Philips MP3 Player Accessories MC M250 User Manual

Micro Hi-Fi System  
MC-M250  
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AUX  
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CD  
TUNER TAPE  
TIMER  
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MODE  
SLEEP  
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VOL  
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Å
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DSC  
IS/DBB  
MUTE  
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CD/CD R/CD RW/MP3 COMPATIBLE  
ALBUM/PRESET  
OPENCLOSE  
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iR  
SOURCE  
TIMER SET  
CLOCK  
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BAND  
REC  
MP3•ALBUM  
PRESET  
VOLUME  
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DISPLAY  
PROGRAM  
TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE  
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OPEN  
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Index  
English ------------------------------------------------ 6  
Français -------------------------------------------- 21  
Español --------------------------------------------- 38  
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Contents  
General Information  
Radio Reception  
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7  
Environmental information ................................ 7  
Safety information ................................................ 7  
About MP3 disc .................................................... 7  
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 14  
Programming radio stations............................. 14  
Automatic programming  
Manual programming  
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 14  
Changing tuning grid .......................................... 14  
Preparations  
Rear connections ............................................. 8–9  
Tape Operation/Recording  
Power  
Tape playback ...................................................... 15  
Rewinding / Fast forwarding ............................ 15  
General information on recording ................. 15  
Preparation for recording ................................ 16  
Synchro start CD recording ............................ 16  
One touch recording......................................... 16  
Recording timer.................................................. 16  
Antennas connection  
Speakers connection  
Optional connection ........................................... 9  
Connecting other equipment to your system  
Inserting batteries into the remote control... 9  
Controls  
Controls on the system and remote  
control .................................................................. 10  
Clock/Timer  
Clock setting ....................................................... 17  
Basic Functions  
Timer setting ....................................................... 17  
Activating and deactivating timer  
Sleep timer setting ............................................. 17  
Switching the system on ................................... 11  
Switching the system to standby mode ........ 11  
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 11  
Volume control ................................................... 11  
Sound control ..................................................... 11  
Specifications ........................................... 18  
Maintenance.............................................. 19  
Troubleshooting ............................. 19–20  
CD / MP3-CD Operations  
Discs for playback .............................................. 12  
Playing a disc ........................................................ 12  
Text display .......................................................... 12  
Selecting a different track ................................. 12  
Finding a passage within a track ...................... 13  
Selecting a desired Album/Track  
(MP3 disc only) ................................................... 13  
Different play modes: SHUFFLE  
and REPEAT ......................................................... 13  
Programming the disc tracks ........................... 13  
Reviewing the programme ............................... 13  
Erasing the programme..................................... 13  
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General Information  
Supplied accessories  
About MP3 disc  
– 2 speaker boxes  
– remote control  
– batteries (two AAA size) for remote control  
– AM loop antenna  
– FM wire antenna  
Supported formats  
– ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession  
– Max. track number plus album is 300  
– Max. nested directory is 8 levels  
– The max. album number is 30  
– The max. MP3 programme track number is  
20  
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).  
– SupportedVBR bit-rate  
– Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc  
are: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
– Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,  
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps)  
Your system consists of materials which can be  
recycled and reused if disassembled by a  
specialised company. Please observe the local  
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging  
materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
Making your own MP3-CD  
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2
Rip the music from your own Digital Audio CDs  
or download legal MP3 music from the Internet.  
Record (“burn”) the music on CD-R(W) disc  
with your home PC. Make sure to use a  
recording speed not faster than indicated on the  
CD-R(W) and avoid running other programme  
simultaneously on your PC during the recording  
process.  
Safety information  
G Place the system on a flat, hard and stable  
surface.  
Sound Quality  
G Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in  
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)  
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit  
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.  
Take note that MP3-CD compilations should  
best contain only MP3 tracks (.mp3). To  
achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate of  
128 kbps is recommended.  
G Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to  
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources  
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.  
G 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.  
G The mechanical parts of the set contain self-  
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or  
lubricated.  
