Philips MC-500/25 User Manual
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Important notes for users in the
U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug
proceed as follows:
1Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5
Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
3Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should
have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse
is used, the fuse at the distribution board
should not be greater than 5 Amp.
Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to
avoid a possible shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with
the following code: blue = neutral (N),
brown = live (L).
¶As these colours may not correspond with
the colour markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
– Connect the blue wire to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
– Connect the brown wire to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
– Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath
of the lead - not simply over the two wires.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may
require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and
The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
Norge
Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.
Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert
innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er
derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge
apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.
For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk
støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller
fuktighet.
Italia
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’
Si dichiara che l’apparecchio MC-500, Philips
risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del
D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.
Fatto a Eindhoven
Philips Consumer Electronics
Philips, Glaslaan 2
5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
VAROITUS
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muutto saattaa altistaa vaaralliselle
säteilylle tai muille vaarallisille
toiminnoille.
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PROG CLOCKDIM
SEARCH•TUNING PLAY•PAUSE
VEC
DSC
MASTER VOLUME
USB
PC LINK
CD
AUX
TUNER
TM
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HI SP EED
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E EDRTI IF
• DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
MAX SOUND
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P5
P3
DISC 1
DISC 5
PROG CLOCKDIM
SEARCH•TUNING PLAY•PAUSE
STOP•DEMO STOP
NEXTPREV
VEC
DSC
MASTER VOLUME
iR
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 4
1
2
3
5
4
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE
5 DISC DIRECT PLAY
PRESET
MC-M500 MICRO SYSTEM
STANDBY
ON
OPEN/
CLOSE
USB
PC LINK
CD
AUX
TUNER
MAX
SOUND
TM
C
HISPEED
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E EDRTIIF
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT CONTROL• DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
MAX SOUND
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P2
P1
P4
DISC 1
DISC 5
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 4
1
2
3
5
4
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
CD/ CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE
5 DISC DIRECT PLAY
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISC 5
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 4
3
POWER
ON/OFF
DISC 1 1 3
,
2
3
4
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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning
når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.
Undgå utsættelse for stråling.
Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært
indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra
nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor
tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket
sidder i stikkontakten.
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Klass 1 laseraparat
Varning! Om apparaten används på annat
sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats,
kan användaren utsättas för osynlig
laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för
laserklass 1.
Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt
kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från
nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför
ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen
sitter i vägguttaget.
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Luokan 1 laserlaite
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kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla
saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle
näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
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saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.
Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty
toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti
sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-
osa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina
silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.
Energy Star
As an ENERGY STARR
Partner, Philips has
determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STARR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
PHILIPS MC-500
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Index
English ------------------------------------------------6
Français -------------------------------------------- 26
Español --------------------------------------------- 46
Deutsch--------------------------------------------- 66
Nederlands ---------------------------------------- 86
Italiano-------------------------------------------- 106
Svenska ------------------------------------------- 126
Dansk --------------------------------------------- 146
Suomi --------------------------------------------- 166
Português ---------------------------------------- 186
∂ÏÏËÓÈο ----------------------------------------- 206
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Contents
General Information
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7
Environmental information ................................ 7
Care and safety information .............................. 7
Functional Overview
Main unit and remote control....................... 8–9
Control buttons available on the
remote only ...................................................... 9
Connections
Step 1: Connecting FM/AM antennas............. 10
Step 2: Connecting the speakers .................... 11
Step 3: Connecting to PC................................. 11
Step 4: Connecting the AC power cord........ 11
Step 5: Inserting batteries into the remote
control .................................................................. 11
Using the remote control to operate
the system....................................................... 11
USB PC Link
Quick Setup Guide ............................................ 12
PC system requirement ............................... 12
Install MusicMatch software........................ 12
Enable digital CD audio output.................. 13
Connecting USB PC Link ................................. 13
Basic Operations
Switching on/off .................................................. 14
Switching to active mode ............................ 14
Switching to Eco Power standby mode.... 14
Switching to standby mode (view clock) . 14
Demonstration mode........................................ 14
Setting the clock................................................. 14
Selecting different display mode ..................... 15
Dim mode ....................................................... 15
Clock display mode....................................... 15
Volume control ................................................... 15
Sound control ..................................................... 15
MAX sound..................................................... 15
Digital Sound Control .................................. 15
Virtual Environment Control...................... 15
Disc Operations
Playable discs....................................................... 16
Loading discs ....................................................... 16
Basic playback controls .............................. 16–17
Repeat and Shuffle.............................................. 17
Repeat play...................................................... 17
Random play ................................................... 17
Programming the disc tracks........................... 17
Checking the programme............................ 18
Playing a disc without clearing the
programme ..................................................... 18
Clearing the programme ............................. 18
Tuner Operations
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 19
Presetting radio stations................................... 19
Using the Plug and Play ................................ 19
Automatic presetting.................................... 19
Manual presetting .......................................... 19
Selecting a preset radio station....................... 20
Deleting a preset radio station .................. 20
RDS ....................................................................... 20
Scrolling through RDS information ........... 20
Setting the RDS clock .................................. 20
NEWS ................................................................... 21
Switching on NEWS function ..................... 21
Timer Operations
Timer setting ....................................................... 22
Activating/Deactivating the timer.............. 22
Checking the timer setting.......................... 22
Temporarily deactivating the wake up
timer................................................................. 23
Sleep timer setting ............................................. 23
Other Connection
Listening to an external source ...................... 23
Specifications ........................................... 24
Troubleshooting .................................... 25
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General Information
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the
European Community.
Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the system for identification
and supply ratings.
For users in the U.K.: please follow the
instructions on page 2.
Supplied accessories (page 3 - P1)
– USB PC LINK software installer CD-ROM
– USB cable
– Remote control and two AA batteries
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– AC power cord
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
specialised company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Care and safety information
(page 3 - P2)
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
– Do not expose the system, batteries or discs
to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight). Always
keep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on the
lens.
Avoid condensation problem
– The lens may cloud over when the system is
suddenly moved from cold to warm
surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc.
Leave the system in the warm environment until
the moisture evaporates.
Do not block the vents
– In a cabinet, allows about 10cm (4 inches) of
free space all around the system for adequate
ventilation.
Care of disc
– To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight line from
the centre towards the edge using a soft, lint-free
cloth. A cleaning agent may damage the disc!
– Write only on the printed side of a CDR(W)
and only with a soft felt-tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not touch the
surface.
Care of the cabinet
– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Finding a suitable location
– Place the system on a flat, hard, and stable
surface.
Built-in safety circuit
– Under extreme conditions, this system may
switch to standby mode automatically. If this
happens, let the system cool down before
reusing it.
Power saving
– This system is designed to use less than 1W
of electricity when switches to Eco Power
standby. Disconnect the AC power cord from
the power outlet when not in use.
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Functional Overview
* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
Main unit and remote control
1ECO POWER indicator
– Lights up when the system is in Eco Power
standby mode.
2STANDBY ON B
– Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns
on the system.
– *Switches to standby mode.
3PLAY•PAUSE ÉÅ
–CD: starts/pauses playback.
–USB PC LINK: starts/pauses playback.
(only on the main unit)
–TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/or starts
preset radio station installation.
4STOP•DEMO STOP Ç
– Exits an operation.
–CD: stops playback or clears a programme.
–TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.
–USB PC LINK: stops playback.
(only on the main unit)
–*Turns on/off the demonstration mode.
5PREV í / NEXT ë(4 PRESET 3)
–CD: selects a track.
–TUNER: selects a preset radio station.
–CLOCK: sets the minutes.
–USB PC LINK: selects a track from the playlist.
6àSEARCH•TUNING á
–CD: *searches backward/forward.
–TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down.
–CLOCK: sets the hours.
–USB PC LINK: *searches backward/forward.
7PROG (PROGRAM)
–CD: starts or confirms tracks programming.
–TUNER: starts *automatic/manual preset
programming.
–CLOCK: selects 12- or 24-hour clock display.
8NEWS•RDS
– In tuner mode, selects RDS information.
– In other modes, turns on/off news.
9CLOCK•TIMER
– *Enters clock or timer setting mode.
– Switches to clock display mode.
DISC 1
DISC 5
PROG CLOCK•TIMER
NEWS•RDS
SEARCH•TUNING PLAY•PAUSE
STOP•DEMO STOP
NEXTPREV
VECDSC
MASTER VOLUME
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DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 4
1
2
3
5
4
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
CD/ CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE
5 DISC DIRECT PLAY
PRESET
MICRO SYSTEM
STANDBY
ON
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CLOSE
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Functional Overview
* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
0Display screen
!iR
– Point the remote control towards this sensor.
@Disc trays (1~5)
#5 DISC DIRECT PLAY 1~5 (CD 1~5)
– Selects a disc tray to playback.
$OPEN/CLOSE 0 1~5
– Opens/closes the individual disc tray.
%MAX SOUND (MAX ON/OFF)
– Turns on/off the optimal mix of various sound
features.
^MASTER VOLUME (VOL +-)
– Adjusts the volume level.
