English
FW-C150
Toll Free Help Line
Ligne d'assistance en service libre
Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo
800-531-0039
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Dear Philips product owner:
Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one
of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And
we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with
your purchase for many years to come.
And most importantly you can count
on our uncompromising commitment to your total
satisfaction.
All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for
As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to
protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties
and outstanding service networks in the industry.
investing in a Philips product.
Sincerely,
What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all
the information and special offers for which you qualify,
plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home
shopping network.
Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips
product, you must return your Warranty
Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail
it to us right now!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and
7. Install in accordance with the 11.Only use attachments/accessories
manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards.There are, however, some
installation and operation precautions which
you should be particularly aware of.
manufacturer’s instructions. Do not
block any of the ventilation openings. 12.
For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
surface or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the
the apparatus.When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
1. Read these instructions – All the safety
and operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.
2. Keep these instructions –The safety
and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions – All operating
and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water
– for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool, etc.
ventilation openings.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
9. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the
polarized or
grounding-type plug. A
AC Polarized
Plug
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety.When the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
15.Battery usage CAUTION –To
prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury or damage to the unit:
6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The
appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
0 Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
0 Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
0 Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.
10.Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
EL 6475-E001: 00/8
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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
EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature
concerning the operation and maintenance of this
unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read
carefully in order to avoid any problems.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The set complies with the FCC-Rules,Part 15 and with
21 CFR 1040.10.
Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits
for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
7
• Under no circumstances should you
repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty!
General Information
• The typeplate (which contains
the serial number) is located at
the rear of the system.
• Recording is permissible if
copyright or other rights of third
parties are not infringed.
• This device complies with the
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules, part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
– This device may not cause
harmful interference, and
– This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Environmental
Information
All unnecessary packaging has been
omitted.We have tried to make the
packaging easy to separate into three
materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene
foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).
Safety Information
• Before operating the system, check
that the operating voltage indicated
on the typeplate (or the voltage
indication beside the voltage
selector) of your system is identical
with the voltage of your local power
supply. If not, please consult your
dealer.The typeplate is located at the
rear of your system.
• When the system is switched on, do
not move it around.
• Place the system on a solid base (e.g.
a cabinet).
• If the system is brought directly from
a cold to a warm location, or is
placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens
of the CD unit inside the system.
Should this occur, the CD player will
not operate normally. Leave the
power on for about one hour with
no disc in the system until normal
playback is possible.
• Electrostatic discharge may cause
unexpected problems. See whether
these problems disappear if you
unplug the AC power cord and plug
it in again after a few seconds.
• To disconnect the system from
the power supply completely,
remove the AC power plug
from the wall socket.
Your system consists of materials which
can be recycled and reused if
disassembled by a specialized company.
Please observe the local regulations
regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
• Place the system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent
internal heat build-up in your system.
Allow at least 10cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top
of the unit and 5cm (2 inches) from
each side
Accessories (Supplied)
– Remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– AC power cord
• Do not expose the system to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat
sources.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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PREPARATION
8
Rear Connections
B
A
FM ANTENNA
300Ω
+
AM ANTENNA
R
–
–
L
+
L
R
E
AC
MAINS
~
AUX IN
C
D
AUDIO OUT
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PREPARATION
9
A AM Loop Antenna
C Speakers Connection
• Connect the right speaker to Front
terminal R, with the colored wire to
+ and the black wire to -.
• Connect the left speaker to Front
terminal L, with the colored wire to
+ and the black wire to -.
• Clip the stripped portion of the
speaker wire as shown.
D Connecting other
equipment to your
system
You can connect the audio left and right
OUT terminals of a TV,VCR, Laser Disc
player, DVD player or CD Recorder to
the AUX IN terminals at the rear of the
system.
Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control
• Insert the batteries (not supplied)
into the remote control as shown in
the battery compartment (Type R06
or AA).
Connection
Connect the supplied loop antenna to
the AM ANTENNA terminal. Place the
AM loop antenna far away from the
system and adjust its position for the
best reception.
B FMWire Antenna
Connection
E AC Power Supply
After all other connections have been
made, connect the AC power cord to
the system and to the wall outlet.
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna
to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA)
300 Ω terminal.Adjust the position of
the FM antenna for the best reception.
12 mm
CAUTION
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or not to be used for a
long time.
– Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed off properly.
unlock
lock
Outdoor Antenna
CAUTION:
For better FM stereo reception,
connect an outdoor FM antenna to the
FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) 300 Ω
terminal using a 300 Ω dipole wire.
– For optimal sound performance, it is
recommended to use the supplied
speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker
to any one pair of +/- speaker
terminal.
– Do not connect speakers with
impedance lower than the speakers
supplied. Please refer to
FM AERIAL 300Ω
FM ANTENNA 300Ω
OR
SPECIFICATION section of this manual.
