Philips MC-M250 User manual

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MC- M250
MC- M250Micro Hi-Fi System
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México
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PRECAUCIÓN - ADVERTENCIA
Descripción: Microsistema de Audio
Modelo : MC-M250/21
Alimentación: 110–127 / 220–240V; ~50–60 Hz
Consumo: 26 W
Importador: Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
Domicilio: Norte 45, # 669,
Col. Industrial Vallejo
Localidad y Tel: C.P. 02300 México D.F.,
Tel. [phone]
Exportador: Philips Electronics HK, Ltd.
País de Origen: China
Nº de Serie: ______________________________
LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO
ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
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Français
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Index
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Français -------------------------------------------- 21
Español --------------------------------------------- 38
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Contents
General Information
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7
Environmental information ................................ 7
Safety information ................................................ 7
About MP3 disc .................................................... 7
Preparations
Rear connections ............................................. 8–9
Power
Antennas connection
Speakers connection
Optional connection ........................................... 9
Connecting other equipment to your system
Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 9
Controls
Controls on the system and remote
control .................................................................. 10
Basic Functions
Switching the system on ................................... 11
Switching the system to standby mode ........ 11
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 11
Volume control ................................................... 11
Sound control ..................................................... 11
CD / MP3-CD Operations
Discs for playback .............................................. 12
Playing a disc ........................................................ 12
Text display .......................................................... 12
Selecting a different track ................................. 12
Finding a passage within a track ...................... 13
Selecting a desired Album/Track
(MP3 disc only) ................................................... 13
Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT ......................................................... 13
Programming the disc tracks ........................... 13
Reviewing the programme ............................... 13
Erasing the programme ..................................... 13
Radio Reception
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 14
Programming radio stations ............................. 14
Automatic programming
Manual programming
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 14
Changing tuning grid .......................................... 14
Tape Operation/Recording
Tape playback ...................................................... 15
Rewinding / Fast forwarding ............................ 15
General information on recording ................. 15
Preparation for recording ................................ 16
Synchro start CD recording ............................ 16
One touch recording......................................... 16
Recording timer .................................................. 16
Clock/Timer
Clock setting ....................................................... 17
Timer setting ....................................................... 17
Activating and deactivating timer
Sleep timer setting ............................................. 17
Specifications ........................................... 18
Maintenance.............................................. 19
Troubleshooting ............................. 19–20
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General Information
Supplied accessories
– 2 speaker boxes
– remote control
– batteries (two AAA size) for remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
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
specialised company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Safety information
●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.
●Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
●The lens may cloud over when the system is
suddenly moved from cold to warm
surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc.
Leave the system in the warm environment until
the moisture evaporates.
●The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.
●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.
About MP3 disc
Supported formats
– ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession
– Max. track number plus album is 300
– Max. nested directory is 8 levels
– The max. album number is 30
– The max. MP3 programme track number is
20
– Supported VBR bit-rate
– Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc
are: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
– Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps)
Making your own MP3-CD
1Rip the music from your own Digital Audio CDs
or download legal MP3 music from the Internet.
2Record (“burn”) the music on CD-R(W) disc
with your home PC. Make sure to use a
recording speed not faster than indicated on the
CD-R(W) and avoid running other programme
simultaneously on your PC during the recording
process.
Sound Quality
Take note that MP3-CD compilations should
best contain only MP3 tracks (.mp3). To
achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate of
128 kbps is recommended.
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Preparations
Rear connections
The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.
APower
Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that the following are done;
– If your system is equipped with aVoltage
Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
local power line voltage.
– All other connections have been made.
WARNING!
– For optimal performance, use only the
original power cable.
– Never make or change 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).
BAntennas 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
●Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,
VCR or other radiation source.
AM
aerial
speaker
(right) speaker
(left)
A
BC
AC power cord
FM wire antenna AM loop
antenna
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Preparations
FM Antenna
●For better FM stereo reception, connect an
outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM
ANTENNA) terminal.
CSpeakers Connection
Front Speakers
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left
speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to
"+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".
