Philips FWM390/21 User Manual

MP3-CD
Mini Hi-Fi System

FW M390

FW M390

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México

Es necesario que lea cuidadosamente su instructivo de
manejo.

PRECAUCIÓN - ADVERTENCIA

No abrir, riesgo de choque eléctrico

ATENCIÓN

Verifique que el voltaje de alimentación

sea el requerido para su aparato

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico, no quite la tapa.

En caso de requerir servicio, dirijase al personal calificado.

Descripción: Minisistema de Audio
Modelo : FW M390/21
Alimentación: 110–127 / 220–240V~; 50–60 Hz
Consumo: 60 W
Importador: Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
Domicilio: Av. La Palma No. 6

Col. San Fernando La Herradura
Huixquilucan

Localidad y Tel: Edo. de México C.P. 52784

Tel. [phone]

Exportador: Philips Electronics HK, Ltd.
País de Origen: China
Nº de Serie: ______________________________

LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO

ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO.

AVISO IMPORTANTE

Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.no se hace

responsable por daños o desperfectos causados por:

– Maltrato, descuido o mal uso, presencia de

insectos o roedores (cucarachas, ratones etc.).

– Cuando el aparato no haya sido operarado

de acuerdo con el instructivo del uso, fuera
de los valores nominales y tolerancias de las
tensiones (voltaje), frecuencia (ciclaje) de
alimentación eléctrica y las características
que deben reunir las instalaciones auxiliares.

– Por fenómenos naturales tales como:

temblores, inundaciones, incendios, descargas
eléctricas, rayos etc. o delitos causados por
terceros (choques asaltos, riñas

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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.

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Index

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

Français -------------------------------------------- 28

Español --------------------------------------------- 53

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Français

Español

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Contents

General Information

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

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

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

Preparations

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

Power
Antennas connection
Speakers connection

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

Connecting other equipment to your system

Inserting batteries into the remote

control .................................................................... 9

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

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

Basic Functions

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

Demonstration mode ........................................ 12

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

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

Switching the system to Eco Power

standby mode (< 1 watt) .................................. 13

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

Volume control ................................................... 13

Sound navigation................................................. 14

MAX sound
VEC (Victual Environment Control)
DSC (Digital Sound Control)
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
Incredible Surround

CD/MP3-CD Operations

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

About MP3 disc .................................................. 15

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

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

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

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

Selecting a desired Album/Title

(MP3 disc only) ................................................... 16

Repeat play .......................................................... 16

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

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

Radio Reception

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

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

Automatic preset programming
Manual preset programming

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

Changing tuning grid .......................................... 19

Tape Operation/Recording

Loading tape ........................................................ 20

Playing tapes ........................................................ 20

Rewinding/Fast forwarding ............................... 21

General information on recording ................. 21

Preparation for recording ................................ 21

One touch recording/Recording the

mixed sound ........................................................ 21

CD Synchronised start recording .................. 22

Dubbing tapes ..................................................... 22

External Sources

Listening to external sources .......................... 22

Clock/Timer

View clock............................................................ 23

Clock setting ....................................................... 23

Timer setting ................................................ 23–24

To deactivate the TIMER
To activate the TIMER

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 24

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

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

Troubleshooting ............................. 26–27

General Information

IMPORTANT!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE
SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF
THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM
THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT
OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST
TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON
THE SYSTEM.

Supplied accessories

– 2 speaker boxes
– remote control
– batteries (two AA size) for remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– AC power cord

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We
have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialised company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.

Safety information

● Before operating the system, check that the

operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or
the voltage indication beside the voltage
selector) of your system is identical with the
voltage of your local power supply. If not, please
consult your dealer.

● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable

surface.

● Place the system in a location with adequate

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

● 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 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.

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Preparations

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FM wire antenna

speaker

(right)

AM loop

antenna

FM AERIAL

75Ω

AUX/
CDR

IN

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AM ANTENNA

speaker

(left)

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 the following are done;
– If your system is equipped with a Voltage
Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
local power line voltage.
– 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.

