Philips MC-i250 User Manual

Wireless Broadband Internet Audio System

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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'emet pas
de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de Class B prescrites dans
le Règlement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère
des Communications du Canada.

UPGRADEABLE

As new services and features are continuously added to this product
through our online upgrades, the documentation included may not be
up-to-date. Please refer to My.Philips.com for the most recent
information.

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

L'utilisation des commandes ou
réglages ou le non-respect des
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se
traduire par une exposition
dangereuse à l'irradiation.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la
ejecucción de métodos que no sean
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peligro de exposición a radiación.

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ACTUALIZABLE

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producto a través de nuestras actualizaciones en línea, es posible que
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This Quick Use Guide gives a

rough overview and helps to

quickly start with basic steps.

Please read the supplied

instruction manual for detailed

information.

General Requirements

For online music services (INTERNET):

– Ethernet-based broadband Internet access (cable/DSL)
– Working email address

For PC Link:

– PC within the same network as MC-i250 (IP addresses of PC and

set have to be in same subnet)

– PC Link software installed (can be downloaded from

“http://My.Philips.com”)

Prerequisites For Setup

1 Basic audio connection

A FM wire antenna
B AM loop antenna
C Speakers
D Power cord
E Insert batteries into remote control.

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Registration

To activate the online features of MC-i250, you have to
register your set after completing the “Prerequisites
for Setup” and “Connecting Streamium MC-i250”.

1 Enter your email address (using the remote control) on the set

and press OK/PLAY (É).

2 After a short moment you will receive an e-mail at the entered

address. Create your account with “http://My.Philips.com” and
activate music services by following the instructions received in
that e-mail.

2 Home network connection

Connect your PC, (wireless) gateway router and broadband
modem (cable/DSL) according to the router’s setup
instructions.

PC with wireless
network adaptor

wireless
access point
router

DSL or
cable modem

INTERNET

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speaker

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IMPORTANT!

Do not connect the Streamium MC-i250 to the home network before the internet connection of a connected PC

through the router is working.

Visit our website “http://My.Philips.com” for online help.

Follow the directions specified in your router’s manual and make
sure that the PC’s Internet connection is installed properly and
working. If you have problems with the setup of the Internet
connection, contact your networking equipment manufacturer or
Internet Service Provider.

Connecting Streamium MC-i250

õ For wireless operation (Wi-Fi, 802.11b):

wireless
access point

PC with wireless
network adaptor

router

DSL or
cable modem

Data port

Power outlet

INTERNET

1 If there is no networking cable plugged into the set at the first

setup, you will be asked whether you want to use wired
(Ethernet) or wireless (WiFi) operation. Choose Wireless.
For any further connection, the set will start up in the operation
mode last used. This setting can be changed at any later point in
time in the ‘SET OPTIONS’ menu under ‘SELECT NETWORK’.

2 You will be asked to choose between ‘Infrastructure’ or ‘Ad-hoc’

operation mode. If you want to use a wireless access point
(Infrastructure mode - recommended), select accordingly. If you
select “NO”, MC-i250 will try to establish a direct connection to a
wireless network adapter (Ad-hoc mode).

3 You will be asked to enter the network name (ESSID). Enter this

case-sensitive name, using the remote control.

4 You will be asked to select the network channel number. If you

use an access point (infrastructure mode), choose the used
channel or type in “0” for automatic detection. This process will
take a short while. If you do not use a wireless access point
(Ad-hoc mode), use the soft keys to select the used channel.

5 You can choose to use WEP encryption. If y ou choose ‘YES’,

you will be asked to enter up to four encryption keys. The first key
will be used as the outgoing key. The outgoing key can be defined
at any later point in time in the ‘SET OPTIONS’ menu under
‘ENCR YPT CONFIG’.

Notes:
– You can use ASCII or HEX encryption keys, but all have to be

the same length.

– When the wireless connection is established, you still might

have to configure the network settings (please see network
settings of wired operation).

õ For wired operation (Ethernet):

gateway
router

DSL or

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After the Internet connection of a PC in the home network has
proven to be working, connect the MC-i250 to the gateway
router with the supplied cable. Press INTERNET.

