Philips FW-C355 User Manual

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Mini Hi-Fi System

FW-

C355

FW-

C355

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Important notes for users in the U.K.

Mains plug

This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp,

A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

3 Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp.

Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).

¶ As these colour s may not correspond with the

colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: – Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black. – Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red. – Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and yellow).

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires.

Italia

DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’

Si dichiara che l’apparecchio FW-C355 Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’ar t. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.

Fatto a Eindhoven

Philips Consumer Electronics

Philips, Glaslaan 2

5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Norge

Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.

Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.

For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet.

CAUTION

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

Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

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5 £ ≤

CD 1/2/3

TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR

REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP

VOL

≥ 4

)

1 2

3 4 5 6

7 8

9 0

! @

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

OPEN CLOSE

CHANGE

DISC

PLAYBACK

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

FW-

DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

DSC

BAND

TUNER TAPE AUX

SEARCH•TUNING SEARCH•TUNING PLAY• PAUSE

PREV/

DSC DBB MUTE

MUTE

NEWS/TA

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

CD 1

CD 2

▲

STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP

A.REPLAY DIMCLOCK•TIMERRDS NEWS PROGRECORD

∞

CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

CHANGER

™

MASTER VOLUME

CD 3

)

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

( * & ^

PLAY / REC

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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling.

Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten.

Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.

Observera! Stömbrytaren är sekundärt kopplad och bryter inte strömmen från nätet. Den inbyggda nätdelen är därför ansluten till elnätet så länge stickproppen sitter i vägguttaget.

Luokan 1 laserlaite

Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.

Oikeus muutoksiin varataan. Laite ei saa olla alttiina tippu-ja roiskevedelle.

Huom. Toiminnanvalitsin on kytketty toisiopuolelle, eikä se kytke laitetta irti sähköverkosta. Sisäänrakennettu verkkoosa on kytkettynä sähköverkkoon aina silloin, kun pistoke on pistorasiassa.

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Index

English ------------------------------------------------ 6

Français -------------------------------------------- 30

Español --------------------------------------------- 54

Deutsch --------------------------------------------- 78

Nederlands -------------------------------------- 103

Italiano -------------------------------------------- 127

English

Français

Español

DeutschNederlandsItalianoSvenskaDanskSuomi

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Svenska ------------------------------------------- 151

Dansk --------------------------------------------- 175

Suomi --------------------------------------------- 199

Português ---------------------------------------- 223

Português

∂ППЛУИО¿ ----------------------------------------- 247

∂ППЛУИО¿

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Contents

English

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 7

Acknowledgement ............................................... 7

Environmental information ................................ 7

Safety information ................................................ 7

Preparations

Rear connections ............................................. 8–9

Optional connection ........................................... 9

Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 9

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control ........................................................... 10–11

Basic Functions

Plug and Play ........................................................ 12

Demonstration mode ........................................ 13

Switching the system on ................................... 13

Switching the system to standby mode ........ 13

Switching the system to Eco Power

standby mode ...................................................... 13

Dim mode ............................................................ 13

Volume control ................................................... 14

Sound control ..................................................... 14

Power Antennas connection Speakers connection

Connecting other equipment to your system

Digital Sound Control (DSC) Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 18

Storing preset radio stations .................... 18–19

Automatic preset programming

Manual preset programming

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 19

Erasing a preset radio station .......................... 19

RDS ................................................................ 19–20

Setting the RDS clock

NEWS ................................................................... 20

Tape Operation/Recording

Loading tape ........................................................ 21

Playing tapes ........................................................ 21

Rewinding/Fast forwarding ............................... 22

General information on recording ................. 22

Preparation for recording ................................ 22

One touch recording......................................... 22

CD Synchronised start recording .................. 23

Dubbing tapes ..................................................... 23

Clock/Timer

View clock ............................................................ 24

Clock setting ....................................................... 24

Timer setting ....................................................... 25

Deactivating the timer

Activating the timer

Sleep timer setting ...................................... 25–26

External Sources

Listening to external sources .......................... 26

CD Operation

Discs for playback .............................................. 15

Loading discs ....................................................... 15

Playing discs ......................................................... 16

Selecting a desired track/passage .................... 16

Replacing discs during playback ...................... 16

Repeat and Shuffle ....................................... 16–17

Repeat play Random play

Programming the disc tracks ........................... 17

Erasing the programme ..................................... 17

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Specifications ........................................... 27

Maintenance.............................................. 28

Troubleshooting ............................. 28–29

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General Information

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

Supplied accessories

– 2 speaker boxes – remote control – AM loop antenna – FM wire antenna

Acknowledgement

Energy Star

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 specialised company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

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.

● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable

surface.

● Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to

excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

● The lens may cloud over when the system is

suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc. Leave the system in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates.

● The mechanical par ts of the set contain self-

lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.

● When the system is switched to Standby

mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.

English

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Preparations

AM ANTENNA

English

AM loop

antenna

ANTENNA

speaker

(right)

ANTENNA

AUX/CDR

SPEAKERS 6Ω

AC power cord

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the system. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2.

A Power

Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made.

WARNING! – For optimal performance, use only the original power cable. – Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

— —

FM wire antenna

speaker

(left)

B Antennas Connection

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception.

AM Antenna

To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore, your system may switch to Standby mode automatically under extreme conditions. If this happens, let the system cool down before reusing it (not available for all versions).

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● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,

VCR or other radiation source.

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Preparations

FM Antenna

● For better FM stereo reception, connect an

outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal.

C Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

● Fully inser t the stripped portion of the speaker

wire into the terminal as shown.

Notes: – For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. – Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. – Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

Optional connection

The optional equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details.

Connecting other equipment to your system

Use a cinch cable to connect AUX/CDR IN to the analogue audio out terminals of an external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder).

Note: – If you are connecting equipment with a mono output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a “single to double” cinch cable (the output sound still remain mono).

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA (not supplied) into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside the battery compar tment.

CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not 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.

English

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Controls (illustrations on page 3)

Controls on the system and remote control

1 STANDBY ON y

– to switch the system on or to standby mode.

2 ECO POWER

– to switch the system on or to Eco Power

standby mode.

3 DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

– the active DSC will be lighted.

4 TUNER (BAND)

– to select waveband : FM or MW.

TAPE (TAPE 1•2)

– to select tape deck 1 or 2.

AUX (VIDEO) (AUX/CDR)

– to select the input for an additional appliance.

5 CD 1 / CD 2 / CD 3 (CD 1/2/3)

– to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3.

6 OPEN/CLOSE

– to open or close the disc tray.

7 DISC CHANGE

– to change disc(s).

8 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)

– to activate the jog control for DSC selection.

9 Jog control

– to select the desired sound effect for the

selected sound feature.

DSC ..................JAZZ, ROCK, TECHNO or

OPTIMAL.

DBB ..................DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or

DBB OFF.

0 DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

– to activate the jog control for DBB selection.

! Mode Selection

PLAY•PAUSE ÉÅ

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

for Tape ............... to start playback.

for Plug & Play…(on the system only) to initiate

and start plug & play mode.

SEARCH•TUNING à á

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

for Tuner ............. to tune to a lower or higher

radio frequency.

for Tape ............... to rewind or fast forward.

for Clock ............ (on the system only) to set the

hour.

STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP Ç

for CD .................to stop playback or to clear a

programme.

for Tuner ............. (on the system only) to stop

programming or to erase a

selected preset.

for Tape ............... to stop playback or recording.

for Demo ........... (on the system only) to activate/

deactivate the demonstration.

for Clock ............ (on the system only) to exit clock

setting or cancel timer. for Plug & Play…(on the system only) to exit plug

& play mode.

PREV í / PRESET 4 NEXT ë / PRESET3

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

current, previous, or next track.

for Tuner ............. to select a preset radio station.

for Clock ............ (on the system only) to set the

minute.

@ RDS

– to select RDS information.

NEWS

– to hear News automatically.

# Tape deck 1 $ Tape deck 2

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Controls

% Tape deck operation

A. REPLAY

– to select continuous playback in either AUTO

REPLAY or ONCE mode only.

RECORD

– to start recording on tape deck 2.

^ PROG

for CD ................. to programme disc tracks.

for Tuner ............. to programme preset radio

stations.

for Clock ............ to select 12- or 24-hour clock

mode.

for Timer ............. to select CD programme mode

as the wake up source.

& CLOCK•TIMER

– to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer.

* DIM

– to select different brightness for the display

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

( n

– to connect headphones.

) MASTER VOLUME (VOL +/-)

– to increase or decrease the volume.

¡ Display screen

– to view the current status of the system.

™ Disc tray £ REPEAT

– to playback track(s)/disc(s)/programme

repeatedly.

