Philips Stereo System FW320C User Manual

FW55C FW45C  
FW320C  
mini hifi system  
Toll Free Help Line  
Ligne d'assistance en service libre  
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Congratulations on your purchase,  
and welcome to the “family!”  
Dear Philips Magnavox product owner:  
Thank you for your confidence in Philips Magnavox.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 satisfac-  
tion.  
All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for  
investing in a Philips Magnavox product.  
As a member of the Philips Magnavox “family,” you’re enti-  
tled to protection by one of the most comprehensive war-  
ranties 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  
Magnavox product, you must return your  
Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So  
please mail it to us right now!  
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AVIS  
AVISO  
CAUTION  
RISQUE DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO  
NO ABRIR  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Attention: Afin de prévenir le risque de chocs électriques,  
ne pas retirer les vis.  
Toute réparation devrait être confiée à un personnel qualifié.  
Atención: Para reducir el riesgo de choque elécrico,  
no quite la tapa (o el panel posterior).  
En su interior no hay piezas que el usuario pueda reparar.  
Para servicio dirijase a personal calificado.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
Ce symbole indique la présence d’une tension  
suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque de  
chocs électriques.  
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad advertir al usuario de  
la presencia de tensión peligrosa no aislada dentro de  
la caja del aparato, que puede ser lo suficientemente  
fuerte para constituir un peligro de choque eléctrico.  
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.  
Ce symbole indique que le manuel d’installation  
fourni avec l’appareil contient d’importantes  
recommandations quant au fonctionnement et  
à l’entretien de ce dernier.  
Este símbolo sirve para advertir al usuario de la  
presencia de instrucciones de manejo y  
mantenimiento (servicio) importantes en el manual  
que acompaña al aparato.  
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  
AVISO  
AVIS  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o choque eléctrico,  
no exponga el aparato a la lluvia o humedad.  
Afin de réduire tout risque d’incendie ou de choc  
électrique, il ne faut pas exposer cet appareil à la  
pluie ou à l’humidité.  
ATENCIÓN  
CAUTION  
El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de  
métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede  
ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than herein may result in  
hazardous radiation exposure.  
ATTENTION  
L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-  
respect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se  
traduire par une exposition dangereuse à  
l'irradiation.  
El aparato cumple las normas FCC, Parte 15 y 21 CFR 1040.10.  
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21  
CFR 1040.10.  
L'appareil répond aux normes FCC, Part 15 et 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.  
Canada  
Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques  
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques  
de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage  
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications  
du Canada.  
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INDEX  
English .....................................6  
Français .................................28  
Español ..................................54  
FW320C  
FW45C  
FW55C  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.  
There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be  
particularly aware of.  
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not  
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying  
particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the appliance.  
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.  
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver,  
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built up static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides  
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,  
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,  
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure on page 7.  
16. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the  
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.  
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before  
the appliance is operated.  
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for  
future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions  
should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example,  
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet  
basement.  
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
6A.  
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the  
appliance and cart combination to overturn.  
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and  
liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.  
18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified  
service personnel when:  
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling  
only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does  
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be  
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation  
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may  
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.  
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the  
type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.  
11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or  
polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.  
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or  
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or  
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change  
in performance; or  
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.  
19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that  
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to  
qualified service personnel.  
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the  
wide blade of this plug to the wide slot and fully insert.  
AC Polarized  
Plug  
Do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord,  
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully  
inserted to prevent blade exposure.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Note to the Cable TV system installer  
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,  
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
Example of Antenna Grounding as  
per NEC - National Electrical Code  
Ground Clamp  
Antenna Lead-in Wire  
Antenna Discharge Unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Grounding Conductors  
(NEC Section 810-21)  
Ground Clamps  
Power Service Grounding Electrode System  
(NEC Art. 250, Part H)  
Electric Service Equipment  
92/11  
EL 4562-1  
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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 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 #  
____________________________________  
____________________________________  
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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CONTENTS  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
SAFETY INFORMATION  
General Information  
Safety Information  
General Information .................................................. 9  
Safety Information ..................................................... 9  
Preparation ....................................................... 10 - 11  
Controls ............................................................. 12 - 13  
Operating The System .................................... 14 - 15  
CD ....................................................................... 16 - 18  
Tuner .................................................................. 18 - 19  
Tape .................................................................... 20 - 21  
Aux .............................................................................21  
Recording .......................................................... 22 - 23  
Clock .......................................................................... 24  
Timer .................................................................. 24 - 25  
Maintenance ............................................................ 26  
Specifications .......................................................... 26  
Troubleshooting .......................................................27  
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:  
• 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 type plate 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.  
• Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain,  
sand or heat sources.  
– This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
– This device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
• Under no circumstances should you repair the system  
yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty!  
• 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.  
Environmental Information  
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have  
tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three  
materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and  
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).  
Your system consists of materials which can be recycled  
and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.  
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal  
of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
To disconnect the system from the power supply  
completely, remove the AC power plug from the  
wall socket.  
