MC146 Micro Hi-Fi System Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual pg001-pg020_MC146_05_Eng 1 2007.8.
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 2 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 3 Refit the fuse cover. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 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 3 Amp.
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Contents English General Information Other Connection Supplied accessories ............................................ Environmental Information ................................ Safety Information ................................................ Hearing Safety ....................................................... 5 5 5 6 Listening to an external source ...................... 14 Maintenance .............................................. 14 Clock/Timer Preparations Rear connections .................
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Supplied accessories English General Information ● Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system.
General Information English Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume. ● Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. ● Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound.
English Preparations FM wire antenna speaker (left) speaker (right) AC power cord B Speakers Connection Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2. Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".
Preparations English Inserting batteries into the Remote Control 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert two R03 or AAA batteries following the indications (+/-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. 1 3 2 Using the Remote Control to operate the system 1 2 Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel. Do not put any objects between the Remote Control and the system while operating the system.
Controls on the system and remote control Controls available on the remote control only 1 STANDBY-ON2 (POWER) @ REP ALL – – switches the system to standby or on. repeats a track/disc/ all programmed tracks. 2 iR SENSOR # SHUF – – infrared sensor for remote control. plays CD tracks in random order.. 3 SOURCE $ SLEEP – – – selects the respective sound source for CD/ TUNER/AUX. switches on the system. 4 PRESET +/for radio .............. selects a preset radio station.
Basic Functions English Adjusting volume and sound STANDBY-ON MIC RO S Y STE M MC14 6 iR 1 CD/CD -R/CD -RW COMPATIBL E SOURC E VOL TUNING REPEAT PROG PRESE T VOL DBB IMPORTANT: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Press VOL +/- to adjust volume. ➜ Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from 0-32. 2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or off. ➜ Display shows: if the DBB is activated.
English CD Operation Basic playback controls STANDBY-ON To play a disc MIC RO S Y STE M MC14 6 ● Press 2; to star t playback. ➜ The current track number and the PLAY icon are displayed during disc playback. iR CD/CD -R/CD -RW COMPATIBL E To select a different track SOURC E ● Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote control ¡ / ™) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display.
CD Operation English Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. The play modes cannot be combined with PROGRAMME. SHUF ................ tracks of the entire disc are played in random order. REP ALL ........... repeats the entire disc/ programme. REP ................... plays the current track continuously. 4 To start playback of your disc programme, press 2;. Reviewing the programme ● Stop playback and press PROG.
1 STANDBY-ON MIC RO S Y STE M MC14 6 English Radio Reception - to select the preset Press PRESET +/number where programming should start. Note: – If no preset number is selected, default is preset (1) and all your presets will be overridden. iR 2 CD/CD -R/CD -RW COMPATIBL E SOURC E VOL TUNING REPEAT PROG PRESE T VOL DBB Press PROG. for more than 2 seconds to activate programming. ➜ “AUtO” is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength.
Other Connection English Listening to an external source You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your system’s speakers. 1 2 Select AUX source by pressing SOURCE (or AUX on the remote control). Use a cinch cable (not supplied) to connect MC 146’s AUX jack (3.5 mm, located on the back panel) to an AUDIO OUT or headphone jack on an external equipment (such as CD player, or VCR).
STANDBY-ON 6 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (à / á on the remote control) to set the minutes. 7 Press TIMER to confirm the time. ➜ The timer is now set and activated. MIC RO S Y STE M MC14 6 iR Notes: . – If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be selected automatically.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power ........................................... 2 x 2W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 8Ω CD PLAYER Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA TUNER FM wave range ................................... 87.
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. Solution Problem ✔ Insert a disc. ✔ Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
Troubleshooting English Solution Problem The remote control does not function properly. ✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (É,í,ë). ✔ Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. ✔ Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) aligned as indicated. ✔ Replace the batteries. ✔ Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor. The time is not working. ✔ Set the clock correctly. ✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer.
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