Philips NTRX510 User manual

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Contents
Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
Notice 3
2 Your Mini Hi-Fi System 4
Introduction 4
What's in the box 4
Overview of the main unit 5
Overview of the remote control 6
3 Connect 8
Connect FM antenna 8
Connect AM antenna 8
Connect power 8
4 Get started 10
Prepare the remote control 10
Turn on 10
5 Play from a USB 11
Play from a USB A device 11
Play from a USB B device 11
Play options 12
6 Play audio through Bluetooth 13
7 Listen to an external device 15
Listen to an MP3 player 15
Listen to other devices 15
8 Listen to radio 16
Tune to a radio station 16
Program radio stations manually 16
Program radio stations automatically 16
Select a preset radio station 16
Change AM tuning grid 16
9 Adjust volume level and sound
effect 17
Adjust volume level 17
Mute sound 17
Apply AUTO DJ effect 17
Apply DJ effects manually 17
Select a preset sound effect 17
Enhance bass 18
Apply NX Bass 18
Adjust equalizer settings 18
10 Other features 19
Mix sound 19
Karaoke 19
USB record 19
11 Product information 20
Specications 20
USB playability information 20
12 Troubleshooting 21

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1 Important
Safety
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove product
covering.
The 'exclamation point' calls attention to
features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofreorelectric
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to
rainormoistureandobjectslledwithliquids,
such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Important Safety Instructions
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
h Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
i Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
j Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
k Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
l Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
m Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
n Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to
the unit:
• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.

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• Batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to
excessiveheatsuchassunshine,reor
the like.
o Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
p Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid lled objects,
lighted candles).
q Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Warning
•Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
•Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
•Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.
•Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked
amesorheat.
•Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from
the power.
Notice
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries, which cannot
be disposed of with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries.The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for
additional information on a recycling center in
your area.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
programs,les,broadcastsandsound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
This apparatus includes this label:
Note
•The type plate is located on the back of the unit.

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2 Your Mini Hi-Fi
System
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcometoPhilips!Tofullybenetfromthe
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.Philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this unit, you can enjoy audio from USB
devices, Bluetooth devices or external devices.
You can also listen to radio stations through it.
To enrich sound, this unit offers you these
sound effects:
• Digital Sound Control (DSC)
• Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
• DJ effects
• NX Bass Enhancement
The unit supports the following media formats:
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
• Main unit x 1
• Remote control with 2 AAA batteries
• FM wire antenna x 1
• AM loop antenna x 1
• Short user manual
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Overview of the main unit
a DELETE
• InUSBAmode,deleteaudioles
stored on a USB device.
b A/B
• Jacks for USB mass storage devices.
c REC
• Record to a USB.
d AUDIO IN A/B
• Audio input jack (3.5mm) for an
external audio device.
e MIC 1/2 (Microphone ports)
• Jack for a microphone.
f MIC volume dial
• Rotate to adjust microphone volume.
g AUX
• Select an audio source from PC, DVD,
TV or GAME.
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h Display panel
• Show status.
i AUTO DJ
• In USB A mode, apply Auto DJ effect
automatically.
j DJ EFFECT
• In USB A/Bluetooth/Tuner/Audio in A
mode, apply DJ effects manually.
k DJ EFFECT dial
• Increase/decrease DJ effect and
AUTO DJ levels.
l Control play panel (left)
• Control play for Source A modes
(including USB A, Bluetooth,Tuner
and Audio in A modes).
m Source selection dials
• Select a source.

