Philips FWC-150 Service manual

Mini System

FW-C150/37

Service
Service

Service

Service Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Location of pc boards & Version variations................1-2

Technical Specifications ............................................. 1-3

Measurement setup ....................................................1-4

Service Aids, Safety Instruction, etc...........................1-5

Instruction for use: US version excerpt .................... 2-1

Disassembly Instructions & Service positions ...........3-1

Service Test Programs ............................................... 3-4

Set Block diagram ......................................................... 4

Set Wiring diagram ........................................................ 5

Front Board .................................................................... 6

Tuner Board: ECO5 Sys .......................................... 7B

ECO MTF Module .......................................................... 9

3CDC-LC-MB Module ............................................... 10A

Combi Board ................................................................ 11

Set Mechanical Exploded view & parts list ................. 12

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

©

Copyright 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. Eindhoven, The Netherlands

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise
without the prior permission of Philips.

Published by KC 0046 Service Audio Printed in The Netherlands Subject to modification

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

GB

3139 785 22570

LOCATION OF PC BOARDS

1-2

CD KEY BOARD

FRONT
BOARD

KARAOKE
BOARD

MTF
BOARD

VERSION VARIATIONS:

Type /Versions: FW-C150

Features &
Board in used:

Incredible Surround
Karaoke
News
RDS
Rotary Encoder (volume control)
Jog Shuttle
Voltage Selector
Aux Input x
Digital Output
Headphone Socket x
Line Output
Subwoofer Output
Surround Output
Matrix Surround Loudspeakers
Standby - Clock Display x
Standby - Dark
Tuner board - ECO5 Sys x
Tuner board - Tuner 95
Combi board 12W version x
Combi board 18W version
Combi board 25W version

/37

MAINS
BOARD

H/P
BOARD

CD BOARD

TUNER

BOARD

COMBI BOARD

SPECIFICATIONS

1-3

GENERAL:

Mains voltage : 120V
Mains frequency : 60Hz
Power consumption : < 11W at Standby

< 35W Active
Clock accuracy : < 4 seconds per day
Dimension centre unit : 265 x 310 x 320mm

TUNER:

FM

Tuning range : 87.5-108MHz
Grid : 100kHz
IF frequency : 10.7MHz ± 25kHz
Aerial input : 300Ω click fit
Sensitivity at 26dB S/N : < 7µV
Selectivity at 600kHz bandwidth : > 25dB
Image rejection : > 25dB
Distortion at RF=1mV, dev. 75kHz : < 3%

-3dB Limiting point : < 8µV
Crosstalk at RF=1mV, dev. 40kHz : > 18dB

MW

Tuning range : 530-1700kHz
Grid : 10kHz
IF frequency : 450kHz ± 1kHz
Aerial input : Frame aerial
Sensitivity at 26dB S/N : < 4.0mV/M
Selectivity at 18kHz bandwidth : > 18dB
IF rejection : > 45dB
Image rejection : > 28dB
Distortion at RF=50mV, m=80% : < 5%

COMPACT DISC:

Measurement done at output conn. of the CDC module.
Frequency response within ± 1.5dB: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output level (in Vrms) : 550mV, Z

= 100Ω

out

Signal/Noise ratio (A-weighted) : > 80dBA
Distortion at 1kHz : < 0.003%
Channel unbalance at 1kHz : ±1dB
Channel separation at 1kHz : > 60dB
De-emphasis : 0 or 15/50 mS (Switched by subcode

on the disc)

1)

Frequency response in each setting is software controlled.

AMPLIFIER:

Output power (6Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) : 2 x 15W RMS

2 x 10W FTC
Frequency response within -3dB : 50Hz-15kHz
Dynamic Bass Boost : DBB ON, DBB Off
Digital Sound Control : Jazz, Techno, Optimal, Rock

1)

1)

Headphone output at 32Ω : 16mW
Input sensitivity

Aux/Line-in : 700mV ± 3dB at 600Ω

CASSETTE RECORDER:

Number of track : 2 x 2 stereo
Tape speed : 4.76 cm/sec ± 2%
Wow and flutter : < 0.4% DIN
Fast-wind/rewind time C60 : 130 sec
Bias system : 75kHz ± 5kHz
Rec/Pb frequency response within 8dB : 80Hz - 12.5kHz
Signal to noise ratio : > 48dBA

MEASUREMENT SETUP

Tuner FM

1-4

Bandpass

LF Voltmeter

e.g. PM2534

RF Generator

e.g. PM5326

DUT

250Hz-15kHz

e.g. 7122 707 48001

Ri=50Ω

S/N and distortion meter

e.g. Sound Technology ST1700B

Use a bandpass filter to eliminate hum (50Hz, 100Hz) and disturbance from the pilottone (19kHz, 38kHz).

Tuner AM (MW,LW)

RF Generator

e.g. PM5326

Ri=50Ω

DUT

Frame aerial

e.g. 7122 707 89001

Bandpass

250Hz-15kHz

e.g. 7122 707 48001

LF Voltmeter

e.g. PM2534

S/N and distortion meter

e.g. Sound Technology ST1700B

To avoid atmospheric interference all AM-measurements have to be carried out in a Faraday´s cage.
Use a bandpass filter (or at least a high pass filter with 250Hz) to eliminate hum (50Hz, 100Hz).

