Micro Hi-Fi System
MC-M250
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AUX
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CD
TUNER TAPE
TIMER
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MODE
SLEEP
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VOL
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Ç
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DSC
IS/DBB
MUTE
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CD/CD R/CD RW/MP3 COMPATIBLE
ALBUM/PRESET
OPEN•CLOSE
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iR
SOURCE
TIMER SET
CLOCK
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BAND
REC
MP3•ALBUM
PRESET
VOLUME
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DISPLAY
PROGRAM
TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE
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OPEN
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Index
English ------------------------------------------------ 6
Français -------------------------------------------- 21
Español --------------------------------------------- 38
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Contents
General Information
Radio Reception
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7
Environmental information ................................ 7
Safety information ................................................ 7
About MP3 disc .................................................... 7
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 14
Programming radio stations............................. 14
Automatic programming
Manual programming
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 14
Changing tuning grid .......................................... 14
Preparations
Rear connections ............................................. 8–9
Tape Operation/Recording
Power
Tape playback ...................................................... 15
Rewinding / Fast forwarding ............................ 15
General information on recording ................. 15
Preparation for recording ................................ 16
Synchro start CD recording ............................ 16
One touch recording......................................... 16
Recording timer.................................................. 16
Antennas connection
Speakers connection
Optional connection ........................................... 9
Connecting other equipment to your system
Inserting batteries into the remote control... 9
Controls
Controls on the system and remote
control .................................................................. 10
Clock/Timer
Clock setting ....................................................... 17
Basic Functions
Timer setting ....................................................... 17
Activating and deactivating timer
Sleep timer setting ............................................. 17
Switching the system on ................................... 11
Switching the system to standby mode ........ 11
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 11
Volume control ................................................... 11
Sound control ..................................................... 11
Specifications ........................................... 18
Maintenance.............................................. 19
Troubleshooting ............................. 19–20
CD / MP3-CD Operations
Discs for playback .............................................. 12
Playing a disc ........................................................ 12
Text display .......................................................... 12
Selecting a different track ................................. 12
Finding a passage within a track ...................... 13
Selecting a desired Album/Track
(MP3 disc only) ................................................... 13
Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT ......................................................... 13
Programming the disc tracks ........................... 13
Reviewing the programme ............................... 13
Erasing the programme..................................... 13
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General Information
Supplied accessories
About MP3 disc
– 2 speaker boxes
– remote control
– batteries (two AAA size) for remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
Supported formats
– ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession
– Max. track number plus album is 300
– Max. nested directory is 8 levels
– The max. album number is 30
– The max. MP3 programme track number is
20
Environmental Information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.We
have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).
– SupportedVBR bit-rate
– Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc
are: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
– Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps)
Your system consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialised company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Making your own MP3-CD
1
2
Rip the music from your own Digital Audio CDs
or download legal MP3 music from the Internet.
Record (“burn”) the music on CD-R(W) disc
with your home PC. Make sure to use a
recording speed not faster than indicated on the
CD-R(W) and avoid running other programme
simultaneously on your PC during the recording
process.
Safety information
G Place the system on a flat, hard and stable
surface.
Sound Quality
G Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.
Take note that MP3-CD compilations should
best contain only MP3 tracks (.mp3). To
achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate of
128 kbps is recommended.
G Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
G The lens may cloud over when the system is
suddenly moved from cold to warm
surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc.
Leave the system in the warm environment until
the moisture evaporates.
G The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.
G When the system is switched to Standby
mode, it is still consuming some power.
To disconnect the system from the
power supply completely, remove the AC
power plug from the wall socket.
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Preparations
AM loop
antenna
FM wire antenna
AM
aerial
C
speaker
(right)
speaker
(left)
B
A
AC power cord
Rear connections
B Antennas Connection
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM
antenna to the respective terminals.Adjust the
position of the antenna for optimal reception.
The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.
A Power
AM Antenna
Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that the following are done;
– If your system is equipped with aVoltage
Selector, set theVOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
local power line voltage.
– All other connections have been made.
WARNING!
– For optimal performance, use only the
original power cable.
