Philips FW M355 User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi 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.

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

INVISIBLE

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CAUTION

LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

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DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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VARO !

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VARNING!

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DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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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MP3-CD

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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

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information for future reference.

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Serial No. ________________________

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within your unit may cause

The “exclamation point” calls
attention to features for
which you should read the

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near
water.

6.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer´s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources

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

9.

Do not defeat the
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. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

Protect the power cord from being

10.

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.

AC Polarized

Plug

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

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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.

Battery usage

15.

prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury or damage to the unit:

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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.

●

Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).

●

Remove batteries when the unit will not be
used for a long time.

Use only with the 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.

CAUTION

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Index

English ------------------------------------------------ 8

Français -------------------------------------------- 35

Español --------------------------------------------- 63

English

Français

Español

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Contents

English

General Information

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

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

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

About MP3 disc .................................................... 9

Preparations

Rear connections ........................................ 10–11

Power
Antennas connection
Speakers connection

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

Connecting other equipment to your system

Inserting batteries into the remote control . 11

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control ........................................................... 12–13

Basic Functions

Plug and Play ........................................................ 14

Demonstration mode ........................................ 15

Switching the system on ................................... 15

Switching the system to standby mode ........ 15

Dim mode ............................................................ 15

Volume control ................................................... 15

Sound control ..................................................... 16

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

CD Operation

Discs for playback .............................................. 17

Loading discs ....................................................... 17

Playing discs ......................................................... 18

Replacing discs during playback ...................... 18

Selecting a desired track/passage .................... 18

Selecting a desired Album/Title

(MP3 disc only) ................................................... 18

Repeat play ................................................... 18–19

Programming the disc tracks ........................... 19

Erasing the program .......................................... 19

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 20

Storing preset radio stations .................... 20–21

Automatic preset programming
Manual preset programming

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 21

Erasing a preset radio station .......................... 21

Tape Operation/Recording

Loading tape ........................................................ 22

Playing tapes ........................................................ 22

Rewinding/Fast forwarding ............................... 23

General information on recording ................. 23

Preparation for recording ................................ 23

One touch recording......................................... 23

CD Synchronized start recording .................. 24

Dubbing tapes ..................................................... 24

Clock/Timer

View clock ............................................................ 25

Clock setting ....................................................... 25

Timer setting ................................................ 25–26

Deactivating the timer
Activating the timer

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 26

External sources

Listening to external sources .......................... 27

Maintenance.............................................. 27

Specifications ........................................... 28

Troubleshooting ............................. 29–30

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General Information

This system 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
– batteries (two AA size) for remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna

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.

Safety information

● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable

surface.

● Place the system in a location with adequate

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

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to

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

● The lens may cloud over when the system is

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

● The mechanical par ts of the set contain self-

lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.

● When the system is switched to Standby

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

About MP3 disc

Supported formats

– ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession
– Max. track number plus album is 255
– Max. nested directory is 8 levels
– The max. album number is 32
– The max. MP3 program track number is 99
– Suppor ted VBR bit-rate
– Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc

are: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

– Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,

96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps)

Making your own MP3-CD

1 Rip the music from your own Digital Audio CDs

or download legal MP3 music from the Internet.

2 Record (“burn”) the music on CD-R(W) disc

with your home PC. Make sure to use a
recording speed not faster than indicated on the
CD-R(W) and avoid running other program
simultaneously on your PC during the recording
process.

Sound Quality

Take note that MP3-CD compilations should
best contain only MP3 tracks (*.mp3). To

achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate of
128 kbps is recommended.

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Preparations

AM ANTENNA

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speaker

AM loop

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AM

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FM

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AC power cord

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear 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).

A

B Antennas Connection

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

AM Antenna

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

VCR or other radiation source.

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Preparations

FM Antenna

1

● For better FM stereo reception, connect an

outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA
terminal.

2

C Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

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

1

● 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.

2

Optional connection

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

Connecting other equipment to your
system

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

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

Inserting batteries into the
remote control

Insert two batteries type R06 or AA into the
remote control with the correct polarity as
indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside
the battery compar tment.

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CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or will not be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed off properly.

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Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3)

English

Controls on the system and
remote control

1 STANDBY ON y

– to switch the system on or to standby mode.

2 SLEEP

– to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer.

3 DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

– the active DSC will be lighted.

4 TUNER (FM•AM)

– to select waveband : FM or AM.

TAPE (TAPE 1/2)

– to select tape deck 1 or 2.

AUX (VIDEO)

– to select the input for an additional appliance.

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

– to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3.

6 OPEN/CLOSE

– to open or close the disc tray.

