Philips Planer FW C80 User Manual

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Dear Philips product owner:  
Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one  
of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And  
we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with  
your purchase for many years to come.  
And most importantly you can count  
on our uncompromising commitment to your total  
satisfaction.  
All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for  
investing in a Philips product.  
As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to  
protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties  
and outstanding service networks in the industry.  
Sincerely,  
What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all  
the information and special offers for which you qualify,  
plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home  
shopping network.  
Robert Minkhorst  
President and Chief Executive Officer  
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips  
product, you must return your Warranty  
Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail  
it to us right now!  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment  
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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.  
9. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of  
the polarized or  
CAUTION  
AC Polarized  
Plug  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
grounding-type plug.  
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider  
than the other.A grounding type plug has two  
blades and a third grounding prong.The wide  
blade or the third prong are provided for your  
safety.When the provided plug does not fit into  
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement  
of the obsolete outlet.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
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.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage  
within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause  
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make  
any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.  
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.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
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.  
This symbol alerts the user that important literature  
concerning the operation and maintenance of this  
unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read  
carefully in order to avoid any problems.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do  
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
12.  
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when moving  
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
CAUTION  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than herein  
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as  
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with  
21 CFR 1040.10.  
Canada  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits  
for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set  
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian  
Department of Communications.  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
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CAUTION  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.  
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DANGERAVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
• a product that is used for commercial or institutional  
purposes.  
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TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN  
CANADA...  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
OneYear Free Labor  
Please contact Philips at:  
OneYear Free Service on Parts  
This product must be carried in for repair.  
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).  
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)  
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)  
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.  
(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.)  
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.  
MAKE SUREYOU 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.  
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.  
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.  
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...  
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting  
service.Adjustments of the controls discussed there may  
save you a service call.  
MODEL #  
SERIAL #  
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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.)  
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.)  
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, (903) 242-4800  
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GENERAL INFORMATION  
SAFETY INFORMATION  
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Your system consists of materials which  
• If the system is brought directly from  
a cold to a warm location, or is  
placed in a very damp room,  
General Information  
• The typeplate (which contains  
the serial number) is located at  
the rear of the system.  
• Recording is permissible if  
copyright or other rights of third  
parties are not infringed.  
Safety Information  
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.  
• Before operating the system, check  
that the operating voltage indicated  
on the typeplate (or the voltage  
indication beside the voltage  
selector) of your system is identical  
with the voltage of your local power  
supply. If not, please consult your  
dealer.The typeplate is located at the  
rear of your system.  
• When the system is switched on, do  
not move it around.  
• Place the system on a solid base (e.g.  
a cabinet).  
• Place the system in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent  
internal heat build-up in your system.  
Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)  
clearance from the rear and the top  
of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from  
the each side.  
moisture may condense on the lens  
of the CD unit inside the system.  
Should this occur, the CD player will  
not operate normally. Leave the  
power on for about one hour with  
no disc in the system until normal  
playback is possible.  
• Electrostatic discharge may cause  
unexpected problems. See whether  
these problems disappear if you  
unplug the AC power cord and plug  
it in again after a few seconds.  
To disconnect the system from  
the power supply completely,  
remove the AC power plug  
from the wall socket.  
• This device complies with the  
Federal Communications  
Accessories (Supplied)  
Commission (FCC) rules, part 15  
and with 21 CFR 1040.10.  
Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
– This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and  
– This device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
– 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).  
• Do not expose the system to  
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat  
sources.  
• Under no circumstances should you  
repair the system yourself, as this will  
invalidate the warranty!  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
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PREPARATION  
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Rear Connections  
A AM Loop Antenna  
Connection  
Connect the supplied loop antenna to  
the AM ANTENNA terminal. Place the  
AM loop antenna far away from the  
system and adjust its position for the  
best reception.  
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Connection  
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna  
to the FM ANTENNA 300 terminal.  
Adjust the position of the FM antenna  
for the best reception.  
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Outdoor Antenna  
For better FM stereo reception,  
connect an outdoor FM antenna to the  
FM ANTENNA 300 terminal using a  
300 dipole wire.  
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SUB-  
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AUX/CDR IN  
FM ANTENNA 300  
LINE OUT  
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A
C Speakers Connection  
• Connect the right speaker to Front  
terminal R, with the colored wire to  
+ and the black wire to -.  
• Connect the left speaker to Front  
terminal L, with the colored wire to  
+ and the black wire to -.  
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speaker wire as shown.  
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PREPARATION  
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radio frequency. Connect the wireless  
G Digital Out Connection Inserting batteries into the  
You can record the digital sound from  
radio frequency transmitter to the LINE  
OUT terminals. Place the active  
speakers at your preferred location. Be  
sure to follow the instructions supplied  
with the active speakers.  
12 mm  
Remote Control  
the CD, through this output, on any  
• Insert the batteries (Type R06 or  
audio equipment with digital input (e.g.  
AA) into the remote control as  
CD Recorder, Digital AudioTape (DAT)  
shown in the battery compartment.  
unlock  
lock  
deck, Digital to Analog Converter and  
Digital Signal Processor).  
Note:  
CAUTION:  
– Availability of wireless transmitter and  
its peripherals are subjected to the  
approval of local authorities. Please  
check with respective local safety or  
approving authority.  
– For optimal sound performance, it is  
recommended to use the supplied  
speakers.  
– Do not connect more than one speaker  
to any one pair of +/- speaker  
terminal.  
– Do not connect speakers with  
impedance lower than the speakers  
supplied. Please refer to  
Connect one end of the cinch cable  
(not supplied) to the DIGITAL OUT  
socket and the other end to the audio  
equipment with digital input.When  
To avoid damage from possible  
connecting the cinch cable, make sure it  
battery leakage, remove dead  
is fully inserted.  
batteries or batteries that will not be  
used for a long time. For  
replacement, use type R06 or AA  
batteries.  
E Connecting other  
equipment to your  
system  
You can connect the audio left and right  
OUT terminals of a TV,VCR, Laser Disc  
player, DVD player or CD Recorder to  
the AUX/CDR IN terminals at the rear  
of the system.  
H AC Power Supply  
After all other connections have been  
made, connect the AC power cord to  
the system and to the wall outlet.  
SPECIFICATION section of this manual.  
