Philips Stereo System MCM5 User Manual

MCM5  
Mini HiFi System  
User manual  
Manuel d'utilisation  
Manual del usuario  
Benutzerhandücher  
Gebruikershandleidingen  
Manuale per l'utente  
Användarhandböckerna  
Brugermanual  
Käyttöoppaita  
Manual do usuário  
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DK  
SF  
Advarsel:Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning  
når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.  
Undgå utsættelse for stråling.  
Luokan 1 laserlaite  
Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla  
kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla  
saattaa altistaa käyttäjän  
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle  
näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.  
Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei  
saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.  
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.  
Huom.Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty  
toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti  
sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-  
osa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina  
silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.  
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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.  
Energy Star  
As an ENERGY STARR  
Partner, Philips has  
determined that this  
product meets the ENERGY STARR  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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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  
ꢀꢁꢁꢂꢃꢄꢅꢆ ----------------------------------------- 206  
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Contents  
General Information  
Tuner Operations  
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7  
Environmental information ................................ 7  
Care and safety information .............................. 7  
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 17  
Presetting radio stations ................................... 17  
Using the Plug and Play .................................. 17  
Automatic presetting ..................................... 18  
Manual presetting ............................................ 18  
Selecting a preset radio station....................... 18  
Deleting a preset radio station .................... 18  
RDS ....................................................................... 18  
Scrolling through RDS information ............. 18  
Setting the RDS clock .................................... 18  
NEWS ................................................................... 19  
Switching on NEWS function....................... 19  
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 the AC power cord........ 11  
Step 4: Inserting batteries into the remote  
control .................................................................. 11  
Using the remote control to operate  
Tape Operations/Recording  
Playing a tape ....................................................... 20  
General information on recording ................. 20  
Preparation for recording ................................ 21  
One touch recording......................................... 21  
CD Synchronised start recording .................. 21  
the system ........................................................ 11  
Basic Operations  
Switching on/off ................................................. 12  
Switching to an active mode......................... 12  
Switching to Eco Power standby mode ..... 12  
Switching to standby mode (view clock) ... 12  
Demonstration mode........................................ 12  
Setting the clock ................................................. 12  
Dimming system’s display screen .................... 13  
Volume control ................................................... 13  
Sound control ..................................................... 13  
Incredible Surround ........................................ 13  
Bass/Treble........................................................ 13  
Natural (Flat) sound ....................................... 13  
Timer Operations  
Timer setting ....................................................... 22  
Activating/Deactivating the timer............... 22  
Checking the timer setting ........................... 22  
Temporarily deactivating the wake up  
timer .................................................................. 23  
Setting the SleepTimer ..................................... 23  
Other Connection  
Listening to an external source ...................... 23  
Specifications ........................................... 24  
Disc Operations  
Playable discs ....................................................... 14  
Loading disc ......................................................... 14  
Basic playback controls ..................................... 14  
Playing an MP3 disc ............................................ 15  
Repeat and Shuffle.............................................. 15  
Repeat play ....................................................... 15  
Random play ..................................................... 15  
Programming the disc tracks ........................... 16  
Checking the programme ............................. 16  
Clearing the programme ............................... 16  
Troubleshooting .................................... 25  
 
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General Information  
This product complies with the radio  
interference requirements of the  
European Community.  
Care and safety information  
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,  
water and dust  
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.  
– 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  
Supplied accessories  
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.  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
REPEAT  
PROGRAM  
SHUFFLE  
TAPE A/R  
DISPLAY  
Do not block the vents  
– In a cabinet, allows about 10cm (4 inches) of  
free space all around the system for adequate  
ventilation.  
CLOCK  
REC  
TIMER TIMER ON/OFF NATURAL  
DIM  
SLEEP  
SNOOZE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
INC. SURR  
MUTE  
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.  
– Remote control and two AA batteries.  
– AM loop antenna  
– FM wire antenna  
– AC power cord  
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.  
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).  
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.  
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.  
Cleaning the Heads and theTape Paths  
To ensure good recording and playback  
quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s), and  
pressure roller(s) after every 50 hours of tape  
operation.  
– Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with  
cleaning fluid or alcohol.  
You also can clean the heads by playing a  
cleaning tape once.  
 
