Philips Car Stereo System MCM129 User Manual

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Contents  
8 Troubleshooting  
9 Notice  
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1 Important  
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Safety  
2 Your Micro Hi-Fi System  
Introduction  
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What's in the box  
Overview of the main unit  
Overview of the remote control  
3 Get started  
Connect speakers  
Connect power  
Prepare the remote control  
Turn on  
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4 Play  
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Play from disc  
Play from USB  
Control play  
Program tracks  
5 Listen to radio  
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Tune to a radio station  
Program radio stations automatically  
Program radio stations manually  
Select a preset radio station  
6 Other features  
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Listen to an external device  
7 Product information  
Specifications  
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USB playability information  
Supported MP3 disc formats  
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Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the device.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer or sold with the device.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/device combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
1 Important  
Safety  
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated  
material within the device may cause an  
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in  
your household, please do not remove the  
covering.  
The 'exclamation mark' calls attention to  
features for which you should read the enclosed  
literature closely to prevent operating and  
maintenance problems.  
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, the device should not be exposed to rain  
or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such  
as vases, should not be placed on the device.  
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, fully  
insert the plug. (For regions with polarized  
plugs:To prevent electric shock, match wide  
blade to wide slot.)  
Unplug this device during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
device 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 device, the device has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not  
operate normally, or has been dropped.  
Battery usage CAUTION To prevent  
battery leakage which may result in bodily  
injury, property damage, or damage to the  
unit:  
Important Safety Instructions  
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as  
marked on the unit.  
Do not mix batteries (old and new or  
carbon and alkaline, etc.).  
Batteries (packed or installed) shall not  
be exposed to excessive heat such as  
sunshine, fire or the like.  
Remove batteries when the unit is not  
used for a long time.  
Follow all instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Do not use this device near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
devices (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
The device shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
Do not place any sources of danger on  
the device (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted  
candles).  
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Where the MAINS plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnect device,  
the disconnect device shall remain readily  
operable.  
2 Your Micro Hi-  
Fi System  
Warning  
Congratulations on your purchase, and  
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the  
support that Philips offers, register your product  
Never remove the casing of this device.  
Never lubricate any part of this device.  
Never place this device on other electrical equipment.  
Keep this device away from direct sunlight, naked  
flames or heat.  
Never look into the laser beam inside this device.  
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power  
cord, plug, or adaptor to disconnect this device from  
the power.  
Introduction  
With this unit, you can:  
enjoy audio from discs and other external  
devices;  
Risk of swallowing coin battery  
listen to radio stations.  
The product/remote control may contain  
a coin/button type battery, which can be  
swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach  
of children at all times! If swallowed, the  
battery can cause serious injury or death.  
Severe internal burns can occur within two  
hours of ingestion.  
You can enrich sound output with the  
following sound effect:  
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)  
The unit supports the following media format:  
If you suspect that a battery has been  
swallowed or placed inside any part of the  
body, seek immediate medical attention.  
When you change the batteries, always  
keep all new and used batteries out of  
reach of children. Ensure that the battery  
compartment is completely secure after  
you replace the battery.  
What's in the box  
Check and identify the contents of your  
package:  
If the battery compartment cannot be  
completely secured, discontinue use of the  
product. Keep out of reach of children and  
contact the manufacturer.  
Main unit  
2 x speakers  
Remote control (with one CR2025 cell  
battery)  
Short user manual  
Safety & Notice  
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Short User Manual  
(1 x CR2025)  
Overview of the main unit  
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a POWER  
f AUDIO IN  
Turn on or off the unit.  
Jack for an external audio device.  
Switch to standby mode.  
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b SOURCE  
Select a source: DISC, USB,AUX, or  
FM.  
Jack for a USB device.  
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Skip to the previous or next track.  
Search within a track or disc.  
Tune to a radio station.  
c STANDBY  
Indicate the standby mode.  
d DBB  
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Turns on or off dynamic bass  
Stop play or erase a program.  
enhancement.  
e PROG  
Start or pause play.  
Program tracks.  
Program radio stations.  
k VOL +/-  
Adjust volume.  
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l Display panel  
f ALBUM/PRESET +/-  
Show current status.  
Select a folder.  
Select a preset radio station.  
m Disc compartment  
n FM ANTENNA  
g VOL +/-  
Adjust volume.  
Improve FM reception.  
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o SPEAKER  
Skip to the previous or next track.  
Search within a track or disc.  
Tune to a radio station.  
Connect speakers.  
p Power cord  
Connect AC power.  
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Start or pause play.  
Overview of the remote  
control  
Stop play or erase a program.  
k DBB  
Turns on or off dynamic bass boost.  
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Turn on or off the unit.  
Switch to standby mode.  
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a SOURCE  
Select a source: DISC, USB,AUX, or  
FM tuner.  
b REPEAT  
Play a track or all tracks repeatedly.  
c PROG  
Program tracks.  
