Mini Hi-Fi System

3 CD Changer Mini System
2 x 30 watts Music Power 2 x 15 watts RMS Stereo Digital Sound Control (optimal, jazz, rock, techno) Dynamic Bass Boost 2-way Bass Reflex Speaker System CD-Rewritable compatible 40-track CD Random Program Full RDS suite including NEWS (/22, /34) FM/MW/LW Digital Tuning with 40 presets (LW /22) Dual Logic Tape Deck with Auto Replay One touch CD synchro recording Easy set for radio and clock (/22, /34) Bedroom clock with Wake-up Alarm & Sleep timer 24-key Remote Control

FW-C28

DIGITAL TUNING

auto replay

PRESETS

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loudspeaker boxes amplifier 2-way Bass Reflex 2 x 30 watts Music Power 2 x 15 watts RMS 10% THD, 6 Ohm, 1 kHz 4" woofer and 1" Piezo Hyper energy bass port for deep powerful Digital Sound Control bass reproduction (optimal, jazz, rock, techno) Dynamic Bass Boost connections Stereo headphones : 3.5mm stereo jack compact disc player Aux : cinch type sockets 3 CD changer CD-Rewritable compatible general Bit-check D/A converter 3 display modes incl. NITE mode 40-track CD random program Multicolor FTD display CD repeat (track/disc/all) Clock/timer Play modes (repeat/shuffle/program) Wake-up with CD, tuner or tape Change 2 discs while playing 1 24-key Remote Control Sleep-off timer (60, 45, 30, 15 min) tuner Demo mode RDS - station name, program type, RDS text, clock set (/22, /34) RDS - NEWS (/22, /34) FM/MW/LW Digital Tuning with 40 presets (LW /22) Easy set/auto store for radio and clock (/22, /34) tape deck Dual Logic Tape Deck Normal speed dubbing CD synchro recording Auto replay Automatic recording level control Automatic tape type selection Full auto stop

FM87.5-108MHz MW522-1602kHz LW153-279kHz FM75 Ohm clickfit

mains supply

120/230V 50~60Hz 230V/50Hz

general

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TAPE 1/2

CD DIRECT

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

VOLUME

MUTE DSC DBB
EAN: (/22) EAN: (/33) EAN: (/34) Product Dimensions: 265mm W x 310mm H x 320mm D (center unit) 210mm W x 310mm H x 233mm D (speakers) Package Dimensions: 624mm W x 410mm H x 474mm D Product weight: 14 kg Carton contains: CD Mini System, Surround Sound Speaker, MultiFunction Remote Control, Batteries (2 x AA), Operating instructions, Warranty information, FM antenna, AM antenna Printed in Singapore Date printed : Nov 1999 Specifications subject to change without notice. 1999 Royal Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. http://www.philips.com

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Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BSAmp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp. Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere. How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L). As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black. Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and yellow). Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires. Copyright in the U.K. Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performers Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
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CONTENTS

General Information.. 5 Safety Information.. 5 Preparation. 6 - 7 Controls.. 8 - 9 Operating The System. 10 - 11 CD.. 12 - 14 Tuner.. 14 - 16 Tape.. 17 - 18 AUX.. 18 Recording.. 19 - 20 Clock... 20 Timer... 21 Sleep Timer.. 21 Specifications.. 22 Maintenance.. 23 Troubleshooting. 23 - 24

GENERAL INFORMATION

Insert the batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the remote control as shown in the battery compartment.

unlock lock

B FM Wire Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) 75 terminal. Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best reception. Outdoor Antenna For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) 75 terminal using a 75 coaxial wire.
FM AERIAL 75 FM ANTENNA 75
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.
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove dead batteries or batteries that will not be used for a long time. For replacement, use type R06 or AA batteries.

E AC Power Supply

After all other connections have been made, connect the AC power cord to the system and to the wall outlet.