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SPEAKERS 6Ω

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VOLTAGE

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

SELECTOR

220V-

110V-
127V

240V

220V-

110V-

240V

127V

AC power cord

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

Fix the claw
to the slot

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

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

VCR or other radiation source.

Preparations

FM Antenna

● For better FM stereo reception, connect an

outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA
terminal.

C Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

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

● Fully inser t the stripped por tion 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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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 (illustrations on page 3)

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Controls on the system and
remote control

1 STANDBY ON y

– to switch the system on or to standby mode.

2 DISC 1/2/3 (CD DIRECT 1/2/3)

– to select a disc tray for playback.

3 Source selection – to select the following:

CD (CD 1•2•3)

– to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3.

TUNER (BAND)

– to select waveband : FM or MW.

TAPE (TAPE 1•2)

– to select tape deck 1 or 2.

AUX (VIDEO/CDR)

– to select the input for an additional appliance :

AUX or CDR.

4 Mode Selection

à á SEARCH• TUNING
( 4 ALBUM 3)

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.

Ç STOP•CLEAR (DEMO STOP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

ÉÅ PLAY•PA US E

for CD/ MP3-CD .. to star t or interr upt playback.

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

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

programme.

programming.

recording.

activate/deactivate the

demonstration.

clock setting or cancel timer.

& play mode.

and start plug & play mode.

í PREV / ë NEXT (- 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.

5 SOUND NAVIGATION

– to select and activate the JOG control for the

desired sound feature : DBB, DSC or VEC .

6 JOG

– to select the desired sound effect for the

selected sound feature.

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

DSC ..................OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or

TECHNO.

VEC .................. CINEMA, HALL or CONCERT.

7 INCREDIBLE SURROUND (INC.

SURR.)

– to activate or deactivate the surround sound

effect.

8 CLOCK•TIMER (CLK/ TIMER)

– to view the clock.
– set the clock or set the timer (on the set only).

9 Tape Deck Operation

RECORD ●

– to star t recording on tape deck 2.

DUBBING

– to dub a tape.

0 Tape deck 1
! Tape deck 2

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Controls

@ DIM MODE

– to select different brightness for the display

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

# # OPEN

– to open the tape deck door.

$ PROGRAM

for CD/ MP3-CD .. to programme disc tracks.

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

stations.

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

clock mode.

% MAX SOUND (MAX ON/ OFF)

– to activate or deactivate the optimal mix of

various sound features.

^ n

– to connect headphones.

& VOLUME (VOLUME +/-)

– to increase or decrease the volume.

* Disc tray
( OPEN•CLOSE

– to open or close the disc tray.

) DISC CHANGE

– to change disc(s).

¡ Display screen

– to view the current status of the system.

™ REPEAT

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

repeatedly.

£ SLEEP

– to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer.

MUTE

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– Mutes or restores the volume.

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TIMER ON/OFF

– activates/deactivates the timer function.

§ DISPLAY (on the remote control)

– Displays the album and title name for MP3 disc.

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REPLAY (A. REPLAY)

– to select continuous playback in either AUTO

REPLAY or ONCE mode only.

• B

– to switch the system to standby mode.

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Notes for remote control:
– First, select the source you wish to
control by pressing one of the source select
keys on the remote control (CD or TUNER,
for example).
– Then select the desired function (É,

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Basic Functions

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

Plug and Play (for tuner installlation)

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 starts flashing.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal

strength will be stored automatically, starting
from FM and followed by MW 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.

To reinstall Plug and Play

1 In standby or demonstration mode, press and

holdÉÅ on the system until "AUTO INSTALL

- PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ again to start installation.

➜ All previously stored radio stations will be
replaced.

To exit without storing the Plug and Play

● Press Çon the system.

➜ If you do not complete the Plug and Play

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

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

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 for 5 seconds to switch to
demonstration.

To deactivate the demonstration

● Press and holdÇon the system for 5 seconds to

switch to standby mode.

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Basic Functions

Switching the system on

In standby/demonstration mode

● Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last

selected source.

