Philips MC-500 warranty Tuner Operations, Tuning to radio stations, Presetting radio stations

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Tuner Operations

IMPORTANT!

Automatic presetting

Make sure the FM and AM antennas are

You can start the automatic presetting from a

connected.

selected preset number.

 

E n g l i s h

Tuning to radio stations

1Press TUNER to enter tuner mode. To select another waveband (FM or AM), press TUNER again.

2Press 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.

1In tuner mode, press í or ë to select a preset number.

2Press and hold PROGRAM (PROG) until "AUTO" is displayed.

➜If a radio station has been stored in one of the presets, it will not be stored again under another preset number.

➜If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden.

Manual presetting

You can choose to store only the favorite radio stations.

Presetting radio stations

You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory, starting from FM and followed by AM bands.

Notes:

–The system will exit presetting mode if no button is pressed within 20 seconds.

–If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" is displayed.

Using the Plug and Play (page 3 - P3)

Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically.

1Connect the system to the power supply, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

OR

In standby mode, press and hold ÉÅon the main unit until "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2Press ÉÅon the main unit to start installation.

➜"INSTALL TUNER" is displayed.

➜All previously stored radio stations will be replaced.

➜Once completed, the last tuned radio station will be played.

1Tune to your desired radio station (refer to “Tuning to radio stations”).

2Press PROGRAM (PROG).

➜ The preset number starts flashing. If you want

to store the radio station in another preset number, press í or ë.

3Press PROGRAM (PROG) again to store.

●Repeat steps 1–3to store other radio stations.

Selecting preset radio stations

●In tuner mode, press í or ë.

➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband are displayed.

Deleting a preset radio station

●Press and hold Çuntil “PRESET DELETED” is displayed.

➜The current preset radio station will be deleted.

➜All other preset radio stations with higher numbers are decreased by one.

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Contents MC500 Français EnglishInside this laser product Box 14810 Knoxville,TN Phone noMAX Sound Model Registration Owner ConfirmationDear Philips product owner HurryClass II equipment symbol Important Safety InstructionsP a ño l Fr a n ça i s E n g l i s h IndexContents Supplied accessories page 3 P1 Care and safety informationEnvironmental information I s hPrev í / Next ë 4 Preset Main unit and remote controlSearchtuning á Functional OverviewDisc trays 1~5 @ 5 Disc Direct Play 1~5 CD 1~5 Display screen# OPEN/CLOSE 0 1~5 Control buttons available on the remote onlyConnecting FM/AM antennas ConnectionsRefer to page 3 P5 Connecting to PC Connecting SpeakersConnecting the AC Power cord Inserting batteries into the remote controlInstall MusicMatch software Quick Setup GuideUSB PC Link PC system requirementEnable digital CD audio output Connecting to USB PC LinkFor Windows ME/ 2000/ XP For WindowsDemonstration mode Switching on/offSetting the clock Basic OperationsSound control Selecting different display mode Volume controlPlayable discs Disc OperationsLoading discs page 3 P4 Basic playback controlsProgramming the disc tracks Repeat and ShuffleRepeat play Random playChecking the program Playing a disc without clearing the programClearing the program Presetting radio stations Tuning to radio stationsSelecting preset radio stations Tuner OperationsTimer setting Timer OperationsPress Timer or Clocktimer to store the setting Activating/Deactivating the timerSleep timer setting Timer Operations Other ConnectionTemporarily deactivating the wake up timer To cancel the sleep timerAmplifier SpecificationsProblem Solution G l i s h TroubleshootingLimited Warranty 3139 115 IB8399T001 SgpJP-0251/37-3 Knoxville,Tennessee 37914-1810, USA

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