MC157Micro Hi-Fi System

User manual

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CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures other thanherein may result in hazardousradiation exposure or other unsafeoperation.

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Contents

General InformationSupplied accessories ............................................ 7Environmental Information ................................ 7Safety Information ................................................ 7Hearing Safety ....................................................... 8

PreparationsRear connections ................................................. 9Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ................................................................................... 10Using the Remote Control to operate thesystem ................................................................... 10

ControlsControls on the system and remote control ................................................................................... 11Controls available on the remote control only................................................................................ 11

Basic FunctionsSwitching the system on ................................... 12Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 12Adjusting volume and sound ............................ 12

CD OperationLoading a disc ...................................................... 13Basic playback controls ..................................... 13Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT ................................................................................... 14Programming track numbers ........................... 14Reviewing the programme ............................... 14Erasing the programme ..................................... 14

Radio ReceptionTuning to radio stations .................................... 15Programming radio stations ............................. 15

Automatic programming ......................................... 15Manual programming ............................................... 15

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 15

Tape Operation / RecordingTape playback ...................................................... 16General information on recording ................. 16Synchro start CD recording ............................ 16Recording from the radio ................................. 17

Other ConnectionListening to an external source ...................... 17

Maintenance .............................................. 18

Clock/TimerSetting the clock ................................................. 19Setting the timer ................................................. 19Activating and deactivating TIMER ................. 19Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 19

Specifications ........................................... 20

Troubleshooting ............................. 21~22

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General Information

Congratulations on your purchase andwelcome to Philips!

To fully benefit from the support that Philipsoffers, register your product atwww.philips.com/welcome.

Supplied accessories– 2 speaker boxes– remote control

Environmental InformationAll unnecessary packaging has been omitted. Wehave tried to make the packaging easy toseparate into three materials: cardboard (box),polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can berecycled and reused if disassembled by aspecialized company. Please observe the localregulations regarding the disposal of packagingmaterials, exhausted batteries and oldequipment.

Safety Information Before operating the system, check that the

operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (orthe voltage indication beside the voltageselector) of your system is identical with thevoltage of your local power supply. If not, pleaseconsult your dealer.

Place the system on a flat, hard and stablesurface.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupleris used as the disconnet device, the disconnetdevice shall remain readily operable.

The apparatus shall not be exposed todripping or splashing.

Install the unit near the AC outlet and where theAC power plug can be easily reached.

Place the system in a location with adequateventilation to prevent internal heat build-up inyour system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)clearance from the rear and the top of the unitand 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.

The ventilation should not be impeded bycovering the ventilation openings with items,such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur tains, etc.

Do not expose the system, batteries or discs toexcessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sourcescaused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,should be placed on the apparatus.

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shallbe placed on the apparatus.

If the system is brought directly from a cold to awarm location, or is placed in a very damp room,moisture may condense on the lens of the discunit inside the system. Should this occur, the CDplayer would not operate normally. Leave thepower on for about one hour with no disc in thesystem until normal playback is possible.

The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled orlubricated.

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)shall not be exposed to excessive heat such assunshine, fire or the like.

When the system is switched to Standbymode, it is still consuming some power.To disconnect the system from thepower supply completely, remove the ACpower plug from the wall socket.

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General Information

Hearing SafetyListen at a moderate volume.

Using headphones at a high volume can impairyour hearing. This product can produce soundsin decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss fora normal person, even for exposure less than aminute. The higher decibel ranges are offeredfor those that may have already experiencedsome hearing loss.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing"comfort level" adapts to higher volumes ofsound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds"normal" can actually be loud and harmful toyour hearing. To guard against this, set yourvolume to a safe level before your hearingadapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level:

Set your volume control at a low setting.

Slowly increase the sound until you can hear itcomfortably and clearly, without distortion.

Listen for reasonable periods of time:

Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally"safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.

Be sure to use your equipment reasonably andtake appropriate breaks.

Be sure to observe the followingguidelines when using your headphones.

Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonableperiods of time.

Be careful not to adjust the volume as yourhearing adapts.

Do not turn up the volume so high that youcan't hear what's around you.

