Philips FW-C85 User Manual

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Mini Hi-Fi System

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Return your Warranty Registration card today to

ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.

• Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive
all the privileges of owning a Philips product.

Warranty

Verification

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

Owner

Confirmation

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

Know these

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

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

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

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• So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed
with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these
important benefits.

Model

Registration

Returning your Warranty Registration Card
right away guarantees you’ll receive all
the information and special offers which you
qualify for as the owner of your model.

For Customer Use

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

Model No. _______________________________

Serial No. ________________________________

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

To prevent electric shock, match wide

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and welcome to the “family!”

Dear Philips product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one
of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And
we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with
your purchase for many years to come.

As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to
protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties
and outstanding service networks in the industry.

What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all
the information and special offers for which you qualify,
plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home
shopping network.

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satisfaction.

All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for
investing in a Philips product.

Sincerely,

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President and Chief Executive Officer

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P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips

product, you must return your Warranty
Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail
it to us right now!

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

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

1. Read these instructions – All the safety and

2. Keep these instructions – The safety and

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the

4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use

5. Do not use this apparatus near water – for

6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance

7. Install in accordance with the

8. Do not install near any heat sources such

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment

9. Do not defeat the

operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.

operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

appliance and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.

instructions should be followed.

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

should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

manufacturers instructions. Do not block
any of the ventilation openings. For

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

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

safety purpose of
the polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. When the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

EL 4562-E004: 99/3

AC Polarized

Plug

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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

Canada

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

CAUTION

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

:

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

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AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

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

WHAT IS COVERED?

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

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED WARRANTY

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

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

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

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

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

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

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

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

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

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN
CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

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

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

REMEMBER...

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

MODEL # ____________________________________

SERIAL # ____________________________________

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

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

Longview,Texas 75606, USA,[phone]

EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98

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CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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.

Energy Star

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

Accessories (Supplied)

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

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

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
the each side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PREPARATION

Rear Connections

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A AM Loop Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied loop antenna to

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AUDIO OUT

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

E

B FM Wire Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna
to the FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal.
Adjust the position of the FM antenna
for the best reception.

Outdoor Antenna

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

DIGITAL

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AUDIO IN

LRLR

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AM ANTENNA

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AUX/CDR IN

FM ANTENNA 300Ω

LINE OUT

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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.

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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 Line Out Connection

(wireless ready)

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

You can also install additional optional
front active speakers away from the
system (e.g. in another room) to reduce
the inconvenience of running long
speaker wires across rooms. You can
place as many remote speakers as you
like provided they operate at the same

PREPARATION

radio frequency. Connect the wireless
radio frequency transmitter to the LINE
OUT terminals. Place the active
speakers at your preferred location. Be
sure to follow the instructions supplied
with the active speakers.

Note:
– Availability of wireless transmitter and

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

E Connecting other

equipment to your
system

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

F Subwoofer Out

Connection

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

G Digital Out Connection

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

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

H AC Power Supply

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

Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control

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

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

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CONTROLS

CDR/DVD

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Controls on the system
and remote control

1 STANDBY ON

– to switch the system on or to

standby mode.

– to use for EASY SET.

2 POWER SAVE

– to switch the system to energy

saving mode.

3 IR SENSOR

– sensor for the infrared remote

control.

4 PROG (PROGRAM)

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

tracks.

for TUNER ... to program preset

radio stations.

for CLOCK ..to select 12 or 24

hour in clock setting
mode (on the system
only).

5 SOUND CONTROL – to

select the desired sound feature :
PERSONAL, DSC, VEC or
BASS/TREBLE.

6 JOG

– to select the desired sound effect

of PERSONAL/DSC/VEC setting.
You must select the respective
sound feature first.

PERSONAL

– to select up to 6 personal

preferred Spectrum Analyzer
settings : PERSONAL 1-6.

