Magnavox MPC500 User Manual

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Enter below the Serial No. which is
1-800-705-2000 symbols Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain
C A U T I O N this information for future reference. this inf ormation for future reference.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Model No. _____________________ Model No. _____________________
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS Serial No. ______________________
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INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
This "bolt of lightning" TO PREVENT FIRE
indicates uninsulated material
OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
within your unit may cause an EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
electrical shock. For the safety of OR MOISTURE.
everyone in your household, please
do not remove product covering. CAUTION: To prevent electric
shock, match wide blade of plug to
The "exclamation point" calls
wide slot, and fully insert.
attention to features for which
you should read the enclosed litera-
ture closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
MAC5097
English
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CONTROLS/POWER SUPPLY
Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, U.S.A.
CONTROLS ( see figure 1 ) Mains adapter (supplied or optionally available)
1 2;.......................switches the player on, starts or pauses CD play Use only a 4.5 V adapter (450 mA direct current, positive pole to the center pin).
Any other kind of adapter may damage the player.
2 3 /4 ..................MP3-CD only: skips forward/backward albums.
1 Make sure the local voltage corresponds to the power
3 ∞ /§ ................skips and searches tracks backward/forward.
4 FM ......................switches the radio on.
2 Connect the power adapter to the 4.5V DC jack of the
5 9.........................stops CD play, clears a program or switches the player off
6 DBB....................switches the bass enhancement on and off.
Note: Always disconnect the adapter when you are not
7 ESP.....................selects between the battery powersave mode and using it.
Electronic Skip Protection (ESP). ESP prevents
playback interruptions caused by shocks.
8 ............................display
Environmental information
CLASS 1 9 PROG .................programs tracks.
LASER PRODUCT • All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to
0 MODE ................selects the different playing possibilities.
- +
! VOL .............adjusts the volume
@ p / LINE OUT ....3.5 mm headphone jack and LINE OUT jack to connect the
• Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a
player to another audio input of an additional appliance.
# OPEN 2 .............opens the CD lid
$ 4.5V DC..............jack for external power supply
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
% ............................type plate
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
^ OFF .....................switches HOLD off
or their respective owners
RESUME............stores the last position of a CD track played
2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved.
HOLD..................locks all buttons CAUTION
http://www.magnavox.com Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Printed in China WK0521
QUICK START Batteries (supplied or optionally available) CD player and CD handling
• Do not touch the lens A of the CD player.
You can use the following batteries with this CD-player:
• Do not expose the unit, batteries or CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
• normal batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips), or
• You can clean the CD player with a soft, slightly
• alkaline batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips).
Notes:– Old and new or different types of batteries should not be combined.
– Remove batteries if they are empty or if the player is not going to
• To clean the CD, wipe it in a straight line from the
be used for a long time.
Inserting batteries
• The lens may cloud over when the unit is moved sud-
1 Push OPEN 2 to open the CD lid.
2 Open the battery compartment and insert either 2
normal or alkaline batteries.
• Active mobile phones in the vicinity of the CD player may cause malfunctions.
• Avoid dropping the unit as this may cause damage.
Battery indication Headphones
The approximate power level of your batteries is shown in the display. • Connect the supplied headphones to the p/LINE OUT
Battery full
BATT
Note: p/LINE OUT can also be used for
Battery low. The symbol flashes. connecting this set to your HiFi system.To adjust the
BATT
sound and volume, use the controls on the connected
audio equipment and on the CD player.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed
of properly.
IMPORTANT!
Hearing safety: Do not play your headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise
that continuous use at high volume can permanently damage your hearing.
Traffic safety: Do not use headphones while driving a vehicle. It may create a hazard
and it is illegal in many countries. Even if your headphones are an open-air type
designed to let you hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you
cannot hear what is going on around you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAGNAVOX warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship, subject
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
to any conditions set forth as follows:
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
PROOF OF PURCHASE:
as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange the product. A sales receipt or
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or when the appa-
other document showing the product and the date that you purchased the product as
well as the authorized retailer included, is considered such proof.
ratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped. COVERAGE:
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy the product. For a period of ninety (90) days
CAUTION
12. Battery usage – To prevent battery leakage which from the date of purchase, if the product is determined to be defective, Magnavox will
exchange the defective product with a new or renewed product, at its option, at no charge.
may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
The replacement product is covered only for the warranty period of the original product.
