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Clock/Timer

5

Press 

TIMER

 again.

The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6

Press 

TUNING

 

4 ¢

 (

à

 / 

á

on the

remote control) to set the minutes.

7

Press 

TIMER

 to confirm the time.

The timer is now set and activated.

Notes: .
– If CD source 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

ON/OFF

 once.

Display shows   if activated, and disappears if

deactivated.

Activating and deactivating
SLEEP

The sleep timer enables the
system to switch off by itself
after a set period of time.

Press 

SLEEP

 on the remote

control once or more.

Display shows 

 and one of the sleep time

options in sequence: 

60

45

30

,

15

0

60

...  if

you have selected a time.

To deactivate, press 

SLEEP

 on the remote

control once or more until “ 

0

“ is shown, or

press 

STANDBY ON

 

2

on the system (or

POWER

 on the remote control).

 disappears from the display.

Setting the clock

1

In standby mode, press and hold 

CLOCK/

DISPLAY 

on the remote control set

 

for 2

seconds.

2

Press 

PROG

 to select 12-hour or 24-hour

display.

3

Press 

CLOCK/DISPLAY

 to confirm.

The clock digits for the hours flash.

4

Press 

TUNING

 

4 ¢

 (

à

 / 

á

on the

remote control) to set the hours.

5

Press 

CLOCK/DISPLAY

 again.

The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6

Press 

TUNING

 

4 ¢

 (

à

 / 

á

on the

remote control) to set the minutes.

7

Press 

CLOCK/DISPLAY 

to confirm the time.

Note:
– The backlight for clock display is off in standby.

Setting the timer

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

1

In standby mode, press and hold 

TIMER

 about

2 seconds on the remote control.

2

Press 

SOURCE 

(or 

DISC/TUN

 on the

remote control) to select sound source.

3

Press 

TIMER

 to confirm your desired mode.

The clock digits for the hours flash.

4

Press 

TUNING

 

4 ¢

 (

à

 / 

á

on the

remote control) to set the hours.

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Summary of Contents for MC157

Page 1: ...MC157 Micro Hi Fi System User manual Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome ...

Page 2: ...3 5 ...

Page 3: ...4 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation ...

Page 4: ...5 English Français Index English 6 ...

Page 5: ...g a disc 13 Basic playback controls 13 Different play modes SHUFFLE and REPEAT 14 Programming track numbers 14 Reviewing the programme 14 Erasing the programme 14 Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations 15 Programming radio stations 15 Automatic programming 15 Manual programming 15 Tuning to preset radio stations 15 Tape Operation Recording Tape playback 16 General information on recording 16 Syn...

Page 6: ... outlet and where the AC power plug can be easily reached 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 curtain...

Page 7: ...ipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts Do not turn up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Do...

Page 8: ...ns If this happens let the system cool down before reusing it not available for all versions speaker right speaker left FM wire antenna AC power cord B Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals right speaker to RIGHT and left speaker to LEFT coloured marked wire to and black unmarked wire to Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the...

Page 9: ...rate the system 1 Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor IR on the front panel 2 Do not put any objects between the Remote Control and the system while operating the system CAUTION Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the Remote Control is not being used for a long time Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination Batteries contain chemical substances...

Page 10: ...s a CD programme PULLTO OPEN opens closes the CD door Tape Deck Operation RECORD starts recording PLAY 2 starts playback SEARCHà á fast rewinds winds the tape STOP OPENÇ0 stops the tape opens the tape compartment PAUSEÅ interrupts recording or playback AUX jack located on the back panel connects an external source 3 5 mm socket HEADPHONE located on the back panel connects headphones Controls avail...

Page 11: ...or POWER on the remote control Power saving automatic standby The power saving feature automatically switches to standby 15 minutes after a CD playback has ended and no control is operated 5 Adjusting volume and sound 1 Press VOL to adjust volume Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from 0 32 2 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or off Display shows if the DBB is activated 3 Press ...

Page 12: ...in To stop playback Press 9 Notes CD play will also stop when the CD door is opened the disc has reached the end you select another source TUNER TAPE or AUX you select standby you press the tape deck PLAY 2 key IMPORTANT The lens of the CD player should never be touched Loading a disc This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD Recordables and CD Rewritables CD ROM CD I CDV MP3 CD VCD DVD or com...

Page 13: ...Press 9 once during playback to stop repeat shuffle playback Press 9 again to cancel repeat shuffle play mode Note The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions can be used simultaneously Programming track numbers Programme in the STOP position 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 In the stop positi...

Page 14: ...den The system will only programme stations which are not in the memory already 1 Press PRESET 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 2 Press PROG for more than 2 seconds to activate programming AUtO is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception s...

Page 15: ... a particular passage within a CD track Press and hold down on 4 Release the control when you recognize the passage you want To pause CD playback press 2 Recording starts from this exact point in the track when you press RECORD 6 To pause press PAUSE Press again to resume 7 To stop recording press STOP OPENÇ0 Tape playback 1 Select TAPE source Display shows tAPE throughout tape operation 2 Open th...

Page 16: ...ning to an external source You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your system s speakers 1 Select AUX source by pressing AUX button 2 Use a cinch cable not supplied to connect MC 157 s AUX jack 3 5 mm located on the back panel to an AUDIO OUT or headphone jack on an external equipment such as CD player or VCR The making of unauthorized copies of copy protected materia...

Page 17: ...ft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent 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 ...

Page 18: ...2on the system or POWER on the remote control disappears from the display Setting the clock 1 In standby mode press and hold CLOCK DISPLAY on the remote control set for 2 seconds 2 Press PROG to select 12 hour or 24 hour display 3 Press CLOCK DISPLAY to confirm The clock digits for the hours flash 4 Press TUNING 4 à á on the remote control to set the hours 5 Press CLOCK DISPLAY again The clock dig...

Page 19: ... µV MW 26 dB sensitivity 5 mV m Total harmonic distortion 5 TAPE DECK Frequency response Normal tape type I 125 8000 Hz 8 dB Signal to noise ratio Normal tape type I 40 dBA Wow and flutter 0 4 JIS SPEAKERS Bass reflex system Dimensions w x h x d 134 x 230 x 152 mm GENERAL INFORMATION AC Power 220 230V 50 Hz Dimensions w x h x d 148 x 233 x 216 mm Weight with without speakers approx 3 65 1 53 kg Po...

Page 20: ...deck parts see Maintenance Use only NORMAL IEC I tape Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again Adjust the volume Disconnect the headphones Check that the speakers are connec ted correctly Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped Check the speaker connections and location WARNING Under no circumstances shoul...

Page 21: ...een the remote control and the system Insert the batteries with their polarities signs aligned as indicated Replace the batteries Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor Set the clock correctly PressTIMER to switch on the timer If recording or tape dubbing is in progress stop recording Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected Reset the clock timer Troubles...

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