CD

Use Audio Signal Disc
(replaces test disc 3)

DUT

L

R

SBC429 4822 397 30184

S/N and distortion meter

e.g. Sound Technology ST1700B

LEVEL METER

e.g. Sennheiser UPM550

with FF-filter

Recorder

Use Universal Test Cassette CrO2 SBC419 4822 397 30069

or Universal Test Cassette Fe SBC420 4822 397 30071

LF Generator

e.g. PM5110

DUT

L

R

S/N and distortion meter

e.g. Sound Technology ST1700B

LEVEL METER

e.g. Sennheiser UPM550

with FF-filter

SERVICE AIDS

1-5

Service Tools:

Universal Torx driver holder .................................. 4822 395 91019

Torx bit T10 150mm ............................................. 4822 395 50456

Torx driver set T6 - T20 ......................................... 4822 395 50145

Torx driver T10 extended ...................................... 4822 395 50423

Cassette:

SBC419 Test cassette CrO2 ................................. 4822 397 30069

SBC420 Test cassette Fe ..................................... 4822 397 30071

MTT150 Dolby level 200nWb/M ............................ 4822 397 30271

Compact Disc:

SBC426/426A Test disc 5 + 5A ............................ 4822 397 30096

SBC442 Audio Burn-in Test disc 1kHz ................. 4822 397 30155

SBC429 Audio Signals disc .................................. 4822 397 30184

Dolby Pro-logic Test Disc ...................................... 4822 395 10216

HANDLING CHIP COMPONENTS

ESD Equipment:

Anti-static table mat - large 1200x650x1.25mm ... 4822 466 10953

Anti-static table mat - small 600x650x1.25mm ..... 4822 466 10958

Anti-static wristband .............................................. 4822 395 10223

Connector box (1MΩ) ............................................ 4822 320 11307

Extension cable

(to connect wristband to conn. box) .................. 4822 320 11305

Connecting cable

(to connect table mat to conn. box) .................. 4822 320 11306

Earth cable (to connect product to mat or box) .... 4822 320 11308

Complete kit ESD3

(combining all above products) ......................... 4822 320 10671

Wristband tester .................................................... 4822 344 13999

WARNING

GB

All ICs and many other semi-conductors are
susceptible to electrostatic discharges (ESD).
Careless handling during repair can reduce life
drastically.
When repairing, make sure that you are
connected with the same potential as the mass
of the set via a wrist wrap with resistance.
Keep components and tools also at this
potential.

F

ATTENTION

Tous les IC et beaucoup d’autres
semi-conducteurs sont sensibles aux
décharges statiques (ESD).
Leur longévité pourrait être considérablement
écourtée par le fait qu’aucune précaution n’est
prise à leur manipulation.
Lors de réparations, s’assurer de bien être relié
au même potentiel que la masse de l’appareil et
enfiler le bracelet serti d’une résistance de
sécurité.
Veiller à ce que les composants ainsi que les
outils que l’on utilise soient également à ce
potentiel.

1-6

ESD

D

WARNUNG

Alle ICs und viele andere Halbleiter sind
empfindlich gegenüber elektrostatischen
Entladungen (ESD).
Unsorgfältige Behandlung im Reparaturfall kan
die Lebensdauer drastisch reduzieren.
Veranlassen Sie, dass Sie im Reparaturfall über
ein Pulsarmband mit Widerstand verbunden
sind mit dem gleichen Potential wie die Masse
des Gerätes.
Bauteile und Hilfsmittel auch auf dieses gleiche
Potential halten.

WAARSCHUWING

NL

Alle IC’s en vele andere halfgeleiders zijn
gevoelig voor electrostatische ontladingen
(ESD).
Onzorgvuldig behandelen tijdens reparatie kan
de levensduur drastisch doen verminderen.
Zorg ervoor dat u tijdens reparatie via een
polsband met weerstand verbonden bent met
hetzelfde potentiaal als de massa van het
apparaat.
Houd componenten en hulpmiddelen ook op
ditzelfde potentiaal.

I

AVVERTIMENTO

Tutti IC e parecchi semi-conduttori sono
sensibili alle scariche statiche (ESD).
La loro longevità potrebbe essere fortemente
ridatta in caso di non osservazione della più
grande cauzione alla loro manipolazione.
Durante le riparazioni occorre quindi essere
collegato allo stesso potenziale che quello della
massa dell’apparecchio tramite un braccialetto
a resistenza.
Assicurarsi che i componenti e anche gli utensili
con quali si lavora siano anche a questo
potenziale.

GB

Safety regulations require that the set be restored to its original
condition and that parts which are identical with those specified,
be used.

NL

Veiligheidsbepalingen vereisen, dat het apparaat bij reparatie in
zijn oorspronkelijke toestand wordt teruggebracht en dat onderdelen,
identiek aan de gespecificeerde, worden toegepast.

F

Les normes de sécurité exigent que l’appareil soit remis à l’état
d’origine et que soient utiliséés les piéces de rechange identiques
à celles spécifiées.

D

Bei jeder Reparatur sind die geltenden Sicherheitsvorschriften zu
beachten. Der Original zustand des Geräts darf nicht verändert werden;
für Reparaturen sind Original-Ersatzteile zu verwenden.

“Pour votre sécurité, ces documents
doivent être utilisés par des spécia­listes agréés, seuls habilités à réparer
votre appareil en panne”.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

GB

Warning !

Invisible laser radiation when open.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.

S

Varning !

Osynlig laserstrålning när apparaten är öppnad och spärren
är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen.

3122 110 03420

I

Le norme di sicurezza esigono che l’apparecchio venga rimesso
nelle condizioni originali e che siano utilizzati i pezzi di ricambio
identici a quelli specificati.

