Philips Stereo System C555 User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi System  
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D I S C D I R E C T P L A Y  
DISC  
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DISC  
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DISC  
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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING  
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CD 1•2•3  
BAND  
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CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
DEMO  
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PAUSE  
STOP/  
CLEAR  
SOURCE  
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CONTROL (DAC)  
TAPE  
MAX BASS PORT  
TAPE 1•2  
CDR/DVD  
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English ------------------------------------------------ 6  
Français -------------------------------------------- 29  
Español --------------------------------------------- 53  
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Contents  
General Information  
Radio Reception  
Environmental Information ................................ 7  
Acknowledgement ............................................... 7  
Supplied Accessories ........................................... 7  
Safety Information ................................................ 7  
Storing Preset Radio Stations ................... 19–20  
Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ...................... 20  
Erasing a Preset Radio Station ........................ 20  
ChangingTuning Grid ........................................ 20  
Preparations  
Tape Operation/Recording  
Rear Connections ............................................ 8–9  
Optional Connections ........................................ 9  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
Tape Playback ...................................................... 21  
General Information on Recording ................ 22  
Preparation for Recording ............................... 22  
OneTouch Recording........................................ 22  
CD Synchro Recording ..................................... 22  
DubbingTapes ..................................................... 23  
control .................................................................... 9  
Controls  
Controls on the system and remote  
control ........................................................... 10–11  
External Sources  
Listening to External Sources .......................... 23  
Basic Functions  
Clock/Timer  
Plug and Play ........................................................ 12  
Demonstration mode........................................ 12  
Switching the system on ................................... 13  
Switching the system to Standby mode ........ 13  
Switching the system to Eco Power  
View Clock .......................................................... 24  
Clock Setting ....................................................... 24  
Timer Setting................................................ 24–25  
SleepTimer Setting ............................................ 25  
Standby mode ..................................................... 13  
Power Saving Automatic Standby.................... 13  
Display mode....................................................... 14  
Volume Control .................................................. 14  
Sound Navigation ......................................... 14-15  
Specifications ........................................... 26  
Maintenance.............................................. 27  
Troubleshooting ............................. 2728  
CD Operation  
Discs for Playback .............................................. 16  
Loading Discs ...................................................... 16  
Disc Playback....................................................... 17  
Programming the disc tracks .................... 17–18  
Repeat ................................................................... 18  
Shuffle.................................................................... 18  
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General Information  
IMPORTANT!  
Safety Information  
PLEASE NOTETHATTHE VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR LOCATED ATTHE REAR OF  
THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM  
THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIESTHAT  
OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST  
TO 110V-127V BEFOREYOU SWITCH ON  
THE SYSTEM.  
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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.  
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Place the system on a flat, hard and stable  
surface.  
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).  
Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in  
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)  
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit  
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.  
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Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to  
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources  
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.  
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lens of the disc  
unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD  
player would not operate normally. Leave the  
power on for about one hour with no disc in the  
system until normal playback is possible.  
The mechanical parts of the set contain self-  
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or  
lubricated.  
Your system consists of materials which can be  
recycled and reused if disassembled by a  
specialised company. Please observe the local  
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging  
materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
Acknowledgement  
Energy Star  
As an ENERGY STAR  
Partner; Philips has  
determined that this product  
meets the ENERGY STAR  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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When the system is switched to Standby  
mode, it is still consuming some power.  
To disconnect the system from the  
power supply completely, remove the AC  
power plug from the wall socket.  
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Supplied accessories  
– Remote control  
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote control  
– AM loop antenna  
– FM wire antenna  
– AC power cord  
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Preparations  
FM wire antenna  
AM loop  
antenna  
speaker  
(right)  
speaker  
(left)  
R
L
AUX/  
CDR  
IN  
B
AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
AC  
MAINS  
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VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR  
110V-  
127V  
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220V-  
240V  
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SPEAKERS 6  
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AC power cord  
Rear Connections  
B Antennas Connection  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM  
antenna to the respective terminals.Adjust the  
position of the antenna for optimal reception.  
The type plate is located at the rear of the  
system.  
A Power  
AM Antenna  
Before connecting the AC power cord to the  
wall outlet, ensure that the following are done;  
– If your system is equipped with a  
VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR  
Voltage Selector, set theVOLTAGE  
SELECTOR to the local power line  
voltage.  
110V-  
127V  
220V-  
240V  
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Position the antenna as far as possible from aTV,  
VCR or other radiation source.  
– All other connections have been made.  
WARNING!  
– For optimal performance, use only the  
original power cable.  
FM Antenna  
– Never make or change any connections  
with the power switched on.  
To avoid overheating of the system, a safety  
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your  
system may switch to Standby mode  
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For better FM stereo reception, connect an  
outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA  
terminal.  
automatically under extreme conditions. If  
this happens, let the system cool down  
before reusing it (not available for all versions).  
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Preparations  
Inserting batteries into the Remote  
C Speakers Connection  
Control  
Front Speakers  
Insert two batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the  
remote control with the correct polarity as  
indicated| by the + and - symbols inside the  
battery compartment.  
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS  
(FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left  
speaker to "L", coloured (marked) wire to "+"  
and black (unmarked) wire to "-".  
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Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker  
wire into the terminal as shown.  
Notes:  
CAUTION!  
