Philips MCM7/37B, MCM7/37, MCM8/37B, MCM8/37, MCM7 User Manual

Micro Hi-Fi System

MCM7 • MCM8

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near
water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

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

8.

Do not install near any heat sources

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

9.

Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the

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

10.

Protect the power cord from being

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

11.

Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

AC Polarized

Plug

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service

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

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Battery usage

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

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

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

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

16.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

17.

Do not place any sources of danger

on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled

objects, lighted candles).

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

CAUTION

– To

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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This product may contain lead and mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated
due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance :
www.eiae.org.

EL 6475-E005: 04/01

Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Français:

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

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

INVISIBLE

CAUTION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

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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.

ATTENTION

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

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la
ejecucción de métodos que no sean
los aquí descritos puede ocasionar
peligro de exposición a radiación.

DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Energy Star

As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Philips has
determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.

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

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Index

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Français -------------------------------------------- 31

Español --------------------------------------------- 55

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Contents

English

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 9

Environmental information ................................ 9

Care and safety information .............................. 9

Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control .................. 10–11

Control buttons available on the

remote only ...................................................... 11

Connections

Step 1: Connecting FM/ AM antennas ............ 12

Step 2: Connecting the speakers .................... 13

Step 3: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 13

Step 4: Inserting batteries into the remote

control .................................................................. 13

Using the remote control to operate

the system ........................................................ 13

Basic Operations

Switching on/ off ................................................. 14

Switching to an active mode......................... 14

Switching to Eco Power standby mode ..... 14

Switching to standby mode (view clock) ... 14

Demonstration mode ........................................ 14

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

Dimming system’s display screen .................... 15

Volume control ................................................... 15

Sound control ..................................................... 15

Incredible Surround ........................................ 15

Bass/Treble ........................................................ 15

Natural (Flat) sound ....................................... 15

Disc Operations

Playable discs ....................................................... 16

Loading disc ......................................................... 16

Basic playback controls ..................................... 16

Playing an MP3 disc ............................................ 17

Repeat and Shuffle .............................................. 17

Repeat play ....................................................... 17

Random play ..................................................... 17

Programming the disc tracks ........................... 18

Checking the program ................................... 18

Clearing the program ..................................... 18

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 19

Presetting radio stations ................................... 19

Using the Plug and Play .................................. 19

Automatic presetting ..................................... 20

Manual presetting ............................................ 20

Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 20

Deleting a preset radio station .................... 20

Ta pe Operations/Recording

Playing a tape ....................................................... 21

General information on recording ................. 21

Preparation for recording ................................ 22

One touch recording......................................... 22

CD Synchronized start recording .................. 22

Timer Operations

Timer setting ....................................................... 23

Activating/ Deactivating the timer ............... 23

Checking the timer setting ........................... 23

Temporarily deactivating the wake up

timer .................................................................. 24

Setting the Sleep Timer ..................................... 24

Other Connection

Listening to an external source ...................... 24

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

Tr oubleshooting .................................... 26

Limited Warranty ................................ 27

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General Information

Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the system for identification
and supply ratings.

Supplied accessories

CD TUNER TAPE AUX

REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE

TAPE A/R D ISPLAY

CLOCK TIMER TIMER ON/OFF NATURAL

REC DIM SLEEP SNOOZE

BASS TREBLE

MUTE

INC. SURR

– Remote control and two AA batteries.
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
–AC power cord

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.)

Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust

– Do not expose the system, batteries or discs
to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.) Always
keep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on the
lens.

Avoid condensation problem

– The lens may cloud over when the system is
suddenly moved from cold to warm
surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc.
Leave the system in the warm environment until
the moisture evaporates.

Do not block the vents

– In a cabinet, allows about 10cm (4 inches) of
free space all around the system for adequate
ventilation.

Care of disc

–To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight line from
the center towards the edge using a soft, lint-free
cloth. A cleaning agent may damage the disc!
–Write only on the printed side of a CDR(W)
and only with a soft felt-tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not touch the
surface.

Care of the cabinet

– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

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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.

