Philips FW-P900 User Manual

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

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

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WARNING:

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MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

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

Model No. ___________________________

Serial No. ____________________________

DO NOT OPEN

This "bolt of lighting" indicates
uninsulated material within your
unit may cause an electrical shock.
For the safety of everyone in your

The "exclamation point" calls
attention features for which you
should read the enclosed literature
closely to prevent operating and

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

– Read before operating equipment

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

1.

Read these instructions – All the safety

and operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.

2.

Keep these instructions – The safety

and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3.

Heed all warnings – All warnings on the

appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

4.

Follow all instructions – All operating

and use instructions should be followed.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near
water – for example, near a bathtub,

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

6.

Clean only with a damp cloth. The

appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

7.

Install in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions. Do not
block any of the ventilation openings.

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

Do not install near any heat sources

8.

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.

AC Polarized

Plug

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

10.

Protect the power cord from being

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

11.

Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12.

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

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

14.

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.

15.

Battery usage

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.

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

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

Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with

CAUTION

EL 6475-E001: 00/8

– To prevent

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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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AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Index

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English

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Español --------------------------------------------- 65

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CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

L'utilisation des commandes ou
réglages ou le non-respect des
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se
traduire par une exposition
dangereuse à l'irradiation.

ATENCIÓN

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

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Contents

General Information

Environmental Information ................................ 8

Acknowledgement ............................................... 8

Supplied Accessories ........................................... 8

Safety Information ................................................ 8

Preparations

Rear Connections .......................................... 9–10

Optional Connections ...................................... 10

Inserting batteries into the remote

control .................................................................. 10

Dolby Pro Logic

Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic system ......... 11

Test Tone ....................................................... 11–12

Switching the Dolby Pro Logic ........................ 12

Subwoofer

Setting up the Subwoofer ................................. 13

Operating the Subwoofer ................................ 13

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control ........................................................... 14–15

Basic Functions

Demonstration mode ........................................ 16

Easy Set ................................................................. 16

Switching the system on ................................... 17

Switching the system to Standby mode ........ 17

Switching the system to Eco Power

Standby mode ..................................................... 17

Power Saving Automatic Standby .................... 17

Dim mode ............................................................ 17

Volume Control .................................................. 18

Interactive Sound Control ........................ 18–19

Radio Reception

Storing Preset Radio Stations .................... 23-24

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ...................... 24

External Sources

Listening to External Sources .......................... 24

Tape Operation/Recording

Tape Playback ............................................... 25–26

General Information on Recording ................ 26

Preparation for Recording ............................... 27

One Touch Recording ........................................ 27

CD Synchro Recording ..................................... 27

Dubbing Tapes ..................................................... 27

Digital Recording via Digital Out .................... 27

Clock/Timer

View Clock .......................................................... 28

Clock Setting ....................................................... 28

Timer Setting ................................................ 28–29

Sleep Timer Setting ............................................ 29

Specifications ........................................... 30

Maintenance.............................................. 31

Troubleshooting ............................. 31–32

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CD Operation

Discs for Playback .............................................. 20

Loading Discs ...................................................... 20

Discs Playback ..................................................... 21

Programming the disc tracks .................... 21–22

Repeat ................................................................... 22

Shuffle .................................................................... 22

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General Information

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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.

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.

Acknowledgement

Energy Star

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

Dolby

Manufactured
under license
from Dolby Laboratories. “PRO-LOGIC” and the
double-D symbol d are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.
C 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.

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Supplied accessories

– Remote control
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– AC power cord
– CS-900 speaker package (includes one pair of

surround speakers and one center speaker)

– SW-900 powered subwoofer

Safety Information

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

● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable
surface.

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

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

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

● The mechanical par ts of the set contain self­lubricating 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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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 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 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).

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AC power cord

B Antennas Connection

Connect the supplied AM loop/FM antenna to
the respective terminal. 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 sources.

FM Antenna

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● For better FM stereo reception, connect an
outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA
terminal.

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C Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

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

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● Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as
shown.

Rear Surround Speakers

Connect to the REAR SURROUND terminals,
right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L".
Colored (marked) wire to "+" and black
(unmarked) wire to "-".

Center Speaker

Connect to the CENTER terminal. Colored
(marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked)
wire to "-".

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

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D Subwoofer Out Connection

Connect the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER
OUT terminal. The subwoofer reproduces just

the low bass sound effect (explosions or the
rumble of spaceships for example).

Optional Connections

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

Connecting other equipment to your
system

Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals
of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or
CD Recorder to the AUX/CDR IN terminals.

Notes:
– Do not connect equipment to both LINE OUT
and AUX/CDR IN terminals simultaneously.
Otherwise, noise will be generated and malfunction
might occur.
– If you are connecting an equipment with mono
output, connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left terminal.
Alternatively, you can use a “single to double” cinch
cable.

Wireless Surround Out Connection

Connect the transmitter unit of wireless rear
speakers to the SURROUND OUT terminal.

Note:
– The availability of a wireless transmitter and its
peripherals are subjected to the approval of local
authorities. Please check with your respective local
safety or approving authority.

Digital Out Connection

Connect this digital output for recording on any
audio equipment with digital input (CD
Recorder, Digital Audio Tape [DAT] deck, Digital
to Analog Converter and Digital Signal Processor
for example). Use a cinch cable to connect the
DIGITAL OUT terminal to the digital input of
the equipment.

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
compartment.

Line Out Connection

Connect this output to any analog audio
equipment for playback or recording (CD recorder,
tape recorder or amplifier for example). Use a
cinch cable to connect the LINE OUT terminals
to the analog audio inputs of the equipment.

