Micro Hi-Fi System MCM275

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 Important notes for users in the Italia
U.K.
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’
Mains plug
Si dichiara che l’apparecchio MCM275 Philips
This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13
risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug
del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.
proceed as follows:
1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fatto a Eindhoven

2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, Philips Consumer Electronics
A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. Philips, Glaslaan 2
3 Refit the fuse cover. 5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should
have a value of 3 Amp. If a plug without a fuse Norge
is used, the fuse at the distribution board Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.
should not be greater than 3 Amp.
Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert
Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er
avoid a possible shock hazard should it be derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge
inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere. apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.
How to connect a plug For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller
the following code: blue = neutral (N), fuktighet.
brown = live (L).
¶ As these colours may not correspond with the
colour markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
– Connect the blue wire to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
– Connect the brown wire to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
– Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath
of the lead - not simply over the two wires.

Copyright in the U.K.

Recording and playback of material may
require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and
The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

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 DK SF
Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning Luokan 1 laserlaite
når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen
Undgå utsættelse for stråling. muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla
tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle
indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra
näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor
Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei
tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket
saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.
sidder i stikkontakten.
Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty
toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti
S sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkko-
Klass 1 laseraparat osa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina
Varning! Om apparaten används på annat silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.
sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats,
kan användaren utsättas för osynlig
laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för
laserklass 1.
Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt
kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från
nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför
ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen
sitter i vägguttaget.

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 Index

English
English ------------------------------------------------ 6

Français
Français -------------------------------------------- 31

Español
Español --------------------------------------------- 56

Deutsch
Deutsch --------------------------------------------- 81

Nederlands
Nederlands -------------------------------------- 107

Italiano
Italiano -------------------------------------------- 132

Svenska
Svenska ------------------------------------------- 157

Dansk --------------------------------------------- 181 Dansk

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 Contents
English

General Information CD
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7 Discs for playback .............................................. 17
Environmental information ................................ 7 Playing discs ................................................... 17-18
Safety information ................................................ 7 Selecting and searching ..................................... 18
Selecting a different track
Finding a passage within a track during playback
Controls
Programming tracks ........................................... 19
Controls on the set ............................................. 8
Reviewing the program
Remote control .............................................. 9-10
Erasing the program
Different play modes: REPEAT, SHUFFLE ...... 20
Installation Display track information
Placing MCM275 ................................................. 10 (MP3/WMA only) ............................................... 20
Mounting stand onto the set
Mounting MCM275 onto walls
Tuner
Rear connections ......................................... 11-12
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 21
Speaker connections
Programming radio stations ............................. 21
Antenna connections
Autostore: Automatic programming
Connecting an additional appliance ............... 12-13 Manual programming
Connecting a USB device To listen to a preset station
Connecting a non-USB device RDS (Radio Data System) ................................ 22
Using AC power .................................................. 13 Switching through RDS information
Tuning to a program type (PTY)
Automatic clock setting via RDS
Preparations RDS News and Traffic Announcement (TA)
Using the remote control .......................................... 14 ................................................................................ 23
Setting the clock ................................................. 14 Activating the NEWS function
Deactivating NEWS
Basic Functions
Switching on/off the set and USB
selecting functions .............................................. 15 Using a USB mass storage device ............. 24-25
Switching between Standby and Playing a USB mass storage device
ECO POWER mode .......................................... 15
Auto-standby ....................................................... 15 AUX
Volume control ................................................... 16
AUX (Listening to an external source) ......... 25
Volume adjustment
MUTE
Sound control ..................................................... 16 Timer
DSC Setting the timer ................................................. 26
DBB Activating and deactivating TIMER ................. 26
Displaying the clock ....................................................... 16

SLEEP
................................................................................ 26

Specifications ........................................... 27

Maintenance .............................................. 27

Troubleshooting .............................. 28-29

How to mount your MCM275

onto walls ..................................................... 30
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Supplied accessories Safety Information
– 2 speaker boxes including 2 speaker cables
– remote control (with 1 x CR2025 battery) ● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable
– MW loop antenna surface.
– FM wire antenna ● Place the system in a location with adequate
– stand ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in
– mounting kit 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.
● The ventilation should not be impeded by
Environmental Information covering the ventilation openings with items,
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
have tried to make the packaging easy to ● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box), excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
protective foam sheet). ● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
Your system consists of materials which can be ● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
recycled and reused if disassembled by a be placed on the apparatus.
specialized company. Please observe the local ● If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
materials, exhausted batteries and old moisture may condense on the lens of the disc
equipment. unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD
player would not operate normally. Leave the
Disposal of your old product power on for about one hour with no disc in the
system until normal playback is possible.
Your product is designed and ● The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
manufactured with high quality materials lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
and components, which can be recycled lubricated.
and reused. ● When the system is switched to Standby
mode, it is still consuming some power.
When this crossed- To disconnect the system from the
out wheeled bin power supply completely, remove the AC
symbol is attached to power plug from the wall socket.
a product it means
the product is
covered by the
European Directive
2002/96/EC

Please inform yourself about the local

separate collection system for electrical
and electronic products.