"After servicing and before returning set to customer perform a
leakage current measurement test from all exposed metal parts to
earth ground to assure no shock hazard exist. The leakage current
must not exceed 0.5mA."

Varoitus !

SF

Avatussa laitteessa ja suojalukituksen ohitettaessa olet alttiina
näkymättömälle laserisäteilylle. Älä katso säteeseen!

DK Advarse !

Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er
ude af funktion. Undgå udsaettelse for stråling.

2-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

President Message ............................ 2 - 3

Important Safety Instructions ...............4

Limited Warranty ....................................5

Model Illustration ................................... 6

General Information............................... 7

Safety Information .................................7

Preparation ....................................... 8 - 9

Controls ......................................... 10 - 12

Operating The System .................. 12 - 14

CD.................................................. 14 - 16

Tuner .....................................................17

Tape ............................................... 18 - 19

AUX .......................................................19

Recording ...................................... 20 - 21

Clock .....................................................21

Timer .....................................................22

Sleep Timer ......................................... 22

Specifications........................................23

Maintenance.........................................24

Troubleshooting ............................ 24 - 25

7

GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION

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 the
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules, part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
Operation is subject 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.

Accessories

– Remote control
– AM loop antenna
–FM wire antenna
–AC power cord

(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 your system.
Allow at least 10cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top
of the unit and 5cm (2 inches) from
each side

• 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.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

2-2

8

Rear Connections

R

L

LR

C

D

PREPARATION

B

FM ANTENNA

+

–
–

+

AUX IN

300Ω

AM ANTENNA

AUDIO OUT

MAINS

A

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110V-
127V

220V-
240V

AC

~

E

9

A AM Loop Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied loop antenna to
the 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 the FM AERIAL (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 AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) 300 Ω
terminal using a 300 Ω dipole wire.

FM AERIAL 300Ω

FM ANTENNA 300Ω

OR

PREPARATION

C Speakers Connection

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

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

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

12 mm

unlock lock

CAUTION:

–For optimal sound performance, it is

recommended to use the supplied
speakers.

–Do not connect more than one speaker

to any one pair of +/- speaker
terminal.

–Do not connect speakers with

impedance lower than the speakers
supplied. Please refer to
SPECIFICATION section of this manual.

D 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 IN terminals at the rear of the
system.

E 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 (not supplied)
into the remote control as shown in
the battery compar tment (Type R06
or AA).

+

-

+

-

CAUTION
– Remove batteries if they are

exhausted or not to be used for a
long time.

– Do not use old and new or

different types of batteries in
combination.

– Batteries contain chemical

substances, so they should be
disposed off properly.

2-3

10

6

5

4

1

3

2

*

&

STANDBY-ON

PLAY/REC

TAPE 1

RECORD

CONTROLS

PLAYBACK

7

8

9

0

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9
(

8
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!

0

0
3

CD DIRECT

REPEAT

VOLUME

í

à

DSC DBB

PAUSE

Å

É

Ç

MUTE

2

TUNERTAPE 1/2CD

SLEEPAUXDIM

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£

21

SHUFFLE

3

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0
!

ë

á

0

¡
#

DISC 2

DEMO STOP

PLAY• PAUSE PREV NEXT

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD TUNER

DISC 3

▲

PLAY

PRESET

▲

▲

▲

OPEN•CLOSE

3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM

CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

MASTER

VIDEO

VOLUME

AUX

STOP

▲

▲

▲

▲

•

•

•

TAPE 2

.

SE

PAU

OPEN

CD1 • 2 • 3

PROGRAM CLOCK•TIMER

▲

▲

STOP

▲▲▲

.

DISC 1

FM•AM

▲

TUNING

SEARCH

STOP•CLEAR

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL

FULL AUTO STOP

OPE

N PAU

S

E

DISC CHANGE

DC

3

CHANGER

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

L

A

J

A

M

I

Z

T

Z

P

O

DSC

O

R

O

N

H

C

K

C

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▲

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11

Controls on the system
and remote control

11

1 STANDBY-ON

11

–to switch the system on or to

standby mode.

22

2 PROGRAM

22

for CD ............ to program CD

for TUNER ... to program preset

for CLOCK .. to select 12 or 24

33

3 DSC (DIGITAL SOUND

33

CONTROL)

– to select the desired sound effect :

OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or
TECHNO.

44

4 DISPLAY SCREEN

44

–to view the current setting of the

system.

55

5 CD CHANGER TRAY

55
66

6 DISC CHANGE

66

–to change disc(s).

77

7 OPEN•CLOSE

77

–to open or close the CD changer

tray.

88

8 DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD

88

DIRECT PLAY)

–to select a CD tray for playback.

tracks.

radio stations.

hour in clock setting
mode.

CONTROLS

99

9 SOURCE – to select the

99

following:

CD / (CD 1•2•3)

–to select CD mode. When disc

playback is stopped, press to select
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.

AUX (VIDEO)

–to select sound from an external

source (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc
player, DVD player or CD
Recorder).

00

0 MODE SELECTION

00

SEARCH àá (TUNING
àá )

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

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

for CLOCK .. to set the hour (on

STOP•CLEAR Ç

for CD ............ to stop disc playback

for TUNER ... to stop programming

for DEMO .... to start or stop

forward.

higher radio frequency.

the system only) .

or to clear a
programme.

(on the system only).

demonstration mode
(on the system only).

for CLOCK .. to exit clock setting

or cancel timer (on

the system only).

for PLUG & PLAY

............................ to exit plug & play

mode and return to
standby mode (on the

system only).