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted  
or will not be used for a long time.  
– For optimal sound performance, use the  
supplied speakers.  
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any  
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.  
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance  
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to  
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.  
– Do not use old and new or different  
types of batteries in combination.  
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so  
they should be disposed off properly.  
Optional Connections  
The optional equipment and connecting cords  
are not supplied. Refer to the operating  
instructions of the connected equipment for  
details.  
Connecting other equipment to your  
system  
Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals  
of a TV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or  
CD Recorder to the AUX/CDR IN terminals.  
Notes:  
– If you are connecting equipment with a mono  
output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to  
the AUX/CDR IN left terminal. Alternatively, you  
can use a “single to double” cinch cable (still be  
mono sound).  
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Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3)  
$ MAX SOUND (MAX ON/OFF)  
Controls on the system and  
remote control  
to activate or deactivate the optimal mix of  
various sound features.  
1 ECO POWER  
% ç  
to switch the system on or to Eco Power  
Standby mode.  
to open the tape deck door.  
^ TAPE DECK 2  
& TAPE DECK 1  
* SOURCE – to select the following:  
CD / (CD 123)  
2 STANDBY ON y  
to switch the system on or to Standby mode.  
3 DISPLAY SCREEN  
to view the current status of the system.  
to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3.  
TUNER / (BAND)  
to select waveband : FM or MW.  
TAPE / (TAPE 12)  
to select tape deck 1 or 2.  
AUX / (CDR/DVD)  
to select a connected external source :  
CDR/DVD or AUX (auxiliary) mode.  
4 DISCTRAY  
5 DISC CHANGE  
to change disc(s).  
6 DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD DIRECT)  
to select a disc tray for playback.  
7 OPENCLOSE  
to open or close the disc tray.  
8 INTERACTIVEVU METER  
( n  
to show theVU (volume unit) meter in music or  
volume mode depending on the display mode  
selected.  
to connect headphones.  
) Mode Selection  
PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ  
9 VOLUME  
for CD ................. to start or interrupt playback.  
forTAPE.............. to start playback.  
for PLUG & PLAY(on the system only) to  
initiate and start plug & play  
to increase or decrease the volume.  
0 Tape Deck Operation  
AUTO REPLAY  
to select continuous playback in either AUTO  
PLAY or ONCE mode only.  
DUBBING  
to dub a tape.  
REC  
mode.  
SEARCHTUNING à á  
for CD ................. to search backward/forward.  
forTUNER ........ to tune to a lower or higher  
radio frequency.  
forTAPE.............. to rewind or fast forward.  
for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to set the  
hour.  
DEMO STOP/CLEAR Ç  
for CD ................. to stop playback or to clear a  
programme.  
forTUNER ........ to stop programming.  
................................. (on the system only) to delete the  
preset radio station.  
to start recording on tape deck 2.  
! SOUND NAVIGATION  
to select the desired sound feature : DSC,VAC,  
or DBB.  
@ JOG CONTROL  
to select the desired sound effect for the  
selected sound feature.  
DSC ..................DIGITAL, ROCK, POP, NEWAGE,  
CLASSIC or ELECTRIC.  
VAC ..................HALL, CONCERT, CINEMA,  
DISCO,ARCADE or CYBER.  
DBB ..................BEAT, PUNCH or BLAST.  
forTAPE.............. to stop playback or recording.  
................................. to reset tape counter number.  
for DEMO ......... (on the system only) to activate/  
deactivate the demonstration.  
for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to exit clock  
setting or cancel timer.  
# INCREDIBLE SURROUND (IS)  
to activate or deactivate the surround sound  
effect.  
for PLUG & PLAY(on the system only) to exit  
plug & play mode.  
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Controls  
PREV / PRESET / NEXT í ë  
for CD ................. to skip to the beginning of the  
current, previous, or next track.  
forTUNER ........ to select a preset radio station.  
for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to set the  
minute.  
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to select different screen display mode :  
NORMAL, MODE 1, MODE 2, or MODE 3.  
PROG (PROGRAM)  
for CD ................. to programme disc tracks.  
forTUNER ........ to programme preset radio  
stations.  
for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to select 12-  
or 24-hour clock mode.  
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£ CLOCKTIMER  
to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer.  
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MUTE  
CLOCK  
to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.  
to view the clock display.  
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§ REPEAT  
to playback track(s)/disc(s)/programme  
repeatedly.  
SHUFFLE  
to playback all available discs and their tracks/  
programme in random order.  
TIMER ON/OFF  
to activate or deactivate the timer.  
ª SLEEP  
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to activate, deactivate or set the sleep timer.  
º B  
to switch the system to Standby mode.  
to switch the system to Eco Power Standby  
mode.  
Notes for remote control:  
– First, select the source you wish to  
control by pressing one of the source select  
keys on the remote control (CD 123 or  
TUNER, for example).  
– Then select the desired function (É, í,  
ë, for example).  
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Basic Functions  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
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VOLUME  
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
INTERACTIVE VU METER  
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CLOCKAUTO  
DISPLAY  
PROG  
DUBBING REC  
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TIMER REPLAY  
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CD 123  
BAND  
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MAX SOUND  
CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
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DEMO  
PLAY•  
STOP/  
CLEAR  
PAUSE  
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SOURCE  
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MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION  
CONTROL (DAC)  
TAPE  
MAX BASS PORT  
TAPE 12  
CDR/DVD  
IMPORTANT!  