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.
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

CONTROLS

DISC CHANGE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

OPEN CLOSE

STANDBY-ON

CHANGER
3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

CD TAPE 1/2

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

DIM AUX SLEEP

CD3 CD

BAND TUNER

TAPE TAPE

VIDEO AUX

PRESET

CD DIRECT

REPEAT

TUNING

VOLUME

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SHUFFLE

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL

SEARCH
STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV DIM
PROGRAM RECORD DUBBING A.REPLAY

CLOCKTIMER

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

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PLAYBACK

MUTE DSC DBB

FULL AUTO STOP

Controls on the system and remote control
1 STANDBY ON to switch the system on or to standby mode. to use for EASY SET. 2 DBB (DYNAMIC BASS BOOST) to switch on bass boost to enhance bass response or to switch off bass boost. 3 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL PANEL to view the desired DSC display. 4 DSC (DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL) to select the desired sound effect : OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO. 5 PROGRAM for CD. to program CD tracks. for TUNER.. to program preset radio stations. for CLOCK.. to select 12 or 24 hour in clock setting mode. 6 RECORD to start recording on tape deck 2. 7 DUBBING to dub a tape in normal speed. 8 DISPLAY SCREEN to view the current setting of the system. 9 CD CAROUSEL TRAY 0 DISC CHANGE to change CD(s). ! OPENCLOSE to open or close the CD carousel tray. @ DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD DIRECT PLAY) to select a CD tray for playback. # SOURCE to select the following: CD / (CD 123) to select CD mode. When CD playback is stopped, press to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3. TUNER / (BAND) to select Tuner mode. When in tuner mode, press to select the waveband: FM, MW or LW. TAPE / (TAPE 1 2) to select Tape mode. When tape playback is stopped, press to select either tape deck 1 or 2. AUX / (VIDEO) to select sound from an external source (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder). $ MODE SELECTION SEARCH (TUNING ) for CD. to search backward/ forward. for TUNER. to tune to a lower or higher radio frequency. for TAPE. to rewind or fast forward a tape. for CLOCK.. to set the hour (on the system only). STOPCLEAR for CD. to stop CD playback or to clear a program. for TUNER.. to stop programming. for TAPE. to stop playback or recording for DEMO. (on the system only) to start or stop demonstration mode. PLAY / PAUSE for CD. to start or interrupt playback. for TAPE. to start playback. PREV / NEXT (PRESET ) for CD. to skip to the beginning of the current, previous, or next track. for TUNER.. to select a preset station in memory. for CLOCK.. to set the minute (on the system only). VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume. n to connect headphones. DIM to select different brightness for the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF. CLOCKTIMER to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer. RDS to select RDS data in the following order: station name, program type and radio text. NEWS to hear news automatically ( AUTO REPLAY to select playback mode either in continuous AUTO PLAY or ONCE only. ) TAPE DECK 2 TAPE DECK 1 REPEAT to repeat a CD track, a disc, or all available discs. MUTE to switch off the sound temporarily. SHUFFLE to play all the available discs and their tracks in random order. SLEEP to switch the system to standby mode at a selected time. B to switch the system to standby mode.

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Notes for remote control: First select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (e.g. CD ,TUNER, etc.). Then select the desired function (, , , etc.).

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

Easy Set
EASY SET allows you to store all available radio stations and RDS stations automatically.
STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV
Important: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures.

Demonstration mode

The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. When the system is switched on for the first time, the demonstration mode will start automatically.
To stop the demonstration mode Press and hold (on the system only) for 5 seconds when the system is in demonstration mode. The demonstration will stop. "DEMO OFF" is displayed. The system will switch to standby mode.
Notes: During the demonstration, if you press any source (or standby-on) button, the system will switch to the respective mode (or standby). When the system is switched to standby mode, the demonstration will resume 5 seconds later.
Note: 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.
To start the demonstration mode Press and hold (on the system only) for 5 seconds when the system is in standby mode. The demonstration will begin.
1 Press and hold STANDBY ON (on the system only) for 5 seconds; when the system is in standby or demonstration mode. EASY SET will be displayed, and followed by TUNER and then AUTO. EASY SET will start searching for all RDS radio stations with sufficient signal strength and then followed by radio stations on FM, MW and LW band respectively. Weak RDS radio stations may be stored in later presets. All available RDS and radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored. Up to 40 presets may be stored. 2 The system will proceed to set the RDS time automatically with the stored RDS preset station. If no RDS station is available in the first preset station, the program will exit automatically. After a radio station is found, EASY SET will be displayed and followed by TIME
When searching RDS time; SEARCH RDS TIME will be displayed. When RDS time is read, RDS TIME will be displayed. The current time will be displayed for 2 seconds and stored automatically.
Notes: EASY SET will start with the RDS station, if there are still presets available, it will continue to store the FM, MW and LW bands respectively. When EASY SET is used, all previously stored radio stations will be replaced. The last preset radio station or the first available RDS station will appear on the display when EASY SET is completed. If RDS station does not transmit RDS time within 90 seconds, the program will exit automatically and the display will show NO RDS TIME.

