Philips DCM250/37 User Manual
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vent operating and maintenance problems.
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exposed to rain or moisture and objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should not
be placed on this apparatus.
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Contents
1 Important 5
Safety 5
Notice 7
2 Your Docking Entertainment System 8
Introduction 8
What’s in the box 8
Overview of the main unit 9
Overview of the remote control 10
3 Get started 12
Connect FM antenna 12
Connect AM antenna 12
Connect power 13
Prepare the remote control 13
Auto install radio stations 14
Set clock 14
Turn on 14
4 Play disc 15
5 Play from USB 16
6 Play options 17
Skip to a track 17
Pause/resume play 17
Search within a track 17
Display play information 17
Repeat play 17
Random play 17
Program tracks 17
7 Play iPod/iPhone 18
Compatible iPod/iPhone 18
Load the iPod/iPhone 18
Listen to the iPod/iPhone 18
Play video from iPod/iPhone 19
Charge the iPod/iPhone 19
Remove the iPod/iPhone 19
8 Listen to the radio 20
Tune to a radio station 20
Program radio stations automatically 20
Program radio stations manually 20
Select a preset radio station 20
Show RDS information 20
9 Adjust sound 22
Adjust volume 22
Select a preset sound effect 22
Enhance bass 22
Mute sound 22
10 Other features 23
Set the sleep timer 23
Set the alarm timer 23
Listen to an external device 23
Listen through headphone 23
11 Product information 24
Specications 24
USB playability information 25
Supported MP3 disc formats 25
RDS program types 26
12 Troubleshooting 27
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1 Important
Safety
Know these safety symbols
This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone
in your household, please do not remove
product covering.
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofreor
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposedtorainormoistureandobjectslled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Important Safety Instructions
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
h Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
i Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
j Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
k Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
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n Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
o Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or
damage to the unit:
• Install all batteries correctly, + and -
as marked on the unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is
not used for a long time.
p Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
q Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid lled objects,
lighted candles).
r This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.
• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Warning
•Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
•Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
•Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.
•Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked
amesorheat.
•Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
•Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus
from the power.
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:
• 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 guidelines
when using your headphones.
• Listen at reasonable volumes for
reasonable periods of time.
• 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.
• You should use caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations. Do not use headphones while
operating a motorized vehicle, cycling,
skateboarding,etc.;itmaycreateatrafc
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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Notice
Notice of compliance
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part
15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2.This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Canada
English:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the
Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications. This Class
B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Français:
Cet appareil numérique n’émet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de
Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur
le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed of with normal household
waste.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol with the chemical symbol ‘Pb’, it
means that the batteries comply with the
requirement set by the directive for lead:
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.
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.)
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.
This apparatus includes this label:
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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2 Your Docking
Entertainment
System
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcometoPhilips!Tofullybenetfromthe
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this DCM250, you can enjoy audio from
audio discs, USB devices, iPod players, iPhone
and other external devices, or listen to radio
stations.
The DCM250 offers you multiple sound effect
settings that enrich sound with Digital Sound
Control (DSC) and Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB).
The DCM250 supports the following media
formats:
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
• Main unit
• Remote control with battery
• FM antenna
• AM antenna
• Video cable
• Back plate
• AC adaptor
• Power cord
• MP3 link cable
• User manual
• Quick start guide
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Overview of the main unit
a
• Jack for a USB mass storage device.
b SOURCE
• Select a source: DISC, USB, iPod,
TUNER, or MP3 LINK.
c TIMER
• Set the alarm timer.
d P L AY· M O D E
• Selectrepeat/shufemode.
e STOP
• Stop play or erase a program.
f IR sensor
g ALBUM·PRESET +/-
Select a preset radio station.
Skip to the previous/next album.
Adjust time.
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Skip to the previous/next track.
Search within a track/ disc/USB.
Tune to a radio station.
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Start or pause play.
h Disc compartment
i MP3-LINK
• Jack for an external audio device.
j PROG
• Program tracks.
• Program radio stations.
• Set the clock.
k DISPLAY
• During play, select display
information.
