Philips Stereo System DTB855 User Manual

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Contents  
1 Important  
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7 Listen to radio  
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Safety  
Notice  
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Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) 13  
Listen to FM radio  
Reset to factory setting  
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2 Your Docking Entertainment System 5  
Introduction  
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8 Play audio via Bluetooth  
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What's in the box  
Overview of the main unit  
Overview of the remote control  
Play audio via Bluetooth  
9 Other features  
Set the sleep timer  
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3 Get started  
Connect power  
Prepare the remote control  
Set clock  
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Set the alarm timer  
Play from an external device  
10 Product information  
Specifications  
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Turn on  
Maintenance  
4 Play  
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USB playability information  
Supported MP3 disc formats  
RDS program types  
Play disc  
Play from USB  
Skip to a track  
Pause/resume play  
Search within a track  
Display play information  
Select repeat/shuffle play options  
Program tracks  
11 Troubleshooting  
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5 Adjust sound  
Adjust volume  
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Select a preset sound effect  
Enhance bass  
Mute sound  
6 Play iPod/iPhone/iPad  
Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad  
Listen to the iPod/iPhone/iPad  
Charge the iPod/iPhone/iPad  
Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad  
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Care for your product  
1 Important  
Do not insert any objects other than discs  
into the disc compartment.  
Do not insert warped or cracked discs into  
the disc compartment.  
Remove the discs from the disc  
compartment if you are not using the  
product for an extended period of time.  
Only use microfiber cloth to clean the  
product.  
Safety  
Warning  
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.  
Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.  
Never place this apparatus on other electrical  
equipment.  
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked  
flames or heat.  
Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.  
This product complies with the requirement of  
the 1999/5/EC directive.  
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power  
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from  
the power.  
A copy of the EC declaration of Conformity  
is available in the Portable Document Format  
(PDF) version of the user manual at www.  
philips.com/support.  
The device shall not exposed to dripping  
or splashing.  
Do no place any source of danger on the  
device (e.g. liquid filled objects. lit candles).  
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnect device,  
the disconnect device shall remain readily  
operable.  
Make sure that there is enough free space  
around the product for ventilation.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
Care of the environment  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
Battery usage CAUTION To prevent  
battery leakage which may result in bodily  
injury, property damage, or damage to the  
unit:  
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is  
attached to a product it means that the product  
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/  
EC.  
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as  
marked on the unit.  
Do not mix batteries (old and new or  
carbon and alkaline, etc.).  
Please inform yourself about the local separate  
collection system for electrical and electronic  
products.  
Remove batteries when the unit is not  
used for a long time.  
Please act according to your local rules and  
do not dispose of your old products with your  
normal household waste. Correct disposal of  
your old product helps to prevent potential  
Batteries shall not be exposed to  
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or  
the like.  
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negative consequences for the environment and  
human health.  
Before you replace the plug cover, make sure  
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath  
of the cable and not just over the two wires in  
the cable.  
Copyright in the U.K.  
Recording and playback of material may require  
consent. see Copyright Act 1956 andThe  
performer's Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.  
Your product contains batteries covered by  
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which  
cannot be disposed with normal household  
waste.Please inform yourself about the local  
rules on separate collection of batteries  
because correct disposal helps to prevent  
negative consequences for the environmental  
and human health.  
Notice  
Any changes or modifications made to this  
device that are not expressly approved by  
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Important notes for users in the U.K.  
Mains fuse  
Environmental information  
This information applies only to products with a  
UK mains plug.  
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.)  
This product is fitted with an approved molded  
plug. If you replace the fuse, use one with:  
the ratings shown on the plug,  
a BS 1362 approval, and  
the ASTA approval mark.  
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.  
Contact your dealer if you are not sure about  
what type of fuse to use.  
Caution:To conform with the EMC directive  
(2004/108/EC), do not detach the plug from  
the power cord.  
How to connect a plug  
The wires in the power cord are colored as  
follows: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).  
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-  
protected material, including computer  
programs, files, broadcasts and sound  
recordings, may be an infringement of  
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.  