You should use caution or temporarilydiscontinue use in potentially hazardoussituations.

Do not use headphones while operating amotorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; itmay create a traffic hazard and is illegal in manyareas.

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed andmanufactured with high qualitymaterials and components,which can be recycled andreused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol isattached to a product it means the product iscovered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC

Please inform yourself about the local separatecollection system for electrical and electronicproducts.

Please act according to your local rules and donot dispose of your old products with yournormal household waste. The correct disposal ofyour old product will help prevent potentialnegative consequences for the environment andhuman health.

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Preparations

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of thesystem.

A Power– Before connecting the AC power cord to thewall outlet, ensure that all other connectionshave been made.

WARNING!– For optimal performance, use only theoriginal power cable.– Never make or change any connectionswith the power switched on.

To avoid overheating of the system, a safetycircuit has been built in. Therefore, yoursystem may switch to Standby modeautomatically under extreme conditions. Ifthis happens, let the system cool downbefore reusing it (not available for all versions).

speaker(right)

speaker(left)

FM wire antenna

AC power cord

B Speakers Connection

Front SpeakersConnect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERSterminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and leftspeaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to"+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

Fully insert the stripped portion of the speakerwire into the terminal as shown.

Notes:– For optimal sound performance, use the suppliedspeakers.– Do not connect more than one speaker to anyone pair of +/- speaker terminals.– Do not connect speakers with an impedancelower than the speakers supplied. Please refer tothe SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

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Preparations

Inserting batteries into theRemote Control

1 Open the battery compartment.

2 Insert two R03 or AAA batteries following theindications (+/-) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

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Using the Remote Control tooperate the system

1 Aim the Remote Control directly at the remotesensor (IR) on the front panel.

2 Do not put any objects between the RemoteControl and the system while operating thesystem.

CAUTION!– Remove batteries if they areexhausted or if the Remote Control isnot being used for a long time.– Do not use old and new or differenttypes of batteries in combination.– Batteries contain chemical substances,so they should be disposed of properly.

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Controls (illustrations on page 3)

Controls on the system andremote control

1 STANDBY-ON2 (POWER)– switches the system to standby or on.

2 iR SENSOR– infrared sensor for remote control.

3 SOURCE– selects the respective sound source for CD/

TUNER/TAPE/AUX.– switches on the system.

4 PRESET +/-for radio .............. selects a preset radio station.

5 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)– enhances the bass.

6 TUNING 4 ¢

for Tuner ............. tunes to radio stations.for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the

current/previous/subsequenttrack.

................................. fast searches back and forwardwithin a track/CD.

for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutesfor the clock/timer function

VOL +/-– adjusts the volume level.

7 2;– starts or interrupts CD playback.

8 REPEAT– repeats a track/disc /all programmed tracks.

9 PROGfor CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews

the programme.for Tuner ............. programmes tuner stations

manually or automatically.

0 9

– stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.

! PULL TO OPEN– opens/closes the CD door.

@ Tape Deck OperationRECORD ... starts recording.PLAY 2 ............ starts playback.SEARCHà / á fast rewinds/winds the tape.

STOP•OPENÇ0

................................. stops the tape; opens the tapecompartment.

PAUSEÅ ....... interrupts recording or playback.

AUX jack (located on the back panel)– connects an external source (3.5 mm socket)

HEADPHONE (located on the back panel)– connects headphones

Controls available on the remotecontrol only

# REP ALL– selects Repeat All play mode.

$ SHUF– plays CD tracks in random order..

% SLEEP– activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.

^ TIMER ON/OFF– Turns on or off timer

& TIMER– sets the timer function.

* 2;– starts or interrupts CD playback.à / áfor CD ................. fast searches back and forward

within a track/CD.for Tuner ............. tunes to radio stations.for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes

for the clock/timer function¡ / ™for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the

current/previous/subsequenttrack.

( VOL +/-– adjusts the volume level.

) MUTE– interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.

¡ CLOCK/DISPLAYfor CD ................. displays the current track

number during playback.for clock .............. sets the clock function

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Basic Functions

IMPORTANT:Before you operate the system, completethe preparation procedures.

