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800-531-0039

FW-
C85
Mini Hi-Fi System
with 3 CD changer

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2 R e t u r n yo u r Wa r r a n t y R e g i s t r a t i o n c a r d t o d ay t o
e n s u re yo u re c e i ve a l l t h e b e n e f i t s yo u ’re e n t i t l e d t o.
• Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive • So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed
all the privileges of owning a Philips product. with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these
important benefits.

Warranty Owner Model


Verification Confirmation Registration
Registering your product within 10 days Your completed Warranty Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card
confirms your right to maximum protection Card serves as verification of ownership in right away guarantees you’ll receive all
under the terms and conditions of your the event of product theft or loss. the information and special offers which you
Philips warranty. qualify for as the owner of your model.

CAUTION For Customer Use


Know these RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the
rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for
DO NOT OPEN

safety symbols 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.
future reference.

Model No. _______________________________

Serial No. ________________________________

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK


t
This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
safety of everyone in your household, please do not OR MOISTURE.
remove product covering.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide
s
The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for
which you should read the enclosed literature closely to blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
prevent operating and maintenance problems.
MAC5097

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Congratulations on your purchase,
Hu

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and welcome to the “family!”

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HIN 10
Dear Philips product owner:
Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one And most importantly you can count
of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And on our uncompromising commitment to your total
we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with satisfaction.
your purchase for many years to come.
All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for
As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to investing in a Philips product.
protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties
Sincerely,
and outstanding service networks in the industry.
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 Robert Minkhorst
shopping network. President and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips


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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet 9. Do not defeat the
strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, safety purpose of CAUTION
some installation and operation precautions which you the polarized or AC Polarized
Plug RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
should be particularly aware of. grounding-type plug. DO NOT OPEN
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
1. Read these instructions – All the safety and than the other. A grounding type plug has two DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
operating instructions should be read before the blades and a third grounding prong. The wide NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
appliance is operated. blade or the third prong are provided for your
2. Keep these instructions – The safety and safety. When the provided plug does not fit into This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage
within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
operating instructions should be retained for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make
future reference. of the obsolete outlet. any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.
3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the 10. Protect the power cord from being walked This symbol alerts the user that important literature
appliance and in the operating instructions should on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience concerning the operation and maintenance of this
unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read
be adhered to. receptacles, and the point where they exit from carefully in order to avoid any problems.
4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use the apparatus.
instructions should be followed. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified WARNING
5. Do not use this apparatus near water – for by the manufacturer.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a bracket, or table specified by the

6.
swimming pool, etc.
Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving
CAUTION
should be cleaned only as recommended by the the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury Use of controls or adjustments or
manufacturer. from tip-over. performance of procedures other than herein
7. Install in accordance with the 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
manufacturers instructions. Do not block or when unused for long periods of time. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with
any of the ventilation openings. For 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service 21 CFR 1040.10.
example, the appliance should not be situated on personnel. Servicing is required when the
a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface or placed in a apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as Canada
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits
that may impede the flow of air through the been spilled or objects have fallen into the for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
ventilation openings. apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
8. Do not install near any heat sources such rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or Department of Communications.
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other has been dropped.
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

DANGER:INVISIBLE
heat. LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
EL 4562-E004: 99/3

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5 LIMITED WARRANTY
AUDIO SYSTEM • a product that is used for commercial or institutional
purposes.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN
One Year Free Labor CANADA...
One Year Free Service on Parts Please contact Philips at:
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
This product must be carried in for repair. Warranty service is available in all countries where the 1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
WHO IS COVERED? product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer 1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer
service. A sales receipt or other document showing that Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other
you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. local Philips service organization will attempt to provide warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied,
service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate including any implied warranties of merchantability or
WHAT IS COVERED? spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. available). any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental
For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if
and labor is free. After one year from the day of purchase, MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... notified of the possibility of such damages.)
you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing
all labor charges. proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and REMEMBER...
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing Please record the model and serial numbers found on the
only for the original warranty period.When the warranty material in case you need to return your product. product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty
on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify
repaired parts also expires. BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE... you if necessary.
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting
WHAT IS EXCLUDED? service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may MODEL # ____________________________________
Your warranty does not cover: save you a service call.
SERIAL # ____________________________________
• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN
product. ISLANDS...
• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When
the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable the center. Centers may keep defective parts.
or antenna systems outside the unit. (In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied
• a product that requires modification or adaptation to warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability
enable it to operate in any country other than the and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration
country for which it was designed, manufactured, to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some
approved and/or authorized, or repair of products states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
damaged by these modifications. warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976,
exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800
limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or
not copyrighted.) EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98

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7 GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION
General Information Your system consists of materials which Safety Information • If the system is brought directly from
can be recycled and reused if a cold to a warm location, or is
• The typeplate (which contains • Before operating the system, check
disassembled by a specialized company. placed in a very damp room,
the serial number) is located at that the operating voltage indicated
Please observe the local regulations moisture may condense on the lens
the rear of the system. on the typeplate (or the voltage
regarding the disposal of packaging of the CD unit inside the system.
• Recording is permissible if indication beside the voltage
materials, exhausted batteries and old Should this occur, the CD player will
copyright or other rights of third selector) of your system is identical
equipment. not operate normally. Leave the
parties are not infringed. with the voltage of your local power
power on for about one hour with
• This device complies with the supply. If not, please consult your
Energy Star no disc in the system until normal
Federal Communications dealer. The typeplate is located at the
playback is possible.
Commission (FCC) rules, part 15 rear of your system.
• Electrostatic discharge may cause
and with 21 CFR 1040.10. • When the system is switched on, do
unexpected problems. See whether
Operation is subject to the not move it around.
these problems disappear if you
following two conditions: • Place the system on a solid base (e.g.
unplug the AC power cord and plug
– This device may not cause As an ENERGY STARR Partner; Philips a cabinet).
it in again after a few seconds.
harmful interference, and has determined that this product meets • Place the system in a location with
• To disconnect the system from
– This device must accept any the ENERGY STARR guidelines for adequate ventilation to prevent
the power supply completely,
interference received, including energy efficiency. internal heat build-up in your system.
remove the AC power plug
interference that may cause Allow at least 10cm (4 inches)
from the wall socket.
undesired operation. Accessories (Supplied) clearance from the rear and the top
of the unit and 5cm (2 inches) from
– Remote control
Environmental the each side.
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote
• The system incorporates a built-in
Information control
safety feature that prevents
All unnecessary packaging has been – AM loop antenna
overheating.
omitted. We have tried to make the – FM wire antenna
• Do not expose the system to
packaging easy to separate into three – AC power cord
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat
materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene sources.
foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, • Under no circumstances should you
protective foam sheet). repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty!
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

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8 PREPARATION
Rear Connections A AM Loop Antenna
Connection
Connect the supplied loop antenna to
the AM ANTENNA terminal. Place the
AM loop antenna far away from the
STANDBY ON

O FER LEVEL CONT


BWO RO
SU L

MIN MAX

system and adjust its position for the


CUT OFF FREQUENCY

HIGH POWER SUBWOOFER

60Hz 150Hz

F AUDIO OUT best reception.


