is
registered, you’re eligible to receive all
the privileges of owning a Philips
product.
• So complete and return the Warranty
Registration Card enclosed with your
purchase at once. And take advantage
of these important benefits.
Return your Warranty Registration card today to
ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.
Warranty
Verification
Registering your product
within 10 days confirms
your right to maximum
protection under the
terms and conditions of
your Philips
warranty.
Owner
Confirmation
Your completed Warranty
Registration Card serves
as verification of
ownership in the event of
product theft or loss.
Model
Registration
Returning your Warranty
Registration Card right
away guarantees you’ll
receive all the information
and special offers which
you qualify for as the
owner of your model.
This “bolt of lightning”
indicates uninsulated
material within your unit
may cause an electrical shock. For the
safety of everyone in your household,
please do not remove product
covering.
The “exclamation point” calls
attention to features for
which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric
shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, and fully insert.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No. _______________________
Serial No. ________________________
MAC5097
Know these
ssaaffeettyy symbols
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured
to meet strict quality and safety standards.
There are, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be
particularly aware of.
1. Read these instructions – All the safety
and operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.
2. Keep these instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions – All operating
and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The
appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Install in accordance with the
7.
manufacturers instructions. Do not block
any of the ventilation openings. For
example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface or
placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
8.
Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9.
Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
10.
11.
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.
Use only with a 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.
General information ............................19
Troubleshooting.............................20–21
Limited warranty...........................22–23
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'émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.
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CONTROLS, refer to the illustration on page 3
1 9 .....................stops CD play, clears a program, or switches the player off
2 DBB .................DYNAMIC BASS BOOST switches the bass enhancement on and
3 § ....................skips and searches forward to CD tracks
4 2; ...................switches the player on, starts or pauses CD play
5 ........................display
6 ∞ ....................skips and searches backward to CD tracks
7 PROGRAM.......programs tracks and reviews the program
8 MODE..............selects the different playing possibilities:
9 RESUME..........stores the last position of a CD track played
HOLD..............locks all controls
OFF ..................switches off RESUME and HOLD
0 LINE OUT/p....3.5 mm earphone jack; jack to connect the player to the analog
! VOL E.........adjusts the volume
@ OPEN 2...........opens the CD lid
# 4.5V DC ...........jack for external power supply
$ ........................typeplate
% ESP ..................ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION ensures continuous CD playback
off
SHUFFLE,
SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL, REPEAT, REPEAT ALL and SCAN
audio input of an additional appliance
regardless of vibrations and shocks
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
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The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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POWER SUPPLY
Batteries (not included)
With this player you can use either:
• normal batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips), or
• alkaline batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips).
Notes: – Old and new or different types of batteries
should not be used in combination.
– Remove batteries if they are dead or if the
player is not going to be used for a long time.
Inserting batteries
1 Push OPEN 2 to open the CD lid.
2 Open the battery compartment and insert either
2 normal or alkaline batteries.
Battery indication
The battery symbol on the display is divided into
3 sections which indicate the approximate power
capacity of the batteries.
• If A is flashing and bAtt is displayed, the
batteries are empty.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of
properly.
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POWER SUPPLY/EARPHONES
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Power adapter (supplied )
Use only the supplied AY 3170 adapter (4.5 V/300 mA
direct current, positive pole to the center pin). Any other
product may damage the player.
1 Make sure that the local voltage corresponds to the
power adapter´s voltage.
2 Connect the power adapter to the 4.5V DC jack
of the player and to the wall power outlet.
Note: Always disconnect the adapter when you are not using it.
Earphones
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jack.
Note:
LINE OUT/p
can also be used for connecting your
HiFi system (signal lead) or your car radio
(cassette adapter or signal lead). In both cases,
the volume of the player must be set to position 8.
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Hearing safety: Do not play your earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts
advise that continuous use at high volume can permanently damage your hearing.
Traffic safety: Do not use earphones while driving a vehicle. It may create a hazard
and it is illegal in many countries. Even if your earphones are an open-air type
designed to let you hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you
cannot hear what is going on around you.
