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Micro Hi-Fi System
User manual
MCB204
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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.
Copyright in the U.K.
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.
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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
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General Information
English
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.
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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
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HEADPHONE
RIGHT LEFT
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FM/DAB antenna
B
Speaker
(right)
AC power adaptor
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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.
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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).
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Speaker
(left)
C
B
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.
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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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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.
Before using the remote control
1 Pull out the plastic protective sheet.
2 Select the source you wish to control by
pressing one of the source select keys on the
remote control (for example CD, TUNER).
3 Then select the desired function (for example
É, í, ë).
Preparations
CAUTION!
– Remove battery if they are exhausted or
will not be used for a long time.
– Battery contains chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.
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Replacing battery (lithium
CR2025) into the remote
control
1 Push to open the battery tray.
2 Replace a new battery according to the
indicated polarity.
3 Push the battery tray back to close it.
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)
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Controls on the system and
remote control
1 ECO POWER STANDBY-ON (2)
– switches the system on or to standby/Eco-power
standby.
2 SCAN
for DAB .............. (press and hold) to start a full
scan process to search for all
local DAB stations.
................................. (press briefly) to start a quick
scan process to search for DAB
stations.
3 PROGRAM
for CD/USB ...... programmes tracks.
for Tuner ............. programmes r adio stations
manually or automatically.
for DAB............... programmes DAB radio stations
manually or automatically.
4 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
– enhances the bass.
5 USB DIRECT
– jack for the external USB mass storage device.
6 SOURCE
–selects the respective sound source: DAB/FM,
DISC, USB, TAPE or AUX.
7 Mode Selection
2; ........................... starts or interrupts CD playback.
9 ............................. stops CD playback or erases a
CD programme.
ALBUM/PRESET 4 3
for radio .............. selects a preset radio station.
for MP3 disc .....selects an album.
TUNING 4 ¢
for Tuner ............. tunes to radio stations.
for CD/MP3/USB selects a desired track.
................................. (press and hold) to search
backward and forward.
for clock/timer adjusts the hour s and minutes,
for the clock/timer function.
8 VOLUME (VOL -/+ )
– adjusts the volume level.
9 iR SENSOR
– infrared sensor for remote control.
0 Ta pe Deck Operation
RECORD● ... star ts recording.
PLAY 2 ............ star ts playback.
SEARCHà / á fast rewinds/winds the tape.
STOP•OPENÇ0
................................. stops the tape; opens the tape
compartment.
PA USEÅ ....... interrupts recording or playback.
! OPEN/CLOSE ç
– opens/closes the CD door.
AUX jack (located on the back panel)
– connects an external source (3.5 mm socket)
Headphone (located on the back panel)
–connects headphones
Controls available on the remote control only
@ CLOCK
– sets the clock function.
# REPEAT/ST.
for CD/MP3/USB......repeats a track /disc /all
programmed tracks.
for FM .......................... sets stereo or mono sound
mode.
$ TIMER
– sets the timer function.
% ALB+/-
for MP3/USB .... .........selects an album.
^ Numeric Keypad (0-9)
for CD/MP3/USB..... selects a track directly.
for TUNER................... selects a preset radio station
directly.
& SHIFT
– inputs a number larger than 10 (used together
with the Numerical Keypad).
* SMART SCAN
– autoscans for DAB frequencies.
( INFO./RDS
for FM............................. displays RDS information.
for DAB......................... displays INFO messages.
) SHUFFLE
– plays disc tracks in random order.
¡ SLEEP
– activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.
™ MUTE
– interrupts and resumes sound reproduction
£ DISPLAY
for CD/MP3-CD........ displays disk information
during playback.
≤ INTRO
for CD/MP3/USB..... starts scanning of all tracks
in a disc.
∞ DSC (Digital Sound Control)
– selects the desired sound effect: FLAT, CLASSIC ,
JAZZ, POP or ROCK.
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Basic Functions
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Switching the system on
● Press ECO POWER STANDBY-ON or
SOURCE (or 2on the remote control).
➜ The system will switch to the last selected
source.
● Press DAB/FM, DISC, USB, TAPE or AUX
on the remote control.
➜ The system will switch to the selected source.
To switch the system to standby mode
● Press ECO POWER STANDBY-ON on the
system (or 2on the remote control).