CONTROLS

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL

– to select the desired Digital Sound

Control effect : OPTIMAL,
CLASSIC, TECHNO, VOCAL,
ROCK or JAZZ.

VEC

– to select the desired Virtual

Environment Control effect : HALL,
CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA,
CONCERT or ARCADE.

7 CLOCK/TIMER

– to view the clock, set the clock or

set the timer.

8 n

– to connect headphones.

9 DIM

– to select brightness for the display

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

0 SOURCE – to select the

following:

CD / (CD 1•2•3)

– to select CD mode. When CD

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. When tape

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

AUX / (CDR/DVD)

– to select sound from an external

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

! DISPLAY SCREEN

– to view the current setting of the

system.

@ CD CAROUSEL TRAY
# DISC CHANGE

– to change CD(s).

$ OPEN•CLOSE

– to open or close the CD carousel

tray.

% DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD

DIRECT PLAY)

– to select a CD tray for playback.

^ MODE SELECTION

SEARCH à á (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 a tape.

for CLOCK ..to set the hour (on

the system only).

STOP•CLEAR Ç

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

or to clear a program.
for TUNER ... to stop programming.

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

recording.

for DEMO ....(on the system only)

to start or stop

demonstration mode.

PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ

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

playback.

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

í PREV / SIDE / 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

radio station in

memory.

for TAPE......... to select tape side

(back or front) in

tape deck 2 only.
for CLOCK ..to set the minute (on

the system only).

& RECORD

– to start recording on tape deck 2.

* VOLUME

– to increase or decrease the

volume.

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( DUB (HSD) (HIGH SPEED

DUBBING)

– to dub a tape in normal or fast

speed.

) BASS/TREBLE CONTROL –

to adjust BASS/TREBLE level :

BASS 3 4 (BASS +/-)

– to increase or decrease the low

tone.

TREBLE 3 4 (TREBLE +/-)

– to increase or decrease the high

tone.

¡ A. REV (AUTO REVERSE)

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

( å / ∂ / ∫ ).

™ wOOx PLUS

– to select between normal or

enhanced wOOx sound effect.

wOOx LEVEL

– to select desired wOOx level :

WOOX 1, WOOX 2 or WOOX 3.

£ TAPE DECK 2
≤ TAPE DECK 1
∞ MUTE

– to switch off the sound temporarily.

§ CLOCK

– to view clock display.

≥ TIMER ON/OFF

– to switch on or off timer.

• SLEEP

– to switch the system to standby

mode at a selected time.

CONTROLS

ª SHUFFLE

– to play all the available discs and

their tracks in random order.

º REPEAT

– to repeat a CD track, a disc, or all

available discs.

⁄ DIGIT 0 – 9

(numbers consisting of two figures
must be keyed in within 2 seconds.)

for CD ............to key in a CD track

for playback or
programming

for TUNER ... to key in a preset

radio station.

¤ B

– to switch the system to standby

mode.

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

to control by pressing one of the
source select keys on the remote
control (e.g. CD, TUNER, etc.).

– Then select the desired function

(É, í, ë, etc .).

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STANDBY

ON

POWER SAVE

IR SENSOR

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

Demonstration mode

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

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

Notes:
– During the demonstration, if you press

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

– When the system is switched to standby

or power save mode, the demonstration
will resume five seconds later.

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To stop the demonstration mode

• Press and hold Ç(on the system
only) for five seconds when the

system is in demonstration mode.

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

Notes:
– When the system is switched on from

the main power outlet, the CD carousel
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.

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To start the demonstration mode

• Press and hold Ç(on the system
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™ The demonstration will begin.

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

• Press and hold STANDBY ON (on
the system only) for five seconds
when the system is in standby or
demonstration mode.
™ "EASY SET" will be displayed, and

followed by "TUNER" and then
"AUTO".

™ EASY SET will star t 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.

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

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

– When EASY SET is used, all previously

stored radio stations will be replaced.

– The last preset radio station will

appear on the display when EASY SET
is completed.