Please act according to your local rules

and do not dispose of your old products
with your normal household waste.The
correct disposal of your old product will
help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health.

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 Controls
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Controls on the set (illustrations 0 DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)

on page 3) – turns the bass enhancement on/off
! DSC (Digital Sound Control)
1 STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER – selects predefined sound settings: ROCK,
– press briefly to switch the set on or off (standby/ JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC
ECO POWER); @ PROGRAM
– In standby or Eco Power mode: press and – CD/USB: programs tracks
hold to toggle between Standby and ECO – Tuner: programs preset radio stations
POWER mode (power-saving mode) # STOP
– Red indicator: lights up red when the set is – CD/USB: stops playback; erase a program
switched to ECO POWER mode
$ AUX-IN
2 SOURCE – connects to the AUDIO OUT jack on the
– selects sound source CD, USB,TUNER or external appliance
AUX %
– In standby or Eco Power mode: switches the – jack for the external USB mass storage device
set on and selects sound source CD, USB,
TUNER or AUX
3 IR
– sensor for the infrared remote control
Helpful hints: Always point the remote control
towards this sensor.
4 PUSH OPEN
– push to unfold or fold the control panel
5 CD OPEN • CLOSEç
– opens/closes the CD door
6 CD door
7 VOLUME
– adjusts the volume level
– Clock/Timer: adjusts the hours and minutes
8n
– 3.5 mm headphone socket
Helpful hints:
– Adjust the volume to a moderate level
before you plug in the headphones.
– Connecting headphones will switch off the
speakers.
9 ALBUM/ PRESET + /-
– CD/USB: selects albums (for MP3/WMA only)
– TUNER: selects a preset radio station
4 / ¢
– CD/USB: skips or searches CD tracks/titles
backwards/forwards
– Tuner: tunes to radio stations
ÉÅ
– CD/USB: starts or pauses playback

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Remote control AUX
– selects the audio input from an additional
connected appliance
– In standby or Eco Power mode:: switches the
/
set on and selects the audio input from an
% 1 additional connected appliance
USB

2 3 VOLUME +/-
3 – adjusts the volume level

$ – Clock/Timer: adjusts the hours and minutes

4 TIMER
# 4 – displays the timer setting
@ 5 – switches the timer on/off
– enters the timer setting mode (press and hold
! 6 for more than 2 seconds)
0 7 5 SLEEP
9 8
– set the sleep timer
6 MUTE
– switches the sound off temporarily
7 RDS/NEWS
Notes for remote control: – Tuner: selects RDS (Radio Data System)
– First select the source you wish to information
control by pressing one of the source select
keys on the remote control (for example – CD/USB/AUX: activates/deactivates news
CD,TUNER). 8 SHUFFLE
– Then select the desired function (for – selects random playback
example ÉÅ, 4 , ¢ ).
9 REPEAT
1B – selects continuous playback
– press briefly to switch the set on or off (standby/
ECO POWER); 0 DSC (Digital Sound Control)
– In standby or Eco Power mode: press and – selects predefined sound settings: ROCK,
hold to toggle between Standby and ECO JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC
POWER mode (power-saving mode) ! DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
2 Source buttons
– turns the bass enhancement on/off
USB
– selects USB source
@ PROGRAM
– In standby or Eco Power mode:: switches the – CD/USB: programs tracks
set on and selects USB source. – Tuner: programs preset radio stations
CD # DISPLAY/CLOCK
– selects CD source – Clock: - displays the set time
– In standby or Eco Power mode:: switches the - In standby mode: enters the clock
set on and selects CD source. setting mode (press and hold for more
than 2 seconds)
TUNER
– selects TUNER source and toggles between the – TUNER/Audio CD: switches between clock
wavebands: FM and MW display and playback
– In standby or Eco Power mode:: switches the display
set on and selects TUNER source – MP3/WMA files: displays disc information
during playback
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$4 / ¢ Placing MCM275
– CD/USB: skips or searches CD tracks
backwards/forwards With the detachable stand and by-packed wall
– Tuner: tunes to radio stations mounting kit , MCM275 allows you to place it in
two ways: on desktops with stand or on
ALBUM/ PRESET 3 / 4 walls without stand.
– CD/USB: selects the next/previous album (for
MP3/WMA only) Mounting stand onto the set
– TUNER: selects a preset radio station
MCM275 is equipped with a stand. To mount
ÉÅ the stand onto the set,
– CD/USB: starts or pauses playback 1 Put MCM275 on a flat and firm surface, rear side
9 facing up
– CD/USB: stops playback; erase a program 2 As shown, align the stand to the slots at set’s
% OPEN • CLOSEç bottom, 4 FRONT facing down
– opens/closes the CD door

