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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Warranty

Verification

Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Philips warranty.

Owner

Confirmation

Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss.

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the

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safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

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For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. _______________________________

Serial No. ________________________________

WARNING:

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

To prevent electric shock, match wide

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Este símbolo tiene por finalidad advertir al usuario de la presencia de tensión peligrosa no aislada dentro de la caja del aparato, que puede ser lo suficientemente fuerte para constituir un peligro de choque eléctrico.

Este símbolo sirve para advertir al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (servicio) importantes en el manual que acompaña al aparato.

AVISO

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO

NO ABRIR

Atención: Para reducir el riesgo de choque elécrico,

no quite la tapa (o el panel posterior).

En su interior no hay piezas que el usuario pueda reparar.

Para servicio dirijase a personal calificado.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES

NE PAS OUVRIR

Attention: Afin de prévenir le risque de chocs électriques,

Toute réparation devrait être confiée à un personnel qualifié.

ne pas retirer les vis.

Ce symbole indique la présence d’une tension suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque de chocs électriques.

Ce symbole indique que le manuel d’installation fourni avec l’appareil contient d’importantes recommandations quant au fonctionnement et à l’entretien de ce dernier.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.

Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

AVIS

Afin de réduire tout risque d’incendie ou de choc

électrique, il ne faut pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

ATTENTION

L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-

respect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l'irradiation.

L'appareil répond aux normes FCC, Part 15 et 21 CFR 1040.10.

Canada

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

AVISO

Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o choque eléctrico, no exponga el aparato a la lluvia o humedad.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.

El aparato cumple las normas FCC, Parte 15 y 21 CFR 1040.10.

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LASER PRODUCT

INDEX

English .....................................6

Français .................................36

Español ..................................66

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment

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This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before

the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for

future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example,

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is

recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does

not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the

type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or

polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the

wide blade of this plug to the wide slot and fully insert. Do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the

blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

AC Polarized

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the

manufacturer.

14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver,

be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure on page 7.

16. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the

outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and

liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified

service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that

described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Note to the Cable TV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electrical Code

Ground Clamp

Antenna Lead-in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps

Electric Service Equipment

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art. 250, Part H)

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AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges. All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty period.When the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or

not copyrighted.)

LIMITED WARRANTY

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase.Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts. (In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking) 1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct,indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL # ____________________________________

SERIAL # ____________________________________

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976,

Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800

EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98

CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION

General Information .......................... 9

Safety Information ............................. 9

Preparation ............................... 10 - 11

Setting up FB219W .................. 12 - 14

Dolby Pro Logic ........................ 14 - 15

Controls ..................................... 16 - 18

Operating The System ............ 18 - 20

CD ............................................... 21 - 23

Tuner .......................................... 23 - 24

Tape............................................ 25 - 26

AUX/CDR............................................ 26

Recording .................................. 27 - 28

Clock .................................................. 29

Timer .......................................... 29 - 30

Sleeptimer......................................... 30

Maintenance .................................... 30

Specifications .................................. 31

Troubleshooting ....................... 32 - 33

General Information

• The typeplate (which contains the serial number) is located at the rear of the system.

• Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed.

• This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause

harmful interference, and

– This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Environmental Information

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.

Acknowledgement

Dolby Pro-Logic and the double-D symbol d are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Accessories

– Remote control – Batteries (two AA size) for remote

control – AM loop antenna – FM wire antenna – AC power cord – FB219W speaker package (includes one

pair of wireless surround speakers and

one center speaker)

(Supplied)

Safety Information

• Before operating the system, check that

the operating voltage indicated on the

typeplate (or the voltage indication

beside the voltage selector) of your

system is identical with the voltage of

your local power supply. If not, please

consult your dealer. The typeplate is

located at the rear of your system.

• When the system is switched on, do not

move it around.

• Place the system on a solid base (e.g. a cabinet).

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in the system.

• The system incorporates a built-in safety feature that prevents overheating.

• Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources.

• Under no circumstances should you repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty!

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the CD unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player will not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible.

• Electrostatic discharge may cause unexpected problems. See whether these problems disappear if you unplug the AC power cord and plug it in again after a few seconds.

• To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.

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PREPARATION

unlock lock

12 mm

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Rear Connections

surr.Lsurr.

surr.

–

surr.

–

A AM Loop Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied loop antenna to the

STANDBY ON

MIN MAX

CUT OFF FREQUENCY

HIGH POWER SUBWOOFER

60Hz 150Hz

AUDIO OUT

AM ANTENNA terminal. Place the AM loop antenna far away from the system and adjust its position for the best reception.

B FM Wire Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to

AUDIO IN

the FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal. Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best reception.

Outdoor Antenna

For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal using a 300 Ω dipole wire.

C Speakers Connection

• Connect the right speaker to Front terminal R, with the red wire to + and the black wire to -.

• Connect the left speaker to Front terminal L, with the red wire to + and the black wire to -.

MAINS

SURROUND

OUT

LRLR

SUB-

WOOFER

AUX/CDR IN

OUT

FM ANTENNA 300Ω

LINE OUT

FRONT

– –

DIGITAL

OUT

CENTER

–

REAR SURROUND

– –

AM ANTENNA

• Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as shown.

CENTER

PREPARATION

D Center Speaker

Connection

Connect the black (non-marked) wires to the black CENTER terminal and the blue (marked wires) to the blue CENTER terminal.

E Wireless Surround Out

Connection

Connect transmitter unit of the wireless rear speakers terminal.

FB219W'. Note:

– Availability of wireless transmitter and

its peripherals are subjected to the approval of local authorities. Please check with respective local safety or approving authority.

to the SURROUND OUT

See section on 'Setting up

F Rear Speakers’ Connection

If you are not using the supplied wireless surround speakers, you can used your own wired surround speakers. Connect the black (non-marked) wires to the black REAR SURROUND terminals and the white (marked wires) to the grey REAR SURROUND terminals.

G Subwoofer Out Connection

Connect the optional active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal. The subwoofer reproduces just the low bass effect (e.g. explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.). Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with the subwoofer.

H Line Out Connection

ready)

You can connect the audio left and right LINE OUT terminals to a optional CD Recorder ANALOGUE IN terminals. This allows you to record in an analogue format.

You can also install additional optional front active speakers away from the system (e.g. in another room) to reduce the inconvenience of running long speaker wires across rooms. You can place as many remote speakers as you like provided they operate at the same radio frequency. Connect the wireless radio frequency transmitter to the LINE OUT terminals. Place the active speakers at your preferred location. Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with the active speakers.

(wireless

I Digital Out Connection

You can record the digital sound from the CD, through this output, on any audio equipment with digital input (e.g. CD Recorder, Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck, Digital to Analog Converter and Digital Signal Processor).