Switching the system ON

• Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
You can also switch on the system by

pressing any one of the CD DIRECT
PLAY buttons.

Switching the system to
standby mode

• Press STANDBY ON or B on

the remote control.
™ The system will switch to standby

mode.

Switching the system to
power save mode (when

Demonstration mode is stopped)

• Press POWER SAVE to switch to

energy saving mode ( < 2 watts ).
™ "LOW POWER STANDBY ON" will

be displayed, after which the
display screen goes blank.

™ The low power STANDBY ON

LED will be lit.

Note:
– if the demonstration mode has not

been disabled, it will resume five
seconds later.

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Selecting the Source

• Press the respective source selection

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

source.

Note:
– For an external source, make sure you

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

Dim mode

You can select the desired brightness
for the display.

• Press DIM to select DIM 1, DIM 2,

DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.

™ The DIM appears on the display.
™ "DIM 1", "DIM 2", "DIM 3" or

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

DIM OFF - normal brightness with
Spectrum Analyzer On

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

DIM 1 - normal brightness with
Spectrum Analyzer Off

DIM 2 - half brightness with
Spectrum Analyzer On

DIM 3 - half brightness with
Spectrum Analyzer Off and all LEDs
on the system will be switched off.

Volume Control

Adjust VOLUME to increase or
decrease the sound level.

For Personal Listening

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

MUTE (on remote control only)

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

1 Press MUTE on the remote control

to switch off the sound.
™ "MUTE" will be displayed.

2 Press MUTE again on the remote

control or increase the VOLUME
level to switch on the sound.

Sound Control

For Optimal sound listening, you
can only select one of the following
sound control at a time :
PERSONAL, DSC, VEC or BASS/
TREBLE.

PERSONAL SOUND

You can store upto 6 personal settings.
1 Press to select the PERSONAL

feature.

2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired

Personal setting.
™ The selected personal setting

number will be encircled.

™ If no name has been stored

previously, "PERSONAL X" will be
displayed. "X" is the setting
number.

Personal Setting

You can adjust the personal setting to
your desired level with the JOG control.

1 Press and hold PERSONAL for

about five seconds to switch on the
personal setting mode.
™ "SELECT PRESET NUMBER" will

be displayed.

2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired

preset number for personal setting
and press á to confirm the
selection.
™ "ADAPT LOW FREQ LEVEL" will

be displayed.

3 Adjust the JOG to select the desired

Spectrum Analyzer band level for low
frequency.
™ The level will increase or decrease

between+3 and -3.

4 Press á to confirm the selection.

™ "ADAPT MID FREQ LEVEL" will

be displayed and the next
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• Repeat step 3 - 4 to select the

desired mid and high frequencies
Spectrum Analyzer band levels.

5 You can choose to edit the name for

the personal setting.
™ The first character of setting name

will be flashing.

6 Adjust the JOG to select the desired

alphabet, number or symbol.
™ "A to Z", "0 to 9" or "*, -, +, \, /, _".

7 Press á to confirm the selection.

™ The next character for editing will

be flashing.

• Repeat step 6 - 7 to store up to 10
characters.

8 To store the setting, press

PERSONAL again.

• Before storing the setting, you

can press à to retrace the steps
in the reverse order.

• To exit without storing the
setting, press Ç.

Notes:
– During personal setting, if no button is

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

– wOOx level cannot be stored as part

of the personal setting.

– It is not possible to adjust Bass/Treble

level during personal setting, "USE
JOG" will be displayed.

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
(DSC)

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

1 Press to select the DSC feature.
2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired

Digital Sound Control setting :
OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO,
VOCAL, ROCK or JAZZ.
™ The selected digital sound is

encircled.

™ "OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO,

VOCAL, ROCK or JAZZ" will be

displayed.

Note:
– For neutral setting, select CLASSIC.

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
CONTROL (VEC)

The VEC feature enables you to adjust
the system to select a type of
environment.

