Philips MCM298/37 Owner's Manual

Micro Hi-Fi System

MCM298

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Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian

Department of Communications.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage

Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

ATTENTION

L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-respect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l'irradiation.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Clean only with dry cloth.

materials

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Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system

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Index

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Contents

General Information

Environmental information ................................ 9

Supplied accessories ............................................ 9

Safety information ................................................ 9

Preparations

Rear connections ...................................... 10 – 11

Placing the set and speakers ............................ 11

Optional connection ......................................... 11

Connecting other equipment to your system

Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ...

................................................................................ 12

Using the Remote Control to operate the Player

Controls

Controls on the system .................................... 13

Controls on the remote ............................ 13~14

Basic Functions

Switching the system on ................................... 15

Switching the system to Eco Power Standby mode ..................................................................... 15

Power Saving Automatic Standby .................... 15

Adjusting volume and sound ............................ 15

Dimming the display screen ............................. 15

CD/MP3-CD Operation

Discs for playback .............................................. 16

About MP3 disc .................................................. 16

Loading a disc ...................................................... 16

Basic playback controls .............................. 17~18

Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT ...

................................................................................ 18

Programming track numbers ........................... 18

Erasing the programme ..................................... 18

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 19

Programming radio stations ...................... 19~20

Automatic programming

Manual programming

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 20

Clock/Timer

Clock setting ....................................................... 21

Timer setting ................................................ 21~22

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 22

Specifications

........................................... 23

Maintenance

.............................................. 23

Troubleshooting

.................................... 24

Appendix

............................................... 25~26

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General Information

Environmental Information

All unnecessar y 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).

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.

Supplied accessories

– 2 speaker boxes

– remote control (with battery)

– AM loop antenna

– FM wire antenna

– stands for the main set and speakers

– wall mounting kit

Safety Information

●

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer.

●

Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface.

●

Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.

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The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur tains, etc.

●

Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

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

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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the

AC power can be reached easily.

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If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player would not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible.

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The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.

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When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming some power.

To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.

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Preparations

AM Antenna

Speaker

(right)

FM Antenna

Speaker

(left)

AC power

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the system.

A

Power

Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made.

Warning!

– For optimal performance, use only the original power cable.

– Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.

To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore, your system may switch to Standby mode automatically under extreme conditions. If this happens, let the system cool down

before reusing it (not available for all versions).

B

Antennas Connection

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception.

AM Antenna

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Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,

VCR or other radiation source.

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FM Antenna

Preparations

1

Align the side marked PRESS

4 of the largersize stand with the slots at the bottom of the main set.

1

2

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For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal.

C

Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left speaker to "LEFT", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

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Fully insert the stripped por tion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.

Notes:

– For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers.

– Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals.

– Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

Placing the set and speakers

With the supplied detachable stands and wall mounting kit, you can either place the main set and speakers on desktop or mount them onto wall. Desktop installation is taken for example here. For how to mount the system onto wall, please refer to Appendix and the attached Wall

Mounting Instructions.

2

Push the stand down into the slots until you hear a click.

3

Attach the two smaller-size stands to the speakers in the same way.

4

Place the main set and speakers upright on the desktop with the suppor t of the stands.

Note:

– To remove the stand from the main set or either speaker, while pressing down PRESS

4, pull the stand out from the slots.

Optional connection

The optional equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details.

Connecting other equipment to your system

Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or

CD Recorder to the AUX/CDR IN terminals.

Note:

– If you are connecting equipment with a mono output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to the AUX left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a

“single to double” cinch cable (the output sound still remain mono).

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Preparations

Inserting batteries into the

Remote Control

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1

Open the battery compartment.

2

Insert two AAA batteries following the indications (+/-) inside the compartment.

3

Close the cover.

Using the Remote Control to operate the Player

1

Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.

2

Do not put any objects between the Remote

Control and the system while operating the system.

CAUTION!

– Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the Remote Control is not being used for a long time.

– Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.

– Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

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Controls on the system

(illustrations on page 3)

1

STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER B

– switches the system on or to Eco Power standby/normal standby with clock display.

2

Display screen

– shows the status of the system.

3

LEFT OPEN • CLOSE

– opens/closes the left CD door.

4

RIGHT OPEN • CLOSE

– opens/closes the right CD door.

5

IR

– remote sensor

6

VOLUME -/+

– adjusts the volume level.

7

Disc trays

8

Mode Selection

ALBUM -/+ à / á for TUNER .................... tunes to a station.

for CD/MP3-CD ........ fast searches back and forward within a track/disc

(press and hold).

for MP3-CD ................. skips to the beginning of a current/previous/ subsequent album.

for Clock/Timer ......... sets the hour.

9 ......................................... stops disc playback or erases a disc program.

ÉÅ ............................... starts or interrupts playback.

TITLE -/+ ¡ / ™ for TUNER .................... selects a preset radio station.

for CD/MP3 -CD ...... skips to the beginning of a current/previous/ subsequent track.

for Clock/Timer ......... sets the minute.

9

DISC 1/2/3/4

– selects a disc tray for playback.

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PROGRAM for CD/MP3-CD ........ programmes tracks and reviews the program.

for TUNER .................... programs tuner stations.

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SOURCE

– selects the respective sound source for CD/

TUNER (FM/AM)/ AUX.

Controls

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CLOCK • TIMER

– sets the clock or timer function.

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– connects headphones

Controls on the remote

(illustrations on page 4)

1

STANDBY-ON B

– switches the system on or to Eco Power standby/normal standby with clock display.

2

Source selection (USB unavailable for this version)

– selects the respective sound source for CD/

TUNER (FM/AM)/ AUX.

3

CD 1/2/3/4

– selects a disc tray for playback.

4

L ç

– opens/closes the left CD door.

5

R ç

– opens/closes the right CD door.

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à / á for TUNER .................... tunes to a station.

for CD/MP3-CD ........ fast searches back and forward within a track/disc

(press and hold).


for Clock/Timer ......... sets the hour.

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¡ / ™ for CD/MP3 -CD ...... skips to the beginning of a current/previous/ subsequent track.

8

VOL +/-

– adjusts the volume level.

9

ALBUM/PRESET +/for TUNER .................... selects a preset radio station.


for Clock/Timer ......... sets the minute.

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Controls

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– starts or interrupts playback.

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– stops disc playback or erases a disc program.

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– interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.

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– activates or deactivates the surround sound effect.

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– enhances the bass.

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PROGRAM for CD/MP3-CD ........ programs tracks and reviews the program.

for TUNER .................... programs tuner stations.

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DIM

– turns on or off the dim function for the display screen.

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SLEEP

– activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.

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TIMER ON/OFF

– activates/deactivates the timer function.

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– sets the timer function.

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CLOCK

– sets the clock function.

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DISPLAY

– displays disc information during playback.

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SHUFFLE

– plays disc tracks in random order.

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REPEAT

– repeats a track/disc program/entire disc.

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DSC (Digital Sound Control)

– selects sound characteristics: ROCK/JAZZ/POP/

CLASSIC.

Notes for remote control:

– First select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example

CD, TUNER).

– Then select the desired function (for example ÉÅ, í , ë).

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Basic Functions

Important!

Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures.

Switching the system on

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Press STANDBY-ON/ECO POWER 2.

➜

The system will switch to the last selected source.

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Press SOURCE on the front panel or CD,

TUNER or AUX on the remote control.

➜

The system will switch to the selected source.

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Press LEFT OPEN • CLOSE or RIGHT

OPEN • CLOSE on the front panel (L ç or

R çon the remote).

➜

The system will switch to the CD source.

Switching the system to Eco

Power Standby mode

●

Press STANDBY-ON/ECO POWER 2 in the active mode.

➜

The system enters Eco power standby (the

ECO POWER LED is on) or normal standby with clock display.

