MCM169 EN User manual
English 1 Important Safety a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth. g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
m Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Warning •• Never remove the casing of this Micro Hi-Fi. •• Never lubricate any part of this Micro Hi-Fi. •• Never place this Micro Hi-Fi on other electrical equipment. •• Keep this Micro Hi-Fi away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat. •• Never look into the laser beam inside the Micro Hi-Fi. •• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the Micro Hi-Fi from the power.
• Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause hearing loss. • Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks. Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones. • Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time. • Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts. • Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC: Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.
This Micro Hi-Fi includes this label: 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. For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet. 2 Your Micro Hi-Fi Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.
The Micro Hi-Fi supports the following media formats: What’s in the box Check and identify the contents of your package: • Main unit • Loudspeaker boxes x 2 • Remote control • MP3 link cable • AC power cable
Overview of the main unit
a b c d e f g h i j k l PULL TO OPEN Open or close the disc tray. • STANDBY-ON Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. • USB RECORD Record from a disc to a USB device. • USB DEL Delete audio files stored on a USB device. • • Start or pause play. PRESET/ALBUM+/• Select a preset radio station. • Skip to the previous/next album. • • • • • / Skip to the previous/next track. Search within a track/ disc/USB. Tune to a radio station. Adjust time. Jack for a USB mass storage device.
m n o PROG Program tracks. Program radio stations. Select 12 hour or 24 hour format. • • • SOURCE Select a source: Disc, tuner, USB or MP3 link. • Display panel Show current status.
Overview of the remote control
a b c d e f g h i j k l POWER Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. • MODE Select repeat play or random play. • TIMER ON/OFF Turn on or off alarm timer. • USB RECORD Record from a disc to a USB device. • / • • • • / • DSC • Search within a track/ disc/USB. Tune to a radio station. Adjust time. Skip to the previous/next track. Start or pause play. Select a preset sound setting: POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC or ROCK. ALB/PRESET+/Skip to the previous/next album. Select a preset radio station.
m n o p q r s t 3 Numeric keypad Select a track from a disc directly. • VOL +/Adjust volume. • • Stop play or erase a program. DBB • Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. USB DELETE • Delete audio files stored on a USB device. TIMER Set the alarm timer. • SLEEP Set the sleep timer. • Source selection keys (DISC, TUN, USB, MP3 LINK) Select a source: CD, tuner, USB or MP3 link.
Note •• Insert the stripped portion of each speaker wire into the socket completely. •• For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers only. •• Connect only speakers with impedance that is the same or higher than the supplied speakers. Refer to the Specifications section of this manual. 1 2 For the right speaker, find the sockets on the main unit marked ‘RIGHT’. Insert the red wire to the red (+) socket. To insert each speaker wire: a Hold down the socket flap. b Insert the speaker wire fully.
Connect power Caution •• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the Micro Hi-Fi. •• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections. 1 Connect the AC power cable to: • the main unit. • the wall socket.
4 Get started Caution •• Use the controls only as stated in this user manual. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of your Micro Hi-Fi. The model number and serial number are on the back of your Micro Hi-Fi. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
3 Close the battery compartment. 3 1 2 Note •• If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. Auto install radio stations When you connect power and no radio stations are stored, the Micro Hi-Fi automatically begins to store radio stations. 1 Connect the Micro Hi-Fi to the power supply. »» [AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY] (auto install - press the PLAY button) is displayed. 2 Press on the main unit to start installation. »» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.
Set clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press and hold CLOCK/DISPLAY to activate the clock setting mode. »» The 12 hour or 24 hour format is displayed. Press ALB/PRESET+/- repeatedly to select 12 hour or 24 hour format. Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm. »» The hour digits are displayed and begin to blink. Press / to set the hour. Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm. »» The minute digits are displayed and begin to blink. Press / to set the minute. Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm.
5 Play Play disc 1 2 3 4 Press DISC to select the disc source. Lift the lid of the CD compartment. Insert a disc with the printed side facing up, then close the disc tray. Press to start play. • To pause/resume play, press . • To stop play, press . Play from USB Note •• Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio contents for supported formats. 1 2 3 Insert the USB plug of a USB device into the socket. Press USB to select the USB source. »» The total number of tracks is displayed.
4 5 6 Press Press / to select a file. to start play. Play options Skip to a track For CD: 1 Press / to select another track. • To select a track, you can also press a numeric button. For MP3 disc and USB: 1 2 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to select an album or folder. Press / to select select a track or file. Search within a track 1 2 During play, press and hold / Release to resume normal play. . Display play information 1 During play, press CLOCK/DISPLAY repeatedly to select different play information.
