Philips Speaker System MCM149 User Manual

MCM149  
Micro Hi-Fi System  
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User manual  
 
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Index  
English ------------------------------------------------ 6  
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Contents  
General Information  
Tape Operation / Recording  
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7  
Environmental Information ................................ 7  
Safety Information ................................................ 7  
Hearing Safety ....................................................... 8  
Tape playback ...................................................... 16  
General information on recording ................. 16  
Synchro start CD recording ............................ 16  
Recording from the radio................................. 17  
Preparations  
Other Connection  
Listening to an external source ...................... 17  
Rear connections ................................................. 9  
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ...  
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Using the Remote Control to operate the  
system ................................................................... 10  
Maintenance.............................................. 18  
Clock/Timer  
Setting the clock ................................................. 19  
Setting the timer................................................. 19  
Activating and deactivatingTIMER ................. 19  
Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 19  
Controls  
Controls on the system and remote control ...  
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Controls available on the remote control only  
................................................................................ 11  
Specifications ........................................... 20  
Basic Functions  
Troubleshooting ............................. 21~22  
Plug and Play (for tuner installlation) ............. 12  
Switching the system on ................................... 12  
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 12  
Adjusting volume and sound............................ 12  
CD/MP3 Operation  
Loading a disc ...................................................... 13  
Basic playback controls ..................................... 13  
Playing an MP3 disc ..................................... 13~14  
Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT ...  
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Programming track numbers ........................... 14  
Reviewing the programme ............................... 14  
Erasing the programme ..................................... 14  
Radio Reception  
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 15  
Programming radio stations............................. 15  
Automatic programming .........................................15  
Manual programming ...............................................15  
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 15  
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General Information  
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome  
to Philips!  
Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the  
AC power plug can be easily reached.  
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.  
To fully benefit from the support that Philips  
welcome.  
IMPORTANT!  
PLEASE NOTETHATTHEVOLTAGE  
SELECTOR LOCATED ATTHE REAR OF  
THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM  
THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIESTHAT  
OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST  
TO 110V-127V BEFOREYOU SWITCH ON  
THE SYSTEM.  
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.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
Supplied accessories  
– 2 speaker boxes  
– remote control  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall  
be placed on the apparatus.  
If 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.  
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).  
The mechanical parts of the set contain self-  
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or  
lubricated.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler  
is used as the disconnet device, the disconnet  
device shall remain readily operable.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
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General Information  
Hearing Safety  
Listen at a moderate volume.  
Using headphones at a high volume can impair  
your hearing. This product can produce sounds  
in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for  
a normal person, even for exposure less than a  
minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered  
for those that may have already experienced  
some hearing loss.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing  
"comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of  
sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds  
"normal" can actually be loud and harmful to  
your hearing. To guard against this, set your  
volume to a safe level before your hearing  
adapts 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 it  
comfortably 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 and  
take appropriate breaks.  
Be sure to observe the following  
guidelines when using your headphones.  
Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable  
periods of time.  
Be careful not to adjust the volume as your  
hearing adapts.  
Do not turn up the volume so high that you  
can't hear what's around you.  
You should use caution or temporarily  
discontinue use in potentially hazardous  
situations.  
Do not use headphones while operating a  
motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it  
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many  
areas.  
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Preparations  
FM wire antenna  
speaker  
(left)  
speaker  
(right)  
B
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AC power cord  
B Speakers Connection  
Rear connections  
Front Speakers  
The type plate is located at the rear of the  
system.  
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 "-".  
A Power  
– Before connecting the AC power cord to the  
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections  
have been made.  
– If your system is equipped with aVoltage  
Selector, set theVOLTAGE SELECTOR to the  
local power line voltage.  
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Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker  
wire into the terminal as shown.  
WARNING!  
– For optimal performance, use only the  
original power cable.  
Notes:  
– Never make or change any connections  
with the power switched on.  
– 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.  
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).  
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Preparations  
Inserting batteries into the  
Remote Control  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Insert two R03 or AAA batteries following the  
indications (+/-) inside the compartment.  
3 Close the cover.  
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Using the Remote Control to  
operate the system  
1 Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote  
sensor (IR) on the front panel.  
2 Do not put any objects between the Remote  
Control and the system while operating the  
system.  
CAUTION!  
Remove batteries if they are  
exhausted or if the Remote Control is  
not being 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 of properly.  