Finding a suitable location

– Place the system on a flat, hard, and stable
surface.

Built-in safety circuit

– Under extreme conditions, this system may
switch to standby mode automatically. If this
happens, let the system cool down before
reusing it.

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths

–To ensure good recording and playback
quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s), and
pressure roller(s) after every 50 hours of tape
operation.
– Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
–You also can clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.

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Functional Overview

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MICRO SYSTEM

TUNER TAPE

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AUTO REVERSE

LOGIC DECK

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REC DIM SLEEP SNOOZE

BASS TREBLE

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Main unit and remote control

1 STANDBY ON B

– Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns

on the system.

– *Switches to standby mode.

2 ECO POWER indicator

– Lights up when the system is in Eco Power

standby mode.

3 Disc tray

4 Display screen

5 iR

–Point the remote control towards this sensor.

6 CD / TUNER / TAPE /AUX

– Selects the relevant active mode.
– CD: switches to CD mode.
– TUNER: toggles between FM and AM band.
– TAPE: switches to Tape mode.
– AUX: toggles between AUX and CDR mode.

7 DEMO STOP Ç

– Exits an operation.
– CD: stops playback or clears a program.
– TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.
– TAPE: stops playback or recording.

(only on the main unit)

– *Tu r ns on/off the demonstration mode.

8 ÉÅ

– CD: starts/pauses playback.
– TAPE: starts playback or selects other side of the

tape during playback.

– CLOCK: toggles between hour and minutes

setting.

(only on the main unit)

– TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/or starts

preset radio station installation.

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– Plug in the headphones jack. The speakers

output will be cancelled.

* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

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Functional Overview

0 TUNING S T (4ALBUM/TITLE3)

– CD: *searches backward/forward or selects a

track.

– MP3: *selects an album or selects a title (track.)
– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down.
– TAPE: rewind or fast forward.
– CLOCK: sets the hours or minutes.

! REC

– *starts recording on a tape.

@ OPEN/ CLOSE

– Opens/ closes the tape deck door.

# Ta pe deck

$ BASS/TREBLE (+-)

– Selects a desired BASS (low tone) or TREBLE

(high tone) level.

% MASTER VOLUME (VOL +-)

– Adjusts the volume level.

^ CLOCK

– Switches to clock display mode or enter clock

setting mode.

™ àá

– MP3: selects an album from MP3 disc.
– CD: searches backward/ forward.
– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down.
– TAPE: rewind or fast forward.
– CLOCK: sets the hours or minutes.

£ TIMER

– Displays the timer setting or enter timer setting

mode.

≤ INC. SURR.

–Turns on /off the incredible surround sound

effect.

∞ MUTE

– Mutes or restores the volume.

§ SLEEP

– Sets the sleep timer function.

≥ SNOOZE

–Temporarily deactivate the wake up timer.

• TIMER ON/ OFF

–Turns on /off timer function.

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& DIM

– Selects different levels of brightness for display

panel.

* OPEN/ CLOSE 0

– Opens/ closes the disc tray.

Control buttons available on the
remote only

( REPEAT

– Repeats a track /disc /all programmed tracks.

) TAPE A/R

– Selects the desired tape playback modes : one

side, both sides or auto replay.

¡ íë

– MP3: selects an MP3 title (track.)
– CD: selects a track.
– TUNER: selects a preset radio station.
– TAPE: selects other side of the tape.

ª NATURAL

– Selects flat sound effect.

º DISPLAY

– Displays the album and title name for MP3 disc.

⁄ PROGRAM

– CD: starts or confirms tracks programming.
– TUNER: starts *automatic/manual preset

programming.

– CLOCK: selects 12- or 24-hour clock display.

¤ SHUFFLE

–Turns on /off random play mode.

‹ B

– Switches to Eco Power standby mode.
– *Switches to standby mode.

* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

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Connections

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WARNING!

– Use only the supplied speakers.
The combination of the main unit and
speakers provide the best sound.
Using other speakers can damage the
unit and sound quality will be negatively
affected.
–Never make or change connections
with the power switched on.
– Connect the AC power cord to the
power outlet only after you have finished
hooking up everything.