Connect one end of the cinch cable (not supplied) to the DIGITAL OUT socket and the other end to the audio equipment with digital input.When connecting the cinch cable, make sure it is fully inserted.

J Connecting other

equipment to your system

You can connect the audio left and right OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD-Recorder to the AUX/CDR IN terminals at the rear of the system.

K AC Power Supply

After all other connections have been made, connect the AC power cord to the system and to the wall outlet.

Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

• Insert the batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the remote control as shown in the battery compartment.

• To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove dead batteries or batteries that will not be used for a long time. For replacement, use type R06 or AA batteries.

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SETTING UP FB219W

POWER

ON OFF

MAINS

1 3 5 7

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The following equipment are supplied with the FB219W package: – AC/DC adapter – transmitter unit – 2 wireless surround speakers – 2 power cables for the surround

speakers – 1 center speaker – 1 cinch cable

Transmitter

234

CHANNEL

7 5 3 1

1 Status light

RED ............... Transmitter is on.

BLINKING ...... Transmitter is on and

OFF ................ Transmitter is in

2 L (SUB)

Not used with the supplied configuration.

input level is too high (see 5).

standby mode or is not connected to the AC/ DC adapter.

3 R (SURR)

To connect the transmitter unit to the SURROUND OUT (SURR PRE OUT) jack of your set.

4 SURR / MULTI

Set this selector to SURR, the position MULTI is not used with the supplied configuration.

5 A·B·C

To set the input sensitivity of the transmitter unit.

A ................... maximum sensitivity

B ................... medium sensitivity

C ................... minimum sensitivity

6 14 V

Connect the provided AC/DC adapter here.

L R

(SUB) (SURR)

12V

SURR. MULTI

A B C

5 6

7 CHANNEL

7 step channel selector for setting the channel in case of interferences.

Notes: – Always be sure that the transmitter unit

and the active surround speaker are switched to the same channel, otherwise no sound or only a distorted sound will be heard on the surround speakers.

– Cellular phones used near the system

(1–2 meters) may interfere with the transmission.

– You have to switch off the active

surround speaker before setting the transmitting channel.

Active surround speakers

8 z

GREEN LIGHT: If this is on, the active speaker is on.

9 y

RED LIGHT: If this is on, the active speaker is in standby mode.

Note: – If both lights are off the active speaker

is switched off or is not connected to a power source.

10 CHANNEL

7 step channel selector for setting the channel in case of interferences.

11 POWER

To switch the active surround speaker on and off.

12 MAINS

To connect the active surround speaker to the power source.

Connections

Important! Always switch off all your equipment before making any connections!

Front speakers and center speaker

Connect the colored speaker wire to the coloured or + terminal, and the black wire to the black or - terminal of the appliance.

Surround speakers

Connect the active speakers to the power source with the power cable provided. Switch on the active speaker with the POWER switch.

Transmitter unit

Connect the SURR terminal of the transmitter with the PRE OUT (SURROUND) terminal of the appliance using the supplied cinch cable. Connect the AC/DC adapter supplied to the 14 V socket of the transmitter. Then connect the AC/DC adapter to the power source.

Note: – The SUB terminal of the transmitter is

not used with this set.

SETTING UP FB219W

Positioning

Position the unit in a way that you are able to ”see” the active surround speaker from the position of the unit.

To avoid sound distortions caused by magnetic fields do not place the transmitter on your TV set.

Positioning the speakers

Important! To avoid overheating do not cover any vents and leave a minimum distance of 5 centimeters (2 inches) for ventilation.

General hints for positioning

Avoid positioning the speakers in a corner or on the floor, as this will boost the bass tones too much. Placing the speakers behind curtains, furniture etc. will reduce the treble response, thus reducing the stereo effect considerably. The listener should always be able to ”see” the speakers.

Each room has different acoustic characteristics and the positioning possibilities are often limited. You can find the best position for your speakers by following the picture above. The speakers should always be arranged as symmetrically as possible in the room.

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

REAR

MAINS

Positioning the center speaker

The center speaker should be placed in the center between both front speakers, e. g. underneath or on top of the TV. The best height for the center speaker is at the height of the listener’s ears (while seated).

Positioning the surround speakers

The surround speakers should face each other and be in line with, or at most 1.5m (4ft 6ins) behind the listener.

14 V

SURR

SURR PRE OUT

DISC CHANGE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

60Hz

8KHz

250Hz

4KHz

500Hz

2KHz

1KHz

STANDBY•ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

1 • 2

TAPE

BAND

CD1 • 2 • 3

TAPECD

TUNER AUX

PROG

SIDEA•B

DEMO

SEARCH • TUNING

PAUSEPREV NEXT

PLAY

STOP•CLEAR

D U

B ( H S D )

SOUND NAVIGATION

DYNAMIC BASS

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

BOOST

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL

OPEN•CLOSE

CHANGER

STEREO BACK FRONT

HSD

DOLBY B

PRO LOGIC

RDS

NEWS!

CDR

VOLUME

▲

REVERSE

PRESET

▲

FRONT

Setup

Adjusting the relative sound level

After installing your speakers, you will have to find a good sound balance between the surround, center and front speakers.

In the instruction booklet of your appliance you will find a section describing how to adjust the sound of the different speakers. Follow those instructions to get the most out of your new speakers.

SURROUND

Setting the input sensitivity A.B.C

Depending on which sound source you use, the signals delivered have different

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strengths. If the red light on the front of the

transmitter unit starts to blink, the incoming signal is too strong. This will cause distortions. Set the A·B·C switch to adjust the input sensitivity to a lower level. If the red light on the front of the transmitter unit goes off during play, the incoming signal is not strong enough. Set

REAR

the A·B·C switch to adjust the input sensitivity to a higher level.

MAINS

Setting the transmitting channel

In case of signal interference from the transmitter it is possible to change to another transmitting channel.

1 Switch off both active surround

speakers.

2 Set the CHANNEL slide at the back of

the transmitter to another number.

3 Set the CHANNEL slide at the back of

both active surround speakers to the same number as on the transmitter.

4 Switch on both active surround speakers.

Note: – Always be sure that the transmitter and

the active surround speakers are switched to the same transmitting channel, otherwise no sound or only a distorted sound will be heard on the surround speakers.

SETTING UP FB219W DOLBY PRO LOGIC

TEST

TONE

CENTER

BALANCE

CENTER

REAR

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Switching On.Standby.Off

The transmitter is equipped with a sensitive input. If there is no signal on the SUB and SURR input the transmitter and the surround speakers will switch to standby after approximately 100 seconds.

The green light on the front of the active surround speakers shows that the speakers are on. If the red light is on, the speakers has switched to standby. To switch the active speakers off, use the POWER switch.