D Line Out Connection  
(wireless ready)  
You can connect the audio left and right  
LINE OUT terminals to an optional CD  
Recorder ANALOG IN terminals.This  
allows you to record in an analogue  
format.  
F Subwoofer Out  
Connection  
Connect the optional active subwoofer  
to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal.  
The subwoofer reproduces just the low  
bass sound effect (e.g. explosions, the  
rumble of spaceships, etc.). Be sure to  
follow the instructions supplied with the  
subwoofer.  
You can also install additional optional  
front active speakers away from the  
system (e.g. in another room) to reduce  
the inconvenience of running long  
speaker wires across rooms.You can  
place as many remote speakers as you  
like provided they operate at the same  
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CONTROLS  
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BASS/TREBLE  
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CLOCK  
DIM  
SLEEP  
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FM•AM  
TAPE 1•2  
TAPE  
CDR/DVD  
AUX  
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TUNER  
PAUSE  
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TIMER ON/OFF  
PRESET  
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STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE  
SIDE NEXT  
PREV  
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CONTROLS  
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7 JOG  
TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)  
STOP•CLEAR Ç  
Controls on the system  
and remote control  
to select the desired sound effect  
to selectTape mode.When tape  
playback is stopped, press to select  
either tape deck 1 or 2.  
for CD ............ to stop CD playback  
or to clear a program.  
forTUNER ... to stop programming.  
forTAPE......... to stop playback or  
recording.  
for DEMO .... (on the system only)  
to start or stop  
demonstration mode.  
PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ  
for CD ............ to start or interrupt  
playback.  
forTAPE ......... 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.  
forTUNER ... to select a preset  
radio station in  
memory.  
forTAPE......... to select tape side  
(back or front) in  
tape deck 2 only.  
for CLOCK .. to set the minute (on  
the system only).  
of DSC/VEC setting. You must  
select the respective sound feature  
first.  
1 STANDBY ON  
AUX / (CDR/DVD)  
to switch the system on or to  
standby mode.  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
to select the desired Digital Sound  
Control effect : OPTIMAL,  
CLASSIC,TECHNO,VOCAL,  
ROCK or JAZZ.  
to select sound from an external  
source (e.g.TV,VCR, Laser Disc  
player, DVD player or CD  
Recorder).When in AUX mode,  
press to select either AUX or CDR/  
DVD.  
to use for EASY SET.  
2 IR SENSOR  
Sensor for the infrared remote  
control.  
VEC  
3 PROG (PROGRAM)  
for CD ............ to program CD  
tracks.  
to select the desiredVirtual  
Environment Control effect : HALL,  
CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA,  
CONCERT or ARCADE.  
@ DISPLAY SCREEN  
to view the current setting of the  
system.  
forTUNER ... to program preset  
radio stations.  
for CLOCK .. to select 12 or 24  
hour in clock setting  
mode (on the system  
only).  
# CD CAROUSELTRAY  
8 CLOCK/TIMER  
$ DISC CHANGE  
to view the clock, set the clock or  
set the timer.  
to change CD(s).  
% OPEN•CLOSE  
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to open or close the CD carousel  
tray.  
to connect headphones.  
4 BASS/TREBLE  
0 DIM  
to select brightness for the display  
^ DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD  
to select Bass/Treble sound feature.  
5 VEC  
to selectVirtual Environment  
Control sound feature.  
DIRECT PLAY)  
screen : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or  
DIM OFF.  
! SOURCE – to select the  
following:  
to select a CD tray for playback.  
& MODE SELECTION  
SEARCH à á  
6 DIGITAL SOUND  
(TUNING à á )  
for CD ............ to search backward/  
forward.  
forTUNER .... to tune to a lower or  
higher radio frequency.  
CONTROL (DSC)  
CD / (CD 1•2•3)  
to select Digital Sound Control  
feature.  
to select CD mode.When CD  
playback is stopped, press to select  
disc tray 1, 2 or 3.  
* RECORD  
to start recording on tape deck 2.  
( VOLUME  
to increase or decrease the  
volume.  
TUNER / (FM•AM)  
forTAPE......... to rewind or fast  
forward a tape.  
for CLOCK .. to set the hour (on  
the system only).  
to selectTuner mode.When in  
tuner mode, press to select the  
waveband: FM or AM.  
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CONTROLS  
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) DUB (HSD) (HIGH SPEED  
º TIMER ON/OFF  
to switch on or off timer.  
SLEEP  
DUBBING)  
to dub a tape in normal or fast  
speed.  
to switch the system to standby  
¡ BASS/TREBLE CONTROL –  
to adjust BASS/TREBLE level :  
mode at a selected time.  
B
to switch the system to standby  
mode.  
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BASS 3 4 (BASS +/-)  
to increase or decrease the low  
tone.  
TREBLE 3 4 (TREBLE +/-)  
to increase or decrease the high  
tone.  
A. REV (AUTO REVERSE)  
available in tape deck 2 only.  
to select the desired play modes  
( å / / ).  
£ wOOx PLUS  
to select between normal or  
enhanced wOOx sound effect.  
wOOx LEVEL  
to select desired wOOx level :  
WOOX 1,WOOX 2 or WOOX 3.  
TAPE DECK 2  
TAPE DECK 1  
§ MUTE  
to switch off the sound temporarily.  
CLOCK  
Notes for remote control:  
to view clock display.  
– First select the source you wish  
to control by pressing one of the  
source select keys on the remote  
control (e.g. CD,TUNER, etc.).  
– Then select the desired function  
(É, í, ë, etc.).  
REPEAT  
to repeat a CD track, a disc, or all  
available discs.  
ª SHUFFLE  
to play all the available discs and  
their tracks in random order.  
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OPERATINGTHE SYSTEM  
13  
To start the demonstration mode  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
Switching the system ON  
• Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.  
• Press and hold Ç(on the system  
only) for five seconds when the  
system is in standby mode.  
STANDBY  
ON  
You can also switch on the system by  
pressing any one of the CD DIRECT  
PLAY buttons.  
The demonstration will begin.  
IR SENSOR  
CD 1•2•3  
FM•AM  
TAPE 1•2  
TAPE  
CDR/DVD  
AUX  
CD  
TUNER  
Easy Set  
EASY SET allows you to store all  
available radio stations automatically.  