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●Fully insert the stripped portion 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.
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 IN terminals.
Note:
– If you are connecting equipment with a
monaural output (a single audio out terminal),
connect it to the AUX IN left terminal. Alternatively,
you can use a “single to double” cinch cable (the
output sound still remain monaural).
Inserting batteries into the
remote control
Insert two batteries (type R03 or AAA) into the
remote control with the correct polarity as
indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside
the battery compartment.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or will not be 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 off properly.
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)
Controls on the system and
remote control
1STANDBY ON y
– to switch the system on or to standby mode.
2Display screen
– to view the current status of the system.
3SOURCE
– to select the respective sound source : CD,
TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
4BAND / DISPLAY
for Tuner ............. to select waveband : FM or MW.
for CD/MP3-CD…to select disc information
display mode.
5PROGRAM
for CD/MP3-CD…to programme disc tracks.
for Tuner ............. to programme preset radio
stations.
634 PRESET / MP3•ALBUM / TIMER SET
for MP3-CD ..... to select previous/next album.
for Tuner ............. to select a preset radio station.
for Timer (3) ... (on the system only) to set the
timer function.
7S T TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE
(àáon remote control)
for CD ................. to fast reverse/forward the disc.
for CD/MP3 CD…(on the system only) to select
a desired track.
for Tuner ............. to tune to a lower or higher
radio frequency.
for Tape ............... to rewind or fast forward.
8Tape deck
9OPEN ç
– to open tape compartment.
09
for CD/MP3-CD…to stop playback or to clear a
programme.
for Tape ............... to stop playback or recording.
!VOLUME +/-
– to increase or decrease the volume.
–(on the system only) to adjust the hours and
minutes for the clock/timer functions.
@RECORD
– to start recording.
#ÉÅ / CLOCK
for CD/MP3-CD…to start or interrupt playback.
for Tape ............... to start playback.
for Clock ............ (on the system only) to set the
clock function.
$iR sensor
– infrared sensor for remote control.
%OPEN•CLOSE ç
– to open or close the disc tray.
^MODE
– to shuffle and repeat a track/disc.
&¡/ ™
– to select a desired track.
*DSC (Digital Sound Control)
– to select the desired sound effect : OPTIMAL/
ROCK/ JAZZ/ POP.
(IS/DBB (Incredible Surround/Dynamic
Bass Boost)
– to create a super-enhanced stereo effect.
– to enhance the bass.
)MUTE
– interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.
¡TIMER
– to activate/deactivate the timer function.
™SLEEP
– to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer.
£B
– to switch the system to standby mode.
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 É , í , ë ).
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Basic Functions
BAND
DISPLAY
MP3•ALBUM VOLUME
PRESET TRACK•SEARCH•TUNEPROGRAM
SOURCE TIMER SET CLOCK
REC
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IMPORTANT!
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.
Switching the system on
●Press STANDBY ON 2or SOURCE.
➜The system will switch to the last selected
source.
●Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX on the
remote control.
➜The system will switch to the selected source.
Switching the system to standby
mode
●Press STANDBY ON 2on the system or
remote control.
●If in recording mode, press 9first.
➜The volume level, interactive sound settings,
last selected source and tuner presets will be
retained in the player's memory.
Power-saving automatic standby
As a power-saving feature, the system will
automatically switch to Standby mode if you do
not press any buttons within 15 minutes after a
disc or tape has stopped playing.
Volume control
Press VOLUME +/-to increase or decrease
the volume level.
➜Display shows the volume level "VOLUMEVOLUME
VOLUMEVOLUME
VOLUME"
and a number from 0-32.
To switch off the volume temporarily
●Press MUTE on the remote control.
➜Playback will continue without sound and
"MUTEMUTE
MUTEMUTE
MUTE" is displayed.
●To restore the volume, press MUTE again or
increase the volume level.
Sound control
á
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MUTEDSC IS/DBB
É
É
●Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired
sound effect : OPTIMAL, ROCK, JAZZ or POP.