Accessories (Supplied)  
– Remote control  
– Batteries (two x AA size) for remote control  
– AM loop antenna  
– FM wire antenna  
– AC power cord  
– One pair of Surround Speakers (FW55C only)  
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PREPARATION  
Rear Connections  
B
A
D
L
L
R
FM AERIAL  
300  
FRONT  
+
REAR  
+
AM AERIAL  
R
R
L
+
L
+
R
F
AC  
MAINS  
~
AUX IN  
C
E
AUDIO OUT  
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PREPARATION  
Rear (surround) speakers : Connect the black or non-  
marked wires to the black REAR terminals and the white  
or marked wires to the grey REAR terminals.  
A AM Loop Antenna Connection  
Connect the supplied loop antenna to the AM AERIAL  
terminal. Place the AM loop antenna far away from the  
system and adjust its position for the best reception.  
E Connecting other equipment to your  
system  
You can connect the audio left and right OUT terminals of a  
TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVD player to the AUX IN terminals  
at the rear of the system.  
Positioning the Speakers  
To get the best surround sound effect, place the speakers  
as follow.  
B FM Wire Antenna Connection  
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM AERIAL  
300 terminal. Adjust the position of the FM antenna for  
the best reception.  
MINI HIFI  
SYSTEM  
F AC Power Supply  
After all other connections have been made, connect the  
AC power cord to the system and to the wall outlet.  
FRONT  
LEFT  
FRONT  
RIGHT  
TV  
Outdoor Antenna  
For better FM stereo reception connect an outdoor FM  
antenna to the FM AERIAL 300 terminal using a 300 Ω  
dipole wire.  
Inserting batteries into the Remote  
Control  
• Insert the batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the remote  
control as shown in the battery compartment.  
SURROUND  
LEFT  
SURROUND  
RIGHT  
C Speaker Connections  
• Connect the right speaker to Front terminal R, with the  
red wire to + and the black wire to -.  
• Connect the left speaker to Front terminal L, with the  
red wire to + and the  
Front Left and Right Speakers  
For best listening effect, it is recommended to have the  
Left and Right speakers to form an angle of approximately  
45 degrees to the listener. Should the magnetic field from  
the speakers affect the picture of the television, you should  
increase the separation distance.  
black wire to -.  
12 mm  
• Clip the stripped portion  
of the speaker wire as  
shown.  
Rear (surround) Speakers  
unlock  
lock  
• 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.  
The surround speaker should be placed at normal listening  
ear level. It can also be mounted on the wall at the back of  
the room. Most important , sometimes you need to  
experiment creatively when placing the surround speakers  
in order to obtain the most ideal sound projection.  
D Surround Speakers Connection  
(for FW55C only)  
4-Speakers Connection  
Front speakers : Connect the black wires to the black  
FRONT terminals and the red wires to the red FRONT  
terminals.  
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CONTROLS  
DISC CHANGE  
OPEN • CLOSE  
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
DISC  
3
!
@
0
9
CD  
2
3
C H A N G E R  
3
CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM  
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING  
8
7
6
#
$
CD  
TAPE 1/2  
AUX  
TUNER  
MUTE  
2
OPTIMAL  
DSC  
JAZZ  
STEREO  
DBB  
IS  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
BRIGHTNESS  
FM
PROGRAM  
DBB  
5
6
TIMER  
5
¡
0
TECHNO  
ROCK  
CD DIRECT  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
FW318C  
1
2
PAUSE  
3
DBB  
DSC  
2
1
Å
7
%
CD  
CD 1 2 •  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
TAPE 2  
AUX  
VIDEO  
%
^
VOLUME  
3
%
3
3
1
.
STANDBY ON  
DUBBING  
TUNING  
DEMO  
PRESET  
É
DUBBING  
FAST  
NORMAL  
n
4
3
NORMAHIGH RECORD  
REPLAY  
MIC LEVEL  
SEARCH  
PREV  
NEXT  
STOP•CLEAR  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
í
ë
MAX  
3
£
$
Ç
3
à
á
SHUFFLE  
REPEAT  
PROGRAM  
&
*
)
TAPE 1  
TAPE 2  
.
STOP OPEN  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
(
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CONTROLS  
5
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)  
to select the desired sound effect : OPTIMAL, JAZZ,  
ROCK or TECHNO.  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DISPLAY PANEL  
to view the selected DSC display.  
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)  
to switch on bass boost to enhance bass response or  
to switch off bass boost.  
( TAPE DECK 1 OPERATION  
Controls on the system and remote  
control  
RECORD ............... to start recording.  
PLAY É .............. to start playback.  
à........................ to rewind the tape.  
á........................ to fast forward the tape.  
STOP•OPEN........ to stop playback/recording or to  
open the tape door.  
1
STANDBY-ON  
6
7
to switch the system on or to standby mode.  
to store radio stations automatically by pressing and  
holding for 5 seconds.  
2
SOURCE : to select the following.  
