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Philips CD Player Review - MC500 5-CD
CD Players
The MC500 five-CD stereo shelf system is an instant home stereo with impressive digital extras. The MC500 comes ready to play with a combined receiver, CD player, and speakers. In addition to the CD changer and an AM/FM radio, you can enjoy digital audio files directly from your computer with a USB port connection.
Your digital music files will sound fantastic through the MC500's sound system. Connect your Windows-compatible computer to the unit's USB port and hear for yourself. You will need to install the included MusicMatch software in order to link your computer with the MC500. The MusicMatch Jukebox organizes your music library and allows you to create customized playlists of your favorite songs. You can make song selections on your computer or with the MC500's remote control.
The five-disc changer can play prerecorded audio CDs as well as audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs. You can program the MC500 to play CDs one by one, or with your own track order. With the remote and the front-panel controls, you can easily skip and sample tracks. A random play feature is available too.
Wake up to your favorite music or radio station with the MC500's alarm clock feature. You can also set the unit's timer to play music and shut off automatically as you fall asleep. The AM/FM radio allows you to preset 40 stations. An auto-install feature presets all available stations for you.
The MC500 features built-in equalizer settings to create the optimal sound mix. The first group of presets allows you to play rock, pop, or jazz at preset audio levels that help to bring the sound alive. You can also adjust the environmental qualities of the sound to create a cinema or concert hall sound in your living room.
The MC500's speakers have an output of 100 watts per channel. You can connect other components such as your TV, VCR, DVD player, or other audio or video components to the MC500 through a RCA audio/video input connection. A headphone jack is also featured.
Philips CD Player Technical Specification - MC500 5-CD
Disc capacity: 5
Playback formats: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3
Integrated receiver: Yes
Jog/shuttle dial on unit: No
Karaoke: No
Virtual surround sound: No
THX-certified: No
AM-FM tuner: Yes
Bass management: No
Dolby Digital decoder: No
DTS decoder: No
Dolby Pro Logic decoder: No
Dolby Pro Logic II decoder: No
5.1 channel input: No
Sound control: Preset sound and environment-based equalizer settings
Digital inputs: 1 USB port
MP3 decoding: Yes
HDCD decoding: No
Remote control: Yes
Front-panel AV inputs: USB
Phono input: No
Stereo wattage per channel: 100 watts
Speaker drivers: 5.25-inch woofer, 2-inch Ferrofluid-cooled tweeter
Speaker type: 2-way, bass reflex
Wall-mountable: No
Speaker mounts included: No
Item width: 6.89 inches
Item height: 10.55 inches
Item depth: 12.44 inches
Speaker width: 7.09 inches
Speaker height: 10.55 inches
Speaker depth: 8.86 inches
Item weight: 21.34 pounds (including speakers)
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
In the box: CD player, two speakers, USB PC link software installer
CD-ROM, USB cable, AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna, AC power cord,
remote control, two AA batteries, owner's manual
