Philips MCM233/12 User manual

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EN User manual 3
DA Brugervejledning 21
DE Benutzerhandbuch 39
ES Användarhandbok 59
FR Mode d’emploi 78
IT Manuale utente 97
NL Gebruiksaanwijzing 117
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Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
Notice 5
2 Your Micro Hi-Fi System 7
Introduction 7
What’s in the box 7
Overview of the main unit 8
Overview of the remote control 9
3 Get started 11
Placement 11
Prepare the remote control 11
Connect power 11
Auto install radio stations 12
Set clock 12
Turn on 12
4 Play 13
Play a disc 13
Play from USB 13
5 Listen to radio 14
Tune to a radio station 14
Program radio stations automatically 14
Program radio stations manually 14
Select a preset radio station 14
FM stations with RDS 14
6 Play options 15
Pause/resume play 15
Skip to a track 15
Search within a track 15
Select repeat/shuffle play options 15
Program tracks 15
Display time 15
Adjust volume level 15
Mute sound 16
Select a preset sound effect 16
Enhance bass 16
7 Other features 17
Set the alarm timer 17
Set the sleep timer 17
Play from an external device 17
8 Product information 18
Specifications 18
USB playability information 18
Supported MP3 disc formats 19
Maintenance 19
9 Troubleshooting 20

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1 Important
Safety
aRead these instructions.
bKeep these instructions.
cHeed all warnings.
dFollow all instructions.
eDo not use this apparatus near water.
fClean only with dry cloth.
gDo not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
hDo not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
iProtect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
jOnly use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
kUse only with the 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.
lUnplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
mRefer 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.
nBattery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or
damage to the unit:
Install all batteries correctly, + and -•
as marked on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new•
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is•
not used for a long time.
oApparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
pDo not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,
lighted candles).
qWhere the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.•
Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.•
Never place this apparatus on other electrical•
equipment.
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked•
flames or heat.
Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
•
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power•
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus
from the power.

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Hearing safety
Listen at a moderate volume.
Using headphones at a high volume can•
impair your hearing. This product can
produce sounds in decibel ranges that
may cause hearing loss for a normal
person, even for exposure less than a
minute. The higher decibel ranges are
offered for those that may have already
experienced some hearing loss.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your•
hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So after prolonged
listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can
actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing. To guard against this, set your
volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.
Set your volume control at a low setting.•
Slowly increase the sound until you can•
hear it comfortably and clearly, without
distortion.
Prolonged exposure to sound, even•
at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause
hearing loss.
Be sure to use your equipment•
reasonably and take appropriate breaks.
Listen at reasonable volumes for•
reasonable periods of time.
Be careful not to adjust the volume as•
your hearing adapts.
Do not turn up the volume so high that•
you can’t hear what’s around you.
You should use caution or temporarily•
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations. Do not use headphones while
operating a motorized vehicle, cycling,
skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Notice
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
Environmental information
All unnecessary 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.
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
is attached to a product it means that the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and
do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. Correct disposal of
your old product helps to prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health.

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Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed with normal household
waste.Please inform yourself about the local
rules on separate collection of batteries
because correct disposal helps to prevent
negative consequences for the environmental
and human health.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
This apparatus includes this label:
Norge
Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.
Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert
innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er
derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge
apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.
For å redusere faren for brann eller
elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes
for regn eller fuktighet.

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2 Your Micro Hi-
Fi System
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this unit, you can enjoy audio from discs,
USB devices, other external devices, or listen to
radio stations.
The unit offers Digital Sound Control (DSC)
and Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) to enrich
sound.
The unit supports the following media formats:
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
Main unit•
Remote control•
Power adaptor•
1 x MP3 link cable•
Mounting kit (2 dowels and 2 screws)•
Quick start guide•
User manual•
Wall mounting instructions•