Step 1: Connecting FM/ AM

antennas

– Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or
attach it to a stand or wall.
– Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the
wall.
– Adjust the position of the antennas for
optimal reception.
–Position the antennas as far as possible from a
TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent
unwanted noise.
– For better FM stereo reception, connect
external FM antenna.

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Connections

Step 2: Connecting the

speakers

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to
"L," colored (marked) wire to "+" and black
(unmarked) wire to "-." Fully insert the
stripped portion of the speaker wire into the
terminal as shown.

Helpful Hints:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly
connected. Improper connections may damage the
system due to short-circuit.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.

Step 3: Connecting the AC

power cord

"AUTO INSTALL – PRESS PLAY" may appear
on the display panel when the AC power cord is
plugged into the power outlet for the first time.
Press ÉÅ on the main unit to store all available
radio stations or press Ç to exit (refer to
“Tuner Operations”.)

Step 4: Inserting batteries into

the remote control

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1 Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following

the indications (+-) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Using the remote control to operate
the system

1 Aim the remote control directly at the

remote sensor (iR) on the main unit.

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

í,

ÉÅ,

ë.)

English

CAUTION!

– Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or will not be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.

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Basic Operations

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Switching on/ off

Switching to an active mode

● Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.

Switching to Eco Power standby mode

● Press B.

➜ ECO POWER button lights up.
➜ The display screen will go blank.

Switching to standby mode (view
clock)

● Press and hold B.

➜ The clock appears.
➜ While in standby mode, pressing CLOCK

button will switch the system to Eco Power
standby mode.

Helpful Hint:
– Before switching the system to Eco Power
standby or standby mode, make sure you have
deactivated the the demonstration mode.

Demonstration mode

If the demonstration mode is active, whenever
you switch the system to Eco Power standby or
standby mode, it will begin showing the various
features offered by the system.

To activate the demonstration

● In Eco Power standby/standby mode,

press and hold Ç on the main unit until
"DEMO ON" appears.

To deactivate the demonstration

● Press and hold Ç on the main unit until

"DEMO OFF" appears.

Setting the clock

The clock can be set in either 12-hour or
24-hour mode ("11:59
example.)

PM" or "23:59" for

1 Press and hold CLOCK until the clock time

starts flashing.

2 Press PROGRAM repeatedly to change

between 12-hour and 24-hour clock mode.

3 Press à or á repeatedly to set the hour.
4 Press ÉÅ to change to minutes setting, then

press à or á repeatedly to set the
minutes.

5 Press CLOCK again to store the setting.

➜ The clock will start working.

To view the clock time in any active
mode

● Press CLOCK once.
➜ The clock is displayed for a few seconds.

Helpful Hints:
– The clock setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.
– The system will exit clock setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.

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Basic Operations

Dimming system’s display screen

You can select the desired brightness for the
display panel.

● In any active mode, press DIM repeatedly to

select DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF
display.

➜ DIM shows on the display screen, except

DIM OFF mode.

Volume control

● Adjust MASTER VOLUME (or press

VOL +/- on remote) to increase or

decrease the sound level.

➜ "VOL MUTE" is the minimum volume level

and “0 dB” is the maximum volume level.

To switch off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE on the remote.

➜ Playback will continue without sound and

"MUTE" appears.

➜ To restore the volume, press MUTE again or

increase the volume level.

Sound control

Incredible Surround

The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual
distance between the front speakers for an
incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect.

● Press INC. SURR. repeatedly.

➜ If activated, INCREDIBLE SURROUND shows on

the display.

➜ If deactivated, “IS OFF” appears.

Bass/Treble

The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high tone)
feature enables you to define the sound­processor settings.

● Adjust BASS or TREBLE (or press BASS

+-/TREBLE +- on the remote)
repeatedly to select the desired Bass or Treble
level.

➜ "BASS XX" or "TREBLE XX" appears.