1 Press to select the VEC feature.
2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired

Virtual Environment Control setting :
HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA,
CONCERT or ARCADE.
™ The selected environment is

encircled.

™ "HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA,

CONCERT or ARCADE" will be

displayed.

BASS/TREBLE

The BASS/TREBLE features enable you
to define the sound processor settings
for Bass and Treble.

1 Press to select the BASS/TREBLE

feature.
™ The BASS and TREBLE LED will

be lit.

™ "ADAPT BASS AND TREBLE

LEVELS" will be displayed.

2 Use BASS/TREBLE CONTROL to

select the desired BASS or TREBLE
level respectively.
™ The BASS/TREBLE level will

increase or decrease between
level +3 and -3.

• Press BASS 3 or 4 to select the

low tone level.
™ "BASS -X or BASS +X" will be

displayed.

• Press TREBLE 3 or 4 to select the

high tone level.
™ "TREBLE -X or TREBLE +X"

will be displayed.

Note:
–"X" denotes the sound level.

wOOx

There are three wOOx settings to
enhance the bass response.

1 Press wOOx PLUS (or wOOx on

the remote control) to select between

normal or enhanced wOOx effect.

• When normal wOOx sound effect is
selected;
™ The WOOX display is switched

off.

™ "WOOX NORM" will be displayed.

• When enhanced wOOx sound
effect is selected;
™ The WOOX appears on the

display.

2 Adjust wOOx LEVEL to select the

desired levels of wOOx.

™ The WOOX display lights up.
™ "WOOX 1, WOOX 2 or WOOX 3"

will be displayed.

Notes:
– When Personal or Bass/Treble sound

control is selected, wOOx will be
switched off automatically.

– Some CDs or tapes might be recorded

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

Automatic DSC-wOOx /
VEC-wOOx selection

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

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Warning!

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

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

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

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

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 carousel tray slides out.

3 Load a CD 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 carousel will rotate until

the empty tray is ready for
loading.

4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the

CD carousel tray.
™ The total number of tracks and

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

Note:
– To ensure good system performance,

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

CD Direct Play

• You can play a CD directly by

pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or
DISC 3 button. The CD player will
stop at the end of playback of the
selected disc.
™ A lit button indicates that a disc is

loaded in the disc tray.

™ The selected disc is encircled.

Playing a CD

1 Press PLAYÉÅ to start playback.

™ The disc tray, track number and

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

• To interrupt playback, press

PAUSEÉÅ.
™ The playing time flashes.

• To resume playback, press

PLAYÉÅ again.

2 To stop playback, pressÇ.

Notes:
– All the available discs will play once,

then stop.

– When the CD has stopped playing, the

system will switch to standby mode
after 30 minutes if no button is
pressed.

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Disc Change

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

1 Press DISC CHANGE.

™ The CD carousel tray slides out.

2 Replace the discs in the left and right

disc trays.

• If you wish to change the inner disc

during playback, press DISC
CHANGE again.
™ "DISC CHANGE" will be

displayed.

™ The CD will stop playing.
™ The CD carousel tray will close to

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

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the

CD carousel tray.

Selecting a desired track

Selecting a desired track when
playback is stopped
1 Press í or ë (or Digit 0-9 on the

remote control) until the desired track
appears on the display.

2 Press PLAYÉÅ 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 (or Digit 0-9 on the
remote control) 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:
– Pressingí 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.

CD

Programming Tracks

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

1 Load the desired discs in the disc

trays.

2 Press PROG to start programming.

™ The PROGRAM star ts flashing.
™ It will cancel any previously

selected repeat mode.

3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC

1/2/3 button to select the disc.

4 Press í or ë (or Digit 0-9 on the

remote control) to select the desired
track.

5 Press PROG 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

"

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" or if one of the programmed
tracks has a number greater than 30,
then "

--:--

instead of the total playing time.