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Controls (illustrations on page 3)  
AUX jack (located on the back panel)  
connects an external source (3.5 mm socket)  
Controls on the system and  
remote control  
HEADPHONE (located on the back panel)  
connects headphones  
1 STANDBY ON (PWR 2)  
switches the system to standby or on.  
2 iR SENSOR  
infrared sensor for remote control.  
3 SOURCE  
Controls available on the remote  
control only  
selects the respective sound source for CD/  
TAPE/TUNER/AUX.  
switches on the system.  
# REPALL  
for CD ................. selects Repeat All play mode.  
for MP3/WMA .. selects Repart All or Repeat  
Album play mode.  
4 ALBUM/PRESET +/-  
for radio.............. selects a preset radio station.  
for MP3/WMA .. selects an album.  
(Dynamic Bass Boost)  
enhances the bass.  
$ SHUF  
plays CD/MP3 tracks in random order.  
% REP  
5 DBB  
plays a track repeatedly.  
6 TUNING 4 ¢  
^ SLEEP  
forTuner ............. tunes to radio stations.  
for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the  
current/previous/subsequent  
track.  
................................. fast searches back and forward  
within a track/CD.  
activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.  
& TIMER ON/OFF  
Turns on or off timer  
* TIMER  
( 2;  
sets the timer function.  
for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes  
for the clock/timer function  
starts or interrupts CD playback.  
à / á  
VOL +/-  
adjusts the volume level.  
7 2;  
forTuner ............. tunes to radio stations.  
for CD ................. fast searches back and forward  
within a track/CD.  
starts or interrupts CD playback.  
for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes  
for the clock/timer function  
¡ / ™  
for CD ................. skips to the beginning of the  
current/previous/subsequent  
track.  
8 MODE  
selects Repeat One, Repeat All, Repeat Album  
(for MP3/WMA only) or Shuffle play mode  
9 PROG  
for CD ................. programmes tracks and reviews  
the programme.  
forTuner ............. programmes tuner stations  
manually or automatically.  
) DSC  
(Digital Sound Control) selects sound  
characteristics: JAZZ/POP/CLASSIC/ROCK.  
¡ MUTE  
0 9  
stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.  
! PULLTO OPEN  
opens/closes the CD door.  
interrupts and resumes sound reproduction.  
VOL +/-  
adjusts the volume level.  
@ Tape Deck Operation  
£ Numeric keypad (0-9)  
RECORD... starts recording.  
selects track or station number  
PLAY 2 ............ starts playback.  
SEARCHà / á fast rewinds/winds the tape.  
CLOCK/DISPLAY  
for CD ................. displays the track playing time,  
remaining time, total play time  
and total remaining time.  
for MP3/WMA.. displays the current title name,  
album name and ID3  
STOP•OPENÇ0  
................................. stops the tape; opens the tape  
compartment.  
PAUSEÅ ....... interrupts recording or playback.  
information.  
for clock .............. sets/views the clock.  
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Basic Functions  
To exit without storing the Plug and Play  
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STANDBY ON  
Press 9 on the system.  
MICRO SYSTEM MCM149  
If you do not complete the Plug and Play  
installation, the function will be restarted when  
you next turn on the main supply again.  
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CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
Note:  
– During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed  
within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and  
Play mode.  
SOURCE  
VOL  
TUNING  
MODE  
PROG  
ALBUM/PRESET  
DBB  
VOL  
Switching the system on  
Press STANDBY-ON 2 or SOURCE  
(POWER, DISC, TAPE, TUN, or AUX on  
the remote control).  
IMPORTANT:  
Before you operate the system, complete  
the preparation procedures.  
The system will switch to the last selected  
source.  
Plug and Play (for tuner installlation)  
Plug and Play allows you to store all available  
radio stations automatically.  
To switch the system to standby mode  
Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the system (or  
POWER on the remote control).  
First time setup/power up  
Power-saving automatic standby  
The power-saving feature automatically switches  
to standby 15 minutes after a CD or tape  
1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO  
INSTALL- PLEASE PRESS PLAY / STOP  
CANCEL" is displayed.  
playback has ended and no control is operated.  
2 Press ÉÅ on the system to start installation.  
"PLUG AND PLAY" .... "INSTALL" is  
displayed, followed by "TUNER" and "AUTO".  
PROG starts flashing.  
Adjusting volume and sound  
1 Press VOL +/- to adjust volume.  
Display shows the volume level VOLand a  
number from 0-32.  
2 Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired  
sound effect: JAZZ / POP / CLASSIC / ROCK.  
