Docking Entertainment System Register your product and get support at DCM250/12 EN User manual FR Mode d’emploi DA Brugervejledning IT DE Benutzerhandbuch NL Gebruiksaanwijzing ES Manual del usuario SV Användarhandbok Manuale utente
1 Important 2 Safety Notice 2 3 2 Your Docking Entertainment System 5 Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Get started Connect FM antenna Connect MW antenna Connect power Prepare the remote control Auto install radio stations Set clock Turn on 4 Play disc 5 5 6 7 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 5 Play from USB 13 6 Play options 14 Skip to a track Pause/resume play Search within a track Display play information Repeat play Random play Program tracks
1 Important g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Safety h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Know these safety symbols i Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• • Install all batteries correctly, + and as marked on the unit. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). q This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Recycling Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC: Never dispose of your product with other household waste.
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Overview of the main unit a i b c j k l m n o d e f g p h a • • Jack for a USB mass storage device. b SOURCE • Select a source: DISC, USB, iPod, TUNER, or MP3 LINK. c TIMER • Set the alarm timer. d PLAY·MODE • Select repeat/shuffle mode. e STOP • Stop play or erase a program. f IR sensor g ALBUM·PRESET +/Select a preset radio station. Skip to the previous/next album. Adjust time. 6 EN / Skip to the previous/next track. Search within a track/ disc/USB. Tune to a radio station.
m STANDBY-ON • Turn on the apparatus, switch to standby mode, or Eco Power standby mode. a n EJECT • Eject the disc. o VOLUME +/• Adjust volume. b PROG • Program tracks. • Program radio stations. • Set the clock. p Display panel • Show current status. c MENU • Access the iPod/iPhone menu. e E n g l i sh / • • a k b c d l m n e e f n g o p h q i r s t u v j Turn on the apparatus, switch to standby mode, or Eco Power standby mode. d REPEAT • Select a repeat play mode.
o MUTE • Mute volume. p • Start or pause play. q VOL +/• Adjust volume. r • Stop play or erase a program. s DISPLAY • During play, select display information. t TIMER • Set the alarm timer. u DSC • Select a preset sound setting. v DBB • Turns on or off dynamic bass enhancement. w RDS • Display available RDS (Radio Data System) information of an FM radio station.
Connect MW antenna E n g l i sh 3 Get started 1 Assemble the MW loop antenna. 2 Connect the MW loop antenna to the MW AERIAL jack on the rear of the main unit. Caution • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus.
Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply • • voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit. Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections. Note Prepare the remote control • The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit. 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
Turn on When you connect power and no radio stations are stored, the DCM250 automatically begins to store radio stations. 1 1 2 Connect the DCM250 to the power supply. » [AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY] (auto install - press the PLAY button) is displayed. Press on the main unit to start installation. » The DCM250 automatically stores radio stations with sufficient signal strength. » When all the available radio stations are stored, the first preset radio station is broadcast automatically.
4 Play disc Press CD to select the disc source. Insert a disc into the disc compartment with the printed side facing up. L 1 2 3 Press 12 EN l sid abe e to start play.
E n g l i sh 5 Play from USB Note • Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio content (see ‘USB playability information’ on page 22). 1 Connect the USB device into the socket. 2 Press USB to select the USB source. » The total number of tracks is displayed. 3 4 5 Press to select a folder. Press / to select a file. Press to start play.
6 Play options • 2 Skip to a track For CD: For MP3/WMA and USB: and [ALB]. The current album is played repeatedly. To return to normal play, press REPEAT repeatedly until the repeat mode is no longer displayed. 1 Press / to select another track. • To select a track directly, you can also press a key on the numerical keypad. For MP3 disc and USB: 1 2 Press Random play 1 Press SHUFFLE. » is displayed. All tracks are played in a random sequence. 2 To return to normal play, press SHUFFLE again.
5 Adjust the position of the back plate to fi t the iPod/iPhone securely. 6 When the back plate is in the correct position, tighten the screw. » When the DCM250 is connected to power, the docked iPod/iPhone begins to charge. You can enjoy audio/video from iPod/iPhone through this DCM250. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector: • iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod 5th generation (video), iPod with color display, iPod mini. • iPhone, iPhone 3G.
• the video input jacks on the TV. Pr Pb Y 2 Ensure that the iPod/iPhone is loaded correctly. 3 Press iPod to select the iPod/iPhone source. 4 Press MENU to enter the iPod/iPhone menu. 5 6 Press to select a video file. Press OK to confirm. Charge the iPod/iPhone When the DCM250 is connected to power, the docked iPod/iPhone begins to charge. Remove the iPod/iPhone 1 Pull the iPod/iPhone out of the dock.
Tune to a radio station Program radio stations manually Note Tip • For optimal FM reception, fully extend and adjust the • 1 2 3 position of the FM antenna. For optimal MW reception, adjust the position of the MW loop antenna. Press TUNER to select the tuner source. • You can program a maximum of 40 preset radio stations. 1 2 Press BAND to select FM or MW. Press and hold / for more than 2 seconds. » [SEARCH] (search) is displayed. Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
1 2 Tune to a RDS station. Press RDS repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available): » Station name » Program type such as [NEWS] (news(, [SPORT] (sport), [POP M] (pop music)... » Radio text messages » Frequency Note • The definitions of RDS program types are available (see ‘RDS program types’ on page 23).
E n g l i sh 9 Adjust sound Adjust volume 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume. Select a preset sound effect 1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to select: • [POP] (pop) • [JAZZ] (jazz) • [CLASSIC] (classic) • [ROCK] (rock) Enhance bass 1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. » If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed. Mute sound 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound.
10 Other features Set the sleep timer Activate and deactivate the alarm timer 1 This DCM250 can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time. 1 When the DCM250 is turned on, press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes). » When sleep timer is activated, the display shows [SLEEP](sleep) . Press TIMER repeatedly to activate or deactivate the timer. » If the timer is activated, the display shows . » If the timer is deactivated, disappears on the display.
Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power 2X15W RMS Frequency Response 100 Hz - 16 kHz, ±3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >70dB Aux Input 0.5 V RMS 20kohm Tuner Tuning Range FM: 87.
USB playability information Supported MP3 disc formats Compatible USB devices: • USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1) • USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.
NO TYPE No RDS programme type NEWS News services AFFAIRS Politics and current affairs INFO Special information programs SPORT Sports EDUCATE Education and advanced training DRAMA Radio plays and literature CULTURE Culture, religion and society SCIENCE Science VARIED Entertainment programs POP M Pop music ROCK M Rock music MOR M Light music LIGHT M Light classical music CLASSICS Classical music OTHER M Special music programs WEATHER Weather FINANCE Finance CHILDREN Childr
12 Troubleshooting Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www. philips.com/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
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