PAUSE ................. to interrupt playback or recording.  
TAPE DECK 1  
BRIGHTNESS (available in model FW620 only)  
to adjust the intensity of the display illumination.  
REPEAT  
CD / (CD 1•2•3)  
to select CD mode. When CD in stop mode; to select  
the disc tray 1, 2 or 3.  
TUNER / (BAND)  
to select Tuner mode. When in tuner mode; to select  
the waveband: FM or AM.  
TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)  
to select Tape mode.  
AUX / (VIDEO)  
8
9
0
DISPLAY  
)
¡
to view the current setting of the system.  
CD CAROUSEL TRAY  
CD DIRECT PLAY (DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3)  
to select a CD tray for playback.  
OPEN•CLOSE  
to open or close the CD carousel tray.  
DISC CHANGE  
to change CD(s).  
CLOCK•TIMER  
to view clock, set clock or timer.  
PROGRAM  
to program CD tracks in CD mode or preset radio  
stations in tuner mode.  
VOLUME  
£
to repeat a CD track.  
SHUFFLE  
to play all the available discs and their tracks in  
random order.  
!
@
MUTE  
to select sound from an external source (e.g. TV, Laser  
Disc, DVD or VCR player).  
MODE SELECTION  
#
to switch off the sound temporarily.  
B
$
3
to switch the system to standby mode.  
SEARCH à á (TUNING à á)  
for CD ............ to search backward/forward.  
for TUNER ..... to tune to a lower or higher radio  
frequency.  
%
to adjust the volume level.  
n
STOP•CLEAR Ç (DEMO)  
^
for CD ............ to stop CD playback or clear a program.  
for TUNER ..... to stop programming.  
DEMO ........... to stop demonstration.  
PLAY É / PAUSEÅ  
for CD ............ to start or interrupt playback.  
PREV í / NEXT ë (PRESET 4 3 )  
for CD ............ to skip to the beginning of the current  
or previous/next track.  
&
*
to connect headphones.  
TAPE DECK 2  
TAPE DECK 2 OPERATION  
PLAY É .............. to start playback.  
à......................... to rewind the tape.  
á......................... to fast forward the tape.  
STOP•OPEN........ to stop playback or to open the  
tape door.  
Notes for remote control:  
– First select the source you wish to control by  
pressing one of the source select keys on the  
remote control (e.g. CD, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX).  
– Then select the desired function (PLAY, NEXT,  
etc.).  
for TUNER ..... to select a preset station in memory.  
DUBBING  
PAUSE ................. to interrupt playback.  
4
13  
to dub a tape in normal or fast speed.  
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OPERATING THE SYSTEM  
Easy Set  
EASY SET allows you to store all available radio stations in  
a particular band (FM or AM) automatically.  
OPTIMAL  
DSC  
JAZZ  
STEREO  
DBB  
IS  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
FM
PROGRAM  
DBB  
TIMER  
• Press and hold STANDBY•ON (on the system only) for  
5 seconds; when the system is in standby or  
demonstration mode.  
TECHNO  
ROCK  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
FW318C  
"EASY SET" will be displayed and followed by  
"TUNER".  
EASY SET will start with the last active band.  
All available radio stations with sufficient signal  
strength will be stored or until 40 presets are filled.  
CD  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
AUX  
VIDEO  
CD  
1
2
3
TAPE 1 •  
2
.
STANDBY ON  
DUBBING  
TUNING  
DEMO  
PRESET  
DUBBING  
Notes :  
FAST  
n
NORMAL  
NORMAHIGH RECORD  
REPLAY  
MIC LEVEL  
– When EASY SET is used, all previously stored stations  
will be erased.  
SEARCH  
PREV  
NEXT  
STOP•CLEAR  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
– The last preset station will appear on the display when  
EASY SET is completed.  
MAX  
Important:  
To cancel demonstration mode  
Switching the system ON  
Before you begin operating the system, complete the  
preparation procedures.  
• Press and hold STOP•CLEAR Ç (DEMO) (on the  
system only) for 5 seconds to stop the demonstration.  
The demonstration mode will be switched off.  
The system will switch to standby mode.  
• Press STANDBY•ON (on the system only), CD,  
TUNER, TAPE or AUX.  
You can also switch on the system by pressing any one of  
the CD DIRECT PLAY buttons.  
Demonstration mode  
The system has a demonstration mode that shows the  
various features offered by the system. Whenever the  
system is switched on from the wall socket, the  
demonstration mode will start automatically.  
Switching the system to standby mode  
• Press STANDBY•ON again.  
The system will switch to standby mode.  
Notes:  
– During demonstration mode, if you press any source (or  
standby-on) button, the system will switch to the  
respective (or standby) mode.  
– When the system is switched to standby mode, 5  
seconds later, the demonstration mode will resume.  
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OPERATING THE SYSTEM  
Automatic DSC-DBB selection  
Mute (only on remote control)  
Selecting the Source  
• Press the respective source selection button: CD,  
TUNER, TAPE or AUX.  
