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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...
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OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. CAUTION...
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 Français -------------------------------------------- 31 Español --------------------------------------------- 55...
Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 9 Environmental information ... 9 Care and safety information ... 9 Functional Overview Main unit and remote control ... 10–11 Control buttons available on the remote only ... 11 Connections Step 1: Connecting FM/AM antennas ... 12 Step 2: Connecting the speakers ...
Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the system for identification and supply ratings. Supplied accessories – Remote control and two AA batteries. – AM loop antenna – FM wire antenna – AC power cord Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
Functional Overview STANDBY-ON ECO POWER MP3 - CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE M I C R O TUNER TAPE PLAY/PAUSE DEMO STOP TREBLE• TUNING ALBUM / TITLE OPEN/ CLOSE A U T O R E V E R S E LOGIC DECK Main unit and remote control STANDBY ON B...
TUNING S T (4ALBUM/TITLE3) – CD: *searches backward/ forward or selects a track. – MP3: *selects an album or selects a title (track.) – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down. – TAPE: rewind or fast forward. – CLOCK: sets the hours or minutes. –...
Connections WARNING! – Use only the supplied speakers. The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected. – Never make or change connections with the power switched on.
Step 2: Connecting the speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L," colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-." Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.
Basic Operations Switching on /off Switching to an active mode ● Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. Switching to Eco Power standby mode ● Press B. ➜ ECO POWER button lights up. ➜ The display screen will go blank. Switching to standby mode (view clock) ●...
Dimming system’s display screen You can select the desired brightness for the display panel. ● In any active mode, press DIM repeatedly to select DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF display. ➜ shows on the display screen, except DIM OFF mode.
Disc Operations 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, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc onto the tray.
Playing an MP3 disc DISPLAY STANDBY-ON CLOCK RDS/ OPEN/ ECO POWER NEWS CLOSE MP3-CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE M I C R O S Y S T E M MP3-CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE TUNER TAPE AUX /CDR MASTER VOLUME PLAY/PAUSE DEMO STOP...
Disc Operations Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 99 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order. STANDBY-ON CLOCK RDS/ OPEN/ ECO POWER NEWS CLOSE MP3-CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE M I C R O S Y S T E M MP3-CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE...
IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER to enter tuner mode. To select another waveband (FM or AM,) press TUNER again. Press and hold à or á until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜...
Tuner Operations Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. In tuner mode, press í or ë to select a preset number. Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO" appears. ➜ If a radio station is stored in one of the presets, the same radio station will not store under another preset number.
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 Operations/Recording IMPORTANT! Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. Preparation for recording Press TAPE. Load a recordable tape into the tape deck. í ë Press on the remote to select the recording tape side.
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. – if recording is in progress, the timer function will not be activated.
Timer Operations Temporarily deactivating the wake up timer You are only able to activate the Snooze function within 30 minutes after the timer wake up from standby mode. Temporarily deactivating the wake up timer After timer wake up, press SNOOZE on the remote.
AMPLIFIER Output power - MCM7 100 W total Power 2 x 50 W RMS 2 x 45 W FTC - MCM8 150 W total Power 2 x 75 W RMS 2 x 60 W FTC Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 75 dBA (IEC) Frequency response 50 –...
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 call 1800-531-0039 for help.
No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fit- ness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)