E
B FM Wire Antenna
Connection
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna
G D to the FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal.
Adjust the position of the FM antenna
AUDIO IN
for the best reception.
Outdoor Antenna
For better FM stereo reception,
connect an outdoor FM antenna to the
FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal using a
DIGITAL SUB- L R L R

B
OUT WOOFER
OUT AUX/CDR IN LINE OUT

AM ANTENNA
FM ANTENNA 300Ω 300 Ω dipole wire.
A
C Speakers Connection
FRONT
L R • Connect the right speaker to Front
+
L
terminal R, with the colored wire to
H AC
MAINS


R
+ 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.
C

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9 PREPARATION
radio frequency. Connect the wireless G Digital Out Connection Inserting batteries into the
12 mm radio frequency transmitter to the LINE
OUT terminals. Place the active
You can record the digital sound from Remote Control
the CD, through this output, on any • Insert the batteries (Type R06 or
speakers at your preferred location. Be
audio equipment with digital input (e.g. AA) into the remote control as
sure to follow the instructions supplied
unlock lock CD Recorder, Digital Audio Tape (DAT) shown in the battery compartment.
with the active speakers.
deck, Digital to Analog Converter and
CAUTION: Note: Digital Signal Processor).
– For optimal sound performance, it is – Availability of wireless transmitter and Connect one end of the cinch cable
recommended to use the supplied its peripherals are subjected to the (not supplied) to the DIGITAL OUT
speakers. approval of local authorities. Please socket and the other end to the audio
– Do not connect more than one speaker check with respective local safety or equipment with digital input.When
to any one pair of +/- speaker approving authority. connecting the cinch cable, make sure it
terminal. is fully inserted.
– Do not connect speakers with E Connecting other
impedance lower than the speakers equipment to your H AC Power Supply
supplied. Please refer to
SPECIFICATION section of this manual.
system After all other connections have been • To avoid damage from possible
You can connect the audio left and right made, connect the AC power cord to battery leakage, remove dead
OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc the system and to the wall outlet. batteries or batteries that will not be
D Line Out Connection player, DVD player or CD Recorder to used for a long time. For
(wireless ready) the AUX/CDR IN terminals at the rear replacement, use type R06 or AA
You can connect the audio left and right of the system. batteries.
LINE OUT terminals to a optional CD
Recorder ANALOG IN terminals. This F Subwoofer Out
allows you to record in an analogue
format.
Connection
Connect the optional active subwoofer
You can also install additional optional to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal.
front active speakers away from the The subwoofer reproduces just the low
system (e.g. in another room) to reduce bass sound effect (e.g. explosions, the
the inconvenience of running long rumble of spaceships, etc.). Be sure to
speaker wires across rooms. You can follow the instructions supplied with the
place as many remote speakers as you subwoofer.
like provided they operate at the same

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10 CONTROLS

DISC CHANGE OPEN•CLOSE


# DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 $
%
@ MUTE

3CDCHANGER
∞ 2 ¤
! 0
CD 123 TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR

0 MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY
1 2 3
ON

1 4 5 6 ⁄

POWER SAVE
7 8 9
CLOCK AUTO REV.
2 ^ § 0 ¡
IR SENSOR

3 CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD


VOLUME

*
*
4 C1CD
•2•3 BAND
TUNER TAPE CDR
AUX
&
É Å
PRESET ▲ VOLUME

C BASS

^
VE /TR SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV SIDE NEXT
5 C
EB
LE í ë
DS

^ Ç
L
NA

^
PERSO

CLOCK/ DUB
PROG
TIMER
DIM A. REV
(HSD)
RECORD
à á
6 * % 2
1 3
7 BASS TREBLE 4
CD
DIRECT
º
DIM PROGRAM REPEAT SHUFFLE
8 9 ª
PLUS
wOOx
TECHNOLOGY LEVEL (
9 PERSONAL BASS/TREBLE

) 5 DSC VEC

BASS TREBLE

) ¡ - + - + )
TIMER ON/OFF SLEEP WOOX WOOX LEVEL



≤ £ •

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11 CONTROLS
Controls on the system DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL AUX / (CDR/DVD) STOP•CLEAR Ç
– to select the desired Digital Sound – to select sound from an external for CD ............ to stop CD playback
and remote control Control effect : OPTIMAL, source (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc or to clear a program.
1 STANDBY ON CLASSIC, TECHNO, VOCAL, player, DVD player or CD for TUNER ... to stop programming.
– to switch the system on or to ROCK or JAZZ. Recorder). When in AUX mode, for TAPE ......... to stop playback or
standby mode. VEC press to select either AUX or recording.
– to use for EASY SET. – to select the desired Virtual CDR/DVD. for DEMO .... (on the system only)
2 POWER SAVE Environment Control effect : HALL, ! DISPLAY SCREEN to start or stop
– to switch the system to energy CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA, – to view the current setting of the demonstration mode.
saving mode. CONCERT or ARCADE. system. PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ
3 IR SENSOR 7 CLOCK/TIMER @ CD CAROUSEL TRAY for CD ............ to start or interrupt
– sensor for the infrared remote – to view the clock, set the clock or # DISC CHANGE playback.
control. set the timer. – to change CD(s). for TAPE ......... to start playback.
4 PROG (PROGRAM) 8 n $ OPEN•CLOSE í PREV / SIDE / NEXT ë
for CD ............ to program CD – to connect headphones. – to open or close the CD carousel (PRESET 4 3 )
tracks. 9 DIM tray. for CD ............ to skip to the
for TUNER ... to program preset – to select brightness for the display % DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD beginning of the
radio stations. screen : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIRECT PLAY) current, previous, or
for CLOCK .. to select 12 or 24 DIM OFF. – to select a CD tray for playback. next track.
hour in clock setting 0 SOURCE – to select the ^ MODE SELECTION for TUNER ... to select a preset
mode (on the system following: SEARCH à á (TUNING radio station in
only). CD / (CD 1•2•3) à á ) memory.
5 SOUND CONTROL – to – to select CD mode. When CD for CD ............ to search backward/ for TAPE ......... to select tape side
select the desired sound feature : playback is stopped, press to select forward. (back or front) in
PERSONAL, DSC, VEC or disc tray 1, 2 or 3. for TUNER .... to tune to a lower or tape deck 2 only.
BASS/TREBLE. TUNER / (FM•AM) higher radio frequency. for CLOCK .. to set the minute (on
6 JOG – to select Tuner mode. When in for TAPE ......... to rewind or fast the system only).
– to select the desired sound effect tuner mode, press to select the forward a tape. & RECORD
of PERSONAL/DSC/VEC setting. waveband: FM or AM. for CLOCK .. to set the hour (on – to start recording on tape deck 2.
You must select the respective TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2) the system only). * VOLUME
sound feature first. – to select Tape mode. When tape – to increase or decrease the
PERSONAL playback is stopped, press to select volume.
– to select up to 6 personal either tape deck 1 or 2.
preferred Spectrum Analyzer
settings : PERSONAL 1-6.