If the red light on the front of the transmitter is off, it has switched to standby. To switch the transmitter off, unplug the AC/DC adapter from the power source.

General Information

Any amplifier or receiver used at high power can produce distortions which may seriously damage your speakers. If distortion occurs, reduce the volume and the tone control to a level where the sound is acceptable again.

When using microphones, avoid feedback which occurs when a microphone picks up sound from the speakers, resulting in a howling noise. Keep the microphone away from the speakers or reduce the volume.

More wireless products …

The transmitter is also equipped to drive an optional wireless subwoofer, wireless stereo speakers or wireless headphones.

Please ask your dealer about these products. Refer to the instructions provided with these products before using them with your transmitter.

Dolby Pro Logic

This state of the art Dolby Pro Logic mini system enables you to experience and enjoy a Home Cinema sound ambience. The Pro Logic system allows more accurate definition of the individual sound sources. It produces greater sound separation between channels and provides pinpoint sound localization. Pro Logic provides four sound outputs: Left, Center, Right and Surround (Rear). Front sounds are produced from the pair of Left and Right speakers and a Center speaker. The surround sound is reproduced by two speakers placed at the rear of the listening area. Although the surround sound is monaural (single-source), a pair of speakers is necessary to produce the correct diffused sound.

This Pro Logic decoder enables you to decode the following modes:

Surround, Center Phantom, Dolby 3 Stereo

normal Stereo

Test Tone

This feature enables you to adjust the Front Left, Front Right, Center and Surround Sound levels of the respective speakers in Dolby Pro Logic mode.

You must sit at the ideal sitting position and use the remote control to perform this operation.

Dolby

1 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX to

switch on the system.

2 Press TEST TONE.

™ A test signal is

generated; it will move through the Left, Center, Right, and Surround speakers, in that order.

™ "TEST TONE" followed by

"ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER AND REAR LEVEL" will be displayed.

™ The test signal will last for about 90

seconds.

3 Press

BALANCE L to adjust

the sound of the front left speaker.

™ The display will show BAL

L+XX.

4 Press BALANCE R to adjust the sound

of the front right speaker.

™ The display will show BAL R

+XX.

5 Press CENTER + or - to adjust the

sound of the center speaker.

™ The display will show either CENT

+XX or -XX.

6 Press REAR + or - to adjust the

sound of the surround speakers.

™ The display will show either REAR

+XX or -XX.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

7 Adjust the sound of all the speakers

until they are equal. When you are satisfied with the setting, press TEST TONE again to switch off the test signal.

Note: – It is advisable to set the speakers’ level

at normal listening level. "

" denotes

the sound level.

When you have completed the Dolby Pro Logic setup, you are ready to enjoy Home Cinema sound.

• Press DPL (PRO LOGIC) repeatedly to select and cycle through the various sound modes.

DPL

BALANCE

Dolby Surround ™ Center Phantom

™

Dolby 3 Stereo

™

Stereo ™ Dolby Surround …

™ The Dolby Pro Logic display panel

will light up with the selection.

Dolby Surround

This setting is for a full Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode.

• Press DPL to select the Dolby Surround

mode. ™ The message

“DOLBY SURROUND” will be displayed.

PRO LOGIC

™ The DPL display

panel will light up.

Dolby Center Phantom

This setting is for use without the center speaker. It redistributes the center speaker sound to the left and right speakers, providing conventional stereo across the front.

• Press DPL to select the Dolby Pro Logic

Center Phantom mode. ™ The message

“CENTER PHANTOM” will be displayed.

™ The DPL display

panel will light up.

PRO LOGIC

Dolby 3 Stereo

Use this setting when full surround is not required, but a wide stereo sound is desired. It only requires the left, right and center speakers.

• Press DPL to select the Dolby 3 Stereo

mode. ™ The message

“DOLBY 3 STEREO” will be displayed.

PRO LOGIC

™ The DPL display

panel will light up.

Normal Stereo

This setting is for normal stereo sound without Dolby Pro Logic. It only requires the left and right speakers.

• Press DPL to select the Stereo mode.

™ The message

“STEREO” will be displayed.

™ The DPL display

panel will light up.

PRO LOGIC

Important! 1 For the best Dolby Pro Logic sound,

switch on DPL with DSC set to “Classic” and with Incredible Surround off.

2 Dolby Pro Logic mode will

automatically switch to normal Stereo mode when headphones are connected.

3 Switch to normal stereo mode when

you record on a tape.

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CONTROLS

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CONTROLS

Controls on the system and remote control

1 STANDBY ON

– to switch the system on or to standby

mode.

– to use for EASY SET.

2 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)

– to select the desired sound effect :

OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, JAZZ, ROCK or VOCAL.

3 INCREDIBLE SURROUND

– to switch on or off the surround sound

effect.

4 n

– to connect headphones.

5 REC (RECORD)

– to start recording on tape deck 2.

6 DUB (HIGH SPEED DUBBING

[HSD])

– to dub a tape in normal or fast speed.

7 JOG

– to select the desired equalizer display. – to select the desired DSC setting. You

must select the DSC feature first.

– to select the desired level of

Incredible Surround Sound. You must select the Incredible Surround Sound feature first.

8 PROG (PROGRAM)

– to program CD tracks in CD mode or

preset radio stations in tuner mode.

9 CLOCK/TIMER

– to view the clock, set the clock or set

the timer.

0 DISPLAY

– to view the current setting of the

system.

! CD CAROUSEL TRAY @ CD DIRECT PLAY (DISC 1 / DISC 2 /

DISC 3)

– to select a CD tray for playback.

# DISC CHANGE

– to change CD(s).

$ OPEN•CLOSE

– to open or close the CD carousel.

% SOURCE : to select the following:

CD / (CD 1•2•3)

– to select CD mode. When CD playback

is stopped, press to select the disc tray 1, 2 or 3.

TUNER / (FM•AM)

– to select Tuner mode. When in Tuner

mode, press to select the waveband: FM or AM.

TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)

– to select Tape mode. When tape

playback is stopped, press to select either tape deck 1 or 2.

AUX / (CDR)

– to select sound from an external

source (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder). When in Aux mode, press to select either AUX or CDR.

(only on the remote control)

– to select TV mode.

^ DPL DISPLAY PANEL

– to view the selected Dolby Pro Logic

setting.

& DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DPL)

– to select Dolby Surround, Dolby Center

Phantom, Dolby 3 Stereo or Stereo mode.

* A. REV (AUTO REVERSE)

– available in tape deck 2 only. – to select the desired play modes ( å /

∂ / ∫ ).