●

If the system is in normal standby with clock display, press and hold STANDBY-ON/ECO

POWER 2 for 3 seconds or more to switch to Eco power standby or vice versa.

●

The volume level (up to a maximum volume level of 13), interactive sound settings, last selected mode, source and tuner presets will be retained in the player's memory.

Power Saving Automatic Standby

As a power-saving feature, the system automatically switches to Standby 30 minutes after a CD has reached the end and no control is operated.

Adjusting volume and sound

1

Press VOLUME -/+ (VOL +/- on the remote) to decrease or increase the volume.

➜

Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from MIN1, 2, ...30, 31 MAX.

2

Press DSC on the remote repeatedly to select the desired sound effect: ROCK/ JAZZ/ POP/

CLASSIC.

3

Press DBB on the remote to switch bass enhancement on or off.

➜

Display shows:

DBB.

4

Press IS on the remote repeatedly.

➜

If activated,

INCR SUR is displayed.

➜

If deactivated,

IS OFF is displayed.

5

Press MUTE on the remote to interrupt sound reproduction instantly.

➜

Playback will continue without sound and the display shows

MUTE.

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To activate sound reproduction you can:

– press MUTE again;

– adjust the volume controls;

– change source.

Dimming the display screen

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Press DIM on the remote repeatedly to turn on or off the dim function for the display screen.

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IMPORTANT!

– This system is designed for regular discs.

Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism.

– Do not load more than one disc into each tray.

– The lens of the CD player should never be touched.

Discs for playback

This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD

Recordables, CD-Rewritables and MP3 CD.

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CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer

CDs, however, are not possible.

About MP3 disc

Supported MP3 disc formats:

– ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.5

– Maximum title number: 256 (depending on filename length)

– Maximum album number: 99

– Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,

44.1kHz, 48 kHz

– Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps), variable bitrates

Loading discs

1

Press SOURCE on the front panel of the system to select CD or press CD on the remote.

2

Press LEFT OPEN • CLOSE or RIGHT

OPEN • CLOSE on the front panel (L ç or

R çon the remote) to open the left or right

CD door respectively.

➜ OPEN is displayed when the left or right CD door slides open.

3

Insert one or more discs with the printed side facing you. Press LEFT OPEN • CLOSE or

RIGHT OPEN • CLOSE on the front panel

(L ç or R çon the remote) again to close the

CD door.

➜ CLOSE is displayed briefly. Then, the CD player will play all the discs in the four disc trays one by one starting from “DISC 1”. If no disc is found in a disc tray, the CD player will automatically turn to the next one. In this case,

CHANGING will be displayed briefly followed by

TOC READ. If no disc is found in any of the four disc trays,

NO DISCwill be displayed.

➜ TOC READ is displayed as the CD player scans the contents of a disc, and then the total number of tracks and playing time (or the total number of albums and tracks for MP3 disc) are shown.

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Basic playback controls

To play currently available disc(s) on the disc trays

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Press ÉÅ to start playback.

➜

All loaded discs will play once, then stop.

➜

The current track number and elapsed playing time of the track are displayed during disc playback.

➜

For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be selected for playback depending on the recording format.

Text display during playback

In CD mode

●

Press DISPLAY to see the following information:

➜

Current track number and elapsed playback time of the current track.

➜

Current track number and remaining playback time of the current track.

➜

Current track number and total remaining playback time of the whole disc.

In MP3-CD mode

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Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show the current file and album names.

To play the selected disc only

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In CD mode, press DISC 1/2/3/4 (CD 1/2/3/4 on the remote).

➜

The selected disc will play once, then stop.

To select a different track

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Press TITLE -/+ í / ë (í / ë on the remote) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display.

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If you have selected a track number shortly after loading a disc or in the PAUSE position, you will need to press ÉÅ to start playback.

To select a desired album/title (MP3 disc only)

To select a desired album

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Press ALBUM-/+ à á (ALBUM/PRESET

+/- on the remote) repeatedly.

➜

The album name will scroll through the display once.