Switching the system on

Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE(POWER on the remote control). The system will switch to the last selectedsource.

Press DISC, TUN, TAPE or AUX on theremote control. The system will switch to the selected source.

To switch the system to standby mode Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the system (or

POWER on the remote control).

Power-saving automatic standbyThe power-saving feature automatically switchesto standby 15 minutes after a CD playback hasended and no control is operated.

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Adjusting volume and sound1 Press VOL +/- to adjust volume.

Display shows the volume level VOL and anumber from 0-32.

2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on oroff. Display shows: if the DBB is activated.

3 Press MUTE on the remote control tointerrupt sound reproduction instantly. Playback will continue without sound.

To activate sound reproduction you can:– press MUTE again;– adjust the volume controls;– change source.

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CD Operation

Basic playback controlsTo play a disc

Press 2; to star t playback. The current track number and the PLAY iconare displayed during disc playback.

To select a different track

Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remotecontrol ¡ / ™) once or repeatedly until thedesired track number appears in the display.

To find a passage within a track

1 Press and hold down on TUNING 4 ¢

(on the remote control à / á). The disc is played at high speed and lowvolume.

2 When you recognise the passage you want,

release TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remotecontrol à / á). Normal playback continues.

To interrupt playback

Press 2; during playback. The display freezes and the PLAY icon flasheswhen playback is interrupted. To resume, press 2; again.

To stop playback Press 9.

Notes: CD play will also stop when;– the CD door is opened.– the disc has reached the end.– you select another source: TUNER, TAPE or AUX.– you select standby.– you press the tape deck PLAY 2 key.

IMPORTANT:The lens of the CD player should never betouched.

Loading a discThis CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables.

CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, MP3 CD, VCD, DVD orcomputer CDs, however, are not possible.

1 Select CD source.

2 Lift the CD door on the top ofthe system to open the CDcompartment. OPEN is displayed whenyou open the CDcompartment.

3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up andpress down on PULL TO OPEN to close theCD door. “rEAD” is displayed as the CD player scansthe contents of a disc, and then the total numberof tracks is shown.

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CD Operation

Different play modes: SHUFFLEand REPEATYou can select and change the various playmodes before or during playback. The playmodes cannot be combined withPROGRAMME.

SHUF ................ tracks of the entire disc areplayed in random order.

REP ALL ........... repeats the entire disc/programme.

REP ...................plays the current trackcontinuously.

1 To select Repeat play mode, press REPEAT onthe main unit or REP ALL on the remotecontrol.

To select Shuffle play mode, press SHUF on theremote control.

2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOPposition.

3 To return to normal playback, press therespective REPEAT (on the main unit), REPALL or SHUF (on the remote control) buttonuntil the various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes areno longer displayed.

Press 9 once during playback to stop repeat/shuffle playback.

Press 9 again to cancel repeat/shuffle play mode.Note:– The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions can be usedsimultaneously.

Programming track numbersProgramme in the STOP position to select andstore your disc tracks in the desired sequence. Ifyou like, store any track more than once. Up to20 tracks can be stored in the memory.

1 In the stop position, use the TUNING 4

¢ (on the remote control ¡ / ™) to selectyour desired track number.

2 Press PROG to store. Display: PROG flashes, and 01 is displayedbriefly, then the selected track number.

3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desiredtracks.

4 To start playback of your disc programme, press2;.

Reviewing the programme

Stop playback and press PROG.

Erasing the programmeYou can erase the programme by:

pressing 9 once in the STOP mode; pressing 9 twice during playback; opening the CD compartment;

PROG disappears from the display.

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Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or pressTUN on the remote control repeatedly untilthe desired waveband (FM or MW) is displayed.

2 Press down on TUNING 4 ¢ (à / áon the remote control) and release the button. The radio automatically tunes to a stationwith sufficient reception. Display indication duringautomatic tuning: SrcH.

3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find thedesired station.

To tune to a weak station, press TUNING 4

¢ (à / á on the remote control) brieflyand repeatedly until you have found optimalreception.

Programming radio stationsYou can store up to a total of 20 radio stationsin the memory.

