Philips Magnavox MCS225 User Manual

User guide

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MCS225

PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

NORTH AMERICA

Knoxville,Tennessee 37914-1810, U.S.A.

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Know these

safety symbols

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 r educe the risk of fire
or electric shock, this apparatus should
not be exposed to rain or moisture, and
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.

ATTENTION:Pour éviter les choc
électriques, introduire la lame la plus large
de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future
reference.

Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________

Clean only with a piece of dry cloth.

materials

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging can be easily separated
into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plastic.

Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the
disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment.

This product complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. 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.

Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital appa­ratus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édic­té par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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English Controls/Power Supply

Power Supply General Operation/Radio

• Incorrect use of batteries can cause
electrolyte leakage and will corrode the
compartment or cause the batteries to burst:

• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with
carbon zinc. Only use batteries of the same type
for the set.

• When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix
old batteries with the new ones.

• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be
used for a long time.

Using AC power

WARNING:Always check you have com-

pletely switched off the set, before you

change or disconnect power supply.

1 Check if the power voltage, as shown on

the type plate located on the
bottom of the set, corresponds to your

local power supply. If it does not, consult your
dealer or service center.

2 Connect the power cord to the AC ~ inlet

and the wall outlet.The power cord is now
connected and ready for use.

3 To switch the set off completely, withdraw

the power cord from the wall socket.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket to protect your set during heavy
thunderstorms.

The model and serial numbers are

located on the bottom of the set.

Helpful hints:

– To avoid unnecessar y energy consumption,

always adjust

FUNCTION

to

TAPE/ OFF

after using the set. Also check that the tape

deck keys are released.

General operation

1 To select your sound source, adjust

FUNCTION to: CD,

TAPE/ OFF

or

RADIO.

2 To switch off the set, adjust the source

selector to

TAPE/ OFF

position and check

the cassette keys are released.

Adjusting volume and sound
Adjust the sound with the VOL and BASS
BOOST controls.

Radio reception

1 Adjust FUNCTION to

RADIO

.

2 Adjust BAND to select your desired

waveband, AM or FM STEREO

3 Tur n TUNING to tune to a station.

- FM STEREO lights up for stereo FM
reception.

To improve radio reception:

• For FM, extend and turn the telescopic
antenna for best reception. Reduce its length
if the signal is too strong.

To tune to a weak FM station, adjust BAND
to FM (mono).

• For AM, the set uses a built-in antenna.
Direct this antenna for best reception by
turning the whole set.

Supplied Accessories

– AC power cord

Top and front panels (See 1)

1

BASS BOOST– turns the bass enhance-

ment on/off.

2

FUNCTION: CD,TAPE/ OFF, RADIO
–

selects CD, tape or radio source of sound

–

power off switch

3

VOL–adjusts volume level

4

TUNING

– tunes to radio stations

5 BAND –

selects wavebands

6 LIFT•OPEN – lift here to open the CD

door

7

CASSETTE RECORDER keys

;

PA USE–

pauses playback or recording

9

STOP//EJECT

–

stops the tape

–

opens the cassette holder

5

F.FWD/ REW6–

fast winds/ rewinds

tape

1PLAY –

starts playback

0

REC –

starts recording

8 2; - starts or pauses CD playback.

9

POWER indicator – lights up when the set

is powered on

0

FM STEREO indicator – lights up for

stereo FM
reception

! 9–stops playback;;

–

erases a CD program

@ MIC (built-in microphone)

–

for voice

recording

#

∞ , §– skips or searches a track/passage

backward or forward

$

Display–shows CD functions

% PROG – programs tracks and reviews the

program

^ REPEAT–repeats a track/ CD program

/ entire CD

Back panel (See 2)

& Telescopic antenna - improves FM

reception

* p – 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket

Helpful hints: The speakers will be muted
when headphones are connected to the set.

( AC ~ - inlet for power cord.

) Battery door - open to insert 8 x 1.5V

R-14/ UM2/ C-cells.

CAUTION

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

Power Supply

Whenever convenient, use the power cord if
you want to conserve battery life. Make sure
you remove the plug from the set and wall
outlet before inserting batteries.

Batteries (not included)

1 Open the battery compartment and insert 8

batteries, type R-14, UM-2 or C-cells,
(preferably alkaline) with the correct polarity
as indicated by the "+" and "–" symbols inside
the compartment. (See 2)

2 Replace the compartment door, making sure

the batteries are firmly and correctly in place.
The set is now ready to operate.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so

they should be disposed of properly.

Playing a CD

This CD player plays Audio Discs

including CD-Recordables (CD-R).

• CD-Rewritables (CD-RWs), MP3 CD-ROMs,
CD-I, CDV,VCD, DVD or computer CDs are
not possible for playback.