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12 CONTROLS
( DUB (HSD) (HIGH SPEED ª SHUFFLE
DUBBING) – to play all the available discs and
– to dub a tape in normal or fast their tracks in random order.
speed. º REPEAT
) BASS/TREBLE CONTROL – – to repeat a CD track, a disc, or all
to adjust BASS/TREBLE level : available discs.
BASS 3 4 (BASS +/-) ⁄ DIGIT 0 – 9
– to increase or decrease the low (numbers consisting of two figures
tone. must be keyed in within 2 seconds.)
TREBLE 3 4 (TREBLE +/-) for CD ............ to key in a CD track
– to increase or decrease the high for playback or
tone. programming
¡ A. REV (AUTO REVERSE) for TUNER ... to key in a preset
– available in tape deck 2 only. radio station.
– to select the desired play modes ¤ B
( å / ∂ / ∫ ). – to switch the system to standby
™ wOOx PLUS mode.
– to select between normal or
enhanced wOOx sound effect.
wOOx LEVEL
– to select desired wOOx level :
WOOX 1, WOOX 2 or WOOX 3.
£ TAPE DECK 2
≤ TAPE DECK 1
∞ MUTE
– to switch off the sound temporarily.
§ CLOCK Notes for remote control:
– to view clock display. – First select the source you wish
≥ TIMER ON/OFF to control by pressing one of the
– to switch on or off timer. source select keys on the remote
• SLEEP control (e.g. CD,TUNER, etc.).
– to switch the system to standby – Then select the desired function
mode at a selected time. (É, í, ë, etc.).

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13 OPERATING THE SYSTEM
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
To start the demonstration mode Switching the system ON
STANDBY • Press and hold Ç(on the system
ON • Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
only) for five seconds when the
system is in standby mode. You can also switch on the system by
POWER SAVE
™ The demonstration will begin. pressing any one of the CD DIRECT
IR SENSOR
CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD
PLAY buttons.

BASS
C 1CD
•2•3 BAND
TUNER TAPE
PRESET ▲

CDR
AUX
VOLUME
Easy Set
PREV SIDE NEXT
Switching the system to
C SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE
VE /TR
EB

C
LE
EASY SET allows you to store all
DS

available radio stations automatically. standby mode


L
NA
PERSO

PROG CLOCK/ DIM A. REV DUB RECORD


TIMER (HSD)

• Press and hold STANDBY ON (on • Press STANDBY ON or B on


BASS TREBLE the system only) for five seconds the remote control.
PLUS
wOOx
TECHNOLOGY LEVEL
when the system is in standby or ™ The system will switch to standby
demonstration mode. mode.
™ "EASY SET" will be displayed, and
Important: To stop the demonstration mode followed by "TUNER" and then Switching the system to
Before you operate the system, • Press and hold Ç(on the system "AUTO".
complete the preparation only) for five seconds when the
power save mode (when
™ EASY SET will start searching for
procedures. system is in demonstration mode. Demonstration mode is stopped)
all radio stations on FM band and
™ The demonstration will stop. then followed by radio stations on • Press POWER SAVE to switch to
Demonstration mode ™ "DEMO OFF" will be displayed. AM band. energy saving mode ( < 2 watts ).
™ The system will switch to standby ™ All available radio stations with ™ "LOW POWER STANDBY ON" will
The system has a demonstration mode be displayed, after which the
mode. sufficient signal strength will be
that shows the various features offered display screen goes blank.
by the system. When the system is Notes: stored. Up to 40 presets may be
stored. ™ The low power STANDBY ON
switched on for the first time, the – When the system is switched on from LED will be lit.
demonstration mode will start the main power outlet, the CD carousel Notes:
automatically. tray may open and close again to Note:
– EASY SET will start with the FM band,
initialize the set. – if the demonstration mode has not
Notes: if there are still presets available, the
– Even though the AC power cord is been disabled, it will resume five
– During the demonstration, if you press system will continue to store the AM
removed from and reconnected to the seconds later.
any source (or standby-on) button, the band.
wall socket, the demonstration will – When EASY SET is used, all previously
system will switch to the respective remain off until it is switched on again.
mode (or standby). stored radio stations will be replaced.
– When the system is switched to standby – The last preset radio station will
or power save mode, the demonstration appear on the display when EASY SET
will resume five seconds later. is completed.

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14 OPERATING THE SYSTEM
Selecting the Source DIM 1 - normal brightness with Volume Control 2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired
Spectrum Analyzer Off Personal setting.
• Press the respective source selection Adjust VOLUME to increase or
™ The selected personal setting
button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or decrease the sound level.
number will be encircled.
AUX.
For Personal Listening ™ If no name has been stored
™ The display indicates the selected
Connect the headphones plug to the previously, "PERSONAL X" will be
source.
n socket at the front of the system. displayed. "X" is the setting
Note: DIM 2 - half brightness with The speakers will be muted. number.
– For an external source, make sure you Spectrum Analyzer On
have connected the audio left and right MUTE (on remote control only) Personal Setting
OUT terminals of the external This feature allows you to temporarily You can adjust the personal setting to
equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, switch off the sound without switching your desired level with the JOG control.
DVD player or CD Recorder) to the off the system when you require a
1 Press and hold PERSONAL for
AUX/CDR IN terminals. moment of silence.
about five seconds to switch on the
DIM 3 - half brightness with 1 Press MUTE on the remote control personal setting mode.
Dim mode Spectrum Analyzer Off and all LEDs to switch off the sound. ™ "SELECT PRESET NUMBER" will
You can select the desired brightness on the system will be switched off. ™ "MUTE" will be displayed. be displayed.
for the display. 2 Press MUTE again on the remote 2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired
control or increase the VOLUME preset number for personal setting
• Press DIM to select DIM 1, DIM 2,
level to switch on the sound. and press á to confirm the
DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.
selection.
™ The DIM appears on the display.
Sound Control ™ "ADAPT LOW FREQ LEVEL" will
™ "DIM 1", "DIM 2", "DIM 3" or
be displayed.
"DIM OFF" will be displayed For Optimal sound listening, you 3 Adjust the JOG to select the desired
depending on the mode selected. can only select one of the following Spectrum Analyzer band level for low
sound control at a time : frequency.
DIM OFF - normal brightness with PERSONAL, DSC, VEC or BASS/ ™ The level will increase or decrease
Spectrum Analyzer On TREBLE. between+3 and -3.
4 Press á to confirm the selection.
PERSONAL SOUND ™ "ADAPT MID FREQ LEVEL" will
You can store upto 6 personal settings. be displayed and the next
1 Press to select the PERSONAL followed by "ADAPT HIGH FREQ
feature. LEVEL".

