Classic micro sound system

DCB188/79

Obsessed with sound

Connect to power - and rich sound - when you dock and charge your iPod/iPhone on this stylishly compact Philips Micro sound system with Dynamic Bass Boost. Enjoy tuning in to favorite music or thousands of cool stations on DAB radio.

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Classic micro sound system

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Sound system to relax with great music

  • with 30-pin connector
  • for iPod/iPhone
  • CD, MP3-CD, USB, DAB+, FM
  • 15W
Dynamic Bass Boost for deep and dramatic sound

Dynamic Bass Boost for deep and dramatic sound

Dynamic Bass Boost maximizes your music enjoyment by emphasizing the bass content of the music throughout the range of volume settings - from low to high – at the touch of a button! Bottom-end bass frequencies usually get lost when the volume is set at a low level. To counteract this, Dynamic Bass Boost can be switched on to boost bass levels, so you can enjoy consistent sound even when you turn down the volume.

Clear and crackle-free DAB+ radio

Clear and crackle-free DAB+ radio

DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) digital radio is, on top of FM analog transmission, a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choices and information delivered in clear and crackle-free sound quality. The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can be find. With DAB+ digital stations there are no frequencies to remember, and sets are tuned by station name, so there is no returning on the move.

DAB and FM compatible for a complete radio experience

DAB and FM compatible for a complete radio experience

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) digital radio is, on top of FM analog transmission, a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choices and information delivered in clear, crackle-free sound quality. The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can be find. With DAB digital stations there are no frequencies to remember, and sets are tuned by station name, so there is no returning on the move.

Digital Sound Control for optimized music style settings

Digital Sound Control for optimized music style settings

Digital Sound Control offers you a choice of pre-set Jazz, Rock, Pop and Classic controls you can use to optimise the frequency ranges for different musical styles. Each mode uses graphic equalizing technology to automatically adjust the sound balance and enhance the most important sound frequencies in your chosen music style. Ultimately, Digital Sound Control makes it easy for you get the most out of your music by precisely adjusting the sound balance to match the type of music you are playing.

Dock any iPod/iPhone, even in its case

Dock any iPod/iPhone, even in its case

Smartly designed spring-loaded docking port effortlessly accommodates any iPod or iPhone, without special adaptors. What’s more, it works even when most protective cases are on – just dock your iPod or iPhone as it is. Now you can truly have fuss-free enjoyment of your music.

MP3 Link for portable music playback

MP3 Link for portable music playback

The MP3 link connectivity allows direct playback of MP3 content from portable media players. Besides the benefit of enjoying your favorite music in the superior sound quality delivered by the audio system, the MP3 link is also extremely convenient as all you have to do is to plug your portable MP3 player to the audio system.

Play and charge your iPod/iPhone simultaneously

Play and charge your iPod/iPhone simultaneously

Enjoy your favorite MP3 music while charging your iPod/iPhone! The dock lets you connect your portable device directly to the Docking entertainment system so you can listen to your favorite music in superb sound. It also charges your iPod/iPhone while it plays so you can enjoy your music and not have to worry about your portable player battery running out. The Docking entertainment system automatically charges your portable device while it is docked.

Play MP3/WMA-CD, CD and CD-RW

Play MP3/WMA-CD, CD and CD-RW

Audio compression technology allows large digital music files to be reduced up to 10 times in size without radically degrading their audio quality. MP3 or WMA are two of the compression formats that let you enjoy a world of digital music on your Philips player. Download MP3 or WMA songs from authorized music sites on the Internet or create your own MP3 or WMA music files by ripping your audio CDs and transferring them onto your player.

Single remote control for the system and iPod

Single remote control for the system and iPod

15W RMS total output power

15W RMS music output power fills a room with your favorite music.

Technical Specifications

  • Sound

    Output Power
    15W RMS total power
    Sound Enhancement
    • Dynamic Bass Boost
    • Digital Sound Control
    Sound System
    Stereo
  • Loudspeakers

    Main Speaker
    • 3" woofer
    • Bass Reflex Speaker System
  • Connectivity

    Audio Connections
    3.5mm stereo line in -MP3 link
    Other connections
    FM fixed pigtail antenna
  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Auto digital tuning
    Yes
    Tuner Enhancements
    Auto Store
    Tuner Bands
    FM Stereo
    Station presets
    20
    DAB
    • Band III
    • Info display
    • Menu
    • Smart Scan
    RDS
    • Program Type
    • Radio Text
    • Station Name
  • Convenience

    Alarms
    • Sleep timer
    • Radio Alarm
    • CD Alarm
    Backlight
    Yes
    Display Type
    LCD
    Backlight color
    Blue
    Clock
    On main display
  • Power

    Power supply
    • 220-240V
    • 50Hz
  • Accessories

    Included accessories
    World Wide Warranty leaflet
    Quick start guide
    English
    User Manual
    English
  • Dimensions

    Packaging Depth
    326  mm
    Set Width
    148  mm
    Weight incl. Packaging
    5.1  kg
    Packaging Height
    270  mm
    Set Height
    233  mm
    Packaging Width
    370  mm
    Set Depth
    232  mm
    Main speaker depth
    159  mm
    Main speaker width
    132  mm
    Main Speaker height
    233  mm
  • Audio Playback

    Disc Playback Modes
    • 20-Track Programmable
    • Repeat/one/all/program
    • Fast Forward/Backward
    • Next/Previous Track Search
    • Repeat Play
    • Shuffle Play
    Playback Media
    • CD
    • CD-R
    • CD-RW
    • MP3-CD
    Loader Type
    Top
    Cradle playback mode
    • Fast forward and backward
    • Next and Previous track
    • Play and Pause
    • Charging iPhone
    • Charging iPod
  • iPod compatibility

    Compatible with
    • iPod
    • iPod mini
    • iPod nano
    • iPod with color display
    • iPod 1G
    • iPod 5th Generation
    • iPod classic
    • iPod nano 1st Generation
    • iPod nano 2nd Generation
    • iPod nano 3rd Generation
    • iPod nano 4th Generation
    • iPod nano 5th Generation
    • iPod touch
    • iPod touch 2nd Gen 8/16/32GB
    • iPod nano 6th generation
  • iPhone compatibility

    Compatible with
    • iPhone
    • iPhone 3G
    • iPhone 3GS
    • iPhone 4

What's in the box?

Other items in the box

  • World Wide Warranty leaflet

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