MC 4457 - Système hifi AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MC 4457 AEG

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Location of Controls

FM Scan setting Strong stations only

DAB stations scannen

stations radio fortes.

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is a digital broad casing

standard for terrestrial reception of digital radio. A list of radio

stations which can be received in Germany is available on the

Internet at www.digitalradio.de.

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy

using the appliance.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Warns of dangers for your health and indicates potential

Indicates potential dangers for the device or other objects.

Highlights tips and information for you.

General Safety Guidelines

Before using this device, carefully read this user manual and

keep it together with the Warranty Certificate, cashier receipt

and if possible, the original package inclusive its interior pack-

ing. If you hand on the device to any third person, include the

user manual as well.

To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, you should not

expose the device to rain or humidity. Do not use the

device near water (e.g. bathroom, swimming pool, humid

Do not use the unit in extremely hot, cold, dusty, or damp

The unit is designed solely for private use and its in-

tended purpose. This unit is not designed for commercial

Make sure that the power cable is not bent, pinched, or

comes into contact with heat sources.

Make sure that the power cable is not a tripping hazard.

Never touch the mains plug or the cord with wet hands.

Always connect the unit to a properly installed plug

socket. Be sure the device voltage corresponds to the

The mains plug must always be easily accessible.

Always install batteries in the correct direction.

Avoid covering the device’s vent openings.

Never cover the vent holes with objects, such as maga-

zines, tablecloths, curtains etc.

This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing water and that no object filled with liquids such

as vases shall be placed on apparatus.

Open sources of fire, such as e.g. burning candles may

not be placed onto the unit.

Never open the device’s case. Improper repairs can cause

severe danger to the user. If the device or particularly the

power cord is damaged, don’t use the device any further

and have it repaired by a qualified specialist. Check the

power cord regularly for damages.

To avoid any danger, a damaged power cord must be

replaced only by the producer, its customer service or a

similarly qualified person with an equal cord.

If the device won’t be used over an extended period of

time, disconnect the power cord and remove the batter-

These symbols may be found on the device and are intended

The lightning flash is intended to alert the

user to the presence of dangerous voltage

User to the presence of important operating

and maintenance instruction accompanying

Devices bearing this symbol work with a

“class 1 laser” for tracing the CD. The built-in

safety switches should prevent the user being

exposed to dangerous laser light, which is

invisible to the human eye, when the CD

compartment is opened.

Under no circumstances should these safety switches be

bypassed or manipulated, as this could result in a danger of

exposure to the laser light.

Children and disabled persons

For the safety of your children, keep any packing parts

(plastic bags, cartilage, Styrofoam etc.) out of their reach.

Don’t let small children play with foils for danger of

This device is not intended for use by persons (includ-

ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge

unless they have been given supervision or instructions

concerning the use of the device by a person responsible

Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the

Special safety information

This device works with a class 1 laser.English

Overview of the components

1 IR – Sensor for the remote control

EJECT button (extend and retract CD tray)

8 NEXT button (next music piece)

PREV button (previous music piece)

9 INPUT button (input)

10 STANDBY button (on/ operational readiness)

11 Bluetooth control lamp

Rear view (without illustration)

FM ANT – Dipole antenna

AUDIO INPUT connectors (2x RCA)

Power supply connector

Remote control (Fig. 2)

EJECT button (extend and retract CD tray)

9 / buttons (Next/ previous title)

10 MUTE button (mute)

11 VOL+/VOL- Buttons (volume)

12 TONE button (sound setting)

14 SHUFFLE button (random playback)

16 REPEAT button (repeat)

18 / buttons (music search)

26 STANDBY button (on/ operational readiness)

• Readthemanualthoroughlybeforeoperatingthede-

• Chooseasuitablelocationforthedevice.Suitableloca-

tions are dry, even and antislip surfaces on which you may

operate the device easily.

• Makesurethereisproperventilationforthedevice!

• Hook-uptheloudspeakerstothe“SPEAKERS”con-

nections on the rear of the device. While doing so, pay

attention to the correct polarity (black to black).

• Remove,ifnecessary,theprotectionsheetfromthe

Insert the grid plug into a properly installed three prong

socket with 230 V, 50 Hz.

Make sure the grid voltage corresponds to the figures on

Disconnect from mains power supply during longer periods

Insert/Replace Battery in Remote Control

(Batteries not included in the scope of delivery)

Open the battery compartment on the underside of the

Insert 2 batteries of the type R03 “AAA” 1.5 V. Check that

the polarity is correct (see battery compartment).

Close the battery compartment.