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CAUTION
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or not to 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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Dolby ProLogic Surround Sound provides the
current industry standard for home cinema
sound from VCR and TV broadcasts. The front
left and right speakers deliver detailed, directional
sound as the center speaker "steers" dialogue/
vocal sound and center screen action toward the
TV screen. Both surround speakers add a
greater sense of depth with special effects.

Audio and video tapes and discs with the

Dolby Surround mark are
encoded for multi channel Dolby Surround
sound. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC sound setting
allows you to listen to audio tracks as they were
recorded through the left, right, center, and rear
channels.

IMPORTANT!
– Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound can only
be reproduced if the program is broadcast
in Dolby Surround Sound.
– For the best Dolby Pro Logic sound,
switch on DPL with DSC set to “Classic”
and with VEC off.
– Dolby Pro Logic mode will automatically
switch to normal Stereo mode when
headphones are connected.
– When recording, switch to normal stereo
mode.

Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic
system

You must set up the system properly in order to
experience and enjoy a Home Cinema sound
ambience.

Connecting the Speakers

5-Speakers Connection (refer to

“Preparations - Rear Connections”)

● Front speakers: Connect the front speakers.

● Center speaker: Connect the center speaker.

● Rear (surround) speakers: Connect either the

wired rear surround speakers or a pair of
wireless rear speakers (not supplied) to the
SURROUND OUT terminals.

Positioning the Speakers

To get the best surround sound effect, place the
speakers as follows.

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Front Left and Right Speakers

For the best sound, place the left and right
speakers at an angle of approximately 45
degrees to the listener.

Note:
– To avoid magnetic interference with the picture
on your TV, do not position the front speakers too
close to the TV.

Rear (surround) Speakers

The surround speakers should be placed at
normal listening ear level or mounted on the
wall at the back of the room. Most importantly,
experiment when placing the surround speakers
to obtain the best sound.

Center Speaker

For the best sound, place the center speaker at
the same height as the left and right speakers.
Place the center speaker directly above or
beneath the television.

Test Tone

This feature enables you to adjust the Front Left,
Front Right, Center and Surround Sound levels
of the respective speakers in Dolby Pro Logic
mode.

You must sit at the ideal sitting position and
use the remote control to perform this
operation.

1 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX to switch

on the system.

2 Press TEST TONE.

➜ A test signal is generated; it
will move through the Left,
Center, Right, and Surround
speakers.

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➜ "TEST TONE" followed by "ADAPT
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be displayed.
➜ The test signal will last for about 90 seconds.

Adjust the sound level

DPL TEST TONE

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● Press BALANCE L for left speaker and press
BALANCE R for right speaker.

➜ "BAL L +XX" or "BAL R +XX" will be
displayed.

Center speaker

● Press CENTER + or -.
➜ "CENT +XX" or "CENT-XX" will be displayed.

Surround speakers

● Press REAR + or -.
➜ "REAR +XX" or "REAR -XX" will be

displayed.

To switch off the TEST TONE

● Press TEST TONE.

Notes:
– It is advisable to set the speakers’ level at
normal listening level.
– "XX" denotes the sound level.

Switching the Dolby Pro Logic

● Press DPL (PRO LOGIC)
repeatedly to select and cycle
through the various sound
modes.
➜ The Dolby Pro Logic display
panel will light up with the
selection.

Dolby Surround ➜ Dolby Center Phantom
➜ Dolby 3 Stereo ➜ Stereo ➜ Dolby

Surround …

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Dolby Surround

This setting is for a full
Dolby Surround Pro Logic

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

mode.

➜ “DOLBY SURROUND”

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will be displayed.

Dolby Center Phantom

This setting is for use
without the center speaker.

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

It redistributes the center
speaker sound to the left
and right speakers,

SURR

providing conventional
stereo across the front.
➜ “DOLBY CENTER PHANTOM” will be
displayed.

Dolby 3 Stereo

Use this setting when full
surround is not required,
but a wide stereo sound is
desired. It requires only the
left, right and center

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

SURR

speakers.
➜ “DOLBY 3 STEREO” will be displayed.

Normal Stereo

This setting is for normal
stereo sound without

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

Dolby Pro Logic. It requires
only the left and right
speakers.

SURR

➜ “STEREO” will be
displayed.

SURR

SURR

SURR

SURR

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Subwoofer

Setting up the Subwoofer

Connecting the Subwoofer

Refer to “Preparations - Rear Connections”.

Positioning the Subwoofer

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● Place the subwoofer as shown.

● To obtain a better bass reproduction, place the

subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance is
unlikely to occur.

● Always place the subwoofer in a vertical position,
at least a few centimeters away from the
television and wall.

● Do not place an object on the subwoofer or sit
on it.

● If the subwoofer is placed in the center of a
room, the bass could be extremely weakened.
This is due to the influence of the standing wave
of the room. If this happens, move the
subwoofer away from the center of the room or
eliminate the cause of the standing wave, by
installing a bookshelf on the wall for example.

IMPORTANT!
Before you operate the subwoofer,
complete the preparation procedures.
Switch on your mini system and select the
sound source.

Operating the Subwoofer

Switching the subwoofer ON

Rotate the subwoofer
VOLUME clockwise until you
hear a click.
➜ The LED indicator will light
up in green.

STANDBY

VOLUME

Switching the subwoofer to Standby
mode

Rotate the subwoofer VOLUME
counterclockwise until there is a click.
➜ The LED indicator light will turn red.

Volume Adjustment

You can adjust the subwoofer to suit the sound
level of your front speakers. Reinforcing the bass
sound gives you a greater sense of atmosphere.

1 Adjust the VOLUME on the mini system until

the sound from the front speakers is not
distorted. If it is distorted, the sound from the
subwoofer also will be distorted.

2 Play your favorite songs.

● Male vocal tunes containing bass sounds are the
most suitable samples for adjusting the
subwoofer volume.