The best setting for the DBB is automatically generated for  
the respective DSC selection. You can manually select the  
DBB setting that best suits your listening environment.  
This feature allows you to temporarily switch off the sound  
of the system without switching off the system when you  
require a moment of silence.  
The display indicates the selected source.  
• Press MUTE on the remote control to switch off the  
sound.  
MUTE” will be displayed.  
• Press MUTE again on the remote control or increase the  
VOLUME level to switch on the sound.  
DSC Selection  
Optimal  
Jazz  
DBB On/Off  
Note:  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
– For an external source, make sure that you have  
connected the audio left and right OUT terminals of the  
external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVD player)  
to the AUX IN terminals.  
Rock  
Techno  
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)  
The DBB mode enhances the bass response.  
Sound Control  
• Press DBB to switch on bass response.  
The DBB button lights up.  
DBB ON” will be displayed.  
Volume Adjustment  
Adjust VOLUME to increase or 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.  
DBB  
DBB  
DBB  
OFF  
DBB  
ON  
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  
• Press DBB again.  
The DBB button light is switched off.  
DBB OFF” will be displayed.  
• Press DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC) to select  
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO.  
The Digital Sound Control display panel will light up  
respectively.  
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO” will be  
displayed.  
Note:  
– Some CDs or tapes might be recorded in high  
modulation. It may cause a distortion at high volume. If  
this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume.  
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CD  
Loading the CD Changer  
1 Press CD to select CD mode.  
DISC CHANGE  
OPEN • CLOSE  
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
DISC  
3
2 Press OPEN•CLOSE.  
The CD compartment slides out.  
3 Load a CD with the printed side up in the right tray.  
• You can load another disc in the left tray.  
• To load the third disc, press the DISC CHANGE button.  
The CD changer carousel will rotate until the empty  
tray is at the right hand side and is ready for loading.  
Playback will always start with the disc in the outer  
right disc tray.  
4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD compartment.  
The total number of tracks and playing time of the  
last selected disc appear on the display.  
CD  
3
C H A N G E R  
OPTIMAL  
DSC  
JAZZ  
DBB  
IS  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
PROGRAM  
DBB  
REPEAT SHUFFLE  
PROGRAM
TECHNO  
ROCK  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
CD Direct Play  
You can play a CD directly by 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  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
AUX  
VIDEO  
CD  
1
2
3
TAPE 1 •  
2
.
STANDBY ON  
DUBBING  
TUNING  
DEMO  
PRESET  
DUBBING  
FAST  
n
– When the button is lighted, it indicates that there is a  
disc loaded in the disc tray.  
NORMAL  
NORMAHIGH RECORD  
REPLAY  
MIC LEVEL  
SEARCH  
PREV  
NEXT  
STOP•CLEAR  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
MAX  
Playing a CD  
1 Press PLAY É to start playback.  
Warning!  
The disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time  
of the current track appear on the display.  
• To interrupt playback, press PAUSE Å.  
The playing time flashes.  
1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories like 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 CD(s), do not turn over or shake the system. This may jam the changer.  
• To resume playback, press PLAY É again.  
2 To stop playback, press STOP•CLEAR Ç.  
You can load up to three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback without interruption.  
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CD  
Note:  
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.  
Playing the program  
– All the available discs will play once, then stop. When  
the CD has stopped playing, the system will switch to  
the standby mode after 15 minutes if no button is  
pressed.  
1 Press PLAY É to start program playback.  
PLAY PROGRAM” appears on the display.  
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 will be played repeatedly.  
The REPEAT and PROGRAM flags will be displayed.  
2 Press STOP•CLEAR Ç to stop program playback.  
Disc Change  
You can change the outer 2 discs while the third inner disc  
is at the stop or playing mode.  
Programming Tracks  
Programming tracks of a loaded CD is possible in the stop  
mode. 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”.  
Note:  
1 Press DISC CHANGE.  
The CD compartment slides out.  
– 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 flag will also temporarily disappear from the  
display and then reappear when the playback for the  
selected disc ends.  
2 Replaced the discs in the left and right disc trays.  
• If you press DISC CHANGE again during playback, the  
CD will stop playing.  
The CD carousel tray will rotate until the inner tray is  
at the right hand side and is ready for changing.  
3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD compartment.  
1 Load the desired discs in the disc trays.  
2 Press PROGRAM to start programming.  
The PROGRAM flag starts flashing.  
3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) button to select the disc.  
4 Press PREV í or NEXT ë to select the desired track.  
5 Press PROGRAM to store the track.  
• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other discs and tracks.  
6 Press STOP•CLEAR Ç once to end programming  
mode.  
The total number of tracks programmed and total  
playing time appear on the display.  
Reviewing the program  
Reviewing of the program is only possible in the stop  
mode.  
• Press PREV í or NEXT ë repeatedly to review the  
programmed tracks.  
Selecting a desired track  
Selecting a desired track at the stop mode  
1 Press PREV í or NEXT ë until the desired track  
appears on the display.  
