Philips MP3 Docking Station DC177 User Manual

DC177  
Docking Entertainment System  
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operating and maintenance problems.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or  
electric shock, this apparatus should not be  
exposed to rain or moisture and objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, should not  
be placed on this apparatus.  
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wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnet device,  
the disconnet device shall remain  
readily operable.  
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materials  
Class II equipment symbol  
This symbol indicates that the unit has  
a double insulation system  
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Canada  
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.  
Français:  
Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de  
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les  
limites applicables aux appareils  
numériques de Class B prescrites dans  
le Règlement sur le Brouillage  
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère  
des Communications du Canada.  
CAUTION  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other  
than herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure or other unsafe  
operation.  
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réglages ou le non respect des  
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se  
traduire par une exposition  
dangereuse à l’irradiation.  
ATENCIÓN  
El uso de mando o ajustes o la  
ejecucción de métodos que no sean  
los aquí descritos puede ocasionar  
peligro de exposición a radiación.  
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Index  
English ------------------------------------------------ 8  
Français -------------------------------------------- 27  
Español --------------------------------------------- 48  
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Contents  
General Information  
USB Operation  
Supplied accessories ............................................ 9  
Environmental information ................................ 9  
Safety information .......................................... 9-10  
Hearing Safety ..................................................... 10  
Different play modes:SHUFFLE and REPEAT 19  
Programming track numbers ........................... 19  
Reviewing the programme ............................... 19  
Erasing the programme ..................................... 19  
Preparations  
USB Connection  
Rear connections ............................................... 11  
Before using the remote control... ................. 12  
Replacing battery (lithium CR2025) into the  
remote control... ................................................ 12  
Using USB connectivity.............................. 20–21  
AUX  
Listening to an external source ...................... 21  
Controls  
Clock/Timer  
Controls on the system .................................... 13  
Controls on the remote control .............. 13-14  
Viewing clock ...................................................... 22  
Setting the clock ................................................. 22  
Setting the timer................................................. 22  
Activating and deactivatingTIMER ................. 22  
Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 22  
Basic Functions  
Plug and play (for tuner installation) .............. 15  
Switching the system on ................................... 16  
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 16  
Adjusting volume and sound............................ 16  
Specifications ........................................... 23  
Maintenance.............................................. 23  
Troubleshooting .............................. 24-25  
Radio Reception  
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 17  
Programming radio stations............................. 17  
Automatic programming  
Manual programming  
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 17  
iPod Operation  
Compatible iPod players ................................... 18  
Selecting the correct dock adaptor ............... 18  
Playing an iPod portable player ....................... 18  
Basic playback controls ..................................... 18  
Charging iPod battery using the dock ........... 18  
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General Information  
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome  
to Philips!  
Please inform yourself about the local separate  
collection system for electrical and electronic  
products.  
To fully benefit from the support that Philips  
welcome.  
Please act according to your local rules and do  
not dispose of your old products with your  
normal household waste.The correct disposal of  
your old product will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment and  
human health.  
This set complies with the FCC rules,  
Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
– This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
– This device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Safety Information  
Before operating the system, check that the  
operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or  
the voltage indication beside the voltage  
selector) of your system is identical with the  
voltage of your local power supply. If not, please  
consult your dealer.  
Supplied accessories  
Place the system on a flat, hard and stable  
surface.  
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler  
is used as the disconnet device, the disconnet  
device shall remain readily operable.  
– 1 X certified AC/DC 18V adaptor  
Brand name: PHILIPS,  
Model: GFP451-1825BX-1,  
Input: 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 1.2A,  
Output: 18.0V  
– 2 speaker boxes  
– remote control  
– FM antenna  
2.5A  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the  
AC power plug can be easily reached.  
Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in  
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)  
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit  
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.  
The ventilation should not be impeded by  
covering the ventilation openings with items,  
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.  
Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to  
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources  
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
– 4 x iPod dock adaptors  
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.  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall  
be placed on the apparatus.  