PLAY É / PAUSE Å

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

playback.

for PLUG & PLAY

............................ to initiate and start

plug & play from
standby/demo mode

(on the system only).

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.

for CLOCK .. to set the minute (on

the system only) .

!!

! MASTER VOLUME 3 4

!!

–to increase or decrease the

volume.

@@

@ n

@@

–to connect headphones.

##

# DBB (DYNAMIC BASS

##

BOOST)

–to switch on bass boost to

enhance bass response or to
switch off bass boost.

$$

$ CLOCK•TIMER

$$

– to view the clock, set the clock or

set the timer.

%%

% TAPE DECK 2

%%
^^

^ TAPE DECK 2 OPERATION

^^

PLAYÉ ...... to start playback.

à ..................... to rewind the tape.

á ..................... to fast forward the

tape.

STOP•OPEN…to stop playback

or to open the tape
door.

PA USE......... to interrupt playback.

&&

& TAPE DECK 1 OPERATION

&&

RECORD ... to start recording.

PLAYÉ ...... to start playback.

à ..................... to rewind the tape.

á ..................... to fast forward the

tape.

STOP•OPEN…to stop playback/

recording or to open
the tape door.

PA USE......... to interrupt playback

or recording.

**

* TAPE DECK 1

**
((

( DIM

((

–to select different brightness for

the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2,
DIM 3 or DIM OFF.

2-4

12

))

) REPEAT

))

–to repeat a track, a disc, or all

available discs.

¡¡

¡ MUTE

¡¡

–to switch off the sound temporarily.

™™

™ SHUFFLE

™™

–to play all the available discs and

their tracks in random order.

££

£ SLEEP

££

–to switch the system to standby

mode at a selected time.

≤≤

≤ 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 or TUNER).

– Then select the desired function

(É, í, ë, etc.).

CONTROLS OPERATING THE SYSTEM

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY-ON

CD

▲▲▲

TUNING

SEARCH

PROGRAM CLOCK•TIMER

FM•AM

TUNER TAPE

▲

STOP•CLEAR

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL

CD1 • 2 • 3

L

A

J

A

M

I

Z

T

Z

P

O

DSC

O

R

O

N

H

C

K

C

E

T

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

Plug and Play

The system provides PLUG and PLAY
feature that allows you to store all
available radio stations automatically
upon power up.

If the PLUG and PLAY has not
been installed
1 Upon power up, “AUTO INSTALL -

PRESS PLAY” will be displayed.

TAPE 1 • 2

▲

DEMO STOP

PLAY• PAUSE PREV NEXT

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

PRESET

▲

2 Press PLAY (on the system only) to

start installation.
™ “INSTALL” will be displayed and

followed by “TUNER” a nd then
"AUTO".

™ The

PROGRAM

™ PLUG and PLAY will start

searching for all radio stations 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.

™ The last preset radio station will

appear on the display when PLUG
and PLAY is completed.

VIDEO

AUX

MASTER
VOLUME

starts flashing.

13

To reinstall the PLUG & PLAY
1 In Standby or Demostration mode,

press and hold PLAY (on the system
only) “AUTO INSTALL - PRESS

PLAY” will be displayed.

2 Press PLAY (on the system only)

again to start installation.

•To exit without storing the PLUG

and PLAY, press Ç button (on the

system only).

Notes:
– PLUG and PLAY will be reinitiated

again during the next power up if :
i) PLUG and PLAY installation was not
completed.
ii) No stereo frequency being detected
during PLUG and PLAY, "CHECK
ANTENNA" will be displayed.

–You can store any radio stations

manually or automatically after PLUG
and PLAY.

– When PLUG and PLAY is used, all

previously stored radio stations will be
replaced.

– During PLUG and PLAY, if no button is

pressed within 15 seconds, the system
will go to demonstration mode (if
demonstration mode is enable)

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

Demonstration mode

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

To disable the demonstration
mode

•Press and hold Ç (on the system

only) for five seconds when the

system is in demonstration mode.

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

mode.

To enable the demonstration
mode

•Press and hold Ç (on the system

only) for five seconds when the

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

Notes:
– If the demonstration mode has not been

disabled, it will resume five seconds later
after the system switches to standby
mode.

– When the system is switched on from

the main power outlet, the CD changer
tray may open and close again to
initialize the set.

–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.

Switching the system ON

• Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.

•Press STANDBY-ON in demo.

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

Switching the system to
standby mode

•Press STANDBY-ON 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 IN terminals.

DIM mode

(only on remote control)

You can select the desired brightness
for the display.

• Press DIM to select DIM 1, DIM 2,
DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.

DIM

display lights up.

™ The
™ "DIM 1", "DIM 2", "DIM 3" or

"DIM OFF" will be displayed
depending on the mode selected.

DIM OFF - normal brightness with
Volume Indicator On

DIM 1 - normal brightness with
Volume Indicator Off

DIM 2 - half brightness with Volume
Indicator On

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DIM 3 - half brightness with Volume
Indicator Off

Sound Control

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

Press MASTER VOLUME 3 or 4 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.

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
(DSC)

The DSC feature enables you to enjoy
special sound effects that have preset
equalizer settings, providing the best
music reproduction.

• Press DSC to select OPTIMAL,
JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO.

™ “OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or

TECHNO” and the respective flag

will be displayed.

Note:
– When "OPTIMAL" sound is selected

DBB will be switched on automatically.

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

The DBB mode enhances the bass
response.

