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CAUTION Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
MC-i250 12NC : 3139 115 22192 This Quick Use Guide gives a rough overview and helps to quickly start with basic steps. Please read the supplied instruction manual for detailed information. General Requirements Registration For online music services (INTERNET): To activate the online features of MC-i250, you have to register your set after completing the “Prerequisites for Setup” and “Connecting Streamium MC-i250”.
Connecting Streamium MC-i250 õ For wireless operation (Wi-Fi, 802.11b): õ For wired operation (Ethernet): wireless access point router gateway router PC with wireless network adaptor DSL or cable modem Data port DSL or cable modem from RJ45 INTERNET Data port Power outlet 1 2 Power outlet After the Internet connection of a PC in the home network has proven to be working, connect the MC-i250 to the gateway router with the supplied cable. Press INTERNET.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 12. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. storms or when unused for long periods of time. 7. Do not block any ventilation 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. personnel.
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Contents English General Information Internet Audio About MC-i250 ................................................... 10 About MP3 ........................................................... 10 Environmental information .............................. 11 Supplied accessories .......................................... 11 Safety information .............................................. 11 Connecting to your PC (PC LINK) ............... 23 Connecting to online music services ............. 23 Set options ..
Contents English Personalized and interactive features Multiple users ...................................................... 32 Creating your user account Selecting a user account Favorites ............................................................... 32 Creating your favorites list Accessing your favorites list Returning to normal list (exit from favorites list) Getting extra information ................................ 32 External Sources Connecting an external device .......................
General Information English About MC-i250 About MP3 Philips Streamium MC-i250 is a wireless broadband internet audio system. It is compliant with the IEEE 802.11B specification, which is, known under the name WiFi™. WiFi™ is the leading wireless industry standard for broadband networking, and delivers, depending on your environment, bandwidth of up to 11 Mbps over distances up to 100 meters. Supported formats – MP3PRO, MP3 – ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession – Supported sampling frequencies : 16, 22.
This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
Preparations English FM wire antenna AM loop antenna speaker (right) DIGITAL OUT R LINE OUT B IN DIGITALOUT L speaker (left) AC MAINS ~ L R AUX/ CDR IN AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA SUB WOOFER OUT _ R + _ L + C SPEAKERS 6Ω VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110V127V 220V240V NOT FOR ALL COUNTRIES AC power cord Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. A Power A B Antennas connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals.
C Speakers connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". 1 Notes: – Do not connect equipment to both the LINE OUT and AUX / CDR IN terminals at the same time. Otherwise, noise will be generated and malfunction might occur. – If you are connecting equipment with a monaural output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left terminal.
Preparations English Prerequisites for home network setup 1 Connect your PC, (wireless) gateway router and broadband modem (cable / DSL) according to the router’s setup instruction. 2 Configure your home network following the directions specified in your router’s manual and make sure that the PC’s Internet connection is installed properly and working. If you have problems with the setup of the Internet connection, contact your networking equipment manufacturer or Internet Service Provider.
As soon as you are asked to enter your email address on the screen, your set has successfully established a connection to the Internet. To activate the online features of MC-i250, you still have to complete the registration. For wired operation (Ethernet) gateway router DSL or cable modem from RJ45 Data port Registration INTERNET 1 Enter your email address (using the remote control) on the set and press OK/PLAY (2). 2 After a short moment you will receive an e-mail at the entered address.
Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3) English Controls on the system and remote control $ TUNER – to enter tuner mode or select waveband (FM or AM). 1 STANDBY ON / ECO POWER % AUX – – – ^ Ç (CANCEL) to switch the system on (on the system only). to switch the system to standby mode. hold down to switch the system to Eco Power standby mode. – for CD ................. to stop playback. for Tuner ............. to stop programming. for Clock ............ to exit clock setting or cancel timer.
Controls – to select the next wOOx level or switch off wOOx sound effect. £¡ /™ for CD, INTERNET, PC LINK (play view) ......... to skip to the beginning of the current, previous, or next track. for Tuner (play view)…to select a favorite radio station. for Clock ............ to change between hour and minutes field. ≤à/á – for CD (play view)…to search backward / forward. for Tuner ............. to tune to a lower or higher radio frequency.
