Philips Stereo System FW C38C 37 User Manual

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Dear Philips product owner:  
Thank you for your confidence in Philips.Youve selected one  
of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And  
well 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 welcomeand thanks for  
As a member of the Philips family,youre entitled to  
protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties  
and outstanding service networks in the industry.  
investing in a Philips product.  
Sincerely,  
Whats more, your purchase guarantees youll 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 grounding-  
type plug.A polarized  
CAUTION  
AC Polarized  
Plug  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked  
on or pinched particulary 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  
CAUTION  
6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance  
should be cleaned only as recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than herein  
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
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.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
The set complies with the FCC-Rules,Part 15 and with  
21 CFR 1040.10.  
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.  
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.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
a product that is used for commercial or institutional  
purposes.  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN  
CANADA...  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
OneYear Free Labor  
OneYear Free Service on Parts  
This product must be carried in for repair.  
Please contact Philips at:  
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 owners 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 owners 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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• Under no circumstances should you  
repair the system yourself, as this will  
invalidate the warranty!  
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.  
This device complies with the  
Federal Communications  
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.  
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).  
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.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).  
• 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 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.  
Your system consists of materials which  
can be recycled and reused if  
disassembled by a specialized company.  
Please observe the local regulations  
regarding the disposal of packaging  
materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
• Place the system in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent  
internal heat build-up in your system.  
Allow at least 10cm (4 inches)  
clearance from the rear and the top  
of the unit and 5cm (2 inches) from  
each side  
Accessories (Supplied)  
– Remote control  
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote  
control  
• Do not expose the system to  
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat  
sources.  
– AM loop antenna  
– FM wire antenna  
– AC power cord  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
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PREPARATION  
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Rear Connections  
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FM ANTENNA  
300  
DIGITAL OUT  
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AM ANTENNA  
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AC  
MAINS  
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SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
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AUX IN  
STANDBY  
ON  
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MAX  
CUT OFF FREQUENCY  
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PREPARATION  
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A AM Loop Antenna  
C Digital Out Connection E Connecting other  
Inserting batteries into the  
Remote Control  
• Insert the batteries (Type R06 or  
AA) into the remote control as  
shown in the battery compartment.  
You can record the digital sound from  
the CD, through this output, on any  
audio equipment with digital input (e.g.  
You can connect the audio left and right  
CD Recorder, Digital AudioTape (DAT)  
OUT terminals of a TV,VCR, Laser Disc  
deck, Digital to Analog Converter and  
player, DVD player or CD Recorder to  
Digital Signal Processor).  
Connection  
equipment to your  
system  
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.  
the AUX IN terminals at the rear of the  
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  
connecting the cinch cable, make sure it  
is fully inserted.  
system.  
B FMWire Antenna  
Connection  
F Subwoofer Out  
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna  
to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA)  
300 terminal.Adjust the position of  
the FM antenna for the best reception.  
Connection  
To avoid damage from possible  
battery leakage, remove dead  
batteries or batteries that will not be  
used for a long time. For  
replacement, use type R06 or AA  
batteries.  
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.  
D 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 -.  
• Clip the stripped portion of the  
speaker wire as shown.  
Outdoor Antenna  
For better FM stereo reception,  
connect an outdoor FM antenna to the  
FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) 300 Ω  
terminal using a 300 dipole wire.  
G AC Power Supply  
After all other connections have been  
made, connect the AC power cord to  
the system and to the wall outlet.  
FM AERIAL 300  
FM ANTENNA 300Ω  
OR  
12 mm  
unlock  
lock  
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CONTROLS  
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DISC 1  
DISC 2  
DISC 3  
OPENCLOSE  
DISC CHANGE  
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CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM •  
CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE •  
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING •  
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MASTER  
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CD  
FM • AM  
TUNER  
TAPE 1 • 2  
TAPE  
CDR/VIDEO  
AUX  
PAUSE  
REPEAT  
SHUFFLE  
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TUNING  
PRESET  
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VOLUME  
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STOP•CLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
DIM  
NEXT  
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PLAYBACK  
OPEN  
DBB  
OPEN  
DSC  
VEC  
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CONTROLS  
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for CLOCK .. to select 12- or 24-  
AUX (CDR/VIDEO)  
forTUNER ... to select a preset  
station in memory.  
for CLOCK .. to set the minute (on  
the system only).  