PRESET  
S
SEARCH•TUNING  
STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE  
PREV  
SIDE NEXT  
E
L
Switching the system to  
standby mode  
R
N
CLOCK/  
TIMER  
DUB  
(HSD)  
PROG  
DIM  
A. REV  
RECORD  
• Press STANDBY ON or B on  
the remote control.  
The system will switch to standby  
mode.  
• Press and hold STANDBY ON (on  
the system only) for five seconds  
when the system is in standby or  
demonstration mode.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
wOOx  
TECHNOLOGY  
PLUS  
LEVEL  
"EASY SET" will be displayed, and  
followed by "TUNER" and then  
"AUTO".  
EASY SET will start searching for  
all radio stations on FM band and  
then followed by radio stations on  
AM band.  
All available radio stations with  
sufficient signal strength will be  
stored. Up to 40 presets may be  
stored.  
Important:  
To stop the demonstration mode  
• Press and hold Ç(on the system  
only) for five seconds when the  
system is in demonstration mode.  
The demonstration will stop.  
"DEMO OFF" will be displayed.  
The system will switch to standby  
mode.  
Selecting the Source  
• Press the respective source selection  
button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or  
AUX.  
The display indicates the selected  
source.  
Before you operate the system,  
complete the preparation  
procedures.  
Demonstration mode  
The system has a demonstration mode  
that shows the various features offered  
by the system. When the system is  
switched on for the first time, the  
demonstration mode will start  
automatically.  
Note:  
– For an external source, make sure you  
have connected the audio left and right  
OUT terminals of the external  
equipment (TV,VCR, Laser Disc player,  
DVD player or CD Recorder) to the  
AUX/CDR IN terminals.  
Notes:  
– When the system is switched on from  
the main power outlet, the CD carousel  
tray may open and close again to  
initialize the set.  
– Even though the AC power cord is  
removed from and reconnected to the  
wall socket, the demonstration will  
remain off until it is switched on again.  
Notes:  
– EASY SET will start with the FM band,  
if there are still presets available, the  
system will continue to store the AM  
band.  
– When EASY SET is used, all previously  
stored radio stations will be replaced.  
– The last preset radio station will  
appear on the display when EASY SET  
is completed.  
Notes:  
– During the demonstration, if you press  
any source (or standby-on) button, the  
system will switch to the respective  
mode (or standby).  
– When the system is switched to standby  
mode, the demonstration will resume  
five seconds later.  
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DIM 3 - half brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer Off and all LEDs  
on the system will be switched off.  
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT  
CONTROL (VEC)  
TheVEC feature enables you to adjust  
the system to select a type of  
environment.  
Dim mode  
Sound Control  
You can select the desired brightness  
for the display.  
For Optimal sound listening, you  
can only select one of the following  
sound control at a time : DSC,VEC  
or BASS/TREBLE.  
• Press DIM to select DIM 1, DIM 2,  
DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.  
The DIM appears on the display.  
"DIM 1", "DIM 2", "DIM 3" or  
"DIM OFF" will be displayed  
1 Press to select the VEC feature.  
2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired  
Virtual Environment Control setting :  
HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA,  
CONCERT or ARCADE.  
The selected environment is  
encircled.  
"HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA,  
CONCERTor ARCADE" will be  
displayed.  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
(DSC)  
The DSC feature enables you to adjust  
the system to suit your type of music.  
depending on the mode selected.  
Volume Control  
AdjustVOLUME to increase or  
DIM OFF - normal brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer On  
1 Press to select the DSC feature.  
2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired  
Digital Sound Control setting :  
OPTIMAL, CLASSIC,TECHNO,  
VOCAL, ROCK or JAZZ.  
The selected digital sound is  
encircled.  
"OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO,  
VOCAL, ROCKor JAZZ" will be  
displayed.  
decrease the sound level.  
For Personal Listening  
Connect the headphones plug to the  
n socket at the front of the system.  
The speakers will be muted.  
BASS/TREBLE  
The BASS/TREBLE features enable you  
to define the sound processor settings  
for Bass andTreble.  
MUTE (only on remote control)  
This feature allows you to temporarily  
switch off the sound without switching  
off the system when you require a  
moment of silence.  
DIM 1 - normal brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer Off  
1 Press to select the BASS/TREBLE  
feature.  
The BASS andTREBLE LED will  
be lit.  
Note:  
– For neutral setting, select CLASSIC.  
1 Press MUTE on the remote control  
to switch off the sound.  
"ADAPT BASS AND TREBLE  
LEVELS" will be displayed.  
2 Use BASS/TREBLE CONTROL to  
select the desired BASS orTREBLE  
level respectively.  
DIM 2 - half brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer On  
"MUTE" will be displayed.  
2 Press MUTE again on the remote  
control or increase theVOLUME  
level to switch on the sound.  
The BASS/TREBLE level will  
increase or decrease between  
level +3 and -3.  
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• Press BASS 3 or 4 to select the  
low tone level  
"BASS -Xor BASS +X" will be  
displayed.  
Notes:  
– When Bass/Treble sound control is  
selected, wOOx will be switched off  
automatically.  
• Press TREBLE 3 or 4 to select the  
high tone level.  
"TREBLE -Xor TREBLE +X"  
will be displayed.  
– Some CDs or tapes might be recorded  
in high modulation. It may cause  
distortion at high volume. If this occurs,  
switch off wOOx or reduce the volume.  
Note:  
Automatic DSC-wOOx /  
VEC-wOOx selection  
– "X" denotes the sound level.  
The best wOOx setting is generated  
automatically for each DSC or VEC  
selection.You can manually select the  
wOOx setting that best suits your listening  
environment.  
wOOx  
There are three wOOx settings to  
enhance the bass response.  
1 Press wOOx PLUS (or wOOx on  
the remote control) to select between  
normal or enhanced wOOx effect.  
• When normal wOOx sound effect is  
selected;  
The WOOX display is switched  
off.  
"WOOX NORM" will be displayed.  
• When enhanced wOOx sound  
effect is selected;  
The WOOX appears on the  
display.  
2 Press wOOx LEVEL to select the  
desired levels of wOOx.  
The WOOX display lights up.  
"WOOX 1, WOOX 2or WOOX 3"  
will be displayed.  