" appears on the display

– If the system is reading the disc,

programming is not possible,
"READING" will be displayed and
followed by "DISC X" "X" is the
current read disc number.

– During programming, if no button is

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

Reviewing the program

Reviewing of the program is possible
only when playback is stopped.
1 Press í or ë repeatedly to review

the programmed tracks.

2 Press Ç once to exit review mode.

Playing the program

1 Press PLAYÉÅ 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 REPEAT and PROGRAM appear

on the display.

2 Press Ç to stop program playback.

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Notes:
– If you press any of the CD DIRECT

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

– REPEAT DISC mode is not available

when program playback begins.

Erasing the program (when

playback is stopped)

• Press Ç.
™ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be

displayed.

Note:
– The program will be erased when the

system is disconnected from the power
supply or when the CD carousel 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 SHUFFLE, the disc and the

track selected at random appear
on the display.

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

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

displayed.

™ The REPEAT and SHUFFLE appear

on the display.

2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume

normal playback.
™ The SHUFFLE disappears from the

display.

Note:
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available

when shuffle is selected.

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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 REPEAT appears on the

display.

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

2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF"

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

display.

Notes:
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available

during program play or shuffle mode.

– You can also repeat shuffling a

program.

™ "TRACK" or "PROGRAM" will be

displayed.

™ The REPEAT,

appear on the display.

PROGRAM and SHUFFLE

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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 radio station is reached.

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• To tune to a weak radio 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 PROG for more than one

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TUNER

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

™ All available radio 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 PROG or
(on the system only).

– If you want to reserve a section of

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

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

select the desired waveband : FM or
AM.

3 Press PROG for less than one

second.

™ The PROGRAM star ts 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 (or Digit 0-9 on the remote
control) to select the desired preset
number.

5 Press PROG again.

™ The PROGRAM 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

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

– You can cancel manual programming

by pressing Ç (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 (or Digit 0-9 on the
remote control) to select the desired

preset number.
™ The preset number, radio

frequency, and waveband appear
on the display.

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1 Press on the tape deck to open the

tape deck door.

2 The tape deck door opens.
3 Load the tape with the open side

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• Press A. REV to select the different
playback modes.

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stops at the end of one side.

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∂ ...... to record or playback on both

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maximum of 10 times per side
unless you press Ç.

4 Close the tape deck door.

Tape Side

(only on tape deck 2)

• Press í or ë to select the tape
side for playback or recording.
™ The A (BACK) or B (FRONT)

appear on the display, depending
on the tape side selected.

™ "T2 ! ! !" or "T2 @ @ @" will be

displayed.

™ When recording, the A or B

display will be flashing.

Tape Playback

1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select

TAPE mode.
™ "TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be

displayed, and followed by "T1 or
T2" with "! ! ! or @ @ @".

• Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) again to

select either tape deck 1 or tape
deck 2.

2 Load the tape into the desired tape

deck.

3 Press PLAYÉÅ to start playback.

• If tape 1 is selected for playback;
™ "T1 " with "@" scrolling right will be

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• If tape 2 is selected for playback;
™ "T2 " with "! or @" scrolling left or

right will be displayed depending
on the tape side selected.

3a(for playback on tape deck 2 only)

• Press í or ë to select tape side

(see Tape Side).

• Press A. REV to select the different
type of playback mode (see Auto
Reverse Playback).

4 Press Ç to end playback.

™ "T1 or T2" with "! ! ! or @ @ @"

will be displayed.

Note:
– When the tape has stopped playing,

the system will switch to standby mode
after 30 minutes if no button is
pressed.

Rewind/Fast Forward

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

tape by pressing à or á
respectively.
™ If rewinding, "T1 ! or T2 !" with

"! " scrolling left will be displayed.

™ If fast forwarding, "T1 @ or

T2 @" with "@" scrolling right will

be displayed

™ The tape will stop automatically at

the end of the rewinding or fast
forwarding.

2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast

forwarding.