7 DISC CHANGE

– to change disc(s).

8 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)

– to activate the jog control for DSC selection.

9 Jog control

– to select the desired sound effect for the

selected sound feature.

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

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

OPTIMAL.

DBB OFF.

0 DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

– to activate the jog control for DBB selection.

! Mode Selection

PLAY•PAUSE ÉÅ

for CD/MP3-CD…to start or interrupt playback.

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

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

and start plug & play mode.

SEARCH•TUNING à (ALBUM -)
SEARCH•TUNING á (ALBUM +)

for MP3-CD .....to select previous/next album.

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

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

radio frequency.

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

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

hour.

STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP Ç

for CD/MP3-CD…to stop playback or to clear a

program.

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

programming or to erase a

selected preset.

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

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

deactivate the demonstration.

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

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

& play mode.

PREV í / PRESET 4 (TITLE -)
NEXT ë / PRESET3 (TITLE +)

for MP3-CD .....to select previous/next title.

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

current, previous, or next track.

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

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

minute.

@ AUTO REPLAY

– to select continuous playback in either AUTO

REPLAY or ONCE mode only.

# Tape deck 1

$ Tape deck 2

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– to start recording on tape deck 2.

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for Tuner ............. to program preset radio stations.

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

& CLOCK•TIMER

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

* DIM

– to select different brightness for the display

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

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) MASTER VOLUME (VOLUME +/-)

– to increase or decrease the volume.

¡ Display screen

– to view the current status of the system.

™ Disc tray
£ MUTE

– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.

≤ DISPLAY (ALBUM)

– to display the album of MP3 disc.

∞ DISPLAY (TITLE)

– to display the title (track) of MP3 disc.

§ REPEAT

– to playback track/disc/program repeatedly.

≥ Numeric keys (0 – 9)

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

– to direct key in a track number for CD/MP3-CD.

• B

– to switch the system to standby mode.

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mode.

Controls

Notes for remote control:
– First select the source you wish to control
by pressing one of the source select keys on
the remote control (for example CD 1/2/3,
TUNER).
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Basic Functions

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Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.

Plug and Play

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

First time setup/power up

1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO

INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ on the system to start installation.

➜ "INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TUNER"
and "AUTO".

➜ PROG star ts flashing.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal

strength will be stored automatically, starting
from FM and followed by AM band.
➜ When all the available radio stations are
stored or the memory for 40 presets are used,
the last preset radio station will be played.

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

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MP3-CD

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STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP

RECORD

MASTER VOLUME

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DIMCLOCK•TIMERPROG

To exit without storing the Plug and Play

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

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

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

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1 In standby or demonstration mode, press and

holdÉÅ on the system until "AUTO INSTALL

- PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ again to start installation.

➜ All previously stored radio stations will be
replaced.

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Basic Functions

Demonstration mode

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

To activate the demonstration

● In standby mode, press and holdÇon the

system until "WELCOME" is displayed.
➜ The demonstration will begin.

To deactivate the demonstration

● Press and holdÇon the system until

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

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

Switching the system on

In standby/demonstration mode

● Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last

selected source.

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

or AUX.

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

Switching the system to standby
mode

In demonstration mode

● Press and hold Ç on the system.

In any other source mode

● Press STANDBY ON (or B on the remote
control).
➜ The clock will appear on the display when the
system is in standby mode.

Dim mode

You can select the desired brightness for the
display.

● In any source mode (except standby mode),

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

➜

DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode.

DIM
mode

1

2

3

OFF

Brightness

normal

half

half

normal

Spectrum
Analyzer

off

on

off

on

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

Volume control

Adjust MASTER VOLUME (or press
VOLUME + or - on the remote control) to

increase or decrease the volume level.

To listen through the headphones

● Connect the headphones plug to

the n socket at the front of the
system.
➜ The speakers will be muted.

To switch off the volume temporarily

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

"MUTE" is displayed.

● To restore the volume, press MUTE again or
increase the volume level.

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DSC

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ROCK

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Sound control

Digital Sound Control (DSC)

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

1 Press DSC.

➜ The selected DSC is shown.

2 Adjust the jog control (or press DSC on the

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

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There are three DBB settings to enhance the
bass response.

1 Press DBB.

➜ The selected DBB is shown, except for
DBB OFF mode.

2 Adjust the jog control (or press DBB on the

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

Automatic DSC-DBB selection

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

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– Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the
volume.

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MP3-CD

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RECORD

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

Discs for playback

This system is able to play :
– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All finalized audio CDR and audio

CDRW discs

– MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)

DC

3

CHANGER

MASTER VOLUME

ALBUM+

TITLE+

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE

DIMCLOCK•TIMERPROG

Loading discs

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE

to open the disc tray.