3 Adjust the subwoofer VOLUME to determine

the loudness of the bass sound from the
subwoofer.

Phase Selector
Use PHASE
SELECTOR

located at the rear

PHASE

SELECTOR

of the subwoofer to
select the phase polarity. Selecting the polarity at
either 0˚ or 180˚ may determine better bass
reproduction effect in certain listening
environments (depending on the type of front
speakers and the position of the subwoofer). It
also may change the expense and tightness of
the sound, and affect the feeling of the sound
field. Select the setting that provides the sound
you prefer when you are in your normal listening
position.

Repeat the adjustment for Volume and Phase
Polarity to suit your preference. After you have
adjusted the subwoofer to the settings you
desire, use the VOLUME control on the mini
system to adjust the volume of the subwoofer
and the other speakers. You will not need to
adjust the subwoofer settings again even when
you change the volume level of the mini system.

0

180

0

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Controls (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.
– to star t EASY SET operation.

2 ECO POWER

– to activate or deactivate Eco Power Standby

mode.

3 iR SENSOR

– infrared sensor for remote control.

4 PROG (PROGRAM)

for CD .................to program disc tracks.

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

for CLOCK .......(on the system only) to select 12-

or 24-hour clock mode.

5 INTERACTIVE SOUND CONTROLS

– to select the desired sound feature : PERSONAL

(PER.), DSC, VEC or BASS/TREBLE (BTC).

6 JOG CONTROL

– to select the desired sound effect for the

respective sound feature selected.

PERSONAL ..... PERSONAL 1-6, six personal

preferred Spectrum Analyzer

DSC ..................OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO,

VEC .................. HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA,

settings.

VOCAL, ROCK or JAZZ.

CONCERT or ARCADE.

7 CLOCK/TIMER

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

8 n

– to connect headphones.

9 DIM

– to select brightness of the display screen :

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

0 SOURCE – to select the following:

CD / (CD 1•2•3)

– to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3.

TUNER / (FM•AM)

– to select waveband : FM or AM.

TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)

– to select tape deck 1 or 2.

AUX / (CDR/DVD)

– to select a connected external source :

CDR/DVD or AUX mode.

TV/AV (on the remote control only)

– to select TV or Video mode.

! DISPLAY SCREEN

– to view the current status of the system.

@ DISC TRAY
# DISC CHANGE

– to change disc(s).

$ OPEN•CLOSE

– to open or close the disc tray.

% DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (DISC DIRECT

PLAY)

– to select a disc tray for playback.

^ DPL DISPLAY PANEL

– to view the selected Dolby Pro Logic setting.

& DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DPL)

– to select Dolby Surround, Dolby Center

Phantom, Dolby 3 Stereo or Stereo mode.

* Mode Selection

SEARCH• TUNING à á

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

for TUNER ......... to tune to a lower or higher radio

frequency.

for TAPE.............. to rewind or fast forward.

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

hour.

for TV VOL. ....... to adjust the TV volume (if the

remote operates your TV).

STOP•CLEAR Ç (DEMO STOP)

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

program.

for TUNER ........ to stop programming.

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

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

deactivate the demonstration.

PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ

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

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

í PREV / SIDE / NEXT ë
(PRESET 4 3 )

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

current, previous, or next track.

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

for TAPE.............. to select tape side (back or

front) in tape deck 2 only.

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

minute.

( RECORD

– to star t recording on tape deck 2.

) VOLUME

– to increase or decrease the volume.

¡ DUB (HSD) (HIGH SPEED DUBBING)

– to dub a tape in normal or fast speed.

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™ BASS/TREBLE CONTROL – to adjust the

BASS/TREBLE level :

BASS # $

– to increase or decrease the low tone.

TREBLE # $

– to increase or decrease the high tone.

£ AUTO REVERSE

– to select the desired playback modes in tape

deck 2 only.

≤ DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

– to select a bass boost level or to turn off bass

boost.

∞ TAPE DECK 2

§ TAPE DECK 1
≥ CLOCK

– to view the clock display.

• REPEAT

– to playback track(s)/disc(s) repeatedly.

ª TEST TONE

– to check the sound level of the Front Left, Front

Right, Center and Surround speakers.

º CENTER +/-

– to adjust the sound level of the center speaker.

⁄ TIMER ON/OFF

– to activate or deactivate the timer function.

¤ SLEEP

– to activate, deactivate or set the sleep timer

function.

‹ MUTE

– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.

› REAR +/-

– to adjust the sound level of the surround

speakers.

fi BALANCE L/R

– to balance the sound level of the front left and

right speakers.

fl SHUFFLE

– to playback track(s)/disc(s) in random order.

‡ DIGIT 0 – 9

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

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

or programming.

for TUNER ........ to key in a preset radio station.

° B

– to switch the system to Standby mode or Eco

Power Standby mode.

Controls

TV/AV

0

CD 123

TUNER

1

4

7

≥

CLOCK

)

í

*
9

•

&
ª

º
⁄

TV VOL

TIMER ON/OFF

à

REPEAT

DPL TEST TONE

CENTER

-

PER.

¤

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,

ë

for example).

DSC

SLEEP

VOLUME

+

2

5

8

0

Ç

DIM

TAPE 1/2

ÅÉ

MUTE

BALANCE

L

-

VEC

AUX/CDR

AUTO REV.

ë

á

SHUFFLE

REAR

2

3

6

9

+

BTC

DBB

TV VOL

R

°

‡

£
)

*

*

fl

fi
›
5

≤
‹

í

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Basic Functions

English

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

IR SENSOR

B

C

E

V

C

S

D

L

A

N

O

S

R

E

P

JOG CONTROL

CD 1•2•3

FM•AM

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

CD

TUNER

A

S

S

/

T

R

E

B

L

E

SEARCH•TUNING

PROG

BASS

CLOCK/
TIMER

DEMO STOP
STOP•CLEAR

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

Demonstration mode

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

To activate the demonstration

● In Standby mode, press and hold DEMO
STOPÇon the system until "DEMO ON" is

displayed.
➜ The demonstration will begin.