➜ The volume level, interactive sound settings,
last selected source and tuner presets will be
retained in the player's memory.
To switch the system to Eco-power
standby mode
● Press and hold ECO POWER STANDBY-ON
(y on the remote control) for more than 2
seconds.
➜ The display will go blank.
Power-saving automatic standby
The power-saving feature automatically switches
to standby 15 minutes after a CD playback has
ended and no control is operated.
Adjusting volume and sound
1 Tu rn the VOLUME control anti-clockwise to
decrease or clockwise to increase volume on the
system (or press VOL -/+ on the remote
control).
➜ The display shows the volume level VOL and
a number from 0-31. “MIN” denotes the
minimum volume level and “MAX” denotes the
maximum volume level.
2 Press DSC on the remote control repeatedly to
select the desired sound effect: FLAT, CLASSIC,
JAZZ, POP or ROCK.
3 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or
off.
➜ The display shows if the DBB is
activated.
4 Press MUTE on the remote control to
interrupt sound reproduction instantly.
➜ Playback will continue without sound.
● To activate sound reproduction you can:
– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls.
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CD/MP3 Operation
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Basic playback controls
To play a disc
● Press 2; to star t playback.
➜ The current track number and elapsed
playing time of the track are displayed during
disc playback.
To select a different track
● Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ on the
remote control) once or repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the display.
IMPORTANT:
The lens of the CD player should never be
touched.
Loading a disc
This CD player plays Audio Discs including CDRecordables, CD-Rewritables and MP3 CD.
● CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer
CDs, however, are not possible.
1 Select CD source.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE ç on
the top of the system to open
the CD compartment.
➜ OPEN is displayed when
you open the CD
compartment.
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and
press down on OPEN/CLOSEç to close the
CD door.
➜ READING is displayed as the CD player
scans the contents of a disc, and then the total
number of tracks and playing time (or the total
number of albums and tracks for MP3 disc) are
shown.
To find a passage within a track
1 Press and hold down on TUNING 4 ¢
(or 5/6 on the remote control).
➜ The disc is played at high speed and low
volume.
2 When you recognise the passage you want,
release TUNING 4 ¢ (or 5/6 on
the remote control).
➜ Normal playback continues.
To interrupt playback
● Press 2; during playback.
➜ The display freezes and the elapsed playing
time flashes when playback is interrupted.
➜ To resume , press 2; again.
To stop playback
● Press 9.
Notes: CD play will also stop when;
– the CD door is opened.
– the disc has reached the end.
– you select another source: TAPE or TUNER.
– you select standby.
Playing an MP3 disc
1 Load an MP3 disc.
➜ The disc reading time may exceed 10
seconds due to the large number of songs
compiled into one disc.
➜ "AXX TXX" is displayed. AXX is the total
album number and TXX is the total track
number.
2 Press ALBUM/PRESET 4 3 (or ALB +/-
on the remote control) to select a desired
album.
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CD/MP3 Operation
3 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (¡ / ™ on the
remote control) to select a desired track.
➜ The album number will change accordingly as
you reach the first track of an album by pressing
™ or the last track of an album by pressing ¡ .
4 Press 2; to start playback.
● During playback, press DISPLAY on the
remote control to select two display modes: ID3
ON and ID3 OFF
ID3 ON ➜ The name of the current album and
title will be scrolled through the display once
followed by the current album number, track
number and the elapsed playback time.
ID3 OFF ➜ The current album number, track
number, and elapsed playback time are disalyed.
Supported MP3 disc formats:
– ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.5
– Maximum title number: 256 (depending on
filename length)
– Maximum album number: 99
– Suppor ted sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1
kHz, 48 kHz
– Suppor ted Bit-rates: 32-256 (kbps), variable
bitrates
Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback. The play
modes can also be combined with
PROGRAMME.
SHUF ................ tracks of the entire disc are
played in random order
REP ALL ........... repeats the entire disc/
programme
REP ................... plays the current track
continuously
1 To select your play mode, press the SHUFFLE
or REPEAT button before or during playback
until the display shows the desired function.
2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP
position.
➜ If you have selected SHUFFLE, playback starts
automatically.
3 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 9 to cancel your play mode.
Note:
– The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions cannot be
used simultaneously.