To reinstall Plug and Play  
Before you operate the system, complete  
the preparation procedures.  
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In Standby or Demonstration mode, press and  
hold PLAYÉon the system until "AUTO  
INSTALL- PRESS PLAY" is displayed.  
Press PLAYÉagain to start installation.  
All previously stored radio stations will be  
replaced.  
Plug and Play  
Plug and Play allows you to store all available  
radio stations automatically.  
If Plug and Play has not been installed  
When you turn on the system, "AUTO  
INSTALL- PRESS PLAY" will be displayed.  
Press PLAYÉon the system to start  
installation.  
"INSTALL" will be displayed and followed by  
"TUNER" and then "AUTO".  
PROG will start flashing.  
To exit without storing the Plug and Play  
Press Çon the system.  
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Notes:  
– When the power is turned on, the disc tray may  
open and close to initialise the system.  
– If you do not complete Plug and Play installation,  
Plug and Play will be reinitiated the next time you  
turn on the power.  
The system will search for all radio stations  
on the FM band, then the MW band.  
All available radio stations with sufficient signal  
strength will be stored automatically.  
The system will stop searching when all the  
available radio stations are stored or when the  
memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.  
The last preset radio station will play when  
Plug and Play is completed.  
– If no stereo frequency is detected during  
Plug and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" will be  
displayed.  
– During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed  
within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and  
Play mode automatically.  
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Basic Functions  
Demonstration mode  
The system has a demonstration mode that  
shows the various features offered by the system.  
Switching the system to Standby  
mode  
In Demonstration mode  
To activate the demonstration  
In Standby mode, press and hold DEMO  
STOPÇon the system until "DEMO ON" is  
displayed.  
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Press and hold DEMO STOP Ç on the system.  
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In any other source mode (except Eco  
Power Standby mode)  
Press STANDBY ON (or B on the remote  
control).  
The clock will appear on the display when the  
system is in Standby mode.  
The demonstration will begin.  
To deactivate the demonstration  
Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system  
until "DEMO OFF" is displayed.  
The system will switch to Standby mode.  
Switching the system to Eco  
Power Standby mode (< 1Watt)  
Press ECO POWER (or press and hold B on  
the remote control).  
"ECO POWER" will be displayed, then the  
display screen will go blank.  
Note:  
Even if you remove the AC power cord and  
reconnect it to the wall socket, the demonstration  
will remain off until you activate it again.  
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Switching the system on  
In Standby/Demonstration mode  
Press STANDBY ON.  
The system will switch to the last selected  
source.  
Press CD, TUNER, TAPE, AUX (or CD 123,  
TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/CDR on the  
remote control).  
The low power ECO POWER LED will be  
lighted.  
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Note:  
If you have not deactivated the demonstration, it  
will resume five seconds after the system switches  
to Eco Power Standby or Standby mode.  
Power Saving Automatic Standby  
As a power-saving feature, the system will  
automatically switch to Standby mode if you do  
not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a  
disc or tape has stopped playing.  
The system will switch to the selected source.  
Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY  
buttons or OPENCLOSE.  
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The system will switch to CD mode.  
In Eco Power Standby mode  
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Press ECO POWER.  
The system will switch to last selected source.  
Press CD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or  
AUX/CDR on the remote control.  
The system will switch to the selected source.  
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Basic Functions  
Sound Navigation  
Display mode  
There are four different display modes for  
selection.  
For optimal sound listening, select only one  
of the following navigation sound controls  
at a time : MAX sound, DSC or VAC.  
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Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select NORMAL,  
MODE 1, MODE 2, or MODE 3.  
NORMAL ........All available LEDs will light up  
and the display screen will have  
full brightness. TheVU meter will  
be in music mode.  
MAX Sound  
MAX sound provides the best mixture of  
various sound features (DSC,VAC, DBB for  
example).  
MODE 1 ..........All available LEDs will light up  
and the display screen will have  
full brightness. TheVU meter will  
be in volume mode.  
MODE 2 ..........All available LEDs will light up  
and the display screen will be at  
half brightness. TheVU meter  
will be in music mode.  
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Press MAX SOUND  
(or MAX ON/OFF on  
the remote control)  
repeatedly to activate/  
MAX SOUND  
deactivate the optimal sound.  
If activated,  
will appear on the display  
and the MAX SOUND button lights up.  
If deactivated,MAX OFF” will be displayed.  
MODE 3 ..........The display screen will be at half  
brightness. TheVU meter and all  
LEDs will be off.  
Note:  
When MAX sound is selected, all other sound  
navigation will switch off automatically.  
Volume Control  
DSC (Digital Sound Control)  
The DSC feature enables you to adjust the  
system to suit your type of  
music.  
Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob  
clockwise or pressVOLUME +) or decrease  
(turn knob anti-clockwise or pressVOLUME -)  
the sound level.  
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Press DSC.  
DSC button lights up  
Adjust the JOG  
CONTROL (or press  
To listen through the headphones  
Connect the headphones plug to the n socket  
at the front of the system.  
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The speakers will be muted.  
DSC on the remote  
control repeatedly) to select the desired Digital  
Sound Control effect : DIGITAL, ROCK, POP,  
NEWAGE, CLASSIC or ELECTRIC.  