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CD PLAY
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Playing a CD
This CD player can play all kinds of Audio Discs such
as CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables. Do not try to
play a CD-ROM, CDi, VCD, DVD or computer CD.
1 Push the OPEN 2 slider.
y The lid opens.
2 Insert an audio CD, printed side up, by pressing
gently on the CD center so that it fits onto the hub.
Close the lid by pressing it down.
3 Press 2; for approximately 1 second to switch the
player on and start CD playback.
y The current track number and the elapsed playing
time are displayed.
• You can pause playback by pressing 2;.
y The paused playback time flashes .
• Continue playback by pressing 2; again.
4 Press 9 to stop playback.
y The CD’s total number of tracks and the total
playing time are displayed.
5 Press 9 again to switch the player off.
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• To remove the CD, hold it by its edge and press the
hub gently while lifting the CD.
Note: If there is no activity, the player will automatically
switch off after a while to save energy.
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CD PLAY
Playback information
• If a recordable CD (CD-R) or a rewritable CD (CD-RW) is not recorded
properly, nF dISC is displayed. In that case, use FINALIZE on your
CD recorder to complete the recording.
• If you want to play a rewritable CD (CD-RW), it takes 3–15 seconds for
sound reproduction to start once you have pressed 2;.
• Playback will stop if you open the CD lid.
• While the CD is being read, 1 -:- is flashing.
Volume and bass
Volume adjustment
• Adjust the volume by using VOL E.
Bass adjustment
You can choose between the bass enhancement
levels dbb1 and dbb2.
1 Press DBB as often as necessary to select the
desired bass intensity.
y dbb1 or dbb2 is displayed for 2 seconds and
is shown.
2 To switch off dbb1 or dbb2, press DBB
repeatedly.
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FEATURES
Selecting a track and searching
Selecting a track during playback
• Briefly press ∞ or § once or several times to skip
to the current, previous or next track.
y Playback continues with the selected track, and
the CD track number is displayed.
Selecting a track when playback is stopped
1 Briefly press ∞ or § once or several times.
y The selected track number is displayed.
2 Press 2; to start CD play.
y Playback starts with the selected track.
Searching for a passage during playback
1 Keep ∞ or § pressed to find a particular passage in
a backward or forward direction.
y Searching starts and playback continues at
low volume. After 2 seconds search speeds up.
2 Release the button when you reach the desired passage.
y Normal playback continues from this point.
Notes: – During SCAN searching is not possible.
– During SHUFFLE, SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL, REPEAT
or while playing a program, searching is only
possible within the particular track.
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FEATURES
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Programming track numbers
You can select up to 99 tracks and store them in the
memory in a desired sequence. Any track can be stored
more than once.
1 While playback is stopped, select a track with
∞ or §.
2 Press PROGRAM to store the track.
y PROGRAM lights up; the track number
programmed and P with the total number of
stored tracks are displayed.
3 Select and store all desired tracks in this way.
4 Press 2; to start playback of your selected tracks.
y PROGRAM is shown and playback starts.
• You can review the program by pressing PROGRAM for more than 2 seconds.
y The display shows all stored tracks in sequence.
Notes: – If you press
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PROGRAM
is displayed.
and there is no track selected,
– If you try to store more than 99 tracks,
Clearing the program
1 If necessary, press 9 to stop playback.
2 Press 9 to clear the program.
y CLEAr is displayed once, PROGRAM goes off,
and the program is cleared.
Note: The program also will be cleared if you
– interrupt the power supply
– open the CD lid,
– or if the player switches off automatically.
FULL
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FEATURES
Storing the last position played – RESUME
You can store the last position played. When restarting,
playback continues from where you have stopped.
1 Switch the slider to RESUME during playback to
activate the RESUME feature.
y RESUME is shown.
2 Press 9 whenever you want to stop playback.
3 Press 2; whenever you want to resume playback.
y RESUME is shown and playback continues from
where you have stopped.