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l Dock for iPod/iPhone
m STANDBY-ON
• Turn on the apparatus, switch
to standby mode, or Eco Power
standby mode.
n EJECT
• Eject the disc.
o VOLUME +/-
• Adjust volume.
p Display panel
• Show current status.
Overview of the remote
control
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• Turn on the apparatus, switch
to standby mode, or Eco Power
standby mode.
b PROG
• Program tracks.
• Program radio stations.
• Set the clock.
c MENU
• Access the iPod/iPhone menu.
d REPEAT
• Select a repeat play mode.
e /
• Skip to the previous/next track.
• Navigate through the iPod/iPhone
menu.
f OK
• Conrmaselection.
g SLEEP
• Set the sleep timer.
h /
• Search within a track/disc/USB/iPod/
iPhone.
• Tune to a radio station.
i Numeric keypad
• Select a track from a disc directly.
j BAND
• Select a waveband: FM or AM.
k Source selection keys (CD, USB,
TUNER, iPod, AUX)
• Select a source: CD, USB, TUNER,
iPod/iPhone or AUX (MP3 LINK).
l SHUFFLE
• Play tracks randomly.
m EJECT
• Eject the disc.
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• Skip to the previous/next album.
• Navigate through the iPod/iPhone
menu.
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o MUTE
• Mute volume.
p
• Start or pause play.
q VOL +/-
• Adjust volume.
r
• Stop play or erase a program.
s DISPLAY
• During play, select display
information.
t TIMER
• Set the alarm timer.
u DSC
• Select a preset sound setting.
v DBB
• Turns on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
w RDS
• Display available RDS (Radio Data
System) information of an FM radio
station.
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3 Get started
Caution
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Connect FM antenna
Tip
•For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the antenna.
1 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
FM AERIAL jack on the main unit.
FM AERIAL
Connect AM antenna
1 Assemble the AM loop antenna.
2 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM
AERIAL jack on the rear of the main unit.
Note
•Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV, VCR
or other radiation source.
AM AERIAL
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Connect power
Caution
•Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the unit.
•Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
•Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you
have completed all other connections.
Note
•The type plate is located on the bottom of the main
unit.
1 Connect the power cord to the AC
adaptor.
2 Connect one end to the DC socket on
the main unit.
3 Connect the other end to the wall socket.
Prepare the remote control
Caution
•Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshineorre.Neverdiscardbatteriesinre.
•Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
For rst-time use:
1 Remove the protective tab to activate the
remote control battery.
To replace the remote control battery:
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 1 CR2025 battery with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
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Note
•Before pressing any function button on the remote
control,rstselectthecorrectsourcewiththeremote
control instead of the main unit.
•If you are not going to use the remote control for a
long time, remove the battery.
Auto install radio stations
When you connect power and no radio
stations are stored, the DCM250 automatically
begins to store radio stations.
1 Connect the DCM250 to the power
supply.
»[AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY] (auto
install - press the PLAY button) is
displayed.
2 Press on the main unit to start
installation.
»The DCM250 automatically stores
radiostationswithsufcientsignal
strength.
»When all the available radio stations
arestored,therstpresetradiostation
is broadcast automatically.
Set clock
1 In standby mode, press PROG to activate
the clock setting mode.
»The 12 hour or 24 hour format is
displayed.
2 Press / to select 12 hour or 24 hour
format.
3 Press PROG.
»The hour digits are displayed and begin
to blink.
4 Press / to set the hour.
5 Press PROG.
»The minute digits are displayed and
begin to blink.
6 Press / to set the minute.
7 Press PROGtoconrm.
Turn on
1 Press .
»The DCM250 switches to the last
selected source.
Switch to standby
1 Press to switch the DCM250 to
standby mode.
»The backlight on the display panel is
reduced.
»The clock (if set) appears on the
display panel.
To switch the DCM250 to Eco Power
Standby mode:
1 In standby mode, press and hold for
more than 2 seconds.
»The backlight on the display panel
turns off.
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4 Play disc
1 Press CD to select the disc source.
2 Insert a disc into the disc compartment
with the printed side facing up.