If the remote is not in use for a lengthy period of time, please

remove the battery to prevent the battery acid from “leaking”.

Do not expose the batteries to intense heat, such as

Different battery types or new and spent batteries may

not be used together.

Batteries must not be disposed of in the garbage.

Please bring used batteries to competent collection

centers or back to the dealer.

1. Align the dipole antenna vertically.

2. Turn the device on with the STANDBY button (10/26).

The device automatically searches for DAB stations.

SCANNING… and a progress bar appears on the

display. The figure on the right of the display shows the

number of radio stations found. The first alphanumeric

DAB station is played.English

When playing a radio station, the time and date is taken

from the broadcasting service. If the device does not re-

ceive DAB stations in your location, set the time manually

as described in “General operation”.

The device is operated primarily with the remote control.

Thus the descriptions refer to the buttons on the remote

control. Some buttons are also on the device. Buttons with

the same name have the same function.

Switch the device to standby operation with the

BY/ON button (the time display will appear). If you press the

button again, the device will turn back on.

The device notes the last mode and the volume before

switching off. After switching on again the device starts in

this mode and this volume.

For switching between DAB and FM mode.

For switching between CD and USB mode.

INPUT button (9 on the device)

Press this button multiple times to select the different modes.

VOL+/VOL- Volume (11/5)

Adjust to your preferred volume level.

Serves for the quick turning off of the sound. When activating

the function, the notification “MUTE ON” will be displayed

for a short time. Press this button again to deactivate the

function. “MUTE OFF” will be displayed for a short time.

The activated function cannot be permanently shown in the

display for technical reasons.

Press this button repeatedly to adjust the total volume (MAS-

TER VOLUME), the basses (BASS) and the trebles (TREBLE).

Change the settings with the VOL+/VOL buttons (11).

The settings are lost if you select one of the preset equal-

able (JAZZ, ROCK, CLASSICS, POP, LIVE, DANCE, OFF (Off)).

Infrared Remote Control

For wireless control within a distance of 5 m. If the distance

decreases you should change the batteries. For proper

operation mind a clear view between the remote control and

the sensor on the device.

Delayed shut-off (SLEEP)

The device automatically switches off when the selected time

Select the time by repeatedly pressing the SLEEP button

(5), after which the device switches off. Select from: 10, 20,

30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.

The SLEEP OFF setting deactivates this function.

Manual time setting (in standby)

Adjust the settings with the direction buttons

2. After you have set the time, press the CLOCK button to

change the date entry. [SETTING DATE] will appear in

the display and the left digit will blink.

If no button is pushed within 5 seconds, the display will

change back to the normal display. The settings are auto-

Listening to the radio

1. Repeatedly press FM/DAB button (24) until the display

2. You have two options for tuning a station:

/ buttons (6). You are changing the

frequency in 0.05 MHz steps.

- Press the / buttons (6). The device will search to

the next or the previous radio station.

3. If the reception is too weak and the received station has

noise, try to improve the reception by turning and by

uncoiling or coiling the antenna.English

Press the INFO button (21) to show the following information,

if broadcasted by a radio station.

Radio Text is shown by default on the display. If no

information is available, [No RadioText] appears on the

The program type (PTY) of the station is displayed (e.g.

Pop music, news etc.). If no PTY is received, [No PTY] ap-

pears on the display.

Display the station name. If no name is received, [No

Name] appears on the display.

The current audio mode is shown. Stereo or Mono.

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is a digital broadcasting

standard for terrestrial reception of digital radio. A list of radio

stations which can be received in Germany is available on the

Internet at www.digitalradio.de.

In Germany approx. 70% of the country’s area is covered by

digital radio broadcasts (as of Nov. 2011). In the individual

areas however, coverage and provision vary greatly. If the

DAB stations in your region cannot be received or only with

interferences depending on location, in this case you can

switch to the FM band to receive this station. This is only

possible however if these stations are broadcast via UKW.

Find out more on the internet site of the radio station.

1. Press the FM/DAB button (24) repeatedly until “DAB”

appears on the display.

2. You can select the next or the previous station by using

3. If the reception is too weak and the received station

“motorboats”, try to improve the reception by changing

the position of the antenna.

For an optimal DAB reception, we recommend that the

dipole antenna be aligned vertically.

You cannot toggle between Mono and Stereo during

To manually set a DAB frequency, proceed as de-

scribed in the “Settings menu” section.

Display additional DAB information

In DAB mode, you can display the following additional infor-

mation if broadcast by the radio station. To do so, press the

The DLS text is shown on the display by default.