● Press CD, TUNER, TAPE (TAPE 1/2) or

AUX.

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

Switching the system to standby
mode (< 1 Watt)

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.

Note:

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

Dim mode

You can select the desired brightness for the
display.

● In any source mode (except Eco Power standby

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

➜ DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode.

Volume control

Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob
clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease
(turn knob anti-clockwise or press VOLUME -)
the sound 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.

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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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Basic Functions

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Sound navigation

For optimal sound listening, select only one
of the following navigation sound controls
at a time : DSC, VEC or MAX SOUND.

MAX Sound

MAX sound provides the best mixture of
various sound features (DSC, VEC, DBB, for
example).

● Press MAX SOUND (or MAX on the remote

control) repeatedly.

➜ If activated, MAX SOUND is shown and the
MAX SOUND button lights up.
➜ If deactivated, “MAX OFF” is displayed.

Note:
– When MAX sound is selected, all other sound
navigation will switch off automatically.

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DSC (Digital Sound Control)

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

1 Press DSC.

➜ The selected DSC is shown.

2 Adjust the JOG control (or press DSC on the

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

DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)

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 1/2/3

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

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

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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.

VEC (Virtual Environment Control)

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

1 Press VEC.

➜ The selected VEC is shown.

2 Adjust the JOG control (or press VEC on the

remote control repeatedly) to select : CINEMA,
HALL or CONCERT.

Note:
– When you select VEC , Incredible Surround will
switch on automatically.

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Incredible Surround

The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual
distance between the front speakers for an
incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect.

● Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND (or INC.

SURR. on the remote control) repeatedly.

➜ If activated, INC. SUR is shown and

“INCR SUR” is displayed.

➜ If deactivated, “IS OFF” is displayed.

CD/MP3-CD Operations

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

Discs for playback

This system can playback all digital audio CD,
finalised digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR)
discs and finalised digital audio CD-Rewritable
(CDRW)discs.
MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)

About MP3 disc

Supported formats

– ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession
– Max. track number plus album is 255
– Max. nested director y 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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CD/MP3-CD Operations

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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.

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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.
➜ A lighted button indicates that a disc is loaded
on the disc tray.
➜ For MP3 disc, the name of the first album
and title will be scrolled through the display once
and followed by "AXX TXXX".

Notes:
– Load the discs with the label side facing up.
– To ensure good system performance, wait until
the disc tray completely reads the disc(s) before
proceeding.
– For MP3 disc, the disc reading time may exceed
10 seconds due to the large number of songs
compiled into one disc.

Playing discs

To play all discs on the disc tray

● Press ÉÅ .

➜ 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 interrupt playback

● Press ÉÅ .
➜ The current track time flashes.

● To resume playback, press ÉÅ again.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

For MP3-CD

● During playback, press DISPLAY to show the

album and title name.

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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

● Press and hold à or á and release it when

the desired passage is located.

➜ During searching, the volume will be reduced.

To select a desired track

● Press í or ë repeatedly until the desired

track is displayed.

● If playback is stopped, press ÉÅ to start

playback.

To play the selected disc only

● In CD mode, press DISC 1/2/3 (or CD

DIRECT 1/2/3 on the remote control).

➜ The selected disc will play once, then stop.

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CD/MP3-CD Operations

Selecting a desired Album/Title
(MP3 disc only)

To select a desired album

● Press ALBUM -/+ (à or á) repeatedly.

➜ The album’s name will scroll through the

display once.

To select a desired title

● Press TITLE -/+ (í / ë) repeatedly.

➜ The title’s name will scroll through the display

once.

Note:
– The album and title will only displayed once
when selected. To view again, press the DISPLAY
button repeatedly to display ALBUM and TITLE
alternatively.

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

2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT

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

Notes:
– During programme play mode, it is not possible
to repeat playback the current disc (Repeat Disc
mode).
– Pressing theÇSTOP 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”).

4 Press í or ë repeatedly 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 4–5 to store other discs and

tracks.

