MC 4460 BT - Hi-Fi System AEG - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	AEG
Model	MC 4460 BT
Product type	Stereo hi-fi system with CD/MP3 player, FM radio, Bluetooth and AUX input
Color	Black (estimation)
Net weight	4.4 kg
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz, 35 W
Protection class	II
Radio frequency band	FM 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
CD playback	Audio CD and MP3 CD, track skip, forward/backward search, repeat one track or entire disc, random play, track programming
USB playback	Front USB port, MP3 file playback
Bluetooth	Audio streaming, default PIN code: 0000
AUX input	3.5 mm stereo jack
Headphone output	3.5 mm jack, disables speakers
Speakers	Provided passive speakers (SPEAKER R/L connections)
Remote control	Infrared, range 5 m, AAA batteries (not included)
Mounting	On stand or wall mount (fixings not provided, drill required)
Display	LCD screen with frequency, track, mode, etc.
Laser safety	Class 1 laser, integrated safety switches
Maintenance	Clean with a dry cloth, do not use chemical products
Repairability	Do not open the casing; entrust any repair to a qualified technician; in case of damage, contact customer service or an authorized workshop

Frequently Asked Questions - MC 4460 BT AEG

How to connect the hi-fi system?

Plug the power cord into a 230 V / 50 Hz mains socket. Connect the speakers to the SPEAKER R/L terminals on the back. If using the remote control, insert two AAA batteries (not included) into the compartment.

How to listen to FM radio?

Set the mode switch (10) to 'FM'. Turn the TUNING knob to adjust the desired frequency. If reception is poor, move the wire antenna or switch to mono mode with the FM MODE button (8).

How to connect my phone via Bluetooth?

Set the mode switch (10) to 'Bluetooth/AUX'. Enable Bluetooth on your source, search for 'MC 4460 BT' and enter the PIN code '0000'. The connection is established when a notification appears on the screen.

How to play an audio or MP3 CD?

Set the mode switch (10) to 'CD/USB'. Open the CD cover with the ▲ button (19), insert a CD (label facing up) and close. Playback starts automatically. Use the ►II buttons (16/25) for pause, ◄► keys to skip a track, and REP/RAN (21/30) for repeat or random.

How to program the playback order of my songs?

In CD/USB mode, insert a media. Press PROG (21/23): 'P01' appears. Select the desired track with ◄► keys (26/31), then press PROG to confirm. Repeat for subsequent tracks. Start playback with ►II (16/25). To clear the program, press ■ (22/30) twice.

What to do if Bluetooth is not working?

Check that the device is in 'Bluetooth/AUX' mode and the source is within 5 m. Try removing the device from your phone's Bluetooth list and re-pairing with the code '0000'. Make sure the volume on the source is adequate.

How to clean the device?

Always unplug the system before cleaning. Wipe the surfaces with a soft dry cloth. Never use solvents, alcohol or abrasive products. For the CD player, only use a special antistatic cloth.

The screen shows '--' or 'no' when I insert a CD. What to do?

This means the CD was not inserted correctly or is unreadable. Remove the CD, check it is clean and scratch-free, then reinsert it with the label facing up. Home-burned CDs may not be read due to media quality or burning software.

Where is the model and serial number located?

The model number (MC 4460 BT) and electrical specifications are on the rating plate, usually on the back or bottom of the device. Keep this information in case of after-sales service.

Can I repair the device myself?

No. Never open the casing: it contains Class 1 laser components and dangerous voltages. In case of malfunction, unplug the device and contact an authorized technical service. The damaged power cord must be replaced only by the manufacturer or a qualified professional.

USER MANUAL MC 4460 BT AEG

Overview of the Components

Operating Instructions

REP/RAN button (20/29)

▶ button (Play/Pause) (16/25)

REP/RAN (20/29) button

REP/RAN button (20/29)

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine: These symbols may be found on the device and shall indicate the following:

WARNING:

Warns of dangers for your health and indicates potential risks of injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates potential dangers for the device or other objects.

NOTE:

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 packing. 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 cellars).
• Do not use the unit in extremely hot, cold, dusty, or damp places.
• The unit is designed solely for private use and its intended purpose. This unit is not designed for commercial use.
• 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 grid voltage.

• The mains plug must always be easily accessible.

• Always install batteries in the correct direction.

- Avoid covering the device's vent openings.

- This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

- Open sources of fire, such as 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, do not 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 will not be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord and remove the batteries.

These symbols may be found on the device and shall indicate the following:

The lightning symbol warns the user of dangerously high voltages inside the case.

The exclamation mark symbol points to important instruction or maintenance remarks in the accompanying guidelines.

