
Sound Enhancement
2 x 35Watts RMS Stereo 
35 watts continuous RMS power output per channel, at 6 
Ohms, from 120Hz-15kHz, with no more than 10%Total 
Harmonic Distortion (THD).
Virtual Environment Control
(Cinema,Hall, Concert)
Virtaul Environment Control enables you to select the 
mode of listening pleasure like you are in the cinema,hall 
or in the concert.
Incredible Surround™
An exciting, new, psycho-acoustic method of widening 
the stereo spatial image especially suited for applications 
with limited separation of left and right speakers.
Digital Sound Control via jog control
(Optimal,Jazz, Rock, Techno) 
Digital sound control (or DSC) offers different sound 
settings tailored for specific musical styles.
Dynamic Bass Boost 
Boosting bass response as much as 8 decibels (nearly 3 
times more than normal) Dynamic Bass Boost yeilds full, 
rich tonal quality at all volume levels.
2-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System 
Equipped with one 5 1/2" woofer and one 2 1/2" tweeter, 
2-way enclosures feature a wider range of frequency 
response for greater listening pleasure and bass reflex 
enclosures for deep,rich bass response.
 
AM/FM Stereo DigitalTuner 
State-of-the-art precision tuning system insures precise, 
accurate station selection every time, along with the 
greatest performance and reliability available.
Subwoofer Ready
Affords easy access to greater dimensions in sound with 
output signals available for connection to a subwoofer.
Bitcheck Digital-to-Analog Conversion
Employs dynamic element matching to eliminate 
deviations in bit current to eliminate crossover distortion 
and supply extremely high linearity in audio reproduction.
Design
Design Concept
The linear theme, reflecting future design trends, and 
distinct control clusters combine to create a modern and 
functional design.The elements of quality, robustness and 
power are manifested through the rich metallic finishings 
and dramatic three dimensional surfacing.
MultiColor FTD Display 
This large display is easy to read at any distance with no 
distortion or distraction and the multi-color format 
makes it easy to recognize different functions at a glance.
Ergonomic Control Layout
Convenient grouping of related functions along with 
positive tactile feedback from front-mounted controls 
optimize this model for comfort and convenience.
Detachable Cloth Speaker Grilles
Detachable cloth covered grilles protect delicate speaker 
components with rich, high-tech styling.
Convenience
3-CD Changer with Motorized Drawer 
Multi-disc play capability provides more than three hours 
of continuous music.
CD-Rewritable Compatible 
The player offers 100% playback guarantee of CD-
Rewritable CD's over the entire lifetime of the player. 
Even CD-RW audio recordings on computers can be 
used.
24-Button Remote Control
This infrared remote control operates volume +/–, all 
CD functions (POWER, NEXT, PREVIOUS, PLAY, STOP, 
PAUSE, REPEAT, SHUFFLE, DISC 1, 2, 3, F, G), CD, 
AUX,TAPE 1/2,TUNER, SLEEP and sound enhancement 
features includingVirtual Environment Control, Incredible 
Surround™, Digital Sound Control and Dynamic Bass 
Boost.
 
Easy Set
Press Standby ‘ON’ for 5 secs to automatically program 
40 tuner presets. (FM only)
40-Random Channel Presets 
Random memory presets allow pre-programming of up 
to 40 AM and FM station frequencies into the tuner 
memory.
Auto Store 
Automatically stores up to 40 preset FM orAM stations .
40-Track CD Random Program
Store up to 40 of your favorite CD track selections,from 
one or multiple discs, to be played back in the order in 
which they are programmed anytime you like.
Auto Record Level Control
Micro electronic circuitry constantly monitors the final 
audio amplifier stage to insure accurate, distortion-free 
recordings every time.
Video/AUX Input 
For connection of audio accessory pieces such as a LD 
or DVD player, television,or external cassette deck.
Direct Source Selection 
Automatically switch to a new source and pause the 
current source at the touch of a single button.
Demo Mode 
Functions always. Press “STOP” for 5 secs to interrupt 
demo mode.
Direct Play Button 
Allows you to select and play any CD in the carousel by 
touching only one button.
ChangeWhile Play
Flexiblility of changing 2 discs while still listening to the 
third disc being played.
One-Touch CD Synchro Recording 
One button allows the cassette deck and CD player to 
communicate with one another to synchronize the start 
of a recording on an analog audio cassette deck with the 
start of a CD or a CD program.
Repeat 
Repeat your favorite track.
Pause 
Interrupts playback of a CD without returning to the 
beginning of the disc, so when play resumes, the music 
begins exactly where it stopped.
UPC Code:0 37849 89357 9 
Product Dimensions:
10.4"W x 12.2" H x 13.4" D (electronics)
8.3"W x 12.2" H x 9.4" D (speakers)
Package Dimensions:
24.6"W x 16.1" H x 18.7" D
Product weight: 31 lbs.
Carton contains: 3CD Changer Mini System, Multi-Function Remote 
Control,Batteries, Operating instructions,Warranty information
Printed in Singapore
Date printed : Oct 1999
©1999 Royal Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Incredit Surround™ is a Trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics 
Company
Shuffle One/All Discs 
Plays all selections on a particular disc or multiple discs in 
multi-disc players in random order, ignoring the sequential 
order in which they were originally recorded.
Next/Previous Skip 
This two button feature offers you the opportunity to 
skip back to the previous track or skip up to the next 
track instantly.
Auto Replay (Deck B)
The tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback 
for the selected side. Then it will start playing again.
Continuous Play
Continuous play offers automatic switching from cassette 
deck A to cassette deck B providing an uninterrupted, 
continuous flow of music in the PLAY mode.
Clock/Timer & Sleep-Timer
Set the alarm portion of a built-in digital clock to wake 
you to music from your favorite CD or an AM/FM radio 
station at any desired time of the day. Sleep timer settings 
of 60,45,30 or 15 minutes. 
3 Display modes (including nite mode)
2 different display options showing different amounts of 
display activity can be selected and 1 nite mode display 
which shows minimal display activity and turns most of 
the lights off.
Stereo Headphone Jack 
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