Programming track numbers
Programming tracks is possible when playback is
stopped. Up to 32 tracks can be stored in the
memory in any order.
1 Press PROGRAM to enter the programming
mode.
➜ PROG is shown.
2 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (¡ / ™) repeatedly
to select your desired track number.
● For MP3 disc, press ALBUM/PRESET 4/3
(ALB +/-) and TUNING 4 ¢ (¡ / ™) to
select the desired album and track for
programming.
3 Press PROGRAM to confirm the track number
to be stored.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired
tracks.
5 To star t playback of your disc programme, press
2;.
Reviewing the programme
● In stop mode, press and hold Program until the
display shows all your stored track numbers in
sequence.
● To exit review mode, pressÇ.
Erasing the programme
You can erase the programme by:
● pressing 9 once in the STOP mode;
● pressing 9 twice during playback;
● opening the CD compar tment;
➜ PROG disappears from the display.
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DAB Reception
English
During scanning, the system will initially display
the following the following, where "CH" is the
DAB channel and "N" is the number of the
current multiplex (ensemble).
CH N
● Press and hold SMART/SCAN for more than
2 seconds.
➜ The display panel shows "F SCAN" and the
system will start full scan to search for all
available Band III channels again automatically.
● Press SMART/SCAN briefly.
➜ The display panel shows "Q SCAN" and the
system will start a quick scan process to search
for Band III channels again automatically.
● If you press 9 during scanning, the scanning
process will stop and the system will return to
the DAB frequency before scanning starts.
➜ The other DAB operation buttons will be
locked.
Note:
– If no DAB service is detected during the above
processes, the display panel will show "NO
SERVICE".
Tuning to DAB for the first time
1 Press SOURCE on the system to select DAB
(or press DAB/FM on the remote control).
➜ The system will star t full scan to search for all
available Band III channels automatically.
➜ If no DAB service is available, "NO SERVICE"
will appear on the display panel.
➜ If there are available DAB services, the system
will store all detected stations.
Re-tuning
By re-tuning, you can update your DAB multiplex
(ensemble) list all over again. At the completion
of scanning, the system will tune to the fir st
service of the first multiplex (ensemble) in the
updated multiplex (ensemble) list.
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Manual tuning
1 Press and hold ENTER/ÉÅ for more than 2
seconds to start manual tuning.
➜ The current DAB channel and frequency will
be displayed.
2 Press S/T on the front panel or press 5 /
6 on the remote control to select your desired
DAB channels.
● Press ENTER/ÉÅ to confirm and tune to
your selected channel.
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DAB Reception
DAB information display
You can view the DAB service information in the
following 6 information modes. Depending on
the DAB radio station you are tuning to, some
information modes may be unavailable.
● Press INFO./RDS repeatedly to view the
following information.
– DLS
– ERR
– NEWS/SPORT/STA
– bps
– time
– station (12B 225.64 MHz)
Programming DAB stations
You can save up to 20 DAB stations in the
system memory.
1 Press PROGRAM on the front panel or press
PROG on the remote control.
➜ The display shows "PN", where N stands for
the preset number.
2 Press S/T on the front panel or press ¡ /
™ on the remote control 0to select your
desired preset number.
3 Press PROGRAM on the front panel or press
PROG on the remote control to confirm the
selected station to be stored.
➜ The display shows "PN SAVED" briefly,
indicating the preset is saved.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired
stations.
Note:
– If no service is associated with the number you
input, the display will show "PN EMP" briefly, where
"N" stands for the input preset number.
Tuning to preset DAB stations
● Press S/T on the front panel or press ¡ /
™ on the remote control repeatedly until the
desired preset station is displayed.
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FM Radio Reception
English
Tuning to radio stations
1 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or
press DAB/FM on the remote repeatedly to
select TUNER source.
2 Press down on TUNING 4 ¢ (or 5/6
on the remote control) and release the button.
➜ The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio
station with sufficient signal strength is found.
3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the
desired station.
● To tune to a weak station, press TUNING 4
¢ (or 5/6 on the remote control) briefly
and repeatedly until you have found optimal
reception.
➜ AUTO is displayed and available stations are
programmed. The first preset automatically
stored will then be played.
Manual programming
1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio
stations).
2 Press PROGRAM to activate programming.
➜ The next available preset number flashes for
selection.