To deactivate the demonstration

● Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system
until "DEMO OFF" is displayed.
➜ The system will switch to Standby mode.

Notes:
– Even though the AC power cord is removed from
and reconnected to the wall socket, the
demonstration will remain off until it is activated
again.
– When the power is turned on, the disc tray may
open and close to initialize the system.

TAPE 1•2

PLAY PAUSE

AUTO

DIM

REVERSE

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

TAPE

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

SURR

SURR

PRO LOGIC

CDR/DVD

CDR

AUX

PREV NEXTSIDE

DUB

(HSD)

▲

PRESET

▲

RECORD

TREBLE

U

M

L

O

E

V

TV VOL

TIMER ON/OFF

Easy Set

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

● In Standby or Demonstration mode, press and
hold STANDBY ON until "EASY SET" is
displayed.
➜ The system will search for all radio stations
on the FM band and then the AM band.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal
strength will be stored automatically.
➜ The system will stop searching when all the
available radio stations are stored or when the
memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.
➜ The last preset radio station will then be
played when Easy Set completed.

Note:
– When EASY SET is used, all previously stored
radio stations will be replaced.

TV/AV

TAPE 1/2

TUNER

CD 123

1

2

4

5

8

7

0

VOLUME

ÅÉ

í

Ç

à

DIM

REPEAT

DPL TEST TONE

CENTER

+

-

DSC

PER BTC

SLEEP

2

AUX/CDR

3

6

9

AUTO REV.CLOCK

ë

TV VOL

á

SHUFFLE

BALANCE

R

L

REAR

+

-

BTC

VEC

MUTE

DBB

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Basic Functions

Switching the system on

In Standby mode

● Press STANDBY ON or CD/TUNER/
TAPE/AUX on the system.

➜ The system will switch to the last selected
source or the selected source.

● Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY
buttons or OPEN•CLOSE.
➜ The system will switch to CD mode.

In Eco Power Standby mode

● Press CD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/
CDR on the remote control.

➜ The system will switch to the selected source.

Switching the system to Standby
mode

In Demonstration mode

● Press and hold DEMO STOP Ç on the
system.

In Eco Power Standby mode

● Press ECO POWER.

In any others source mode

● Press STANDBY ON (or B on the remote
control).
➜ When in Standby mode, the clock will be
displayed.

Power Saving Automatic Standby

As a power-saving feature, the system will
automatically switch to Standby mode 30
minutes after a disc or tape has stopped playing
and no control is operated.

Dim mode

You can select the desired brightness for the
display.

● Press DIM repeatedly to select DIM 1, DIM 2,
DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.
➜ DIM appears on the display, except for DIM
OFF mode.

DIM OFF - normal brightness with
Spectrum Analyzer On

DIM 1 - normal brightness with Spectrum
Analyzer Off

DIM 2 - half brightness with Spectrum
Analyzer On

English

Switching the system to Eco
Power Standby mode

● Press ECO POWER (or press and hold B on
the remote control).
➜ "LOW POWER STANDBY ON" will be
displayed, after which the display screen will go
blank.
➜ The low power STANDBY ON LED will be
lighted.

Note:
– If the demonstration has not been deactivated, it
will resume five seconds later after the system has
switched to Eco Power Standby or Standby mode.

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

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Volume Control

Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn clockwise or
VOLUME +) or decrease (turn counter­clockwise or 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.

To switch off the volume temporarily

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

"MUTE" will be displayed.

● To switch on the volume, press MUTE again or
increase the VOLUME level.

Interactive Sound Control

For optimal sound listening, you are only
able to select one of the following
interactive sound controls at a time :
PERSONAL, DSC, VEC or BASS/TREBLE.

Personal Sound

1 Press PERSONAL.
2 Adjust the JOG

CONTROL (or press
PER. on the remote

control repeatedly) to
select the desired
Personal setting.
➜ The selected Personal setting number will
appear on the display.
➜ If no name has been stored previously,
“PERSONAL X" will be displayed. "X" is the
setting number.

Personal Setting

You can use the JOG CONTROL to adjust the
Personal setting to your desired level. Up to 6
Personal settings can be stored.

1 Press and hold PERSONAL on the system

until "SELECT PRESET NUMBER" is displayed.

2 Adjust the JOG CONTROL to select the

desired Personal setting number and press á
on the system to confirm the selection.
➜ "ADAPT LOW FREQ LEVEL" will be
displayed.

3 Adjust the JOG CONTROL to select the

desired Spectrum Analyzer band level for low
frequency.
➜ The level will increase or decrease
between+3 and -3.

4 Press á to confirm the selection.

➜ "ADAPT MID FREQ LEVEL" will be
displayed and the next followed by "ADAPT
HIGH FREQ LEVEL".

● Repeat steps 3–4 to select the desired mid and

high frequencies Spectrum Analyzer band levels.

5 You can choose to edit the name for the

personal setting.
➜ The first character of the setting name will be
flashing.

6 Adjust the JOG CONTROL to select the

desired letter, number or symbol.
➜ "A to Z", "0 to 9" or "*, -, +, \, /, _".

7 Press á to confirm the selection.

➜ The next character for editing will be flashing.

● Repeat steps 6–7 to store up to 10 characters.

8 To store the setting, press PERSONAL on the

system again.