≤ SHUFFLE

– to playback all available discs and their tracks/

programme in random order.

∞ MUTE

– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.

§ SLEEP

– to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer.

≥ B

– to switch the system to standby mode. – to switch the system to Eco Power 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 (for example CD1/2/3, TUNER). – Then select the desired function (for exampleÉ,

English

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Basic Functions

English

DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

OPEN CLOSE

CHANGE

DISC

DSC

BAND

TUNER TAPE AUX

SEARCH•TUNING SEARCH•TUNING PLAY• PAUSE

PREV/

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

▲

STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP

A.REPLAY CLOCK•TIMERRDS NEWS PROGRECORD

CD 1/2/3

REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP

MASTER VOLUME

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

DIM

DSC DBB MUTE

TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR

VOL

MUTE

NEWS/TA

IMPORTANT! Before operating the system, complete the preparation procedures.

Plug and Play

Plug and Play allows you to store all available RDS stations and radio stations automatically.

First time setup/power up

1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO

INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ on the system to start installation.

➜ "INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TUNER"

and "AUTO".

➜ PROG starts flashing. ➜ The system will automatically store the radio

stations with sufficient signal strength, starting from all RDS stations and followed by FM and MW bands respectively. Weak RDS stations may be stored in later presets.

➜ When all the available radio stations are

stored or the memory for 40 presets are used, the last preset radio station (or the first available RDS station) will be played.

3 The system will proceed to set the RDS clock if

the first preset is an RDS station.

➜ "INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TIME"

and "SEARCH RDS TIME".

➜ When RDS time is read, "RDS TIME" is

displayed and the current time will be stored.

➜ If RDS station does not transmit RDS time

within 90 seconds, the programme will exit automatically and the display will show “NO RDS TIME”.

● If the first preset is non-RDS station; ➜ The programme will exit automatically.

To reinstall Plug and Play

1 In standby or demonstration mode, press and

holdÉÅ on the system until "AUTO INSTALL

- PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ again to start installation.

➜ All previously stored radio stations will be

replaced.

To exit without storing the Plug and Play

● Press Çon the system. ➜ If you do not complete the Plug and Play

installation, the function will be restarted when you next turn on the main supply again.

Notes: – When the power is turned on, the disc tray may open and close to initialise the system. – If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" will be displayed. – During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and Play mode.

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Basic Functions

Demonstration mode

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

To activate the demonstration

● In standby mode, press and holdÇon the

system until "WELCOME" is displayed.

➜ The demonstration will begin.

To deactivate the demonstration

● Press and holdÇon the system until

"DEMO OFF" is displayed.

➜ The system will switch to standby mode.

Switching the system on

In standby/demonstration mode

● Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last

selected source.

● Press CD 1/2/3, TUNER, TAPE (TAPE 1/2)

or AUX (AUX/CDR).

● Press OPEN/CLOSE. ➜ The system will switch to CD mode.

In Eco Power standby mode

● Press ECO POWER to switch on the last

selected source.

● Press CD 1/2/3, TUNER, TAPE or AUX on

the remote control.

Switching the system to standby mode

In demonstration mode

● Press and hold Ç on the system.

Switching the system to Eco Power standby mode (< 0.5 Watt)

● Press ECO POWER (or press and hold B on

the remote control).

➜ "ECO PWR" is displayed, then the display

screen will go blank.

➜ The low power ECO POWER LED will be

lighted.

Note: – If you have not deactivated the demonstration, it will resume five seconds after the system switches to Eco Power standby or standby mode.

Dim mode

You can select the desired brightness for the display.

● In any source mode (except standby and Eco

Power standby mode), press DIM repeatedly to select DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.

➜ DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode.

DIM mode

OFF

Brightness

normal

half

normal

Note: – In standby mode, pressing DIM to select half or full brightness for clock display.

Spectrum Analyser

off

English

In any other source mode (except Eco Power standby mode)

● Press STANDBY ON (or B on the remote

control).

➜ The clock will appear on the display when the

system is in standby mode.

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DSC

JAZZ

ROCK

TECHNO

OPTIMAL

DBB

off

on (3)

on (2)

Basic Functions

English

Volume control

Adjust MASTER VOLUME (or press VOL + or - on the remote control) to increase or decrease the volume level.

To listen through the headphones

● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the

system.

➜ The speakers will be muted.

Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)

There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response.

1 Press DBB.

➜ The selected DBB is shown, except for DBB

OFF mode.

2 Adjust the jog control (or press DBB on the

remote control repeatedly) to select : DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF.

To switch off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE on the remote control. ➜ Playback will continue without sound and

"MUTE" is displayed.

● To restore the volume, press MUTE again or

increase the volume level.

Sound control

Digital Sound Control (DSC)

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

1 Press DSC.

➜ The selected DSC is shown.

2 Adjust the jog control (or press DSC on the

remote control repeatedly) to select : JAZZ, ROCK, TECHNO or OPTIMAL.

ISC

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.

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.

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STANDBY-ON

CD CHANGER

CLOCK.TIMER

VOLUME

DEMO

PRESET TUNING

SHUFFLE TIMER

PLAY MODE

SIDE

SET CLOCK

TIMER SET

BAND

RECORD

DUBBING

CD TAPE

PROGRAM

CLEAR

RDS MODE

1 2 3

TIMER

DBB

PROGRAM

AMPM

SHUFFLE FMMW

LWSW

STEREO

FRONT

BACK

RECORD

HSD

OPEN•CLOSE

ECO POWER

OPEN CLOSE

CHANGE

DISC

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

FW-

DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

DSC

BAND

TUNER TAPE AUX

SEARCH•TUNING SEARCH•TUNING PLAY• PAUSE

PREV/

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

▲

STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP

A.REPLAY CLOCK•TIMERRDS NEWS PROGRECORD

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

MASTER VOLUME

DIM

CD Operation

English

CHANGER

CD 1/2/3

REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP

DSC DBB MUTE

TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR

VOL

MUTE

NEWS/TA

IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc into each tray.

Discs for playback

This system can playback all digital audio CD, finalised digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs and finalised digital audio CD-Rewritable (CDRW)discs.

Loading discs 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays.

To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.

➜ The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray

is ready for loading.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

➜ "READING" is displayed. The selected disc

tray, total number of tracks and the playing time

will appear on the display.

Notes:

– Load the discs with the label side facing up.

– To ensure good system performance, wait until

the disc tray completely reads the disc(s) before

proceeding.

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CD Operation

English

Playing discs

a disc is loaded in the disc tray

the current selected disc tray is empty

the current selected disc tray is loaded or playing

To play all discs on the disc tray

● PressÉÅ . ➜ All the available discs will play once, then stop. ➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, track

number and elapsed playing time of the current track are displayed.

To play the selected disc only

● In CD mode, press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 on

the system.

➜ The selected disc will play once, then stop.

To skip to the beginning of the current track during playback

● Press í once.

Replacing discs during playback

1 Press DISC CHANGE.

➜ The disc tray will open without interrupting

current playback.

2 To change the inner disc, press DISC

CHANGE again.

➜ "DISC CHANGE" is displayed and the disc

will stop playing.

➜ The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner

disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.

Repeat and Shuffle

You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback.

To interrupt playback

● PressÉÅ. ➜ The current track time flashes.

● To resume playback, pressÉÅ again.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

Selecting a desired track/passage

To search for a particular passage during playback

● Press and hold à or á and release it when

the desired passage is located.

➜ During searching, the volume will be reduced.

To select a desired track

● Press í or ë repeatedly until the desired

track is displayed.

● If playback is stopped, pressÉÅ to start

playback.

Note: – In Shuffle mode, pressingí will cause the player to skip only to the beginning of the current track.

Repeat play

1 Press REPEAT on the remote control

repeatedly to select :

➜ "TRACK" – to repeat playback of the current

track.

➜ "DISC" – to repeat playback of the current

disc.

➜ "ALL" or "PROGRAM" – to repeat playback of

all available discs or programmed tracks.

2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT

until "REPEAT OFF" is displayed.

➜ REP is shown, except for REPEAT OFF mode.

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CD Operation

Random play

1 Press SHUFFLE on the remote control.

➜ SHUF is shown and "SHUFFLE" is displayed. ➜ All the available discs or programmed tracks

(if programme is active) will be played in random order.

2 To resume normal playback, press SHUFFLE

again.

➜ SHUF disappears.

Notes: – During programme play or shuffling mode, it is not possible to repeat playback the current disc (Repeat Disc mode). – Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button will cancel all repeat and shuffling modes.

Programming the disc tracks

Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order.

