Philips Printer Accessories MCB146 User Manual

MCB146  
Micro Hi-Fi System  
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Contents  
General Information  
FM Radio  
Supplied accessories ............................................ 5  
Environmental Information ................................ 5  
Safety Information ................................................ 5  
Hearing Safety ....................................................... 6  
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 17  
Programming radio stations............................. 17  
Automatic programming  
Manual programming  
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 17  
RDS ....................................................................... 18  
Switching through RDS information  
Automatic clock setting via RDS  
Preparations  
Rear connections ................................................. 7  
Inserting batteries into the Remote  
Control ................................................................... 8  
Using the Remote Control to operate  
AUX  
Listening to an external source ...................... 18  
the system.............................................................. 8  
Clock/Timer  
Controls  
Controls on the system ...................................... 9  
Controls on remote control ...................... 9~10  
Setting the clock ................................................. 19  
Setting the timer................................................. 19  
Activating and deactivatingTIMER ................. 19  
Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 19  
Basic Functions  
Specifications ........................................... 20  
Switching the system on ................................... 11  
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 11  
Adjusting volume and sound............................ 11  
Maintenance.............................................. 20  
CD Operation  
Troubleshooting ............................. 21~22  
Loading a disc ...................................................... 12  
Basic playback controls ..................................... 12  
Different play modes:SHUFFLE  
and REPEAT ......................................................... 13  
Programming track numbers ........................... 13  
Reviewing the programme ............................... 13  
Erasing the programme ..................................... 13  
DAB Radio  
Switching on DAB radio ................................... 14  
Changing DAB stations ..................................... 14  
Scanning for DAB stations ............................... 14  
Storing for DAB presets ................................... 14  
Selecting a preset DAB station ....................... 15  
Resetting to the factory setting ...................... 15  
Changing the DAB station information ......... 15  
Using the MENU control .......................... 15~16  
Manual tune  
Local scan and Full scan  
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)  
Software version  
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General Information  
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome  
to Philips!  
Notes for battery disposal  
Your product contains batteries covered by the  
European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot  
be disposed of with normal household waste.  
Please inform yourself about the local rules on  
separate collection of batteries.The correct  
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially  
negative consequences on the environment and  
human health.  
To fully benefit from the support that Philips  
welcome.  
This product complies with the radio  
interference requirements of the European  
Community.  
Safety Information  
Supplied accessories  
– 2 speaker boxes  
– remote control  
Before operating the system, check that the  
operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or  
the voltage indication beside the voltage  
selector) of your system is identical with the  
voltage of your local power supply. If not, please  
consult your dealer.  
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).  
Place the system on a flat, hard and stable  
surface.  
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler  
is used as the disconnet device, the disconnet  
device shall remain readily operable.  
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.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the  
AC power plug can be easily reached.  
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.  
Disposal of your old product  
Your product is designed and manufactured with  
high quality materials and components, which  
can be recycled and reused.  
The ventilation should not be impeded by  
covering the ventilation openings with items,  
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.  
When this crossed-out wheeled  
bin symbol is attached to a  
product it means the product is  
covered by the European  
Directive 2002/96/EC  
Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to  
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources  
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.  
Please inform yourself about the local separate  
collection system for electrical and electronic  
products.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall  
be placed on the apparatus.  
Please act according to your local rules and do  
not dispose of your old products with your  
normal household waste.The correct disposal of  
your old product will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment and  
human health.  
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a  
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General Information  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lens of the disc  
unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD  
player would not operate normally. Leave the  
power on for about one hour with no disc in the  
system until normal playback is possible.  
Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally  
"safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.  
Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and  
take appropriate breaks.  
Be sure to observe the following  
The mechanical parts of the set contain self-  
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or  
lubricated.  
guidelines when using your headphones.  
Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable  
periods of time.  
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)  
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as  
sunshine, fire or the like.  
Be careful not to adjust the volume as your  
hearing adapts.  
Do not turn up the volume so high that you  
can't hear what's around you.  
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.  
You should use caution or temporarily  
discontinue use in potentially hazardous  
situations.  
Do not use headphones while operating a  
motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it  
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many  
areas.  
Hearing Safety  
Listen at a moderate volume.  
Using headphones at a high volume can impair  
your hearing. This product can produce sounds  
in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for  
a normal person, even for exposure less than a  
minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered  
for those that may have already experienced  
some hearing loss.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing  
"comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of  
sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds  
"normal" can actually be loud and harmful to  
your hearing. To guard against this, set your  
volume to a safe level before your hearing  
adapts and leave it there.  
