Philips FW M143 User Manual

MP3-CD Mini Hi-Fi System

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Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :

– Relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT !

modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.

Remarque : Cet équipement a été testé et a été certifié conforme aux limites imposées pour un
appareil numérique de Classe B, conformément à la partie 15 des réglements FCC. Ces limites sont
définies aux fins d'assurer une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans une
installation résidentielle. Cet équipement génère, utilise et émet des fréquences radio qui, en cas d'une
mauvaise installation ou d'une utilisation non-conforme aux instructions de ce manuel d'utilisation
peuvent causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. Il n'y a toutefois aucune garantie
que des interférences nuisibles ne se produiront pas dans une installation donnée. Si cet équipement
cause des interférences nuisibles avec votre poste radio ou de télévision, ce que vous pouvez déterminer
en éteignant et en rallumant votre équipement, il est conseillé à l'utilisateur d'essayer de pallier à ces
interférences nuisibles en prenant l'une ou l'autre des mesures suivantes:
– Changez la position de l'antenne de réception.
– Augmentez la séparation entre l'équipement et le récepteur.
– Branchez l'équipement sur une source d'alimentation différente de celle sur laquelle le récepteur est
branché.
– Consultez votre distributeur ou un technicien qualifié en la matière pour assistance.

IMPORTANTE !

las modificaciones no autorizadas por el fabricante pueden anular la autoridad de los usuarios para
utilizar este aparato.

Nota : Este aparato ha sido probado y cumple con los límites correspondientes a un aparato digital de Clase
B, según la parte 15 de las Normas FCC. Estos límites han sido diseñados para facilitar suficiente protección

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frente a interferencias perjudiciales en una instalación residencial. Este aparato genera, utiliza y puede emitir
energía de frecuencias de radio y, si no se instala y utiliza según el manual de instrucciones, puede provocar
interferencias perjudiciales en las comunicaciones de radio. Sin embargo, no existe garantía de que las
interferencias no ocurrirán en una instalación particular. Si este aparato provoca interferencias perjudiciales en
la recepción de radio o television, que se puede identificar encendiendo y apagando el aparato,
recomendamos al usuario que intente solucionar las interferencias siguiendo una o más de las siguientes
medidas:
– Cambie la posición de la antena receptora.
– Aumente la separación entre el aparato y el receptor.
– Conecte el aparato a una toma de un circuito diferente al que está conectado el receptor.
– Consulte con el distribuidor o un técnico de radio/TV con experiencia para que le ayuden.

¡IMPORTANTE!

modificações não autorizadas pelo fabricante, podem causar danos na operação deste aparelho.

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safety

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 “bolt of lightning” indicates unin-

sulated material within your unit may
cause an electrical shock. For the 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.

WARNING: To r educe the risk of fire or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should not
be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION:Pour éviter les choc élec­triques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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

Model No. __________________________
Serial No. __________________________

For Customer Use

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Clean only with dry cloth.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnet device,
the disconnet device shall remain
readily operable.

English

Français

Español

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materials

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Canada

English:

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.

Français:

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

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CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

L’utilisation des commandes ou
réglages ou le non respect des
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se
traduire par une exposition

dangereuse à l’irradiation.

ATENCIÓN

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

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Hearing Safety

Listen at a moderate volume.

● Using headphones at a high volume can impair

your hearing. This product can produce sounds
in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for
a normal person, even for exposure less than a
minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered
for those that may have already experienced
some hearing loss.

● Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing

"comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds
"normal" can actually be loud and harmful to
your hearing. To guard against this, set your
volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level:

● Set your volume control at a low setting.

● Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, without distortion.

Listen for reasonable periods of time:

● Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally

"safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.

● Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and

take appropriate breaks.

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Español --------------------------------------------- 43

Español

Be sure to observe the following
guidelines when using your headphones.

● Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable

periods of time.

● Be careful not to adjust the volume as your

hearing adapts.

● Do not turn up the volume so high that you

can't hear what's around you.

● You should use caution or temporarily

discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.

● Do not use headphones while operating a

motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many
areas.

