Philips MCM204 61 User Manual

Micro Hi-Fi System

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User manual

MCM204

CAUTION

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

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General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 7

Environmental information ................................ 7

Safety information ................................................ 7

Hearing Safety ....................................................... 8

Ta pe Operation / Recording

Ta pe playback ...................................................... 17

General information on recording ................. 17

Synchro start CD recording ............................ 17

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

Preparations

Rear connections ........................................... 9–10

Inserting batteries into the remote control. 10

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control .................................................................. 11

Controls buttons available on the remote

control only ......................................................... 11

Basic Functions

Plug and play (for tuner installation) .............. 12

Switching the system on ................................... 13

Adjusting volume and sound............................ 13

CD/MP3 Operation

Loading a disc ...................................................... 14

Basic playback controls ..................................... 14

Playing an MP3 disc ...................................... 14-15

Different play modes: Shuffle and Repeat ..... 15

Programming track numbers ........................... 15

Reviewing the programme ............................... 15

Erasing the programme ..................................... 15

Radio Reception

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

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

Automatic programming
Manual programming

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

Other Connection

Listening to an external source ...................... 18

USB Connection

Using USB connectivity .............................. 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 ............................. 22–24

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General Information

Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips!

To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.

Supplied accessories

–2 speaker boxes
– remote control
– MW loop antenna

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.

● Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler

is used as the disconnet device, the disconnet
device shall remain readily operable.

● 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 par ts of the set contain self-

lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.

● Batteries (batter y pack or batteries installed)

shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

● 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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General Information

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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 distor tion.

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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Preparations

MW

FM
AERIAL

AM
AERIAL

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HEADPHON

FM wire antenna

speaker

(right)

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.

A Pow er

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.

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).

MW loop

antenna

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speaker

(left)

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AC power cord

B Antenna Connection

MW Antenna

Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the
“AM aerial” terminal. Adjust the position of the
antenna for optimal reception.

● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,

VCR or other radiation source.

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Preparations

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FM Antenna

It is unnecessary to connect the FM pigtail
antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.

● Adjust the FM antenna for optimal FM stereo

reception.

C 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 "-".

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).

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● Fully inser t the stripped por tion 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.

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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.

CAUTION!
– Remove battery if they are exhausted or
will not be used for a long time.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.

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Controls (illustrations on page 3)

Controls on the system and
remote control

1 STANDBY ON(2)

– switches the system to standby/on.

2 DISPLAY/CLOCK

for CD ................. displays the current track

number and total remaining time
(or current album and track
numbers for MP3 disc) during
playback.

for clock .............. sets the clock function

3 INTERACTIVE SOUND controls:

DBB .................... (Dynamic Bass Boost) enhances

the bass.

DSC..................... (Digital Sound Control) selects

sound characteristics: JAZZ/POP/
CLASSIC/ROCK.

4 USB port

– connects to external USB mass storage device.

5 SOURCE

– selects the respective sound source for CD/USB/

TUNER/TAPE/AUX.

– switches on the system.

6 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 ................. skips to the beginning of the

current/previous/subsequent
track.

................................. fast searches back and forward

within a track/CD.

for clock/timer adjusts the hour s and minutes

for the clock/timer function

7 VOLUME (VOL -/+ )

– adjusts the volume level.

8 iR SENSOR

– infrared sensor for remote control.

9 Ta pe Deck Operation

RECORD● ... star ts recording.

PLAY 2 ............ starts playback.

SEARCHà / á fast rewinds/winds the tape.
STOP•OPENÇ0

................................. stops the tape; opens the tape

compartment.

PA USEÅ ....... interrupts recording or playback.

0 OPEN•CLOSE3

– 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.

@ AUX

– selects AUX sound source

# PROG

for CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews

the programme.

for Tuner ............. programmes tuner stations

manually or automatically.

$ REPEAT

– repeats a track/disc/ all programmed tracks.

% SHUFFLE

– plays CD/MP3 tracks in random order.

^ CD/USB/TUNER/TAPE

– selects the respective sound source.

& TIMER

– sets the timer function.

* SLEEP

– activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.

( DISPLAY

for CD ................. displays the current track

number and total remaining time
(or current album and track
numbers for MP3 disc) during
playback.

) MUTE

– interrupts and resumes sound reproduction

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Basic Functions

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MICRO SYSTEM MCM204

IMPORTANT:
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.

Plug and Play (for tuner installlation)

Plug and Play allows you to store all available
radio stations automatically.

First time setup/power up

1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO

INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 Press ÉÅ on the system to start installation.

➜ "PLUG AND PLAY" .... "INSTALL" is

displayed, followed by "TUNER" and "AUTO".

