Philips NTRX900SB - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Amplifier
Speakers
Disc
Tuner
Bluetooth
General Information
USB Playability Information
Supported MP3 Disc Formats
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is a user manual for the Philips NTRX900 Mini Hi-Fi System, a powerful audio system designed for various entertainment purposes.

Function Description

The Philips NTRX900 Mini Hi-Fi System allows users to:

Enjoy audio from discs (CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD), USB storage devices (USB A and USB B), Bluetooth-enabled devices, or other external devices (DVD, PC, TV, GAME players, MP3 players).
Swap playback between dual audio sources using a crossfader.
Listen to FM or AM radio stations.
Speak or sing with microphones through the loudspeakers, with adjustable microphone volume.
Record audio from various sources (disc, radio, external devices, USB B) to a USB A storage device in MP3 format. The recording function supports "record one" (current track) and "record all" (all or remaining tracks).
Enhance sound with various effects, including Digital Sound Control (DSC) presets (Funk, Pop, Forro, Sertanejo, Samba), Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) with multiple levels, DJ effects (Scratch, Reverb, Beat Box, Yeah) that can be applied manually or automatically (AUTO DJ with Metal and Party modes), and NX Bass Enhancement.
Adjust equalizer settings through a Custom Equalizer with 5 frequency ranges.
Control speaker lighting effects.
Listen privately through headphones with adjustable volume and source selection.

Important Technical Specifications

Amplifier:

Total output power: 2900W @ THD 10%
Frequency response: 60 Hz - 16kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: >65 dBA
Audio In/Mp3 Link: 1500mV/2000mV

Speakers:

Speaker Impedance: 4 x 4 ohm
Subwoofer: 2 x 20"
Tweeter: 2 x 1"
Woofer: 2 x 8"
Dimensions (W x H x D): 667.9 x 1131.9 x 547.2 mm
Weight: 62 kg each

Disc:

Laser type: Semiconductor
Disc diameter: 12cm/8cm
Support disc: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD
Audio DAC: 24Bits / 44.1kHz
Total harmonic distortion: <1%
Frequency response: 60Hz-16kHz
S/N ratio: >65 dBA

Tuner:

Tuning range: FM: 87.5-108MHz; AM: 531-1602kHz (9KHz); 530-1700KHz (10KHz)
Tuning grid: 100KHz (FM); 9KHz/10KHz (AM)
Number of presets: 30 FM, 10 AM
FM antenna: 75ohm wire
AM antenna: loop antenna

Bluetooth:

Bluetooth version: V2.0+EDR
Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
Range: 10 m (Free space)

General Information:

AC power: 110-127V/220-240V~, 50/60Hz
Operation power consumption: 250 W
Standby power consumption: <40 W
USB direct: Version 2.0/1.1
USB port: DC 5V, 500mA
Main Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 526 x 247 x 470 mm
Main Unit Weight (without speakers): 8.9 kg

USB Playability Information:

Compatible USB devices: USB flash memory (USB 2.0), USB flash players (USB 2.0), memory cards (with card reader).
Supported formats: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes). MP3 bit rate: 32-320 Kbps and variable bit rate. Directory nesting up to 8 levels. Max 99 albums/folders, max 999 tracks/titles. ID3 tag v1.2 or later. File name in Unicode UTF8 (max 128 bytes).
Unsupported formats: Empty albums, unsupported file formats (e.g., Word documents, .dlf files), AAC, WAV, PCM audio files, WMA files.

Supported MP3 Disc Formats:

ISO9660, Joliet.
Max title number: 999. Max album number: 99.
Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48 kHz.
Supported Bit-rates: 32-320 (kbps), variable bit rates.
ID3 tag v1.2 or later.
Directory nesting up to 8 levels.

Usage Features

Remote Control: A full-function remote control is included, requiring 2 AAA batteries.
Disc Playback: Supports CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-CDs. Features include play, pause, stop, skip tracks, search within tracks, album selection, repeat modes (one, directory, random), and programming up to 40 tracks.
USB Playback: Supports USB A and USB B for playing audio files. Features include play, pause, stop, skip tracks, search within tracks, album selection, repeat modes, and programming. USB A also supports recording and file deletion (file, directory, or format).
Bluetooth Connectivity: Streams music wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices. Supports pairing with up to 8 devices within a 10-meter range.
Radio Tuner: FM and AM radio reception with automatic and manual station programming, and preset station selection. AM tuning grid can be changed between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.
External Audio Input: Connect external devices via 3.5mm audio input (AUDIO IN A/B) or RCA AUX inputs (GAME, PC-IN, TV, DVD).
Microphone Inputs: Two microphone ports (MIC 1/2) for speaking or singing along with music.
DJ Effects: Manual and automatic DJ effects (AUTO DJ) with adjustable sound levels and occurrence frequency.
Sound Enhancement: Digital Sound Control (DSC) presets, Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) with multiple levels, and NX Bass effect for enhanced bass.
Custom Equalizer: Allows users to fine-tune audio output across 5 frequency ranges.
Speaker Lighting: Decorative lighting around the loudspeakers can be turned on or off.
Headphone Output: A dedicated headphone jack with independent volume and source selection.
Cross Fader: Adjusts the channel balance between Source A and Source B during playback, enabling mixing.

Maintenance Features

Cabinet Cleaning: Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Avoid alcohol, spirits, ammonia, or abrasives.
Disc Cleaning: Wipe discs from the center outwards with a cleaning cloth. Do not use solvents.
Disc Lens Cleaning: Use a Philips CD lens cleaner or other commercially available cleaner to maintain play quality after prolonged use.