To change any previous setting before
storing

● Press à on the system to retrace the steps in
the reverse order and make the changes
accordingly.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

Notes:
– During personal setting, if no button is pressed
within 90 seconds, the system will exit the Personal
setting mode automatically.
– When making a Personal setting, it is not
possible to adjust the Bass/Treble level, "USE
JOG" will be displayed.

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Basic Functions

Digital Sound Control (DSC)

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

1 Press DSC.
2 Adjust the JOG

CONTROL (or press
DSC on the remote control

repeatedly) to select the desired Digital Sound
Control effect : OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO,
VOCAL, ROCK or JAZZ.
➜ The selected DSC will be encircled.

Note:
– For a neutral sound effect, select CLASSIC.

Virtual Environment Control (VEC)

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

1 Press VEC.
2 Adjust the JOG

CONTROL (or press
VEC on the remote

control repeatedly) to
select the desired Vir tual Environment Control
effect : HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA,
CONCERT or ARCADE.
➜ The selected VEC will be encircled.

Automatic DSC-DBB / VEC-DBB
selection

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

Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)

There are three DBB settings to enhance the
bass response.

● Press DYNAMIC BASS
BOOST (DBB) repeatedly

to select a bass boost level :
BEAT, PUNCH or BLAST.
➜ DBB will appear on the
display.

To turn off DBB

● Press DYNAMIC BASS BOOST briefly until
"DBB OFF" is displayed.

Notes:
– When the Personal or Bass/Treble sound control
is selected, DBB will be switched off automatically.
– Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, deactivate DBB or reduce the
volume.

English

BASS/TREBLE

The BASS/TREBLE feature enables you to define
the sound-processor settings for Bass and Treble.

1 Press BASS/TREBLE (BTC).

➜ The BASS and TREBLE LED will be lighted.
➜ "ADAPT BASS AND TREBLE LEVELS"

will be displayed.

2 Use BASS/TREBLE CONTROL to select the

desired BASS or TREBLE levels respectively.
➜ The BASS/TREBLE level will increase or
decrease between level +3 and -3.

● Press BASS # or $ repeatedly to select the
low tone level.

➜ "BASS -X" or "BASS +X" will be displayed.

● Press TREBLE # or $ repeatedly to select the

high tone level.
➜ "TREBLE -X" or "TREBLE +X" will be
displayed.

Note:
– "X" denotes the sound level.

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CD Operation

3

CD CHANGER

CLOCK.TIMER

VOLUME

DEMO

PRESET TUNING

SHUFFLE
TIMER

PLAY
MODE

SIDE

SET CLOCK

TIMER SET

BAND

RECORD

DUBBING

CD TAPE

PROGRAM

CLEAR

RDS
MODE

1
2
3

TIMER

DBB

PROGRAM

AMPM

SHUFFLE
FMMW

LWSW

STEREO

NR

FRONT

BACK

RECORD

HSD

2

2

1

DISC CHANGE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

OPEN•CLOSE

1

English

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

IR SENSOR

C

E

V

C

S

D

L

A

N

O

S

R

E

P

DISC CHANGE

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

B

A

S

S

/

T

R

E

B

L

E

JOG CONTROL

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

CD 1•2•3

FM•AM

TAPE 1•2

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

CD

TUNER

TAPE

DEMO STOP

CLOCK/
TIMER

STOP•CLEAR

PLAY PAUSE

AUTO

DIM

REVERSE

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

(HSD)

SEARCH•TUNING

PROG

BASS

PREV NEXTSIDE

DUB

CDR/DVD

CDR

AUX

▲

PRESET

RECORD

TREBLE

TREBLE

▲

OPEN•CLOSE

3

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

SURR

DC

CHANGER

PRO LOGIC

L

O

V

TV/AV

CD 123

1

4

SURR

7

TUNER

2

5

8

0

VOLUME

TAPE 1/2

2

AUX/CDR

3

6

9

AUTO REV.CLOCK

ÅÉ

ë

U

M

E

TV VOL

í

à

REPEAT

DPL TEST TONE

CENTER

+

-

TV VOL

Ç

á

DIM

SHUFFLE

BALANCE

R

L

REAR

+

-

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 cause jamming of the
changer mechanism.
– Do not load more than one disc into
each tray.

Discs for Playback

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

Loading Discs

1 Press CD to select CD mode.
2 Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc tray.
3 Load up to two discs on the disc tray. To load

the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.

➜ The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray
is ready for loading.

4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the disc tray.

➜ "READING" will be displayed. The selected
disc, 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.

Notes:

– Load the discs with the label side facing up.
– To ensure good system performance, wait until

the disc tray completely reads the disc(s) before
proceeding.

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CD Operation

Discs Playback

To playback all discs on the disc tray

● Press PLAYÉÅ.
➜ All the available discs will playback once and

then stop.
➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, track
number and elapsed playing time of the current
track will appear on the display.

To playback one disc only

● Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button : DISC 1,
DISC 2 or DISC 3.

➜ The selected disc will playback once and then
stop.

To interrupt playback

● Press PAUSEÉÅ.

● To resume playback, press PLAYÉÅ again.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

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 (or Digits 0–9 on
the remote control) until the desired track
appears on the display.

● If in the stop position, press PLAYÉÅ to start
playback.

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

To skip to the beginning of the current
track during playback

● Press í once.

Replace discs during playback

1 Press DISC CHANGE.
2 To change the inner disc, press DISC

CHANGE again.

➜ "DISC CHANGE" will be displayed and the
disc will stop playing.
➜ The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner
disc and then open again with the inner disc
accessible.

Programming the disc tracks

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

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

“Loading Discs”).

2 Press PROG to start programming.

➜ PROGRAM will start flashing.

3 Press CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC 1/2/3 button

to select a disc.

4 Press í or ë (or Digits 0–9 on the remote

control) to select the desired track.