Program radio stations.  
d MUTE  
Mute or restore volume.  
e DISPLAY  
Show current status.  
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3 Get started  
Caution  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.  
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in  
sequence.  
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the  
model and serial number of this apparatus.The  
model number and serial number are on the  
back of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:  
Model No. __________________________  
Serial No. ___________________________  
Connect power  
Caution  
Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power  
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on  
the back or the underside of the Micro Hi-Fi system.  
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power  
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull  
the cord.  
Connect speakers  
Before connecting the AC power cord, make sure that  
you have completed all other connections.  
Note  
For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers only.  
Connect only speakers with impedance that is the  
same or higher than the supplied speakers. Refer to the  
Specifications section of this manual.  
1 For one speaker, insert the red wire to the  
red (R+) socket on the back of the main  
unit, and the black wire into the black (R-)  
socket.  
2 Repeat step 1 to connect another speaker.  
To insert each speaker wire:  
1
Hold down the socket flap.  
2 Insert the speaker wire fully.  
3
Release the socket flap.  
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4 Play  
Prepare the remote control  
Caution  
Play from disc  
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,  
sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.  
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different  
brands or types of batteries.  
Risk of product damage! When the remote control is  
not used for long periods, remove the batteries.  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.  
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the  
DISC source.  
2 Pull to open the disc compartment on the  
top of the device.  
3 Insert a disc with printed side facing  
upward.  
For first-time use:  
Remove the protective tab to activate the  
remote control battery.  
4 Close the disc compartment.  
» Play starts automatically. If not, press  
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To replace the remote control battery:  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Insert one CR2025 battery with correct  
polarity (+/-) as indicated.  
3 Close the battery compartment.  
Turn on  
Press POWER.  
» The unit switches to the last selected  
Play from USB  
source.  
Note  
Switch to standby  
Make sure that the USB device contains playable audio  
content.  
Press POWER again to switch the unit to  
standby mode.  
» The red standby indicator turns on.  
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the  
» The backlight on the display panel turns off.  
USB source.  
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2 Insert a USB device into the  
socket.  
Program tracks  
» Play starts automatically. If not, press  
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You can program a maximum of 20 tracks.  
1 In DISC or USB mode, in the stop position,  
press PROG to activate the program  
mode.  
» [P-01] is displayed.  
2 Press  
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to select a track number,  
and then press PROG to confirm.  
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store more  
tracks.  
4 Press  
To erase the program, in the stop  
position, press  
to play the programmed tracks.  
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Control play  
Pause or resume play.  
Stop play.  
/
Press to skip to another track.  
Press and hold for two seconds  
to search within a track.  
ALBUM/  
PRESET +/-  
VOL +/-  
MUTE  
Skip to previous or next album.  
Increase or decrease the volume.  
Mute or restore sound.  
[HBS-0]: DBB off  
DBB  
[HBS-1]: DBB on  
REPEAT  
[r1]: Play the current track  
repeatedly.  
[rA]: Play all tracks repeatedly.  
[rn]: Play all tracks randomly.  
[rF]: For DISC or USB with MP3  
format tracks, play the current  
folder repeatedly.  
DISPLAY  
Show current status.  
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5 Listen to radio  
Program radio stations  
manually  
Tune to a radio station  
Note  
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio  
stations.  
Tip  
Position the antenna as far as possible fromTV,VCR, or  
other radiation source.  
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the  
position of the antenna.  
1 Tune to a radio station.  
2 Press PROG to activate program mode.  
» The preset number is displayed.  
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the  
FM tuner source.  
3 Press PRESET +/- to select a number, and  
then press PROG to confirm.  
» The frequency of the preset station is  
displayed.  
» [tuner] (tuner) is displayed.  
2 Press and hold  
/
for two seconds.  
» The radio tunes to a station with  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to program more  
strong reception automatically.  
stations.  
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.  
To tune to a weak station:  
Tip  
Press  
reception.  
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repeatedly until you find optimal  
To overwrite a programmed station, store another  
station in its place.  
Program radio stations  
automatically  
Select a preset radio station  
In FM tuner mode, press PRESET +/- to select a  
Note  
preset number.  
You can program a maximum of 20 preset FM radio  
stations.  
In FM tuner mode, press and hold PROG for  
two seconds.  
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.  
» The device stores all available FM radio  
stations and broadcasts the first available  
station automatically.  
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6 Other features 7 Product  
information  
Listen to an external device  
Note  
You can listen to an external device through  
this unit.  
Product information is subject to change without prior  
notice.  
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the  
AUX source.  
2 Connect an MP3 link cable (not supplied)  
between:  
AUDIO IN jack (3.5 mm) on the unit,  
and the headphone jack on an external  
device  
Specifications  
Amplifier  
Maximum Output  
Power  
3 Start to play the device (see the device  
5 W RMS  
user manual).  