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lens of the disc  
unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD  
player would not operate normally. Leave the  
power on for about one hour with no disc in the  
system until normal playback is possible.  
The mechanical parts of the set contain self-  
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or  
lubricated.  
Disposal of your old product  
Your product is designed and  
manufactured with high quality  
materials and components, which  
can be recycled and reused.  
When this crossed-out wheeled  
bin symbol is attached to a  
product it means the product is covered by the  
European Directive 2002/96/EC  
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General Information  
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)  
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as  
sunshine, fire or the like.  
When the system is switched to Standby  
mode, it is still consuming some power.  
To disconnect the system from the  
power supply completely, remove the AC  
power plug from the wall socket.  
Be sure to observe the following  
guidelines when using your headphones.  
Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable  
periods of time.  
Be careful not to adjust the volume as your  
hearing adapts.  
Do not turn up the volume so high that you  
can't hear what's around you.  
You should use caution or temporarily  
discontinue use in potentially hazardous  
situations.  
Hearing Safety  
Listen at a moderate volume.  
Using headphones at a high volume can impair  
your hearing. This product can produce sounds  
in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for  
a normal person, even for exposure less than a  
minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered  
for those that may have already experienced  
some hearing loss.  
Do not use headphones while operating a  
motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it  
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many  
areas.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing  
"comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of  
sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds  
"normal" can actually be loud and harmful to  
your hearing. To guard against this, set your  
volume to a safe level before your hearing  
adapts and leave it there.  
To establish a safe volume level:  
Set your volume control at a low setting.  
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it  
comfortably and clearly, without distortion.  
Listen for reasonable periods of time:  
Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally  
"safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.  
Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and  
take appropriate breaks.  
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Preparations  
FM wire antenna  
speaker  
(left)  
speaker  
(right)  
Rear connections  
BAntenna Connection  
The type plate is located at the rear of the  
system.  
FMAntenna  
The wire antenna supplied can only be used to  
receive nearby stations. For better reception we  
recommend using a cable antenna system or an  
outdoor antenna.  
APower  
– Before connecting the AC power adaptor to  
the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections  
have been made.  
1 Extend the wire antenna and fit it to FM  
ANTENNA as shown below.  
WARNING!  
– For optimal performance, use only the  
original power cable.  
– Never make or change any connections  
with the power switched on.  
To avoid overheating of the system, a safety  
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your  
system may switch to Standby mode  
automatically under extreme conditions. If  
this happens, let the system cool down  
before reusing it (not available for all versions).  
Note: If you are using a cable antenna system or  
an outdoor antenna, fit the antenna plug, instead of  
the wire antenna, to FM ANTENNA .  
2 Move the antenna in different positions for  
optimal reception (as far away as possible from  
theTV,VCR or other radiation sources).  
3 Fix the antenna’s end to the wall.  
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Preparations  
CSpeakers Connection  
Before using the remote control  
Front Speakers  
1 Pull out the plastic protective sheet.  
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS  
terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to  
"L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black  
(unmarked) wire to "-".  
2 Select the source you wish to control by  
pressing one of the source select keys on the  
remote control (for example iPod, FM).  
3 Then select the desired function (for example  
É, í, ë).  
Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker  
wire into the terminal as shown.  
Notes:  
– For optimal sound performance, use the  
supplied speakers.  
Replacing battery (lithium  
CR2025) into the remote control  
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any  
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.  
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance  
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to  
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.  
1 Push to open the battery tray.  
2 Replace a new battery according to the  
indicated polarity.  
3 Push the battery tray back to close it.  
CAUTION!  
– Remove battery if they are exhausted or  
will not be used for a long time.  
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so  
they should be disposed of properly.  
Perchlorate Material-special handling  
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.  
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)  
LINE OUT (R) jack (located on the back  
panel)  
connects an external source (3.5 mm socket)  
Controls on the system  
1STANDBY ON (2)  
switches the system to standby/Eco-power  
standby/on.  