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15 OPERATING THE SYSTEM
• Repeat step 3 - 4 to select the DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL BASS/TREBLE • When normal wOOx sound effect is
desired mid and high frequencies (DSC) The BASS/TREBLE features enable you selected;
Spectrum Analyzer band levels. The DSC feature enables you to adjust to define the sound processor settings ™ The WOOX display is switched
5 You can choose to edit the name for the system to suit your type of music. for Bass and Treble. off.
the personal setting. ™ "WOOX NORM" will be displayed.
1 Press to select the DSC feature. 1 Press to select the BASS/TREBLE
™ The first character of setting name • When enhanced wOOx sound
2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired feature.
will be flashing. effect is selected;
Digital Sound Control setting : ™ The BASS and TREBLE LED will
6 Adjust the JOG to select the desired ™ The WOOX appears on the
OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, be lit.
alphabet, number or symbol. display.
VOCAL, ROCK or JAZZ. ™ "ADAPT BASS AND TREBLE
™ "A to Z", "0 to 9" or "*, -, +, \, /, _". 2 Adjust wOOx LEVEL to select the
™ The selected digital sound is LEVELS" will be displayed.
7 Press á to confirm the selection. desired levels of wOOx.
encircled. 2 Use BASS/TREBLE CONTROL to
™ The next character for editing will ™ The WOOX display lights up.
™ "OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, select the desired BASS or TREBLE
be flashing. ™ "WOOX 1, WOOX 2 or WOOX 3"
VOCAL, ROCK or JAZZ" will be level respectively.
• Repeat step 6 - 7 to store up to 10 will be displayed.
displayed. ™ The BASS/TREBLE level will
characters.
increase or decrease between Notes:
8 To store the setting, press Note:
level +3 and -3. – When Personal or Bass/Treble sound
PERSONAL again. – For neutral setting, select CLASSIC.
• Press BASS 3 or 4 to select the control is selected, wOOx will be
• Before storing the setting, you low tone level. switched off automatically.
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
can press à to retrace the steps ™ "BASS -X or BASS +X" will be – Some CDs or tapes might be recorded
CONTROL (VEC)
in the reverse order. displayed. in high modulation. It may cause
The VEC feature enables you to adjust
• To exit without storing the • Press TREBLE 3 or 4 to select the distortion at high volume. If this occurs,
the system to select a type of
setting, press Ç. high tone level. switch off wOOx or reduce the volume.
environment.
™ "TREBLE -X or TREBLE +X"
Notes:
1 Press to select the VEC feature. will be displayed. Automatic DSC-wOOx /
– During personal setting, if no button is
2 Adjust the JOG to select the desired VEC-wOOx selection
pressed within 90 seconds, the system Note:
Virtual Environment Control setting : The best wOOx setting is generated
will exit personal setting mode – "X" denotes the sound level.
HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA, automatically for each DSC or VEC
automatically. CONCERT or ARCADE. selection. You can manually select the
– wOOx level cannot be stored as part ™ The selected environment is wOOx
wOOx setting that best suits your listening
of the personal setting. encircled. There are three wOOx settings to
environment.
– It is not possible to adjust Bass/Treble ™ "HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA, enhance the bass response.
level during personal setting, "USE CONCERT or ARCADE" will be 1 Press wOOx PLUS (or wOOx on
JOG" will be displayed. displayed. the remote control) to select between
normal or enhanced wOOx effect.

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16 CD
Discs for playback CD Direct Play
DISC CHANGE OPEN•CLOSE
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
This system can play all digital audio CD, • You can play a CD directly by
finalized digital audio CD-Recordable pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or
and finalized digital audio CD- DISC 3 button. The CD player will
3CDCHANGER
Rewritable format discs. stop at the end of playback of the
selected disc.
MINI HIFI SYSTEM ™ A lit button indicates that a disc is
STANDBY
ON loaded in the disc tray.
™ The selected disc is encircled.
POWER SAVE

Loading the CD Changer


IR SENSOR Playing a CD
CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD 1 Press CD to select CD mode.
C 1CD
•2•3 BAND
TUNER TAPE CDR
AUX
2 Press OPEN•CLOSE. 1 Press PLAYÉÅto start playback.
PRESET ▲
™ The disc tray, track number and

C BASS
SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV SIDE NEXT VOLUME
VE /TR

C
EB
LE
™ The CD carousel tray slides out.
elapsed playing time of the current
DS

3 Load a CD with the printed side up


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NA

track appear on the display.


PERSO

PROG CLOCK/ DIM A. REV DUB RECORD


TIMER (HSD)
in the right tray.
• You can load another disc in the left • To interrupt playback, press
BASS TREBLE
tray. PAUSEÉÅ.
PLUS
wOOx
TECHNOLOGY LEVEL • To load the third disc, press the ™ The playing time flashes.
DISC CHANGE button. • To resume playback, press
™ The CD carousel will rotate until PLAYÉÅagain.
Warning! the empty tray is ready for 2 To stop playback, pressÇ.
1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories loading. Notes:
such as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc., which may 4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the – All the available discs will play once,
damage the CD mechanism. CD carousel tray. then stop.
2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray. ™ The total number of tracks and – When the CD has stopped playing, the
3) When the CD changer is loaded with CDs, do not turn over or shake the the playing time of the selected system will switch to standby mode
system.This may jam the changer. disc appear on the display. after 30 minutes if no button is
You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback Note: pressed.
without interruption. – To ensure good system performance,
wait until the CD changer completely
reads the disc(s) before proceeding.