Frequency Response  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Aux Input  
60-16 kHz, ±3 dB  
>50 dBA  
0.5V RMS 20 kohm  
Speakers  
Speaker Impedance  
Speaker Driver  
Sensitivity  
3 ohm  
3.5" full range  
>82 dB/m/W  
AUDIO IN  
Disc  
LaserType  
Disc Diameter  
Support Disc  
Semiconductor  
12 cm/8 cm  
CD-DA, CD-R,  
CD-RW  
Audio DAC  
Total Harmonic  
Distortion  
24 Bits / 44.1 kHz  
<1%  
Frequency Response  
60 Hz -16 kHz  
(44.1 kHz), ±3 dB  
>50 dBA  
S/N Ratio  
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Supported formats:  
USB  
USB DirectVersion  
USB 5V Power  
USB or memory file format: FAT12, FAT16,  
FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)  
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and  
variable bit rate  
Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8  
levels  
V1.1 or 2.0  
≤500 mA  
Tuner  
Tuning Range  
Tuning grid  
Sensitivity  
- Mono, 26dB S/N  
Ratio  
- Stereo, 46dB S/N  
Ratio  
Search Selectivity  
Total Harmonic  
Distortion  
Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99  
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999  
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum  
length: 32 bytes)  
FM: 87.5-108 MHz  
50 kHz  
<22 dBf  
<43 dBf  
Unsupported formats:  
Empty albums: an empty album is an album  
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and  
will not be shown in the display.  
Unsupported file formats are skipped. For  
example, word documents (.doc) or MP3  
files with extension .dlf are ignored and  
not played.  
>28 dBf  
<3%  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
50 dB  
WMA,AAC,WAV, PCM audio files  
DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a,  
.m4p, .mp4, .aac)  
General information  
WMA files in Lossless format  
AC power  
220-240V~, 50/60 Hz  
10 W  
Operation Power  
Consumption  
Standby Power  
Consumption  
Dimensions:  
- Main Unit  
(W x H x D)  
- Speaker Box  
(W x H x D)  
Weight:  
Supported MP3 disc formats  
<0.5 W  
ISO9660, Joliet  
Maximum title number: 128 (depending on  
file name length)  
Maximum album number: 99  
Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps),  
variable bit rates  
152 x 174 x 206 mm  
132 x 175 x 158 mm  
- Main Unit  
- Speaker Box  
1.1 kg  
2 x 0.9 kg  
USB playability information  
Compatible USB devices:  
USB flash memory (USB2.0 or USB1.1)  
USB flash players (USB2.0 or USB1.1)  
memory cards (requires an additional card  
reader to work with this unit)  
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Aim the remote control directly at the  
sensor on the front of the unit.  
8 Troubleshooting  
No disc detected  
Insert a disc.  
Warning  
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.  
Wait until the moisture condensation at  
the lens has cleared.  
Never remove the casing of this device.  
Replace or clean the disc.  
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.  
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair  
the system yourself.  
If you encounter problems when using this  
device, check the following points before  
requesting service. If the problem remains  
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page  
(www.philips.com/support).When you contact  
Philips, make sure that the device is nearby  
and the model number and serial number are  
available.  
Poor radio reception  
Increase the distance between the unit and  
yourTV orVCR.  
Fully extend the antenna.  
No power  
Make sure that the AC power cord of the  
device is connected properly.  
Make sure that there is power at the AC  
outlet.  
As a power-saving feature, the system  
switches off automatically 15 minutes after  
track play reaches the end and no control  
is operated.  
No response from the unit  
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power  
plug, and then turn on the system again.  
No sound or poor sound  
Adjust the volume.  
Check if the speakers are connected  
correctly.  
Check if the stripped speaker wires are  
clamped.  
Remote control does not work  
Before you press any function button, first  
select the correct source with the remote  
control instead of the main unit.  
Reduce the distance between the remote  
control and the unit.  
Insert the battery with its polarities (+/–  
signs) aligned as indicated.  
Replace the battery.  
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Environmental information  
9 Notice  
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.  
Any changes or modifications made to this  
device that are not expressly approved by  
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Any changes or modifications made to this  
device that are not expressly approved by  
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
This item incorporates copy protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents  
and other intellectual property rights of  
Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and  
disassembly are prohibited.  
This apparatus includes this label:  
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is  
attached to a product it means that the product  
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/  
EC.  
Please inform yourself about the local separate  
collection system for electrical and electronic  
products.  
Please act according to your local rules and  
do not dispose of your old products with your  
normal household waste. Correct disposal of  
your old product helps to prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment and  
human health.  
Class II equipment symbol:  
This symbol indicates that this product has a  
double insulation system.  
Note  
Your product contains batteries covered by  
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which  
cannot be disposed with normal household  
waste.Please inform yourself about the local  
rules on separate collection of batteries  
because correct disposal helps to prevent  
negative consequences for the environmental  
and human health.  
The type plate is located on the back of the device.  
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Specifications are subject to change without notice  
© 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
All rights reserved.  
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