Philips Mz 7 User Manual

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RECORDING
Dubbing tapes 
(from tape deck 1 to
tape deck 2)
1Press TAPE to select tape deck 2.
2Load the prerecorded tape into tape
deck 1 and a blank tape into tape deck
2.
¥Make sure the tape in tape deck 1 has
its full spool to the left.
3(For Tape Deck 2 only)Press SIDE on the remote control to
select the recording side.
4Press DUBBING NORMAL¥FASTonce
 for normal speed dubbing or
twice
 (within 2 seconds)
 for high speed
dubbing.
ªÒNORMALÓ (normal speed) or
ÒFASTÓ (high speed) will be
displayed, followed by
ÒDUBBINGÓ.
ªThe 
HSD flag appears on the display
during high speed dubbing.
¥ Dubbing will start immediately.
ªThe REC flag starts flashing.
5Press STOP to stop dubbing.
Notes:
Ð Only 
Π ΠΠ Π
Πmode is available during
dubbing.
Ð At the end of side A, flip the tapes to
side B and repeat the procedure.
Ð Dubbing of tapes is only possible from
tape deck 1 to tape deck 2.
Ð To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of
the same length.Ð During high speed dubbing in Tape
mode, the sound is reduced to a low
volume.
Ð You can listen to another source while
dubbing.
CD Synchro Start RecordingDuring CD synchro start recording,
¥ Do not fast forward/rewind your tape in
tape deck 1.
¥ Do not listen to another source.
1Press TAPE to select tape deck 2.
¥Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 with
the open side downward.
2Press SIDE on remote control to select
the recording side.
3Press A. REV to select the playback
mode (
 Œ  Œ Œ  Œ
 Œ  or ú  ).
4Press 3 CDC.
¥ You can program the tracks in the order
you want them to be recorded (see
Programming Tracks). If you do not, the
tracks are recorded according to the
order on the selected disc.
5Press CD SYN to start recording.
ªThe 
REC flag starts flashing.
6Press STOP to stop recording CD
playback.
One Touch Recording¥ For One Touch Recording, as soon as you
press REC, the current source (3 CDC,
TUNER or CDR/AUX) will be recorded on
tape deck 2
1Load a blank tape in tape deck 2.
2Press REC to start recording.
ªThe 
REC flag starts flashing.
3Press STOP to stop recording.
Note:
Ð When you press RECORD while in TAPE
mode, 
SELECT SOURCE
 will be
displayed.  One Touch Recording is not
possible in TAPE mode.
Digital Recording via Digital
OutFor CD digital recording, please refer to the
Instructions Manual of the CD Recorder,
digital audio equipment, etc. 
						

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CLOCK TIMERViewing the ClockYou can view the clock (if it is set) while
the system is in standby mode or any
source mode. It will be displayed for about
7 seconds.
¥ Press CLOCK/TIMER briefly 
(on the
system only)
.
ªÒ10:38Ó (the current time) will be
displayed.
ªÒ--:--Ó will be displayed if the
clock is not set.
Setting the ClockThe clock is set in 24-hour mode, e.g.
Ò00:00Ò or Ò23:59Ò. Before setting the
clock, you must be in the View Clock mode.
1Press CLOCK/TIMER to select clock
mode.
ªÒ00:00Ó or the current time starts
flashing.
2Press  S   or   
  T   to set the hour
(PRESET mode OFF)
.
3Press  S   or     T   to set the minute
(PRESET mode ON)
.
4Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the
setting.
ªThe clock starts.
¥ To exit without storing the setting, press
STOP  on the system.
BACK
REC/CD SYN
PROG/ A. REV
FLAT
PRESETSTOP
LOUDNESS
INCREDIBLE
SURROUND
TREBLE BASS
DOLBY B NRCLOCK/
TIMER
3 CDC
TAPE 
CDR /AUX TUNER
DIGITAL STEREO HIFI SYSTEM
DUBBING
NORMAL•FAST
60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz
SOUNDVOLUME
PRESETAM  LW TRACKREPEAT
MW  FMSTEREOPROGRAMTIMERSHUFFLE
SURROUND INCREDIBLEFLATLOUDNESSCD CHANGER
T.A. NEWS
SLEEPDIM
REC FRONT
HSD
DIM
PLAY
DIGITAL CONTROL
SEARCH/TUNEPRESETs
s
  /A•B
Notes:
Ð During clock setting,  if no button is
pressed within 90 seconds, the system
will exit clock setting mode
automatically.
Ð When a power interruption occurs, the
clock setting is erased.
Ð To set the time with RDS clock, see
Receiving RDS Radio Station under
TUNER section.
Setting the Timer¥ The system can switch on to CD,
TUNER, or TAPE 2 mode automatically
at a preset time. It can serve as an
alarm to wake you up.
¥ Before setting the timer, make sure the
clock is set correctly.
¥ The timer will always be switched on
once it is set.
¥ The volume of the timer will start to
increase from the minimum level
until the volume level before the set
is switched to standby mode.
1Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more
than 2 seconds to select timer mode.
ªÒ00:00Ó or the last set timer starts
flashing. The 
TIMER
 flag flashes.
ªThe last selected source is lit while
other available sources are flashing.
2Press 3 CDC, TUNER or TAPE to select
the desired source.
¥ Before selecting CD or TAPE, make sure
a CD or tape is loaded in the CD tray or
tape deck 2.
3Press  S   or   
  T   to set the hour
for the timer to start 
(PRESET mode
OFF)
.
4Press  S   or   
  T   to set the minute
for the timer to start 
(PRESET mode ON)
.
5Press CLOCK/TIMER to store the start
time.
ªThe timer is now set.
ªThe 
TIMER
 flag remains on the display. 
						