To establish a safe volume level:  
Set your volume control at a low setting.  
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it  
comfortably and clearly, without distortion.  
Listen for reasonable periods of time:  
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Preparations  
DAB/ FM wire antenna  
B
speaker  
(left)  
speaker  
(right)  
C
AC power cord  
B Antenna Connection  
Rear connections  
DAB/FM Antenna  
It is unnecessary to connect the DAB/FM  
antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.  
The type plate is located at the rear of the  
system.  
For users in the U.K.: please follow the  
instructions on page 2.  
Adjust the DAB/FM antenna for optimal FM and  
DAB reception.  
A Power  
C Speakers Connection  
– Before connecting the AC power cord to the  
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections  
have been made.  
Front Speakers  
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS  
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left  
speaker to "LEFT", red wire to "+" and black  
wire to "-".  
WARNING!  
– For optimal performance, use only the  
original power cable.  
– Never make or change any connections  
with the power switched on.  
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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).  
Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker  
wire into the terminal as shown.  
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Preparations  
Notes:  
Using the Remote Control to  
operate the system  
– 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.  
1 Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote  
sensor (IR) on the front panel.  
2 Do not put any objects between the Remote  
Control and the system while operating the  
system.  
Inserting batteries into the  
Remote Control  
CAUTION!  
Remove batteries if they are  
exhausted or if the Remote Control is  
not being 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.  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Insert two R03 or AAA batteries (not supplied)  
following the indications (+/-) inside the  
compartment.  
3 Close the cover.  
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)  
0 2;  
Controls on the system  
for CD ................. starts or interrupts playback.  
for DAB .............. confirms a selection.  
1 STANDBY-ON 2  
switches the system to standby or on.  
2 iR  
Controls on remote control  
1 DISC/TUNER/DAB/AUX  
infrared sensor for remote control.  
selects the respective sound source for CD/FM/  
DAB/AUX.  
switches on the system.  
3 TUNING 4 ¢  
for FM .................. tunes to a radio frequency.  
for DAB .............. changes DAB stations, or  
navigates menu options.  
2 SLEEP  
for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the  
current/previous/subsequent  
activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.  
3 TIMER  
track.  
sets the timer function  
................................. fast searches back and forward  
within a track/CD.  
4 MENU  
for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes  
for the clock/timer function.  
in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup  
options.  
in FM/DAB mode, press and hold to turn on or  
off clock synchronizing.  
VOL +/-  
adjusts the volume level.  
5 PROG  
for CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews  
4 SOURCE  
selects the respective sound source for CD/FM/  
DAB/AUXZ.  
switches on the system.  
the programme.  
for FM/DAB ...... activates radio programming.  
for FM/DAB ...... press and hold to store FM/DAB  
presets.  
5 PRESET +/-  
for FM .................. selects a preset FM station.  
for DAB .............. selects a preset DAB station.  
6 REPEAT  
repeats a track/disc/all programmed tracks.  
6 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)  
SHUFFLE  
enhances the bass.  
plays CD tracks in random order.  
7 9  
7 MUTE  
stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.  
interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.  
8 SCAN  
8 VOL +/-  
for DAB .............. in UK: press briefly to auto  
adjusts the volume level.  
search and store all local DAB  
stations of small range.  
9 STOP  
................................. outside UK: press and hold to  
auto search and store all DAB  
stations of wide (full) range.  
for FM .................. press briefly to tune to a radio  
station.  
stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.  
0 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)  
enhances the bass.  
................................. press and hold to program radio  
station.  
9 MENU  
in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup  
options.  
in FM/DAB mode, press and hold to turn on or  
off clock synchronizing.  
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)  
Notes for remote control:  
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– First, select the source you wish to  
control by pressing one of the source select  
keys on the remote control (DISC or AUX,  
for example).  
– Then select the desired function (ÉÅ,  
í, ë, for example).  
for FM .................. tunes to a radio frequency.  
for DAB .............. changes DAB stations, or  
navigates menu options.  
for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the  
current/previous/subsequent  
track.  
................................. fast searches back and forward  
within a track/CD.  
for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes  
for the clock/timer function  
2;  
for CD ................. starts or interrupts playback.  
for DAB .............. confirms a selection.  
3/ 4  
for FM .................. selects a preset FM station.  
for DAB .............. selects a preset DAB station.  
