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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.
guidelines when using your headphones.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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).
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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
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switches the system to standby or on.
2 iR
Controls on remote control
1 DISC/TUNER/DAB/AUX
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infrared sensor for remote control.
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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.
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2 SLEEP
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for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the
current/previous/subsequent
activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.
3 TIMER
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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.
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in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup
options.
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in FM/DAB mode, press and hold to turn on or
off clock synchronizing.
VOL +/-
adjusts the volume level.
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5 PROG
for CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews
4 SOURCE
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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
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repeats a track/disc/all programmed tracks.
6 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
SHUFFLE
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enhances the bass.
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plays CD tracks in random order.
7 9
7 MUTE
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stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.
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interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.
8 SCAN
8 VOL +/-
for DAB .............. in UK: press briefly to auto
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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.
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stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.
0 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
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enhances the bass.
................................. press and hold to program radio
station.
9 MENU
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in DAB mode, enables access to advance setup
options.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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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
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Press 2; to start playback.
➜ The current track number and“PLAY” 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
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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.
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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.
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To select Shuffle play mode, press SHUFFLE
on the remote control.
Reviewing the programme
2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP
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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:
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pressing 9 once in the STOP mode;
pressing 9 twice during playback;
opening the CD compartment;
➜ PROG disappears from the display.
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Press 9 once during playback to stop repeat/
shuffle playback.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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