DIM 3 - half brightness with Spectrum Analyzer Off and all LEDs on the system will be switched off.
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB) The DBB mode enhances the bass response.
Press DBB to switch on bass response. The DBB button lights up. DBB ON and the DBB flag will be displayed.
DIM OFF - normal brightness with Spectrum Analyzer On

Sound Control

To switch off DBB Press DBB again. The DBB button light is switched off. DBB OFF will be displayed.

Discs for playback

CD Direct Play
You can play a CD directly by pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 button. The CD player will stop at the end of playback of the selected disc. A lit button indicates that a disc is loaded in the disc tray. A flashing button indicates that a disc is playing.
Warning! 1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc., which may damage the CD mechanism. 2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray. 3) When the CD changer is loaded with CDs, do not turn over or shake the system. This may jam the changer.
You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback without interruption.

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

This system can play all digital audio CD, finalized digital audio CD-Recordable and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable format discs.

Loading the CD Changer

CD3 CD BAND TUNER
1 Press CD to select CD mode. 2 Press OPENCLOSE. The CD carousel tray slides out. 3 Load a CD with the printed side up in the right tray. You can load another disc in the left tray. To load the third disc, press the DISC CHANGE button. The CD carousel tray will rotate until the empty tray is ready for loading. 4 Press OPENCLOSE to close the CD carousel tray. The total number of tracks and the playing time of the selected disc appear on the display.

Playing a CD

1 Press to start playback. The disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track appear on the display. To interrupt playback, press. The playing time flashes. To resume playback, press again. 2 To stop playback, press.

Note: All the available discs will play once, then stop.

Disc Change

You can change the outer two discs while the third inner disc is stopped or is playing. 1 Press DISC CHANGE. The CD carousel tray slides out. 2 Replace the discs in the left and right disc trays. If you press DISC CHANGE again during playback, the CD will stop playing.
Note: To ensure good system performance, wait until the CD changer completely reads the disc(s) before proceeding.
The CD carousel tray will rotate until the inner tray is rotated out and is ready for changing. 3 Press OPENCLOSE to close the CD carousel tray.
Searching for a particular passage during playback
Press and hold or until the desired passage is located. The volume will be reduced. Play returns to normal when or is released.
Selecting a desired track
Selecting a desired track when playback is stopped 1 Press or until the desired track appears on the display. 2 Press to start playback. The selected track number and elapsed playing time appear on the display. Selecting a desired track during playback Press or until the desired track appears on the display. The selected track number and elapsed playing time appear on the display. If you press once it will skip to the beginning of the current track and play the track again.

Programming Tracks

Programming tracks of a loaded CD 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 PROGRAM FULL. 1 Load the desired discs in the disc trays. 2 Press PROGRAM to start programming. The PROG flag starts flashing. It will cancel any previously selected repeat mode. 3 Press the CD (CD 123) or DISC 1/2/3 button to select the disc. 4 Press or to select the desired track. 5 Press PROGRAM to store the track. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other discs and tracks. 6 Press once to end programming. The total number of tracks programmed and total playing time appear on the display.
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.

TRACK or "PROGRAM" will be displayed. The REP and PROG flags appear on the display. 2 Press to stop program playback.

Reviewing the program

Reviewing of the program is possible only when playback is stopped. Press or repeatedly to review the programmed tracks. Press to exit review mode.
Notes: If you press any of the CD DIRECT PLAY buttons, the system will play the selected disc or track and the stored program will be ignored temporarily. The 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.
Erasing the program (when
playback is stopped) Press. PROGRAM CLEARED will be displayed. Note: The program will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the CD carousel tray is opened.

Playing the program

1 Press 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.
Note: Pressing during shuffling can only skip to the beginning of the current track.
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. To shuffle all the discs and tracks 1 Press SHUFFLE. SHUFFLE will be displayed. The SHUF flag, the disc and the track selected at random appear on the display. The discs and the tracks will be played in random order until you press. If you press REPEAT during shuffling, the current track or all available discs will be played repeatedly. TRACK or ALL DISC will be displayed. The REP and SHUF flags appear on the display. 2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume normal playback. The SHUF flag disappears from the display.
Repeat (only on remote control)
You can play the current track, a disc or all available discs repeatedly.
Note: For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to page 10.
Notes: REPEAT DISC mode is not available during program play or shuffle mode. You can also repeat shuffling a program. TRACK or PROGRAM" will be displayed. The REP, PROG, and SHUF flags appear on the display.

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER (BAND) to select TUNER mode. TUNER will be displayed. A few seconds later, the current radio frequency will be displayed. 2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the desired waveband : FM, MW or LW. 3 Press or for more than one second, then release. The display will show SEARCH until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.

To cancel NEWS function Press NEWS again. The NEWS disappears and "NEWS OFF" will be displayed.
Note: Some RDS station may be transmitting a real time clock at a minute interval. The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the transmitting RDS station.
Notes: If you are listening to a non RDS TUNER radio station and should you decide to hear NEWS, first select other source (e.g. CD, TAPE or AUX), then press NEWS. Before using the NEWS feature, ensure that the first 5 presets are RDS stations. The NEWS works only once for each activation. During News bulletin, you can press any available source or Tuner function keys to cancel NEWS function and execute the relevant source mode. If set is switched to Tuner source, the NEWS function will be cancelled, "NEWS OFF" will be displayed immediately after the "TUNER" message.
1 Press OPEN. 2 The tape deck door opens. 3 Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left. 1 Press TAPE (TAPE 12) to select TAPE mode. "TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be displayed and followed by "T" or "T2 222". 2 Load the tape into the selected tape deck. 3 Press to start playback. "T1" or "T2" with "2" scrolling right will be displayed. Press A.REPLAY to select the different type of playback mode (see Auto Replay) 4 Press to end playback. "T1" or "T2" with "222" will be displayed.
4 Close the tape deck door.

Auto Replay

Press A. REPLAY to select either continuous AUTO REPLAY or ONCE during tape playback. "AUTO REPLAY "( ) or "ONCE "() will be displayed.

Rewind/Fast Forward

When playback is stopped 1 You can rewind or fast forward the tape by pressing or respectively. If rewinding, "Tor T2 1" with 1 scrolling left will be displayed. If fast forwarding, "Tor T2 2" with 2 scrolling right will be displayed The tape will stop automatically at the end of rewinding or fast forwarding. 2 Press to stop rewinding or fast forwarding.
Notes: This feature is available during tape playback only. When "AUTO REPLAY" is selected, the tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback for the selected side. Then it will start playing again. It will replay up to a maximum of 20 times until you press. When "ONCE" is selected, the tape will play the selected side once and then stop.

Loading a tape

Tape Playback
During playback Press and hold or until the desired passage is located. T1 or T2 with 11 or 22" scrolling left or right will be displayed depending on which button is pressed. During searching, the sound is reduced to a low volume. When you release or , the tape continues playing.

Notes: During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select 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. 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).
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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RECORDING
Notes: For recording, use only tape of IEC type I (normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr02). 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 that you want to protect. If "CHECK TAPE" is displayed, the protection tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear adhesive tape over the opening. Do not cover the Cr02 tape detection hole when covering the tab opening.
1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 and a disc into a disc tray. 2 Press CD to select CD mode. You can program the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded (see Programming Tracks). If not, select the disc by pressing CD (CD 123) and the tracks are recorded according to the order on the selected disc. 3 Press RECORD to start recording. The REC starts flashing. CD will start playback automatically. 4 Press to stop recording.

PLAY/ REC

One Touch Recording
For One Touch Recording, as soon as you press RECORD, the current source (CD, TUNER or AUX) will be recorded on tape deck 2. 1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 2. 2 Press RECORD to start recording. The REC starts flashing. 3 Press to stop recording.
Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2) 1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 12 ) to select tape deck 2. 2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 1 and a blank tape into tape deck 2 with full spool to the left. 3 Press DUBBING "DUB" with "2" scrolling right will be displayed. Dubbing will start immediately. The REC starts flashing. 4 Press to stop dubbing.