When the warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on all replaced products
• Install ALL batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit.
also expires. When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Magnavox for exchange,
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Magnavox. Magnavox will pay the shipping
• Do not mix batteries (OLD and NEW or CARBON and ALKALINE,
costs when returning a product to you.
etc.).
Note: The exchange model supplied will be the most comparable one in Magnavox current
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-
inventory. Shipping of your product to Magnavox implies intent to follow the specified
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
fiers) that produce heat.
requirements of the warranty and exchange program. Product received by Magnavox
cannot be returned. Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty requirements
13 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
are met. Failure to follow all requirements can result in delay of exchange process.
manufacturer.
14 Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus.
EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE
(e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). Your warranty does not cover:
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
• Shipping charges to return defective product.
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with 15 This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these material • Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls
on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution may be regulated due to environment considerations. For disposal or
• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper installation, connections to
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or improper voltage supply, abuse, neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of Magnavox.
avoid injury from tip-over. the Electronic Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.
• A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any
country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved
and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.
• Damage occurring to product during shipping when improperly packaged or cost
EL 6475-E005: 04/01 associated with packaging.
• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification of receipt can be provided.
• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to
rental purposes).
• Product sold AS IS or RENEWED.
POWER SUPPLY / GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION / CD PLAY
In-car use (connections supplied or optionally available) Playback information
Only use a 4.5 V DC car voltage converter (positive pole to the center pin) and • When playing a CD-Rewritable(CD-RW), please note that it takes 3-15
seconds for sound reproduction to start.
cassette car adapter. Any other converter may damage the set.
• Playback will stop if you open the CD lid.
1 Put the set on a horizontal, vibration-free and stable surface.
adapter's voltage.
Make sure it is in a safe place, where the set is • While the CD is read, Cd rEAd in the display.
neither a danger nor an obstacle to the driver
player and to the wall outlet. and the passengers. 12 V DC
Volume and bass
2 Plug the voltage converter into the
Volume adjustment
cigarette lighter jack (only for 12 V car • Adjust the volume by using
battery, negative grounding), then connect
4,5 V DC
the wired end with 4.5V DC input jack on the
set.
3 If necessary, clean the cigarette lighter jack to Bass adjustment
obtain a good electrical contact. • Press DBB to switch the bass enhancement on or
make the packaging easily separable into two materials: cardboard (box) and
off
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). 4 Turn down the volume and connect the cassette
yDBB appears if the bass enhancement is
adapter plug to p/LINE OUT on the set.
specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the
5 Carefully insert the cassette adapter into the car radio's cassette compartment.
disposal of packing materials, dead batteries and old equipment.
6 Make sure the cord does not hinder your driving. Selecting on MP3-CDs
Selecting an album
7 Decrease the volume on the set, if necessary. Start playback on the set and
• Briefly press 3 or 4 to skip to the previous or subsequent album.
adjust the sound with the car radio controls.
yThe first track of the selected album is played.
• Always remove the voltage converter from the cigarette lighter jack-
• Keep 3 or 4 pressed to find a particular album in a
when the set is not in use.
backward or forward direction. Release the button
Note: If your car radio has a LINE IN jack, it is better to use it for the
when you reach the desired album.
car radio connection instead of the cassette.adapter. Connect the signal
lead to this LINE IN jack and to p/LINE OUT on the set.
The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.
The production number is located inside the battery compartment.
Playing a CD Selecting a track and searching
This CD-player can play all kinds of Audio Discs such Selecting a track during playback
as CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables. Do not try to play a CD-ROM, • Briefly press ∞ or § once or several times to skip
heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). CDi, VCD, DVD or computer CD.
to the current, previous or next track.
Important: CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record yPlayback continues with the selected track,
dampened, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning
companies may be unplayable by this product.
agents as they may have a corrosive effect.
1 Push the OPEN 2 slider to open the player.
Selecting a track when playback is stopped
center toward the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. A
1 Briefly press ∞ or § once or several times to select
cleaning agent may damage the disc! Never write on
2 Insert an audio CD, printed side up, by pressing the
a CD or attach a sticker to it. the desired track. The track number is displayed.
CD onto the hub.
2 Press 2; to start CD play.
denly from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a CD is 3 Close the player by pressing the lid down.
yPlayback starts with the selected track.
not possible then. Leave the CD player in a warm environment until the mois-
ture has evaporated. 4 Press 2; to switch the player on and start playback.