3 Press ALBUM/PRESET 4 3 (or ¡ / ™ on
the remote control) to allocate a number from
1 to 20 to this station.
4 Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting.
➜ The preset number and frequency of the
preset station are shown.
5 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 ALBUM/PRESET 4 3 (or ¡ / ™ on
the remote control) until the desired preset
station is displayed.
Programming radio stations
You can store up to 20 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.
1 Press ALBUM/PRESET 4 3 (or ¡ / ™ on
the remote control) 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.
2 Press PROGRAM for more than 2 seconds to
activate programming.
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FM Radio Reception
RDS
Radio Data System is a service that allows
FM stations to show additional information. If
you are receiving an RDS station,
station name are displayed.
When automatic programming is used, RDS
stations will be programmed first.
Scrolling through different RDS
information
● Press INFO./RDS briefly and repeatedly to
scroll through the following information (if
available):
– Station name
– Programme type such as POP....
– No CT, within 30 seconds, real time will be
dsiplayed
– Radio text message
– Frequency
and the
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.
1 Tune to an RDS station.
2 The system will read the RDS time and set the
clock automatically.
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.
RDS Programme types
NO TYPE .......... No RDS programme type
NEWS .................... News services
AFFAIRS .......... Politics and current affairs
INFO .................... Special information programmes
SPORT ................ Sports
EDUCATE .......... Education and advanced training
DRAMA ................ Radio plays and literature
CULTURE .......... Culture, religion and society
SCIENCE .......... Science
VARIED ............. Entertainment programmes
POP M ................. Pop music
ROCK M .............. Rock music
MOR M ................. Light music
LIGHT M .......... Light classical music
CLASSICS ......Classical music
OTHER M .......... Special music programmes
WEATHER .......... Weather
FINANCE .......... Finance
CHILDREN ......Children’s programmes
SOCIAL ............. Social Affairs
RELIGION ......Religion
PHONE IN ....... Phone In
TRAVEL ............. Travel
LEISURE .......... Leisure
JAZZ .................... Jazz Music
COUNTRY .......... Country Music
NATION M ....... National Music
OLDIES ............. Oldies Music
FOLK M .............. Folk Music
DOCUMENT ......Documentary
TEST .................... Alarm Test
ALARM ................ Alarm
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Ta pe Operation/Recording
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Ta pe playback
1 Select TAPE source.
➜ Display: shows “TAPE” throughout tape
operation.
2 Open the tape key flap marked “PULL TO
OPEN” on the front panel.
3 Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tape
door.
4 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.
● Load the tape with the open side downward and
the full spool to the left.
5 Press PLAY 2 to start playback.
● The key is automatically released at the end of a
tape, except if PAUSE; has been activated.
6 To pause, press PAUSE;. Press again to resume.
7 By pressing à or á on the system fast winding
of tape is possible in both directions.
8 To stop the tape, press STOP•OPENÇ0.
● 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.
Synchro start CD recording
1 Select CD source.
2 Insert a disc and if desired, programme track
numbers.
3 Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tape
door.
4 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the
tape door.
5 Press RECORD● to start recording.
➜ Playing of the CD programme star ts
automatically from the beginning of the CD. It is
not necessary to star t the CD player separately.
To select and record a particular passage
within a CD track:
● Press and hold down on TUNING 4 ¢.
Release the control when you recognize the
passage you want.
● To pause CD playback, press 2; .
● Recording star ts from this exact point in the
track when you press RECORD●.
6 To pause, press PAUSE;. Press again to resume.
7 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.
General information on
recording
● Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or
other rights of third parties are not infringed.
● 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, DBB or DSC controls will
not affect the recording in progress.
● The recording sound quality might differ
depending on the quality of your recording
source and the recording tape.
● 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.
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Recording from the radio
1 Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to
radio stations).
2 Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tape
door.
3 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the
tape door.
4 Press RECORD● to start recording.
5 To interrupt playback press PA USE;. To resume,
press this key again.
6 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.
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External Sources
Using a non-USB device
1 Connect the audio out terminals of the external
equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD
player or CD Recorder) to the AUX terminals of
your system.
2 Press SOURCE repeatedly (or AUX on the
remote control) to select external equipment.
Note:
– All the sound control features (DSC or DBB, for
example) are available for selection.