( MODE SELECTION

SEARCH à á (TUNING à á)

for CD ............ to search backward/

for TUNER ..... to tune to a lower or

for TAPE ........ to rewind or fast

for TV VOL. .... to adjust the TV volume

STOP•CLEAR Ç

for CD ............ to stop CD playback or

for TUNER ..... to stop programming.

for TAPE ........ to stop playback or

DEMO ...........

PLAY É / PAUSEÅ(SIDE A•B)

for CD ............ to start or interrupt

for TAPE ........ to start playback.

...................... SIDE : When playing in

forward.

higher radio frequency.

forward a tape on tape deck 2 only.

if the remote operates your TV.

to clear a program.

recording.

(on the system only)

start or stop demonstration mode.

playback.

Tape 2 mode, to change side.

PREV í / NEXT ë (PRESET 4 3)

for CD ............ to skip to the beginning

of the current, previous, or next track.

for TUNER ..... to select a preset

station in memory.

) VOLUME

– to adjust the volume.

¡ DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

– to select a bass boost level or to

switch off bass boost.

™ OPEN

– to open tape deck 2.

£ TAPE DECK 2 ≤ TAPE DECK 1 ∞ OPEN

– to open tape deck 1.

§ REPEAT

– to repeat a CD track.

≥ BALANCE L/R

– to balance the sound level of the Front

Left and Right speakers.

• REAR +/-

– to adjust the sound level of the

surround speakers.

ª CENTER +/-

– to adjust the sound level of the center

speaker.

º TEST TONE

– to check the sound level of the Front

Left, Front Right, Center and Surround speakers.

⁄ MUTE

– to switch off the sound temporarily.

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STEREO

BACK

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SOUND NAVIGATION

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

DIGITAL

SOUND CONTROL

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

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REC

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STOP•CLEAR

SEARCH • TUNING

PLAY

PAUSE PREV NEXT

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CDR

FM • AM

TAPE 1 • 2

TIMER

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250Hz

1KHz

2KHz

4KHz

8KHz

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CLOCK/ TIMER

STANDBY ON

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¤ SLEEP TIMER

– to switch the system to standby mode

at a selected time.

‹ SHUFFLE

– to play all the available discs and their

tracks in random order.

› B

– to switch the system to standby mode.

Notes for remote control: – First select the source you wish to

control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (e.g. CD, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX).

– Then select the desired function

(PLAY, NEXT, etc.).

Important: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures.

To stop the demonstration mode

• Press and hold STOP•CLEAR Ç

for

the system only)

five seconds

(on

when

the system is in demonstration mode.

Demonstration mode

The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system.

When the system is switched on for the first time, the demonstration mode will start automatically.

Notes: – During the demonstration, if you press

any source (or standby-on) button, the system will switch to the respective mode (or standby).

– When the system is switched to standby

mode, the demonstration will resume five seconds later.

™ The demonstration will stop. ™ "DEMO OFF" is displayed. ™ The system will switch to standby

mode.

Note: – Even though the AC power cord is

removed from and reconnected to the wall socket, the demonstration will remain off until it is switched on again.

To start the demonstration mode

• Press and hold STOP•CLEAR Ç

the system only)

for

five seconds

the system is in standby mode. ™ The demonstration will begin.

(on

when

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STEREO

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Easy Set

EASY SET allows you to store all available radio stations automatically.

1 Press and hold STANDBY ON

system only)

for

five seconds

the system is in standby or demonstration mode. ™ “EASY SET” will be displayed,

and followed by “TUNER” and then “AUTO”.

™ EASY SET will start searching for all

radio on FM band and then followed by radio stations on AM band.

™ All available radio stations with

sufficient signal strength will be stored. Up to 40 presets may be stored.

Notes: – EASY SET will start with the FM band, if

there are still presets available, the system will continue to store the AM band.

– When EASY SET is used, all previously

stored radio stations will be replaced.

– The last preset radio station will appear

on the display when EASY SET is completed.

(on the

; when

Switching the system ON

• Press STANDBY ON

only)

, CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.

You can also switch on the system by pressing any one of the CD DIRECT PLAY buttons.

(on the system

Switching the system to standby mode

• Press STANDBY ON again or B on the

remote control. ™ The system will switch to standby

mode.

Selecting the Source

• Press the respective source selection

button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. ™ The display indicates the selected

source.

Note: – For an external source, make sure you

have connected the audio left and right OUT terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/ CDR IN terminals.

Selecting the Equalizer Display

You can select the desired equalizer display for the system. You must not press the DSC or INCREDIBLE SURROUND buttons on the system before using the JOG.

• Rotate the JOG to select the desired

Equalizer Display, NORMAL, TOP DOWN, or NITE MODE. ™ The selected display will be shown:

NORMAL Display

TOP DOWN Display

NITE MODE Display

Sound Control

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

Adjust VOLUME to increase or decrease the sound level.

For Personal Listening

Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. The speakers will be muted.

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

Normal stereo sound is determined by the distance between the front speakers. When Incredible Surround is switched on, it magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect. There are 12 different Incredible Surround levels available for selection.

• Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND to

switch on. ™ The

INCREDIBLE SURROUND display lights

up.

™ “IS XX” will be displayed.

Note: –"

" is the last selected Incredible

Surround level.

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Note: – In NITE MODE, all lights will be

switched off and the display brightness will be dimmed.

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You can change the Incredible Surround level with the JOG.

• Rotate the JOG to select the desired

Incredible Surround level immediately after selecting the Incredible Surround feature. ™ The Incredible Surround level will

increase or decrease between level 1 and 12.

To switch off Incredible Surround

• Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND again.

™ The

INCREDIBLE SURROUND display is

switched off.

™ “IS OFF” will be displayed.

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)

The DSC feature enables you to adjust the system to suit your type of music.

• Press DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC) to select OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, JAZZ, ROCK or VOCAL. ™ The selected digital sound is

encircled.

™ “OPTIMAL X, CLASSIC,

TECHNO X, JAZZ X, ROCK X or VOCAL X” will be displayed.

"X" is the pre-selected level.

You can change the digital sound setting level for all but CLASSIC with the JOG.

• First select the DSC feature, then rotate

the JOG until the desired digital sound setting level is reached. ™ The digital sound setting level will

increase or decrease between level 1 and 5.

Note: – For neutral setting, select CLASSIC and

switch off DBB.

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response.

• Press DBB briefly to select a bass boost

level. ™ The respective DBB level is being

encircled and lit.

™ “BEAT”, “PUNCH” or “ BLAST”

will be displayed.

To switch off DBB

• Press DBB briefly until “DBB OFF” is

displayed.

Note: – Some CDs or tapes might be recorded in

high modulation. It may cause a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume.

Automatic DSC-DBB selection

The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment.

MUTE (on remote control only)

This feature allows you to temporarily switch off the sound without switching off the system when you require a moment of silence.

