Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MC230
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1. Radio Data System is a service that allows FM stations to show additional information If you are receiving a RDS station R D S and the station name are displayed When automatic programming is used RDS stations will be programmed first Scrolling through different RDS information Press RDS NEWS briefly and repeatedly to scroll through the following information if available Station name Programme type such as NEWS SPORT POP Mu Radio text messages Frequency Note Ifyou press RDS and the RDS signal is not available NG FIS is displayed Setting the RDS clock Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a real clock time at an interval of every minute It is possible to set the clock by using a time signal which is broadcast together with the RDS signal Tuned to a RDS station from FM band refer to Tuning to radio stations Press and hold CLOCK SET until 5E T CLOCK is displayed Press RDS NEWS gt SEARCH RDS TIME appears gt When RDS time is read the current time will be stored gt If the RDS station does not transmit RDS time within 90 seconds NO RDS TIME appears Note Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a real time clock at a minute interval The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the transmitting RDS radio station Searching programme type PTY PTY helps you find a desired programme type To enable PTY first programm2. a way that istening to CD AUX is interrupted by the EWS on traffic announcement of a RDS station This only works if the RDS station broadcasts a NEWS signal while sending the news Tune to the desired RDS station n CD AUX or Standby mode press RDS e NEWS once or more on the remote control to select the NEWS option gt NEWS ON TA ON or OFF is displayed briefly NEWS is displayed if you have activated the NEWS or TA option Changing listening source will not disarm the function Notes When you receive RDS news or traffic announcements during CD playback playback will pause and you will be able to hear the news TA Playback resumes after the broadcast has finished Ifyou are using the RDS NEWS announcement the whole network is searched for the respective news Disarming RDS News and Traffic Announcement There are a number of ways to disarm the news feature Press RDS NEWS on the DSC RDS NEWS MUTE remote control during reception of the news option OCK SET TIMER SLEEP s 0 di Setting the clock n standby mode or system on press and hold CLOCK SET on the remote control for more han 3 seconds GET CLOCK SET LLULK scrolls on the display gt The clock digits for the hours flash Press VOLUME to set the hours Press CLOCK SET again gt The clock digits for the minutes flash Press VOLUME to set the
3. equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones 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 English Contents General Information Environmental information Supplied accessories Safety information Preparations Rear connections uneennseensssennseennssenneennnne Optional connection Before using the remote control Replacing battery lithium CR2025 into the remote control ni irreemee 9 Controls Controls on the system and remote COME po PRA EA 10 Basic Functions Switching the system on 11 Switching the system to Eco Power Standby mode Power Saving Automatic Standby Adjusting volume and sound CD Operation Playing a disc Selecting a different track Finding a passage within a track 12 Different play modes Shuffle and Repeat 13 Programming track numbers Reviewing the programme Erasing the programme Radio Reception Tuning to radio
4. has cleared Replace or clean the disc see Maintenance Use a finalised CD RW or CD R 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 orVCR GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality Adjust the volume Disconnect the headphones Check that the speakers are connected correctly Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped The left and right sound outputs are reversed Check the speaker connections and location The remote control does not function properly Select the source CD or TUNER for example before pressing the function button DIE Id Pl Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system nsert the battery with its polarities signs aligned as indicated Replace the battery Point the remote control directly toward R sensor on the front of the system The timer is not working Set the clock correctly Press TIMER to switch on the timer The Clock Timer setting is erased Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected Reset the clock timer 19 Meet Philips at the Internet http www philips com usasupport
5. should be placed on the apparatus o objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus f 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 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 Preparations MW loop antenna Speakers right FM wire antenna Speakers left A AC power cord Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system For users in the U K please follow the instructions on page 2 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 con
