Philips Car Stereo System MCD2160 User Manual

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Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the device.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer or sold with the device.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/device combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
1 Important  
Safety  
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated  
material within the device may cause an  
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in  
your household, please do not remove the  
covering.  
The 'exclamation mark' calls attention to  
features for which you should read the enclosed  
literature closely to prevent operating and  
maintenance problems.  
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, the device should not be exposed to rain  
or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such  
as vases, should not be placed on the device.  
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, fully  
insert the plug. (For regions with polarized  
plugs:To prevent electric shock, match wide  
blade to wide slot.)  
Unplug this device during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
device has been damaged in any way, such  
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,  
liquid has been spilled or objects have  
fallen into the device, the device has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not  
operate normally, or has been dropped.  
Battery usage CAUTION To prevent  
battery leakage which may result in bodily  
injury, property damage, or damage to the  
unit:  
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as  
marked on the unit.  
Do not mix batteries (old and new or  
carbon and alkaline, etc.).  
Batteries (packed or installed) shall not  
be exposed to excessive heat such as  
sunshine, fire or the like.  
Remove batteries when the unit is not  
used for a long time.  
Important Safety Instructions  
Follow all instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Do not use this device near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
devices (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
The device shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
Do not place any sources of danger on  
the device (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted  
candles).  
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Where the MAINS plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnect device,  
the disconnect device shall remain readily  
operable.  
Warning  
Never remove the casing of this device.  
Never lubricate any part of this device.  
Never place this device on other electrical equipment.  
Keep this device away from direct sunlight, naked  
flames or heat.  
Never look into the laser beam inside this device.  
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power  
cord, plug, or adaptor to disconnect this device from  
the power.  
EN  
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The unit supports these media formats:  
2 Your micro  
system  
Congratulations on your purchase, and  
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the  
support that Philips offers, register your product  
Introduction  
With this unit, you can:  
Watch video from DVD/VCD/SVCD, or  
USB storage devices;  
enjoy audio from discs, USB storage  
devices, or other external devices;  
enjoy Karaoke by connecting a  
microphone.  
view pictures from discs or USB storage  
devices;  
listen to FM radio stations.  
DVD region code  
Countries  
Europe  
What's in the box  
You can enrich sound output with below  
sound effect:  
Check and identify the contents of your  
package:  
Digital Sound Control (DSC)  
Main unit  
2 x speakers  
1 x composite video cable (yellow)  
Remote control (with two AAA batteries)  
User manual  
DSC 1: Balanced  
DSC 2: Clear  
DSC 3: Powerful  
DSC 4:Warm  
DSC 5: Bright  
SOURCE  
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Overview of the main unit  
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Open/close the disc compartment.  
Stop play.  
Turn the unit on or off.  
Switch to standby mode or Eco  
standby mode.  
b SOURCE  
/
Select a source: DISC, USB, FM,AUX.  
Skip to the previous/next track.  
Press to tune to a radio station.  
Press and hold to search for radio  
stations automatically.  
c Display panel  
Show current status.  
Jack for a USB device.  
d
j VOLUME +/-  
Adjust volume.  
Start, pause, or resume play.  
e MIC IN  
k
Connect a microphone.  
f Disc compartment  
EN  
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f
Overview of the remote  
control  
Return to previous display menu.  
Adjust volume.  
g +/-  
h
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STANDBY  
EJECT  
Skip to previous or next title, chapter,  
track, or file.  
a
b
c
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DISC/USB  
FM/AUX  
i Numeric buttons  
SUBTITLE/PRESET  
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Select a title/chapter/track to play.  
Select a preset number.  
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OK  
j MENU  
Access the DISC/USB menu.  
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AUDIO/PRESET  
k OPTION  
SOUND  
In DISC/USB play mode, press to  
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select preferred play options.  
l PROG/CLOCK SET  
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Program radio stations.  
Set the clock.  
View clock information.  
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DISPLAY  
MENU  
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m TIME/SLEEP  
OPTION  
PROG  
TIME  
Set alarm timer or sleep timer.  
CLOCK SET  
SLEEP  
n DISPLAY  
View playback information.  
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p
Start, pause, or resume play.  
a
/STANDBY  
Turn the unit on or off.  
Switch to standby mode or Eco  
standby mode.  
Stop play.  
During scanning, press to stop the  
process.  
b
q
Access the system menu.  
Mute or restore volume.  
c DISC/USB  
r SOUND  
Select DISC or USB source.  