– Never make or change connections with
the power switched on.
To avoid overheating of the system, a safety
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your
system may switch to Standby mode
automatically under extreme conditions. If
this happens, let the system cool down
before reusing it (not available for all versions).
G Position the antenna as far as possible from aTV,
VCR or other radiation source.
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Preparations
FM Antenna
Optional connection
The optional equipment and connecting cords
are not supplied. Refer to the operating
instructions of the connected equipment for
details.
Connecting other equipment to your
system
Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals
of aTV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or
CD Recorder to the AUX IN terminals.
G For better FM stereo reception, connect an
outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM
ANTENNA) terminal.
Note:
C Speakers Connection
– If you are connecting equipment with a
monaural output (a single audio out terminal),
connect it to the AUX IN left terminal. Alternatively,
you can use a “single to double” cinch cable (the
output sound still remain monaural).
Front Speakers
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left
speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to
"+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".
Inserting batteries into the
remote control
Insert two batteries (type R03 or AAA) into the
remote control with the correct polarity as
indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside
the battery compartment.
2
1
G Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker
wire into the terminal as shown.
Notes:
– For optimal sound performance, use the
supplied speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or will not be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed off properly.
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)
@ RECORD
Controls on the system and
remote control
–
to start recording.
# ÉÅ / CLOCK
for CD/MP3-CD…to start or interrupt playback.
forTape ............... to start playback.
for Clock ............ (on the system only) to set the
clock function.
1 STANDBY ON y
–
to switch the system on or to standby mode.
2 Display screen
to view the current status of the system.
3 SOURCE
to select the respective sound source : CD,
TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
–
$ iR sensor
–
infrared sensor for remote control.
% OPEN•CLOSE ç
to open or close the disc tray.
^ MODE
–
–
4 BAND / DISPLAY
forTuner ............. to select waveband : FM or MW.
for CD/MP3-CD…to select disc information
display mode.
–
to shuffle and repeat a track/disc.
& ¡ / ™
–
to select a desired track.
5 PROGRAM
for CD/MP3-CD…to programme disc tracks.
forTuner ............. to programme preset radio
stations.
* DSC (Digital Sound Control)
–
to select the desired sound effect : OPTIMAL/
ROCK/ JAZZ/ POP.
6 34 PRESET / MP3•ALBUM /TIMER SET
for MP3-CD ..... to select previous/next album.
forTuner ............. to select a preset radio station.
forTimer (3) ... (on the system only) to set the
timer function.
( IS/DBB (Incredible Surround/Dynamic
Bass Boost)
–
–
to create a super-enhanced stereo effect.
to enhance the bass.
) MUTE
7 S T TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE
(à áon remote control)
–
interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.
¡ TIMER
for CD ................. to fast reverse/forward the disc.
for CD/MP3 CD…(on the system only) to select
a desired track.
forTuner ............. to tune to a lower or higher
radio frequency.
–
to activate/deactivate the timer function.
™ SLEEP
–
to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer.
£ B
forTape ............... to rewind or fast forward.
–
to switch the system to standby mode.
8 Tape deck
9 OPEN ç
–
to open tape compartment.
0 9
for CD/MP3-CD…to stop playback or to clear a
programme.
forTape ............... to stop playback or recording.
Notes for remote control:
– First select the source you wish to control
by pressing one of the source select keys on
the remote control (for example CD,
TUNER).
– Then select the desired function (for
exampleÉ, í, ë).
! VOLUME +/-
–
–
to increase or decrease the volume.
(on the system only) to adjust the hours and
minutes for the clock/timer functions.
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Basic Functions
Volume control
Press VOLUME +/- to increase or decrease
the volume level.
G Display shows the volume level "VOLUME"
and a number from 0-32.
iR
To switch off the volume temporarily
SOURCE
TIMER SET
CLOCK
G Press MUTE on the remote control.
G Playback will continue without sound and
"MUTE" is displayed.
+
BAND
REC
MP3•ALBUM
VOLUME
DISPLAY
G To restore the volume, press MUTE again or
PROGRAM
PRESET
TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE
increase the volume level.
