Basic Operations

IMPORTANT!

Before you operate the system, complete the connection procedures.

When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming power.To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, reomve the AC power plug from the wall socket.

Switching the system on/off

Press STANDBY ONB (B on the remote).

B lamp on the front panel will light off, and the system’s display information will be displayed.

Press DISC, or AUX on the remote (or SOURCE on the system).

The system will switch to the selected source.

To switch the system to standby mode

Press STANDBY ONB (B on the remote). B lamp on the front panel will light up, and the system’s display information will be turned off.

Power saving automatic standby

As a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Standby mode if you don’t press any button within 30 minutes in the stop mode.

Volume control

Press VOLUME (+/-) (or VOL +/- on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level.

The display briefly shows ”VOL” and a volume value from “01” to “39” ( “MIN” or “MAX” is displayed when adjusted to the lowest or highest volume level).

To switch off the volume temporarily

Press MUTE on the remote.

Playback will continue without sound and “MUTE” is displayed briefly.

To activate sound reproduction, you can:

– press MUTE again;

– adjust the volume controls;

– change source.

Sound Control

DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)

DBB enhances the bass response.

Press DBB to enable or disable DBB feature. If DBB is activated, “DBB” will be shown.

Helpful hints:

Some discs might be recorded in high modulation, which causes a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume.

DSC (Digital Sound Control)

DSC provides a different type of preset sound equalizer setting.

Press DSC on the remote (or on the system) repeatedly to select:

CLASSIC, POP, ROCK or JAZZ

The display shows the selected sound setting.

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Philips MCD129/93 manual Basic Operations, Switching the system on/off, Power saving automatic standby, Volume control