&VEC
– Selects different type of environment-based
equaliser settings (HALL, CINEMA, CONCERT
or CYBER).
*DSC
– Selects different type of preset sound equaliser
settings (OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or POP).
(CD / TUNER / AUX / USB PC LINK
– Selects the relevant active mode.
–CD: toggles between DISC 1~5.
–TUNER: toggles between FM and MW band.
–AUX: toggles between AUX and CDR mode.
)Connect the USB cable between the system and
PC’s USB port.
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– Plug in the headphones jack. The speakers
output will be cancelled.
Control buttons available on the
remote only
™REPEAT
– Repeats a track/disc/all discs/all programmed
tracks.
£SLEEP
– Sets the sleep timer function.
≤CLOCK
– *Enters clock setting mode.
– Switches to clock display mode.
∞SNOOZE
– Temporarily deactivate the wake up timer.
§DIM
– Selects different levels of brightness for display
panel.
≥MUTE
– Mutes or restores the volume.
•TIMER
– *Enters timer setting mode.
– Displays the timer setting.
ªTIMER ON/OFF
– Turns on/off the timer function.
ºSHUFFLE
– Turns on/off the random play mode.
⁄DISPLAY
– Displays disc remaining playback time.
¤B
– Switches to Eco Power standby mode.
– *Switches to standby mode.
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Refer to page 3 - P5
Connections
WARNING!
– Use only the supplied speakers. The
combination of the main unit and
speakers provide the best sound. Using
other speakers can damage the unit and
sound quality will be negatively affected.
– Never make or change connections
with the power switched on.
– Connect the AC power cord to the
power outlet only after you have finished
hooking up everything.
Step 1: Connecting FM/AM
antennas
– Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or
attach it to a stand or wall.
– Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the
wall.
– Adjust the position of the antennas for
optimal reception.
– Position the antennas as far as possible from a
TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent
unwanted noise.
– For better FM stereo reception, connect
external FM antenna.
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Connections
Step 2: Connecting the
speakers
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to
"L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black
(unmarked) wire to "-". Fully insert the
stripped por tion of the speaker wire into the
terminal as shown.
Notes:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly
connected. Improper connections may damage the
system due to short-circuit.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
Step 3: Connecting to PC
(page 3 - P5)
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the
system to your personal computer’s USB port.
After installed the USB PC LINK application
software onto your PC, you are able to playback
your music collection via the system (refer to
“USB PC Link”).
Step 4: Connecting the AC
power cord
"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" may appear
on the display panel when the AC power cord is
plugged into the power outlet for the first time.
Press ÉÅ on the main unit to store all available
radio stations (page 3 - P3) or press Ç to exit
(refer to “Tuner Operations”).
Step 5: Inserting batteries into
the remote control
1
3
2
1Open the battery compartment cover.
2Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following
the indications (+-) inside the
compartment.
3Close the cover.
Using the remote control to operate
the system
1Aim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on the main unit.
2Select the source you wish to control by
pressing one of the source select keys on the
remote control (for example CD, TUNER).
3Then select the desired function (for example
ÉÅ,
í,
ë).
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or will not be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
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Quick Setup Guide
PC system requirement
– Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP
– Intel Pentium MMXX200 or higher
– CD-ROM drive
– USB port
– Free hard disk space : 15 MB for the
software
Install MusicMatch software
POWER ON/OFF
USB
PC LINK
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5
1Use the supplied USB cable to connect the
audio system to your personal computer’s
USB port.
2Press USB PC LINK.
3Turn on the PC and insert the USB PC LINK
installer disc (which comes with this product)
onto the PC’s CD-ROM drive.
This application software can also be downloaded
from “http://www.audio.philips.com”.
IMPORTANT!
Please use this customised MusicMatch
software for your USB PC Link
application. Remember to
un-install all other MusicMatch jukebox
software first from your PC system (if
available).
4The installation guide will appear automatically.
If it does not, go to the CD-ROM drive in
Windows Explorer and double click on the
“USBPCLINK.exe”. Then perform the
following steps:
– First, select your desired language from the
list.
– Then, select “installer driver” and follow by
“installer MusicMatch jukebox”.
– Select other options (Tutorial, Free goodies,
FAQ).
Note:
– You are advised to read the MusicMatch tutorial
before using it for the first time. Make sure the
mute function on the PC is deactivated in order to
ensure sound output from the Audio System. For
optimum performance, the equaliser function in
MusicMatch should be set to a low level.