TAPE AUX/CDR

During playback

• Press and hold à or á until the
desired passage is located.
™ "T1 or T2" with "! ! or @ @"

scrolling left or right will be
displayed depending on which
button is pressed.

™ During searching, the sound is

reduced to a low volume.

™ When you release à or á, the

tape continues playing.

Notes:
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of

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

– Before 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).

.

STANDBY

ON

POWER SAVE

IR SENSOR

Selecting External
Equipment

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

1 Press AUX (CDR/DVD) to select

the CDR/DVD mode.
™ "CDR/DVD" will be displayed.

2 Press AUX (CDR/DVD) again to

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

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

CD 1•2•3

FM•AM

TAPE 1•2

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

CD

TUNER

B

A

S

S

C

E

/

SEARCH•TUNING PLAY PAUSE PREV

T

V

R

E

B

L

C

S

D

L

A

N

O

S

R

E

P

E

CLOCK/

PROG

TIMER

BASS

PLUS

STOP•CLEAR

wOOx

TECHNOLOGY

TAPE

A. REVDIM

(HSD)

LEVEL

Notes:
– There are two Auxiliar y modes:

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

– You are advised not to listen to and

record from the same source
simultaneously.

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

wOOx, etc.) are available for selection.

CDR/DVD

CDR

AUX

▲

PRESET

▲

NEXT

SIDE

DUB

RECORD

TREBLE

U

M

L

O

E

V

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

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STANDBY

ON

POWER SAVE

IR SENSOR

RECORDING

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

CD 1•2•3

FM•AM

TAPE 1•2

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

CD

B

A

S

S

C

E

/

T

V

R

E

B

L

C

S

D

L

A

N

O

S

R

E

P

E

TUNER

SEARCH•TUNING PLAY PAUSE PREV

STOP•CLEAR

CLOCK/

PROG

TIMER

BASS

wOOx

PLUS

TECHNOLOGY

CDR/DVD

CDR

AUX

TAPE

▲

PRESET

▲

NEXT

SIDE

DUB

A. REVDIM

LEVEL

RECORD

(HSD)

TREBLE

U

M

L

O

E

V

Notes:
– It is not possible to change tape side

during recording.

– For recording, use only tape of IEC type

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

– The tape is secured at both ends with

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

– The recording level is set automatically,

regardless of the position of Volume,
wOOx, DSC, etc.

– To prevent accidental recording, break

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

– If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the

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

Digital Recording via
Digital Out

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

Recording from other
sources (only on tape deck 2)

1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select

tape deck 2.

2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2

with the open side downward.

3 Press í or ë to select the

recording tape side (see Tape Side
under TAPE section).

4 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.

• Start playback of the selected source.
5 Press RECORD to start recording.

™ The REC star ts flashing.

6 Press Ç to stop recording.

Notes:

åå

– Only

∂∂

å or

∂ mode is available

åå

∂∂

during recording .

– During recording, it is not possible to

listen to another source.

Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 1

to tape deck 2)

1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select

tape deck 2.

2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck 1 with full spool to the left and
a blank tape into tape deck 2 with
full spool aside.

3 Press í or ë to select the

recording tape side (see Tape Side
under TAPE section).

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4 Press DUB (HSD) once for

normal speed dubbing or twice
(within 2 seconds) for high speed
dubbing.
™ "NORMAL" (normal speed) or

"FAST" (high speed) will be
displayed, followed by "DUB" with
"! or @" scrolling left or right
depending on the tape side
selected.

™ The HSD appears on the display

during high speed dubbing.

• Dubbing will start immediately.
™ The REC star ts flashing.

5 Press Ç to stop dubbing.

Notes:
– Only å mode is available during

dubbing.

– 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 1 to tape deck 2.

– To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of

the same length.

– During high speed dubbing in Tape

mode, the sound is reduced to a low
volume.

– You can listen to another source while

dubbing.

