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Micro Hi-Fi System pg 001-030/C50-C70/37-Eng Audio Audio Toll Free Help Line Ligne d'assistance en service libre Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo 800-531-0039 3139 115 20751 3/7/01, 3:48 PM...
And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. 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.
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C H A N G E R STANDBY- ON OPEN pg 001-030/C50-C70/37-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 SEARCH/ TUNE...
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. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
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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...
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General Information Environmental Information ... 8 Supplied Accessories ... 8 Safety Information ... 8 Preparations Rear Connections ... 9–10 Optional Connections ... 10 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 10 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ... 11–12 Basic Functions Plug and Play ...
General Information This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
AM loop antenna speaker (right) AUX/CDR IN WOOFER OUT SPEAKERS 6Ω 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.
Preparations 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 "-".
Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY ON y – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. – to select various dim mode : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF. – infrared sensor for remote control. # OPEN –...
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Controls AUTO REV. (AUTO REVERSE) – to select the desired tape playback modes. TIMER – to display timer or set the timer. ¡ REPEAT – to playback track(s)/disc(s)/program repeatedly. ™ SHUFFLE – to playback all available discs and their tracks/ program in random order.
STANDBY-ON 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. If Plug and Play has not been installed When you turn on the system, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY"...
Basic Functions Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. To activate the demonstration G In Standby mode, press and hold DEMO STOP on the system until "DEMO ON" is displayed. ➜...
To switch off the volume temporarily G Press MUTE on the remote control. ➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" will be displayed. G To restore the volume, press MUTE again or increase the volume level. Interactive Sound Control For optimal sound listening, you are only able to select either BASS/TREBLE or wOOx (for model MC-70 only).
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 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,...
Disc Playback 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 G Press PLAYÉ (É Å ). ➜...
CD Operation Notes: – If the total playing time is more than "99:59" or if one of the programmed tracks has a number greater than 30, then "--:--" will appear on the display instead of the total playing time. – If you attempt to program more than 40 tracks, "PROGRAM FULL"...
M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY- ON OPEN Storing Preset Radio Stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory. Automatic Preset Programming G Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions - Plug and Play”).
Radio Reception Tuning to a weak radio station G Press à or á briefly and repeatedly until the optimal reception is found. To stop storing the manual preset G Press Ç on the system. Notes: – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "PROGRAM FULL"...
STANDBY- ON 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.
Tape Operation/Recording Note: – During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select another source (CD, TUNER or AUX, for example). General Information on Recording G For recording, use only tape of IEC type I (normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr0 G The recording level is set automatically, regardless of the position of the Volume, Incredible...
CD Synchro Recording Press CD 1•2•3 to select the disc. G Press í or ë to select the desired track to start recording. G You can program the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded (refer to “CD Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).
Clock/Timer STANDBY-ON OPEN 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. Press PROG repeatedly to select clock mode. ➜...
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.
Clock/Timer Sleep Timer Setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Standby mode automatically within a preset amount of time. Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select a preset amount of time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™...
AMPLIFIER Output power MC-70 ... 100 W total power ... 2 x 50 W RMS / 2 x 40 W FTC MC-50 ... 50 W total power ... 2 x 25 W RMS / 2 x 20 W FTC Signal-to-noise ratio ... ≥ 75 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ...
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.
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.
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 001-030/C50-C70/37-Eng AUDIO SYSTEM...
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