G When the system is switched to Standby  
mode, it is still consuming some power.  
To disconnect the system from the  
power supply completely, remove the AC  
power plug from the wall socket.  
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Preparations  
AM loop  
antenna  
FM wire antenna  
AM  
aerial  
C
speaker  
(right)  
speaker  
(left)  
B
A
AC power cord  
Rear connections  
B Antennas Connection  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM  
antenna to the respective terminals.Adjust the  
position of the antenna for optimal reception.  
The type plate is located at the rear of the  
system.  
A Power  
AM Antenna  
Before connecting the AC power cord to the  
wall outlet, ensure that the following are done;  
– If your system is equipped with aVoltage  
Selector, set theVOLTAGE SELECTOR to the  
local power line voltage.  
– All other connections have been made.  
WARNING!  
– For optimal performance, use only the  
original power cable.  
– Never make or change connections with  
the power switched on.  
To avoid overheating of the system, a safety  
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your  
system may switch to Standby mode  
automatically under extreme conditions. If  
this happens, let the system cool down  
before reusing it (not available for all versions).  
G Position the antenna as far as possible from aTV,  
VCR or other radiation source.  
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Preparations  
FM Antenna  
Optional connection  
The optional equipment and connecting cords  
are not supplied. Refer to the operating  
instructions of the connected equipment for  
details.  
Connecting other equipment to your  
system  
Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals  
of aTV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or  
CD Recorder to the AUX IN terminals.  
G For better FM stereo reception, connect an  
outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM  
ANTENNA) terminal.  
Note:  
C Speakers Connection  
– If you are connecting equipment with a  
monaural output (a single audio out terminal),  
connect it to the AUX IN left terminal. Alternatively,  
you can use a “single to double” cinch cable (the  
output sound still remain monaural).  
Front Speakers  
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS  
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left  
speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to  
"+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote control  
Insert two batteries (type R03 or AAA) into the  
remote control with the correct polarity as  
indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside  
the battery compartment.  
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1
G Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker  
wire into the terminal as shown.  
Notes:  
– For optimal sound performance, use the  
supplied speakers.  
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any  
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.  
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance  
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to  
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.  
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 off properly.  
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)  
@ RECORD  
Controls on the system and  
remote control  
to start recording.  
# ÉÅ / CLOCK  
for CD/MP3-CD…to start or interrupt playback.  
forTape ............... to start playback.  
for Clock ............ (on the system only) to set the  
clock function.  
1 STANDBY ON y  
to switch the system on or to standby mode.  
2 Display screen  
to view the current status of the system.  
3 SOURCE  
to select the respective sound source : CD,  
TUNER, TAPE or AUX.  
$ iR sensor  
infrared sensor for remote control.  
% OPENCLOSE ç  
to open or close the disc tray.  
^ MODE  
4 BAND / DISPLAY  
forTuner ............. to select waveband : FM or MW.  
for CD/MP3-CD…to select disc information  
display mode.  
to shuffle and repeat a track/disc.  
& ¡ / ™  
to select a desired track.  
5 PROGRAM  
for CD/MP3-CD…to programme disc tracks.  
forTuner ............. to programme preset radio  
stations.  
* DSC (Digital Sound Control)  
to select the desired sound effect : OPTIMAL/  
ROCK/ JAZZ/ POP.  
6 34 PRESET / MP3ALBUM /TIMER SET  
for MP3-CD ..... to select previous/next album.  
forTuner ............. to select a preset radio station.  
forTimer (3) ... (on the system only) to set the  
timer function.  
( IS/DBB (Incredible Surround/Dynamic  
Bass Boost)  
to create a super-enhanced stereo effect.  
to enhance the bass.  
) MUTE  
7 S T TRACKSEARCHTUNE  
(à áon remote control)  
interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.  