Tip •• Shuffle play cannot be selected when you play programmed tracks. Program tracks You can program a maximum of 40 tracks. 1 At CD/USB mode, in the stop position, press PROG to activate the program mode. »» [PROG] (program) blinks on the display. 2 3 4 5 7 For MP3/WMA tracks, press ALB/PRESET+/- to select an album. Press / to select a track number, then press PROG to confirm. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all tracks to program. Press to play the programmed tracks.
Enhance bass 1 During play, press DBB to turn or or off dynamic bass enhancement. »» If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed. Mute sound 1 8 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound. Listen to radio Tune to a radio station 1 2 3 Press TUN repeatedly to select FM or MW. Press and hold / for more than 2 seconds. »» [SEARCH] (search) is displayed. »» The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
Program radio stations manually You can program a maximum of 40 preset radio stations. 1 Tune to a radio station. 2 Press PROG to activate program mode. »» [PROG] (program) blinks on the display. 3 4 Press ALB/PRESET+/- to allocate a number to this radio station, then press PROG to confirm. »» The preset number and the frequency of the preset station are displayed. Repeat the above steps to program other stations. Tip •• To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place.
9 USB record You can record the audio files on a disc into a USB device. Audio CD tracks and MP3 files are recorded in .mp3 format, and WMA files are recorded in .wma format. The first time you record to USB, a folder called ‘PHILIPS’ is automatically created in the USB device. Each time you record to USB, the recorded files are stored in a sub-folder in the ‘PHILIPS’ folder. Files and sub-folders are named numerically in the order in which they are created.
10 Other features Set the alarm timer This Micro Hi-Fi can be used as an alarm clock. The DISC, TUNER or USB is activated to play at a preset time. 1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. 2 Press and hold TIMER. 3 Press DISC, TUN or USB to select a source. 4 Press TIMER to confirm. »» The hour digits are displayed and begin to blink. 5 6 7 8 Press / to set the hour. Press TIMER to confirm. »» The minute digits are displayed and begin to blink. Press / to set the minute. Press TIMER to confirm.
Set the sleep timer This Micro Hi-Fi can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time. 1 When the Micro Hi-Fi is turned on, press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes). »» When sleep timer is activated, the display shows . To deactivate sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0” is displayed. disappears on the display. »» When sleep timer is deactivated, 1 Listen to an external device You can listen to an MP3 player through this Micro Hi-Fi.
11 Product information Note •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power 2X5W RMS Frequency Response 60 - 16kHz, ±3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >65dB Aux Input 0.5 V RMS 20kohm Disc Laser Type Semiconductor Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm Support Disc CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD, WMA-CD Audio DAC 24Bits / 44.1kHz Total Harmonic Distortion <1% Frequency Response 60Hz -16kHz (44.
Tuner Tuning Range FM: 87.5 - 108MHz; MW: 531 - 1602kHz Tuning grid 50KHz (FM); 9KHz (MW) FM Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio - Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio <22 dBf <43 dBf Search Selectivity >28dBf Total Harmonic Distortion <3% Signal to Noise Ratio >55dB Speakers Speaker Impedance 4ohm Speaker Driver 3.5”woofer+0.8” tweeter Sensitivity >82dB/m/W General information AC power 220 - 230V, 50Hz Operation Power Consumption 20W Standby Power Consumption <2W USB Direct Version 2.0/1.
Weight - With Packing - Main Unit - Speaker Box 4.75 kg 1.95 kg 2 x 1.2 kg USB playability information Compatible USB devices: • USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1) • USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.
Supported MP3 disc formats • • • • • • • ISO9660, Joliet Maximum title number: 999 (depending on file name length) Maximum album number: 99 Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48 kHz Supported Bit-rates: 32-320 (kbps), variable bit rates ID3 tag v2.0 or later Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 levels Maintenance Clean the cabinet • Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
12 Troubleshooting Caution •• Never remove the casing of this Micro Hi-Fi. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this Micro Hi-Fi, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.Philips.com/support). When you contact Philips, ensure that your Micro Hi-Fi is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
•• •• •• •• Reduce the distance between the remote control and the Micro Hi-Fi. Insert the batteries with its polarities (+/– signs) aligned as indicated. Replace the batteries. Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the Micro Hi-Fi. No disc detected •• Insert a disc. •• Check if the disc is inserted upside down. •• Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens has cleared. •• Replace or clean the disc. •• Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.
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