Philips MCM275 User Manual

Micro Hi-Fi System

User manual

MCM275

CAUTION

Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the
cover is open, do not look at the beam.

High voltage! Do not open. You run the risk
of getting an electric shock.

The machine does not contain any user­serviceable parts.

Modification of the product could result in
hazardous radiation of EMC or other
unsafe operation.

If you disconnect the product from the
mains, make sure to take the plug out of
the wall socket completely.

Children could seriously injure themselves
as the free end of the cable may still be live
if only the connector is removed from the
MAINS socket at the back of the unit.

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Contents

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General Information

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

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

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

Controls

Controls on the set ............................................. 8

Remote control .............................................. 9-10

Installation

Placing MCM275 ................................................. 10

Mounting stand onto the set

Mounting MCM275 onto walls

Rear connections ......................................... 11-12

Speaker connections

Antenna connections

Connecting an additional appliance ............... 12-13

Connecting a USB device

Connecting a non-USB device

Using AC power .................................................. 13

Preparations

Using the remote control .......................................... 14

Setting the clock ................................................. 14

Basic Functions

Switching on/off the set and

selecting functions .............................................. 15

Auto-standby ....................................................... 15

Volume control ................................................... 16

Volume adjustment

MUTE

Sound control ..................................................... 16

DSC

DBB

Displaying the clock ....................................................... 16

CD

Discs for playback .............................................. 17

Playing discs ................................................... 17-18

Selecting and searching ..................................... 18

Selecting a different track

Finding a passage within a track during playback

Programming tracks ........................................... 19

Reviewing the program
Erasing the program

Different play modes: REPEAT, SHUFFLE ...... 20

Display track information

(MP3/WMA only) ............................................... 20

Tuner

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 21

Programming radio stations ............................. 21

Autostore: Automatic programming
Manual programming
To listen to a preset station

USB

Using a USB mass storage device ............. 22-23

Playing a USB mass storage device

AUX

AUX (Listening to an external source) ......... 23

Timer

Setting the timer ................................................. 24

Activating and deactivating TIMER ................. 24

SLEEP

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Specifications ........................................... 25

Maintenance .............................................. 25

Troubleshooting .............................. 26-27

How to mount your MCM275

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General Information

Supplied accessories

–2 speaker boxes including 2 speaker cables
– remote control (with 1 x CR2025 battery)
– MW loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– stand
– mounting kit

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.

Safety Information

● 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.

● The ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, 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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Controls

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Controls on the set (illustrations

on page 3)

1 STANDBY-ON

– press briefly to switch the set on or to standby

mode

2 SOURCE

– selects sound source CD, USB, TUNER or

AUX

– In standby mode: switches the set on and

selects sound source CD, USB, TUNER or

AUX

3 IR

– sensor for the infrared remote control
Helpful hints: Always point the remote control

towards this sensor.

4 PUSH OPEN

– push to unfold or fold the control panel

5 CD OPEN • CLOSEç

– opens/closes the CD door

6 CD door
7 VOLUME

– adjusts the volume level
– Clock/Timer: adjusts the hours and minutes

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– 3.5 mm headphone socket

Helpful hints:

– Adjust the volume to a moderate level
before you plug in the headphones.
– Connecting headphones will switch off the
speakers.

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– CD/USB: selects albums (for MP3/WMA only)
– TUNER: selects a preset radio station

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– CD/USB: skips or searches CD tracks/titles

backwards/forwards

– Tuner: tunes to radio stations

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– CD/USB: star ts or pauses playback

0 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)

– turns the bass enhancement on/off

! DSC (Digital Sound Control)

– selects predefined sound settings: ROCK,

JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC

@ PROGRAM

– CD/USB: programs tracks
– Tuner: programs preset radio stations

# STOP

– CD/USB: stops playback; erase a program

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– connects to the AUDIO OUT jack on the

external appliance

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– jack for the external USB mass storage device

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Remote control

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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
example ÉÅ,

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– press briefly to switch the set on or to standby

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2 Source buttons

USB

– selects USB source
– In standby mode:: switches the set on and

selects USB source.