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Contents

English

General Information

Environmental information ................................ 9

Supplied accessories ............................................ 9

Safety information ................................................ 9

Preparation

Rear connections ............................................... 10

Optional connection ......................................... 11

Inserting batteries into the remote control. 11

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control .................................................................. 12

External sources

Listening to external source ............................ 18

Clock/Timer

Setting the clock ................................................. 19

Setting the timer ................................................. 19

Activating and deactivating TIMER ................. 19

Activating and deactivating SLEEP .................. 19

Maintenance.............................................. 20

Specifications ........................................... 20

Basic Functions

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

Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 13

Adjusting volume and sound............................ 13

CD/MP3 Operation

Playing a disc ........................................................ 14

Selecting a different track ................................. 14

Finding a passage within a track ...................... 14

Playing an MP3 disc ...................................... 14-15

Different play modes: Shuffle and Repeat ..... 15

Programming track numbers ........................... 15

Erasing the programme ..................................... 15

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 16

Ta pe Operation/Recording

Ta pe playback ...................................................... 17

General information on recording ................. 17

Synchro start CD recording ............................ 17

Recording from the radio................................. 18

Tr oubleshooting .............................. 21-22

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General Information

Congratulations on your purchase and
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This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Union.

This set complies with the 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.

Supplied accessories

–2 speaker boxes
– remote control

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.

● 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.

● The ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur tains, etc.

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to

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

● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing.

● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the

AC power plug can be reached easily.

● 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 disc
unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD
player would not operate normally. Leave the
power on for about one hour with no disc in the
system until normal playback is possible.

● The mechanical parts of the set contain self-

lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.

● Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)

shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

● 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.

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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.

● Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler

is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.

● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable

surface.

The making of unauthorized copies of copy­protected material, including computer
programmes, files, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.

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Preparations

English

speaker

(right)

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the back of the
system.

A Powe r

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.

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).

speaker

(left)

B 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 insert 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.

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Preparations

Optional connection

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

Connecting external equipment

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

L R
AUX IN

L R
AUX
IN

Note:
– If you are connecting equipment with a mono
output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to
the AUX 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 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 of properly.
– Perchlorate Material-special handling

may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

English

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Controls (illustrations on page 3)

English

Controls on the system and
remote control

1 LCD Display

– shows the status of the system.

2 iR SENSOR

– infrared sensor for remote control.

3 PROGRAM (PROG)

for CD .................programs tracks and reviews the

program.

4 STANDBY-ON y (POWER y)

– switches the system to standby/on.

5 2;

for CD/MP3 ..... star ts or pauses CD playback.

6 TITILE-/+ ¡1 / 2™

for CD/MP3 ..... skips to the beginning of a

current track/previous/ next
track (title).
(press and hold) fast searches
back and forward within a track/
disc.

for clock/timer .. adjusts the hours and minutes

for clock / timer functions.

7 Source selector (CD/ TAPE/TUNER/AUX)

– selects the respective sound source for CD/

TAPE/ TUNER/AUX.

8 CLOCK/TIMER

– sets the clock or timer function.

9 Mode selector (AM/FM/AUX)

for Tuner ............. selects waveband: AM or FM.

for AUX .............. selects the AUX mode.

0 OPEN/CLOSE

– open/close the CD door.

! STOP 9

for CD/MP3 ..... stops CD playback or erases a

CD program.

@ TUNING

– tunes to a radio station.

# DISPLAY

– display the current time.

$ DBB(Dynamic Bass Boost)

– enhances the bass.

% VOLUME 3/4

– adjusts the volume level.

^ n

– connect headphones.

& Ta pe Deck Operation

RECORD 0 ....... starts recording.

PLAY 2 ................. starts playback.

REW à /F.FWD á fast rewinds/

forwards the tape.

STOP•OPEN 9/ stops the tape;

opens the tape compartment.

PA USEÅ ............ pauses recording or playback.

* REPEAT

for CD/MP3 ..... repeats a track/CD programme/

entire CD.

( SHUFFLE

for CD/MP3 ..... plays CD tracks in random order.

) SLEEP

– activates/deactivates or selects the sleeper time.

¡ MUTE

– switches playback sound off and on.

™ TIMER ON/OFF

– activates/deactivates the timer.

£ DSC (Digital Sound Control)

– selects sound characteristics: CLASSIC/JAZZ/

POP/ROCK.

≤ í/ë

for CD/MP3 ..... skips to the beginning of a

current track/previous/next track
(title).

for CD/MP3 ..... (press and hold) fast searches

back and forward within a track/

CD.
for clock/timer adjusts the hours and minutes
for clock/timer functions.

∞ ALBUM-/+ 5 /6

for MP3 ............... selects an album.

§ ALBUM+

for MP3 ............... selects an album upward.

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Basic Functions

Adjusting volume and sound

Press VOLUME 3/4 to

1

increase or decrease
volume.
➜ Display shows the
volume level UoL and a
number from 0-40.

