Mini Hi-Fi System

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Minisistema de Audio FW-C399// 220240V~; 5060 Hz 175 W Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Norte 45, # 669, Col. Industrial Vallejo Localidad y Tel: C.P. 02300 Mxico D.F., Tel. 5728-4200 Exportador: Philips Electronics HK, Ltd. Pas de Origen: China N de Serie: ______________________________ Descripcin: Modelo : Alimentacin: Consumo: Importador: Domicilio: LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

TAPE 1/2

INC.SURR.

CD DIRECT

SHUFFLE

REPEAT

VOLUME

DBB 1/2/3 DSC VEC

FWMINI HIFI SYSTEM

DISC CHANGE

OPEN CLOSE

CHANGER

DISC 1 STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE

DISC 2 DISC 3

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TAPE 1 2

VIDEO/ CDR

PRESETv PREV NEXT

SEARCH TUNING
DEMO STOP STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE

E S U RRO U ND

RECORD

CLOCKTIMER

DUBBING A. REPLAY

DIM MODE

PROGRAM

TAPE 1

SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG

TAPE 2

English ------------------------------------------------ 6
Franais -------------------------------------------- 29
Espaol --------------------------------------------- 54
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E s p a o l

Franais

English

Contents

General Information

Supplied accessories.. 7 Environmental information.. 7 Safety information.. 7

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations. 18 Storing preset radio stations.. 1819
Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming

Preparations

Rear connections.. 89
Power Antennas connection Speakers connection
Tuning to preset radio stations.. 19 Changing tuning grid.. 19

Tape Operation/Recording

Loading tape... 20 Playing tapes... 20 Rewinding/Fast forwarding. 21 General information on recording.. 21 Preparation for recording.. 21 One touch recording/Recording the mixed sound... 21 CD Synchronised start recording. 22 Dubbing tapes... 22

Optional connection.. 9

Connecting other equipment to your system
Inserting batteries into the remote control... 9

Controls

Controls on the system and remote control... 1011

Basic Functions

Plug and Play... 12 Demonstration mode.. 12 Switching the system on.. 13 Switching the system to standby mode. 13 Switching the system to Eco Power standby mode (< 1 watt).. 13 Dim mode.. 13 Volume control... 13 Sound navigation.. 14
MAX sound VEC (Victual Environment Control) DSC (Digital Sound Control) DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) Incredible Surround

Karaoke

Microphone mixing.. 23

External Sources

Listening to external sources. 23

Clock/Timer

View clock.. 24 Clock setting.. 24 Timer setting.. 2425
Deactivating the timer Activating the timer

Sleep timer setting.. 25

CD Operation
Discs for playback... 15 Loading discs.. 15 Playing discs.. 16 Selecting a desired track/passage.. 16 Replacing discs during playback.. 16 Repeat and Shuffle... 16

Repeat play Random play

Specifications.. 26 Maintenance... 27 Troubleshooting.. 2728
Programming the disc tracks.. 17 Erasing the programme.. 17
IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM. q Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer. q Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. q Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side. q Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. q The lens may cloud over when the system is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc. Leave the system in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates. q The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. q When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.

Supplied accessories

2 speaker boxes remote control batteries (two AA size) for remote control AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AC power cord
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Safety information

to select and activate the JOG control for the desired sound feature : DBB, DSC or VEC. to select the desired sound effect for the selected sound feature. DBB. DBB 1, DBB 2 or DBB 3. DSC. OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO. VEC. CINEMA, HALL or CONCERT. SURR.) to activate or deactivate the surround sound effect. to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer. RECORD q to start recording on tape deck 2. DUBBING to dub a tape. A. REPLAY to select continuous playback in either AUTO REPLAY or ONCE mode only.

5 Mode Selection

8 INCREDIBLE SURROUND (INC.

9 CLOCKTIMER

0 Tape Deck Operation
! Tape deck 1 @ Tape deck 2
to select different brightness for the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF. to open the tape deck door. for CD.. to programme disc tracks. for Tuner. to programme preset radio stations. for Clock. to select 12- or 24-hour clock mode. to playback all available discs and their tracks/ programme in random order. to switch the system to standby mode. to switch the system to Eco Power standby mode.

$ # OPEN

% PROGRAM

^ MAX SOUND (MAX)

to activate or deactivate the optimal mix of various sound features. to connect headphones. to increase or decrease the volume. to connect microphone jack. to adjust the mixing level for karaoke or microphone recording.