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Functional Overview  
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
RDS/  
NEWS  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
CLOCK  
*
&
^
1
2
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
6
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-
-
MP3 CD/CD  
R
/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
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4
5
REPEAT  
PROGRAM  
SHUFFLE  
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S
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M
TAPE A/R  
DISPLAY  
IR  
%
¡
7
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
MASTER VOLUME  
8
PLAY/PAUSE DEMO STOP  
REC  
TREBLE•  
^
£
!
TUNING  
%
$
CLOCK  
REC  
TIMER TIMER ON/OFF NATURAL  
º
ª
ALBUM/TITLE  
•BASS  
DIM  
SLEEP  
SNOOZE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
INC. SURR  
MUTE  
$
§
#
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LOGIC DECK  
7 DEMO STOP Ç  
Main unit and remote control  
Exits an operation.  
CD: stops playback or clears a programme.  
TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.  
TAPE: stops playback or recording.  
1 STANDBY ON B  
Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns  
on the system.  
*Switches to standby mode.  
(only on the main unit)  
*Turns on/off the demonstration mode.  
2 ECO POWER indicator  
8 ÉÅ  
Lights up when the system is in Eco Power  
standby mode.  
CD: starts/pauses playback.  
TAPE: starts playback or selects other side of the  
tape during playback.  
3 Disc tray  
4 Display screen  
5 iR  
CLOCK: toggles between hour and minutes  
setting.  
(only on the main unit)  
Point the remote control towards this sensor.  
TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/or starts  
preset radio station installation.  
6 CD /TUNER /TAPE /AUX  
Selects the relevant active mode.  
CD: switches to CD mode.  
TUNER: toggles between FM and MW band.  
TAPE: switches toTape mode.  
9 n  
Plug in the headphones jack. The speakers  
output will be cancelled.  
AUX: toggles between AUX and CDR mode.  
* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.  
 
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Functional Overview  
0 TUNING S T (4ALBUM/TITLE3)  
à  
á
CD: *searches backward/forward or selects a  
track.  
MP3: *selects an album or selects a title (track).  
TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down.  
TAPE: rewind or fast forward.  
MP3: selects an album from MP3 disc.  
CD: searches backward/forward.  
TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down.  
TAPE: rewind or fast forward.  
CLOCK: sets the hours or minutes.  
CLOCK: sets the hours or minutes.  
£ TIMER  
Displays the timer setting or enter timer setting  
mode.  
! REC  
*starts recording on a tape.  
@ OPEN/CLOSE  
DIM  
Selects different levels of brightness for display  
panel.  
Opens/closes the tape deck door.  
# Tape deck  
INC. SURR.  
$ BASS/TREBLE (+-)  
Turns on/off the incredible surround sound  
effect.  
Selects a desired BASS (low tone) orTREBLE  
(high tone) level.  
§ MUTE  
% MASTERVOLUME (VOL +-)  
Adjusts the volume level.  
Mutes or restores the volume.  
SLEEP  
^ CLOCK  
Switches to clock display mode or enter clock  
setting mode.  
Sets the sleep timer function.  
SNOOZE  
Temporarily deactivate the wake up timer.  
& RDS/NEWS  
ª TIMER ON/OFF  
In tuner mode, selects RDS information.  
In other modes, turns on/off news.  
Turns on/off timer function.  
º NATURAL  
Selects flat sound effect.  
DISPLAY  
* OPEN/CLOSE 0  
Opens/closes the disc tray.  
Displays the album and title name for MP3 disc.  
Control buttons available on the  
remote only  
¤ PROGRAM  
CD: starts or confirms tracks programming.  
TUNER: starts *automatic/manual preset  
programming.  
( REPEAT  
Repeats a track/disc/all programmed tracks.  
CLOCK: selects 12- or 24-hour clock display.  
) TAPE A/R  
Selects the desired tape playback modes : one  
side, both sides or auto replay.  
SHUFFLE  
Turns on/off random play mode.  
¡ í  
ë
B  
MP3: selects an MP3 title (track).  
CD: selects a track.  
TUNER: selects a preset radio station.  
TAPE: selects other side of the tape.  
Switches to Eco Power standby mode.  
*Switches to standby mode.  
* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.  
 