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CONTROLS
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7
8
6
5
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
OPEN•CLOSE
DISC CHANGE
3
CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM
CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
•
•
•
CD
3
C H A N G E R
2
≤
4
1
CD
TAPE 1/2
AUX
TUNER
SLEEP
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
9
(
8
)
DIM
£
™
-
STANDBY ON
CD DIRECT
2
9
0
!
MASTER
VOLUME
1
3
FM•AM
TUNER
TAPE 1 • 2
TAPE
CD1 • 2 • 3
CD
VIDEO
AUX
PAUSE
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
▲
Å
▲
TUNING
DEMO STOP
PRESET
0
!
VOLUME
SEARCH
STOP•CLEAR PLAY•PAUSE PREV
CLOCK•TIMER
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
NEXT
!
0
É
DSC
PROGRAM
í
ë
3
2
@
#
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
0
Ç
à
á
0
3
¡
#
PLAY/REC
PLAYBACK
$
MUTE
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
DSC
DBB
%
*
&
FULL AUTO STOP
STOP OPEN
PAUSE
.
STOP OPEN
.
RECORD
PLAY
PAUSE
PLAY
^
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CONTROLS
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9 SOURCE – to select the
following:
for CLOCK .. to exit clock setting
# DBB (DYNAMIC BASS
Controls on the system
and remote control
or cancel timer (on
the system only).
BOOST)
CD / (CD 1•2•3)
–
to switch on bass boost to
enhance bass response or to
switch off bass boost.
–
to select CD mode.When disc
playback is stopped, press to select
disc tray 1, 2 or 3.
for PLUG & PLAY
............................ to exit plug & play
mode and return to
standby mode (on the
system only).
PLAY É/ PAUSE Å
for CD ............ to start or interrupt
playback.
for PLUG & PLAY
............................ to initiate and start
plug & play from
standby/demo mode
(on the system only).
PREV í / NEXT ë(PRESET
4 3 )
1 STANDBY-ON
–
to switch the system on or to
standby mode.
$ CLOCK•TIMER
TUNER / (FM•AM)
–
to view the clock, set the clock or
set the timer.
2 PROGRAM
–
to selectTuner mode.When in
tuner mode, press to select the
waveband: FM or AM.
TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)
to selectTape mode.
for CD ............ to program CD
tracks.
forTUNER ... to program preset
radio stations.
for CLOCK .. to select 12 or 24
hour in clock setting
mode.
% TAPE DECK 2
^ TAPE DECK 2 OPERATION
PLAYÉ ...... to start playback.
à ..................... to rewind the tape.
á ..................... to fast forward the
tape.
–
–
AUX (VIDEO)
to select sound from an external
source (e.g.TV,VCR, Laser Disc
player, DVD player or CD
Recorder).
STOP•OPEN…to stop playback
or to open the tape
3 DSC (DIGITAL SOUND
CONTROL)
door.
–
to select the desired sound effect :
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or
TECHNO.
0 MODE SELECTION
SEARCH à á (TUNING
à á )
PAUSE ......... to interrupt playback.
& TAPE DECK 1 OPERATION
RECORD ... to start recording.
PLAYÉ ...... to start playback.
à ..................... to rewind the tape.
á ..................... to fast forward the
tape.
for CD ............ to skip to the
beginning of the
4 DISPLAY SCREEN
for CD ............ to search backward/
forward.
current, previous, or
next track.
–
to view the current setting of the
system.
forTUNER .... to tune to a lower or
higher radio frequency.
for CLOCK .. to set the hour (on
the system only) .
STOP•CLEAR Ç
for CD ............ to stop disc playback
or to clear a
programme.
forTUNER ... to stop programming
(on the system only).
for DEMO .... to start or stop
demonstration mode
(on the system only).
forTUNER ... to select a preset
station in memory.
for CLOCK .. to set the minute (on
the system only) .
5 CD CHANGERTRAY
6 DISC CHANGE
STOP•OPEN…to stop playback/
recording or to open
the tape door.
PAUSE ......... to interrupt playback
or recording.
–
to change disc(s).
7 OPEN•CLOSE
! MASTERVOLUME 3 4
–
to open or close the CD changer
tray.
–
to increase or decrease the
volume.
n
8 DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD
@
–
* TAPE DECK 1
( DIM
DIRECT PLAY)
to connect headphones.
–
to select a CD tray for playback.
–
to select different brightness for
the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2,
DIM 3 or DIM OFF.
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CONTROLS
OPERATINGTHE SYSTEM
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) REPEAT
to repeat a track, a disc, or all
available discs.
¡ MUTE
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
–
-
STANDBY ON
–
to switch off the sound temporarily.
MASTER
VOLUME
FM•AM
TAPE 1 • 2
CD1 • 2 • 3
VIDEO
™ SHUFFLE
CD
TUNER
TAPE
AUX
–
to play all the available discs and
their tracks in random order.
£ SLEEP
▲
DEMO STOP
PRESET
▲
TUNING
Z
SEARCH
STOP•CLEAR PLAY•PAUSE PREV
CLOCK•TIMER
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
NEXT
DSC
PROGRAM
–
to switch the system to standby
N
mode at a selected time.