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17 CD
Disc Change Selecting a desired track during Programming Tracks – If the system is reading the disc,
playback programming is not possible,
You can change the outer two discs Programming tracks of a loaded CD is
• Press í or ë (or Digit 0-9 on the "READING" will be displayed and
while the third inner disc is stopped or possible when playback is stopped. The
remote control) until the desired track followed by "DISC X" "X" is the
is playing. display will indicate the total tracks
appears on the display. current read disc number.
stored in the program. Up to 40 tracks
1 Press DISC CHANGE. ™ The selected track number and – During programming, if no button is
can be stored in the memory in any
™ The CD carousel tray slides out. elapsed playing time appear on pressed within 20 seconds, the system
order. When 40 tracks are stored and
2 Replace the discs in the left and right the display. will exit program mode automatically.
you attempt to store another track, the
disc trays. • If you press í once it will skip to
display will show "PROGRAM FULL".
• If you wish to change the inner disc the beginning of the current track Reviewing the program
during playback, press DISC and play the track again. 1 Load the desired discs in the disc
Reviewing of the program is possible
CHANGE again. trays.
Note: only when playback is stopped.
™ "DISC CHANGE" will be 2 Press PROG to start programming.
– Pressingí during shuffling can only 1 Press í or ë repeatedly to review
displayed. ™ The PROGRAM starts flashing.
skip to the beginning of the current the programmed tracks.
™ The CD will stop playing. ™ It will cancel any previously
track. 2 Press Ç once to exit review mode.
™ The CD carousel tray will close to selected repeat mode.
retrieve the inner CD and then 3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC
open again with the inner CD Searching for a particular 1/2/3 button to select the disc. Playing the program
accessible. passage during playback 4 Press í or ë (or Digit 0-9 on the 1 Press PLAYÉÅto start program
3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the • Press and hold à or á until the remote control) to select the desired playback.
CD carousel tray. desired passage is located. track. ™ "PLAY PROGRAM" will be
™ The volume will be reduced. 5 Press PROG to store the track. displayed.
Selecting a desired track • Play returns to normal when à or • Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other ™ The track number and elapsed
á is released. discs and tracks. playing time of the current track
Selecting a desired track when
6 Press Ç once to end programming. will appear on the display.
playback is stopped
™ The total number of tracks • If you press REPEAT during
1 Press í or ë (or Digit 0-9 on the
programmed and total playing program playback, the current track
remote control) until the desired track
time appear on the display. or all programmed tracks will be
appears on the display.
played repeatedly.
2 Press PLAYÉÅto start playback. Notes:
– If the total playing time is more than ™ "TRACK" or "PROGRAM" will be
™ The selected track number and
"99:59" or if one of the programmed displayed.
elapsed playing time appear on
tracks has a number greater than 30, ™ The REPEAT and PROGRAM appear
the display.
then "--:--" appears on the display on the display.
instead of the total playing time. 2 Press Ç to stop program playback.

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18 CD
Notes: Shuffle (only on remote control) Repeat (only on remote control)
– If you press any of the CD DIRECT
In shuffle mode, the system plays all the You can play the current track, a disc or
PLAY buttons, the system will play the
available discs and their tracks in all available discs repeatedly.
selected disc or track and the stored
random order. Shuffle may be used also
program will be ignored temporarily. 1 Press REPEAT on the remote
when tracks are programmed.
The PROGRAM display also will control to select the various repeat
disappear temporarily from the display. To shuffle all the discs and tracks modes.
It will reappear when playback of the 1 Press SHUFFLE. ™ "TRACK", "DISC", "ALL DISC" or
selected disc ends. ™ "SHUFFLE" will be displayed. "OFF" will be displayed.
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available ™ The SHUFFLE, the disc and the ™ The REPEAT appears on the
when program playback begins. track selected at random appear display.
on the display. • The selected track, selected disc or
Erasing the program (when • The discs and the tracks will be all available discs will now be played
played in random order until you repeatedly until you press Ç.
playback is stopped)
press Ç. 2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF"
• Press Ç.
• If you press REPEAT during mode is displayed to resume normal
™ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be
shuffling, the current track or all playback.
displayed.
available discs will be played ™ The REPEAT disappears from the
Note: repeatedly. display.
– The program will be erased when the ™ "TRACK" or "ALL DISC" will be
Notes:
system is disconnected from the power displayed.
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available
supply or when the CD carousel tray is ™ The REPEAT and SHUFFLE appear
during program play or shuffle mode.
opened. on the display.
– You can also repeat shuffling a
2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume
program.
normal playback.
™ "TRACK" or "PROGRAM" will be
™ The SHUFFLE disappears from the
displayed.
display.
™ The REPEAT, PROGRAM and SHUFFLE
Note: appear on the display.
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available
when shuffle is selected.

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19 TUNER
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
™ The system will search for every 4 Press à or á to tune to the
STANDBY available radio station in the FM desired frequency.
ON

waveband first, then search the • If you wish to store the radio station
AM waveband. to another preset number, press 4
POWER SAVE
™ All available radio stations will be or 3 (or Digit 0-9 on the remote
IR SENSOR
CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD
stored automatically. The control) to select the desired preset
C 1CD
•2•3 BAND
TUNER TAPE CDR
AUX frequency and preset number will number.
PRESET ▲
be displayed briefly. 5 Press PROG again.

C BASS
SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV SIDE NEXT VOLUME
VE /TR
EB
LE
C

™ The system will stop searching ™ The PROGRAM disappears and the
DS
L
NA

when all the available radio stations radio station will be stored.
PERSO

PROG CLOCK/ DIM A. REV DUB RECORD


TIMER (HSD)

are stored or when the memory • Repeat steps 3 – 5 to store other


BASS TREBLE for 40 preset radio stations is used. preset radio stations.
wOOx ™ The system will remain tuned to
PLUS TECHNOLOGY LEVEL
Notes:
the last stored preset radio station.
– When 40 radio stations are stored and
Note: • To tune to a weak radio station, Notes: you attempt to store another radio
– For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to briefly press à or á repeatedly – You can cancel the automatic station, the display will show
page 13. until the display shows the desired programming by pressing PROG orÇ "PROGRAM FULL". If you want to
frequency and/or when the best (on the system only). change an existing preset number,
Tuning to radio stations reception has been obtained. – If you want to reserve a section of repeat steps 3 – 5.
preset numbers, for example preset – You can cancel manual programming
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select
Storing Preset Stations numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10 by pressing Ç (on the system only).
TUNER mode.
before starting automatic programming, – During programming, if no button is
™ "TUNER" will be displayed. You can store up to 40 radio stations in
only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will pressed within 20 seconds, the system
A few seconds later, the current the memory. When a preset radio
be programmed. will exit program mode automatically.
radio frequency will be displayed. station is selected, the preset number
2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to appears next to the frequency on the
Manual programming Tuning to Preset Radio
select the desired waveband : FM or display.
1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).
AM.
2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to Stations
3 Press à or á for more than one Automatic programming • Press 4 or 3 (or Digit 0-9 on the
select the desired waveband : FM or
second, then release. 1 Press TUNER (FM•AM). remote control) to select the desired
AM.
™ The display will show "SEARCH" 2 Press PROG for more than one preset number.
3 Press PROG for less than one
until a radio station with sufficient second. ™ The preset number, radio
second.
signal strength is found. ™ The PROGRAM starts flashing and frequency, and waveband appear
™ The PROGRAM starts flashing.
• Repeat this procedure until the "AUTO" will be displayed. on the display.
™ The next available preset number
desired radio station is reached.
will be displayed for selection.