•Press DBB to switch on bass
response.
™ “DBB ON” and the DBB flag will

be displayed.

To s w itch off DBB

•Press DBB again.

™ “DBB OFF” will be displayed.

Note:
– Some discs or tapes might be recorded

in high modulation, which causes a
distortion at high volume. If this occurs,
switch off DBB or reduce the volume.

MUTE (only on remote control)
This feature allows you to temporarily
switch off the sound of the system without
switching off the system when you require
a moment of silence.

•Press MUTE on the remote control
to switch off the sound.
™ "MUTE" and the MUTE flag will be

displayed.

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

War ning!

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

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

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

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

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Discs for playback

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

Loading the CD Changer

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

™ The CD changer tray slides out.

3 Load a disc with the printed side up

in the right tray.

•You can load another disc in the left
tray.

•To load the third disc, press the
DISC CHANGE button.
™ The CD changer tray will rotate

until the empty tray is ready for
loading.

4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the

CD changer tray.
™ A lit on the respective CD

numeric flag indicates that its
corresponding disc(s) is loaded in
the disc tray.

Note:
–To ensure good system performance,

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

Disc Direct Play

•You can play a disc 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.
™ The corresponding CD numeric

flag starts to flash.

Playing a Disc

1 PressÉ to start playback.

™ A flashing on the CD numeric flag

indicates the selected disc.

™ The track number and elapsed

playing time of the current track
appear on the display.

•To interrupt playback, pressÅ.
™ The playing time flashes.

•To resume playback, press É again.

2 To stop playback, press 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 changer tray slides out.

2 Replace the discs in the left and right

disc trays.

CD

• If you wish to change the inner disc
during playback, press DISC
CHANGE again.
™ "DISC CHANGE" will be

displayed.

™ The disc will stop playing.
™ The CD changer tray will close to

retrieve the inner disc and then
open again with the inner disc
accessible.

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the

CD changer tray.

Selecting a desired track

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

track appears on the display.

2 PressÉ to start playback.

™ The selected track number and

elapsed playing time appear on
the display.

Selecting a desired track during
playback

•Press í or ë until the desired
track appears on the display.
™ The selected track number and

elapsed playing time appear on
the display.

• If you press í once it will skip to
the beginning of the current track
and play the track again.

Note:
–Pressing

í

during shuffling can only
skip to the beginning of the current
track.

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 disc 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 PROG flag starts flashing.
™ A flashing on the CD numeric flag

indicates the selected disc.

3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC

1/2/3 button to select the disc.

4 Pressí or ë to select the desired

track.

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5 Press PROGRAM to store the

track.

• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other
discs and tracks.

6 Press 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

– If the system is reading the discs,

– During programming, if no button is

–“SELECT A DISC” will be displayed

Reviewing the program

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

•Pressí or ë repeatedly to review

•Press Ç to exit review mode.

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or if one of the programmed

“
tracks has a number greater than 30,

--:--

then “

” appear s on the display

instead of the total playing time.

programming is not possible,

READING

“
followed by "

” will be displayed and

DISC X

current read disc number.

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

when programming an empty disc slot.

the programmed tracks.

". "X" is the

Playing the program

1 Press É to start program playback.

™ “PLAY PROGRAM” will be

displayed.

™ 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
or all programmed tracks will be
played repeatedly.
™ “TRACK” or "PROGRAM" will be

displayed.

™ The REP and PROG flags appear

on the display.

2 Press Ç to stop program playback.

Notes:
– If you press any of the DISC DIRECT

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

– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled

when program playback begins.

Erasing the program

playback is stopped)

•Press Ç.
™ “PROGRAM CLEARED” will be

displayed.

(when

CD

Note:
– The program will be erased when the

system is disconnected from the power
supply or when the CD changer tray is
opened.

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 SHUF flag and the track

selected at random appear on the
display.

• The discs and the tracks will be
played in random order until you
pressÇ.

• If you press REPEAT during
shuffling, the current track or all
available discs will be played
repeatedly.
™ “TRACK” o r “ALL DISC” will be

displayed.

™ The REP and SHUF flags appear

on the display.

2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume

normal playback.
™ The SHUF flag disappears from

the display.

Note:
– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled

when shuffle is selected.

Repeat

(only on remote control)

You can play the current track, a disc or
all available discs repeatedly.

1 Press REPEAT on the remote

control to select the various repeat
modes.
™ “TRACK”, “DISC”, “ALL DISC”

or “OFF” will be displayed.

™ The REP flag appears on the

display.

• The selected track, selected disc or
all available discs will now be played
repeatedly until you pressÇ.

2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF"

mode is displayed to resume normal
playback.
™ The REP flag disappears from the

display.

Notes:
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available

during program play or shuffle mode.

–You can also repeat shuffling a

program.
i) “TRACK“ or “PROGRAM" will be
displayed.
ii) The REP, PROG, and SHUF flags
appear on the display.

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

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 PROG flag starts flashing and

“AUTO” will be displayed.

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™ 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

Ç

(on the system only).

– If you want to reser ve 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 PROG flag starts flashing.
™ The next available preset number

will be displayed for selection.

4 Press à or á to tune to the

desired frequency.

• If you wish to store the radio station

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

5 Press PROGRAM again.

™ The PROG flag disappears and

the radio station will be stored.

• Repeat steps 3 – 5 to store other
preset radio stations.

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

Ç

by pressing

(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 4 or 3 to select the desired
preset number.
™ The preset number, radio

frequency, and waveband appear
on the display.

