Philips MC160 User's Manual
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1. e MCI60 MICRO SYSTEM o mE SOURCE de gt o es IMPORTANT Before you operate the system complete the preparation procedures Switching the system on Press UD STANDBY ON or SOURCE SELECT gt The system will switch to the last selected source Press CD TUNER TAPE or AUX on the remote control gt The system will switch to the selected source To switch the system to standby mode Press STANDBY ON on the system or remote control If in tape mode or recording mode press STOP OPEN first gt The volume level interactive sound settings last selected source and tuner presets will be retained in the player s memory Power saving automatic standby As a power saving feature the system automatically switches to standby 15 minutes after a tape or CD has reached the end and no control is operated Basic Functions Adjusting volume and sound Turn the VOLUME control anti clockwise to decrease or clockwise to increase volume on the system or press VOL on the remote control gt Display shows the volume level BL and a number from 0 32 Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired sound effect CLASSIC no indication ROCK Y JAZZ YD POP d Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or off gt Display shows if the DBB is activated Press INCREDIBLE SUR2. 2 speaker boxes remote control AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Safety Information Before operating the system check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply If not please consult your dealer Place the system on a flat hard and stable surface 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 The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains etc Do not expose the system batteries or discs to excessive moisture rain sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight o naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus o objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus f the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the system Should this occur the CD player would not operate normally Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible The mechanical parts of the set contain self lubr
3. sets the clock function REPEAT BAND tor CD ccc repeats a track CD programme entire CD for Tuner selects waveband 9 SHUFFLE plays CD tracks in random order Display shows the status of the system 1 VOLUME VOL 10 adjusts the volume level on the system only adjusts the hour and minutes for the clock timer functions 12 INTERACTIVE SOUND controls DBB Dynamic Bass Boost enhances the bass DSC Digital Sound Control selects sound characteristics CLASSIC ROCK JAZZ POP INCREDIBLE SURR k TE creates a super enhanced stereo effect 13 Tape Deck Operation starts recording starts playback fast rewinds winds the tape STOP OPEN stops the tape opens the tape compartment PAUSE interrupts recording or playback OPEN CLOSE opens closes the CD door m connect headphones REPEAT repeats a track CD programme entire CD 17 MUTE interrupts and resumes sound reproduction NEWS TA activates RDS news and Traffic Announcement SLEEP activates deactivates or selects the sleeper time 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 example gt Hi Pl
4. B Signal to noise ratiO veces gt 50 dBA TAPE DECK Frequency response Normal tape type I 120 10000 Hz 8 dB Signal to noise ratio Normal tape type I Wow and flutter 48 dBA lt 0 4 DIN SPEAKERS Bass reflex system Dimensions w x h x d 156 x 231 x 190 mm GENERAL INFORMATION AC Power For Version 21 21M 110 127 220 240V 50 60 Hz Switchable For Version 30 230 240 V 50 Hz Dimensions w x h x d 140 x 231 x 280 mm Weight with without speakers wees E do de Meas approx 5 7 2 7 kg Subject to modification Cleaning the Cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use a solution containing alcohol spirits ammonia or abrasives Cleaning Discs When a disc becomes dirty clean it with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the centre out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analogue records Cleaning the disc lens After prolonged use dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens lo ensure good playback quality clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths To ensure good recording and playback quality clean the heads A the capstan s and pressure roller s after every 50 hours of tape operation Use
5. Micro Hi Fi System user manual manuel d utilisation manual del usario RATM MC160 GS 6 z 2 Hus INCREDIBLE SURROUND PHILIPS M xico OM NYCE Es necesario que lea cuidadosamente su instructivo de manejo PRECAUCION ADVERTENCIA No abrir riesgo de choque el ctrico ATENCION Verifique que el voltaje de alimentacion sea el requerido para su aparato Para evitar el riesgo de choque el ctrico no quite la tapa En caso de requerir servicio dirijase al personal calificado Descripci n Microsistema de Audio Modelo MC160 21 Alimentaci n 110 127 220 240V 50 60 Hz Comsumo 20 W mportador Philips Mexicana S A de C V Domicilio Av La Palma No 6 Col San Fernando La Herradura Huixguilucan Localidad y Tel Edo de M xico C P 52784 Tel 52 69 90 00 Exportador Philips Electronics HK Ltd Pa s de Origen China de Serie LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR SUAPARATO O N AVISO IMPORTANTE CAUTION Philips Mexicana S A de C V no se hace Use of controls or responsable por da os o desperfectos causados por adjustments or perform ance Maltrato descuido o mal uso presencia de P of procedures other than insectos o roedores cucarachas ratones etc 5 Cuando el aparato no haya sido operarado herein may result in de acuerdo con el instructivo del uso fuera hazardous radiation de los valores nominales y tolerancias de