• Press MUTE on the remote control to

switch off the sound. ™ “MUTE” will be displayed.

• Press MUTE again on the remote control or increase the VOLUME level to switch on the sound.

DISC CHANGE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

REC

(HSD)

DUB

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SHUFFLE

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250Hz

CD1 • 2 • 3

FM • AM

SEARCH • TUNING

SOUND CONTROL

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

DIGITAL

PROG

Warning!

1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc., which may damage the CD mechanism.

2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray.

3) When the CD changer is loaded with CDs, do not turn over or shake the system. This may jam the changer.

OPEN•CLOSE

500Hz

4KHz

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDE A•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

8KHz

CDR

▲

PRESET

▲

PRO LOGIC

VOLUME

A. REV

You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback without interruption.

Discs for playback

This system can play all audio CD, finalized audio CD-Recordable and finalized audio CD-Rewritable format discs.

DOLBY B

NEWS!

Loading the CD Changer

1 Press CD to select CD mode. 2 Press OPEN•CLOSE.

™ The CD carousel slides out.

3 Load a CD with the printed side up in

the right tray.

• You can load another disc in the left tray.

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• To load the third disc, press the DISC CHANGE button.

™ The CD carousel will rotate until the

empty tray is ready for loading.

4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD

carousel. ™ The total number of tracks and the

MIC

playing time of the last selected disc appear on the display.

Note: – To ensure good system performance,

wait until the CD changer completely reads the disc(s) before proceeding.

Playing a CD

1 Press PLAY É to start playback.

™ The disc tray, track number and

elapsed playing time of the current track appear on the display.

• To interrupt playback, press PAUSE Å.

™ The playing time flashes.

• To resume playback, press PLAY É

again.

2 To stop playback, press STOP•CLEAR

Ç.

Note: – All the available discs will play once,

then stop.

Disc Change

You can change the outer two discs while the third inner disc is stopped or is playing.

1 Press DISC CHANGE.

™ The CD carousel slides out.

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2 Replace the discs in the left and right

CD Direct Play

You can play a CD directly by pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 button. The CD player will stop at the end of playback of the selected disc.

– A lit button indicates that a disc is

loaded in the disc tray.

disc trays.

• If you press DISC CHANGE again

during playback, the CD will stop playing. ™ The CD carousel will rotate until the

inner tray is rotated out and is ready for loading.

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD

compartment.

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Selecting a desired track

Selecting a desired track when playback is stopped 1 Press PREV í or NEXT ë until the

desired track appears on the display.

2 Press PLAY É to start playback.

™ The selected track number and

elapsed playing time appear on the display.

Selecting a desired track during playback

• Press PREV í or NEXT ë until the

desired track appears on the display. ™ The selected track number and

elapsed playing time appear on the display.

• If you press PREV í once it will skip

to the beginning of the current track and play the track again.

Searching for a particular passage during playback

• Press and hold à or á until the desired passage is located. ™ The volume will be reduced.

• Play returns to normal when à or á is released.

Programming Tracks

Programming tracks of a loaded CD is possible when playback is stopped. The display will indicate the total tracks stored in the program. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order. When 40 tracks are stored and you attempt to store another track, the display will show “FULL”.

1 Load the desired discs in the disc trays. 2 Press PROGRAM to start programming.

™ The

PROGRAM flag starts flashing.

™ It will cancel any previously selected

repeat mode.

3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) button to

select the disc.

4 Press PREV í or NEXT ë to select

the desired track.

5 Press PROGRAM to store the track.

• Repeat steps and tracks.

6 Press STOP•CLEAR Ç once to end

programming. ™ The total number of tracks

programmed and total playing time appear on the display.

Notes: – If the total playing time is more than

“

99:59

tracks has a number greater than 30, then “ instead of the total playing time.

to 5 to store other discs

” or if one of the programmed

--:--

” appears in the display

– During programming, if no button is

pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit program mode automatically.

Reviewing the program

Reviewing of the program is possible only when playback is stopped.

• Press PREV í or NEXT ë repeatedly

to review the programmed tracks.

• Press STOP•CLEAR Ç to exit review

mode.

Playing the program

1 Press PLAY É to start program

playback. ™ “PLAY PROGRAM” appears on

the display.

™ The track number and elapsed

playing time of the current track will appear on the display.

• If you press REPEAT during program

playback, the current track will be played repeatedly. ™ The

REPEAT and PROGRAM flags will be

displayed.

2 Press STOP•CLEAR Ç to stop

program playback.

Note: – If you press any of the CD DIRECT PLAY

buttons, the system will play the selected disc or track and the stored program will be ignored temporarily. The PROGRAM flag also will disappear temporarily from the display. It will reappear when playback of the selected disc ends.

Erasing the program

(when

playback is stopped)

• Press STOP•CLEAR Ç.

™ “PROGRAM CLEARED” will be

displayed.

Note: – The program will be erased when the

system is disconnected from the power supply or when the CD carousel is opened. If the CD carousel is opened, the tracks belonging to the outer two trays will be erased and the display will show “

TRACKS CLEARED

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REPEAT

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DIGITAL

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DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

TAPECD

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RDS

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REC

SIDE A•B

A. REV

TUNER AUX

PRESET

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STOP •CLEAR

SEARCH • TUNING

PLAY

PAUSE PREV NEXT

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CD1 • 2 • 3

CDR

FM • AM

TAPE 1 • 2

TIMER

FRONT

STEREO

60Hz

500Hz

250Hz

1KHz

2KHz

4KHz

8KHz

VOLUME

PRO LOGIC

CLOCK/ TIMER

STANDBY ON

CD TUNER

Shuffle

(only on remote control)

In shuffle mode, the system plays all the available discs and their tracks in random order. Shuffle may be used also when tracks are programmed.

To shuffle all the discs and tracks 1 Press SHUFFLE.

™ “SHUFFLE” will be displayed. ™ The

SHUFFLE flag, the disc and the

track selected at random appear on the display.

• The discs and the tracks will be played in random order until you press STOP•CLEAR Ç.

• If you press REPEAT during shuffling, the current track will be played repeatedly.

™ “TRACK” will be displayed. ™ The

REPEAT and SHUFFLE flags will be

displayed.

2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume

normal playback. ™ The

SHUFFLE flag disappears from

the display.

Repeat

(only on remote control)

You can play the current track repeatedly. 1 Press REPEAT on the remote control

during CD playback to select the repeat mode.

™ “TRACK” will be displayed. ™ The

REPEAT flag appears on the

display.

• The selected track will now be played repeatedly until you press

STOP•CLEAR Ç.

2 Press REPEAT again to resume normal

playback. ™ The

REPEAT flag disappears from the

display.

Note: – For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to

page 19.

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select

TUNER mode. ™ “TUNER” will be displayed.