@ SCAN  
for DAB .............. in UK: press briefly to auto  
search and store all local DAB  
stations of small range.  
................................. outside UK: press and hold to  
auto search and store all DAB  
stations of wide (full) range.  
for FM .................. press briefly to tune to a radio  
station.  
................................. press and hold to program radio  
station.  
# INFO./RDS  
for DAB .............. selects station information in  
seven types.  
for FM .................. selects RDS (Radio Data  
System) information  
$ DISPLAY/CLOCK  
for clock.............. sets the clock function.  
................................. views clock.  
% 2  
switches the system to standby or on.  
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Basic Functions  
Adjusting volume and sound  
1 Press VOL +/- to adjust volume.  
Display shows the volume levelVOL and a  
number from MIN 1-31 MAX.  
2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or  
off.  
Display shows:  
if the DBB is activated.  
3 Press MUTE on the remote control to  
interrupt sound reproduction instantly.  
Playback will continue without sound.  
To activate sound reproduction you can:  
– press MUTE again;  
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– adjust the volume controls;  
– change source.  
IMPORTANT:  
Before you operate the system, complete  
the preparation procedures.  
Switching the system on  
Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE  
(2 on the remote control).  
The system will switch to the last selected  
source.  
Press DISC, TUNER, DAB or AUX on the  
remote control.  
The system will switch to the selected source.  
To switch the system to standby mode  
Press STANDBY-ON 2 (or 2 on the  
remote control).  
Power-saving automatic standby  
The power-saving feature automatically switches  
to standby 15 minutes after a CD playback has  
ended and no control is operated.  
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CD Operation  
Basic playback controls  
To play a disc  
Press 2; to start playback.  
The current track number andPLAY” icon  
are displayed during disc playback.  
To select a different track  
Press 4/ ¢ once or repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears in the display.  
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To find a passage within a track  
1 Press and hold down on 4/ ¢.  
The disc is played at high speed and low  
volume.  
IMPORTANT:  
The lens of the CD player should never be  
touched.  
2 When you recognise the passage you want,  
release 4/ ¢.  
Normal playback continues.  
To interrupt playback  
Press 2; during playback.  
The display freezes and “PLAY” icon flashes  
when playback is interrupted.  
Loading a disc  
This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-  
Recordables and CD-Rewritables.  
To resume, press 2;again.  
To stop playback  
Press 9.  
CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, MP3 CD,VCD, DVD or  
computer CDs, however, are not possible.  
Notes: CD play will also stop when;  
– the CD door is opened.  
1 Select CD source.  
– the disc has reached the end.  
– you select another source: TUNER, DAB or AUX.  
– you select standby.  
2 Lift the CD door on the top  
of the system to open the  
CD compartment.  
PULLTO OPEN  
“OPEN” is displayed  
when you open the CD  
compartment.  
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and  
press down on PULLTO OPEN to close the  
CD door.  
“READING” is displayed as the CD player  
scans the contents of a disc, and then the total  
number of tracks is shown.  
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CD Operation  
Programming track numbers  
Programme in the STOP position to select and  
store your disc tracks in the desired sequence. If  
you like, store any track more than once. Up to  
30 tracks can be stored in the memory.  
Different play modes:SHUFFLE  
and REPEAT  
You can select and change the various play  
modes before or during playback.The play  
modes cannot be combined with  
PROGRAMME.  
1 In the stop position, use the 4/ ¢to select  
your desired track number.  
SHUF ................tracks of the entire disc are  
played in random order.  
REPALL ...........repeats the entire disc/  
programme.  
REP ...................plays the current track  
continuously.  
2 Press PROG to store.  
Display: PROG flashes, and 01is displayed  
briefly, then the selected track number.  
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired  
tracks.  
1 To select Repeat play mode, press REPEAT on  
4 To start playback of your disc programme, press  
the remote control.  
2;.  
To select Shuffle play mode, press SHUFFLE  
on the remote control.  
Reviewing the programme  
2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP  
Stop playback and press PROG.  
position.  
3 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or  
SHUFFLE on the remote control until the  
various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no longer  
displayed.  
Erasing the programme  
You can erase the programme by:  
pressing 9 once in the STOP mode;  
pressing 9 twice during playback;  
opening the CD compartment;  
PROG disappears from the display.  
Press 9 once during playback to stop repeat/  
shuffle playback.  
Press 9 again to cancel repeat/shuffle play mode.  
Note:  
The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions can be used  
simultaneously.  