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Connections  
WARNING!  
Step 1: Connecting FM/AM  
antennas  
– 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.  
– 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.  
– 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.  
– 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  
Step 4: Inserting batteries into  
the remote control  
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 portion of the speaker wire into the  
terminal as shown.  
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1
2
Helpful Hint:  
1 Open the battery compartment cover.  
– 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.  
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following  
the indications (+-) inside the compartment.  
3 Close the cover.  
Using the remote control to operate  
the system  
Step 3: Connecting the AC  
power cord  
1 Aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor (iR) on the main unit.  
"AUTO INSTALLPRESS 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 or press Ç to exit (refer to  
Tuner Operations”).  
2 Select the source you wish to control by  
pressing one of the source select keys on the  
remote control (for example CD,TUNER).  
3 Then 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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Basic Operations  
Switching on/off  
Setting the clock  
The clock can be set in either 12-hour or  
24-hour mode ("11:59 PM" or "23:59" for  
example).  
Switching to an active mode  
Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.  
Switching to Eco Power standby mode  
Press B.  
PROGRAM  
2
4
(00:00 î 12:00AM)  
ECO POWER button lights up.  
The display screen will go blank.  
(00:00 / 12:00AM)  
(00:00 / 12:00AM)  
4
Switching to standby mode (view  
clock)  
3
1
,
,
CLOCK  
5
Press and hold B.  
The clock appears.  
While in standby mode, pressing CLOCK  
button will switch the system to Eco Power  
standby mode.  
1 Press and hold CLOCK until the clock time  
starts flashing.  
2 Press PROGRAM repeatedly to change  
Helpful Hint:  
between 12-hour and 24-hour clock mode.  
– Before switching the system to Eco Power  
standby or standby mode, make sure you have  
deactivated the the demonstration mode.  
3 Press à or á repeatedly to set the hour.  
4 Press ÉÅ to change to minutes setting, then  
press à or á repeatedly to set the  
minutes.  
Demonstration mode  
5 Press CLOCK again to store the setting.  
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.  
The clock will start working.  
To view the clock time in any active  
mode  
Press CLOCK once.  
The clock is displayed for a few seconds.  
To activate the demonstration  
In Eco Power standby/standby mode,  
press and hold Ç on the main unit until  
"DEMO ON" appears.  
Helpful Hints:  
– 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".  
To deactivate the demonstration  
Press and hold Ç on the main unit until  
"DEMO OFF" appears.  
 
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Basic Operations  
Dimming system’s display screen  
Sound control  
You can select the desired brightness for the  
display panel.  
Incredible Surround  
The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual  
distance between the front speakers for an  
incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect.  
In any active mode, press DIM repeatedly to  
select DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF  
display.  
DIM shows on the display screen, except  
DIM OFF mode.  
Press INC. SURR. repeatedly.  
If activated, INCREDIBLE SURROUND shows on  
the display.  
If deactivated,IS OFF” appears.  
Volume control  
Bass/Treble  
Adjust MASTERVOLUME (or press  
VOL +/- on remote) to increase or  
decrease the sound level.  
The BASS (low tone) andTREBLE (high tone)  
feature enables you to define the sound-  
processor settings.  
"VOL MUTE" is the minimum volume level  
Adjust BASS or TREBLE (or press BASS  
+-/TREBLE +- on the remote)  
repeatedly to select the desired Bass orTreble  
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" appears.  
"BASS XX" or "TREBLE XX" appears.  
"XX" denotes the level as follows :  
To restore the volume, press MUTE again or  
increase the volume level.  
-3 -2 …0 1… +2 +3 …  
Natural (flat sound)  
This feature allows you to temporarily switch off  
the sound setting (e.g. Incredible Surround - OFF,  
Bass/Treble setting - 0dB).  
Press NATURAL on the remote.  
Pressing the same button will restore the  
previous sound setting.  
Pressing INC. SURR or BASS/TREBLE button  
will turn off the natural sound mode.  
 