1 Load the desired discs on the disc tray (refer to

“Loading discs”).

2 Press PROG to star t programming.

➜ PROG starts flashing.

3 Press CD 1/2/3 to select a disc. 4 Press í or ë repeatedly to select the desired

track.

5 Press PROG to store the track.

● Repeat steps 3–5 to store other discs and

tracks.

6 To end programming, press Ç once.

➜ PROG stays and the programme mode

remains active.

➜ The total number of tracks programmed and

the total playing time are displayed.

7 To start programme play, pressÉÅ.

➜ "PLAY PROGRAM" is displayed.

Notes: – If the total playing time is more than "99:59" or if one of the programmed tracks has a number greater than 30, then "--:--" is displayed instead of the total playing time. – If you attempt to programme more than 40 tracks, "FULL" is displayed. – During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the programme mode automatically.

To review the programme

● Stop playback and pressí or ë repeatedly.

● To exit review mode, press Ç.

Erasing the programme

● Press Ç once when playback is stopped or

twice during playback.

➜ PROG disappears and "PROGRAM CLEARED"

is displayed.

Note: – The programme will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the disc tray is opened.

For Recording, please refer to “Tape Operation/Recording”.

English

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Radio Reception

English

DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

OPEN CLOSE

CHANGE

DISC

DSC

BAND

TUNER TAPE AUX

SEARCH•TUNING SEARCH•TUNING PLAY• PAUSE

PREV/

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

▲

STOP• CLEAR / DEMO STOP

A.REPLAY CLOCK•TIMERRDS NEWS PROGRECORD

CD 1/2/3

REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP

MASTER VOLUME

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

DIM

DSC DBB MUTE

TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR

VOL

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

➜ "TUNER" is displayed. A few seconds later, the

current radio frequency will appear on the display.

➜ If an FM station is received in stereo, is

displayed.

2 Press TUNER again to select the desired

waveband : FM or MW.

3 Press and hold à or á until the frequency

indication starts to change, then release.

➜ The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio

station with sufficient signal strength is found.

4 Repeat step 3 if necessar y until you find the

desired radio station.

● To tune to a weak station, press à or á briefly

and repeatedly until optimal reception found.

Storing preset radio stations

You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory.

Automatic Preset Programming

● Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions -

Plug and Play”).

1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

To begin automatic preset from a desired preset number

● Press í or ë to select the desired preset

number.

➜ If a radio station has been stored in one of

the presets, it will not be stored again under another preset number.

2 Press and hold PROG until "AUTO" is displayed.

➜ PROG starts flashing. ➜ The system will automatically store the radio

stations with sufficient signal strength, starting from all RDS stations and followed by FM and MW bands respectively. Weak RDS stations may be stored in later presets.

➜ When all the available radio stations are

stored or the memory for 40 presets are used, the last preset radio station (or the first available RDS station) will be played.

To stop storing the automatic preset

● Press PROG or Ç on the system.

Note: – If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden.

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Radio Reception

Manual Preset Programming

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to

“Tuning to radio stations”).

2 Press PROG.

➜ PROG starts flashing. ➜ The next available preset number is displayed

for selection.

To store the radio station to another preset number

● Press í or ë to select the desired preset

number.

3 Press PROG again to store the radio station.

➜ PROG disappears.

● Repeat steps 1–3 to store other radio stations.

To exit manual preset mode

● Press Ç on the system.

Notes: – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "FULL" is displayed. – During programming, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the programme mode automatically.

Tuning to preset radio stations

● Once you’ve programmed the radio stations, press í or ë to select the desired preset

number.

➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and

waveband are displayed.

Erasing a preset radio station

1 Press í or ë to select the preset radio station

to be erased.

2 Press and hold Çon the system until “PRESET

DELETED” is displayed.

➜ The deleted radio frequency remains on the

display.

➜ The preset numbers of all other preset radio

stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.

● Repeat steps 1–2 to erase other preset radio

stations.

For Recording, please refer to “Tape Operation/Recording”.

RDS

RDS (Radio Data System) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with the regular FM radio signal. This additional information can contain:

Station name: The radio station name is displayed. Programme type: The following programme types exist and can be received by your tuner: News, Affairs, Info, Sport, Educate, Drama, Culture, Science, Varied, Pop M, Rock M, M.O.R. (middle of the road music), Light M, Classics, Other M, No type. Radio text (RT): text messages appear on the display.