CD

– selects CD source
– In standby mode:: switches the set on and

selects CD source.

TUNER

– selects TUNER source and toggles between the

wavebands: FM and MW

– In standby mode:: switches the set on and

selects TUNER source

AUX

– selects the audio input from an additional

connected appliance

– In standby mode:: switches the set on and

selects the audio input from an additional
connected appliance

3 VOLUME +/-

– adjusts the volume level

– Clock/Timer: adjusts the hours and minutes

4 TIMER

– displays the timer setting
– switches the timer on/off
– enters the timer setting mode (press and hold

for more than 2 seconds)

5 SLEEP

– set the sleep timer

6 MUTE

– switches the sound off temporarily

7 RDS/NEWS

no function on this set

8 SHUFFLE

– selects random playback

9 REPEAT

– selects continuous playback

0 DSC (Digital Sound Control)

– selects predefined sound settings: ROCK,

JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC

! DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)

– turns the bass enhancement on/off

@ PROGRAM

– CD/USB: programs tracks

– Tuner: programs preset radio stations

# DISPLAY/CLOCK

– Clock: - displays the set time

- In standby mode: enters the clock
setting mode (press and hold for more
than 2 seconds)

– TUNER/Audio CD: switches between clock

display and playback
display

– MP3/WMA: displays disc information

during playback

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– CD/USB: skips or searches CD tracks

backwards/forwards

– Tuner: tunes to radio stations

ALBUM/ PRESET 3 / 4

– CD/USB: selects the next/previous album (for

MP3/WMA only)

– TUNER: selects a preset radio station

ÉÅ

– CD/USB: starts or pauses playback

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– CD/USB: stops playback; erase a program

% OPEN • CLOSEç

– opens/closes the CD door

Placing MCM275

With the detachable stand and by-packed wall
mounting kit , MCM275 allows you to place it in
two ways: on desktops with stand or on

walls without stand.

Mounting stand onto the set

MCM275 is equipped with a stand. To mount
the stand onto the set,

1 Put MCM275 on a flat and firm surface, rear side

facing up

2 As shown, align the stand to the slots at set’s

bottom, 4 FRONT facing down

3 Push the stand down into the slots

➜ When the stand is in place, you will hear a

click

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Mounting MCM275 onto walls

See Appendix: How to mount your
MCM275 onto walls to learn more about

wall mounting.

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FM wire

antenna

Speaker

(right)

AC power cord

Rear connections

Warning:
– Never make or change connections with
the mains supply switched on.
– Install your set near the AC outlet and
where the AC power plug can be reached
easily.

MW loop

antenna

Speaker

(left)

A Speaker connections

Use the supplied speakers only. Using other
speakers can damage the set or the sound
quality will be negatively affected.

● Connect the cable of the left speaker to LEFT

(red and black) and the cable of the right
speaker to RIGHT (red and black) as follows:
a. Press the clip of the red terminal and fully
insert the stripped portion of the colored (or
marked) speaker cable into the socket, then
release the clip
b. Press the clip of the black terminal and fully
insert the stripped portion of the black (or
unmarked) speaker cable into the socket, then
release the clip

B Antenna connections

MW antenna

1 Assemble the loop antenna as shown:

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Insert the loop antenna into the slot on the set

2 Fit the plug of the loop antenna to AM (MW)

ANTENNA as shown below

3 Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal

reception (as far away as possible from the TV,
VCR or other radiation sources)

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ANTENNA

FM antenna

The wire antenna supplied can only be used to
receive nearby stations. For better reception we
recommend using a cable antenna system or an
outdoor antenna.

1 Extend the wire antenna and fit it to FM

ANTENNA as shown below

2 Move the antenna in different positions for

optimal reception (as far away as possible from
the TV, VCR or other radiation sources)

3 Fix the antenna’s end to the wall

Connecting an additional
appliance

Connecting a USB device or memory
card

By connecting a USB mass storage device
(including USB flash memory, USB flash players
or memory cards) to the Hi-Fi system, you can
enjoy the device’s stored music through the
powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system.