2 Press PLAY É to start playback.  
The selected track number and elapsed playing time  
appear on the display.  
• Press STOP•CLEAR Ç to exit review mode.  
Erasing the program (in the stop mode)  
• Press STOP•CLEAR Ç on the system.  
PROGRAM CLEARED” will be displayed.  
Selecting a desired track during playback  
1 Press PREV í or NEXT ë until the desired track  
appears on the display.  
The selected track number and elapsed playing time  
appear on the display.  
• If you press PREV í once it will skip to the beginning  
of the current track and play the track again.  
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 in the display instead  
of the total playing time.  
– During programming, if no button is pressed within 20  
seconds, the system will exit program mode  
automatically.  
Note:  
– The program will be erased when the system is  
disconnected from the power supply. If the CD carousel  
is opened, the tracks belonging to the outer two trays  
will be erased and the display will show “CLEARED” .  
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CD  
TUNER  
Shuffle (only on remote control)  
It will play all the available discs and their tracks in random  
order. Shuffle may also be used when tracks are  
programmed.  
OPTIMAL  
DSC  
JAZZ  
STEREO  
DBB  
IS  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
FM
PROGRAM  
DBB  
TECHNO  
ROCK  
To shuffle all the discs and tracks  
1 Press SHUFFLE.  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
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 now be played in random  
order until you press STOP•CLEAR Ç.  
• If you press REPEAT during shuffling, the current track  
will be played repeatedly.  
CD  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
AUX  
VIDEO  
CD  
1
2
3
TAPE 1 •  
2
.
STANDBY ON  
DUBBING  
TUNING  
DEMO  
PRESET  
DUBBING  
FAST  
NORMAL  
n
NORMAHIGH RECORD  
REPLAY  
MIC LEVEL  
SEARCH  
PREV  
NEXT  
STOP•CLEAR  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
The REPEAT and SHUFFLE flags will be displayed.  
2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume normal playback.  
The SHUFFLE flag disappears from the display.  
MAX  
Repeat (only on remote control)  
Notes:  
It will play the current track repeatedly.  
Easy Set  
– When EASY SET is used, all previously stored radio  
stations will be erased.  
– The last preset radio station will appear on the display  
when EASY SET is completed.  
1 Press REPEAT during CD playback.  
EASY SET allows you to store all available radio stations in  
a particular band (FM or AM) automatically.  
REPEAT TRACK” will be displayed.  
The REPEAT flag appears on the display.  
• The track will now be played repeatedly until you press  
STOP•CLEAR Ç.  
2 Press REPEAT again to resume normal playback.  
The REPEAT flag disappears from the display.  
• Press and hold STANDBY•ON (on the system only) for  
5 seconds; when the system is in standby or  
demonstration mode.  
"EASY SET" will be displayed and followed by  
"TUNER".  
EASY SET will start with the last active band.  
All available radio stations with sufficient signal  
strength will be stored or until 40 presets are filled.  
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TUNER  
The system will stop searching when all the  
available radio stations are stored or when the  
memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.  
The system will remain tuned to the last stored  
preset radio station.  
• Repeat the above procedure to store other preset radio  
stations.  
Tuning to radio stations  
1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.  
"TUNER" will be displayed.  
A few seconds later, the current frequency is  
displayed.  
2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the desired  
waveband : FM or AM.  
3 Press TUNING à or á for more than one second,  
Notes:  
– 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 4 and 5.  
– You can cancel manual programming by pressing  
STOP•CLEAR Ç on the system only.  
– During programming, if no button is pressed within 20  
seconds, the system will exit program mode  
automatically.  
• Repeat the above procedure to store other preset radio  
stations for the other waveband. Remember to select  
the next available preset number before proceeding. If  
not, some of the preset radio stations may be erased.  
then release.  
The display will show ‘SEARCH’ until a radio station  
with sufficient signal strength is found.  
• Repeat this procedure until the desired station is  
reached.  
• To tune to a weak station, briefly press TUNING à or  
á until the display shows the desired frequency and/or  
when the best reception has been obtained.  
Notes:  
– You can cancel the automatic programming by pressing  
PROGRAM or STOP•CLEAR 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 before  
starting automatic programming: now only the preset  
numbers 10 to 40 will be programmed.  
Tuning to Preset Radio Stations  
• Press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the desired preset  
number.  
The preset number, frequency and waveband appear  
on the display  
Manual programming  
1 Press TUNER.  
2 Press TUNER (BAND) to select the desired waveband :  
FM or AM.  
3 Press PROGRAM for less than one second.  
PROGRAM flag, the frequency and preset number  
start flashing.  
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.  
Automatic programming  
1 Press TUNER.  
2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the desired  
waveband : FM or AM.  
3 Press PROGRAM for more than one second.  
PROGRAM flag starts flashing and ‘AUTO’ will be  
displayed.  
Every available station for the selected waveband  
will be stored automatically. The frequency and  
preset number will be displayed briefly.  