●Press IS/DBB to switch on or off the surround
sound effect or bass enhancement.
➜The sequences are as follows :
INCR.SURR. ™DBB ™DBB+INCR.SURR.
™OFF
➜If the DBB is activated, DBB is shown.
➜If the IS is activated, INCR. SURR is shown.
Note:
– The effect of INCREDIBLE SURROUND may
vary with different types of music.
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CD/MP3-CD Operations
BAND
DISPLAY
MP3•ALBUM
VOLUME
PRESET TRACK•SEARCH•TUNEPROGRAM
SOURCE TIMER SET CLOCK
REC
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IMPORTANT!
The lens of the CD player should never be
touched.
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Discs for playback
This system is able to play :
– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All finalised audio CDR and audio
CDRW discs
– MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)
●CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer
CDs, however, are not possible.
Playing a disc
1Select CD source.
2Press OPEN•CLOSEçon the top of the
system to open the CD compartment.
➜“CD OPENCD OPEN
CD OPENCD OPEN
CD OPEN” is displayed.
3Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and
press OPEN•CLOSEçto close the CD door.
➜“READINGREADING
READINGREADING
READING” is displayed as the CD player
scans the contents of a disc, and then the total
number of tracks and playing time are shown.
4Press ÉÅ to start playback.
To interrupt playback
●Press ÉÅ.
➜The current track time flashes.
●To resume playback, press ÉÅ again.
To stop playback
●Press Ç.
Notes:
– Disc play will also stop when you select another
source or the disc has reached the end.
– For MP3 disc, the disc reading time may exceed
10 seconds due to the large number of songs
compiled into one disc.
Text display
In CD mode
●Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following
information.
➜Track number and elapsed play time of
current track.
➜Remaining play time of current track.
➜Total number of tracks played and total
played-back time.
➜Total remaining number of tracks and total
remaining play time.
In MP3-CD mode
●Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select four
display modes : Number,Track, Album and ID3.
Number ➜Album number, track number and
elapsed play time.
Track ➜Track name and elapsed play time.
Album ➜Album name and elapsed play time.
ID-3 ➜ID-3 tag scrolls once and elapsed play
time.
Selecting a different track
●Press Sor T (¡or ™) repeatedly until
the desired track number appears in the display.
●If playback is stopped, pressÉÅ to start
playback.
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CD/MP3-CD Operations
Finding a passage within a track
1Press and hold down on Sor T (àor
á).
➜The disc is played at high speed and low
volume.
2When you recognize the passage you want,
release Sor T (àor á).
➜Normal playback continues.
Note:
– During a disc programme or if REPEAT/
SHUFFLE mode active, searching is only possible
within the same track.
Selecting a desired album/track
(MP3 disc only)
To select a desired album
●Press 4or 3repeatedly.
To select a desired track
●Press Sor T (¡or ™) repeatedly.
Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback.
1Press MODE on the remote control to select :
➜shuffle – tracks of the entire disc/
programme are played in random order.
➜shuffle repeat all – to repeat the entire
disc/ programme continuously in random order.
➜repeat all – to repeat the entire disc/
programme.
➜repeat – to repeat the current track.
2To return to normal playback, press MODE until
the various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no
longer displayed.
●You can also press 9to cancel your play mode.
Note:
– If Shuffle is activated on a MP3-CD, all titles
stored in the disc will be played in random order.
Programming the disc tracks
Programming tracks is possible when playback is
stopped. Up to 20 tracks can be stored in the
memory in any order.
1Press PROGRAM to enter the programming
mode.
➜A track number is shown and prog flashes.
2Press Sor T (¡or ™) repeatedly to
select your desired track number.
●For MP3 disc, press 4/ 3and S/ T
(¡or ™) to select the desired album and track
for programming.
3Press PROGRAM to confirm the track number
to be stored.
➜The number of tracks programmed and total
playing time of the programme is shown briefly,
then the selected track and “PROGPROG
PROGPROG
PROG”.
➜For MP3 disc, total playing time will not be
shown.
4Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired
tracks.