5 Press PROG to store the track.

● Repeat steps 3–5 to store other discs and

tracks.

6 Press PLAYÉÅ to star t program playback.

➜ "PLAY PROGRAM" will be displayed.

● To end programming without playback, pressÇ

once .

➜ The total number of tracks programmed and
total playing time will appear on the display.

Notes:
– If the total playing time is more than "99:59"
or if one of the programmed tracks has a number
greater than 30, then "--:--" will appear on the
display instead of the total playing time.
– If you attempt to program more than 40 tracks,
"PROGRAM FULL" will be displayed.
– If you press any of the DISC DIRECT PLAY
buttons, the system will playback the selected disc
or track and the stored program will be ignored
temporarily. The PROGRAM display also will
disappear temporarily from the display. It will
reappear when playback of the selected disc ends.
– During programming, if no button is pressed
within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program
mode automatically.

English

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To review the program

● Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly.

● To exit review mode, press Ç.

To erase the entire program

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

➜ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed.
➜ PROGRAM will disappear from the display.

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

Repeat

The current track, a disc, all available discs or all
programmed tracks can be played repeatedly.

1 Press REPEAT on the remote control

repeatedly to select the various repeat modes.

● In normal playback
➜ "TRACK" – to repeat the current track.

"DISC" – to repeat the entire disc.
"ALL DISC" – to repeat all available discs.

➜ REPEAT appears on the display.

● In program playback
➜ "TRACK" – to repeat the current

programmed track.
"PROGRAM" – to repeat all programmed
tracks.

➜ REPEAT and PROGRAM will appear on the

display.

● The selected track/disc(s) will now be played
repeatedly until you press Ç.

2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT

until the "OFF" mode is displayed.

➜ REPEAT will disappear from the display.

Note:
– Selecting SHUFFLE during repeat playback will
cancel all repeat modes.

Shuffle

All the available discs and their tracks or all the
programmed tracks can be played in random
order.

1 Press SHUFFLE on the remote control.

➜ "SHUFFLE" and SHUFFLE will appear on the
display.

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

2 To resume normal playback, press SHUFFLE

again.
➜ SHUFFLE will disappear from the display.

When REPEAT is selected during
shuffling

● In normal playback
➜ "TRACK" and "ALL DISC" repeat modes

available for selection.

➜ REPEAT and SHUFFLE will appear on the

display.

● In program playback
➜ "TRACK" or "PROGRAM" repeat modes

available for selection.
➜ REPEAT, PROGRAM and SHUFFLE will appear on
the display.

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

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Radio Reception

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

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S

R

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P

JOG CONTROL

CD 1•2•3

FM•AM

TAPE 1•2

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

CD

TUNER

TAPE

A

S

S

/

T

R

E

B

L

E

SEARCH•TUNING

PROG

BASS

DEMO STOP

STOP•CLEAR

CLOCK/
TIMER

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

PLAY PAUSE

AUTO

DIM

REVERSE

Storing Preset Radio Stations

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

Automatic Preset

● EASY SET setting (refer to “Basic Functions -
EAST SET”).

OR

1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select TUNER

mode.
➜ "TUNER" will be displayed. A few seconds
later, the current radio frequency will be
displayed.

To begin automatic preset from a desired
preset number

● Press í or ë (or Digits 0–9 on the remote
control) to select the desired preset number.

2 Press and hold PROG until "AUTO" appears on

the display.

➜ PROGRAM will start flashing.
➜ The system will start searching for all radio

stations on the FM band and then the AM band.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal
strength will be stored automatically.
➜ The system will stop searching when all the
available radio stations are stored or when the
memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.
➜ The last preset radio station will then be
played when completed.

To exit without storing the preset

● When automatic preset is in progress, press

PROG or Ç on the system.

TV/AV

CD 123

PREV NEXTSIDE

DUB

(HSD)

CDR/DVD

AUX

▲

PRESET

TREBLE

CDR

RECORD

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

SURR

SURR

PRO LOGIC

U

M

▲

L

O

E

V

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

Manual Preset

1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) repeatedly to select

the desired waveband : FM or AM.

2 Press PROG.

➜ PROGRAM will start flashing.
➜ The next available preset number will be

displayed for selection.

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.

To store the radio station to another
preset number

● Press í or ë (or Digits 0–9 on the remote
control) to select the desired preset number.

4 Press PROG again to store the radio station.

➜ PROGRAM will disappear from the display.

● Repeat steps 2–4 to store other preset radio

stations.

Tuning to a weak radio station

● Press à or á briefly and repeatedly until the
optimal reception is found.

To exit without storing the preset

● When manual preset is in progress, press Ç on
the system.

2

TAPE 1/2

TUNER

AUX/CDR

1

4

7

à

3

2

6

5

8

9

AUTO REV.CLOCK

0

VOLUME

ÅÉ

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TV VOLTV VOL

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DIM

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

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English

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

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations

● Press í or ë (or Digits 0–9 on the remote
control) to select the desired preset number.
➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and
waveband will appear on the display.

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

External Sources

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

CD 1•2•3

FM•AM

TAPE 1•2

TAP E

PREV NEXTSIDE

CDR/DVD

▲

PRESET

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

CD

TUNER

B

A

S

S

C

E

/

T

V

R

E

B

L

E

SEARCH•TUNING

DEMO STOP

STOP•CLEAR

PLAY PAUSE

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 (CDR/DVD) repeatedly to select

CDR/DVD or normal AUX mode.

➜ "CDR/DVD" or "AUX" will be displayed.

● When CDR/DVD mode is selected, any audio

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

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CDR

AUX

Notes:
– You are advised not to listen to and record from
the same source simultaneously.
– All the interactive sound control features (DSC
or VEC for example) are available for selection.
– Refer to the operating instructions for the

▲

connected equipment for details.