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DAB Radio  
Switching on DAB radio  
Scanning for DAB stations  
For the first time when DAB mode is  
switched on, the system will perform an auto  
scan.Then all the available DAB stations will be  
stored on the set, and the radio will tune to the  
first available station.  
New stations and services will be regularly  
added in the DAB broadcast.To make new DAB  
stations and service available on your DAB radio,  
a search is needed.  
To perform local scan in UK:  
1 Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE  
(2 on the remote control) to power on the  
system.  
In DAB mode, press briefly SCAN to perform a  
local search (small range) for DAB stations.  
This scanning may take 10 seconds.  
2 Press SOURCE (DAB on the remote control)  
to select DAB if DAB is not currently selected.  
Welcome to DAB “ is displayed briefly,  
then radio auto tunes to a station.  
To perform full scan outside UK:  
In DAB mode, press and hold SCAN for more  
than 2 seconds to perform a search of full scan  
(wide range) for DAB stations.  
This scanning may take longer than local  
search.  
Notes:  
– The display shows a rectangle.The position of  
the rectangle indicates the degree of signal  
strength. (The further towards the right, the greater  
the signal strength. )  
– If there is no DAB coverage currently available,  
or DAB signal is too weak, in your area, no DAB  
station will be found, and information like "Station  
not available" will be displayed.  
Storing for DAB presets  
You can preset up to 30 DAB stations on the  
memory for easy access.  
1 In DAB mode, press 4/ ¢repeatedly until  
your desired station name is displayed.  
To select desired DAB station, you may also  
Changing DAB stations  
perform manual tuning. (see ManualTune. )  
2 Press briefly PROG on the remote control to  
1 In DAB mode, press 4 / ¢repeatedly until  
your desired station name is displayed.  
The selected station name appears on the  
second line of the display.  
activate programming.  
3 Press PRESET +/- ( 3/ 4on the remote  
control ) to allocate a number (1-30) for the  
preset.  
2 Press 2;to confirm the selection.  
The radio will immediately tune to the  
selected station.  
4 Press and hold PROG on the remote control to  
confirm.  
“PRESET X saved” is displayed briefly on the  
second line of the display, and the stored preset  
number will be displayed.  
About station display symbols  
You may see some symbols displayed before the  
station names as follows:  
: The symbol indicates that the station is one  
of ten most-listened stations by you based on  
DAB radio's monitoring.  
5 Repeat the above four steps to store other  
stations.  
Notes:  
?: The symbol indicates that the station is not  
currently available, or not active.  
>>: This symbol indicates that the station is a  
primary station with secondary service.  
<<: This symbol indicates that the station is a  
secondary station.  
– If you have already saved a DAB station in that  
preset location, it will be overwritten by a new  
station.  
– When you store DAB stations, these do not  
overwrite your FM presets.  
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DAB Radio  
Manual tune  
Selecting a preset DAB station  
By using this feature, it is possible to manually  
tune to a specific channel/frequency. In addition  
to antenna orienting for better radio reception,  
the optimal reception can also be obtained by  
using this feature.  
1 Press PRESET +/- ( 3/ 4on the remote  
control ) to select desired preset station.  
2 Press 2;to confirm the selection.  
Note  
1 In DAB mode, press MENU to display "Manual  
– If you have not yet stored a DAB station in one  
of the presets, "Empty preset" will be displayed.The  
display will revert to the previously selected station  
after a few seconds.  
tune" option.  
2 Press 2;to confirm the selection.  
Display shows a channel and its frequency.  
3 Press 4/ ¢repeatedly until desired  
Resetting to the factory setting  
channel/frequency appears.  
Resetting to the factory setting will delete all of  
the preset stations.  
4 Press 2;to confirm the selection.  
You may press INFO./RDS to change the  
service information on the display.  
1 In standby mode, on the main unit, press and  
hold MENU and PRESET + simultaneously.  
You may adjust the position of the antenna to  
obtain the optimal signal strength.  
2 Then press 9 to reset.  
Changing the DAB station  
information  
Local scan and Full scan  
Local scan is used to perform a small range of  
DAB radio search (in UK). Full scan is used to  
perform a wide range of DAB radio search  
(outside UK).  
On the display of DAB broadcasting, the first line  
shows a station name, and the second line shows  
the service information for the current station. 7  
types of service information are available.  
1 In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu  
options.  
Press INFO./RDS repeatedly to cycle through  
the display information.  
2 Press 4/ ¢repeatedly until “Auto scan  
local” or “Auto scan full“ is displayed.  