To select a desired title

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Press TITLE-/+ í/ë (í / ë on the remote) repeatedly.

➜

The title name will scroll through the display once.

To find a passage within a track

1

Press and hold down on ALBUM -/+ à /á

( à /á on the remote).

➜

The disc is played at high speed and low volume.

2

When you recognize the passage you want, release ALBUM -/+ à /á (à /á on the remote).

➜

Normal playback continues.

To replace discs during playback

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During playback of a disc in “DISC 1” or “DISC

2”, you can press RIGHT OPEN • CLOSE

(R çon the remote) to open the right CD door to replace discs without affecting the current playback.

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During playback of a disc in “DISC 3” or “DISC

4”, you can press LEFT OPEN • CLOSE (L

ç) to open the left CD door to replace discs without affecting the current playback.

Note:

– The album and title names will only be displayed once when selected. To view again, press the

DISPLAY button repeatedly to display ALBUM and

TITLE alternatively.

To interrupt playback

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Press ÉÅduring playback.

➜

The display freezes and the elapsed playing time flashes when playback is interrupted.

➜

To resume, press ÉÅ again.

To stop playback

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Press

9.

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Notes:

CD playback will also stop when;

– the CD door where the disc is playing is opened.

– you select another source: TUNER or AUX.

– you select standby.

– the set auto off time is out.

– no button is pressed within 15 minutes in the

CD PAUSE position.

Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT

You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. The REPEAT modes can also be combined with PROGRAM.

SHUF ................ tracks of the entire disc are played in random order.

REP ALL ........... repeats the entire disc/ program.

REP ................... plays the current track continuously.

1

To select your play mode, press SHUFFLE or

REPEAT on the remote control before or during playback until the display shows the desired function. (SHUF, REP, REP ALL)

2

Press ÉÅ to start playback if in the STOP position.

➜

If you have selected SHUFFLE, playback starts automatically.

3

To return to normal playback, press the respective SHUFFLE or REPEAT button until the various SHUFFLE / REPEAT modes are no longer displayed.

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You can also press

9 to cancel your play mode.

Programming track numbers

Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order.

1

Load the desired discs on the disc tray (refer to

“Loading discs”).

2

Press DISC 1/2/3/4 (CD 1/2/3/4 on the remote) to select a disc.

3

Press PROGRAM to start programming.

➜

PROG

starts flashing.

4

Press TITLE -/+ í / ë (í / ë on the remote) repeatedly to select the desired track.

●

For MP3 disc, press ALBUM-/+ à á

(ALBUM/PRESET +/- on the remote) and

TITLE -/+ í / ë (í / ë on the remote) to select the desired album and title for programming.

5

Press PROGRAM to store the track.

6

To end programming, press

9 once.

➜

PROG

stays and the programme mode remains active.

➜

The total number of tracks programmed and the total playing time are displayed.

➜

For MP3 disc, total playing time will not be shown.

7

To start program play, press ÉÅ.

Notes:

– It is not possible to create a programme with

MP3 tracks from multiple CDs, or combined with normal audio tracks.

– If the total playing time is more than "99:59" then "--:--" is displayed instead of the total playing time.

– If you attempt to programme more than 40 tracks, "

PROGRAM FULL" is displayed.

– During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the programme mode automatically.

To review the program

●

Stop playback and press TITLE -/+ í / ë

( í / ë on the remote) repeatedly.

●

To exit review mode, press

9.

Erasing the program

●

Press

9 once when playback is stopped or

twice during playback.

➜

PROG

disappears and "

PROGRAM CLEARED" is displayed.

Note:

– The program will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the disc tray is opened.

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Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations

1

Press SOURCE on the front panel of the system repeatedly or TUNER on the remote to select TUNER.

➜ TUNER is displayed briefly.

2

Press SOURCE on the front panel of the system or TUNER on the remote once or more to select your waveband (FM/AM).

3

Press and hold ALBUM -/+ à /á (à /á on the remote).

➜

The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. Display indication during automatic tuning:

SEARCH.

