Philips MC-57 User Manual
Philips MC-57 User Manual

Philips MC-57 User Manual

Micro hi-fi system

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  • Page 1 Micro Hi-Fi System...
  • Page 2: How To Connect Plug

    Italia U.K. DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Mains plug Si dichiara che l’apparecchio MC-57 Philips This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug D.M.
  • Page 3 OPEN•CLOSE CD 1 CD 2 CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE C H A N G E R CD 3 CD 1•2•3 PLAY STOP M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY - ON PAUSE DEMO STOP TUNER...
  • Page 4 Luokan 1 laserlaite Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
  • Page 5 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 Français -------------------------------------------- 30 Español --------------------------------------------- 55 Deutsch --------------------------------------------- 80 Nederlands -------------------------------------- 105 Italiano -------------------------------------------- 130 Svenska ------------------------------------------- 155 Dansk --------------------------------------------- 180 Suomi --------------------------------------------- 205 Português ---------------------------------------- 230 ∂ÏÏËÓÈο ----------------------------------------- 255 Polski ---------------------------------------------- 280...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Tape Operation/Recording Environmental Information ........ 7 Tape Playback ............22 Acknowledgement ..........7 General Information on Recording ....23 Supplied Accessories ........... 7 Preparation for Recording ....... 23 Safety Information ..........7 One Touch Recording ........23 CD Synchro Recording ........
  • Page 7: General Information

    As an ENERGY STAR unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD Partner, Philips has player would not operate normally. Leave the determined that this product power on for about one hour with no disc in the...
  • Page 8: Preparations

    Preparations FM wire antenna AM loop antenna speaker speaker DIGITAL MAINS (right) (left) AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA 75 AUX/CDR IN WOOFER OUT – – SPEAKERS 6 AC power cord Rear Connections Antennas Connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM The type plate is located at the rear of the antenna to the respective terminals.
  • Page 9: Optional Connections

    Preparations FM Antenna Connecting other equipment to your system Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder to the AUX/CDR IN terminals. Note: ¶ For better FM stereo reception, connect an –...
  • Page 10: Controls

    Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3) Mode Selection Controls on the system and PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ remote control for CD ....to start or interrupt playback. STANDBY ON y for TAPE ....to start playback. – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. for PLUG &...
  • Page 11 Controls & IS (INCREDIBLE SURROUND) – to activate or deactivate the surround sound effect. • – to select various dim mode : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF. ≥ AUTO REV. (AUTO REVERSE) – to select the desired tape playback modes. §...
  • Page 12: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions CD 1•2•3 PLAY STOP M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY - ON PAUSE DEMO STOP TUNER PREV NEXT NEWS PRESET TAPE SEARCH/ TUNE POWER PROG AUX/CDR OPEN BASS TREBLE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL IMPORTANT! The system will proceed to set the RDS time Before operating the system, complete the...
  • Page 13: Demonstration Mode

    Basic Functions Notes: Switching the system on – When the power is turned on, the disc tray may In Standby/Demonstration mode open and close to initialise the system. Press STANDBY ON. – If you do not complete Plug and Play installation, The system will switch to the last selected Plug and Play will be reinitiated the next time you source.
  • Page 14: Power Saving Automatic Standby

    Basic Functions Volume Control Power Saving Automatic Standby As a power-saving feature, the system will Adjust VOL to increase (turn knob clockwise or automatically switch to Standby mode if you do press VOLUME +) or decrease (turn knob anti- not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a clockwise or press VOLUME -) the sound disc or tape has stopped playing.
  • Page 15: Interactive Sound Control

    Basic Functions Interactive Sound Control IS (Incredible Surround) The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an Bass/Treble incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect. The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high tone) feature enables you to define the sound- Press IS on the remote control repeatedly to processor settings.
  • Page 16: Cd Operation

