Philips Home Theater System FW C250 User Manual

English  
FW-C250  
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Ligne d'assistance en service libre  
Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo  
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Dear Philips product owner:  
Thank you for your confidence in Philips.Youve selected one  
of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And  
well do everything in our power to keep you happy with  
your purchase for many years to come.  
And most importantly you can count  
on our uncompromising commitment to your total  
satisfaction.  
All of this is our way of saying welcomeand thanks for  
As a member of the Philips family,youre entitled to  
protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties  
and outstanding service networks in the industry.  
investing in a Philips product.  
Sincerely,  
Whats more, your purchase guarantees youll receive all  
the information and special offers for which you qualify,  
plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home  
shopping network.  
Robert Minkhorst  
President and Chief Executive Officer  
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips  
product, you must return your Warranty  
Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail  
it to us right now!  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read before operating equipment  
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This product was designed and  
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.  
manufacturers 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.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
a product that is used for commercial or institutional  
purposes.  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN  
CANADA...  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
OneYear Free Labor  
OneYear Free Service on Parts  
This product must be carried in for repair.  
Please contact Philips at:  
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?  
Warranty service is available in all countries where the  
product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer  
Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer  
Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the  
local Philips service organization will attempt to provide  
service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate  
spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily  
available).  
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)  
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)  
WHO IS COVERED?  
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty  
service.A sales receipt or other document showing that  
you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.  
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other  
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied,  
including any implied warranties of merchantability or  
fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under  
any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental  
or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if  
notified of the possibility of such damages.)  
WHAT IS COVERED?  
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.  
For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced,  
and labor is free.After one year from the day of purchase,  
you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for  
all labor charges.  
MAKE SUREYOU KEEP...  
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing  
proof of purchase.Attach it to this owners manual and  
keep both nearby.Also keep the original box and packing  
material in case you need to return your product.  
REMEMBER...  
Please record the model and serial numbers found on the  
product below.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty  
registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify  
you if necessary.  
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered  
only for the original warranty period.When the warranty  
on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and  
repaired parts also expires.  
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...  
Please check your owners manual before requesting  
service.Adjustments of the controls discussed there may  
save you a service call.  
MODEL #  
SERIAL #  
____________________________________  
____________________________________  
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?  
Your warranty does not cover:  
labor charges for installation or setup of the product,  
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and  
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the  
product.  
product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,  
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within  
the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.  
reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable  
or antenna systems outside the unit.  
a product that requires modification or adaptation to  
enable it to operate in any country other than the  
country for which it was designed, manufactured,  
approved and/or authorized, or repair of products  
damaged by these modifications.  
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the  
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not  
limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or  
not copyrighted.)  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN  
U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN  
ISLANDS...  
Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see  
enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When  
the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at  
the center. Centers may keep defective parts.  
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied  
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability  
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration  
to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some  
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied  
warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other  
rights which vary from state/province to state/province.  
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976,  
Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800  
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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  
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• Under no circumstances should you  
repair the system yourself, as this will  
invalidate the warranty!  
General Information  
The typeplate (which contains  
the serial number) is located at  
the rear of the system.  
Recording is permissible if  
copyright or other rights of third  
parties are not infringed.  
This device complies with the  
Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) rules, part 15  
and with 21 CFR 1040.10.  
Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Environmental  
Information  
All unnecessary packaging has been  
omitted.We have tried to make the  
packaging easy to separate into three  
materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene  
foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,  
protective foam sheet).  
Safety Information  
• Before operating the system, check  
that the operating voltage indicated  
on the typeplate (or the voltage  
indication beside the voltage  
selector) of your system is identical  
with the voltage of your local power  
supply. If not, please consult your  
dealer.The typeplate is located at the  
rear of your system.  
• When the system is switched on, do  
not move it around.  
• Place the system on a solid base (e.g.  
a cabinet).  
• If the system is brought directly from  
a cold to a warm location, or is  
placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lens  
of the CD unit inside the system.  