6 To end programming, press Ç once.

➜ PROG stays and the programme mode

remains active.

➜ The total number of tracks programmed and

the total playing time are displayed.

➜ For MP3 disc, total playing time will not be

shown.

7 To star t programme play, pressÉÅ.

➜ "PLAY PROGRAM" is displayed.

Notes:
– It is not possible to create a programme 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 programme more than 99
tracks, "FULL" is displayed.
– During programming, if no button is pressed
within 20 seconds, the system will exit the
programme mode automatically.

To review the programme

● Stop playback and pressí or ë repeatedly.

● To exit review mode, press Ç.

Erasing the programme

● Press Ç once when playback is stopped or

twice during playback.

➜ PROG disappears and "PROGRAM CLEARED"

is displayed.

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

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2 Press DISC 1/2/3 to select a disc.

3 Press PROG to start programming.

➜ PROG starts flashing.

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

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Radio Reception

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NEWS

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.

2 Press TUNER again to select the desired

waveband : FM or MW.

3 Press and hold à or á until the frequency

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

4 Repeat step 3 if 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.

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 PROGRAM until "AUTO" is

displayed.

➜ PROG starts flashing.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal

strength will be stored automatically, starting
from FM and followed by MW 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.

To stop storing the automatic preset

● Press PROGRAM or Ç on the system.

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

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Radio Reception

Manual Preset Programming

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to

“Tuning to radio stations”).

2 Press PROGRAM.

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

for selection.

To store the radio station to another
preset number

● Press í or ë to select the desired preset

number.

3 Press PROGRAM again to store the radio

station.

➜ PROG disappears.

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

To exit manual preset mode

● Press Ç on the system.

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

Tuning to preset radio stations

● Once you’ve programmed the radio stations,

press í or ë to select the desired preset
number.
➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and
waveband are displayed.

Changing tuning grid (not available for

all versions)

In North and South America, the frequency step
between adjacent channels in the MW band is
10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas). The preset
frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz.

Changing the tuning grid will erase all
previously stored preset radio stations.

1 Disconnect the system from the AC power

supply (pull out the AC power cord).

2 While holding down TUNER and á on the

system, reconnect the system to the AC power
supply.

➜ The display will show "GRID 9" or

"GRID 10".

Notes:
– GRID 9 and GRID 10 indicate that the tuning
grid is in step of 9 kHz and 10 kHz respectively.
– The FM tuning grid also will be changed from
50 kHz to 100 kHz or vice versa.

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

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Tape Operation/Recording

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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 OPEN 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 (or TAPE 1/2 on the remote

control) repeatedly to select tape deck 1 or 2.

2 Press ÉÅ .

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

To select automatic replay or one time
playback

● Press A. REPLAY (or REPLAY on the Remote

Control) 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.

Tape Operation/Recording

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 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 / Recording
the mixed sound (not available for all

versions)

1 Press CD, 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.

Note:
– One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE
mode, "SELECT SOURCE" is displayed.

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Tape Operation/Recording

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CD Synchronised start recording

1 Press CD to select the disc.

● Press í or ë to select the desired track to

start recording.

● You can programme the tracks in the order you

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

2 Press RECORD to start recording.

➜ The disc will start playback automatically.

To stop recording

● Press Ç.

➜ Recording and disc playback will stop

simultaneously.

External Sources

Dubbing tapes

1 Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1.

● You can set the tape to the desired passage

where recording will start.

2 Press DUBBING.

➜ 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.
– You can listen to another source while dubbing.

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" or "CDR" is displayed.

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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 “Tape
Operation/Recording”.

Clock/Timer

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IMPORTANT!
– Use CLOCK•TIMER on the set to set the
clock and timer.
– CLK•TIMER on the remote control allows
you to view the times only.

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 (or CLK•TIMER on the

remote control).

➜ 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 ("AM 12:00" 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 PROGRAM repeatedly to select clock

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

3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set

the minute.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the

setting.

➜ The clock starts working.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

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

Timer setting

The system can switch on to CD, TUNER, or
TAPE 2 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.

