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Video CD Micro System 3140 115 27771 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 6/8/01, 1:41 PM...
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Optimum disc playability : ensuring excellent picture quality Philips components and modules for the various CD applications have always enjoyed an excellent reputation in the market place for super disc playability - the ability to play discs which may be scratched, soiled or not fully according to the standard specification.
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MP3-CD PLAYBACK STANDBY ¡ CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF iR SENSOR PROGRAM & pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng OPEN/ CLOSE STEREO/ VOCAL OSD/DIM M C - 5 5 V I D E O C D M I C R O S Y S T E M SHUFFLE BAND REV.MODE...
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pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 -------------------------------------------------------- 27 Bahasa Melayu ----------------------------------- 47 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. 3140 115 27771 6/8/01, 1:41 PM...
Contents General Information Environmental information ... 7 Supplied accessories ... 7 Safety information ... 7 Preparation Rear connections ... 8–9 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ... 9 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ... 10–11 Basic Functions Demonstration mode ...
IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM. 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,...
Preparations Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. AM Loop Antenna Connection Connect the supplied loop antenna to the AM AERIAL (AM ANTENNA) terminal. Place the AM loop antenna far away from the system and adjust its position for the best reception.
Speakers Connection ¶ Connect the right speaker to terminal marked “R”, with the coloured wire to + and the black wire to -. ¶ Connect the left speaker to terminal marked “L”, with the coloured wire to + and the black wire to -.
Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3) Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY ON B – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. DISPLAY SCREEN – to view the current status of the system. Disc tray VCD / SHUFFLE –...
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£ DIGITS 0 – 9, +10 for CD/VCD/MP3-CD…to select a track number. for Tuner ... to select a preset radio station. ≤ NTSC/PAL – to select the video output for NTSC or PAL system. ∞ GOTO – to start playback at any chosen time on the disc (for CD/VCD operation only).
Basic Functions STANDBY CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF M C - 5 5 V I D E O C D M I C R O S Y S T E M SHUFFLE BAND REV.MODE iR SENSOR TUNER TAPE PROGRAM REPEAT• DEMO STOP•CLEAR SEARCH•TUNING 4 PRESET 3 DIGITAL SOUND...
MP3-CD PLAYBACK STANDBY CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF M C - 5 5 V I D E O C D M I C R O S Y S T E M SHUFFLE BAND REV.MODE iR SENSOR TUNER TAPE PROGRAM REPEAT• DEMO STOP•CLEAR SEARCH•TUNING 4 PRESET 3 DIGITAL SOUND...
CD / VCD / MP3-CD Playing a normal disc Press 2Å to start playback. The track number and elapsed playing time of the current track appear on the display. To interrupt playback, press 2Å. The playing time will start flashing. To resume playback, press 2Å...
Notes: – "P" represents PROGRAMME and "T" represents TRACK, "XX" is the current selected Programme or Track number. – The programming is automatically cleared as soon as the CD compartment is opened. – The function of programme setting is disable in PLAY/PAUSE mode.
CD / VCD / MP3-CD VIDEO CD TUNER TAPE Å Ñ É Å PROGRAM RECORD â à á SLEEP STOP Ç REPEAT VOCAL MIC/ECHO MUTE NTSC/PAL RETURN GOTO RESUME VOLUME SLOW TIMER VIEW Adjusting the TV System Before viewing the Video CD, ensure that the set is switched to corresponding PAL or NTSC system of your TV set (exception Multi –...
Slow Press SLOW on the remote control to watch a VCD at a slower speed. There are 3 types of slow modes to select. The sound will be muted. On TV screen, “SLOW 1/2”, “SLOW 1/4” or “SLOW 1/8” will be displayed. To resume playback at normal speed, press SLOW repeatedly until “PLAY”...
CD / VCD / MP3-CD Vocal This feature allows you to fade out the original vocal from a Karaoke VCD. You can also use it to select the different audio modes. Press VOCAL on the remote control or STEREO/VOCAL on the system repeatedly to select the following modes: “CH LEFT”...
STANDBY CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF M C - 5 5 V I D E O C D M I C R O S Y S T E M SHUFFLE BAND REV.MODE iR SENSOR TUNER TAPE PROGRAM REPEAT• DEMO STOP•CLEAR SEARCH•TUNING 4 PRESET 3 DIGITAL SOUND RECORD DIRECTION...
Tape Operation/Recording STANDBY CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF M C - 5 5 V I D E O C D M I C R O S Y S T E M SHUFFLE BAND REV.MODE iR SENSOR TUNER TAPE PROGRAM REPEAT• DEMO STOP•CLEAR SEARCH•TUNING 4 PRESET 3 DIGITAL SOUND...
Note: – During recording, it is not possible to change tape direction or listen to another source. Recording timer To record a radio station from a specified time, you will need to use a preset radio station and to set a start (ON) and finish (OFF) time. Load a recordable tape into the tape deck.
Clock/Timer STANDBY CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF M C - 5 5 V I D E O C D M I C R O S Y S T E M SHUFFLE BAND REV.MODE iR SENSOR TUNER TAPE PROGRAM REPEAT• DEMO STOP•CLEAR SEARCH•TUNING 4 PRESET 3 DIGITAL SOUND RECORD...
To activate/deactivate the TIMER Press TIMER ON/OFF (SET) (or TIMER on the remote control). If activated, will appear on the display. TIMER Notes: – The timer will not be activated if the starting and stopping time are the same. – If the selected source (CD or TAPE) is not available when preset timer is reached, TUNER will be selected automatically.
Specifications AMPLIFIER Output power ... 2 x 12 W RMS ... 500 W PMPO Signal-to-noise ratio ... Frequency response ... 80 – 15000 Hz, ± 3 dB Microphone input sensitivity ... 3.5 mV Output impedance ... (1) (8 , 1 kHz, 10% THD) DISC PLAYER Number of programmable tracks ...
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.
Troubleshooting RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING “RECORDING” is displayed. Recording or playback cannot be made. The tape deck door cannot open. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.
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