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MUTE
CLOCKCD RESUME
SNOOZEDIM SLEEP
AUTO REV. TIMER TIMER ON/OFF
CD DIRECT
VOLUME
BASS TREBLE
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Sound Enhancement
2 x 25Watts RMS Stereo 
25 watts continuous RMS power output per channel, at 8 
ohms, from 120Hz to 15kHz, with no more than 10% 
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
Bass &Treble Control
Bass & Treble control allows sound adjustment of high 
and low frequencies to personal preferences.
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.
2-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System
Equipped with one 51/4" woofer and one Cone Dome 
Tweeter for crisp high tones.
 
Flat Metal ConeWoofers
The lightweight and strong metal cone woofer enables 
greater sound clarity.
 
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
Contemporary Design
A striking glass and aluminum look coupled with Hi-Fi 
design reference loudspeaker boxes complete with wood 
finishing to match and blend with the modern home.
FTD Display
This large display is easy to read at any distance with no 
distortion nor distraction makes it easy to recognize 
different functions at a glance.
Ergonomic Control Layout
Convenient grouping of related functions along with a 
positive tactile feedback from front mounted controls 
tilted at an angle optimize this model for comfort and 
convenience.
Detachable Cloth Speaker Grilles
Detachable cloth covered grilles protect delicate speaker 
components in a rich high-tech styling.
Convenience
Change while Play 
Flexibility of changing 2 discs while still listening to the 
third disc being played.
Plays CD,CD-R and CD-RW discs 
The player offers 100% playback guarantee of CD, CD-
Recordable and CD Rewritable CD's over the entire 
lifetime of the player. Even CD-RW audio recordings on 
computers can be used.
Plug & Play
Press play button for 5 secs to automatically program 40 
tuner presets (FM only).
33-key Remote Control
This infrared remote control operates volume +/–, all 
CD functions (POWER, NEXT, PREVIOUS, PLAY, STOP, 
PAUSE, SHUFFLE, REPEAT, PROGRAM, CD123, CD 
DIRECT 1, 2, 3, CD RESUME, F and G) AUX/CDR 
select,TUNER select,TAPE select, MUTE, CLOCK, DIM, 
SLEEP, SNOOZE, AUTO REVERSE, TIMER, TIMER 
ON/OFF and sound enhancement features including, 
Incredible Surround,Bass/Treble. 
 
Dual LogicTape Deck 
Offers the ability to switch from one function, such as 
fast forward, to another function, such as play by remote 
control.
Auto Reverse 
The feature employs an auto reverse mechanism to 
sense the end of the tape and automatically reverse the 
direction of tape travel in the PLAY mode providing an 
uninterrupted, continuous flow of music without manually 
flipping the cassette tape.
40-Random Channel Presets 
Random memory presets allow pre-programming of up 
to 40 AM and FM station frequencies into the tuner 
memory.
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.
Digital Out for perfect CD Recording
The digital out connection provides a hook up to any 
digital recording system (e.g. CDR).
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.
Clock/Alarm & 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 Dim 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. 
CDR/AUX
For connection of audio accessory pieces such as a LD 
or DVD player, CD-Recorder, Television or external 
Cassette deck.
UPC Code: 0 3784990 9386 
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 : Jul 2000
©2000 Royal 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
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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.
Repeat track/disc/all
Repeat your favorite track,disc or all.
 
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.