5Launch the “MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX” and
choose to do one of the followings :
To create a “Playlist”
Select “Open” button on the MusicMatch
Jukebox and simply drag/drop the music tracks
from anywhere on your PC into the “Playlist”
window. Remember to save this “Playlist” for
future use.
To create a music library
A music library of all stored music files available
on your PC can be setup by simply select “add”
function on the MusicMatch Jukebox. Once
created, you may then choose to drag/drop any
music tracks from this library to a “Playlist” for
music playback.
Note:
– It is not possible to create a playlist from the
system’s 5 CD changer. If you encounter problem
using USB PC LINK, please refer to the FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) stored in your USB PC
LINK installer disc or visit “www.audio.philips.com”
for latest update on FAQ.
USB PC Link
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USB PC Link
Enable digital CD audio output
Before playing the CD through your PC’s
CD-ROM drive, it is necessary to configure your
PC’s hardware as follows:
For Windows ME/ 2000/ XP
1Enter the system control panel menu and
select:
“SYSTEM ™ HARDWARE ™
DEVICE MANAGER ™ CD-ROM DRIVES ™
ACTION–PROPERTIES ™ PROPERTIES”.
OR
For Windows 98
Enter the system control panel menu and
select: “MULTIMEDIA” and “CD MUSIC”.
2Check the ‘Enable digital CD audio for this
CD-ROM device’ setting option is selected
(enabled).
Note:
– You may need to refer to your PC’s manual for
correct configuration.
Connecting to USB PC Link
USB PC LINK allows you to playback your music
collection from the PC via the powerful amplifier
and speakers of this system.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the MusicMatch software has
been installed. Refer to “Quick Setup
Guide” for USB PC Link.
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3
4
5
1
1Turn on your computer and launch the
“MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX”.
➜The volume level of PC should not be put
into mute.
2Press USB PC LINK.
➜If the audio streaming is detected,
“CONNECTING” is displayed and the USB
indicator will be flashing.
➜If “NO CONNECTION” is displayed, check the
connection between your PC and micro system.
3Press í or ë until the desired track in the
playlist is highlighted.
4Press ÉÅ to start playback.
➜The track information will appear on the
display. The display only supports English
characters.
During playback,
– Press SHUFFLE to play all available tracks in
the playlist in random order.
– Press REPEAT to repeat playback of all the
tracks in the playlist.
5To exit, select another active mode or press
Ç.
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Basic Operations
Switching on/off
Switching to active mode
●Press CD, TUNER, AUX or
USB PC LINK.
Switching to Eco Power standby mode
●Press B.
➜ECO POWER button lights up.
➜The display screen will go blank.
Switching to standby mode (view
clock)
●Press and hold B.
➜The clock is displayed.
➜While in standby mode, pressing
CLOCK•TIMER button will switch the system to
Eco Power standby mode.
Note:
– Before switching the system to Eco Power
standby or standby mode, make sure the
demonstration mode has been deactivated.
Demonstration mode
If the demonstration mode is active, whenever
you switch the system to Eco Power standby or
standby mode, it will begin showing the various
features offered by the system.
To activate the demonstration
●In Eco Power standby/standby mode,
press and hold Ç on the main unit until
"DEMO ON" is displayed.
To deactivate the demonstration
●Press and hold Ç on the main unit until
"DEMO OFF" is displayed.
Setting the clock
The clock can be set in either 12-hour or
24-hour mode ("11:59 PM" or "23:59" for
example).
(00:00 î 12:00AM)
(
00
:00 /
12
:00AM)
(00:
00
/ 12:
00
AM)
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3
2
1 5
,
1Press and hold CLOCK on the remote until
the time flashing on the display.
OR
Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER on the
main unit until "SELECT CLOCK OR
TIMER" is displayed. Then press ë to
change the display to “CLOCK” and press
CLOCK•TIMER again to confirm.
2Press PROGRAM (PROG) repeatedly to
change between 12-hour and 24-hour clock
mode.
3Press à or á repeatedly to set the hour.
4Press í or ë repeatedly to set the minute.
5Press CLOCK (or CLOCK•TIMER) to
store the setting.
➜The clock will start working.
Notes:
– The clock setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.
– The system will exit clock setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.
– To set the clock automatically through the time
information in the RDS signal, refer to "Tuner
Operations - Setting the RDS clock".
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Basic Operations
Selecting different display mode
Dim mode
You can select the desired brightness for the
display panel.
●In any active mode, press DIM repeatedly to
select DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF
display mode.
➜DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode.
Note:
– Pressing DIM button in standby mode will toggle
between half and full brightness.
Clock display mode
You can choose to show the clock display only.
●Press CLOCK•TIMER (or CLOCK on
remote).