➜ PROG star ts flashing.
➜ The system will automatically store the radio

stations with sufficient signal strength, star ting
from FM, and followed by MW band.

➜ When all the available radio stations are

stored or the memory for 40 presets are used,
the last preset radio station will be played.

ALBUM/

To exit without storing the Plug and Play

● Press 9 on the system.

➜ If you do not complete the Plug and Play

installation, the function will be restarted when
you next turn on the main supply again.

Notes:
– If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug
and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" will be displayed.
– During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed
within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and
Play mode.

To reinstall Plug and Play

1 In standby mode, press and holdÉÅ on the

system until "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY"
is displayed.

2 Press ÉÅ again to star t installation.

➜ All previously stored radio stations will be

replaced.

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Basic Functions

Switching the system on

● Press STANDBY ON or SOURCE (or 2on

the remote control).

➜ The system will switch to the last selected

source.

● Press CD, TUNER or TAPE on the remote

control.

➜ The system will switch to the selected source.

To switch the system to standby mode

● Press STANDBY ON on the system (or 2on

the remote control).

● If in tape mode or recording mode, press

STOP•OPENÇ0 first.

➜ The volume level (up to a maximum volume

level of 20), interactive sound settings, last
selected source and tuner presets will be
retained in the player's memory.

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).

➜ Display shows the volume level VOL and a

number from 0-32.

2 Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired

sound effect: JAZZ / POP / CLASSIC / ROCK.

3 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or

off.

➜ 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;
– change source.

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CD/MP3 Operation

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MICRO SYSTEM MCM204

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.

ALBUM/

➜ The current track number and elapsed

playing time of the track are displayed during
disc playback.

To select a different track

● Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote

control 4 ¢) once or repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the display.

To find a passage within a track

1 Press and hold down on TUNING 4 ¢

(on the remote control 4 ¢).

➜ The disc is played at high speed and low

volume.

2 When you recognise the passage you want,

release TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote
control 4 ¢).

➜ 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.

1 Select CD source.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE3 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/CLOSE3 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.

Basic playback controls

To play a disc

● Press 2; to star t playback.

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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.
– you press the tape deck PLAY 2 key.

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.

➜ "YY XXX" is displayed. YY is the total album

number and XXX is the total track number.

2 Press ALBUM/PRESET 4 3 (or 4 3 on

the remote control) to select a desired album.

CD/MP3 Operation

3 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote

control 4 ¢) to select a desired track.

➜ The album number will change accordingly as

you reach the first track of an album by pressing

4 or the last track of an album by pressing
¢.

4 Press 2; to start playback.

● During playback, press DISPLAY/CLOCK to

show the album and track numbers.

Supported MP3 disc formats:

– ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.5
– Maximum title number: 256 (depending on

filename length)
– Maximum album number: 99
– Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1

kHz, 48 kHz
– Supported 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

REP ALB ........... repeats all tracks in the current

(for MP3 only) album

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

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 TUNING 4

¢ (on the remote control 4 ¢) to

select your desired track number.

● For MP3, you may press ALBUM/PRESET 4

3 to select a desired album, then press ¡1 2™

to select your desired track.

2 Press PROG to store.

➜ Display: PROG flashes, and PR 01 is displayed

briefly, then the selected track number (and the
selected album number for MP3).

3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired

tracks.

➜ PROGRAM 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 PROG repeatedly.

● 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 compartment;
➜ PROG disappear s from the display.

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Radio Reception

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MICRO SYSTEM MCM204

Tuning to radio stations

1 Select TUNER source.
2 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or press

TUNER on the remote repeatedly until the
desired waveband (FM or MW) is displayed.

3 Press down on TUNING 4 ¢ and release

button.

➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station

with sufficient reception. Display indication during
automatic tuning: SEARCH.

4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the

desired station.

● To tune to a weak station, press TUNING 4

¢ briefly and repeatedly until you have found

optimal reception.

Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations
in the memory.

ALBUM/

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 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 PROG for more than 2 seconds to

activate programming.

➜ AUTO is displayed and available stations are

programmed in order of waveband reception
strength. The first preset automatically stored will
then be played.

Manual programming

1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio

stations).

2 Press PROG to activate programming.

➜ PROG flashes in the display.

3 Press ALBUM/PRESET 4 3 to allocate a

number from 1 to 20 to this station.

4 Press PROG again to confirm the setting.

➜ PROG disappear s, the preset number and the

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.

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Tuning to preset radio stations

● Press ALBUM/PRESET 4 3 until the desired

preset station is displayed.

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 PA USE;. 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.

Note:
– The source cannot be changed while playing or
recording a tape.

Ta pe Operation / Recording

● 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.

● 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 starts

automatically from the beginning of the CD
after 7 seconds. 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 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.