English

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To receive RDS Radio Stations

● Tuned to a radio station from FM band. ➜ If the radio station is transmitting RDS signal,

the RDS logo (RDS) and the radio station name will appear on the display.

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Radio Reception

English

To Check the RDS information

● Press RDS repeatedly to scroll through the

following information (if available) : STATION NAME ™ PROGRAMME TYPE ™ RADIO TEXT ™ TUNED FREQUENCY ™

STATION NAME ....

Notes: – If the tuned radio station does not transmit RDS signal or is a non RDS station, "NO RDS" is displayed. – If the RDS text message is not available at the RDS station, "NO RDS TEXT" is displayed.

Setting the RDS clock

Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a real clock time at an interval of ever y minute. It is possible to set the clock by using a time signal which is broadcast together with the RDS signal.

1 Press CLOCK•TIMER twice. 2 Press RDS.

➜ "SEARCH RDS TIME" is displayed. ➜ When RDS time is read, "RDS TIME" is

displayed and the current time will be stored.

➜ If the RDS radio station does not transmit

RDS time within 90 seconds, "NO RDS TIME" is displayed.

Note: – Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a real time clock at a minute interval. The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the transmitting RDS radio station.

NEWS (only available in RDS radio station)

Once the News PTY (Programme Type) is detected in a RDS radio station, it will switch to TUNER mode automatically.

IMPORTANT! You can activate NEWS function in standby, demonstration or any source mode except Tuner and Eco Power standby mode.

To activate NEWS function

1 Press NEWS until "NEWS" is displayed.

➜ NEWS is shown. ➜ It will scan the radio stations stored in the

first 5 preset and wait for the News Programme Type data to be available in any of these RDS radio stations.

➜ While searching NEWS in progress, the

current source activity will remain uninterrupted.

2 When NEWS transmission is detected, the

system will switch to Tuner mode automatically.

➜ NEWS starts flashing.

Notes: – You have to exit Tuner mode before selecting NEWS function. – Before you activate the NEWS feature, ensure that the first five presets have RDS stations. – The NEWS works only once for each activation. – The NEWS will not start if a recording is in progress. – If no RDS station is detected, "NO RDS NEWS" is displayed.

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To cancel NEWS function

● Press NEWS again or press TUNER to select

tuner mode.

● During news bulletin, press any other available

source keys to execute the relevant source mode.

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STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

OPEN CLOSE

CHANGE

DISC

PLAYBACK

DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

DSC

BAND

TUNER TAPE

SEARCH•TUNING SEARCH•TUNING PLAY• PAUSE

PREV/

▲

STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP

A.REPLAY CLOCK•TIMERRDS NEWS PROGRECORD

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

Tape Operation / Recording

TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR

VOL

MUTE

NEWS/TA

AUX

DIM

MASTER VOLUME

PLAY / REC

CD 1/2/3

REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP

DSC DBB MUTE

English

IMPORTANT! – 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).

Loading tape

1 Press on the tape deck to

open the tape deck door.

2 Load the tape with the open

side downward and full spool to the left.

3 Close the tape deck door.

Playing tapes

To playback a selected tape deck

1 Press TAPE repeatedly to select tape deck 1 or

2 PressÉÅ.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

To select automatic replay or one time playback

● Press A. REPLAY repeatedly to select the

different playback modes.

➜ "AUTO REPLAY" ( ) or "ONCE" ( )

is displayed.

AUTO REPLAY …the tape will rewind

automatically at the end of playback and replay again. It will replay up to a maximum of 20 times.

ONCE ..............the tape will playback the

selected side once and then stop.

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Tape Operation / Recording

English

Rewinding / Fast forwarding

1 Stop playback, press à or á.

➜ The tape will stop automatically at the end of

rewinding or fast forwarding.

2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast forwarding.

Note: – During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select another source (CD or TUNER, for example).

General information on recording

● For recording, use only tape of IEC type I

(normal tape).

● The recording level is set automatically,

regardless of the position of the Volume, DBB, DSC and so forth.

● The tape is secured at both ends with leader

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

● 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.

IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only on tape deck 2.

Preparation for recording

1 Press TAPE to select tape deck 2. 2 Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full

spool to the left.

3 Prepare the source to be recorded.

CD – load the disc(s). TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck 1 with the full spool to the left.

AUX – connect external equipment.

When recording is in progress

➜ REC starts flashing.