1 Check you have unfolded the control panel

2 Insert the USB device’s USB plug into the socket

on the set ‘s foldable control panel

Note: If you are using a cable antenna system or
an outdoor antenna, fit the antenna plug, instead of
the wire antenna, to FM ANTENNA .

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for the devices with USB cable:

a. Inser t one plug of the USB cable (not

supplied) to the socket on the set ‘s

foldable control panel
b. Insert the other plug of the USB cable to the
USB output terminal of the USB device
or

for the memory card:

a. Insert the memory card into a card reader
(not supplied)

b. Use a USB cable (not supplied) to connect
the card reader to the socket

on the set ‘s foldable control panel

Installation

Connecting a non-USB device

It is possible to use an additional appliance, e.g.
TV, VCR or CD recorder with the set. On
MCM275, you can playback music from an
external source.

1 Follow the Step 1 under Connecting a USB

device or memory card

2 Insert one plug of the audio cable (not supplied)

to the socket AUX IN on the set ‘s foldable
control panel

3 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the

AUDIO OUT terminal of the additional
appliance

Using AC power

1 Make sure all the connections have been made

before switching on the power supply

2 Connect the AC power cord to the wall socket.

This switches on the power supply

When MCM275 is switched to standby, it is still

consuming some power. To disconnect the

system from the power supply completely,
remove the power plug from the wall
socket.

The type plate is located on the rear of the
set.

Warning!

To avoid overheating of the system, a safety
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your
system may switch to Standby mode
automatically under extreme conditions. If
this happens, let the system cool down
before reusing it (not available for all versions).

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4 Select AUX mode on the set

Helpful hints:

– Always refer to the owner’s manual of other
equipment for complete connection.

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Preparation

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Using the remote control

IMPORTANT!

– Remove the
protective plastic tab
before using the
remote control.

– Always point the
remote control directly
towards IR area.

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
example ÉÅ,

To replace the remote controls’
battery

1 Press and hold 1 as indicated
2 Simultaneously, pull the battery tray at 4

3 Remove the old batter y and put a new CR2025

battery in place

4 Put back the battery tray

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Setting the clock

After connecting MCM275 to the power supply,
set the clock first.

1 In the standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/

CLOCK on the remote control

➜ SET CLOCK scrolls on the display
➜ 24 HR or 12 HR appears for the initial

clock setting. To select 24-hour clock or
12-hour clock,

● On the remote control, press VOLUME +/-

once or more (or turn VOLUME on the
set)

● On the remote control, press DISPLAY/

CLOCK to confirm

➜ The hours digits star t flashing

2 Hold down or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly

to set the hours (or turn VOLUME on the
set)

3 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm

➜ The minutes digits start flashing

4 Hold down or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly

to set the minutes (or turn VOLUME on the
set)

5 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm

– To exit without storing the clock setting press

STOP 9

Helpful hints:

– The clock setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.

– The set will exit from the clock setting mode if
no button is pressed within 90 seconds.

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CAUTION!
– Remove the battery if it is 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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Switching on/off the set and
selecting functions

1 To switch on, press STANDBY-ON or

SOURCE on the set (or y on the remote

control)

➜ The set switches to the last source selected

OR

On the remote control, press the source button
(e.g. USB, CD, TUNER, AUX)

2 When the set is on, press STANDBY-ON to

switch it to standby mode (or y on the remote
control)

3 To select your function, press SOURCE once

or more on the set (or USB, CD, TUNER,
AUX on the remote control)

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Helpful hints:

–You can also switch on the set by pressing

CD OPEN • CLOSE

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Auto-standby

When the set has reached the end of CD
playback and remains in the stop position for
more than 15 minutes, the set will switch off
automatically to save power.