Should this occur, the CD player will  
not operate normally. Leave the  
power on for about one hour with  
no disc in the system until normal  
playback is possible.  
• Electrostatic discharge may cause  
unexpected problems. See whether  
these problems disappear if you  
unplug the AC power cord and plug  
it in again after a few seconds.  
To disconnect the system from  
the power supply completely,  
remove the AC power plug  
from the wall socket.  
Your system consists of materials which  
can be recycled and reused if  
disassembled by a specialized company.  
Please observe the local regulations  
regarding the disposal of packaging  
materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
• Place the system in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent  
internal heat build-up in your system.  
Allow at least 10cm (4 inches)  
clearance from the rear and the top  
of the unit and 5cm (2 inches) from  
each side  
Accessories (Supplied)  
– Remote control  
– 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  
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Rear Connections  
B
A
FM ANTENNA  
300  
+
AM ANTENNA  
R
L
+
L
R
E
AC  
MAINS  
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AUX IN  
C
D
AUDIO OUT  
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PREPARATION  
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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 terminal.Adjust the position of  
the FM antenna for the best reception.  
12 mm  
CAUTION  
unlock  
lock  
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.  
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 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 300  
FM ANTENNA 300Ω  
OR  
SPECIFICATION section of this manual.  
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CONTROLS  
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DISC 1  
DISC 2  
DISC 3  
OPENCLOSE  
DISC CHANGE  
3
CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM  
CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE  
CD SYNCHRO RECORDING  
CD  
3
C H A N G E R  
2
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1
CD  
TAPE 1/2  
AUX  
TUNER  
SLEEP  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
!
DIM  
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STANDBY ON  
CD DIRECT  
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1
3
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 • 2 • 3  
CD  
FM•AM  
TUNER  
TAPE 1 • 2  
TAPE  
VIDEO  
2
3
AUX  
PAUSE  
REPEAT  
SHUFFLE  
OPTIMAL  
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TUNING  
DEMO STOP  
PRESET  
@
#
B
VOLUME  
JAZZ  
SEARCH  
STOP•CLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
CLOCK•TIMER DIM  
NEXT  
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PROGRAM  
ROCK  
TECHNO  
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VOLUME  
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SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
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à
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TAPE 1  
TAPE 2  
3
PLAY/REC  
PLAYBACK  
MUTE  
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DSC  
DBB  
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FULL AUTO STOP  
STOP OPEN  
PAUSE  
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RECORD  
PLAY  
PA  
USE  
STOP OPEN  
PLAY  
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CONTROLS  
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0 DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD  
for DEMO .... to start or stop  
demonstration mode  
% DIM  
– to select different brightness for  
the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2,  
DIM 3 or DIM OFF.  
^ CLOCKTIMER  
Controls on the system  
and remote control  
DIRECT PLAY)  
to select a CD tray for playback.  
! SOURCE – to select the  
following:  
(on the system only).  
for CLOCK .. to exit clock setting  
or cancel timer (on  
1 STANDBY-ON  
to switch the system on or to  
standby mode.  
CD / (CD 123)  
the system only).  
to view the clock, set the clock or  
set the timer.  
to select CD mode.When disc  
playback is stopped, press to select  
disc tray 1, 2 or 3.  
for PLUG & PLAY  
2 DIGITAL SOUND  
............................ 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.  
& TAPE DECK 2  
CONTROL DISPLAY PANEL  
* TAPE DECK 2 OPERATION  
PLAYÉ ...... to start playback.  
à ..................... to rewind the tape.  
á ..................... to fast forward the  
tape.  
to view the desired DSC display.  
TUNER / (FMAM)  
3 DBB (DYNAMIC BASS  
to selectTuner mode.When in  
tuner mode, press to select the  
waveband: FM or AM.  
BOOST)  
to switch on bass boost to  
enhance bass response or to  
switch off bass boost.  
TAPE / (TAPE 12)  
to selectTape mode.  
