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Philips MC138 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Manual Del Usuario

    THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PHILIPS! NEED HELP FAST? Read your Quick-Use guide and/or owner's manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at or call product.
  • 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 CD/CD - R/CD - RW COMPATIBLE...
  • Page 4 Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:...
  • Page 5 “family!” Dear PHILIPS product owner: Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. We’ll do every- thing in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.

  • 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 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 ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 24 Español --------------------------------------------- 43...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Environmental information ... 9 Supplied accessories ... 9 Safety information ... 9 Preparation Rear connections ... 10–11 Before using the remote control ... 11 Replacing battery (lithium CR2025) into the remote control ... 11 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ...

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Rear Connections

    Preparations 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 11: Before Using The Remote Control

    FM Antenna ● Extend coil antenna at the back of the unit fully for optimum reception. Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to "+"...

  • Page 12: Control

    Controls (illustrations on page 3) Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY-ON / y – switches the system to standby/on. SOURCE (CD/ TUNER/ TAPE) – switches on the system. – selects the respective sound source for CD/ FM/ AM/ TAPE. DBB1 / DBB2 (DBB) –...

  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    IMPORTANT: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY-ON (y on the remote control) or SOURCE. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press SOURCE (CD, TUNER or TAPE on the remote control).

  • Page 14: Cd Operation

    CD Operation IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched. Playing a disc This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD- Recordables and CD-Rewritables. ¶ CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer CDs, however, are not possible. Select CD source.

  • Page 15: 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 can also be combined with PROGRAMME. SHUFFLE ... tracks of the entire disc/ programme are played in random order SHUFFLE and REPEAT ALL…to repeat the entire disc/ programme continuously in random order...

  • Page 16: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Select TUNER source. ➜ tU is displayed briefly. Press SOURCE (TUNER on the remote control) once or more to select your waveband. Press on TUNE à or á and release button. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception.

  • Page 17: Tape Operation/Recording

    Tape playback Select TAPE source. ➜ Display: shows tAPE throughout tape operation. Press STOP•OPEN to open the tape door. Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. ● Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left. Press PLAY 2 to start playback.

  • Page 18: Recording From The Radio

    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 19: Clock/Timer

    Setting the clock Press and hold CLOCK button. ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. Press VOLUME 3 / 4 (VOL 3 / 4 on the remote control) to set the hours. Press CLOCK again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. Press VOLUME 3 / 4 (VOL 3 / 4 on the remote control) to set the minutes.

  • Page 20: Activating And Deactivating Sleep

    Clock/Timer Activating and deactivating SLEEP The sleep timer enables the system to switch off by itself after a set period of time. The clock time needs to be set first before the sleep timer can be used. ● Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatly to select desired time before system shuts off.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. 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 service centre.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting The remote control does not function properly. The timer is not working. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. – Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (É,í,ë). – Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system.
  • Page 23 Philips will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Philips authorized repair facility. After the period of one (1) year, Philips will no longer be responsible for charges incurred.

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