This equipment should not be used for such  
purposes.  
If the colors do not correspond with the colors  
on your plug, identify the terminals in your plug  
as follows:  
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Connect the blue wire to the terminal  
marked N or colored black.  
Connect the brown wire to the terminal  
marked L or colored red.  
Do not connect either wire to the earth  
terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or  
colored green (or green and yellow).  
“Made for iPod,Made for iPhone,” and “Made  
for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory  
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has been designed to connect specifically to  
iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has  
been certified by the developer to meet  
Apple performance standards.Apple is not  
responsible for the operation of this device  
or its compliance with safety and regulatory  
standards. Please note that the use of this  
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect  
wireless performance.  
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad  
is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are  
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth  
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Philips is  
under license.  
© 2013 CSR plc and its group companies.  
The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are  
trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group  
companies and may be registered in one or  
more jurisdictions.  
This apparatus includes this label:  
Note  
The type plate is located at the rear of the apparatus.  
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2 Your Docking  
Entertainment  
System  
What's in the box  
Check and identify the contents of your  
package:  
Main unit  
Remote control  
AAA batteries x2  
AC power cord  
UK power cord  
Audio in cable  
Congratulations on your purchase, and  
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Short user manual  
Safety & Notice sheet  
Introduction  
With this music system, you can enjoy audio  
from audio discs, USB storage devices, iPod,  
iPhone, iPad, Bluetooth and other external  
devices, or listen to radio stations.  
The music system offers you multiple sound  
effect settings that enrich sound with Digital  
Sound Control (DSC) and Dynamic Bass Boost  
(DBB).  
The system supports the following media  
formats:  
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Overview of the main unit  
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During play, select display information.  
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g Disc compartment  
Skip to the previous/next track.  
h Display panel  
Search within a track.  
Show the current status.  
Tune to a radio station.  
i SOURCE  
b PRESET/ALBUM+/-  
Select a source: DISC, USB, DOCK,  
Select a preset radio station.  
DIGITAL RADIO, FMTUNER,  
Bluetooth or MP3-Link.  
Skip to the previous/next album.  
Adjust hour/minute digits.  
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USB socket  
Turn on the system, switch to standby  
mode.  
k VOLUME  
Adjust volume.  
d STOP/MENU  
l
Stop play.  
Eject disc.  
Access iPod/iPhone or DAB menu.  
m Dock for iPod/iPhone/iPad  
n Antenna  
e MODE/SCAN  
Select repeat/shuffle mode.  
Search FM/DAB radio stations.  
o AC MAIN~  
f DISPLAY  
p Socket for DAB upgrade  
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q AUDIO IN  
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Connect to an external audio device.  
Navigate in the iPod/DAB menu.  
Skip to the previous/next album.  
Skip to the previous/next preset  
station.  
Overview of the remote  
control  
Select 12 hour or 24 hour format.  
Adjust hour/minute digits.  
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Skip to the previous/next track.  
a
Search within a track.  
Tune to a radio station.  
BLUETOOTH  
b
CD  
TUNER  
DAB  
/ENTER  
Start or pause play.  
PRESET/ALBUM  
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Confirm a selection.  
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ENTER  
g USB/MP3-LINK  
Select USB device source.  
Select external audio device source.  
MP LINK  
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USB  
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h RDS/DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
RDS  
MENU  
Display CLOCK.  
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Display RDS/DAB information.  
VOL  
Select display information during play.  
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Mute or restore volume.  
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Adjust volume.  
PROG/  
CLOCK SET  
MODE/  
SCAN  
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k Numeric keypad  
SLEEP/  
TIMER  
DSC  
DBB  
Select a track from a disc directly.  
l PROG/CLOCK SET  
Program tracks.  
Program radio stations.  
Set the clock.  
m SLEEP/TIMER  
a
Set the sleep timer.  
Turn on the system, or switch to  
standby mode, or switch to Eco Power  
standby.  