A few seconds later, the current radio frequency will be displayed.

2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to select

the desired waveband : FM or AM.

3 Press TUNING à or á for more than

one second, then release. ™ The display will show “SEARCH”

until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.

• Repeat this procedure until the desired station is reached.

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• To tune to a weak station, briefly press

TUNING à or á repeatedly until the display shows the desired frequency and/or when the best reception has been obtained.

TUNER

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Storing Preset Stations

You can store up to 40 radio stations in the memory. When a preset radio station is selected, the preset number appears next to the frequency on the display.

Automatic programming 1 Press TUNER (FM•AM). 2 Press PROGRAM for more than one

second. ™ The

PROGRAM flag starts flashing and

“AUTO” will be displayed.

™ The system will search for every

available station in the FM waveband first, then search the AM waveband.

™ All available stations will be stored

automatically. The frequency and preset number will be displayed briefly.

™ The system will stop searching when

all the available radio stations are stored or when the memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.

™ The system will remain tuned to the

last stored preset radio station.

Notes: – You can cancel the automatic

programming by pressing PROGRAM or STOP•CLEAR

(on the system only).

– If you want to reserve a section of

preset numbers, for example preset numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10 before starting automatic programming; only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will be programmed.

Manual programming 1 Press TUNER (FM•AM). 2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to select

the desired waveband : FM or AM.

3 Press PROGRAM for less than one

second. ™ The

PROGRAM flag starts flashing.

™ The next available preset number will

be displayed for selection.

4 Press TUNING à or á to tune to the

desired frequency.

• If you wish to store the radio station to

another preset number, press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the desired preset number.

5 Press PROGRAM again.

™ The

PROGRAM flag disappears and the

radio station will be stored.

• Repeat the preset radio stations.

steps 3 – 5

to store other

Notes: – When 40 radio stations are stored and

you attempt to store another radio station, the display will show "

FULL

If you want to change an existing preset number, repeat steps 3 – 5.

– You can cancel manual programming by

pressing STOP•CLEAR

(on the

system only).

– During programming, if no button is

pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit program mode automatically.

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations

• Press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the

desired preset number. ™ The preset number, radio frequency,

and waveband appear on the display.

”.

TAPE

REC

DUB

(HSD)

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

PROGRAM REPEAT

T.A.NEWS

CD1 • 2 • 3

PROG

SEARCH • TUNING

Loading a tape

• Press OPEN.

• The tape deck door opens.

• Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left.

• Close the tape deck door.

SHUFFLE

REC

TIMER

60Hz

250Hz

500Hz

1KHz

FM • AM

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

DIGITAL

SOUND CONTROL

8KHz

4KHz

2KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDE A•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

Tape Playback

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

CDR

▲

PRESET

▲

PRO LOGIC

VOLUME

A. REV

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RDS

NEWS!

1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select TAPE

mode. ™ “TAPE 1” or “TAPE 2” will be

displayed.

• Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) again to select

either tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.

2 Load the tape into the desired tape

deck.

3 Press É to start playback.

3a(For Tape Deck 2 only)

Press É ( SIDE A•B) again to switch playback between side A and B. ™ The

BACK or FRONT flag appears on the

display, depending on the side selected.

3b(For Tape Deck 2 only)

Press A. REV to select the different type of playback mode

playback)

(see auto reverse

4 Press Ç to end playback.

Note: – To change side before playback begins,

use the SIDE button on the remote control.

Auto Reverse Playback

(only on

tape deck 2)

• Press A. REV to select the different

playback modes.

åå

å ...... to record or playback on one side

åå

of the tape. The tape stops at the end of one side.

∂∂

∂ ..... to record or playback on both

∂∂

sides of the tape. The tape then stops.

∫∫

∫ ... to playback continuously on both

∫∫

sides of the tape up to a maximum of 10 times per side unless you press Ç.

Rewind/Fast Forward

(only on tape

deck 2)

When playback is stopped 1 You can rewind or fast forward the tape

by pressing à or á respectively. ™ "<<<" or ">>>" will be displayed

depending on which button is pressed.

™ The tape will stop automatically at

the end of the rewinding or fast

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forwarding.

2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast

forwarding.

TAPE AUX/CDR

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During playback

• Press and hold à or á until the desired passage is located. ™ During searching, the sound is

reduced to a low volume.

™ When you release à or á, the

tape continues playing.

Notes: – During rewinding or fast forwarding of a

tape, it is also possible to select another source (e.g. CD, TUNER, or AUX).

– Before use, check and tighten slack tape

with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism.

– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is

easily deformed or damaged. It is not recommended for use in this system.

– Store the tapes at room temperature

and do not put them too close to a magnetic field (for example, a transformer, TV, or speaker).

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

CD1 • 2 • 3

SEARCH • TUNING

REC LW

60Hz

250Hz

500Hz

FM • AM

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

4KHz

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDE A•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

8KHz

CDR

▲

A. REV

PRESET

▲

Selecting External Equipment

If you have connected the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player, or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN terminals, you can hear the enhanced sound from the system.

• Press AUX to select CDR mode.

™ "CDR" will be displayed.

• Press AUX again to select the external

(normal AUX) mode. ™ "AUX" will be displayed.

Notes: – There are two AUX modes:

i. the normal AUX mode. ii. the CDR mode, where the LINE OUT

of this mini system is muted. You will not be able to record or listen to the sound from the LINE OUT.

– You are advised not to listen to and

record from the same source simultaneously.

– All the sound control features (e.g. DSC,

DBB, etc.) are available for selection.

RECORDING

REC

DUB

(HSD)

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

60Hz

250Hz

500Hz

FM • AM

CD1 • 2 • 3

PROG

TUNER AUX

SEARCH • TUNING

STOP•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

DIGITAL

SOUND CONTROL

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDE A•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

8KHz

4KHz

CDR

▲

PRESET

▲

VOLUME

A. REV

SWITCH OFF DOLBY PRO LOGIC WHEN RECORDING

PRO LOGIC

DOLBY B

NEWS!

Notes: – For recording, use only tape of IEC type I

(normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr02).

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– The tape is secured at both ends with

leader tape. At the beginning and end of tape, nothing will be recorded for six to seven seconds.

– The recording level is set automatically,

regardless of the position of Volume, DBB , Incredible Surround or DSC.

– To prevent accidental recording, break

out the tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect.

– If “

CHECK TAPE

” is displayed, the protection tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear adhesive tape over the opening. Do not cover the Cr02 tape detection hole when covering the tab opening.

Recording from other sources

(only on tape deck 2)

1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select tape

deck 2.

2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 with

the open side downward.

3 Press SIDE on remote control to select

the recording side. ™ The

BACK or FRONT flag will be

displayed, depending on the side selected.