6. 0 seconds Activating and deactivating SLEEP The sleep timer enables the system to switch off by itself after a set period of time Press SLEEP on the remote control once or more gt Display shows SLEEP and one of the sleep time options in sequence SU 15 B 45 30 15 DFF 50 if you have selected a time Once SLEEP is activated SLEEP is display To deactivate press SLEEP on the remote control once or more until DIFF is shown or press STANDBY ON on the system or remote control TIMER SLEEP SNEWS MUTE 17 Specifications AMPLIFIER Output power 2x5 W RMS Signal to noise ratio a 62 dBA Frequency response 63 16000 Hz 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX nu 0 5 V max 2 V Impedance loudspeakers Impedance headphones CD PLAYER Frequency range 30 16000 Hz Signal to noise ratio sciiti VOA BA TUNER FM wave range 87 5 108 MHz MW wave range 531 1602 kHz Sensitivity at 75 Q mono 26 dB signal to noise ratio 2 8 UV stereo 46 dB signal to noise ratio 61 4 uV Selectivity 28 dB Total harmonic distortion wenn E D Frequency response 63 12500 Hz 3 dB Signal to noise ratio nme DO dBA Maintenance 18 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 di
7. 4 or bb 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 program stations which are not in the memory already Press PRESET M or DI 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 Press PROGRAM for more than 2 seconds to activate programming gt AUTO is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength RDS FM followed by MW The last preset automatically stored will then be played Manual programming Tune to your desired station see Tuning to radio stations Press PROGRAM to activate programming Press PRESET M or DI to allocate a number from 1 to 40 to this station Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting gt The preset number and the frequency of the preset station are shown 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 Press PRESET M or P until the desired preset station is displayed Radio Reception RDS
8. Micro Hi Fi System MC230 user manual PHILIPS Important notes for users in the U K Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows Remove fuse cover and fuse Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp A S T A or BSI approved type Refit the fuse cover f the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place f the mains plug contains a fuse this should have a value of 5 Amp If a plug without a fuse is used he fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp Note The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code blue neutral N brown live L As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug marked E or or coloured green or green and yellow Before replacing the plug cover make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead not simply over the two wires Copyright in the U K Recor
9. a track number shortly after loading a disc or in the PAUSE position you will need to press III to start playback Finding a passage within a track Press and hold down on 44 or PP gt The disc is played at high speed and low volume When you recognise the passage you want release 44 or DP gt Normal playback continues CD Operation Different play modes SHUFFLE 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to select and store all desired and REPEAT a ae gt FULL is displayed if you attempt to program You can select and change the various play MEA modes before or during playback The REPEAT modes can also be combined with PROGRAM 5 To start playback of your disc program press Idi SHUFFLE tracks of the entire disc are STOP m do Morris PEN played in random order SHUFFLE and REPEAT ALL to repeat the Reviewing the program entire disc continuously in In STOP mode press and hold PROGRAM random order Until the display shows all your stored track REPEAT ALL repeats the entire disc program number in sequence REPEAT plays the current track continuously Erasing the program You can erase the program by To select your play mode press the SHUFFLE or REPEAT on the remote control before or 2 pressing a gt once the i dona during playback until the display shows the e Pressing he CD Paso aa Pero desired function SHUFFLE REPEAT REPEAT opening thet Compan ih ALL gt PROGRAM disappears CLEAR i
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11. ase a CD programme PLAY PII starts or interrupts playback PRESET M gt for TUNER selects a preset radio station for CD Skips to the beginning of a current track previous subsequent track DBB Dynamic Bass Boost enhances the bass 9 BAND selects a waveband PROGRAM for CD programmes tracks and reviews the programme for TUNER programmes tuner stations 1 SOURCE selects the respective sound source for CD TUNER AUX 2 CLOCK SET sets the clock function views the clock 43 TIMER activates deactivates or sets the timer function SLEEP activates deactivates or selects the sleeper time 45 DSC Digital Sound Control selects sound characteristics ROCK JAZZ POP CLASSIC 10 RDS NEWS activates RDS news and Traffic Announcement for tuner displays RDS information 47 MUTE interrupts and resumes sound reproduction REPEAT repeats a track CD programme entire CD SHUFFLE plays CD tracks in random order d n connects headphones 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 PII ld Pi 3 O Oi IMPORTANT Before you operate the system complete the pr