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n (Left)
• In USB A mode, stop playing.
• In USB A mode, erase programs.
• Exit the process of recording.
• In Tuner mode, switch between FM and
AM bands.
o CROSS FADER ASSIGN
• Adjust the left/right channel balance
during playback.
p (Right)
• In USB B mode, stop playing.
q Control play panel (right)
• Control play for Source B modes
(including USB B and Audio in B
modes).
r Volume dial
• Rotate to increase/decrease volume.
s
• Turn on the unit or switch to standby
mode.
t
• Turn on or off the lighting effect.
u Custom Equalizer
• Move the slider bars to adjust the
equalizer settings for each of the 5
frequency ranges.
v NX Bass button
• Turn on NX Bass effect.
w DBB
• Turn on/off dynamic bass
enhancement.
x Sound effects keys
• Select a preset sound equalizer setting.
y Bluetooth indicator
Overview of the remote
control
a
• Turn on the unit or switch to standby
mode.
b Source selection keys
• Select a source.
c USB RECORD
• Record to a USB device.
d
• In USB A/Bluetooth mode, start or
pause play.
e /
• In USB A/Bluetooth mode, skip to the
previous/next track.
f AUTO DJ
• In USB A mode, apply Auto DJ effect
automatically.
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• In USB A mode, stop playing.
• In USB A mode, erase programs.
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• Exit the process of recording.
h ALB/PRESET+/-
• Skip to the previous/next album.
• Select a preset radio station.
i MUTE
• Mute/unmute volume.
j DBB
• Turn on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
k DSC
• Select a preset sound equalizer setting.
l USB B
• In USB B mode, start or pause play.
m USB B
• In USB B mode, stop playing.
n VOL +/-
• Adjust volume.
o /
• Adjust radio frequency.
• In USB A mode, search with in a track.
p LIGHT
• Turn on or off the speaker lighting
effect.
q USB DELETE
• InUSBAmode,deleteaudioles
stored on a USB storage device.
r PROG
• Program tracks.
• Program radio stations.
s MODE
• In USB A mode, select repeat play or
random play.

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3 Connect
Connect FM antenna
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM
jack on the back of the main unit.
Connect AM antenna
1 Assemble the AM loop antenna.
2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM
jack on the back of the main unit. Adjust
the position of the antenna for optimal
reception.
Connect power
1 If your power supply voltage is 110V-127V,
adjust the voltage selector (locate on the
back panel of the unit) to 110V-127V.
2 Connect the AC power plug to the power
outlet.
Caution
•Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage set on the
voltage selector on the bottom of the unit.
•Before connecting to the AC power, make sure that you
have completed all other connections.

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Tip
•When you are not using or are transporting the unit, to
keep the power cord organized and above the ground,
xthepowercablewiththecabletieonthebackpanel
of the main unit.

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4 Get started
Caution
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus.The
model number and serial number are on the
back of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Prepare the remote control
Note
•Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshineorre.Neverdiscardbatteriesinre.
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
To replace the remote control battery:
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two AAA batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Note
•If you are not going to use the remote control for a
long time, remove the batteries.
•Do not use old and new or different types of batteries
in combination.
•Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
Turn on
Press .
» The unit switches to the last selected
source.
Switch to standby
Press to switch the unit to standby mode.
» The backlight on the display panel
turns off.

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5 Play from a USB
Play from a USB A device
Note
•Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio
contents for supported formats.
1 Insert the USB plug of the device into the
A socket.
2 Press USB A to select the USB A source.
3 Slide the CROSS FADER ASSIGN to its
left-most end.
4 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to select an album.
5 Press / toselectanaudiole.
6 Press to start play.
• To pause/resume play, press .
• To stop play, press .
• Tosearchwithinanaudiole,press
and hold / , then release to
resume normal play.
Delete from a USB device
1 During play from a USB device, press /
toselectanaudiole.
• To delete an audio folder, in the stop
position, press ALB/PRESET+/- to
select an audio folder.
2 Press USB DELETE.
» Aconrmationmessageisdisplayed.
3 While the message is displayed, press USB
DELETEagaintoconrm.
• To cancel, press .
Note
•The function is not available in USB B mode.
Play from a USB B device
1 Insert the USB plug of the device into the
B socket.
2 Press USB B to select the USB B source.
3 Slide the CROSS FADER ASSIGN to its
right-most end.
4 Use the control play panel (right) on the
top of the main unit for play:
• To start play, press .
• Press +/- to select an album.