● It is not possible to listen to another source,

except tape dubbing.

● It is not possible to activate the timer function

during recording or tape dubbing.

One touch recording

1 Press CD 1/2/3, TUNER or AUX to select the

source.

2 Star t playback of the selected source. 3 Press RECORD to star t recording.

To stop recording

● Press Ç on the system.

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CD Synchronised start recording

1 Press CD 1/2/3 to select the disc.

● Press í or ë to select the desired track to

start recording.

● You can programme the tracks in the order you

want them to be recorded (refer to “CD Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).

2 Press RECORD to star t recording.

➜ The disc will start playback automatically.

To select another track during recording

1 PressÉÅ to interrupt recording. 2 Pressí or ë to select the desired track. 3 PressÉÅ again to resume recording.

To stop recording

● Press Ç. ➜ Recording and disc playback will stop

simultaneously.

Dubbing tapes

1 Press TAPE to select tape mode. 2 Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1.

● You can set the tape to the desired passage

where recording will start.

3 Press RECORD.

➜ Playing and recording will start

simultaneously.

➜ "DUB" is displayed.

● Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the

tape only. To continue recording on the reverse side, at the end of side A, flip the tape to side B and repeat the procedure.

Tape Operation / Recording

English

To stop dubbing

● Press Ç.

Notes: – Dubbing of tapes is possible only from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2. – To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same length.

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Clock/Timer

English

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

OPEN

DISC

CHANGE

DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

DSC

BAND

TUNER TAPE

SEARCH•TUNING SEARCH•TUNING PLAY• PAUSE

PREV/

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

▲

STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP

A.REPLAY CLOCK•TIMERRDS NEWS PROGRECORD

CD 1/2/3

REPEAT SHUFFLE SLEEP

AUX

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

MASTER VOLUME

DIM

DSC DBB MUTE

TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR

VOL

IMPORTANT! When in Eco Power standby mode, it is not possible to operate the clock or timer function.

View clock

The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby mode.

To view the clock in any source mode (CD or TUNER for example)

● Press CLOCK•TIMER. ➜ The clock is displayed for a few seconds. ➜ If the clock has not been set, "--:--" is

displayed.

Clock setting

The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode ("12:00 AM" or "00:00", for example)

1 In standby or view clock mode, press

CLOCK•TIMER once. In other source mode, press CLOCK•TIMER twice.

2 Press PROG repeatedly to select clock mode.

➜ "12:00 AM" or "00:00" starts flashing.

3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set

the minute.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the

setting.

➜ The clock starts working.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

Notes: – The clock setting will be cancelled when the power cord is disconnected or if a power failure occurs. – During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically. – To set the clock automatically through the time information in the RDS signal, refer to "Radio Reception - Setting the RDS clock".

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Clock/Timer

Timer setting

The system can switch on to CD, TUNER, or TAPE mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up.

IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. – The timer will always be switched on after it has been set. – The timer will not start if a recording is in progress. – The volume of the timer will increase gradually from the minimum level to the last tuned volume level.

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

two seconds to select timer mode.

➜ "12:00 AM" or "00:00" or the last timer

setting starts flashing.

➜ starts flashing.

2 Press CD 1/2/3, TUNER, TAPE or PROG to

select the desired source.

➜ “CD1 [or 2, 3] XX:XX" indicates the CD

mode is selected.

➜ “TU XX:XX” indicates the Tuner mode is

selected.

➜ “TA1 [or 2] XX:XX” indicates the Tape

mode is selected.

➜ “PROG XX:XX" indicates the CD programme

mode is selected.

● Before setting timer, make sure the music source

has been prepared. CD 1/2/3 – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific track, make a program (refer to “CD Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).

TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck.

3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set

the hour for the timer to start.

4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set

the minute for the timer to start.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER to store the timer.

➜ "TIMER ON" is displayed, followed by the set

timer "XX:XX" and the selected source.

➜ remains on the display.

● At the preset time, the selected sound source

will play.

English

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

Notes: – When the preset time is reached and the selected disc tray is empty, the next available disc will be selected. If all the disc trays are not available, Tuner will be selected automatically. – During timer setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically.

Deactivating the timer

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

two seconds.

2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the timer.

➜ "CANCEL" is displayed and the disappears.

Activating the timer (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 last set timer information is displayed for

a few seconds and is shown.

Sleep timer setting

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time.