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CD  
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Discs for playback  
CD Direct Play  
DISC CHANGE  
OPEN•CLOSE  
This system can play all digital audio CD, You can play a CD directly by  
DISC 1  
DISC 2  
DISC 3  
finalized digital audio CD-Recordable  
and finalized digital audio CD-  
Rewritable format discs.  
pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or  
DISC 3 button.The CD player will  
stop at the end of playback of the  
selected disc.  
CD  
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C H A N G E R  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
A lit button indicates that a disc is  
loaded in the disc tray.  
STANDBY  
ON  
The selected disc is encircled.  
Loading the CD Changer  
Playing a CD  
IR SENSOR  
CD 1•2•3  
FM•AM  
TAPE 1•2  
TAPE  
CDR/DVD  
1 Press CD to select CD mode.  
2 Press OPEN•CLOSE.  
The CD carousel tray slides out.  
3 Load a CD with the printed side up  
in the right tray.  
1 Press É to start playback.  
The disc tray, track number and  
elapsed playing time of the current  
track appear on the display.  
To interrupt playback, press Å.  
The playing time flashes.  
CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
PRESET  
SEARCH•TUNING  
STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE  
PREV  
SIDE NEXT  
L
R
N
CLOCK/  
TIMER  
DUB  
(HSD)  
PROG  
DIM  
A. REV  
RECORD  
You can load another disc in the left  
tray.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
To resume playback, press Éagain.  
2 To stop playback, pressÇ.  
wOOx  
TECHNOLOGY  
PLUS  
LEVEL  
To load the third disc, press the  
DISC CHANGE button.  
The CD carousel tray will rotate  
until the empty tray is ready for  
loading.  
4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the  
CD carousel tray.  
The total number of tracks and  
the playing time of the selected  
disc appear on the display.  
Notes:  
Warning!  
– All the available discs will play once,  
then stop.  
– When the CD has stopped playing, the  
system will switch to standby mode  
after 30 minutes if no button is  
pressed.  
1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories  
such as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc., which may  
damage the CD mechanism.  
2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray.  
3) When the CD changer is loaded with CDs, do not turn over or shake the  
system.This may jam the changer.  
You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback  
without interruption.  
Note:  
To ensure good system performance,  
wait until the CD changer completely  
reads the disc(s) before proceeding.  
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Selecting a desired track during  
playback  
– If the system is reading the disc,  
programming is not possible,  
"READING" will be displayed and  
followed by "DISC X". "X" is the  
current read disc number.  
– During programming, if no button is  
pressed within 20 seconds, the system  
will exit program mode automatically.  
Disc Change  
You can change the outer two discs  
while the third inner disc is stopped or  
is playing.  
ProgrammingTracks  
Programming tracks of a loaded CD is  
possible when playback is stopped.The  
display will indicate the total tracks  
stored in the program. Up to 40 tracks  
can be stored in the memory in any  
order.When 40 tracks are stored and  
you attempt to store another track, the  
display will show "PROGRAM FULL".  
• Press í or ë until the desired  
track appears on the display.  
The selected track number and  
elapsed playing time appear on  
the display.  
• If you press í once it will skip to  
the beginning of the current track  
and play the track again.  
1 Press DISC CHANGE.  
The CD carousel tray slides out.  
2 Replace the discs in the left and right  
disc trays.  
• If you wish to change the inner disc  
during playback, press DISC  
CHANGE again.  
Reviewing the program  
Reviewing of the program is possible  
only when playback is stopped.  
1 Press í or ë repeatedly to review  
the programmed tracks.  
1 Load the desired discs in the disc  
trays.  
2 Press PROG to start programming.  
The PROGRAM starts flashing.  
It will cancel any previously  
selected repeat mode.  
Note:  
– Pressingí during shuffling can only  
skip to the beginning of the current  
track.  
"DISC CHANGE" will be  
displayed.  
The CD will stop playing.  
The CD carousel tray will close to  
retrieve the inner CD and then  
open again with the inner CD  
accessible.  
2 Press Ç once to exit review mode.  
Searching for a particular  
passage during playback  
• Press and hold à or á until the  
desired passage is located.  
The volume will be reduced.  
• Play returns to normal when à or  
á is released.  
3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC  
1/2/3 button to select the disc.  
4 Press í or ë to select the desired  
track.  
5 Press PROG to store the track.  
• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other  
discs and tracks.  
6 Press Ç once to end programming.  
The total number of tracks  
programmed and total playing  
time appear on the display.  
Playing the program  
1 Press É to start program playback.  
"PLAY PROGRAM" will be  
displayed.  
The track number and elapsed  
playing time of the current track  
will appear on the display.  
• If you press REPEAT during  
program playback, the current track  
or all programmed tracks will be  
played repeatedly.  
3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the  
CD carousel tray.  
Selecting a desired track  
Selecting a desired track when  
playback is stopped  
1 Press í or ë until the desired  
track appears on the display.  
2 Press É to start playback.  
The selected track number and  
elapsed playing time appear on  
the display.  
Notes:  
"TRACK" or "PROGRAM" will be  
displayed.  
The REPEAT and PROGRAM appear  
on the display.  
– If the total playing time is more than  
"99:59" or if one of the programmed  
tracks has a number greater than 30,  
then "--:--" appears on the display  
instead of the total playing time.  
2 Press Ç to stop program playback.  
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Notes:  
Shuffle (only on remote control)  
Repeat (only on remote control)  
You can play the current track, a disc or  
all available discs repeatedly.  
– If you press any of the CD DIRECT  
PLAY buttons, the system will play the  
selected disc or track and the stored  
program will be ignored temporarily.  
The PROGRAM display also will  
disappear temporarily from the display.  
It will reappear when playback of the  
selected disc ends.  
In shuffle mode, the system plays all the  
available discs and their tracks in  
random order. Shuffle may be used also  
when tracks are programmed.  
1 Press REPEAT on the remote  
control to select the various repeat  
modes.  
"TRACK", "DISC", "ALL DISC" or  
"OFF" will be displayed.  
To shuffle all the discs and tracks  
1 Press SHUFFLE.  
"SHUFFLE" will be displayed.  
The SHUFFLE, the disc and the  
track selected at random appear  
on the display.  
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available  
when program playback begins.  
The REPEAT appears on the  
display.  