RECORDING CLOCK

CD Synchro Start
Recording

1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2

and a disc into a disc tray.

2 Press CD to select CD mode.

• You can program the tracks in the
order you want them to be recorded
(see Programming Tracks). If not,
select the disc by pressing CD 1•2•3
and the tracks are recorded
according to the order on the
selected disc.

3 Press RECORD to start recording.

™ The REC star ts flashing.

• CD will start playback automatically.

4 Press Ç to stop recording.

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 2.

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

™ The REC star ts flashing.

3 Press Ç to stop recording.

Note:
– When you press RECORD while in

TAPE mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will
be displayed. One Touch Recording is
not possible in TAPE mode.

STANDBY

ON

POWER SAVE

IR SENSOR

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 (or

CLOCK on the remote control).
™ "PM 10:38 or 22:38" (the

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.

Note:
– When the system goes into low power

standby mode, the clock setting will not
be displayed.

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

CD 1•2•3

FM•AM

TAPE 1•2

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

CD

TUNER

B

A

S

S

C

E

/

SEARCH•TUNING PLAY PAUSE PREV

T

V

R

E

B

L

C

S

D

L

A

N

O

S

R

E

P

E

CLOCK/

PROG

TIMER

BASS

PLUS

STOP•CLEAR

wOOx

TECHNOLOGY

TAPE

A. REVDIM

Clock Setting

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

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to select

2 Press PROG (on the system only) to

3 Set the hour with␣ à or á on the

4 Set the minute with␣ í or ë on

CDR/DVD

CDR

AUX

▲

PRESET

LEVEL

▲

NEXT

SIDE

DUB

RECORD

(HSD)

TREBLE

U

M

L

O

E

V

clock mode.

select 12- and 24- hour mode.

™ If 12-hour mode is selected, "AM

12:00" starts flashing.

™ If 24-hour mode is selected,

"00:00" starts flashing.

system.

the system.

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5 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to

store the setting.
™ The clock star ts.

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

Notes:
– During clock setting, if no button is

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

– When a power interruption occurs, the

clock setting is erased.

Timer Setting

• The system can switch on to CD,
TUNER, or TAPE 2 mode
automatically at a preset time. It can
serve as an alarm to wake you up.

• Before setting the timer, make sure
the clock is set correctly.

• The timer will always be switched on
once it is set.

• The volume of the timer will
increase from the minimum
level until the volume level
before the set is switched to
standby mode.

TIMER SLEEP TIMER

1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for

more than two seconds to select
timer mode.
™ "AM 12:00" or "00:00" or the

last timer setting starts flashing
depending on whether you have
selected 12- or 24-hour mode.

™ The TIMER star ts flashing.
™ The selected source is lit while

other available sources are
flashing.

2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to

select the desired source.

• Before selecting CD or TAPE, make
sure a CD or tape is loaded in the
CD tray or tape deck 2.

3 Press␣ à or á 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 TIMER remains on the display.

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

played.

Notes:
– During timer setting, if no button is

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

– If the source selected is TUNER, the

last tuned frequency will be switched
on.

– If the source selected is CD, playback

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

– If the source selected is TAPE, and if

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

– The timer will not activate if a recording

is in progress.

To switch off the TIMER

• Press TIMER ON/OFF on the

remote control.

™ The timer is now switched off.
™ The display will show "CANCEL"

and the TIMER disappears.

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

• Press TIMER ON/OFF on the

remote control.

™ The timer is now on.
™ The TIMER appears on the display.

Sleep (only on remote control)

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

1 Press SLEEP on the remote control

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

in minutes):

60 ™ 45 ™ 30 ™ 15 ™ OFF ™
60 …

™ "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" will be

displayed. "XX" is the time in
minutes.

2 When you reach the desired length

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

the system will switch to the
standby mode.

To switch off the Sleep Timer

• Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"

is displayed, or press the
STANDBY ON button.