LINE OUT (L) jack (located on the back  
panel)  
connects an external source using audio cables  
(white/red)  
2SOURCE  
selects the respective sound source for iPod/FM/  
AUX1/AUX2/USB.  
switches on the system.  
2;........................... starts or interrupts iPod/USB  
playback.  
HEADPHONE (located on the back panel)  
connects headphones  
Controls on the remote control  
9 ............................. stops iPod/USB playback or  
erases a iPod/USB programme.  
1 2  
í/ ë  
switches the system to standby/Eco-power  
standby/on.  
2Source buttons  
for radio.............. selects a preset radio station.  
for iPod/USB .... skips to the beginning of the  
current/previous/subsequent  
track.  
for clock/timer adjusts the minutes for the clock/  
timer function  
selects the respective sound source for iPod/  
USB/FM/AUX1/AUX2.  
switches on the system.  
3DISPLAY/CLOCK  
for USB  
3 TUNING à / á  
forTuner ............. tunes to radio stations.  
for iPod/USB  
................................. fast searches back and forward  
within a track/iPod/USB.  
for clock/timer adjusts the hours for the clock/  
timer function  
................................. displays the current track  
remaining time and total  
remaining time during playback.  
for clock .............. sets the clock function  
4PROGRAM  
for USB ............... programmes tracks and reviews  
4 DSC (Digital Sound Control)  
the programme.  
forTuner ............. programmes tuner stations  
manually or automatically.  
selects sound characteristics: POP/JAZZ  
CLASSIC/ROCK.  
5 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)  
enhances the bass.  
for clock .............. selects between 12 hour and 24  
hour display  
6DISPLAY/CLOCK  
for USB  
5 DSC (Digital Sound Control)  
selects sound characteristics: POP/JAZZ  
................................. displays the current track  
remaining time and total  
remaining time during playback.  
for clock.............. sets the clock function  
7VOLUME  
CLASSIC/ROCK.  
6OK  
confirms a selection.  
4 / 3  
selects an item in a menu  
S / T  
adjusts the volume level.  
8iPod  
forTuner ............. tunes to radio stations.  
for iPod/USB .... skips to the beginning of a  
current/previous/subsequent  
track.  
selects the iPod dock mode.  
9Dock connector  
connects iPod player.  
................................. fast searches back and forward  
within a track/iPod/USB.  
for clock/timer adjusts the hours for the clock/  
timer function  
0USB port  
connects to external USB mass storage device.  
!iR SENSOR  
infrared sensor for remote control.  
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)  
7MENU  
enters the iPod menu.  
82;  
starts or interrupts iPod/USB playback.  
9ALBUM/PRESET +/-  
for radio.............. selects a preset radio station.  
for MP3/WMA...............selects an album.  
for clock/timer adjusts the minutes for the clock/  
timer function  
09  
stops USB playback or erases a USB programme.  
!VOLUME  
adjusts the volume level.  
@MUTE  
interrupts and resumes sound reproduction  
# LOUD/DBB  
enables or disables automatic loudness  
adjustment.  
enables or disables bass enhancement.  
$ TIMER/SLEEP  
activates/deactivates or selects the sleep timer.  
activates/deactivates or sets the wake-up timer.  
sets the timer function  
% REPEAT/SHUFFLE  
selects different play modes: REPEAT or  
SHUFFLE (random order).  
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Basic Functions  
To reinstall Plug and Play  
1 In standby mode, press and holdÉÅ on the  
system until "AUTO INSTALL- PLEASE  
PRESS PLAY, STOP CANCEL" is displayed.  
2 Press ÉÅ again to start installation.  
All previously stored radio stations will be  
replaced.  
To exit without storing the Plug and Play  
Press 9 on the system.  
If you do not complete the Plug and Play  
installation, the function will be restarted when  
you next turn on the main supply again.  