– Refer to the operating instructions for the
connected equipment for details.
Using a USB mass storage device
By connecting a USB mass storage device to the
system, you can enjoy the device's stored music
through your system’s speakers.
Compatible USB mass storage devices
With the MCB204, you can use
– USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
– USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
• USB device which requires driver
installation under Windows XP is not
supported.
Note:
In some USB flash players (or memory devices),
the stored contents are recorded using copyright
protection technology. Such protected contents
will be unplayable on any other devices (such as
MCB204 device).
Supported formats:
– USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16,
FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 4096 bytes)
– MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 kbps and
variable bit rate
– WMA v9 or earlier
– Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 levels
– Number of albums: maximum 99
– Number of tracks: maximum 999
– ID3 tag v2.0 or later
– File name in Uicode UTF8 (maximum length:
128 bytes
The system will not play or support the
following:
• Empty albums: an empty album is an album
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and will
not be shown in the display.
• Non-supported file formats are skipped. This
means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or MP3
files with extension. dlf are ignored and will not
be played.
• AAC, WAV, PCM. NTFS audio files
• DRM protected WMA files
• WMA files in Lossless format
How to organize your MP3/WMA files on
the USB mass storage device
This Hi-Fi system will browse the MP3/WMA
files in the folders/sub-folders/titles order.
Example:
Root
Title 001
Title 002
Title 003
Album 01
Title 001
Title 002
Title 003
Album 02
Title 001
Title 002
Title 003
Album 03
Title 001
Title 002
Title 003
Organize your MP3/WMA files in different
folders or subfolders as required.
Notes:
– If you have not organized MP3/WMA files into
any albums on your disc, an album "01" will be
automatically assigned for all those files.
– Make sure that the file names of MP3 files end
with .mp3. and the file names of WMA files end
with .wma.
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External Sources
English
–For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows
Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion. Visit
www.microsoft.com for details about Windows
Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media
Digital Rights Management).
Playing a USB mass storage device
1
Make sure that your MCB204 is being powered on.
2 Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB on the
remote) to enter USB mode.
3 Plug a compatible USB mass storage device to
MCB204’s USB port marked . If needed, use
a suitable USB cable to connect between the
device and MCB204’s USB port.
➜ The device will automatically power on.
● If the device is not powered on, turn on the
power manually, then re-connnect it.
➜ MCB204’s display shows USB and the total
number of playable audio files (Max. displayed
track number is 999) stored on the device.
4 Press 2; on your MCB204 to start play.
➜ Press ALBUM/PRESET 4/3 (ALB +/-)
and TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ ) to select
the desired album and track.
➜MCB204’s display shows USB and the display
information as described in CD/MP3 Operation.
Helpful hints:
– Up to 999 playable audio files stored on a USB
mass storage device can be played on MCB204.
– Up to 99 playable albums stored on a USB
mass storage device can be selected and
displayed on MCB204.
– Make sure that file names of MP3 files end
with .mp3. and the file names of WMA files
end with .wma.
– For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows
Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion. Visit
www.microsoft.com for details about
Windows Media Player and WM DRM
(Windows Media Digital Rights Management).
– For USB device playing, if the display shows
"OL", it means that the USB device is
electrically overloading MCB204. You need
to change a USB device.
INFORMATION REGARDING USB
DIRECT:
1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this
micro system:
a) This micro system supports most USB Mass
storage devices (MSD) that these devices are
compliant to the USB MSD standards.
i) Most common Mass storage class devices
are flash drives, memory sticks, jump
drives and etc.
ii) If you see a "Disc Drive" showing up on
your computer after you have plugged the
mass storage device into your computer,
most likely it is MSD compliant and it will
work with this micro system.
b) If your Mass storage device requires a
battery/power source, please make sure you
have a fresh battery in it or charge the USB
device first and then plug it into the micro
system again.
2. Supported Music type:
a) This device only supports unprotected music
with file extension: .mp3 .wma
b) Music bought from on-line music stores are
not supported because they are secured by
Digital Rights Management protection (DRM).
c) File name extensions that ended with the
following are not supported: .wav; .m4a;
.m4p; .mp4; .aac and etc.
3. No Direct connection can be made from a
Computer USB port to the micro system even
you have either or both mp3 or wma file in your
computer.
