Philips MC M298 Owner's Manual

Philips mc m298 stereo system user manual

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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Use Guide and/or Owner's Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.philips.com/usasupport...
  • Page 2 Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage...
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  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clean only with dry cloth. materials Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system...
  • Page 7 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 30 Español --------------------------------------------- 53...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Environmental information ... 9 Supplied accessories ... 9 Safety information ... 9 Preparations Rear connections ... 10 – 11 Placing the set and speakers ... 11 Optional connection ... 11 Connecting other equipment to your system Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ..
  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10: Preparations

    Preparations AM Antenna Speaker (right) AC power Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. Power Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. Warning! –...
  • Page 11: Placing The Set And Speakers

    FM Antenna ● For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal. Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left speaker to "LEFT", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".
  • Page 12: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Preparations Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Open the battery compartment. Insert two AAA batteries following the indications (+/-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the Remote Control to operate the Player Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.
  • Page 13: Controls

    Controls on the system (illustrations on page 3) STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER B – switches the system on or to Eco Power standby/normal standby with clock display. Display screen – shows the status of the system. LEFT OPEN • CLOSE – opens/closes the left CD door.
  • Page 14 Controls ÉÅ – starts or interrupts playback. – stops disc playback or erases a disc program. MUTE – interrupts and resumes sound reproduction. IS (Incredible Surround) – activates or deactivates the surround sound effect. DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) – enhances the bass. NEWS/RDS (unavailable for this version) Numeric Keypad (0-9) for CD/MP3-CD ...
  • Page 15: Basic Functions

    Important! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY-ON/ECO POWER 2. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press SOURCE on the front panel or CD, TUNER or AUX on the remote control. ➜...
  • Page 16: Cd/Mp3-Cd Operation

    CD/MP3-CD Operation IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc into each tray.
  • Page 17: Basic Playback Controls

    Basic playback controls To play currently available disc(s) on the disc trays ● Press ÉÅ to start playback. ➜ All loaded discs will play once, then stop. ➜ The current track number and elapsed playing time of the track are displayed during disc playback.
  • Page 18: Different Play Modes: Shuffle And Repeat

    CD/MP3-CD Operation Notes: CD playback will also stop when; – the CD door where the disc is playing is opened. – you select another source: TUNER or AUX. – you select standby. – the set auto off time is out. –...
  • Page 19: Radio Reception

    Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE on the front panel of the system repeatedly or TUNER on the remote to select TUNER. ➜ TUNER is displayed briefly. Press SOURCE on the front panel of the system or TUNER on the remote once or more to select your waveband (FM/AM).
  • Page 20: Manual Programming

    Radio Reception Manual programming Tune to your desired station (see “Tuning to radio stations”). Press PROGRAM to activate programming. Press TITLE -/+ í / ë (ALBUM/PRESET +/- on the remote) on the remote to allocate a number from 1 to 40 to this station. Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting.
  • Page 21: Clock/Timer

    Clock setting The system only supports 12-hour time mode. In active mode, press CLOCK•TIMER (CLOCK on the remote) repeatedly until the time digits flash. Press ALBUM-/+ à á (à á on the remote) repeatedly to set the hour. Press TITLE -/+ í / ë (ALBUM/PRESET +/- on the remote) repeatedly to set the minute.
  • Page 22: Sleep Timer Setting

    Clock/Timer Press TITLE -/+ í / ë (ALBUM/PRESET +/- on the remote) repeatedly to set the minute for the timer to start. Press CLOCK•TIMER (TIMER on the remote) to store the start time. ● At the preset time, the selected source will play. To exit without storing the setting ●...
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Cleaning the disc lens ● 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.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 25: Appendix

    How to mount your system onto wall IMPORTANT! – The wall mounting instructions are for use by the qualified wall mounting person only! – Ask a qualified person to help you with the wall mounting, which includes drilling holes on the wall and mounting the set onto wall.
  • Page 26 Appendix Mounting your speakers onto wall The supplied speaker brackets enable you to mount your speakers onto wall too. Position the brackets on the wall where you want to hang the speakers one by one. Drill 2 holes slightly undersized for each bracket to ensure a firm fit.

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