programme.......14
Checking the programme. 1 4
Playing a programme.......'14
Erasing a programme.........14
Erasing a track from a programme.....14
FAVORITE TRACK SELECTIONS. 1 5 -16
Storing a favorite selection..........15
Storing a name. ... ' 1 5
FTS programmed play... 1 6
Erasing a favorite selection ......16
Erasing a name. 1 0
Erasing the entire FTS memory .. 1 6
Erasing the entire TITLE memory ..16
PERSONAL PRESETS. 1 7
Opening the PRESETS memory. 1 7
Fade-in and fade-out time ..17
Extra pause .. 1 7
Scan time. 17
Play mode .. . .. . I l 7
edit..
Before recording ..18
Recording......... 1 8
SYSTEM ASPECTS. 1 9
Enhanced System Intelligence (ESI)...19
CD dubbing (synchronized recording)...........19
Automatic source selection..... 1 9
Automatic stop..... .. . .. . .. . . . 1 9
Stand by.. * ’ l 9
Timer... 1 9
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.20
Maintenance .. 20
Recycling... . . . .. 2 0
Technical data... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING.21
LIMITED WARRANTY.22
Thank you for selecting the Philips CDC 936
Compact Disc Changer.
A Compact Disc Changer of the state-of-the-art Philips 900
series, the CDC 936 combines supreme playback quality with
a high degree of user-friendliness by offering the following
possibilities:
- changing compact discs during play;
- quick access to a particular CD by means of QUICK PLAY;
- storing 30 tracks from different CDs in any desired order in
the changer memory;
- storing the required recording time and playing time in the
EDIT mode;
- storing programmes in the permanent (FTS) memory;
- storing personal preference settings in the PRESETS
memory;
- storing names in the TITLE memory;
- fully integratable with ESI remote-controllable HiFi systems
of the Philips 900 series.
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INSTALLATION @)
ACCESSORIES
CONNECTIONS
With this changer are supplied:
- a connection cable (ANALOG OUT);
- a cinch lead (DIGITAL OUT);
- a remote control;
“ batteries for the remote control.
POWER SUPPLY SETTIIMG _
• Check that the type plate on the rear of your changer
indicates the correct power voltage.
• If your power supply voltage is different, consult your dealer
or our Service Organisation.
Certain versions of this changer are equipped with a voltage
selector 5, which enables you to set the changer to the correct
power supply voltage yourself. When changing the voltage
setting, it Is also necessary to change the mains fuse 4 to one of
the correct rating: T200 mA (slow blow fuse) for 110/127 V;
T100 mA (slow blow fuse) for 220 V - 230 V/ 230 V - 240 V.
SITING THE COMPACT DISC CHANGER _
Free standing
• Always position the changer horizontally on a flat, firm surface.
Allow a free space of at least 1V4" (3 cm) above the changer
so as not to interfere with the cooling of the changer.
In an audio rack
• The changer can be sited in any desired position.
Stacked
• Position the changer preferably at the bottom or at the top.
• Never position the changer directly on top of a high-power
amplifier, as such an amplifier gives off a substantial amount
of heat.
1 DIGITAL OUT
This output jack supplies a digital signal. This jack must only
be connected to an input which Is suitable for this signal.
In this case use the cinch cord supplied.
A/ever connect this jack to a non-digital input of a receiver
or amplifier (such as AUX, CD, TAPE, PHONO, etc!).
2 ANALOG OUT
This output jack is used to supply non-digital signals to a
receiver/amplifier. In this case use the connection cord.
• Insert a red plug into the 'R' jack and the other plug into the
V jack.
• Insert the two other plugs into the corresponding jacks of
the CD (or AUX) input of your receiver/amplifier.
You can also use the TUNER or TAPE IN connection, but
neverthe PHONO input!
3 ESI BUS (Enhanced System Intelligence)
For incorporating the changer in a HiR system with ESI BUS
connection (e.g. the PHILIPS 900 series) or its own remote
control system.
4 Power fuse holder (notaU versions)
See 'Power supply setting',
5 Power selector (not all versions)
See 'Power supply setting'.