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20 TAPE
MINI HIFI SYSTEM Loading a tape Auto Reverse Playback (only
STANDBY
ON 1 Press on the tape deck to open the on tape deck 2)
tape deck door. • Press A. REV to select the different
POWER SAVE 2 The tape deck door opens. playback modes.
3 Load the tape with the open side
IR SENSOR
CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD downward and the full spool to the å ....... to record or playback on one
C1CD
•2•3 BAND
TUNER TAPE CDR
AUX
left. side of the tape. The tape
PRESET ▲

BASS VOLUME

C
VE
C /TR
EB
LE
SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV SIDE NEXT
stops at the end of one side.
∂ ...... to record or playback on both
DS
L
NA
PERSO

PROG CLOCK/ DIM A. REV DUB RECORD


TIMER (HSD)
sides of the tape. The tape
then stops.
BASS TREBLE ∫ .... to playback continuously on
PLUS
wOOx
TECHNOLOGY LEVEL both sides of the tape up to a
maximum of 10 times per side
unless you press Ç.
4 Close the tape deck door.
Tape Playback
Tape Side (only on tape deck 2) 1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select
TAPE mode.
• Press í or ë to select the tape
™ "TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be
side for playback or recording.
displayed, and followed by "T1 or
™ The A (BACK) or B (FRONT)
T2" with "! ! ! or @ @ @".
appear on the display, depending
• Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) again to
on the tape side selected.
select either tape deck 1 or tape
™ "T2 ! ! !" or "T2 @ @ @" will be
deck 2.
displayed.
2 Load the tape into the desired tape
™ When recording, the A or B
deck.
display will be flashing.
3 Press PLAYÉÅto start playback.
• If tape 1 is selected for playback;
™ "T1 " with "@" scrolling right will be
displayed.

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21 TAPE AUX/CDR
• If tape 2 is selected for playback; During playback MINI HIFI SYSTEM

™ "T2 " with "! or @" scrolling left or • Press and hold à or á until the STANDBY
ON

right will be displayed depending desired passage is located.


on the tape side selected. ™ "T1 or T2" with "! ! or @ @"
POWER SAVE
3a(for playback on tape deck 2 only) scrolling left or right will be
• Press í or ë to select tape side displayed depending on which IR SENSOR
CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD
(see Tape Side). button is pressed. C1CD
•2•3 BAND
TUNER TAPE CDR
AUX

• Press A. REV to select the different ™ During searching, the sound is PRESET ▲ VOLUME

BASS
VE
C /TR SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV SIDE NEXT
EB
LE
C

DS
type of playback mode (see Auto reduced to a low volume.

L
NA
™ When you release à or á, the

PERSO
Reverse Playback). PROG CLOCK/
TIMER
DIM A. REV DUB
(HSD)
RECORD

4 Press Ç to end playback. tape continues playing.


™ "T1 or T2" with "! ! ! or @ @ @" BASS TREBLE
Notes:
will be displayed. wOOx
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of PLUS TECHNOLOGY LEVEL

Note: a tape, it is also possible to select


– When the tape has stopped playing, another source (e.g. CD, TUNER, or Notes:
the system will switch to standby mode AUX). Selecting External
– There are two Auxiliary modes:
after 30 minutes if no button is – Before playing a tape, check and Equipment i. the normal AUX mode.
pressed. tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack If you have connected the audio out ii. the CDR mode, where the LINE
tape may get jammed or may burst in terminals of the external equipment OUT of this mini system is muted.
Rewind/Fast Forward the mechanism. (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player, You will not be able to record or
– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN listen to the sound from the LINE
When playback is stopped
easily deformed or damaged. It is not terminals, you can hear the enhanced OUT.
1 You can rewind or fast forward the
recommended for use in this system. sound from the system. – You are advised not to listen to and
tape by pressing à or á
– Store the tapes at room temperature record from the same source
respectively. 1 Press AUX (CDR/DVD) to select
and do not put them too close to a simultaneously.
™ If rewinding, "T1 ! or T2 !" with the CDR/DVD mode.
magnetic field (for example, a – All the sound control features (e.g. DSC,
"! " scrolling left will be displayed. ™ "CDR/DVD" will be displayed.
transformer, TV, or speaker). wOOx, etc.) are available for selection.
™ If fast forwarding, "T1 @ or 2 Press AUX (CDR/DVD) again to
T2 @" with "@" scrolling right will select external (normal AUX) mode.
.
be displayed ™ "AUX" will be displayed.
™ The tape will stop automatically at
the end of the rewinding or fast
forwarding.
2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast
forwarding.

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22 RECORDING
MINI HIFI SYSTEM Notes: Recording from other
STANDBY – It is not possible to change tape side
ON

during recording.
sources (only on tape deck 2)
– For recording, use only tape of IEC type 1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select
POWER SAVE

I (normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr02). tape deck 2.


IR SENSOR
CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD – The tape is secured at both ends with 2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2
C1CD
•2•3 BAND
TUNER TAPE CDR
AUX leader tape. At the beginning and end with the open side downward.
PRESET ▲
3 Press í or ë to select the

BASS VOLUME

C
VE
C /TR
EB
LE
SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV SIDE NEXT
of tape, nothing will be recorded for six
recording tape side (see Tape Side
DS

to seven seconds.
L
NA

under TAPE section).


PERSO

PROG CLOCK/ DIM A. REV DUB RECORD


TIMER (HSD)
– The recording level is set automatically,
regardless of the position of Volume, 4 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.
BASS TREBLE
wOOx, DSC, etc. • Start playback of the selected source.
PLUS
wOOx
TECHNOLOGY LEVEL – To prevent accidental recording, break 5 Press RECORD to start recording.
out the tab on the left shoulder of the ™ The REC starts flashing.
tape side you want to protect. 6 Press Ç to stop recording.
– If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the Notes:
protection tab has been broken. Put a – Only å or ∂ mode is available
piece of clear adhesive tape over the during recording .
opening. Do not cover the Cr02 tape – During recording, it is not possible to
detection hole when covering the tab listen to another source.
opening.
Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 1
Digital Recording via to tape deck 2)
Digital Out 1 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select
For CD digital recording, please refer to tape deck 2.
the Instructions Manual of the CD 2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape
Recorder, digital audio equipment, etc. deck 1 with full spool to the left and
a blank tape into tape deck 2 with
full spool aside.
3 Press í or ë to select the
recording tape side (see Tape Side
under TAPE section).