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Disc Operations  
IMPORTANT!  
Basic playback controls  
Unless stated, all operations described are based  
on Remote Control use.  
– 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.  
To start playback  
Press ÉÅ.  
– Do not load more than one disc onto  
the tray.  
To select a desired track  
Press í or ë repeatedly until the desired  
track is displayed.  
Playable discs  
This system is able to play:  
– All pre-recorded audio CDs  
– All finalised audio CDR and audio CDRW  
discs  
During random play (shuffle mode), pressing  
í will not affect the current playback.  
To search for a particular passage  
during playback  
Press and hold à or á and release it when  
– MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)  
the desired passage is located.  
During searching, the volume will reduce.  
For MP3 disc, the volume will mute.  
To interrupt playback  
Press ÉÅ.  
To resume normal playback, repeat the  
above.  
Loading disc  
2
To stop playback  
Press Ç.  
If the system remains in stop mode for 30  
minutes, it will switch to Eco Power standby  
mode.  
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
RDS/  
NEWS  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
CLOCK  
1
3
,
-
-
-
MP3 CD  
/
CD  
R
/
CD RW COMPATIBLE  
IR  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX/CDR  
MASTER VOLUME  
PLAY/PAUSE DEMO STOP  
REC  
BASS  
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 button to open the  
disc tray.  
2 Load a disc with the label side is facing up. For  
double-sided discs, load the side you want to  
play face up.  
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 button again to  
close the disc tray.  
READING“ is displayed. The total number of  
tracks and the playing time will appear on the  
display.  
Helpful Hint:  
To ensure good system performance, wait until  
the disc tray completely read the disc before  
proceeding.  
 
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Disc Operations  
Playing an MP3 disc  
Repeat and Shuffle  
You can select and change the various play  
modes before or during playback.  
1
CD  
TITLE  
DISPLAY  
A02 T008  
Repeat play  
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
RDS/  
NEWS  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
CLOCK  
3
4
2
1 Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly to  
select :  
MP3-CD  
/
CD-R CD-RW COMPATIBLE  
/
R  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX/CDR  
MASTER VOLUME  
PLAY/PAUSE DEMO STOP  
REC  
BASS  
PROG  
PROG  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
DISC  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
TREBLE  
TRACK  
TRACK  
ALBUM/TITLE  
ALBUM  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT CONTROL  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
A02 T001  
A
B
C
D
A – to repeat playback of the current track.  
B – to repeat playback of the current disc.  
C – to repeat playback of the current  
programmed track (only if the programme  
mode is active)  
D – to repeat playback of all the programmed  
tracks (only if the programme mode is  
active)  
1 Load an MP3 disc.  
The disc reading time may exceed 10  
seconds due to the large number of songs  
compiled into one disc.  
"AXX TYYY" is displayed. XXis the current  
album number and YYYis the current title  
number.  
2 Press à á (or press and hold S T  
2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT  
on the system) to select a desired album.  
until "OFF"appears.  
3 Press í ë (or press S T on the  
Random play  
system) to select a desired title.  
Press SHUFFLE on the remote to turn  
on/off the shuffling mode.  
4 Press ÉÅ to start playback.  
During playback, press DISPLAY to show  
If activated, SHUFFLE shows on the display and  
the repeat mode (if any) will be cancelled.  
If programme mode is active, only the  
programmed tracks will be played in random  
order.  
the album and title name.  
Supported MP3 disc formats:  
– ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.5  
– Maximum title number : 999 (depending on  
filename length)  
– Maximum album number : 99  
– Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
Helpful Hint:  
– Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button will cancel all  
repeat and shuffling modes.  
– Supported Bit-rates : 32~256 (kbps), variable  
bitrates  
– ID3 tags : V1.1,V2.2,V2.3,V2.4  
 
