PHILCO PSS2000 Bluetooth CD Shelf System Owner’s Manual

June 4, 2024
PHILCO

BLUETOOTH CD SHELF SYSTEM
With 15 Watts of Sound
OWNER’S MANUAL
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
MODEL: PSS2000

PSS2000 Bluetooth CD Shelf System

WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product is enclosure that may be of sifficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ON BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
**** The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Caution marking is located at the bottom of the appliance. The rating plate is located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Read these instructions.

  2. Keep these instructions.

  3. Heed all warnings.

  4. Follow all instructions.

  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

  6. Clean only with dry cloth.

  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

  10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

  11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

  12. symbol Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

  13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

  14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

  15.  This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

  16. Do not overload wall outlet. Use only the power source as indicated.

  17. Use replacement part as specified by the manufacturer.

  18. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks.

  19. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruction.

  20. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

  21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
    a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
    b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
    c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
    d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
    e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
    f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

  22. The mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

  23. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

  24. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

  25. Minimum distances of 10 cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.

  26. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

  27. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

  28. The use of apparatus in moderate climates.

  29. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

  30. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user-accessible parts. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT THE PLUG TO MAIN POWER SOCKET.

CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This product contains a low power laser device.
Follow the advice below for safe operations.

ON PROTECTION AGAINST LASER ENERGY EXPOSURE

  • As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing.
  • Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet.
  • Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, you may damage the lens and the player may not operate properly.
  • Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the CD door is still open.
  • If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, make sure that all power sources are disconnected from the unit. Remove all batteries from the battery compartment, and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet. Make it a practice to remove the AC cord by grasping the main body and not by pulling the cord.
  • This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified here may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
    Should any trouble occur, remove the power source and refer servicing to qualified personnel.

COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. POWER & SOURCE BUTTON
2. STANDBY INDICATOR
3. REMOTE SENSOR
4. PLAY / PAUSE / AUTO SCAN BUTTON
5. BACKWARD & TUNING DOWN BUTTON
6. PLAY MODE BUTTON
7. USB PLAYBACK JACK
8. MUTE BUTTON
9. LCD DISPLAY
10. TIME SET BUTTON
11. PAIR / ALARM / STOP BUTTON
12. VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
13. FORWARD & TUNING UP BUTTON
14. PROGRAM / MEMORY / +10 BUTTON
15. HEADPHONE JACK| 16. CD DOOR
17. CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE AREA
18. AUX IN JACK
19. FM ANTENNA
20. DC IN JACK
21. SPEAKER INPUT JACK (RIGHT)
22. SPEAKER INPUT JACK (LEFT)
23. POWER BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
24. ALARM BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
25. TIME SET BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
26. BLUETOOTH MODE BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL
27. CD/USB MODE BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
28. PAIR BUTTION (REMOTE CONTROL)
29. VOLUME UP BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
30. BACKWARD & TUNING DOWN BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)| 31. VOLUME DOWN BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
32. STOP BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
33. EQ BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
34. NUMBER PAD (REMOTE CONTROL)
35. MUTE BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
36. SNOOZE BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
37. SLEEP BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
38. FM RADIO MODE BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
39. AUX IN MODE BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
40. PLAY MODE BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
41. PLAY/PAUSE/AUTO SCAN BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL) 42. FORWARD & TUNING UP BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
43. PROGRAM/MEMORY/+10 BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL) 44. FM STEREO/MONO BUTTON (REMOTE CONTROL)
45. BATTERY COMPARTMENT (REMOTE CONTROL)
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POWER SOURCE:
Main Unit:
Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length. Insert the AC plug of the cord into any convenient AC 100V-240V; 50Hz/60Hz household outlet as illustrated below:

SPEAKER CONNECTION

Connect the small plug from the Speaker Boxes to the SPEAKER OUT L & R Jacks on the rear of the main unit as illustrated below:

REMOTE CONTROL:
First-time use: Open the battery door on the bottom of the remote control by pressing the tab and then lifting it as illustrated below:

  • Insert two (2) AAA-size batteries (not included) according to the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.)
  • Replace the battery door.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:
Follow these Battery Precautions when using a battery in this device.

  1. Use only the size and type of battery specified.
  2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.
  3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
  4. If the batteries in the device are consumed or the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
  5. Do not try to recharge the battery not intended to be recharged; it can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s instructions.)
  6. Do not dispose of the battery in fire. The battery may explode or leak.
  7. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
  8. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF REMOTE CONTROL

  • When there is an obstacle blocking the sensor, the remote may not work.
  • When direct sunlight or any other strong light shines on the remote control, the remote operation may be unstable.