• CDs encoded with copyright protection
technologies by some record companies may
be unplayable by this product.

1 Adjust FUNCTION to CD.

2 Open the CD door, and insert a CD/ CD-R

with the printed side facing up and press the
CD door gently close.

➜ Display shows -- and later, the total

number of tracks. (See 3)

3 Press

2;

on the set to start playback.

4 To pause playback press2;.

➜

Display: PLAY flashes.

(See 4)

5 To resume, press2;again

6 To stop CD playback, press9.

Helpful hints : CD play will also stop when:

– you open the CD compartment;
– you select

RADIO

or

TAPE/ OFF

sound

source;

– the CD has reached the end.

Selecting a different track

• Press ∞ or § once or repeatedly until the

desired track number appears in the
display.

• In the pause/stop position, press 2; to star t

playback.

Finding a passage within a
track

1 During playback, press and hold ∞ or § .

➜ The CD is played at high speed.

2 When you recognize the passage you want,

release ∞ or § to resume normal playback.

Helpful hints : When searching within a final
track and you reach the end of the last track, the
CD goes to stop mode.

Programming track
numbers

You may store up to 20 tracks in the desired
sequence. If you like, store any track more
than once.

1 In the stop position, press PROG to

activate programming.

➜ Display: PROG and 00 flashes. (See 5)

2 Press∞or §to select your desired track

number.

3 Press PROG to store the desired track

number.
➜ Display: PROG and 00 flashes for you

to program the next track..

4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all

desired tracks in this way.
➜ If you attempt to store more than 20

tracks, no track can be selected and the
display shows --.

5 To play your program, press2;.

Helpful hints :

– When playback of your program comes to

the stop position, your set will return to
normal playback.To re-enter program
mode, press PROG in the stop position.

Reviewing the program

In the stop position, press PROG repeatedly
to see your stored tracks.

Erasing a program

You can erase the contents of the memory
by:

– selecting

TAPE/ OFForRADIO

sound

source;

– opening the CD door;
– in the stop position, press PROG to enter

program mode and then, press

9.

Different play modes:
REP. and REP. A (See 6, 7)

You can select and change the play modes

before or during playback, and combine the

modes with PROG.

REP. – plays the current track continuously.
REP. A – repeats the entire CD/program

1 To select play mode, press REPEAT once or

more.

2 Press 2; to star t playback if in the stop

position.

3 To return to normal playback, press

REPEAT

repeatedly until the modes are no longer dis­played.
– You can also press 9 to cancel your play

mode.

Cassette playback

1 Adjust

FUNCTION

to

TAPE/ OFF

.

2 Press 9STOP//EJECT to open the cassette

holder and insert a cassette and close the
deck.

3 Press 1PLAY to start playback.

4 To pause playback press ; PA USE.

To resume, press the key again.

5 By pressing 5F.FWD/ REW 6, fast wind-

ing of the tape is possible in both directions.

6 To stop the tape, press 9//.

Helpful hints:

– During playback, the keys are automatically

released at the end of a tape and the set is
switched off (unless ; PAUSE mode has been
activated.)

– During fast forwarding/rewinding, the keys will

not be released at the end of a tape.To switch
off the set, make sure the cassette keys are also
released.

General information on recording

• Recording is permissible insofar as copyright
or. other rights of third parties are not
infringed.

• For recording, use only NORMAL type cas­settes (IEC type I) on which the tabs have not
yet been broken.This deck is not suited for
recording on CHROME (IEC II) or METAL
(IEC IV) type cassettes.

• The best recording level is set automatically.
Altering the VOL or BASS BOOST will
not affect the recording.

•To protect a tape from accidental erasure,
break out the tabs. If you wish to record again,
cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive tape.

Recording from the CD Player

1 Select CD source.

2 Insert a CD and if desired, program track

numbers.

3 Press

9

// to open the cassette holder.

Insert a blank tape and close the deck.

4 Press0REC to start recording.

5 Press2;on the set to start CD playback.

6 For brief interruptions press ;.To resume

recording, press ;again.

7 To stop recording, press 9//.

Recording from the Radio

1 Select RADIO source.

2 Tune to the desired radio station (see Radio

reception).

3 Follows steps 3, 4, 6,7 under Recording

from the CD Player.

Making your recording

1 Select TAPE source.

2 Follows steps 3-4 under Recording from

the CD Player.

3 Speak towards the built-in microphone

(located on the right speaker, see 1).

4 Follows steps 6-7 under Recording from

the CD Player.

CD Player

CD /Cassette Recorder Cassette Recorder

CD player and CD handling

• If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly,
use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before
taking the set to repair.

• The lens of the CD player should never be
touched!