Note: When you press RECORD while in TAPE mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will be displayed. One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE mode.
CD Synchro Start Recording
Notes: At the end of side A, flip the tapes to side B and repeat the procedure. Dubbing of tapes is only possible from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2. To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same length. You can switch to other source while dubbing.
Recording from other sources
(only on tape deck 2) 1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 12 ) to select tape deck 2. 2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 with the open side downward. 3 Press CD, TUNER or AUX. Start playback of the selected source. 4 Press RECORD to start recording. The REC starts flashing. 5 Press to stop recording. Notes: During recording, it is not possible to listen to another source.

View Clock

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. Press CLOCKTIMER briefly. 10:38 PM or 22:38 (the current time) will be displayed depending on whether you have selected 12- or 24hour mode. --:-- will be displayed if the clock is not set.

Clock Setting

The clock can be set in either 12- or 24hour mode, e.g. 12:00 AM or 00:00. Before setting the clock, you must be in the View Clock mode. 1 Press CLOCKTIMER to select clock mode. 2 Press PROGRAM to select 12- and 24hour 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 or on the system. 4 Set the minute with or on the system.
5 Press CLOCKTIMER again to store the setting. The clock starts. To exit without storing the setting, press on the system. 1 Press and hold CLOCKTIMER for more than 2 seconds to select timer mode. 12:00 AM 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. 2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. Before selecting CD or TAPE, make sure a CD or tape is loaded in the CD tray or tape deck 2. 3 Press or on the system to set the hour for the timer to start. 4 Press or on the system to set the minute for the timer to start. 5 Press CLOCKTIMER to store the start time. The timer is now set. The TIMER remains on the display. At the preset time, the timer will be activated. The selected source will be played.

CD PLAYER Number of programmable tracks.. 40 Frequency response.. Hz Signal-to-noise ratio.. 80 dBA Channel separation. 60 dB (1 kHz) Total harmonic distortion. < 0.003% TUNER FM wave range... 87.MHz MW wave range.. kHz LW wave range.. kHz Number of presets... 40 Antenna FM... 75 wire AM... Loop antenna

Subject to modification

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning Discs When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog records. 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. Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s), and pressure roller(s) after every 50 hours of tape operation. Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once. Demagnetizing the heads Use a demagnetizing tape available at your dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Warning! Under no 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. 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. DISC NOT FINALIZED is displayed. The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not properly recorded for use with a standard CD player. Read the instruction booklet of your CDRewritable or CD-Recorder on how to finalize a recording. The CD is badly scratched or dirty. Replace or clean CD.

CD Player Operation

NO DISC is displayed. The disc is inserted upside down. Place CD with printed side up. Moisture condensation at the lens. Wait until lens has adjusted to normal room temperature. 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 23).

Radio Reception

Poor radio reception. The signal is too weak. Adjust the antenna. Connect an external antenna for better reception. The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system. Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR. NO RDS TEXT is displayed. RDS text message is not available. Select another RDS station.

Tape Deck Operation

RECORDING ACTIVE is displayed. A recording is in progress. Stop the recording or wait until it is finished. TAPE DUBBING ONLY is displayed. Tape dubbing is only possible in tape mode. Switch source to tape mode. 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 23). Magnetic build-up in the record/ playback head. Use demagnetizing tape. Tape deck door cannot open. Power failure or AC power plug disconnect from the wall outlet during tape playback. Reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again.

General

System does not react when any button is pressed. 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. No or poor sound. Volume is not turned up. Adjust VOLUME. The headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphones. Speakers are not connected or are connected wrongly. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Make sure the stripped speaker wire is clamped. Reversed left and right sound. Speakers are connected wrongly. Check the speaker connections and location.
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. Remote control has no effect on the system. Wrong source is selected. Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.) before pressing the function button, (, , , etc.). The distance to the system is too large. Reduce the distance. Batteries are inserted incorrectly. Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/ signs) as indicated. Batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. Timer is not working. Clock is not set. Set the clock. Timer is not switched on. Press CLOCKTIMER to switch on the timer. Recording is in progress. Stop recording. Clock setting is erased. There was a power failure. Reset the clock.
System displays features automatically; buttons flash continuously. Demonstration mode is switched on. Press and hold (on the system) for five seconds to switch off the demonstration. All lighted buttons are not lit. Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode. Press DIM until DIM OFF display mode is shown.