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Basic Functions

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Volume control

Volume adjustment

● Adjust the volume by using the VOLUME

rotary on the set or by pressing VOLUME +/-
on the remote control

➜ VOL and the actual value (between 1 and 31)

are displayed

➜ VOL MIN is the minimum volume level
➜ VOL MAX is the maximum volume level

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MUTE

You can temporarily switch off the sound
without switching off the set.

1 Press MUTE on the remote control to switch

off the sound

➜ MUTE appears. Playback continues without

sound

2 To switch on the sound, you can:

– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source

Sound control

DSC

Digital Sound Control enables you to select

predefined sound settings.

● Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired

sound setting: ROCK, JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC

DBB

● Press DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) once or

more to switch bass enhancement on or off.

➜ DBB appears if DBB is activated

Displaying the clock

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● During playback, press DISPLAY/CLOCK on

the remote control repeatedly to switch
between the clock display and the playback
display.

Notes:

– When playing MP3 files, you will get track
information (ID3 tag) by pressing DISPLAY/

CLOCK.

CD

Discs for playback

With this system, you can play
– all pre-recorded audio CDs (CDDA)
– all finalized audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs
– MP3/WMA-CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs with
MP3/WMA files)

IMPORTANT!
– This system is designed for regular
discs. Therefore, do not use any
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or
disc treatment sheets, etc.

About MP3/ WMA

The music compression technology MP3
(MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows
Media Audio) significantly reduces the digital data
of an audio CD while maintaining CD quality
sound.

Windows Media Audio® is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Supported formats:

– Disc format ISO9660, Joliet, UDF (created on

Adaptec Direct CD) and multi-session CDs

– MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and

variable bit rate

– Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8

levels
– Max. track number plus album: 500
– WMA v9 or earlier

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.

• DRM protected WMA files

• WMA files in Lossless or VBR format

IMPORTANT!

– Make sure that the file names of MP3 files end
with .mp3.
– For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows
Media Player 10 (or later) for CD burning/
conversion. Visit www. microsoft.com for details
about Windows Media Player and WM DRM
(Windows Media Digital Rights Management).

Playing discs

1 Press SOURCE once or more to select CD (or

CD on the remote control)

➜ The CD icon appears

2 Press CD OPEN•CLOSEç to open the CD

compartment.

➜ OPEN is displayed

3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up.

Press CD OPEN•CLOSEç again to close the
compartment

➜ READING is displayed as the CD player scans

the contents of a disc

➜ Audio CD: the total number of tracks and

playing time are shown

MP3/WMA: Display shows current album

number “A x x “and current track number
“T x xx”

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CD

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Helpful hints:

– If you have not organized MP3/WMA files into
any albums on your disc, an album “00” will be
automatically assigned for all those files.

4 Press ÉÅ to start playback

➜ Display shows current track

number and elapsed playing time

5 To pause playback, pressÉÅ. To resume

playback, press the button again

6 To stop playback, press STOPÇ

Helpful hints:

CD playwill also stop when

– the CD door is opened
– the disc has reached the end
– you select another source: TUNER, USB or
AUX

Selecting and searching

Selecting a different track

● Press 4 / ¢ once or repeatedly until the

desired track number appears in the display

MP3/WMA: ➜ Tr ack information scrolls briefly

MP3/WMA:

● Press ALBUM/ PRESET once or more to

select the next or previous album

➜ Tr ack information scrolls briefly

or

● In the stop position, press ALBUM/ PRESET

and 4 / ¢ to select the desired album
and track

➜ MP3/WMA: Display shows current album/

track number

Finding a passage within a track
during playback

1 During playback, press and hold 4 / ¢

➜ The CD plays at a high speed

2 When you recognize the passage you want,

release 4 or ¢

➜ Normal playback resumes

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CD

Programming tracks

You may store up to 40 tracks in the desired

sequence. If you like, store any track more than
once.