• The selected track, selected disc or  
all available discs will now be played  
repeatedly until you press Ç.  
2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF"  
mode is displayed to resume normal  
playback.  
• The discs and the tracks will be  
played in random order until you  
press Ç.  
• If you press REPEAT during  
shuffling, the current track or all  
available discs will be played  
repeatedly.  
Erasing the program (when  
playback is stopped)  
• Press Ç.  
"PROGRAM CLEARED" will be  
displayed.  
The REPEAT disappears from the  
display.  
Note:  
– The program will be erased when the  
system is disconnected from the power  
supply or when the CD carousel tray is  
opened.  
"TRACK" or "ALL DISC" will be  
displayed.  
The REPEAT and SHUFFLE appear  
on the display.  
2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume  
normal playback.  
The SHUFFLE disappears from the  
display.  
Notes:  
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available  
during program play or shuffle mode.  
– You can also repeat shuffling a  
program.  
"TRACK" or "PROGRAM" will be  
displayed.  
The REPEAT, PROGRAM and SHUFFLE  
appear on the display.  
Note:  
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available  
when shuffle is selected.  
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The system will search for every  
The next available preset number  
will be displayed for selection.  
4 Press à or á to tune to the  
desired frequency.  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
available radio station in the FM  
waveband first, then search the  
AM waveband.  
STANDBY  
ON  
All available radio stations will be  
stored automatically.The  
frequency and preset number will  
be displayed briefly.  
• If you wish to store the radio station  
to another preset number, press 4  
or 3 to select the desired preset  
number.  
IR SENSOR  
CD 1•2•3  
FM•AM  
TAPE 1•2  
TAPE  
CDR/DVD  
AUX  
CD  
TUNER  
PRESET  
SEARCH•TUNING  
STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE  
PREV  
SIDE NEXT  
L
R
N
The system will stop searching  
when all the available radio  
stations are stored or when the  
memory for 40 preset radio  
stations is used.  
5 Press PROG again.  
The PROGRAM disappears and the  
radio station will be stored.  
CLOCK/  
TIMER  
DUB  
PROG  
DIM  
A. REV  
RECORD  
(HSD)  
BASS  
TREBLE  
• Repeat steps 3 – 5 to store other  
preset radio stations.  
wOOx  
TECHNOLOGY  
PLUS  
LEVEL  
The system will remain tuned to  
the last stored preset radio station.  
Notes:  
Note:  
To tune to a weak radio station,  
briefly press à or á repeatedly  
until the display shows the desired  
frequency and/or when the best  
reception has been obtained.  
– When 40 radio stations are stored and  
you attempt to store another radio  
station, the display will show  
"PROGRAM FULL". If you want to  
change an existing preset number,  
repeat steps 3 – 5.  
– You can cancel manual programming  
by pressing Ç (on the system only).  
– During programming, if no button is  
pressed within 20 seconds, the system  
will exit program mode automatically.  
Notes:  
– For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to  
page 13.  
– You can cancel the automatic  
programming by pressing PROG orÇ  
(on the system only).  
– If you want to reserve a section of  
preset numbers, for example preset  
numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10  
before starting automatic programming,  
only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will  
be programmed.  
Tuning to radio stations  
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select  
TUNER mode.  
"TUNER" will be displayed.  
A few seconds later, the current  
radio frequency will be displayed.  
2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to  
select the desired waveband : FM or  
AM.  
3 Press à or á for more than one  
second, then release.  
The display will show "SEARCH"  
until a radio station with sufficient  
signal strength is found.  
Storing Preset Stations  
You can store up to 40 radio stations in  
the memory.When a preset radio  
station is selected, the preset number  
appears next to the frequency on the  
display.  
Manual programming  
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).  
2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to  
select the desired waveband : FM or  
AM.  
3 Press PROG for less than one  
second.  
The PROGRAM starts flashing.  
Tuning to Preset Radio  
Stations  
• Press 4 or 3 to select the desired  
preset number.  
The preset number, radio  
frequency, and waveband appear  
on the display.  
Automatic programming  
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).  
2 Press PROG for more than one  
second.  
The PROGRAM starts flashing and  
"AUTO" will be displayed.  
• Repeat this procedure until the  
desired radio station is reached.  
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Loading a tape  
1 Press on the tape deck to open the  
Auto Reverse Playback(only  
on tape deck 2)  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
ON  
tape deck door.  
• Press A. REV to select the different  
playback modes.  
2 The tape deck door opens.  
3 Load the tape with the open side  
downward and the full spool to the  
left.  
IR SENSOR  
å ....... to record or playback on one  
side of the tape.The tape  
CD 1•2•3  
FM•AM  
TAPE 1•2  
TAPE  
CDR/DVD  
AUX  
CD  
TUNER  
PRESET  
SEARCH•TUNING  
STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE  
PREV  
SIDE NEXT  
stops at the end of one side.  
...... to record or playback on both  
sides of the tape.The tape  
then stops.  
.... to playback continuously on  
both sides of the tape up to a  
maximum of 10 times per side  
unless you press Ç.  
CLOCK/  
TIMER  
DUB  
PROG  
DIM  
A. REV  
RECORD  
(HSD)  
BASS  
TREBLE  
wOOx  
TECHNOLOGY  
PLUS  
LEVEL  
4 Close the tape deck door.  
Tape Playback  
1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select  
TAPE mode.  
Tape Side (only on tape deck 2)  
• Press í or ë to select the tape  
side for playback or recording.  
The A (BACK) or B (FRONT)  
appear on the display, depending  
on the tape side selected.  
"T2 ! ! !" or "T2 @ @ @" will be  
displayed.  
When recording, the A or B  
display will be flashing.  
"TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be  
displayed, and followed by "T1 or  
T2" with "! ! ! or @ @ @".  
• Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) again to  
select either tape deck 1 or tape  
deck 2.  
2 Load the tape into the desired tape  
deck.  
3 Press É to start playback.  
• If tape 1 is selected for playback;  
"T1" with "@" scrolling right will be  
displayed.  
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AUX/CDR  
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• If tape 2 is selected for playback;  
During playback  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
"T2" with "! or @" scrolling left or  
right will be displayed depending  
on the tape side selected.  
3a(for playback on tape deck 2 only)  
• Press í or ë to select tape side  
(seeTape Side).  