12. ding and playback of material may require consent See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972 Coe eto oes DBB DSC RDSI REPEAT SHU SO NEWS MUTE C E PHILIPS 0o00 e CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation 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 To establish a safe volume level Set your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion Listen for reasonable periods of time Prolonged exposure to sound even at normally safe levels can also cause hearing loss Be sure to use your
13. ditions If this happens let the system cool down before reusing it not available for all versions Antennas Connection Connect the supplied MW loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception MW Antenna amp AM AERIAL Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV VCR or other radiation source FM Antenna x O For better FM stereo reception connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL FM ANTENNA terminal 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 P 7 EP o 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
14. e RDS stations into the tuner memory see Programming radio stations While receiving an RDS station press RDS e NEWS briefly until the programme type is displayed Press PRESET M or P until the desired programme type is displayed Press and hold down on TUNE lt 4 or PP to start searching gt The radio tunes to a RDS station broadcasting this programme type If the programme type is not available THPE NO QUINT is displayed T i RDS Programme types Country Music ational Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Fa hd NO TYPE Lu o RDS programme type NEWS ews services APP ALR Politics and current affairs Special information programmes Sports Lu Education and advanced training BR Radio plays and literature CULTURE sue Culture religion and society SCIENCE Science VARIED Entertainment programmes POP Pop music ROL a Rock music MOR Mu Light music LIGHT Mi Light classical music CLASSICS Classical music OTHER Mu Special music programmes WERTHER au Weather FINANCE ae Finance CHILDREN Children s programmes SOC TAL au Social Affairs RELIGION Religion PHONE IM Phone In TRAVEL Travel LEISUR Leisure JAZZ azz Music rn LI A ES m u m LI E UO FIST BA INH ICI rT HA Es MM CI 15 Radio Reception 16 RDS News and Traffic Announcement TA You may set up the tuner in such
15. eparation procedures Switching the system on Press STANDBY ON The system will switch to the last selected source Press SOURCE or CD TUNER or AUX on the remote control gt The system will switch to the selected source Press OPEN CLOSE Switching the system to ECO Power Standby mode Press STANDBY ON 1 in the active mode gt CLO Pi is displayed briefly then the display goes blank gt The ECO POWER indicator lights up To view the clock time in Standby mode press and hold STANDBY ON for 3 seconds or more gt The system enters the standby mode with clock display The volume level up to a maximum volume level of 20 interactive sound settings last selected mode ECO Power Standby or normal standby source and tuner presets will be retained in the player s memory Basic Functions Power Saving Automatic Standby As a power saving feature the system automatically switches to Eco Power Standby 15 minutes after a CD has reached the end and no control is operated Adjusting volume and sound Press the VOLUME A control to decrease or increase the volume Display shows the volume level VEIL and a number from MINI 2 30 31 MAX Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired sound effect ROCK JAZZ POP CLASSIC Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or off Display shows DBB Press MUTE on the remote control to interrupt sound reproduct
16. ion instantly Playback will continue without sound and the display shows MUTE To activate sound reproduction you can press MUTE again adjust the volume controls change source 11 CD Operation 12 3 O Oi IMPORTANT The lens of the CD player should never be touched Playing a disc CD ROM CD I CDV VCD MP3 DVD or computer CDs however are not possible Press SOURCE to select CD Press OPEN e CLOSE on the front panel of the system to open the CD compartment UREN is displayed when the compartment cover slides up Insert a disc with the printed side facing up Press OPEN e CLOSE again to close the compartment gt READING is displayed as the CD player scans the contents of the disc gt The total playing time and the total number of tracks are displayed Press DIE to start playback gt Current track number and elapsed playing time of the track are displayed during disc playback To interrupt playback press PIE Press DI again to resume play To stop disc playback press STOP E Note CD play will also stop when the CD door is opened the disc has reached the end you select another source TUNER or AUX Selecting a different track Press I or DI once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display If you have selected
17. 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 The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health General Information 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 Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be easily reached The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing 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 The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains etc Do not expose the system batteries or discs to excessive moisture rain sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight o naked flame sources such as lighted candles