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Loading a tape

1 Press STOP•OPEN.
2 The tape deck door opens.
3 Load the tape with the open side

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downward and the full spool to the
left.

4 Close the tape deck door.

Ta pe Playback

1 Press TAPE to select TAPE mode.

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2 Load the tape into the selected tape

deck.

3 Press PLAYÉ to start playback.

•To interrupt playback, press PAUSE.

•To resume playback, press PAUSE
again.

4 Press STOP•OPEN to end

playback.

Rewind/Fast Forward

When playback is stopped
1 You can rewind or fast forward a

tape by pressing à or á ,
respectively.
™ The tape will stop automatically at

the end of rewinding or fast
forwarding.

2 Press STOP•OPEN to stop

rewinding or fast forwarding.

Continuous Playback From
Ta pe Deck 2 to Tape Deck 1

1 Press TAPE to select TAPE mode.
2 Load the tapes in tape deck 1 and 2.
3 Press PLAY 2 on tape deck 2.
4 Press PA USE on tape deck 1.
5 Press PLAY 2 on tape deck 1.

™ Playback will begin with tape deck

2 and will continue with tape deck
1 when playback on tape deck 2
ends.

6 Press STOP•OPEN if you want to

stop playback before the end of the
tape in tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.

Notes:
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a

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

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– Before playing a tape, 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).

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TAPE AUX

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 IN
terminals, you can hear the enhanced
sound from the system.

• Press AUX to select the external
equipment.
™ "AUX" will be displayed.

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

DBB, etc.) are available for selection.

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

I (normal tape).

– The tape is secured at both ends with

FM•AM

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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 or DSC.

–To prevent accidental recording, break

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

One Touch Recording

•For One Touch Recording, as soon as
you press RECORD, the current
source (CD, TUNER or AUX) will be
recorded on tape deck 1.

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1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 1.
2 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to

start recording.

REC

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starts flashing.

3 Press PA USE to interrupt

recording.

4 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1

to stop recording.

CD Synchro Start
Recording

During CD synchro start recording,

• Do not fast forward/rewind your
tape in tape deck 2.

1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1

and a disc into the disc tray.

2 Press CD.

•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 RECORD on tape deck 1 to

start recording.

REC

starts flashing.

™ The

4 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1

to stop recording, then press Ç to
stop disc playback.

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Dubbing tapes

to tape deck 1)

1 Load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck 2 and a blank tape into tape
deck 1.

• Make sure both tapes have their full
spool to the left.

2 Press PA USE on tape deck 1.
3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1.

REC

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4 Press PLAYÉ on tape deck 2.

• Recording will star t automatically.

5 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1

and tape deck 2 to stop dubbing.

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

side B and repeat the procedure.

– Dubbing of tapes is only possible from

tape deck 2 to tape deck 1.

–To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of

the same length.

(from tape deck 2

starts flashing.

RECORDING CLOCK

Recording from other
sources

1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1.
2 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.

•Start playback of the selected source.

3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to

4 Press PA USE to interrupt

5 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1

Note:
– During recording, it is not possible to

(only on tape deck 1)

start recording.

REC

starts flashing.

™ The

recording.

to stop recording.

listen to another sound source.

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View Clock

You can view the clock (if it is set) if the
system is in Standby mode or when any
sound source is selected (CD, TUNER,
etc.). The clock will be displayed for
about seven seconds.

•Press CLOCK•TIMER briefly (on
the system only).
™ “10:38

current time) will be displayed
depending on whether you have
selected 12- or 24-hour mode.

™ “--:--” will be displayed if the

clock is not set.

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Clock Setting

The clock can be set in either 12- or
24-hour mode, e.g. “12:00
“00:00“. Before setting the clock, you
must be in the View Clock mode.

1 Press CLOCK•TIMER to select

2 Press PROGRAM to select 12- and

3 Set the hour with à or á on the

4 Set the minute with í or ëon the

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clock mode.

24- hour mode.
™ If 12-hour mode is selected,

“12:00“ starts flashing and the

AM

lights up.

™ If 24-hour mode is selected,

“00:00” starts flashing.

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5 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to

store the setting.
™ The clock star ts.

•To exit without storing the setting,

press Çon 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 interr uption occurs, the

clock setting is erased.

Timer Setting

• The system can switch on to CD or
TUNER 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
increase from the minimum
level to the most recently
selected volume level.

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER

for more than two seconds to
select timer mode.

TIMER SLEEP TIMER

™ “TU__XX:XX” or “CD__XX:XX"

starts flashing. "XX:XX" is “12:00

AM

“or “00:00” or the last timer

setting, depending on whether 12­or 24-hour mode has been
selected.

TIMER

™ The

2 Press CD or TUNER to select the

desired source.

™ “TU__XX:XX” indicates the Tuner

™ “CD__XX:XX" indicated the CD

• Before selecting CD, make sure a disc
is loaded in the CD changer tray.

3 Press à or á on the system to set

the hour for the timer to start.

4 Press í or ë on the system to set

the minute for the timer to start.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER to store

the start time .

™ The timer is now set.
™ The

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

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.

starts flashing.

mode is selected.

mode is selected.

TIMER

remains on the display.

played.

– If the source selected is CD, playback

will begin with the first track of the
selected disc or program. If the CD
trays are empty, the TUNER will be
selected instead.

–The timer will not activate if a recording

is in progress.

To switch off the TIMER
1 Press and hold 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

disappears.

To start the TIMER again (for the
same preset time and source)

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER

for more than two seconds.