Automatic programming

Automatic programming will start with a chosenpreset number. From this preset numberupwards, former programmed radio stations willbe overridden. The system will only programmestations which are not in the memory already.

1 Press PRESET +++++/----- to select the presetnumber where programming should start.

Note:– If no preset number is selected, default is preset(1) and all your presets will be overridden.

2 Press PROG. for more than 2 seconds toactivate programming. “AUtO” is displayed and available stations areprogrammed in order of waveband receptionstrength. The first preset automatically stored willthen be played.

Manual programming

1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radiostations).

2 Press PROG to activate programming. PROG flashes in the display.

3 Press PRESET +++++/----- to allocate a numberfrom 1 to 20 to this station.

4 Press PROG again to confirm the setting. PROG disappears, the preset number and thefrequency of the preset station are shown.

5 Repeat the above four steps to store otherstations.

You can override a preset station by storinganother frequency in its place.

Tuning to preset radio stations Press PRESET +++++/----- until the desired preset

station is displayed.

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Tape Operation / Recording

The best recording level is set automatically.Altering the VOLUME or DBB controls will notaffect the recording in progress.

The recording sound quality might differdepending on the quality of your recordingsource and the recording tape.

At the very beginning and end of the tape, norecording will take place during the 7 secondswhen the leader tape passes the recorder heads.

To protect a tape from accidental erasure, havethe tape in front of you and break out the lefttab. Recording on this side is no longer possible.If, however, you wish to record over this sideagain, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesivetape.

Synchro start CD recording1 Select CD source.

2 Insert a disc and if desired, programme tracknumbers.

3 Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tapedoor.

4 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close thetape door.

5 Press RECORD to start recording. Playing of the CD programme startsautomatically from the beginning of the CDafter 7 seconds. It is not necessary to start theCD player separately.

To select and record a particular passagewithin a CD track:

Press and hold down on 4 ¢. Release thecontrol when you recognize the passage youwant.

To pause CD playback, press 2; . Recording starts from this exact point in the

track when you press RECORD.

6 To pause, press PAUSE;. Press again to resume.

7 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.

Tape playback

1 Select TAPE source. Display: shows “tAPE” throughout tapeoperation.

2 Open the tape key flap marked “PULL TOOPEN” on the front panel.

3 Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tapedoor.

4 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. Load the tape with the open side downward and

the full spool to the left.

5 Press PLAY 2 to start playback.

The key is automatically released at the end of atape, except if PAUSE; has been activated.

6 To pause, press PAUSE;. Press again to resume.

7 By pressing à or á on the system fast windingof tape is possible in both directions.

8 To stop the tape, press STOP•OPENÇ0.

Note:– The source cannot be changed while playing orrecording a tape.

General information onrecording

Recording is permissible insofar as copyright orother rights of third parties are not infringed.

For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I)tapes on which the tabs have not yet beenbroken. This deck is not suited for recording onMETAL (IEC IV) type tapes.

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Tape Operation / Recording Other Connection

Recording from the radio

1 Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning toradio stations).

2 Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tapedoor.

3 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close thetape door.

4 Press RECORD to start recording.

5 To interrupt playback press PAUSE;. To resume,press this key again.

6 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.

Listening to an external sourceYou can listen to the sound of the connectedexternal device through your system’s speakers.

1 Select AUX source by pressing AUX button.

2 Use a cinch cable (not supplied) to connect MC157’s AUX jack (3.5 mm, located on the backpanel) to an AUDIO OUT or headphone jackon an external equipment (such as CD player, orVCR).

The making of unauthorized copies ofcopy-protected material, includingcomputer programmes, files, broadcasts andsound recordings, may be an infringementof copyrights and constitute a criminaloffence. This equipment should not be usedfor such purposes.

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Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths To ensure good recording and playback quality,

clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, andpressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours oftape operation.

Use a cotton swab slightly moistened withcleaning fluid or alcohol.

You can also clean the heads by playing acleaning tape once.

Demagnetising the heads Use a demagnetising tape available at your

dealer.

Cleaning the Cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use a solutioncontaining alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs When a disc becomes dirty,

clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the centreout.