Controls on the system  
and remote control  
hour in clock setting  
mode.  
to select sound from an external  
source (e.g.TV,VCR, Laser Disc  
player, DVD player or CD  
Recorder).  
8 RECORD  
1 STANDBY ON  
to start recording on tape deck 2  
only.  
& MASTER VOLUME  
to switch the system on or to  
standby mode.  
^ MODE SELECTION  
SEARCH à á (TUNING  
à á)  
to increase or decrease the  
volume.  
9 DUBBING  
0 DISPLAY SCREEN  
to use for EASY SET.  
to dub a tape in normal speed.  
* INCREDIBLE SURROUND  
2 DIGITAL SOUND  
for CD ............ to search backward/  
forward.  
forTUNER .... to tune to a lower or  
higher radio frequency.  
forTAPE ....... to rewind or fast  
forward on tape.  
to switch on or off the surround  
sound effect.  
CONTROL DISPLAY PANEL  
to view the current setting of the  
system.  
! CD CAROUSELTRAY  
to view the desired DSC display.  
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3 DBB (DYNAMIC BASS  
to connect headphones.  
BOOST)  
@ DISC CHANGE  
) CLOCKTIMER  
to switch on bass boost, to  
enhance bass response or to  
switch off bass boost.  
to change CD(s).  
to view the clock, set the clock or  
set the timer.  
# OPENCLOSE  
for CLOCK .. to set the hour (on  
the system only).  
STOPCLEAR Ç  
to open or close the CD carousel  
tray.  
¡ DIM  
– to select different brightness for  
the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2,  
DIM 3 or DIM OFF.  
AUTO REPLAY  
4 VEC  
to select the desiredVirtual  
$ DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD  
for CD ............ to stop CD playback  
or to clear a program.  
forTUNER ... to stop programming.  
forTAPE......... to stop playback or  
recording.  
Environment Control effect : HALL,  
CINEMA or CONCERT.  
DIRECT PLAY)  
to select a CD tray for playback.  
% SOURCE – to select the  
following:  
5 DSC  
to select the desired sound effect :  
to select playback mode either in  
continuous AUTO REPLAY or  
ONCE only.  
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or  
TECHNO.  
6 JOG CONTROL  
CD / (CD 123)  
for DEMO .... (on the system only)  
to start or stop  
demonstration mode.  
PLAY É/ PAUSE Å  
for CD ............ to start or interrupt  
playback.  
forTAPE......... to start playback.  
PREV í / NEXT ë(PRESET  
43 )  
to select CD mode.When CD  
playback is stopped, press to select  
disc tray 1, 2 or 3.  
£ OPEN  
to open tape deck 2.  
to select the desired DSC setting.  
You must select the DSC feature  
first.  
TAPE DECK 2  
TAPE DECK 1  
§ OPEN  
TUNER / (FMAM)  
to selectTuner mode.When in  
tuner mode, press to select the  
waveband: FM or AM.  
to select the desiredVEC setting.  
You must select theVEC feature  
first.  
to open tape deck 1.  
REPEAT  
to repeat a CD track, a disc, or all  
available discs.  
SHUFFLE  
to play all the available discs and  
their tracks in random order.  
TAPE / (TAPE 12)  
7 PROGRAM  
for CD ............ to program CD  
tracks.  
to selectTape mode.When tape  
playback is stopped, press to select  
either tape deck 1 or 2.  
for CD ............ to skip to the  
beginning of the  
current, previous, or  
next track.  
forTUNER ... to program preset  
radio stations.  
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CONTROLS  
OPERATINGTHE SYSTEM  
12  
ª SLEEP  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-C10  
to switch the system to standby  
mode at a selected time.  
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B
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STANDBY ON  
to switch the system to standby  
mode.  