≤
–
B
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
to switch the system to standby
mode.
Important:
2 Press PLAY (on the system only) to
start installation.
™ “INSTALL” will be displayed and
followed by “TUNER” and then
"AUTO".
Before you operate the system,
complete the preparation
procedures.
™ The PROGRAM starts flashing.
™ PLUG and PLAY will start
searching for all radio stations on
FM band and then followed by
radio stations on AM band.
™ All available radio stations with
sufficient signal strength will be
stored. Up to 40 presets may be
stored.
Plug and Play
The system provides PLUG and PLAY
feature that allows you to store all
available radio stations automatically
upon power up.
If the PLUG and PLAY has not
been installed
1 Upon power up,“AUTO INSTALL-
PRESS PLAY” will be displayed.
Notes for remote control:
™ The last preset radio station will
appear on the display when PLUG
and PLAY is completed.
– First select the source you wish
to control by pressing one of the
source select keys on the remote
control (e.g. CD orTUNER).
– Then select the desired function
(É, í, ë, etc.).
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OPERATINGTHE SYSTEM
13
To reinstall the PLUG & PLAY
1 In Standby or Demostration mode,
press and hold PLAY (on the system
only) “AUTO INSTALL- PRESS
PLAY” will be displayed.
Demonstration mode
The system has a demonstration mode
that shows the various features offered
by the system.
Switching the system ON
• Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
• Press STANDBY-ON in demo.
DIM mode (only on remote control)
You can select the desired brightness
for the display.
• Press DIM to select DIM 1, DIM 2,
DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.
™ The DIM display lights up.
™ "DIM 1", "DIM 2", "DIM 3" or
"DIM OFF" will be displayed
You can also switch on the system by
pressing any one of the CD DIRECT
PLAY buttons (on the system only).
To disable the demonstration
mode
2 Press PLAY (on the system only)
again to start installation.
• Press and hold Ç (on the system
only) for five seconds when the
system is in demonstration mode.
™ "DEMO OFF" is displayed.
™ The system will switch to standby
mode.
• To exit without storing the PLUG
and PLAY, press Ç button (on the
system only).
Switching the system to
standby mode
• Press STANDBY-ON or B on the
remote control.
™ The system will switch to standby
mode.
depending on the mode selected.
DIM OFF - normal brightness with
Volume Indicator On
Notes:
– PLUG and PLAY will be reinitiated
again during the next power up if :
i) PLUG and PLAY installation was not
completed.
ii) No stereo frequency being detected
during PLUG and PLAY, "CHECK
ANTENNA" will be displayed.
– You can store any radio stations
manually or automatically after PLUG
and PLAY.
– When PLUG and PLAY is used, all
previously stored radio stations will be
replaced.
– During PLUG and PLAY, if no button is
pressed within 15 seconds, the system
will go to demonstration mode (if
demonstration mode is enable)
To enable the demonstration
mode
• Press and hold Ç (on the system
only) for five seconds when the
system is in standby mode.
™ The demonstration will begin.
Selecting the Source
• Press the respective source selection
button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or
AUX.
™ The display indicates the selected
source.
DIM 1 - normal brightness with
Volume Indicator Off
Notes:
– If the demonstration mode has not been
disabled, it will resume five seconds later
after the system switches to standby
mode.
– When the system is switched on from
the main power outlet, the CD changer
tray may open and close again to
initialize the set.
– Even though the AC power cord is
removed from and reconnected to the
wall socket, the demonstration will
remain off until it is switched on again.
Note:
– For an external source, make sure you
have connected the audio left and right
OUT terminals of the external
equipment (TV,VCR, Laser Disc player,
DVD player or CD Recorder) to the
AUX IN terminals.
DIM 2 - half brightness with Volume
Indicator On
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OPERATINGTHE SYSTEM
CD
14
DIM 3 - half brightness with Volume
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)
The DBB mode enhances the bass
response.
Indicator Off
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
OPEN•CLOSE
DISC CHANGE
• Press DBB to switch on bass
response.
CD
3
C H A N G E R
™ “DBB ON” and the DBB flag will
be displayed.
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
To switch off DBB
• Press DBB again.
™ “DBB OFF” will be displayed.
Sound Control
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
Press MASTERVOLUME 3 or 4 to
increase or decrease the sound level.
-
STANDBY ON
MASTER
VOLUME
FM•AM
TUNER
TAPE 1 • 2
TAPE
CD1 • 2 • 3
CD
VIDEO
AUX
Note:
▲
▲
TUNING
DEMO STOP
PRESET
– Some discs or tapes might be recorded
in high modulation, which causes a
distortion at high volume. If this occurs,
switch off DBB or reduce the volume.
For Personal Listening
A
A
C
M
Z
Connect the headphones plug to the
n socket at the front of the system.
The speakers will be muted.
SEARCH
STOP•CLEAR PLAY•PAUSE PREV
CLOCK•TIMER
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
NEXT
DSC
PROGRAM
R
O
N
K
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
MUTE (only on remote control)
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.
