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MC147 Micro Hi-Fi System Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual...
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Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. Refit the fuse cover.
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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6...
Contents General Information Tape Operation / Recording Tape playback ............16 Supplied accessories ..........7 General information on recording ....16 Environmental Information ........ 7 Synchro start CD recording ......16 Safety Information ..........7 Recording from the radio ......... 17 Hearing Safety ............
Philips! your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) To fully benefit from the support that Philips clearance from the rear and the top of the unit offers, register your product at and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.
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.
Preparations FM wire antenna speaker speaker (left) (right) AC power cord Rear connections Speakers Connection Front Speakers The type plate is located at the rear of the Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS system. terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to Power "+"...
Preparations Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Open the battery compartment. Insert two R03 or AAA batteries following the indications (+/-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the Remote Control to operate the system Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.
Controls (illustrations on page 3) AUX jack (located on the back panel) Controls on the system and – connects an external source (3.5 mm socket) remote control HEADPHONE (located on the back panel) STANDBY-ON2 (POWER) – connects headphones – switches the system to standby or on. iR SENSOR Controls available on the remote –...
Basic Functions Adjusting volume and sound Press VOL +/- to adjust volume. ➜ Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from 0-32. Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or off. ➜ Display shows: if the DBB is activated. Press MUTE on the remote control to interrupt sound reproduction instantly.
CD Operation Basic playback controls STANDBY-ON To play a disc M I C RO S Y S T E M M C 1 4 7 ● Press 2; to star t playback. ➜ The current track number and the PLAY icon are displayed during disc playback.
CD Operation To start playback of your disc programme, press Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT You can select and change the various play Reviewing the programme modes before or during playback. The play modes cannot be combined with ● Stop playback and press PROG.
Radio Reception Press PRESET + + /- - 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 PROG. for more than 2 seconds to activate programming.
Tape Operation / Recording ● The best recording level is set automatically. Altering the VOLUME 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. ●...
Tape Operation / Recording Other Connection Recording from the radio Listening to an external source You can listen to the sound of the connected Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to external device through your system’s speakers. radio stations). Select AUX source by pressing AUX button.
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good Demagnetising the heads playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips ● Use a demagnetising tape available at your CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available dealer.
Clock/Timer Press TIMER again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. Press TUNING 4 ¢ (à / á on the remote control) to set the minutes. Press TIMER to confirm the time. ➜ The timer is now set and activated. Notes: .
Specifications AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS Output power ........... 2 x 2W RMS Bass reflex system Signal-to-noise ratio ......≥ 60 dBA (IEC) Dimensions (w x h x d) . 134 x 230 x 152 (mm) Frequency response ....... 125 – 16000 Hz Impedance loudspeakers ...........
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.
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Troubleshooting Solution Problem ✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) The remote control does not function before pressing the function button (É,í,ë). properly. ✔ Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. ✔ Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–...
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Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com MC147 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Produced for Asda Stores Ltd., LEEDS. LS11 5AD Important For expert advice, please phone the ASDA helpline on 0845 300 7775 Printed in China PDCC-JH-0805...