JOG  
CONTROL  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
CD1 2 3  
FM AM  
TAPE 1 2  
CDR/VIDEO  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
TUNING  
PRESET  
D
T
P
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SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
NEXT  
INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND  
C
PROGRAM RECORD DUBBING A.REPLAY DIM  
N
D
H
CLOCKTIMER  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
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" is displayed.  
The system will switch to standby  
mode.  
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:  
– 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:  
Notes for remote control:  
– 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.  
To start the demonstration mode  
• Press and hold Ç(on the system  
only) for five seconds when the  
system is in standby mode.  
First select the source you wish  
to control by pressing one of the  
source select keys on the remote  
control (e.g. CD orTUNER).  
Then select the desired function  
(É, í, ë, etc.).  
The demonstration will begin.  
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OPERATINGTHE SYSTEM  
13  
DIM 3 - half brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer Off and all LEDs  
on the system will be switched off.  
Easy Set  
EASY SET allows you to store all  
available radio stations automatically.  
Switching the system ON  
• Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.  
DIM mode  
You can select the desired brightness  
for the display.  
You can also switch on the system by  
pressing any one of the CD DIRECT  
PLAY buttons.  
• Press DIM to select DIM 1, DIM 2,  
DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.  
The DIM display lights up.  
"DIM 1", "DIM 2", "DIM 3" or  
"DIM OFF" will be displayed  
• Press and hold STANDBY ON (on  
the system only) for five seconds  
when the system is in standby or  
demonstration mode.  
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.  
Switching the system to  
standby mode  
• Press STANDBY ON or B on  
the remote control.  
The system will switch to standby  
mode.  
depending on the mode selected.  
Sound Control  
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT  
Adjust MASTERVOLUME to  
increase or decrease the sound level.  
DIM OFF - normal brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer On  
For Personal Listening  
Selecting the Source  
• Press the respective source selection  
button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or  
AUX.  
The display indicates the selected  
source.  
Connect the headphones plug to the  
n socket at the front of the system.  
The speakers will be muted.  
DIM 1 - normal brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer Off  
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.  
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 IN terminals.  
DIM 2 - half brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer On  
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DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
(DSC)  
The DSC feature enables you to enjoy  
special sound effects that have preset  
equalizer settings, providing the best  
music reproduction.  
To switch off DBB  
Incredible Surround  
• Press DBB again.  
The DBB button light is switched  
off.  
DBB OFF” will be displayed.  
The DBB flag disappear from the  
display.  
Normal stereo sound is determined by  
the distance between the front  
speakers.When Incredible Surround is  
switched on, it magnifies the virtual  
distance between the front speakers for  
an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo  
effect.  
1 Press to select the DSC feature.  
2 Adjust JOG CONTROL to select  
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or  
TECHNO.  
The Digital Sound Control display  
panel will light up respectively.  
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCKor  
TECHNO” and the respective flag  
will be displayed.  
Note:  
– Some CDs or tapes might be recorded  
in high modulation, which causes a  
distortion at high volume. If this occurs,  
switch off DBB or reduce the volume.  
• Press INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND to switch on.  
The INCREDIBLE SURROUND  
button lights up.  
INC SURR” and the INCR.  
SURR flag will be displayed.  
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT  
CONTROL (VEC)  
TheVEC feature enables you to adjust  
the system to select a type of  
environment.  
To switch off Incredible Surround  
• Press INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND again.  
The INCREDIBLE SURROUND  
button light is switched off.  
IS OFF” will be displayed.  
The INCR. SURR flag disappear  
from the display.  
Note:  
– When "OPTIMAL" sound is selected  
DBB will be switched on automatically.  
1 Press to select the VEC feature.  
2 Adjust the JOG CONTROL to  
select the desiredVirtual  
Environment Control setting : HALL,  
CINEMA or CONCERT.  
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)  
The DBB mode enhances the bass  
response.  
• Press DBB to switch on bass  
response.  
The DBB button lights up.  
DBB ON” and the DBB flag will  
be displayed.  
"HALL, CINEMAor CONCERT"  
and the respective flag will be  
displayed.  