1 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly

to select a preset time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™ OFF ™ 15 …

➜ "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" is displayed. "XX" is the

time in minutes.

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Clock/Timer

English

2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop

pressing the SLEEP button.

➜ is shown, except for "OFF" mode. ➜ The sleep timer is now set. Before the system

switches to standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is displayed.

"SLEEP 10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™ "SLEEP 1"

™ "SLEEP"

To check the remaining length of time after sleep timer is activated

● Press SLEEP once.

To change the preset sleep timer

● Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep

timer is shown.

➜ The display will show the next sleep timer

options.

To deactivate the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed,

or press the STANDBY ON button.

External Sources

DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

DSC

TUNER TAPE

Listening to external sources

1 Connect the audio out terminals of the external

equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN terminals of your system.

2 Press AUX (or AUX/CDR on the remote

control) to select external equipment.

➜ "AUX" is displayed.

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BAND

CD 1

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

CD 2

CD 3

Notes: – All the sound control features (DSC or DBB, for example) are available for selection. – Refer to the operating instructions for the connected equipment for details.

AUX

For Recording, please refer to “Tape Operation/Recording”.

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER

Output power ..................................... 2 x 80 W MPO

................................................................... 2 x 40 W RMS

Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 67 dBA (IEC)

Frequency response .......................... 50 – 15000 Hz

Input sensitivity

AUX/CDR In .......................................... 500 mV / 1V

Output

Speakers ....................................................................≥ 6 Ω

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

(1) (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYER

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

Frequency range .................................. 20 – 20000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 80 dBA

Channel separation ..........................≥ 60 dB (1 kHz)

Total harmonic distortion ........................... < 0.003%

TUNER

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

MW wave range ................................ 531 – 1602 kHz

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

Antenna

FM ..................................................................... 75 Ω wire

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

TAPE DECK

Frequency response

Normal tape (type I) ...... 80 – 12500 Hz (8 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio

Normal tape (type I) ................................ ≥ 48 dBA

Wow and flutter ....................................... ≤ 0.35% DIN

GENERAL INFORMATION

(1)

Material .............................................................. Polystyrene

AC Power ..................................... 220 – 230 V / 50 Hz

Power Consumption

Active ......................................................................... 70 W

Standby .................................................................. ≤ 15 W

Eco Power Standby....................................... < 0.5 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) .... 265x 310x 365 (mm)

Weight (without speakers)................................. 6.4 kg

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

English

SPEAKERS

System .................................... double port bass reflex

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

Woofer ........................................... 1 x 5 1/4" full range

Dimensions (w x h x d) . 210 x 310 x 235 (mm)

Weight\ .............................................................. 3.1 kg each

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Maintenance

C CB

English

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 dir ty,

clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

● Do not use solvents such as

benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

Cleaning the disc lens

● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may

accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths

● To ensure good recording and playback quality,

clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C 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.

Demagnetising the heads

● Use a demagnetising tape available at your

dealer.

Troubleshooting

WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Problem Solution

CD OPERATION

“NO DISC” is displayed. – Inser t a disc.

– Check if the disc is inser ted upside down. – Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens

has cleared.

– Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.

“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed. – Use a finalised CD-RW or CD-R.

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Troubleshooting

RADIO RECEPTION

Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or

connect an external antenna for better reception.

– Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi

System and your TV or VCR.

TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING

Recording or playback cannot be made. – Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.

– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape. – Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

tab space.

The tape deck door cannot open. – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and

switch on the system again.

GENERAL

The system does not react when – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and buttons are pressed. switch on the system again.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor – Adjust the volume. quality. – Disconnect the headphones.

– Check that the speaker s are connected correctly. – Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

The left and right sound outputs are – Check the speaker connections and location. reversed.

The remote control does not function – Select the source (CD 1/2/3 or TUNER, for properly. example) before pressing the function button

(É,í,ë).

– Reduce the distance between the remote

control and the system.

– Inser t the batteries with their polarities

(+/– signs) aligned as indicated. – Replace the batteries. – Point the remote control directly towards the IR

sensor .

The timer is not working. – Set the clock correctly.

– Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the

timer. – If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop

recording.

Not all lighted buttons are showing light. – Press DIM to select DIM OFF display mode.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased. – Power has been interrupted or the power cord

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

The system displays features – Press and hold Çon the system to switch off automatically. the demonstration.

English

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual