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MCM177 Micro Hi-Fi System Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual...
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Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. Refit the fuse cover.
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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
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Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6...
Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 7 Environmental information ... 7 Safety information ... 7–8 Preparations Rear connections ... 9–10 Inserting batteries into the remote control...10 Controls Controls on the system ... 11 Controls on the remote control ... 11–12 Basic Functions Plug and play (for tuner installation) ...
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Supplied accessories – 1 X certified AC/DC 18V adaptor...
General Information ● Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. ● 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.
speaker (right) Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. Power – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. WARNING! – For optimal performance, use only the original power cable.
Preparations Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". ● Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.
Controls on the system STANDBY ON (2) – switches the system to standby/Eco-power standby/on. SOURCE – selects the respective sound source for CD/USB/ FM/AUX1/AUX2. – switches on the system. 2; ... starts or interrupts CD playback. 9 ... stops CD playback or erases a CD programme.
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Controls (illustrations on page 3) VOLUME – adjusts the volume level. INTRO – plays first 10 seconds of each track in a disc/ USB/program in sequence LOUD – enables or disables automatic loudness adjustment. DSC (Digital Sound Control) – selects sound characteristics: POP/JAZZ CLASSIC/ROCK.
IMPORTANT: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play (for tuner installlation) Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. First time setup/power up When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO INSTALL - PLEASE PRESS PLAY, STOP CANCEL"...
Basic Functions Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY ON or SOURCE (or 2on the remote control). ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press CD, USB, FM or AUX on the remote control. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. To switch the system to standby mode ●...
IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched. Loading a disc This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD- Recordables, CD-Rewritables and MP3 CD. ● CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer CDs, however, are not possible. ●...
Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE on the set (or FM on the remote control ) repeatedly until FM is displayed. Press down on TUNING à / á (or à / á on the remote control) and release the button. ➜...
USB Connection Using USB connectivity ● MCM177 is fitted with a USB port in the front panel, offering a plug and play feature which allows you to play, from your MCM177, digital music and spoken contents stored on a USB mass storage device.
USB Connection INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT: 1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this micro system: a) This micro system supports most USB Mass storage devices (MSD) that these devices are compliant to the USB MSD standards. i) Most common Mass storage class devices are flash drives, memory sticks, jump drives and etc.
Clock/Timer Viewing clock ● The clock (if it is set) is shown in normal standby mode. To view the clock in any sound source (CD or FM for example ) ● Press briefly DISPLAY/CLOCK (or CLOCK on the remote control ). Setting the clock In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/ CLOCK on the set (or CLOCK on the...
Cleaning the disc lens ● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.
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, consult your dealer or Philips for help.
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Problem The remote control does not function properly. The time is not working. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. The USB device doesn’t play on my MCM177 Troubleshooting Solution ✔ Select the source (CD or FM, for example) before pressing the function button (É,í,ë). ✔...
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