Using the MENU control  
3 Press 2;to confirm the selection.  
The local or full scan starts.  
The menu control lets you access the DAB radio  
setup options.  
1 In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu  
options.  
The first setup option "Manual tune" is  
displayed.  
2 Press 4/ ¢to scroll the menu options:  
Manual tune -> Auto scan local -> Auto  
scan full -> DRC value -> Sw version  
3 To select an option, press 2;.  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 if sub-option is available under  
one option.  
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DAB Radio  
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)  
Software version  
DRC adds or removes a degree of  
This is only provided as the version number for  
this product.  
compensation for the differences in the dynamic  
range between radio stations. For example, a  
station broadcasting popular music may have a  
high level of compensation applied since the  
emphasis is on a constant high listening level,  
whereas a station broadcasting classical music  
will have little or no compensation as the listener  
requires all of the highs and lows in the music to  
define the detail.  
There are three levels of compensation:  
DRC 0: No compensation applied.  
DRC 1: Maximum compensation applied.  
(the default)  
DRC1/2: Medium compensation applied.  
1 In DAB mode, press MENU to enter the menu  
options.  
2 Press 4/ ¢repeatedly until “DRC value”  
is displayed.  
3 Press 2;to enter the sub-menu.  
The current DRC level displays on the first  
line.  
4 Press 4/ ¢to select a DRC value (DRC 0,  
DRC 1 and DRC1/2) displayed on the second  
line.  
5 Press 2;to confirm the selection.  
You should be able to hear the difference in  
compression immediately.  
Note  
– The best way to determine which of these DRC  
value settings suits you best is to experiment with  
them on a variety of source material.  
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FM Radio  
Manual programming  
1 Tune to your desired station (seeTuning to radio  
stations).  
2 Press briefly PROG on the remote control to  
activate programming.  
3 Press PRESET +/- ( 3/ 4on the remote  
control ) to allocate a number from 1 to 30 to  
this station.  
4 Press and hold PROG on the remote control  
to confirm.  
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The preset number and the frequency of the  
preset station are shown.  
5 Repeat the above four steps to store other  
Tuning to radio stations  
stations.  
1 Press SOURCE (or TUNER on the remote  
control ) repeatedly until the desired waveband  
(FM) is displayed.  
You can override a preset station by storing  
another frequency in its place.  
2 Press briefly SCAN.  
Tuning to preset radio stations  
The radio automatically tunes to a station  
with sufficient reception.Searching....is  
dispalyed during automactic tuning.  
Press PRESET +/- ( 3/ 4on the remote  
control ) until the desired preset station is  
displayed.  
3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the  
desired station.  
To tune to a weak station, press 4/ ¢  
briefly and repeatedly until you have found  
optimal reception.  
Programming radio stations  
You can store up to a total of 30 radio stations  
in the memory.  
Automatic programming  
Autostore automatically starts programming  
radio stations from preset 1.Any previous  
presets e.g. manually programmed will be erased.  
Press and hold SCAN for more than two  
seconds to activate programming.  
“FM Scanning...” is displayed during searching  
and storing.  
All available stations are programmed.  
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FM Radio  
AUX  
RDS  
Listening to an external source  
The feature RDS (Radio Data System) is a  
service that allows FM stations to send  
You can listen to the sound of the connected  
external device through your system’s speakers.  
additional information along with the regular FM  
radio signal.When you are receiving an RDS  
1 Select AUX source by pressing SOURCE (or  
AUX on the remote control).  
station,  
and the station name are displayed.  
2 Use a cinch cable (not supplied) to connect  
MCB 146’s AUX jack (3.5 mm, located on the  
back panel) to an AUDIO OUT or headphone  
jack on an external equipment (such as CD  
player, orVCR).  
Switching through RDS information  
1 Tune to the desired RDS radio station on the  
FM waveband (see Tuning to radio stations)  
2 Press INFO./RDS on the remote control  
repeatedly to switch through the following  
information (if available):  
– Station name  
– Program type (for example: News, Sport,  
etc.)  
– Radio text messages  
– Frequency  
Note:  
NO RT, NO PTYor NO CTis displayed if you  
press INFO./RDS and no RDS signal is available..  
Automatic clock setting via RDS  
When the set is on, the clock can be  
automatically set by a time signal broadcast  
together with the RDS signal.This only works if  
the RDS station is sending this time signal.  
