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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. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clean only with a piece of dry cloth. materials Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system 6 pg001-021_MCM240_37_Eng 6 2005.5.
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Contents English General Information Clock/Timer Environmental information ................................ 9 Supplied accessories ............................................ 9 Safety information ................................................ 9 Preparations Setting the clock ................................................. 18 Viewing the clock ............................................... 18 Setting the timer ................................................. 18 Activating and deactivating TIMER .
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). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
Preparations English FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Speaker (right) Speaker (left) AC power cord Rear connections B Antennas Connection The type plate is located at the rear of the system. A Power Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception.
FM Antenna 1 Before using the remote control 1 2 2 ● For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal. 3 Pull out the plastic protective sheet. Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example CD, TUNER). Then select the desired function (for example ÉÅ , í , ë).
Controls (illustrations on page 3) English Controls on the system and remote control @ DISPLAY/CLOCK – – 1 STANDBY-ONB # – – switches the system on or to standby/normal standby with clock display. sets the clock function. displays disc information during playback. TIMER activates/ deactivates or sets the timer function. $ SLEEP 2 Display screen – – % DSC (Digital Sound Control) shows the status of the system. 3 OPEN • CLOSEç – – opens/closes the CD door.
Power Saving Automatic Standby As a power-saving feature, the system automatically switches to Standby 15 minutes after a CD has reached the end and no control is operated. Adjusting volume and sound Important! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY-ON (or B on the remote). ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press CD, TUNER or AUX on the remote control. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source.
CD/MP3-CD Operation English Basic playback controls To play a disc ● Press ÉÅ 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 PRESETí / ë (or í / ë on the remote) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display. ● If you have selected a track number shortly after loading a disc or in the PAUSE position, you will need to press ÉÅ to start playback.
Notes: CD play will also stop when; – the CD door is opened. – the disc has reached the end. – you select another source: TUNER or AUX. – you select standby. – the set auto off time arrives. – no button is pressed within 15 minutes in the CD PAUSE position. REPEAT ............ plays the current track continuously 1 2 Playing an MP3 disc 1 2 3 4 Load an MP3 disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 10 seconds due to the large number of songs compiled into one disc.
CD/MP3-CD Operation English 3 4 5 Press PROGRAM to confirm the track number to be stored. ➜ PROG X is shown briefly, followed by the number of the track (for MP3-CD, the album and title numbers of the track) you just stored. X denotes the next program number to be stored Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired tracks. ➜ FULL is displayed if you attempt to program more than 40 tracks. To star t playback of your disc program, press STOP 9 followed by ÉÅ or press ÉÅ directly.
1 English Radio Reception Press PRESETí / ë (or í / ë on the remote) to select the preset number where programming should start. Note: – If no preset number is selected, default is preset (1) and all your presets will be overridden. 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: FM followed by AM. The last preset automatically stored will then be played.
Clock/Timer English 1 Setting the clock 1 2 3 In standby mode or system on, press and hold DISPLAY/CLOCK on the remote control for more than 3 seconds. ➜ SET CLOCK scrolls on the display. ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. Press VOLUME (3 / 4) (+/-) to set the hours. Press DISPLAY/CLOCK again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. 4 Press VOLUME (3 / 4) (+/-) to set the minutes. 5 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm the time. Note: – The backlight for clock display is dim in standby.
English Clock/Timer Activating and deactivating SLEEP The sleep timer enables the system to switch off by itself after a set period of time. ● Press SLEEP on the remote control once or more. ➜ Display shows SLEEP and one of the sleep time options in sequence: 90, 60, 45, 30, 15, OFF, 90... if you have selected a time. Once SLEEP is activated, SLEEP is display. ● To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly until OFF is shown, or press STANDBY-ON/ (or B on the remote). ➜ OFF is displayed.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power .......................................... 2 x 5 W RMS ............................................................ 10 W + 10 W MPO ........................................................................ 2 x 4 W FTC(1) Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 62 dBA Frequency response ......... 63 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V) Impedance loudspeakers .....................................
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 “NO DISC” is displayed. ✔ Insert a disc. ✔ Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