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
(DSC)
The DSC feature enables you to enjoy
special sound effects that have preset
equalizer settings, providing the best
music reproduction.
Warning!
1) This system is designed for conventional discs. Do not use any
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc.,
which may damage the disc mechanism.
2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray.
3) When the CD changer is loaded with discs, do not turn over or shake the
system.This may jam the changer.
• Press MUTE on the remote control
to switch off the sound.
™ "MUTE" and the MUTE flag will be
displayed.
• Press MUTE again on the remote
control or increase the MASTER
VOLUME to switch on the sound.
• Press DSC to select OPTIMAL,
JAZZ, ROCK orTECHNO.
™ “OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCKor
TECHNO” and the respective flag
will be displayed.
You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback
without interruption.
Note:
– When "OPTIMAL" sound is selected
DBB will be switched on automatically.
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• If you wish to change the inner disc
during playback, press DISC
CHANGE again.
™ "DISC CHANGE" will be
displayed.
™ The disc will stop playing.
™ The CD changer tray will close to
retrieve the inner disc and then
open again with the inner disc
accessible.
Note:
Discs for playback
This system can play all digital audio CD, • You can play a disc directly by
finalized digital audio CD-Recordable
and finalized digital audio CD-
Rewritable format discs.
Disc Direct Play
– Pressingí during shuffling can only
skip to the beginning of the current
track.
pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or
DISC 3 button.The CD player will
stop at the end of playback of the
selected disc.
™ The corresponding CD numeric
flag starts to flash.
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 a Disc
1 PressÉ to start playback.
™ A flashing on the CD numeric flag
indicates the selected disc.
™ The track number and elapsed
playing time of the current track
appear on the display.
• To interrupt playback, pressÅ.
™ The playing time flashes.
3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the
CD changer tray.
Loading the CD Changer
1 Press CD to select CD mode.
2 Press OPEN•CLOSE.
™ The CD changer tray slides out.
3 Load a disc with the printed side up
in the right tray.
Selecting a desired track
Selecting a desired track when
playback is stopped
1 Press í or ë until the desired
track appears on the display.
2 PressÉ to start playback.
™ The selected track number and
elapsed playing time appear on
the display.
ProgrammingTracks
Programming tracks of a loaded disc is
possible when playback is stopped.The
display will indicate the total tracks
stored in the program. Up to 40 tracks
can be stored in the memory in any
order.When 40 tracks are stored and
you attempt to store another track, the
display will show “FULL”.
• You can load another disc in the left
tray.
• To load the third disc, press the
DISC CHANGE button.
™ The CD changer tray will rotate
until the empty tray is ready for
loading.
• To resume playback, press É again.
2 To stop playback, press Ç.
Note:
– All the available discs will play once,
then stop.
Selecting a desired track during
playback
4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the
CD changer tray.
1 Load the desired discs in the disc
trays.
• Press í or ë until the desired
track appears on the display.
™ The selected track number and
elapsed playing time appear on
the display.
• If you press í once it will skip to
the beginning of the current track
and play the track again.
™ A lit on the respective CD
numeric flag indicates that its
corresponding disc(s) is loaded in
the disc tray.
2 Press PROGRAM to start
programming.
Disc Change
You can change the outer two discs
while the third inner disc is stopped or
is playing.
™ The PROG flag starts flashing.
™ A flashing on the CD numeric flag
indicates the selected disc.
3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC
1/2/3 button to select the disc.
4 Pressí or ë to select the desired
track.
Note:
1 Press DISC CHANGE.
™ The CD changer tray slides out.
2 Replace the discs in the left and right
disc trays.
– To ensure good system performance,
wait until the CD changer completely
reads the disc(s) before proceeding.
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5 Press PROGRAM to store the
track.
• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other
discs and tracks.
6 Press Ç once to end programming.
™ The total number of tracks
programmed and total playing
time appear on the display.
Note:
Note:
Playing the program
1 Press É to start program playback.
™ “PLAY PROGRAM” will be
displayed.
™ The track number and elapsed
playing time of the current track
will appear on the display.
• If you press REPEAT during
program playback, the current track
or all programmed tracks will be
played repeatedly.
– The program will be erased when the
system is disconnected from the power
supply or when the CD changer tray is
opened.
– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled
when shuffle is selected.
Repeat (only on remote control)
You can play the current track, a disc or
all available discs repeatedly.
Shuffle (only on remote control)
In shuffle mode, the system plays all the
available discs and their tracks in
random order. Shuffle may be used also
when tracks are programmed.
1 Press REPEAT on the remote
control to select the various repeat
modes.
™ “TRACK”,“DISC”,“ALL DISC”
or “OFF” will be displayed.
™ The REP flag appears on the
display.
• The selected track, selected disc or
all available discs will now be played
repeatedly until you pressÇ.
2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF"
mode is displayed to resume normal
playback.
Notes:
– If the total playing time is more than
“99:59“ or if one of the programmed
tracks has a number greater than 30,
then “--:--” appears on the display
instead of the total playing time.