Basic Functions English SOUND JOG WOOX TREBLE BASS MICRO HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY•ON ECO POWER NAVIGATE PLAY INCR. SURR.SLEEP • • FAVORITES DIM 123 SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL MW LW AM FM NEWS REC 1 2 3 FAVORITES VIEW • • OK BACK ENTER RESUME OPTIONS INTERNET PC LINK CANCEL CD TUNER IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically.
Switching the system on Dim mode In standby mode You can select the desired brightness for the display. ● Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected source. ● Press PC LINK, INTERNET, CD, TUNER, or AUX to select the desired source. In Eco Power Standby mode ● Press STANDBY ON on the system. ● Press PC LINK, CD, TUNER, INTERNET or AUX on the remote control. Switching the system to standby mode ● Press STANDBY ON (or B on the remote control).
Basic Functions English Sound control 1 Press BASS or TREBLE on the system to select Bass or Treble sound feature. For optimal sound listening, you are only able to select BASS/TREBLE or wOOx at a time. 2 Adjust SOUND JOG on the system to select the desired Bass or Treble level. BASS LEVEL XX TREBLE LEVEL XX ➜ "BASS XX" or "TREBLE XX" XX is displayed. "XX XX" denotes the level as follows : wOOx There are three wOOx settings to enhance the bass response.
Screen display The system has two main screen display views – NAVIGATION and PLAY. Switching between Navigation view and Play view ● Press VIEW on the system. Navigation view Using the soft keys Allows you to navigate through the contents of the currently selected source/service. Each source/service has different sort modes. For example, the sort modes when playing back an MP3CD are ALBUM, PLAYLIST, ARTIST and TRACK.
Basic Functions English Scrolling All lists in navigation view are sorted in alphabetical or numerical order. To scroll through a list ● Adjust the navigation jog clockwise to scroll down or counterclockwise to scroll up. There are two scrolling speeds : 1 slow and 2 fast. o ll 2 do 1 2 u ro ll sc r 1 p wn OK sc 1 Enables you to skip forward/backward to an item on the list. 2 Enables you to skip forward/backward by several items on the list.
Connecting to your PC (PC LINK) Connecting to online music services This feature allows you to stream your favorite MP3 music from your PC via the home PC’s network. In order to enjoy the PC Link, you have to install the PC Link PC application. This application can be downloaded from “http://My.Philips.com”. 1 2 Press PC LINK. SEARCHING... ➜ “SEARCHING... SEARCHING...” is displayed. ➜ If no PC is found within 30 seconds, an error NO PC’S FOUND message “NO FOUND” is displayed. Check your network setup.
Internet Audio English 1 2 Set options Network Configuration An option menu exists for each source/service except for TUNER and AUX. The available option menus are detailed within the respective source/service sections in this manual. Depending on the type of Internet connection you have, “DHCP” or “STATIC” must be selected to enable your system to connect to the Internet. Check with your service provider to obtain the correct IP mode. Press INTERNET followed by OPTIONS.
Proxy Configuration About “My.Philips.com” Check with your service provider to obtain the correct proxy name and proxy port. “My.Philips.com” provides a personal online tool for managing your entertainment choices. It is an exclusive service to owners of Philips’ premium internet-connected products. Once you have registered with “My.Philips.com”, you will be able to : – create and personalize your music selections. – update on latest music releases or favorite artists.
CD/MP3-CD Operations English NAVIGATE PLAY INCR. SURR.SLEEP • • FAVORITES DIM 123 SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL MW LW AM FM NEWS REC 1 2 3 FAVORITES VIEW • • OK BACK ENTER RESUME OPTIONS INTERNET PC LINK CANCEL CD TUNER AUX iR OPEN/ CLOSE IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets. – Do not load more than one disc into the tray.
Basic operations Repeat and Shuffle Playing a disc You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. ● Press 2. Repeat play To interrupt playback ● Press Å. ➜ The current track time flashes. 1 Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly to select the following : ➜ REPEAT TRACK – repeat the current track. ➜ REPEAT ALL – repeat the entire disc. 2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT REPEAT OFF until "REPEAT OFF" is displayed. ● To resume playback, press Åagain.