➜In any active mode, pressing the button again
will resume normal display.
Note:
– If you pressed any buttons in clock display mode,
the display will briefly show the information related
to the selected mode.
DIM mode button display Spectrum
illumination brightness analyzer
DIM OFF on full on
DIM 1 on full off
DIM 2 on half on
DIM 3 off half off
Volume control
●Adjust MASTER VOLUME (or press
VOL +/-on remote) to increase or
decrease the sound level.
➜"VOL MUTE" is the minimum volume level
and “0 dB” is the maximum volume level.
To switch off the volume temporarily
●Press MUTE on the remote.
➜Playback will continue without sound and
"MUTE" is displayed.
➜To restore the volume, press MUTE again or
increase the volume level.
Sound control
You are only able to select one of the
sound controls at a time : MAX sound,
DSC or VEC.
MAX sound
MAX sound provides the best mixture of
various sound features (DSC, VEC for example).
●Press MAX SOUND (or MAX ON/OFF
on remote).
➜If activated, MAX is shown and the MAX
SOUND button lights up. All other sound
effects (DSC or VEC) will be switched off
automatically
Digital Sound Control
DSC provides a different type of preset sound
equaliser setting.
●Press DSC repeatedly to select : OPTIMAL,
JAZZ, ROCK or POP.
Virtual Environment Control
VEC provides a different type of environment-
based equaliser setting.
●Press VEC repeatedly to select : HALL,
CINEMA, CONCERT or CYBER.
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IMPORTANT!
– This system is designed for regular
discs. Therefore, do not use any
accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or
disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on
the market, because they may jam the
changer mechanism.
– Do not load more than one disc onto
each tray.
Playable discs
This system is able to play :
– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All finalised audio CDR and audio CDRW
discs
Loading discs (page 3 - P4)
1Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 1 button to open
disc tray 1.
2Load a disc with the label side facing up. For
double-sided discs, load the side you want to
play facing up.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 1 button again to
close the disc tray.
➜“READING“ is displayed. The selected disc
tray, total number of tracks and the playing time
will appear on the display.
4Repeat steps 1~3 for loading discs onto the
disc trays 2~5.
Notes:
– To ensure good system performance, wait until
the disc trays completely read the disc(s) before
proceeding.
– Only one tray can be opened at each time. If
you open the second tray before closing the first
tray, the first tray will automatically close before the
second tray opens.
Basic playback controls
Load discs (page 3 - P4).
To play all discs on the disc trays
●Press ÉÅ.
OR
In stop mode, press CD to select a disc tray
to begin, then press ÉÅ.
➜All the available discs will play once, then stop.
To play the selected disc only
●Press one of the 5 DISC DIRECT PLAY
(DISC 1~5) buttons (or CD 1~5 on
remote).
➜The selected disc will play once, then stop.
To select a desired track
●Press í or ë repeatedly until the desired
track is displayed.
➜To skip to the beginning of the current track
during playback, press í once.
➜During random play (shuffle mode),
pressingí will cause the player to skip only to
the beginning of the current track.
To search for a particular passage
during playback
●Press and hold à or á and release it when
the desired passage is located.
➜During searching, the volume will be reduced.
To replace discs without interrupting
playback
●Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 buttons of the
inactive disc trays (refer to “Loading
discs”).
For example, if currently disc tray 1 is playing,
you can replace the discs on disc tray 2~5.
To check the disc remaining playing
time
●Press DISPLAY on the remote.
➜During random play or programme play, the
total remaining time will not be shown.
➜To restore the display for elapsed playing
time, repeat the above.
Disc Operations
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To interrupt playback
●Press ÉÅ.
➜To resume normal playback, repeat the
above.
To stop playback
●Press Ç.
➜If the system remains in stop mode for 30
minutes, it will switch to Eco Power standby
mode.
Repeat and Shuffle
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback.
Repeat play
1Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly to
select :
ABCD
E
A– to repeat playback of the current track.
B– to repeat playback of the current disc.
C– to repeat playback of all available discs.
D– to repeat playback of the current
programmed track (only if the programme
mode is active)
E– to repeat playback of all the programmed
tracks (only if the programme mode is
active)
2To resume normal playback, press REPEAT
until "OFF" is displayed.
Random play
●Press SHUFFLE on the remote to turn
on/off the shuffling mode.
➜If activated, SHUF is shown and the repeat
mode (if any) will be cancelled.
➜All the available discs or programmed tracks
(if programme is active) will be played in random
order.
Note:
– Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button will cancel all
repeat and shuffling modes.
Programming the disc tracks
Programming tracks is possible when playback is
stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the
memory in any order.