Enrich sound effect with Digital Sound  
Control (DSC).  
d
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Navigate through the menu.  
Search within a track/disc/USB.  
Tune to a radio station.  
s OK  
Confirm a selection.  
t FM/AUX  
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Select FM or AUX source.  
Navigate through the menu.  
Skip to previous/next album.  
Select a preset radio station.  
Set subtitle or audio language.  
Set time.  
u EJECT  
Press to open or close the disc  
compartment.  
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3 Connect  
SPEAKER OUT  
SPEAKER OUT  
100-240V~50/60 Hz  
AC MAINS~  
FM  
ANTENNA  
Place the unit  
Connect video cables  
You can select the best video connection that  
yourTV supports.  
Option 1: Connect through a composite  
video (CVBS) cable (for a standardTV).  
Option 2: Connect through component  
video cables (for a standardTV or  
Progressive ScanTV).  
Option 1: Connect through a  
composite video cable  
1 Place the unit near to theTV.  
2
Place the left and right speakers at equal  
distance from theTV and at an angle  
of approximately 45 degrees from the  
listening position.  
Connect the composite video cable (supplied)  
to:  
the VIDEO socket on the back of the unit.  
the video input socket on theTV.  
Note  
To avoid magnetic interference or unwanted noise,  
never place this apparatus and speakers too close to  
any radiation devices.  
Place this unit on top of a table or mount it on the wall.  
Never place this unit in an enclosed cabinet.  
Install this unit near the AC outlet where the AC power  
plug can be easily reached.  
TV  
SPEAKER OUT  
100-240V~50/60 Hz  
AC MAINS~  
FM  
ANTENNA  
Connect speakers  
Note  
For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers only.  
Connect only speakers with impedance that is the  
same or higher than the supplied speakers. Refer to the  
Specifications section of this manual.  
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Option 2: Connect through  
component video cables  
Connect power  
Caution  
Note  
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply  
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back  
or the underside of the unit.  
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power  
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull  
the cord.  
The progressive scan video quality is only available  
when a progressive scanTV is connected.  
If yourTV does not support progressive scan, you  
cannot view the picture.  
For how to activate progressive scan on yourTV, refer  
to theTV user manual.  
Before you connect the AC power cord, ensure that  
you have completed all other connections.  
Connect a progressive scanTV through  
component video for higher quality video.  
Connect component video cables (green/red/  
blue - not supplied) to:  
the component (Y, Pr, and Pb) sockets on  
the back of the unit.  
the component input sockets on theTV.  
SPEAKER OUT (8Ω)  
100-240V~50/60 Hz  
AC MAINS~  
FM  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKER OUT  
TV  
100-240V~50/60 Hz  
AC MAINS~  
FM  
ANTENNA  
COMPONENTVIDEO INPUT  
Pr Pb  
Y
Connect an external audio  
device  
Connect audio cables (red/white - not supplied)  
to:  
the AUDIO IN (L and R) sockets on the  
back of the unit.  
the audio output sockets on the external  
audio device.  
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4 Get started  
Set clock  
1 In standby mode, press and hold  
CLOCK SET on the remote control for  
more than two seconds.  
Caution  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.  
» [24H] or [12H] hour format is  
displayed.  
2 Press  
/
(or +/-) to select [24H]  
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in  
sequence.  
or [12H] hour format, and then press  
CLOCK SET.  
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the  
model and serial number of this apparatus.The  
model number and serial number are on the  
back of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:  
Model No. __________________________  
Serial No. ___________________________  
» The hour digits are displayed and begin  
to blink.  
3 Press  
/
(or +/-) to set hour, and then  
press CLOCK SET.  
» The minute digits are displayed and  
begin to blink.  
4 Repeat step 3 to set minute.  
Prepare the remote control  
Note  
Caution  
If no button is pressed in 90 seconds, the system exits  
clock setting mode automatically.  
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,  
sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.  
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different  
brands or types of batteries.  
Risk of product damage! When the remote control is  
not used for long periods, remove the batteries.  
Tip  
You can view clock information in Eco power mode by  
pressing CLOCK SET.  
To insert the remote control battery:  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Insert the supplied AAA batteries with  
Turn on  
correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.  
3 Close the battery compartment.  
Press  
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» The unit switches to the last selected  
a
b
c
source.  
Switch to standby mode  
Press again to switch the unit to standby  
mode.  
» The clock (if set) is displayed on the panel.  