Searching for a passage during playback
yThe current track number and elapsed playing
1 Keep ∞ or § pressed to find a particular passage in
time are displayed.
a backward or forward direction.
ySearching starts while playback continues at low
• You can pause playback by pressing 2;.
yThe time at which playback was paused starts
jack of the player. flashing.
2 Release the button when you reach the desired passage.
yPlayback continues from this position.
• You can continue playback by pressing 2; again.
5 Press 9 to stop playback.
Notes: – If the player is in SCAN mode (see MODE chapter), searching is not
yThe total number of tracks and the total playing
time of the CD are displayed.
6 Press 9 again to switch the player off.
• To remove the CD, hold it by its edge and press the
hub gently while lifting the CD. 0
Note: If there is no activity, the set will automatically switch off after a while to
save energy.
MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY
Ninety (90) Days Free Product Exchange The music compression technology MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) significantly
reduce the digital data of an audio CD while maintaining CD quality sound.
WHERE WARRANTY EXCHANGE IS AVAILBLE:
Exchange is available in all countries where Magnavox officially distributes the product. In
• Getting MP3 files: you can either download legal music files from the inter-
countries where Magnavox does not distribute the product, the local Magnavox
net to your computer hard disc, or create such files by converting audio CD
organization will attempt to exchange the product, although there may be a delay if the
appropriate product is not readily available or special customs processes are implied. files in your computer through appropriate encoder software. (128kbps bit rate
or higher is recommended for MP3 files.)
FOR EXCHANGE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS..
• Creating a MP3 CD: burn the music files from your computer hard disc on a
Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at:
CDR or CDRW using your CD burner.
1-800-705-2000
FOR EXCHANGE IN CANADA...
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-705-2000 (English or Spanish Speaking)
Helpful Hints:
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY – Make sure that the file names of the MP3 files end with .mp3 .
FOR THE CONSUMER. MAGNAVOX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
– Total number of music files and albums: around 350 (with a typical file name
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY length of 20 characters)
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
– The length of file names affects the number of tracks for playback. With shorter
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. file names, more files can be burned on a disc.
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential
All trademarks used are owned by their respective owners.
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service
contract agreement with the MAGNAVOX partnership within ninety (90) days of the date
of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from
state/province to state/province.
Magnavox, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026
(Warranty: 4835 710 27750)
CD PLAY / FEATURES FEATURES
ESP
Programming track numbers
With a conventional portable CD-player you might have experienced that the
You can store up to 64 tracks to play in a program.
music stopped e.g. when you were jogging. The Electronic Skip Protection
A single track may be stored more than once in the
prevents loss of sound caused by light vibrations and shocks. Continuous playback
ALBUM
program.
M is ensured. However ESP does not prevent playback interruptions during vigorous
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running. It also does not protect the unit against any damage caused by dropping!
ALBUM
For MP3-CD: In this set ESP is default ON. It is possible to set ESP off.
• Press ESP.
1 While playback is stopped, press PROG.
y ESP disappears.
y00 PROG lights up
• Press ESP.
- + y ESP is displayed.
VOL .
2 Select an album with ∞ or §.
3 Press PROG to store the album. ESP on
y001 flashes for you to program a track within
– For an MP3 CD, ESP is by default always activated.
the album.
4 Select a track with ∞ or §.
RESUME
5 Press PROG to store the track.
6 Select and store all desired tracks in this way.
You can interrupt playback and continue (even after an extended period of time)
activated. 7 Press 2; to start playback of your selected tracks.
from the position where playback stopped (RESUME) and you can lock all buttons
yPROG is shown and playback starts.
of the set so that no action will be executed (HOLD). Use the OFF–RESUME–HOLD
slider for these functions.
Notes: – If you try to store more than 64 tracks, FULL is displayed.
RESUME – continuing from where you have stopped
1 Switch the slider to RESUME during playback to activate RESUME.
For audio CD: Repeat steps 1, 4, 5, 6.
yRESUME is shown.
2 Press 9 whenever you want to stop playback.
3 Press 2; whenever you want to resume playback.
Clearing the program yRESUME is shown and playback continues from where you have
• While playback is stopped, press 9 to clear program. stopped.
yCLr is displayed once, PROG goes off, and the program is cleared. • To deactivate RESUME, switch the slider to OFF.
y RESUME goes off.
Note: The program will also be cleared if the power supply is
interrupted, or if the CD-player lid is opened, or if the
set switches off automatically.
Selecting different playing possibilities−MODE Radio Play
It is possible to play tracks in random order, to repeat a single track or the entire
You can tune to any FM station automatically
CD, and to play the first few seconds of each track.
or manually.