DISC 1
DISC 5
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 4
1
2
3
5
4
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
CD/ CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE
5 DISC DIRECT PLAY
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISC 5
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 4
3
POWER
ON/OFF
DISC 1
3
4
6
7
2 5
,
1
1Load the desired discs on the disc trays (refer
to “Loading discs”).
2Press PROGRAM (PROG) to start
programming.
➜PROG starts flashing.
3Press CD or one of the DISC 1~5 buttons
to select a disc.
4Press í or ë repeatedly to select the
desired track.
5Press PROGRAM (PROG) to store.
●Repeat steps 3–5 to select other discs and
store the tracks.
➜Skip step 3 if you are selecting tracks from
the same disc.
➜If you attempt to programme more than 40
tracks, "PROGRAM FULL" is displayed.
6To start programme play, pressÉÅ.
7To stop playback or to end the programming,
press Ç once.
➜PROG stays and the programme mode
remains active.
Notes:
– If the total playing time reached 100 minutes or
if one of the programmed tracks has a number
greater than 30, then "--
:
--" is displayed instead
of the total playing time.
– The system will exit programming mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.
Disc Operations
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Checking the programme
1Stop playback, then press í or ë
repeatedly.
2Press Ç to exit.
OR
Press ÉÅ to start playback from the
current programmed track
Playing a disc without clearing the
programme
●Press one of the CD 1~5 buttons on the
remote to select a disc for playback.
➜After the selected disc has been played, the
programme mode will resume.
Clearing the programme
●Stop playback, then press Ç to clear the
programme.
OR
Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button of the
programmed disc tray.
➜PROG disappears and "PROGRAM CLEARED"
is displayed.
Note:
– The programme will be erased if the system is
disconnected from the power supply.
Disc Operations
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Tuner Operations
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the FM and MW antennas are
connected.
Tuning to radio stations
1Press TUNER to enter tuner mode. To
select another waveband (FM or MW), press
TUNER again.
2Press and hold à or á until the frequency
indication starts to change, then release.
➜The system automatically tunes to the next
strong signal radio reception.
➜ lights up for FM stereo reception.
➜RDS lights up for RDS station (in FM band
only).
For tuning to a weak signal station
●Press à or á briefly and repeatedly until an
optimal reception is found.
Presetting radio stations
You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in
the memory, starting from FM and followed by
MW bands.
Notes:
– The system will exit presetting mode if no button
is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug
and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" is displayed.
Using the Plug and Play (page 3 - P3)
Plug and Play allows you to store all available
radio stations automatically.
1Connect the system to the power supply,
"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is
displayed.
OR
In Eco Power standby/standby mode,
press and hold ÉÅ on the main unit until
"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is
displayed.
2Press ÉÅ on the main unit to start
installation.
➜"INSTALL TUNER" is displayed.
➜All previously stored radio stations will be
replaced.
➜Once completed, the last tuned radio station
(or the first available RDS station) will be played.
3If the first preset is a RDS station, it will
proceed to set the RDS clock.
➜"INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TIME"
and "SEARCH RDS TIME".
➜When RDS time is read, "RDS TIME" is
displayed and the current time will be stored.
➜If RDS station does not transmit RDS time
within 90 seconds, “NO RDS TIME” is displayed
and the programme will exit automatically.
Automatic presetting
You can start the automatic presetting from a
selected preset number.
1In tuner mode, press í or ë to select a
preset number.
2Press and hold PROGRAM (PROG) until
"AUTO" is displayed.
➜If a radio station has been stored in one of
the presets, it will not be stored again under
another preset number.
➜If no preset number is selected, automatic
preset will begin from preset (1) and all your
former presets will be overridden.
Manual presetting
You can choose to store only the favourite radio
stations.
1Tune to your desired radio station (refer to
“Tuning to radio stations”).
2Press PROGRAM (PROG).
➜The preset number starts flashing. If you want
to store the radio station in another preset
number, press í or ë.
3Press PROGRAM (PROG) again to store.
●Repeat steps 1–3 to store other radio
stations.
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Selecting a preset radio station
●In tuner mode, press í or ë.
➜The preset number, radio frequency, and
waveband are displayed.
Deleting a preset radio station
●Press and hold Çuntil “PRESET DELETED”
is displayed.
➜The current preset radio station will be
deleted.
➜All other preset radio stations with higher
numbers are decreased by one.
RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that
allows FM stations to show additional
information. If you are receiving a RDS station,
RDS and the station name are displayed.