CD/ MP3-CD Operations English display screen 1 3 5 Activating the favorites list ● Press FAVORITES ( 2 4 1 The selected item is shown (album name, playlist name, artist name or MP3-CD name). 2 Track name. 3 Elapsed play time. 4 Artist name is shown. Deactivating the favorites list ● Press CD. Playing a favorites list ● Press FAVORITES ( ● Press (UN)MARK ( You can manage your CD/ MP3-CD favorites in My.Philips.com (refer to “My.Philips.com” for more information).
Artist and title information The system is able to display artist and title information such as CD title, artist’s name, musical genre, track titles and so forth (metadata). CD The tracks on the disc are displayed in numerical order when no CD information is available. If artist and title information is detected, the song titles will be displayed instead.
Radio Reception English NAVIGATE PLAY INCR. SURR.SLEEP • • FAVORITES DIM 123 SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL MW LW AM FM NEWS REC 1 2 3 FAVORITES VIEW • • OK BACK ENTER RESUME OPTIONS INTERNET 1 PC LINK CANCEL CD TUNER iR Tuning to radio stations Storing favorite radio stations Press TUNER to select TUNER mode. TUNER ➜ "TUNER TUNER" is displayed. The current radio frequency will appear on the display. ➜ If an FM station is received in stereo, is displayed.
Erasing a favorite radio station Manual Preset Programming 1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to “Tuning to radio stations”). 1 2 Press (UN)MARK ( ). ➜ The current station will be stored in the next available preset number. 2 Press (UN)MARK ( ). icon will disappear. ➜ The ➜ The preset numbers of all other preset stations in the waveband with a higher number are decreased by one. ● Repeat steps 1–2 to store other radio stations.
Personalized and interactive features English Multiple users Favorites This system allows personalization for multiple users. Your personal selections are bound to a user account. This feature is available for PC LINK, INTERNET and CD only. In any modes, you can easily manage your favorite tracks and stations by using the FAVORITES ( ) and (UN)MARK ( ) buttons. Creating your user account Creating your favorites list (Refer to “Preparations – Registration).
Listening to an external source NAVIGATE PLAY INCR. SURR.SLEEP • • FAVORITES DIM 123 SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL MW LW AM FM NEWS REC 1 2 3 FAVORITES 1 VIEW • • OK BACK ENTER RESUME OPTIONS INTERNET PC LINK 2 CANCEL CD TUNER AUX Press AUX to select “AUX AUX” when connected to a TV, VCR or Laser Disc player. OR CDR/DVD ● Press AUX again to select “CDR/DVD CDR/DVD” when connected to a CD recorder or DVD player.
Clock/Timer English NAVIGATE PLAY INCR. SURR.SLEEP • • FAVORITES DIM 123 SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL MW LW AM FM NEWS REC 1 2 3 FAVORITES VIEW • • OK BACK ENTER RESUME OPTIONS INTERNET PC LINK CANCEL CD TUNER 4 Use the navigation jog (or press 3 / 4 on the remote control) to set the hour and minutes. 5 Press CLK / TIMER again to store the setting. ➜ The clock starts working. View clock To exit without storing the setting ● Press Ç.
Clock/Timer 2 Press and hold CLK/TIMER for more than two seconds to select timer mode. 12:00 AM 00:00 ➜ "12:00 AM" or "00:00 00:00" or the last timer setting starts flashing. ➜ starts flashing. ➜ The selected source will be lighted while other available sources are flashing. Press CD, TUNER, INTERNET or PC LINK to select the desired source. ➜ For CD mode, the timer will wake up by playing the first track of the disc or favorite list. If the disc tray is empty, it will switch to Tuner mode.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power ....................................... 100 W total power .............................. 2 x 50 W RMS / 2 x 40 W FTC(1) Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 70 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ......... 50 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In / CDR/DVD In .................... 500 mV / 1V Output Speakers .................................................................... ≥ 6 Ω Headphones ......................................
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 service center. Problem Solution CD/MP3-CD OPERATIONS NO CD AVAILABLE! PLEASE “NO INSERT CD CD” is displayed.
Troubleshooting English RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed. The remote control does not function properly. The timer is not working. Not all buttons are lit. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
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