2 Load up to two discs

on the individual disc
trays. To load the third
disc, press DISC
CHANGE.
➜ The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray
is ready for loading.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

➜ "READING" is displayed. The selected disc
tray, total number of tracks and the playing time
will appear on the display.
➜ For MP3 disc, the name of the first album
and title will be scrolled through the display once
and followed by "AXX TXXX".

MUTE

TUNER

AUX

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TIMER

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RECORD

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HSD

RECORD

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TIMER SET

NR

TIMER

AMPM

SIDE
DUBBING
BAND

RDS

MODE

SHUFFLE

CLEAR
TIMER

PRESET TUNING

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Notes:

– Load the discs with the label side facing up.
– For MP3 disc, the disc reading time may exceed

10 seconds due to the large number of songs
compiled into one disc.

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Playing discs

a disc is loaded in the disc tray

the current selected disc tray is empty

the current selected disc tray is loaded
or playing

To play all discs on the disc tray

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

number and elapsed playing time of the current
track are displayed.
➜ For MP3 disc, TITLE is shown. For mixed
mode discs, only one mode will be selected for
playback depending on the recording format.

To play the selected disc only

● In CD mode, press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 on
the system.
➜ The selected disc will play once, then stop.

To interrupt playback

● PressÉÅ.
➜ The current track time flashes.

● To resume playback, pressÉÅ again.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

Replacing discs during playback

1 Press DISC CHANGE.

➜ The disc tray will open without interrupting
current playback.

2 To change the inner disc, press DISC

CHANGE again.

➜ "DISC CHANGE" is displayed and the disc
will stop playing.
➜ The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner
disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.

Selecting a desired track/passage

To search for a particular passage during
playback

1 Press à or á until the desired passage is

located.

2 Press ÉÅ to resume normal playback.

To select a desired track

● Press í or ë repeatedly (or numeric keys

0-9 on the remote control) until the desired

track is displayed.

● If playback is stopped, pressÉÅ to start

playback.

Selecting a desired Album/Title
(MP3 disc only)

To select a desired album

● Press ALBUM -/+ (à or á) repeatedly.
➜ ALB star ts flashing and the album’s name will

scroll through the display once.

To select a desired title

● Press TITLE -/+ repeatedly (í / ë or
numeric keys 0-9).

➜ TITLE star ts flashing and the title’s name will
scroll through the display once.

Note:
– The album and title will only be displayed once
when selected. To view again, press the respective
DISPLAY button on the remote control.

Repeat play

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

1 Press REPEAT on the remote control

repeatedly to select :
➜ "TRACK" – to repeat playback of the current
track.
➜ "DISC" – to repeat playback of the current
disc.
➜ "PROGRAM" – to repeat playback of the
programmed tracks.

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2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT

until "REPEAT OFF" is displayed.
➜ REP is shown, except for REPEAT OFF mode.

Notes:
– During program play mode, it is not possible to
repeat playback the current disc (Repeat Disc
mode).
– Pressing theÇ button will cancel all repeat
modes.

Programming the disc tracks

Programming tracks is possible when playback is
stopped. Up to 99 tracks can be stored in the
memory in any order.

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

“Loading discs”).

2 Press CD 1/2/3 to select a disc.
3 Press PROG to start programming.

➜ PROG star ts flashing.

4 Press í or ë repeatedly (or numeric keys

0-9 on the remote control) to select the desired

track.

● For MP3 disc, press ALBUM -/+ and

TITLE -/+ to select the desired album and

title for programming.

5 Press PROG to store the track.

● Repeat steps 3–5 to store other discs and

tracks.

6 To end programming, press Ç once .

➜ PROG stays and the program mode remains
active.
➜ The total number of tracks programmed and
the total playing time are displayed.
➜ For MP3 disc, total playing time will not be
shown.

7 To star t program play, pressÉÅ .

➜ "PLAY PROGRAM" is displayed.

Notes:
– It is not possible to create a program with MP3
tracks from multiple CDs, or combined with normal
audio tracks.
– If the total playing time is more than "99:59"
then "--:--" is displayed instead of the total
playing time.
– If you attempt to program more than 99 tracks,
"FULL" is displayed.
– During programming, if no button is pressed
within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program
mode automatically.

To review the program

● Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly.

● To exit review mode, press Ç.

Erasing the program

● Press Ç once when playback is stopped or
twice during playback.

➜ PROG disappears and "PROGRAM CLEARED"
is displayed.

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

For Recording, please refer to “Ta p e
Operation/Recording”.