AUX (VIDEO)  
STOPOPEN…to stop playback  
or to open the tape  
for PLUG & PLAY  
4 JOG CONTROL/DSC  
............................ to initiate and start  
plug & play from  
door.  
to select the desired sound effect :  
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or  
TECHNO.  
to select sound from an external  
source (e.g.TV,VCR, Laser Disc  
player, DVD player or CD  
Recorder).  
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.  
standby/demo mode  
(on the system only).  
5 PROGRAM  
PREV í / NEXT ë(PRESET  
4 3 )  
for CD ............ to skip to the  
beginning of the  
for CD ............ to program CD  
tracks.  
forTUNER ... to program preset  
radio stations.  
for CLOCK .. to select 12 or 24  
hour in clock setting  
mode.  
@ MODE SELECTION  
SEARCH à á (TUNING  
à á )  
for CD ............ to search backward/  
forward.  
current, previous, or  
next track.  
STOPOPEN…to stop playback/  
recording or to open  
the tape door.  
PAUSE ......... to interrupt playback  
or recording.  
forTUNER .... to tune to a lower or  
higher radio frequency.  
for CLOCK .. to set the hour (on  
the system only) .  
forTUNER ... to select a preset  
station in memory.  
for CLOCK .. to set the minute (on  
the system only) .  
6 DISPLAY SCREEN  
to view the current setting of the  
system.  
) TAPE DECK 1  
¡ REPEAT  
STOPCLEAR Ç  
# VOLUME  
7 CD CHANGERTRAY  
8 DISC CHANGE  
for CD ............ to stop disc playback  
or to clear a  
to increase or decrease the  
volume.  
to repeat a track, a disc, or all  
available discs.  
to change disc(s).  
programme.  
$
n
MUTE  
– to switch off the sound temporarily.  
9 OPENCLOSE  
forTUNER ... to stop programming  
(on the system only).  
to connect headphones.  
to open or close the CD changer  
tray.  
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CONTROLS  
OPERATINGTHE SYSTEM  
12  
£ SHUFFLE  
to play all the available discs and  
their tracks in random order.  
SLEEP  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
-
STANDBY ON  
to switch the system to standby  
mode at a selected time.  
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FMAM  
TAPE 1 2  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
B
OPTIMAL  
TUNING  
DEMO STOP  
PRESET  
to switch the system to standby  
mode.  
B
JAZZ  
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
CLOCKTIMER DIM  
NEXT  
PROGRAM  
ROCK  
TECHNO  
VOLUME  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
Important:  
• If the PLUG and PLAY has not been  
installed before, you can access this  
feature by switching on the system  
from the main power outlet.  
AUTO INSTALL- PRESS  
PLAY” will be displayed.  
2 Press PLAY to start installation.  
INSTALL” will be displayed and  
followed by “TUNER” and then  
"AUTO".  
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.  
Before you operate the system,  
complete the preparation  
procedures.  
Plug and Play  
The system provides PLUG and PLAY  
feature that allows you to store all  
available radio stations automatically  
upon power up. If PLUG and PLAY  
has been installed beforehand, it  
will go to standby or demonstration  
mode after five seconds.  
Notes for remote control:  
1 Press and hold PLAY (on the system  
only) for five seconds; when the  
system is in standby or  
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.).  
demonstration mode.  
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The last preset radio station will  
appear on the display when PLUG  
and PLAY is completed.  
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  
You can select the desired brightness  
for the display.  
To exit without storing the PLUG  
and PLAY, press Ç button (on the  
system only).  
• 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  
Notes:  
• 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.  
– 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)  
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  
Spectrum Analyzer On  
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.  
DIM 1 - normal brightness with  
Spectrum Analyzer Off  
The display indicates the selected  
source.  
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  
Spectrum Analyzer On  
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DIM 3 - half brightness with  
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)  
Spectrum Analyzer Off and all LEDs The DBB mode enhances the bass  
DISC 1  
DISC 2  
DISC 3  
OPENCLOSE  
DISC CHANGE  
on the system will be switched off.  
response.  
