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MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:46 PM Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. • So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
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MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 7. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM English Safety instructions............................2&4 Controls .................................................6 Quick start .............................................7 Power supply.....................................8–9 Earphones ..............................................9 Page 5 CD play ..........................................10–11 Features.........................................12–16 In-car connection.................................17 Accessories ......
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 6 CONTROLS, refer to the illustration on page 3 1 9 .....................stops CD play, clears a program, or switches the player off 2 DBB .................DYNAMIC BASS BOOST switches the bass enhancement on and off 3 §....................skips and searches forward to CD tracks 4 2; ...................switches the player on, starts or pauses CD play 5 ........................display 6 ∞....................skips and searches backward to CD tracks 7 PROGRAM.......
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 7 QUICK START 1 OPEN 2 AA LRG UM3 ESP 2. 2. OF F • RE SU ME 1. • HO LD LINE OUT 1. / VOL. 0 3 CD 4 5 HOLD➟OFF • OF M SU RE EO F• LIN U T/ E• V O L. 0 HO LD OF F L IN • S RE UM E • L IN EO EO U T/ N OPE UT/ N OPE V O L. V O L. 0 0 6 PLAY 7 VOLUME NE O UT / N OPE VOL. 0 ESP !!! ESP OFF • RESUME • HOLD ESP ESP LIN E OUT / OFF OFF • RES UM E • RES UM E • HOL D VOL 0 • HOL . D LINE LINE OUT/ VOL. 0 OUT/ VOL.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 8 POWER SUPPLY Batteries (not included) With this player you can use either: • normal batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips), or • alkaline batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips). Notes: – Old and new or different types of batteries should not be used in combination. – Remove batteries if they are dead or if the player is not going to be used for a long time. Inserting batteries 1 Push OPEN 2 to open the CD lid.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 9 POWER SUPPLY/EARPHONES Power adapter (supplied ) Use only the supplied AY 3170 adapter (4.5 V/300 mA direct current, positive pole to the center pin). Any other product may damage the player. 1 Make sure that the local voltage corresponds to the power adapter´s voltage. 4,5V DC 2 Connect the power adapter to the 4.5V DC jack of the player and to the wall power outlet. Note: Always disconnect the adapter when you are not using it.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 10 CD PLAY Playing a CD This CD player can play all kinds of Audio Discs such as CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables. Do not try to play a CD-ROM, CDi, VCD, DVD or computer CD. P 1 Push the OPEN 2 slider. y The lid opens. OPE N VOL. 0 2 Insert an audio CD, printed side up, by pressing gently on the CD center so that it fits onto the hub. Close the lid by pressing it down. 3 Press 2; for approximately 1 second to switch the player on and start CD playback.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 11 CD PLAY Playback information • If a recordable CD (CD-R) or a rewritable CD (CD-RW) is not recorded properly, nF dISC is displayed. In that case, use FINALIZE on your CD recorder to complete the recording. • If you want to play a rewritable CD (CD-RW), it takes 3–15 seconds for sound reproduction to start once you have pressed 2;. • Playback will stop if you open the CD lid. • While the CD is being read, 1 -:- is flashing.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 12 FEATURES Selecting a track and searching Selecting a track during playback • Briefly press ∞ or § once or several times to skip to the current, previous or next track. y Playback continues with the selected track, and the CD track number is displayed. Selecting a track when playback is stopped 1 Briefly press ∞ or § once or several times. y The selected track number is displayed. 2 Press 2; to start CD play. y Playback starts with the selected track.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 13 FEATURES Programming track numbers You can select up to 99 tracks and store them in the memory in a desired sequence. Any track can be stored more than once. PR O ODE G RA M 1 While playback is stopped, select a track with ∞ or §. M 2 Press PROGRAM to store the track. y PROGRAM lights up; the track number programmed and P with the total number of stored tracks are displayed. 3 Select and store all desired tracks in this way.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 14 FEATURES Storing the last position played – RESUME You can store the last position played. When restarting, playback continues from where you have stopped. O FF • RE SU M E •H OL D 1 Switch the slider to RESUME during playback to activate the RESUME feature. y RESUME is shown. LIN EO UT/ 2 Press 9 whenever you want to stop playback. 3 Press 2; whenever you want to resume playback. y RESUME is shown and playback continues from where you have stopped.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 15 FEATURES ESP With a conventional portable CD player you might have experienced that the music stops e.g. when jogging. The ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION prevents loss of sound caused by light vibrations and shocks. Continuous playback is ensured. However, ESP does not prevent playback interruptions during serious running. It also does not protect the unit against any damage caused by dropping! ESP • Press ESP during playback to activate the skip protection.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 16 FEATURES Selecting different playing possibilities – MODE It is possible to play tracks in random order, to repeat a track or the entire CD and to play the first few seconds of each track. 2 Playback starts in the chosen mode after 2 seconds. • To return to normal playback, press MODE repeatedly until the display indicator goes off.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:47 PM Page 17 IN-CAR CONNECTION In-car use (optionally available from your PHILIPS dealer) Only use the AY 3545 car voltage converter (4.5 V, DC, positive pole to the center pin) and the AY 3501 car cassette adapter. Any other product may damage the unit. ES P 4,5 V DC 1 Put the CD player on a horizontal, vibration-free and stable surface. Make sure it is in a safe place, where the player is neither a danger nor obstacle to the driver and passengers.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:48 PM Page 18 ACCESSORIES Accessories One MG9218 CD player with built-in bracket and hand strap One removable screw-on belt clip One pair of earphones One egg pouch with metal chain Egg pouch The egg pouch enables you to conveniently store your earphones, when you are on the move with the set. 1 Squeeze the egg at both ends until the slit opens to insert or remove your earphones. 2 After squeezing, the slit closes and the egg returns to its original shape.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:48 PM Page 19 GENERAL INFORMATION CD player and CD handling • Do not touch the lens A of the CD player. • Do not expose the unit, batteries or CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). A • You can clean the CD player with a soft, slightly dampened, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents as they may have a corrosive effect.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:48 PM Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee. Problem Possible cause No power, playback does not start Batteries Batteries inserted incorrectly Batteries are dead. Contact pins are dirty. Power adapter Loose connection nF dISC indication no dISC indication HoLd indication and/or no reaction to controls 20 In-car use Cigarette lighter is not powered when ignition is off.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:48 PM Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the unit for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. Problem Possible cause The CD skips tracks. The CD is damaged or dirty. RESUME, SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active. No sound or PAUSE is activated. bad sound quality Loose, wrong or dirty connections Volume is not adjusted.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:48 PM Page 22 LIMITED WARRANTY PORTABLE COMPACT DISC One Year Free Exchange This product must be carried in for an exchange. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:48 PM Page 23 EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS... Contact your dealer to arrange an exchange. Or, ship the product, insured and freight prepaid, and with proof of purchase enclosed, to the address listed below. Small Product Service Center Philips Service Company 907 Snapps Ferry Road, Plant 2, Building 6 Greeneville,TN 37743 (In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.
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MG9218/17 eng 8/25/00 4:48 PM Page 26 PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, U.S.A. W Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philipsusa.