Devices with this symbol work with a "Class 1 laser" for scanning the CD. The integrated safety switches shall prevent the user from getting exposed to dangerous laser light not visible to him when the CD tray is opened.

These safety switches shall not be bridged nor manipulated in any case, otherwise there is a danger of exposing oneself 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.

WARNING!

Don't let small children play with foils for danger of suffocation!

This device is not intended for use by persons (including 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 for their safety.

Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the device.

Special safety Guidelines

This device works with a class 1 laser.

Overview of the Components

1 USB Connection

CD tray

IR sensor for the remote control

Bluetooth indicator lamp

Standby indicator lamp

6 LCD display

7 I/⏻ button (Standby/Operation)

8 FM MODE button (stereo/mono)

9 TUNING control

10 Operating mode switch (CD/USB; Radio; Bluetooth/AUX)

11 FM ANT dipole antenna

12 AUX IN connection

13 SPEAKER R/L loudspeaker connections

14 Headset connection

15 ∧ Volume buttons

16 <</buttons (Search run backwards/forwards)

17 button (replay/pause)

18 FOLDER UP button (album upwards)

19 FUNCTION button (function select)

20 ▲ (opening/closing) CD tray

21 REP/RAN button (repeat/shuffle playback)

22 PROG (Programming of the title playback)

23 ■ Stop button

24 Programming button

25 FUNCTION Function selection button

26 button (replay/pause)

27 ▶ buttons (Search forward)

28 Folder Image buttons (upwards/downwards album)

29 VOL +/- Volume buttons

30 REP/RAN button (Playback/shuffle playback)

31 Stop button

32 Buttons (search run backwards)

33 I/O button (Standby/Operation)

Wall mounting

- Align the drill template horizontally and mark the holes required for the wall mounting.

- Drill the mounting holes (6 mm in diameter).

- Push the plastic anchors into the boreholes.

- Screw in the fastening screws up to ca. 4 - 5 mm.

- Hang the device and the loudspeakers into the screws.

Assembly of the feet

• Push the enclosed feet into the device and into the loudspeakers.
• Screw in the fastening screws (see picture).

Putting the device into operation / Implementation

• Carefully read the operating instructions before commissioning.
• Select a suitable location for the device and the loudspeakers. Ensure an even and non-slip surface. • Take care to provide sufficient ventilation for the device.
• Connect the loudspeakers to the intended connections (13).

Power supply

• Plug the mains plug into a properly installed wall socket, 230 V, 50 Hz.
• Ensure that the mains voltage corresponds with the type plate.

Batteries of the remote control (not included in the scope of delivery)

• Open the battery compartment on the rear side of the remote control.
• Insert 2 batteries of type "AAA" 1.5 V. Ensure correct polarity (see illustration at the bottom of the battery compartment).
• If you do not use the remote control for a longer period of time, remove the batteries.

WARNING:

Do not expose the batteries to any high heat input such as direct sunlight, for example. There is a risk of explosion.

△ CAUTION:

• Unequal batteries or new and spent batteries may not be used together.
• Batteries must not be disposed of in the household waste. Please dispose of spent batteries at the appropriate collection points or return them to the distributor.

Transport lock CD tray

• Open the CD tray (2) by pressing the button (19).
• Remove the transport lock from the CD player, if present, before commissioning.
• Close the CD tray by pressing the button (19).

General operation

i NOTE:

You will find some buttons on both the device and the remote control. Identical buttons will have the same functions.

Infrared remote control

Use the remote control to operate the device from a distance of up to 5 m. Ensure a clear view between the device and the remote control. In case of a reduced range, replace the batteries.

I/O (7/32)

This button lets you switch the device into standby mode. If you press the button again, the device will turn on.

Λ/ν/Vol-/Vol+ (14/28)

Use this button to adjust the volume to your individual needs.

Headset connection (13)

Here you will plug a headset into the device with a 3.5 mm jack plug. The loudspeaker output will be turned off when operating a headset.

USB connection (1)

This device has been developed according to the latest state of the technical developments in the USB field. The large number of different USB storage media of any kind that are offered nowadays do unfortunately not guarantee that a full compatibility with all the USB storage media is ensured. It is for this reason in rare cases that it can result in problems when replaying USB storage media. This is not an error function of the device.

To start the USB replay, proceed as follows:

• Turn the device on.
• Slide the operating mode switch (10) to the position "CD/USB".
• Connect a USB storage medium.
• Press FUNKTION button (18/24) to read in the data from the USB storage medium.
• Press the ▶ button (16/25) to start the replay.

For more operating options please refer to the chapter Playing CDs/MP3.