¡ TIMER  
for CD ................. to fast reverse/forward the disc.  
for CD/MP3 CD…(on the system only) to select  
a desired track.  
forTuner ............. to tune to a lower or higher  
radio frequency.  
to activate/deactivate the timer function.  
SLEEP  
to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer.  
£ B  
forTape ............... to rewind or fast forward.  
to switch the system to standby mode.  
8 Tape deck  
9 OPEN ç  
to open tape compartment.  
0 9  
for CD/MP3-CD…to stop playback or to clear a  
programme.  
forTape ............... to stop playback or recording.  
Notes for remote control:  
– First select the source you wish to control  
by pressing one of the source select keys on  
the remote control (for example CD,  
TUNER).  
– Then select the desired function (for  
exampleÉ, í, ë).  
! VOLUME +/-  
to increase or decrease the volume.  
(on the system only) to adjust the hours and  
minutes for the clock/timer functions.  
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Basic Functions  
Volume control  
Press VOLUME +/- to increase or decrease  
the volume level.  
G Display shows the volume level "VOLUME"  
and a number from 0-32.  
iR  
To switch off the volume temporarily  
SOURCE  
TIMER SET  
CLOCK  
G Press MUTE on the remote control.  
G Playback will continue without sound and  
"MUTE" is displayed.  
+
BAND  
REC  
MP3ALBUM  
VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
G To restore the volume, press MUTE again or  
PROGRAM  
PRESET  
TRACKSEARCHTUNE  
increase the volume level.  
IMPORTANT!  
Before you operate the system, complete  
the preparation procedures.  
Sound control  
á
á
Switching the system on  
DSC  
IS/DBB  
MUTE  
G Press STANDBY ON 2 or SOURCE.  
G The system will switch to the last selected  
source.  
G Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired  
G Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX on the  
remote control.  
sound effect : OPTIMAL, ROCK, JAZZ or POP.  
G The system will switch to the selected source.  
G Press IS/DBB to switch on or off the surround  
sound effect or bass enhancement.  
G The sequences are as follows :  
INCR.SURR. DBB DBB+INCR.SURR.  
OFF  
Switching the system to standby  
mode  
G Press STANDBY ON 2 on the system or  
G If the DBB is activated, DBB is shown.  
G If the IS is activated, INCR. SURR is shown.  
remote control.  
G If in recording mode, press 9 first.  
G The volume level, interactive sound settings,  
last selected source and tuner presets will be  
retained in the player's memory.  
Note:  
– The effect of INCREDIBLE SURROUND may  
vary with different types of music.  
Power-saving automatic standby  
As a power-saving feature, the system will  
automatically switch to Standby mode if you do  
not press any buttons within 15 minutes after a  
disc or tape has stopped playing.  
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CD/MP3-CD Operations  
To interrupt playback  
G Press ÉÅ.  
G The current track time flashes.  
N
T
G To resume playback, press ÉÅ again.  
To stop playback  
iR  
G Press Ç.  
SOURCE  
TIMER SET  
CLOCK  
+
BAND  
REC  
Notes:  
MP3ALBUM  
VOLUME  
– Disc play will also stop when you select another  
source or the disc has reached the end.  
– For MP3 disc, the disc reading time may exceed  
10 seconds due to the large number of songs  
compiled into one disc.  
DISPLAY  
PROGRAM  
PRESET  
TRACKSEARCHTUNE  
IMPORTANT!  
Text display  
The lens of the CD player should never be  
touched.  
In CD mode  
G Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following  
information.  
X
G Track number and elapsed play time of  
current track.  
G Remaining play time of current track.  
G Total number of tracks played and total  
played-back time.  
G Total remaining number of tracks and total  
remaining play time.  
Discs for playback  
This system is able to play :  
– All pre-recorded audio CDs  
– All finalised audio CDR and audio  
CDRW discs  
In MP3-CD mode  
– MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)  
G Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select four  
G CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer  
display modes : Number,Track,Album and ID3.  
CDs, however, are not possible.  
Number G Album number, track number and  
elapsed play time.  
Track G Track name and elapsed play time.  