2 Press DBB to switch bass

enhancement on or off.
➜ Display shows: DBB if
the DBB is activated.

English

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

Switching the system on

● Press STANDBY-ON y (POWER y on the

remote).
➜ The system will switch to the last selected
source.

Switching the system to Eco Power
Standby mode

● Press STANDBY-ON y (POWER y on the

remote) in the active mode.
➜ The system enters Eco power standby (the
ECO POWER LED is on) or normal standby
with clock display.
➜ The volume level (up to a maximum volume
level of 15), interactive sound settings, last
selected source and tuner presets will be
retained in the player's memory.

● If the system is in normal standby with clock

display, press and hold STANDBY-ON y
(POWER y on the remote) for 3 seconds or
more to switch to Eco power standby or vice
versa.

3 Press DSC on the remote to repeatedly to

select the desired sound effect:CLASSIC,JAZZ,
POP or ROCK.

4 Press MUTE on the remote control to stop

sound play-back instantly.
➜ Playback will continue without sound and the
display shows MUTE.

● To start sound playback you can:

– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls.

Power-saving automatic standby

The power-saving feature automatically switches
to standby 30 minutes after a tape or CD
playback has ended and no control is operated.

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CD/MP3 Operation

English

IMPORTANT:
The lens of the CD player should never be
touched.

Playing a disc

This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD­Recordables, CD-Rewritables and MP3 CD.

¶ CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer

CDs, however, are not possible.

1 Adjust the source selector to select CD source.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the system to open

the CD compartment.
➜ OPEN is displayed when you open the CD
compartment.

3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and

press OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD door.

➜ rEAd is displayed as the CD player scans
the contents of a disc, and then the total number
of tracks and playing time (or the total number
of albums and tracks for MP3 disc) are shown.

4 Press 2; to start playback.

➜ The current track number and elapsed
playing time of the track are displayed during disc
playback.

5 To pause playback press 2;. Press 2; again to

resume play.
➜ The display freezes and the elapsed playing
time flashes when playback is interrupted.

6 To stop disc playback, press STOP 9.

Note: CD playback will also stop when;
– the CD door is opened.
– the disc has reached the end.
– you select another source: TAPE, TUNER, AUX.
– you select standby.

Selecting a different track

● Press TITILE-/+ ¡1 or 2™ (í/ë on the

remote) once or repeatedly until the desired
track number appears in the display.

● Press 2; to start playback.

Finding a passage within a track

1 Press and hold down TITILE-/+ ¡1 or 2™

(í/ë on the remote).
➜ The disc is played at high speed and low
volume.

2 When you find the passage you want, release

TITILE-/+ ¡1 or 2™ (í/ë on the remote).

➜ Normal playback continues.

Playing an MP3 disc

1 Load an MP3 disc.

➜ The disc reading time may exceed 10
seconds due to the large number of songs
compiled into one disc.
➜ "XX YYY" is displayed. XX is the current
album number and YYY is the current track
number.

2 Press ALBUM+ (ALBUM-/+ 5 /6 on the

remote) to select a desired album.

3 Press TITILE-/+ ¡1 / 2™ (í/ë on the

remote) to select a desired track.
➜ The album number will change accordingly as
you reach the first track of an album by pressing

TITILE- 4 (í on the remote) or the last

track of an album by pressing TITILE+ ¢
(ë on the remote).

4 Press 2; to start playback.

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CD/MP3 Operation

Supported MP3 disc formats:

– ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.5
– Maximum title number : 511 (depending on

filename length)
– Maximum album number: 99
– Suppor ted sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1

kHz, 48 kHz
– Suppor ted Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps), variable

bitrates

Different play modes: SHUFFLE
and REPEAT

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

REPEAT ............ plays the current track

continuously

REPEAT ALL ... repeats the entire disc/

programme

SHUF ................tracks of the entire disc are

played in random order

SHUF and REPEAT ALL repeats the entire

disc/programme continuously in
random order

1 To select your play mode, press SHUFFLE or

REPEAT on the remote control before or

during playback until the display shows the
desired function.

2 Press 2; to start playback if in the STOP

position.

3 To return to normal playback, press SHUFFLE

or REPEAT on the remote control until the
various SHUFFLE/ REPEAT modes are no longer
displayed.

● You can also press STOP 9 to cancel your play

mode.

Programming track numbers

Programme in the STOP position to select and
store your disc tracks in the desired sequence. If
you like, store any track more than once. Up to
20 tracks can be stored in the memory.

1 In the STOP position, press PROGRAM

(PROG on the remote) to enter the
programming mode.