DLS: Short for Dynamic Label Segment. This involves

complementary data. This content may be e.g. informa-

tion about the station or the music title and artist being

Displays the received signal strength.

This indicates the station category (e.g. Pop-Music, News

Frequency of the current radio station.

The “SIGNAL ERROR” display shows the signal quality.

The lower the adjacent figure, the better the quality.

Displays the digital Audio Bit Rate. / Transmission Stan-

Keep the desired number button (0-9) on which you want to

store the station pressed. “PRESET STORED” is shown in the

display for a short period.

Select a preset station

Press the respective number button on the remote control.

Numerous settings are made via the Settings menu (see

In the Settings menu you can find the main menu and the

related submenus with the individual options.

To call up the menu, press the MENU (20) button during

• Thecurrentlysetoptionishighlightedby“*”.

A Settings menu can be found in DAB mode, as well as in FM

mode. The DAB and FM menu is explained below along with

the general SYSTEM menu.

The DAB menu is divided into menus: Autoscan, Manual

tune, DRC and Prune.

• Autoscan: Starts the station scan. The DAB frequency

band is scanned for stations.

• Manual tune: To do so you need to know the station

frequency. This can be found on the internet site of the

broadcasting service. Select individual frequencies using

• DRC: short for Digital Range Control (dynamic range).

The term DRC describes the ratio between the quietest

and the loudest sound. If the dynamic range is very high

there are very soft sounds as well as very loud sounds.

Under some circumstances this may present a problemEnglish

with playback. Let us assume that you are listening to a

radio station in a relatively loud environment. By increas-

ing the volume you can play the quiet sections louder.

This however has the disadvantage that the loud sections

become uncomfortably loud. It makes sense here to

reduce the dynamic range. Select between the options:

- DRC off: The dynamic range is not reduced.

- DRC high: The dynamic range is sharply reduced.

- DRC low: The dynamic range is slightly reduced.

• Prune: It may be that you can no longer receive some

stations after a station scan or change of location. With

this function you can delete these stations from the

reception list. Select “YES” and confirm with the ENTER

• Scan setting: Select the desired option in order to per-

form an automatic station scan.

- Strong stations only: Only search for strong radio

- All stations: Search for all receivable radio stations. In

doing so, the scan also pauses on weak stations.

DAB + FM Menu (SYSTEM)

The following submenus can be found in the SYSTEM menu.

• Factory reset: Select the “YES” command if you want to

reset the device again to the factory defaults. All settings

which you have made will be lost.

• SW version: Here, you can display the Software Version

AUDIO IN jacks (rear of the device)

For the connection of analog playback devices via this socket,

you may also hear the sound from other playback devices

such as MP3 players, CD players, etc., through the loud-

1. Connect the external device to the AUDIO IN jacks

on the rear of the device with a cinch cable (2x RCA). If

required, use a suitable adapter (not included).

2. Press the AUX IN button (22). The notification “AUX” will

be shown in the display. You may also select the AUX

mode by repeatedly pressing the INPUT button (9 on the

3. Start the playback of your audio source. Listen to the

sound playback via the speaker. You can adjust the

volume using the VOL+/VOL- buttons (11/5).

4. For the further procedure, please refer to the user manual

of the external audio source.

If possible, adjust the volume of the external unit to a com-

To play back music via Bluetooth

Bluetooth involves a technology for wireless radio connec-

tion of devices over a short distance. Devices with Bluetooth

standard are transmitting between 2.402 and 2.480 GHz in

the ISM band (Industrial, Scientific and Medical). Interference

can be caused for example by WLAN-networks, DAB radios,

cordless phones, or microwave ovens which work on the

same frequency band.

This device offers you the possibility to use a Bluetooth-

enabled device. The functional radius is limited to approx.

15 metres depending on the surroundings and the unit used.

If your playing device supports the A2DP profile (Advanced

Audio Distribution Profile) and has a music-player function,

then you can also wirelessly transfer music to the device. The

A2DP profile involves a multi-vendor Bluetooth profile. By

streaming, stereo-audio signals are wirelessly transferred be-

tween the playing device (source) and the receiving device.

To be able to control the source remotely, the playback de-

vice must support the AVRCP profile (Audio Video Remote

Due to the different device manufacturers, models, and

software versions, a full functionality cannot be guaranteed.

Logging on devices (Pairing)

Before you listen to music via the unit, you must pair the

1. Ensure, that the Bluetooth function is activated in your

player (e.g. mobile phone). For this, refer to the operation

manual of your player.