• Press and hold à or á until the  
desired passage is located.  
"T1 or T2" with "! ! or @ @"  
scrolling left or right will be  
displayed depending on which  
button is pressed.  
STANDBY  
ON  
IR SENSOR  
CD 1•2•3  
FM•AM  
TAPE 1•2  
TAPE  
CDR/DVD  
AUX  
CD  
TUNER  
PRESET  
SEARCH•TUNING  
STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE  
PREV  
SIDE NEXT  
• Press A. REV to select the different  
type of playback mode (see Auto  
Reverse Playback).  
4 Press Ç to end playback.  
"T1 or T2" with "! ! ! or @ @ @"  
will be displayed.  
During searching, the sound is  
reduced to a low volume.  
When you release à or á, the  
tape continues playing.  
L
CLOCK/  
TIMER  
DUB  
PROG  
DIM  
A. REV  
RECORD  
(HSD)  
BASS  
TREBLE  
Notes:  
wOOx  
TECHNOLOGY  
PLUS  
LEVEL  
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of  
a tape, it is also possible to select  
another source (e.g. CD,TUNER, or  
AUX).  
– Before playing a tape, check and  
tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack  
tape may get jammed or may burst in  
the mechanism.  
– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is  
easily deformed or damaged. It is not  
recommended for use in this system.  
– Store the tapes at room temperature  
and do not put them too close to a  
magnetic field (for example, a  
transformer,TV, or speaker).  
Note:  
– When the tape has stopped playing,  
the system will switch to standby mode  
after 30 minutes if no button is  
pressed.  
Notes:  
Selecting External  
Equipment  
If you have connected the audio out  
terminals of the external equipment  
(TV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player,  
or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN  
terminals, you can hear the enhanced  
sound from the system.  
– There are two Auxiliary modes:  
i. the normal AUX mode.  
ii. the CDR mode, where the LINE  
OUT of this mini system is muted.  
You will not be able to record or  
listen to the sound from the LINE  
OUT.  
– You are advised not to listen to and  
record from the same source  
simultaneously.  
Rewind/Fast Forward  
When playback is stopped  
1 You can rewind or fast forward the  
tape by pressing à or á  
respectively.  
If rewinding, "T1 ! or T2 !" with  
"! " scrolling left will be displayed.  
If fast forwarding, "T1 @ or  
T2 @" with "@" scrolling right will  
be displayed  
1 Press AUX (CDR/DVD) to select  
the CDR/DVD mode.  
"CDR/DVD" will be displayed.  
2 Press AUX (CDR/DVD) again to  
select external (normal AUX) mode.  
"AUX" will be displayed.  
– All the sound control features (e.g. DSC,  
wOOx, etc.) are available for selection.  
.
The tape will stop automatically at  
the end of the rewinding or fast  
forwarding.  
2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast  
forwarding.  
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Notes:  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
Recording from other  
STANDBY  
ON  
– It is not possible to change tape side  
sources (only on tape deck 2)  
1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select  
tape deck 2.  
during recording.  
– For recording, use only tape of IEC type  
I (normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr0 ).  
2
IR SENSOR  
2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2  
with the open side downward.  
3 Press í or ë to select the  
recording tape side (seeTape Side  
underTAPE section).  
4 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.  
• Start playback of the selected source.  
5 Press RECORD to start recording.  
The REC starts flashing.  
– The tape is secured at both ends with  
leader tape. At the beginning and end  
of tape, nothing will be recorded for six  
to seven seconds.  
– The recording level is set automatically,  
regardless of the position of Volume,  
wOOx, DSC, etc.  
To prevent accidental recording, break  
out the tab on the left shoulder of the  
tape side you want to protect.  
CD 1•2•3  
FM•AM  
TAPE 1•2  
TAPE  
CDR/DVD  
AUX  
CD  
TUNER  
PRESET  
SEARCH•TUNING  
STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE  
PREV  
SIDE NEXT  
CLOCK/  
TIMER  
DUB  
(HSD)  
PROG  
DIM  
A. REV  
RECORD  
BASS  
TREBLE  
wOOx  
TECHNOLOGY  
PLUS  
LEVEL  
6 Press Ç to stop recording.  
– If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the  
protection tab has been broken. Put a  
piece of clear adhesive tape over the  
Notes:  
– Only å or mode is available  
during recording .  
– During recording, it is not possible to  
listen to another source.  
opening. Do not cover the Cr0 tape  
2
detection hole when covering the tab  
opening.  
Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 1  
to tape deck 2)  
1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select  
tape deck 2.  
2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape  
deck 1 with full spool to the left and  
a blank tape into tape deck 2 with  
full spool aside.  
Digital Recording via  
Digital Out  
For CD digital recording, please refer to  
the Instructions Manual of the CD  
Recorder, digital audio equipment, etc.  
3 Press í or ë to select the  
recording tape side (seeTape Side  
underTAPE section).  
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CLOCK  
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4 Press DUB (HSD) once for  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
CD Synchro Start  
Recording  
1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2  
and a disc into a disc tray.  
2 Press CD to select CD mode.  
You can program the tracks in the  
order you want them to be recorded  
(see ProgrammingTracks). If not,  
select the disc by pressing CD 1•2•3  
and the tracks are recorded  
according to the order on the  
selected disc.  
3 Press RECORD to start recording.  
The REC starts flashing.  
• CD will start playback automatically.  
4 Press Ç to stop recording.  
normal speed dubbing or twice  
(within 2 seconds) for high speed  
dubbing.  
"NORMAL" (normal speed) or  
"FAST" (high speed) will be  
displayed, followed by "DUB" with  
"! or @" scrolling left or right  
depending on the tape side  
selected.  
The HSD appears on the display  
during high speed dubbing.  
• Dubbing will start immediately.  
The REC starts flashing.  
5 Press Ç to stop dubbing.  
STANDBY  
ON  
IR SENSOR  
CD 1•2•3  
FM•AM  
TAPE 1•2  
TAPE  
CDR/DVD  
AUX  
CD  
TUNER  
PRESET  
SEARCH•TUNING  
STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE  
PREV  
SIDE NEXT  
L
CLOCK/  
TIMER  
DUB  
(HSD)  
PROG  
DIM  
A. REV  
RECORD  
BASS  
TREBLE  
wOOx  
TECHNOLOGY  
PLUS  
LEVEL  
View Clock  
Clock Setting  
Notes:  
You can view the clock (if it is set) if the  
system is in Standby mode or when any  
sound source is selected (CD,TUNER,  
etc.). The clock will be displayed for  
about seven seconds.  