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STOP.
¥ At the preset time, the timer will be
activated.
ªThe selected source will be played.
Notes:
Ð During timer setting, if no button is
pressed within 90 seconds, the system
will exit timer setting mode
automatically.
Ð If the source selected is TUNER, the last
tuned frequency will be switched on.
Ð If the source selected is CD, playback
will begin with the first track of the last
selected disc. If the CD trays are empty,
the TUNER will be selected instead.
Ð If the source selected is TAPE, and if the
preset time is reached during high
speed dubbing, the TUNER will be
selected instead.
Ð If the recording is active, the timer will
be cancelled.TIMER SLEEP
Sleep 
(only on remote control)
This feature allows you to select a length
of time after which the system will switch
to the standby mode automatically.
¥ Press SLEEP on the remote control
repeatedly to select a period of time.
ªThe selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
60 ª 45 ª 30 ª 15 ª OFF ª
60 É
ªÒSLEEP XXÓ or ÒOFFÓ will be
displayed. XX is the time in
minutes.
¥ When you reach the desired length of
time, stop pressing the SLEEP button.
ªAfter this amount of time passes, the
system will switch to the standby
mode.
To switch off the sleep timer
¥ Press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF is
displayed, or press the STANDBY¥ON
button. To switch off the TIMER
1Press CLOCK/TIMER for more than 2
seconds
 (or TIMER on the remote
control).
2Press STOP on the system to cancel the
timer.
ªThe timer is now switched off.
ªThe display will show OFF and the
TIMER
 flag disappears.
To start the TIMER again 
(for the same
preset time and source)
1Press CLOCK/TIMER for more than 2
seconds 
(or TIMER on the remote
control).
2Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the
start time.
ªThe timer is now switched on.
ªThe TIMER
 flag appears on the display. 
						

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SpecificationsAMPLIFIER
Output power ............... 2 x 100 W MPO / 2 x 50 W RMS
 (1)
Signal-to-noise ratio .....................................³ 75 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response ......................... 40 Ð 20,000 Hz, ± 3 dB
Input sensitivity
AUX/CDR In ......................................................... 500 mV
Output
Speakers ................................................................³ 6 W
Headphones ............................................ 32 W Ð 1000 W
Subwoofer Out .......................... 1.5 V ±2dB, > 22,000 W
Line Out ................................. 500 mV ±2dB, > 22,000 W
Digital Out ............................................ IEC 958, 44.1 kHz(1) (6 W, 1 kHz, 10% THD)CD PLAYER
Number of programmable tracks ..................................... 40
Frequency response ..................................... 40 Ð 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio ..............................................³ 76 dBA
Channel separation .....................................³ 79 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion ........................... < 0.02% (1 kHz)
TUNER
FM wave range ........................................... 87.5 Ð 108 MHz
MW wave range .......................................... 531 Ð 1602 kHz
LW wave range .............................................. 153 Ð 279 kHz
Number of presets ............................................................ 40
Antenna
FM ................................................................... 75 W wire
AM ............................................................. Loop antennaTAPE DECK
Frequency response
Chrome tape (type II) ...................  60 Ð 15,000 Hz (5 dB)
Normal tape (type I) ...................... 60 Ð 15,000 Hz (5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Chrome tape (type II) .......................................  ³ 50 dBA
Normal tape (type I) ..........................................³ 47 dBA
Wow and flutter ................................................£ 0.4% DIN
SPEAKERS
System ................................. shielded 3-way; 1 G-bass port
Impedance ..................................................................... 6 W
Woofer ...................................................................... 1 x 6.5
Tweeter ..................................................................... 1 x 2.5
Polydome Tweeter ....................................................... 1 x 1
Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................... 260 x 325 x 310 (mm)
Weight ............................................................. 4.89 kg each
GENERAL INFORMATION
Material/finish ....................................... Polystyrene/Metal
AC Power .............................................. 220 Ð 230 V / 50 Hz
Power Consumption
Active .....................................................................  70 W
Standby ................................................................< 15 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) ........................ 265 x 310 x 363 mm
Weight
 (without speakers) ......................................... 7.2 kg
Subject to modification
SPECIFICATIONS 
						