4 Press A. REV to select the playback

å å

mode (

5 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.

• Start playback of the selected source. 6 Press REC to start recording.

™ The

7 Press Ç to stop recording.

∂∂

å or

∂ ).

å å

∂∂

REC flag starts flashing.

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Notes:

åå

∂∂

∂

mode is available

∂∂

– Only

during recording .

– During recording, it is not possible to

listen to another source.

RECORDING

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Dubbing tapes

tape deck 2)

1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select tape

deck 2.

2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck 1 and a blank tape into tape deck

2. ™ Make sure that both tapes have their

full spool to the left.

3 Press SIDE on the remote control to

select the recording side.

4 Press DUB (HSD)

speed dubbing or

seconds)

™ “NORMAL” (normal speed) or

“FAST” (high speed) will be displayed, followed by “DUBBING”.

™ The

HSD flag appears on the display

during high speed dubbing.

• Dubbing will start immediately. ™ The

5 Press Ç to stop dubbing.

Notes: – At the end of side A, flip the tapes to

– Dubbing of tapes is only possible from

– To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of

– During high speed dubbing in Tape

– You can listen to another source while

REC flag starts flashing.

side B and repeat the procedure.

tape deck 1 to tape deck 2.

the same length.

mode, the sound is reduced to a low volume.

dubbing.

(from tape deck 1 to

once

for normal

twice (within 2

for high speed dubbing.

CD Synchro Start Recording

1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 and a

disc into a disc tray.

2 Press CD to select CD mode.

• 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.

3 Press REC to start recording.

™ The

REC flag starts flashing.

• CD will start playback automatically.

4 Press Ç to stop recording.

One Touch Recording

• For One Touch Recording, as soon as you

press REC, the current source (CD, TUNER or AUX) will be recorded on tape deck 2.

1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 2. 2 Press REC to start recording.

™ The

REC flag starts flashing.

3 Press Ç to stop recording.

Note: – When you press RECORD while in TAPE

mode, "

SELECT SOURCE

displayed. One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE mode.

" will be

Digital Recording via Digital Out

For CD digital recording, please refer to the Instructions Manual of the CD Recorder, digital audio equipment, etc.

CLOCK TIMER

REC

(HSD)

DUB

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

60Hz

250Hz

CD1 • 2 • 3

PROG

SEARCH • TUNING

SOUND NAVIGATION

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

SOUND CONTROL

View Clock

You 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 seven seconds.

• Press CLOCK/TIMER briefly

system only)

(on the

™ “PM 10:38” (the current time)

will be displayed.

™ “--:--” will be displayed if the

clock is not set.

Clock Setting

The clock is set in 12-hour mode, e.g. “AM 12:00“ or “PM 12:00“. Before

setting the clock, you must be in the View Clock mode.

STEREO

BACK FRONT

8KHz

4KHz

500Hz

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

DIGITAL

SIDE A•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

▲

PRESET

HSD

CDR

▲

PRO LOGIC

VOLUME

A. REV

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to select clock

mode. ™ “AM 12:00” or the current time

starts flashing.

2 Set the hour with␣ à or á. 3 Set the minute with␣ í or ë. 4 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the

setting. ™ The clock starts.

• To exit without storing the setting, press Ç on the system.

Notes: – During clock setting, if no button is

pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically.

– When a power interruption occurs, the

clock setting is erased.

Timer Setting

DOLBY B

RDS

NEWS!

• 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.

• At the preset time, the timer will be activated. ™ The selected source will be played.

Notes: – During timer setting, if no button is

pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically.

– If the source selected is TUNER, the last

tuned frequency will be switched on.

– If the source selected is CD, playback

will begin with the first track of the last selected disc. If the CD trays are empty,

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the TUNER will be selected instead.

1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more

than two seconds to select timer mode. ™ “AM 12:00” or the last set timer

starts flashing. The

TIMER flag

– If the source selected is TAPE, and if the

preset time is reached during high speed dubbing, the TUNER will be selected instead.

flashes.

™ The last selected source is lit while

other available sources are flashing.

2 Press CD, 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.

3 Press␣ à or á to set the hour for the

timer to start.

4 Press␣ í or ë to set the minute for

the timer to start.

5 Press CLOCK/TIMER to store the start

time.

™ The timer is now set. ™ The

TIMER flag remains on the display.

TIMER SLEEP TIMER MAINTENANCE

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To switch off the TIMER 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER for more than two

seconds.

2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the

timer.

™ The timer is now switched off. ™ The display will show "OFF" and the

TIMER flag disappears.

To start the TIMER again

(for the same

preset time and source)

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER for more than two

seconds.

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the

start time.

™ The timer is now switched on. ™ The

TIMER flag appears on the display.

Sleep Timer

This feature allows you to select a length of time after which the system will switch to the standby mode automatically.

• Press SLEEP TIMER on the remote

control repeatedly to select a period of time. ™ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):

60 ™ 45 ™ 30 ™ 15 ™ OFF ™ 60 …

™ “SLEEP XX” or “OFF” will be

displayed. "XX" is the time in minutes.

• When you reach the desired length of

time, stop pressing the SLEEP TIMER button. ™ After this amount of time passes, the

system will switch to the standby mode.

To switch off the Sleep Timer

• Press SLEEP TIMER repeatedly until

"OFF" is displayed, or press the STANDBY ON button.

(only on remote control)

Maintenance

Cleaning 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 the 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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• A chamois leather slightly moistened with water is sufficent for cleaning the speaker cabinet. Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

• Do not leave the speakers for a long time in direct sunlight or other places where high temperatures can occur.

• Do not expose the speakers to humidity or rain.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

AMPLIFIER

Output power

DPL Mode

Left/Right Channel .............................. 2 x 40 W RMS,

6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD

Center Channel ...................................20 W RMS, 6 Ω

Surround Channel ......................... 2 x 10 W RMS, 3 Ω

Stereo Mode ............................................ 2 x 40 W FTC

Signal-to-noise ratio ..................................... ≥ 75 dBA (IEC)

Frequency response ......................... 40 – 20,000 Hz, ± 3 dB

Input sensitivity

AUX/CDR In ...........................................................450 mV

Output

Speakers (Left/Right) .............................................. ≥ 6 Ω

Center Speaker ........................................................ ≥ 6 Ω

Surround Speakers .................................................. ≥ 3 Ω

Headphones.............................................. 32 Ω – 1000 Ω

Subwoofer Out ........................... 1.5 V ±2dB, > 22,000 Ω

Line Out .................................. 500 mV ±2dB, > 22,000 Ω

Digital Out ............................................. IEC 958, 44.1 kHz

Surround Out (wireless) ....................................... 350 mV

(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYER

Number of programmable tracks ..................................... 40

Frequency response ..................................... 40 – 20,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio ..............................................≥ 76 dBA

