MCB204 Micro Hi-Fi System User manual MCB204_05-Eng 1 4/18/07, 9:45 AM
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 3 Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 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 3 Amp.
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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.
General Information Tape Operation/Recording Supplied accessories ............................................ Environmental information ................................ Safety information ................................................ About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) ....... 6 6 6 7 Tape playback ...................................................... 18 General information on recording ................. 18 Synchro start CD recording ............................ 18 Recording from the radio .....
General Information English This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Supplied accessories – 2 speaker boxes – remote control – 1 certified AC/DC adaptor (Input: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.8A Max, Output: 13V 1.4A) 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).
English General Information About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice and information delivered in crystal clear, cracklefree sound quality. – The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find. – With DAB digital stations there are no frequencies to remember, and sets are tuned by station name, so there's no retuning on the move.
Preparations English B FM/DAB antenna Speaker (right) Speaker (left) AUX C HEADPHONE RIGHT LEFT AC power adaptor A B Antenna 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. A Power Before connecting the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. WARNING! – For optimal performance, use only the original power cable.
Notes: – For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. – Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. – Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual. CAUTION! – Remove battery if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time. – Battery contains chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.
Controls (illustrations on page 3) English compartment. PAUSEÅ ....... interrupts recording or playback. Controls on the system and remote control 1 ECO POWER STANDBY-ON (2) – 2 3 4 – switches the system on or to standby/Eco-power standby. SCAN for DAB .............. (press and hold) to start a full scan process to search for all local DAB stations. ................................. (press briefly) to start a quick scan process to search for DAB stations. PROGRAM for CD/USB ...... programmes tracks.
English Basic Functions Switching the system on Adjusting volume and sound ● Press ECO POWER STANDBY-ON or SOURCE (or 2on the remote control). ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press DAB/FM, DISC, USB,TAPE or AUX on the remote control. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. 1 Turn the VOLUME control anti-clockwise to decrease or clockwise to increase volume on the system (or press VOL -/+ on the remote control).
CD/MP3 Operation English Basic playback controls To play a disc ● Press 2; to start playback. ➜ The current track number and elapsed playing time of the track are displayed during disc playback. To select a different track ● Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ on the remote control) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display. To find a passage within a track IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched.
3 4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (¡ / ™ on the remote control) to select a desired track. ➜ The album number will change accordingly as you reach the first track of an album by pressing ™ or the last track of an album by pressing ¡ . Note: – The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions cannot be used simultaneously. Press 2; to start playback.
DAB Reception English During scanning, the system will initially display the following the following, where "CH" is the DAB channel and "N" is the number of the current multiplex (ensemble). CH N ● Press and hold SMART/SCAN for more than 2 seconds. ➜ The display panel shows "F SCAN" and the system will start full scan to search for all available Band III channels again automatically. ● Press SMART/SCAN briefly.
● DAB information display Programming DAB stations You can view the DAB service information in the following 6 information modes. Depending on the DAB radio station you are tuning to, some information modes may be unavailable. You can save up to 20 DAB stations in the system memory. Press INFO./RDS repeatedly to view the following information. – DLS – ERR – NEWS/SPORT/STA – bps – time – station (12B 225.
FM Radio Reception English ➜ AUTO is displayed and available stations are programmed. The first preset automatically stored will then be played. Manual programming Tuning to radio stations 1 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or press DAB/FM on the remote repeatedly to select TUNER source. 2 Press down on TUNING 4 ¢ (or 5/6 on the remote control) and release the button. ➜ The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.
RDS Radio Data System is a service that allows FM stations to show additional information. If and the you are receiving an RDS station, station name are displayed. When automatic programming is used, RDS stations will be programmed first. Scrolling through different RDS information ● Press INFO./RDS briefly and repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available): – Station name – Programme type such as POP....
Tape Operation/Recording English ● To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have the tape in front of you and break out the left tab. Recording on this side is no longer possible. If, however, you wish to record over this side again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive tape. Synchro start CD recording 1 2 3 Tape playback 1 Select TAPE source. ➜ Display: shows “TAPE” throughout tape operation. 2 Open the tape key flap marked “PULL TO OPEN” on the front panel.
Using a non-USB device 1 Connect the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX terminals of your system. 2 Press SOURCE repeatedly (or AUX on the remote control) to select external equipment. Note: – All the sound control features (DSC or DBB, for example) are available for selection. – Refer to the operating instructions for the connected equipment for details.
External Sources English – For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion.Visit www.microsoft.com for details about Windows Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media Digital Rights Management). Playing a USB mass storage device 1 2 Make sure that your MCB204 is being powered on. Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB on the remote) to enter USB mode. 3 Plug a compatible USB mass storage device to .
8 9 0 Setting the clock ! 1 In standby or active mode, press CLOCK on the remote control. ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. " 2 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ on the remote control) to set the hours. 3 Press CLOCK again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. 4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ on the remote control) to set the minutes. 5 Press CLOCK to confirm the time. Setting the timer The system can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the CD, USB, TUNER, or DAB is switched on at a set time.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power ........................................... 2 x 4W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 4Ω 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 ✔ Set the clock correctly. ✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer. ✔ If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop The time is not working. recording. ✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord The Clock/Timer setting is erased. has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. ✔ It is not set in the USB mode. Press USB to The USB device doesn’t play on my MCB204 select USB mode. ✔ The device is not securely connected to MCB204’s USB port.
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