PRESS PRESS

FRONT
FRONT

3 Push the stand down into the slots

➜ When the stand is in place, you will hear a
click

Mounting MCM275 onto walls

See Appendix: How to mount your

MCM275 onto walls to learn more about
wall mounting.

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FM wire MW loop
antenna antenna

Speaker Speaker
(right) (left)

AC power cord

Rear connections
Warning:
– Never make or change connections with
the mains supply switched on.
– Install your set near the AC outlet and
where the AC power plug can be reached
easily.

A Speaker connections
Use the supplied speakers only. Using other B Antenna connections
speakers can damage the set or the sound MW antenna
quality will be negatively affected.
1 Assemble the loop antenna as shown:
● Connect the cable of the left speaker to LEFT
(red and black) and the cable of the right
speaker to RIGHT (red and black) as follows:
a. Press the clip of the red terminal and fully
insert the stripped portion of the colored (or
marked) speaker cable into the socket, then
release the clip
b. Press the clip of the black terminal and fully
insert the stripped portion of the black (or
unmarked) speaker cable into the socket, then
release the clip

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Or 2 Move the antenna in different positions for

Insert the loop antenna into the slot on the set optimal reception (as far away as possible from
the TV, VCR or other radiation sources)
3 Fix the antenna’s end to the wall

Connecting an additional
appliance
Connecting a USB device or memory
card
By connecting a USB mass storage device
(including USB flash memory, USB flash players
or memory cards) to the Hi-Fi system, you can
2 Fit the plug of the loop antenna to AM (MW) enjoy the device’s stored music through the
ANTENNA as shown below powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system.
3 Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal 1 Check you have unfolded the control panel
reception (as far away as possible from the TV,
VCR or other radiation sources)

AM
ANTENNA

2 Insert the USB device’s USB plug into the socket

FM antenna on the set ‘s foldable control panel
The wire antenna supplied can only be used to
receive nearby stations. For better reception we
recommend using a cable antenna system or an
outdoor antenna.
1 Extend the wire antenna and fit it to FM
ANTENNA as shown below

or
for the devices with USB cable:
a. Insert one plug of the USB cable (not
supplied) to the socket on the set ‘s
foldable control panel
b. Inser t the other plug of the USB cable to the
USB output terminal of the USB device
or
for the memory card:
a. Insert the memory card into a card reader
Note: If you are using a cable antenna system or (not supplied)
an outdoor antenna, fit the antenna plug, instead of b. Use a USB cable (not supplied) to connect
the wire antenna, to FM ANTENNA . the card reader to the socket
on the set ‘s foldable control panel
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Connecting a non-USB device Using AC power
It is possible to use an additional appliance, e.g. 1 Make sure all the connections have been made
TV, VCR or CD recorder with the set. On before switching on the power supply
MCM275, you can playback music from an
external source. 2 Connect the AC power cord to the wall socket.
1 Follow the Step 1 under Connecting a USB This switches on the power supply
device or memory card
2 Insert one plug of the audio cable (not supplied) When MCM275 is switched to standby, it is still
to the socket AUX IN on the set ‘s foldable consuming some power. To disconnect the
control panel system from the power supply completely,
remove the power plug from the wall
3 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the
socket.
AUDIO OUT terminal of the additional
appliance
The type plate is located on the rear of the
set.

For users in the U.K.: please follow the

instructions on page 2.

Warning!
To avoid overheating of the system, a safety
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your
system may switch to Standby mode
automatically under extreme conditions. If
this happens, let the system cool down
before reusing it (not available for all versions).

4 Select AUX mode on the set

Helpful hints:
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of other
equipment for complete connection.
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.

