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 colours 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
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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 "comfort 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 hear ing 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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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
Windows Media is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
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Contents
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General Information
Environmental information ................................ 7
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
Supplied accessories
–2 speaker boxes
– MCM138D remote control with battery
– MW loop antenna
– Docking kit
- 1 dock used for Apple iPod
- Dock adaptors (8 adaptors for different
iPod types)
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.
● Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be easily reached.
● The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
● 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 par ts 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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Preparations
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FM antenna
Speaker
(right)
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.
A Powe r
– Before connecting the AC power cord 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.
MW antenna
Speaker
(left)
AC powr cord
B Antennas Connection
AM (MW) antenna
1 Unfold the loop antenna and if necessary, use
screws (not supplied)to fix it to a flat, hard and
stable place:
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2 Fit the plug of the loop antenna to AM
ANTENNA as shown above.
3 Adjust the antenna for optimal reception
FM Antenna
It is unnecessary to connect the FM pigtail
antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.
● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,
VCR or other radiation source.
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Preparations
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C Speakers Connection
Front Speakers
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left
speaker to "LEFT", the wire (marked red) to
"+" and the wire (marked black) to "-".
● Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker
wire into the terminal as shown.
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).
Replacing battery (lithium
CR2032) into the remote control
1 Pull out the knob A slightly to the left.
2 Pull out the battery compar tment B .
3 Replace a new battery and fully inser t the
battery compar tment back to the original
position.
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CAUTION!
Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed off properly.
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)
VOLUME
ALBUM
DBBDSC
MUTE
SLEEPTIMER
REPEAT
SHUFF
PROG
CD
TUNER
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Controls on the system and
remote control
1 BAND
–for Tuner.......... (on the set only) selects waveband.
2 SOURCE (CD/ TUNER/DOCK)
– switches on the system.
– selects the respective sound source for CD/ FM/
MW/ DOCK.
3 STANDBY-ON / y
– switches the system to standby/Eco power
standby/on.
4 PROG/CLOCK
for CD ................. programs tracks and reviews the
program.
for clock .............. sets the clock function.
5 OPEN•CLOSE
– opens/closes the CD door.
6 VOLUME
– adjusts volume level.
7 TUNING 0
– tunes to radio stations.
8 iR SENSOR
– infrared sensor for remote control.
9 n
– connect headphones.
0 ÉÅ
for CD ................. star ts or pauses CD playback.
! ¡1 / 2™
– skips to the beginning of a current track/
previous/ next track.
– fast searches back and forward within a track/
CD.
@ STOP 9
– stops CD playback or erase a CD program.
# DOCK
– selects sound source of DOCK
$ MUTE
– switches playback sound off and on.
% REPEAT
– repeats a track/ disc / all programmed tracks.
^ SHUFF (SHUFFLE)
– plays CD/MP3 tracks in random order.
& SLEEP
– activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.
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* TIMER
– activates/deactivates or sets the timer function.
( ALBUM 4 3
for MP3/WMA disc...........selects an album.
) DBB
– (Dynamic Bass Boost) enhances the bass.
¡ DSC
– (Digital Sound Control) selects sound
characteristics: JAZZ/POP/CLASSIC/ROCK.
Notes for remote control:
– First select the source you wish to control
by pressing one of the source select keys on
the remote control (for example CD ,
TUNER).
– Then select the desired function
(for exampleÉ, í, ë).
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Basic Functions
Adjusting volume and sound
1 Press VOLUME
volume.
➜ Display shows the volume level and a
number from 0-32.
–
/ + to increase or decrease
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IMPORTANT:
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.
Switching the system on
● In Active standby, or Eco standby, press
STANDBY-ON (y on the remote control).
➜ The system will switch to the last selected
source.
● Press SOURCE (CD, TUNER or DOCK on
the remote control).
➜ The system will switch to the selected source.
To switch the system to standby mode
● Press STANDBY-ON (y on the remote
control).
➜ The clock is displayed.