2 Use TITILE-/+ ¡1 / 2™ (í/ë on the

remote) to select your desired track number.
➜ The selected track number and PROG flash on
the display panel.

3 Press PROGRAM (PROG on the remote

control) to confirm the track number to be
stored.

4 Repeat steps 2-3 to select and store all desired

tracks.

5 To start playback of your disc programme, press

2;.

Note:
– If you wish, you can add further tracks to your
current program. Make sure you are in the STOP
position, and that you have not exceeded 20
tracks.

Erasing the programme

You can erase the programme by:

● pressing STOP 9 once in the STOP mode;

● pressing STOP 9 twice during playback;

● opening the CD compartment;

● selecting another sound source
➜PROG disappears from the display.

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Radio Reception

English

Tuning to radio stations
1 Adjust the source selector to select TU/AUX.

2 Adjust the mode selector to select your desired

waveband: AM or FM.

➜ is displayed.

3 Adjust the TUNING control knob to tune to a

desired radio frequency.

Note:

– The system is equipped with a built-in AM

antenna and a fixed FM antenna. For optimal AM

reception, adjust the position of the whole set until

the strongest signal is found. For optimal FM

reception, fully extend and adjust the position of

the FM antenna until the strongest signal is found.

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Ta pe playback

1 Adjust the source selector to select TA PE

source.

➜ Display: shows

operation.

TAPE

throughout tape

2 Press STOP•OPENÇç to open the tape

door.

3 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.

➜ Load the tape with the open side downward

and the full spool to the left.

4 Press PLAY 2 to start playback.
5 To pause, press PAUSE Å. Press again to

resume.

6 Press REW à or F.FWD á to fast wind

tape in either direction.

7 To stop the tape, press STOP•OPENÇç.

Notes:

– During playback, the keys are automatically

released at the end of a tape. To switch off the set,

press STANDBY-ON y (POWER y on the

remote).

– During fast forwarding/rewinding, the keys will

not be released at the end of a tape. To stop fast

winding, press STOP•OPEN 9/.

Ta pe Operation / Recording

General information on
recording

● Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or

other rights of third parties are not infringed.

● For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I)

tapes on which the tabs have not yet been
broken. This deck is not suited for recording on
METAL (IEC IV) type tapes.

● The best recording level is set automatically.

Altering the VOLUME or DBB controls will not
affect the recording in progress.

● The recording sound quality might differ

depending on the quality of your recording
source and the recording tape.

● At the very beginning and end of the tape, no

recording will take place during the 7 seconds
when the leader tape passes the recorder heads.

● To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have

the tape in front of you and break out the left
tab. Recording on this side is no longer possible.
If, however, you wish to record over this side
again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive
tape.

Synchro start CD recording
1 Adjust the source selector to select CD source.
2 Insert a disc and if desired, programme track

numbers.

3 Press STOP•OPENÇç to open the tape

door.

4 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the

tape door.

5 Press RECORD 0 to start recording.

➜ Playing of the CD programme starts

automatically from the beginning of the CD

after 7 seconds. It is not necessary to star t the

CD player separately.

English

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Ta pe Operation / Recording

English

To select and record a particular passage
within a CD track:

● Press and hold down on REW à or F.FWD
á. Release the control when you recognize the

passage you want.

● To interrupt CD playback press 2; .

● Recording starts from this exact point in the

track when you press RECORD 0.

6 To pause, press PAUSE Å. Press again to

resume.

7 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇç.

External sources

Recording from the radio

1 Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to

radio stations).

2 Press STOP•OPENÇç to open the tape

door.

3 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the

tape door.

4 Press RECORD 0 to start recording.

5 To pause, press PAUSE Å Press again to

resume.

6 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇç.

Listening to external source

1 Connect the audio out terminals of the external

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

2 Adjust the source selector to select TU/AUX.
3 Adjust the mode selector to select AUX.

➜ "AUX" is displayed.

Note:
– 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.

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

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Clock/Timer

English

Setting the clock

1 In any mode, press CLOCK/TIMER twice.

➜ The clock digits for the hours flash.

2 Press TITILE-/+ ¡1 / 2™ (í/ë on the

remote) to set the hours.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.

4 Press TITILE-/+ ¡1 / 2™ (í/ë on the

remote)to set the minutes.

5 Press CLOCK/TIMER to confirm the time.

Note:
– If the clock has not been set, 0:00 will be
displayed.

Setting the timer

● The system can be used as an alarm clock. CD

or TUNER can be set to switch on at a preset
time. The clock time needs to be set first before
the timer can be used.