3 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or  
off.  
The system will automatically store the radio  
stations with sufficient signal strength, starting  
from FM, and followed by MW band.  
When all the available radio stations are  
stored or the memory for 40 presets are used,  
the first preset radio station will be played.  
Display shows:  
if the DBB is activated.  
4 Press MUTE on the remote  
control to interrupt sound  
reproduction instantly.  
To reinstall Plug and Play  
1 In standby mode, press and holdÉÅ on the  
system until "AUTO INSTALL- PLEASE  
ALB/  
PRESET  
Playback will continue  
without sound.  
PRESS PLAY / STOP CANCEL" is displayed.  
To activate sound reproduction you can:  
2 Press ÉÅ again to start installation.  
All previously stored radio stations will be  
replaced.  
– press MUTE again;  
– adjust the volume controls;  
– change source.  
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CD/MP3 Operation  
Basic playback controls  
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STANDBY ON  
MICRO SYSTEM MCM149  
To play a disc  
Press 2; to start playback.  
The current track number and elapsed  
playing time of the track are displayed during  
disc playback.  
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CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
SOURCE  
VOL  
To select a different track  
TUNING  
MODE  
PROG  
Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote  
control ¡ / ) once or repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears in the display.  
ALBUM/PRESET  
DBB  
VOL  
To find a passage within a track  
IMPORTANT:  
The lens of the CD player should never be  
touched.  
1 Press and hold down on TUNING 4 ¢  
(on the remote control à / á ).  
The disc is played at high speed and low  
volume.  
2 When you recognise the passage you want,  
release TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote  
control à / á).  
Normal playback continues.  
Loading a disc  
This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-  
Recordables, CD-Rewritables and MP3 CD.  
To interrupt playback  
Press 2; during playback.  
The display freezes and the elapsed playing  
time flashes when playback is interrupted.  
To resume, press 2;again.  
CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer  
CDs, however, are not possible.  
1 Select CD source.  
To stop playback  
Press 9.  
2 Lift the CD door on the top of  
the system to open the CD  
compartment.  
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.  
PULLTO OPEN  
OPEN is displayed when  
you open the CD  
compartment.  
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and  
press down on PULLTO OPEN to close the  
CD door.  
Playing an MP3/WMA disc  
READING is displayed as the CD player  
scans the contents of a disc, and then the total  
number of tracks and playing time (or the total  
number of albums and tracks for MP3 disc) are  
shown.  
1 Load an MP3/WMA disc.  
The disc reading time may exceed 10  
seconds due to the large number of songs  
compiled into one disc.  
"AXX TXXX" is displayed. AXXis the total  
album number and TXXXis the total track  
number.  
2 Press ALBUM/PRESET+/- to select a  
desired album.  
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CD/MP3 Operation  
3 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote  
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  
40 tracks can be stored in the memory.  
control ¡ / ) to select a desired track.  
4 Press 2; to start playback.  
During playback, press CLOCK/DISPLAY on  
the remote control to show the title name,  
album name, ID3 information and clock time.  
1 In the stop position, use the TUNING 4  
¢ (on the remote control ¡ / ) to select  
Supported MP3 disc formats:  
– ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.5  
– Maximum title number: 999 (depending on  
filename length)  
– Maximum album number: 99  
– Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1  
kHz, 48 kHz  
your desired track number.  
For MP3/WMA, you may press ALBUM/  
PRESET+/- to select a desired album, then  
press TUNING 4 ¢ (on the remote  
control ¡ / ) to select your desired track.  
2 Press PROG. to store.  
– Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps), variable  
bitrates  
Display: PROG flashes, and -- PR 01is  
displayed briefly, then the selected track number  
(and the selected album number for MP3).  
Different play modes:SHUFFLE  
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired  
tracks.  
and REPEAT  
You can select and change the various play  
modes before or during playback.The play  
modes can also be combined with  
PROGRAMME.  
4 To start playback of your disc programme, press  
2;.  
Reviewing the programme  
SHUF ................tracks of the entire disc are  
played in random order  
REPALL ...........repeats the entire disc/  
programme  
Stop playback and press PROG repeatedly.  
To exit review mode, pressÇ.  
REP ...................plays the current track  
continuously  
REPALB ...........repeats all tracks in the current  
(for MP3/WMA only) album  
Erasing the programme  
You 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.  
1 To select your play mode, press MODE on the  
set or press REP, REP ALL or SHUF on the  
remote control before or during playback until  
the display shows the desired function.  