4

Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired station.

●

To tune to a weak station, press ALBUM -/+

à /á (à /á on the remote) briefly and repeatedly until you have found optimal reception.

Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations in the memory for each band.

Automatic programming

Automatic programming will start with a chosen preset number. From this preset number upwards, former programmed radio stations will be overridden.

1

Press TITLE -/+ í / ë (ALBUM/PRESET

+/- on the remote) to select the preset number where programming should start.

Note:

– If no preset number is selected, default is preset

(1) and all your presets will be overridden.

2

Press PROGRAM for more than 2 seconds to activate programming.

➜ AUTO is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength: FM followed by AM. The last preset automatically stored will then be played.

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Radio Reception

Manual programming

1

Tune to your desired station (see “Tuning to radio stations”).

2

Press PROGRAM to activate programming.

3


+/- on the remote) on the remote to allocate a number from 1 to 40 to this station.

4

Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting.

➜

The preset number and the frequency of the preset station are shown.

5

Repeat the above four steps to store other stations.

●

You can override a preset station by storing another frequency in its place.

Tuning to preset radio stations

●


+/- on the remote) until the desired preset station is displayed.

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Clock/Timer

Clock setting

The system only supports 12-hour time mode.

1

In active mode, press CLOCK•TIMER

(CLOCK on the remote) repeatedly until the time digits flash.

2

Press ALBUM-/+ à á (à á on the remote) repeatedly to set the hour.

3


+/- on the remote) repeatedly to set the minute.

4

Press CLOCK•TIMER (CLOCK on the remote) again to store the setting.

➜

The clock starts working.

To exit without storing the setting

●

Press Çon the system.

Notes:

– The clock setting will be cancelled when the power cord is disconnected or if a power failure occurs.

– During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 70 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically.

Timer setting

The system can switch on to CD or TUNER mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up.

IMPORTANT!

– Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly.

1

Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER on the front panel of the system for more than two

seconds or press TIMER on the remote to select timer mode.

➜

The last timer setting star ts flashing.

➜

The selected source will be lighted.

2

Press SOURCE (CD or TUNER on the remote) to select the desired source.

●

You can press DISC 1/2/3/4 (CD 1/2/3/4 on the remote) to select the specific disc you would like to play.

●

Before setting timer, make sure the music source has been prepared.

CD – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific track, make a program (refer to “CD/MP3 CD

Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).

TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.

3

Press ALBUM-/+ à á (à á on the remote) repeatedly to set the hour for the timer to start.

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Clock/Timer

4


+/- on the remote) repeatedly to set the minute for the timer to start.

5

Press CLOCK•TIMER (TIMER on the remote) to store the star t time.

●

At the preset time, the selected source will play.

To exit without storing the setting

●

Press Ç on the system.

Notes:

– When the preset time is reached and the selected disc tray is empty, the next available disc will be selected. If all the disc trays are not available, Tuner will be selected automatically.

– During timer setting, if no button is pressed within 70 seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically.

To deactivate the TIMER

●

Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.

➜

will disappear from the display.

To activate the TIMER

●

Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.

➜

will appear on the display.

Sleep timer setting

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time.

1

Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select a preset time.

➜

The selections are as follows (time in minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ OFF ™ 15 …

2

When you reach the desired length of time, stop pressing SLEEP.

➜

is shown, except for "

OFF" mode.

➜

The sleep timer is now set.

To check the remaining length of time after sleep timer is activated

●

Press SLEEP once.

To change the preset sleep timer

●

Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is shown.

➜

The display will show the next sleep timer options.

To deactivate the sleep timer

●

Press SLEEP repeatedly until "

OFF" is displayed, or press STANDBY-ON/ECO POWER B.

Note:

– will start flashing when the remaining length of time after activation of the sleep timer is less than 1 minute.

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AMPLIFIER

Output power ....................................... 2 x 15 W RMS

............................................................................. 2 x 30 MPO

...................................................................... 2 x 10W FTC (1)

Signal-to-noise ratio .......................................