● If no button is pressed within 7 seconds during

timer setup, the system will exit timer setting
mode automatically.

1 In active mode, press and hold CLOCK/

TIMER for more than 2 seconds.

2 Press TITILE-/+ ¡1 / 2™ (í/ë on the

remote) to set the hours.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER again.

➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash.

4 Press TITILE-/+ ¡1 / 2™ (í/ë on the

remote)to set the minutes.

5 Press CLOCK/TIMER to confirm the time

➜ The timer is now set and actiated.

Activating and deactivating
TIMER

● In standby or during playback, press

TIMER ON/OFF once.

➜ Display shows if activated, and disappears if
deactivated.

Activating and deactivating
SLEEP

The sleep timer enables the system to switch off

by itself after a set period of time

● Press SLEEP on the remote

control repeatly to select desired
time before system shuts off.
➜ Display shows SLEEP and
series of time options for
selection:120, 90, 60, 45,30,
15, OFF.

● To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remote
control once or more until ‘OFF’ is shown, or

press STANDBY-ON y (POWER y on the
remote).

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Maintenance

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 dirty,
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 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.

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.

Specifications

AMPLIFIER

Output power ....................................... 2 x 20 W RMS

Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 62 dBA (IEC)

Frequency response ......... 63 – 16000 Hz, ± 3 dB

Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω

Impedance headphones ................. 32 Ω – 1000 Ω

CD PLAYER

Frequency range .................................. 63 – 16000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA

TUNER

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

AM wave range ................................. 522 – 1710 KHz

TAPE DECK

Frequency response

Normal tape (type I) ...... 125 – 8000 Hz (8 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio

Normal tape (type I) .................................... 35 dBA

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

A A B C

Demagnetising the heads

● Use a demagnetising tape available at your

dealer.

SPEAKERS

Bass reflex system
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 190 x 292 x 183 (mm)

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Standby power consumption ........................ <0.8 W

Eco power standby .............................................<0.8 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 220 x 292 x 285 (mm)

Weight (with/without speakers) ..................................

............................................................... approx. 7.7 / 3.8 kg

Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.

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Tr oubleshooting

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 remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Problem Solution

CD OPERATION

“No disc” is displayed. – Insert a disc.

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

has cleared.
– Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
– Use a finalised CD-RW, CD-R or MP3 CD.

RADIO RECEPTION

Radio reception is poor. – Increase the distance between the Micro 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 for recording.
– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

tab space.

English

GENERAL

The system does not react when buttons – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
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 speakers 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.

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Tr oubleshooting

English

The remote control does not function – Reduce the distance between the remote control

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

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

and the system.
– Insert the batteries with their polarities

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

IR sensor on the front of the system.

– Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.
– If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY

ONE (1) YEAR

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth
below.

WHO IS COVERED:

Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the per­son receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and
workmanship as based on the date of original purchase
(“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original
sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date
from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.

WHAT IS COVERED:

The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect in material
or workmanship occurs and a valid claim is received by Philips
within the Warranty Period. At its option, Philips will either (1)
repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished
replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product
that is new or which has been manufactured from new, or ser­viceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most
comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory,
or (3) refund the original purchase price of the product.
Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under
this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from
the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days or for
the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty,
whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or
part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property
and the replaced item becomes Philips’ property. When a refund
is given, your product becomes Philips’ property.

Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or
renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.

Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty
requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements
can result in delay.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND LIMI­TATIONS:

This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manu­factured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trademark,
trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty does not
apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any software, even
if packaged or sold with the product. Non-Philips manufacturers,
suppliers, or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their
own products packaged with the bundled product.

Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs,
data, or other information stored on any media contained within
the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by
this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of programs, data or
other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty.

This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident,
abuse, misuse, neglect, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b)
to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than
Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product or
a part that has been modified without the written permission of

Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been removed or
defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS”
without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips
product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

• Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips.

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

• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper
installation or maintenance, connections to improper voltage
supply, power line surge, lightning damage, retained images or
screen markings resulting from viewing fixed stationary con­tent for extended periods, product cosmetic appearance items
due to normal wear and tear, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of Philips.

• Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or
for lost data or lost software.

• Damage from mishandled shipments or transit accidents when
returning product to Philips.

•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.

•A product used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).

• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt
can be provided.

• Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.

TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO
RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…

Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:

1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)

TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN CANADA…

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish
Speaking)

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CON­SUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN­TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD­UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inciden­tal or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.

English

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

Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026

3121 233 48802

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