2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP  
position.  
If you have selected SHUFFLE, playback starts  
automatically.  
3 To return to normal playback, press MODE on  
the system or press REP, REPALL or SHUF  
on the remote control until the various  
SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no longer  
displayed.  
You can also press 9 to cancel your play mode.  
Note:  
The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions cannot be  
used simultaneously.  
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Radio Reception  
1 Press ALBUM/PRESET +/- to select the  
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STANDBY ON  
preset number where programming should start.  
MICRO SYSTEM MCM149  
Note:  
– If no preset number is selected, default is preset  
(1) and all your presets will be overridden.  
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CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
2 Press PROG. for more than 2 seconds to  
activate programming.  
SOURCE  
VOL  
AUTOis displayed and available stations are  
programmed in order of waveband reception  
strength.The first preset automatically stored will  
then be played.  
TUNING  
MODE  
PROG  
ALBUM/PRESET  
DBB  
VOL  
Manual programming  
Tuning to radio stations  
1 Tune to your desired station (seeTuning to radio  
stations).  
1 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or press  
TUN on the remote control repeatedly until  
the desired waveband (FM or MW) is displayed.  
2 Press PROG. to activate programming.  
PROG flashes in the display.  
3 Press ALBUM/PRESET +/- to allocate a  
2 Press down on TUNING 4 ¢(à / á  
on the remote control) and release the button.  
The radio automatically tunes to a station  
with sufficient reception. Display indication during  
automatic tuning: SEARCH.  
number from 1 to 40 to this station.  
4 Press PROG again to confirm the setting.  
PROG disappears, the preset number and the  
frequency of the preset station are shown.  
3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the  
5 Repeat the above four steps to store other  
desired station.  
stations.  
To tune to a weak station, press TUNING 4  
You can override a preset station by storing  
another frequency in its place.  
¢(à / á on the remote control) briefly  
and repeatedly until you have found optimal  
reception.  
Tuning to preset radio stations  
Press ALBUM/PRESET +/- until the  
Programming radio stations  
You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations  
in the memory.  
desired preset station is displayed.  
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.  
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Tape Operation / Recording  
The best recording level is set automatically.  
Altering theVOLUME or DBB controls will not  
affect the recording in progress.  
The recording sound quality might differ  
depending on the quality 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 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.  
PULLTO OPEN  
Tape playback  
Synchro start CD recording  
1 Select CD source.  
1 Select TAPE source.  
Display: shows TAPEthroughout tape  
2 Insert a disc and if desired, programme track  
operation.  
numbers.  
2 Open the tape key flap marked “PULLTO  
3 Press STOP•OPENÇ0to open the tape  
OPEN” on the front panel.  
door.  
3 Press STOP•OPENÇ0to open the tape  
4 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the  
door.  
tape door.  
4 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.  
5 Press RECORD to start recording.  
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.  
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 a  
tape, except if PAUSE; has been activated.  
To select and record a particular passage  
within a CD track:  
6 To pause, press PAUSE;. Press again to resume.  
Press and hold down on 4 ¢ (à / á  
on the remote control). Release the control  
when you recognize the passage you want.  
To pause CD playback, press 2; .  
Recording starts from this exact point in the  
track when you press RECORD.  
7 By pressing à or á on the system fast winding  
of tape is possible in both directions.  
8 To stop the tape, press STOP•OPENÇ0.  
Note:  
– The source cannot be changed while playing or  
recording a tape.  
6 To pause, press PAUSE;. Press again to resume.  
7 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.  
General information on  
recording  
Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or  
other rights of third parties are not infringed.  
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.  
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Tape Operation / Recording  
Other Connection  
Recording from the radio  
Listening to an external source  
You can listen to the sound of the connected  
external device through your system’s speakers.  
1 Tune to the desired radio station (seeTuning to  
radio stations).  
1 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or press  
AUX on the remote control to select AUX  
source.  
2 Press STOP•OPENÇ0to open the tape  
door.  
3 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the  
2 Use a cinch cable (not supplied) to connect  
MCM 149’s AUX jack (3.5 mm, located on the  
back panel) to an AUDIO OUT or headphone  
jack on an external equipment (such as CD  
player, orVCR).  
tape door.  
4 Press RECORDto start recording.  
5 To interrupt playback press PAUSE;.To resume,  
press this key again.  
6 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.  