Set the alarm timer.  
n DSC  
Select a preset sound setting.  
b BLUETOOTH  
Select Bluetooth source.  
o DBB  
Turn on or off dynamic bass  
enhancement.  
c CD  
Select disc source.  
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p MODE/SCAN  
3 Get started  
Select repeat/shuffle play mode.  
Search FM/DAB radio stations.  
q
/MENU  
Stop play.  
Caution  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.  
Access iPod or DAB menu.  
r iPod/iPhone  
Select iPod/iPhone source.  
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in  
sequence.  
s DAB/TUNER  
Select DAB/tuner source.  
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the  
model and serial number of this apparatus.The  
model number and serial number are on the  
bottom of the apparatus.Write the numbers  
here:  
Model No. __________________________  
Serial No. ___________________________  
Connect power  
Caution  
Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power  
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back  
or underside of the unit.  
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power  
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull  
the cord.  
Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have  
completed all other connections.  
Connect the power cord to:  
the AC MAIN~ socket on the main  
unit.  
the wall outlet.  
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Prepare the remote control  
Set clock  
Caution  
Note  
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,  
sunshine, or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.  
You can set the clock in the standby mode only.  
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In standby mode, press and hold PROG/  
CLOCK SET to activate the clock setting  
mode.  
» SET CLOCK is displayed.  
» The 12 hour or 24 hour format is  
To insert the remote control battery:  
1
2
Open the battery compartment.  
Insert 2 AAA batteries with correct  
polarity (+/-) as indicated.  
displayed.  
3
Close the battery compartment.  
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3
Press  
/
to select 12 hour or 24 hour  
format.  
a
Press PROG/CLOCK SET.  
» The hour digits begin to blink.  
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5
Press  
/
to set the hour.  
Press PROG/CLOCK SET.  
» The minute digits begin to blink.  
b
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7
Press  
/
to set the minute.  
Press PROG/CLOCK SET to confirm.  
Turn on  
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Press .  
» The unit switches to the last selected  
source.  
Switch to standby  
Note  
1
Press to switch the system to standby  
mode.  
» The backlight on the display panel is  
If you are not going to use the remote control for a  
long time, remove the batteries.  
reduced.  
Do not use old and new or different types of batteries  
in combination.  
» The clock (if set) is displayed on the  
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should  
be disposed of properly.  
display panel.  
To switch the system to Eco Power standby  
mode:  
1
In standby mode, press and hold for  
more than 2 seconds.  
» ECO POWER is displayed.  
» The backlight on the display panel  
turns off.  
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4 Play  
Play disc  
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2
Press CD to select the disc source.  
Insert a disc into the disc compartment  
with the printed side facing up.  
» Play starts automatically.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
to access a folder.  
/
to select a file.  
to start play.  
Skip to a track  
For CD:  
1
Press  
/
to select another track.  
Play from USB  
To select a track directly, you can also  
press a key on the numerical keypad.  
Note  
For MP3 disc and USB:  
Ensure that the USB storage device contains playable  
audio content.  
1
2
Press  
to select an album or folder.  
to select previous/next track  
Press  
or file.  
/
1
2
Connect the USB storage device into the  
socket.  
Press USB to select the USB source.  
» The total number of playable tracks is  
displayed.  
Pause/resume play  
1
During play, press  
play.  
to pause/resume  
» Play starts automatically.  
Search within a track  
1
2
During play, press and hold  
/
.
Release to resume normal play.  
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Display play information  
Program tracks  
1
During play, press DISPLAY repeatedly to  
select different play information.  
You can program a maximum of 20 tracks.  
1
In CD/USB mode, at the stop position,  
press PROG to activate the program  
mode.  
» [PROG] (program) and track number  
begin to blink.  
Select repeat/shuffle play  
options  
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3
4
5
For MP3 tracks, press  
album.  
to select an  
To select repeat play mode:  
Press  
/
to select a track number,  
1
During play, press MODE repeatedly to  
select a repeat option.  
then press PROG to confirm.  
» [Rep one]: plays the current track  
continuously.  