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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 (CD or TUNER, for example). Then select the desired function (, , , for example).
* VOLUME (VOLUME +/-) ( MIC (not available for all versions) ) LEVEL (not available for all versions) Disc tray OPENCLOSE
to open or close the disc tray. to change disc(s). to view the current status of the system. to playback track(s)/disc(s)/programme repeatedly. to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer.
DISC CHANGE Display screen REPEAT SLEEP

# DIM MODE

SHUFFLE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 MIC

STANDBY-ON
MUTE DIM 1 ALB NEWS TITLE

CD3 BAND TAPE VIDEO/ CDR

CLOCKTIMER DUBBING A. REPLAY DIM MODE PROGRAM
IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures.

Plug and Play

Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. First time setup/power up
1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO
INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.
2 Press on the system to start installation.
"INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TUNER" and "AUTO". PROG starts flashing. All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored automatically, starting from FM and followed by MW band. When all the available radio stations are stored or the memory for 40 presets are used, the last preset radio station will be played. To reinstall Plug and Play

Volume control

Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease (turn knob anti-clockwise or press VOLUME -) the sound level. To listen through the headphones q Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. The speakers will be muted.
Switching the system to Eco Power standby mode (< 1 Watt)
q Press ECO POWER (or press and hold B on the remote control). "ECO PWR" is displayed, then the display screen will go blank. The low power ECO POWER LED will be lighted. Note: If you have not deactivated the demonstration, it will resume five seconds after the system switches to Eco Power standby or standby mode.

Switching the system on

Dim mode

Sound navigation

For optimal sound listening, select only one of the following navigation sound controls at a time : DSC, VEC or MAX SOUND. MAX Sound MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features (DSC, VEC, DBB, for example). q Press MAX SOUND (or MAX on the remote control) repeatedly. If activated, MAX SOUND is shown and the MAX SOUND button lights up. If deactivated, MAX OFF is displayed. Note: When MAX sound is selected, all other sound navigation will switch off automatically. DSC (Digital Sound Control) The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special sound effects that have preset equaliser settings, providing the best music reproduction.

E S U RR O U ND

VEC (Virtual Environment Control) The VEC feature enables you to adjust the system to select a type of environment.

1 Press VEC.

The selected VEC is shown.
2 Adjust the JOG control (or press VEC on the
remote control repeatedly) to select : CINEMA, HALL or CONCERT. Note: When you select VEC, Incredible Surround will switch on automatically.

1 Press DSC.

The selected DSC is shown.
2 Adjust the JOG control (or press DSC on the
remote control repeatedly) to select : OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO. DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response.

1 Press DBB.

The selected DBB is shown, except for DBB OFF mode.
2 Adjust the JOG control (or press DBB 1/2/3
on the remote control repeatedly) to select : DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF. Note: Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high modulation, which causes a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume. Automatic DSC-DBB selection The best DBB setting is DSC generated automatically JAZZ for each DSC selection. ROCK You can manually select TECHNO the DBB setting that best suits your listening OPTIMAL environment.

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Incredible Surround The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect. q Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND (or INC. SURR. on the remote control) repeatedly. If activated, INC. SUR is shown and INCR SURROUND is displayed. If deactivated, IS OFF is displayed.

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DISC CHANGE OPEN CLOSE

DBB 1/2/3 DSC

IMPORTANT! This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. Do not load more than one disc into each tray.
Loading discs 1 Press OPENCLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays.
To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE. The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray is ready for loading.

Discs for playback

This system can playback all digital audio CD, finalised digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs and finalised digital audio CD-Rewritable (CDRW)discs.

CD CHANGER

CLOCK.TIMER

OPENCLOSE

CD TAPE RECORD TIMER SET DUBBING BAND SHUFFLE TIMER
SHUFFLE FMMW SW LW STEREO
RECORD PROGRAM FRONT DBB BACK HSD AMPM
PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET CLOCK SIDE RDS MODE CLEAR

PRESET

TUNING
3 Press OPENCLOSE to close the disc tray.
"READING" is displayed. The selected disc tray, total number of tracks and the playing time will appear on the display. A lighted button indicates that a disc is loaded on the disc tray. Notes: Load the discs with the label side facing up. To ensure good system performance, wait until the disc tray completely reads the disc(s) before proceeding.

Playing discs

To play all discs on the disc tray q Press . All the available discs will play once, then stop. During playback, the selected disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track are displayed. To play the selected disc only q In CD mode, press DISC 1/2/3 (or CD DIRECT 1/2/3 on the remote control). The selected disc will play once, then stop. To interrupt playback q Press . The current track time flashes. q To resume playback, press again. To stop playback q Press.
Replacing discs during playback 1 Press DISC CHANGE.

track.