CAUTION
Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the
cover is open, do not look at the beam.
High voltage! Do not open. You run the risk
of getting an electric shock.
The machine does not contain any user-
serviceable parts.
Modification of the product could result in
hazardous radiation of EMC or other
unsafe operation.

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Using the remote control Setting the clock

After connecting MCM275 to the power supply,
IMPORTANT!
set the clock first.
– Remove the
1 Press and hold STANDBY-ON/ ECO
protective plastic tab
POWER to switch the set to Standby mode
before using the
➜ The display shows the set time
remote control.
➜ -- --:-- -- flashes by default if you have not set
– Always point the the clock
remote control directly 2 In the standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/
towards IR area. CLOCK on the remote control
➜ SET CLOCK scrolls on the display
Notes for remote control: ➜ 24 HR or 12 HR appears for the initial
– First select the source you wish to clock setting. To select 24-hour clock or
control by pressing one of the source select 12-hour clock,
keys on the remote control (for example ● On the remote control, press VOLUME +/-
CD,TUNER). once or more (or turn VOLUME on the
– Then select the desired function (for set)
example ÉÅ, 4 , ¢). ● On the remote control, press DISPLAY/
CLOCK to confirm
To replace the remote controls’ ➜ The hours digits start flashing
battery 3 Hold down or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly
to set the hours (or turn VOLUME on the
set)
1 Press and hold 1 as indicated.
4 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm
2 Simultaneously, pull the battery tray at 4.
➜ The minutes digits start flashing
3 Remove the old battery and put a new CR2025 5 Hold down or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly
battery in place. to set the minutes (or turn VOLUME on the
4 Put back the battery tray. set)
6 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK to confirm
– To exit without storing the clock setting press
STOP 9
2
Helpful hints:
1 – The clock setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.
➠

3 – The set will exit from the clock setting mode if

CR 2
02
no button is pressed within 90 seconds.
5

TH
LI

IUM

– To set the clock automatically by using a time

signal which is broadcast together with the RDS
signal see chapter RDS: Automatic clock
setting via RDS.
CAUTION! /

– Remove the battery if it is exhausted

USB

or will not be used for a long time.

– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.

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English
Switching on/off the set and
selecting functions
1 To switch on, press STANDBY-ON/ ECO
POWER or SOURCE on the set (or y on
the remote control)
➜ The set switches to the last source selected
OR
On the remote control, press the source button
(e.g. USB, CD, TUNER, AUX)
Helpful hints:
2 When the set is on, press STANDBY-ON/
– In the standby/Eco power mode, the tone, sound
ECO POWER to switch off (or y on the
settings, tuner presets and the volume level (up to
remote control)
a maximum volume level of 20) will be retained in
3 To select your function, press SOURCE once
the set’s memory.
or more on the set (or USB, CD, TUNER,
AUX on the remote control)
Auto-standby
When the set has reached the end of CD
playback and remains in the stop position for
more than 15 minutes, the set will switch off
/
automatically to save power.

USB

Helpful hints:
– You can also switch on the set by pressing
CD OPEN • CLOSEç

Switching between Standby and

ECO POWER mode
1 When the set is switched off, press and hold
STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER to switch
between Standby and ECO POWER mode (or
y on the remote control)
In ECO POWER mode (power-saving mode):
➜ ECO PWR scrolls on the display
➜ The display is switched off
➜ The Red indicator lights up
In Standby mode: ➜ The clock is displayed

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Volume control Sound control

Volume adjustment DSC
● Adjust the volume by using the VOLUME Digital Sound Control enables you to select
rotary on the set or by pressing VOLUME +/- predefined sound settings.
on the remote control
● Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired
➜ VOL and the actual value (between 1 and 31)
sound setting: ROCK, JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC
are displayed
➜ VOL MIN is the minimum volume level
➜ VOL MAX is the maximum volume level

USB

DBB

● Press DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) once or

more to switch bass enhancement on or off.
MUTE ➜ DBB appears if DBB is activated
You can temporarily switch off the sound
without switching off the set.
1 Press MUTE on the remote control to switch
off the sound
➜ MUTE appears. Playback continues without
sound
2 To switch on the sound, you can:
– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source Displaying the clock
● During playback, press DISPLAY/CLOCK on
the remote control repeatedly to switch
between the clock display and the playback
display.

Notes:
– When playing MP3 files, you will get track
information (ID3 tag) by pressing DISPLAY/
CLOCK.