IMPORTANT!
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.
Sound control
á
á
Switching the system on
DSC
IS/DBB
MUTE
G Press STANDBY ON 2 or SOURCE.
G The system will switch to the last selected
source.
G Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired
G Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX on the
remote control.
sound effect : OPTIMAL, ROCK, JAZZ or POP.
G The system will switch to the selected source.
G Press IS/DBB to switch on or off the surround
sound effect or bass enhancement.
G The sequences are as follows :
INCR.SURR. ™ DBB ™ DBB+INCR.SURR.
™ OFF
Switching the system to standby
mode
G Press STANDBY ON 2 on the system or
G If the DBB is activated, DBB is shown.
G If the IS is activated, INCR. SURR is shown.
remote control.
G If in recording mode, press 9 first.
G The volume level, interactive sound settings,
last selected source and tuner presets will be
retained in the player's memory.
Note:
– The effect of INCREDIBLE SURROUND may
vary with different types of music.
Power-saving automatic standby
As a power-saving feature, the system will
automatically switch to Standby mode if you do
not press any buttons within 15 minutes after a
disc or tape has stopped playing.
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CD/MP3-CD Operations
To interrupt playback
G Press ÉÅ.
G The current track time flashes.
N
T
G To resume playback, press ÉÅ again.
To stop playback
iR
G Press Ç.
SOURCE
TIMER SET
CLOCK
+
BAND
REC
Notes:
MP3•ALBUM
VOLUME
– Disc play will also stop when you select another
source or the disc has reached the end.
– For MP3 disc, the disc reading time may exceed
10 seconds due to the large number of songs
compiled into one disc.
DISPLAY
PROGRAM
PRESET
TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE
IMPORTANT!
Text display
The lens of the CD player should never be
touched.
In CD mode
G Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following
information.
X
G Track number and elapsed play time of
current track.
G Remaining play time of current track.
G Total number of tracks played and total
played-back time.
G Total remaining number of tracks and total
remaining play time.
Discs for playback
This system is able to play :
– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All finalised audio CDR and audio
CDRW discs
In MP3-CD mode
– MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)
G Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select four
G CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer
display modes : Number,Track,Album and ID3.
CDs, however, are not possible.
Number G Album number, track number and
elapsed play time.
Track G Track name and elapsed play time.
Album G Album name and elapsed play time.
ID-3 G ID-3 tag scrolls once and elapsed play
time.
Playing a disc
1
2
Select CD source.
Press OPEN•CLOSEç on the top of the
system to open the CD compartment.
G “CD OPEN” is displayed.
Selecting a different track
3
4
Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and
press OPEN•CLOSEç to close the CD door.
G “READING” is displayed as the CD player
scans the contents of a disc, and then the total
number of tracks and playing time are shown.
G Press S or T (¡ or ™) repeatedly until
the desired track number appears in the display.
G If playback is stopped, pressÉÅ to start
playback.
Press ÉÅ to start playback.
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CD/MP3-CD Operations
Programming the disc tracks
Programming tracks is possible when playback is
stopped. Up to 20 tracks can be stored in the
memory in any order.
Finding a passage within a track
1
2
Press and hold down on S or T (à or
á).
G The disc is played at high speed and low
volume.
1
2
Press PROGRAM to enter the programming
mode.
G A track number is shown and prog flashes.
When you recognize the passage you want,
release S or T (à or á).
G Normal playback continues.
Press S or T (¡ or ™) repeatedly to
select your desired track number.
Note:
G For MP3 disc, press 4 / 3 and S / T
(¡ or ™) to select the desired album and track
for programming.
– During a disc programme or if REPEAT/
SHUFFLE mode active, searching is only possible
within the same track.
3
Press PROGRAM to confirm the track number
to be stored.
Selecting a desired album/track
(MP3 disc only)
G The number of tracks programmed and total
playing time of the programme is shown briefly,
then the selected track and “PROG”.
G For MP3 disc, total playing time will not be
shown.
To select a desired album
G Press 4 or 3 repeatedly.
