Mini Hi-Fi System MC500 IM Need help? Call us! Philips representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product.We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features. We want you to start enjoying your new product right away! RTAN PO Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WH T! CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT! Y INS ID 1-800-531-0039 or Visit us on the web at www.philips.com visit our website www.audio.philips.com to download latest UPDATES of USB PC Link Driver MusicMatch Jukebox softwares and FAQs. E S 1 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. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. This warning label is located on the rearside and inside this laser product. : INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. 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 dangereuse à l'irradiation. ATENCIÓN El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación. CAUTION DANGER:INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. OHITETTAESSA OLET VARO! AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE KATSO SATEESEEN. VARNING! or OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. PHILIPS MC-500 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Philips Consumer Electronics North America P.O.Box 14810 Knoxville,TN 37914-1810 Phone no.: 1-800-531-0039 This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ­ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ­ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2 P1 P3  P4 P2 2 5 D I S C D I R E C T P L AY DISC 1 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 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 OPEN/ CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 1 2 3 4 CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE 1 DISC 2 POWER 5 1 2 3 3 4 iR MAX SOUND 2 DISC 3ON/OFF 3 DISC 4 12345 DSC PROG DIM CLOCK VEC DISC DISC 5 14 DISC 5 1, 3 MASTER VOLUME SEARCH ·TUNING PLAY·PAUSE CD TUNER PREV NEXT PRESET STOP ·DEMO STOP AUX USB PC LINK MC-M500 MICRO SYSTEM H I - S P E ED CE R T I F I E D T M CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE 5 STANDBY ON VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT CONTROL· DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL MAX SOUND P5 12345 DSC PROG DIM CLOCK VEC MASTER VOLUME SEARCH ·TUNING PLAY·PAUSE CD TUNER USB PC LINK AUX HI- SPEED C E R T I F I ED T M · DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL MAX SOUND 3 3 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you're entitled to. · Once your Philips purchase is registered, you're eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. · So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once, and take advantage of these important benefits. Warranty Verification Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Philips warranty. Owner Confirmation Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss. Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model. Know these safety symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _______________________ Serial No. ________________________ CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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. t WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. s CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. MAC5097 4 Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com IS TR ATION N EE ! rry Hu IT S REG DED W Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the "family!" Dear Philips product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the Philips "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome ­ and thanks for investing in a Philips product. Sincerely, Lawrence J. Blanford President and Chief Executive Officer P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips product, you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now! 5 HIN 10 D AY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or AC Polarized Plug grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 15.Battery usage CAUTION ­ To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: G 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. EL 6475-E004: 02/8 G G 10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system 6 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 30 Español --------------------------------------------- 53 7 E s p añ o l Français English Contents General Information Supplied accessories ............................................ 9 Environmental information ................................ 9 Care and safety information .............................. 9 Disc Operations Playable discs ....................................................... 18 Loading discs ....................................................... 18 Basic playback controls .............................. 18­19 Repeat and Shuffle .............................................. 19 Repeat play ................................................................ 19 Random play ............................................................. 19 Programming the disc tracks ........................... 19 Checking the program ............................................ 20 Playing a disc without clearing the program ...... 20 Clearing the program ............................................. 20 English Functional Overview Main unit and remote control .................. 10­11 Control buttons available on the remote only ... 11 Connections Step 1: Connecting FM/AM antennas ............. 12 Step 2: Connecting the speakers .................... 13 Step 3: Connecting to PC ................................. 13 Step 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 13 Step 5: Inserting batteries into the remote control .................................................................. 13 Using the remote control to operate the system ................................................................. 13 Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations .................................... 21 Presetting radio stations ................................... 21 Using the Plug and Play ........................................... 21 Automatic presetting .............................................. 21 Manual presetting .................................................... 21 Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 21 Deleting a preset radio station ............................. 21 USB PC Link Quick Setup Guide ............................................ 14 PC system requirement ......................................... 14 Install MusicMatch software .................................. 14 Enable digital CD audio output ............................ 15 Connecting USB PC Link ................................. 15 Timer Operations Timer setting ....................................................... 22 Activating/Deactivating the timer ........................ 22 Checking the timer setting .................................... 22 Temporarily deactivating the wake up timer ..... 23 Sleep timer setting ............................................. 23 Basic Operations Switching on/off .................................................. 16 Switching to active mode ....................................... 16 Switching to standby mode (view clock) ............ 16 Demonstration mode ........................................ 16 Setting the clock ................................................. 16 Selecting different display mode ..................... 17 Dim mode ................................................................. 17 Clock display mode ................................................. 17 Volume control ................................................... 17 Sound control ..................................................... 17 MAX sound ............................................................... 17 Digital Sound Control ............................................ 17 Virtual Environment Control ................................ 17 Other Connection Listening to an external source ...................... 23 Specifications ........................................... 24 Troubleshooting .................................... 25 Limited Warranty ................................ 26 8 General Information (page 3 - P2) Supplied accessories (page 3 - P1) ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ USB PC LINK software installer CD-ROM USB cable Remote control and two AA batteries AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AC power cord Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dus ...