Switch to ECO standby mode:  
Press and hold for more than two seconds.  
» The display panel is dimmed.  
EN 10  
 
4 To return to the previous menu, press  
5 To exit the menu, press  
.
Note  
.
The unit switches to Eco Power Standby mode after 15  
minutes in standby mode.  
Change system menu  
language  
Switch between standby mode and ECO  
standby mode:  
Press and hold for more than two seconds.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select [Setup] (Setup) -> [General]  
(General) -> [OSD Language] (OSD  
Language), and press OK.  
Find the correct viewing  
channel  
3 Select a setting and then press OK.  
1 Press DISC to switch to disc mode.  
2 Turn on theTV and switch to the correct  
video-in channel in one of the following  
ways:  
4 To exit the menu, press  
.
Turn on Progressive Scan  
Go to the lowest channel on yourTV,  
and then press the Channel Down  
button until you see the blue screen.  
Press the source button repeatedly on  
the remote control of yourTV.  
Progressive scan displays twice the number of  
frames per seconds than interlaced scanning  
(ordinaryTV system).With nearly double the  
number of lines, progressive scan offers higher  
picture resolution and quality.  
Before you turn on this feature, make sure that:  
Tip  
theTV supports progressive scan signals.  
you have connected the unit with theTV  
through component video.  
The video-in channel is between the lowest and highest  
channels and may be called FRONT,A/V IN,VIDEO etc.  
See theTV user manual on how to select the correct  
input on theTV.  
1 Turn on theTV.  
2 Make sure that theTV progressive scan  
mode is deactivated (see theTV user  
manual).  
Select the correctTV system  
3 Switch theTV to the correct viewing  
Change this setting if the video is not displayed  
correctly. By default, this setting matches the  
most common setting forTVs in your country.  
channel for this unit.  
4 Press DISC, and then press  
.
5 Select [Setup] (Setup) -> [Video] (Video)  
-> [Progressive] (Progressive) -> [On]  
(on), and then press OK.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select [Setup] (Setup) -> [Video] (Video)  
-> [TV System](TV System).  
» The progressive setup is complete.  
3 Select a setting and press OK.  
[PAL] (PAL) - ForTV with PAL color  
system.  
[Multi] (Multi) - ForTV that is  
compatible with both PAL and NTSC.  
[NTSC] (NTSC) - ForTV with NTSC  
color system.  
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ForVCD with PlayBack Control (PBC) feature  
(version 2.0 only):  
5 Play  
With the PBC feature, you can playVCD  
interactively according to the menu screen.  
During play, press MENU to enable/disable PBC.  
» When PBC is enabled, the menu screen is  
displayed.  
Play from disc  
» When PBC is disabled, normal play is  
Caution  
resumed.  
Risk of product damage! Never play discs with  
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc  
treatment sheets.  
Never put any objects other than discs into the disc  
compartment.  
Select an audio language  
During disc play, press AUDIO to select an  
audio language for a DVD or DivX (Home  
Theater 3.1) video.  
» The language options are displayed. If the  
selected audio channel is unavailable, the  
default disc audio channel is used.  
1 Press DISC repeatedly to select DISC  
source. [Fig. 9]  
2 Press to open the disc compartment.  
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing  
upward.  
Note  
4 Press to close the disc compartment.  
For some DVDs, the language can only be changed  
from the disc menu. Press MENU to access the menu.  
» Play starts automatically.  
SOURCE  
VOLUME  
Select a subtitle language  
DISC/USB  
STANDBY  
EJECT  
DISC/USB  
FM/AUX  
SUBTITLE/PRESET  
AUDIO IN  
During play, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to  
select a subtitle language for a DVD or DivX  
(HomeTheater 3.1) video.  
OK  
AUDIO/PRESET  
SOUND  
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MENU  
DISPLAY  
OPTION  
PROG  
TIME  
CLOCK SET  
SLEEP  
Note  
If play does not start automatically:  
Select a title/chapter/track and then press  
.
For some DVDs, the language can only be changed  
from the disc menu. Press MENU to access the disc  
menu.  
Tip  
To play a locked DVD, enter the 6-digit parental control  
password.  
Play from USB or recored  
discs  
Use the disc menu  
You can play DivX (HomeTheater 3.1)/MP3/  
JPEG picture files copied onto a CD-R/RW,  
recordable DVD, or USB storage device.  
When you load a DVD/(S)VCD disc, a menu  
may be displayed on theTV screen.  