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Overview of the main unit
a
Turn on the unit, or switch to•
standby mode, or switch to Eco
Power standby.
b
Open/close the disc compartment.•
cDisc compartment
dDisplay panel
Show current status.•
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eSOURCE
Select a source: CD, FM tuner, USB,•
or MP3 link.
f/
Skip to the previous/next track.•
Search within a track.•
Tune to a radio station.•
Adjust hour/minute digits.•
Select 12 hour or 24 hour format.•
g
Start or pause play.•
h
Stop play or erase a program.•
iVOLUME + / -
Adjust volume.•
j
Jack for the headphone.•
k
Jack for a USB mass storage device.•
lMP3 LINK
Audio input jack (3.5mm) for an•
external audio device.
Overview of the remote control
a
Turn on the unit, or switch to•
standby mode, or switch to Eco
Power standby.
bOPEN/CLOSE
Open or close the disc•
compartment.
PRESET/ALBUM
DISPLAY
PROG/
CLOCK SET
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cCD
Select disc source.•
d/
Skip to the previous/next album.•
/
Skip to the previous/next track.•
Search within a track.•
Tune to a radio station.•
Select 12 hour or 24 hour format.•
Start or pause play.•
eUSB
Select USB device source.•
fRDS/DISPLAY
For selected FM radio stations:•
display RDS information.
Select display information.•
g
Mute or restore volume.•
hVOL +/-
Adjust volume.•
iNumeric keypad
Select a track from a disc directly.•
jPROG/CLOCK SET
Program tracks.•
Program radio stations.•
Set the clock.•
kSLEEP/TIMER
Set the sleep timer.•
Set the alarm timer.•
lDSC
Select a preset sound setting.•
mDBB
Turn on or off dynamic bass•
enhancement.
nREPEAT/SHUFFLE
Play a track or all tracks repeatedly.•
Play tracks randomly.•
o
Stop play or erase a program.•
pMP3 LINK
Select external audio device source.•
qTUNER
Select tuner source.•

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3 Get started
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of•
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus.The
model number and serial number are on the
rear of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Placement
You can place the unit on a flat surface or
mount the unit on a wall.
Mount on a wall
To wall mount the unit, see the included
separate sheet of wall mounting instructions.
Prepare the remote control
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,•
sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.
To insert the remote control battery:
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert 2 AAA batteries (not supplied)
with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.
Note
If you are not going to use the remote control for a•
long time, remove the batteries.
Do not use old and new or different types of batteries
•
in combination.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
•
be disposed of properly.
Connect power
Caution
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply•
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the unit.
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power
•
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
Before you connect the AC power cord, ensure that•
you have completed all other connections.
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1Connect the power adaptor to:
the• DC IN jack on the main unit.
the wall outlet.•
Auto install radio stations
When you connect power and no radio
stations are stored, the unit automatically begins
to store radio stations.
1Connect the unit to the power supply.
[»AUTO INSTALL PRESS -- PLAY
KEY](auto install press -- play key) is
displayed.
2Press on the main unit to start
installation.
The unit automatically stores radio»
stations with sufficient signal strength.
When all the available radio stations»
are stored, the first preset radio station
is broadcast automatically.
Set clock
Note
You can set the clock in the standby mode only.•
1Press and hold PROG/CLOCK SET to
enter the clock setting mode.
[»SET CLOCK](set clock) scrolls on the
screen.
2Press / repeatedly to select 12 hour
or 24 hour format.
3Press PROG/CLOCK SET to confirm.
The hour digits are displayed and begin»
to blink.
4Press / to set the hour.
5Press PROG/CLOCK SET to confirm.
The minute digits are displayed and»
begin to blink.
6Press / to set the minute.
7Press PROG/CLOCK SET to confirm the
clock setting.
Turn on
1Press .
The unit switches to the last selected»
source.
Switch to standby
1Press again to switch the unit to
standby mode.
The clock (if set) appears on the»
display panel.
To switch the unit to Eco Power Standby
mode:
1In the standby mode, press and hold
for more than 2 seconds.
The backlight on the display panel»
turns off.
Tip
The unit switches to Eco Power Standby mode after 15•
minutes in standby mode.

