Philips MCB204 05 User Manual

Micro Hi-Fi System

User manual

MCB204

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:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 3 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 colour s 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 e) 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.

Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

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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 "comfor t 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 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.

Contents

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 6

Environmental information ................................ 6

Safety information ................................................ 6

About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) ....... 7

Preparations

Rear connections ................................................. 8

Inserting batteries into the remote control... 9

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control .................................................................. 10

Controls buttons available on the remote

control only ......................................................... 10

Basic Functions

Switching the system on ................................... 11

Adjusting volume and sound............................ 11

CD/MP3 Operation

Loading a disc ...................................................... 12

Basic playback controls ..................................... 12

Playing an MP3 disc ...................................... 12-13

Different play modes: Shuffle and Repeat ..... 13

Programming track numbers ........................... 13

Reviewing the programme ............................... 13

Erasing the programme ..................................... 13

Ta pe Operation/Recording

Ta pe playback ...................................................... 18

General information on recording ................. 18

Synchro start CD recording ............................ 18

Recording from the radio................................. 18

External Sources

Using a non-USB device.................................... 19

Using a USB mass storage device ............. 19-20

Clock/Timer

Setting the clock ................................................. 21

Setting the timer ................................................. 21

Activating and deactivating TIMER ................. 21

Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 21

Specifications ........................................... 22

Maintenance.............................................. 22

Tr oubleshooting ..............................23-24

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DAB Reception

Tuning to DAB for the first time .................... 14

Re-tuning .............................................................. 14

Manual tuning ...................................................... 14

DAB information display ................................... 15

Programming DAB stations ............................. 15

Tuning to preset DAB stations ........................ 15

FM Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 16

Programming radio stations ............................. 16

Automatic programming Manual programming

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 16

RDS ....................................................................... 17

Setting the RDS clock ....................................... 17

General Information

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This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

Supplied accessories

–2 speaker boxes – remote control –1 certified AC/DC adaptor (Input: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.8A Max, Output: 13V 1.4A)

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 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.

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.

● The apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

● Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the

AC power plug can be easily reached.

● 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, cur tains, etc.

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to

excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

● If 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.

About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)

DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice and information delivered in crystal clear, cracklefree sound quality. – The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find. –With DAB digital stations there are no frequencies to remember, and sets are tuned by station name, so there's no retuning on the move.

What is a multiplex?

Digital radio operation is made up of a single block of frequencies called a multiplex. Each multiplex works within a frequency spectrum, such as Band III for DAB broadcasts.

Note:

–You will receive only those stations within your transmission area.

DAB Broadcasters and DLS

Each DAB broadcaster (or multiplex operator) also provides text and audio data services. Some programmes are supported by Dynamic Label Segments (DLS). This is data which you can read as scrolling text on your DAB radio display. Some stations transmit the latest news, travel, and weather, what's on now and next, website addresses and phone numbers. For more information on digital radio coverage and services, please visit: www.drdb.org.

General Information

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Preparations

HEADPHONE

RIGHT LEFT

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FM/DAB antenna

Speaker

(right)

AC power adaptor

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.

Power

Before connecting the AC power adaptor 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 conditions. If this happens, let the system cool down before reusing it (not available for all versions).

Speaker

(left)

Antenna Connection

FM/DAB Antenna

It is unnecessary to connect the FM/DAB T-shape antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.

● Adjust the FM/DAB antenna for optimal FM/

DAB reception.

Speakers 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 "-".

● Fully insert the stripped por tion of the speaker

wire into the terminal as shown.

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