"XX" denotes the level as follows :

-3 ™ -2 …™ 0 ™ 1… ™ +2 ™ +3 …

Natural (flat sound)

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This feature allows you to temporarily switch off
the sound setting (e.g. Incredible Surround - OFF,
Bass/Treble setting - 0dB.)

● Press NATURAL on the remote.

➜ Pressing the same button will restore the

previous sound setting.

➜ Pressing INC. SURR or BASS/TREBLE button

will turn off the natural sound mode.

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Disc Operations

English

IMPORTANT!

– This system is designed for regular
discs. Therefore, do not use any
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or
disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on
the market, because they may jam the
changer mechanism.
– Do not load more than one disc onto
the tray.

Playable discs

This system is able to play:
– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All finalized audio CDR and audio CDRW

discs

– MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)

Loading disc

Basic playback controls

Unless stated, all operations described are based
on Remote Control use.

To start playback

● Press ÉÅ.

To select a desired track

● Press í or ë repeatedly until the desired

track is displayed.

➜ During random play (shuffle mode,) pressing

í will not affect the current playback.

To search for a particular passage
during playback

● Press and hold à or á and release it when

the desired passage is located.

➜ During searching, the volume will reduce.

For MP3 disc, the volume will mute.

To interrupt playback

● Press ÉÅ.

➜ To resume normal playback, repeat the

above.

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STANDBY-ON
ECO POWER

MP3-CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

MP3-CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

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TUNER TAPE

CD

PLAY/PAUSE

DEMO STOP REC

CLOCK

MICRO SYSTEM

AUX/CDR

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NEWS

MASTER VOLUME

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CLOSE

OPEN
CLOSE

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1 Press OPEN / CLOSE 0 button to open the

disc tray.

2 Load a disc with the label side is facing up. For

double-sided discs, load the side you want to
play face up.

3 Press OPEN / CLOSE 0 button again to

close the disc tray.

➜ “READING“ is displayed. The total number of

tracks and the playing time will appear on the
display.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

➜ If the system remains in stop mode for 30

minutes, it will switch to Eco Power standby
mode.

Helpful Hint:
–To ensure good system performance, wait until
the disc tray completely read the disc before
proceeding.

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Disc Operations

Playing an MP3 disc

MP3-CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

MP3-CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

IR

TUNER TAPE

CD

PLAY/PAUSE

DEMO STOP REC

TUNING

ALBUM/TITLE

ALBUM/TITLE

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OPEN
CLOSE

1

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ECO POWER

MICRO SY STEM

OPEN

RDS/

CLOCK

CLOSE

NEWS

AUX/CDR

MASTER VOLUME

BASS•

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VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT CONTROL

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL

CD

DISPLAY

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TITLE

A02 T008

3

4

2

ALBUM

A02 T001

1 Load an MP3 disc.

➜ The disc reading time may exceed 10

seconds due to the large number of songs
compiled into one disc.

➜ "AXX TYYY" is displayed. XX is the current

album number and YYY is the current title
number.

2 Press à á (or press and hold S T

on the system) to select a desired album.

Repeat and Shuffle

You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback.

Repeat play

1 Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly to

select :

PROG

PROG

REPEAT

TRACK

REPEAT

DISC

REPEAT

TRACK

REPEAT

ABCD

A – to repeat playback of the current track.
B – to repeat playback of the current disc.
C – to repeat playback of the current

programmed track (only if the program
mode is active)

D – to repeat playback of all the programmed

tracks (only if the program mode is
active)

2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT

until "OFF"appears.

English

3 Press í ë (or press S T on the

system) to select a desired title.

4 Press ÉÅ to start playback.

● During playback, press DISPLAY to show

the album and title name.

Supported MP3 disc formats:

– ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.5
– Maximum title number : 999 (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
– ID3 tags : V1.1, V2.2, V2.3, V2.4

Random play

● Press SHUFFLE on the remote to turn

on/ off the shuffling mode.

➜ If activated, SHUFFLE shows on the display and

the repeat mode (if any) will be cancelled.

➜ If programme mode is active, only the

programmed tracks will be played in random
order.

Helpful Hint:
– Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button will cancel all
repeat and shuffling modes.