VEC Selection  
HALL  
DBB  
On  
IS  
On  
On  
On  
CONCERT  
CINEMA  
Off  
Off  
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Discs for playback  
CD Direct Play  
This system can play all digital audio CD, You can play a CD directly by  
DISC 1  
DISC 2  
DISC 3  
OPENCLOSE  
DISC CHANGE  
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  
3
C H A N G E R  
A lit button indicates that a disc is  
loaded in the disc tray.  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-C10  
A flashing button indicates that a  
disc is playing.  
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STANDBY ON  
Loading the CD Changer  
JOG  
CONTROL  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
FM AM  
TUNER  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
TAPE 1 2  
TAPE  
CDR/VIDEO  
AUX  
1 Press CD to select CD mode.  
2 Press OPENCLOSE.  
The CD carousel tray slides out.  
3 Load a CD with the printed side up  
in the right tray.  
Playing a CD  
1 PressÉ to start playback.  
The disc tray, track number and  
elapsed playing time of the current  
track appear on the display.  
To interrupt playback, pressÅ.  
The playing time flashes.  
TUNING  
PRESET  
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
DIM  
NEXT  
INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND  
PROGRAM RECORD DUBBING A.REPLAY  
You can load another disc in the left  
tray.  
CLOCKTIMER  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
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 OPENCLOSE to close the  
CD carousel tray.  
The total number of tracks and  
the playing time of the selected  
disc appear on the display.  
To resume playback, pressÉ again.  
2 To stop playback, press Ç.  
Warning!  
Note:  
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.  
– All the available discs will play once,  
then stop.  
Disc Change  
You can change the outer two discs  
while the third inner disc is stopped or  
is playing.  
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.  
1 Press DISC CHANGE.  
The CD carousel tray slides out.  
2 Replace the discs in the left and right  
disc trays.  
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• If you press DISC CHANGE again  
during playback, the CD will stop  
playing.  
The CD carousel tray will rotate  
until the inner tray is rotated out  
and is ready for changing.  
6 Press Ç once to end programming.  
• If you press REPEAT during  
program playback, the current track  
or all programmed tracks will be  
played repeatedly.  
TRACK” or "PROGRAM" will be  
displayed.  
The REPEAT and PROG flags  
appear on the display.  
2 Press Ç to stop program playback.  
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.  
The total number of tracks  
programmed and total playing  
time 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 “--:--” appears on the display  
instead of the total playing time.  
– If the system is reading the discs,  
programming is not possible,  
READING” will be displayed and  
followed by "DISC X". "X" is the  
current read disc number.  
3 Press OPENCLOSE to close the  
CD carousel tray.  
ProgrammingTracks  
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 PressÉ to start playback.  
The selected track number and  
elapsed playing time appear on  
the display.  
Notes:  
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 showPROGRAM FULL”.  
– 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 PROG 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 program mode automatically.  
– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled  
when program playback begins.  
1 Load the desired discs in the disc  
trays.  
2 Press PROGRAM to start  
programming.  
The PROG flag starts flashing.  
It will cancel any previously  
selected repeat mode.  
3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC  
1/2/3 button to select the disc.  
4 Pressí or ë to select the desired  
track.  
Selecting a desired track during  
playback  
Reviewing the program  
Reviewing of the program is possible  
only when playback is stopped.  
• Pressí or ë repeatedly to review  
the programmed tracks.  
• 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.  
Erasing the program (when  
playback is stopped)  
• Press Ç.  
PROGRAM CLEARED” will be  
displayed.  
• Press Ç to exit review mode.  
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.  
Note:  
– The program will be erased when the  
system is disconnected from the power  
supply or when the CD carousel tray is  
opened.  
5 Press PROGRAM to store the  
track.  
• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other  
discs and tracks.  
Note:  
– Pressingí during shuffling can only  
skip to the beginning of the current  
track.  
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TUNER  
17  
Shuffle (only on remote control)  
Repeat (only on remote control)  
You can play the current track, a disc or  
all available discs repeatedly.  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-C10  
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.  
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STANDBY ON  
1 Press REPEAT on the remote  
control to select the various repeat  
modes.  