To turn on or off clock synchronizing:  
When clock synchronizing is turned on, clock is  
synchronized with the time set by DAB or RDS,  
and manually set clock is overwritten.  
In DAB or FM mode, press and hold MENU for  
around 2 seconds to turn it on or off.  
Note:  
Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a  
real time clock at a minute interval. The accuracy  
of the transmitted time depends on the  
transmitting RDS radio station.  
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Clock/Timer  
6 Press 4/ ¢to set the minutes.  
7 Press TIMER to confirm the time.  
The timer is now set and activated.  
Note:  
– If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD  
tray or the disc has an error,TUNER will be  
selected automatically.  
Activating and deactivating  
TIMER  
9
In standby or during playback, press TIMER  
once.  
Display shows if activated, and disappears if  
deactivated.  
Setting the clock  
1 In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/  
CLOCK on the remote control set for 2  
seconds.  
Activating and deactivating  
SLEEP  
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off  
by itself after a set period of time.  
2 Press PROG on the remote control to select  
12-hour or 24-hour display.  
3 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm.  
During playback, press SLEEP on the remote  
control once or more.  
The clock digits for the hours flash.  
Display shows  
and one of the sleep time  
4 Press 4 / ¢to set the hours.  
options in sequence: 60, 45, 30,15, 0, 60... if  
you have selected a time.  
5 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK again.  
The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
To deactivate, during playback, press SLEEP on  
the remote control once or more until “ 0“ is  
shown, or press STANDBY ON 2 (or 2 on  
the remote control).  
6 Press 4 / ¢to set the minutes.  
7 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm the time.  
disappears from the display.  
Setting the timer  
The system can be used as an alarm clock,  
whereby the CD,TUNER or DAB is switched on  
at a set time.The clock time needs to be set first  
before the timer can be used.  
1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER about  
2 seconds on the remote control.  
2 Press SOURCE (or DISC/TUNER/DAB on  
the remote control) to select sound source.  
3 Press TIMER to confirm your desired mode.  
The clock digits for the hours flash.  
4 Press 4 / ¢to set the hours.  
5 Press TIMER again.  
The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Output power ........................................... 2 x 2W RMS  
Signal-to-noise ratio.......................... 60 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz  
Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω  
AC Power .....................................220 – 240V / 50 Hz  
Dimensions (w x h x d, main unit) ...............................  
...................................................... 148 x 233 x 216 (mm)  
Weight (with/without speakers) ..................................  
......................................................... approx. 3.65 / 1.53 kg  
Power consumption  
CD PLAYER  
Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio............................................ 65 dBA  
Active .......................................................................... 15 W  
Standby .................................................................... < 4 W  
TUNER  
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz  
Sensitivity  
– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV  
Total harmonic distortion..................................... 5%  
SPEAKERS  
Bass reflex system  
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 134 x 230 x 152 (mm)  
Specifications and external appearance are  
subject to change without notice.  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the Cabinet  
Cleaning the disc lens  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use a solution  
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.  
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.  
Cleaning Discs  
When a disc becomes dirty,  
clean it with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the centre  
out.  
Do not use solvents such as  
benzene, thinner, commercially  
available cleaners, or antistatic  
spray intended for analogue records.  
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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 Philips for  
help.  
Solution  
Problem  
NO CD” is 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 finalized CD-RW or CD-R.  
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna. For  
DAB, you may also perform manual tuning. See  
DAB- Manual tune.  
Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi  
System and yourTV orVCR.  
Radio reception is poor.  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
The system does not react when buttons  
are pressed.  
Adjust the volume.  
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor  
quality.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Check that the speakers are connec ted  
correctly.  
Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.  
Check the speaker connections and location.  
The left and right sound outputs are  
reversed.  
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.  
The remote control does not function  
properly.  
Point the remote control directly towards the IR  
sensor.  
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Troubleshooting  
Solution  
Set the clock correctly.  
Problem  
The time is not working.  
PressTIMER to switch on the timer.  
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.  
Power has been interrupted or the power cord  
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.  
The indication “No station available” is  
displayed.  
DAB coverage is currently not available in your  
area.Wait until the coverage resumes.  
DAB signal is weak.Adjust the position of the  
antenna.  
The indication “Station off air” is  
displayed.  
The station is currently out of service.Wait until  
the service resumes. Or, perform a scan by  
pressing SCAN in DAB mode.  
I cannot hear the DAB station I have  
selected.  
2;button was not pressed after changing a  
station by pressing 4/ ¢. Press 2;button  
to confirm the selection.  
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