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23 RECORDING CLOCK
4 Press DUB (HSD) once for CD Synchro Start MINI HIFI SYSTEM

normal speed dubbing or twice STANDBY

(within 2 seconds) for high speed Recording ON

dubbing. 1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2


™ "NORMAL" (normal speed) or and a disc into a disc tray. POWER SAVE

"FAST" (high speed) will be 2 Press CD to select CD mode. IR SENSOR


CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD
displayed, followed by "DUB" with • You can program the tracks in the C 1CD
•2•3 BAND
TUNER TAPE CDR
AUX

"! or @" scrolling left or right order you want them to be recorded VE
C BASS
/TR
EB
LE
SEARCH•TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE
PRESET ▲

PREV SIDE NEXT VOLUME

(see Programming Tracks). If not,


C

DS
depending on the tape side

L
NA
select the disc by pressing CD 1•2•3

PERSO
selected. PROG CLOCK/
TIMER
DIM A. REV DUB
(HSD)
RECORD

™ The HSD appears on the display and the tracks are recorded
during high speed dubbing. according to the order on the BASS TREBLE

• Dubbing will start immediately. selected disc. PLUS


wOOx
TECHNOLOGY LEVEL

™ The REC starts flashing. 3 Press RECORD to start recording.


5 Press Ç to stop dubbing. ™ The REC starts flashing.
• CD will start playback automatically. View Clock Clock Setting
Notes: 4 Press Ç to stop recording.
– Only å mode is available during You can view the clock (if it is set) if the The clock can be set in either 12- or
dubbing. system is in Standby mode or when any 24-hour mode, e.g. "AM 12:00" or
– At the end of side A, flip the tapes to One Touch Recording sound source is selected (CD, TUNER, "00:00". Before setting the clock, you
side B and repeat the procedure. • For One Touch Recording, as soon as etc.). The clock will be displayed for must be in the View Clock mode.
– Dubbing of tapes is only possible from you press RECORD, the current about seven seconds.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to select
tape deck 1 to tape deck 2. source (CD, TUNER or AUX) will be
• Press CLOCK/TIMER briefly (or clock mode.
– To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of recorded on tape deck 2.
CLOCK on the remote control). 2 Press PROG (on the system only) to
the same length. 1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 2. ™ "PM 10:38 or 22:38" (the select 12- and 24- hour mode.
– During high speed dubbing in Tape 2 Press RECORD to start recording. current time) will be displayed ™ If 12-hour mode is selected, "AM
mode, the sound is reduced to a low ™ The REC starts flashing. depending on whether you have 12:00" starts flashing.
volume. 3 Press Ç to stop recording. selected 12- or 24-hour mode. ™ If 24-hour mode is selected,
– You can listen to another source while ™ "--:--" will be displayed if the "00:00" starts flashing.
dubbing. Note:
clock is not set. 3 Set the hour with␣ à or á on the
– When you press RECORD while in
system.
TAPE mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will Note:
4 Set the minute with␣ í or ë on
be displayed. One Touch Recording is – When the system goes into low power
the system.
not possible in TAPE mode. standby mode, the clock setting will not
be displayed.

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24 TIMER SLEEP TIMER
5 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to 1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for – If the source selected is TUNER, the Sleep (only on remote control)
store the setting. more than two seconds to select last tuned frequency will be switched
This feature allows you to select a
™ The clock starts. timer mode. on.
length of time after which the system
• To exit without storing the setting, ™ "AM 12:00" or "00:00" or the – If the source selected is CD, playback
will switch to the standby mode
press Ç on the system. last timer setting starts flashing will begin with the first track of the
automatically.
depending on whether you have selected disc or program. If the CD
Notes:
selected 12- or 24-hour mode. trays are empty, TUNER will be 1 Press SLEEP on the remote control
– During clock setting, if no button is
™ The TIMER starts flashing. selected instead. repeatedly to select a period of time.
pressed within 90 seconds, the system
™ The selected source is lit while – If the source selected is TAPE, and if ™ The selections are as follows (time
will exit clock setting mode
other available sources are the preset time is reached during high in minutes):
automatically.
flashing. speed dubbing, the TUNER will be 60 ™ 45 ™ 30 ™ 15 ™ OFF ™
– When a power interruption occurs, the
2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to selected instead. 60 …
clock setting is erased.
select the desired source. – The timer will not activate if a recording ™ "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" will be
• Before selecting CD or TAPE, make is in progress. displayed. "XX" is the time in
Timer Setting sure a CD or tape is loaded in the minutes.
• The system can switch on to CD, CD tray or tape deck 2. To switch off the TIMER 2 When you reach the desired length
TUNER, or TAPE 2 mode 3 Press␣ à or á on the system to • Press TIMER ON/OFF on the of time, stop pressing the SLEEP
automatically at a preset time. It can set the hour for the timer to start. remote control. button.
serve as an alarm to wake you up. 4 Press␣ í or ë on the system to ™ The timer is now switched off. ™ After this amount of time passes,
• Before setting the timer, make sure set the minute for the timer to start. ™ The display will show "CANCEL" the system will switch to the
the clock is set correctly. 5 Press CLOCK/TIMER to store the and the TIMER disappears. standby mode.
• The timer will always be switched on start time.
once it is set. ™ The timer is now set. To start the TIMER again (for the To switch off the Sleep Timer
• The volume of the timer will ™ The TIMER remains on the display. same preset time and source) • Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"
increase from the minimum • At the preset time, the timer will be • Press TIMER ON/OFF on the is displayed, or press the
level until the volume level activated. remote control. STANDBY ON button.
before the set is switched to ™ The selected source will be ™ The timer is now on.
standby mode. played. ™ The TIMER appears on the display.
Notes:
– During timer setting, if no button is
pressed within 90 seconds, the system
will exit timer setting mode
automatically.