Listening to radio

To restart the radio replay, proceed as follows:

• Turn the device on.
• Slide the operating mode switch (10) to the "FM" position.
• Set the desired station with the TUNING regulator. The frequency will thereby be shown in the LCD display (6).
• The notification (stereo) will be shown in the LCD display during optimal reception. Reposition the antenna in case of bad radio reception. Should the radio reception be disturbed by static, you can reset the replay with the FM mode button (8).

Playing CDs/MP3

Replay of a CD

To play back an audio CD, please proceed as follows:

• Turn the device on.
• Slide the operating mode switch (10) to the "CD/USB" position.
• Open the CD tray (2) by pressing the button.
• Insert a CD into the device with the label on top. Ensure that the CD locks in on the centring taper. Close the CD tray (2) by pressing the button.

When the CD is inserted, the total number of the CD titles will be displayed. The display will also show you whether it pertains to an audio CD or an MP3 CD. If you press the button (replay/pause) (16/25), the replay will start.

If you have inserted an MP3-CD that has a folder structure, you may change the folders to select your music by pressing the FOLDER (17/27) button.

To remove a CD, please proceed as follows:

• Press the stop button (22/30). Open the CD tray (2) by pressing ▲ button. • Carefully remove the CD from the centring taper. • Close the CD tray.

NOTE:

If you insert a CD upside down or if it is not readable, then the display will read "—" and "no".

The replay of self-produced CDs cannot be guaranteed due to different burn programs and storage media.

Description of the CD buttons

▶ II button (Replay/Pause) (16/25) By pressing this button during the replay you may stop the replay. If you press the button again, the replay will continue.

<</buttons (Search run forward/backwards) (15/26)

With these buttons you can affect the music replay in the CD/USB mode.

28 English

You can use the button to skip a title and to change to the next title. To do this, please proceed as follows:

• Press the button briefly.
• By pressing down and holding the button, the music search is activated. The title is not changed but is wound forward in fast forward mode.

With the button you will proceed as follows:

• Pressing it 1x will change it to the start of the current title. • By pressing it 2x, it will change to the previous title.
• Pressing it 1x and holding it down will activate the music search run backwards.

REP/RAN (20/29) button

This button enables you to set different options for music replay. To do this, proceed as follows:

• Pressing once will repeat the current title until the function is deactivated.
• Pressing twice will replay the entire CD until the function is deactivated.
• Pressing three times will activate the random replay of the music titles.

If the button is pressed again, the function is deactivated again. The replay will run in the normal mode.

When replaying an MP3-CD, you may select the folder in one of the upper settings with the FOLDER (17/27) button during the replay, for which the settings shall be adopted.

Programmed playback

Allows the programming of any desired order of selections. To program the order of selections, please proceed as follows:

• Insert a music medium (Audio – CD / MP3 - CD/ USB stick)
• Press the PROG button (21/23). "P01" will appear in the display. The "Memory" notification will also appear.
• Now select the desired title on the remote control with the ◀/▶ (26/31) buttons.
• Press the PROG (21/23) button again. "P02" will appear in the display.
• Select another title. Proceed the same way with the further programming. You will start the playback with the button (16/25).

To erase the programming, press the button (22/30) twice.

The "Memory" notification will go out.

Bluetooth Streaming/AUX

To play music via Bluetooth or AUX, follow these steps:

Slide the operating mode switch (10) to the Bluetooth/AUX position. Pair your music device with the unit via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth password is "0000". Alternatively, you can connect your music source using a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug to the AUX input (11) on the unit. Select the desired tracks.

Start playback.

NOTE:

Before starting playback, ensure the volume on both the music source and the unit is set to a moderate level. Adjust the volume as needed.

Troubleshooting

Symptoms Cause	Solution
CD can not be played back.	CD has not been inserted correctly.	Ensure that the CD has been inserted correctly.
CD skips during the playback.	CD is dirty. Clean	the CD with a soft, dry towel.
No audio signal during Bluetooth playback.	Device not paired correctly.	Perform the pairing one more time.
	Device out of range.	Reduce the range.
No playback of music.	No error noticeable.	Contact Customer Service.
No playback from the USB stick.	USB stick not compatible.	Replace the USB stick with a different one.
Bad radio reception.	Unfavorable reception position	Change the direction of the antenna or reposition the device
		Switch to MONO operation

Cleaning and Maintenance

To clean the unit, follow these steps:

• Disconnect the unit from the power supply.
• Wipe the exterior surfaces with a dry cloth, without any cleaning agents.

Technical Specifications

Model ...... MC 4460 BT

Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 35 W

Protection class ....II

Net weight 4.4 kg

Frequency range radio....VHF/FM 87.5 \~ 108.0 MHz

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.

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.

Disposal

Meaning of the "Wheelie Bin" Symbol

Take care of our environment, do not dispose of electrical appliances 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 old electric and electronic appliances.

Your municipality provides you with information about collecting points.