ESP and powersaving
With a conventional portable disc player the music may skip
or stop if the player is shaken or jarred.The Electronic Skip
Protection protects this unit against loss of sound caused by
light vibrations or shocks. Continuous playback is ensured.
ESP does not protect the unit against damage
caused by dropping! Powersaving increases the battery
playing time.
Press ESP repeatedly during
playback to switch ESP and
powersaving on or off:
ESP ON: appears.
ESP is switched on.
ESP OFF: disappears.
ESP is switched off to achieve
the highest sound quality for
CD Audio tracks.
POWERSAVING:
appears. ESP and powersaving are switched on.The
battery playing time is increased and the skip protection
time slightly decreased.
In-car connections (supplied or optionally
available)
Use only the AY 3545 or AY 3548 car voltage converter
(4.5 V DC, positive pole to the center pin) and the AY 3501
car adapter cassette. Any other product may damage the unit.
1Put the unit on a horizontal,
vibration-free and stable surface.
Make sure it is in a safe place,
where the unit is neither a danger
nor an obstacle to the driver and
the passengers.
2Plug the voltage converter
into the cigarette lighter jack
(only for a 12 V car battery, negative grounding),
then connect the wired end to the 4.5V DC input jack on
the unit.
3If necessary, clean the cigarette lighter jack to obtain a
good electrical contact.
4Turn down the volume and connect the adapter cassette
plug to LINE OUT/pon the unit.
5Carefully insert the adapter cassette into the car radio’s
cassette compartment.
6Make sure the cord does not hinder your driving.
7Set VOL Eon the unit to position 8. Start playback on
the unit and adjust the sound with the car radio controls.
Always remove the voltage converter from the
cigarette lighter jack when the unit is not in use.
Note: If your car radio has a LINE IN jack, it is better to connect
the unit to this jack instead of using the adapter cassette.
Connect LINE OUT/pof the unit with the LINE IN jack of
your car radio with an appropriate cable.

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the
unit yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before
taking the unit for repair. If you are unable to solve a
problem by following these hints, consult your dealer
or service center.
Problem Solution
No power, Insert the batteries correctly.
playback does Replace the batteries.
not start Connect the power adapter securely.
Return your Warranty Registration card today to
ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.
• Once your Philips purchase is regis-
tered, you’re eligible to receive all the
privileges of owning a Philips product.
• So complete and return the Warranty
Registration Card enclosed with your
purchase at once, and take advantage
of these important benefits.
Warranty
Verification
Registering your product
within 10 days confirms
your right to maximum
protection under the
terms and conditions of
your Philips warranty.
Owner
Confirmation
Your completed
Warranty Registration
Card serves as verifica-
tion of ownership in the
event of product theft
or loss.
Model
Registration
Returning your Warranty
Registration Card right
away guarantees you’ll
receive all the information
and special offers which
you qualify for as the
owner of your model.
tThis “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.
sThe “exclamation point” calls
attention to features for which
you should read the enclosed litera-
ture closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric
shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, and fully insert.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No. _____________________
Serial No. ______________________
Know these

safety

symbols
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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