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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.

7 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.

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Ta pe Operation / Recording Other Connection

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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 interr upt playback press PA USE;. To resume,

press this key again.

6 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.

Listening to an external source

You can listen to the sound of the connected
external device through your system’s speakers.

1 Select AUX source by pressing AUX button.
2 Use a cinch cable (not supplied) to connect

MCM 204’s AUX jack (3.5 mm, located on the
back panel) to an AUDIO OUT or headphone
jack on an external equipment (such as CD
player, or VCR).

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USB

DIRECT

USB Connection

Using USB connectivity

● MCM204 is fitted with a USB port in the front

panel, offering a plug and play feature which
allows you to play, from your MCM204, digital
music and spoken contents stored on a USB
mass storage device.

● Using a USB mass storage device, you can also

enjoy all the features offered by MCM204 which
are explained and instructed in the sections of
disc operation.

Compatible USB mass storage devices

With the MCM204, 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
MCM204 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 800
– 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

Playing a USB mass storage device

1 Make sure that your MCM204 is being powered

on.

2 Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB on the

remote) to enter USB mode.

➜ Display shows - - - with USB DIRECT.

3 Plug a compatible USB mass storage device to

MCM204’s USB port marked . If needed,
use a suitable USB cable to connect between
the device and MCM204’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.

➜ MCM204’s display shows USB DIRECT and

the total number of playable audio files (Max.
displayed track number is 800) stored on the
device.

4 Press 2; on your MCM204 to start play.

➜ MCM204’s display will show USB DIRECT

and share the display information illustrated in
the disc operation.

Helpful hints:
– Up to 800 playable audio files stored on a USB
mass storage device can be played on MCM204.
– Up to 99 playable albums stored on a USB
mass storage device can be selected and displayed
on MCM204.
– 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 MCM204. You need to
change a USB device.

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USB Connection

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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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MICRO SYSTEM MCM204

ALBUM/

Setting the clock

1 In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/

CLOCK on the set (or CLOCK on the
remote control) for 2 seconds.

➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.

2 Press TUNING 4 ¢ to set the hours.
3 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK again.

➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.

4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ to set the minutes.
5 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm the time.

Note:
–The backlight for clock display is off in standby.

Setting the timer

● The system can be used as an alarm clock,

whereby the CD or TUNER or USB is switched
on at a set time. The clock time needs to be set
first before the timer can be used.

1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER about

2 seconds on the remote control.

2 Press SOURCE (or CD/USB/TUNER on the

remote control) to select sound source.

3 Press TIMER to confirm your desired mode.

➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.

4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ to set the hours.
5 Press TIMER again.

➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6 Press TUNING 4 ¢ to set the minutes.
7 Press TIMER to confirm the time.

➜ The timer is now set and activated.

Clock/Timer

Notes:
– Timer is not available in TAPE or AUX mode.
– If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD
tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be
selected automatically.
– If USB source is selected and no compatible
USB device is plugged, TUNER will be selected
automatically.

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: 60, 45, 30,15, 0,

60... if you have selected a
time.

● To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remote

control once or more until “ 0“ is shown, or
press STANDBY ON on the system (or 2on
the remote control).

➜ disappears from the display.

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Specifications

A A B C

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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

MW wave range ................................ 531 – 1602 kHz

Sensitivity at 75 Ω

– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV

– MW 26 dB sensitivity ................................... 5 mV/m

Total harmonic distor tion ..................................... ≤ 5%

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

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 speakers) ..................................

............................................................... approx. 4.4 / 2.0 kg

Power consumption

Active .......................................................................... 30 W

Standby .................................................................... < 5 W

Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.

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.

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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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.

Demagnetising the heads

● Use a demagnetising tape available at your

dealer.

Tr oubleshooting

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.

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Problem

“NO DISC” is displayed.

Radio reception is poor.

Recording or playback cannot be made.

The system does not react when buttons
are pressed.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.

Solution

✔ 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.

✔ 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.

✔ Adjust the volume.
✔ Disconnect the headphones.
✔ Check that the speakers are connec ted

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.

The left and right sound outputs are
reversed.

✔ Check the speaker connections and location.

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Troubleshooting

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Problem

Solution

The remote control does not function
properly.

The time is not working.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

The USB device doesn’t play on my
MCM204

✔ 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.

✔ Set the clock correctly.
✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer.
✔ If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop

recording.

✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

✔ It is not set in the USB mode. Select USB mode.
✔ The device is not securely connected to

MCM204’s USB port. Re-connect the device, and
make sure that the device is powered on.

✔ The device is not supported by MCM204, or the

audio file format stored on the device is not
supported by MCM204. Use a compatible
device/ playable audio file format.

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