Scrolling through RDS information
●Tuned to a RDS radio station from FM band,
then press NEWS•RDS repeatedly to select
the following information (if available):
– Station name
– Programme type (for example: News, Affairs,
Sport, etc.)
– Radio text messages
– Frequency
Setting the RDS clock
Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a
real clock time at an interval of every minute. It
is possible to set the clock by using a time signal
which is broadcast together with the RDS signal.
1Tuned to a RDS station from FM band (refer
to “Tuning to radio stations”).
2Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER on the
main unit until "SELECT CLOCK OR
TIMER" is displayed. Then press ë to
change the display to “CLOCK” and press
CLOCK•TIMER again to confirm.
3Press NEWS•RDS.
➜"SEARCH RDS TIME" is displayed.
➜When RDS time is read, the current time will
be stored.
➜If the RDS station does not transmit RDS
time within 90 seconds, "NO RDS TIME" is
displayed.
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.
Tuner Operations
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NEWS
You may set up the tuner in such a way that
listening to CD or external source is interrupted
by the NEWS of a RDS station. This only works
if the RDS station broadcasts a NEWS signal
while sending the news.
IMPORTANT!
You can activate NEWS function from
any source mode except TUNER.
Switching on NEWS function
1In any active mode, press NEWS•RDS until
"NEWS" is displayed.
➜NEWS is shown.
➜The system will scan the radio stations stored
in the first five (5) preset and wait for the News
Programme Type data to be available in any of
these RDS stations.
➜While searching NEWS in progress, the
current active mode remains uninterrupted.
2When NEWS transmission is detected, the
system will switch to Tuner mode.
➜NEWS starts flashing.
●If no RDS station is detected in the first five
presets, the system will exit NEWS function.
➜"NO RDS NEWS" is displayed.
Notes:
– You have to exit Tuner mode before selecting
NEWS function.
– Before you activate the NEWS feature, ensure
that the first five presets have RDS stations.
– The NEWS works only once for each activation.
To cancel NEWS function
●Press NEWS•RDS again or switch the
system to tuner mode.
OR
During news bulletin, press any other available
source keys to execute the relevant source
mode.
Tuner Operations
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Timer setting
The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or
USB PC LINK mode automatically at a preset
time, serving as an alarm to wake you up.
IMPORTANT!
– Before setting the timer, ensure that
the clock is set correctly.
– The volume of the timer will increase
gradually to the last tuned volume level.
If the last tuned volume level is too low,
the set will then increase to a
predetermined minimum audible level.
(
00
:00 /
12
:00AM)
(00:
00
/ 12:
00
AM)
2
3
3
1 4
,
(CD / TUNER / USB PC LINK)
1Press and hold TIMER on the remote until
icon starts flashing.
OR
Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER on the
main unit until "SELECT CLOCK OR
TIMER" is displayed. Then press ë to
change the display to “TIMER” and press
CLOCK•TIMER again to confirm.
2Press CD or TUNER or USB PC LINK to
select the wake-up source.
CD ™ “CD XX:XX"
TUNER ™ “ TU XX:XX”
USB PC LINK ™ “USB XX:XX”
3Press à or á (for hours) and í or ë
(for minutes) repeatedly to set the wake up
time.
4Press TIMER (or CLOCK•TIMER) to
store the setting.
➜The timer will always be switched on after it
has been set.
➜ icon remains on the display. It indicates the
timer is activated.
●At the preset time, the selected sound
source will be played for 30 minutes
before it switches to Eco Power standby
mode (if no button is being pressed within the
time frame).
➜CD – playing the first track of the last
selected disc or programmed track (if
programme mode is active). If the last selected
disc tray is empty, it will switch to the next
available disc. If all the disc trays are not
available, it will switch to Tuner mode.
➜TUNER – playing the last tuned radio
station.
➜USB PC LINK – playing the last selected
playlist. If the connection fails, it will switch to
Tuner mode. Refer to “USB PC Link” for
proper connection and setup before use.
Activating/Deactivating the timer
●Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote to
turn off the timer or turn on to the last
setting again.
➜If activated, the timer information will display
for a few seconds, then the system resumes to
the last active source or stays in standby mode.
➜If deactivated, “OFF” is displayed.
Note:
– The system will exit timer setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.
Checking the timer setting
●Press TIMER on the remote.
➜The timer information will display for a few
seconds, then the system resumes to the last
active source or stays in standby mode.
Timer Operations
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Timer Operations Other Connection
Listening to an external source
You can listen to the sound of the connected
external device through your system’s speakers.