Album G Album name and elapsed play time.  
ID-3 G ID-3 tag scrolls once and elapsed play  
time.  
Playing a disc  
1
2
Select CD source.  
Press OPENCLOSEç on the top of the  
system to open the CD compartment.  
G CD OPEN” is displayed.  
Selecting a different track  
3
4
Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and  
press OPENCLOSEç to close the CD door.  
G READING” is displayed as the CD player  
scans the contents of a disc, and then the total  
number of tracks and playing time are shown.  
G Press S or T (¡ or ) repeatedly until  
the desired track number appears in the display.  
G If playback is stopped, pressÉÅ to start  
playback.  
Press ÉÅ to start playback.  
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CD/MP3-CD Operations  
Programming the disc tracks  
Programming tracks is possible when playback is  
stopped. Up to 20 tracks can be stored in the  
memory in any order.  
Finding a passage within a track  
1
2
Press and hold down on S or T (à or  
á).  
G The disc is played at high speed and low  
volume.  
1
2
Press PROGRAM to enter the programming  
mode.  
G A track number is shown and prog flashes.  
When you recognize the passage you want,  
release S or T (à or á).  
G Normal playback continues.  
Press S or T (¡ or ) repeatedly to  
select your desired track number.  
Note:  
G For MP3 disc, press 4 / 3 and S / T  
(¡ or ) to select the desired album and track  
for programming.  
– During a disc programme or if REPEAT/  
SHUFFLE mode active, searching is only possible  
within the same track.  
3
Press PROGRAM to confirm the track number  
to be stored.  
Selecting a desired album/track  
(MP3 disc only)  
G The number of tracks programmed and total  
playing time of the programme is shown briefly,  
then the selected track and “PROG”.  
G For MP3 disc, total playing time will not be  
shown.  
To select a desired album  
G Press 4 or 3 repeatedly.  
To select a desired track  
G Press S or T (¡ or ) repeatedly.  
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5
Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired  
tracks.  
G MEMORY FULL” is displayed if you attempt  
to programme more than 20 tracks.  
Different play modes: SHUFFLE  
and REPEAT  
You can select and change the various play  
modes before or during playback.  
To start playback of your disc programme, press  
ÉÅ.  
Note:  
1
2
Press MODE on the remote control to select :  
G shuffle – tracks of the entire disc/  
programme are played in random order.  
G shuffle repeat all – to repeat the entire  
disc/ programme continuously in random order.  
G repeat all – to repeat the entire disc/  
programme.  
– It is not possible to create a programme with  
MP3 tracks from multiple CDs, or combined with  
normal audio tracks.  
Reviewing the programme  
In stop mode, press and hold PROGRAM until  
the display shows all your stored track numbers  
in sequence.  
G repeat – to repeat the current track.  
To return to normal playback, press MODE until  
the various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no  
longer displayed.  
Erasing the programme  
G You can also press 9 to cancel your play mode.  
G Press Ç once when playback is stopped or  
twice during playback.  
Note:  
G prog disappears and “CLEAR” is displayed.  
– If Shuffle is activated on a MP3-CD, all titles  
stored in the disc will be played in random order.  
Note:  
– The programme will be erased when the system  
is disconnected from the power supply or when the  
disc tray is opened.  
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Radio Reception  
Note:  
– If no preset number is selected, default is preset  
(1) and all your presets will be overridden.  
2
Press PROGRAM for more than two seconds  
to activate programming.  
G AUTO” is displayed and available stations are  
programmed in order of waveband reception  
strength: FM followed by MW. The last preset  
automatically stored will then be played.  
iR  
SOURCE  
TIMER SET  
CLOCK  
+
BAND  
REC  
MP3ALBUM  
VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
Manual programming  
PROGRAM  
PRESET  
TRACKSEARCHTUNE  
1
2
3
4
Tune to your desired station (refer to “Tuning to  
radio stations”).  
Press PROGRAM to activate programming.  