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Disc Operations  
Checking the programme  
Programming the disc tracks  
Programming tracks is possible when playback is  
stopped. Up to 99 tracks can be stored in the  
memory in any order.  
1 Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly.  
2 Press ÉÅ to start playback from the  
current programmed track.  
Clearing the programme  
CD  
2
PROGRAM  
Stop playback, then press Ç to clear the  
3
4
5
,
programme.  
OR  
1
Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button of the  
disc tray.  
PROG disappears from the display and  
6
7
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
RDS/  
NEWS  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
CLOCK  
-
-I
MP3-CD  
/
CD-R CD-RW COMPATIBLE  
/
"PROGRAM CLEARED" appears.  
Helpful Hint:  
– If the system is disconnected from the power  
supply or you switch to other source mode, the  
programme will be erased.  
1 Load the desired disc on the disc tray (refer  
to “Loading disc”).  
2 Press CD to select a disc.  
3 Press PROGRAM to start programming.  
PROG starts flashing.  
4 Press í or ë repeatedly to select the  
desired track.  
For MP3 disc, press à / á and í / ë to  
select the desired album and title for  
programming.  
5 Press PROGRAM to store.  
Repeat steps 4~5 to select other tracks.  
If you attempt to programme more than 99  
tracks, "PROGRAM FULL" appears.  
6 To start programme play, press ÉÅ.  
7 To stop playback or to end the programming,  
press Ç once.  
PROG stays and the programme mode  
remains active.  
Helpful Hints:  
– If the total playing time reached 100 minutes or  
if one of the programmed tracks has a number  
greater than 30, then "--:--" will appear instead  
of the total playing time.  
– The system will exit programming mode if no  
button is pressed within 20 seconds.  
 
16  
Tuner Operations  
IMPORTANT!  
Make sure the FM and MW antennas are  
connected.  
Using the Plug and Play  
Plug and Play allows you to store all available  
radio stations automatically.  
Tuning to radio stations  
1 Press TUNER to enter tuner mode.  
To select another waveband (FM or MW),  
press TUNER again.  
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Y
S
T
E
M
IR  
2 Press 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).  
1 Connect the system to the power supply,  
"AUTO INSTALLPRESS PLAY" appears.  
OR  
For tuning to a weak signal station  
Press à or á briefly and repeatedly until an  
optimal reception is found.  
In Eco Power standby/standby mode,  
press and hold ÉÅ on the main unit until  
"AUTO INSTALLPRESS PLAY" appears.  
Presetting radio stations  
2 Press ÉÅ on the main unit to start  
installation.  
You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in  
the memory, starting from FM and followed by  
MW bands.  
"INSTALL TUNER AUTO" appears.  
All previously stored radio stations will be  
replaced.  
Helpful Hints:  
– 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" appears.  
Once completed, the last tuned radio station  
(or the first available RDS station) will play.  
3 If the first preset is a RDS station, it will  
proceed to set the RDS clock.  
"INSTALL" appears, then "TIME" and  
"SEARCH RDS TIME".  
When RDS time is read, "RDS TIME" will  
appear and the current time will be stored.  
If RDS station does not transmit RDS time  
within 90 seconds,NO RDS TIME” will appear  
and the programme will exit automatically.  
 