• To deactivate the RESUME feature, switch the
slider to OFF.
y RESUME goes off.
Locking controls – HOLD
You can lock the controls of the unit. When a control is
accidentally pressed, no action will be executed.
1 Switch the slider to HOLD to activate the HOLD
feature.
y All controls are locked. HoLd is displayed if you
press any controls. If the unit is switched off,
HoLd is displayed only if you press 2; .
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ESP
With a conventional portable CD player you might
have experienced that the music stops e.g. when
jogging. The ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION prevents
loss of sound caused by light vibrations and shocks.
Continuous playback is ensured.
However, ESP does not prevent playback interruptions
during serious running. It also does not protect the unit
against any damage caused by dropping!
• Press ESP during playback to activate the skip
protection.
yis shown and the protection is activated.
• To deactivate the skip protection, press ESP again.
ygoes off and the protection is deactivated.
FEATURES
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FEATURES
Selecting different playing possibilities – MODE
It is possible to play tracks in random order, to repeat a track
or the entire CD and to play the first few seconds of each track.
1 Press MODE during playback as often as necessary
until the display shows either:
y SHUFFLE: All tracks of the CD are played in
random order until all of them have been played
once.
y SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL: All tracks of the CD are
played repeatedly in random order.
y REPEAT: The current track is played repeatedly.
y REPEAT ALL: The entire CD is played repeatedly.
y SCAN : The first 10 seconds of each of the
remaining tracks are played in sequence.
2 Playback starts in the chosen mode after 2 seconds.
• To return to normal playback, press MODE repeatedly
until the display indicator goes off.
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IN-CAR CONNECTION
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Only use the AY 3545 car
voltage converter (4.5 V, DC,
positive pole to the center pin)
and the AY 3501 car cassette
adapter. Any other product may
damage the unit.
1 Put the CD player on a
horizontal, vibration-free and
stable surface. Make sure it
is in a safe place, where the
player is neither a danger
nor obstacle to the driver and passengers.
2 Connect the DC plug of the voltage converter to the 4.5V DC jack of the CD player
(only for a 12 V car battery, negative grounding)
3 Insert the voltage converter into the cigarette lighter jack. If necessary, clean the
cigarette lighter jack to obtain a good electrical contact.
4 Turn down the volume and connect the cassette adapter plug to the LINEOUT/p
jack of the CD player.
5 Carefully insert the cassette adapter into the car radio’s cassette compartment.
6 Make sure the cord does not hinder your driving.
7 Start the CD player, set VOL E to position 8 and adjust the sound with the car
radio controls.
• Always remove the voltage converter from the cigarette lighter jack when the
CD player is not in use.
4,5 V DC
.
Notes: – Avoid excessive heat from the car heating or from direct sunlight (e.g. in a
parked car in the summer).
– If your car radio has a LINE IN jack, it is better to use it for the car radio
connection instead of the cassette adapter. Connect the signal lead to this
LINE IN jack and to the
LINE OUT/p
jack of the CD player.
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ACCESSORIES
Accessories
One MG9218 CD player with built-in bracket and hand strap
One removable screw-on belt clip
One pair of earphones
One egg pouch with metal chain
Egg pouch
The egg pouch enables you to conveniently store your
earphones, when you are on the move with the set.
1 Squeeze the egg at both ends until the slit opens to
insert or remove your earphones.
2 After squeezing, the slit closes and the egg returns
to its original shape.
3 To attach the egg to your set, chain the egg onto
the hand strap.
WARINING
* The egg pouch is not intended for long-term
earphone storage.
* To prevent damage to your earphones, remove the
earphones from the egg pouch if you are not on the
move with the set.
Using the belt clip
1 To attach: Align belt clip to the screw hole 1 on
the back of the set.
2 Insert screw 2 and turn screw clockwise to hold
belt clip securely into position.
3 To remove: Turn screw anti-clockwise and detach
the belt clip.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CD player and CD handling
• Do not touch the lens A of the CD player.