» [Rep all]: repeats the entire disc/  
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program more  
tracks.  
Press  
to play the programmed tracks.  
programme.  
» During play, [PROG] (program) is  
displayed.  
To select shuffle play mode:  
To erase the program:  
Press once in the stop mode or  
twice during playback.  
1
During play, press MODE repeatedly to  
select the shuffle play mode.  
» [SHUF]:Tracks of the entire disc are  
played in random order.  
» [PROG] disappears on the display.  
To resume normal play, press MODE  
repeatedly until no shuffle/repeat option is  
displayed.  
Tip  
During repeat/shuffle playback, press to stop  
playback and cancel repeat/shuffle playback.  
Shuffle function is not available while programmed  
tracks are played.  
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5 Adjust sound  
6 Play iPod/  
iPhone/iPad  
This system is equipped with a dock for iPod/  
iPhone/iPad.You can enjoy audio from the  
docked system through the powerful speakers.  
Adjust volume  
During play, press VOL +/- to increase/decrease  
the volume.  
Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad  
Select a preset sound effect  
Made for Apple iPhone models with Lightning  
connector as follows:  
1
During play, press DSC repeatedly to  
select:  
iPod nano 7  
iPod touch 5  
iPhone 5  
iPad mini  
iPad 5  
[POP] (pop)  
[JAZZ] (jazz)  
[CLASSIC] (classic)  
[ROCK] (rock)  
Listen to the iPod/iPhone/  
iPad  
Enhance bass  
1
During play, press DBB to turn dynamic  
bass enhancement on or off.  
1
2
3
Press the button iPod on your RC.  
» If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed.  
Load your iPod/iPhone/iPad.  
Play the selected track on your iPod/  
iPhone/iPad.  
To pause/resume the play, press  
To search during play: press and hold  
, then release to resume  
.
Mute sound  
1
During play, press to mute/restore the  
speakers.  
/
normal play.  
To scroll through the menu, press  
/
.
To confirm a selection, press  
confirm.  
to  
» If no key is pressed for more than  
10 seconds after pressing the  
button MENU,  
acts back as  
the play/pause key.  
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7 Listen to radio  
An application Philips DigitalRadio is available  
on Apple App Store and Google Play.To fully  
enjoy features of this product, download and  
install the application to your smart device.  
Note  
The application is compatible with iPod touch, iPhone  
and iPad with iOS 4.3 or above.  
Charge the iPod/iPhone/iPad  
When the system is connected to power, the  
docked iPod/iPhone/iPad begins to charge.  
Listen to Digital Audio  
Broadcasts (DAB)  
Note  
In Eco power standby mode, iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot  
be charged.  
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), is a way  
of broadcasting radio digitally through a  
network of transmitters. It provides you with  
more choice, better sound quality, and more  
information.  
For the first time when DAB mode is switched  
on.  
Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad  
1
2
Pull the iPhone/iPod/iPad off the dock.  
Flip down the lid to hide the dock.  
1
Press SOURCEon the main unit repeatedly  
to select DAB.  
» The system performs auto search.  
» All the available DAB stations are  
stored.  
» The radio tunes to the first available  
station  
Tip  
The display shows a rectangle.The position of the  
rectangle indicates the degree of signal strength.  
(The further towards the right, the greater the signal  
strength.)  
If there is no DAB coverage currently available, or DAB  
signal is too weak in your area, no DAB station is found,  
and message [Service not available] scrolls.  
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Tune to DAB radio station manually  
Scan for new DAB stations  
1
2
In DAB mode, press  
until your desired station name displays.  
/
repeatedly  
New stations and services will be regularly  
added in the DAB broadcast.To make new  
DAB stations and service available on your DAB  
radio, a search is needed.  
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.  
» The radio immediately tunes to the  
selected station.  
1
In DAB mode, press SCAN.  
» The unit starts to scan for DAB  
stations.  
About station display symbols  
You probably see some symbols displayed  
before the station names as follows:  
Listen to a preset DAB radio station  
H: Indicates that the station is one of  
10 most-listened stations by you based  
on DAB radio's monitoring.  