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER

Output power ........................................................... 2 x 100 W FTC

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

Frequency response ..................... 40 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB

Input sensitivity

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

Output

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

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

Subwoofer Out .......................... 1.5 V ±2dB, > 22000 Ω

Line Out ..................................500 mV ±2dB, > 22000 Ω

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

(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYER

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

Frequency response ...................................... 40 – 20000 Hz

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

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

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

TUNER

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

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

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

Antenna

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

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

SPECIFICATIONS

TAPE DECK

Frequency response

CrO2 tape (type II) .................... 60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB)

(1)

Normal tape (type I) .................. 60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio

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

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

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

SPEAKERS

System ........................................ 3-way; top firing woox and

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

Woox .................................... 1 x 6.5" top firing woox driver

Woofer ............................................................ 1 x 6.5" full range

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

Polydome Tweeter ...............................................................2 x 1"

Dimensions (w x h x d) . 10.24 x 13.58 x 11.42 (inch)

.................................................................. 260 x 345 x 290 (mm)

Weight.............................................................. 9.90 pounds each

............................................................................................ 4.5 kg each

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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

Power Consumption

Active .................................................................................. 165 W

Standby ............................................................................. < 20 W

Standby (energy saving mode) ............................... < 2 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) .... 10.43 x 12.20 x 15.35 (inch)

.................................................................. 265 x 310 x 390 (mm)

Weight (without speakers)............................ 20.24 pounds

........................................................................................................ 9.2 kg

Bass reflex system

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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
Paths

• To ensure good recording and
playback quality, clean the heads, the
capstan(s), and pressure roller(s)
after every 50 hours of tape
operation.

• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

• You can also clean the heads by
playing a cleaning tape once.

Demagnetizing the heads

• Use a demagnetizing tape available at
your dealer.

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 occurs, check the points
listed below before taking the system
for repair.

• Should any problems persist after
you have made these checks, consult
your nearest dealer or service center.

CD Player Operation

“NO DISC” is displayed.

• The disc is inserted upside down.

™ Place CD with printed side up.

• Moisture condensation at the lens.

™ Wait until lens has adjusted to normal

room temperature.

• There is no disc in the CD tray.

™ Insert a CD.

• The CD is dirty, badly scratched or

warped.

™ Clean or replace the CD.

• The CD lens is dirty or dusty.

™ See section under Maintenance (page

26).

“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 instruction booklet of your

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

• The CD is badly scratched or dirty.

™ Replace or clean CD.

Radio Reception

Poor radio reception.

• The signal is too weak.

™ Adjust the antenna.
™ Connect an external antenna for

better reception.

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

™ Separate the stereo system from the

TV or VCR.

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Tape 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 26).

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

™ Use demagnetizing tape.

Tape deck door cannot open.

• Power failure or AC power plug
disconnect from the wall outlet
during tape playback.

™ Reconnect the AC power plug and

switch on the system again.

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, etc.).

• The distance to the system is too
large.

™ Reduce the distance.

• Batteries are inser ted 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 TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the

timer.

• Recording is in progress.

™ Stop recording.

Clock setting is erased.

• There was a power failure.

™ Reset the clock.

System displays features
automatically; buttons flash
continuously.

• Demonstration mode is switched
on.

™ Press and hold Ç (on the system) for

five seconds to switch off the
demonstration.

There is a howling sound at the
external source.

• You hear feedback when you are
listening in AUX mode

™ Press AUX to select CDR/DVD mode.

All lighted buttons are not lit.

• Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode.

™ Press DIM until DIM OFF display

mode is shown.

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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 .................. 13 - 15

CD.................................................. 16 - 18

Tuner .....................................................19

Tape ............................................... 20 - 21

AUX/CDR ..............................................21

Recording ...................................... 22 - 23

Clock .....................................................23

Timer .....................................................24

Sleep Timer ......................................... 24

Specifications ........................................25

Maintenance .........................................26

Troubleshooting ............................ 26 - 27

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