IMPORTANT:  
Before you operate the system, complete  
the preparation procedures.  
Notes:  
– If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug  
and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" will be displayed.  
Plug and Play (for tuner installlation)  
Plug and Play allows you to store all available  
radio stations automatically.  
First time setup/power up  
1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO  
INSTALL- PLEASE PRESS PLAY, STOP  
CANCEL" is displayed.  
2 Press ÉÅ on the system to start installation.  
"PLUG AND PLAY" .... "INSTALL" is  
displayed, followed by "TUNER" and "AUTO".  
PROG starts flashing.  
The system will automatically store the radio  
stations (FM only ) with sufficient signal strength.  
When all the available radio stations are  
stored or the memory for 40 presets are used,  
the last preset radio station will be played.  
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Basic Functions  
Adjusting volume and sound  
1 Turn the VOLUME control anti-clockwise to  
decrease or clockwise to increase volume on the  
system (or press VOL -/+ on the remote  
control).  
Display shows the volume level VOLand a  
number from MIN, 1-31, MAX.  
2 Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired  
sound effect: POP / JAZZ / CLASSIC / ROCK.  
3 Press DBB (or DBB/LOUD on the remote  
control) to switch bass enhancement on or off.  
Display shows  
if the DBB is activated.  
4 Press and hold DBB/LOUD on the remote  
Switching the system on  
control to enable/disable LOUDNESS feature.  
LOUDNESS feature enables the system to  
automatically increase the treble and bass sound  
effect at low volume (the higher the volume, the  
lower the treble and bass increase).  
Press STANDBY ON or SOURCE (or 2on  
the remote control).  
The system will switch to the last selected  
source.  
5 Press MUTE on the remote control to  
interrupt sound reproduction instantly.  
Playback will continue without sound.  
Press iPod, USB, FM or AUX on the remote  
control.  
The system will switch to the selected source.  
To activate sound reproduction you can:  
– press MUTE again;  
– adjust the volume controls;  
– change source.  
To switch the system to standby mode  
Press STANDBY ON on the system (or 2on  
the remote control).  
The display displays clock time, or --: -- is  
displayed if clock time is not set.  
The volume level (up to a maximum volume  
level of 12 and up to a minimum level of 4),  
interactive sound settings, last selected source  
and tuner presets will be retained in the player's  
memory.  
To switch the system to Eco-power  
standby mode  
Press and hold STANDBY ON (y on the  
remote control) for more than 2 seconds.  
The display will go blank.  
The Eco power light will be on.  
Power-saving automatic standby  
The power-saving feature automatically switches  
to standby 15 minutes after a USB playback has  
ended and no control is operated.  
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Radio Reception  
2 Press PROGRAM on the remote control for  
more than 2 seconds to activate programming.  
FM AUTOis displayed and available stations  
are programmed in order of waveband  
reception strength.The first preset automatically  
stored will then be played.  
Manual programming  
1 Tune to your desired station (seeTuning to radio  
stations).  
2 Press PROGRAM on the remote control to  
activate programming.  
PROG flashes in the display.  
Tuning to radio stations  
3 Press í/ ë (or ALBUM/PRESET +/- on  
the remote control) to allocate a number from  
1 to 40 to this station.  
1 Press SOURCE on the set (or FM on the  
remote control ) repeatedly until FM is displayed.  
2 Press down on TUNING à / á (or S /  
T on the remote control) and release the  
button.  
4 Press PROGRAM on the remote control again  
to confirm the setting.  
PROG disappears, the preset number and the  
frequency of the preset station are shown.  
The radio automatically tunes to a station  
with sufficient reception. Display indication during  
automatic tuning: SEARCH.  
5 Repeat the above four steps to store other  
stations.  
3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the  
You can override a preset station by storing  
another frequency in its place.  
desired station.  
To tune to a weak station, press TUNING à /  
á (or S / T on the remote control) briefly  
and repeatedly until you have found optimal  
reception.  