Press MENU to access or exit disc menu  
manually.  
EN 12  
 
1 Select a source.  
Press DISC/USB repeatedly to select  
DISC or USB source.  
Note  
The MP3 and JPEG files must be stored on the same  
disc or USB storage device.  
2 Insert the USB storage device or disc.  
» The play starts automatically.  
1
Play an MP3 file.  
2 Navigate to the photo folder/album and  
DISC/USB  
STANDBY  
EJECT  
press  
to start the slideshow.  
DISC/USB  
FM/AUX  
SUBTITLE/PRESET  
F
M
» Slideshow begins and continues till the  
OK  
SOURCE  
VOLUME  
AUDIO/PRESET  
SOUND  
end of the photo folder or album.  
1
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2
5
8
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AUDIO IN  
» Audio continues till the end of the last  
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MENU  
DISPLAY  
OPTION  
PROG  
TIME  
CLOCK SET  
SLEEP  
file.  
To return to the previous menu, press  
.
To stop the slideshow, press  
.
To select a specified file to play:  
Resume video play from last  
stopped point  
1 Press to stop play.  
2 Press  
/
to select a folder, and then  
press OK to confirm.  
Note  
To return to the previous menu, press  
.
This feature is only available for CD/DVD/VCD/DivX  
play.  
3 Press  
4 Press  
/
to select a file from the folder.  
to start play.  
In stop mode and when the disc has not been  
removed, press  
.
To cancel resume mode and stop play  
completely:  
Note  
You can only play DivX (HomeTheater 3.1) videos  
rented or purchased through the DivX registration  
code of this unit.  
In stop mode, press  
.
Subtitle files with the following filename extensions (.srt,  
.smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are supported but do not appear on  
the file navigation menu.  
The subtitle filename has to be the same as the file  
name of the video.  
Control play  
/
Select a folder.  
/
Fast backward/forward.  
(
/
)
/
Skip to previous or next title/  
chapter/track/file.  
Play a slideshow with  
background music  
Pause or resume play.  
Stop play.  
+/-  
(mute)  
Increase or decrease the volume.  
Mute or restore sound.  
This device can play MP3 files and JPEG photos  
simultaneously.  
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SOUND  
(sound)  
Enrich sound effect with DSC:  
balanced, clear, powerful, warm,  
and bright.  
Change the audio channel  
Note  
DISPLAY  
View playback information.  
(display)  
This feature is only available forVCDs and DivX (Home  
Theater 3.1) videos.  
During play, press AUDIO repeatedly to select  
an audio channel available on the disc:  
Play options  
[Mono Left] (mono left)  
[Mono Right] (mono right)  
[Mix-Mono] (mix-mono)  
[Stereo] (stereo)  
In DISC/USB play mode, press OPTION  
(option) to select different play options.  
[PBC] (PBC): turn PlayBack Control on/off.  
[Aspect Ratio](Aspect ratio): select a  
picture display format to fit theTV screen.  
[Angle] (Angle): switch between camera  
angles.  
Note  
Some DVDs contain alternate scenes, such as scenes  
recorded from different camera angles. For such DVDs,  
you can select from the available alternate scenes.  
[Microphone] (Microphone): turn on or  
off the microphone sound output.  
[Karaoke Setup](karaoke Setup): set  
different volumes of karaoke disc.  
[Vocal] (Vocal): select various Karaoke  
audio modes, or turn off original vocal.  
[Zoom] (Zoom): during video play, zoom  
in/out to pan through the image.  
[Repeat] (Repeat): choose a repeat play  
option or turn off the repeat function.  
[GOTO] (Goto): during video play, specify  
a position to start play by entering the  
desired time or number.  
[Slow Backward] (Slow Backward) &  
[Slow Forward] (Slow forward): during  
video play, select a slow backward/forward  
speed.  
EN 14  
 
1) In the [Karaoke Scoring] (Karaoke Scoring)  
option, select a level (basic/intermediate/  
advance).  
6 Enjoy karaoke  
2) In the [Karaoke Idol] (Karaoke Idol) option,  
turn on the contest.  
» The song selection menu is displayed.  
You can connect a microphone (not supplied)  
to sing along with a music source.  
3) Input a track (VCD/SVCD) or a title/  
chapter (DVD) as the first song. Up to 4 songs  
can be selected.  
4)Then select [Start] (Start), and press OK to  
start play selected songs.  
Note  
Before you connect a microphone, set the microphone  
volume to the minimum to prevent howling.  
