Philips MCM7 User Manual Download

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English

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you tr y 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.

Radio reception is poor.

“NO DISC” is displayed or the disc

cannot be played.

The system does not react when buttons

are pressed.

Recording or playback cannot be made.

The tape deck door cannot open.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor

quality.

The remote control does not function

properly.

The timer is not working.

The system displays features

automatically and buttons start flashing.

✔

If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.

✔

Increase the distance between the system and
your TV or VCR.

✔

Insert a disc.

✔

Load in the disc with label facing up.

✔

Replace or clean the disc, see “Care and safety
information.”

✔

Use a finalized CD-R(W) or a correct format
disc.

✔

Remove and reconnect the AC power cord and
switch on the system again.

✔

Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.

✔

Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.

✔

Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.

✔

Adjust the volume.

✔

Disconnect the headphones.

✔

Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

✔

Check that the AC power cord is connected
properly.

✔

Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)
before pressing the function button (

ÉÅ

✔

Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.

✔

Replace the battery.

✔

Point the remote control directly toward the IR
sensor.

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Set the clock correctly.

✔

Press TIMER ON /OFF to switch on the timer.

✔

If recording is in progress, stop the recording.

✔

Press and hold DEMO STOP on the main unit
to switch off the demonstration mode.

Problem

Solution

Troubleshooting

001-027-MCM78_37-Eng

4/8/04, 15:01

Summary of Contents for MCM7

Page 1: ...elp you with any questions about your new product We can guide you through Connections First time Setup or any of the Features We want you to start enjoying your new product right away CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT 1 800 531 0039 or Visit us on the web at www philips com Micro Hi Fi System MCM7 MCM8 AUDIO AUDIO MCM7 MCM8 ...

Page 2: ... qualify for as the owner of your model t This bolt of lightning indi cates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering s The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARNING TO PREVEN...

Page 3: ...e guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a Philips product Sincerely Lawrence J Blanford President and Chief Execu...

Page 4: ...ing the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 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 apparatu...

Page 5: ... laser radiation when open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM or This warning label is located on the rearside and inside this laser product 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 br...

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Page 7: ...7 E n g l i s h Français E s p a ñ o l Index English 6 Français 31 Español 55 ...

Page 8: ...reble 15 Natural Flat sound 15 Disc Operations Playable discs 16 Loading disc 16 Basic playback controls 16 Playing an MP3 disc 17 Repeat and Shuffle 17 Repeat play 17 Random play 17 Programming the disc tracks 18 Checking the program 18 Clearing the program 18 Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations 19 Presetting radio stations 19 Using the Plug and Play 19 Automatic presetting 20 Manual preset...

Page 9: ...ay 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 Do not block the vents In a cabinet allows about 10cm 4 inches of free space all around the system for adequate ventilation Care of disc To clean a CD wipe it in a straight line from the center towards the edge usi...

Page 10: ...INC SURR MUTE º Press and hold the button for more than two seconds MP3 CD CD R CD RW COMPATIBLE M I C R O S Y S T E M LOGIC DECK A U T O R E V E R S E CD TUNER TAPE AUX TREBLE BASS DEMO STOP REC MASTER VOLUME IR CLOCK DIM STANDBY ON ECO POWER OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE TUNING ALBUM TITLE PLAY PAUSE 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 2 7 DEMO STOP Ç Exits an operation CD stops playback or clears a program TUNER erases ...

Page 11: ... í ë MP3 selects an MP3 title track CD selects a track TUNER selects a preset radio station TAPE selects other side of the tape Functional Overview Press and hold the button for more than two seconds à á MP3 selects an album from MP3 disc CD searches backward forward TUNER tunes the radio frequency up down TAPE rewind or fast forward CLOCK sets the hours or minutes TIMER Displays the timer setting...

Page 12: ...t the AC power cord to the power outlet only after you have finished hooking up everything Step 1 Connecting FM AM antennas Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal reception Position the antennas as far as possible from a TV VCR or other radiation source to prevent unwant...

Page 13: ...ess É Å on the main unit to store all available radio stations or press Ç to exit refer to Tuner Operations Step 4 Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 3 2 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA following the indications inside the compartment 3 Close the cover Using the remote control to operate the system 1 Aim the remote control directly at the remot...