– If the system is reading the discs,
programming is not possible,
“READING” will be displayed and
followed by "DISC X". "X" is the
current read disc number.
– During programming, if no button is
pressed within 20 seconds, the system
will exit program mode automatically.
– “SELECT A DISC” will be displayed
when programming an empty disc slot.
™ “TRACK” or "PROGRAM" will be
displayed.
™ The REP and PROG flags appear
on the display.
To shuffle all the discs and tracks
1 Press SHUFFLE.
™ “SHUFFLE” will be displayed.
™ The SHUF flag and the track
selected at random appear on the
display.
2 Press Ç to stop program playback.
Notes:
– If you press any of the DISC DIRECT
PLAY buttons, the system will play the
selected disc and the stored program
will be ignored temporarily.The PROG
display also will disappear temporarily
from the display. It will reappear when
playback of the selected disc ends.
– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled
when program playback begins.
• The discs and the tracks will be
played in random order until you
pressÇ.
• If you press REPEAT during
shuffling, the current track or all
available discs will be played
repeatedly.
™ The REP flag disappears from the
display.
Notes:
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available
during program play or shuffle mode.
– You can also repeat shuffling a
program.
i) “TRACK“ or “PROGRAM" will be
displayed.
™ “TRACK” or “ALL DISC” will be
displayed.
Reviewing the program
Reviewing of the program is possible
only when playback is stopped.
• Pressí or ë repeatedly to review
the programmed tracks.
™ The REP and SHUF flags appear
on the display.
2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume
normal playback.
™ The SHUF flag disappears from
the display.
Erasing the program (when
playback is stopped)
• Press Ç.
™ “PROGRAM CLEARED” will be
displayed.
ii)The REP, PROG, and SHUF flags
appear on the display.
• Press Ç to exit review mode.
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™ The system will search for every
™ The PROG flag starts flashing.
™ The next available preset number
will be displayed for selection.
4 Press à or á to tune to the
desired frequency.
• If you wish to store the radio station
to another preset number, press 4
or 3 to select the desired preset
number.
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
available station in the FM
waveband first, then search the
AM waveband.
™ All available stations will be stored
automatically.The frequency and
preset number will be displayed
briefly.
™ The system will stop searching
when all the available radio
stations are stored or when the
memory for 40 preset radio
stations is used.
™ The system will remain tuned to
the last stored preset radio
station.
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STANDBY ON
MASTER
VOLUME
FM•AM
TAPE 1 • 2
CD1 • 2 • 3
CD
VIDEO
TUNER
TAPE
AUX
▲
▲
TUNING
PRESET
DEMO STOP
SEARCH
STOP•CLEAR PLAY•PAUSE PREV
CLOCK•TIMER
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
NEXT
DSC
PROGRAM
5 Press PROGRAM again.
™ The PROG flag disappears and
the radio station will be stored.
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
• Repeat steps 3 – 5 to store other
preset radio stations.
Note:
• To tune to a weak station, briefly
press à or á repeatedly until the
display shows the desired frequency
and/or when the best reception has
been obtained.
Notes:
– For 'PLUG & PLAY' feature, please refer
to page 12.
– When 40 radio stations are stored and
you attempt to store another radio
station, the display will show "FULL”. If
you want to change an existing preset
number, repeat steps 3 – 5.
– You can cancel manual programming
by pressing Ç (on the system only).
– During programming, if no button is
pressed within 20 seconds, the system
will exit program mode automatically.
Notes:
– You can cancel the automatic
programming by pressing PROGRAM or
Ç (on the system only).
– If you want to reserve a section of
preset numbers, for example preset
numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10
before starting automatic programming,
only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will
be programmed.
Tuning to radio stations
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select
TUNER mode.
™ “TUNER” will be displayed.
A few seconds later, the current
radio frequency will be displayed.
2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to
select the desired waveband : FM or
AM.
3 Press à or á for more than one
second, then release.
™ The display will show “SEARCH”
until a radio station with sufficient
signal strength is found.
Storing Preset Stations
You can store up to 40 radio stations in
the memory.When a preset radio
station is selected, the preset number
appears next to the frequency on the
display.
Tuning to Preset Radio
Stations
• Press 4 or 3 to select the desired
preset number.
™ The preset number, radio
frequency, and waveband appear
on the display.
Manual programming
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).
2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to
select the desired waveband : FM or
AM.
Automatic programming
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).
2 Press PROGRAM for more than
one second.
™ The PROG flag starts flashing and
“AUTO” will be displayed.
3 Press PROGRAM for less than one
second.
• Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is reached.
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Loading a tape
Rewind/Fast Forward
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
1 Press STOP•OPEN.
2 The tape deck door opens.
3 Load the tape with the open side
downward and the full spool to the
left.
When playback is stopped
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.
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STANDBY ON
MASTER
VOLUME
FM•AM
TAPE 1 • 2
CD1 • 2 • 3
CD
VIDEO
TUNER
TAPE
AUX
▲
▲
TUNING
DEMO STOP
PRESET
Z
SEARCH
STOP•CLEAR PLAY•PAUSE PREV
CLOCK•TIMER
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
NEXT
2 Press STOP•OPEN to stop
rewinding or fast forwarding.