1
Press  
the main unit.  
/
to select a preset number on  
?: Indicates that the station is not  
currently available, or not active.  
: Indicates that the station is a  
primary station with secondary service.  
Display DAB information  
On the display of DAB broadcasting, the first  
line shows station name, and the second line  
shows the service information for the current  
station. Seven types of service information are  
available.  
: Indicates that the station is a  
secondary station.  
Program DAB radio stations manually  
1
Press RDS/DISPLAY repeatedly to  
cycle through the display information (if  
available).  
You can program a maximum of 30 preset DAB  
radio stations.  
1
2
Tune to a DAB station.  
» Dynamic label segment (DLS)  
» Program type (PTY)  
» Ensemble Name  
» Time  
» Channel and frequency  
» Bit rate and audio status  
» Signal error rate  
Press PROG on the remote control to  
activate programming.  
3
4
Press  
/
on the remote control to  
allocate a number (1-30) for the preset.  
Press PROG to confirm.  
Note  
Use DAB menu  
If a DAB station is already stored under a preset  
location, new DAB station assigned to this location will  
overwrite the old DAB station.  
1
In the DAB mode, press MENU to enter  
the DAB menu.  
DAB station presets will not overwrite FM presets.  
» The first setup option [Station list]  
displays.  
2
Press  
/
to scroll the menu options:  
[Station list]  
[Full scan]  
[Manual tune]  
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[DRC]  
There are three levels of compensation:  
[DRC Off]: No compensation applied.  
(the default)  
[Prune]  
[System]  
[DRC Low]: Maximum compensation  
applied.  
3
4
To select an option, press ENTER.  
Repeat step 2-3 if sub-option is available  
under one option.  
[DRC High]: Medium compensation  
applied.  
Full scan  
1
2
3
In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the  
menu options.  
Full scan is used to perform a wide range of  
DAB radio search.  
Press  
/
repeatedly until [DRC]  
displays.  
1
2
3
In the DAB mode, press MENU to enter  
the menu options.  
Press ENTER to enter the sub-menu.  
» The current DRC level displays on the  
first line.  
Press  
displays.  
/
repeatedly until [Full scan]  
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5
Press  
/
to select a DRC value  
Press  
to confirm the selection.  
» [DRC Off], [DRC Low] and [DRC  
» Full scan starts automatically.  
High] displays on the second line.  
Manual tune  
Press  
to confirm the selection.  
With this feature, you can tune to a specific  
channel/frequency manually. In addition to  
antenna orientation for better radio reception,  
the optimal reception can also be obtained with  
this feature.  
» You should be able to hear the  
difference in compression immediately.  
Note  
1
2
In DAB mode, press MENU to display the  
[Manual tune] option.  
The best way to determine which of these DRC value  
settings suits you best is to experiment with them on  
various source material.  
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.  
» The display shows a channel and its  
frequency.  
Prune  
3
4
Press  
/
repeatedly until the desired  
This option lists active stations and removes any  
stations that are in the list but have no service  
in your area from the service list.Those invalid  
stations in the service list have a question mark  
(?) displayed in front of the station name.  
channel/frequency appears.  
Press ENTER to confirm the selection.  
Tip  
1
Select Prune stations and press  
» All stations that have a question mark  
.
You can press RDS/DISPLAY to change the service  
information on the display.  
are deleted from the service list.  
You can adjust the position of the antenna to obtain  
the optimal signal strength.  
System  
[Factory reset]: Reset all the settings  
of this unit to factory default. Press  
to confirm reset.  
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)  
DRC adds or removes a degree of  
compensation for the differences in the dynamic  
range between radio stations.  
[SW version]: Display software version  
of the unit.  
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Note  
Listen to FM radio  
Tune to a radio station  
To overwrite a programmed station, store another  
station in its place.  
1
2
Press TUNER to select FM.  
Press to tune to a specific  
/
Select a preset radio station  
frequency.  
» Play starts automatically.  
1
In tuner mode, press  
preset number.  