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Clock/Timer

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

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two seconds to select timer mode.

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

➜ TIMER starts flashing.
➜ The selected source will be lighted while

other available sources are flashing.

2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the

desired source.

● Before setting timer, make sure the music source

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

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

deck 2.

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 start time.

➜ TIMER remains on the display.

● At the preset time, the selected source will play.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

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

Sleep timer setting

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

1 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly

to select a preset time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 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.

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

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

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

™ "SLEEP"

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

● Press SLEEP once.

To change the preset sleep timer

● Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep

timer is shown.

➜ The display will show the next sleep timer

options.

To deactivate the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed,

or press the STANDBY ON button.

To deactivate the TIMER

● Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.

➜ The display will show "OFF" and TIMER will

disappear from the display.

To activate the TIMER

● Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.
➜ The last set timer information will be shown

for a few seconds and TIMER will appear on the
display.

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER

Output power ...................................... 2000 W PMPO

.................................................................... 2 x 60 W RMS

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

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

Input sensitivity

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

Output

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

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

(1) (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

CD/MP3-CD PLAYER

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

Frequency response .......................... 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

TUNER

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

MW wave range (9 kHz) ............. 531 – 1602 kHz

MW wave range (10 kHz)........... 530 – 1700 kHz

Tuning grid ............................................................ 9/10 kHz

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

Antenna

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

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

(128 kbps advised)

TAPE PLAYER

(1)

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

SPEAKERS

System .................... 3-way; double por t bass reflex

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

Woofer ................................................................... 1 x 5.25"

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

Dimensions (w x h x d) . 406 x 266 x 384 (mm)

Weight................................................................ 3.0 kg each

GENERAL

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

AC Po wer

For Version /21-21M .. 110 – 127 / 220 – 240 V;

....................................................... 50/60 Hz Switchable

For Version /30 ........................ 230 – 240 V; 50 Hz

Power Consumption

Active ......................................................................... 60 W

Standby ................................................................. < 25 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 608 x 386 x 462 (mm)

Weight (without speakers) ................................. 7.0 kg

Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.

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Maintenance

C CB

B

A

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Cleaning the Cabinet

● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

● When a disc becomes dir ty,

clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the
centre out. Do not wipe in
circular motion.

● Do not use solvents such as

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

Cleaning the disc lens

● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may

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

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths

● To ensure good recording and playback quality,

clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and
pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of
tape operation.

● Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with

cleaning fluid or alcohol.

● You also can clean the heads by playing a

cleaning tape once.

Demagnetising the heads

● Use a demagnetising tape available at your

dealer.

Troubleshooting

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

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

Problem Solution

CD OPERATION

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

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

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– 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.

Troubleshooting

RADIO RECEPTION

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

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

System and your TV or VCR.

TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING

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

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

tab space.

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

switch on the system again.

GENERAL

The system does not react when 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 or TUNER, for example)
properly. 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 and buttons start flashing. the demonstration.

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Australia - Philips 3 years Manufacturers Warranty for Australia only

These warranty conditions are valid for the
following consumer electronics products:
Colour Televisions, Video Cassette Recorders,
CD Players and Recorders, DVD Players and
Recorders, Audio Systems and Portable
Audio.

The benefits given to the purchaser by this
warranty are in addition to all other rights
and remedies which the purchaser has in
respect of the product under the Trade
Practices Act or other Commonwealth or
State Law.

Philips Consumer Electronics warrants its products
to the purchaser as follows and subject to the stated
conditions.

3 years free Repair Service

Colour Televisions, CD Players and Recorders, DVD
Players and Recorders and Audio Systems.

3 years free Replacement – at your Retailer

All Portable Audio products and all Video Cassette
recorders (VCR’s) only.

Conditions of Repair Warranty

1. All claims for warranty service should be made to

your nearest Philips Authorised Ser vice Centre.
Reasonable evidence of date of purchase must be
provided.

2. This warranty extends only to defects in material or

workmanship occurring under normal use of the
product when operated in accordance with the
instructions.