» After all the selected songs end, a con-  
test result is displayed.  
1 Insert a Karaoke disc.  
2 Connect a microphone to the MIC IN jack  
[Key Shift] (Key Shift): adjust the pitch level  
that matches your voice.  
[Vocal] (Vocal): select various Karaoke  
audio modes, or turn off original vocal.  
on this product.  
3 Press , and then select [Karaoke]  
(Karaoke).  
4 Turn on the microphone sound output  
(see "Adjust karaoke settings").  
5 Play a Karaoke disc and sing through the  
microphone.  
Adjust Karaoke settings  
[Microphone] (Microphone): turn on or  
off the microphone sound output.  
[MicVolume] (MicVolume): adjust the  
microphone volume.  
[Echo Level] (Echo Level): adjust echo  
level.  
[Karaoke Scoring] (Karaoke Scoring): turn  
off the function of Karaoke scoring or  
select a scoring level (basic/intermediate/  
advance). If a level is selected, the score is  
displayed after each song ends.  
[Karaoke Idol] (Karaoke Idol): compete  
for singing up to 4 songs among different  
signers, and the contest result is displayed.  
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7 Listen to the  
radio  
Program radio stations  
manually  
1 Tune to a radio station.  
2 Press PROG, and then press  
/
to  
Tune to a radio station  
select a number from 1–20.  
3 Press PROG to confirm.  
Tip  
» [SAVE] (save) is displayed.  
Position the antenna as far as possible fromTV,VCR, or  
other radiation source.  
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the  
position of the antenna.  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to program more  
stations.  
Note  
1 Press FM repeatedly to select FM source.  
To overwrite a programmed station, store another  
station in its place.  
2 Press and hold  
/
(
/
) for more  
than two seconds.  
» The radio tunes to a station with  
strong reception automatically.  
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.  
To tune to a weak station:  
Select a preset radio station  
Press  
optimal reception.  
/
(
/
) repeatedly until you find  
In tuner mode, press  
directly) to select a preset radio station.  
/
(or press a number  
Program radio stations  
automatically  
Note  
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio  
stations (FM).  
In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for  
more than two seconds to activate automatic  
programming.  
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.  
» All available stations are programmed in  
the order of waveband reception strength,  
and the first programmed radio station is  
broadcast automatically.  
EN 16  
 
8 Other features  
Set the sleep timer  
To set the sleep timer, in turn on mode, press  
TIME/SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period  
of time (in minutes).  
» When sleep timer is activated, is  
displayed.  
Set the alarm timer  
This unit can be used as an alarm clock.You can  
select CD, FM, or USB as alarm source.  
To deactivate sleep timer:  
Press TIME/SLEEP repeatedly until [SLP OFF]  
(sleep off) is displayed.  
Note  
» When sleep timer is deactivated,  
disappears.  
Make sure that you have set the clock correctly.  
1 In standby mode, press and hold TIME/  
SLEEP for more than two seconds.  
» The hour digits are displayed and begin  
to blink.  
Listen to an external device  
You can listen to an external device through this  
unit with an MP3 link cable (not supplied).  
2 Press  
/
(or +/-) repeatedly to set hour,  
connected to this device. (see 'Connect an  
and then press TIME/SLEEP.  
» The minute digits are displayed and  
begin to blink.  
2 Press FM/AUX repeatedly to select AUX  
3 Repeat step 2 to set minute, select a  
source (disc, USB, or tuner), and adjust  
volume.  
source.  
3 Start to play the external device (see the  
device user manual).  
Note  
If no button is pressed in 90 seconds, the system exits  
timer setting mode automatically.  
To activate or deactivate the alarm timer:  
Press TIME/SLEEP repeatedly to activate or  
deactivate the alarm.  
» If timer is activated, is displayed.  
Tip  
If disc/USB source is selected, but no disc is placed or  
no USB connected, the system switches to the tuner  
source automatically.  
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[NTSC] (NTSC) - ForTV with NTSC  
color system.  
9 Adjust settings  
[TV Display] (TV Display)  
TheTV format determines the aspect ratio of  
display according to the type ofTV you have  
connected.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select the [Setup] (Setup) page.  
3 Select a setting and press OK.  
To return to the previous menu, press  
.
To exit the menu, press  
.
4:3 Pan Scan (PS)  
4:3 Letter Box (LB)  
16:9 (Wide Screen)  
[4:3 Pan Scan] (4:3 Pan Scan) – For 4:3  
screenTV: full-height display with the  
trimmed sides.  