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3139 116 19161 Warning!  Under no circumstances
you should try to repair the set
yourself as this will invalidate the
guarantee. Do not open the set as
there is a risk of electric shock.
¥ If a fault occurs, check the points listed
below before taking the system for
repair.
¥ Should any problems persist after you
have made these checks, consult your
nearest dealer or service center.
CD Player OperationÒNO DISCÓ is displayed.
¥ The disc is inserted upside down.
ªPlace CD with printed side up.¥ Moisture condensation at the lens.
ªWait until lens has adjusted to normal
room temperature.¥ There is no disc in the CD tray.
ªInsert a CD.¥ The CD is dirty, badly scratched or
warped.
ªClean or replace the CD.¥ The CD lens is dirty or dusty.
ªSee section under Maintenance.
MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
ÒDISC NOT FINALIZEDÓ is
displayed.
¥ The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not properly
recorded for the use of a standard CD
player.
ªRead the instruction booklet of your CD-
Rewritable or CD-Recorder on how to
finalize a recording.¥ The CD is badly scratched or dirty.
ªReplace or clean CD.Radio ReceptionPoor radio reception.
¥ The signal is too weak.
ªAdjust the antenna.ªConnect an external antenna for better
reception.¥ The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo
system.
ªSeparate the stereo system from the TV
or VCR.ÒNO RDS TEXTÓ is displayed.
¥ RDS text message is not available.
ªSelect another RDS station.
MaintenanceCleaning the Cabinet
¥ Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning Discs
¥ When a disc becomes
dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the
center out.
¥ Do not use solvents
such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or antistatic spray intended for analog
records.
Cleaning the CD lens
¥ After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the CD lens. To ensure
good playback quality, clean the CD lens
with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any
commercially available cleaner. Follow
the instructions supplied with cleaner.
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
¥ To ensure good recording and playback
quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s),
and pressure roller(s) after every 50
hours of tape operation.
¥ Use a cotton swab slightly moistened
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
¥ You can also clean the heads by playing
a cleaning tape once.
Demagnetizing the heads
¥ Use a demagnetizing tape available at
your dealer. 
						

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Tape Deck OperationÒRECORDING ACTIVEÓ is
displayed.
¥ A recording is in progress.
ªStop the recording or wait until it is
finished.ÒCHANGE TO TAPEÓ is displayed.
¥ Tape dubbing is only possible in tape
mode.
ªSwitch to tape mode by pressing TAPE.Recording or playback cannot be
made or there is a decrease in audio
level.
¥ Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure
rollers.
ªSee section on tape deck maintenance.¥ Magnetic build-up in the record/
playback head.
ªUse demagnetizing tape.TROUBLESHOOTING
GeneralSystem does not react when any
button is pressed.
¥ Electrostatic discharge.
ªPress STANDBY¥ON to switch the
system off. Remove the AC power plug
from the wall outlet, then reconnect the
power plug and switch on the system
again.No or poor sound.
¥ Volume is not turned up.
ªAdjust VOLUME.¥ The headphones are connected.
ªDisconnect the headphones.¥ Speakers are not connected or are
connected wrongly.
ªCheck that the speakers are connected
correctly.ªMake sure the stripped speaker wire is
clamped.Reversed left and right sound.
¥ Speakers are connected wrongly.
ªCheck the speaker connections and
location.Lack of bass sound or apparently
imprecise physical location of musical
instruments.
¥ Speakers are connected wrongly.
ªCheck the speaker connection for
proper phasing, coloured/black wires to
coloured/black terminals.
Remote control has no effect on the
system.
¥ Wrong source is selected.
ªSelect the source (CD, TUNER, etc.)
before pressing the function button,
(ƒ, ’, ‘, etc.).
¥ The distance to the system is too large.
ªReduce the distance.¥ Batteries are inserted incorrectly.
ªInsert the batteries with their polarities
(+/Ð signs) as indicated.¥ Batteries are exhausted.
ªReplace the batteries.Timer not working.
¥ Clock is not set.
ªSet the clock.¥ Timer is not switched on.
ªPress CLOCK/TIMER to switch on the
timer.¥ Recording is in progress.
ªStop dubbing/recording.Clock setting is erased.
¥ There was a power failure.
ªReset the clock.System displays features automatically;
buttons flash continuously.
¥ Demonstration mode is switched on.
ªPress and hold STOP (on the system
only) for 5 seconds to switch off the
demonstration.
A howling sound at external source.
¥ You hear feedback when you are
listening and recording from the same
source simultaneously.
ªPress CDR/AUX to select CDRW mode.