Philips MCi500H/05, MCi500H/12 User manual

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Philips Consumer Lifestyle
HK- 0822-MCi500H
(report No.)
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Philips Consumer Lifestyle
(manufacturer’s name)
Philips, Glaslaan 2, 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
(manufacturer’s address)
declare under our responsibility that the electrical products:
Philips MCi500H/12, /05
(name) (type or model)
Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System
(product description)
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:
EN 55022 : 2006 EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 : 2005
EN 55024 : 1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 : 2002
EN 55013 : 2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2006 EN 300 328 V1.7.1 : 2006 EN 55020 : 2002 + A1:2003 + A2:2005 EN 60065: 2002 +A1:2006
(title and/or number and date of issue of the standards)
following the provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC ( incl. 73/23/EEC, 2004/108/EC & 93/68/EEC ) directives and are produced by a manufacturing organization on ISO 9000 level.
Leuven May 29, 2008
(place, date)
Frank Dethier Development Manager Innovation Lab Leuven Philips Consumer Lifestyle
(signature, name and function)

Contents

1 Important 4
Safety 4 Notice 5
Disposal of product and packing
material 5
2 Your Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System 7
Overview 7
Front view
Back view
Remote control
3 Prepare 9
Install remote control batteries Position your MCi500H Connect AC power Turn on / switch to standby First-time installation Select language
4 Connect to a home network 11
Create wireless connection with automatic
IP address
Create wireless connection with static IP
address 11
Create wired connection with automatic IP
address 12
Create wired connection with static IP
address 12
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Mark Internet radio stations as Favorites
15 Listen to Favorite Stations Manually add Internet radio stations Listen to My Media
FM radio
Listen to FM radio Change frequency Automatic channel search Automatic channel search & autostore Select preset channels Manual search & store
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Stream music from a UPnP device / PC
Install Windows Media Player 11
Congure a PC to share music
Play from a ash memory USB device
Connect audio devices (AUX) Play HD music
7 Play options 21
Repeat play
Shufe play
Play by artist Play by genre Create a playlist
Add audio les to a playlist
Play from a playlist
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8 Record from HD to USB 23
9 Alphanumeric search 24
10 Gracenote® CD information 25
5 Build a music library on the harddisk 13
Import music from a PC Rip music from CDs on the MCi500H Record music
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6 Play 15
Play CD Internet radio
Register the MCi500H with Philips Listen to Internet radio
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11 Settings 26
Adjust volume
Mute 26
Change Equalizer (EQ) settings
Activate Smart EQ
Adjust treble / bass
Set Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
Activate Incredible Surround sound Time settings
Synchronize with RDS radio station Set the time manually
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Set the time format 27
Set standby timer Change recording speed Change recording quality Change language
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Maintenance 28
Cleaning 28
Update 28
Update through PC connection
Restore the default settings
28 28
12 Add a Philips Wireless Music Station
(sold separately) 30
Add a Philips Wireless Music Station to the
MCi500H 30
Broadcast music to Philips Wireless Music
Stations 30
Music Follows Me
31
Delete a Philips Wireless Music Station from
the MCi500H
31
Relocate a connected MCi500H or Philips
Wireless Music Station
31
13 Technical data 32
MCi500H - Supplied accessories PC connection requirements
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Contents
14 Troubleshooting 34
15 Glossary 36
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1 Important

Safety

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 reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to
rain or moisture and objects lled 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.
a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
h Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
i For countries with a polarized mains,
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 t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot, fully insert.
j Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
k Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specied 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.
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m Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
n Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
o Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
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.
p Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
q Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid lled objects,
lighted candles).
r This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Warning
Never remove the casing of this MCi500H.
Never lubricate any part of this MCi500H.
Place this MCi500H on a at, hard and stable surface.
Never place this MCi500H on other electrical
equipment. Only use this MCi500H indoors. Keep this MCi500H
away from water, moisture and liquid-lled objects.
Keep this MCi500H away from direct sunlight, naked
ames or heat.