/
to select a  
Tip  
Tip  
You can press MODE/SCAN to tune to the next  
station with strong reception automatically.  
Position the antenna as far as possible fromTV,VCR, or  
other radiation source.  
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the  
position of the antenna.  
Program radio stations automatically  
You can program a maximum of 30 preset  
radio stations (FM).  
FM stations with RDS  
1
In the tuner mode, press and hold  
MODE/SCAN to activate automatic  
program mode.  
Radio Data System (RDS) is a service that  
sends additional broadcast information along  
with FM stations.  
» All available stations are programmed.  
» The first programmed radio station is  
If you listen to a FM station with RDS signal,  
"RDS" displays.  
broadcast automatically.  
Display RDS information  
Program radio stations manually  
1
2
Tune to the desired RDS radio station on  
the FM waveband.  
Note  
Press RDS/DISPLAY on the remote  
control repeatedly to switch through the  
following information (if available):  
You can program a maximum of 30 preset radio  
stations.  
Radio text message  
Program type (for example: News,  
Sport...)  
1
2
3
Tune to a radio station.  
Press PROG to activate program mode.  
Frequency  
Stereo/Mono Mode  
Time  
Press  
/
to allocate a number (1 to 30)  
to this radio station, then press PROG to  
confirm.  
» The preset number and the frequency  
of the preset station are displayed.  
Date  
Note  
4
Repeat the previous steps to program  
other stations.  
[NO RadioText], [NO PTY], [NO Name], [Mono],  
[00:00:00] or [0-0-0000] displays if no RDS signal is  
available.  
16 EN  
 
Set RDS clock  
8 Play audio via  
Bluetooth  
You can use time signal broadcast together with  
the RDS signal to set the clock of the unit.  
1
2
Tune to a RDS radio station that transmits  
time signals.  
Press and hold MENU.  
» [CLK Sync] is displayed.  
With this product, you can stream audio from a  
Bluetooth player.  
An application Philips DigitalRadio is available  
on Apple App Store and Google Play.To fully  
enjoy features of this product, download and  
install the application to your smart device.  
Note  
The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the  
RDS station that transmits the time signal.  
Note  
The application is compatible with iPod touch, iPhone  
and iPad with iOS 4.3 or above.  
Reset to factory setting  
1
2
3
In DAB/FM mode, press MENU to enter  
the menu options.  
Note  
Philips does not guarantee the compatibility with all  
Bluetooth devices.  
Press  
/
repeatedly until [System]  
displays on the display panel.  
Before pairing a device with this system, read its user  
manual for Bluetooth compatibility.  
Press  
to access the system menu.  
The product can memorize a maximum of 4 paired  
devices.  
» [Factory Reset] displays.  
Make sure that Bluetooth function is enabled on your  
device, and your device is set as visible to all other  
Bluetooth devices.  
4
Press  
to enter factory reset menu.  
» The display panel shows options [Yes]  
and [No] under [Factory Reset].  
The operational range between this system and a  
Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).  
5
6
Press  
/
to select [Yes].  
Any obstacle between this system and a Bluetooth  
device can reduce the operational range.  
Press  
reset.  
to confirm the DAB/FM factory  
Keep away from any other electronic device that may  
cause interference.  
Play audio via Bluetooth  
1
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select BT  
source.  
2
On your device, search for Bluetooth  
devices. In the device list, select DTB855.  
If a message prompts for the  
permission for Bluetooth connection  
with DTB855, confirm it.  
EN 17  
 
» If the connection succeeds, [BT  
Connected] is displayed on the LCD  
display of this product.  
9 Other features  
3
Play a track on the connected device.  
To pause or resume play, press  
To skip to the previous or next track,  
press  
.
Set the sleep timer  
/
.
This system can switch to standby automatically  
after a set period of time.  
1
When the system is turned on, press  
SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of  
time (in minutes).  
» When sleep timer is activated, is  
displayed.  
To deactivate sleep timer  
1
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is  
displayed.  