TRACK,DISC,ALL DISC”  
or “OFF” will be displayed.  
The REPEAT flag appears on the  
display.  
• The selected track, selected disc or  
all available discs will now be played  
repeatedly until you pressÇ.  
2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF"  
mode is displayed to resume normal  
playback.  
JOG  
CONTROL  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FM AM  
TAPE 1 2  
TAPE  
CDR/VIDEO  
TUNER  
AUX  
To shuffle all the discs and tracks  
1 Press SHUFFLE.  
SHUFFLE” will be displayed.  
The SHUFFLE flag, the disc and  
the track selected at random  
appear on the display.  
• The discs and the tracks will be  
played in random order until you  
pressÇ.  
• If you press REPEAT during  
shuffling, the current track or all  
available discs will be played  
repeatedly.  
TRACK” or “ALL DISC” will be  
displayed.  
The REPEAT and SHUFFLE flags  
appear on the display.  
2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume  
normal playback.  
The SHUFFLE flag disappears  
from the display.  
B
D
TUNING  
PRESET  
L
A
T
P
E
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
NEXT  
INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND  
C
PROGRAM RECORD DUBBING A.REPLAY DIM  
O
R
O
N
D
H
T
CLOCKTIMER  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
Note:  
• Repeat this procedure until the  
desired station is reached.  
– For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to  
page 13.  
To tune to a weak station, briefly  
press à or á repeatedly until the  
display shows the desired frequency  
and/or when the best reception has  
been obtained.  
The REPEAT flag disappears from  
the display.  
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.  
Notes:  
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available  
during program play or shuffle mode.  
– You can also repeat shuffling a  
program.  
TRACKor PROGRAM" will be  
displayed.  
The REPEAT, PROG, and SHUFFLE  
flags appear on the display.  
Note:  
3 Press à or á for more than one  
second, then release.  
– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled  
when shuffle is selected.  
The display will show “SEARCH”  
until a radio station with sufficient  
signal strength is found.  
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TUNER  
18  
Notes:  
Notes:  
Storing Preset Stations  
– You can cancel the automatic  
– When 40 radio stations are stored and  
you attempt to store another radio  
station, the display will show  
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.  
programming by pressing PROGRAM or  
Ç (on the system only).  
– If you want to reserve a section of  
preset numbers, for example preset  
numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10  
"PROGRAM FULL”. If you want to  
change an existing preset number,  
repeat steps 3 – 5.  
before starting automatic programming, – You can cancel manual programming  
Automatic programming  
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).  
2 Press PROGRAM for more than  
one second.  
The PROG flag starts flashing and  
AUTO” will be displayed.  
The system will search for every  
available station in the FM  
waveband first, then search the  
AM waveband.  
All available stations will be stored  
automatically.The frequency and  
preset number will be displayed  
briefly.  
The system will stop searching  
when all the available radio  
stations are stored or when the  
memory for 40 preset radio  
stations is used.  
only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will  
be programmed.  
by pressing Ç (on the system only).  
– During programming, if no button is  
pressed within 20 seconds, the system  
will exit program mode automatically.  
Manual programming  
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).  
2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to  
select the desired waveband : FM or  
AM.  
Tuning to Preset Radio  
Stations  
• Press 4 or 3 to select the desired  
preset number.  
3 Press PROGRAM for less than one  
second.  
The preset number, radio  
frequency, and waveband appear  
on the display.  
The PROG flag starts flashing.  
The next available preset number  
will be displayed for selection.  
4 Press à or á to tune to the  
desired frequency.  
• If you wish to store the radio station  
to another preset number, press 4  
or 3 to select the desired preset  
number.  
5 Press PROGRAM again.  
The PROG flag disappears and  
the radio station will be stored.  
The system will remain tuned to  
the last stored preset radio  
station.  
• Repeat steps 3 5 to store other  
preset radio stations.  
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19  
Loading a tape  
1 Press OPEN.  
2 The tape deck door opens.  
3 Load the tape with the open side  
downward and the full spool to the  
left.  
Tape Playback  
1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select  
TAPE mode.  
"TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be  
displayed and followed by "T1  
222 " or "T2 222".  
