Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Micro Hi-Fi System MC230
user manual
1
3140 115 xxxxx
pg001-019_MC230_05_eng 1 9/2/07, 12:00
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
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: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
1 ! 3 5 7 # @ 0 $ 8 & % ^ * ( ) 2 1 5 3 4 6 7 8 ! 9 0 3 3 3140 115 xxxxx pg001-019_MC230_05_eng 3 9/2/07, 12:00
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. 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 l
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 5 3140 115 xxxxx pg001-019_MC230_05_eng 5 9/2/07, 12:00 English
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
English Contents General Information Clock/Timer Environmental information ................................ 7 Setting the clock ................................................. 17 Supplied accessories ............................................ 7 Viewing the clock ............................................... 17 Safety information ................................................ 7 Setting the timer ................................................. 17 Activating and deactivating TIMER .......
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
General Information This product complies with the radio Safety Information interference requirements of the European ● Before operating the system, check that the Community. operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage Supplied accessories selector) of your system is identical with the –2 speaker boxes voltage of your local power supply. If not, please – remote control (with battery) consult your dealer. – MW loop antenna ● Place the system on a fla
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
English Preparations MW loop FM wire antenna antenna Speakers Speakers (right) (left) AC power cord Rear connections B Antennas Connection Connect the supplied MW loop antenna and FM The type plate is located at the rear of the antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the system. position of the antenna for optimal reception. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2. MW Antenna A Power Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connec
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Preparations FM Antenna Before using the remote control 1 Pull out the plastic protective sheet. 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). ● For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) terminal. plastic protective C Speakers Connection sheet Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS termi
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
English Controls (illustrations on page 3) ^ RDS.NEWS Controls on the system and – activates RDS news and Traffic Announcement. remote control – for tuner, displays RDS information. 1 STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER & MUTE – switches the system on or to Eco Power standby. – interrupts and resumes sound reproduction. 2 Display * REPEAT – shows the status of the system. – repeats a track/ CD programme/ entire CD. 3 OPEN • CLOSEç ( SHUFFLE – opens/ closes the CD door. –plays CD tracks in random order. 4 IR )
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Basic Functions Power Saving Automatic Standby As a power-saving feature, the system automatically switches to Eco Power/ Standby 15 minutes after a CD has reached the end and no control is operated. Adjusting volume and sound 1 Press the VOLUME 3 / 4 (+/-) control to decrease or increase the volume. ➜ Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from MIN1, 2, ...30, 31 MAX. 2 Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired sound effect: ROCK/ JAZZ/ POP/ CLASSIC. 3 Press DBB to switch bass enhance
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
English CD Operation 4 Press ÉÅ to start playback. ➜ Current track number and elapsed playing time of the track are displayed during disc playback. 5 To interrupt playback pressÉÅ. Press ÉÅ again to resume play. 6 To stop disc playback, press STOP 9. Note: CD play will also stop when; – the CD door is opened. – the disc has reached the end. – you select another source: TUNER or AUX. Selecting a different track ● Press í or ë once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the displ
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
CD Operation 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired Different play modes: SHUFFLE tracks. and REPEAT ➜ FULL is displayed if you attempt to program You can select and change the various play more than 40 tracks. modes before or during playback. The REPEAT 5 To start playback of your disc program, press modes can also be combined with PROGRAM. STOP 9 followed by ÉÅor press ÉÅdirectly. SHUFFLE .........tracks of the entire disc are played in random order Reviewing the program SHUFFLE an
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
English Radio Reception 2 Press PROGRAM for more than 2 seconds to activate programming. ➜ AUTO is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength: RDS, FM followed by MW. The last preset automatically stored will then be played. Manual programming 1 Tune to your desired station (see “Tuning to radio stations”). 2 Press PROGRAM to activate programming. 3 Press PRESET ¡ or ™ to allocate a number from 1 to 40 to this station. 4 Press PROGRAM again to confi
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Radio Reception RDS Searching programme type Radio Data System is a service that allows (PTY) FM stations to show additional information. If PTY helps you find a desired programme type. you are receiving a RDS station, and the To enable PTY, first programme RDS stations station name are displayed. into the tuner memory (see Programming radio When automatic programming is used, RDS stations) stations will be programmed first. 1 While receiving an RDS station, press RDS • NEWS briefly until the p
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
English Radio Reception RDS News and Traffic Announcement (TA) You may set up the tuner in such a way that listening to CD/AUX is interrupted by the NEWS on traffic announcement of a RDS station. This only works if the RDS station broadcasts a NEWS signal while sending the news. 1 Tune to the desired RDS station. 2 In CD, AUX or Standby mode, press RDS • NEWS once or more on the remote control to select the NEWS option. ➜ NEWS ON, TA ON or OFF is displayed briefly. ➜ NEWS is displayed if you ha
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Clock/Timer 2 Press SOURCE or VOLUME +/- to select sound source. ➜ Display sequence shows CD, TUNER. ➜ flashes. 3 Press TIMER to confirm your desired mode. 4 Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours. 5 Press TIMER again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. 6 Press VOLUME +/- to set the minutes. 7 Press TIMER to confirm the time. ➜ The timer is now set and activated. Activating and deactivating TIMER Setting the clock ● Press TIMER on the remote to turn off the timer or turn on to the last setting
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
English Specifications AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS Output power .......................................... 2 x 5 W RMS Bass reflex system Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 62 dBA Dimensions (w x h x d) .... 166 x 245 x 90 (mm) Frequency response .........63 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V) GENERAL INFORMATION Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 4 Ω AC Power .....................................220
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
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 CD OPERATION “NO DISC” is displayed. – Insert a disc. – Check if the disc is inserted upside
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
English Français Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/usasupport MC230 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Printed In China PDCC-JH-0707 pg Back_MC230_05 62 9/2/07, 13:31