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DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

STANDBY-ON

SLEEP

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Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

➜ "TUNER" is displayed. A few seconds later, the
current radio frequency will appear on the
display.
➜ If an FM station is received in stereo, is
displayed.

2 Press TUNER again to select the desired

waveband : FM or AM.

3 Press and hold à or á until the frequency

indication starts to change, then release.
➜ The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio
station with sufficient signal strength is found.

4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the

desired radio station.

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

and repeatedly until optimal reception found.

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

CD 2

CD 3

ALBUM+

MP3-CD

RECORD

MUTE

CD 1/2/3

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MASTER VOLUME

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TITLE+

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

DIMCLOCK•TIMERPROG

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Storing preset radio stations

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

Automatic Preset Programming

● Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions ­Plug and Play”).

OR

1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

To begin automatic preset from a desired
preset number

● Press í or ë to select the desired preset
number.
➜ If a radio station has been stored in one of
the presets, it will not be stored again under
another preset number.

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

➜ PROG star ts flashing.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal

strength will be stored automatically, starting
from FM and followed by AM band.
➜ When all the available radio stations are
stored or the memory for 40 presets are used,
the last preset radio station will be played.

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AUX

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To stop storing the automatic preset

● Press PROG or Ç on the system.

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

Manual Preset Programming

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to

“Tuning to radio stations”).

2 Press PROG.

➜ PROG star ts flashing.
➜ The next available preset number is displayed

for selection.

To store the radio station to another
preset number

● Press í or ë to select the desired preset

number.

3 Press PROG again to store the radio station.

➜ PROG disappears.

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

To exit manual preset mode

● Press Ç on the system.

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

Tuning to preset radio stations

● Once you’ve programmed the radio stations,
press í or ë to select the desired preset
number.
➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and
waveband are displayed.

Erasing a preset radio station

1 Press í or ë to select the preset radio station

to be erased.

2 Press and hold Çon the system until

“PRESET DELETED” is displayed.
➜ The deleted radio frequency remains on the
display.
➜ The preset numbers of all other preset radio
stations in the band with higher numbers are
also decreased by one.

● Repeat steps 1–2 to erase other preset radio
stations.

For Recording, please refer to “Ta p e
Operation/Recording”.

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AUX

ALBUM+

TITLE+

PRESET▲NEXT/PRESET

DIMCLOCK•TIMERPROG

MASTER VOLUME

PLAY / REC

MUTE

TUNER

AUX

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IMPORTANT!
– Before playing a tape, check and tighten
slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get
jammed or may burst in the mechanism.
– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is easily
deformed or damaged. It is not
recommended for use in this system.
– Store the tapes at room temperature and
do not put them too close to a magnetic
field (for example, a transformer, TV or
speaker).

Loading tape

1 Press on the tape deck to

open the tape deck door.

2 Load the tape with the open

side downward and full
spool to the left.

3 Close the tape deck door.

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Playing tapes

To playback a selected tape deck

1 Press TAPE repeatedly to select tape deck

1 or 2.

2 PressÉÅ.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

To select automatic replay or one time
playback

● Press AUTO REPLAY repeatedly to select the
different playback modes.
➜ "AUTO REPLAY" ( ) or "ONCE" ( )
is displayed.

AUTO REPLAY …the tape will rewind

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

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

selected side once and then stop.

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Rewinding / Fast forwarding

1 Stop playback, press à or á.

➜ The tape will stop automatically at the end of
rewinding or fast forwarding.

2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast forwarding.

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

General information on
recording

● For recording, use only tape of IEC type I

(normal tape).

● The recording level is set automatically,

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

● The tape is secured at both ends with leader

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

● To prevent accidental recording,

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

● If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the protection

tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear
adhesive tape over the opening.

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

Preparation for recording

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

spool to the left.

3 Prepare the source to be recorded.

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

deck 1 with the full spool to the left.

AUX – connect external equipment.

When recording is in progress

➜ REC starts flashing.

● It is not possible to listen to another source,

except tape dubbing.

● It is not possible to activate the timer function
during recording or tape dubbing.

One touch recording

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

source.

2 Start playback of the selected source.
3 Press RECORD to start recording.

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To stop recording

● Press Ç on the system.

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CD Synchronized start recording

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

● Press í or ë to select the desired track to

start recording.

● You can program the tracks in the order you

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

2 Press RECORD to start recording.

➜ The disc will star t playback automatically.

To select another track during recording

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

To stop recording

● Press Ç.
➜ Recording and disc playback will stop

simultaneously.

Dubbing tapes

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

● You can set the tape to the desired passage
where recording will start.

