Philips MG-C200 User manual

AC Polarized
Plug
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict
quality and safety standards. There are, however, some
installation and operation precautions which you should be
particularly aware of.
1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference
3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed
5. Do not use this apparatus near water – for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance should be
cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions. Do not block any of the ventilation
openings. For example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface or placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
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 are provided for your safety. When
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particulary at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. 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
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SAFETY
1SLEEP/ RADIO ON
– displays/ adjusts/ switches off sleep time
– switches on radio; displays radio frequency
3SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
– switches off the alarm for 9 minutes period
– changes the brightness of the display illumination
3ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF
– stops the active alarm for 24 hours
– stops radio /sleep function
4BAND
– selects FM/AM waveband
5TIME SET/ TUNING: 1MIN and HR 2
– adjusts the hours (HR 2) and minutes (1MIN)
for clock/ alarm times
– tunes (1,2) to radio stations
6PRESET 3, 4 and 5
– stores and selects preset stations
7Display
– shows the clock/ alarm times and status of the set
8ALARM 2 - BUZZ and also PRESET 2
– selects buzzer mode on or off for alarm 2
– stores and selects PRESET station 2
9ALARM 1 - RADIO and also PRESET 1
– selects radio mode on or off for alarm 1
– stores and selects PRESET station 1
0VOLUME
– adjusts the sound level
!SET control
– sets the times for •ALARM 1, •ALARM 2, •TIME
and to RUN on clock time
@Power cord
– for AC power supply and improve FM reception
The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.
CONTROLS
Printed in Hong Kong
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Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted to make the packaging easy to separate into two materials: paper (box
and paper pulp), polyethylene (bags, protective foam).
Your set consists of materials, which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe
the local regulations to dispose of packing materials, dead batteries and old equipment.
INSTALLATION BASIC FEATURES
POWER SUPPLY AND DEMO MODE
1. Check if the power voltage, shown on the type plate on the
bottom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If
it does not, consult your dealer or service centre.
2. Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. The power
supply is now switched on and the display will show the
PHILIPS demo mode.
™PH..IL ..IPS scrolls across the display continuously.
• Turn the SET control to SET TIME to exit the demo mode.
3. To disconnect the set completely from the power supply,
withdraw the power plug from the wall outlet.
POWER BACK-UP
The power back-up conveniently allows your preset stations,
alarm and clock time settings to be stored for up to 3 minutes
when there is a power interruption e.g. AC mains failure.
The complete clock radio and display illumination will be
switched off. As soon as the power supply returns, the display
will indicate the correct time.
If power supply returns after 3 minutes and the display shows:
• clock time blinking – indicates you need to re-adjust the
clock time
• PHILIPS demo mode – indicates you need to re-enter preset
stations and the clock and alarm times.
ILLUMINATION BRIGHTNESS
1. Check if the SET control is turned to CLOCK position and the
radio is switched off.
2. Press SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS CONTROL once or more.
– The brightness of the display will change in this
sequence:
BRIGHT yMEDIUM yLOW yBRIGHT...
Note:
when an alarm or the SLEEP function is active, brightness
cannot be adjusted.
RESET
Should the display and electronic functions of your set receive
interference e.g. static electricity from carpets, thunderstorms,
etc. RESET allows you to clear all previous settings and start
up again.
• Use a ballpoint pen to press the RESET hole found on the
bottom of the set.
This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in
your household, please do not remove
product covering.
The “exclamation point” calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
CANADA
English: This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class B limits for noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of
Communications.
Français: Cet appareil numérique n’émet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe B prescrites
dans le Régelement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère
des Communications du Canada.
™ Both the model number and production number are on the bottom of the set.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, U.S.A.
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STORING AND USING PRESET STATIONS
You can store up to a total of 10 radio stations in the memory, 5
on each waveband.
1. Tune to your desired station (see TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS).
2. To store a preset, hold down briefly on a PRESET button 1-5
until you hear a double beep.
™Display shows the preset number of your station.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store your other stations.
• You can overwrite a preset station by storing another
frequency in its place.
4. Press a PRESET button 1-5 to listen to a preset station.
GENERAL
Two different alarm times can be set. This can be useful when
you need to be woken up at a different time e.g. during the
week and at the weekend:
• ALARM 1 – radio mode
• ALARM 2 – buzzer mode . The gentle wake buzzer alarm
increases its beep tone frequency within seconds.
SETTING THE ALARM TIME AND MODE
1. Turn the SET control to ALARM 1 or ALARM 2.
™Display shows the alarm time digits with the
or indicators flashing.
2. Press HR 2repeatedly or hold down on the button to adjust
the hours.
ReleaseHR 2when you reach the correct hour.
3. Press 1MIN repeatedly or hold down on the button to
adjust the minutes.
Release 1MIN when you reach the correct minute setting.
4. Turn the SET control back to RUN.
5. While the radio is switched off, select your choice of alarm
mode by pressing ALARM 1-RADIO or ALARM 2-BUZZ.
™Display shows or .
Notes: If you have selected the ALARM 1 RADIO, make sure
you have properly tuned to a station before turning off
the set.
If you set and activate the same alarm time for both
alarms, only the ALARM 2-BUZZ will be activated at
the set time.
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
There are three ways of switching off the alarm. Unless you
cancel the alarm completely, the 24 hour alarm reset option
will be automatically selected after 59 minutes, from the time
your alarm time first goes off.
24 hour alarm reset
If you want the alarm mode to be stopped immediately but also
wish to retain the same alarm setting for the following day:
• Press ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF.