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 CD

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Discs for playback IMPORTANT!
– Make sure that the file names of MP3 files end
With this system, you can play with .mp3.
– all pre-recorded audio CDs (CDDA)
– For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows
– all finalized audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs Media Player 10 (or later) for CD burning/
– MP3/WMA-CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs with conversion. Visit www. microsoft.com for details
MP3/WMA files)
about Windows Media Player and WM DRM
(Windows Media Digital Rights Management).

Playing discs
1 Press SOURCE once or more to select CD (or
CD on the remote control)
IMPORTANT! ➜ The CD icon appears
– This system is designed for regular
discs. Therefore, do not use any 2 Press CD OPEN•CLOSEç to open the CD
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or compartment.
disc treatment sheets, etc. ➜ OPEN is displayed

About MP3/ WMA

The music compression technology MP3
(MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows
Media Audio) significantly reduces the digital data
of an audio CD while maintaining CD quality
sound.
Windows Media Audio® is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Supported formats:
– Disc format ISO9660, Joliet, UDF (created on
Adaptec Direct CD) and multi-session CDs
– MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and
variable bit rate
– Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8
levels 3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up.
– Max. track number plus album: 500 Press CD OPEN•CLOSEç again to close the
– WMA v9 or earlier compartment
➜ READING is displayed as the CD player scans
The system will not play or support the the contents of a disc
following: ➜ Audio CD: the total number of tracks and
playing time are shown
• Empty albums: an empty album is an album
MP3/WMA: Display shows current album
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and will
number “A x x “and current track number
not be shown in the display.
“T x xx”
• Non-supported file formats are skipped. This
means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or MP3
files with extension .dlf are ignored and will not
be played.
• DRM protected WMA files
• WMA files in Lossless or VBR format

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Helpful hints: Selecting and searching

– If you have not organized MP3/WMA files into
any albums on your disc, an album “00” will be Selecting a different track
automatically assigned for all those files. ● Press 4 / ¢ once or repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the display
4 Press ÉÅ to start playback
MP3/WMA: ➜ Track information scrolls briefly
➜ Display shows current track
number and elapsed playing time
MP3/WMA:
● Press ALBUM/ PRESET once or more to
select the next or previous album
➜ Track information scrolls briefly
or
● In the stop position, press ALBUM/ PRESET
and 4 / ¢ to select the desired album
and track
➜ MP3/WMA: Display shows current album/
track number

Finding a passage within a track

during playback
5 To pause playback, pressÉÅ. To resume
playback, press the button again 1 During playback, press and hold 4 / ¢
➜ The CD plays at a high speed
6 To stop playback, press STOPÇ
2 When you recognize the passage you want,
Helpful hints: release 4 or ¢
CD playwill also stop when ➜ Normal playback resumes
– the CD door is opened
– the disc has reached the end
– you select another source: TUNER, USB or /

AUX
USB

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 CD

English
Helpful hints:
Programming tracks
– The set will return to the stop position if no
You may store up to 40 tracks in the desired button is pressed within 90 seconds.
sequence. If you like, store any track more than disappears. To resume programming, press
once. PROGRAM.
1 In the stop position, press PROGRAM to start – MP3/WMA: When playing a program, use of
programming ALBUM/ PRESET are void.
➜ flashes
➜ Audio CD: Display shows PROG and current Erasing the program
track number You can erase the contents of the memory by:
MP3/WMA: Display shows current album/
track number ● Press STOP 9
– once if in the stop position;
– twice during playback;
● Press STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER y
● Select another sound source
● Open the CD door
➜ disappears. CLEAR scrolls

2 Press 4 / ¢ once or repeatedly until the

desired track number appears in the display
● MP3/WMA: press ALBUM/ PRESET and
4 / ¢ to select the desired albumand
track
3 Press PROGRAM to confirm
➜ Display shows briefly the number of tracks
programmed
➜ Then, the display shows the track number
you just stored

4 Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired

tracks.
➜ FULL is displayed if you attempt to program
more than 40 tracks
5 Press ÉÅ play the program

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 CD
English

Different play modes: REPEAT, Display track information

SHUFFLE (MP3/WMA only)
REPEAT TRACK– plays the current track
The ID3 tag is part of an MP3/WMA file and
continuously
contains various track information such as the
REPEAT ALL– plays the entire disc/program track´s title or the artist´s name.
continuously
● During playback, press DISPLAY/CLOCK
SHUFFLE – plays all the tracks in random order
repeatedly on the remote control
1 During playback, press once or more REPEAT ➜ Display show title name, album name and ID3
or SHUFFLE to select play modes tag information
2 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT or
SHUFFLE repeatedly until the various modes Helpful hints:
are no longer displayed - Complete the ID3 tag information with
your MP3/WMA encoder software before
burning the MP3/WMA-CD.