DSC
PROGRAM
N
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
Continuous Playback From
Tape Deck 2 toTape Deck 1
PLAY/REC
PLAYBACK
1 Press TAPE to selectTAPE mode.
2 Load the tapes in tape deck 1 and 2.
3 Press PLAY 2 on tape deck 2.
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.
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
4 Close the tape deck door.
Tape Playback
1 Press TAPE to selectTAPE mode.
™ "TAPE" will be displayed.
2 Load the tape into the selected tape
deck.
3 Press PLAYÉ to start playback.
• To interrupt playback, press PAUSE.
• To resume playback, press PAUSE
again.
FULL AUTO STOP
STOP OPEN
PAUSE
.
.
RECORD
PLAY
PA
USE
STOP OPEN
PLAY
6 Press STOP•OPEN if you want to
stop playback before the end of the
tape in tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.
4 Press STOP•OPEN to end
playback.
Notes:
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a
tape, it is also possible to listen to
another source (e.g. CD,TUNER or
AUX).
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– Before playing a tape, check and
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack
tape may get jammed or may burst in
the mechanism.
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STANDBY ON
– 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
MASTER
VOLUME
FM•AM
TUNER
TAPE 1 • 2
CD1 • 2 • 3
CD
VIDEO
TAPE
AUX
▲
▲
TUNING
DEMO STOP
PRESET
Z
SEARCH
STOP•CLEAR PLAY•PAUSE PREV
CLOCK•TIMER
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
NEXT
DSC
PROGRAM
R
N
K
C
transformer,TV or speaker).
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
.
Selecting External
Equipment
If you have connected the audio out
terminals of the external equipment
(TV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player
or CD Recorder) to the AUX IN
terminals, you can hear the enhanced
sound from the system.
• Press AUX to select the external
equipment.
™ "AUX" will be displayed.
Note:
– All the sound control features (e.g. DSC,
DBB, etc.) are available for selection.
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Notes:
CD Synchro Start
Recording
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
– For recording, use only tape of IEC type
I (normal tape).
During CD synchro start recording,
• Do not fast forward/rewind your
tape in tape deck 2.
– The tape is secured at both ends with
leader tape.At the beginning and end
of tape, nothing will be recorded for six
to seven seconds.
– The recording level is set automatically,
regardless of the position of Volume,
DBB or DSC.
– To prevent accidental recording, break
out the tab on the left shoulder of the
tape side you want to protect.
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STANDBY ON
MASTER
VOLUME
FM•AM
TAPE 1 • 2
CD1 • 2 • 3
CD
VIDEO
TUNER
TAPE
AUX
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 ProgrammingTracks). If you do
not, the tracks are recorded
according to the order on the
selected disc.
3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to
start recording.
™ The REC starts flashing.
4 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1
to stop recording, then press Ç to
stop disc playback.
▲
▲
TUNING
DEMO STOP
PRESET
Z
SEARCH
STOP•CLEAR PLAY•PAUSE PREV
CLOCK•TIMER
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
NEXT
DSC
PROGRAM
N
K
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
PLAY/REC
PLAYBACK
OneTouch Recording
TAPE 1
TAPE 2
• For OneTouch Recording, as soon as
you press RECORD, the current
source (CD,TUNER or AUX) will be
recorded on tape deck 1.
1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 1.
2 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to
start recording.
FULL AUTO STOP
STOP OPEN
PAUSE
.
.
RECORD
PLAY
PA
USE
STOP OPEN
PLAY
™ The REC starts flashing.
3 Press PAUSE to interrupt
recording.
4 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1
to stop recording.
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Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 2 Recording from other
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
to tape deck 1)
sources (only on tape deck 1)
1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1.
2 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.
• Start playback of the selected source.
3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to
start recording.
™ The REC starts flashing.
4 Press PAUSE to interrupt
1 Load the prerecorded tape into tape
deck 2 and a blank tape into tape
deck 1.
• Make sure both tapes have their full
spool to the left.
2 Press PAUSE on tape deck 1.
3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1.
™ The REC starts flashing.
4 Press PLAYÉ on tape deck 2.
• Recording will start automatically.
5 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1
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MASTER
VOLUME
FM•AM
TAPE 1 • 2
CD1 • 2 • 3
CD
VIDEO
TUNER
TAPE
AUX
▲
▲
TUNING
DEMO STOP
PRESET
SEARCH
STOP•CLEAR PLAY•PAUSE PREV
CLOCK•TIMER
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST
NEXT
DSC
PROGRAM
recording.
5 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1
to stop recording.
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
Note:
and tape deck 2 to stop dubbing.
– During recording, it is not possible to
listen to another sound source.
Notes:
View Clock
Clock Setting
– 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.
You can view the clock (if it is set) if the
system is in Standby mode or when any
sound source is selected (CD,TUNER,
etc.). The clock will be displayed for
about seven seconds.