1 In the stop position, press PROGRAM to start

programming

➜ flashes
➜ Audio CD: Display shows PROG and current

track number

MP3/WMA: Display shows current album/

track number

2 Press 4 / ¢ once or repeatedly until the

desired track number appears in the display

● MP3/WMA: press ALBUM/ PRESET and

4 / ¢ to select the desired albumand
track

3 Press PROGRAM to confirm

➜ Display shows briefly the number of tracks

programmed

➜ Then, the display shows the track number

you just stored

Helpful hints:

– The set will return to the stop position if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.
disappears. To resume programming, press

PROGRAM.

– MP3/WMA: When playing a program, use of

ALBUM/ PRESET are void.

Erasing the program

You can erase the contents of the memory by:

● Press STOP 9

– once if in the stop position;
– twice during playback;

● Press STANDBY-ON y

● Select another sound source

● Open the CD door
➜ disappears. CLEAR scrolls

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

tracks.

➜ FULL is displayed if you attempt to program

more than 40 tracks

5 Press ÉÅ play the program

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CD

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Different play modes: REPEAT,
SHUFFLE

REPEAT TRACK– plays the current track
continuously
REPEAT ALL– plays the entire disc/program
continuously
SHUFFLE – plays all the tracks in random order

1 During playback, press once or more REPEAT

or SHUFFLE to select play modes

2 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or

SHUFFLE repeatedly until the various modes

are no longer displayed

Helpful hints:

– In the shuffle mode, press ¢ to select tracks.

Display track information
(MP3/WMA only)

The ID3 tag is part of an MP3/WMA file and
contains various track information such as the
track´s title or the artist´s name.

● During playback, press DISPLAY/CLOCK

repeatedly on the remote control

➜ Display show title name, album name and ID3

tag information

Helpful hints:

- Complete the ID3 tag information with
your MP3/WMA encoder software before
burning the MP3/WMA-CD.

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Tuner

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press SOURCE once or more to select

TUNER (or TUNER on the remote control)

2 Press TUNER on the remote control

repeatedly to select your desired waveband, FM
or MW

➜ Display shows: , radio station

frequency, waveband and if programmed, a
preset number

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3 Press and hold 4 / ¢ until SEARCH

appears

➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station

with sufficient reception. Display shows SEARCH
during automatic tuning

➜ FM: If a station is received in stereo, is

shown

4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the

desired station.

● To tune to a weak station, press 4 / ¢

briefly and repeatedly until you have found
optimal reception.

1 Press the ALBUM/ PRESET buttons once or

more to select the preset number where
programming should start.

Note:

– If no tuner preset number is selected, default is
preset 1 and all your presets will be erased.

2 Press and hold PROGRAM until AUTO

appears

➜ flashes

➜ Available stations are programmed: FM

stations followed by MW stations

➜ After all stations are stored, the last preset

station will then be played

Manual programming

1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to

radio stations)

2 Press PROGRAM to activate programming

➜ flashes

3 Press ALBUM/ PRESET to allocate a number

from 1 to 40 to this station.

4 Press PROGRAM to confirm

➜ Display shows the preset number, waveband

and the frequency of the preset station

5 Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations

● You can erase a preset station by

storing another frequency in its place

To listen to a preset station

● Press the ALBUM/ PRESET buttons once or

more until the desired preset station is displayed.

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Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations
(FM and MW) in the memory, manually or
automatically (Autostore).

Autostore: Automatic programming

Automatic programming will start from preset 1
or a chosen preset number. From this preset
number upwards, former programmed tuner
stations will be erased. The set will only program
stations which are not in the memory already.

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USB

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Using a USB mass storage device

By connecting a USB mass storage device to the
Hi-Fi system, you can enjoy the device’s stored
music through the powerful speakers of Hi-Fi

system.

Playing a USB mass storage device

Compatible USB mass storage devices

With the Hi-Fi system, you can use

– USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)
– USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)
– memory cards (requires an additional card
reader to work with this Hi-Fi system)

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 this Hi-Fi system).