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4 Play
Play a disc
1Press CD to select the disc source.
2Press to open the disc compartment.
3Insert a disc with the printed side facing
outward.
4Press to close the disc compartment.
Play starts automatically. If not, press»
.
Play from USB
Note
Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio•
content.
1Insert the USB device into the socket.
2Press USB to select the USB source.
Play starts automatically. If not, press»
.
To select a folder, press• / .
To select an audio file, press• / .

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5 Listen to radio
Tune to a radio station
1Press TUNER to select FM.
2Press and hold / for more than 2
seconds.
[»SEARCH] (search) is displayed.
The radio tunes to a station with»
strong reception automatically.
3Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
To tune to a weak station, press•
/repeatedly until you find optimal
reception.
Program radio stations
automatically
You can program a maximum of 20 preset
radio stations (FM).
1In the tuner mode, press and hold
PROG/CLOCK SET for more than 2
seconds to activate automatic program
mode.
[»AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
All available stations are programmed»
in the order of waveband reception
strength.
The first programmed radio station is»
broadcast automatically.
Program radio stations
manually
You can program a maximum of 20 preset
radio stations (FM).
1Tune to a radio station.
2Press PROG/CLOCK SET to activate
program mode.
[»PROG] (program) is displayed.
3Press / to allocate a number to this
radio station, then press PROG/CLOCK
SET to confirm.
4Repeat the above steps to program other
stations.
Tip
To overwrite a programmed station, store another•
station in its place.
Select a preset radio station
1In tuner mode, press / to select a
preset number.
You can also press the numeric buttons•
to select a preset number directly.
Tip
Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR•
or other radiation source.
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the•
position of the antenna.
FM stations with RDS
Radio Data System (RDS) is a service that
sends additional broadcast information along
with FM stations.
If you listen to a FM station with RDS signal,
“RDS” is displayed.
Display RDS information
1For an FM station with RDS, press
RDS/DISPLAY repeatedly to display
various broadcast information.

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6 Play options
Pause/resume play
1During play, press to pause/resume
play.
Skip to a track
For CD:
1Press / to select another track.
To select a track directly, you can•
also press a key on the numerical
keypad.
2Press to select an album or a folder.
3Press / to select a track or a file.
Search within a track
1During play, press and hold / .
2Release to resume normal play.
Select repeat/shuffle play
options
1During play, press REPEAT/SHUFFLE
repeatedly to select a repeat option or
the shuffle play mode.
[• ]: the current track is played
repeatedly.
[• ]: all tracks are played
repeatedly.
[• ]: all tracks in this album are
played repeatedly.
[• ]: all tracks are played randomly.
2To resume normal play, press
REPEAT/SHUFFLE repeatedly until no
option is displayed.
Program tracks
Note
You can program tracks only when the play stops.•
You can program a maximum of 40 tracks.
1Press PROG/CLOCK SET to activate the
program mode.
[»PROG] (program) is displayed.
2For MP3/WMA tracks, press /to
select an album.
3Press / to select a track, then press
PROG/CLOCK SET to confirm.
4Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program more
tracks.
5Press to play the programmed tracks.
During play, [»PROG] (program) is
displayed.
To erase the program, in the stop•
position, press .
Display time
1Press DISPLAY to display time.
Tip
In Eco Standby mode, time is displayed for 90 seconds.•
Adjust volume level
1During play, press VOL +/- to increase/
decrease the volume level.

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Mute sound
1During play, press to mute/unmute
sound.
Select a preset sound effect
1During play, press DSC repeatedly to
select:
[• POP] (pop)
[• JAZZ] (jazz)
[• ROCK] (rock)
[• CLASSIC] (classic)
[• FLAT] (flat)
Enhance bass
1During play, press DBB to turn on or off
dynamic bass enhancement.
If DBB is activated, [DBB] is displayed.»

