MCB279 Micro Hi-Fi System Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual Benutzerhandbuch Manuale dell'utente Brukerhåndbok Brugervejledning P001-P029_MCB279_05_Eng 1 2008.5.
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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Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio MCD289 Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Norge Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside. Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.
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Contents English General Information Supplied accessories ............................................ Safety information ................................................ About Digital Audio Broadcassting (DAB) ..... Environmental Information ................................ Hearing safety ....................................................... 7 7 8 8 8 Controls Controls on the set ............................................. 9 Remote control ............................................
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 – 1 X certified power adapter (Brand name: PHILIPS, Model No.: AS-650-190-AB340 Input: 100-240V ~50/60Hz 1.6A, 3.4A) Output: 19.
General Information English About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume. 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, crackle-free sound quality. – The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find.
Controls on the set 9 OPEN/CLOSE 0 jack for the external USB mass storage device 0 USB DELETE – 1 – 2 SCAN/PROGRAM – – – CD/USB: programs tracks FM: programs preset radio stations. DAB: star ts DAB service scanning. 3 VOLUME – adjusts the volume level opens/closes the CD door.
Controls English Remote control # $ % – MODE MENU 1 – 2 3 4 @ – 5 ^ & * ( ) CD RIP USB DEL AUX – 6 7 ALBUM/ PRESET SLEEP ¡ ™ – – – – In Eco power mode: press and hold to switch the set on press to switch the set to standby mode – – In ON mode: press to switch to standby mode press and hold to switch to Eco power mode – – – – for CD/MP3-CD/USB fast searches back and forward within a track/disc (press and hold). ¡ /™ for CD/MP3-CD/USB .................................
Preparations @ TIMER – Placing the set sets the timer function # MODE – selects playback modes between: REP, REP ALL, SHUFFLE REP ALL, SHUFFLE, INTRO and OFF. $ MENU selects DAB full scan, quick scan, manual tuning, language and DRC value.
Preparations English DAB/FM T-type antenna B FM/DAB antenna connection Rear connection Warning: – Never make or change connections with the mains supply switched on. – Install your set near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. A Speaker connection Use the supplied speakers only. Using other speakers can damage the set or the sound quality will be negatively affected.
Connecting an additional appliance Connecting a USB device or memory card By connecting a USB mass storage device (including USB flash memory, USB flash players or memory cards) to the Hi-Fi system, you can enjoy the music stored on the external device through the powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system. 1 Insert the USB device’s USB plug into the socket on the front panel of the main set. Or, for the devices with USB cable: a.
Preparations English 1 2 3 Before using the remote control Setting the clock Pull out the plastic protective sheet. After connecting the set to the power supply, set the clock first. Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example CD, TUNER).
Important! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Volume control Volume adjustment ● Switching on/off the set and selecting functions 1 To switch on, press STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER or SOURCE on the set (or y on the remote control) ➜ The set switches to the last source selected OR On the remote control, press the source button (e.g. USB, DISC, DAB/FM, AUX). 2 When the set is on, press STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER to switch off (or y on the remote control).
CD English IMPORTANT! – Make sure that the file names of MP3 files end with .mp3. – For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows Media Player 10 (or later) for CD burning/conversion. Visit www. microsoft.com for details about Windows Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media Digital Rights Management).
Selecting and searching Programming tracks Selecting a different track You may store up to 32 tracks in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track more than once. ● Press 4 / ¢ on the set (or í/ ë on the remote control ) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display. MP3/WMA: ➜ Track information scrolls briefly. MP3/WMA: ● Press ALBUM/ PRESET +/- on the set or remote control once or more to select the next or previous album. ➜ Album information scrolls briefly.
CD English Different play modes: REPEAT, SHUFFLE Display track information (MP3/WMA only) REP – plays the current track continuously. REP ALL – plays the entire disc/program continuously. SHUFFLE – plays all the tracks in random order. SHUFFLE REP ALL – repeatedly plays all the tracks in random order. INTRO – plays the first 10 seconds in each track OFF– plays tracks normally The ID3 tag is part of an MP3/WMA file and contains various track information such as the track´s title or the artist´s name.
Tuning to radio stations 1 Press SOURCE (or DAB/FM on the remote control) once or more to select FM . 2 Press and hold 4 / ¢ on the set (or à / á on the remote control ) until SEARCH appears. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. Display shows SEARCH during automatic tuning. 3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the desired station. 4 5 Press PROG to confirm. ➜ Display shows the preset number, waveband and the frequency of the preset station.
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). Tuning to a program type (PTY) 1 2 3 4 PTY enables you to tune to a desired program type. Program RDS stations (See Programming radio stations). When tuning to an RDS station, press RDS/ NEWS on the remote control repeatedly until the program type is displayed.
● DAB information display Programming DAB stations You can view the DAB service information in the following 3 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. Channel & Frequency Displays the channel and central frequency of the current multiplex (ensemble).
USB English Using a non-USB device 1 2 Connect the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the LINE-IN terminal of your system. Press SOURCE repeatedly (or AUX on the remote control) to select external equipment. Notes: – 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.
How to organize your MP3/WMA files on the USB mass storage device This Hi-Fi system will browse the MP3/WMA files in the folders/sub-folders/titles order. Example: Root Note: – For compatibility reasons, the album/track information may differ from what it is displayed through flash players’ music management software. – File names or ID3 tags will be displayed as --- if they are not in English.
USB USB /AUX English Helpful hints: – In recording mode (even the USB device is unplugged from the set), selections of track/album, play modes (repeat and shuffle modes) are not available. – All the recorded audio files will be stored in the folder named _PHILIPS which is automatically created for recording. – The recorded audio file will be stored in either .mp3 format (for the disc of audio or MP3), or .wma format (for WMA disc). – Copyright-protected CD will not be recorded.
0 Setting clock There are two possible methods for setting the clock: manually or automatically by using RDS. Automatic clock setting Refer to “Setting the RDS clock”. Note: – if you choose FM as the wake-up source, Hold down or press ALBUM/PRESET +/- on the set repeatedly to select a preset station. Manual clock setting 1 In standby mode, press CLOCK on the remote control. ➜ The hour digits start flashing. 2 Hold down or press ALBUM/PRESET +/on the set repeatedly to set the hours.
SLEEP English SLEEP You can set a certain period of time after which the set will switch off. ● On the remote control, press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time period options (in minutes): ➜ Display shows in sequence: SLEEP OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15, 5, SLEEP OFF... ➜ Display shows the selected option briefly and returns to its previous status. The icon appears. ● To review the remaining sleep time, press SLEEP.
AMPLIFIER Output power ....................................... 2 x 30 W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 62 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ......... 63 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 6 Ω Impedance headphones .................... 32 Ω -1000 Ω Frequency response ..... 63 – 12500 Hz (± 3 dB) Signal-to-noise-ratio ...................................... ≥ 50 dBA DAB wave range ....................................
Troubleshooting English 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 ✔ Insert a disc. ✔ Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens “NO DISC” is displayed.
The remote control does not function properly. ✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ before pressing the function button (ÉÅ,í, ë). Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. Insert the battery with its polarities (+/– signs) aligned as indicated. Replace the battery. Point the remote control directly toward IR sensor on the front of the system. The timer is not working. ✔ Check the set is switched off ✔ Set the clock correctly. ✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer.
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