Video CD Micro System MC-55 1 3140 115 27771 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 1 6/8/01, 1:41 PM Optimum disc playability : ensuring excellent picture quality Philips components and modules for the various CD applications have always enjoyed an excellent reputation in the market place for super disc playability - the ability to play discs which may be scratched, soiled or not fully according to the standard specification. This position has been underlined by tests showing the superior performance of the various Philips players, as well as by the positive experiences of millions of individual consumers around the world. Constantly improving performance As the penetration of the CD system has increased, and new applications like CD-ROM and Video CD have become commonplace, Philips Components - as the CD technology inventor and as one of the major suppliers of CD player modules in the industry - has constantly improved the performance of its products. One of the ways in which this benefits users is by optimum disc playability. This is an important parameter for CD players other than CD Audio, and especially for the Video CD applications, because any loss of data from the disc will at best cause disturbances in the reproduced picture, and at worst can cause the player to lose track so that disc playing fails. Presenting Super Error Correction To ensure consistently good results when playing Video CD discs of all quality grades and conditions, Philips has introduced further improvements in the system's playability. These developments together are called Super Error Correction, a proprietary Philips technology optimizing the system's ability to handle lessthan-perfect discs with the minimum disturbance to normal playing. By effectively eliminating virtually all errors arising under normal playing conditions, Super Error Correction ensures that the picture quality as seen by the user is independent of disc play. The video encoding and processing during mastering of the disc, and the MPEG-1 decoding and video encoding in the signal processing stages, are now the only limiting factors for picture quality. 2 3140 115 27771 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 2 6/8/01, 1:41 PM 3 2 1 ¡ ) ( * & ^ % $ MP3-CD PLAYBACK STANDBY ON 1 2 3 OPEN/ CLOSE CLOCK STEREO/ VOCAL TIMER ON/OFF SET MC-55 VIDEO CD MICRO SYSTEM OSD/DIM 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SHUFFLE iR SENSOR BAND REV.MODE VCD PROGRAM TUNER TAPE REPEAT· DEMO STOP·CLEAR MIC RECORD SEARCH·TUNING 4 PRESET 3 DIRECTION PLAY·PAUSE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL VOLUME OPEN DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL ! @ # AUTO REVERSE 3 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 3 6/8/01, 1:41 PM 3 3140 115 27771 4 3140 115 27771 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 4 6/8/01, 1:41 PM Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 -------------------------------------------------------- 27 Bahasa Melayu ----------------------------------- 47 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. 5 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 5 6/8/01, 1:41 PM 3140 115 27771 Bahasa Melayu English Contents General Information Environmental information ................................ 7 Supplied accessories ............................................ 7 Safety information ................................................ 7 Tuner Tuning to radio stations .................................... 19 Storing preset stations ...................................... 19 Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 19 Mono/Stereo ....................................................... 19 English 6 Preparation Rear connections ............................................. 8­9 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ................................................................... 9 Tape Recorder Loading a tape ..................................................... 20 Tape playback ...................................................... 20 Auto Reverse ...................................................... 20 General Information on recording ................. 20 Recording ...................................................... 20­21 Recording timer .................................................. 21 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ........................................................... 10­11 Basic Functions Demonstration mode ........................................ 12 Switching the system on ................................... 12 Switching the system to Standby mode ........ 12 Volume control ................................................... 12 Sound control ..................................................... 12 Dim mode ............................................................ 12 Karaoke Microphone Mixing ............................................ 21 Clock/Timer View clock ............................................................ 22 Clock setting ....................................................... 22 Timer setting ................................................ 22­23 Sleep timer setting ............................................. 23 CD / VCD / MP3-CD Discs for playback .............................................. 13 Loading a disc ...................................................... 13 Playing a normal disc ......................................... 14 Selecting a desired track/passage .................... 14 Programming tracks .................................... 14­15 Shuffle .................................................................... 15 Repeat ................................................................... 15 Video CD Adjusting the TV System ................................... 