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MC138/17 English issue 1

Clock/Timer

Setting the timer

The system can be used as an alarm clock. CD
or TUNER can be set to switch on at a preset
time. The clock time needs to be set first before
the timer can be used.

If no button is pressed within 90 seconds during
timer setup, the system will exit timer setting
mode automatically.

1

In any mode, press 

TIMER

 for more than 2

seconds.

2

Press 

SOURCE

 (

VOL 

3

 / 

4

 on the remote

control) to select sound source.

3

Press 

TIMER

 to confirm your desired source.

The selected source 

CD

 or 

 is

shown.  The clock digits for the hours flash.

4

Press 

VOLUME

 

3

 / 

4

 (

VOL 

3

 / 

4

 on the

remote control) to set the hours.

5

Press 

TIMER 

again.

The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6

Press 

VOLUME

 

3

 / 

4

 (

VOL 

3

 / 

4

 on the

remote control) to set the minutes.

7

Press 

TIMER 

to confirm the time.

The timer is now set and actiated.

Note:
- Timer will not start if recording is in progress
- If source CD is selected and no disc is in the CD
tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be
selected automatically.

Activating and deactivating
TIMER

In standby or during playback, press

TIMER 

once.

Display shows 

TIMER

 

if activated, and

disappears if deactivated.

Setting the clock

1

Press and hold 

CLOCK

 button.

The clock digits for the hours flash.

2

Press 

VOLUME

 

3

 / 

4

 (

VOL 

3

 / 

4

 on the

remote control) to set the hours.

3

Press 

CLOCK

 again.

The clock digits for the minutes flash.

4

Press 

VOLUME

 

3

 / 

4

 (

VOL 

3

 / 

4

 on the

remote control) to set the minutes.

5

Press 

CLOCK

 to confirm the time.

Viewing the clock

To view the clock time in any source mode,
press 

CLOCK

, the clock time will be displayed

for few seconds.

Note:
– If the clock has not been set, --:-- will be
displayed.

Summary of Contents for MC138 series

Page 1: ...r 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 support or call 1 888 PHILIPS 744 5477 while with your product User manual Manuel d utilisation Manual del usuario ...

Page 2: ...tes dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation ATTENTION L utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non respect des procédures ci incluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition da...

Page 3: ...3 3 1 2 6 3 4 5 9 0 7 8 CD CD R CD RW COMPATIBLE 0 1 2 3 5 7 ...

Page 4: ...ncluding special money sav ing offers Know these safetysymbols This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems...

Page 5: ...itled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding serv ice networks in the industry What s more your purchase guaran tees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network Most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commit ment to your total satisfaction All of...

Page 6: ...ects lighted candles 18 This product may contain lead and mercury Disposal of these material may be regulated due to environment considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org EL 6475 E004 03 12 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use...

Page 7: ...7 E n g l i s h Français E s p a ñ o l English 8 Index Français 24 Español 43 ...

Page 8: ...electing a different track 14 Finding a passage within a track 14 Different play modes Shuffle and Repeat 15 Programming track numbers 15 Reviewing the programme 15 Erasing the programme 15 Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations 16 Programming radio stations 16 Tuning to preset radio stations 16 Tape Operation Recording Tape playback 17 General information on recording 17 Synchro start CD record...

Page 9: ...ur dealer Place the system on a flat hard and stable surface Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build up in your system Allow at least 10 cm 4 inches clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm 2 inches from each side The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths curt...

Page 10: ...or users in the U K please follow the instructions on page 2 A Power Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet ensure that all other connections have been made WARNING For optimal performance use only the original power cable Never make or change any connections with the power switched on To avoid overheating of the system a safety circuit has been built in Therefore your system may s...

Page 11: ...nect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Before using the remote control 1 Pull out the plastic protective sheet 2 Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control for example CD TUNER 3 Then select the desired function for example É í ë A B REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP VO...