2 Load the tape into the selected tape  
deck.  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-C10  
-
STANDBY ON  
JOG  
CONTROL  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
FM AM  
TAPE 1 2  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
CDR/VIDEO  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
B
D
TUNING  
PRESET  
L
A
T
P
E
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
NEXT  
3 Press É to start playback.  
"T1" or "T2" with "2" scrolling  
right will be displayed.  
INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND  
C
PROGRAM RECORD DUBBING A.REPLAY DIM  
O
R
O
N
D
H
T
CLOCKTIMER  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
• Press A. REPLAY to select the  
different type of playback mode (see  
Auto Replay).  
OPEN  
OPL  
P
AYBACK  
E
N
4 Press Ç to end playback.  
"T1" or "T2" with "222" will be  
displayed.  
4 Close the tape deck door.  
TAPE 1  
TAPE 2  
Auto Replay  
• Press A. REPLAY to select either  
continuous AUTO REPLAY or  
ONCE during tape playback.  
"AUTO REPLAY"( ) or  
"ONCE"(È) will be displayed.  
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 1 or T2 1" with  
1” scrolling left will be displayed.  
If fast forwarding, "T1 2 or  
T2 2" with “2” scrolling right will  
be displayed.  
The tape will stop automatically at  
the end of rewinding or fast  
forwarding.  
2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast  
forwarding.  
Notes:  
– This feature is available during tape  
playback only.  
– When "AUTO REPLAY" is selected,  
the tape will rewind automatically at  
the end of playback for the selected  
side.Then it will start playing again. It  
will replay up to a maximum of 20  
times until you press Ç.  
– When "ONCE" is selected, the tape will  
play the selected side once and then  
stop.  
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AUX/CDR  
20  
During playback  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-C10  
• Press and hold à or á until the  
desired passage is located.  
T1or T2” with “11 or 22”  
scrolling left or right will be  
displayed depending on which  
button is pressed.  
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STANDBY ON  
JOG  
CONTROL  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FM AM  
TAPE 1 2  
CDR/VIDEO  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
TUNING  
PRESET  
D
During searching, the sound is  
reduced to a low volume.  
When you release à or á, the  
T
P
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
DIM  
NEXT  
INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND  
PROGRAM RECORD DUBBING A.REPLAY  
tape continues playing.  
D
CLOCKTIMER  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
Notes:  
– 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).  
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 IN  
terminals, you can hear the enhanced  
sound from the system.  
• Press AUX (CDR/VIDEO) to  
select the external equipment.  
"AUX1 CDR" will be displayed.  
Note:  
– All the sound control features (e.g. DSC,  
DBB, etc.) are available for selection.  
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Notes:  
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 (CD  
1•2•3) and the tracks are recorded  
according to the order on the  
selected disc.  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-C10  
– For recording, use only tape of IEC type  
I (normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr0 ).  
2
– 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,  
DBB, Incredible Surround, DSC or VEC.  
To prevent accidental recording, break  
out the tab on the left shoulder of the  
tape side you want to protect.  
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STANDBY ON  
JOG  
CONTROL  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FM AM  
TAPE 1 2  
CDR/VIDEO  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
B
D
TUNING  
PRESET  
L
T
P
E
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
NEXT  
INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND  
C
PROGRAM RECORD DUBBING A.REPLAY DIM  
R
N
D
H
CLOCKTIMER  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
3 Press RECORD to start recording.  
The REC flag starts flashing.  
4 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  
OPEN  
OPL  
P
AYBACK  
E
N
opening. Do not cover the Cr0 tape  
2
TAPE 1  
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.  
OneTouch Recording  
2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape  
deck 1 and a blank tape into tape  
deck 2 with full spool to the left.  
3 Press DUBBING.  
"DUB" with "2" scrolling right will  
be displayed.  
• Dubbing will start immediately.  
The REC flag starts flashing.  
4 Press Ç to stop dubbing.  
• For OneTouch Recording, as soon as  
you press RECORD, the current  
source (CD,TUNER or AUX) will be  
recorded on tape deck 2.  