The selected DSC will be highlighted.  
To switch off the volume temporarily  
Press MUTE on the remote control.  
Playback will continue without sound and  
"MUTE" will be displayed.  
To restore the volume, press MUTE again or  
increase theVOLUME level.  
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Note:  
For a neutral sound effect, select CLASSIC.  
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Basic Functions  
VAC (Virtual Ambience Control)  
TheVAC feature enables you to adjust the  
system to select a type of environment.  
Automatic DSC-DBB /VAC-DBB  
selection  
The best DBB setting is generated automatically  
for each DSC orVAC selection. You can  
manually select the DBB setting that best suits  
your listening environment.  
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2
Press VAC.  
VAC button lights up.  
Adjust the JOG  
CONTROL (or press  
Incredible Surround  
VAC on the remote  
The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual  
distance between the front speakers for an  
incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect.  
control repeatedly) to  
select the desiredVirtual  
Ambience Control effect : HALL, CONCERT,  
CINEMA, DISCO,ARCADE or CYBER.  
The selectedVAC will be highlighted.  
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Press INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND (or IS on  
the remote control)  
repeatedly to activate/  
deactivate the surround  
sound effect.  
If activated,  
will appear on the display and the INCREDIBLE  
SURROUND button lights up.  
If deactivated,IS OFF” will be displayed.  
Note:  
When you selectVAC, Incredible Surround will  
switch on automatically.  
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)  
There are three DBB settings to enhance the  
bass response.  
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Press DBB.  
DBB button lights up.  
Adjust the JOG  
CONTROL (or press  
DBB on the remote  
control repeatedly) to select  
the desired Dynamic Bass Boost level : BEAT,  
PUNCH, BLAST or DBB OFF.  
If “BEAT“ is selected,  
the display.  
If “PUNCH“ is selected,  
the display.  
If “BLAST“ is selected,  
the display.  
will appear on  
will appear on  
will appear on  
If “DBB OFF” is selected, DBB will be  
deactivated.  
Note:  
Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high  
modulation, which causes a distortion at high  
volume. If this occurs, deactivate DBB or reduce the  
volume.  
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CD Operation  
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DISC DIRECT PLAY  
DISC  
DISC  
CHANGE  
OPEN•  
CLOSE  
DISC  
1
2
DISC  
3
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CD/CD R /CD RW COMPATIBLE  
CD  
3
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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-  
VOLUME  
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
INTERACTIVE VU METER  
G
CLOCKAUTO  
DISPLAY  
PROG  
DUBBING REC  
TIMER REPLAY  
CD 123  
BAND  
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MAX SOUND  
CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
DEMO  
PLAY•  
STOP/  
CLEAR  
PAUSE  
SOURCE  
MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION  
CONTROL (DAC)  
TAPE  
MAX BASS PORT  
TAPE 12  
CDR/DVD  
IMPORTANT!  
Loading Discs  
Press CD to select CD mode.  
Press OPENCLOSE to open the disc tray.  
Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays.  
To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.  
The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray  
is ready for loading.  
– This system is designed for regular discs.  
Therefore, do not use any accessories such  
as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment  
sheets, etc., as offered on the market,  
because they may jam the changer  
mechanism.  
1
2
3
– Do not load more than one disc into  
each tray.  
Discs for Playback  
This system can playback all digital audio CD,  
finalised digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR)  
discs and finalised digital audio CD-Rewritable  
(CDRW)discs.  
DISC CHANGE  
OPEN
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
DISC  
3
1
F
IR  
4
Press OPENCLOSE to close the disc tray.  
"READING" will be displayed. The selected  
disc, total number of tracks and the playing time  
will appear on the display.  
A lighted button indicates that a disc is loaded  
on the disc tray.  
Notes:  
Load the discs with the label side facing up.  
To ensure good system performance, wait until  
the disc tray completely reads the disc(s) before  
proceeding.  
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CD Operation  
Replace discs during playback  
Press DISC CHANGE.  
To change the inner disc, press DISC  
CHANGE again.  
Disc Playback  
1
2
a disc is loaded in the disc tray  
"DISC CHANGE" will be displayed and the  
disc will stop playing.  
The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner  
disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.  
the current selected disc tray is empty  
the current selected disc tray is loaded  
or playing  
To play all discs on the disc tray  
Press PLAYÉ.  
All the available discs will play once, then stop.  
During playback, the selected disc tray, track  
number and elapsed playing time of the current  
track will appear on the display.  
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Programming the disc tracks  
Programming tracks is possible when playback is  
stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the  
memory in any order.  
1
2
3
4
Load the desired discs on the disc tray (refer to  
“Loading Discs”).  
Press PROG to start programming.  
PROG will start flashing.  
Press CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC 1/2/3 button  
to select a disc.  
Press í or ë repeatedly to select the desired  
track.  
Press PROG to store the track.  
Repeat steps 3–5 to store other discs and  
tracks.  
Press PLAYÉto start programme playback.  
"PLAY PROGRAM" will be displayed.  
To end programming without starting playback,  
press Ç once .  
To play one disc only  
Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button : DISC 1,  
DISC 2 or DISC 3.  
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The selected disc will play once, then stop.  
To interrupt playback  
Press PAUSEÅ.  
To resume playback, press PLAYÉagain.  
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5
To stop playback  
Press Ç.  