To select a desired track
G Press S or T (¡ or ™) repeatedly.
4
5
Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired
tracks.
G “MEMORY FULL” is displayed if you attempt
to programme more than 20 tracks.
Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback.
To start playback of your disc programme, press
ÉÅ.
Note:
1
2
Press MODE on the remote control to select :
G shuffle – tracks of the entire disc/
programme are played in random order.
G shuffle repeat all – to repeat the entire
disc/ programme continuously in random order.
G repeat all – to repeat the entire disc/
programme.
– It is not possible to create a programme with
MP3 tracks from multiple CDs, or combined with
normal audio tracks.
Reviewing the programme
In stop mode, press and hold PROGRAM until
the display shows all your stored track numbers
in sequence.
G repeat – to repeat the current track.
To return to normal playback, press MODE until
the various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no
longer displayed.
Erasing the programme
G You can also press 9 to cancel your play mode.
G Press Ç once when playback is stopped or
twice during playback.
Note:
G prog disappears and “CLEAR” is displayed.
– If Shuffle is activated on a MP3-CD, all titles
stored in the disc will be played in random order.
Note:
– The programme will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply or when the
disc tray is opened.
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Radio Reception
Note:
– If no preset number is selected, default is preset
(1) and all your presets will be overridden.
2
Press PROGRAM for more than two seconds
to activate programming.
G “AUTO” is displayed and available stations are
programmed in order of waveband reception
strength: FM followed by MW. The last preset
automatically stored will then be played.
iR
SOURCE
TIMER SET
CLOCK
+
BAND
REC
MP3•ALBUM
VOLUME
DISPLAY
Manual programming
PROGRAM
PRESET
TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE
1
2
3
4
Tune to your desired station (refer to “Tuning to
radio stations”).
Press PROGRAM to activate programming.
G prog flashes in the display.
Tuning to radio stations
1
2
3
Select TUNER source.
G “TUNER” is displayed briefly.
Press 4 or 3 to allocate a number from 1 to 40
to this station.
Press BAND to select the desired waveband :
FM or MW.
Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting.
G prog disappears, the preset number and the
frequency of the preset station are shown.
Press down on S or T (à or á) and
release button.
G The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio
station with sufficient signal strength is found.
G If a FM station is received in stereo, is
shown.
5
Repeat the above four steps to store other
stations.
G You can override a preset station by storing
another frequency in its place.
4
Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the
desired station.
Tuning to preset radio stations
G Press 4 or 3 until the desired preset station is
G To tune to a weak station, press S or T
(à or á) briefly and repeatedly until you have
found optimal reception.
displayed.
Changing tuning grid (some versions only)
In North and South America the frequency step
between adjacent channels in the AM and FM
band are 10 KHz and 100 KHz respectively. In
the rest of the world this step is 9 KHz and 50
KHz. Usually the frequency step has been preset
in the factory for your area if not:
Programming radio stations
You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations
in the memory.
Automatic programming
Automatic programming will start with a chosen
preset number. From this preset number
upwards, former programmed radio stations will
be overridden.The system will only programme
stations which are not in the memory already.
1
2
Select TUNER source.
Press 9 on the system for at least five seconds.
G The display shows either “GRID 9” or
“GRID 10”.
1
Press 4 or 3 to select the preset number where
programming should start.
Note:
– All preset stations will be lost and need to be
reprogrammed.
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Tape Operation / Recording
Rewinding / Fast forwarding
1
Stop playback, press S or T (à or á).
G The tape will stop automatically at the end of
rewinding or fast forwarding.
G During fast winding, you can monitor the tape
message with the tape counter.
iR
SOURCE
TIMER SET
CLOCK
2
Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast forwarding.
+
BAND
REC
Note:
MP3•ALBUM
VOLUME
DISPLAY
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it
is also possible to select another source (CD or
TUNER, for example).
PROGRAM
PRESET
TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE
General information on
recording
OPEN
G For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I)
tapes on which the tabs have not yet been
broken.This deck is not suited for recording on
METAL (IEC IV) type tapes.
Tape playback
1
Select TAPE source.