Helpful hints:
– In the shuffle mode, press ¢ to select tracks.

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 Tuner

English
Tuning to radio stations Autostore: Automatic programming

1 Press SOURCE once or more to select Automatic programming will start from preset 1
TUNER (or TUNER on the remote control) or a chosen preset number. From this preset
2 Press TUNER on the remote control number upwards, former programmed tuner
repeatedly to select your desired waveband, FM stations will be erased. The set will only program
or MW stations which are not in the memory already.
➜ Display shows: , radio station 1 Press the ALBUM/ PRESET buttons once or
frequency, waveband and if programmed, a more to select the preset number where
preset number programming should start.

Note:
/
– If no tuner preset number is selected, default is
preset 1 and all your presets will be erased.

2
USB
Press and hold PROGRAM until AUTO
appears
➜ flashes
➜ Available stations are programmed: RDS
stations followed by FM stations, MW stations
(See RDS)
➜ After all stations are stored, the last preset
station will then be played

Manual programming
3 Press and hold 4 / ¢ until SEARCH
appears 1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to
➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station radio stations)
with sufficient reception. Display shows SEARCH 2 Press PROGRAM to activate programming
during automatic tuning ➜ flashes
➜ FM: If a station is received in stereo, is
shown
3 Press ALBUM/ PRESET to allocate a number
from 1 to 40 to this station.
➜ FM: When you are receiving an RDS station,
is shown 4 Press PROGRAM to confirm
➜ Display shows the preset number, waveband
4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the
and the frequency of the preset station
desired station.
● To tune to a weak station, press 4 / ¢
5 Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations
briefly and repeatedly until you have found ● You can erase a preset station by
optimal reception. storing another frequency in its place

Programming radio stations To listen to a preset station

You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations ● Press the ALBUM/ PRESET buttons once or
(FM and MW) in the memory, manually or more until the desired preset station is displayed.
automatically (Autostore).

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 Tuner
English

RDS
The feature RDS (Radio Data System) is a
service that allows FM stations to send additional
information along with the regular FM radio
signal. When you are receiving an RDS station,
and the station name are displayed.

Switching through RDS information

1 Tune to the desired RDS radio station on the
FM waveband (see Tuning to radio stations) Automatic clock setting via RDS
2 Press RDS/NEWS on the remote control
repeatedly to switch through the following When the set is on, the clock can be automati-
cally set by a time signal broadcast together with
information (if available):
the RDS signal. This only works if the RDS station
– Station name
is sending this time signal.
– Program type (for example: News, Sport, etc.)
– Radio text messages
– Frequency Note:
– The time signal broadcast from certain RDS
stations may not always be accurate.

Note:
– NO PS, NO TYPE or NO TEXT is displayed if
you press RDS/NEWS and no RDS signal is
available.
Tuning to a program type (PTY)

PTY enables you to tune to a desired program

type.
1 Program RDS stations (See Programming
radio stations)
2 When tuning to an RDS station, press RDS/
NEWS on the remote control repeatedly until
the program type is displayed
3 Press ALBUM/ PRESET repeatedly to select
the desired program type
4 Press and hold 4 / ¢ until SEARCH
appears
➜ The radio tunes to a radio station
broadcasting of the program type
➜ TYPE NOT FOUND is displayed if the
program type is not available

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 Tuner

English
RDS News and Traffic
Announcement (TA)
While listening to CD, USB or AUX source, you
can activate NEWS. The set will tune to the
news/traffic announcement if the related signals
are received from a RDS station.

Activating the NEWS function

● During playback in CD, USB or AUX source,
press RDS/NEWS on the remote control
➜ NEWS appears and NEWS ON. TA ON is
displayed briefly
➜ Playback continues when the set scans for
RDS news on the FM band
➜ When news transmission is detected, the set
will switch to the news/traffic announcement
station.
➜ After the news is broadcast, the set will
switch to the last source selected

Deactivating NEWS
● Press RDS/NEWS again on the remote control
➜ NEWS disapears and NEWS OFF is displayed
briefly