≥ 62 dBA

Frequency response ......... 63 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB

Input sensitivity AUX .......................................... 600mV

Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 4 Ω

Impedance headphones .................... 32 Ω -1000 Ω

......................................................................................... <0.5W

(1) (4 Ω, 120-12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYER

Frequency range .................................. 65 – 16000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA

Total harmonic distor tion .....................................

≤ 3%

Frequency response ..... 63 – 12500 Hz (± 3 dB)

TUNER

FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz

AM wave range ................................. 530 - 1700 kHz

Antenna

– FM .................................................................. 300 Ω Wire

– AM .............................................................. Loop antenna

Specifications

SPEAKERS

Bass reflex system

Dimensions (w x h x d) .... 171 x 297 x 89 (mm)

............................................. 6.73” x 11.7” x 3.50” (inch)

GENERAL INFORMATION

AC Power ................................................. 120 V / 60 Hz

Dimensions (w x h x d) . 450 x 335 x 115 (mm)

............................................. 17.7” x 13.2” x 4.53” (inch)

Weight(with/without speakers) ........... 6.5 / 4.2 kg

.................................................................. 2.9 / 1.86 pounds

Power consumption

Active .............................................................................. 80 W

Standby .......................................................................... <5 W

Eco power standby ................................................. <1 W

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet

●

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

●

When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the centre out.

●

Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

Cleaning the disc lens

●

After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips

CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.

“

The left and right sound outputs are reversed.

The remote control does not function properly.

Problem

NO DISC” is displayed.

Radio reception is poor.

The system does not react when buttons are pressed.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.

The timer is not working.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

Solution

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Insert a disc.

Check if the disc is inserted upside down.

Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens has cleared.

Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.

Use a finalised CD-RW or a correct MP3-CD format disc.

✔

✔

If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception.

Increase the distance between the Micro HiFi

System and your TV or VCR.

✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again.

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Adjust the volume.

Disconnect the headphones.

Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within

32~256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.

✔ Check the speaker connections and location.

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button ( ÉÅ,í,

ë).

Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system.

Insert the battery with its polarities

(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.

Replace the battery.

Point the remote control directly toward

IR sensor on the front of the system.

Set the clock correctly.

Press TIMER to switch on the timer.

Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

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Appendix

How to mount your system onto wall

IMPORTANT!

– The wall mounting instructions are for use by the qualified wall mounting person only!

– Ask a qualified person to help you with the wall mounting, which includes drilling holes on the wall and mounting the set onto wall.

What’s in the supplied mounting kit

Mounting your main unit onto wall

1

Align the template in the chosen location on a wall. Use a pencil to mark the drilling positions

(as shown).

164 mm

2

Drill two 6mm diameter holes as marked.

3

Secure the dowels and screws in the holes respectively, leaving the screws 5mm proud of the wall.

1 x template

164 mm

6 x screws and dowels

2 x speaker brackets

What else you’ll need

4

To detach the stand from the main unit, a. As shown, hold down PRESS

4.

b. Move out the stand to detach.

– Drilling tools (e.g. an electric drill)

Preparation

1

Find a suitable location for mounting and complete necessary rear connections (see

Preparations).

2

Ask a qualified person to help you with the wall mounting, who should:

– to avoid unexpected damage, learn about the piping, wiring and other relevant information inside your wall;

– according to the drilling requirements, choose suitable drilling tools;

– take other precautions necessary for the wall mounting work.

1

5

Hang the main unit on the fastening screws.

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Appendix

Mounting your speakers onto wall

The supplied speaker brackets enable you to mount your speakers onto wall too.

1

Position the brackets on the wall where you want to hang the speakers one by one. Drill 2 holes slightly undersized for each bracket to ensure a firm fit.

2

Secure each bracket on the wall using 2 dowels and 2 screws (supplied).

3

Detach the speaker stands in the same way as you do the main unit stand.

4

Hang the speakers on the brackets securely.

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