The next available preset number will be displayed  
for selection.  
4 Press TUNING à or á to tune to the desired  
frequency.  
• If you wish to store the radio station to another preset  
number, press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the desired  
preset number.  
5 Press PROGRAM again.  
PROGRAM flag will stop flashing, and the radio  
station will be stored.  
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TAPE  
Loading a tape  
• Press STOP•OPEN.  
OPTIMAL  
DSC  
JAZZ  
• The tape deck door opens.  
• Load the tape with the open side  
downward and the full spool to  
the left.  
DBB  
IS  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
PROGRAM  
DBB  
S
E
TECHNO  
ROCK  
• Close the tape deck door.  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
CD  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
AUX  
VIDEO  
Tape Playback  
CD  
1
2
3
TAPE 1 •  
2
.
STANDBY ON  
1 Press TAPE to select TAPE mode.  
"TAPE" will be displayed.  
DUBBING  
TUNING  
DEMO  
PRESET  
DUBBING  
2 Load the tape into the selected tape deck.  
3 Press PLAY É to start playback.  
• To interrupt playback, press PAUSE.  
• To resume playback, press PAUSE again.  
4 Press STOP•OPEN to end playback.  
FAST  
n
NORMAL  
NORMAHIGH RECORD  
REPLAY  
MIC LEVEL  
SEARCH  
PREV  
NEXT  
STOP•CLEAR  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
MAX  
Rewind/Fast Forward  
At the stop mode  
1 You can rewind or fast forward a tape by pressing à or  
á respectively.  
The tape will stop automatically at the end of  
rewinding or fast forwarding.  
TAPE 1  
TAPE 2  
2 Press STOP•OPEN to stop rewinding or fast  
forwarding.  
.
STOP OPEN  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
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TAPE  
AUX  
Continuous Playback From Tape Deck 2  
to Tape Deck 1  
1 Press TAPE to select TAPE mode.  
2 Load the tapes in tape deck 1 and 2.  
3 Press PLAY 2 on tape deck 2.  
DBB  
IS  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
PROGRA  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
4 Press PAUSE on tape deck 1.  
5 Press PLAY 2 on tape deck 1.  
Playback will begin with tape deck 2 and will  
continue with tape deck 1 when playback on tape  
deck 2 ends.  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
TAPE 1 •  
AUX  
VIDEO  
2
6 Press STOP•OPEN if you want to stop playback before  
the end of the tape in tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.  
Selecting External Equipment  
If you have connected the audio out terminals of the  
Notes:  
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also  
possible to select another source mode (e.g. CD, TUNER  
or AUX mode).  
external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVD player) to  
the AUX IN terminals, you can hear the enhanced sound  
from the system.  
– Check and tighten slack tape before use with a pencil.  
Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the  
mechanism.  
• Press AUX to select the external mode.  
"AUX" will be displayed.  
– 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 loudspeaker boxes).  
Note:  
– All the sound control features (e.g. DSC, DBB, etc.) are  
available for selection.  
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RECORDING  
Notes:  
– For recording, use only tape of IEC type I (normal tape).  
– 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.  
OPTIMAL  
DSC  
JAZZ  
REC DBB  
HSD  
IS  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
PROGRAM  
DBB  
– The recording level is set automatically, regardless of  
TECHNO  
ROCK  
the position of Volume or DBB.  
– To prevent accidental recording, break out the tab on the  
left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect.  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
CD  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
AUX  
VIDEO  
One Touch Recording  
CD  
1
2
3
TAPE 1 •  
2
.
STANDBY ON  
• For One Touch Recording, as soon as you press RECORD,  
the current source will be recorded on tape deck 1.  
DUBBING  
TUNING  
DEMO  
PRESET  
DUBBING  
FAST  
n
NORMAL  
1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 1.  
NORMAHIGH RECORD  
REPLAY  
MIC LEVEL  
SEARCH  
PREV  
NEXT  
STOP•CLEAR  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
2 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to start recording.  
The REC flag starts flashing.  
MAX  
3 Press PAUSE to interrupt recording.  
4 Press STOPOPEN on tape deck 1 to stop recording.  
TAPE 1  
TAPE 2  
.
STOP OPEN  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
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RECORDING  
Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 2 to tape deck 1)  
1 Load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 2 and a blank  
tape into tape deck 1.  
CD Synchro Start Recording  
During CD synchro start recording,  
• It is not advisable to fast forward/rewind your tape in  
tape deck 2.  
Make sure that both tapes have their full spool to the  
left.  
• It is not possible to listen to another source.  
2 Press DUBBING to switch between normal and high  
speed dubbing.  
"NORMAL" (normal speed) or "FAST" (high speed)  
will be displayed.  
HSD flag appears on the display for high speed  
dubbing.  
3 Press PAUSE on tape deck 1.  
4 Press RECORD on tape deck 1.  
5 Press PLAY on tape deck 2.  
Recording will start automatically.  
The REC flag starts flashing.  