Page 12: ...vious next track fast searches back and forward within a track CD forTuner tunes to radio stations selects a preset radio station 6 Tape Deck Operation RECORD 0 starts recording PLAY 2 starts playback à á fast rewinds forwards the tape STOP OPEN stops the tape opens the tape compartment PAUSE pauses recording or playback 7 VOLUME 3 4 VOL 3 4 adjusts volume level adjusts the hours and minutes for c...

Page 13: ...selected source and tuner presets will be retained in the player s memory Power saving automatic standby The power saving feature automatically switches to standby 15 minutes after a tape or CD playback has ended and no control is operated Adjusting volume and sound 1 Press VOLUME 3 4 VOL 3 4 on the remote control to increase or decrease volume Display shows the volume level Uo and a number from 0...

Page 14: ... press 2 The display freezes and the current track number flashes when playback is paused 6 Press 2 again to resume play 7 To stop disc playback press 9 Note CD play will also stop when the CD door is opened the disc has reached the end you select another source TAPE TUNER you select standby you press the tape deck PLAY 2 key Selecting a different track Press 1 or 2 í or ë on remote control once o...

Page 15: ...tion to select and store your disc tracks in the desired sequence If you like store any track more than once Up to 20 tracks can be stored in the memory 1 Press PROGRAM PROG on the remote control to enter the programming mode Prog is shown and PROGRAM flashes 2 Use the 1 or 2 or on remote control to select your desired track number 3 Press PROGRAM PROG on the remote control to confirm the track nu...

Page 16: ...ct your waveband 2 Press or on the remote control 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 3 Press PROGRAM PROG on the remote control for more than 2 seconds to activate programming AUto is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength Manual ...

Page 17: ...wever you wish to record over this side again cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive tape Synchro start CD recording 1 Select CD source 2 Insert a disc and if desired programme track numbers 3 Press STOP OPEN to open the tape door 4 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the tape door 5 Press RECORD 0 to start recording Playing of the CD programme starts automatically from the beginning o...

Page 18: ...t solution Do not use a solution containing alcohol spirits ammonia or abrasives Cleaning Discs When a disc becomes dirty clean it with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the centre out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analogue records Cleaning the disc lens After prolonged use dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens...

Page 19: ...on the remote control to set the minutes 7 Press TIMER to confirm the time The timer is now set and actiated Note Timer will not start if recording is in progress If source CD is selected and no disc is in the CD tray or the disc has an error TUNER will be selected automatically Activating and deactivating TIMER In standby or during playback press TIMER once Display shows TIMER if activated and di...

Page 20: ...1 4 Ω 125 Hz 10 kHz 10 THD CD PLAYER Number of programmable tracks 20 Frequency range 63 14000 Hz Signal to noise ratio 55 dBA Channel seperation 30 dB Total harmonic distortion 1 5 TUNER FM wave range 87 5 108 MHz AM wave range 530 1700 kHz FM Sensitivity at 75 Ω mono 26 dB signal to noise ratio 2 8 µV stereo 46 dB signal to noise ratio 61 4 µV Selectivity 28 dB Total harmonic distortion 5 FM Fre...

Page 21: ...ised CD RW or CD R RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor If the signal is too weak adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception Increase the distance between the Micro HiFi System and yourTV orVCR TAPE OPERATION RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made Clean deck parts see Maintenance Use only normal IEC I tape for recording Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the...

Page 22: ... Insert the batteries with their polarities signs aligned as indicated Replace the batteries Point the remote control directly toward IR sensor on the front of the system The timer is not working Set the clock correctly PressTIMER to switch on the timer If a recording is in progress stop the recording The Clock Timer setting is erased Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnec...

Page 23: ...ged or cost associated with packaging Product lost in shipment and no signature verification of receipt can be provided A product used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to rental purposes Products sold AS IS or RENEWED CARRY IN SHIP IN WARRANTY For Carry In warranty repair take the product to a Philips authorized service center for repair When the product has been ...

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