17  
Tuner Operations  
Automatic presetting  
RDS  
You can start the automatic presetting from a  
selected preset number.  
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.  
1 In tuner mode, press í or ë to select a  
preset number.  
2 Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO"  
appears.  
Scrolling through RDS information  
Tuned to a RDS radio station from FM band,  
then press RDS/NEWS repeatedly to select  
the following information (if available):  
– Station name  
If a radio station is stored in one of the  
presets, the same radio station will not store  
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.  
– Programme type (for example: News,Affairs,  
Sport, etc.)  
– Radio text messages  
– Frequency  
Manual presetting  
You can choose to store only the favourite radio  
stations.  
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.  
1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to  
Tuning to radio stations”).  
2 Press PROGRAM.  
The preset number starts flashing. If you want  
to store the radio station in another preset  
number, press í or ë.  
1 Tuned to a RDS station from FM band (refer  
to “Tuning to radio stations”).  
2 Press CLOCK twice.  
3 Press PROGRAM again to store.  
3 Press RDS/NEWS.  
Repeat steps 1~3 to store other radio  
"SEARCH RDS TIME" appears.  
When RDS time is read, the current time will  
be stored.  
stations.  
If the RDS station does not transmit RDS  
time within 90 seconds, "NO RDS TIME"  
appears.  
Selecting a preset radio station  
In tuner mode, press í or ë.  
The preset number, radio frequency, and  
waveband will appear.  
Helpful Hint:  
– 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.  
Deleting a preset radio station  
Press and hold Çuntil PRESET DELETED”  
appears.  
The current preset radio station will be  
deleted.  
All other preset radio stations with higher  
numbers are decreased by one.  
 
18  
Tuner Operations  
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 exceptTUNER.  
Switching on NEWS function  
1 In any active mode, press RDS/NEWS until  
"NEWS" appears.  
NEWS shows on the display.  
The system will scan the radio stations stored  
in the first five (5) preset and wait for the News  
ProgrammeType data to be available in any of  
these RDS stations.  
While searching NEWS in progress, the  
current active mode remains uninterrupted.  
2 When NEWS transmission is detected, the  
system will switch toTuner mode.  
NEWS starts flashing.  
If no RDS station is detected in the first five  
presets, the system will exit NEWS function.  
"NO RDS NEWS" appears.  
Helpful Hints:  
– You have to exitTuner 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 RDS/NEWS again or switch the  
system to tuner mode.  
OR  
During news bulletin, press any other available  
source keys to execute the relevant source  
mode.  
 
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Tape Operations/Recording  
IMPORTANT!  
To rewind or fast forward  
– Before playing a tape, check and  
tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack  
tape may get jammed or may burst in  
the mechanism.  
– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is  
easily deformed or damaged. It is not  
recommended for use in this system.  
– Store the tapes at room temperature  
and do not put them too close to a  
1 Stop playback, then press à / á on the  
remote.  
2 Press Ç when you reached the desired  
passage.  
The tape will stop automatically at the end of  
rewinding or fast forwarding.  
To stop playback  
magnetic field (for example, a  
transformer,TV or speaker).  
Press Ç.  
Helpful Hint:  
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it  
is also possible to select another source (CD or  
TUNER, for example).  
Playing a tape  
1 Press TAPE to select tape mode.  
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open the tape  
deck door.  
General information on  
recording  
3 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape  
deck door.  
For recording, use only tape of IEC type I  
(normal tape).  
Load the tape with the open side downward  
and full spool to the left.  
The recording level is set automatically,  
regardless of the position of theVolume,  
Incredible Surround, BASS/TREBLE and so  
forth.  
The tape is secured at both ends with leader  
tape. At the beginning and  
end of the tape, nothing will  
be recorded for six to seven  
seconds.  
To prevent accidental  
4 Press ÉÅ to start playback.  
recording, break out the tab  
on the left shoulder of the  
To change the playback side  
Press í or ë on the remote.  
During playback, you can press ÉÅ on the  
system to change the playback side.  
tape side you want to protect.  
If “CHECKTAPE” is displayed, the protection  
tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear  
adhesive tape over the opening.  
A(BACK) or B(FRONT) appears on the  
display, depending on the tape side selected.  
To change the playback mode  
PressTAPE A/R on the remote repeatedly  
to select the different playback modes.  
å
: playback on one side of the tape only.  
: both sides are played once.  
: both sides are played repeatedly, up  
to 10 times each side unless you  
press Ç.  
 