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Setting the clock
1 In standby or active mode, press CLOCK on
the remote control.
➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.
2 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ on the
remote control) to set the hours.
3 Press CLOCK again.
➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.
4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ on the
remote control) to set the minutes.
5 Press CLOCK to confirm the time.
Setting the timer
The system can be used as an alarm clock,
whereby the CD, USB, TUNER, or DAB is
switched on at a set time. The clock time needs
to be set first before the timer can be used.
1 In standby or active mode, press and hold
TIMER on the remote control.
➜ "ON" appears and the hour digits for the
start timer star ts flashing.
2 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ on the
remote control) to set the hours.
3 Press TIMER again.
➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.
4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ ) to set
the minutes.
5 Press TIMER again.
➜ "OFF" appears and the hour digits for the end
timer starts flashing.
6 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ ) to set
the hours.
7 Press TIMER again.
Clock/Timer
➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.
8 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™) to set the
minutes.
9 Press TIMER again and then press TUNING
4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™) to select the desired sound
source: CD, USB, TUNER, or DAB.
0 Press TIMER again.
➜ For CD, USB or DAB mode, "VOLUME XX"
appears.
➜ For Tuner mode, "P XX" appears, where P
stands for the preset number. Press TUNING
4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™) to select the desired radio
station. Then press TIMER again, "VOLUME XX"
appears.
! Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™) to set the
volume level.
" Press TIMER again to confirm the time.
➜ The timer is now set and activated.
Notes:
– If no volume level or preset number is selected,
default is preset to 12 and 01 respectively.
Activating and deactivating
TIMER
In standby or during playback, press TIMER
once.
➜ Display shows if activated, and disappears if
deactivated.
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.
➜ Display shows and one of the sleep time
options in sequence: SLEEP 0FF, 120, 90,
60, 45, 30,15, 05, SLEEP 0FF...
● To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remote
control once or more until “SLEEP 0FF“ is
shown, or press ECO POWER STANDBY-ON
on the system (or 2on the remote control).
➜ disappears from the display.
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Specifications
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AMPLIFIER
Output power ........................................... 2 x 4W RMS
Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz
Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 4Ω
CD PLAYER
Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA
TUNER
FM wave range ...................................87.5 – 108 MHz
Sensitivity at 75 Ω
– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV
Total harmonic distor tion ..................................... ≤ 5%
SPEAKERS
Bass reflex system
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 146 x 228 x 160 (mm)
GENERAL INFORMATION
AC Power ..................................... 220 – 230 V / 50 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) ... 146 x 228 x 216(mm)
Weight (with/without speaker s) ..................................
............................................................... approx. 4.4 / 2.0 kg
Power consumption
Active .......................................................................... 30 W
Standby .................................................................... < 5 W
Eco Power Standby ........................................... < 1 W
TAPE DECK
Frequency response
Normal tape (type I) ...... 125 – 8000 Hz (8 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Normal tape (type I) .................................... 40 dBA
Wow and flutter .............................................. ≤ 0.4% JIS
Maintenance
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 dir ty,
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.
Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.
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) C after every 50 hours of
tape operation.
● 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
Demagnetising the heads
● Use a demagnetising tape available at your
dealer.
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Troubleshooting
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 Philips for
help.
Problem
“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 finalized CD-RW or a correct MP3-CD
format disc.
Solution
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Radio reception is poor.
Recording or playback cannot be made.
The tape deck door cannot open.
The system does not react when buttons
are pressed.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.
The left and right sound outputs are
reversed.
The remote control does not function
properly.
✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better reception.
✔ Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi
System and your TV or VCR.
✔ Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
✔ Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
✔ Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
✔ Adjust the volume.
✔ 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.
✔ Check the speaker connections and location.
✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)
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 towards the IR
sensor.
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Tr oubleshooting
English
The time is not working.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
The USB device doesn’t play on my
MCB204
✔ Set the clock correctly.
✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer.
✔ If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop
recording.
✔ Pow er has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
✔ It is not set in the USB mode. Press USB to
select USB mode.
✔ The device is not securely connected to
MCB204’s USB port. Re-connect the device, and
make sure that the device is powered on.
✔ The device is not supported by MCB204, or the
audio file format stored on the device is not
supported by MCB204. Use a compatible
device/ playable audio file format.
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