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

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MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

IR SENSOR

OPEN

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B

L

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JOG CONTROL

CD 1•2•3

CD

SEARCH•TUNING

PROG

BASS

CLOCK/
TIMER

FM•AM

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

TUNER

DEMO STOP

STOP•CLEAR

TAPE 1•2

PLAY PAUSE

AUTO

DIM

REVERSE

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

TAPE

PREV NEXTSIDE

DUB

(HSD)

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).

TV/AV

CD 123

TUNER

1

4

7

VOLUME

í

CDR/DVD

CDR

AUX

▲

PRESET

RECORD

TREBLE

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

SURR

SURR

PRO LOGIC

U

M

▲

L

O

E

V

à

OPEN

REPEAT

DPL TEST TONE

CENTER

+

-

DSC

PER BTC

TIMER ON/OFFSLEEP

Tape Playback

1 Press # OPEN to open the tape deck door.
2 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.

● Load the tape with the open side down and the
full spool to the left.

0

Ç

DIM

2

5

8

TAPE 1/2

ÅÉ

MUTE

-

VEC

BALANCE

L

SHUFFLE

2

AUX/CDR

English

3

6

9

AUTO REV.CLOCK

ë

TV VOLTV VOL

á

R

REAR

+

BTC

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3 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) repeatedly to select

tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.
➜ The selected tape deck number is displayed.

4 Press PLAYÉÅ to star t playback.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

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English

To change the playback side on tape
deck 2 only

● Press í or ë.
➜ The A (BACK) or B (FRONT) appear on

the display, depending on the tape side selected.

To change the playback mode on tape
deck 2 only

● Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select
the different playback modes.

å : playback on one side of the tape only.
∂ : both sides are played once.
∫ : both sides are played repeatedly, up

to 10 times each side unless you pressÇ.

To rewind or fast forward during
playback

● Press and hold à or á until the desired
passage is reached, then release.

➜ The tape continues playing.

● The tape will stop automatically at the end of

the rewinding or fast forwarding.
➜ During searching, the sound is reduced to a
low volume.

To rewind or fast forward when playback
is stopped

1 Press à or á.
2 Press Ç when the desired passage reached.

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

General Information on
Recording

● For recording, use only tape of IEC type I
(normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr02).

● The recording level is set automatically,
regardless of the position of the Volume, VEC,
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. Do not cover
the Cr02 tape detection hole when covering the
tab opening.

IMPORTANT!
– Recording is permissible insofar as
copyright or other rights of third parties are
not infringed upon.

– Recording is possible only on tape deck 2.
– Switch off Dolby Pro Logic when

recording.

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Tape Operation/Recording

Preparation for Recording

1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select TAPE 2.
2 Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2.
3 Press í or ë to select the recording tape side.

➜ A appears on the display for reverse side.
➜ B appears on the display for forward side.

4 Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select

playback modes for recording.

➜ å for recording on one side only.

∂ ∂

➜

∂ for recording on both sides.

∂ ∂

5 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 in progress

➜ REC starts flashing.

● It is not possible to change tape side.

● It is not possible listen to another source except

for Dubbing Tapes.

● It is not possible to activate the timer function.

One Touch Recording

1 Press CD, TUNER or AUX to select the

source.

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

To stop recording

● Press Ç.

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

CD Synchro Recording

1 Press CD 1•2•3 to select the disc.

● Press í or ë (or Digit 0–9 on the remote
control) 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 start playback automatically.

To select another track during recording

1 Press PAUSEÉÅ to interrupt recording.
2 Pressí or ë (or Digit 0–9 on the remote

control) to select the desired track.

3 Press PLAYÉÅ to resume recording.

To stop recording

● Press Ç.
➜ Recording and disc playback will stop

simultaneously.

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 DUB (HSD) once for normal speed

dubbing or twice (within 2 seconds) for high
speed dubbing.

➜ Playing and recording will start simultaneously.
➜ "NORMAL" (normal speed) or "FAST" (high

speed) will be displayed, followed by "DUB" with
indication on selected tape side direction.
➜ During high speed dubbing, the volume will
be reduced and HSD will appear on the display

● Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of tape
only. To continue record on reverse side, at the
end of side A, flip the tapes to side B and repeat
the procedure.

To stop dubbing

● Press Ç.

Notes:

– Only å mode is available during dubbing.
– 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.

Digital Recording via Digital Out

For CD digital recording, please refer to the
instructions manuals for the CD recorder, digital
audio equipment and so forth.

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Clock/Timer

English

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

IR SENSOR

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

CD 1•2•3

FM•AM

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

CD

B

A

S

S

C

E

/

T

V

R

E

B

L

C

S

D

L

A

N

O

S

R

E

P

E

JOG CONTROL

SEARCH•TUNING

PROG

BASS

CLOCK/
TIMER

TUNER

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 briefly (or CLOCK on
the remote control).

➜ The clock will be displayed for a few seconds.
➜ If the clock has not been set, "--:--" will be

displayed.

Note:
– When in Eco Power Standby mode, the clock will
not be 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 Press CLOCK/TIMER twice.
2 Press PROG on the system repeatedly to select

clock mode.
➜ If 12-hour mode is selected, "AM 12:00" will
start flashing.
➜ If 24-hour mode is selected, "00:00" will start
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 will start working.

DEMO STOP

PLAY PAUSE

STOP•CLEAR

AUTO

DIM

REVERSE

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

TAPE 1•2

TAPE

TV/AV

CD 123

PREV NEXTSIDE

DUB

(HSD)

CDR/DVD

CDR

AUX

▲

PRESET

RECORD

TREBLE

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

SURR

SURR

PRO LOGIC

U

M

▲

L

O

E

V

1

4

7

í

à

REPEAT

DPL TEST TONE

CENTER

-

PER BTC

TIMER ON/OFFSLEEP

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

Notes:
– The clock settings will be cancelled when the
power cord is disconnected or if a power failure
occurs.
– When in Eco Power Standby mode, the clock/
timer function will not operate.
– 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 and
it can serve 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
from the minimum level until the last tuned
volume level is reached.