Supported formats:

– USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16,
FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 65,536 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/ folders: maximum 99
– Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999
– ID3 tag v2.0 or later
– File name in Uicode UTF8 (maximum length:
128 bytes)

The system will not play or support the
following:

•Empty albums: an empty album is an album
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and will
not be shown in the display.

• Non-supported file formats are skipped. This
means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or MP3
files with extension .dlf are ignored and will not
be played.

•AAC , WAV, PCM audio files

• DRM protected WMA files

• WMA files in Lossless format

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How to transfer music files from PC to a
USB mass storage device

By dragging and dropping music files, you can
easily transfer your favorite music from PC to a
USB mass storage device.

For the flash player, you can also use its music
management software for the music transfer.

However, those WMA files may be
unplayable for compatibility reasons.

How to organize your MP3/WMA files
on the USB mass storage device

This Hi-Fi system will browse the MP3/WMA
files in the folders/sub-folders/titles order.
Example:
Root

Title 001
Title 002

Title 003

Album 01

Title 001
Title 002
Title 003

Album 02

Title 001
Title 002
Title 003
Album 03

Title 001
Title 002
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Organize your MP3/WMA files in different
folders or subfolders as required.

Note:

– If you have not organized MP3/WMA files into
any albums on your disc, an album “00” will be
automatically assigned for all those files.
– Make sure that the file names of MP3 files end
with .mp3. and the file names of WMA files end
with .wma.
– 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).

USB AUX

1 Check the USB device has been properly

connected. (See Installation: Connecting an
additional appliance)

2 Press SOURCE once or more to select USB

(or USB on the remote control)

➜ The icon appears

– NO AUDIO appears if no audio file is found in
the USB device

3 Play the USB’s audio files as you do with the

albums/tracks on a CD (See CD)

Note:

– For compatibility reasons, the album/track
information may differ from what it is displayed
through flash players’ music management software.
– File names or ID3 tags will be displayed as ---
if they are not in English.

AUX (Listening to an external
source)

You can listen to the sound of the connected
external device through your MCM275

1 Check the external device has been properly

connected (See Installation, Connecting an
additional appliance)

2 Press SOURCE once or more to select AUX

(or AUX on the remote control)

3 To avoid noise distortion, turn down the volume

on your external device

4 Press the PLAY key on the connected device to

start playback

5 To adjust the sound and volume, use the sound

controls on your external device and the
MCM275

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Timer SLEEP

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Setting the timer

The set can be used as an alarm clock, whereby

the selected source (CD, TUNER or USB) starts
playback at a preset time. Make sure the

clock is set before using the timer.

1 Press and hold TIMER on the remote control

until SET TIMER appears

➜ flashes. SELECT SOURCE scrolls
➜ Display shows current source CD, TUNER or

USB

2 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly to select

the source (or press CD, TUNER or USB on
the remote control)

3 Press TIMER to confirm

➜ The hours digits start flashing

4 Hold down or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly

to set the hours (or turn VOLUME on the
set)

5 Press TIMER to confirm

➜ The minutes digits start flashing

6 Hold down or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly

to set the minutes (or turn VOLUME on the
set)

7 Press TIMER to confirm

➜ The timer is now set and activated
➜ At the set alarm time, the CD, TUNER or

USB will switch on (volume level: max. 20)

Note:

– The set will exit from the timer setting mode if
no button is pressed within 90 seconds.

Helpful hints:
The timer will not work at the set time if

- the set is switched on

- the timer is deactivated

The set will switch to Tuner source
automatically if :

- no CD is inserted when the selected source is CD;

- no USB device is connected when the selected
source is USB

SLEEP

You can set a certain period of time after which

the set will switch to standby.

● On the remote control, press SLEEP

repeatedly to select the desired time period
options (in minutes):

➜ Display shows in sequence: Sleep 90, 75,

60, 45, 30, 15

➜ Display shows the selected option briefly and

returns to its previous status. The icon
appears

To deactivate the sleep timer, press

SLEEP again

➜ The icon disappears

or

Press STANDBY-ON to switch the set to
standby (or y on the remote control)

Helpful hints:

– The SLEEP function does not affect your alarm
time setting.