16 OSD ­ On Screen Display ............................... 16 Playing a Video CD with PBC .......................... 16 Pause ..................................................................... 16 Goto ...................................................................... 16 Slow ....................................................................... 17 A-B repeat ........................................................... 17 Resume ................................................................. 17 View ...................................................................... 17 Return ................................................................... 17 Key ......................................................................... 17 MIC Volume and Echo ....................................... 17 Vocal ...................................................................... 18 Specifications ........................................... 24 Maintenance .............................................. 25 Troubleshooting ............................. 25­26 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 6 6/8/01, 1:41 PM point 2 General Information IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM. q Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer. q Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. q 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. q Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. q If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player would not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible. q The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. q When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket. Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Supplied accessories ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Remote control Batteries (two AAA size) for remote control AM loop antenna FM wire antenna One Video cinch cable 7 point 2 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 7 6/8/01, 1:41 PM English Safety information Preparations B English Television L AUDIO IN R A R L R AUDIO L VIDEO VIDEO IN FM AERIAL 75 E VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC 110V-127V AC 220V-240V AM AERIAL D F SPEAKERS 8 + R + L ­ ­ C Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. AC MAINS ~ B FM Wire Antenna Connection Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) 75 terminal. Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best reception. A AM Loop Antenna Connection Connect the supplied loop antenna to the AM AERIAL (AM ANTENNA) terminal. Place the AM loop antenna far away from the system and adjust its position for the best reception. Outdoor Antenna For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) 75 terminal using a 75 coaxial wire. Fix the claw to the slot AM AERIAL 8 point 2 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 8 6/8/01, 1:41 PM Preparations ¶ Connect the right speaker to terminal marked "R", with the coloured wire to + and the black wire to -. ¶ Connect the left speaker to terminal marked "L", with the coloured wire to + and the black wire to -. ¶ Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as shown. q Insert batteries (Type LR03 or AAA) into the remote control as shown in the battery compartment. 1 2 Notes: ­ For optimal sound performance, it is recommended to use the supplied speakers. ­ Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminal. ­ Do not connect speakers with impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to SPECIFICATION section of this manual. CAUTION! ­ Remove batteries if they are exhausted or not to be used for a long time. ­ Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. ­ Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed off properly. D Adjusting the Operating Voltage (for specific version only) Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, make sure that the voltage selector at the rear of the system is set to the local power line voltage. If not, reset the selector before connecting to the wall outlet. Video/Audio Out Connection Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO output terminal at the rear of the system to the TV or VCR VIDEO/AUDIO IN for viewing or recording. E F AC Power Supply After all other connections have been made, connect the AC power cord of the system to the wall outlet. 9 point 2 pg 001-026/MC55/21-Eng 9 6/8/01, 1:41 PM English C Speakers Connection Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Controls (main system's illustration on page 3) Controls on the system and remote control 1 STANDBY ON B ­ ­ to switch the system on or to Standby mode. to view the current status of the system. for Tuner .............. to tune to a lower or higher radio frequency or to search radio stations. for Tape ............... to rewind or fast forward. for Clock ............ to set the hour and minutes. for Timer ............. to set the timer function. PRESET 4 3 PLAY·PAUSE 2Å DIRECTIONÅ1 2Å for CD/VCD/MP3-CD...to start or interrupt playback (only 2Å is available). for Tuner ............. to select a preset radio station. for Tape ............... to start playback in selected direction or pause. # OPEN to open the tape deck door. Tape compartment RECORD ¶ to turn to record ready state (in CD/VCD or Tuner mode only). REPEAT·DEMO for MP3-CD only...to repeat a track, an album or whole disc. for CD/VCD .... to repeat a disc track or the whole disc. for DEMO ......... to activate/deactivate the demonstration. MIC to connect microphone. PROGRAM for CD/VCD/MP3-CD...to programme disc tracks. for Tuner ............. to programme preset radio stations. for Clock ............ to set or reset clock. for Timer ............. to set or reset timer. iR SENSOR infrared sensor for remote control. TIMER ON/OFF / SET to activate/deactivate or set the timer. CLOCK ...