• Press DBB to switch on bass  
response.  
CD  
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C H A N G E R  
The DBB button lights up.  
DBB ON” and the DBB flag will  
be displayed.  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
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STANDBY ON  
To switch off DBB  
• Press DBB again.  
The DBB button light is switched  
off.  
Sound Control  
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT  
Adjust VOLUME to increase or  
decrease the sound level.  
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FMAM  
TUNER  
TAPE 1 2  
TAPE  
VIDEO  
AUX  
OPTIMAL  
TUNING  
DEMO STOP  
PRESET  
B
DBB OFF” will be displayed.  
JAZZ  
For Personal Listening  
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
CLOCKTIMER DIM  
NEXT  
Note:  
PROGRAM  
ROCK  
Connect the headphones plug to the  
n socket at the front of the system.  
The speakers will be muted.  
– 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.  
TECHNO  
VOLUME  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL  
(DSC)  
The DSC feature enables you to enjoy  
special sound effects that have preset  
equalizer settings, providing the best  
music reproduction.  
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.  
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.  
• Adjust JOG CONTROL to select  
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK orTECHNO.  
The Digital Sound Control display  
panel will light up respectively.  
OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCKor  
TECHNO” and the respective flag  
will be displayed.  
• 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 VOLUME to  
switch on the sound.  
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.  
A lit button indicates that a disc is  
loaded in the disc tray.  
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.  
A flashing button indicates that a  
disc is playing.  
3 Press OPENCLOSE to close the  
CD changer tray.  
Loading the CD Changer  
1 Press CD to select CD mode.  
2 Press OPENCLOSE.  
The CD changer tray slides out.  
3 Load a disc with the printed side up  
in the right tray.  
Playing a Disc  
1 PressÉ to start playback.  
The disc tray, track number and  
elapsed playing time of the current  
track appear on the display.  
To interrupt playback, press Å.  
The playing time flashes.  
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 OPENCLOSE 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.  
The total number of tracks and  
the playing time of the selected  
disc appear on the display.  
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.  
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:  
To ensure good system performance,  
wait until the CD changer completely  
reads the disc(s) before proceeding.  
1 Press DISC CHANGE.  
The CD changer tray slides out.  
2 Replace the discs in the left and right  
disc trays.  
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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) “TRACKor 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  
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FMAM  
TAPE 1 2  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
OPTIMAL  
TUNING  
DEMO STOP  
PRESET  
JAZZ  
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
CLOCKTIMER DIM  
NEXT  
PROGRAM  
5 Press PROGRAM again.  
The PROG flag disappears and  
the radio station will be stored.  
ROCK  
TECHNO  
VOLUME  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
• 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 STOPOPEN.  
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  
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FMAM  
TAPE 1 2  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
OPTIMAL  
TUNING  
DEMO STOP  
PRESET  
B
B
JAZZ  
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
CLOCKTIMER DIM  
NEXT  
2 Press STOPOPEN to stop  
rewinding or fast forwarding.  
PROGRAM  
ROCK  
TECHNO  
VOLUME  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
Continuous Playback From  
Tape Deck 2 toTape Deck 1  
TAPE 1  
TAPE 2  
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.  
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 STOPOPEN if you want to  
stop playback before the end of the  
tape in tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.  
4 Press STOPOPEN to end  
playback.  
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AUX  
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Notes:  
MINI HIFI SYSTEM  
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a  
tape, it is also possible to listen to  
another source (e.g. CD,TUNER or  
AUX).  
– Before playing a tape, check and  
tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack  
tape may get jammed or may burst in  
the mechanism.  
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STANDBY ON  
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FMAM  
TUNER  
TAPE 1 2  
VIDEO  
TAPE  
AUX  
OPTIMAL  
TUNING  
DEMO STOP  
PRESET  
JAZZ  
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
CLOCKTIMER DIM  
NEXT  
PROGRAM  
ROCK  
– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is  
easily deformed or damaged. It is not  
recommended for use in this system.  
