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CAUTION Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
P3 P1 ☞ P4 P2 2 5 D I S C D I R E C T P L AY DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 5 D I S C D I R E C T P L AY DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 OPEN/ CLOSE DISC 5 OPEN/ CLOSE DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 3 DISC 5 4 DISC 21 1 5 CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE iR MAX SOUND DISC 32ON/OFF POWER 2 3 3 1 2 3 4 5 DISC 43 VEC DSC PROG DIM CLOCK CD PLAY•PAUSE SEARCH •TUNING DISC DISC 1 54 1, 3 MASTER VOLUME TUNER DISC 5 4 PREV NEXT PRESET STOP •DEMO STOP M C - M 5 0 0 M I
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 12. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. storms or when unused for long periods of time. 7. Do not block any ventilation 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. personnel.
English Index Français English ------------------------------------------------ 8 E s p añ o l Français -------------------------------------------- 30 Español --------------------------------------------- 53 7
Contents English General Information Disc Operations Supplied accessories ............................................ 9 Environmental information ................................ 9 Care and safety information .............................. 9 Playable discs ....................................................... 18 Loading discs ....................................................... 18 Basic playback controls .............................. 18–19 Repeat and Shuffle ......................................
General Information Care and safety information (page 3 - P2) Supplied accessories (page 3 - P1) Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust – – – – – – Avoid condensation problem USB PC LINK software installer CD-ROM USB cable Remote control and two AA batteries AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AC power cord Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
Functional Overview English 5 D I S C D I R E C T P L AY DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 @ DISC 5 OPEN/ CLOSE DISC 1 ! 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 # 3 DISC 5 0 5 iR $ MAX SOUND 1 2 3 4 5 DSC PREV 4 PLAY•PAUSE CD STOP •DEMO STOP M I C R O 2 ^ & 5 ¡ 6 ™ £ ≤ 7 $ ª • ≥ § ^ & ∞ AUX S Y S T E M ( STANDBY ON ) Main unit and remote control 1 STANDBY ON B – 3 * USB PC LINK PRESET % TUNER NEXT 3 2 1 VEC MASTER VOLUME DIM CLOCK•TIMER SEARCH •TUNING % 4 9 PROG * @ 4 CD / CD-R / CD-RW C
Functional Overview 9 Display screen 0 iR – Point the remote control towards this sensor. @ 5 DISC DIRECT PLAY 1~5 (CD 1~5) – Selects a disc tray to playback. # OPEN/CLOSE 0 1~5 – ¡ REPEAT – ! Disc trays (1~5) Opens/closes the individual disc tray. Repeats a track/disc/all discs/all programmed tracks. ™ SLEEP – Sets the sleep timer function. £ CLOCK $ MAX SOUND (MAX ON/OFF) – – – ≤ SNOOZE Turns on/off the optimal mix of various sound features.
Connections English Refer to page 3 - P5 WARNING! – Use only the supplied speakers. The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected. – Never make or change connections with the power switched on. – Connect the AC power cord to the power outlet only after you have finished hooking up everything.
Step 2: Connecting the speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown. Notes: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit. – Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
USB PC Link 4 The installation guide will appear automatically. English Quick Setup Guide If it does not, go to the CD-ROM drive in Windows Explorer and double click on the “USBPCLINK.exe”. Then perform the following steps: PC system requirement – – – – – windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP Intel Pentium MMXX200 or higher CD-ROM drive USB port Free hard disk space : 15 MB for the software – First, select your desired language from the list.
Enable digital CD audio output Connecting to USB PC Link Before playing the CD through your PC’s CD-ROM drive, it is necessary to configure your PC’s hardware as follows: USB PC LINK allows you to playback your music collection from the PC via the powerful amplifier and speakers of this system. For Windows ME/ 2000/ XP 1 Enter the system control panel menu and select: “SYSTEM ™ HARDWARE ™ DEVICE MANAGER ™ CD-ROM DRIVES ™ ACTION–PROPERTIES ™ PROPERTIES”.
Basic Operations English Switching on/off Setting the clock Switching to active mode The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode ("11:59 PM" or "23:59" for example). ● Press CD, TUNER, AUX or USB PC LINK. 4 (00:00 / 12:00AM) Switching to standby mode (view clock) 3 (00:00 / 12:00AM) ● Press B. ➜ The clock is displayed. 2 (00:00 î 12:00AM) Note: – Before switching the system to standby mode, make sure the demonstration mode has been deactivated.
Basic Operations Dim mode You can select the desired brightness for the display panel. ● In any active mode, press DIM repeatedly to select DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode. ➜ DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode. DIM mode DIM OFF button illumination on display brightness full Spectrum analyzer on DIM 1 on full off DIM 2 on half on DIM 3 off half off Note: – Pressing DIM button in standby mode will toggle between half and full brightness.
Disc Operations English IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc onto each tray. Playable discs This system is able to play : – All pre-recorded audio CDs – All finalized audio CDR and audio CDRW discs Basic playback controls Load discs (page 3 - P4).
To interrupt playback ● Press ÉÅ. Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order. ➜ To resume normal playback, repeat the above. To stop playback ● Press Ç. ➜ If the system remains in stop mode for 30 minutes, it will switch to standby mode.
Disc Operations English Checking the program 1 Stop playback, then press í or ë repeatedly. 2 Press Ç to exit. OR Press ÉÅ to start playback from the current programmed track Playing a disc without clearing the program ● Press one of the CD 1~5 buttons on the remote to select a disc for playback. ➜ After the selected disc has been played, the program mode will resume. Clearing the program ● Stop playback, then press Ç to clear the program. OR Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button of the programmed disc tray.
Tuner Operations Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER to enter tuner mode. To select another waveband (FM or AM), press TUNER again. 2 Press and hold à or á until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ The system automatically tunes to the next strong signal radio reception. ➜ lights up for FM stereo reception. For tuning to a weak signal station ● Press à or á briefly and repeatedly until an optimal reception is found.
Timer Operations English Timer setting The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or USB PC LINK mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. – The volume of the timer will increase gradually to minimum level -29 dB or last tuned volume level. 2 (CD / TUNER / USB PC LINK) 3 (00:00 / 12:00AM) 3 (00:00 / 12:00AM) 4 Press TIMER (or CLOCK•TIMER) to store the setting.
Temporarily deactivating the wake up timer You are only able to activate the Snooze function within 30 minutes after the timer wake up from Standby mode. Other Connection Listening to an external source You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your system’s speakers. 1 After timer wake up, press SNOOZE on the remote. ➜ The system will switch to standby mode for five minutes. After that, it resumes the timer last selected source again.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Input sensitivity AUX In / CDR In Output Speakers Headphones (1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. 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, please call 1-800-531-0039 for help. Problem Solution When in USB PC LINK mode, “NO CONNECTION” is displayed.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA English Français Español MC-500 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 115 22113 IB8399T001 Printed In China SgpJP-0251/37-3