Philips CDC 486 - Manual (Page 2)

English
INTRODUCTION
The Compact Disc system is a major step forward in
the sphere of audio technology. By employing the
most sophisticated digital and optical technologies.
Compact Disc not only produces the ultimate in
sound reproduction, it also offers unprecedented
ease of operation, with rapid access to every track
on the disc and the possibility of programming.
CONTENTS Page
INSTALLATION 2
OPERATION 3-5
PROGRAMMING 5-6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6-7
FAULTS AND THEIR LIKELY CAUSES 7
ILLUSTRATIONS 60-61
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
The following accessories are supplied with this
Compact Disc changer:
- a power supply lead;
- a connecting cable;
- a remote control;
- batteries forthe remote control;
- a cartridge for six Compact Discs.
• Remove all packaging materials from the chang­
er and the accessories.
• Peel the transparent protective foil off the display.
CHECKING THE POWER SUPPLY
• Check that the type plate on the rear of your
changer indicates the correct supply voltage.
• If your mains supply voltage is different, consult
your dealer or our Service Organisation.______
REMOVING THE TRANSIT CLAMPS (Fig. 1-2)
The three red transit clamps on the bottom lock the
play mechanism to protect it during transportation.
• Turn the changer upside down.
• Turn the clamps anti-clockwise and remove them
from the changer.
• Store them in the recesses provided on the back
of the changer.
If you want to transport the changer, reinsert the
clamps and rotate them clockwise until they lock in
position.
INSERTING AND REPLACING THE BATTERIES IN
THE REMOTE CONTROL (Fig. 3)
• Open the battery compartment.
• Insert the two batteries according to the diagram
in the compartment.
• Replace the cover.
The life of the batteries is around one year. Remove
them when they are exhausted or when you are not
intending to use the remote control for some time. In
this way you will prevent damage to the remote
control by possible battery leakage.
For replacement only use batteries of the type R03.
UM4 or AAA._____________________________
SITING THE COMPACT DISC CHANGER
Free-standing
• Always position the changer horizontally on aflat,
firm surface.
• Allow a free space of at least 3 cm above the
changer so as not to interfere with the cooling of
the changer.
In an audio rack
• The changer can be sited in any desired position.
Stacked
• Site the changer preferably atf he bottom or at the
top.
• Never position the changer directly on top of a
high-power amplifier, because such an amplifier
gives off a substantial amount of heat.
Warning!
Never allow the changertostandforlong periods in
direct sunlight or near any heat source.
CONNECTIONS (Fig. 4)
a RC5IN/OUT: for a remote control system.
Use this connection for:
- Connecting up the equipment when you are
incorporating the changer in a PHILIPS HiFi-
system with its own remote control system.
- Connecting the remote control receiver EM 2200.
available as an accessory, if the siting of the
changer prevents its REMOTE CONTROL eye
from receiving the signals from the remote
control directly.
b LINE OUT L/R: for the connecting cable to the
amplifier.
• Insert a red plug into the ’R’ socket (right-hand
channel) and the other plug into the ’L’ socket
(left-hand channel).
• Insertthe two other plugs into the corresponding
sockets of the CD or AUX input of your amplifier.
You can also use the TUNER orTAPE IN connec­
tion. but never the PHONO input. This is not
suitable for Compact Disc reproduction.
c MAINS: connection forthe mains lead.