6. R IS on the remote control to switch the surround sound effect on or off h f l P gt Display shows din if activated Note The effect of INCREDIBLE SURROUND may vary with different types of music Press MUTE on the remote 6 control to interrupt sound nu Kei reproduction instantly gt Playback will continue without sound and the display MIT shows riL T To activate sound reproduction you can press MUTE again adjust the volume controls change source 11 CD Operation N MCI60 MICRO SYSTEM wa ma B fea LU vou gais IMPORTANT The lens of the CD player should never be touched Playing a disc This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD Recordables and CD Rewritables O CD ROM CD I CDV VCD DVD or computer CDs however are not possible 1 Select CD source 2 Press OPEN CLOSE on the _ 12 top of the system to open the CD maca gt compartment OPEN is displayed when you open the CD compartment Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and press down on OPEN CLOSE to close the CD door gt READ is displayed as the CD player scans the contents of a disc and then the total number of t
7. a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once Demagnetising the heads Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer 19 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 CD OPERATION Solution 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 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 l tape for recording Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switc
8. another frequency in its place Tuning to preset radio stations Press PRESET A or Y on the remote control fa or P until the desired preset station is 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 Select TUNER source Press SHUFFLE on the set for at least 5 seconds gt The display shows either GRID Y or GRID i0 Note All preset stations will be lost and need to be reprogrammed Radio Reception 15 Tape Operation Recording t w 16 PHILIPS INCREDIBLE SURROUND RECORDS nar r STOP OPEN PAUSE w Tape playback Select TAPE source gt Display shows TAPE throughout tape operation Press STOP OPEN to open the tape door Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left Press PLAY P to start playback To pause press PAUSE Press again to resume By pressing 44 or PP on the system fast winding of tape is possible in both directions To stop the tape press STOP OPEN The keys are automatically released at the
9. ation To tune to a weak station press TUNING lt 4 or gt briefly and repeatedly until you have found optimal reception 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 Press PRESET A or Y on the remote control Hor Bl to select the preset number where programming should start Note If no preset number is selected default is preset 1 and all your presets will be overridden Press PROGRAM for more than 2 seconds to activate programming gt ALTO 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 Manual programming Tune to your desired station see Tuning to radio stations Press PROGRAM to activate programming gt PROGRAM flashes in the display Press PRESET A or Y on the remote control Mor Pl to allocate a number from 1 to 40 to his station Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting gt PROGRAM disappears the preset number and he frequency of the preset station are shown Repeat the above four steps to store other stations You can override a preset station by storing
10. d type RO3 or AAA into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the and symbols inside the battery compartment A 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 Controls illustrations on page 3 Controls on the system and remote control 1 TIMER ON OFF activates deactivates or sets the timer function 2 PROGRAM TOF CD PA programmes tracks and reviews the programme for Tuner programmes tuner stations manually or automatically 3 STANDBY ON switches the system to standby on on the remote control only switches the system to standby 4 SOURCE SELECT selects the respective sound source for CD TUNER TAPE AUX switches on the system 5 Mode Selection STOP E stops CD playback or erase a CD programme PLAY PAUSE gt Il Jeane Starts or interrupts CD playback PRESET AV KGB selects a preset radio station PREV 44 NEXT KK HGD skips to the beginning of a current track previous subsequent track Dd fast searches back and forward within a track CD TUNING KE lt P tunes to radio stations 6 iR SENSOR infrared sensor for remote control CLOCK SET for Clock
11. end of a tape except if PAUSE has been activated Note The sound source cannot be changed while recording a tape General information on recording Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or other rights of third par For recording use only ties are not infringed ORMAL IEC type I tapes on which the tabs have not yet been broken This deck is not METAL IEC IV type ta The best recording leve Altering the VOLUME SURROUND DBB or controls will not affect suited for recording on pes is set automatically CREDIBLE TTERACTIVE SOUND he recording in progress The recording sound quality might differ depending on the quali y of your recording source and the recording tape 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 To protect a tape from the tape in front of you accidental erasure have 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 Synchro start C Select CD source D recording Insert a disc and if desired programme track numbers Press STOP OPEN to open the tape door Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the tape door Press RECORD to start recording gt Playing of the CD programme starts automatically f