OPERATION

GENERAL OPERATION:

  1. Connect the unit to AC power as previously instructed. The unit will enter to standby mode automatically and the LCD Display will illuminate.
  2. Press the POWER & SOURCE Button on the main unit or remote control to turn on the unit from standby mode.
  3. Press the POWER & SOURCE Button on the main unit or remote control repeatedly to switch to desired playback mode. The correspondent indicator will appear on the display with your selection (see list below):
    Playback Mode;| Indicators:
    ---|---
    CD| “Cd” will appear on the display
    MP3 CD| “MP3” will apper on the display
    USB| “USb” will appear on the display
    BT (Bluetooth)| “bt” will appear on the display
    AUX| “AUX” will appear on the display
    FM| “tun” will appear on the display
  4. During playback, turn the VOLUME control knob on the unit to adjust volume level as desired.
  5. When finished listening, press the POWER & SOURCE Button on the unit or remote control to turn back to standby mode.

CLOCK: To set or reset the time: In Standby mode, press and holding the TIME SET Button on main unit or remote control, time on display will blinking. Then:

  • Press the Button on the main unit or remote control to set hour. (Make sure the PM Indicator appearing on the display if the time is PM).
  • Press the TIMESET Button on the main unit or remote control again on the unit to set the minute.
  • Press their Button on the main unit or remote control to set minute. When finished settings, press the TIME SET Button on the main unit or remote control to save the settings and exit, time on display will stop blinking.

ALARM SET:
To set or reset the alarm time: In Standby mode press and holding the ALARM OPERATION Button on the main unit or remote control, alarm time will appear on the display and blinking. Then:

  • Press the Button on the main unit or remote control to set hour . (Make sure the PMIndicator appearing on the display if the alarm time is PM).

  • Press the ALARM Button on the main unit or remote control again on the unit to set minute.

  • Press the ALARM Button on the main unit or remote control to select wake-up mode.

  • Press the IA. or olButton on the main unit or remote control to select wake up mode.
    CD-Wake up by CD
    USb – Wake up by USB
    BUZ – Wake up by Buzzer
    Tun – Wake up by FM Radio

  • Press the ALARM Button to activate alarm. The ” ” Indicator will appear on the display.

To set or reset the wake up mode:
In alarm on mode, press and hold the ALARM Button, and alarm time will appear on the display and blink. Press the ALARM Button at the same time repeatedly to set or reset the wake-up mode as desired.
Notes:

  1. After setting, press the ALARM Button to read the Alarm time.
  2. The alarm will not operate when the unit is in power-on mode.
  3. If radio wake-up mode was selected, received the desired radio station as the previous procedure and also set the desired volume level before activate alarm. Otherwise, when the Alarm goes off, no sound output from the speaker or sound weak.
  4. If CD wake-up mode was selected, make sure you have placed the desired CD disc in the unit and sound level was set to suitable level. Otherwise, when Alarm goes off, no sound output from the speaker or sounds weak.

Shut off the alarm:

  • When the alarm goes off, press the ALARM Button on the unit once. Alarm will turn on again on next day.
  • To turn off alarm completely (alarm will not turn on next day), press the ALARM Button repeatedly until all the correspondence alarm indicators disappear on the display.

Sleep:

  • Power the unit and press the SLEEP Button on Remote Control to adjust the timer. You can select 120, 110, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5 minutes or OFF.
  • Once the set sleep time has expired the clock radio will automatically power off.

Snooze:

  • When the alarm sounds, tap the SNOOZE button on Remote Control to temporarily turn off the alarm and activate the snooze function, the alarm will stop and sound
    again 9 minutes later. If you tap the SNOOZE button again, the alarm will temporarily turn off again and sound again in 9 minutes, and so on.

EARPHONE / HEADPHONE OPERATION

Insert the plug of your earphones or headphones into the Earphone / Headphone Jack and this will enable you to listen to the CD, BT, or Radio in private. While using earphones/headphones, the built-in speakers will be disconnected.
CAUTION: Avoid excessive volume levels for long periods of time when using earphones/headphones. Prolonged use at high levels may impair your hearing. Keep the volume at a reasonable level even if your headset is an open-air type designed to allow you to hear outside sounds.

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