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Disc Operations

English

Programming the disc tracks

Programming tracks is possible when playback is
stopped. Up to 99 tracks can be stored in the
memory in any order.

CD

PROGRAM

1

STANDBY-ON
ECO POWER

MP3-CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

MP3-CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

IR

MICRO SY STEM

/

OPEN

RDS/

CLOCK

CLOSE

NEWS

1 Load the desired disc on the disc tray (refer

to “Loading disc”.)

2 Press CD to select a disc.
3 Press PROGRAM to start programming.

➜ PROG starts flashing.

2

3 5

,

4

6

7

Checking the program

1 Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly.
2 Press ÉÅ to start playback from the

current programmed track.

Clearing the program

● Stop playback, then press Ç to clear the

program.

OR

Press the OPEN /CLOSE 0 button of the
disc tray.

➜ PROG disappears from the display and

"PROGRAM CLEARED" appears.

Helpful Hint:
– If the system is disconnected from the power
supply or you switch to other source mode, the
program will be erased.

4 Press í or ë repeatedly to select the

desired track.

● For MP3 disc, press à / á and í / ë to

select the desired album and title for
programming.

5 Press PROGRAM to store.

● Repeat steps 4~5 to select other tracks.

➜ If you attempt to program more than 99

tracks, "PROGRAM FULL" appears.

6 To start program play, press ÉÅ.
7 To stop playback or to end the programming,

press Ç once.

➜ PROG stays and the program mode remains

active.

Helpful Hints:
– If the total playing time reached 100 minutes or
if one of the programmed tracks has a number
greater than 30, then "--:--" will appear instead
of the total playing time.
– The system will exit programming mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.

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Tuner Operations

MICRO SYSTEM

IR

IMPORTANT!

Make sure the FM and AM antennas are
connected.

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER to enter tuner mode.

To select another waveband (FM or AM,)
press TUNER again.

2 Press and hold à or á until the frequency

indication starts to change, then release.

➜ The system automatically tunes to the next

strong signal radio reception.

➜ lights up for FM stereo reception.

For tuning to a weak signal station

● Press à or á briefly and repeatedly until an

optimal reception is found.

Presetting radio stations

You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in
the memory, starting from FM and followed by
AM bands.

Helpful Hints:
– The system will exit presetting mode if no button
is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug
and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" appears.

Using the Plug and Play

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

1 Connect the system to the power supply,

"AUTO INSTALL – PRESS PLAY" appears.

OR

In Eco Power standby/ standby mode,
press and hold ÉÅ on the main unit until
"AUTO INSTALL – PRESS PLAY" appears.

2 Press ÉÅ on the main unit to start

installation.

➜ "INSTALL TUNER AUTO" appears.
➜ All previously stored radio stations will be

replaced.

➜ Once completed, the last tuned radio station

will play.

English

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Tuner Operations

English

Automatic presetting

You can start the automatic presetting from a
selected preset number.

1 In tuner mode, press í or ë to select a

preset number.

2 Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO"

appears.

➜ If a radio station is stored in one of the

presets, the same radio station will not store
under another preset number.

➜ If no preset number is selected, automatic

preset will begin from preset (1) and all your
former presets will be overridden.

Manual presetting

You can choose to store only the favorite radio
stations.

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to

“Tuning to radio stations”.)

2 Press PROGRAM.

➜ The preset number starts flashing. If you want

to store the radio station in another preset
number, press í or ë.

Selecting a preset radio station

● In tuner mode, press í or ë.

➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and

waveband will appear.

Deleting a preset radio station

● Press and hold Çuntil “PRESET DELETED”

appears.

➜ The current preset radio station will be

deleted.

➜ All other preset radio stations with higher

numbers are decreased by one.

3 Press PROGRAM again to store.

● Repeat steps 1~3 to store other radio

stations.

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Ta pe Operations/Recording

IMPORTANT!
– Before playing a tape, check and
tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack
tape may get jammed or may burst in
the mechanism.
– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is
easily deformed or damaged. It is not
recommended for use in this system.
– Store the tapes at room temperature
and do not put them too close to a
magnetic field (for example, a
transformer, TV or speaker.)