[4:3 Letter Box] (4:3 Letter Box) – For 4:3  
screenTV: wide-screen display with black  
bars on the top and bottom of the screen.  
[16:9] (16:9 Wide Screen) – For wide-  
screenTV: display ratio 16:9.  
General setup  
On the [General] (general) page, you can set  
the following options:  
[Disc Lock] (disc lock)  
Lock or unlock a disc.  
[OSD Language] (OSD language)  
Select the preferred language for on-screen  
display.  
[DivX(R)VOD Code] (DivX(R)VOD Code)  
Display the DivX(R) registration code.  
[Progressive] (Progressive)  
Set the video output according to the video  
connection. If the composite connection is used,  
this setting is not required.  
Note  
[On] (On) – turn on progressive scan.  
[Off] (Off) – turn off progressive scan.  
Enter this DivX registration code when you rent or  
videos rented or purchased through the DivX® VOD  
(Video On Demand) service can be played only on the  
device to which it is registered.  
[Picture Setting] (Picture Setting)  
Select a predefined set of picture color settings.  
[Standard] (Standard) – Original color  
setting.  
[Bright] (Bright) Vibrant color setting.  
[Soft] (Soft) - Soft color setting.  
[Personal] (Personal) – Customizes the  
color setting. Set the level of brightness,  
contrast, tint, and color saturation, and then  
press OK.  
Video setup  
On the [Video] (Video) page, you can set the  
following options:  
[TV System] (TV System)  
Change this setting if the video is not displayed  
correctly. By default, this setting matches the  
most common setting forTVs in your country.  
Audio setup  
[PAL] (PAL) - ForTV with PAL color  
system.  
[Multi] (Multi) - ForTV that is compatible  
with both PAL and NTSC.  
On the [Audio] (Audio) page, you can set the  
following options:  
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[Surround Mode] (Surround Mode)  
1) Press OK.  
[Stereo] (Stereo)  
[LT/RT] (left/right)  
2) Select a rating level, and then press OK.  
3) Press the numeric keys to enter the  
password.  
[Sound Mode] (Sound Mode)  
Turn off or select your preferred sound mode.  
[3D] (3D)  
[Movie Mode] (Movie Mode)  
[Music Mode] (Music Mode)  
Note  
Rated discs above the level you set in [Parental  
Control] (Parental Control) require a password to be  
played.  
The ratings are country-dependent.To allow all discs to  
[Night Mode] (Night Mode)  
play, select [8 Adult] (8 Adult).  
Make loud sound level softer and soft sound  
level louder so that you can watch the DVD  
movies at a low volume, without disturbing  
others.  
Some discs have ratings printed on them but are not  
recorded with ratings.This function has no effect on  
such discs.  
[On] (On) – enjoy quiet viewing at night  
(DVDs only).  
[Off] (Off) – enjoy surround sound with its  
full dynamic range.  
[PBC] (PBC)  
PlayVCD interactively according to the menu  
screen.  
[On] (On): the menu screen is displayed.  
[Off] (Off): normal play is resumed.  
[Password] (Password)  
Preferences  
This setting allows you to change the password  
for parental control.The default password is  
000000.  
On the [Preference] (Preference) page, you can  
set the following options:  
[Audio] (Audio)  
Select the preferred audio language for disc play.  
[Subtitle] (Subtitle)  
Select the preferred subtitle language for disc  
play.  
[Disc Menu] (Disc Menu)  
1) Press the numeric keys to enter '000000'  
or your last set password at [Old Password]  
(Old Password) field.  
2) Enter the new password at [New  
Password] (New Password) field.  
3) Enter the new password again at  
[Confirm PWD] (Confirm PWD) field.  
4) Press OK to exit the menu.  
Select the preferred disc menu language.  
Note  
If the language you have set is not available on the disc,  
the disc uses its own default language.  
Note  
For some discs, the subtitle/audio language can only be  
changed from the disc menu.  
If you forget the password, enter '000000' before you  
set a new password.  
[Parental Control] (Parental Control)  
Restrict access to discs that are unsuitable for  
children.These types of discs must be recorded  
with ratings.  
[DivX Subtitle] (DivX Subtitle)  
Select a character set that supports the DivX  
subtitle.  
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Note  
10 Product  
information  
Ensure that the subtitle file has the exact same file  
name as the movie file. If for example the file name of  
the movie is ‘Movie.avi’, and then you will need to name  
the text file ‘Movie.sub’ or ‘Movie.srt’.  
