Philips CD 840 - Installation

Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION
The Compact Disc system is a major step forward in audio
technology. By employing the most sophisticated digital and
optical technologies, Compact Disc not only produces the ul¬
timate in sound reproduction, it also offers unprecedented ease
of operation, with rapid access to every track on the disc and the
possibility of programming._
INSTALLATION
CHECKING THE POWER SUPPLY
The type plate on the back of your player indicates the power
voltage for which it is set.
Important!
Certain versions of this player are equipped with a voltage
selector (f), which enables you to set the player to the correct
voltage yourself. When changing the voltage setting from 220/
240 Vto 110/127 Vorvice versa, it is also necessary to change the
fuse to one of the correct rating.
Replacing the fuse
• Using a screwdriver, remove the fuse holder (g).
• Remove the old fuse and replace with a fuse of the correct
rating (300 mA for 110/127 V; 160 mA for 220/240 V).
• Replace the fuse holder._
REMOVING THE TRANSIT CLAMPS (Fig. 1-2)
The two red transit clamps on the bottom of the unit lock the play
mechanism to protect it during transportation.
• Turn the player upside down.
• Turn the clamps counter-clockwise and remove them from the
player.
• Store them in the recesses provided.
Replace the clamps if you wish to transport the player. To do this,
turn the player upside down, insert the clamps in the holes
provided and rotate them clockwise until they lock in position.
INSERTING AND REPLACING THE BATTERIES INTHE 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 AAA type._
PLACING THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Free-standing
• Always position the player horizontally on a flat, firm surface.
• Allow a free space of at least Vk" above the player so as not to
interfere with the cooling of the player.
In an audio rack
• The player can be placed in any desired position.
Stacked
• Place the player preferably at the bottom or at the top.
• Never position the player directly on top of a high-power
amplifier, as such an amplifier gives off a substantial amount of
heat.
Important!
Never allow the player to stand for long periods in direct sunlight
or near a heat source.
CONNECTIONS (Fig. 4)
a Socket for the power cord
b DIGITAL OUTPUT COAX: for digital signal processing or future
applications such as CD-I. This output supplies a digital signal
and can therefore only be connected to an input which is
suitable for this signal. This cord will use one cinch plug on
either end.
Important!
Never connect this jack to a non-digital input of an amplifier,
such as AUX, CD, TAPE, PHONO, etc. This can damage the
amplifier and the speakers.
c REMOTE CONTROL OUT IN: for a remote control system.
Use these jacks for connecting up the equipment when you are
incorporating the player in a PHILIPS HiFi system with com¬
patible RC5 remote jacks and its own remote control system,
d DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL: this output supplies a digital signal
via an optical path; for this reason it can only be connected to
a Digital Analog Converter, an amplifier with an optical digital
input or a digital sound processor. For this use the optical cord
supplied.
This output is covered with a little cap which should only be
removed when the output is in use.
e ANALOGUE OUTPUT FIXED: for connection to the amplifier.
• Insert a red plug into the ’R’ jack (right channel) and the other
plug into the ’L’ jack (left channel).
• Insert the two other plugs into the corresponding jacks of the
CD or AUX input of your amplifier.
You can also use the TUNER or TAPE IN connection, but never
the PHONO input. This is not suitable for Compact Disc
reproduction.
f VOLTAGE SELECTOR: see ’Checking the power supply’,
g FUSE HOLDER: see ’Replacing the fuse’._
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