1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 2.  
2 Press RECORD to start recording.  
The REC flag starts flashing.  
3 Press Ç to stop recording.  
Note:  
– When you press RECORD while in  
TAPE mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will  
be displayed. OneTouch Recording is  
not possible inTAPE mode.  
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CLOCK  
22  
Notes:  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-C10  
– 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.  
-
STANDBY ON  
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
TAPE 1 2  
TAPE  
CDR/VIDEO  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
FM AM  
TUNER  
AUX  
B
D
TUNING  
PRESET  
L
– You can listen to other source while  
dubbing.  
T
P
E
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
NEXT  
INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND  
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PROGRAM RECORD DUBBING A.REPLAY DIM  
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Recording from other  
sources (only on tape deck 2)  
CLOCKTIMER  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2 ) to select  
tape deck 2.  
2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2  
with the open side downward.  
3 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.  
• Start playback of the selected source.  
4 Press RECORD to start recording.  
The REC flag starts flashing.  
5 Press Ç to stop recording.  
View Clock  
Clock Setting  
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. “12:00 AM“ or  
00:00“. Before setting the clock, you  
must be in theView Clock mode.  
1 Press CLOCKTIMER to select  
clock mode.  
2 Press PROGRAM to select 12- and  
24- hour mode.  
If 12-hour mode is selected,  
12:00“ starts flashing and the  
AM lights up.  
If 24-hour mode is selected,  
00:00” starts flashing.  
3 Set the hour with à or á on the  
system.  
• Press CLOCKTIMER briefly (on  
the system only).  
Notes:  
– During recording, it is not possible to  
listen to another source.  
10:38 PM 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.  
Digital Recording via  
Digital Out  
For CD digital recording, please refer to  
the Instructions Manual of the CD  
Recorder, digital audio equipment, etc.  
4 Set the minute with í or ë on  
the system.  
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TIMER  
SLEEPTIMER  
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5 Press CLOCKTIMER again to  
12:00AM” 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  
– 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, theTUNER will be  
selected instead.  
SleepTimer (only on remote  
control)  
This feature allows you to select a  
length of time after which the system  
will switch to the standby mode  
automatically.  
store the setting.  
The clock starts.  
To exit without storing the setting,  
press Ç on the system.  
– The timer will not activate if a recording  
is in progress.  
Notes:  
– 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.  
flashing.  
1 Press SLEEP on the remote control  
repeatedly to select a period of time.  
The selections are as follows (time  
in minutes):  
2 Press CD, TUNER or AUX to  
select the desired source.  
To switch off theTIMER  
1 Press and hold CLOCKTIMER  
for more than two seconds.  
2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the  
timer.  
The timer is now switched off.  
The display will show "CANCEL"  
and the TIMER disappears.  
• Before selecting CD orTAPE, make  
sure a CD or tape is loaded in the  
CD carousel 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 CLOCKTIMER to store  
the start time.  
60453015OFF™  
60…  
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 start theTIMER again (for the  
same preset time and source)  
1 Press and hold CLOCKTIMER  
for more than two seconds.  
2 Press CLOCKTIMER again to  
store the start time.  
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.  
The TIMER remains on the display.  
• At the preset time, the timer will be  
activated.  
The selected source will be  
played.  
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  
Notes:  
STANDBY ON button.  
– During timer setting, if no button is  
pressed within 90 seconds, the system  
will exit timer setting mode  
automatically.  
– If the source selected isTUNER, the  
last tuned frequency will be switched  
on.  