To switch the system to Eco-power
standby mode
● Press and hold STANDBY-ON (y on the
remote control) for more than 2 seconds.
➜ The clock is displayed.
2 Press DSC repeatedly to
select the desired sound effect:
JAZZ / POP / CLASSIC /
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback. The REPEAT
modes can also be combined with
PROGRAMME.
SHUFFLE .........tracks of the entire disc are
played in random order
REPEAT ALL ... repeats the entire disc/
programme
REPEAT ............ plays the current track
continuously
REPEAT ALB ... repeats all tracks in the current
(for MP3/WMA only) album
1 To select your play mode, press the SHUFF or
REPEAT on the remote control before or
during playback until the display shows the
desired function.
2 Press 2; (on the remote control 2;) to start
playback if in the STOP position.
➜ If you have selected SHUFFLE, playback starts
automatically.
3 To return to normal playback, press SHUFF or
REPEAT on the remote control until the
various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no longer
displayed.
● You can also press 9 to cancel your play mode.
Notes:
– The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions cannot be
used simultaneously.
– SHUFFLE play is not available in the programe
mode.
Programming track numbers
Programme in the STOP position to select and
store your disc tracks in the desired sequence. If
you like, store any track more than once. Up to
40 tracks can be stored in the memory.
1 In the stop position, use the ¡1 2™ to select
your desired track number.
● For MP3/WMA, you may press ALBUM 4 3
to select a desired album, then press ¡1 2™
to select your desired track.
2 Press PROGRAM (or PROG/CLOCK on
the set) to store.
➜ Display: PROG flashes, and is displayed
briefly, then the selected track number (and the
selected album number for MP3/WMA).
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired
tracks.
➜ FULL is displayed if you attempt to
programme more than 40 tracks.
4 To start playback of your disc programme,
press 2;.
Reviewing the programme
● Stop playback and press PROGRAM (or
PROG/CLOCK on the set) repeatedly.
➜ Display first shows a programme sequence,
then the stored track number (and the album
number for MP3/WMA).
● 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;
● Select another sound source.
➜ PROG disappears from the display.
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Radio Reception
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3 Tu r n TUNING 0 to tune to a station.
➜ Display shows: the frequency of the tuned
station.
Helpful hints:
To improve radio reception:
–For FM, extend coil antenna at the back of the
unit fully for optimum reception.
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Tuning to radio stations
1 Select TUNER source.
➜ is displayed.
TUNER
2 Press BAND (TUNER on the remote control)
once or more to select your waveband.
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 dirty,
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.
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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.
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Setting the clock
1 In Standby mode, press PROG/CLOCK
button.
➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.
2 Press ¡1 / 2™ to set the hours.
3 Press PROG/CLOCK again.
➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.
4 Press ¡1 / 2™ to set the minutes.
5 Press PROG/CLOCK to confirm the time.
Note:
– If the clock has not been set, -- --:-- -- will be
displayed.
Setting the timer
● The system can be used as an alarm clock. CD
or TUNER or DOCK can be set to switch on at
a preset time. The clock time needs to be set
first before the timer can be used.
● If no button is pressed within 90 seconds during
timer setup, the system will exit timer setting
mode automatically.
Clock/Timer
4 Press ¡1 / 2™ to set the hours.
5 Press TIMER again.
➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.
6 Press ¡1 / 2™ to set the minutes.
7 Press TIMER to confirm the time.
➜ The timer is now set and actiated.
Notes:
- If source CD is selected and no disc is in the CD
tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be
selected automatically.
- If source DOCK is selected and no iPod is docked
or no dock connection is made, TUNER will be
selected automatically.
To activate and deactivate timer
● In standby or during playback, press
TIMER once.
➜ Display shows
if deactivated.
Activating and deactivating
SLEEP
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off
by itself after a set period of time. The clock time
needs to be set first before the sleep timer can
be used.
● Press SLEEP on the remote
control repeatly to select
desired time before system
shuts off.