• Sudden changes in the surrounding
temperature can cause condensation on the
lens of your CD player. Playing a CD is then
not possible. Do not attempt to clean the
lens but leave the set in a warm environment
until the moisture evaporates.

•Always close the CD-tape door to avoid dust
on the lens.

•To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from
the center towards the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as
they may damage the disc.

• Never write on a CD or attach any stickers
to it.

Ta pe deck maintenance

To ensure quality recording and playback of
the tape deck, clean parts A, B and C as
shown, once a month. Use a cotton bud
slightly moistened with alcohol or a special
head cleaning fluid to clean the deck.

1 Open the cassette holder by pressing

9

/.

2 Press 1 and clean the roller C.

3 Press ;and clean the heads A, and the

capstan B.

4 After cleaning, press 9.

➜ Cleaning of the heads can also be done by

playing a cleaning cassette through once.

Safety information

• Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface
so that the system does not tilt.

• Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip­ping or splashing.

• Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of
15cm (6 inches) between the ventilation
holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to
prevent heat build-up.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings with
items such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur­tains, etc.

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

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

• The mechanical parts of the set contain
self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled
or lubricated.

•To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may
harm the housing.

Problem

– Possible cause

• Remedy

No sound /power

– Volume not adjusted

• Adjust the VOL
– Power cord not securely connected

• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted

• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly

– Headphones connected to the set

•

Disconnect headphones.

– CD contains non-audio files

• Press

∞ , §

once or more to skip to a CD

audio track, instead of the data file.

Display does not function properly/ No
reaction to operation of any of the con­trols

– Electrostatic discharge

• Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a
few seconds

The CD skips tracks

– CD damaged or dirty

• Replace or clean CD

– Program is active

• Quit program mode

--, Er

or

01indication

– No CD inserted

•

Insert a CD

– CD badly scratched or dirty

•

Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance

Note: A CD badly scratch or dirty may result in

improper operation.

– Laser lens steamed up

•Wait until lens has cleared
– CD-R is blank or not finalized/ CD-RW inserted

•

Use a finalized CD-R or suitable CD Audio
disc only

Note:
Make sure the CD is not encoded with
Copyright protection technologies, as some
do not conform to the Compact Disc
standard.

Poor cassette sound quality

– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.

• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or

CHROME)

• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording

Recording does not work

– Cassette tab(s) may be broken

• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space

Maintenance & safety (See 8)

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 centre.

WARNING: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no

circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will
invalidate the guarantee.

MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY

Ninety (90) Days Free Product Exchange

MAGNAVOX warrants this product against defect in material

or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows:

PROOF OF PURCHASE:

Yo u must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange the
product.A sales receipt or other document showing the prod­uct and the date that you purchased the product as well as the
authorized retailer included, is considered such proof.

COVERAGE:

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy the product. For a
period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if the
product is determined to be defective, Magnavox will exchange
the defective product with a new or renewed product, at its
option, at no charge.The replacement product is covered only
for the warranty period of the original product.When the war­ranty on the original product expires, the warranty on all
replaced products also expires.When it is necessary for you to
ship the product to Magnavox for exchange, you will pay the
shipping cost for shipment to Magnavox. Magnavox will pay the
shipping costs when returning a product to you.

Note:The exchange model supplied will be the most compara­ble one in Magnavox current inventory. Shipping of your product
to Magnavox implies intent to follow the specified requirements
of the warranty and exchange program. Product received by
Magnavox cannot be returned. Replacement product can only
be sent if all warranty requirements are met. Failure to follow
all requirements can result in delay of exchange process.

EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Your warranty does not cover:

• Shipping charges to return defective product.

• 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 improper
installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse,
neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause
not within the control of Magnavox.

•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.

• Damage occurring to product during shipping when improp­erly packaged or cost associated with packaging.

•Product lost in shipment and no signature verification of
receipt can be provided.

•A product used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).

•Product sold AS IS or RENEWED.

WHERE WARRANTY EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE:

Exchange is available in all countries where Magnavox officially
distributes the product. In countries where Magnavox does not
distribute the product, the local Magnavox organization will
attempt to exchange the product, although there may be a delay
if the appropriate product is not readily available or special cus­toms processes are implied.

FOR EXCHANGE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR
U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS…

Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at:

1-800-705-2000

FOR EXCHANGE IN CANADA…

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-705-2000 (English or Spanish Speaking)

REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. MAG­NAVOX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLIC ABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inci­dental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclu­sions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a ser­vice contract agreement with the MAGNAVOX partnership
within ninety (90) days of the date of sale, the limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts does not apply.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Magnavox,P.O. Box 671539,Marietta, GA. 30006-0026

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