3 Press to start play.
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5 Play from USB
Note
•Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio
content (see ‘USB playability information’ on page 25).
1 Connect the USB device into the
socket.
2 Press USB to select the USB source.
»The total number of tracks is displayed.
3 Press to select a folder.
4 Press /toselectale.
5 Press to start play.
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6 Play options
Skip to a track
For CD:
1 Press / to select another track.
• To select a track directly, you can
also press a key on the numerical
keypad.
For MP3 disc and USB:
1 Press to select an album or folder.
2 Press /toselectselectatrackorle.
Pause/resume play
1 During play, press to pause/resume
play.
Search within a track
1 During play, press and hold / .
2 Release to resume normal play.
Display play information
1 During play, press DISPLAY repeatedly to
select different play information.
Repeat play
1 During play, press REPEAT repeatedly to
select:
• : The current track is played
repeatedly.
• : All tracks are played
repeatedly.
• For MP3/WMA and USB: and
[ALB]. The current album is played
repeatedly.
2 To return to normal play, press REPEAT
repeatedly until the repeat mode is no
longer displayed.
Random play
1 Press SHUFFLE.
» is displayed. All tracks are played in
a random sequence.
2 To return to normal play, press SHUFFLE
again.
Tip
•Therepeatandshufefunctionscannotbeactivatedat
the same time.
Program tracks
You can program a maximum of 40 tracks.
1 At CD/USB mode, at the stop position,
press PROG to activate the program
mode.
»[PROG] (program) blinks on the
display.
2 For MP3/WMA tracks, press to select
an album.
3 Press / to select a track number, then
press PROGtoconrm.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program more
tracks.
5 Press to play the programmed tracks.
»During play, [PROG] (program) is
displayed.
• To erase the program, in the stop
position, press .
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7 Play iPod/iPhone
You can enjoy audio/video from iPod/iPhone
through this DCM250.
Compatible iPod/iPhone
Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin
dock connector:
• iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod
5th generation (video), iPod with color
display, iPod mini.
• iPhone, iPhone 3G.
Load the iPod/iPhone
1 Remove the screw on the dock.
2 Place the back plate upright.
3 Place the screw in its original position.
• Note: Do not tighten the screw.
4 Place the iPod/iPhone in the dock.
5 Adjustthepositionofthebackplatetot
the iPod/iPhone securely.
6 When the back plate is in the correct
position, tighten the screw.
»When the DCM250 is connected to
power, the docked iPod/iPhone begins
to charge.
Listen to the iPod/iPhone
1 Ensure that the iPod/iPhone is loaded
correctly.
2 Press iPod to select iPod/iPhone source.
»The connected iPod/iPhone plays
automatically.
• To pause/resume play, press .
• To skip to a track, press / .
• To search during play: press and
hold / , then release to resume
normal play.
• To navigate the menu: press MENU,
press to select, then press
OKtoconrm.
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Play video from iPod/iPhone
You can connect the unit to a TV to enjoy video
from the iPod/iPhone.
1 Connect the supplied video cable to:
• the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jack on the unit.
• the video input jacks on the TV.
2 Ensure that the iPod/iPhone is loaded
correctly.
3 Press iPod to select the iPod/iPhone
source.
4 Press MENU to enter the iPod/iPhone
menu.
5 Press toselectavideole.
6 Press OKtoconrm.
Charge the iPod/iPhone
When the DCM250 is connected to power, the
docked iPod/iPhone begins to charge.
Remove the iPod/iPhone
1 Pull the iPod/iPhone out of the dock.
PbPr Y
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8 Listen to the
radio
Tune to a radio station
Tip
•For optimal FM reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the FM antenna.
•For optimal AM reception, adjust the position of the
AM loop antenna.
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner source.
2 Press BAND to select FM or AM.
3 Press and hold / for more than 2
seconds.
»[SEARCH] (search) is displayed.
»The radio tunes to a station with
strong reception automatically.
4 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
• To tune to a weak station, press
/repeatedlyuntilyoundoptimal
reception.