The clock can be set in either 12- or
24-hour mode, e.g. “12:00 AM“ or
“00:00“. Before setting the clock, you
must be in theView Clock mode.
1 Press CLOCK•TIMER to select
clock mode.
2 Press PROGRAM to select 12- and
24- hour mode.
™ If 12-hour mode is selected,
“12:00“ starts flashing and the
AM lights up.
™ If 24-hour mode is selected,
“00:00” starts flashing.
3 Set the hour with à or á on the
system.
• Press CLOCK•TIMER briefly (on
the system only).
™ “10:38 PM or 22:38” (the
current time) will be displayed
depending on whether you have
selected 12- or 24-hour mode.
™ “--:--” will be displayed if the
clock is not set.
4 Set the minute with í or ëon the
system.
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5 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to
™ “TU__XX:XX” or “CD__XX:XX"
starts flashing. "XX:XX" is “12:00
AM“ or “00:00” or the last timer
setting, depending on whether 12-
or 24-hour mode has been
selected.
– If the source selected is CD, playback
1 Press SLEEP on the remote control
repeatedly to select a period of time.
™ The selections are as follows (time
in minutes): 15™ 30™ 45™ 60
™ OFF™ 15…
store the setting.
™ The clock starts.
will begin with the first track of the
selected disc or program. If the CD
trays are empty, theTUNER will be
selected instead.
• To exit without storing the setting,
press Çon the system.
– The timer will not activate if a recording
is in progress.
™ "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" will be
displayed. "XX" is the time in
minutes.
Notes:
™ The TIMER starts flashing.
2 Press CD or TUNER to select the
desired source.
™ “TU__XX:XX” indicates theTuner
mode is selected.
– During clock setting, if no button is
pressed within 90 seconds, the system
will exit clock setting mode
automatically.
To switch off theTIMER
1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER
for more than two seconds.
2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the
timer.
™ The timer is now switched off.
™ The display will show "OFF" and
the TIMER disappears.
2 When you reach the desired length
of time, stop pressing the SLEEP
button.
™ The SLEEP display lights up.
™ The SleepTimer is now set. Before
the system switches to standby
mode, a countdown of 10
– When a power interruption occurs, the
clock setting is erased.
™ “CD__XX:XX" indicated the CD
mode is selected.
• Before selecting CD, make sure a disc
is loaded in the CD changer tray.
3 Press à or á on the system to set
the hour for the timer to start.
4 Press í or ë on the system to set
the minute for the timer to start.
5 Press CLOCK•TIMER to store
the start time.
Timer Setting
seconds will be displayed.
• 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.
• Before setting the timer, make sure
the clock is set correctly.
• The timer will always be switched on
once it is set.
• The volume of the timer will
increase from the minimum
level to the most recently
selected volume level.
"SLEEP 10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™
"SLEEP 1" ™ "SLEEP"
To start theTIMER again (for the
same preset time and source)
1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER
for more than two seconds.
2 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to
store the start time.
While SLEEP mode is activated
• Press SLEEP once to view the
remaining length of time.
• Press SLEEP twice to change the
pre-selected period of time.
™ The timer is now set.
™ The TIMER remains on the display.
• At the preset time, the timer will be
activated.
™ The selected source will be
played.
™ The timer is now on.
™ The TIMER appears on the display.
™ The display will show the
remaining time followed by the
sequence of sleep timer options.
SleepTimer (only on remote
control)
This feature allows you to select a
length of time after which the system
will switch to the standby mode
automatically.
Notes:
1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER
for more than two seconds to
select timer mode.
To switch off the SleepTimer
• Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"
is displayed, or press the
– During timer setting, if no button is
pressed within 90 seconds, the system
will exit timer setting mode
automatically.
STANDBY-ON button.
– If the source selected isTUNER, the
last tuned frequency will be switched
on.
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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% DIN
Specifications
AMPLIFIER
Output power .... 2 x 15 W RMS (1) / 2 x 10 W FTC (1)
Total power ........................................................................ 30 W
Signal-to-noise ratio....................................... ≥ 67 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response ...................................... 50 – 15,000 Hz
Input sensitivity
SPEAKERS
AUX In ............................................................................. 700 mV
Output
System ................................................. double port bass reflex
Impedance..................................................................................... 6 Ω
Woofer ................................................................. 1 x 4" full range
Dimensions (w x h x d) ........ 8.26 x 12.20 x 6.89 (inch)
......................................................... 210 x 310 x 175 (mm)
Weight..................................................................4.4 pounds each
....................................................................................... 2 kg each
Speakers ...............................................................................≥ 6 Ω
Headphones................................................. 32 Ω – 1000 Ω
(1)
(6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%THD)
CD PLAYER
Number of programmable tracks ...................................... 40
Frequency response ...................................... 20 – 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio.................................................... ≥ 80 dBA
Channel separation ....................................... ≥ 60 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion........................................ < 0.003%
GENERAL INFORMATION
Material ........................................................................... Polystyrene
AC Power ................................................................ 120V / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Active .................................................................................... 35 W
Standby ............................................................................ < 11 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 10.43 x 12.20 x 12.60 (inch)
............................................................ 265x 310x 320 (mm)
Weight (without speakers) ............................. 11.44 pounds
............................................................................................... 5.2 kg
TUNER
FM wave range ................................................ 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM wave range ............................................... 530 – 1700 kHz
Number of presets ..................................................................... 40
Antenna
FM................................................................ 300 Ω dipole wire
AM......................................................................... Loop antenna
Subject to modification
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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
24
Cleaning the Heads and theTape
Paths
Warning! Under no
“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
circumstances should you try to
repair the set yourself as this will
invalidate the guarantee. Do not
open the set as there is a risk of
electric shock.
displayed.