5 Press PROGRAM to store the track. q Repeat steps 35 to store other discs and tracks. 6 To end programming, press once.
PROG stays and the programme mode remains active. The total number of tracks programmed and the total playing time are displayed.
For Recording, please refer to Tape Operation/Recording.
7 To start programme play, press .
"PLAY PROGRAM" is displayed. 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 "--:--" is displayed instead of the total playing time. If you attempt to programme more than 40 tracks, "FULL" is displayed. If you press any of the CD DIRECT 1/2/3 buttons on the remote control, the system will play the selected disc or track, and the stored programme will be ignored temporarily. The PROG symbol also will disappear temporarily from the display. It will reappear when playback of the selected disc ends. During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the programme mode automatically.
Programming the disc tracks
To review the programme q Stop playback and press or repeatedly.
Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.
"TUNER" is displayed. A few seconds later, the current radio frequency will appear on the display.
2 Press TUNER again to select the desired

waveband : FM or MW.

3 Press and hold or until the frequency
indication starts to change, then release. The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.
4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the
desired radio station. q To tune to a weak station, press or briefly and repeatedly until optimal reception found.
Storing preset radio stations
You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory. Automatic Preset Programming q Plug and Play setting (refer to Basic Functions Plug and Play). OR
1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

DBB 1/2/3 VEC

To begin automatic preset from a desired preset number q Press or to select the desired preset number. If a radio station has been stored in one of the presets, it will not be stored again under another preset number.
2 Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO" is
displayed. PROG starts flashing. All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored automatically, starting from FM and followed by MW band. When all the available radio stations are stored or the memory for 40 presets are used, the last preset radio station will be played. To stop storing the automatic preset q Press PROGRAM or on the system. Note: If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden.

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to
Tuning to radio stations). all versions) In North and South America, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas). The preset frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz. Changing the tuning grid will erase all previously stored preset radio stations.

2 Press PROGRAM.

PROG starts flashing. The next available preset number is displayed for selection. To store the radio station to another preset number q Press or to select the desired preset number.
1 Disconnect the system from the AC power
supply (pull out the AC power cord).
3 Press PROGRAM again to store the radio
station. PROG disappears. q Repeat steps 13 to store other radio stations. To exit manual preset mode q Press on the system. Notes: If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "FULL" is displayed. During programming, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the programme mode automatically.
2 While holding down TUNER and on the
system, reconnect the system to the AC power supply. The display will show "GRID 9" or "GRID 10". Notes: GRID 9 and GRID 10 indicate that the tuning grid is in step of 9 kHz and 10 kHz respectively. The FM tuning grid also will be changed from 50 kHz to 100 kHz or vice versa.
Tuning to preset radio stations
q Once youve programmed the radio stations, press or to select the desired preset number. The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband are displayed.
Manual Preset Programming
Changing tuning grid (not available for
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 MIC STANDBY-ON
DUBBING A. REPLAY DIM MODE PROGRAM
IMPORTANT! 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).
Loading tape 1 Press OPEN to open the

tape deck door.

2 Load the tape with the open
side downward and full spool to the left.
3 Close the tape deck door.

Playing tapes

To playback a selected tape deck
1 Press TAPE (or TAPE 1/2 on the remote
control) repeatedly to select tape deck 1 or 2.

2 Press .

To stop playback q Press. To select automatic replay or one time playback q Press A. REPLAY repeatedly to select the different playback modes. "AUTO REPLAY" ( ) or "ONCE" ( ) is displayed. AUTO REPLAY the tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback and replay again. It will replay up to a maximum of 20 times. ONCE. the tape will playback the selected side once and then stop.

1 Stop playback, press or.
The tape will stop automatically at the end of rewinding or fast forwarding.
2 Press to stop rewinding or fast forwarding. Preparation for recording
Note: During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select another source (CD or TUNER, for example).
1 Press TAPE to select TAPE 2. 2 Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full

spool to the left.

3 Prepare the source to be recorded. General information on recording
q If you do not intend to record via the microphone, unplug the microphone to avoid accidental mixing with other recording source. q For recording, use only tape of IEC type I (normal tape). q The recording level is set automatically, regardless of the position of the Volume, DBB, DSC and so forth. q The tape is secured at both ends with leader tape. At the beginning and end of the tape, nothing will be recorded for six to seven seconds. q To prevent accidental recording, break out the tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect. q If CHECK TAPE is displayed, the protection tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear adhesive tape over the opening. CD load the disc(s). TUNER tune to the desired radio station. TAPE load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 1 with the full spool to the left. AUX connect external equipment. When recording is in progress REC starts flashing. q It is not possible to listen to another source, except tape dubbing. q It is not possible to activate the timer function during recording or tape dubbing.
One touch recording / Recording the mixed sound (not available for all

versions)