Playing a tape

1 Press TAPE to select tape mode.
2 Press OPEN / CLOSE 0 to open the tape

deck door.

3 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape

deck door.

➜ Load the tape with the open side downward

and full spool to the left.

4 Press ÉÅ to start playback.

To change the playback side

● Press

í or ë on the remote.

➜ During playback, you can press ÉÅ on the

system to change the playback side.

➜ A (BACK) or B (FRONT) appears on the

display, depending on the tape side selected.

To rewind or fast forward

1 Stop playback, then press à / á on the

remote.

2 Press Ç when you reached the desired

passage.

➜ The tape will stop automatically at the end of

rewinding or fast forwarding.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

Helpful Hint:
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it
is also possible to select another source (CD or
TUNER, for example.)

General information on
recording

● For recording, use only tape of IEC type I

(normal tape.)

● The recording level is set automatically,

regardless of the position of the Volume,
Incredible Surround, BASS/TREBLE and so
forth.

● The tape is secured at both ends with leader

tape. At the beginning and
end of the tape, nothing will
be recorded for six to seven
seconds.

● To prevent accidental

recording, break out the tab
on the left shoulder of the
tape side you want to protect.

● If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the protection

tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear
adhesive tape over the opening.

English

To change the playback mode

● Press TAPE A/R on the remote repeatedly

to select the different playback modes.

å : playback on one side of the tape only.
∂ : both sides are played once.
∫ : both sides are played repeatedly, up

to 10 times each side unless you
press Ç.

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Ta pe Operations/Recording

English

IMPORTANT!
Recording is permissible if copyright or
other rights of third parties are not
infringed upon.

Preparation for recording

1 Press TAPE.
2 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck.
3 Press í or ë on the remote to select the

recording tape side.

➜ A appears on the display for the reverse

side.

➜ B appears on the display for the forward

side.

4 Press TA PE A/R on the remote repeatedly

to select a recording mode.

➜ å for recording on one side only.

∂∂

➜

∂ for recording on both sides.

∂∂

5 Prepare the source to be recorded.

CD – load the disc.
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
AUX – connect external equipment.

When recording is in progress

➜ REC starts flashing.

● It is not possible to change tape side.

One touch recording

Press CD, TUNER or AUX to select the

1

recording source.

2 Start playback of the selected source.
3 Press and hold REC until REC icon starts

flashing on the display panel to start
recording.

To stop recording

● Press Ç on the system.

Helpful Hint:
– One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE
mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will appear.

CD Synchronized start recording

1 Press CD.

● If you want to start recording from a desired

track, press

➜ You can program the tracks in the order you

want them to be recorded (refer to “CD
Operation - Programming the disc tracks”.)

í or ë.

2 Press and hold REC to start recording.

➜ The disc will start playback automatically.

● It is not possible to listen to another source.

● It is not possible to activate the timer

function.

To select another track during
recording

1 Press ÉÅ to interrupt recording.
2 Press í or ë to select the desired track.
3 Press ÉÅ to resume recording.

To stop recording

● Press Ç.

➜ Recording and disc playback will stop

simultaneously.

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Timer Operations

Timer setting

The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or
TAPE mode automatically at a preset time,
serving as an alarm to wake you up.

IMPORTANT!

– Before setting the timer, ensure that
the clock is set correctly.
– if recording is in progress, the timer
function will not be activated.
– The volume of the timer will increase
gradually to the last tuned volume level.
If the last tuned volume level is too low,
the set will then increase to a
predetermined minimum audible level.

2

CD TUNER

TAPE

TIMER TIMER ON/OFF

SLEEP SNOOZE

(CD / TUNER / TAPE)

(00:00 / 12:00AM)

4

(00:

00

/ 12:00AM)

3 4

,

1 5

,

● At the preset time, the selected sound

source will be played for 30 minutes
before it switches to Eco Power standby
mode (if no button is being pressed within the

time frame.)