L
R
AUDIO OUT
R
+
–
L
–
+
AM ANTENNA
L
R
AC
MAINS
SPEAKERS 6Ω
AUX/
CDR IN
FM ANTENNA
L
RAUX/
CDR IN
PLAY AUX
3
2
1
1Use the red/white audio cables to connect
the system’s AUX/CDR IN (R/L) terminals
to the AUDIO OUT terminals on the other
audio/visual device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser
Disc player, DVD player or CD recorder)
➜If the connecting device has only a a single
audio out terminal, connect it to the AUX/CDR
IN left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a
“single to double” cinch cable, but the output
sounds still remain mono.
2Press AUX repeatedly.
➜Select “AUX” when connecting to a TV, VCR
or Laser Disc player.
➜Select “AUX/CDR” when connecting to a CD
recorder or DVD player.
3Press PLAY on the connected device to start
playback.
Notes:
– All the sound control features (DSC, VEC for
example) are available for selection.
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other
equipment for complete connection and use details.
Temporarily deactivating the wake up
timer
You are only able to activate the Snooze function
within 30 minutes after the timer wake up from
Standby mode.
1After timer wake up, press SNOOZE on the
remote.
➜The system will switch to standby mode for
five minutes. After that, it resumes the timer last
selected source again.
2To cancel the snooze function, press
SNOOZE again.
Sleep timer setting
The sleep timer turns the system to Eco Power
standby mode at a preselected time.
1Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the
desired preset turn-off time.
➜The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™
OFF ™ 15 …
➜SLEEP is shown, except for "OFF" mode.
➜To view or change the setting, repeat the
above.
2Before the system switches to Eco Power
standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is
displayed.
"SLEEP 10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™ "SLEEP 1"
™ "SLEEP"
To cancel the sleep timer
●Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is
displayed, or press the STANDBY ON B
button.
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AMPLIFIER
Output power 2 x 100 W MPO
2 x 50 W RMS(1)
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 75 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response 50 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB
Input sensitivity
AUX In / CDR In 500 mV / 1V
Output
Speakers ≥6 Ω
Headphones 32 Ω – 1000 Ω
(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)
DISC PLAYER
Programmable tracks 40
Frequency response 20 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 76 dBA
Channel separation ≥ 60 dB (1 kHz)
USB
Frequency response 20 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 75 dBA
Channel separation ≥ 40 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion < 0.3% (1 kHz)
TUNER
FM wave range 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW wave range 531 – 1602 kHz
Number of presets 40
Antenna
FM 75 Ω wire
AM Loop antenna
SPEAKERS
System 2 way, Bass reflex
Impedance 6 Ω
Woofer 1 x 5.25"
Tweeter 1 x 2" Ferrofluid cooled
Dimensions (w x h x d) 180 x 268 x 225 (mm)
Weight 2.5 kg each
Specifications
GENERAL
Material/finish Polystyrene/Metal
AC Power 220 – 230 V / 50 Hz
Power Consumption
Active 80 W
Standby < 15 W
Eco Power Standby < 0.5 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) 175 x 268 x 316 (mm)
Weight (without speakers) 4.7 kg
Specifications and external appearance are subject
to change without notice.
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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.
Troubleshooting
When in USB PC LINK mode, “NO
CONNECTION” is displayed.
Radio reception is poor.
“NO DISC” is displayed or the disc cannot
be played.
“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed.
The system does not react when buttons are
pressed.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.
The remote control does not function
properly.
The timer is not working.
The system displays features automatically and
buttons start flashing.
✔Check the connection between your PC and the
system and the inital setup required, see “Connections”
and “USB PC Link”.
✔Make sure the connected PC is turned on.
✔If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect
an external antenna for better reception.
✔Increase the distance between the system and your TV
or VCR.
✔Insert a disc.
✔Load in the disc with label facing right.
✔Replace or clean the disc, see “Care and safety
information”.
✔Use a finalised CD-R(W) or a correct format disc.
✔Remove and reconnect the AC power cord and switch
on the system again.
✔Adjust the volume.
✔Disconnect the headphones.
✔Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
✔Check that the AC power cord is connected properly.
✔When in USB PC LINK mode, check that the PC’s
volume is not put into mute.
✔When playing CD from PC’s CD drive, refer to “USB
PC Link - Enable digital CD audio output“.
✔Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before
pressing the function button (ÉÅ, S ,
T).
✔Reduce the distance between the remote control and
the system.
✔Replace the battery.
✔Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor.
✔Set the clock correctly.
✔Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.
✔Press and hold DEMO STOP on the main unit to switch
off the demonstration mode.
Problem Solution
Refer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on the supplied CD-ROM or visit our website
“www.audio.philips.com” for latest update on FAQ.