6 Press STOPOPEN on tape deck 1 and tape deck 2 to  
stop dubbing.  
1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1 and a disc into the  
disc tray.  
2 Press CD.  
• You can program the tracks in the order you want them  
to be recorded (see Programming Tracks). If not, the  
tracks are recorded according to the selected disc.  
3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to start recording.  
4 Press STOPOPEN on tape deck 1 to stop recording  
and STOP•CLEAR Ç to stop CD playback.  
Recording from other sources (only on tape  
deck 1)  
1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1.  
2 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.  
• Start playback of the selected source.  
3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to start recording.  
The REC flag is flashing.  
4 Press PAUSE to interrupt recording.  
5 Press STOPOPEN on tape deck 1 to stop recording.  
Notes:  
– 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 2 to  
tape deck 1.  
– To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same length.  
– During high speed dubbing in Tape mode, the sound is  
reduced to a low volume.  
Note:  
– During recording, it is not possible to listen to another  
sound source.  
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CLOCK  
TIMER  
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.  
OPTIMAL  
DSC  
JAZZ  
DBB  
IS  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
AM  
PROGRAM  
DBB  
E
TECHNO  
ROCK  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
Timer Setting  
• The system can switch on to CD or TUNER mode  
automatically at a preset time. It can serve as an alarm  
to wake you up. After half an hour from the preset time,  
the system will return to the standby mode if no button  
is pressed.  
CD  
TUNER  
BAND  
TAPE  
AUX  
VIDEO  
CD  
1
2
3
TAPE 1 •  
2
.
STANDBY ON  
DUBBING  
TUNING  
DEMO  
PRESET  
DUBBING  
FAST  
NORMAL  
n
NORMAHIGH RECORD  
REPLAY  
MIC LEVEL  
• Before setting the timer, make sure the clock is set  
SEARCH  
PREV  
NEXT  
STOP•CLEAR  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
correctly.  
• The timer has to be reset or start again for each  
subsequent preset time.  
MAX  
The volume of the timer will be at the last setting  
before the set is switched to standby mode.  
View Clock  
You can view the clock (if it is set) at standby or any source  
mode. It will be displayed for about 7 seconds.  
Clock Setting  
The clock is set in 12-hour mode, e.g. “12:00 AM“ or  
12:00 PM“. Before setting the clock, you must be in  
the View Clock mode.  
1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than 2 seconds  
to select timer mode.  
ON 12:00 AM” or the last set timer starts  
• Press CLOCK•TIMER briefly.  
flashing. The TIMER flag flashes.  
The last selected source is lighted while other  
available sources are flashing.  
2 Press CD or TUNER to select the desired source.  
3 Press à or á to set the hour for the timer to start.  
4 Press í or ë to set the minute for the timer to start.  
5 Press CLOCK•TIMER to store the start time.  
The TIMER is now set.  
10:25 PM” (the current time) will be displayed.  
--:--” will be displayed if the clock is not set.  
1 Press CLOCK•TIMER to select clock mode.  
12:00 AM” or the current time starts flashing.  
2 Set the hour with à or á.  
3 Set the minute with í or ë.  
4 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the setting.  
The clock starts running.  
• To exit without storing the setting, press Ç.  
The TIMER flag remains on the display.  
• To exit without storing the setting, press Ç.  
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TIMER  
• At the preset time, the TIMER will be activated.  
The selected source will be played.  
The TIMER flag disappears from the display.  
Notes:  
– During timer setting, if no button is pressed within 90  
seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode  
automatically.  
– If the source selected is TUNER, the last tuned  
frequency will be switched on.  
– If the source selected is CD, playback will begin with  
the first track of the last selected disc. If the CD trays  
are empty, the TUNER will be selected instead.  
To cancel the TIMER  
1 Press CLOCK•TIMER for more than 2 seconds.  
2 Press Å to cancel the timer.  
CANCEL” will be displayed.  
The TIMER flag disappears from the display.  
To start the TIMER again (for the same time)  
1 Press CLOCK•TIMER for more than 2 seconds.  
2 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the start time and  
the selected source.  
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MAINTENANCE  
SPECIFICATIONS  
SPEAKERS (for FW45C/FW320C only)  
Maintenance  
Specifications  
System ............................................ double port bass reflex  
Impedance ..................................................................... 3 Ω  
Woofer ........................................................ 1 x 4" full range  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................... 210 x 310 x 188 (mm)  
Weight ............................................................... 2.3 kg each  
Cleaning the Cabinet  
AMPLIFIER  
Output power  
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing  
alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.  
FW45C/FW320C (3 , 1 kHz, 10% THD) . 2 x 5 W RMS(1)  
FW55C (6 , 1 kHz, 10% THD) ..... 2 x 10, 2 x 2 W RMS(1)  
Signal-to-noise ratio ..................................... 67 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response ..................................... 50 – 15,000 Hz  
Input sensitivity  
Cleaning Discs  
SPEAKERS (for FW55C only)  
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it  
with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc  
from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available  
cleaners, or antistatic spray intended  
for analog records.  
