
Sound Enhancement
2 x 25 Watts RMS Stereo 
25 watts continuous RMS power output per channel, at 3 
Ohms, from 80Hz-16kHz, with no more than 10% Total 
Harmonic Distortion (THD).
Incredible Surround™
Dramatically expands the soundfield to envelop the 
listener in their music. With the usual two-speaker setup, 
Incredible Surround™ widens the soundstage farther to 
the left and right while adding the greater depth of clubs, 
concert halls and stadiums for a more exciting experience. 
These performance locations project sound distances of a 
few to hundreds of feet away, reflecting off the stage, walls 
and ceilings to produce an audio signature sound 
compromised of many audio "cues". Philips Magnavox 
Incredible Surround™ delivers room-filling sound by 
magnifying these audio "cues", delivering a spacious, more 
realistic sound from just two speakers or headphones.
Digital Sound 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 5.5" woofer and one 2.5" 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.
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.
Oversized, MultiColor, Digital 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. 
Dual Full LogicTape Deck 
Offer the ability to switch from one function, such as fast 
forward, to another function, such as play, by remote 
control without first pressing the stop button.
Auto Replay 
The feature employs an auto replay mechanism to sense 
the end of the tape and automatically replay to the 
beginning of the tape.
24-Button Remote Control
This infrared remote control operates volume +/–, all CD 
functions (POWER, NEXT, PREVIOUS, PLAY, STOP, 
PAUSE, REPEAT, SHUFFLE, PROGRAM, DISC 1, 2, 3, 
F
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), CD, AUX, TAPE 1/2, TUNER, MUTE and sound 
enhancement features including Incredible Surround™, 
Dynamic Bass Boost, and Digital Sound Control.
 
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 or AM 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.
Auto 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.
Change While Play
Flexiblility of changing 2 discs while still listening to the 
third disc being played.
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: 0378 4987 6824
Product Dimensions:
10.4"W x .12.2"H x 12.6"D (electronics)
8.3"W x 12.2"H x 9.44"D (speakers)
7"W x 3.54"H x 7"D (surround 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 : Nov 1998
©1998 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Incredible Surround™ is a Trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics 
Company
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.
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.
High-Speed Dubbing/Continuous Play
High-speed dubbing makes it possible to create good 
quality recordings (dubs) from one tape to another at 
twice the normal speed in RECORD mode. 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
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. 
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