Do not use solvents such asbenzene, thinner, commerciallyavailable cleaners, or antistaticspray intended for analogue records.

Cleaning the disc lens After prolonged use, dirt or dust may

accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure goodplayback quality, clean the disc lens with PhilipsCD Lens Cleaner or any commercially availablecleaner. Follow the instructions supplied withcleaner.

Maintenance

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Clock/Timer

5 Press TIMER again. The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (à / á on theremote control) to set the minutes.

7 Press TIMER to confirm the time. The timer is now set and activated.

Notes: .– If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CDtray or the disc has an error, TUNER will beselected automatically.

Activating and deactivatingTIMER

In standby or during playback, press TIMERON/OFF once. Display shows if activated, and disappears ifdeactivated.

Activating and deactivatingSLEEPThe sleep timer enables thesystem to switch off by itselfafter a set period of time.

Press SLEEP on the remotecontrol once or more. Display shows and one of the sleep timeoptions in sequence: 60, 45, 30,15, 0, 60... ifyou have selected a time.

To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remotecontrol once or more until “ 0“ is shown, orpress STANDBY ON 2on the system (orPOWER on the remote control). disappears from the display.

Setting the clock1 In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK/

DISPLAY on the remote control set for 2seconds.

2 Press PROG to select 12-hour or 24-hourdisplay.

3 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm. The clock digits for the hours flash.

4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (à / á on theremote control) to set the hours.

5 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY again. The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (à / á on theremote control) to set the minutes.

7 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm the time.

Note:– The backlight for clock display is off in standby.

Setting the timer The system can be used as an alarm clock,

whereby the CD or TUNER is switched on at aset time. The clock time needs to be set firstbefore the timer can be used.

1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER about2 seconds on the remote control.

2 Press SOURCE (or DISC/TUN on theremote control) to select sound source.

3 Press TIMER to confirm your desired mode. The clock digits for the hours flash.

4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (à / á on theremote control) to set the hours.

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Specifications

AMPLIFIEROutput power ........................................... 2 x 2W RMSSignal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC)Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 HzImpedance loudspeakers ........................................... 8Ω

CD PLAYERFrequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 HzSignal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA

TUNERFM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHzMW wave range ................................ 531 – 1602 kHzSensitivity– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV– MW 26 dB sensitivity ................................... 5 mV/mTotal harmonic distortion ..................................... ≤ 5%

TAPE DECKFrequency response

Normal tape (type I) ...... 125 – 8000 Hz (8 dB)Signal-to-noise ratio

Normal tape (type I) .................................... 40 dBAWow and flutter .............................................. ≤ 0.4% JIS

SPEAKERSBass reflex systemDimensions (w x h x d) . 134 x 230 x 152 (mm)

GENERAL INFORMATIONAC Power ..................................... 220 – 230 V / 50 HzDimensions (w x h x d) .. 148 x 233 x 216 (mm)Weight (with/without speakers) ........................................................................................... approx. 3.65 / 1.53 kgPower consumption

Active .......................................................................... 15 WStandby .................................................................... < 4 W

Specifications and external appearance aresubject to change without notice.

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“NO CD” is displayed.

Radio reception is poor.

Recording or playback cannot be made.

The system does not react when buttonsare pressed.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poorquality.

The left and right sound outputs arereversed.

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 finalized CD-RW or CD-R.

If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna forbetter reception.

Increase the distance between the Mini HiFiSystem and your TV or VCR.

Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”. Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape. Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

tab space.

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

Adjust the volume. Disconnect the headphones. Check that the speakers are connec ted

correctly. Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

Check the speaker connections and location.

WARNINGUnder no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate thewarranty. 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 youare unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips forhelp.

Problem Solution

Troubleshooting

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The remote control does not functionproperly.

The time is not working.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).

Reduce the distance between the remotecontrol and the system.

Insert the batteries with their polarities(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.

Replace the batteries. Point the remote control directly towards the IR

sensor.

Set the clock correctly. Press TIMER to switch on the timer. If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop

recording.

Power has been interrupted or the power cordhas been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

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