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7 Other features
Set the alarm timer
This unit can be used as an alarm clock.The
disc/radio/USB is activated to play at a preset
time.
Note
Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.•
1Press to switch to standby mode.
2Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER for more
than two seconds.
A prompt to select the source is»
displayed.
3Press CD, TUNER, USB to select a
source.
4Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
The clock digits are displayed.»
The hour digits begin to blink.»
5Press / to set the hour.
6Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.
The minute digits begin to blink.»
7Press / to set the minute.
The timer is set and activated.»
»is displayed.
Set the sleep timer
This unit can switch to standby automatically
after a set period of time.
1When the unit is turned on, press
SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly to select a set
period of time (in minutes).
When sleep timer is activated,»is
displayed.
2Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until
[OFF] (off) is displayed.
When sleep timer is deactivated,»
disappears on the display.
Play from an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.
1Press MP3 LINK to select the MP3 link
source.
2Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:
the• MP3 LINK jack (3.5mm) on the
unit.
the headphone jack on an external•
device.
3Start to play the device (see the device
user manual).

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8 Product
information
Note
Product information is subject to change without prior•
notice.
Specifications
Amplifier
Total output power 2 x 10 W RMS
Frequency
response 80 Hz - 16 kHz, ± 3 dB
Signal to noise ratio > 60 dB
MP3 link input 0.5 V RMS 20 k
Disc
Laser type Semiconductor
Disc diameter 12 cm /8 cm
Support disc CD-DA, CD-R, CD-
RW, MP3-CD, WMA-
CD
Audio DAC 24 Bits / 44.1 kHz
Total harmonic
distortion < 1.5%
Frequency
response
60 Hz -16 kHz
(44.1 kHz)
Signal to noise ratio > 55 dBA
Tuner
Tuning range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuning grid 50 KHz
Number of presets 20
General information
AC power 100-240V~,
50/60HZ
Operation Power
Consumption
15 W
Standby Power Consumption 1 W
Eco Power Standby Power
Consumption
0.8 W
USB Direct Version 2.0/1.1
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D)
565 x 245 x
104 mm
Weight
- Main Unit 2.7 kg
USB playability information
Compatible USB devices:
USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)•
USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)•
memory cards (requires an additional•
card reader to work with this unit)
Supported formats:
USB or memory file format FAT12,•
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and•
variable bit rate
WMA v9 or earlier•
Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8•
levels
Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99•
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999•
ID3 tag v2.0 to v2.3•
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum•
length: 128 bytes)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an•
album that does not contain MP3/WMA
files, and is not be shown in the display.
Unsupported file formats are skipped. For•
example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3
files with extension .dlf are ignored and
not played.
AAC, WAV, PCM audio files•

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DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a,•
.m4p, .mp4, .aac)
WMA files in Lossless format and bit rate•
higher than 320 kbps
Supported MP3 disc formats
ISO9660, Joliet•
Maximum title number: 999 (depending•
on file name length)
Maximum album number: 99•
Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,•
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
Supported Bit-rates: 32-320 (kbps),•
variable bit rates
ID3 tag v2.0 to v2.3•
Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8•
levels
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with•
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
Clean 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.
Clean the disc lens
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may•
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure
good play 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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9 Troubleshooting
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.•
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.
philips.com/welcome).When you contact
Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby
and the model number and serial number are
available.
No power
Ensure that the AC power plug of the•
unit is connected properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC•
outlet.
To save power, the unit switches to Eco•
Standby mode automatically after 15
minutes in standby mode.
No sound
Adjust the volume.•
No response from the unit
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power•
plug, then turn on the unit again.
No disc detected
Insert a disc.•
Check if the disc is inserted with the print•
side facing inward.
Wait until the moisture condensation at•
the lens has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc.•
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.•
Remote control does not work
Before pressing any function button, first•
select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.
Reduce the distance between the remote•
control and the unit.
Insert the battery with its polarities (+/–•
signs) aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery.•
Aim the remote control directly at the•
sensor on the front of the unit.
Cannot display some files in USB device
The number of folders or files in the USB•
device has exceeded a certain limit. This
phenomenon is not a malfunction.
The formats of these files are not•
supported.
USB device not supported
The USB device is incompatible with the•
unit. Try another one.
Poor radio reception
Increase the distance between the unit•
and your TV or VCR.
Fully extend and adjust the FM antenna.•
Clock/timer setting erased
Power has been interrupted or the power•
cord has been disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer.•
Timer does not work
Set the clock correctly.•
Switch on the timer.•

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