Notice

Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system.
Disposal of product and packing material
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 be informed 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 product with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into mono materials. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
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Important
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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.
Battery disposal information
Batteries (including built-in rechargeable
batteries) contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always hand the appliance
in at an ofcial collection point to remove
any built-in batteries before you discard the appliance. All batteries must be disposed of at
an ofcial collection point.
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2 Your Wireless
Micro Hi-Fi System
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benet from the suppor t that Philips
offers, register your product at
com/welcome.
www.philips.
h navigate i skip back j REC record k l HOME m MENU n Wi-Fi antenna
Back view
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Overview

Front view
a USB jack b c - VOLUME + volume up / down d eject CD e stop f skip forward g OK / conrm / play/pause

Your Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System

a Wi-Fi antenna b ~ AC MAINS power supply connection c FM ANTENNA FM radio antenna d SPEAKERS R / L e ETHERNET f AUX IN R / L external device
connections
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Remote control
k MUSIC FOLLOWS ME l SHUFFLE random play m INCR.SURR. Incredible Surround sound n RDS/NEWS o SAME GENRE p SAME ARTIST q DBB Dynamic Bass Boost r SMART EQ s SLEEP standby timer t REPEAT u MUSIC BROADCAST v Alphanumeric keys w MUTE x SCROLL y z CLEAR skip back { REC record | MARK/UNMARK } AUX select external device ~ HD harddisk music
MP3-CD/CD
a b HOME c FM TUNER d SEARCH e VIEW f MENU g navigate h OK / conrm / play/pause i skip forward j + VOL - volume up / down
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3 Prepare

Connect AC power

Install remote control batteries

Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshine or re. Never discard batteries in re.
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different
brands or types of batteries. Risk of product damage! When the remote control is
not used for long periods, remove the batteries.
1 Open the battery compar tment. 2 Insert 2 AAA batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compar tment.
Warning
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the MCi500H.
1 Connect the MCi500H to the power
supply
Your MCi500H turns on and is ready
»
to be set up for use.
Note
The type plate information is located at the back or at
the underside of the MCi500H.
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Prepare

Position your MCi500H

Caution
Risk of product damage! Place the MCi500H on a
surface that is level, at, and strong enough to support
the MCi500H.

Turn on / switch to standby

You can select from the following status options:
On
• Standby
Eco standby
Active standby. The the remote control can turn on the MCi500H.
Passive standby. Only the on the top panel can turn on the MCi500H.
button on
button
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Note
If no buttons are pressed for 20 minutes, the MCi500H
switches to standby.
1 To turn on the MCi500H, press . 2 To switch the MCi500H to standby, press
.
3 To switch the MCi500H to eco standby,
press and hold the panel.
Note
When the MCi500H is in eco standby mode, the
remote control is inactive.
button on the top

First-time installation

When you connect the MCi500H to the power supply, the automatic installation process starts. You must select the language before you can continue.

Select language

When you connect the MCi500H to the power
supply for the rst time:
1 Wait until the language selection menu
pops up, to select your language.
2 Press or , then to select language.
The display shows the Home menu.
»
To select the network settings, follow
»
the steps on how to Connect to a home networ home network’ on page
Tip
After the rst-time language set-up, you can change the
language in the Settings menu.
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k (see ‘Connect to a
11).
4 Connect to a
home network
Before you connect the MCi500H to a router:
Ensure that the PC meets the minimum
• requirements. (see ‘PC connection requirements’ on page You can choose one of these modes of connection: Wireless connection with automatic IP
• address (see ‘Create wireless connection with automatic IP address’ on page Wireless connection with static IP addres
• (see ‘Create wireless connection with static IP address’ on page Wired connection with automatic IP
• address (see ‘Create wired connection with automatic IP address’ on page Wired connection with static IP addres
• (see ‘Create wired connection with static IP address’ on page

Create wireless connection with automatic IP address

This chapter shows you how to create a wireless connection to a home network with automatic IP address.
1 Ensure that your encryption key (if
required) is available.
2 Ensure that your wireless access point or
wireless router with broadband Internet access is turned on.
3 Ensure that the MCi500H is turned on. 4 On the MCi500H, pess MENU. 5 Press or , then to select[Settings] >
[Network ].
6 Press or to select[Wireless ]. 7 Press . 8 Press or , then to select network.
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Enter encryption key with the remote
• control, then press continue (if required).
9 Press or , then to select [Automatic]
> (Apply settings?)
The MCi500H displays a conrmation
»
screen that the settings are saved.
OK / to
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[Yes].