• To ensure good recording and
playback quality, clean the heads, the
capstan(s), and pressure roller(s)
after every 50 hours of tape
operation.
• The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not
properly recorded for use with a
standard CD player.
™ Read the instruction booklet of your
CD-Rewritable or CD-Recorder on how
to finalize a recording.
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use a solution containing alcohol,
spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
• If a fault occurs, check the points
listed below before taking the system
for repair.
• Should any problems persist after
you have made these checks, consult
your nearest dealer or service center.
• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
• You can also clean the heads by
playing a cleaning tape once.
Cleaning Discs
• When a disc
• The CD is badly scratched or dirty.
™ Replace or clean CD.
becomes dirty, clean
it with a cleaning
cloth.Wipe the disc
from the center out.
• Do not use solvents
such as benzine,
Radio Reception
Demagnetizing the heads
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at
your dealer.
Poor radio reception.
• The signal is too weak.
™ Adjust the antenna.
™ Connect an external antenna for
better reception.
• TheTV orVCR is too close to the
stereo system.
™ Separate the stereo system from the
TV or VCR.
CD Player Operation
“NO DISC” is displayed.
• The disc is inserted upside down.
™ Place CD with printed side up.
• Moisture condensation at the lens.
™ Wait until lens has adjusted to normal
room temperature.
thinner, commercially available
cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
Cleaning the CD lens
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the CD lens.To ensure
good playback quality, clean the CD
lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or
any commercially available cleaner.
Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
• There is no disc in the CD tray.
™ Insert a CD.
• The CD is dirty, badly scratched or
warped.
™ Clean or replace the CD.
• The CD lens is dirty or dusty.
™ See section under Maintenance (page
24).
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No or poor sound.
Remote control has no effect on
System displays features
automatically.
• Demonstration mode is switched
on.
™ Press and hold Ç (on the system) for
five seconds to switch off the
demonstration.
Tape Deck Operation
• Volume is not turned up.
™ Adjust VOLUME.
• The headphones are connected.
™ Disconnect the headphones.
• Speakers are not connected or are
connected wrongly.
the system.
• Wrong source is selected.
™ Select the source (CD,TUNER, etc.)
before pressing the function button,
(É, í, ë, etc.).
• The distance to the system is too
large.
Recording or playback cannot be
made or there is a decrease in
audio level.
• Dirty tape heads, capstans or
pressure rollers.
™ See section on tape deck maintenance
(page 24).
• Magnetic build-up in the record/
playback head.
™ Check that the speakers are
connected correctly.
™ Reduce the distance.
™ Make sure the stripped speaker wire is • Batteries are inserted incorrectly.
clamped.
™ Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) as indicated.
• Batteries are exhausted.
™ Replace the batteries.
™ Use demagnetizing tape.
Reversed left and right sound.
• Speakers are connected wrongly.
™ Check the speaker connections and
location.
General
System does not react when any
button is pressed.
Timer is not working.
• Clock is not set.
™ Set the clock.
• Timer is not switched on.
™ Press CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the
timer.
• Recording or dubbing is in progress.
™ Stop recording.
Lack of bass sound or apparently
imprecise physical location of
musical instruments.
• Speakers are connected wrongly.
™ Check the speaker connection for
proper phasing, colored/black wires to
colored/black terminals.
• Electrostatic discharge.
™ Press STANDBY-ON to switch the
system off. Remove the AC power plug
from the wall outlet, then reconnect
the power plug and switch on the
system again.
Clock setting is erased.
• There was a power failure.
™ Reset the clock.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
President Message ............................ 2 - 3
AUX .......................................................19
Recording ...................................... 20 - 21
Clock .....................................................21
Timer .....................................................22
SleepTimer ......................................... 22
Specifications........................................23
Maintenance.........................................24
Troubleshooting ............................ 24 - 25
Important Safety Instructions ...............4
Limited Warranty ....................................5
Model Illustration...................................6
General Information...............................7
Safety Information .................................7
Preparation ....................................... 8 - 9
Controls......................................... 10 - 12
OperatingThe System .................. 12 - 14
CD.................................................. 14 - 16
Tuner .....................................................17
Tape............................................... 18 - 19
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FW-C150
Philips Consumer Electronics Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Knoxville,Tennessee 37914-1810, USA
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IB8253T001
Printed In China
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