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Tape Operations/Recording  
IMPORTANT!  
One touch recording  
Recording is permissible if copyright or  
other rights of third parties are not  
infringed upon.  
1 Press CD, TUNER or AUX to select the  
recording source.  
2 Start playback of the selected source.  
Preparation for recording  
3 Press and hold REC until REC icon starts  
flashing on the display panel to start  
recording.  
1 Press TAPE.  
2 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck.  
3 Press í or ë on the remote to select the  
To stop recording  
Press Ç on the system.  
recording tape side.  
Aappears on the display for the reverse  
side.  
Helpful Hint:  
– OneTouch Recording is not possible inTAPE  
mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will appear.  
Bappears on the display for the forward  
side.  
4 Press TAPE A/R on the remote repeatedly  
to select a recording mode.  
å for recording on one side only.  
for recording on both sides.  
CD Synchronised start recording  
1 Press CD.  
5 Prepare the source to be recorded.  
CD – load the disc.  
If you want to start recording from a desired  
track, press í or ë.  
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.  
AUX – connect external equipment.  
You can programme the tracks in the order  
you want them to be recorded (refer to “CD  
Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).  
When recording is in progress  
REC starts flashing.  
2 Press and hold REC to start recording.  
The disc will start playback automatically.  
It is not possible to change tape side.  
It is not possible to listen to another source.  
To select another track during  
recording  
It is not possible to activate the timer  
function.  
1 Press ÉÅto interrupt recording.  
2 Press í or ë to select the desired track.  
3 Press ÉÅto resume recording.  
To stop recording  
Press Ç.  
Recording and disc playback will stop  
simultaneously.  
 
21  
Timer Operations  
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).  
Timer setting  
The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or  
TAPE mode automatically at a preset time,  
serving as an alarm to wake you up.  
CD – playing the first track of the disc. If the  
disc tray is empty, it will switch toTuner mode.  
TUNER – playing the last tuned radio station.  
TAPE – playing the tape.  
IMPORTANT!  
– Before setting the timer, ensure that  
the clock is set correctly.  
– if recording is in progress, the timer  
function will not be activated.  
– 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  
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” appears.  
predetermined minimum audible level.  
2
(CD / TUNER / TAPE)  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
Helpful Hint:  
– The system will exit timer setting mode if no  
button is pressed within 90 seconds.  
(00:00 / 12:00AM)  
(00:00 / 12:00AM)  
4
4
3
Checking the timer setting  
,
,
TIMER TIMER ON/OFF  
Press TIMER on the remote.  
SLEEP  
SNOOZE  
The timer information will display for a few  
seconds, then the system resumes to the last  
active source or stays in standby mode.  
1
5
1 Press TIMER on the remote.  
icon starts flashing.  
2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the  
wake-up source.  
The selected source will be lighted while  
other available sources are flashing.  
3 Press à or á repeatedly to set the hour.  
4 Press ÉÅ to change to minutes setting, then  
press à or á repeatedly to set the  
minutes.  
5 Press TIMER to store the setting.  
Once the timer is set, it will always switch on  
unless you deactivate it.  
icon remains on the display. It indicates the  
timer is activated.  
 
22  
Timer Operations  
Other Connection  
Temporarily deactivating the wake up  
timer  
Listening to an external source  
You can listen to the sound of the connected  
external device through your system’s speakers.  
You are only able to activate the Snooze  
function within 30 minutes after the timer wake  
up from standby mode.  
Temporarilydeactivatingthewakeuptimer  
1 After timer wake up, press SNOOZE on  
the remote.  
AUDIO OUT  
1
L
R
L
The system will switch to standby mode for  
five minutes. After that, it resumes the timer last  
selected source again.  
AUX/  
CDR IN  
R
AC  
MAINS  
AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA  
R
L
AUX/  
CDR IN  
2 To cancel the snooze function, press  
+
R
SNOOZE again.  
L
+
SPEAKERS 6  
PLAY  
Setting the SleepTimer  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
AUX  
REPEAT  
PROGRAM  
SHUFFLE  
TAPE A/R  
DISPLAY  
The sleep timer enables the system to switch to  
Eco Power standby mode automatically at a  
preset time  
3
2
CLOCK  
REC  
TIMER TIMER ON/OFF NATURAL  
DIM  
SLEEP  
SNOOZE  
1 Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until  
it reaches the desired preset turn-off time.  
The selections are as follows (time in  
minutes):  
1 Use 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 aTV,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.  
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OFF15…  
SLEEP appears on the display, except if "OFF"  
is selected.  
To view or change the setting, repeat the  
above.  
2 Before the system switches to Eco Power  
standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is  
displayed.  
2 Press AUX repeatedly.  
Select “AUX” when connecting to aTV, VCR  
"SLEEP 10" "SLEEP 9".... "SLEEP 1"  
"SLEEP"  
or Laser Disc player.  
Select “AXU/CDR” when connecting to a CD  
recorder or DVD player.  
To cancel the sleep timer  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" appears,  
or press the STANDBY ON B button.  
3 Press PLAY on the connected device to start  
playback.  
Helpful Hints:  
– All the sound control features (INC SURR, for  
example) are available for selection.  
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other  
equipment for complete connection and use details.  
 