The making of unauthorized copies of  
copy-protected material, including  
computer programmes, files, broadcasts and  
sound recordings, may be an infringement  
of copyrights and constitute a criminal  
offence.This equipment should not be used  
for such purposes.  
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Maintenance  
Cleaning the Heads and theTape Paths  
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.  
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.  
Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with  
cleaning fluid or alcohol.  
You can also clean the heads by playing a  
cleaning tape once.  
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  
A
A B C  
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.  
Demagnetising the heads  
Use a demagnetising tape available at your  
dealer.  
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Clock/Timer  
5 Press TIMER again.  
The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
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STANDBY ON  
MICRO SYSTEM MCM149  
6 Press TUNING 4 ¢(à / á on the  
remote control) to set the minutes.  
7 Press TIMER to confirm the time.  
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iR  
CD/CD R/CD RW COMPATIBLE  
The timer is now set and activated.  
SOURCE  
VOL  
Notes: .  
TUNING  
MODE  
PROG  
– If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD  
tray or the disc has an error,TUNER will be  
selected automatically.  
ALBUM/PRESET  
DBB  
VOL  
Activating and deactivating  
TIMER  
Setting the clock  
In standby or during playback, press TIMER  
ON/OFF once.  
Display shows if activated, and disappears if  
deactivated.  
1 In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK/  
DISPLAY on the remote control set for 2  
seconds.  
2 Press PROG. to select 12-hour or 24-hour  
display.  
Activating and deactivating  
SLEEP  
The sleep timer enables the  
system to switch off by itself  
after a set period of time.  
3 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm.  
The clock digits for the hours flash.  
4 Press TUNING 4 ¢(à / á on the  
remote control) to set the hours.  
Press SLEEP on the remote  
control once or more.  
5 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY again.  
The clock digits for the minutes flash.  
Display shows  
and one of the sleep time  
6 Press TUNING 4 ¢(à / á on the  
options in sequence: 60, 45, 30,15, 0, 60... if  
you have selected a time.  
remote control) to set the minutes.  
7 Press CLOCK/DISPLAY to confirm the time.  
To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remote  
control once or more until “ 0“ is shown, or  
press STANDBY ON 2on the system (or  
POWER on the remote control).  
Note:  
– The backlight for clock display is off in standby.  
disappears from the display.  
Setting the timer  
The system can be used as an alarm clock,  
whereby the CD orTUNER is switched on at a  
set time.The clock time needs to be set first  
before the timer can be used.  
1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER about  
2 seconds on the remote control.  
2 Press SOURCE (or DISC/TUN on the  
remote 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 the  
remote control) to set the hours.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER  
SPEAKERS  
Output power ........................................... 2 x 2W RMS  
Signal-to-noise ratio.......................... 60 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz  
Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 8Ω  
Bass reflex system  
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 134 x 230 x 152 (mm)  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
AC Power ............................ 110 – 127 / 220 – 240V  
....................................................... 50/60 Hz, switchable  
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 148 x 233 x 216 (mm)  
Weight (with/without speakers) ..................................  
......................................................... approx. 3.65 / 1.53 kg  
Power consumption  
CD PLAYER  
Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio............................................ 65 dBA  
TUNER  
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz  
MW wave range................................ 531 – 1602 kHz  
Sensitivity  
Active .......................................................................... 15 W  
Standby .................................................................... < 4 W  
– FM 26 dB sensitivity .......................................... 20 µV  
– MW 26 dB sensitivity ................................... 5 mV/m  
Total harmonic distortion..................................... 5%  
Specifications and external appearance are  
subject to change without notice.  
TAPE DECK  
Frequency response  
Normal tape (type I)......125 – 8000 Hz (8 dB)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Normal tape (type I).................................... 40 dBA  
Wow and flutter .............................................. 0.4% JIS  
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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 Philips for  
help.  
Solution  
Problem  
Insert a disc.  
NO DISC” is displayed.  
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 a correct MP3-CD  
format disc.  
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or  
connect an external antenna for better  
reception.  
Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi  
System and yourTV orVCR.  
Radio reception is poor.  
Recording or playback cannot be made.  
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 and  
switch on the system again.  
The system does not react when buttons  
are pressed.  
Adjust the volume.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Check that the speakers are connec ted  
correctly.  
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor  
quality.  
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.  
Check the speaker connections and location.  
The left and right sound outputs are  
reversed.  
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Troubleshooting  
Solution  
Problem  
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 towards the IR  
sensor.  
Set the clock correctly.  
The time is not working.  
PressTIMER to switch on the timer.  
If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop  
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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