Tuning to preset radio stations  
Press í/ ë (or ALBUM/PRESET +/- on  
the remote control) until the desired preset  
station is displayed.  
Programming radio stations  
You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations  
in the memory.  
Automatic programming  
Automatic programming will start with a chosen  
preset number. From this preset number  
upwards, former programmed radio stations will  
be overridden.The system will only programme  
stations which are not in the memory already.  
1 Press í/ ë (or ALBUM/PRESET +/- on  
the remote control) to select the preset  
number where programming should start.  
Note:  
– If no preset number is selected, default is preset  
(1) and all your presets will be overridden.  
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iPod Operation  
Basic playback controls  
To play an iPod  
Press 2; to start playback, if the iPod is in sleep  
mode or pause mode.  
“iPod” is displayde.  
To select a different track  
Press í/ ë(on the remote control S / T).  
To find a passage within a track  
1 Press and hold down on TUNING à / á  
(on the remote control S / T).  
The iPod is played at high speed and low  
volume.  
Compatible iPod players  
The docking entertainment system is compatible  
with all the existing Apple iPod models with 30-  
pin connector.  
2 When you recognise the passage you want,  
release TUNING à / á (on the remote  
control S / T ).  
Normal playback continues.  
Selecting the correct dock  
adaptor  
To interrupt playback  
Four adaptors are included to fit different iPod  
models including iPod touch (8GB, 16GB), iPod  
classic (80GB, 160GB), iPod nano 3rd generation  
(4GB, 8GB), iPod the 5th generation (30GB,  
60GB, 80GB), iPod nano 2nd generation (2GB,  
4GB, 8GB) and iPod nano 1st generation (1GB,  
2GB, 4GB ).  
Press 2; during playback.  
To resume, press 2;again.  
Charging iPod battery using the  
dock  
In iPod mode, directly dock your iPod portable  
player on the cradle for charging.  
Playing an iPod portable player  
1 Correctly dock your iPod portable player in the  
cradle. Make sure the dock adaptor is  
compatible.  
Note:  
– For the purpose of SAVING POWER, recharging  
of your iPod is NOT SUPPORTED when the main  
set is in the Eco-power standby mode.  
Make sure that you have powered on your iPod  
player before selecting iPod source.  
On the display, "iPod" is displayed if iPod is  
connected.  
2 Press SOURCE on the system repeatedly or  
iPod on the remote control to select iPod  
source.  
3 Playback starts automatically.You can select  
available features (such as play/pause, skip track,  
fast forward/backward) during playback.  
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USB Operation  
Different play modes: SHUFFLE  
and REPEAT  
You can select and change the various play  
modes before or during playback.The play  
modes can also be combined with  
PROGRAMME.  
Programming track numbers  
Programme in the STOP position to select and  
store your tracks in the desired sequence. If you  
like, store any track more than once. Up to 40  
tracks can be stored in the memory.  
1 In the stop position, use the í/ ë to select  
your desired track number.  
For MP3, you may press TUNING à / á  
SHUF ................tracks are played in random  
order  
(or ALBUM/PRESET +/- on the remote  
control) to select a desired album, then select  
your desired track.  
REP ALL ...........repeats the programme  
REP ...................plays the current track  
continuously  
2 Press PROGRAM on the remote control to  
store.  
Display: PROG flashes, and PR 01is displayed  
briefly, then the selected track number.  
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired  
tracks.  
1 To select your play mode, press REPEAT/  
SHUFFLE on the remote control before or  
during playback until the display shows the  
desired function.  
2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP  
position.  
PROGRAM FULLis displayed if you attempt  
to programme more than 40 tracks.  
If you have selected SHUFFLE, playback starts  
automatically.  
4 To start playback of your programme, press 2;.  
3 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT/  
SHUFFLE on the remote control until the  
various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no longer  
displayed.  