18. minutes Press CLOCK SET to confirm the time Note The backlight for clock display is dim in standby Viewing the clock Press CLOCK SET gt The clock time is displayed Setting the timer The system can be used as an alarm clock whereby the CD TUNER is switched on at a set time The clock time needs to be set first before the timer can be used During setting if no button is pressed within 90 seconds the system will exit timer setting mode automatically In standby mode or system on press and hold TIMER on the remote control for more than 3 seconds gt SET TIMER and SELECT on the display ta UURLE scrolls Clock Timer Press SOURCE or VOLUME to select sound source gt Display sequence shows L 1 TUNER gt flashes Press TIMER to confirm your desired mode Press VOLUME to set the hours Press TIMER again gt The clock digits for the minutes flash Press VOLUME to set the minutes Press TIMER to confirm the time The timer is now set and activated Activating and deactivating TIMER Press TIMER on the remote to turn off the timer or turn on to the last setting again gt If activated the timer information will display for a few seconds then the system resumes to the last active source or stays in standby mode gt If deactivated OF F appears Note The system will exit timer setting mode if no button is pressed within 9
19. s displayed briefly Press PII to start playback if in the STOP position If you have selected SHUFFLE playback starts automatically To return to normal playback press the respective SHUFFLE or REPEAT button until the various SHUFFLE REPEAT modes are no longer displayed You can also press STOP M to cancel your play mode Programming track numbers Program in the STOP position to select and store your disc tracks in the desired sequence If you like store any track more than once Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory Press PROGRAM to enter the programming mode A track number is shown and PROGRAM ashes Use the M or BI to select your desired track number Press PROGRAM to confirm the track number o be stored gt The number of tracks programmed and the otal playing time of the programme are show briefly then the selected track and PROG 13 Radio Reception 14 oo Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE to select TUNER gt TUNER is displayed briefly Press BAND or TUNER on the remote control once or more to select your waveband FM MW Press and hold TUNE lt 4 or bb gt The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception Display indication during automatic tuning SEARCH Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired station To tune to a weak station press TUNE lt
20. sc 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 SPEAKERS Bass reflex system Dimensions w x h x d 166 x 245 x 90 mm GENERAL INFORMATION AC POWER ii cin admito 220 240V 50 Hz Dimensions w x h x d 250 x 245 x 96 mm Weight with without speakers 4 2 2 3 kg Standby power CONSUMPTION css lt 7W Eco power standby seems lt 1W Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice Cleaning the disc lens O 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 WARNING Troubleshooting 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 Problem CD OPERATION Solution NO DISC is displayed Insert a disc Check if the disc is inserted upside down Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
21. stations Programming radio stations Tuning to preset radio stations RDS Setting the RDS clock Searching programme type PTY 15 RDS News and Traffic Announcement TA 16 Clock Timer Setting the clock Viewing the clock Setting the timer Activating and deactivating TIMER Activating and deactivating SLEEP Specifications 18 Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community Supplied accessories 2 speaker boxes remote control with battery MW loop antenna FM wire antenna stand screw and plug assembly 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 Disposal of your old product 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 the product
22. to the AUX 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 WN Preparations Before using the remote control Pull out the plastic protective sheet 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 PIL Id Pl plastic protective sheet Replacing battery lithium CR2025 into the remote control Pull out the knob A slightly to the left Pull out the battery compartment 3 Replace a new battery and fully insert the battery compartment back to the original position CAUTION Batteries contain chemical substances so they should be disposed off properly Controls illustrations on page 3 Controls on the system and remote control 1 STANDBY ON ECO POWER switches the system on or to Eco Power standby 2 Display shows the status of the system 3 OPEN CLOSE 4 opens closes the CD door IR remote sensor 5 VOLUME 4 V adjusts the volume level 6 CD Door 7 Mode Selection SEARCH TUNE 44 gt gt for TUNER tunes to a station for ED can o fast searches back and forward within a track CD STOPE stops CD playback or er
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