1 Press CD, TUNER or AUX to select the
source. q You can connect a microphone to record the mixed sound (refer to Karaoke - Microphone Mixing).
2 Start playback of the selected source. 3 Press RECORD to start recording.
To stop recording q Press on the system. Note: One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE mode, "SELECT SOURCE" is displayed.
Rewinding / Fast forwarding
IMPORTANT! Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. Recording is possible only on tape deck 2.
CD Synchronised start recording 1 Press CD to select the disc.

q Press or to select the desired track to start recording. q You can programme the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded (refer to CD Operation - Programming the disc tracks).
2 Press RECORD to start recording.
The disc will start playback automatically. To select another track during recording
1 Press to interrupt recording. 2 Press or to select the desired track. 3 Press to resume recording.
To stop recording q Press. Recording and disc playback will stop simultaneously.
Dubbing tapes 1 Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1.
q You can set the tape to the desired passage where recording will start.

2 Press DUBBING.

Playing and recording will start simultaneously. "DUB" is displayed. q Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the tape only. To continue recording on the reverse side, at the end of side A, flip the tape to side B and repeat the procedure. To stop dubbing q Press. Notes: Dubbing of tapes is possible only from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2. To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same length. You can listen to another source while dubbing.
Karaoke (not available for all versions)
the source to be mixed and start playback.
3 Adjust the volume level of the source with

VOLUME control.

4 Adjust the microphone volume with microphone
LEVEL control. Note: Keep the microphone away from the speakers to prevent howling.

Microphone mixing

Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the system allowing you to sing along with the music source.
1 Connect a microphone to the MIC jack.
q Before connecting the microphone, set the microphone LEVEL to the minimum level to prevent howling sound.
Notes: All the sound control features (DSC or DBB, for example) are available for selection. Refer to the operating instructions for the connected equipment for details.
Listening to external sources 1 Connect the audio out terminals of the external
equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN terminals of your system.
2 Press AUX to select external equipment.
"AUX" or "CDR" is displayed.

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2 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX to select
IMPORTANT! When in Eco Power standby mode, it is not possible to operate the clock or timer function.

View clock

The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (CD or TUNER for example) q Press CLOCKTIMER. The clock is displayed for a few seconds. If the clock has not been set, "--:--" is displayed.

Clock setting

The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode ("AM 12:00" or "00:00" for example)

1 In standby or view clock mode, press
CLOCKTIMER once. In other source mode, press CLOCKTIMER twice.
2 Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select clock
mode. "AM 12:00" or "00:00" starts flashing.
3 Press or on the system repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press or on the system repeatedly to set

the minute.

5 Press CLOCKTIMER again to store the
setting. The clock starts working. To exit without storing the setting q Press on the system. Notes: The clock setting will be cancelled when the power cord is disconnected or if a power failure occurs. During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically.

Timer setting

The system can switch on to CD, TUNER, or TAPE 2 mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. The timer will always be switched on after it has been set. The timer will not start if a recording is in progress. The volume of the timer will increase gradually from the minimum level to the last tuned volume level.
two seconds to select timer mode. "AM 12:00" or "00:00" or the last timer setting starts flashing. TIMER starts flashing. The selected source will be lighted while other available sources are flashing.
1 Press and hold CLOCKTIMER for more than

two seconds.

2 Press on the system to cancel the timer.
"OFF" is displayed and the TIMER disappears. Activating the timer (for the same preset time and source)
2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the
desired source. q Before setting timer, make sure the music source has been prepared. CD Load the disc(s). To start from a specific track, make a programme (refer to CD Operation - Programming the disc tracks). TUNER tune to the desired radio station. TAPE load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 2.
2 Press CLOCKTIMER again to store.

is shown.

Sleep timer setting
The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time.
the hour for the timer to start.
1 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly
to select a preset time. The selections are as follows (time in minutes): OFF 15 "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" is displayed. "XX" is the time in minutes.

the minute for the timer to start.
5 Press CLOCKTIMER to store the start time.

remains on the display.

q At the preset time, the selected source will play. To exit without storing the setting q Press on the system. Notes: When the preset time is reached and the selected disc tray is empty, the next available disc will be selected. If all the disc trays are not available,Tuner will be selected automatically. During timer setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically.
2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop
pressing the SLEEP button. SLEEP is shown, except for "OFF" mode. The sleep timer is now set. Before the system switches to standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is displayed. "SLEEP 10" "SLEEP 9". "SLEEP 1" "SLEEP" To check the remaining length of time after sleep timer is activated q Press SLEEP once. To change the preset sleep timer q Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is shown. The display will show the next sleep timer options. To deactivate the sleep timer q Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed, or press the STANDBY ON button.