1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more than

two seconds to select timer mode.

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

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

other available sources are flashing.

2

TAPE 1/2

TUNER

AUX/CDR

3

2

6

5

8

9

AUTO REV.CLOCK

0

VOLUME

ÅÉ

ë

TV VOLTV VOL

Ç

á

DIM

SHUFFLE

BALANCE

R

L

REAR

+

+

-

BTC

VEC

DSC

MUTE

DBB

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Clock/Timer

2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the

desired source.

● Make sure the music source has been prepared.
CD – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific
track, make a program (refer to “CD Operation ­Programming the disc tracks”).
TUNER – tune to the desired preset 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.

➜ The timer is now set and activated.
➜ TIMER will remain on the display.

● At the preset time, the selected source will be

played.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

Notes:
– If the selected source (CD or TAPE) is not
available when preset timer is reached, 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 Set the clock (refer to “Clock Setting”).
2 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly

to select a preset time.
➜ The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):

60 ™ 45 ™ 30 ™ 15 ™ OFF ™ 60 …
➜ "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" will be displayed. "XX"
is the time in minutes.

3 When you reach the desired length of time, stop

pressing the SLEEP button.

➜ The Sleep Timer is now set. After this
amount of time passes, the system will switch to
Standby mode.

To deactivate the Sleep Timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed,
or press the STANDBY ON button.

English

To deactivate the TIMER

● Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.
➜ The display will show "CANCEL" and TIMER

will disappear from the display.

To activate the TIMER

● Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.
➜ The last timer setting will be shown for a few

seconds and TIMER will appear on the display.

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Specifications

English

AMPLIFIER

Output power

Total power ...........................................................300 W

DPL Mode

Left/Right Channel .................. 2 x 80 W RMS

Center Channel ....................... 50 W RMS, 12 Ω

Surround Channel ............ 2 x 25 W RMS, 6 Ω

Stereo Mode ............................... 2 x 80 W RMS

(1)

..................................................................... 2 x 70 W FTC

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

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

Input sensitivity

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

Output

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

Center Speaker ..................................................≥ 12 Ω

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

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

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

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

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

Surround Out (wireless) ............................. 350 mV

(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYER SECTION

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

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

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

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

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

TUNER SECTION

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

TAPE PLAYER SECTION

Frequency response

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

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

Signal-to-noise ratio

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

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

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

SPEAKERS SYSTEM
Front left/right

System .............................. shielded 3 way, Bass reflex

(1)

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

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

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

Dimensions (w x h x d) .240 x 310 x 290 (mm)

/

............................................. 9.45 x 12.20 x 11.42 (inch)

Weight................. 4.9 kg each / 10.80 pounds each

Surround speakers

System .........................................................closed satellite

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

Speaker Driver .................................... 1 x 4” full range

Dimensions (w x h x d) .235 x 135 x 155 (mm)

.................................................. 9.21 x 5.31 x 6.10 (inch)

Weight................. 1.07 kg each / 2.36 pounds each

Center speaker

System ..............................................shielded bass reflex

Impedance..................................................................... 12 Ω

Speaker Driver .................................... 1 x 4” full range

Dimensions (w x h x d) .235 x 135 x 155 (mm)

.................................................. 9.21 x 5.31 x 6.10 (inch)

Weight......................................... 1.21 kg / 2.67 pounds

SW-900 SUBWOOFER

System ................................................. Active Subwoofer

(non magnetically shielded design)

Subwoofer......................................................................... 6.5"

Output Power........................ 50 W RMS (4 Ω, DIN)

THD ............................................................. 10 % at 55 Hz

Reproduction frequency response ... 45 – 150 Hz

Phase switch............................................................ 0˚, 180˚

Input sensitivity (Subwoofer In) .......... 460 mVrms

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

Power consumption . 40 W (at 1/8 Rated Power)
Dimensions (w x h x d) .200 x 310 x 370 (mm)

.............................................. 7.87 x 12.20 x 14.57 (inch)

Weight............................. 6.8 kg each / 15.00 pounds

GENERAL

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

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

Power Consumption

Active ...................................................................... 140 W

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

Eco Power Standby........................................... < 2 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 265 x 310 x 390 (mm)

............................................10.43 x 12.20 x 15.35 (inch)

Weight (without speakers) 8.7 kg / 19.18 pounds

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Maintenance

C CB

B

A

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
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog 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.

Demagnetizing the heads

● Use a demagnetizing 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 remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

English

Problem Solution

CD OPERATION

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

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

has cleared.

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

“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed. – Use a finalized CD-R(W) or CD-R.

RADIO RECEPTION

Radio reception is poor. – 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.

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Troubleshooting

English

TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING

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

– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) or IEC type II (Cr02)

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.

Recorded material sounds strange. – Switch off Dolby Pro Logic mode when

recording.

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 poor quality. – Adjust the volume.

– Disconnect the headphones.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

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

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 to the system.
– Insert the batteries with their polarities

(+/– signs) as indicated.
– Replace the batteries.
– Point in the direction of the system’s sensor.

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

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

The sound from the external source is – Press AUX to select CDR/DVD mode for
distorted. listening to the external source.

Not all lighted buttons are showing light. – Press DIM until the DIM OFF display mode is

shown.

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

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer

again.

The system displays features – Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system
automatically and buttons start flashing. to switch off the Demonstration.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

AUDIO

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.

SYSTEM

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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