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To search for a particular passage during  
playback  
Press and hold à or á and release it when  
the desired passage is located.  
The total number of tracks programmed and  
the total playing time will appear on the display.  
Notes:  
During searching, the volume will be reduced.  
If the total playing time is more than "99:59"  
or if one of the programmed tracks has a number  
greater than 30, then "--:--" will appear on the  
display instead of the total playing time.  
If you attempt to programme more than 40  
tracks, "PROGRAM FULL" will be displayed.  
If you press any of the DISC DIRECT PLAY  
buttons, the system will play the selected disc or  
track, and the stored programme will be ignored  
temporarily.The PROG symbol also will disappear  
temporarily from the display. It will reappear when  
playback of the selected disc ends.  
To select a desired track  
Press í or ë repeatedly until the desired  
track appears on the display.  
If playback is stopped, press PLAYÉto start  
playback.  
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Note:  
In Shuffle mode, pressingí will cause the  
player to skip only to the beginning of the current  
track.  
To skip to the beginning of the current  
track during playback  
Press í once.  
During programming, if no button is pressed  
within 20 seconds, the system will exit the  
Programme mode automatically.  
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CD Operation  
To review the programme  
Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly.  
Shuffle  
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All the available discs and their tracks or all the  
programmed tracks can be played in random  
order.  
To exit review mode, press Ç.  
To erase the entire programme  
Press Ç once when playback is stopped or  
twice during playback.  
"PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed.  
PROG will disappear from the display.  
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Press SHUFFLE on the remote control.  
"SHUFFLE" and SHUFF will appear on the  
display.  
The discs and the tracks will be played in  
random order until you press Ç.  
To resume normal playback, press SHUFFLE  
again.  
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Note:  
2
The programme will be erased when the system  
is disconnected from the power supply or when the  
disc tray is opened.  
SHUFF  
will disappear from the display.  
When you select REPEAT mode during  
shuffling  
Repeat  
The current track, a disc, all available discs or all  
programmed tracks can be played repeatedly.  
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In normal shuffled playback  
"TRACK" and "ALL DISC" repeat modes are  
available for selection.  
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Press REPEAT on the remote control  
repeatedly to select various repeat modes.  
In normal playback  
"TRACK" – to repeat the current track.  
"DISC" – to repeat the entire disc.  
"ALL DISC" – to repeat all available discs.  
RPT  
and SHUFF  
will appear on the  
display.  
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In programme shuffled playback  
"TRACK" or "PROGRAM" repeat modes are  
available for selection.  
RPT  
, SHUFF  
and PROG will appear on the  
RPT  
appears on the display.  
display.  
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In programme playback  
"TRACK" – to repeat the current  
programmed track.  
"PROGRAM" – to repeat all programmed  
tracks.  
For Recording, please refer to “Tape  
Operation/Recording”.  
RPT  
and PROG will appear on the display.  
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The selected track/disc(s)/programme will now  
be played repeatedly until you press Ç.  
To resume normal playback, press REPEAT  
until the "OFF" mode is displayed.  
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RPT  
will disappear from the display.  
Note:  
Selecting SHUFFLE during repeat playback will  
cancel all repeat modes.  
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Radio Reception  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-  
VOLUME  
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
INTERACTIVE VU METER  
G
CLOCKAUTO  
DUBBING REC  
TIMER REPLAY  
DISPLAY  
PROG  
CD 123  
BAND  
E
MAX SOUND  
CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
DEMO  
PLAY•  
PAUSE  
STOP/  
CLEAR  
SOURCE  
MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION  
CONTROL (DAC)  
TAPE  
MAX BASS PORT  
TAPE 12  
CDR/DVD  
To stop storing the automatic preset  
Press PROG or Ç on the system.  
Storing Preset Radio Stations  
You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in  
the memory.  
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Note:  
If no preset number is selected, automatic preset  
will begin from preset (1) and all your former  
presets will be overridden.  
Automatic Preset Programming  
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Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions -  
Plug and Play”).  
OR  
Manual Preset Programming  
1
Press TUNER (BAND) to selectTUNER mode.  
"TUNER" will be displayed. A few seconds  
later, the current radio frequency will appear on  
the display.  
1
2
Press TUNER (BAND) repeatedly to select the  
desired waveband : FM or MW.  
Press PROG.  
PROG will start flashing.  
If an FM station is received in stereo, will  
appear on the display.  
The next available preset number will be  
displayed for selection.  
To begin automatic preset from a desired  
preset number  
Press í or ë to select the desired preset  
number.  
If a radio station has been stored in one of  
the presets, it will not be stored again under  
another preset number.  
Press and hold PROG until "AUTO" appears on  
the display.  
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Press and hold à or á until the frequency  
indication starts to change, then release.  
The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio  
station with sufficient signal strength is found.  
To store the radio station to another  
preset number  
Press í or ë to select the desired preset  
number.  
Press PROG again to store the radio station.  
PROG will disappear from the display.  
Repeat steps 2–4 to store other preset radio  
stations.  
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4
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2
PROG will start flashing.  
The system will start searching for all radio  
stations on the FM band, then the MW band.  
All available radio stations with sufficient signal  
strength will be stored automatically.  
The system will stop searching when all the  
available radio stations are stored or when the  
memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.  
The last preset radio station will then be  
played when completed.  
