Philips Micro Hi-Fi System

DAB radio

USB Direct Compact design

MCB279

Enjoy crystal clear sound from DAB radio
with USB direct and CD ripping
Enjoy superb clarity and built-in DAB tuner with this Micro system. With MP3-CD playback you have the freedom to personalise your sound settings to your tastes.
Enjoy digital quality DAB radio Tune into digital-quality radio stations DAB and FM compatible for a complete radio experience Unlimited listening pleasure Enjoy MP3/WMA music directly from your portable USB devices Play MP3/WMA-CD, CD and CD-RW Rip your favourite CDs to MP3 Enrich your sound experience Digital Sound Control for optimised music style settings Dynamic Bass Boost for deep and dramatic sound 60 W RMS total output power Start the day your way Digital tuning with 20 pre-set stations for extra convenience Wake-up and sleep timer functions

Micro Hi-Fi System

MCB279/05
DAB radio USB Direct Compact design

Highlights

DAB and FM compatible DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio, in addition to FM analogue transmission, via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choices and information delivered in clear, crackle-free sound quality. The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find. With DAB digital stations there are no frequencies to remember, and sets are tuned by station name, so there is no retuning on the move. Digital Sound Control Digital Sound Control offers you a choice of pre-set Jazz, Rock, Pop and Classical controls you can use to optimise the frequency ranges for different musical styles. Each mode uses graphic equalizing technology to automatically adjust the sound balance and enhance the most important sound frequencies in your chosen music style. Ultimately, Digital Sound Control makes it easy for you get the most out of your music by precisely adjusting the sound balance to match the type of music you are playing. Dynamic Bass Boost Dynamic Bass Boost maximises your music enjoyment by emphasising the bass content of the music throughout the range of volume settings - from low to high at the touch of a button! Bottom-end bass frequencies usually get lost when the volume is set at a low level. To counteract this, Dynamic Bass Boost can be switched on to boost bass levels, so you can enjoy consistent sound even when you turn down the volume. USB Direct for MP3/WMA music Simply plug in your device to the USB port on your Philips Hi-Fi system. Your digital music will be played directly from the device. Now you can share your favourite moments with family and friends. Rip your favourite CDs to MP3 Simply plug in your USB mass storage device to the USB port on Philips audio system and start recording your favourite music from CDs to your USB device or MP3 player with one touch and no computer needed you can create your own MP3 files via direct MP3 digital recording.

Specifications

Output Power: 2 x 60 W music power Sound Enhancement: Digital Sound Control 4 modes, Dynamic Bass Boost Output power (RMS): 2 x 30W Station presets: 20 Tuner Enhancements: Auto Store

Connectivity

Loudspeakers
Main Speaker: Bass Reflex Speaker System, 2-way, 2" tweeter, 4" woofer
Aux in: Line in Headphones: 3.5 mm Other connections: Fixed FM and DAB T-shape antenna USB: USB host

Audio Playback

Playback Media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD, WMA-CD Disc Playback Modes: Repeat/one/all/programme, Shuffle Play, 20-Track Programmable ID3-tag support Loader Type: Front, Motorised USB Direct Modes: Fast Reverse/Fast Forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Programme Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop

Convenience

Alarms: CD Alarm, Radio Alarm, Sleep timer, USB alarm Clock: On main display Eco Power Standby: 1 watt Display Type: Dot Matrix LCD Backlight colour: Blue

Accessories

Audio Recording
Recording Media: USB device USB recording modes: Instant record, Programmed tracks, Single disc, Single track USB recording sources: CD
Included accessories: Guarantee booklet, AC Power Cord, Quick Use Guide Remote control: 40-key with battery AC/DC Adapter: Switching power supply Set dimensions (W x H x D): 211 x 250 x 160 mm Main speaker dimensions (W x H x D): 158 x 250 x 185 mm Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 378 x 310 x 330 mm Weight incl. Packaging: 6.8 kg

Dimensions

Tuner/Reception/Transmission
DAB: Band III, Info display, Menu, Smart Scan Tuner Bands: FM Stereo Auto digital tuning RDS: Station Name, Programme Type, Radio Text, Station Information
Power supply: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Issue date 2011-06-01 Version: 1.0.3
2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All Rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. www.philips.com
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MCB279

Quick Start Guide

Step A Step B

Install Setup

Whats in the Box?

You should find these items upon opening the box.

Step C

CR2025

CD RIP USB DEL

ALBUM/ PRESET
Remote control with 1 x CR2025 battery

User Ma

Quick Sta

rt Guide

Power adapter

User manual

Quick start guide

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Install

Mounting the stand onto the set 1
Locate the bottom of the main unit and find the slot, then slide the stand in the slot until it stops, as indicated in the figure.

Rear connections

DAB/FM T-type antenna
Connect the cable of the left speaker to LEFT (red and black) and the cable of the right speaker to RIGHT (red and black).
Tip To receive optimal radio reception, put the main unit and the antennas as far away as possible from the power adaptor.
Connect the power adapter to the wall socket.

Setting the clock

IMPORTANT! To set clock in the Eco Power mode, press and hold ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON 2 on the set for 3 seconds or more to switch to normal mode first before proceeding with the procedures below.
Press CLOCK on the remote control to view the time. The display shows the set time. 00:00 flashes by default if you have not set the clock.
Press CLOCK once again. The hour digits start flashing.
IMPORTANT! Remove the protective plastic tab before using the remote control
Hold down or press ALBUM/PRESET +/- on the set repeatedly to set the hour.
Press CLOCK to confirm. The minute digits start flashing.
Hold down or press ALBUM/PRESET +/- on the set repeatedly to set the minute.

Press CLOCK to confirm.

Playing discs
With this system, you can play all pre-recorded audio CDs (CDDA), all finalized audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs, MP3/WMA-CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs with MP3/WMA files)
Press SOURCE once or more to select CD (or DISC on the remote control).

Press OPEN/CLOSE

open the CD compartment.
Notes for remote control: First, select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (CD or TUNER, for example). Then select the desired function ( 2; for example).
Insert a disc with the printed side facing up. Then close the CD door.
Press OK/ to start playback.
To stop playback, press STOP.
Tuning to radio stations 1
Press SOURCE (or DAB/FM on the remote control) once or more to select tuner.
Press SCAN/PROGRAM (or PROG on the remote control) for more than two seconds to program all available stations in order of waveband.
Press ALBUM/PRESET +/- until the desired preset station is displayed.
Playing a USB mass storage device
With the Hi-Fi system, you can use USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1), USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1), memory cards (requires an additional card reader to work with this Hi-Fi system).
Insert the USB devices USB plug into the socket on the set.
iPod playback via the USB port cannot be guaranteed.
Press SOURCE (or USB on the remote control) once or more to select USB.
Play the USBs audio files as you do with the albums/tracks on a CD.

Tuning to DAB stations 1

Press SOURCE on the system to select DAB (or press DAB/FM on the remote control) to start automatic search for available DAB stations.
Press SCAN to search for all band III frequencies.
See the User Manuals for detailed instructions on DAB operations.
At the completion of full scan, press ALBUM/PRESET +/- (or / on the remote control) to select your desired DAB stations backward/forward.

Press ENTER/ to confirm and tune to your selected station.
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