2. Press the BT button (23). The control lamp (11) will blink

3. Chose the Bluetooth menu in your player and register

the device in your player. For this, refer to the operation

manual of your player. The device “AEG MC 4457” will

show in your player as a selection.

Only one playback device may be connected with the

music center at one time. If the music center is already

connected with a different playback device, the music

center will not appear in the BT selection menu. Press

the CONNECT button (7) to separate the already

connected devices. Now you may connect the music

center with another playback device as described

4. Now enter the password “0000” in your player, depend-

ing on the device manufacturers, model, and software

If the application was executed successfully, the control lamp

For the further procedure, please refer to the user manual

of the playback unit. If possible, adjust the volume of the

external unit to a comfortable level.English

perform the registration (PAIRING) again to connect the

• TheBluetoothcompatibilitycannotbeensuredfor

devices (e.g. mobile phones) getting released in the

• Toensureanoptimalconnection,makesurethatthe

battery of your player is completely charged.

• Someofthemobilephonebrandshaveanenergy-

saving mode. Deactivate the energy-saving mode as

it can otherwise result in problems during the data

transfer through Bluetooth.

• Tobeabletotransferaudiodata,Bluetoothneedsto

stay activated in your player Observe the operation

manual of your player.

• Ifamobilephoneonwhichyouareplayingmusic

receives a call, the music will be interrupted. The sound

is played back by the loudspeakers depending on the

mobile phone. To transfer the conversation to your mo-

bile phone, observe the fading-in in the display of the

mobile phone. After you have completed your phone

call, the devices are reconnected with each other. You

may have to possibly restart the playback.

Control lamp (11 on the device)

The control lamp blinks or lights depending on the function

Control lamp Function of the device

Blinks rapidly CONNECT mode. A connection with a

new audio source can now be created.

Blinks slowly PAIRING mode. A connection to an alrea-

dy previously registered audio source can

Lights up Bluetooth connection to the audio source

This device has been developed in line with the latest techni-

cal advances in the USB field. The wide range of different

USB storage devices of all types which are currently on the

market, unfortunately do not allow us to guarantee full com-

patibility with all USB storage devices. For this reason, in rare

cases there may be problems in playing back files from USB

storage devices. This is not a malfunction of the device.

1. Press the CD/USB button (25) repeatedly until “SOURCE

[USB]” is shown on the display.

2. Connect a USB storage device directly into the port. The

message “USB CHECKING…” will appear for a short

time after a few seconds. Then the playback will start.

”, “MP3”, the current title and its elapsed

playing time, as well as the total number of titles will be

shown in the display.

For operation, please refer to the section “Description of the

• Alwaysdirectly connect a USB storage medium to the

USB port to prevent any malfunctions.

• TheUSBportisnot designed for charging external

• IftheUSBstoragemediaisnotrecognized,themessa-

ge “NOT FIND USB” will appear in the display.

Before removing the USB storage device, switch the device

to another mode using the INPUT button (9 on the device).

Playback of CDs/MP3 CD

1. Press the CD/USB button (25). The notification “CD” will

be shown in the display.

2. Press the EJECT button (1/2), to open the CD tray (7).

3. Place a CD with the label side up onto the CD tray. Press

the EJECT button once more to close the CD compart-

4. The message “LOADING DISC” appears in the display.

The playback then starts. The symbol “ ”, the CD type

(CDDA = Audio CD or MP3 = MP3 CD), the current title

and its elapsed playing time, as well as the total number

of titles will be shown in the display.

For the operation, please refer to the section “Description of

the controls”. Always keep the CD tray closed.

• Ifadiscisinsertedthewrongwayaround,respectively

if no disc is inserted, “NO DISC” (no disc) will appear in

• ThereplayofCD’screatedbytheusermaynotbegu-

aranteed due to the multitude of the available software

Description of the controls

You can briefly interrupt and resume playback using this but-

button you may jump to the next,

respectively to the next but one title, etc.

• YoumayoperatethePREV button as follows:

Pressing 1x = Jumps to the previous title.

Pressing 2x = Plays a song before that, etc.English

A music search run is started. The symbol “

” appears in the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE but-

ton to return to normal playback.

The playback is stopped.

Pressing 1 x = “REP: One” appears in the display for a short

time. The current song is constantly repeated.

Pressing 2 x = “REP: All” appears in the display for a short

time. All songs are constantly repeated.

Pressing 3 x = “REP: Off” appears in the display for a short

time. All functions are stopped. The normal

playback operation is continued.

The activated function may not permanently be shown in

the display due to technical reasons.