➜ CD – playing the first track of the disc. If the

disc tray is empty, it will switch to Tuner mode.

➜ TUNER – playing the last tuned radio station.
➜ TAPE – playing the tape.

Activating/ Deactivating the timer

● Press TIMER ON / OFF on the remote to

turn off the timer or turn on to the last
setting again.

➜ If activated, the timer information will display

for a few seconds, then the system resumes to
the last active source or stays in standby mode.

➜ If deactivated, “OFF” appears.

Helpful Hint:
– The system will exit timer setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.

Checking the timer setting

● Press TIMER on the remote.

➜ The timer information will display for a few

seconds, then the system resumes to the last
active source or stays in standby mode.

English

1 Press TIMER on the remote.

icon starts flashing.

➜

2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the

wake-up source.

➜ The selected source will be lighted while

other available sources are flashing.

3 Press à or á repeatedly to set the hour.
4 Press ÉÅ to change to minutes setting, then

press à or á repeatedly to set the
minutes.

5 Press TIMER to store the setting.

➜ Once the timer is set, it will always switch on

unless you deactivate it.

➜ icon remains on the display. It indicates the

timer is activated.

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CD TUNER TAPE AUX

REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE

TAPE A/RDISPLAY

CLOCK TIMER TIMER ON/OFF NATURAL

REC DIM SLEEP SNOOZE

L

R

AUDIO OUT

R

+

–

L

–

+

AM ANTENNA

L

R

AC

MAINS

SPEAKERS 6Ω

AUX/

CDR IN

FM ANTENNA

PLAY

AUX

3

2

1

L

R

AUX/

CDR IN

Timer Operations Other Connection

English

Temporarily deactivating the wake up
timer

You are only able to activate the Snooze
function within 30 minutes after the timer wake
up from standby mode.

Temporarily deactivating the wake up timer

1 After timer wake up, press SNOOZE on

the remote.

➜ The system will switch to standby mode for

five minutes. After that, it resumes the timer last
selected source again.

2 To cancel the snooze function, press

SNOOZE again.

Setting the Sleep Timer

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to
Eco Power standby mode automatically at a
preset time

1 Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until

it reaches the desired preset turn-off time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes:)

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™
OFF ™ 15 …

➜ SLEEP appears on the display, except if "OFF"

is selected.

➜ To view or change the setting, repeat the

above.

2 Before the system switches to Eco Power

standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is
displayed.

"SLEEP 10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™ "SLEEP 1"

™ "SLEEP"

To cancel the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" appears,

or press the STANDBY ON B button.

Listening to an external source

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

1 Use the red/white audio cables to connect

the system’s AUX/CDR IN (R/L) terminals
to the AUDIO OUT terminals on the other
audio/visual device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser
Disc player, DVD player or CD recorder.)

➜ If the connecting device has only a a single

audio out terminal, connect it to the AUX/ CDR
IN left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a
“single to double” cinch cable, but the output
sounds still remain monaural.

2 Press AUX repeatedly.

➜ Select “AUX” when connecting to a TV, VCR

or Laser Disc player.

➜ Select “AXU/CDR” when connecting to a CD

recorder or DVD player.

3 Press PLAY on the connected device to start

playback.

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Helpful Hints:
– All the sound control features (INC SURR, for
example) are available for selection.
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other
equipment for complete connection and use details.

Specifications

AMPLIFIER

Output power

- MCM7 100 W total Power

2 x 50 W RMS
2 x 45 W FTC

(1)

(1)

- MCM8 150 W total Power

2 x 75 W RMS
2 x 60 W FTC

(1)

(1)

Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 75 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response 50 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB
Input sensitivity

AUX/CDR In 500 mV/1V

Output

Speakers ≥ 6 Ω
Headphones 32 Ω – 1000 Ω

(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

DISC PLAYER

Programmable tracks 99
Frequency response 20 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 76 dBA
Channel separation ≥ 60 dB (1 kHz)
MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD)MPEG AUDIO
MP3-CD bit rate 32-256 kbps

(128 kbps advised)