The clock can be set in either 12- or  
24-hour mode, e.g. "AM 12:00" or  
"00:00". Before setting the clock, you  
must be in theView Clock mode.  
– Only å mode is available during  
dubbing.  
OneTouch Recording  
– At the end of side A, flip the tapes to  
side B and repeat the procedure.  
– Dubbing of tapes is only possible from  
tape deck 1 to tape deck 2.  
To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of  
the same length.  
– During high speed dubbing inTape  
mode, the sound is reduced to a low  
volume.  
For OneTouch Recording, as soon as  
you press RECORD, the current  
source (CD,TUNER or AUX) will be  
recorded on tape deck 2.  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to select  
clock mode.  
• Press CLOCK/TIMER briefly (or  
CLOCK on the remote control).  
"PM 10:38 or 22:38" (the  
current time) will be displayed  
depending on whether you have  
selected 12- or 24-hour mode.  
"--:--" will be displayed if the  
clock is not set.  
2 Press PROG (on the system only) to  
select 12- and 24- hour mode.  
If 12-hour mode is selected,  
"AM 12:00" starts flashing.  
If 24-hour mode is selected,  
"00:00" starts flashing.  
1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 2.  
2 Press RECORD to start recording.  
The REC starts flashing.  
3 Press Ç to stop recording.  
– You can listen to another source while  
dubbing.  
Note:  
3 Set the hour with à or á on the  
system.  
– When you press RECORD while in  
TAPE mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will  
be displayed. OneTouch Recording is  
not possible inTAPE mode.  
4 Set the minute with í or ë on  
the system.  
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SLEEPTIMER  
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5 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to  
store the setting.  
The clock starts.  
To exit without storing the setting,  
press Ç on the system.  
1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for – If the source selected isTUNER, the  
more than two seconds to select  
timer mode.  
Sleep (only on remote control)  
last tuned frequency will be switched  
on.  
This feature allows you to select a  
length of time after which the system  
will switch to the standby mode  
automatically.  
"AM 12:00" or "00:00" or the  
last timer setting starts flashing  
depending on whether you have  
selected 12- or 24-hour mode.  
The TIMER starts flashing.  
The selected source is lit while  
other available sources are  
flashing.  
2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to  
select the desired source.  
• Before selecting CD orTAPE, make  
sure a CD or tape is loaded in the  
CD tray or tape deck 2.  
3 Press à or á on the system to  
set the hour for the timer to start.  
4 Press í or ë on the system to  
set the minute for the timer to start.  
5 Press CLOCK/TIMER to store the  
start time.  
– If the source selected is CD, playback  
will begin with the first track of the  
selected disc or program. If the CD  
trays are empty,TUNER will be  
selected instead.  
– If the source selected isTAPE, and if  
the preset time is reached during high  
speed dubbing, theTUNER will be  
selected instead.  
Notes:  
1 Press SLEEP on the remote control  
repeatedly to select a period of time.  
The selections are as follows (time  
in minutes):  
– During clock setting, if no button is  
pressed within 90 seconds, the system  
will exit clock setting mode  
automatically.  
– When a power interruption occurs, the  
clock setting is erased.  
60453015OFF™  
60…  
– The timer will not activate if a recording  
is in progress.  
"SLEEP XX" or "OFF" will be  
displayed. "XX" is the time in  
minutes.  
2 When you reach the desired length  
of time, stop pressing the SLEEP  
button.  
After this amount of time passes,  
the system will switch to the  
standby mode.  
Timer Setting  
• The system can switch on to CD,  
TUNER, orTAPE 2 mode  
To switch off theTIMER  
Press TIMER ON/OFF on the  
remote control.  
The timer is now switched off.  
The display will show "CANCEL"  
and the TIMER disappears.  
automatically at a preset time. It can  
serve as an alarm to wake you up.  
• Before setting the timer, make sure  
the clock is set correctly.  
• The timer will always be switched on  
once it is set.  
• The volume of the timer will  
increase from the minimum  
level until the volume level  
before the set is switched to  
standby mode.  
The timer is now set.  
To start theTIMER again (for the  
same preset time and source)  
Press TIMER ON/OFF on the  
remote control.  
The timer is now on.  
The TIMER appears on the display.  
To switch off the SleepTimer  
• Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"  
is displayed, or press the  
The TIMER remains on the display.  
• At the preset time, the timer will be  
activated.  
The selected source will be  
played.  
STANDBY ON button.  
Notes:  
– During timer setting, if no button is  
pressed within 90 seconds, the system  
will exit timer setting mode  
automatically.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
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TAPE DECK  
Frequency response  
CrO tape (type II) ....................60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB)  
Normal tape (type I).................. 60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Specifications  
AMPLIFIER  
Output power ............................................................... 2 x 50 W FTC(1)  
Signal-to-noise ratio...................................... 75 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response .....................40 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB  
Input sensitivity  
2
CrO tape (type II) ............................................... 50 dBA  
2
Normal tape (type I)............................................. 47 dBA  
AUX In / CDR/DVD In ................................ 500 mV / 1V  
Output  
Wow and flutter ..................................................... 0.4% DIN  
Speakers ................................................................................6 Ω  
Headphones.................................................. 32 – 1000 Ω  
Subwoofer Out ..........................1.5V ±2dB, > 22000 Ω  
Line Out ..................................500 mV ±2dB, > 22000 Ω  
SPEAKERS  
System ........................................ 2-way; top firing woox and  
Bass reflex system  
Impedance.................................................................................... 6 Ω  
wOOx ................................................ 1 x 6.5" passive radiator  
Woofer ......................................................... 1 x 5.25" full range  
Tweeter........................................................... 1 x 2.5" Ferrofluid  
Dimensions (w x h x d) .... 9.45 x 12.20 x 12.40 (inch)  
.................................................................. 240 x 310 x 315 (mm)  
Weight.............................................................. 8.47 pounds each  
......................................................................................... 3.85 kg each  
Digital Out ................................................ IEC 958, 44.1 kHz  
(1) (6 , 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10%THD)  
CD PLAYER  
Number of programmable tracks ..................................... 40  
Frequency response ...................................... 40 – 20000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio................................................... 76 dBA  
Channel separation ...................................... 79 dB (1 kHz)  
Total harmonic distortion........................ < 0.02% (1 kHz)  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Material/finish ............................................... Polystyrene/Metal  
AC Power ............................................................... 120V / 60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Active ..................................................................................... 75 W  
Standby ............................................................................. < 15 W  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ....10.43 x 12.20 x 15.35 (inch)  
.................................................................. 265 x 310 x 390 (mm)  
Weight (without speakers)............................ 15.95 pounds  
..................................................................................................... 7.25 kg  
TUNER  
FM wave range ............................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz  
AM wave range .............................................. 530 – 1700 kHz  
Number of presets .................................................................... 40  
Antenna  
FM........................................................... 300 dipole wire  
AM.................................................................... Loop antenna  
Subject to modification  
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MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
26  
Cleaning the Heads and theTape  
Paths  
Warning! Under no  
DISC NOT FINALIZED” is  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the Cabinet  
circumstances should you try to  
repair the set yourself as this will  
invalidate the guarantee. Do not  
open the set as there is a risk of  
electric shock.  