Pressing 1 x = All titles of the audio CD are played in ran-

dom order. The playback stops after all the

Pressing 2 x = All titles of the audio CD are repeatedly

played in random order.

• ThisfunctionisonlyavailableforaudioCD’s(CDDA).

in the display due to technical reasons.

To directly select a title, enter the requested title number.

Press the ENTER (19) button to play the title.

This can be used to program any desired sequence of tracks.

3. Enter the requested order of titles with the number but-

tons. You will be moving the cursor in the display with the

direction buttons / . To display the next two memory

to start the playback.

• Upto20titlescanbeprogrammed.Thesametitle

can appear more than once in the list.

4. Repeat the procedure until all the desired tracks are

5. After you have programmed all the titles, select the

” with the direction buttons. Press the ENTER

button for confirmation. The playback starts. The symbol

“ ”, “CDDA”, “P”, the current title and its elapsed

playing time, as well as the total number of titles will be

shown in the display.

6. When you press the button (17/4) once, playback is

stopped and the current program is erased. The “P”

control lamp goes out.

The device stops automatically once the entire sequence of

programmed tracks is completed. The abbreviation “P” goes

off and the programmed order of tracks is deleted from the

Playing back Music in MP3 Format

With this device it is possible to play back pieces of music in

MP3 format. The device also supports all standard CD types:

This machine of is able to play MP3 CDs. Up to 200 tracks

can be compressed and stored on these CDs. Your machine

detects an MP3 CD automatically (the total number of tracks

and MP3s appears in the display). If you would like to play

one of these CDs, proceed as described under “Playing CDs/

There are a number of different recording and compression

methods, as well as quality differences between CDs and self-

Furthermore, the music industry does not adhere to fixed

standards (copy protection).

For these reasons it is possible that in rare cases there are

problems with the playback of CDs and MP3 CDs. This is not

a malfunction of the device.

You can set the device in such a way that it switches on at a

tons / . To change to the next digit, press the direction

If no button is pushed within 5 seconds, the display will

change back to the normal display. The settings are auto-

Setting the alarm time

1. Press the ALARM button during standby operation.

“SETTING ALARM 1” is shown on the display.

2. Select the time at which the alarm time needs to be

activated. Select from: ALL DAYS, ONCE, WEEKENDS,

WEEKDAYS. The setting ALARM OFF deactivates the

3. Now set the alarm time.

4. SOURCE: Select a source by which you want to be awak-

ened. Select from: DAB, FM, CD, USB, AUX, B.T.

ted, respectively connected.

• WhenchoosingAUX,theconnectedaudiosource

must also be programmed to the same point in time.

• WhenchoosingB.T.,theBluetoothfunctionmustbe

turned on at the device and must have been connec-

ted with the device previously. The functionality of

the alarm through Bluetooth is dependent on your

5. Finally select the volume at which you want to be awak-

6. After you have adjusted the settings for the first alarm

time, you will get to the settings of a second alarm time.

“SETTING ALARM 2” will be shown in the display. To set

the second alarm time, proceed as described above (point

The activated alarm function is shown on the display by the

“ ” symbol. If you have set both alarm times, two symbols

Deactivate alarm function

Select the option “ALARM OFF” in the section “Setting the

alarm time” (point 2).

Cleaning and maintenance

• Disconnectthemainsplugbeforecleaning.

• Youmaywipeoffexternalstains,usingaslightlydamp

cloth without any additives.

seconds. Then connect

Reset the device to the

tions at all or with

interference in your

Switch to FM mode to

receive these stations.

If these stations are

transmitted via UKW.

Find out more on the

internet site of the

No sound Volume is too low Increase the volume

Try to adjust the an-

Reregister the device

with the audio source,

Volume too low Increase the volume on

Increase the volume on

RC). The LED will blink

rapidly. Try to recon-

nect the devices with

audio source supports

Turn on the Bluetooth

Use a different play-

Technical Specifications

Power consumption:40 W Protection class: II Net weight: 2.63 kg

Frequency ranges: VHF/FM 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz

Transmission frequency: 2.4 - 2.48 GHz

Protocols: A2DP/AVRCP The right to make technical and design modifications in

the course of continuous product development remains

This device has been tested according to all relevant current

CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low

voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance

with the latest safety regulations.

Meaning of the “Wheelie Bin” Symbol

Take care of our environment, do not dispose of electrical

applicances via the household waste.

Dispose of obsolete or defective electrical appliances via

municipal collection points.

Please help to avoid potential environmental and health

impacts through improper waste disposal.

You contribute to recycling and other forms of utilization of

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