Program radio stations
automatically
Note
•You can program a maximum of 40 preset radio
stations.
1 In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for
2 seconds to activate automatic program
mode.
»[AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
»All available stations are programmed
in the order of waveband reception
strength.
»Therstprogrammedradiostationis
broadcast automatically.
Program radio stations
manually
Note
•You can program a maximum of 40 preset radio
stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate program mode.
»[PROG] (program) blinks on the
display.
3 Press / to allocate a number (1 to 40)
to this radio station, then press PROG to
conrm.
»The preset number and the frequency
of the preset station are displayed.
4 Repeat the above steps to program other
stations.
Note
•To overwrite a programmed station, store another
station in its place.
Select a preset radio station
1 In tuner mode, press / to select a
preset number.
Show RDS information
RDS (Radio Data System) is a service
that allows FM stations to show additional
information. If you tune to a RDS station, a RDS
icon and the station name are displayed.
When automatic programming is used, RDS
stationsareprogrammedrst.
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1 Tune to a RDS station.
2 Press RDS repeatedly to scroll through
the following information (if available):
»Station name
»Program type such as [NEWS] (news(,
[SPORT] (sport), [POP M] (pop
music)...
»Radio text messages
»Frequency
Note
•ThedenitionsofRDSprogramtypesareavailable
(see ‘RDS program types’ on page 26).
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9 Adjust sound
Adjust volume
1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/
decrease the volume.
Select a preset sound effect
1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to
select:
• [POP] (pop)
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
• [CLASSIC] (classic)
• [ROCK] (rock)
Enhance bass
1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off
dynamic bass enhancement.
»If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed.
Mute sound
1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute
sound.
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10 Other features
Set the sleep timer
This DCM250 can switch to standby
automatically after a set period of time.
1 When the DCM250 is turned on, press
SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of
time (in minutes).
»When sleep timer is activated, the
display shows [SLEEP](sleep) .
To deactivate sleep timer
1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” is
displayed.
»When sleep timer is deactivated,
[SLEEP](sleep) disappears on the
display.
Set the alarm timer
This DCM250 can be used as an alarm clock.
The DISC, TUNER, USB or iPod is activated to
play at a preset time.
1 Ensure that you have set the clock
correctly.
2 Press and hold TIMER.
3 Press CD, USB, TUNER or iPod to select
a source.
4 Press TIMERtoconrm.
»The hour digits are displayed and begin
to blink.
5 Press / to set the hour.
6 Press TIMERtoconrm.
»The minute digits are displayed and
begin to blink.
7 Press / to set the minute.
8 Press TIMERtoconrm.
»The timer is set and activated.
Activate and deactivate the alarm
timer
1 Press TIMER repeatedly to activate or
deactivate the timer.
»If the timer is activated, the display
shows .
»If the timer is deactivated,
disappears on the display.
Note
•If DISC/USB/iPod source is selected and the track
cannot be played, tuner is activated automatically.
Listen to an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.
1 Press AUX to select MP3 link source.
2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:
• the MP3 LINK jack on this unit
• the headphone jack on the device
3 Start to play the device. (See the device
user manual)
Listen through headphone
1 Plug a headphone into the socket on
the unit.