Note  
[Version Info] (Version Information)  
Display the software version of this device.  
[Default] (Default)  
Product information is subject to change without prior  
notice.  
Reset all the settings to factory default, except  
for the password and parental settings.  
Specifications  
Amplifier  
Maximum Output Power  
70 W  
Frequency Response  
60 Hz - 16 kHZ;  
±3 dB  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Aux Input  
≥70 dB  
<1%  
600 mV RMS  
Speakers  
Speaker Impedance  
Speaker Driver  
Sensitivity  
8 ohm  
3.5" + 20 mm  
>84 dB/m/W  
Tuner (FM)  
Tuning Range  
87.5-108 MHz  
Tuning grid  
50 KHz  
Sensitivity  
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio  
- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio  
Search Selectivity  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
<22 dBf  
<45 dBf  
<30 dBf  
<3%  
>45 dB  
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USB  
USB DirectVersion  
USB 5V Power  
Supported disc formats  
2.0 full speed  
≤500 mA  
DigitalVideo Discs (DVDs)  
Video CDs (VCDs)  
SuperVideo CDs (SVCDs)  
DigitalVideo Discs + Rewritable  
(DVD+RW)  
Disc  
LaserType  
Semiconductor  
12 cm/8 cm  
MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 / DivX  
12 Bits  
PAL / NTSC  
4:3 / 16:9  
>57 dB  
Compact Discs (CDs)  
Disc Diameter  
Video Decoding  
Video DAC  
Signal System  
Video Format  
Video S/N  
Audio DAC  
Total Harmonic  
Distortion  
Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W)  
DivX(R) disc on CD-R(W):  
DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x  
Supported MP3-CD formats:  
ISO 9660  
Max. title/album name: 12 characters  
Max. title number plus album: 255.  
Max. nested directory: 8 levels.  
Max. album number: 32.  
Max. MP3 track number: 999.  
Supported sampling frequencies for MP3  
disc: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.  
Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,  
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).  
24 Bits / 96 kHz  
<1% (1 kHz)  
Frequency Response 4 Hz - 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)  
4 Hz - 22 kHz (48 kHz)  
4 Hz - 24 kHz (96 kHz)  
Frequency Response 60 Hz - 16 kHZ; ±3 dB  
S/N Ratio  
>70 dBA  
The following formats are not supported:  
Files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U,  
*.PLS, *.WAV  
Non-English Album/Title name  
Discs recorded in Joliet format  
MP3 Pro and MP3 with ID3 tag  
General information  
AC power  
100-240V, 50/60 Hz  
Operation Power  
Consumption  
Eco Standby Power  
Consumption  
Dimensions  
28 W  
<0.5 W  
USB playability information  
- Main Unit  
Compatible USB devices:  
(W x H x D)  
- Speaker Box  
(W x H x D)  
Weight  
180 x 121 x 239 mm  
140 x 260 x 185 mm  
USB flash memory (USB2.0 or USB1.1)  
USB flash players (USB2.0 or USB1.1)  
memory cards (requires an additional card  
reader to work with this unit)  
- Main Unit  
1.6 kg  
- Speaker Box  
2 x 2.1 kg  
Supported formats:  
USB or memory file format: FAT12, FAT16,  
FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)  
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and  
variable bit rate  
Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8  
levels  
Number of albums/ folders: maximum 99  
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Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999  
ID3 tag v2.0 or later  
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum  
length: 32 bytes)  
11 Troubleshooting  
Warning  
Unsupported formats:  
Never remove the casing of this device.  
Empty albums: an empty album is an album  
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and  
will not be shown in the display.  
Unsupported file formats are skipped. For  
example, word documents (.doc) or MP3  
files with extension .dlf are ignored and  
not played.  
WMA,AAC,WAV, PCM audio files  
DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a,  
.m4p, .mp4, .aac)  
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair  
the system yourself.  
If you encounter problems when using this  
device, check the following points before  
requesting service. If the problem remains  
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page  
(www.philips.com/support).When you contact  
Philips, make sure that the device is nearby  
and the model number and serial number are  
available.  
WMA files in Lossless format  
No power  
Make sure that the AC power cord of the  
device is connected properly.  
Make sure that there is power at the AC  
outlet.  
As a power-saving feature, the system  
switches off automatically 15 minutes after  
track play reaches the end and no control  
is operated.  
No sound or poor sound  
Adjust the volume.  