– Store the tapes at room temperature  
and do not put them too close to a  
magnetic field (for example, a  
transformer,TV or speaker).  
TECHNO  
VOLUME  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
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  
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FMAM  
TAPE 1 2  
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 STOPOPEN on tape deck 1  
to stop recording, then press Ç to  
stop disc playback.  
OPTIMAL  
TUNING  
DEMO STOP  
PRESET  
B
B
JAZZ  
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
CLOCKTIMER DIM  
NEXT  
PROGRAM  
ROCK  
TECHNO  
VOLUME  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
TAPE 1  
TAPE 2  
PLAY/REC  
PLAYBACK  
OneTouch Recording  
• 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 STOPOPEN 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 STOPOPEN on tape deck 1  
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STANDBY ON  
JOG  
CONTROL  
CD1 2 3  
CD  
FMAM  
TAPE 1 2  
TAPE  
VIDEO  
TUNER  
AUX  
OPTIMAL  
TUNING  
DEMO STOP  
PRESET  
JAZZ  
SEARCH  
STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV  
CLOCKTIMER DIM  
NEXT  
PROGRAM  
ROCK  
recording.  
TECHNO  
VOLUME  
5 Press STOPOPEN on tape deck 1  
to stop recording.  
SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG  
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 CLOCKTIMER to select  
clock mode.  
2 Press PROGRAM to select 12- and  
24- hour mode.  
If 12-hour mode is selected,  
12:00“ starts flashing and the  
AM lights up.  
If 24-hour mode is selected,  
00:00” starts flashing.  
3 Set the hour with à or á on the  
system.  
• Press CLOCKTIMER briefly (on  
the system only).  
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 CLOCKTIMER again to  
12:00AM” or “00:00" or the  
last timer setting starts flashing  
depending on whether you have  
selected 12- or 24-hour mode.  
The TIMER starts flashing.  
The selected source is lit while  
other available sources are  
flashing.  
– 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): 15304560  
OFF15…  
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.  
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  
Notes:  
– During clock setting, if no button is  
pressed within 90 seconds, the system  
will exit clock setting mode  
automatically.  
– When a power interruption occurs, the  
clock setting is erased.  
To switch off theTIMER  
1 Press and hold CLOCKTIMER  
for more than two seconds.  
2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the  
timer.  
The timer is now switched off.  
The display will show "OFF" and  
the TIMER disappears.  
2 Press CD or TUNER to select the  
desired source.  
• 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 CLOCKTIMER 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.  
To start theTIMER again (for the  
same preset time and source)  
1 Press and hold CLOCKTIMER  
for more than two seconds.  
2 Press CLOCKTIMER again to  
store the start time.  
"SLEEP 10" "SLEEP 9".... ™  
"SLEEP 1" "SLEEP"  
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.  
While SLEEP mode is activated  
• Press SLEEP once to view the  
remaining length of time.  
The timer is now on.  
• Press SLEEP twice to change the  
pre-selected period of time.  
The TIMER appears on the display.  
The display will show the  
Notes:  
remaining time followed by the  
sequence of sleep timer options.  
SleepTimer (only on remote  
control)  
– During timer setting, if no button is  
pressed within 90 seconds, the system  
will exit timer setting mode  
automatically.  
This feature allows you to select a  
length of time after which the system  
will switch to the standby mode  
automatically.  
1 Press and hold CLOCKTIMER  
for more than two seconds to  
select timer mode.  
To switch off the SleepTimer  
• Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"  
is displayed, or press the  
– If the source selected isTUNER, the  
last tuned frequency will be switched  
on.  