    CD Operation OPEN•CLOSE CD 1 CD 2 CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE C H A N G E R CD 3 CD 1•2•3 PLAY STOP M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY - ON PAUSE DEMO STOP...
  • Page 17: Disc Playback

    CD Operation To skip to the beginning of the current Disc Playback track during playback Press í once. a disc is loaded in the disc tray the current selected disc tray is empty To replace disc during playback You are able to replace or load in disc into the the current selected disc tray is loaded other two disc trays without interrupting current the disc tray is currently playing...
  • Page 18: Repeat

    CD Operation Notes: In programme playback – If the total playing time is more than "99:59" "TRACK" – to repeat the current or if one of the programmed tracks has a number programmed track, will REPEAT PROGRAM greater than 30, then "--:--" will appear on the appear on the display.
  • Page 19: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception CD 1•2•3 PLAY STOP M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY - ON PAUSE DEMO STOP TUNER PREV NEXT NEWS PRESET TAPE SEARCH/ TUNE POWER PROG AUX/CDR OPEN BASS TREBLE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL Press and hold PROG until "AUTO"...
  • Page 20: Tuning To Preset Radio Stations

    Radio Reception Erasing a Preset Radio Station Manual Preset Programming Press TUNER repeatedly to select the desired Press í or ë to select the preset radio station waveband : FM, MW or LW. to be erased. Press PROG. Press and hold Çon the system until “PRESET will start flashing.
  • Page 21: News

    Radio Reception Notes: When NEWS transmission is detected, the – If the tuned radio station does not transmit RDS system will switch to Tuner mode automatically. signal or is a non RDS station, "NO RDS" will be will start flashing. NEWS displayed.
  • Page 22: Tape Operation/Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording CD 1•2•3 PLAY STOP M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY - ON PAUSE DEMO STOP TUNER PREV NEXT NEWS PRESET TAPE SEARCH/ TUNE POWER PROG AUX/CDR OPEN BASS TREBLE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL IMPORTANT! To stop playback Press Ç.
  • Page 23: General Information On Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording IMPORTANT! General Information on Recording is permissible if copyright or Recording other rights of third parties are not For recording, use only tape of IEC type I infringed upon. (normal tape). The recording level is set automatically, regardless Preparation for Recording of the position of the Volume, Incredible Press TAPE to select tape mode.
  • Page 24: Cd Synchro Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording To stop recording CD Synchro Recording Press Ç. Press CD 1•2•3 to select the disc. Recording and disc playback will stop Press í or ë to select the desired track to simultaneously. start recording. You can programme the tracks in the order you Digital Recording via Digital Out want them to be recorded (refer to “CD For CD digital recording, please refer to the...
  • Page 25: Clock/Timer

    Clock/Timer CD 1•2•3 PLAY STOP M I C R O S Y S T E M STANDBY - ON PAUSE DEMO STOP TUNER PREV NEXT NEWS PRESET TAPE SEARCH/ TUNE POWER AUX/CDR PROG OPEN BASS TREBLE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL IMPORTANT! Notes: When in Eco Power Standby mode, it is not –...
  • Page 26: Timer Setting

    Clock/Timer To check the TIMER Timer Setting Press TIMER on the remote control. The system can switch on to CD, TUNER, or If the timer has been activated, the set timer TAPE mode automatically at a preset time, information will be displayed. serving as an alarm to wake you up.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications SPEAKERS AMPLIFIER Front left /right Output power 2 x 50 W MPO ..........System ........... 2 way, Bass reflex ............... 2 x 25 W RMS Impedance ................ 6 Signal-to-noise ratio ......75 dBA (IEC) Woofer ........1 x 5.25" metal cones Frequency response ...
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Demagnetising the heads ¶ Use a demagnetising tape available at your accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips dealer. CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. – Increase the distance between the Micro HiFi System and your TV or VCR. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made.
  • Page 30: Laser Product

    Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com MC-57 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3140 115 30501 JP-0247/22-12...

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