Deactivating the timer

Specifications
AMPLIFIER Output power.. 3000 W PMPO... 2 x 120 W RMS(1) Signal-to-noise ratio. 67 dBA (IEC) Frequency response. Hz Input sensitivity AUX/CDR In.. 500 mV / 1V Microphone... 3.5 mV Output Speakers... 6 Headphones.. 32 1000

(1) (6 , 1 kHz, 10% THD)

SPEAKERS System.. 3-way; double port bass reflex Impedance.. 6 Woofer... 1 x 6.5" Tweeter... 1 x 2.5" Dimensions (w x h x d). 210 x 315 x 235 (mm) Weight... 2.5 kg each GENERAL Material/finish.. Polystyrene/Metal AC Power For Version /21-21M. / V;.. 50/60 Hz Switchable For Version /30. V; 50 Hz Power Consumption Active... 175 W Standby... < 25 W Eco Power standby... < 1 W Dimensions (w x h x d). 265 x 310 x 381 (mm) Weight (without speakers).. 8.5 kg
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 (9 kHz). kHz MW wave range (10 kHz). kHz Tuning grid.. 9/10 kHz Number of presets... 40 Antenna FM... 75 wire AM.. Loop antenna TAPE PLAYER Frequency response Normal tape (type I). Hz (8 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio Normal tape (type I).. 48 dBA Wow and flutter... 0.4% DIN
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet q Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning Discs q When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in circular motion. q Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records. Cleaning the disc lens q After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner. Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths q To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape operation. q Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. q You also can clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once.

C B A B

Demagnetising the heads q Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer.

Troubleshooting

WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Problem

CD OPERATION NO DISC is displayed.

Solution

Insert a disc. Check if the disc is inserted upside down. Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens has cleared. Replace or clean the disc, see Maintenance. Use a finalised CD-RW or CD-R.
DISC NOT FINALIZED is displayed.
RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor.
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi System and your TV or VCR.
TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made.
The tape deck door cannot open.
Clean deck parts, see Maintenance. Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape. Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space. Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again.
GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.
The left and right sound outputs are reversed. The remote control does not function properly.
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again. Adjust the volume. Disconnect the headphones. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped. Check the speaker connections and location. Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (,,). Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/ signs) aligned as indicated. Replace the batteries. Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor. Set the clock correctly. Press and hold CLOCKTIMER to switch on the timer. If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop recording. Press DIM to select DIM OFF display mode. Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. Press and hold on the system to switch off the demonstration.
The timer is not working.
Not all lighted buttons are showing light. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. The system displays features automatically and buttons start flashing.

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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:

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Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BSAmp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 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).
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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.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

TAPE 1/2

INC.SURR.

CD DIRECT

SHUFFLE

REPEAT

VOLUME

DBB 1/2/3 DSC VEC

FWMINI HIFI SYSTEM

DISC CHANGE

OPEN CLOSE

CHANGER

DISC 1 STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

MUTE DIM
CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE

DISC 2 DISC 3

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TAPE 1 2

VIDEO/ CDR

PRESETv PREV NEXT

SEARCH TUNING
DEMO STOP STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE

E S U RRO U ND

RECORD

CLOCKTIMER

DUBBING A. REPLAY

DIM MODE

PROGRAM

TAPE 1

SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG

TAPE 2

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Contents

General Information

Supplied accessories.. Acknowledgement.. Environmental information.. Safety information.. 7 7

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations. 19 Storing preset radio stations.. 1920
Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming

Preparations

Rear connections.. 89
Power Antennas connection Speakers connection
Tuning to preset radio stations.. 20 RDS... 2021

Setting the RDS clock

NEWS.. 21

Tape Operation/Recording

Loading tape... 22 Playing tapes... 23 Rewinding/Fast forwarding. 23 General information on recording.. 23 Preparation for recording.. 24 One touch recording... 24 CD Synchronised start recording. 24 Dubbing tapes... 24

Optional connection.. 9

Connecting other equipment to your system
Inserting batteries into the remote control... 9

Controls

Controls on the system and remote control... 1011

Basic Functions

Plug and Play... 12 Demonstration mode.. 13 Switching the system on.. 13 Switching the system to standby mode. 13 Switching the system to Eco Power standby mode.. 13 Dim mode.. 13 Volume control... 14 Sound navigation.. 1415
MAX sound VEC (Victual Environment Control) DSC (Digital Sound Control) DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) Incredible Surround

Clock/Timer

View clock.. 25 Clock setting.. 25 Timer setting.. 26
Deactivating the timer Activating the timer
Sleep timer setting.. 2627

External Sources

Listening to external sources. 27
Specifications.. 28 Maintenance... 29 Troubleshooting.. 2930

CD Operation

Discs for playback... 16 Loading discs.. 16 Playing discs.. 17 Selecting a desired track/passage.. 17 Replacing discs during playback.. 17 Repeat and Shuffle... 17

Repeat play Random play

Programming the disc tracks.. 18 Erasing the programme.. 18
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

Safety information

q Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer. q Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. q Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side. q Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. q The lens may cloud over when the system is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc. Leave the system in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates. q The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. q When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.