displayed.  
To ensure good recording and  
playback quality, clean the heads, the  
capstan(s), and pressure roller(s)  
after every 50 hours of tape  
operation.  
• The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not  
properly recorded for use with a  
standard CD player.  
Read the instruction booklet of your  
CD-Rewritable or CD-Recorder on how  
to finalize a recording.  
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened  
with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use a solution containing alcohol,  
spirits, ammonia or abrasives.  
• If a fault occurs, check the points  
listed below before taking the system  
for repair.  
• Should any problems persist after  
you have made these checks, consult  
your nearest dealer or service center.  
• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened  
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.  
You can also clean the heads by  
playing a cleaning tape once.  
Cleaning Discs  
• When a disc  
• The CD is badly scratched or dirty.  
Replace or clean CD.  
becomes dirty, clean  
it with a cleaning  
cloth.Wipe the disc  
from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents  
such as benzine,  
Radio Reception  
Demagnetizing the heads  
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at  
your dealer.  
Poor radio reception.  
• The signal is too weak.  
Adjust the antenna.  
Connect an external antenna for  
better reception.  
• TheTV orVCR is too close to the  
stereo system.  
Separate the stereo system from the  
TV or VCR.  
CD Player Operation  
NO DISC” is displayed.  
• The disc is inserted upside down.  
Place CD with printed side up.  
• Moisture condensation at the lens.  
Wait until lens has adjusted to normal  
room temperature.  
thinner, commercially available  
cleaners, or antistatic spray intended  
for analog records.  
Cleaning the CD lens  
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may  
accumulate at the CD lens.To ensure  
good playback quality, clean the CD  
lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or  
any commercially available cleaner.  
Follow the instructions supplied with  
cleaner.  
• There is no disc in the CD tray.  
Insert a CD.  
• The CD is dirty, badly scratched or  
warped.  
Clean or replace the CD.  
• The CD lens is dirty or dusty.  
See section under Maintenance (page  
26).  
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No or poor sound.  
Reduce the distance.  
All lighted buttons are not lit.  
• Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode.  
Press DIM until DIM OFF display  
mode is shown.  
Tape Deck Operation  
Recording or playback cannot be  
made or there is a decrease in  
audio level.  
• Dirty tape heads, capstans or  
pressure rollers.  
See section on tape deck maintenance  
(page 26).  
• Volume is not turned up.  
Adjust VOLUME.  
• The headphones are connected.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
• Speakers are not connected or are  
connected wrongly.  
Check that the speakers are  
connected correctly.  
Make sure the stripped speaker wire is  
clamped.  
• Batteries are inserted incorrectly.  
Insert the batteries with their polarities  
(+/– signs) as indicated.  
• Batteries are exhausted.  
Replace the batteries.  
Timer is not working.  
• Clock is not set.  
Set the clock.  
• Timer is not switched on.  
PressTIMER ON/OFF to switch on the  
timer.  
• Recording is in progress.  
Stop recording.  
• Magnetic build-up in the record/  
playback head.  
Use demagnetizing tape.  
Reversed left and right sound.  
• Speakers are connected wrongly.  
Check the speaker connections and  
location.  
Tape deck door cannot open.  
• Power failure or AC power plug  
disconnect from the wall outlet  
during tape playback.  
Reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
Clock setting is erased.  
• There was a power failure.  
Reset the clock.  
Lack of bass sound or apparently  
imprecise physical location of  
musical instruments.  
• Speakers are connected wrongly.  
Check the speaker connection for  
proper phasing, colored/black wires to  
colored/black terminals.  
System displays features  
automatically; buttons flash  
continuously.  
• Demonstration mode is switched  
on.  
General  
System does not react when any  
button is pressed.  
Remote control has no effect on  
the system.  
• Wrong source is selected.  
Select the source (CD,TUNER, etc.)  
before pressing the function button  
(É, í, ë, etc.).  
Press and hold Ç (on the system) for  
five seconds to switch off the  
demonstration.  
• Electrostatic discharge  
Press STANDBY ON to switch the  
system off. Remove the AC power plug  
from the wall outlet, then reconnect  
the power plug and switch on the  
system again.  
There is a howling sound at the  
external source.  
You hear feedback when you are  
listening in AUX mode  
• The distance to the system is too  
large.  
Press AUX to select CDR/DVD mode.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
President Message ............................ 2 - 3  
AUX/CDR ..............................................21  
Recording ...................................... 22 - 23  
Clock .....................................................23  
Timer .....................................................24  
SleepTimer ......................................... 24  
Specifications........................................25  
Maintenance.........................................26  
Troubleshooting ............................ 26 - 27  
Important Safety Instructions ...............4  
Limited Warranty ....................................5  
Model Illustration...................................6  
General Information...............................7  
Safety Information .................................7  
Preparation ....................................... 8 - 9  
Controls......................................... 10 - 12  
OperatingThe System .................. 13 - 15  
CD.................................................. 16 - 18  
Tuner .....................................................19  
Tape............................................... 20 - 21  
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