G The display shows “TAPE” briefly.
G The best recording level is set automatically.
Altering theVOLUME, INCREDIBLE
SURROUND or DBB will not affect the
recording in progress.
2
3
Press OPEN ç to open the tape door.
Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.
G Load the tape with the open side downward and
G At the very beginning and end of the tape, no
recording will take place during the 7 seconds
when the leader tape passes the recorder heads.
the full spool to the left.
4
Press ÉÅ to start playback.
G To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have
the tape in front of you and break out the left
tab. Recording on this side is no longer possible.
If, however, you wish to record over this side
again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive
tape.
To stop playback
G Press Ç.
To reset the tape counter display
G In stop mode, press Ç once.
IMPORTANT!
Recording is permissible if copyright or
other rights of third parties are not
infringed upon.
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Tape Operation / Recording
Recording timer
Preparation for recording
To record from the radio, you will need to use a
preset radio station and to set a start (ON) and
finish (OFF) time.
1
2
Select TAPE source.
Load a recordable tape into tape deck with full
spool to the left.
1
2
Select the preset radio station to record from
(refer to “Radio Reception -Tuning to preset
radio stations”).
3
Prepare the source to be recorded.
CD – load the disc.
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
AUX – connect external equipment.
In standby mode, press TIMER SET for more
than two seconds.
G
flashes and a source is displayed.
When recording is in progress
G REC starts flashing.
3
4
Press SOURCE repeatedly until “RECTUN”
source is displayed.
G To stop recording, press 9.
Press TIMER SET to confirm the source.
G “SET ON TIME” is displayed, and the
clock digits for the hours flash.
G It is not possible to listen to another source.
G It is not possible to activate the timer function.
5
6
Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.
Synchro start CD recording
Press TIMER SET again.
G The clock digits for the minutes flash.
1
Select CD source.
G Press S or T (¡ or ™) to select the
desired track to start recording.
G You can programme the tracks in the order you
want them to be recorded (refer to “CD/MP3-
CD Operations - Programming the disc tracks”).
7
8
Press VOLUME +/- to set the minutes.
Press TIMER SET to confirm the recording
start time.
G “SET OFF TIME” is displayed, and the
clock digits for the hours flash.
2
Press REC to start recording.
G Playing of the CD programme starts
automatically from the beginning of the CD
after 7 seconds. It is not necessary to start the
CD player separately.
9
Repeat steps 5-7 to set the finish time.
10 Press TIMER SET to confirm the timer settings.
G
is shown and the recording timer is now
set.
One touch recording
Note:
– The recording timer will not be activated if the
system is in tape play mode.
1
2
Select CD, TUNER or AUX source.
If necessary, start playback of the selected
source.
3
Press REC to start recording.
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Clock/Timer
3
Press TIMER SET to confirm your desired
mode.
G The selected source
is shown.
N
A
T
Display sequence scrolls “SET ON TIME” and
flashes. The clock digits for the hours flash.
4
5
Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.
iR
SOURCE
TIMER SET
CLOCK
Press TIMER SET again.
G The clock digits for the minutes flash.
+
BAND
REC
MP3•ALBUM
VOLUME
6
7
Press VOLUME +/- to set the minutes.
DISPLAY
Press TIMER SET to confirm the time.
G The timer is now set and activated.
PROGRAM
PRESET
TRACK•SEARCH•TUNE
Activating and deactivating timer
Clock setting
In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK.
G In standby or during playback, press TIMER
once on the remote control.
1
G The clock digits for the hours flash.
G Display shows if activated, and disappears if
deactivated.
2
3
Press VOLUME +/- to set the hours.
Press CLOCK again.
G The clock digits for the minutes flash.
Sleep timer setting
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.
4
5
Press VOLUME +/- to set the minutes.
Press CLOCK to confirm the time.
1
2
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly
to select a preset time.
G The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
Timer setting
G The system can be used as an alarm clock,
whereby the CD,TUNER orTAPE is switched on
at a set time.The clock time needs to be set first
before the timer can be used.
