Philips MCB146 User Manual
Philips MCB146 User Manual

Philips MCB146 User Manual

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MCB146
Micro Hi-Fi System
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  • Page 1 MCB146 Micro Hi-Fi System Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual User manual...
  • Page 2 Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A.
  • Page 3 PULL TO OPEN...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 5 Environmental Information ... 5 Safety Information ... 5 Hearing Safety ... 6 Preparations Rear connections ... 7 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ... 8 Using the Remote Control to operate the system ... 8 Controls Controls on the system ...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Supplied accessories – 2 speaker boxes –...
  • Page 6: Hearing Safety

    General Information warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player would not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible.
  • Page 7: Preparations

    DAB/ FM wire antenna speaker (right) Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2. Power – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made.
  • Page 8: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Preparations Notes: – For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. – Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. – Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.
  • Page 9: Controls On The System

    Controls on the system STANDBY -ON 2 – switches the system to standby or on. – infrared sensor for remote control. TUNING 4 ¢ for FM ... tunes to a radio frequency. for DAB ... changes DAB stations, or navigates menu options. for CD ...
  • Page 10 Controls (illustrations on page 3) 4 ¢ for FM ... tunes to a radio frequency. for DAB ... changes DAB stations, or navigates menu options. for CD ... skips to the beginning of the current/previous/subsequent track..fast searches back and forward within a track/CD.
  • Page 11: Basic Functions

    IMPORTANT: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY -ON 2 or SOURCE (2 on the remote control). ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press DISC, TUNER, DAB or AUX on the remote control.
  • Page 12: Cd Operation

    CD Operation IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched. Loading a disc This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD- Recordables and CD-Rewritables. ● CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, MP3 CD, VCD, DVD or computer CDs, however, are not possible. Select CD source.
  • Page 13: Different Play Modes: Shuffle And Repeat

    Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. The play modes cannot be combined with PROGRAMME. SHUF ... tracks of the entire disc are played in random order. REP ALL ... repeats the entire disc/ programme.
  • Page 14: Dab Radio

    DAB Radio Switching on DAB radio For the first time when DAB mode is switched on, the system will perform an auto scan. Then all the available DAB stations will be stored on the set, and the radio will tune to the first available station.
  • Page 15: Selecting A Preset Dab Station

    Selecting a preset DAB station Press PRESET + + /- - ( 3 / 4 on the remote control ) to select desired preset station. Press 2; to confirm the selection. Note – If you have not yet stored a DAB station in one of the presets, "Empty preset"...
  • Page 16: Dynamic Range Control (Drc)

    DAB Radio Dynamic Range Control (DRC) DRC adds or removes a degree of compensation for the differences in the dynamic range between radio stations. For example, a station broadcasting popular music may have a high level of compensation applied since the emphasis is on a constant high listening level, whereas a station broadcasting classical music will have little or no compensation as the listener...
  • Page 17: Fm Radio

    Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE (or TUNER on the remote control ) repeatedly until the desired waveband (FM) is displayed. Press briefly SCAN. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. “Searching... “ is dispalyed during automactic tuning. Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the desired station.
  • Page 18: Rds

    FM Radio The feature RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with the regular FM radio signal. When you are receiving an RDS station, and the station name are displayed. Switching through RDS information Tune to the desired RDS radio station on the FM waveband (see Tuning to radio stations) Press INFO./RDS on the remote control...
  • Page 19: Clock/Timer

    Setting the clock In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/ CLOCK on the remote control set for 2 seconds. Press PROG on the remote control to select 12-hour or 24-hour display. Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm. ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. Press 4 / ¢...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    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 cleaner.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem The time is not working. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. The indication “No station available” is displayed. The indication “Station off air” is displayed. I cannot hear the DAB station I have selected. Solution ✔ Set the clock correctly. ✔...
  • Page 24 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com MCB146 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Printed in China MCB146_05_UM_V3.0...

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