2 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to

store the start time .
™ The timer is now on.

TIMER

™ The

Sleep Timer

control)

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

appears on the display.

(only on remote

1 Press SLEEP on the remote control

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

in minutes): 15

™™

™ OFF

™™

™ "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" will be

displayed. "XX" is the time in
minutes.

2 When you reach the desired length

of time, stop pressing the SLEEP
button.

™ The
™ The Sleep Timer is now set. Before

the system switches to standby
mode, a countdown of 10
seconds will be displayed.
"SLEEP 10"
"SLEEP 1"

While SLEEP mode is activated

•Press SLEEP once to view the
remaining length of time.

•Press SLEEP twice to change the
pre-selected period of time.
™ The display will show the

remaining time followed by the
sequence of sleep timer options.

To switch off the Sleep Timer

•Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"
is displayed, or press the
STANDBY-ON button.

™™

™ 15 …

™™

SLEEP

display lights up.

™™

™™

™ 30

™ 45

™™

™™

™™

™ "SLEEP 9"....

™™

™™

™ "SLEEP"

™™

™™

™ 60

™™

™™

™

™™

24

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
cleaner.

MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape
Path s

•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.

Warning! Under no
circumstances should you 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 occur s, 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 inser ted 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 dir ty, badly scratched or

warped.

™ Clean or replace the CD.

• The CD lens is dir ty or dusty.

™ See section under Maintenance (page

24).

“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is
displayed.

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

™ Read the instr uction booklet of your

CD-Rewritable or CD-Recorder on how
to finalize a recording.

• The CD is badly scratched or dir ty.

™ Replace or clean CD.

Radio Reception

Poor radio reception.

• The signal is too weak.

™ Adjust the antenna.
™ Connect an exter nal antenna for

better reception.

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

™ Separate the stereo system from the

TV or VCR.

2-10

25

Ta pe Deck Operation

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

•Dirty tape heads, capstans or
pressure rollers.

™ See section on tape deck maintenance

(page 24).

• 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No or poor sound.

•Volume is not turned up.

™ Adjust 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, colored/black wires to
colored/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,
(

É,í,ë

• 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.

• Recording or dubbing is in progress.

™ Stop recording.

Clock setting is erased.

• There was a power failure.

™ Reset the clock.

, etc.).

System displays features
automatically.

• Demonstration mode is switched
on.

™ Press and hold

five seconds to switch off the
demonstration.

Ç

(on the system) for

DISMANTLING INSTRUCTIONS

3-1 3-1

Dismantling of the Cassette Cover

2. Twist screw driver

3. Lift up and out

Dismantling of the Front Panel

1) With the CDC tray opened remove the Cover Tray CDC
(pos 107) as indicated.

2) Loosen the 8 screws to separate the Front Panel from the
rear portion.

-2 screws B on the front

-2 screws each on the left & right side

-2 screws at the bottom

1. Place screw driver
(flat side) between
the cover & cassette
door

Opening the CDC Tray manually

1) Take a paper clip or any stiff wire diameter of 1mm -1.5mm
and make a marking about 17mm from the tip.

2) Place the set in an upright position and insert the paper clip
into the slot on the right side of the Cabinet Rear.

3) With the marking just outside the Cabinet Rear, you
should be able to engage the gear on the side of the
3CDC-LC Module. Because of the distance between the
gear and the Cabinet Rear the chance of the paper clip
slipping above or below the gear is high, therefore you
have to feel and adjust slightly to engage the gear cor­rectly.

4) Push the gear slowly towards the front as shown until the
Tray CDC starts to move out of the Front Cabinet. The
Tray CDC is now disengage and can be pulled out com­pletely

Cassette door

Marking just outside the
slot on the Cabinet Rear

17mm

Note: If the Cabinet Rear has to be replaced, it has to

be replaced by one that has a similar slot on the
right side of the Cabinet otherwise there is no
possibility to disassemble the same set in the
future.

Turn the Gear inside towards
the Front of the Set repeatedly
until the Tray CDC starts to
open.

3-2

3-2

Dismantling of Rear Portion

Dismantling of Assemblies on the Front Panel

1) Remove 1 screw C to loosen the Headphone board.

2) Remove 12 screws D as indicated to loosen the Front

board.

3) Remove 6 screws E to loosen the ECO-MTF Module

1) Remove 1 screw H & uncatch C1 to loosen the Mains
socket board.

2) Remove 2 screws F, 2 screws G and uncatch C2 to
loosen the Tuner board assembly.

3) Remove 5 screws J (3x on the rear and 2x on the
heatsink) to loosen the Combi board (Main part).

4) Remove 2 screws K to loosen the Mains Transformer.

3-3

3-3

Service pos A

Service pos C

Service pos B

Note:

1. During repair it is possible to disconnect the following
assemblies or modules while working on other areas:

-Tuner Board

- 3CDC Module

2. Flex cables are very fragile, care should be taken not to
damage them during repair. After repair, be very sure
that the flex cables are inserted properly into the flex
sockets before encasing, otherwise faults may occurs.

Service pos D

3-4 3-4

SERVICE TEST PROGRAM

TUNER
TEST

TUNER

Button pressed?

Y

Display Tuner Version

"ccc"

N

TUNER

Button pressed?

Y

Service frequencies are

copied to the RAM (see Table1)

Tuner works normally

except:

PROGRAM button

N

QUARTZ
TEST

O

Button pressed?

Y

Display shows

32K

Output at (Front Board)

pin 80 of uP = 2048Hz

O

Button pressed?