Supplied accessories

2 speaker boxes remote control batteries (two AA size) for remote control AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AC power cord

Acknowledgement

Energy Star As an ENERGY STARR Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STARR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

FM AERIAL 75

speaker (right)

AUX/ CDR IN

AM ANTENNA

AC MAINS

speaker (left)

+ R L +

SPEAKERS 6

AC power cord

Rear connections
The type plate is located at the rear of the system. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2.

B Antennas Connection

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception. AM Antenna

A Power

Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. WARNING! For optimal performance, use only the original power cable. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore, your system may switch to Standby mode automatically under extreme conditions. If this happens, let the system cool down before reusing it (not available for all versions).

Fix the claw to the slot

q Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation source.

FM Antenna

Optional connection
The optional equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. Connecting other equipment to your system Use a cinch cable to connect AUX/CDR IN to the analogue audio out terminals of an external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder). Note: If you are connecting equipment with a mono output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a single to double cinch cable (the output sound still remain mono).
q For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal.

C Speakers Connection

Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

Inserting batteries into the remote control
Insert two batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside the battery compartment.
q Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown. Notes: For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.
CAUTION! Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time. Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed off properly.
Controls (illustrations on page 3)

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Controls on the system and remote control 1 STANDBY ON y
to switch the system on or to standby mode. to switch the system on or to Eco Power standby mode. to select a disc tray for playback.
PLAYPAUSE for CD.. to start or interrupt playback. for Tape.. to start playback. for Plug & Play(on the system only) to initiate and start plug & play mode. PREV / NEXT (4 PRESET 3) for CD.. to skip to the beginning of the current, previous, or next track. for Tuner. to select a preset radio station. for Clock. (on the system only) to set the minute.
2 ECO POWER 3 DISC 1/2/3 (CD DIRECT 1/2/3) 4 Source selection to select the following :
CD (CD 123) to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3. TUNER (BAND) to select waveband : FM, MW or LW. TAPE (TAPE 12) to select tape deck 1 or 2. AUX (VIDEO/CDR) to select the input for an additional appliance : AUX or CDR. 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. for Clock. (on the system only) to set the hour. STOPCLEAR (DEMO STOP) for CD.. to stop playback or to clear a programme. for Tuner. (on the system only) to stop programming. for Tape.. to stop playback or recording. for Demo. (on the system only) to activate/ deactivate the demonstration. for Clock. (on the system only) to exit clock setting or cancel timer. for Plug & Play(on the system only) to exit plug & play mode.

6 SOUND NAVIGATION

to select and activate the JOG control for the desired sound feature : DBB, DSC or VEC. to select the desired sound effect for the selected sound feature. DBB. DBB 1, DBB 2 or DBB 3. DSC. OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO. VEC. CINEMA, HALL or CONCERT. SURR.) to activate or deactivate the surround sound effect. to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer. RECORD q to start recording on tape deck 2. DUBBING to dub a tape. A. REPLAY to select continuous playback in either AUTO REPLAY or ONCE mode only.
8 INCREDIBLE SURROUND (INC.

5 Mode Selection

9 CLOCKTIMER

0 Tape Deck Operation

! Tape deck 1 @ Tape deck 2

# DIM MODE

to select different brightness for the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF. to open the tape deck door. for CD.. to programme disc tracks. for Tuner. to programme preset radio stations. for Clock. to select 12- or 24-hour clock mode.

SHUFFLE

to playback all available discs and their tracks/ programme in random order. to switch the system to standby mode. to switch the system to Eco Power standby mode.

$ # OPEN

% PROGRAM

^ MAX SOUND (MAX)

to activate or deactivate the optimal mix of various sound features. to connect headphones. to increase or decrease the volume. to hear News automatically. to select RDS information.

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* VOLUME (VOLUME +/-) ( NEWS ) RDS Disc tray OPENCLOSE
to open or close the disc tray. to change disc(s). to view the current status of the system. to playback track(s)/disc(s)/programme repeatedly. to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer. Notes for remote control: First, select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (CD or TUNER, for example). Then select the desired function (, , , for example).
DISC CHANGE Display screen REPEAT SLEEP

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

STANDBY-ON
MUTE DIM 1 ALB NEWS TITLE

CD3 BAND TAPE VIDEO/ CDR

CLOCKTIMER DUBBING A. REPLAY DIM MODE PROGRAM
IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures.