Create wireless connection with static IP address

This chapter shows you how to create a
s
wireless connection to a home network with static IP address.

Connect to a home network

1 Ensure that your encryption key (if
required) is available.
2 Ensure that your wireless access point or
wireless router with broadband Internet access is turned on.
3 Ensure that the MCi500H is turned on. 4 On the MCi500H, press MENU. 5 Press or , then to select[Settings] >
[Network ].
6 Press or , then to select[Wireless ]. 7 Press or , then to select network.
Enter encryption key with the remote
• control, then press continue (if required).
OK / to
8 Press or , then to select[Static]. 9 Press the alphanumeric buttons to enter
the static IP address, then press
.
10 Press or , then to select (Apply
settings?)
»
[Yes].
The MCi500H displays a conrmation
screen that the settings are saved.
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Create wired connection with automatic IP address

This chapter shows you how to create a wired connection to a home network with automatic IP address.
1 Use an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to
connect the MCi500H to the router that is connected to your home network with broadband Internet access.
2 Ensure that the MCi500H is turned on. 3 On the MCi500H, press MENU. 4 Press or , then to select[Settings] >
[Network ].
5 Press or , then to select[Wired] >
[Automatic] > (Apply settings?) [Yes].
The MCi500H displays a conrmation
»
screen that the settings are saved.

Create wired connection with static IP address

This chapter shows you how to create a wired connection to a home network with automatic IP address.
1 Use an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to
connect the MCi500H to the router that is connected to your home network with broadband Internet access.
2 Ensure that the MCi500H is turned on. 3 On the item, press MENU. 4 Press or , then to select[Settings] >
[Network ].
5 Press or , then to select[Wired] >
[Static].
6 Press the alphanumeric buttons to enter
the static IP address, then press
.
7 Press or , then to select (Apply
settings?)
»
[Yes].
The MCi500H displays a conrmation
screen that the settings are saved.
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5 Build a music

Import music from a PC

library on the harddisk
You have the following options to build a music library on the harddisk:
rip music from CD
• CDs on the MCi500H’ on page import music from a P
• music from a PC’ on page record music from FM radi
• music’ on page record music from an external devic
• ‘Record music’ on page
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote. com. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2007 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2007 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,304,523, #6,330,593, #7,167,857, and other patents issued or
pending. Gracenote and CDDB are registered
trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Gracenote® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
s (see ‘Rip music from
13)
C (see ‘Import
13) o (see ‘Record
14) e (see
14)
The WADM (Wireless Audio Device Manager) in the supplied PC installer helps you import music into the MCi500H.
Before you can import music from a PC that
is connected to a home network, you need to connect the MCi500H to the PC.

Rip music from CDs on the MCi500H

Rip from a CD to the harddisk of the MCi500H at high speed: (Audio CD, MP3/WMA CD)
Note
While the MCi500H is ripping, only the stop
function is available.
Tip
You can rip while you listen, if you press REC during
play.
1 On the MCi500H, insert CD with printed
side facing up.
2 In the track list screen, press REC . 3 Press MARK/UNMARK to select/deselect
tracks. (By default, the MCi500H rips all
tracks of the CD when no tracks are marked.)
Long press
• select/deselect all tracks.
MARK/UNMARK to
4 Press REC to start ripping. 5 To rip another CD, repeat above steps 1 to
4.
6 To stop ripping, press .
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Build a music library on the harddisk

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