12. h 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 The left and right sound outputs are reversed Check the speaker connections and location Troubleshooting The remote control does not function properly Select the source CD or TUNER for example before pressing the function button P Pl Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system nsert the batteries with their polarities signs aligned as indicated Replace the batteries Point the remote control directly toward R sensor on the front of the system The timer is not working Set the clock correctly Press TIMER ON OFF to switch on the timer f 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 21
13. icating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated 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 Preparations AM loop antenna FM wire antenna speakers right speakers left 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 E ype p f antenna to the respective terminals Adjust the system U position of the antenna for optimal reception 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 a Voltage Selector set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage All other connections have been made WARNING Fix the claw For optimal performance use only the to the slot original power cable Z Never make or change any connections Prem S with the power switched on gt 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 Position the antenna as far as possib
14. las exposure or other unsafe tensiones voltaje frecuencia ciclaje de PAR r A operation alimentaci n el ctrica y las caracter sticas que deben reunir las instalaciones auxiliares Por fen menos naturales tales como temblores inundaciones incendios descargas el ctricas rayos etc o delitos causados por terceros choques asaltos ri as etc BM E ES PHILIPS dis RO NEWSITA Jem l o PHILIPS E 7 O _ E NQ N serions a PROGRAM CLOCK SET sa pect Sin caer l oN EE E eee aaa on ves NEXT CA INCREDIBLE SURROUND PR o a G T aR PHILIPS OOO English cnn 6 Fran ais 2 2 0 0 2 22 Espa ol 38 H IE cnn 54 Contents General Information Environmental information sss esse 7 Supplied accessories Safety information Preparations Rear CONNECTIONS eers 8 9 Optional connection essere 9 Inserting batteries into the remote control 9 Controls Controls on the system and remote CONFO A NS 10 Basic Functions S
15. le from a TV VCR or other radiation source FM Antenna For better FM stereo reception connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL FM ANTENNA terminal Speakers Connection 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 T gt ue O N Y 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 Preparations 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 a TV VCR Laser Disc player DVD player or CD Recorder to the AUX IN terminals Note Ifyou are connecting equipment with a mono 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 mono Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two batteries not supplie
16. m to switch off by itself after a set period of time The clock time needs to WY 2 NER TAPE AUX be set first before the sleep timer can be used SHUFFLE SLEEP Press SLEEP on the remote _ control once or more gt Display shows SLEEF and one of the sleep time options in sequence b0 45 30 lb SLEEP OFF EU if you have selected a time Once SLEEP is activated SLEEP ON scrolls across the display at repeated intervals To deactivate press SLEEP on the remote control once or more until SLEEP OFF is shown or press STANDBY ON on the system or remote control gt SLEEP OFF scrolls across the display Specifications Maintenance AMPLIFIER Output power 2 x 5 W RMS 200 W PMPO au 2 65 dBA IEC 40 20000 Hz 3 dB Signal to noise ratio Frequency response Input sensitivity AUX 0 5 V max 2V Impedance loudspeakers O Impedance headphones 32 Q 1000 Q CD PLAYER Frequency range 20 20000 Hz Signal to noise ratio TUNER FM wave range MW wave range 9 kHz MW wave range 10 kHz Tuning grid Sensitivity at 75 Q 875 108 MHz 531 1602 kHz 530 1700 kHz 9 10 kHz mono 26 dB signal to noise ratio 2 8 UV stereo 46 dB signal to noise ratio 61 4 uV Selectivity caida eee 228 dB Total harmonic distortion mu lt 5 Frequency response 63 12500 Hz 3 d
17. r hours down 3 Press CLOCK SET again gt The clock digits for the minutes flash 4 Turn VOLUME to set the minutes clockwise for minutes up anti clockwise for minutes down 5 Press CLOCK SET to confirm the time Note The backlight for clock display is dim in standby Setting the timer The system can be used as an alarm clock whereby the CD or TUNER is switched on at a set time The clock time needs to be set first before the timer can be used During setting if no button is pressed within 90 seconds the system will exit timer setting mode automatically 1 In any mode press TIMER ON OFF for more than 2 seconds 2 Turn VOLUME clockwise or press SELECT SOURCE to select sound source 3 Press TIMER ON OFF to confirm your desired mode gt The selected source or EJ is shown The clock digits for the hours flash 18 Turn VOLUME to set the hours clockwise for hours up anti clockwise for hours down Press TIMER ON OFF again gt The clock digits for the minutes flash Turn VOLUME to set the minutes clockwise for minutes up anti clockwise for minutes down Press TIMER ON OFF to confirm the time gt The timer is now set and activated Activating and deactivating TIMER In standby or during playback press TIMER ON OFF once gt Display shows TIMER if activated and disappears if deactivated Activating and deactivating SLEEP The sleep timer enables the syste