The Streamium MC-i250’s network settings are by default set to
‘DHCP’ (dynamic IP addressing) and ‘NO PROXY’. When your
router is configured as a DHCP server and your ISP does not use
a proxy, the set should automatically establish a connection to the
Internet.

For Static IP addressing, enter the following information:
IP address _ _ _._ _ _._ _ _._ _ _

default gateway _ _ _._ _ _._ _ _._ _ _
subnet mask _ _ _._ _ _._ _ _._ _ _
DNS 1 _ _ _._ _ _._ _ _._ _ _
DNS 2 _ _ _._ _ _._ _ _._ _ _

Example: to enter the IP address 164.23.5.114, use the
remote control to key in :

164.023.005.114

If your ISP uses a proxy server, you will have to enter the
proxy name and proxy port.

Proxy name ___________________
Proxy port ___________________

As soon as you are asked to enter your email address on the
screen, your set has successfully established a connection to the
Internet. To activate the online features of MC-i250, you
still have to complete the registration (see first page).

cable modem

Data port

Power outlet

INTERNET

Playing music from online music services

1 Press INTERNET.
2 Browse through music services with

Navigation Jog.

3 Press OK/PLAY (É) to select

and start choices.

Playing MP3-music-files from the computer’s hard
drive

1 Press PC LINK.
2 Browse and select PC’s, folders and

tracks with Navigation Jog.

3 Press OK/PLAY (É).

Note: Before you can use this music source,

1) You have to switch on your PC and connect it to the network.

2) You have to download and install the PC LINK PC application from
“http://My.Philips.com”.

Visit our website “http://My.Philips.com” for

online help.

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INTERNET

OPTIONS

PC LINK

OK

OK

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Playing a CD/MP3-CD in the CD drive

1 Press CD.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and insert

a CD or MP3-CD into the tray .
Close the drawer by pressing

OPEN/CLOSE again.

3 Select track with Navigation Jog.
4 Press OK/PLAY (É) to start

playback.

Playing FM/AM radio stations

1 In standby mode, press and hold

OK/PLAY (É) on the system

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until “

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TUNERTUNER

TUNER” is displayed.

TUNERTUNER

Press OK/PLAY (É) again to
install all available radio stations.

2 Use the Navigation Jog to scroll

through the list of radio stations.

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Warranty

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Registering your product
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Owner

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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. ________________________

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WARNING:

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CAUTION:

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Dear Philips product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one of the best-built,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near
water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer´s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9.

Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the

polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

AC Polarized

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13 .

Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

14 .

Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

Battery usage

prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or damage
to the unit:

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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.

●

Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).

●

Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.

Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

CAUTION

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Index

English ------------------------------------------------ 8

Français -------------------------------------------- 44

Español --------------------------------------------- 80

English

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Contents

English

General Information

About MC-i250................................................... 10

About MP3........................................................... 10

Environmental information .............................. 11

Supplied accessories .......................................... 11

Safety information .............................................. 11

Preparations

Rear connections ........................................ 12–13

Power
Antennas connection
Speakers connection

Optional connections........................................ 13

Analog audio connections
Subwoofer out connection

Inserting batteries into the remote control .. 13

Prerequisites for home network setup......... 14

Connecting Streamium MC-i250 to

your home network ................................... 14–15

For wireless operation (WiFi, 802.11b)
For wired operation (Ethernet)

Registration ......................................................... 15

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control ........................................................... 16–17

Basic Functions

Plug and Play........................................................ 18

Switching the system on ................................... 19

Switching the system to standby mode ........ 19

Switching the system to Eco Power

standby mode...................................................... 19

Power saving automatic standby..................... 19

Dim mode ............................................................ 19

Volume control ................................................... 19

Sound control ..................................................... 20

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Bass/Treble
Incredible Surround

Screen display...................................................... 21

Navigation view
Play view
Switching between Navigation view and Play view

Using the soft keys............................................. 21

Scrolling ................................................................ 22

Internet Audio

Connecting to your PC (PC LINK) ............... 23

Connecting to online music services............. 23

Set options.................................................... 24–25

Select User
Select Network
Network Configuration
Wireless Configuration
Encryption Configuration
Proxy Configuration
Wireless Information
Network Information
Product Information
Online Upgrade
Reset Settings

