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Philips MC-77 User Manual

Philips MC-77 User Manual

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Micro Hi-Fi System
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• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
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3103 306 18521
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  • Page 1 • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! 3103 306 18521 pg 001-032/MC77/37-Eng 4/16/02, 7:18 PM...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 C H A N G E R STANDBY- ON POWER OPEN pg 001-032/MC77/37-Eng CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE PLAY STOP M I C R O S Y S T E M PAUSE DEMO STOP PREV NEXT NEWS PRESET...
  • Page 4 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’ r e eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. Warranty Verification Registering your product...
  • Page 5 As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
  • Page 7 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 7 Français -------------------------------------------- 36 Español --------------------------------------------- 64 3103 306 18521 pg 001-032/MC77/37-Eng 4/16/02, 7:18 PM...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Environmental information ... 9 Acknowledgement ... 9 Supplied accessories ... 9 Safety information ... 9 Preparations Rear connections ... 10–11 Power Antennas connection Speakers connection Optional connections ... 11 Subwoofer Out connection Connecting other equipment to your system Digital Out connection Inserting batteries into the remote control ...

  • Page 9: General Information

    Acknowledgement Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Supplied accessories – Remote control – Batteries (two AA size) for remote control –...

  • Page 10: Preparations

    Preparations AM loop antenna speaker (right) AUX/CDR IN WOOFER OUT SPEAKERS 6 Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. Power Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made.

  • Page 11: Speakers Connection

    FM Antenna ¶ For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal. Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS (FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

  • Page 12: Control

    Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3) Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY ON y – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. ECO POWER – to switch the system on or to Eco Power Standby mode. –...
  • Page 13 – to select various dim mode : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF. AUTO REV. (AUTO REVERSE) – to select the desired tape playback modes. ¡ TIMER – to display timer or set the timer. ™ REPEAT –...

  • Page 14: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions STANDBY-ON POWER OPEN IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. First time setup/power up When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY"...

  • Page 15: Demonstration Mode

    Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. To activate the demonstration In standby mode, press and hold DEMO STOP on the system until "DEMO ON" is displayed. The demonstration will begin. To deactivate the demonstration Press and hold DEMO STOP on the system until "DEMO OFF"...

  • Page 16: Volume Control

    Basic Functions Volume control Adjust VOL to increase (turn knob clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease (turn knob counter-clockwise or press VOLUME -) the sound level. "-XX dB" is displayed. "XX" denotes the volume level. When reached the minimum volume level, "VOL MUTE"...

  • Page 17: Bass/Treble

    Bass/Treble The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high tone) feature enables you to define the sound- processor settings. Press BASS +/- or TREBLE +/- on the remote control repeatedly to select the next Bass or Treble level. BASS TREBLE Press BASS or TREBLE on the system to select Bass or Treble sound feature.

  • Page 18: Cd Operation

    CD Operation CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE C H A N G E R M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY-ON POWER IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market,...

  • Page 19: Playing Discs

    Playing discs a disc is loaded in the disc tray the current selected disc tray is empty the current selected disc tray is loaded the disc tray is currently playing To play all discs on the disc tray Press PLAYÉ (É Å ). All the available discs will play once, then stop.

  • Page 20: Random Play

    CD Operation To resume normal playback, press REPEAT until "OFF" is displayed. is shown, except for REPEAT OFF REPEAT mode. Random play Press SHUFFLE on the remote control. is shown and "SHUFFLE" is SHUFFLE displayed. All the available discs or programmed tracks (if programme is active) will be played in random order.

  • Page 21: Radio Reception

    M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY- ON POWER OPEN Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER to select TUNER mode. "TUNER" is displayed. A few seconds later, the current radio frequency will appear on the display.

  • Page 22: Manual Preset Programming

    Radio Reception To stop storing the automatic preset Press PROG or Ç on the system. Note: – If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden. Manual Preset Programming Tune to your desired radio station (refer to “Tuning to radio stations”).

  • Page 23: Tape Operation/Recording

    STANDBY-ON POWER OPEN IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. – C-120 tape is extremely thin and is easily deformed or damaged. It is not recommended for use in this system.

  • Page 24: Rewinding/Fast Forwarding

    Tape Operation/Recording Rewinding / Fast forwarding Stop playback, press à or á. The tape will stop automatically at the end of rewinding or fast forwarding. Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast forwarding. Note: – During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select another source (CD, TUNER or AUX, for example).

  • Page 25: Cd Synchronized Start Recording

    CD Synchronized start recording Press CD 1•2•3 to select the disc. Press í or ë to select the desired track to start recording. You can program the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded (refer to “CD Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).

  • Page 26: Clock/Timer

    Clock/Timer STANDBY- ON POWER OPEN IMPORTANT! When in Eco Power standby mode, it is not possible to operate the clock or timer function. Clock setting The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode ("AM 12:00" or "00:00" for example) Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control until the time flashing on the display.

  • Page 27: Timer Setting

    Timer setting The system can switch on to CD, TUNER, or TAPE mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. – The timer will always be switched on after it has been set.

  • Page 28: Sleep Timer Setting

    Clock/Timer Sleep timer setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select a preset amount of time. The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    AMPLIFIER Output power 160 W total power ... 2 x 80 W RMS / 2 x 70 W FTC Signal-to-noise ratio ... Frequency response ... 50 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In / CDR In ... 500 mV / 1V Output Speakers ...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Cleaning the disc lens ¶ After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting ............................. 30

    RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made. The tape deck door cannot open. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed.

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800 pg 001-032/MC77/37-Eng AUDIO SYSTEM...

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