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 USB
English

Using a USB mass storage device How to transfer music files from PC to a
By connecting a USB mass storage device to the USB mass storage device
Hi-Fi system, you can enjoy the device’s stored By dragging and dropping music files, you can
music through the powerful speakers of Hi-Fi easily transfer your favorite music from PC to a
USB mass storage device.
system.
For the flash player, you can also use its music
Playing a USB mass storage device management software for the music transfer.
Compatible USB mass storage devices However, those WMA files may be
With the Hi-Fi system, you can use unplayable for compatibility reasons.
– USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)
– USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1) How to organize your MP3/WMA files
– memory cards (requires an additional card on the USB mass storage device
reader to work with this Hi-Fi system) This Hi-Fi system will browse the MP3/WMA
files in the folders/sub-folders/titles order.
Note: Example:
– In some USB flash players (or memory Root
devices), the stored contents are recorded using
copyright protection technology. Such Title 001
protected contents will be unplayable on any Title 002
other devices (such as this Hi-Fi system). Title 003
Album 01
Supported formats:
– USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16, Title 001
FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 65,536 bytes) Title 002
– MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and Title 003
variable bit rate
Album 02
– WMA v9 or earlier
– Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8
Title 001
levels
Title 002
– Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99
Title 003
– Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999
Album 03
– ID3 tag v2.0 or later
– File name in Uicode UTF8 (maximum length: Title 001
128 bytes) Title 002
Title 003
The system will not play or support the
following: Organize your MP3/WMA files in different
• Empty albums: an empty album is an album folders or subfolders as required.
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and will
not be shown in the display. Note:
• Non-supported file formats are skipped. This – If you have not organized MP3/WMA files into
means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or MP3 any albums on your disc, an album “00” will be
files with extension .dlf are ignored and will not automatically assigned for all those files.
be played. – Make sure that the file names of MP3 files end
• AAC, WAV, PCM audio files with .mp3. and the file names of WMA files end
• DRM protected WMA files with .wma.
• WMA files in Lossless format – For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows
Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion. Visit www.
microsoft.com for details about Windows Media
Player and WM DRM (Windows Media Digital
Rights Management).
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 USB AUX

English
1 Check the USB device has been properly AUX (Listening to an external
connected. (See Installation: Connecting an
source)
additional appliance)
2 Press SOURCE once or more to select USB You can listen to the sound of the connected
(or USB on the remote control) external device through your MCM275

➜ The icon appears 1 Check the external device has been properly
connected (See Installation, Connecting an
additional appliance)

2 Press SOURCE once or more to select AUX

(or AUX on the remote control)
3 To avoid noise distortion, turn down the volume
on your external device
4 Press the PLAY key on the connected device to
start playback
– NO AUDIO appears if no audio file is found in
the USB device 5 To adjust the sound and volume, use the sound
controls on your external device and the
3 Play the USB’s audio files as you do with the
MCM275
albums/tracks on a CD (See CD)

Note:
– For compatibility reasons, the album/track
information may differ from what it is displayed
through flash players’ music management software.
– File names or ID3 tags will be displayed as ---
if they are not in English.

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 Timer SLEEP
English

Setting the timer Helpful hints:

The timer will not work at the set time if
The set can be used as an alarm clock, whereby - the set is switched on
the selected source (CD, TUNER or USB) star ts - the timer is deactivated
playback at a preset time. Make sure the The set will switch to Tuner source
clock is set before using the timer. automatically if :
- no CD is inserted when the selected source is CD;
1 Press and hold TIMER on the remote control - no USB device is connected when the selected
until SET TIMER appears source is USB
➜ flashes. SELECT SOURCE scrolls
➜ Display shows current source CD, TUNER or SLEEP
USB
You can set a certain period of time after which
2 Press SOURCE on the set repeatedly to select the set will switch off.
the source (or press CD,TUNER or USB on
the remote control) ● On the remote control, press SLEEP
3 Press TIMER to confirm repeatedly to select the desired time period
➜ The hours digits start flashing options (in minutes):
➜ Display shows in sequence: Sleep 90, 75,
60, 45, 30, 15
➜ Display shows the selected option briefly and
returns to its previous status. The icon
appears

4 Hold down or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly

to set the hours (or turn VOLUME on the
set)
5 Press TIMER to confirm
➜ The minutes digits start flashing
To deactivate the sleep timer, press
6 Hold down or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly
SLEEP again
to set the minutes (or turn VOLUME on the
➜ The icon disappears
set)
or
7 Press TIMER to confirm
Press STANDBY-ON/ ECO POWER to
➜ The timer is now set and activated
switch off the set (or y on the remote control)
➜ At the set alarm time, the CD, TUNER or
USB will switch on (volume level: max. 20)
Helpful hints:
– The SLEEP function does not affect your alarm
Note:
time setting.
– The set will exit from the timer setting mode if
no button is pressed within 90 seconds.