» When sleep timer is deactivated,  
[SLEEP](sleep) disappears on the  
display.  
Set the alarm timer  
This unit can be used as an alarm clock.The  
disc/radio/USB/iPod is activated to play at a  
preset time.  
Note  
Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.  
1
2
Press to switch to standby mode.  
Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER for more  
than two seconds.  
» A prompt to select the source is  
displayed.  
3
4
Press CD, iPod, TUNER, DAB, or USB to  
select a source.  
Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.  
» The clock digits are displayed.  
» The hour digits begin to blink.  
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5
6
Press  
/
to set the hour.  
Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.  
» The minute digits begin to blink.  
7
Press  
/
to set the minute and press  
SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.  
» The timer is set and activated.  
»
is displayed.  
8
Press  
/
to set the volume and press  
SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.  
Activate and deactivate the alarm  
timer  
1
2
Switch the system to standby mode.  
Press TIMER repeatedly to activate or  
deactivate the timer.  
» If the timer is activated, is displayed.  
» If the timer is deactivated,  
disappears on the display.  
Note  
If DISC/USB/iPod source is selected and the track  
cannot be played, tuner is activated automatically.  
Play from an external device  
You can also listen to an external audio device  
through this unit.  
1
2
Press USB/MP3 LINK to select the MP3  
link source.  
Connect the supplied audio in cable to:  
the AUDIO IN jack (3.5mm) on the  
unit.  
the headphone jack on an external  
device.  
3
Start to play the device (see the device  
user manual). \  
EN 19  
 
DAB sensitivity  
- EN50248  
Total Harmonic  
Distortion  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Number of presets  
<-95 dbm  
<2%  
10 Product  
information  
>50 dB  
30 (FM)  
Note  
Product information is subject to change without prior  
notice.  
30 (DAB)  
Speakers  
Speaker Impedance  
Speaker Driver  
Sensitivity  
4 ohm  
2 X 3" full range  
>82 dB/m/W  
Specifications  
Amplifier  
Rated Output Power  
Frequency Response  
2X15W RMS  
60 Hz - 16 kHz,  
±3 dB  
>65dBA  
0.5V RMS 20kohm  
General information  
AC power  
100-240V~,  
50/60Hz  
25 W  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Aux Input  
Operation Power  
Consumption  
USB Direct  
Version 2.0/1.1  
Dimensions  
- Main Unit (W x H x D)  
Disc  
380 x 186 x  
227mm  
LaserType  
Disc Diameter  
Support Disc  
Semiconductor  
12cm/8cm  
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-  
RW, MP3-CD  
Weight  
- Main Unit  
4.19 kg  
Audio DAC  
Total Harmonic  
Distortion  
24Bits / 44.1kHz  
<1%  
Maintenance  
Frequency Response  
60Hz -16kHz  
(44.1kHz)  
Clean the cabinet  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with  
S/N Ratio  
>65dBA  
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a  
solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia  
or abrasives.  
Tuner  
Tuning Range  
Clean discs  
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with  
FM: 87.5 - 108  
MHz;  
a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the  
centre out.  
DAB: 174.92-  
239.20 MHz  
Tuning grid  
50 KHz  
20 EN  
 
Unsupported file formats are skipped.  
For example,Word documents (.doc)  
or MP3 files with extension .dlf are  
ignored and not played.  
AAC,WAV, PCM audio files  
DRM protected WMA files (*.wav,  
*.m4a, *.m4p, *.mp4, *.aac)  
Do not use solvents such as benzene,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or antistatic spray intended for analogue  
records.  
WMA files in Lossless format  
Supported MP3 disc formats  
Clean the disc lens  
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may  
accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good  
play quality, clean the disc lens with Philips  
CD lens cleaner or any commercially  
available cleaner. Follow the instructions  
supplied with cleaner.  
