Philips Magnavox CD Soundmachine MCS225 - Manual (Page 5)

English Controls/Power Supply Power Supply General Operation/Radio
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause
electrolyte leakage and will corrode the
compartment or cause the batteries to burst:
• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with
carbon zinc. Only use batteries of the same type
for the set.
• When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix
old batteries with the new ones.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be
used for a long time.
Using AC power
WARNING: Always check you have com-
pletely switched off the set, before you
change or disconnect power supply.
1 Check if the power voltage, as shown on
the type plate located on the
bottom of the set, corresponds to your
local power supply. If it does not, consult your
dealer or service center.
2 Connect the power cord to the AC ~ inlet
and the wall outlet.The power cord is now
connected and ready for use.
3 To switch the set off completely, withdraw
the power cord from the wall socket.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket to protect your set during heavy
thunderstorms.
The model and serial numbers are
located on the bottom of the set.
Helpful hints:
– To avoid unnecessary energy consumption,
always adjust FUNCTION to TAPE/ OFF
after using the set. Also check that the tape
deck keys are released.
General operation
1 To select your sound source, adjust
FUNCTION to: CD, TAPE/ OFF or
RADIO.
2 To switch off the set, adjust the source
selector to TAPE/ OFF position and check
the cassette keys are released.
Adjusting volume and sound
Adjust the sound with the VOL and BASS
BOOST controls.
Radio reception
1 Adjust FUNCTION to RADIO.
2 Adjust BAND to select your desired
waveband, AM or FM STEREO
3 Turn TUNING to tune to a station.
- FM STEREO lights up for stereo FM
reception.
To improve radio reception:
• For FM, extend and turn the telescopic
antenna for best reception. Reduce its length
if the signal is too strong.
To tune to a weak FM station, adjust BAND
to FM (mono).
• For AM, the set uses a built-in antenna.
Direct this antenna for best reception by
turning the whole set.
Supplied Accessories
– AC power cord
Top and front panels (See 1)
1 BASS BOOST – turns the bass enhance-
ment on/off.
2 FUNCTION : CD,TAPE/ OFF, RADIO
– selects CD, tape or radio source of sound
– power off switch
3 VOL – adjusts volume level
4 TUNING – tunes to radio stations
5 BAND – selects wavebands
6 LIFT•OPEN – lift here to open the CD
door
7 CASSETTE RECORDER keys
; PAUSE– pauses playback or recording
9STOP//EJECT – stops the tape
– opens the cassette holder
5F.FWD/ REW6 – fast winds/ rewinds
tape
1PLAY – starts playback
0REC – starts recording
8 2; - starts or pauses CD playback.
9 POWER indicator – lights up when the set
is powered on
0 FM STEREO indicator – lights up for
stereo FM
reception
! 9 – stops playback;;
– erases a CD program
@ MIC (built-in microphone) – for voice
recording
# ∞ , § – skips or searches a track/passage
backward or forward
$ Display – shows CD functions
% PROG – programs tracks and reviews the
program
^ REPEAT – repeats a track/ CD program
/ entire CD
Back panel (See 2)
& Telescopic antenna - improves FM
reception
* p – 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
Helpful hints: The speakers will be muted
when headphones are connected to the set.
( AC ~ - inlet for power cord.
) Battery door - open to insert 8 x 1.5V
R-14/ UM2/ C-cells.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than herein may result in unsafe
operation.
Power Supply
Whenever convenient, use the power cord if
you want to conserve battery life. Make sure
you remove the plug from the set and wall
outlet before inserting batteries.
Batteries (not included)
1 Open the battery compartment and insert 8
batteries, type R-14, UM-2 or C-cells,
(preferably alkaline) with the correct polarity
as indicated by the "+" and "–" symbols inside
the compartment. (See 2)
2 Replace the compartment door, making sure
the batteries are firmly and correctly in place.
The set is now ready to operate.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.