STANDBY-ON button.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
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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 30 W RMS (1) / 2 x 25W FTC (1)  
Total power ........................................................................ 60 W  
Signal-to-noise ratio....................................... 67 dBA (IEC)  
Frequency response .....................50 – 15,000 Hz , 3dB  
Input sensitivity  
SPEAKERS  
AUX In ............................................................................. 700 mV  
Output  
System ................................. 2 way; double port bass reflex  
Impedance..................................................................................... 6 Ω  
Woofer ................................................................................... 1 x 5.5"  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ........ 8.27 x 12.20 x 9.25 (inch)  
.......................................................... 210 x 310 x 235(mm)  
Weight............................................................... 5.72 pounds each  
................................................................................... 2.6 kg each  
Speakers ...............................................................................6 Ω  
Headphones................................................. 32 – 1000 Ω  
(1)  
(6 , 1 kHz, 10%THD)  
CD PLAYER  
Number of programmable tracks ...................................... 40  
Frequency response ...................................... 20 – 20,000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio.................................................... 80 dBA  
Channel separation ....................................... 60 dB (1 kHz)  
Total harmonic distortion........................................ < 0.003%  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Material ........................................................................... Polystyrene  
AC Power ................................................................ 120V / 60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Active .................................................................................... 70 W  
Standby ............................................................................ < 15 W  
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 10.43 x 12.20 x 13.39 (inch)  
............................................................ 265x 310x 340 (mm)  
Weight (without speakers) ............................. 13.35 pounds  
............................................................................................ 6.07 kg  
TUNER  
FM wave range ................................................ 87.5 – 108 MHz  
AM wave range ............................................... 530 – 1700 kHz  
Number of presets ..................................................................... 40  
Antenna  
FM................................................................ 300 dipole wire  
AM......................................................................... Loop antenna  
Subject to modification  
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MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
24  
Cleaning the Heads and theTape  
Paths  
Warning! Under no  
DISC NOT FINALIZEDis  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the Cabinet  
circumstances should you try to  
repair the set yourself as this will  
invalidate the guarantee. Do not  
open the set as there is a risk of  
electric shock.  
displayed.  
To ensure good recording and  
playback quality, clean the heads, the  
capstan(s), and pressure roller(s)  
after every 50 hours of tape  
operation.  
• The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not  
properly recorded for use with a  
standard CD player.  
Read the instruction booklet of your  
CD-Rewritable or CD-Recorder on how  
to finalize a recording.  
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened  
with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use a solution containing alcohol,  
spirits, ammonia or abrasives.  
• If a fault occurs, check the points  
listed below before taking the system  
for repair.  
• Should any problems persist after  
you have made these checks, consult  
your nearest dealer or service center.  
• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened  
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.  
You can also clean the heads by  
playing a cleaning tape once.  
Cleaning Discs  
• When a disc  
• The CD is badly scratched or dirty.  
Replace or clean CD.  
becomes dirty, clean  
it with a cleaning  
cloth.Wipe the disc  
from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents  
such as benzine,  
Radio Reception  
Demagnetizing the heads  
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at  
your dealer.  
Poor radio reception.  
• The signal is too weak.  
Adjust the antenna.  
Connect an external antenna for  
better reception.  
• TheTV orVCR is too close to the  
stereo system.  
Separate the stereo system from the  
TV or VCR.  
CD Player Operation  
NO DISCis displayed.  
• The disc is inserted upside down.  
Place CD with printed side up.  
• Moisture condensation at the lens.  
Wait until lens has adjusted to normal  
room temperature.  
thinner, commercially available  
cleaners, or antistatic spray intended  
for analog records.  
Cleaning the CD lens  
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may  
accumulate at the CD lens.To ensure  
good playback quality, clean the CD  
lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or  
any commercially available cleaner.  
Follow the instructions supplied with  
cleaner.  
• There is no disc in the CD tray.  
Insert a CD.  
• The CD is dirty, badly scratched or  
warped.  
Clean or replace the CD.  
• The CD lens is dirty or dusty.  
See section under Maintenance (page  
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.  
All lighted buttons are not lit.  
• Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode.  
Press DIM until DIM OFF display mode  
is shown.  
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-C250  
Philips Consumer Electronics Company  
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Knoxville,Tennessee 37914-1810, USA  
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IB8246T001  
Printed In China  
SL-0041/37-3  
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