Plug and Play

Plug and Play allows you to store all available RDS stations and radio stations automatically. First time setup/power up
1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO
INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.
2 Press on the system to start installation.
"INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TUNER" and "AUTO". PROG starts flashing. The system will automatically store the radio stations with sufficient signal strength, starting from all RDS stations and followed by FM, MW and LW bands respectively. Weak RDS stations may be stored in later presets. When all the available radio stations are stored or the memory for 40 presets are used, the last preset radio station (or the first available RDS station) will be played.

3 The system will proceed to set the RDS clock if
the first preset is an RDS station. "INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TIME" and "SEARCH RDS TIME". When RDS time is read, "RDS TIME" is displayed and the current time will be stored.
If RDS station does not transmit RDS time within 90 seconds, the programme will exit automatically and the display will show NO RDS TIME. q If the first preset is non-RDS station; The programme will exit automatically. To reinstall Plug and Play
1 In standby or demonstration mode, press and
hold on the system until "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.
2 Press again to start installation.
All previously stored radio stations will be replaced. To exit without storing the Plug and Play q Press on the system. If you do not complete the Plug and Play installation, the function will be restarted when you next turn on the main supply again. Notes: When the power is turned on, the disc tray may open and close to initialise the system. If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" will be displayed. During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and Play mode.

Demonstration mode

The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. To activate the demonstration q In standby mode, press and holdon the system until "DEMO ON" is displayed. The demonstration will begin. To deactivate the demonstration q Press and holdon the system until "DEMO OFF" is displayed. The system will switch to standby mode.
Switching the system to Eco Power standby mode (< 1 Watt)
q Press ECO POWER (or press and hold B on the remote control). "ECO PWR" is displayed, then the display screen will go blank. The low power ECO POWER LED will be lighted. Note: If you have not deactivated the demonstration, it will resume five seconds after the system switches to Eco Power standby or standby mode.

Switching the system on

In standby/demonstration mode q Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected source. q Press CD, TUNER, TAPE (TAPE 1/2) or AUX. q Press OPENCLOSE. The system will switch to CD mode. In Eco Power standby mode q Press ECO POWER to switch on the last selected source. q Press CD, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX on the remote control.

Dim mode

You can select the desired brightness for the display. q In any source mode (except Eco Power standby or standby mode), press DIM MODE repeatedly to select DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode. DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode.

DIM mode Brightness normal half half normal Spectrum Analyser off on off on
Switching the system to standby mode
In demonstration mode q Press and hold on the system. In any other source mode (except Eco Power standby mode) q Press STANDBY ON (or B on the remote control). The clock will appear on the display when the system is in standby mode.

Volume control

Sound navigation
For optimal sound listening, select only one of the following navigation sound controls at a time : MAX SOUND, DSC or VEC. MAX Sound MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features (DSC, VEC, DBB, for example). q Press MAX SOUND (or MAX on the remote control) repeatedly.
VEC (Virtual Environment Control) The VEC feature enables you to adjust the system to select a type of environment.

1 Press VEC.

The selected VEC is shown.
2 Adjust the JOG control (or press VEC on the
remote control repeatedly) to select : CINEMA, HALL or CONCERT. Note: When you select VEC, Incredible Surround will switch on automatically. DSC (Digital Sound Control) The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special sound effects that have preset equaliser settings, providing the best music reproduction.
If activated, MAX SOUND is shown and the MAX SOUND button lights up. If deactivated, MAX OFF is displayed. Note: When MAX sound is selected, all other sound navigation will switch off automatically.

1 Press DSC.

The selected DSC is shown.
2 Adjust the JOG control (or press DSC on the
remote control repeatedly) to select : OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO.
To listen through the headphones q Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. The speakers will be muted.

E S U RR O U ND

Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease (turn knob anti-clockwise or press VOLUME -) the sound level.
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response.

1 Press DBB.

The selected DBB is shown, except for DBB OFF mode.
2 Adjust the JOG control (or press DBB 1/2/3
on the remote control repeatedly) to select : DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF. Note: Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high modulation, which causes a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume. Automatic DSC-DBB selection The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment.

JAZZ ROCK TECHNO OPTIMAL

off on (3) on (3) on (2)
Incredible Surround The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect. q Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND (or INC. SURR. on the remote control) repeatedly. If activated, INC. SUR is shown and INCR SURROUND is displayed. If deactivated, IS OFF is displayed.

DBB 1/2/3 DSC

IMPORTANT! This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. Do not load more than one disc into each tray.

Discs for playback

This system can playback all digital audio CD, finalised digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs and finalised digital audio CD-Rewritable (CDRW)discs.