Tuning to a weak radio station  
Press à or á briefly and repeatedly until the  
optimal reception is found.  
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To stop storing the manual preset  
Press Ç on the system.  
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Radio Reception  
Notes:  
ChangingTuning Grid (not available for  
all versions)  
In North and South America, the frequency step  
between adjacent channels in the MW band is  
10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas). The preset  
frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz.  
If you attempt to store more than 40 preset  
radio stations, "PROGRAM FULL" will be  
displayed.  
During programming, if no button is pressed  
within 20 seconds, the system will exit the  
Programme mode automatically.  
Changing the tuning grid will erase all  
previously stored preset radio stations.  
Tuning to Preset Radio Stations  
1
2
Disconnect the system from the AC power  
supply (pull out the AC power cord).  
While holding down TUNER and á on the  
system, reconnect the system to the AC power  
supply.  
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Once you’ve preset the radio stations, press í  
or ë to select the desired preset number.  
The preset number, radio frequency, and  
waveband will appear on the display.  
The display will show "GRID 9" or "GRID  
10".  
Erasing a Preset Radio Station  
1
2
Press í or ë to select the preset radio station  
to be erased.  
Notes:  
GRID 9 and GRID 10 indicate that the tuning  
grid is in step of 9 kHz and 10 kHz respectively.  
The FM tuning grid also will be changed from  
50 kHz to 100 kHz or vice versa.  
Press and hold Çon the system until “PRESET  
DELETED” appears on the display.  
The radio frequency remain on the display.  
The preset numbers of all other preset radio  
stations in the band with higher numbers are also  
decreased by one.  
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Repeat steps 1–2 to erase other preset radio  
stations.  
For Recording, please refer to “Tape  
Operation/Recording”.  
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Tape Operation/Recording  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-  
VOLUME  
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
INTERACTIVE VU METER  
G
CLOCKAUTO  
DUBBING REC  
TIMER REPLAY  
DISPLAY  
PROG  
CD 123  
BAND  
E
MAX SOUND  
CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
DEMO  
PLAY•  
PAUSE  
STOP/  
CLEAR  
SOURCE  
MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION  
CONTROL (DAC)  
TAPE  
MAX BASS PORT  
TAPE 12  
CDR/DVD  
TAPE 1  
TAPE 2  
IMPORTANT!  
To stop playback  
– 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  
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Press Ç.  
To change the playback mode  
Press AUTO REPLAY repeatedly to select the  
different playback modes.  
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).  
"AUTO REPLAY" ( å ) or "ONCE" will  
appear on the display.  
AUTO REPLAY …the tape will rewind  
automatically at the end of  
playback and replay again. It will  
replay up to a maximum of 20  
times until you press Ç.  
Tape Playback  
ONCE ..............the tape will playback the  
selected side once and then stop.  
1
2
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Press çto open the tape deck door.  
Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.  
Load the tape with the open side down and the  
full spool to the left.  
To rewind or fast forward when playback  
is stopped  
1
2
Press à or á.  
Press Ç when you reached the desired passage.  
To reset tape counter number  
When in stop mode, pressÇ.  
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T1 000” or “T2 000” will be displayed.  
3
4
Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) repeatedly to select  
tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.  
The selected tape deck number is displayed.  
Press PLAYÉto start playback.  
Notes:  
The tape counter will automatically set to zero  
after detecting end of tape.  
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Tape Operation/Recording  
General Information on  
Recording  
For recording, use only tape of IEC type I  
(normal tape).  
The recording level is set automatically, regardless  
of the position of theVolume,VAC, DSC and so  
forth.  
The tape is secured at both ends with leader  
tape. At the beginning and end of the tape,  
nothing will be recorded for six to seven  
seconds.  
Preparation for Recording  
1
2
Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to selectTAPE 2.  
Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full  
spool to the left.  
Prepare the source to be recorded.  
CD – load the disc(s).  
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.  
TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape  
deck 1 with the full spool to the left.  
AUX – connect external equipment.  
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3
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When recording is in progress  
To prevent accidental recording, break out the  
tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you  
want to protect.  
starts flashing.  
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It is not possible to listen to another sources  
except when dubbing tapes.  
It is not possible to activate the timer function.  
OneTouch Recording  
1
Press CD, TUNER or AUX to select the  
source.  
2
3
Start playback of the selected source.  
Press REC to start recording.  
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If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the protection  
tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear  
adhesive tape over the opening.  
To stop recording  
Press Ç on the system.  
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Note:  
OneTouch Recording is not possible inTAPE  
mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will be displayed.  
CD Synchro Recording  
IMPORTANT!  
1
Press CD 123 to select the disc.  
Press í or ë to select the desired track to  
start recording.  
You can programme the tracks in the order you  
want them to be recorded (refer toCD  
Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).  
Press REC to start recording.  
– Recording is permissible if copyright or  
other rights of third parties are not  
infringed upon.  
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– Recording is possible only on tape deck 2.  
2
The disc will start playback automatically.  
To select another track during recording  
Press PAUSEÅ to interrupt recording.  
Pressí or ë to select the desired track.  
Press PLAYÉ to resume recording.  
1
2
3
To stop recording  
Press Ç.  
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Recording and disc playback will stop  
simultaneously.  
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Tape Operation/Recording  
To stop dubbing  
Press Ç.  
DubbingTapes  
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1
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Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1.  