3 Press RECORD.

➜ Playing and recording will start simultaneously.
➜ "DUB" is displayed.

● Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the

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

To stop dubbing

● Press Ç.

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

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View clock

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

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

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

displayed.

Clock setting

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

1 In standby or view clock mode, press

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

2 Press PROG repeatedly to select clock mode.

➜ "12:00 AM" or "00:00" star ts flashing.

3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set

the minute.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the

setting.
➜ The clock star ts working.

Notes:
– The clock setting will be cancelled when the
power cord is disconnected or if a power failure
occurs.
– During clock setting, if no button is pressed
within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting
mode automatically.

Timer setting

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

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

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

two seconds to select timer mode.

➜ "12:00 AM" or "00:00" or the last timer
setting starts flashing.
➜ starts flashing.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

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the desired source.
➜ “CD1 [or 2, 3] XX:XX" indicates the CD
mode is selected.
➜ “TU XX:XX” indicates the Tuner mode is
selected.
➜ “TA1 [or 2] XX:XX” indicates the Tape
mode is selected.

● Before setting timer, make sure the music source
has been prepared.

CD 1/2/3 – Load the disc(s).
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck.

3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set

the hour for the timer to start.

4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set

the minute for the timer to start.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER to store the timer.

➜ "TIMER ON" is displayed, followed by the set
timer "XX:XX" and the selected source.

➜ remains on the display.

● At the preset time, the selected sound source

will play.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

Activating the timer (for the same preset
time and source)

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

two seconds.

2 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store.

➜ The last set timer information is displayed for
a few seconds and is shown.

Sleep timer setting

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

1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a preset time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):

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

➜ "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" is displayed. "XX" is the
time in minutes.

2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop

pressing the SLEEP button.

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

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

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

™ "SLEEP"

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

Deactivating the timer

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

two seconds.

2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the timer.

➜ "CANCEL" is displayed and the disappears.

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

● Press SLEEP once.

To change the preset sleep timer

● Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep

timer is shown.
➜ The display will show the next sleep timer
options.

To deactivate the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed,

or press the STANDBY ON button.

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External Sources

C CB

B

A

DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY

L

A

J

A

M

Z

I

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T

P

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DSC

T

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TUNER TAPE

MP3-CD

FM•AM

TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO

AUX

Listening to external sources

1 Connect the audio out terminals of the external

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

2 Press AUX to select external equipment.

➜ "AUX" is displayed.

Cleaning the Cabinet

● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

● When a disc becomes dir ty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center
out.

● Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.

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

For Recording, please refer to “Ta p e
Operation/Recording”.

Maintenance

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.

English

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

Demagnetizing the heads

● Use a demagnetizing tape available at your

dealer.

cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.

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Specifications

English

AMPLIFIER

Output power ................................ 80 W total power

.............................. 2 x 40 W RMS / 2 x 33 W FTC

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

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

Input sensitivity

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

Impedance loudspeakers .....................................≥ 6 Ω

Impedance headphones ....................32 Ω -1000 Ω

(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYER

Number of programmable tracks ......................... 99

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

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

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

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

MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD) .......... MPEG AUDIO

MP3-CD bit rate ....................................... 32-256 kbps

Sampling frequencies ....................... 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

RADIO RECEPTION

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

(128 kbps advised)

SPEAKERS

(1)

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

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

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

Dimensions (w x h x d)

................................................ 8.27 x 12.20 x 9.25 (inch)

...................................................... 210 x 310 x 235 (mm)

Weight.................................................. 6.82 pounds each

................................................................................ 3.1 kg each

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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

Power Consumption

Active ......................................................................... 80 W

Standby ..................................................................< 15 W

Dimensions (w x h x d)

.......................................... 10.43 x 12.20 x 14.37 (inch)

...................................................... 265 x 310 x 365 (mm)

Weight (without speakers)................ 14.08 pounds

............................................................................................ 6.4 kg

Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.

TAPE DECK

Frequency response

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

Signal-to-noise ratio

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

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

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Troubleshooting

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

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

Problem Solution

CD OPERATION

“UNREADABLE DISC” is displayed. – 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 finalized CD-RW or a correct MP3-CD

format disc.

“NO DISC” is displayed. – Insert a disc.

RADIO RECEPTION

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

connect an external antenna for better reception.
– Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi

System and your TV or VCR.

TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING

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

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

tab space.

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

switch on the system again.

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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.
– Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within

32-256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies

at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.

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

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

(É,í,ë).
– Reduce the distance between the remote

control and the system.
– Insert the batteries with their polarities

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

sensor .

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

– Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the

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

recording.

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

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

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

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

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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.)

• 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]

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