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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.
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.
General Information Supplied accessories ... 6 Environmental information ... 6 Safety information ... 6 About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) ... 7 Preparations Rear connections ... 8 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 9 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ...
General Information This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Supplied accessories – 2 speaker boxes – remote control – 1 certified AC/DC adaptor (Input: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.8A Max, Output: 13V 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,...
About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice and information delivered in crystal clear, crackle- free sound quality. – The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find.
Preparations Speaker (right) AC power adaptor Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2. Power Before connecting the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made.
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.
Controls (illustrations on page 3) Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY-ON (2) ECO POWER – switches the system on or to standby/Eco-power standby. SCAN for DAB ... (press and hold) to start a full scan process to search for all local DAB stations.
Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY-ON or ECO POWER SOURCE (or 2on the remote control). ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press DAB/FM, DISC, USB, TAPE or AUX on the remote control. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. To switch the system to standby mode ●...
CD/MP3 Operation IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched. Loading a disc This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD- Recordables, CD-Rewritables and MP3 CD. ● CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer CDs, however, are not possible. Select CD source.
Press TUNING 4 ¢ (¡ / ™ on the remote control) to select a desired track. ➜ The album number will change accordingly as you reach the first track of an album by pressing ™ or the last track of an album by pressing ¡ . Press 2;...
DAB Reception Tuning to DAB for the first time Press SOURCE on the system to select DAB (or press DAB/FM on the remote control). ➜ The system will start full scan to search for all available Band III channels automatically. ➜...
DAB information display You can view the DAB service information in the following 6 information modes. Depending on the DAB radio station you are tuning to, some information modes may be unavailable. ● Press INFO./RDS repeatedly to view the following information. –...
FM Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly or press DAB/FM on the remote repeatedly to select TUNER source. Press down on TUNING 4 ¢ (or on the remote control) and release the button. ➜ The display will show "SEARCH"...
Radio Data System is a service that allows FM stations to show additional information. If you are receiving an RDS station, station name are displayed. When automatic programming is used, RDS stations will be programmed first. Scrolling through different RDS information ●...
Tape Operation/Recording Tape playback Select TAPE source. ➜ Display: shows “TAPE” throughout tape operation. Open the tape key flap marked “PULL TO OPEN” on the front panel. Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tape door. Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. ●...
Compatible USB mass storage devices With the MCB204, you can use – USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1) – USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1) •...
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Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media Digital Rights Management). Playing a USB mass storage device Make sure that your MCB204 is being powered on. Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB on the remote) to enter USB mode. Plug a compatible USB mass storage device to MCB204’s USB port marked...
Setting the clock In standby or active mode, press CLOCK on the remote control. ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or ¡ / ™ on the remote control) to set the hours. Press CLOCK again. ➜...
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.
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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MCB204’s USB port. Re-connect the device, and make sure that the device is powered on. ✔ The device is not supported by MCB204, or the audio file format stored on the device is not supported by MCB204. Use a compatible...