Philips MCI300/05 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Contact Information

    Register your product and get support at EN User manual Contact information MCI300/05 MCI300/12...
  • Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Philips Consumer Lifestyle 0818-MCi300 (report No.) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Philips, Glaslaan 2, 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands declare under our responsibility that the electrical products: Philips (name) to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5 Play Play CD Stream music from a UPnP device / PC 13 Install Windows Media Player 11 13 Configure a PC to share music Internet radio Register the MCi300 with Philips 13 Listen to Internet radio Mark Internet radio stations as Favorites Listen to Favorite Stations Manually add Internet radio stations 15 Listen to My Media FM radio...
  • Page 4 9 Technical data Supplied accessories PC connection requirements 10 Troubleshooting 11 Glossary 25 25...
  • Page 5: Important

    1 Important Safety Know these safety symbols This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this...
  • Page 6: Notice

    m Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. n Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or...
  • Page 7 any built-in batteries before you discard the appliance. All batteries must be disposed of at an official collection point.
  • Page 8: Your Micro System

    2 Your Micro System 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. Overview Front view b + VOL - volume up / down c Display skip forward e DBB Dynamic Bass Boost f STOP...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote control b INTERNET RADIO c HOME d SEARCH e HD harddisk music (PC or Center) f MENU navigate h OK / confirm / play/pause skip forward k + VOL - volume up / down l MUTE m SHUFFLE (3 def) random play n REPEAT (2 abc) o INCR.SURR.
  • Page 10: Prepare

    3 Prepare Install remote control batteries Caution • Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. • Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different brands or types of batteries. • Risk of product damage! When the remote control is not used for long periods, remove the batteries. Open the battery compartment. Insert 2 AAA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment.
  • Page 11: First-Time Installation

    Note • When the MCi300 is in eco standby mode, the remote control is inactive. First-time installation When you connect the MCi300 to the power supply for the first time: Wait until the language selection menu pops up, to select your language. Press or , then to select the language. The MCi300 prompts you to select the » network settings. To select the network settings, follow the steps on how to Connect to a home network. (see ‘Connect to a home network’...
  • Page 12: Connect To A Home Network

    4 Connect to a home network Before you connect the MCi300 to a router: • Ensure that the PC meets the minimum requirements. You can choose one of these modes of connection: • Wireless connection with automatic IP address (see ‘Create wireless connection with automatic IP address’ on page 11) • Wireless connection with static IP address (see ‘Create wireless connection with static IP address’ on page 11) •...
  • Page 13: Create Wired Connection With Automatic Ip Address

    Press the alphanumeric buttons to enter the static IP address, then press . Press or , then to select (Apply settings?) [Yes]. The MCi300 displays a confirmation » screen that the settings are saved. Create wired connection with automatic IP address This chapter shows you how to create a wired connection to a home network with automatic IP address. Use an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to connect the MCi300 to the router that is connected to your home network with broadband Internet access.
  • Page 14: Play

    Press or to select a track, then press OK / to play (see ‘Play’ on page 13). Internet radio Note • Internet radio features require broadband Internet access. • Internet radio features require registration. Register the MCi300 with Philips The following steps show you how to register the Internet radio feature. Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on. Ensure that the MCi300 is connected to the Internet. Ensure you have a valid email address. Press INTERNET RADIO. The display shows the Internet radio »...
  • Page 15: Listen To Internet Radio

    Streamium Registration... Follow the instructions in the email to complete your registration process on the Philips website. • To return to the Home menu, press HOME. Listen to Internet radio Follow the steps to register the MCi300 with Philips (see ‘Register the MCi300 with Philips’ on page 13). Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on. Ensure that the MCi300 is connected to the Internet. Press INTERNET RADIO. The options are displayed. » • Press or , then to select the station. • To return to the Home menu, press HOME.
  • Page 16: Manually Add Internet Radio Stations

    Manually add Internet radio stations This chapter explains how to add individual URL addresses for Internet radio stations on the PC. Follow the steps to register the MCi300 with Philips (see ‘Register the MCi300 with Philips’ on page 13), if you have not done so already. On the registered product site, click the link Streamium Management. Select My Media. Click on the tab Music.
  • Page 17: Change Frequency

    • You can optimize the reception when you rotate the FM antenna. • You can use the automatic search & store function to store channels under presets. Change frequency To fine tune the reception of a channel, you can adjust the channel frequency. Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on. Press HOME. Press FM TUNER. The current frequency is displayed. » Press to adjust the frequency. • To return to the Home menu, press HOME. • You can store channel frequencies under a preset channel number. Manual search & store You can manually search and store channels. Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on.
  • Page 18: Select Preset Channels

    HOME. Play HD music from a Philips Wireless Music Center Note • Consult the user manual of your Philips Wireless Music Center (sold separately) and follow the instructions on how to add a ‘Station’. You can play the music that is stored on the harddisk (HD) of the Philips Wireless Music Center. Examples of compatible Philips Wireless Music Centers: • WAC700 • WAC7000 • WAC7500 •...
  • Page 19: Create A Playlist

    • You can find more information refer to chapter Play options (see ‘Play options’ on page 19). Create a playlist You can create up to 99 playlists on the hard disk of the connected Philips Wireless Music Center. Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on. On the remote control of the MCi300, press HD. Press MENU to enter the HD menu. Press or , then to select [Create Playlist]. A new playlist with a default album » name, such as Playlist_001, is created.
  • Page 20: Play Options

    » selection of audio files is played in random order. Play by artist You can play all audio files of the same artist from the HD of the Philips Wireless Music Center. When you play HD audio, press SAME ARTIST . Play by genre You can play all audio files of the same genre from the HD of the Philips Wireless Music Center.
  • Page 21: Alphanumeric Search