Sampling frequencies 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

TUNER

FM wave range 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM wave range 530 – 1700 kHz
Number of presets 40
Antenna

FM 300 Ω dipole wire
AM Loop antenna

SPEAKERS

System 2 way, Bass reflex
Impedance 6 Ω
Woofer 1 x 5.25" Aluminium

con woofer

Tweeter (MCM7) 2" Ferro Fluid

Cone Dome tweeter
Tw eeter (MCM8) Ribbon tweeter
Dimensions (w x h x d)

- MCM7 175 x 254 x 215 (mm)

6.89 x 10.0 x 8.46 (inches)

- MCM8 175 x 254 x 196 (mm)

6.89 x 10.0 x 7.72 (inches)

Weight

- MCM7 3 kg / 6.6 pounds each

- MCM8 3.1 kg each

6.82 pounds each

GENERAL

Material/ finish Polystyrene/ Metal
AC Power 120 V / 60 Hz
Power Consumption

Active- MCM7 80 W

- MCM8 60 W
Standby < 15 W
Eco Power Standby < 0.6 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) 175 x 252 x 350 (mm)

6.89 x 9.92 x 13.78 (inches)

Weight (without speakers) 5.0 kg / 11 pounds

Specifications and external appearance are subject
to change without notice.

English

TAPE PLAYER

Frequency response
CrO2 tape (type II) 80 – 12500 Hz, –8 dB
Normal tape (type I) 80 – 12500 Hz, –8 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
CrO2 tape (type II) ≥ 50 dBA
Normal tape (type I) ≥ 47 dBA
Wow and flutter ≤ 0.4% DIN

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Troubleshooting

English

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
call 1800-531-0039 for help.

Problem

Radio reception is poor.

“NO DISC” is displayed or the disc
cannot be played.

The system does not react when buttons
are pressed.

✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or

connect an external antenna for better
reception.

✔ Increase the distance between the system and

your TV or VCR.

✔ Insert a disc.
✔ Load in the disc with label facing up.
✔ Replace or clean the disc, see “Care and safety

information.”

✔ Use a finalized CD-R(W) or a correct format

disc.

✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power cord and

switch on the system again.

Solution

Recording or playback cannot be made.

The tape deck door cannot open.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.

The remote control does not function
properly.

The timer is not working.

✔ 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 connected correctly.
✔ Check that the AC power cord is connected

properly.

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

before pressing the function button (ÉÅ,
S, T.)

✔ Reduce the distance between the remote

control and the system.

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

sensor.

✔ Set the clock correctly.
✔ Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.
✔ If recording is in progress, stop the recording.

The system displays features
automatically and buttons start flashing.

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✔ Press and hold DEMO STOP on the main unit

to switch off the demonstration mode.

LIMITED WARRANTY

AUDIO SY

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty ser­vice. A sales receipt or other document showing that you
purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or
replaced, and labor is free.After one year from the day of
purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all
parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered
only for the original warranty period.When the warranty
on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and
repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.

•product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips.

•reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable
or antenna systems outside the unit.

•a product that requires modification or adaptation to
enable it to operate in any country other than the coun­try for which it was designed, manufactured, approved
and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by
these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of inci­dental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to,
prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copy­righted.)

•a product that is used for commercial or institutional
purposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the
product is officially distributed by Philips. In countries
where Philips does not distribute the product, the local
Philips service organization will attempt to provide service
(although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare
parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).

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MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing
proof of purchase.Attach it to this owner’s manual and
keep both nearby.Also keep the original box and packing
material in case you need to return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner's manual for assistance. If you
have additional questions, call us at 1-800-531-0039.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Ta ke the product to a Philips factory service center (see
enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When
the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at
the center. Centers may keep defective parts.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration
to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other war­ranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied,
including any implied warranties of merchantability or fit­ness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any
circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified
of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record below the model and serial numbers found
on the product.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty
registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify
you if necessary.

MODEL # __________________________________

SERIAL # __________________________________

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152, USA, [phone]

EL4965E007 / 8-02

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