• Do not expose the unit, batteries or CDs to humidity,
rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating
equipment or direct sunlight).
• You can clean the CD player with a soft, slightly
dampened, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning
agents as they may have a corrosive effect.
• To clean the CD, wipe it in a straight line from the center toward the edge using a
soft, lint-free cloth. A cleaning agent may damage the disc! Never write on a CD or
attach a sticker to it.
• The lens may cloud over when the unit is moved suddenly from cold to warm
surroundings. Playing a CD is not possible then. Leave the CD player in a warm
environment until the moisture has evaporated.
• Active mobile phones in the vicinity of the CD player may cause malfunctions.
• Avoid dropping the unit as this may cause damage.
Environmental information
• All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have tried to make the
packaging easy to separate into two materials: cardboard (box) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet).
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• Your unit consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of
packing materials, dead batteries and old equipment.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this
will invalidate the guarantee.
Problem Possible cause Solution
No power, Batteries
playback does Batteries inserted incorrectly Insert the batteries
not start correctly.
Batteries are dead. Change the batteries.
Contact pins are dirty. Clean them with a cloth.
Power adapter
Loose connection Connect the adapter
In-car use
Cigarette lighter is not powered Switch on ignition or insert
when ignition is off. batteries.
nF dISCCD-RW (CD-R) is not recorded Use FINALIZE on the indication properly. CD recorder to complete
no dISCThe CD is badly Replace or clean the CD.indication scratched or dirty.
CD is not or incorrectly inserted. Insert a CD, label upwards.
The laser lens is steamed up. Wait until the lens has
HoLd indication
and/or no reaction
to controls
HOLD is activated. Deactivate HOLD.
Electrostatic discharge Disconnect the set from the
securely.
the recording.
cleared.
power supply or take out
the batteries for
a few seconds.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the unit for repair.
If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
service center.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The CD skips tracks. The CD is damaged or dirty. Replace or clean the CD.
RESUME, SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is Switch RESUME, SHUFFLE
active. or PROGRAM off.
No sound or PAUSE is activated. Press 2; .
bad sound quality
Loose, wrong or dirty Check and clean
connections connections.
Volume is not adjusted. Adjust the volume.
Malfunctions due to closeness Keep the player away from
of active mobile phones active mobile phones.
Strong magnetic fields near Change the player’s position
the player or connections.
In-car use
cassette adapter is Insert the cassette adapter
inserted incorrectly. correctly.
Temperature inside the car Let the player adjust to the
is too high/low. temperature.
Cigarette lighter jack Clean the cigarette
is dirty. lighter jack.
Wrong playback direction of the Change the autoreverse
car cassette player’s direction.
autoreverse feature
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LIMITED WARRANTY
PORTABLE COMPACT DISC
This product must be carried in for an exchange.
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product.A sales receipt or other
document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.
Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, a
defective or inoperative product will be replaced with a new, renewed or comparable
product at no charge to you.A replacement product is covered only for the original
warranty period.When the warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on
the replacement product 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 Consumer Electronics
Company.
• 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 EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?
You may exchange the product in all countries where the product is officially distributed
by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer
Electronics Company does not distribute the product,the local Philips service
organization will attempt to provide a replacement product (although there may be a
delay if the appropriate product is not readily available).
BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting an exchange.Adjustments of the
controls discussed there may save you a trip.
One Year Free Exchange
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Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976,
Longview,Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800
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EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Contact your dealer to arrange an exchange. Or,ship the product,insured and freight
prepaid, and with proof of purchase enclosed, to the address listed below.
(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.)
EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
(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.)
TO GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE...
In U.S.A., Puerto Rico or U.S.Virgin Islands, contact Philips Service Company at (800)
531-0039 to obtain the cost of out-of-warranty exchange.Then carefully pack the
product and ship it to the Small Product Service Center (address listed above).In
Canada, call the phone number listed above under “Exchanging a Product in Canada” to
obtain the cost of out-of-warranty exchange.
REMEMBER...
Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill
out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify
you if necessary.