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MCB275 Micro Hi-Fi System User manual Brugervejledning Brukerhåndbok...
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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.
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 Dansk ----------------------------------------------- 31 Bokmål --------------------------------------------- 56...
Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 7 Environmental information ... 7 Safety Information ... 7 About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) ... 8 Hearing Safety ... 8 Controls Controls on the set ... 9 Remote control ... 10-11 Installation Placing MCB275 ... 11 Mounting stand onto the set Mounting MCB275 onto walls Rear connections ...
General Information 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.
Controls on the set (illustrations on page 3) STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER – press briefly to switch the set on or off (standby/ ECO POWER); – In standby or Eco Power mode: press and hold to toggle between Standby and ECO POWER mode (power-saving mode).
Controls Remote control ™ – switches the system on or to Eco Power standby/normal standby with clock display. SOURCE – selects the respective sound source for DAB/ FM/DISC/USB/AUX. CLOCK – sets the clock function. INFO./RDS – for FM, displays RDS information. SCAN –...
Controls INTRO for CD/MP3/USB starts scanning of all tracks. DISPLAY for CD/MP3/USB displays track information during playback. VOL +/- – adjusts the volume level. – adjusts the hours and minutes for the clock/timer function. ¡ SLEEP – selects the sleeper time. ™...
Installation Speaker (right) Rear connections Warning: – Never make or change connections with the mains supply switched on. – Install your set near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. Speaker connections Use the supplied speakers only. Using other speakers can damage the set or the sound quality will be negatively affected.
Connecting an additional appliance Connecting a USB device or memory card By connecting a USB mass storage device (including USB flash memory, USB flash players or memory cards) to the Hi-Fi system, you can enjoy the device’s stored music through the powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system.
Installation Using AC power Make sure all the connections have been made before switching on the power supply. Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall socket. This switches on the power supply. When MCB275 is switched to standby, it is still consuming some power.
Before using the remote control Pull out the plastic protective sheet. Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example DISC, FM). Then select the desired function (for example ÉÅ...
Basic Functions Switching on/off the set and selecting functions To switch on, press STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER or SOURCE on the set (or y on the remote control). ➜ The set switches to the last source selected. On the remote control, press the source button (e.g.
Discs for playback With this system, you can play – all pre-recorded audio CDs (CDDA) – all finalized audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs – MP3/WMA-CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs with MP3/WMA files) IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc.
Helpful hints: – If you have not organized MP3/WMA files into any albums on your disc, an album “00” will be automatically assigned for all those files. Press ÉÅ to start playback. ➜ Display shows current track number and elapsed playing time. To pause playback, pressÉÅ.
Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired tracks. ➜ FULL is displayed if you attempt to program more than 32 tracks. Press ÉÅ play the program. Helpful hints: – The set will return to the stop position if no button is pressed within 90 seconds.
DAB Reception Tuning to DAB for the first time Press SOURCE on the top of the system to select DAB (or press DAB 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 3 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. Channel &...
Tuner Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE once or more to select FM (or FM on the remote control) . Press and hold 4 / ¢ (or 5 /6 on the remote control) until SEARCH appears ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception.
The feature RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with the regular FM radio signal. When you are receiving an RDS station, and the station name are displayed. Switching through RDS information Tune to the desired RDS radio station on the FM waveband (see Tuning to radio stations) Press INFO./RDS on the remote control...
External Sources Using a USB mass storage device By connecting a USB mass storage device to the Hi-Fi system, you can enjoy the device’s stored music through the powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system. Playing a USB mass storage device Compatible USB mass storage devices With the Hi-Fi system, you can use –...
How to organize your MP3/WMA files on the USB mass storage device This Hi-Fi system will browse the MP3/WMA files in the folders/sub-folders/titles order. Example: Root Title 001 Title 002 Title 003 Album 01 Title 001 Title 002 Title 003 Album 02 Title 001 Title 002...
Timer Setting the timer The set can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the selected source (DAB, FM, DISC or USB) starts playback at a preset time. Make sure the clock is set before using the timer. Press and hold TIMER on the remote control. ➜...
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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The remote control does not function properly. The timer is not working. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. Troubleshooting ✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (É Å,í, ë). ✔ Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system.
Appendix How to mount your MCB275 onto walls IMPORTANT! – The wall mounting instructions are for the use of 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 walls.
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