About “My.Philips.com” .................................... 25

CD/MP3-CD Operations

Discs for playback .............................................. 26

Loading disc ......................................................... 26

Basic operations ................................................. 27

Selecting a desired track/passage.................... 27

Repeat and Shuffle.............................................. 27

Repeat play
Random play

Playing a MP3-CD........................................ 27–28

Marking favorite tracks ..................................... 28

Activating the favorites list
Deactivating the favorites list
Playing a favorites list
Cancelling a favorite track
Deleting all favorite tracks

Artist and title information.............................. 29

Requesting on-line audio CD information

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 30

Storing favorite radio stations.................. 30–31

Automatic Preset Programming
Manual Preset Programming

Selecting a favorite radio station .................... 31

Erasing a favorite radio station........................ 31

Deleting all the favorite radio stations.......... 31

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Personalized and interactive
features

Multiple users...................................................... 32

Creating your user account
Selecting a user account

Favorites............................................................... 32

Creating your favorites list
Accessing your favorites list
Returning to normal list (exit from favorites list)

Getting extra information ................................ 32

External Sources

Connecting an external device ....................... 33

Listening to external source............................ 33

Maintenance.............................................. 33

Clock/Timer

View clock............................................................ 34

Clock setting ....................................................... 34

Timer setting................................................ 34–35

Checking the timer
Activate/deactivate the timer

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 35

Specifications ...........................................36

Contents

English

Troubleshooting .............................37–38

Limited Warranty ................................ 39

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General Information

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About MC-i250

Philips Streamium MC-i250 is a wireless
broadband internet audio system. It is compliant
with the IEEE 802.11B specification, which is,
known under the name WiFi™. WiFi™ is the
leading wireless industry standard for broadband
networking, and delivers, depending on your
environment, bandwidth of up to 11 Mbps over
distances up to 100 meters.

MC-i250 allows you to enjoy the massive
benefits of broadband entertainment in locations
of your house which do not have a wired
network connection. MC-i250 has its own MAC
address and needs its own IP address to operate
properly.

General requirements :

for Online music services

– Ethernet-based broadband Internet access

(cable/DSL).

– Working e-mail address.

Note:
– Please consult your Internet Service Provider on
the feasibility of connecting multiple devices to your
Internet connection.

for PC Link

– PC within the same network as MC-i250

(IP addresses of PC and set have to be in
same subnet).

– PC Link software installed (can be

downloaded from “http://My.Philips.com”).

About MP3

Supported formats

– MP3PRO, MP3
– ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession
– Supported sampling frequencies : 16, 22.05,

24, 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

– Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are:

32–256 (kbps) and variable bit-rate

Making your own MP3-CD

1 Copy the music from your own Digital Audio

CDs or download legal MP3 music from the
Internet.

2 Record (“burn”) the music on a CD-R(W) disc

with your home PC. Make sure to use a
recording speed not faster than indicated on the
CD-R(W) and avoid running other programs
simultaneously on your PC during the recording
process.

Sound Quality

Take note that MP3-CD compilations should
best contain only MP3 tracks (.mp3).

To achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate
of 128 kbps or higher is recommended.

Useful tips to help you get the best
wireless performance

– The best place to put your wireless access
point is as close as possible to the center of the
area that you want to cover.
– Position your wireless access point’s
antenna(s) vertically.
– Keep antenna(s) away from large metal
objects to avoid interference.
– Avoid placing MC-i250 directly under the
wireless access point.
– Refer to the signal bar strength indication
(from ‘Wireless information’) to locate the best
position for placing the MC-i250.

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General Information

This system complies with the FCC rules,
Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
– This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
– This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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.

Supplied accessories

– 2 speaker boxes
– Remote control
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– AC power cord
– Category 5 Ethernet cable

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.

● Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to

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

● 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 will not operate normally. Leave the
power on for about one hour with no disc in the
system until normal playback is possible.

● 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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