1 Press MODE during playback as often as required in
order to activate one of the following 'modes'. The 1 Press FM to switch the radio on.
and the track's number is displayed. PLAY PAUS E active mode is shown in the display.
ALBUM
FM Tuning to radio stations automatically
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ALBUM 1 Keep 3 or 4 pressed for at least 1 second.
– : All tracks of the disc/program play yThe radio tunes to a station with sufficient
STO P
repeatedly.
strength and radio play starts. The current
waveband and frequency are displayed.
– ALBUM : (for MP3 CDs only): All tracks of the
2 Repeat searching until you find the desired radio
current album play repeatedly.
station.
– SCAN ALL : Each track in the disc plays
10 seconds in sequence.
Tuning to radio stations manually
1 Keep ∞ or § pressed.
– SCAN ALBUM (for MP3 CDs only): Each track
2 Release ∞ or §, then briefly press ∞ or § again
in the current album plays 10
volume. After 2 seconds the search speeds up.
seconds in sequence. when you are close to the desired frequency.
3 Briefly press ∞ or § repeatedly until you reach the
– : All tracks of the disc play in random order once.
SHUFFLE ALL
desired frequency.
– SHUFFLE : shuffle repeat. yRadio play starts. The current waveband and
– SHUFFLE ALBUM (for MP3 CDs only): All tracks of the current album frequency are displayed.
possible.
play in random order once. • To switch from radio play to CD play, press 2; .
– In shuffle or shuffle repeat all (see MODE chapter), or while playing a
• Press 9 to switch the radio off.
program, searching is only possible within the particular track.
• To return to normal playback, press MODE repeatedly until the
display shows no active modes.
ABOUT MP3
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FEATURES
FEATURES / TROUBLESHOOTING
HOLD
HOLD – locking all buttons
You can lock the buttons of the set by switching the slider to HOLD. Now, when a
key is pressed, no action will be executed. This is of use, for example, when
transporting the player in a bag. With HOLD activated, you can avoid accidental
activation of other functions.
1 Switch the slider to HOLD to activate HOLD.
2 To deactivate HOLD, switch the slider to OFF.
Antennas
The headphone wire is used as an FM antenna.
➟ ➟ If necessary, move it for optimum reception.
ESP off ESP on
Storing radio stations
You can store up to 30 radio stations (1-30).
1 Tune to a desired radio station and press
PROG.
2 Press 3 or 4 repeatedly if necessary to select the
number that should be assigned to this radio station.
3 Press PROG while is blinking to
PROG
confirm the storage.
yThe waveband, the frequency and the preset
number of the stored station are displayed.
4 Store all desired stations this way.
Tuning to a stored radio station
1 Press FM to switch the radio ON.
2 Press 3 or 4 once or more to find your preset station.
y Radio play starts. The waveband, the frequency and the
preset number of the stored station are displayed.
Troubleshooting
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as
this will invalidate the warranty. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed,
ALBUM
before taking the unit for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following
FM
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these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
ALBUM
The CD player has no power, or playback does not start
• Check that your batteries are not dead or empty, that they are inserted
OP
correctly, that the contact pins are clean.
• Your adapter connection may be loose. Connect it securely.
• For in-car use, check that the car ignition is on. Also check player's batteries.
• Check that the CD is clean and correctly inserted (label-side upward).
• If your lens has steamed up, wait a few minutes for this to clear.
• Make sure the CD is not encoded with Copyright protection technologies,
as some do not conform to the Compact Disc standard.
• CD-RW (CD-R) was not recorded properly. Use FINALIZE on your CD-recorder.
The indication is on and/or there is no reaction to controls
HOLD
• If HOLD is activated, then deactivate it.
• Electrostatic discharge. Disconnect power or remove batteries for a few seconds.
The CD skips tracks
• The CD is damaged or dirty. Replace or clean the CD.
• RESUME, SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active. Switch off whichever is on.
No sound or bad sound quality.
• PAUSE might be active. Press 2;.
• Loose, wrong or dirty connections. Check and clean connections.
• Volume might not be appropriately adjusted. Adjust the volume.
• Strong magnetic fields. Check player's position and connections. Also keep
away from active mobile phones.
• For in-car use, check that the cassette adapter is inserted correctly, that the car
cassette player's playback direction is correct (press autoreverse to change),
and that the cigarette lighter jack is clean. Allow time for temperature change.