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11 Product
information
Note
•Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
Specications
Amplier
Rated Output
Power 2X15W RMS
Frequency
Response 100 Hz - 16 kHz, ±3dB
Signal to Noise
Ratio >70dB
Aux Input 0.5 V RMS 20kohm
Disc
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm
Support Disc CD-DA, CD-R, CD-
RW, MP3-CD, WMA-
CD
Audio DAC 24Bits / 44.1kHz
Total Harmonic
Distortion <1%
Frequency
Response 60Hz -16kHz (44.1kHz)
S/N Ratio >65dBA
Tuner
FM
Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuning grid 100 KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
<22 dBu
<45 dBu
Search Selectivity <28 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >45 dB
AM
Tuning Range 530 - 1700 kHz
Speakers
Speaker
Impedance 8 ohm
Speaker Driver 3”
Sensitivity >82 dB/m/W
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General information
AC power (power
adaptor)
Input: 100-240V~,
50/60Hz 1.5A MAX;
Output: 18V 2.5A;
(Brand name: Philips;
Model No.: OH-
1048A1802500U-U)
Operation Power
Consumption 16W
Standby Power
Consumption <4W
Eco Standby Power
Consumption <1W
USB Direct Version 2.0/1.1
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H
x D)
390 x140.5 x
200.5mm
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
4 kg
3.32 kg
USB playability information
Compatible USB devices:
• USBashmemory(USB2.0or
USB1.1)
• USBashplayers(USB2.0or
USB1.1)
• memory cards (requires an additional
card reader to work with this
DCM250)
Supported formats:
• USBormemoryleformatFAT12,
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
• MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps
and variable bit rate
• WMA v9 or earlier
• Directory nesting up to a maximum
of 8 levels
• Number of albums/ folders:
maximum 99
• Number of tracks/titles: maximum
999
• ID3 tag v2.0 or later
• File name in Unicode UTF8
(maximum length: 128 bytes)
Unsupported formats:
• Empty albums: an empty album is an
album that does not contain MP3/
WMAles,andisnotbeshownin
the display.
• Unsupportedleformatsare
skipped. For example, Word
documents(.doc)orMP3leswith
extension .dlf are ignored and not
played.
• AAC,WAV,PCMaudioles
• DRMprotectedWMAles(.wav,
.m4a, .m4p, .mp4, .aac)
• WMAlesinLosslessformat
Supported MP3 disc formats
• ISO9660, Joliet
• Maximum title number: 512 (depending
onlenamelength)
• Maximum album number: 255
• Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
• Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps),
variable bit rates
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RDS program types
NO TYPE No RDS programme
type
NEWS News services
AFFAIRS Politics and current
affairs
INFO Special information
programs
SPORT Sports
EDUCATE Education and advanced
training
DRAMA Radio plays and
literature
CULTURE Culture, religion and
society
SCIENCE Science
VARIED Entertainment programs
POP M Pop music
ROCK M Rock music
MOR M Light music
LIGHT M Light classical music
CLASSICS Classical music
OTHER M Special music programs
WEATHER Weather
FINANCE Finance
CHILDREN Children’s programs
SOCIAL Social Affairs
RELIGION Religion
PHONE IN Phone In
TRAVEL Travel
LEISURE Leisure
JAZZ Jazz Music
COUNTRY Country Music
NATION M National Music
OLDIES Oldies Music
FOLK M Folk Music
DOCUMENT Documentary
TES Alarm Test
ALARM Alarm
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•Wait until the moisture condensation at
the lens has cleared.
•Replace or clean the disc.
•UseanalizedCDorcorrectformatdisc.
Cannot display some les in USB device
•ThenumberoffoldersorlesintheUSB
device has exceeded a certain limit. This
phenomenon is not a malfunction.
•Theformatsoftheselesarenot
supported.
USB device not supported
•The USB device is incompatible with the
DCM250. Try another one.
Poor radio reception
•Increase the distance between the
DCM250 and your TV or VCR.
•Fully extend the FM antenna.
Timer does not work
•Set the clock correctly.
•Switch on the timer.
Clock/timer setting erased
•Power has been interrupted or the power
cord has been disconnected.
•Reset the clock/timer.
12 Troubleshooting
Warning
•Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.
philips.com/welcome). When you contact
Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby
and the model number and serial number are
available.
No power
•Ensure that the AC power plug of the
unit is connected properly.
•Ensure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
•To save power, the system switches
off automatically 15 minutes after track
play reaches the end and no control is
operated.
No sound or poor sound
•Adjust the volume.
•Disconnect the headphones.
No response from the DCM250
•Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
plug, then turn on the system again.
Remote control does not work
•Beforepressinganyfunctionbutton,rst
select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.
•Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the DCM250.
•Insert the battery with its polarities (+/–
signs) aligned as indicated.
•Replace the battery.
•Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the DCM250.
No disc detected
•Insert a disc.
•Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
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