ISO9660, Joliet  
Maximum title number: 512 (depending on  
file name length)  
Maximum album number: 255  
Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,  
44.1kHz, 48 kHz  
Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps),  
variable bit rates  
USB playability information  
Compatible USB storage devices:  
RDS program types  
USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or  
NOTYPE  
No RDS program type  
USB1.1)  
NEWS  
News services  
USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
SPORT  
Politics and current affairs  
Special information programs  
Sports  
memory cards (requires an additional  
card reader to work with this system)  
Supported formats:  
EDUCATE  
Education and advanced  
training  
USB or memory file format FAT12,  
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and literature  
Culture, religion and society  
Science  
Entertainment programs  
Pop music  
MP3 bitrate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps  
and variable bitrate  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Directory nesting up to a maximum of  
8 levels  
POP M  
Number of albums/ folders: maximum  
99  
ROCK M  
MOR M  
Rock music  
Light music  
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999  
ID3 tag v2.0 or later  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
Light classical music  
Classical music  
Special music programs  
Weather  
Finance  
Children’s programs  
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum  
length: 128 bytes)  
Unsupported formats:  
Empty albums: an empty album is an  
album that does not contain MP3 files,  
and is not shown in the display.  
EN 21  
 
SOCIAL  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
Social Affairs  
Religion  
Phone In  
11 Troubleshooting  
Travel  
Warning  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
TES  
Leisure  
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.  
Jazz Music  
Country Music  
National Music  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentary  
AlarmTest  
Alarm  
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair  
the system yourself.  
If you encounter problems when using this  
apparatus, check the following points before  
requesting service. If the problem remains  
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.  
philips.com/welcome).When you contact  
Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby  
and the model number and serial number are  
available.  
ALARM  
No power  
Ensure that the AC power cord of the unit  
is connected properly.  
Ensure that there is power at the AC  
outlet.  
As a power-saving feature, the system  
switches off automatically 15 minutes after  
track play reaches the end and no control  
is operated.  
No sound or poor sound  
Adjust the volume.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Check that the speakers are connected  
correctly.  
Check if the stripped speaker wires are  
clamped.  
No response from the unit  
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power  
plug, then turn on the unit again.  
As a power-saving feature, the system  
switches off automatically 15 minutes after  
track play reaches the end and no control  
is operated.  
Remote control does not work  
22 EN  
 
Before you press any function button, first  
select the correct source with the remote  
control instead of the main unit.  
Music playback unavailable after successful  
connection  
The Bluetooth-enabled device is  
incompatible with the unit.  
Reduce the distance between the remote  
control and the unit.  
Bluetooth-enabled device connection error  
Insert the batteries with its polarities (+/–  
signs) aligned as indicated.  
The device does not support the profiles  
required for the unit.  
Replace the batteries.  
The unit already connected with another  
Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect that  
device or all other connected devices and  
then try again.  
Aim the remote control directly at the  
sensor on the front of the unit.  
No disc detected  
Insert a disc.  
The paired mobile phone connects and  
disconnects constantly  
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.  
Wait until the moisture condensation at  
the lens has cleared.  
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the  
mobile phone closer to the unit or remove  
any obstacle between the mobile phone  
and the unit.  
Replace or clean the disc.  
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.  
Some mobile phones may connect and  
disconnect constantly when you make  
or end calls.This does not indicate any  
malfunction of the unit.  
Cannot display some files in USB device  
The number of folders or files in the USB  
device has exceeded a certain limit.This  
phenomenon is not a malfunction.  
For some mobile phones, the Bluetooth  
connection may be deactivated  
automatically as a power-saving feature.  
This does not indicate any malfunction of  
the unit.  
The formats of these files are not  
supported.  
USB device not supported  
The USB device is incompatible with the  
unit.Try another one.  
Poor radio reception  
Increase the distance between the unit and  
yourTV orVCR.  
Fully extend the FM antenna.  
Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead.  
Timer does not work  
Set the clock correctly.  
Switch on the timer.  
Clock/timer setting erased  
Power has been interrupted or the power  
cord has been disconnected.  
Reset the clock/timer.  
EN 23  
 
24 EN  
 
EN 25  
 
26 EN  
 
 
Specifications are subject to change without notice  
© 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
All rights reserved.  
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