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@) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
FRONT OF CHANGER
1 POWER STANDBY/OFF - Switching on and off.
2 Digit/alphabet buttons
- Selecting another track during play,
- Selecting a track to start play with.
- Selecting tracks when connpiling a programme.
- Selecting the recording time when making a tape recording
(EDIT).
- Naming CDs (TITLE).
3 PRG (programme)
- Opening and dosing the memory when compiling a
programme.
- Storing a programme in the FTS memory.
- Storing names in the TITLE memory.
4 CLR (clear)
- Erasing a programme.
- Erasing track numbers from a programme.
- Erasing favorite track selections and names from the
FTS/TITLE memory.
5 TITLE - Activating the TITLE memory.
6 FTS - Activating the FTS memory (FTS = Favorite Track
Selection).
7 Display ~ Informs you about the functioning of the
changer.
8 PRES{ets) - Activating the PRESETS memory when
entering personal preference settings.
9 AUTO SPACE - Automatic insertion of an extra pause
between tracks.
10 DISC SELECT
- Selecting another CD during play.
- Selecting a CD to start play with.
- Selecting CDs when compiling a programme.
- Selecting CDs in FTS, TITLE/ EDIT and PEAK SEARCH
mode.
11 OPEN/CLOSE - Opening and closing the CD compartment.
12 l(nfra) R(ed) SENSOR - Receives the signals from the
remote control.
13 REVIEW - Checking a programme.
14 EDIT -Activating the EDIT function when making a tape
recording.
15 DISPLAY - Selecting the information you want to see on
the display.
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- Selecting another track during play.
- Selecting a track to start play with.
- Fast search to a particular passage during play,
- Selecting the recording mode when making a tape recording.
- Selecting the recording time when making a tape recording.
- Entering personal preference settings (PRESETS).
17 STOP/CP
- Stopping play.
- Erasing a programme (CP = Clear Program).
18 PLAY/REPLAY
- Starting play.
- Returning to the beginning of a track.
19 PAUSE - Interrupting play.
20 SHUFFLE - Playing in random order.
21 REPEAT - Repeating play.
22 SCAN “Automatically playing the beginning of each track,
23 PEAK SEARCH - Searching for the loudest passage (peak)
on the CDs or in a programme when making a tape
recording.
24 FADER - Fading in and out during play.
25 PHONES - Connecting headphones.
26 LEVEL - Adjusting the volume when listening with
headphones.
27 QUICK PLAY - Immediate playing of a particular CD.
28 LOAD - Rotating the turntable in the CD compartment
when inserting CDs.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW @>
REMOTE CONTROL
1 1-0 digit buttons
- Selecting another track during play.
- Selecting a track to start play with.
- Selecting tracks when compiling a programme.
- Selecting the recording time when making a tape recording
(EDIT).
- Naming CDs (TITLE).
2 DISPLAY - Selecting the information you want to see on
the display.
3 PAUSE - Interrupting play.
4 STOP - Stopping play.
5
- Selecting another track during play.
- Selecting a track to start play with.
- Fast searching to a particular passage during play.
- Selecting the recording mode when making a tape recording.
- Selecting the recording time when making a tape recording.
- Entering personal preference settings (PRESETS).
6 DISC
- Selecting another CD during play.
- Selecting a CD to start play with.
- Selecting CDs when compiling a programme.
7 - VOLUME + - Adjusting the sound level when the changer
is connected via the ANALOG OUT output jack or the
DIGITAL OUT output jack to a receiver/amplifier or HiFi system
without its own remote control.
8 PLAY
- Starting play.
- Returning to the beginning of a track.
9 SHUFFLE - Playing in random order.
- The life of the batteries of the remote control is around one
year. For replacement only use batteries of the type R03,
UM4 or AAA.
- When the changer is incorporated in a HiFi system with ESI
BUS connection, the changer can be operated with the
remote control of the system.
SHUFFLE - Lights up when the tracks are played in random order.
(((O - Lights up when the changer receives a command from
the re mote control.
I FTS I
- Flashes after the FTS key has been pressed.
- Lights up when an FTS programmeme is activated.
REPEAT DISC - Lights up when you repeat a CD.
REPEAT - Lights up when you repeat all CDs or a programme
from^em.