➜“MEMORY FULLMEMORY FULL
MEMORY FULLMEMORY FULL
MEMORY FULL” is displayed if you attempt
to programme more than 20 tracks.
5To start playback of your disc programme, press
ÉÅ.
Note:
– It is not possible to create a programme with
MP3 tracks from multiple CDs, or combined with
normal audio tracks.
Reviewing the programme
In stop mode, press and hold PROGRAM until
the display shows all your stored track numbers
in sequence.
Erasing the programme
●Press Çonce when playback is stopped or
twice during playback.
➜prog disappears and “CLEARCLEAR
CLEARCLEAR
CLEAR” is displayed.
Note:
– The programme 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
BAND
DISPLAY
MP3•ALBUM VOLUME
PRESET TRACK•SEARCH•TUNEPROGRAM
SOURCE TIMER SET CLOCK
REC
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Tuning to radio stations
1Select TUNER source.
➜“TUNERTUNER
TUNERTUNER
TUNER” is displayed briefly.
2Press BAND to select the desired waveband :
FM or MW.
3Press down on Sor T (àor á) and
release button.
➜The display will show "SEARCHSEARCH
SEARCHSEARCH
SEARCH" until a radio
station with sufficient signal strength is found.
➜If a FM station is received in stereo, is
shown.
4Repeat step 3if necessary until you find the
desired station.
●To tune to a weak station, press Sor T
(àor á) 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.
Automatic programming
Automatic programming will start with a chosen
preset number. From this preset number
upwards, former programmed radio stations will
be overridden.The system will only programme
stations which are not in the memory already.
1Press 4or 3to 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.
2Press PROGRAM for more than two seconds
to activate programming.
➜“AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
AUTO” is displayed and available stations are
programmed in order of waveband reception
strength: FM followed by MW. The last preset
automatically stored will then be played.
Manual programming
1Tune to your desired station (refer to “Tuning to
radio stations”).
2Press PROGRAM to activate programming.
➜prog flashes in the display.
3Press 4or 3to allocate a number from 1 to 40
to this station.
4Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting.
➜prog disappears, the preset number and the
frequency of the preset station are shown.
5Repeat 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
●Press 4or 3until the desired preset station is
displayed.
Changing tuning grid (some versions only)
In North and South America the frequency step
between adjacent channels in the AM and FM
band are 10 KHz and 100 KHz respectively. In
the rest of the world this step is 9 KHz and 50
KHz. Usually the frequency step has been preset
in the factory for your area if not:
1Select TUNER source.
2Press 9on the system for at least five seconds.
➜The display shows either “GRID 9GRID 9
GRID 9GRID 9
GRID 9” or
“GRID 10GRID 10
GRID 10GRID 10
GRID 10”.
Note:
– All preset stations will be lost and need to be
reprogrammed.
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Tape Operation / Recording
Tape playback
1Select TAPE source.
➜The display shows “TAPETAPE
TAPETAPE
TAPE” briefly.
2Press OPEN çto open the tape door.
3Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.
●Load the tape with the open side downward and
the full spool to the left.
4Press ÉÅ to start playback.
To stop playback
●Press Ç.
To reset the tape counter display
●In stop mode, press Çonce.
Rewinding / Fast forwarding
1Stop playback, press Sor T (àor á).
➜The tape will stop automatically at the end of
rewinding or fast forwarding.
➜During fast winding, you can monitor the tape
message with the tape counter.
2Press Çto stop rewinding or fast forwarding.
Note:
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it
is also possible to select another source (CD or
TUNER, for example).
General information on
recording
●For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I)
tapes on which the tabs have not yet been
broken.This deck is not suited for recording on
METAL (IEC IV) type tapes.
●The best recording level is set automatically.
Altering the VOLUME, INCREDIBLE
SURROUND or DBB will not affect the
recording in progress.
●At the very beginning and end of the tape, no
recording will take place during the 7 seconds
when the leader tape passes the recorder heads.
●To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have
the tape in front of you and break out the left
tab. Recording on this side is no longer possible.