G You can also use it to record a favourite tuner
programme at a set period (refer to “Recording
timer”)
G During setting, if no button is pressed within 90
seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode
automatically.
60™ 45™ 30™ 15™ 0FF™ 60…
G "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" is displayed. "XX" is the
time in minutes.
When you reach the desired length of time, stop
pressing the SLEEP button.
G Once SLEEP is activated, "SLEEP ON" scrolls
across the display at repeated intervals.
1
2
In standby mode, press TIMER SET for more
than two seconds.
To deactivate the sleep timer
G Press SLEEP repeatedly until "0FF" is displayed,
or press the STANDBY ON button.
Press SOURCE repeatedly (or CD, TUNER,
TAPE on the remote control) to select the
sound source.
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Specifications
SPEAKERS
AMPLIFIER
2-way Bass reflex system
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 130 x 220 x 215 (mm)
Output power ....................................... 2 x 10W RMS
......................................................................... 400 W PMPO
Signal-to-noise ratio.......................... ≥ 65 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response .........40 – 20000 Hz, 3 dB
Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5V (max. 2V)
Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω
Impedance headphones .................... 32 Ω -1000 Ω
GENERAL INFORMATION
AC Power
ForVersion /21-/21M..... 110–127 / 220–240V;
50–60 Hz Switchable
ForVersion /30 ....................... 230 – 240V; 50 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 140 x 220 x 250 (mm)
Weight (with/without speakers)
...............................................................approx. 6.3 / 3.3 kg
Standby power consumption .......................... < 3 W
CD PLAYER
Number of programmable tracks ......................... 20
Frequency range .................................. 20 – 20000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio............................................ 75 dBA
Channel separation ..........................≥ 60 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion........................... < 0.003%
MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD) .......... MPEG AUDIO
MP3-CD bit rate ....................................... 32-256 kbps
(128 kbps advised)
Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.
Sampling frequencies .......................32, 44.1, 48 kHz
TUNER
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW wave range (9 kHz) ............. 531 – 1602 kHz
MW wave range (10 kHz)........... 530 – 1700 kHz
Tuning grid ............................................................9/10 kHz
Sensitivity at 75 Ω
– mono, 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio ............ 2.8 µV
– stereo, 46 dB signal-to-noise ratio ........ 61.4 µV
Selectivity ................................................................. ≥ 28 dB
Total harmonic distortion..................................... ≤ 5%
Frequency response ..... 63 – 12500 Hz ( 3 dB)
Signal-to-noise-ratio ...................................... ≥ 50 dBA
TAPE DECK
Frequency response
Normal tape (type I)...... 80 – 12500 Hz (8 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Normal tape (type I).................................... 50 dBA
Wow and flutter ......................................... ≤ 0.4% DIN
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Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
Cleaning the Heads and theTape Paths
G To ensure good recording and playback quality,
clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and
pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of
tape operation.
G Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning Discs
Caution: Do not rotate the heads during
cleaning.
G Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
G You can also clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
G When a disc becomes dirty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre
out.
G Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for
analogue records.
Cleaning the disc lens
G 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.
A
A
B
C
Demagnetizing the heads
G Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.
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.
Problem
Solution
CD OPERATION
“NO DISC” is displayed.
–
–
–
Insert a disc.
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
–
–
Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
Use a finalised CD-RW or CD-R.
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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 yourTV orVCR.
TAPE OPERATION / RECORDING
Recording or playback cannot be made.
–
–
Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
Use only normal (IEC I) tape for recording.
“CHECK TAPE” is displayed.
–
Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
The tape deck door cannot open.
–
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
GENERAL
The system does not react when buttons
are pressed.
–
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.
–
–
–
–
–
Adjust the volume.
Disconnect the headphones.
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within
32-256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies
at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
The left and right sound outputs are
reversed.
–
Check the speaker connections and location.
The remote control does not function
properly.
–
–
–
Select the source (CD orTUNER, for example)
before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).
Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.
Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
–
–
Replace the batteries.
Point the remote control directly toward
IR sensor on the front of the system.
The timer is not working.
–
–
–
Set the clock correctly.
PressTIMER to switch on the timer.
If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
–
Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
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