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25 SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications TAPE DECK
Frequency response
AMPLIFIER
CrO2 tape (type II) .................... 60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB)
Output power ........................................................... 2 x 100 W FTC(1)
Normal tape (type I) .................. 60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ...................................... ≥ 75 dBA (IEC)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency response ..................... 40 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB
CrO2 tape (type II) ............................................... ≥ 50 dBA
Input sensitivity
Normal tape (type I) ............................................. ≥ 47 dBA
AUX In / CDR/DVD In ................................ 500 mV / 1V
Wow and flutter ..................................................... ≤ 0.4% DIN
Output
Speakers ................................................................................ ≥ 6 Ω
SPEAKERS
Headphones .................................................. 32 Ω – 1000 Ω
System ........................................ 3-way; top firing woox and
Subwoofer Out .......................... 1.5 V ±2dB, > 22000 Ω
Bass reflex system
Line Out .................................. 500 mV ±2dB, > 22000 Ω
Impedance .................................................................................... 6 Ω
Digital Out ................................................ IEC 958, 44.1 kHz
(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD) Woox .................................... 1 x 6.5" top firing woox driver
Woofer ............................................................ 1 x 6.5" full range
Tweeter ........................................................... 1 x 2.5" Ferrofluid
CD PLAYER
Polydome Tweeter ............................................................... 2 x 1"
Number of programmable tracks ..................................... 40
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 10.24 x 13.58 x 11.42 (inch)
Frequency response ...................................... 40 – 20000 Hz
.................................................................. 260 x 345 x 290 (mm)
Signal-to-noise ratio ................................................... ≥ 76 dBA
Weight .............................................................. 9.90 pounds each
Channel separation ...................................... ≥ 79 dB (1 kHz)
............................................................................................ 4.5 kg each
Total harmonic distortion ........................ < 0.02% (1 kHz)
GENERAL INFORMATION
TUNER
Material/finish ............................................... Polystyrene/Metal
FM wave range ............................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz
AC Power ............................................................... 120 V / 60 Hz
AM wave range .............................................. 530 – 1700 kHz
Power Consumption
Number of presets .................................................................... 40
Active .................................................................................. 165 W
Antenna
Standby ............................................................................. < 20 W
FM ........................................................... 300 Ω dipole wire
Standby (energy saving mode) ............................... < 2 W
AM .................................................................... Loop antenna
Dimensions (w x h x d) .... 10.43 x 12.20 x 15.35 (inch)
.................................................................. 265 x 310 x 390 (mm)
Weight (without speakers) ............................ 20.24 pounds
........................................................................................................ 9.2 kg

Subject to modification

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26 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Warning! Under no “DISC NOT FINALIZED” is
Paths circumstances should you try to displayed.
Cleaning the Cabinet
• To ensure good recording and repair the set yourself as this will • The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
playback quality, clean the heads, the invalidate the guarantee. Do not properly recorded for use with a
with a mild detergent solution. Do
capstan(s), and pressure roller(s) open the set as there is a risk of standard CD player.
not use a solution containing alcohol,
after every 50 hours of tape electric shock. ™ Read the instruction booklet of your
spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
operation. • If a fault occurs, check the points CD-Rewritable or CD-Recorder on how
• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened listed below before taking the system to finalize a recording.
Cleaning Discs
with cleaning fluid or alcohol. for repair. • The CD is badly scratched or dirty.
• When a disc
• You can also clean the heads by • Should any problems persist after ™ Replace or clean CD.
becomes dirty, clean
playing a cleaning tape once. you have made these checks, consult
it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc your nearest dealer or service center. Radio Reception
Demagnetizing the heads
from the center out. Poor radio reception.
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at
• Do not use solvents
your dealer. CD Player Operation • The signal is too weak.
such as benzine, ™ Adjust the antenna.
“NO DISC” is displayed.
thinner, commercially available ™ Connect an external antenna for
• The disc is inserted upside down.
cleaners, or antistatic spray intended better reception.
™ Place CD with printed side up.
for analog records. • The TV or VCR is too close to the
• Moisture condensation at the lens.
™ Wait until lens has adjusted to normal stereo system.
Cleaning the CD lens ™ Separate the stereo system from the
room temperature.
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may TV or VCR.
• There is no disc in the CD tray.
accumulate at the CD lens. To ensure
™ Insert a CD.
good playback quality, clean the CD
• The CD is dirty, badly scratched or
lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or
warped.
any commercially available cleaner.
™ Clean or replace the CD.
Follow the instructions supplied with
• The CD lens is dirty or dusty.
cleaner.
™ See section under Maintenance (page
26).

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27 TROUBLESHOOTING
Tape Deck Operation No or poor sound. ™ Reduce the distance. All lighted buttons are not lit.
• Volume is not turned up. • Batteries are inserted incorrectly. • Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode.
Recording or playback cannot be ™ Adjust VOLUME. ™ Insert the batteries with their polarities ™ Press DIM until DIM OFF display
made or there is a decrease in • The headphones are connected. (+/– signs) as indicated. mode is shown.
audio level. ™ Disconnect the headphones. • Batteries are exhausted.
• Dirty tape heads, capstans or • Speakers are not connected or are ™ Replace the batteries.
pressure rollers. connected wrongly.
™ See section on tape deck maintenance Timer is not working.
™ Check that the speakers are
(page 26). • Clock is not set.
connected correctly.
• Magnetic build-up in the record/ ™ Set the clock.
™ Make sure the stripped speaker wire is
playback head. • Timer is not switched on.
clamped.
™ Use demagnetizing tape. ™ Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the
Reversed left and right sound. timer.
Tape deck door cannot open. • Speakers are connected wrongly. • Recording is in progress.
• Power failure or AC power plug ™ Check the speaker connections and ™ Stop recording.
disconnect from the wall outlet location.
during tape playback. Clock setting is erased.
™ Reconnect the AC power plug and Lack of bass sound or apparently • There was a power failure.
switch on the system again. imprecise physical location of ™ Reset the clock.
musical instruments.
System displays features
• Speakers are connected wrongly.
General automatically; buttons flash
™ Check the speaker connection for
continuously.
proper phasing, colored/black wires to
System does not react when any • Demonstration mode is switched
colored/black terminals.
button is pressed. on.
• Electrostatic discharge Remote control has no effect on ™ Press and hold Ç (on the system) for
™ Press STANDBY ON to switch the the system. five seconds to switch off the
system off. Remove the AC power plug • Wrong source is selected. demonstration.
from the wall outlet, then reconnect ™ Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.)
There is a howling sound at the
the power plug and switch on the before pressing the function button
external source.
system again. (É, í, ë, etc.).
• You hear feedback when you are
• The distance to the system is too
listening in AUX mode
large.
™ Press AUX to select CDR/DVD mode.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
President Message ............................ 2 - 3 AUX/CDR ..............................................21
Important Safety Instructions ...............4 Recording ...................................... 22 - 23
Limited Warranty ....................................5 Clock .....................................................23
Model Illustration ...................................6 Timer .....................................................24
General Information...............................7 Sleep Timer ......................................... 24
Safety Information .................................7 Specifications ........................................25
Preparation ....................................... 8 - 9 Maintenance .........................................26
Controls ......................................... 10 - 12 Troubleshooting ............................ 26 - 27
Operating The System .................. 13 - 15
CD.................................................. 16 - 18
Tuner .....................................................19
Tape ............................................... 20 - 21

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PAGE GUIDE

☞ 2 3 4 5 18 19 20 FRONT
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6 7 8 9 21 22 23 TABLE
OF
CONTENTS

10 11 12 13 24 25 26 PAGE
GUIDE

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BACK
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Philips Consumer Electronics Company


A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA

3139 116 19591 (ENG)


IB8171T001 Printed In China JP-0005/37-3

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