3. This warranty applies for original purchase only. It is

not transferable if sold.

4. Home ser vice within the normal ser vice area of one

of our Authorised Service Centres will only be
provided for television receivers with screen size 48
cm and above. All other products are to be taken or
sent to the workshop of your nearest Authorised
Service Centre (at Consumer’s expense).

5. This Manufacturers Warranty is limited to 3 months

for above listed Consumer Electronics products if
used in commercial applications.

6. Philips may, at its discretion choose to replace rather

than repair any product covered by this warranty.

7. This Manufacturers Warranty is neither transferable

nor valid in countries other than Australia.

This warranty does not cover:
a) Mileage or travelling time, pickup or delivery,

installations and cost of insurance.
b) Mileage or travel outside the normal service area

covered by selected Authorised Service Centre.
c) Ser vice costs arising from failure to correctly

adjust the controls of the product or to observe the
instructions, or inspections that reveal that the
product is in normal working order.

d) Product failures caused by misuse, neglect,
accidental breakage, transit damage, inexpert repairs
or modification by un-authorised persons, external
fires, lightning strikes, floods, vermin infestation or
liquid spillage.

e) Cleaning of video or audio heads.
f) Inadequate receiving antennae.
g) Replacement of worn or used batteries or other

consumables.
h) Consumer products used in commercial

applications (This warranty is limited to 3 months
only).

i) Second hand products.

The conditions contained in this warranty card
replace and override the provision of the Philips
World-Wide Guarantee for products purchased in
Australia and used in Australia.

Philips Authorised Service Centres

Service is provided through 200 accredited
Authorised Service Centres throughout Australia. For
direct contact with your nearest recommended
Authorised Service Centre in major cities:

Adelaide Launceston
Brisbane Melbourne
Canberra Newcastle
Geelong Perth
Gold Coast Sydney
Hobart Wollongong

or to find the location of your nearest recommended
Authorised Service Centre outside the above cities
please call our National Service telephone number :

1300-36-13-92

Please record the following information for your
records and keep in a safe place.

Model number:....................................................

Serial number:....................................................

Date of purchase:....................................................

Retailer:....................................................

We recommend you retain your purchase
receipt to assist in any warranty claim.

Philips Consumer Electronics
a division of Philips Electronics Australia Limited
ABN 24 008 445 743,
Level 2, 65 Epping Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113

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New Zealand - Guarantee and Service for New Zealand

Thank-you for purchasing this quality Philips
product.
Philips New Zealand Ltd guarantees this product
against defective components and faulty
workmanship for a period of 12 months. Any
defect in materials or workmanship occurring
within 12 months from the date of purchase
subject to the following conditions will be
rectified free of charge by the retailer from whom
this product was purchased.

Conditions

1. The product must have been purchased in New

Zealand. As proof of purchase, retain the original
sales docket indicating the date of purchase.

2. The guarantee applies only to faults caused by de-

fective components, or faulty workmanship on
the part of the manufacturer.

3. The guarantee does not cover failures caused by

misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, accidental
breakage, use on the incorrect voltage, use con­trary to operating instructions, or unauthorised
modification to the product or repair by an
unauthorised technician.

4. Reasonable evidence (in the form of a sales

docket) must be supplied to indicate that the
product was purchased no more than 12 months
prior to the date of your claim.

5. In the event of a failure, Philips shall be under no

liability for any injury, or any loss or damage
caused to property or products other than the
product under guarantee.

This guarantee does not prejudice your rights
under common law and statute, and is in addition
to the normal responsibilities of the retailer and
Philips.

How to claim

Should your Philips product fail within the
guarantee period, please return it to the retailer
from whom it was purchased. In most cases the
retailer will be able to satisfactorily repair or
replace the product.

However, should the retailer not be able to
conclude the matter satisfactorily, or if you have
other difficulties claiming under this guarantee,
please contact

The Guarantee Controller
Philips New Zealand Ltd.
4 P.O. Box 41.021
Auckland
3 (09) 84 94 160
fax [phone]

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