18. racks and playing time are shown Press PLAY PAUSE DI on the remote control KID to start playback gt Current track number and elapsed playing time of the track are displayed during disc playback To interrupt playback press PLAY PAUSE Pll on the remote control KID Press PLAY PAUSE Pil on the remote control Pil again to resume play gt The display freezes and the elapsed playing time flashes when playback is interrupted To stop disc playback press STOP IE Note CD play will also stop when the CD door is opened the disc has reached the end you select another source TAPE TUNER or AUX you select to standby you press the tape deck PLAY P key Selecting a different track Press PREV 44 or NEXT KRI on the remote control ME or Bl once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display If you have selected a track number shortly after loading a disc or in the PAUSE position you will need to press PLAY PAUSE DI on the remote control KID to start playback Finding a passage within a track Press and hold down on PREV M4 or NEXT bb on the remote control d or gt gt gt The disc is played at high speed and low volume When you recognise the passage you want release PREV 44 or NEXT KR on the remote control 44 or PP gt Normal playback continues Note During a disc programme or if SHUFFLE REPEAT active searching is only possible wi
19. rom the beginning of the CD after 7 seconds It is not CD player separately necessary to start the To select and record a particular passage within a CD track Press 44 or bb Release the control when you recognize the passage you want To pause CD playback press PI Recording starts from this exact point in the track when you press Ri ECORD Tape Operation Recording To pause press PAUSE Press again to resume To stop recording press STOP OPEN Recording from the radio Tune to the desired radio station see Tuning to radio stations Press STOP OPEN to open the tape door Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the tape door Press RECORD to start recording To pause press PAUSE Press again to resume To stop recording press STOP OPEN Recording from Aux Select AUX source If necessary prepare the additional appliance for recording Press RECORD to start recording 17 Clock Timer MC 160 MICRO SYSTEM EN sano PRESET a a l 3 5 INCREDIBLE SURROUND Setting the clock 1 In standby press CLOCK SET gt The clock digits for the hours flash 2 Turn VOLUME to set the hours clockwise for hours up anti clockwise fo
20. stored gt The number of tracks programmed and total playing time of the programme is shown briefly hen the selected track and PROD Repeat steps 2 3 to select and store all desired racks gt FULL is displayed if you attempt to programme more than 20 tracks To start playback of your disc programme press PLAY PAUSE DI on the remote control Pil Reviewing the programme In STOP mode press and hold down PROGRAM for a while until the display shows all your stored track numbers in sequence Erasing the programme You can erase the programme by pressing STOP I once in the STOP mode pressing STOP I twice during playback opening the CD compartment gt PROGRAM disappears from the display 13 Radio Reception 14 D NES vou A reser y PLAY PAUSE stor Tuning to radio stations Select TUNER source gt TUNER is displayed briefly Press BAND once or more to select your waveband Press down on TUNING lt 4 or KE and release button gt The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception Display indication during automatic tuning SEARCH gt f a FM station is received in stereo STEREO is shown Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired st
21. thin the same track CD Operation Different play modes SHUFFLE and REPEAT You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback The play modes can also be combined with PROGRAMME SHUFFLE tracks of the entire disc programme are played in random order SHUFFLE and REPEAT ALL to repeat the entire disc programme continuously in random order REPEAT ALL repeats the entire disc programme REPEAT plays the current track continuously To select your play mode press the SHUFFLE or REPEAT button before or during playback until the display shows the desired function Press PLAY PAUSE DI on the remote control KID to start playback if in the STOP position gt If you have selected SHUFFLE playback starts automatically To return to normal playback press the respective SHUFFLE or REPEAT button until the various SHUFFLE REPEAT modes are no longer displayed You can also press STOP I to cancel your play mode Programming track numbers Programme in the STOP position to select and store your disc tracks in the desired sequence If you like store any track more than once Up to 20 tracks can be stored in the memory Press PROGRAM to enter the programming mode gt A track number is shown and PROGRAM flashes Use the PREV 44 or NEXT bb on the remote control a or Pl to select your desired rack number Press PROGRAM to confirm the track number o be
22. witching the system ON essere Power saving automatic standby Adjusting volume and sound CD Operation Playing a disc 2 Selecting a different track 12 Finding a passage within a track 12 Different play modes Shuffle and Repeat 13 Programming track numbers s Reviewing the programme Erasing the programme Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Programming radio stations Tuning to preset radio stations A Changing tuning grid sss Tape Operation Recording Tape playback General information on recording Synchro start CD recording Recording from the radio Recording from the Aux Clock Timer Setting the clock Setting the timer Activating and deactivating TIMER pam 18 Activating and deactivating SLEEP 18 Specifications ee 19 Maintenance eee 19 Troubleshooting 20 21 General Information 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 Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials exhausted batteries and old equipment Supplied accessories
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