G prog flashes in the display.  
Tuning to radio stations  
1
2
3
Select TUNER source.  
G TUNER” is displayed briefly.  
Press 4 or 3 to allocate a number from 1 to 40  
to this station.  
Press BAND to select the desired waveband :  
FM or MW.  
Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting.  
G prog disappears, the preset number and the  
frequency of the preset station are shown.  
Press down on S or T (à or á) and  
release button.  
G The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio  
station with sufficient signal strength is found.  
G If a FM station is received in stereo, is  
shown.  
5
Repeat the above four steps to store other  
stations.  
G You can override a preset station by storing  
another frequency in its place.  
4
Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the  
desired station.  
Tuning to preset radio stations  
G Press 4 or 3 until the desired preset station is  
G To tune to a weak station, press S or T  
(à or á) briefly and repeatedly until you have  
found optimal reception.  
displayed.  
Changing tuning grid (some versions only)  
In North and South America the frequency step  
between adjacent channels in the AM and FM  
band are 10 KHz and 100 KHz respectively. In  
the rest of the world this step is 9 KHz and 50  
KHz. Usually the frequency step has been preset  
in the factory for your area if not:  
Programming radio stations  
You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations  
in the memory.  
Automatic programming  
Automatic programming will start with a chosen  
preset number. From this preset number  
upwards, former programmed radio stations will  
be overridden.The system will only programme  
stations which are not in the memory already.  
1
2
Select TUNER source.  
Press 9 on the system for at least five seconds.  
G The display shows either “GRID 9” or  
GRID 10”.  
1
Press 4 or 3 to select the preset number where  
programming should start.  
Note:  
– All preset stations will be lost and need to be  
reprogrammed.  
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Tape Operation / Recording  
Rewinding / Fast forwarding  
1
Stop playback, press S or T (à or á).  
G The tape will stop automatically at the end of  
rewinding or fast forwarding.  
G During fast winding, you can monitor the tape  
message with the tape counter.  
iR  
SOURCE  
TIMER SET  
CLOCK  
2
Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast forwarding.  
+
BAND  
REC  
Note:  
MP3ALBUM  
VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it  
is also possible to select another source (CD or  
TUNER, for example).  
PROGRAM  
PRESET  
TRACKSEARCHTUNE  
General information on  
recording  
OPEN  
G For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I)  
tapes on which the tabs have not yet been  
broken.This deck is not suited for recording on  
METAL (IEC IV) type tapes.  
Tape playback  
1
Select TAPE source.  
G The display shows “TAPE” briefly.  
G The best recording level is set automatically.  
Altering theVOLUME, INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND or DBB will not affect the  
recording in progress.  
2
3
Press OPEN ç to open the tape door.  
Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.  
G Load the tape with the open side downward and  
G At the very beginning and end of the tape, no  
recording will take place during the 7 seconds  
when the leader tape passes the recorder heads.  
the full spool to the left.  
4
Press ÉÅ to start playback.  
G To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have  
the tape in front of you and break out the left  
tab. Recording on this side is no longer possible.  
If, however, you wish to record over this side  
again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive  
tape.  
To stop playback  
G Press Ç.  
To reset the tape counter display  
G In stop mode, press Ç once.  
IMPORTANT!  
Recording is permissible if copyright or  
other rights of third parties are not  
infringed upon.  
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Tape Operation / Recording  
Recording timer  
Preparation for recording  
To record from the radio, you will need to use a  
preset radio station and to set a start (ON) and  
finish (OFF) time.  
1
2
Select TAPE source.  
Load a recordable tape into tape deck with full  
spool to the left.  
1
2
Select the preset radio station to record from  
(refer to “Radio Reception -Tuning to preset  
radio stations”).  
3
Prepare the source to be recorded.  
CD – load the disc.  
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.  
AUX – connect external equipment.  
In standby mode, press TIMER SET for more  
than two seconds.  
G
flashes and a source is displayed.  
When recording is in progress  
G REC starts flashing.  