Channel separation ..................................... ≥ 79 dB (1 kHz)

Total harmonic distortion ........................... < 0.02% (1 kHz)

TUNER

FM wave range ........................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz

AM wave range ........................................... 530 – 1700 kHz

Number of presets ............................................................40

Antenna

FM....................................................... 300 Ω dipole wire

AM ..............................................................Loop antenna

TAPE DECK

(1)

Frequency response

CrO2 tape (type II) .......................... 60 – 15,000 Hz (5 dB)

Normal tape (type I) ....................... 60 – 15,000 Hz (5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio

CrO2 tape (type II) ..............................................≥ 50 dBA

Normal tape (type I) ...........................................≥ 47 dBA

Wow and flutter ................................................ ≤ 0.4% DIN

SPEAKERS

System .................. shielded 2-way; double port bass reflex

Impedance ..................................................................... 6 Ω

Woofer ....................................................................1 x 5.25"

Tweeter..................................................................... 1 x 2.5"

Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................... 240 x 310 x 309 (mm)

Weight .................................................................. 4 kg each

FB219W MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED CENTER SPEAKERS

Impedance ..................................................................... 6 Ω

Frequency range ........................................... 75 – 18,000 Hz

Power handling capacity ............................................. 40 W

Sensitivity ................................................................... 89 dB

Driver .......................................................... 1 x 4" full range

Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................... 264 x 140 x 240 (mm)

Weight ........................................................................ 1.5 kg

FB219W SURROUND SPEAKERS

Impedance ..................................................................... 3 Ω

Frequency range ......................................... 100 – 15,000 Hz

Output power .................... 2 x 20 W RMS, 1 kHz, THD 10%

Sensitivity ................................................................... 87 dB

Driver .......................................................... 1 x 4" full range

Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................... 174 x 219 x 220 (mm)

Weight .................................................................. 3 kg each

FB219W TRANSMITTER

System ................................................ Radio frequency (RF)

Modulation ............................... Frequency modulation (FM)

S/N in signal ............................................................... 95 dB

Step channel frequency ................. 913.750 – 915.250 MHz

Transmission power .............................................. < 10 mW

Working range ................................................... up to 100m

Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................... 130 x 206 x 134 (mm)

Weight ...................................................................... 0.26 kg

GENERAL INFORMATION

Material/finish ....................................... Polystyrene/Metal

AC Power ........................................................ 120 V / 60 Hz

Power Consumption

Active........................................................................ 80 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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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 Operation

“NO DISC” is displayed.

• The disc is inserted upside down.

™

Place CD with printed side up.

• Moisture condensation at the lens.

™

Wait until lens has adjusted to normal room temperature.

• There is no disc in the CD tray.

™

Insert a CD.

• The CD is dirty, badly scratched or

warped.

™

Clean or replace the CD.

• The CD lens is dirty or dusty

™

See section under Maintenance.

“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed.

• The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not properly recorded for the use on a standard CD player.

™

Read the instruction booklet of your CDReWriteable or CD-Recorder on how to finalize a recording.

• The CD is badly scratched or dirty.

™

Replace or clean CD.

Radio Reception

Poor radio reception.

• The signal is too weak.

™

Adjust the antenna.

™

Connect an external antenna for better reception.

• The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system.

™

Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR.

Tape Deck Operation

Recording or playback cannot occur or there is a decrease in audio level.

• Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure rollers.

™

See section on tape deck maintenance.

• Magnetic build-up in the record/ playback head.

™

Use demagnetizing tape.

General

System does not react when any button is pressed.

• Electrostatic discharge.

™

Press 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.

™

Adjust the volume.

• The headphones are connected.

™

Disconnect the headphones.

• Speakers are not connected or are connected wrongly.

™

Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

™

Make sure the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

Reversed left and right sound.

• Speakers are connected wrongly.

Check the speaker connections and

™

location.

Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise physical location of musical instruments.

• Speakers are connected wrongly.

™

Check the speaker connection for proper phasing, red/black wires to red/ black terminals.

Remote control has no effect on the system.

• Wrong source is selected.

™

Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.) before pressing the function button, (PLAY, PREV/NEXT, etc.).

• The distance to the system is too large.

™

Reduce the distance.

• Batteries are inserted incorrectly.

™

Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated..

• Batteries are exhausted.

™

Replace the batteries.

Timer is not working.

• Clock is not set.

™

Set the clock.

• Timer is not switched on.

™

Press CLOCK/TIMER to switch on the timer.

• Dubbing/recording is in progress.

™

Stop dubbing/recording.

Clock setting is erased.

• There was a power failure.

™

Reset the clock.

System displays features automatically; buttons flash continuously.

• Demonstration mode is switched on.

™

Press and hold Ç (on the system) for 5 seconds to switch off the demonstration.

TROUBLESHOOTING

There is a howling sound at the external source.

• You hear feedback when you are listening and recording from the same source simultaneously.

™

Press AUX to select CDR mode.

All lighted buttons are not lit.

• Equalizer Display is switched on in NITE mode.

™

Rotate JOG to other Equalizer Display.

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No sound.

• VOLUME is not correctly adjusted.

™

Adjust the VOLUME.

• Headphones are connected to the appliance.

™

Disconnect headphones.

Poor sound or no sound at the center or surround speakers.

• SURROUND mode is not switched on.

™

Switch to the surround mode on the appliance.

• Surround and/or center speakers are not (properly) connected.

™

Connect the speakers properly.

• Transmitter or active surround speakers are switched off.

™

Switch on transmitter and active surround speakers.

• Transmitter and/or active surround speakers are not securely connected to the power source.

™

Connect the power cables properly.

• CHANNEL slides of the transmitter and the active speakers are not switched to the same number.

™

Set the CHANNEL slides on the transmitter and on both active speakers to the same number.

• Transmitter is connected to the wrong terminal on the appliance.

™

Connect the transmitter to the correct terminal on the appliance.

• SURR/MULTI switch of the transmitter is in the wrong position.

™

Set the SURR/MULTI switch to the SURR position.

• The signal from the transmitter is interferred through electric appliances.

™

Set the transmitter and the active surround speakers to another transmitting channel.

• The signal from your appliance is too strong.

™

Set the input sensitivity of the transmitter to the next level.

Bad sound.

• Setting does not match for the given type of music or sound.

™

Correct the sound settings on the appliance.

Surround sound level is too low or too high.

• The level of the surround sound is not properly adjusted.

™

Adjust the level of the surround sound on the appliance.

Center sound level is too low or too high.

• The sound level of the center channel is not properly adjusted.

™

Adjust the level of the center channel on the appliance.

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Philips FW798W User Manual

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