➜ Display shows SLEEP and series of time
options for selection: , , ,
● To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remote
control once or more until “ “ is shown, or
press STANDBY ON on the system or
remote control.
if activated, and disappears
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1 In standby or during playback, press TIMER on
the remote control for more than 2 seconds.
2 Press ¡1 / 2™ (or CD/TUNER/DOCK on
the remote control) to select sound source.
3 Press TIMER to confirm your desired source.
➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.
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Speaker
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Speaker
(left)
Portable player
Playing iPod using the dock
By connecting the supplied dock to your Hi-Fi
system, you can listen to the sound of the
docked player through the powerful speakers of
the Hi-Fi system.
Compatible portable player
● Most Apple iPod models with 30-pin dock
connector as follows:
20GB, 40GB, 20/30GB photo, 40/60GB photo,
30GB video, 60GB video, mini and nano.
Dock
This system comes with a dock used for iPod.
Connect the cable of the dock to the system to
let the system and your iPod work together.
Dock adaptor
Before plugging your player in the dock, snap the
suitable dock adaptor into the dock to provide a
snug fit for the player to be docked.
Dock
Installing the dock adaptor
● Align two latches of the adaptor and two holes
of the dock, then gently push in the adaptor until
it clicks.
Removing the dock adaptor
● Slightly push down the dock adaptor, as indicated
in the figure below, to un-latch the adaptor, then
take it out.
Selecting the correct dock adaptor
● For the iPod dock, 8 dock adaptors of different
type, as indicated at the back of the adaptor, are
included to fit the following iPod:
20GB, 40GB, 20/30GB photo, 40/60GB photo,
30GB video, 60GB video, mini and nano.
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Dock
Playing iPod
1 Select the dock adaptor of the correct type and
size, and snap it into the dock (See “ Dock
adaptor ” ).
2 Correctly place your iPod in the dock.
3 Connect the cables of the dock to DOCK IN
jacks on the main set correspondingly.
4 Press SOURCE repeatedly or DOCK to select
DOCK source.
● The connected player will play automatically.
Notes:
– By using the buttons ( 2;, ¡1, 2™ and
VOLUME ) on the MCM138D and its remote
control, the following disc playback features are
available: Play/Pause, selecting next/previous track,
fast forwarding/rewinding and changing volume.
– The buttons ( 2;, ¡1, 2™ and VOLUME ) on
the MCM138D and its remote control can work
only with playback of the audio contents stored on
the docked player.
– Stop (Ç) function of disc playback is not
available to the docked player.
Charging iPod battery using the
dock
Docking your iPod and connecting the dock to
MCM138D, you can charge the iPod in the
standby mode and power-on mode of
MCM138D.
Notes:
– In Eco power standby mode, iPod cannot be
charged.
– When the set is switched to the dock mode, if no
player is plugged in for 15 minutes, the set will
switch to the Eco power mode.
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Troubleshooting
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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 service centre.
“NO cd” is displayed.
ProblemSolution
✔ 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 finalised CD-RW or CD-R, or a correct
MP3-CD format disc.
Radio reception is poor.
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 Micro HiFi
System and your TV or VCR.
✔ 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 toward
IR sensor on the front of the system.
The timer is not working.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
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✔ Set the clock correctly.
✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer.
✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
Tr oubleshooting
The menu navigation or photo playback
of the docked player cannot be carried
out through the buttons on MCM138D
or its remote control.
The STOP 9 and some buttons on
MCM138D and its remote control have
no function.
✔ The buttons on MCM138D and its remote
control can only control playback of audio
contents. To navigate the menu, use the controls
on the docked player.
✔ The playback of the docked player cannot be
stopped using the STOP 9 button on
MCM138D and its remote control.
✔ The buttons ( 2;, ¡1, 2™ and VOLUME) can
function only.
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AMPLIFIER
Output power .......................................................2 x 2W
..................................................................... 4W total power
Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 62 dBA (IEC)