    7 Alphanumeric search You can search for specific audio files on a connected UPnP device. Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on. Press HOME. Press or , then to select[Music]. The display shows the available servers. » Press or , then to select server. The display shows the available lists. »...
  • Page 22: Settings

    8 Settings Adjust volume During play, press + VOL - to adjust the volume. Mute You can turn off the sound of your audio. During play, press MUTE. • To turn the sound back on, press MUTE again. Change Equalizer (EQ) settings You can adjust the audio sound with the following equalizer settings: [Rock] • • [Pop] • [Jazz] [Neutral] • [Techno] • [Classical] • Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on. Press MENU. Press or , then to select[Equalizer].
  • Page 23: Synchronize With Rds Radio Station

    Synchronize with RDS radio station RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with the FM radio signal. Automatic time synchronization is one of the RDS features. Ensure that the radio station you select for synchronization has RDS. Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on. Press MENU. Press or , then to select[Settings] > [Time] > [Auto time sync]. Press or , then to select the RDS station. To return to the Home menu, press HOME. Set the time manually Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    When the MCi300 is connected to a PC, you can download new firmware updates. Update through PC connection This chapter shows you how to install the WADM (Philips Wireless Audio Device Manager) software. The WADM is necessary to search and download software updates for the MCi300. On the PC, visit the www.club.philips.com. Download the latest software for the MCi300 to the harddisk of the PC. Ensure that the MCi300 is turned on. Ensure that the MCi300 is connected to the network of the PC. Press MENU. Insert the PC Suite CD into the PC. Follow the instructions on the PC to install WADM.
  • Page 25: Technical Data

    9 Technical data General AC Power Voltage information is printed on the back or the underside of the MCi300. Dimensions 185 x 210 x 248 mm (w x h x d) Weight (net) Main unit: ~ 3.5 kg Main unit + speakers: ~ 5.5 kg Power consumption 35 W Standby (active) < 12 W ECO (passive) standby < 0.9 W Amplifier Output power 2 x 40 W (RMS) Frequency response 60 - 22,000 Hz (-3 dB) Signal to noise ratio...
  • Page 26: Supplied Accessories

    Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice. Supplied accessories • Remote control • 2 AAA batteries • AC power cable • FM radio antenna PC connection requirements The minimum requirements for PC connections are: • Windows 2000 SP4 (or above) / XP SP2 / Vista • Pentium III 500 MHz processor or higher • 256 MB RAM • CD-ROM drive •...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Adjust the antenna for better reception. • Increase the distance between the MCi300 and TV or VCR devices. Is there a maximum distance of transmission between a Philips Wireless Music / Micro Center and the MCi300 for effective streaming? Yes. The maximum distance of Wi-Fi transmission is 250m measured in open spaces. However, in a home environment, where solid...
  • Page 28 On the PC, launch the WADM on the PC to update the firmware. I have problems installing WADM or launching WADM after installation, what do I do? • Ensure that the operating system of the PC meets the requirements. • Ensure that the PC is virus-free. Some files on the USB device are not displayed, what do I do? •...
  • Page 29: Glossary

    11 Glossary AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) An audio compression scheme defined as part of the MPEG-2 standard (also known as MPEG- 2 AAC or MPEG-2 NBC, or Not Backwards Compatible). It offers better sound and a compression ratio that is superior by roughly 30 percent compared to the MPEG-1 MP3 format. AC (alternating current) An alternating current is an electrical current whose magnitude and direction vary cyclically, as opposed to DC (direct current), whose...
  • Page 30 for low level, line signals terminated in RCA connectors. Compression In audio terms, this is a process of temporarily or permanently reducing audio data for more efficient storage or transmission. A temporary reduction in file size is called ‘non-lossy’ compression, and no information is lost. A permanent reduction in file size (such as with MP3 files) is called ‘lossy’...
  • Page 31 individuals is often much more restricted. A good full-range speaker system however, reproduces as much of this range as possible to cover all variations. Individual drivers are limited to reproduce only that part of the spectrum for which they were made, so their response is limited, but still a necessary point to consider when designing a complete sound system. Hi-Fi (High Fidelity) A method of sound reproduction that emphasizes the highest possible adherence to the exact character of the original sound. This is a principal that must be paramount in every stage of the recording, transportation, and recreation of the signal to be fully operational.
  • Page 32 like amplifiers and receivers. S/PDIF (SPDIF) (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) A standard audio-file transfer-format that was developed jointly by Sony and Philips. S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another, without the need to convert first to analog. This prevents the quality of the digital signal degrading during transfer to analog.
  • Page 33 Sensitivity Volume that a speaker offers for a specific voltage input, expressed in decibels per watt (dB/W). Shuffle A feature that plays audio files (tracks) in random order. Signal to noise ratio Represents the difference between the level of the audio signal, and any interference. The larger the figure, the purer the sound.
  • Page 34 W (wattage) A measurement of power. In speakers, wattage is a term that indicates power-handling characteristics in dealing with electrical voltage inputs from the amplifier. WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Global protocol used in some wireless devices that allows the user to view and interact with data services. Generally used as a means to view Internet web pages using the limited transmission capacity and small display screens of portable wireless devices.
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  • Page 52 The majority of code is written by Matt Johnston, under the license below. Portions of the client-mode work are (c) 2004 Mihnea Stoenescu, under same license: Copyright (c) 2002-2004 Matt Johnston Portions copyright (c) 2004 Mihnea Stoenescu All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to...
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