Activating and deactivating
TIMER

● Press TIMER on the remote repeatedly to

activate or deactivate the timer.

➜ If activated, the last set source and start time

are displayed

➜ If deactivated, “TIMER OFF” a ppears

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER

Output power .......................................... 2 x 5 W RMS

............................................................ 10 W + 10 W MPO

Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 75 dBA

Frequency response ........ 50 – 20,000 Hz, ± 3 dB

Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V)

Impedance loudspeakers .....................................≥ 4 Ω

Impedance headphones ....................32 Ω -1000 Ω

......................................................................................... <0.5W

CD PLAYER

Frequency range .................................. 30 – 18000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 75 dBA

TUNER

FM wave range ...................................87.5 – 108 MHz

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

Number of presets ........................................................ 40

Antenna

FM .................................................................... 75 Ω wire

MW ......................................................... Loop antenna

USB PLAYER

USB ................................................................... 12Mb/s, V1.1

......................................... support MP3 and WMA files

Number of albums/ folders ................ maximum 99

Number of tracks/titles ...................... maximum 999

SPEAKERS

Bass reflex system

Dimensions (w x h x d) ....160 x 269 x 90 (mm)

GENERAL INFORMATION

AC Power ................................... 220 – 240 V / 50 Hz

Dimensions (w x h x d, with/without the stand)

.................. 194 x 285 x 118/194 x 269 x 90 (mm)

Weight(with/without speakers) ........... 3.8 / 2.2 kg

Standby power consumption ............................<5 W

Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.

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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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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 Philips for
help.

Problem

“NO DISC” is displayed.

Some files on the USB device are not
displayed.

Radio reception is poor.

The system does not react when buttons
are pressed.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.

Solution

✔ Insert a disc.
✔ Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens

has cleared.

✔ Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
✔ Use a finalised CD-RW or a correct MP3/WMA

-CD format disc.

✔ Check if the number of folders exceeds 99 or

the number of titles exceeds 999

✔ 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.

The left and right sound outputs are
reversed.

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✔ Check the speaker connections and location.

Troubleshooting

The remote control does not function
properly.

The timer is not working.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)

before pressing the function button (ÉÅ,4 ,

¢).

✔ Reduce the distance between the remote

control and the system.

✔ Insert the batter y with its polarities

(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.

✔ Replace the battery.
✔ Point the remote control directly toward

IR sensor on the front of the system.

✔ Check the set is switched off
✔ 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.

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Appendix

140 mm (5.51")

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Speaker Left

Speaker R

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H

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M

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How to mount your MCM275
onto walls

IMPORTANT!
– The wall mounting instructions are for
the use of the qualified wall mounting
person only!
– Ask a qualified person to help you
with the wall mounting, which includes
drilling holes on the wall and
mounting the set onto walls.

Mounting your MCM275

1 Align the template in the chosen location on a

wall. Use a pencil to mark the drilling positions

(as shown)

What’s in the supplied mounting kits

140 mm (5.51")

1 x template

(Wall mounting

instructions)

2 x screws

What else you’ll need

– Drilling tools (e.g. electric drill)

Preparation

1 To find a suitable location for mounting, try

your necessary rear connections (see
the chapter Installation).

2 Ask a qualified person to help you with the

wall mounting, who should:
– to avoid unexpected damage, learn about the
piping, wiring and other relevant information
inside your walls;
– according to the drilling requirements, choose
suitable drilling tools;
– take other precautions necessary for the wall
mounting work.

2 Drill two 6mm diameter holes as marked
3 Secure the dowels and screws in the holes

respectively, leaving the screws 5mm proud of
the wall

4 To detach the stand,

a. As shown, hold down the 3 PRESS buttons

b. Move out the stand to detach

5 Hang the unit on the fastening screws

6 As shown, hook and mount the speakers in

place

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