3
4
Press SOURCE repeatedly until “RECTUN”  
source is displayed.  
G To stop recording, press 9.  
Press TIMER SET to confirm the source.  
G SET ON TIME” is displayed, and the  
clock digits for the hours flash.  
G It is not possible to listen to another source.  
G It is not possible to activate the timer function.  
5
6
Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.  
Synchro start CD recording  
Press TIMER SET again.  
G The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
1
Select CD source.  
G Press S or T (¡ or ) to select the  
desired track to start recording.  
G You can programme the tracks in the order you  
want them to be recorded (refer to “CD/MP3-  
CD Operations - Programming the disc tracks”).  
7
8
Press VOLUME +/- to set the minutes.  
Press TIMER SET to confirm the recording  
start time.  
G SET OFF TIME” is displayed, and the  
clock digits for the hours flash.  
2
Press REC to start recording.  
G Playing of the CD programme starts  
automatically from the beginning of the CD  
after 7 seconds. It is not necessary to start the  
CD player separately.  
9
Repeat steps 5-7 to set the finish time.  
10 Press TIMER SET to confirm the timer settings.  
G
is shown and the recording timer is now  
set.  
One touch recording  
Note:  
– The recording timer will not be activated if the  
system is in tape play mode.  
1
2
Select CD, TUNER or AUX source.  
If necessary, start playback of the selected  
source.  
3
Press REC to start recording.  
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Clock/Timer  
3
Press TIMER SET to confirm your desired  
mode.  
G The selected source  
is shown.  
N
A
T
Display sequence scrolls “SET ON TIME” and  
flashes. The clock digits for the hours flash.  
4
5
Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.  
iR  
SOURCE  
TIMER SET  
CLOCK  
Press TIMER SET again.  
G The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
+
BAND  
REC  
MP3ALBUM  
VOLUME  
6
7
Press VOLUME +/- to set the minutes.  
DISPLAY  
Press TIMER SET to confirm the time.  
G The timer is now set and activated.  
PROGRAM  
PRESET  
TRACKSEARCHTUNE  
Activating and deactivating timer  
Clock setting  
In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK.  
G In standby or during playback, press TIMER  
once on the remote control.  
1
G The clock digits for the hours flash.  
G Display shows if activated, and disappears if  
deactivated.  
2
3
Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.  
Press CLOCK again.  
G The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
Sleep timer setting  
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off  
by itself after a set period of time.The clock time  
needs to be set first before the sleep timer can  
be used.  
4
5
Press VOLUME +/- to set the minutes.  
Press CLOCK to confirm the time.  
1
2
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly  
to select a preset time.  
G The selections are as follows (time in  
minutes):  
Timer setting  
G The system can be used as an alarm clock,  
whereby the CD,TUNER orTAPE is switched on  
at a set time.The clock time needs to be set first  
before the timer can be used.  
G You can also use it to record a favourite tuner  
programme at a set period (refer to “Recording  
timer”)  
G During setting, if no button is pressed within 90  
seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode  
automatically.  
604530150FF60…  
G "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" is displayed. "XX" is the  
time in minutes.  
When you reach the desired length of time, stop  
pressing the SLEEP button.  
G Once SLEEP is activated, "SLEEP ON" scrolls  
across the display at repeated intervals.  
1
2
In standby mode, press TIMER SET for more  
than two seconds.  
To deactivate the sleep timer  
G Press SLEEP repeatedly until "0FF" is displayed,  
or press the STANDBY ON button.  
Press SOURCE repeatedly (or CD, TUNER,  
TAPE on the remote control) to select the  
sound source.  