™You will hear a beep tone confirming 24 hour reset
activation.
Cancelling the alarm completely
To cancel the set alarm time before it goes off, or during the
alarm call:
• With the radio switched off, press ALARM 1-RADIO or
ALARM 2-BUZZ once or more until the selected alarm
indicator disappears from the display.
Repeat alarm
This repeats your alarm call at 9-minute intervals.
1. During the alarm call, press SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL.
™Display shows or flashing
during a repeat alarm.
2. Repeat if desired up to 6 times.
ABOUT SLEEP
This set has a built-in sleep timer which enables the set to be
automatically switched off during radio playback after a set
period of time. There are four sleep times before the set turns
itself off: 60, 30, 15 minutes and off.
SETTING THE ALARM TROUBLESHOOTING
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by
following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty.
PROBLEM
– POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY
No sound
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
Display error/ no reaction to any controls
– Electrostatic discharge
• Press RESET
Occasional crackling sound during FM broadcast
– Weak signal
• Adjust the position of the pigtail aerial
Continuous crackling/
hiss disturbance during MW (AM) broadcast
– Electrical interference from TV, computer, fluorescent lamp,
mobile phone, etc.
• Move set away from other electrical equipment
The alarm does not function
– Alarm time/mode not set
• See SETTING THE ALARM
– Volume too low for ALARM 1-RADIO
• Adjust the volume
– ALARM 1-RADIO not tuned to a radio station
• Check if the set is tuned to a radio station before setting
the ALARM 1-RADIO, and when switching off
The time is displayed using the 12 hour clock with
PM indicator (PM off = AM).
1. Turn the SET control to TIME SET.
2. Press HR 2 repeatedly or hold down on the button to
adjust the hours. Release HR 2when you reach the correct
hour.
3. Press 1MIN repeatedly or hold down on the button to
adjust the minutes.
Release 1MIN when you reach the correct minute setting.
4. Turn the SET control to RUN.
RADIO
1. Press SLEEP/ RADIO ON once to switch on the radio.
™Display shows the radio frequency of the last selected
waveband briefly before returning to the clock time. Your
preset station is also shown if you are listening to a preset.
2. Press BAND if you wish to change waveband.
3. Adjust the sound using VOLUME.
4. Press ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF to switch off.
Automatic tuning
• Press HR 2or 1MIN one second or more to tune to your
station.
™The radio automatically tunes to a station of sufficient
reception.
Manual tuning
• Press HR 2or 1MIN briefty and repeatedly until your
reach the desired frequency.
To improve reception:
FM: Adjust the position of the power cord (built-in
antenna) for optimum reception.
AM: Uses a built-in antenna inside the set. Direct the
antenna by adjusting the position of your set.
SETTING THE CLOCK RADIO
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product.A
sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased
the product is considered proof of purchase.Attach it to this
owner’s manual and keep both nearby.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90
days thereafter, a defective or inoperative product will be
replaced with a new, renewed or comparable product at no
charge to you.A replacement product is covered only for the
original warranty period.When the warranty on the original
product expires, the warranty on the replacement product also
expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or
antenna systems outside the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable
it to operate in any country other than the country for
which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these
modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to,
prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not
copyrighted.)
• a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.
WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?
You may exchange the product in all countries where the
product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics
Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics
Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips
service organization will attempt to provide a replacement
product (although there may be a delay if the appropriate
product is not readily available).
BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting an
exchange.Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save
you a trip.
PORTABLE AUDIO
90 days Free Exchange
This product must be carried in for an exchange.
SETTING SLEEP
1. Press SLEEP/ RADIO ON to switch on the radio.
2. Within 1 second, press SLEEP/ RADIO ON again once or
more until the display shows and SL:60.
While in the SLEEP display, press SLEEP/ RADIO ON once or
more to select your sleep time.
™Display shows in sequence: and the sleep
period time options: SL:60, SL:30, SL:15 and OFF.
™The sleep time and radio frequency appear briefly before
showing standby clock time with the
indicator, if SLEEP is activated.
3. To cancel sleep, press either:
• ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF
• REPEAT ALARM/ BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
• SLEEP/ RADIO ON once or more until
disappears from the display.
MAINTENANCE
• If you do not intend to use the set for a long time, withdraw
the mains plug from the wall socket.
• Do not expose the set to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• To clean the set, use a soft, slightly dampened chamois
leather. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the
housing.
LIMITED WARRANTY
SLEEP MODE
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15.
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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, [phone]
EL6095T002 / MAC5433 / 1-97
EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Contact your dealer to arrange an exchange. Or, ship the
product, insured and freight prepaid, and with proof of purchase
enclosed, to the address listed below.
Small Product Service Center
Philips Service Company
907 Snapps Ferry Road, Plant 2, Building 6
Greeneville,TN 37743
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties,
including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this
express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not
apply to you.)
EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.
No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such
damages.)
TO GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE...
In U.S.A., Puerto Rico or U.S.Virgin Islands, contact Philips Service
Company at [phone] to obtain the cost of out-of-warranty
exchange.Then carefully pack the product and ship it to the Small
Product Service Center (address listed above). In Canada, call the
phone number listed above under “Exchanging a Product in
Canada” to obtain the cost of out-of-warranty exchange.
REMEMBER...
Please record the model and serial numbers found on the
product below.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty
registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if
necessary.
MODEL # __________________________________
SERIAL # __________________________________
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