Reviewing the programme  
Stop playback and press PROGRAM on the  
remote control repeatedly.  
You can also press 9 to cancel your play mode.  
To exit review mode, pressÇ.  
Note:  
The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions cannot be  
used simultaneously.  
Erasing the programme  
You can erase the programme by:  
pressing 9 once in the STOP mode;  
pressing 9 twice during playback;  
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USB Connection  
Playing a USB mass storage device  
Using USB connectivity  
1 Make sure that your DC177 is being powered  
on.  
2 Plug a compatible USB mass storage device to  
DC177 is fitted with a USB port in the front  
panel, offering a plug and play feature which  
allows you to play, from your DC177 , digital  
music and spoken contents stored on a USB  
mass storage device.  
DC177 ’s USB port marked  
. If needed, use  
a suitable USB cable to connect between the  
device and DC177 ’s USB port.  
The device will automatically power on.  
If the device is not powered on, turn on the  
power manually, then re-connnect it.  
Using a USB mass storage device, you can also  
enjoy all the features offered by DC177 which  
are explained and instructed in the sections of  
iPod/USB operation.  
3 Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB on the  
remote) to enter USB mode.  
Compatible USB mass storage devices  
With the DC177 , you can use  
NO AUDIOappears if no audio file is found  
in the USB device.  
– USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)  
– USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)  
• USB device which requires driver  
installation under Windows XP is not  
supported.  
4 Press 2;on your DC177 to start play.  
To use other playback features, see the section  
of iPod Operation.  
Helpful hints:  
Note:  
– Make sure that file names of MP3 files end  
with .mp3. and the file names ofWMA files end  
with .wma.  
– For DRM protectedWMA files, useWindows  
Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion.Visit  
Media Player andWM DRM (Windows Media  
Digital Rights Management).  
– In some USB flash players (or memory devices),  
the stored contents are recorded using copyright  
protection technology. Such protected contents will  
be unplayable on any other devices (such as  
MCM204 device).  
Supported formats:  
– USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16,  
FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 4096 bytes)  
– MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 kbps and  
variable bit rate  
– For USB device playing, if the display shows  
"OL", it means that the USB device is  
electrically overloading DC177. You need to change  
a USB device.  
– WMA v9 or earlier  
– Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8  
levels  
– Number of albums: maximum 99  
– Number of tracks: maximum 800  
– ID3 tag v2.0 or later  
– File name in Uicode UTF8 (maximum length:  
128 bytes  
The system will not play or support the  
following:  
• Empty albums: an empty album is an album  
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and  
will not be shown in the display.  
• Non-supported file formats are skipped.This  
means that e.g.:Word documents .doc or  
MP3 files with extension. dlf are ignored and  
will not be played.  
• AAC, WAV, PCM. NTFS audio files  
• DRM protected WMA files  
• WMA files in Lossless format  
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USB Connection  
AUX  
INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT:  
Listening to an external source  
You can listen to the sound of the connected  
external device through your system’s speakers.  
1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this  
micro system:  
a)This micro system supports most USB Mass  
storage devices (MSD) that these devices are  
compliant to the USB MSD standards.  
i) Most common Mass storage class  
devices are flash drives, memory sticks, jump  
drives and etc.  
ii) If you see a "Disc Drive" showing up on  
your computer after you have plugged the mass  
storage device into your computer, most likely it  
is MSD compliant and it will work with this  
micro system.  
Using AUX IN (3.5 mm jack )  
1 Use a cinch cable (not supplied) to connect  
AUX IN jack of the main unit (3.5 mm, located  
on the back panel) to an AUDIO OUT or  
headphone jack on an external equipment (such  
as CD player, orVCR).  
2 Press SOURCE (or AUX on the remote  
control) repeatedly until “AUX 1” is displayed.  
b) If your Mass storage device requires a  
battery/power source, please make sure you  
have a fresh battery in it or charge the USB  
device first and then plug it into the micro  
system again.  