OPENCLOSE

CD CHANGER

DEMO CLOCK.TIMER

CD TAPE RECORD TIMER SET DUBBING BAND SHUFFLE TIMER
SHUFFLE FMMW SW LW STEREO
RECORD PROGRAM FRONT DBB BACK HSD AMPM
PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET CLOCK SIDE RDS MODE CLEAR

PRESET

TUNING
3 Press OPENCLOSE to close the disc tray.
"READING" is displayed. The selected disc tray, total number of tracks and the playing time will appear on the display. A lighted button indicates that a disc is loaded on the disc tray. Notes: Load the discs with the label side facing up. To ensure good system performance, wait until the disc tray completely reads the disc(s) before proceeding.
Loading discs 1 Press OPENCLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays.
To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE. The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray is ready for loading.

Playing discs

To play all discs on the disc tray q Press . All the available discs will play once, then stop. During playback, the selected disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track are displayed. To play the selected disc only q In CD mode, press DISC 1/2/3 (or CD DIRECT 1/2/3 on the remote control). The selected disc will play once, then stop. To interrupt playback q Press . The current track time flashes. q To resume playback, press again. To stop playback q Press.
Replacing discs during playback 1 Press DISC CHANGE.
The disc tray will open without interrupting current playback.
2 To change the inner disc, press DISC
CHANGE again. "DISC CHANGE" is displayed and the disc will stop playing. The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.

Repeat and Shuffle

You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. Repeat play
1 Press REPEAT on the remote control
repeatedly to select : "TRACK" to repeat playback of the current track. "DISC" to repeat playback of the current disc. "ALL DISC" or "PROGRAM" to repeat playback of all available discs or programmed tracks.

1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.
Manual Preset Programming
RDS (Radio Data System) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with the regular FM radio signal. This additional information can contain: Station name: The radio station name is displayed. Programme type: The following programme types exist and can be received by your tuner: News, Affairs, Info, Sport, Educate, Drama, Culture, Science, Varied, Pop M, Rock M, M.O.R. (middle of the road music), Light M, Classics, Other M, No type. Radio text (RT): text messages appear on the display. To receive RDS Radio Stations q Tuned to a radio station from FM band. If the radio station is transmitting RDS signal, the RDS logo (RDS) and the radio station name will appear on the display. To Check the RDS information q Press RDS repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available) : STATION NAME PROGRAMME TYPE RADIO TEXT TUNED FREQUENCY STATION NAME. Notes: If the tuned radio station does not transmit RDS signal or is a non RDS station, "NO RDS" is displayed. If the RDS text message is not available at the RDS station, "NO RDS TEXT" is displayed.
1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to
Tuning to radio stations).

2 Press PROGRAM.

PROG starts flashing. The next available preset number is displayed for selection. To store the radio station to another preset number q Press or to select the desired preset number.
3 Press PROGRAM again to store the radio
station. PROG disappears. q Repeat steps 13 to store other radio stations. To exit manual preset mode q Press on the system. Notes: If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "FULL" is displayed. During programming, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the programme mode automatically.
Tuning to preset radio stations
q Once youve programmed the radio stations, press or to select the desired preset number. The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband are displayed.
Setting the RDS clock Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a real clock time at an interval of every minute. It is possible to set the clock by using a time signal which is broadcast together with the RDS signal. Notes: You have to exit Tuner mode before selecting NEWS function. Before you activate the NEWS feature, ensure that the first five presets have RDS stations. The NEWS works only once for each activation. The NEWS will not start if a recording is in progress. If no RDS station is detected, "NO RDS NEWS" is displayed. To cancel NEWS function q Press NEWS again or press TUNER to select tuner mode. q During news bulletin, press any other available source keys to execute the relevant source mode.

C B A B

Demagnetising the heads q Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer.

Troubleshooting

WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Problem

CD OPERATION NO DISC is displayed.

Solution

Insert a disc. Check if the disc is inserted upside down. Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens has cleared. Replace or clean the disc, see Maintenance. Use a finalised CD-RW or CD-R.
DISC NOT FINALIZED is displayed.
RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi System and your TV or VCR.
TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made.
The tape deck door cannot open.
Clean deck parts, see Maintenance. Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape. Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space. Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again.
GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.
The left and right sound outputs are reversed. The remote control does not function properly.
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again. Adjust the volume. Disconnect the headphones. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped. Check the speaker connections and location. Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (,,). Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/ signs) aligned as indicated. Replace the batteries. Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor. Set the clock correctly. Press and hold CLOCKTIMER to switch on the timer. If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop recording. Press DIM to select DIM OFF display mode. Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. Press and hold on the system to switch off the demonstration.

The timer is not working.
Not all lighted buttons are showing light. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. The system displays features automatically and buttons start flashing.