1 Press and hold CLOCKTIMER  
for more than two seconds to  
select timer mode.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
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TAPE DECK  
Frequency response  
Specifications  
AMPLIFIER  
Chrome tape (type II) ............. 80 – 12,500 Hz (8 dB)  
Normal tape (type I) ............... 80 – 12,500 Hz (8 dB)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Chrome tape (type II) ......................................... 52 dBA  
Normal tape (type I) ........................................... 48 dBA  
Wow and flutter ...................................................... 0.4% DIN  
Output power ............................................... 2 x 25 W FTC (1)  
Signal-to-noise ratio....................................... 67 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response ...................................... 50 – 15,000 Hz  
Input sensitivity  
AUX In ............................................................................. 700 mV  
Output  
Speakers ...............................................................................6 Ω  
Headphones................................................. 32 – 1000 Ω  
Subwoofer Out .................................................................. 1.5V  
Digital (Coax) out ................................. IEC 958, 44.1kHz  
SPEAKERS  
System ................................. 2 way; double port bass reflex  
Impedance..................................................................................... 6 Ω  
Woofer ................................................................................ 1 x 5.25"  
Tweeter................................................................................... 1 x 2.5"  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ........ 8.27 x 12.20 x 9.45 (inch)  
............................................................ 210x 310x 240 (mm)  
Weight............................................................... 6.16 pounds each  
................................................................................... 2.8 kg each  
(1)  
(6 , 1 kHz, 10%THD)  
CD PLAYER  
Number of programmable tracks ...................................... 40  
Frequency response ...................................... 20 – 20,000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio.................................................... 80 dBA  
Channel separation ....................................... 60 dB (1 kHz)  
Total harmonic distortion........................................ < 0.003%  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Material ........................................................................... Polystyrene  
AC Power ................................................................ 120V / 60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
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  
Active .................................................................................... 75 W  
Standby ............................................................................ < 25 W  
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 10.43 x 12.20 x 13.39 (inch)  
............................................................ 265x 310x 340 (mm)  
Weight (without speakers) ............................. 14.52 pounds  
............................................................................................... 6.6 kg  
Subject to modification  
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MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
25  
Cleaning the Heads and theTape  
Paths  
Warning! Under no  
DISC NOT FINALIZEDis  
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 DISCis 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  
25).  
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Reversed left and right sound.  
Timer is not working.  
• Clock is not set.  
Set the clock.  
• Timer is not switched on.  
Press CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the  
timer.  
• Recording is in progress.  
Stop recording.  
Tape Deck Operation  
RECORDING ACTIVEis  
displayed.  
• A recording is in progress.  
Stop the recording or wait until it is  
finished.  
General  
• Speakers are connected wrongly.  
Check the speaker connections and  
location.  
System does not react when any  
button is pressed.  
• 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.  
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.  
TAPE DUBBING ONLYis  
displayed.  
Tape dubbing is only possible in tape  
mode.  
Clock setting is erased.  
• There was a power failure.  
Reset the clock.  
No or poor sound.  
• 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.  
Switch source to tape mode.  
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.).  
• The distance to the system is too  
large.  
Reduce the distance.  
System displays features  
automatically; buttons flash  
continuously.  
• Demonstration mode is switched  
on.  
Press and hold Ç (on the system) for  
five seconds to switch off the  
demonstration.  
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 25).  
• Magnetic build-up in the record/  
playback head.  
Make sure the stripped speaker wire is  
clamped.  
All lighted buttons are not lit.  
• Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode.  
Press DIM until DIM OFF display mode  
is shown.  
• Batteries are inserted incorrectly.  
Insert the batteries with their polarities  
(+/– signs) as indicated.  
Use demagnetizing tape.  
Tape deck door cannot open.  
• Power failure or AC power plug  
disconnect from the wall outlet  
during tape playback.  
• Batteries are exhausted.  
Replace the batteries.  
Reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
President Message ............................ 2 - 3  
AUX/CDR ..............................................20  
Recording ...................................... 21 - 22  
Clock .....................................................22  
Timer .....................................................23  
SleepTimer ......................................... 23  
Specifications........................................24  
Maintenance.........................................25  
Troubleshooting ............................ 25 - 26  
Important Safety Instructions ...............4  
Limited Warranty ....................................5  
Model Illustration...................................6  
General Information...............................7  
Safety Information .................................7  
Preparation ....................................... 8 - 9  
Controls......................................... 10 - 12  
OperatingThe System .................. 12 - 14  
CD.................................................. 15 - 17  
Tuner ............................................. 17 - 18  
Tape............................................... 19 - 20  
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Philips Consumer Electronics Company  
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Knoxville,Tennessee 37914-1810, USA  
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