23  
Specifications  
AMPLIFIER  
Output power  
SPEAKERS  
System  
Impedance  
Woofer  
2 x 50 W MPO  
2 way, Bass reflex  
12  
1 x 5.25"  
2" Ferro Fluid Cone  
Dome tweeter  
2 x 25 W RMS(1)  
75 dBA (IEC)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Frequency response  
Input sensitivity  
AUX/CDR In  
Output  
50 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB  
Tweeter  
500 mV/1V  
Dimensions (w x h x d) 175 x 252 x 215 (mm)  
Weight  
2.64 kg each  
Speakers  
12 Ω  
Headphones  
32 – 1000 Ω  
GENERAL  
Material/finish  
(1) (12 , 1 kHz, 10%THD)  
Polystyrene/Metal  
AC Power  
220 – 230V / 50 Hz  
DISC PLAYER  
Power Consumption  
Active  
Standby  
Eco Power Standby  
Dimensions (w x h x d)  
Programmable tracks  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Channel separation  
99  
45 W  
< 15 W  
< 0.5 W  
175 x 252 x 350 (mm)  
20 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB  
76 dBA  
60 dB (1 kHz)  
MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD)MPEG AUDIO  
Weight (without speakers) 5.0 kg  
MP3-CD bit rate  
32-256 kbps  
(128 kbps advised)  
32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
Sampling frequencies  
Specifications and external appearance are subject  
to change without notice.  
TUNER  
FM wave range  
MW wave range  
Number of presets  
Antenna  
87.5 – 108 MHz  
531 – 1602 kHz  
40  
FM  
75 wire  
AM  
Loop antenna  
TAPE PLAYER  
Frequency response  
CrO2 tape (type II)  
Normal tape (type I)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
CrO2 tape (type II)  
Normal tape (type I)  
Wow and flutter  
80 – 12500 Hz, –8 dB  
80 – 12500 Hz, –8 dB  
50 dBA  
47 dBA  
0.4% DIN  
 
24  
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.  
Problem  
Solution  
Radio reception is poor.  
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or  
connect an external antenna for better  
reception.  
Increase the distance between the system and  
yourTV or VCR.  
“NO DISC” is displayed or the disc  
cannot be played.  
Insert a disc.  
Load in the disc with label facing up.  
Replace or clean the disc, see “Care and safety  
information”.  
Use a finalised CD-R(W) or a correct format  
disc.  
The system does not react when buttons  
are pressed.  
Remove and reconnect the AC power cord and  
switch on the system again.  
Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.  
Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing  
tab space.  
Recording or playback cannot be made.  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and  
The tape deck door cannot open.  
switch on the system again.  
Adjust the volume.  
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor  
quality.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
Check that the AC power cord is connected  
properly.  
Select the source (CD orTUNER, for example)  
before pressing the function button (ÉÅ,  
S, T).  
The remote control does not function  
properly.  
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.  
PressTIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.  
If recording is in progress, stop the recording.  
The timer is not working.  
Press and hold DEMO STOP on the main unit  
The system displays features  
automatically and buttons start flashing.  
to switch off the demonstration mode.  
 
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