If, however, you wish to record over this side
again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive
tape.
IMPORTANT!
Recording is permissible if copyright or
other rights of third parties are not
infringed upon.
BAND
DISPLAY
MP3•ALBUM
VOLUME
PRESET TRACK•SEARCH•TUNEPROGRAM
SOURCE TIMER SET CLOCK
REC
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Tape Operation / Recording
Preparation for recording
1Select TAPE source.
2Load a recordable tape into tape deck with full
spool to the left.
3Prepare the source to be recorded.
CD – load the disc.
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
AUX – connect external equipment.
When recording is in progress
➜REC starts flashing.
●To stop recording, press 9.
●It is not possible to listen to another source.
●It is not possible to activate the timer function.
Synchro start CD recording
1Select CD source.
●Press Sor T (¡or ™) to select the
desired track to start recording.
●You can programme the tracks in the order you
want them to be recorded (refer to “CD/MP3-
CD Operations - Programming the disc tracks”).
2Press REC to start recording.
➜Playing of the CD programme starts
automatically from the beginning of the CD
after 7 seconds. It is not necessary to start the
CD player separately.
One touch recording
1Select CD, TUNER or AUX source.
2If necessary, start playback of the selected
source.
3Press REC to start recording.
Recording timer
To record from the radio, you will need to use a
preset radio station and to set a start (ON) and
finish (OFF) time.
1Select the preset radio station to record from
(refer to “Radio Reception - Tuning to preset
radio stations”).
2In standby mode, press TIMER SET for more
than two seconds.
➜flashes and a source is displayed.
3Press SOURCE repeatedly until “REC TUN”
source is displayed.
4Press TIMER SET to confirm the source.
➜“SET ON TIMESET ON TIME
SET ON TIMESET ON TIME
SET ON TIME” is displayed, and the
clock digits for the hours flash.
5Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.
6Press TIMER SET again.
➜The clock digits for the minutes flash.
7Press VOLUME +/-to set the minutes.
8Press TIMER SET to confirm the recording
start time.
➜“SET OFF TIMESET OFF TIME
SET OFF TIMESET OFF TIME
SET OFF TIME” is displayed, and the
clock digits for the hours flash.
9Repeat steps 5-7 to set the finish time.
10 Press TIMER SET to confirm the timer settings.
➜is shown and the recording timer is now
set.
Note:
– The recording timer will not be activated if the
system is in tape play mode.
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Clock/Timer
BAND
DISPLAY
MP3•ALBUM
VOLUME
PRESET TRACK•SEARCH•TUNEPROGRAM
SOURCE TIMER SET CLOCK
REC
iR
S
T
A
N
D
B
Y
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O
N
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Clock setting
1In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK.
➜The clock digits for the hours flash.
2Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.
3Press CLOCK again.
➜The clock digits for the minutes flash.
4Press VOLUME +/- to set the minutes.
5Press CLOCK to confirm the time.
Timer setting
●The system can be used as an alarm clock,
whereby the CD,TUNER or TAPE is switched on
at a set time.The clock time needs to be set first
before the timer can be used.
●You can also use it to record a favourite tuner
programme at a set period (refer to “Recording
timer”)
●During setting, if no button is pressed within 90
seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode
automatically.
1In standby mode, press TIMER SET for more
than two seconds.
2Press SOURCE repeatedly (or CD, TUNER,
TAPE on the remote control) to select the
sound source.
3Press TIMER SET to confirm your desired
mode.
➜The selected source is shown.
Display sequence scrolls “SET ON TIMESET ON TIME
SET ON TIMESET ON TIME
SET ON TIME” and
flashes. The clock digits for the hours flash.
4Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.
5Press TIMER SET again.
➜The clock digits for the minutes flash.
6Press VOLUME +/-to set the minutes.
7Press TIMER SET to confirm the time.
➜The timer is now set and activated.
Activating and deactivating timer
●In standby or during playback, press TIMER
once on the remote control.
➜Display shows if activated, and disappears if
deactivated.