1 - 5 CD number indicator
- Flashes when you switch the changer on.
- Indicates the number of CDs in the CD compartment.
- Indica tes what CD is being played.
- Flashes when a programme is being compiled.
- Lights up when a programme is being played.
TRACK - Indicates:
- what track is being played;
- the number of tracks on a CD or in a programme.
TRACK TIME - Indicates the elapsed playing time of the track
being played.
REM(aining) TRACK TIME - Indicates the remaining playing
time of the track being played.
TOTAL REM(aining) TIME - Indicates the remaining playing
time of a CD.
TOTAL TIME - Indicates the total playing time of a CD.
AUTOSPACE - Lights up when an extra pause is inserted
between the different tracks.
PAUSE - Lights up when play is interrupted.
- Lights up when the player is put into the EDIT mode.
1-15 track number indicator - Shows the number of tracks
on a CD.
+15 - Lights up when there are more than 15 tracks on a CD.
liiin* FADER "Hill - Lights up when the FADER function is active.
Display messages:
READING - Lights up when a CD's contents list is being
scanned.
no DISC - Lights up when there are no CDs in the CD
compartment.
NO AUDIO DISC - Lights up when insert a non-audio CD
(CD-ROM, CD-I or CDV).
WRONG TRACK - Lights up when you select a nonexistent
track number.
WRONG DISC - Lights up when you select a nonexistent CD-
number.
GO TO PLAT - Lights up if you try to activate a function for
which you must first start play.
GO TO STOP - Lights up if you try to activate a function for
which you must first stop play.
SELECT DISC - Lights up if you try to activate a function for
which you must select a CD number.
INSERT DISC - Lights up when you give a play command
when no CDs are available.
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@> PLAYBACK
INSERTING CDs
NOTE! Use only audio CDs; no CD-ROM, CD-1 or CDV.
• Press POWER STANDBY/OFF 1 to switch the changer on.
- The changer will now start CD detection to check how many CDs there are in the CD compartment. The
turntable will rotate slowly until all positions (1 - 5) in the CD compartment have been checked.
- The position which is being checked is always shown on the display (DISC X).
- After CD detection the 1-5 CD number indicator will show the number of CDs in the CD compartment,
• Open the CD compartment by pressing OPEN/CLOSE 11.
- OPEN lights up.
Insert the CDs, printed side up; use the L OAD button 28 to rotate the turntable in the CD compartment.
DIGITAL AUDIO
• Close the compartment by pressing OPEN/CLOSE 11.
- CLOSE lights up. The changer will start CD detection again.
NOTE!
- CD detection may never be interrupted. If, during detection, you press any button, then the changer will stop
detection and the display will give an incorrect indication of the number of CDs in the CD compartment.
- Always remove all CDs from the CD compartment if you want to transport the changer.
NORMAL PLAYBACK (PLAY/REPLAY) _
• Press PLAY/REPLAY 18to start playback.
- REfiDING lights up and play starts from the first available CD.
- The CD number indicator (1-5) always shows what CD is being played ( ► X) and the track number indicator (1-15)
shows how many tracks are on the CD; when a track has been played, its number disappears.
The track being played and its elapsed playing time are shown under TRACK and TRACK TIME.
See 'CALLING UP INFORMATION ON THE DISPLAY' if you wish to see other information on the display,
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- Play will stop after all CDs have been played.
• Press POWER STANDBY/OFF 1 to switch the changer off.
NOTE!
- You can also press PLAY/REPLAY immediately after inserting the CDs; the compartment then closes
automatically.
- Use the PREFERRED POSITION in the CD compartment if you wish to insert only one CD and then start play by
pressing the QUICK PLAY button 27. Play will then start immediately with the inserted CD.
- You can interrupt playback by pressing PAUSE 19; PAUSE then lights up. Press PLAY/REPLAY or PAUSE to
restart.
- If you press PLAY/REPLAY during play, the current track will start again from the beginning.
- You can stop playback by pressing STOP/CP 77.
- If you press OPEN/CLOSE 11 during play, the CD compartment will open while play continues. The three CDs
outside the changer may now be changed without playback being interrupted.
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