Page 14: ...ss and hold Ç on the main unit until DEMO ON appears To deactivate the demonstration Press and hold Ç on the main unit until DEMO OFF appears Setting the clock The clock can be set in either 12 hour or 24 hour mode 11 59 PM or 23 59 for example 00 00 î 12 00AM 00 00 12 00AM 00 00 12 00AM 4 2 1 5 PROGRAM CLOCK 3 4 1 Press and hold CLOCK until the clock time starts flashing 2 Press PROGRAM repeatedl...

Page 15: ...urround The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide enveloping stereo effect Press INC SURR repeatedly If activated INCREDIBLE SURROUND shows on the display If deactivated IS OFF appears Bass Treble The BASS low tone andTREBLE high tone feature enables you to define the sound processor settings Adjust BASS or TREBLE or press BASS TREBLE ...

Page 16: ...you want to play face up 3 Press OPEN CLOSE 0 button again to close the disc tray READING is displayed The total number of tracks and the playing time will appear on the display Helpful Hint To ensure good system performance wait until the disc tray completely read the disc before proceeding Basic playback controls Unless stated all operations described are based on Remote Control use To start pla...

Page 17: ...le number 999 depending on filename length Maximum album number 99 Supported sampling frequencies 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Supported Bit rates 32 256 kbps variable bitrates ID3 tags V1 1 V2 2 V2 3 V2 4 Repeat and Shuffle You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback Repeat play 1 Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly to select A B C D REPEAT TRACK REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRAC...

Page 18: ...ram more than 99 tracks PROGRAM FULL appears 6 To start program play press É Å 7 To stop playback or to end the programming press Ç once PROG stays and the program mode remains active Helpful Hints If the total playing time reached 100 minutes or if one of the programmed tracks has a number greater than 30 then will appear instead of the total playing time The system will exit programming mode if ...

Page 19: ... stations in the memory starting from FM and followed by AM bands Helpful Hints The system will exit presetting mode if no button is pressed within 20 seconds If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play CHECK ANTENNA appears Tuner Operations Using the Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically M I C R O S Y S T E M IR 1 Connect the system...

Page 20: ...u can choose to store only the favorite radio stations 1 Tune to your desired radio station refer to Tuning to radio stations 2 Press PROGRAM The preset number starts flashing If you want to store the radio station in another preset number press í or ë 3 Press PROGRAM again to store Repeat steps 1 3 to store other radio stations Selecting a preset radio station In tuner mode press í or ë The prese...

Page 21: ... the different playback modes å playback on one side of the tape only both sides are played once both sides are played repeatedly up to 10 times each side unless you press Ç Tape Operations Recording To rewind or fast forward 1 Stop playback then press à á on the remote 2 Press Ç when you reached the desired passage The tape will stop automatically at the end of rewinding or fast forwarding To sto...

Page 22: ...to listen to another source It is not possible to activate the timer function One touch recording 1 Press CD TUNER or AUX to select the recording source 2 Start playback of the selected source 3 Press and hold REC until REC icon starts flashing on the display panel to start recording To stop recording Press Ç on the system Helpful Hint OneTouch Recording is not possible in TAPE mode SELECT SOURCE ...

Page 23: ...es 5 Press TIMER to store the setting Once the timer is set it will always switch on unless you deactivate it icon remains on the display It indicates the timer is activated At the preset time the selected sound source will be played for 30 minutes before it switches to Eco Power standby mode if no button is being pressed within the time frame CD playing the first track of the disc If the disc tra...

Page 24: ... Helpful Hints All the sound control features INC SURR for example are available for selection Always refer to the owner s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and use details Timer Operations Other Connection 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 1 After timer wake u...

Page 25: ...enna TAPE PLAYER Frequency response CrO2 tape type II 80 12500 Hz 8 dB Normal tape type I 80 12500 Hz 8 dB Signal to noise ratio CrO2 tape type II 50 dBA Normal tape type I 47 dBA Wow and flutter 0 4 DIN Specifications SPEAKERS System 2 way Bass reflex Impedance 6 Ω Woofer 1 x 5 25 Aluminium con woofer Tweeter MCM7 2 Ferro Fluid Cone Dome tweeter Tweeter MCM8 Ribbon tweeter Dimensions w x h x d MC...

Page 26: ...or better reception Increase the distance between the system and yourTV or VCR Insert a disc Load in the disc with label facing up Replace or clean the disc see Care and safety information Use a finalized CD R W or a correct format disc Remove and reconnect the AC power cord and switch on the system again Use only NORMAL IEC I tape Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space Remove a...

Page 27: ...product the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SUREYOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need...

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