User manual PHILIPS EXP212

[. . . ] install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not expose the unit, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). The lens may cloud over when the unit is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings. [. . . ] With MP3 you can record up to 10 hours of CD-like music on a single CD-ROM. How to get music files Either download legal music files from the internet to your computer hard disc or create them from your own audio CDs. For this, insert an audio CD into your computer´s CD-ROM drive and convert the music using an appropriate encoder software. To achieve a good sound quality, a bit rate of 128 kbps or higher is recommended for MP3 music files. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc. Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OPEN 2 opens the CD compartment 2 VOL E adjusts the volume 39 stops playback, clears a program and switches off the unit 4 2; switches on the unit, starts playback, and pauses playback 5§ skips forward and searches forward 6 ESP Electronic Skip Protection prevents music interruptions caused by shocks or vibrations 7+ MP3-CD only: selects the next album or skips forward 8 display 9 How to organize music files In order to easily handle the large number of music files on a CD-ROM, you can organize them in folders ("albums"). the tracks of an album will be played in alphabetical order. If you want to arrange them in a certain order, let the file names start with numbers. MP3 Albums will be arranged in alphabetical order, but subfolders (albums within another album) will be played immediately after the album in which they are located. With this unit you can play ­ audio discs (pre-recorded audio CDs, finalized audio CDRs and CDRWs) ­ MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 files) Insert a disc, printed side up, by pressing gently on the disc´s center so that it fits onto the hub. English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Press DBB again for a strong bass enhancement. Press DBB again to switch off the bass enhancement. 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. ESP does not protect the unit against damage caused by dropping!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. No power, playback does not start A beep confirms that you have pressed a button or that the batteries are empty. And/or ­ Disconnect the unit from the power no reaction supply or take out the batteries for to controls a few seconds. [. . . ] Attach it to this owner's manual and keep both nearby. PROGRAM appears and P with the number of stored tracks is displayed. To review the program, keep PROGRAM pressed for more than 3 seconds. Selecting a track during playback Keep - or + pressed to skip quickly to previous or subsequent MP3 tracks. [. . . ]