You can set the tape to the desired passage  
where recording will start.  
Press DUBBING.  
Playing and recording will start simultaneously.  
"DUB OOO" will be displayed.  
Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the  
tape only. To continue recording on the reverse  
side, at the end of side A, flip the tapes to side B  
and repeat the procedure.  
Notes:  
Dubbing of tapes is possible only from tape  
deck 1 to tape deck 2.  
To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same  
length.  
2
You can listen to another source while dubbing.  
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External Sources  
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If the sound from the external source is  
distorted, select CDR/DVD mode for listening.  
Notes:  
You are advised not to listen to and record from  
the same source simultaneously.  
INTERACTIVE VU METER  
G
I
CLOCKAUTO  
DUBBING REC  
TIMER REPLAY  
DISPLAY  
PROG  
All the navigation sound control features (DSC  
orVAC for example) are available for selection.  
Refer to the operating instructions for the  
connected equipment for details.  
CD 123  
BAND  
E
E
X
CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
MAX SOUND  
T
N
B
O
P/  
PLAY•  
PAUSE  
AR  
SOURCE  
G
MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION  
CONTROL (DAC)  
TAPE  
MAX BASS PORT  
TAPE 12  
CDR/DVD  
For Recording, please refer to “Tape  
Operation/Recording”.  
Listening to External Sources  
1
2
Connect the audio out terminals of the external  
equipment (TV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD  
player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN  
terminals of your system.  
Press AUX (CDR/DVD) repeatedly to select  
CDR/DVD mode or normal AUX mode.  
"CDR/DVD" or "AUX" will be displayed.  
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Clock/Timer  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
FW-  
VOLUME  
STANDBY-ON  
ECO POWER  
INTERACTIVE VU METER  
G
I
CLOCKAUTO  
DUBBING REC  
TIMER REPLAY  
DISPLAY  
PROG  
CD 123  
BAND  
E
R
X
T
MAX SOUND  
CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
DEMO  
PLAY•  
STOP/  
CLEAR  
PAUSE  
SOURCE  
A
MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION  
CONTROL (DAC)  
TAPE  
MAX BASS PORT  
TAPE 12  
CDR/DVD  
IMPORTANT!  
To exit without storing the setting  
– When in Eco Power Standby mode, it is  
not possible to operate the clock or timer  
function.  
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Press Çon the system.  
Notes:  
The clock setting will be cancelled when the  
power cord is disconnected or if a power failure  
occurs.  
View Clock  
The clock (if it is set) will be shown in Standby  
mode.  
During clock setting, if no button is pressed  
within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting  
mode automatically.  
To view the clock in any source mode  
(CD orTUNER for example)  
Press CLOCKTIMER (or CLOCK on the  
remote control).  
The clock will be displayed for a few seconds.  
If the clock has not been set, "--:--" will be  
displayed.  
Timer Setting  
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The system can switch on to CD,TUNER, or  
TAPE 2 mode automatically at a preset time,  
serving as an alarm to wake you up.  
IMPORTANT!  
– Before setting the timer, ensure that the  
clock is set correctly.  
Clock Setting  
The clock can be set in either 12-hour or  
24-hour mode ("AM 12:00" or "00:00" for  
example)  
– The timer will always be switched on  
after it has been set.  
– The timer will not start if a recording is in  
progress.  
– The volume of the timer will increase  
gradually from the minimum level to the  
last tuned volume level.  
1
2
Press CLOCKTIMER twice.  
Press PROG on the system repeatedly to select  
clock mode.  
If 12-hour mode is selected, "AM 12:00" will  
start flashing.  
If 24-hour mode is selected, "00:00" will start  
flashing.  
Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set  
the hour.  
Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set  
the minute.  
Press CLOCKTIMER again to store the  
setting.  
1
Press and hold CLOCKTIMER for more than  
two seconds to select timer mode.  
"AM 12:00" or "00:00" or the last timer  
setting will start flashing.  
3
4
5
TIMER  
will start flashing.  
The selected source will be lighted while  
other available sources are flashing.  
The clock will start working.  
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Clock/Timer  
2
Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the  
desired source.  
Before setting the timer, make sure the music  
source has been prepared.  
SleepTimer Setting  
The sleep timer enables the system to switch to  
Standby mode automatically within a preset  
amount of time.  
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CD – Load the disc(s).To start from a specific  
track, make a programme (refer to “CD  
Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).  
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.  
TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape  
deck 2.  
Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set  
the hour for the timer to start.  
Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set  
the minute for the timer to start.  
1
2
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly  
to select a preset amount of time.  
The selections are as follows (time in  
minutes):  
15304560OFF15…  
"SLEEP XX" or "OFF" will be displayed. "XX"  
is the time in minutes.  
3
4
5
When you reach the desired length of time, stop  
pressing the SLEEP button.  
SLEEP will appear on the display, except for  
"OFF" mode.  
The SleepTimer is now set. Before the  
system switches to standby mode, a countdown  
of 10 seconds will be displayed.  
Press CLOCKTIMER to store the start time.  
"TIMER ON" will be displayed and followed  
by the set timer "XX:XX" and then the selected  
source.  
TIMER  
will remain on the display.  
"SLEEP 10" "SLEEP 9".... "SLEEP 1"  
"SLEEP"  
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At the preset time, the selected source will play.  