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• Press / toselectanaudiole.
• To pause/resume play, press .
• To stop play, press (right) on the
main unit.
• Tosearchwithinanaudiole,press
and hold / , then release to
resume normal play.
Play options
Repeat and random play
1 Press MODE repeatedly to select:
• REP-1: the current track is played
repeatedly.
• REP-ALL: all tracks are played
repeatedly.
• SHUFFLE: all tracks are played
randomly.
2 To return to normal play, press MODE
repeatedly until play mode is no longer
displayed.
Note
•Shufeplaycannotbeselectedwhenyouplay
programmed tracks.
•This function is only available in USB A mode.
Program tracks
You can program a maximum of 40 tracks.
1 In USB A mode, press to stop playing.
2 Press PROG to activate program mode.
» Apositionnumberashesonthe
screen.
3 For MP3 tracks, press ALB/PRESET+/- to
select an album.
4 Press / to select a track number, then
press PROGtoconrm.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select and store all
tracks to program.
6 Press to play the programmed track.
• To erase the program, press for two
times.
Note
•The function is not available in USB B mode.

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6 Play audio
through
Bluetooth
The unit uses Bluetooth wireless technology to
stream music from your Bluetooth device to
the system.
Note
•Before you connect a Bluetooth device to this unit,
familiarize yourself with the Bluetooth capabilities of
the device.
•The effective operation range between the unit and the
paired phone is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
•Any obstacle between the unit and the phone can
reduce the operational range.
•Keep this unit away from other electronic devices that
may cause interference.
1 Press Bluetooth to turn on Bluetooth
function of the unit.
» The Bluetooth indicator blinks.
2 On your Bluetooth, go to [Settings]
(Settings)> [Wireless and networks]
(Wireless and networks)> [Bluetooth
settings] (Bluetooth settings).
3 Tap [Bluetooth] (Bluetooth) to turn on
Bluetooth function of your device.
4 Tap [Search for devices] (Search for
devices).
» A Bluetooth pairing request appears.
5 Tap [Accept] (Accept) to start pairing your
device with the unit.
» [PHILIPS NTRX510] (Philips
NTRX510) is displayed.
» If connected successfully, a different
Bluetooth icon can be found on the
top of the screen.
Search for
devices
Accept

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» After Bluetooth connection, you can
enjoy audio on your phone through
the unit.
Tip
•Different devices may have different way to enable
Bluetooth function.
NTRX510

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7 Listen to an
external device
You can listen to an external audio device
through the speakers of this unit.
Listen to an MP3 player
1 Press AUDIO A to select the MP3 link
source.
2 Connect a 3.5mm audio link cable(not
supplied) to:
• the AUDIO IN A jack (3.5mm) on the
unit.
• the headphone jack on the MP3 player.
3 Start to play the device (refer to the
device user manual).
Tip
•If the MP3 player is connected to the AUDIO IN B
jack, use the Source selection dial on the main unit to
select the Audio In B source.
Listen to other devices
You can connect a PC or other audio devices.
1 Press AUX repeatedly to select from DVD,
PC,TV or GAME source.
2 Connect the audio cables (white/red, not
supplied) to:
• the AUX jacks (white/red) on the back
of the main unit.
• the headphone jack on the DVD, PC,
or AUDIO OUT jacks on an external
device.
3 Start to play the device (refer to the
device user manual).