Activating and deactivating

TIMER
● Press TIMER on the remote repeatedly to
activate or deactivate the timer.
➜ If activated, the last set source and start time
are displayed
➜ If deactivated, “TIMER OFF” appears

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 Specifications

English
AMPLIFIER USB PLAYER
Output power .......................................... 2 x 5 W RMS USB ................................................................... 12Mb/s, V1.1
............................................................ 10 W + 10 W MPO ......................................... support MP3 and WMA files
Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 75 dBA Number of albums/ folders ................ maximum 99
Frequency response ........ 50 – 20,000 Hz, ± 3 dB Number of tracks/titles ...................... maximum 999
Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5 V (max. 2 V)
Impedance loudspeakers ..................................... ≥ 4 Ω SPEAKERS
Impedance headphones .................... 32 Ω -1000 Ω Bass reflex system
......................................................................................... <0.5W Dimensions (w x h x d) .... 160 x 269 x 90 (mm)

CD PLAYER GENERAL INFORMATION

Frequency range .................................. 30 – 18000 Hz AC Power ..................................... 220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 75 dBA Dimensions (w x h x d, with/without the stand)
.................. 194 x 285 x 118/194 x 269 x 90 (mm)
TUNER Weight(with/without speakers) ........... 3.8 / 2.2 kg
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz Standby power consumption ............................ <5 W
MW wave range ................................ 531 – 1602 kHz Eco power standby ........................................... <0.5 W
Number of presets ........................................................ 40
Antenna
FM .................................................................... 75 Ω wire Specifications and external appearance are
MW ......................................................... Loop antenna subject to change without notice.

Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet Cleaning the disc lens
● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild ● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
detergent solution. Do not use a solution accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available
Cleaning Discs cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
● When a disc becomes dirty, cleaner.
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre
out.
● Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for
analogue records.

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 Troubleshooting
English

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, consult your dealer or Philips for
help.

Problem Solution
“NO DISC” is displayed. ✔ Insert a disc.
✔ Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
✔ Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
✔ Use a finalised CD-RW or a correct MP3/WMA
-CD format disc.

Some files on the USB device are not ✔ Check if the number of folders exceeds 99 or
displayed. the number of titles exceeds 999

Radio reception is poor. ✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.
✔ Increase the distance between the Micro HiFi
System and your TV or VCR.

The system does not react when buttons ✔ Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
are pressed. switch on the system again.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor ✔ Adjust the volume.

quality. ✔ Disconnect the headphones.
✔ Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
✔ Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
✔ Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within
32~256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies
at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.

The left and right sound outputs are ✔ Check the speaker connections and location.
reversed.

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The remote control does not function ✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)
properly. before pressing the function button (ÉÅ,4 ,
¢).
✔ Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.
✔ Insert the battery with its polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
✔ Replace the battery.
✔ Point the remote control directly toward
IR sensor on the front of the system.

The timer is not working. ✔ Check the set is switched off

✔ Set the clock correctly.
✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased. ✔ Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

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 Appendix
English

How to mount your MCM275 Mounting your MCM275

onto walls 1 Align the template in the chosen location on a
wall. Use a pencil to mark the drilling positions
IMPORTANT! (as shown)
– The wall mounting instructions are for 140 mm (5.51")
the use of the qualified wall mounting
person only!
– Ask a qualified person to help you
with the wall mounting, which includes
drilling holes on the wall and
mounting the set onto walls.

2 Drill two 6mm diameter holes as marked

What’s in the supplied mounting kits 3 Secure the dowels and screws in the holes
140 mm (5.51") respectively, leaving the screws 5mm proud of
1 x template the wall
(Wall mounting
instructions)

2 x screws

What else you’ll need

– Drilling tools (e.g. electric drill)

4 To detach the stand,
Preparation a. As shown, hold down the 3 PRESS buttons
1 To find a suitable location for mounting, try b. Move out the stand to detach
your necessary rear connections (see
the chapter Installation).
2 Ask a qualified person to help you with the PRESS PRESS

wall mounting, who should:

– to avoid unexpected damage, learn about the
piping, wiring and other relevant information
inside your walls;
– according to the drilling requirements, choose
suitable drilling tools;
– take other precautions necessary for the wall
5 Hang the unit on the fastening screws
mounting work. 6 As shown, hook and mount the speakers in
place
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