Sleep timer setting
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off
by itself after a set period of time.The clock time
needs to be set first before the sleep timer can
be used.
1Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly
to select a preset time.
➜The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
6060
6060
60 ™4545
4545
45 ™3030
3030
30 ™1515
1515
15 ™0FF0FF
0FF0FF
0FF ™6060
6060
60 …
➜"SLEEP XXSLEEP XX
SLEEP XXSLEEP XX
SLEEP XX" or "OFFOFF
OFFOFF
OFF" is displayed. "XXXX
XXXX
XX" is the
time in minutes.
2When you reach the desired length of time, stop
pressing the SLEEP button.
➜Once SLEEP is activated, "SLEEP ONSLEEP ON
SLEEP ONSLEEP ON
SLEEP ON" scrolls
across the display at repeated intervals.
To deactivate the sleep timer
●Press SLEEP repeatedly until "0FF0FF
0FF0FF
0FF" is displayed,
or press the STANDBY ON button.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER
Output power ....................................... 2 x 10 W RMS
......................................................................... 400 W PMPO
Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥65 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response ......... 40 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB
Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V)
Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω
Impedance headphones .................... 32 Ω-1000 Ω
CD PLAYER
Number of programmable tracks ......................... 20
Frequency range .................................. 20 – 20000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 75 dBA
Channel separation .......................... ≥60 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion ........................... < 0.003%
MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD) .......... MPEG AUDIO
MP3-CD bit rate ....................................... 32-256 kbps
(128 kbps advised)
Sampling frequencies ....................... 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
TUNER
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW wave range (9 kHz) ............. 531 – 1602 kHz
MW wave range (10 kHz) ........... 530 – 1700 kHz
Tuning grid ............................................................ 9/10 kHz
Sensitivity at 75 Ω
– mono, 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio ............ 2.8 µV
– stereo, 46 dB signal-to-noise ratio ........ 61.4 µV
Selectivity ................................................................. ≥28 dB
Total harmonic distortion ..................................... ≤5%
Frequency response ..... 63 – 12500 Hz (± 3 dB)
Signal-to-noise-ratio ...................................... ≥50 dBA
TAPE DECK
Frequency response
Normal tape (type I) ...... 80 – 12500 Hz (8 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Normal tape (type I) .................................... 50 dBA
Wow and flutter ......................................... ≤0.4% DIN
SPEAKERS
2-way Bass reflex system
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 130 x 220 x 215 (mm)
GENERAL INFORMATION
AC Power
For Version /21-/21M ..... 110–127 / 220–240 V;
50–60 Hz Switchable
For Version /30 ....................... 230 – 240V; 50 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 140 x 220 x 250 (mm)
Weight (with/without speakers)
............................................................... approx. 6.3 / 3.3 kg
Standby power consumption .......................... < 3 W
Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.
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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 service centre.
Problem Solution
CD OPERATION
“NO DISCNO DISC
NO DISCNO DISC
NO DISC”is displayed. – 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 CD-R.
Troubleshooting
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.
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
●To ensure good recording and playback quality,
clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and
pressure roller(s) Cafter every 50 hours of
tape operation.
Caution: Do not rotate the heads during
cleaning.
●Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
●You can also clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
A A B C
Demagnetizing the heads
●Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.
Maintenance
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RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is poor. – 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.
TAPE OPERATION / RECORDING
Recording or playback cannot be made. – Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
– Use only normal (IEC I) tape for recording.
“CHECK TAPECHECK TAPE
CHECK TAPECHECK TAPE
CHECK TAPE”is displayed. – Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
The tape deck door cannot open. – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
GENERAL
The system does not react when buttons – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
are pressed. switch on the system again.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor – Adjust the volume.
quality. – 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.
The left and right sound outputs are – Check the speaker connections and location.
reversed.
The remote control does not function – Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)
properly. before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).
– Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.
– Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
– Replace the batteries.
– Point the remote control directly toward
IR sensor on the front of the system.
The timer is not working. – Set the clock correctly.
– Press TIMER to switch on the timer.
– If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased. – Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
Troubleshooting
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