Check that the speakers are connected  
correctly.  
Check if the stripped speaker wires are  
clamped.  
Remote control does not work  
Before you press any function button, first  
select the correct source with the remote  
control instead of the main unit.  
Reduce the distance between the remote  
control and the unit.  
Insert the battery with its polarities (+/–  
signs) aligned as indicated.  
Replace the battery.  
Aim the remote control directly at the  
sensor on the front of the unit.  
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No disc detected  
DivX video files cannot be played.  
Insert a disc.  
Ensure that the DivX video file is  
complete.  
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.  
Wait until the moisture condensation at  
the lens has cleared.  
Replace or clean the disc.  
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc.  
Ensure that the file extension is correct.  
Due to Digital Rights issue, the DRM-  
protected video files cannot be played  
through an analog video connection (e.g.  
composite, component and scart).Transfer  
the video content onto the Disc Media  
and play these files.  
Disc does not play  
Check the disc type, color system and  
regional code. Check for any scratches or  
smudges on the disc.  
Audio or subtitle languages cannot be set  
Press to exit the system setup menu.  
Disable the password for parental control  
or change the rating level.  
Moisture has condensed inside the system.  
Remove the disc and leave the system  
turned on for about an hour. Disconnect  
and reconnect the AC power plug, and  
then turn on the system again.  
The disc is not recorded with sound or  
subtitles in multiple languages.  
The audio or subtitle language setting is  
prohibited on the disc.  
Cannot display some files in USB device  
The number of folders or files in the USB  
device has exceeded a certain limit.This  
phenomenon is not a malfunction.  
The formats of these files are not  
supported.  
No picture  
Check the video connection.  
Turn on theTV to the correctVideo-In  
channel.  
Progressive scan is activated but theTV  
does not support progressive scan.  
USB device not supported  
The USB device is incompatible with the  
unit.Try another one.  
Poor radio reception  
Black and white or distorted picture  
Increase the distance between the  
apparatus and yourTV orVCR.  
Fully extend the FM antenna.  
The disc does not match theTV color  
system standard (PAL/NTSC).  
Sometimes a slight picture distortion may  
appear.This is not a malfunction.  
Clean the disc.  
Timer does not work  
Set the clock correctly.  
Switch on the timer.  
A distorted picture may appear during  
progressive scan setup.  
Clock/timer setting erased  
The aspect ratio of theTV screen cannot be  
changed even though you have set theTV  
display format.  
Power has been interrupted or the power  
cord has been disconnected.  
Reset the clock/timer.  
The aspect ratio is fixed on the loaded  
DVD disc.  
The aspect ratio may not be changed for  
someTV systems.  
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because correct disposal helps to prevent  
negative consequences for the environmental  
and human health.  
12 Notice  
Environmental information  
Any changes or modifications made to this  
device that are not expressly approved by  
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.  
We have tried to make the packaging easy to  
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),  
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene  
(bags, protective foam sheet.)  
Your system consists of materials which can  
be recycled and reused if disassembled by  
a specialized company. Please observe the  
local regulations regarding the disposal of  
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
This product complies with the radio  
interference requirements of the European  
Community.  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-  
protected material, including computer  
programs, files, broadcasts and sound  
recordings, may be an infringement of  
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.  
This equipment should not be used for such  
purposes.  
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is  
attached to a product it means that 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. Correct disposal of  
your old product helps to prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment and  
human health.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
'DVDVideo' is a trademark of DVD Format/  
Logo Licensing Corporation.  
ABOUT DIVXVIDEO: DivX® is a digital video  
format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary  
of Rovi Corporation.This is an official DivX  
Certified® device that plays DivX video.Visit  
Your product contains batteries covered by  
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which  
cannot be disposed with normal household  
waste.Please inform yourself about the local  
rules on separate collection of batteries  
EN 24  
 
divx.com for more information and software  
tools to convert your files into DivX videos.  
ABOUT DIVXVIDEO-ON-DEMAND:This  
DivX Certified® device must be registered  
in order to play purchased DivXVideo-on-  
Demand (VOD) movies.To obtain your  
registration code, locate the DivXVOD section  
in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com  
for more information on how to complete your  
registration.  
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos  
are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its  
subsidiaries and are used under license.  
This apparatus includes this label:  
Note  
The type plate is located on the back of the device.  
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Specifications are subject to change without notice  
© 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
All rights reserved.  
MCD2160_12_UM_V1.0  
 

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