Y

Display shows

8M

Output at (Front Board)

pin 80 of uP = 1,953.125Hz

To start service test program

hold P & AUX

depressed while

plugging in the mains cord

Display shows the

ROM version *

"S-Vyy"

(Main menu)

N

N

S refers to Service Mode.

V refers to Version.

yy refers to Software version number of Processor.
(Counting up from 01 to 99)

SERVICE
PLAY MODE

POWER

Button pressed?

Y

Set is in Service PLAY Mode.

In case of failures, error

codes according to table 2

will be displayed.

The Service Play Mode is intended to
detect and identify the failures in the CD Mode.

In this mode the electronics will still function
even when an error is detected so that
repair activities can be carried out.

N

Figure 1

note 1 : DISC1, DISC3, TUNER, JAZZ, TECHNO and Biplanar (if applicable)

Figure 2

DISPLAY
TEST

2

Button pressed?

Y

Display shows Fig. 1

and switch all LEDs on

2

Button pressed?

Y

Display shows Fig. 2

and selected LEDs on

(see note 1)

N

N

N

Disconnect

PRESET

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Mains cord ?

Y

Service Mode left

Europe

"EUR"

87.5MHz

108MHz

531kHz

1602kHz

558kHz

1494kHz

153kHz

279kHz

198kHz

98MHz

87.5MHz

East Eur.

"EAS"

87.5MHz

108MHz

531kHz

1602kHz

558kHz

1494kHz

87.5MHz

87.5MHz

87.5MHz

87.5MHz

98MHz

East Eur. Extended-band

"EAS"

65.81MHz

108MHz

74MHz

87.5MHz

531kHz

1602kHz

558kHz

1494kHz

98MHz

70.01MHz

65.81MHz

Table 1

9

Button pressed?

Y

USA

"USA"

87.5MHz

108MHz

530kHz

1700kHz

560kHz

1500kHz

98MHz

87.5MHz

87.5MHz

87.5MHz

87.5MHz

Note: * Depending on the selected grid frequency (9 or 10kHz)

By holding the TUNER and R buttons depressed while switching on the Mains supply, one
of the undermentioned features will be activated:

- the tuning grid frequency is toggled between 9kHz and 10kHz for the Oversea (/21) version.

- the extended FM1 (65.81MHz - 74MHz) is toggled on and off for East Eur. (/34) version.

N

Oversea

"OSE"

87.5MHz

108MHz

531/530kHz*

1602/1700kHz*

558/560kHz*

1494/1500kHz*

87.5/98MHz*

87.5MHz

87.5MHz

87.5MHz

98/87.5MHz*

Error code

E1000

E1001

E1002

E1003

E1005

E1006

E1007

E1008

E1020

E1070

E1071

E1079

Error Description

Focus Error
Triggered when the focus could not be found within a certain time when starting up the CD
or when the focus is lost for a certain time during play.

Radial Error
Triggered when the radial servo is off-track for a certain time during play.

Sledge In Error
The sledge did not reach its inner position (inner-switch is still close) before approximately
6 Sec. have passed by. Inner-switch or sledge motor problem.

Sledge Out Error
The sledge did not come out of its inner position (inner-switch is still open) before approximately
250 mSec. have passed by. Inner-switch or sledge motor problem.

Jump-offtrack error
Triggered in normal play when the jump destination could not be found within a certain time.
When this error occurred, software will try to recover by initiating the jump command again.
If it is recoverable, the disc will continue to play.

Subcode Error
Triggered when a new subcode was missing for a certain time during play.

PLL Error
The Phase Lock Loop could not lock within a certain time.

Turntable Motor Error
Generated when the CD could not reached 75% of speed during startup within a certain time.
Discmotor problem.

Focus Search Error
The focus point has not been found within a certain time.

The carousel switch is not open within certain time. This can happen when either the switch is
defective and closed all the time, or when the carousel is blocked when located exactly at a
disc position.

The carousel position switch did not close within a certain time. This can happen when the
switch is defective and never closes electrically, or when the carousel is blocked in between
two disc positions. The time-out is approximately 5 Sec.

The drawer could not enter the inside position and is opening again. This happen when the
drawer is blocked and cannot go fully inside or when the drawer switch is defective and does
not close.

R

N

ACTION

Various

other Tests

9

Button pressed?

Y

TEST

Activated with

EEPROM TEST A test pattern will be sent to the EEPROM.

"PASS" is displayed if the uProcessor read
back the test pattern correctly, otherwise

9 to Exit

"ERROR" will be displayed.

QEEPROM FORMAT Load default data. Display shows "NEW"

for 1 second.

Caution!
All presets from the customer will be lost!!

ENCODER TEST Display shows value for 2 seconds.

LEAVE SERVICE
TESTPROGRAM

Volume Knob

or

Jog Shuttle knob

Disconnect
mains cord

Values increases or decreases in steps of 1
until 0 (Min.) or 40 (Max.) is reached.

Table 2

SET BLOCK DIAGRAM

VCD MODULE

4-1

4-1

SIMPLE KARAOKE

SA BUFFER

#

SOUND PROCESSING

COMBI

HEADPH0NE

AMPLIFIER

HEADPHONE

SUBWOOFER OUT

BASS ALC

POWER
AMPLIFIER

For 12W set

Only

For 25W set

Only

FRONT

FRONT

**

**

POWER SUPPLY

TRAFO

VCD

#

VCD

#

VCD

VCD

#

#

Updated on 10-06-99