To exit without storing the setting  
Press Çon the system.  
While SLEEP mode is activated  
To check the remaining length of time  
Press SLEEP once.  
Notes:  
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If CD is the selected source and it is not  
available when the preset time is reached,Tuner  
will be selected automatically.  
During timer setting, if no button is pressed  
within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting  
mode automatically.  
To change the preset sleep timer  
Press SLEEP twice.  
The display will show the remaining time  
followed by the sequence of sleep timer options.  
To deactivate the SleepTimer  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed,  
or press the STANDBY ON button.  
To deactivate theTIMER  
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Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.  
The display will show "CANCEL" and TIMER  
will disappear from the display.  
To activate theTIMER  
Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.  
The last set timer information will be shown  
for a few seconds and TIMER will appear on  
the display.  
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Specifications  
SPEAKERS  
AMPLIFIER  
Output power ........................................................................  
.......................... 3500 W PMPO / 2 x 140 W RMS(1)  
Signal-to-noise ratio.......................... 75 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response .........50 – 20000 Hz, 3 dB  
Input sensitivity  
AUX In / CDR/DVD In .................... 500 mV / 1V  
Output  
Speakers ....................................................................6 Ω  
Front left/right  
System ................................................. 3-way; Bass reflex  
Impedance........................................................................ 6 Ω  
Woofer ................................................ 1 x 6.5" full range  
Tweeter.......................................................................... 1 x 2"  
PolydomeTweeter ................................................... 1 x 1"  
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 240 x 310 x 290 (mm)  
Weight............................................................. 3.95 kg each  
Headphones...................................... 32 – 1000 Ω  
(1) (6 , 1 kHz, 10%THD)  
GENERAL  
Material/finish ................................... Polystyrene/Metal  
AC Power  
CD PLAYER  
Number of programmable tracks ......................... 40  
Frequency response .......................... 20 – 20000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio....................................... 76 dBA  
Channel separation ..........................79 dB (1 kHz)  
Total harmonic distortion............ < 0.02% (1 kHz)  
ForVersion /21-21M .. 110 – 127 / 220 – 240V;  
....................................................... 50/60 Hz Switchable  
ForVersion /30 ....................... 230 – 240V; 50 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Active ...................................................................... 175 W  
Standby ..................................................................... 25 W  
Eco Power Standby ........................................... < 1 W  
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 265 x 310 x 390 (mm)  
Weight (without speakers) ................................. 9.0 kg  
TUNER  
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz  
MW wave range (9 kHz) ............. 531 – 1602 kHz  
MW wave range (10 kHz)........... 530 – 1700 kHz  
Tuning grid ............................................................9/10 kHz  
Number of presets ........................................................ 40  
Antenna  
Specifications and external appearance are  
subject to change without notice.  
FM ....................................................................... 75 wire  
AM.............................................................. Loop antenna  
TAPE PLAYER  
Frequency response  
Normal tape (type I)...... 80 – 10000 Hz (8 dB)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Normal tape (type I)................................. 48 dBA  
Wow and flutter ......................................... 0.4% DIN  
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Maintenance  
Cleaning the Cabinet  
Cleaning the Heads and theTape Paths  
To ensure good recording and playback quality,  
clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and  
pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of  
tape operation.  
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Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use a solution  
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.  
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Cleaning Discs  
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Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with  
cleaning fluid or alcohol.  
You also can clean the heads by playing a  
cleaning tape once.  
When a disc becomes dirty,  
clean it with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the centre  
out. Do not wipe in circular  
motion.  
Do not use solvents such as  
benzine, thinner, commercially  
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for  
analogue records.  
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B
A
B
C
Cleaning the disc lens  
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After prolonged use, dirt or dust may  
accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good  
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips  
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available  
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with  
cleaner.  
Demagnetising the heads  
Use a demagnetising tape available at your  
dealer.  
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Troubleshooting  
WARNING  
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the  
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.  
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you  
are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.  
Problem  
Solution  
CD OPERATION  
NO DISCis displayed.  
Insert a disc.  
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.  
Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens  
has cleared.  
Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.  
DISC NOT FINALIZEDis displayed.  
Use a finalised CD-R(W) or CD-R.  
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Troubleshooting  
RADIO RECEPTION  
Radio reception is poor.  
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or  
connect an external antenna for better reception.  
Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi  
System and yourTV orVCR.  
TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING  
Recording or playback cannot be made.  
Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.  
Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.  
Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing  
tab space.  
The tape deck door cannot open.  
GENERAL  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
The system does not react when buttons  
are pressed.  
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and  
switch on the system again.  
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor  
quality.  
Adjust the volume.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.  
The left and right sound outputs are  
reversed.  
Check the speaker connections and location.  
The remote control does not function  
properly.  
Select the source (CD orTUNER, for example)  
before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).  
Reduce the distance between the remote control  
and the system.  
Insert the batteries with their polarities  
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.  
Replace the batteries.  
Point the remote control directly toward  
IR sensor on the front of the system.  
The timer is not working.  
Set the clock correctly.  
PressTIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.  
If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.  
Not all lighted buttons are showing light.  
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.  
Press DISPLAY to select NORMAL or MODE 1  
display mode.  
Power has been interrupted or the power cord  
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.  
The system displays features  
Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system  
automatically and buttons start flashing.  
to switch off the demonstration.  
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