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8 Listen to radio
Tune to a radio station
1 Press TUNER on the remote control, or
(Left) on the main unit repeatedly to select
FM or AM.
2 Press and hold / .
» [SEARCH] (search) is displayed.
» The radio automatically tunes to a
station with a strong signal.
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
• To tune to a station with a poor signal,
press / repeatedlyuntilyound
optimal reception.
Program radio stations
manually
You can program a maximum of 30 FM and 10
AM preset radio stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate program mode.
» A position number is displayed.
3 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to allocate a
number to this radio station, then press
PROGtoconrmselection.
4 Repeat the above steps to program other
stations.
Tip
•To overwrite a programmed station, store another
station in its place.
Program radio stations
automatically
In the tuner mode, press and hold PROG for
more than 2 seconds to activate automatic
program mode.
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
» The unit automatically stores radio
stationswithsufcientsignalstrength.
» After all available radio stations are
stored,therststoredradiostationis
broadcast automatically.
Select a preset radio station
In tuner mode, press ALB/PRESET+/- to select
a preset number.
Tip
•Position the antenna as far as possible from TV,VCR or
other radiation source.
•For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the antenna.
Change AM tuning grid
In some countries, the AM radio frequency step
between adjacent channels is 10 kHz (9 kHz in
some areas).
1 Select the tuner source.
2 Press and hold for more than 5 seconds.
» The frequency step is changed to 9
kHz or 10 kHz.
» All preset stations are erased and re-
programmed in AM mode.

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9 Adjust volume
level and sound
effect
Adjust volume level
1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/
decrease the volume level.
Mute sound
During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute
sound.
Apply AUTO DJ effect
The AUTO DJ function adds various sound and
playback effects to your music automatically:
Effects Description
Auto
effect
Add different sound effects to the
music automatically.
Cross
fade
Fade one piece of music out while
fading another piece of music in at
the same time.
Back spin Rewind the music to a previous
point.
Loop Repeat playing a section of the
music.
Beat box Add beat box effects to the music.
Voice
sampling
Add a sound during playback.
• To apply AUTO DJ effects, press AUTO DJ
repeatedly to select from:
• [METAL] (Metal)
• [PARTY] (party)
• To turn off the AUTO DJ effects, press
AUTO DJ repeatedly to select [AUTO DJ
OFF] (AUTO DJ off).
• To adjust the occurrence frequency and
sound level of the added effects, rotate the
DJ EFFECT dial.
Note
•Such effects are added by the application automatically
and randomly.
•The function is only available in USB A mode.
Apply DJ effects manually
You can also add preset DJ effects by yourself.
• Press DJ EFFECT repeatedly to select from
the following effects:
• [SCRATCH] (scratch)
• [REVERB] (reverb)
• [BEAT BOX] (beat box)
• [YEAH] (yeah)
• To turn off the DJ effects, press DJ EFFECT
repeatedly to select [OFF] (off).
• To adjust the sound level of the added
effects, rotate the DJ EFFECT dial.
Note
•The function is not available in USB B and Audio in B
modes.
Select a preset sound effect
The DSC (Digital Sound Control) enables you
to enjoy special sound effects.
During play, press DSC repeatedly to select:
• [ROCK] (rock)
• [POP] (pop)
• [TECHNO] (techno)
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
• [SAMBA] (samba)

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Enhance bass
The best DBB (Dynamic Bass Enhancement)
setting is generated automatically for each
DSC selection.You can manually select the
DBB setting that best suits your listening
environment.
• During play, press DBB repeatedly to
select:
• DBB 1
• DBB 2
• DBB 3
• DBB OFF
Apply NX Bass
NX Bass effect adds clean and lively
characteristics to your music with very low
background noise.
1 Open the cover on the NX Bass button.
2 Press the NX Bass button.The sound will
change in 3 stages:
• Stage 1:The sound volume increases
to a higher level and stays at this level
for 5 seconds.The display panel shows
[FIRING](ring);
• Stage 2:The sound volume gradually
decreases to its original level in 10
seconds.The display panel shows
[DISCHARGING](discharging);
• Stage 3:The sound volume keeps
at normal level for 40 seconds.The
display panel shows [RECHARGING]
(recharging).
Note
•To reactivate the NX bass effect, press the button again
after the 3 stages are completed.
Adjust equalizer settings
Custom Equalizer lets you increase/decrease
thegainforspecicfrequencyranges,andadjust
audio output to your own preferences.
• Move the slider bars to adjust the equalizer
settings for each of the 5 frequency ranges.