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Specifications  
SPEAKERS  
AMPLIFIER  
2-way Bass reflex system  
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 130 x 220 x 215 (mm)  
Output power ....................................... 2 x 10W RMS  
......................................................................... 400 W PMPO  
Signal-to-noise ratio.......................... 65 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response .........40 – 20000 Hz, 3 dB  
Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5V (max. 2V)  
Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω  
Impedance headphones .................... 32 -1000 Ω  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
AC Power  
ForVersion /21-/21M..... 110–127 / 220–240V;  
50–60 Hz Switchable  
ForVersion /30 ....................... 230 – 240V; 50 Hz  
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 140 x 220 x 250 (mm)  
Weight (with/without speakers)  
...............................................................approx. 6.3 / 3.3 kg  
Standby power consumption .......................... < 3 W  
CD PLAYER  
Number of programmable tracks ......................... 20  
Frequency range .................................. 20 – 20000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio............................................ 75 dBA  
Channel separation ..........................60 dB (1 kHz)  
Total harmonic distortion........................... < 0.003%  
MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD) .......... MPEG AUDIO  
MP3-CD bit rate ....................................... 32-256 kbps  
(128 kbps advised)  
Specifications and external appearance are  
subject to change without notice.  
Sampling frequencies .......................32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
TUNER  
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz  
MW wave range (9 kHz) ............. 531 – 1602 kHz  
MW wave range (10 kHz)........... 530 – 1700 kHz  
Tuning grid ............................................................9/10 kHz  
Sensitivity at 75 Ω  
– mono, 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio ............ 2.8 µV  
– stereo, 46 dB signal-to-noise ratio ........ 61.4 µV  
Selectivity ................................................................. 28 dB  
Total harmonic distortion..................................... 5%  
Frequency response ..... 63 – 12500 Hz ( 3 dB)  
Signal-to-noise-ratio ...................................... 50 dBA  
TAPE DECK  
Frequency response  
Normal tape (type I)...... 80 – 12500 Hz (8 dB)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Normal tape (type I).................................... 50 dBA  
Wow and flutter ......................................... 0.4% DIN  
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Maintenance  
Cleaning the Cabinet  
Cleaning the Heads and theTape Paths  
G To ensure good recording and playback quality,  
clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and  
pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of  
tape operation.  
G Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use a solution  
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.  
Cleaning Discs  
Caution: Do not rotate the heads during  
cleaning.  
G Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with  
cleaning fluid or alcohol.  
G You can also clean the heads by playing a  
cleaning tape once.  
G When a disc becomes dirty,  
clean it with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the centre  
out.  
G Do not use solvents such as  
benzene, thinner, commercially  
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for  
analogue records.  
Cleaning the disc lens  
G After prolonged use, dirt or dust may  
accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good  
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips  
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available  
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with  
cleaner.  
A
A
B
C
Demagnetizing the heads  
G Use a demagnetizing tape available at your  
dealer.  
Troubleshooting  
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 service centre.  
Problem  
Solution  
CD OPERATION  
NO DISCis displayed.  
Insert a disc.  
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.  
Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens  
has cleared.  
Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.  
Use a finalised CD-RW or CD-R.  
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Troubleshooting  
RADIO RECEPTION  
Radio reception is poor.  
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or  
connect an external antenna for better  
reception.  
Increase the distance between the Micro HiFi  
System and yourTV orVCR.  
TAPE OPERATION / RECORDING  
Recording or playback cannot be made.  
Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.  
Use only normal (IEC I) tape for recording.  
CHECK TAPEis displayed.  
Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing  
tab space.  
The tape deck door cannot open.  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
GENERAL  
The system does not react when buttons  
are pressed.  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor  
quality.  
Adjust the volume.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.  
Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within  
32-256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies  
at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.  
The left and right sound outputs are  
reversed.  
Check the speaker connections and location.  
The remote control does not function  
properly.  
Select the source (CD orTUNER, for example)  
before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).  
Reduce the distance between the remote  
control and the system.  
Insert the batteries with their polarities  
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.  
Replace the batteries.  
Point the remote control directly toward  
IR sensor on the front of the system.  
The timer is not working.  
Set the clock correctly.  
PressTIMER to switch on the timer.  
If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.  
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.  
Power has been interrupted or the power cord  
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.  
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