Using AUX IN 2 (white/red jacks)  
1 Use the audio cables (white/red, not supplied) to  
connect AUX IN 2 (L/R) jacks of the main unit  
(located on the back panel ) to the  
2. Supported Music type:  
a)This device only supports unprotected music  
with file extension: .mp3 .wma  
b) Music bought from on-line music stores are  
not supported because they are secured by  
Digital Rights Management protection (DRM).  
c) File name extensions that ended with the  
following are not supported: .wav; .m4a; .m4p;  
.mp4; .aac and etc.  
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on an  
external device (such as TV orVCR).  
2 Press SOURCE (or AUX on the remote  
control) repeatedly until “AUX 2” is displayed.  
3. No Direct connection can be made from a  
Computer USB port to the micro system even  
you have either or both mp3 or wma file in your  
computer.  
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Clock/Timer  
Notes:  
Viewing clock  
– Timer is not available in AUX mode.  
– If iPod/USB source is selected and no compatible  
iPod/USB device is plugged, FM will be selected  
automatically.  
The clock (if it is set) is shown in normal standby  
mode.  
To view the clock in any sound source  
(ccor FM for example )  
Press briefly DISPLAY/CLOCK.  
Activating and deactivating  
TIMER  
In standby or during playback, press  
TIMER/SLEEP on the remote control once.  
Display shows if activated, and disappears if  
deactivated.  
Setting the clock  
1 In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/  
CLOCK for 2 seconds.  
12 hour or 24 hour mode is displayed.  
2 Press PROGRAM on the remote control to  
select between 12 hour and 24 hour display.  
The clock digits flash.  
Activating and deactivating  
SLEEP  
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off  
by itself after a set period of time.  
3 Press TUNING à / á (or S / T on the  
remote control) to set the hours.  
Press TIMER/SLEEP on the remote control  
once or more.  
4 Press í/ ë on the set (or ALBUM/PRESET  
+/- on the remote control) to set the minutes.  
Display shows  
and one of the sleep time  
5 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm the time.  
options in sequence: 60, 45, 30,15, 0, 60... if  
you have selected a time.  
Setting the timer  
To deactivate, press TIMER/SLEEP on the  
remote control once or more until0“ is shown,  
or press STANDBY ON on the system (or  
2on the remote control).  
The system can be used as an alarm clock,  
whereby the iPod or FM or USB is switched on  
at a set time.The clock time needs to be set first  
before the timer can be used.  
disappears from the display.  
1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER/  
SLEEP about 2 seconds on the remote control.  
2 Press SOURCE (or iPod/USB/FM on the  
remote control) to select sound source.  
3 Press TIMER/SLEEP to confirm your desired  
mode.  
The clock digits flash.  
4 Press TUNING à / á (or S / T on the  
remote control) to set the hours.  
5 Press í/ ë on the set (or ALBUM/PRESET  
+/- on the remote control) to set the minutes.  
6 Press TIMER/SLEEP to confirm the time.  
The timer is now set and activated.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER  
SPEAKERS  
Output power ........................................ 2 x 10W RMS  
Signal-to-noise ratio.......................... 60 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz  
Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 4Ω  
Bass reflex system  
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 160 x 250 x 180 (mm)  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
AC Power ................................. 100 – 240V, 50/60 Hz  
Dimensions (w x h x d) .....232 x 85 x 275 (mm)  
Weight (with speakers) .......................... approx. 5 kg  
Power consumption  
Active .......................................................................... 30 W  
Standby .................................................................... < 5 W  
Eco Power Standby ........................................... < 1 W  
USB PLAYER  
USB ................................................................... 12Mb/s,V1.1  
......................................... support MP3 andWMA files  
Number of albums/folders ................. maximum 99  
Number of tracks/titles...................... maximum 400  
TUNER  
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz  
Sensitivity at 75 Ω  
– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV  
Total harmonic distortion..................................... 5%  
Specifications and external appearance are  
subject to change without notice.  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the Cabinet  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use a solution  
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.  