System ............................................ double port bass reflex  
Impedance ..................................................................... 6 Ω  
Woofer ........................................................ 1 x 4" full range  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................... 210 x 310 x 233 (mm)  
Weight ............................................................... 2.3 kg each  
Aux In.................................................................... 700 mV  
Output  
Speakers (for FW45C/FW320C only) ...................... 3 Ω  
Speakers (for FW55C only) ...................................... 6 Ω  
Surround Speakers (for FW55C only) ...................... 6 Ω  
Headphones.............................................. 32 – 1000 Ω  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (for FW55C only)  
(1) 1 dB  
System ......................................................... closed satellite  
Impedance ..................................................................... 6 Ω  
Surround Speaker Driver ............................ 1 x 3” full range  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ........................ 178 x 90 x 178 (mm)  
Weight ............................................................. 0.85 kg each  
Cleaning the CD lens  
CD PLAYER  
• After prolonged usage, dirt or dust may accumulate at  
the CD lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the  
CD lens with Philips Magnavox CD Lens Cleaner or any  
commercially available. Follow the instructions supplied  
with the Lens Cleaner.  
Number of programmable tracks ..................................... 40  
Frequency range ...........................................20 – 20,000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio ..............................................80 dBA  
Channel separation ..................................... 60 dB (1 kHz)  
Total harmonic distortion ..................................... < 0.003%  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Material/finish .................................................. Polystyrene  
AC Power ........................................................ 120 V / 60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths  
• To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the  
heads, the capstan(s), and pressure roller(s) after every  
50 hours of tape operation.  
• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning  
fluid or alcohol.  
TUNER  
FM wave range ........................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz  
AM wave range ........................................... 530 – 1700 kHz  
Number of presets ............................................................ 40  
Antenna  
Active  
FW45C/FW320C .................................................... 18 W  
FW55C ................................................................... 35 W  
Standby  
FW45C/FW320C ................................................. 11 W  
FW55C ................................................................ 15 W  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................... 265 x 310 x 330 (mm)  
Weight (without speakers) ......................................... 5.2 kg  
FM....................................................... 300 dipole wire  
AM .............................................................. Loop antenna  
• You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape  
through once.  
TAPE DECK  
Frequency response  
Normal tape (type I) ....................... 80 – 12,500 Hz (8 dB)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Normal tape (type I) ...........................................48 dBA  
Wow and flutter .................................................0.4% JIS  
Demagnetizing the heads  
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at your dealer.  
Subject to modification  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Warning! Under no circumstances should you try to  
repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the  
warranty.  
Reversed left and right sound.  
Speakers are connected wrongly.  
Tape Deck Operation  
RECORDING ACTIVE” is displayed.  
Check the speaker connections and location.  
A recording is in progress.  
• 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.  
Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise physical  
location of musical instruments.  
Stop the recording or wait until it is finished.  
TAPE DUBBING ONLY” is displayed.  
Speakers are connected wrongly.  
Tape dubbing is only possible in tape mode.  
Check the speaker connection for proper phasing, red/  
Switch source to tape mode.  
black wires to red/black terminals.  
CD Player Operation  
Remote control has no effect on the system.  
Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a  
decrease in audio level.  
NO DISC” is displayed.  
The distance to the system is too large.  
The disc is inserted upside down.  
Reduce the distance.  
Batteries are inserted incorrectly.  
Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure rollers.  
Place CD with printed side up.  
See section on tape deck maintenance.  
Moisture condensation at the lens.  
Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as  
Magnetic build-up in the record/playback head.  
Wait until lens has adjusted to normal room  
indicated..  
Use demagnetizing tape.  
temperature.  
There is no disc in the CD tray.  
Batteries are exhausted.  
Replace the batteries.  
Wrong source is selected.  
General  
Insert a CD.  
The CD is dirty, badly scratched or warped.  
Clean or replace the CD.  
System does not react when any button is pressed.  
Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.) before pressing the  
Electrostatic discharge.  
function button, (PLAY, PREV/NEXT, etc.).  
Press STANDBY-ON to switch the system off. Remove  
the AC power plug from the wall outlet, then reconnect  
and switch on the system again.  
The CD lens is dirty or dusty  
Timer not working.  
See section under Maintenance.  
Timer is not switched on.  
Press CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the timer.  
Radio Reception  
Poor radio reception  
No or poor sound.  
Dubbing/recording is in progress.  
Volume is not turned up.  
Stop dubbing/recording.  
Adjust VOLUME .  
The system is muted.  
Press MUTE to switch on the sound.  
The headphones are connected.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
The signal strength is too weak.  
System displays features automatically; buttons  
flash continuously.  
Adjust the antenna.  
The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system.  
Demonstration mode is switched on.  
Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR.  
Press and hold Ç for 5 seconds to switch off the  
Connect an external antenna for better reception.  
demonstration.  
Speakers are not connected or are connected wrongly.  
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
Make sure that the stripped speaker wire is clamped.  
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