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Troubleshooting  
WARNING  
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the  
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.  
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you  
are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for  
help.  
Solution  
Problem  
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or  
connect an external antenna for better  
reception.  
Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi  
System and yourTV orVCR.  
Radio reception is poor.  
The system does not react when buttons  
are pressed.  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
Adjust the volume.  
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor  
quality.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Check that the speakers are connec ted  
correctly.  
Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.  
Check the speaker connections and location.  
The left and right sound outputs are  
reversed.  
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Troubleshooting  
Solution  
Problem  
The remote control does not function  
properly.  
Select the source (iPod or FM, for example)  
before pressing the function button.  
Reduce the distance between the remote  
control and the system.  
Insert the batteries with their polarities  
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.  
Replace the batteries.  
Point the remote control directly towards the IR  
sensor.  
Set the clock correctly.  
The time is not working.  
PressTIMER/SLEEP to switch on the timer.  
If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop  
recording.  
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.  
Power has been interrupted or the power cord  
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.  
The USB device doesn’t play on my  
DC177  
It is not set in the USB mode. Select USB mode.  
The device is not securely connected to  
DC177’s USB port. Re-connect the device, and  
make sure that the device is powered on.  
The device is not supported by DC177, or the  
audio file format stored on the device is not  
supported by DC177. Use a compatible device/  
playable audio file format.  
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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY  
ONE (1) YEAR  
WARRANTY COVERAGE:  
PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth  
below.  
Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been removed or  
defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS”  
without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips  
product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.  
WHO IS COVERED:  
Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the per- This Limited Warranty does not cover:  
son receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and  
workmanship as based on the date of original purchase  
(“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original  
sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date  
from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.  
Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips.  
Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust-  
ment of customer controls on the product, and installation or  
repair of antenna/signal source systems outside of the product.  
Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper  
installation or maintenance, connections to improper voltage  
supply, power line surge, lightning damage, retained images or  
screen markings resulting from viewing fixed stationary con-  
tent for extended periods, product cosmetic appearance items  
due to normal wear and tear, unauthorized repair or other  
cause not within the control of Philips.  
Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or  
for lost data or lost software.  
Damage from mishandled shipments or transit accidents when  
returning product to Philips.  
A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable  
it to operate in any country other than the country for which  
it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or  
repair of products damaged by these modifications.  
A product used for commercial or institutional purposes  
(including but not limited to rental purposes).  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect in material  
or workmanship occurs and a valid claim is received by Philips  
within the Warranty Period. At its option, Philips will either (1)  
repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished  
replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product  
that is new or which has been manufactured from new, or ser-  
viceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most  
comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory,  
or (3) refund the original purchase price of the product.  
Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under  
this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from  
the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days or for  
the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty,  
whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or  
part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property  
and the replaced item becomes Philips’ property. When a refund  
is given, your product becomes Philips’ property.  
Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt  
can be provided.  
Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.  
Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or  
renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.  
TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO  
RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…  
Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:  
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)  
Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty  
requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements  
can result in delay.  
TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN CANADA…  
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)  
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish  
Speaking)  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND LIMI-  
TATIONS:  
This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manu-  
factured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trademark,  
trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty does not REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS  
apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any software, even  
if packaged or sold with the product. Non-Philips manufacturers,  
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CON-  
SUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN-  
suppliers, or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF  
own products packaged with the bundled product.  
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD-  
UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE  
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT  
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS  
WARRANTY.  
Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs,  
data, or other information stored on any media contained within  
the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by  
this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of programs, data or  
other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty.  
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inciden-  
tal or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may  
not apply to you.  
This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident,  
abuse, misuse, neglect, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b)  
to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than  
Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product or  
a part that has been modified without the written permission of  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.  
Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026  
3121 233 48802  
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DC177  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
Printed in China  
PDCC-ZC-0809  
 

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