Mini Hi-Fi System

3 CD Changer Mini System with Incredible Surround
2 x 100 watts Music Power 2 x 50 watts RMS Stereo Sound Navigation with Variable Incredible Surround and 26 Digital Sound Control modes 3-step Dynamic Bass Boost 7-band Spectrum Analyzer with 3 Display Modes 2-way Bass Reflex Speaker System with Detachable Grilles CD-Rewritable compatible Full RDS suite including NEWS & Traffic Announcement 40-Track CD Random Program FM/MW/LW Digital Tuning with 40 presets (LW /22) Dolby B Noise Reduction (/34) Dual Logic Tape Deck with Auto Reverse (R+1) Digital Recording Ready (digital and line out) Subwoofer Ready Easy set for radio and clock 2 timer modes (wake-up/sleep)

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standard product information amplifier
2 x 100 watts Music Power 2 x 50 watts RMS, 10% THD, 6 Ohm, 1 kHz Sound Navigation: - Jog Shuttle - Variable Incredible Surround - 26 mode Digital Sound Control 3-step Dynamic Bass Boost (Beat, Punch, Blast) Bass Optimization Signal Dep Bass Control
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loudspeaker boxes

2-way Bass Reflex 5.25" woofer 2.5" Ferro Fluid Tweeter Detachable grilles

connections

Stereo headphones: 3.5mm stereo jack Aux: cinch type sockets Subwoofer out: cinch type socket Digital Recording Ready: - digital out: cinch type socket - line out: cinch type socket Karaoke mic: 3.5mm jack
FM87.5-108MHz MW522-1602kHz LW153-279kHz FM75 Ohm clickfit

compact disc player

3 CD changer CD-Rewritable compatible Digital servo technology Bit-check D/A converter 40-track CD Random Program Play modes (repeat/shuffle/program) CD repeat (track/disc/all) Change 2 discs while playing 1

general

3 display modes incl. NITE mode Multicolor FTD display 7-band Spectrum Analyzer Demo mode Clock/timer 2 timer modes (wake-up/sleep) Wake-up with CD, tuner or tape 24-key Remote Control Automatic clock set via RDS Karaoke Feature

mains supply

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

made in sticker

RDS: station name, program type, RDS text, clock set RDS: NEWS & Traffic Announcement FM/MW/LW Digital Tuning with 40 presets (LW /22) Easy set/auto store for radio and clock

tape deck

Dolby B Noise Reduction (/34) Dual Logic Tape Deck Auto Reverse (R+1) High and normal speed dubbing CD synchro recording Automatic recording level control Automatic tape type selection Electronic speed control and full auto stop

CD TAPE 1/2

PROGRAM

SLEEP TIMER

EAN: (/22) EAN: (/34) Product Dimensions: 265mm W x 310mm H x 390mm D (center unit) 240mm W x 310mm H x 315mm D (speakers) Package Dimensions: 544mm W x 720mm H x 398mm D Product weight: 18 kg Carton contains: CD Mini System, Multi-Function 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. Incredible Surround is a Trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics Company Dolby B NR System and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 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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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA
Si dichiara che lapparecchio FW-C55 Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dellart. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven , il 20/12/1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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CONTENTS

General Information.. 5 Safety Information.. 5 Preparation. 6 - 7 Controls. 8 - 10 Operating The System. 10 - 12 CD.. 13 - 15 Tuner.. 16 - 18 Karaoke.. 18 Tape.. 19 - 20 AUX/CDR.. 20 Recording.. 21 - 22 Clock... 22 Timer... 23 Sleep Timer.. 23 Specifications.. 24 Maintenance.. 25 Troubleshooting. 25 - 26

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information
The type plate (which contains the serial number) is located at the rear of the system. Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer. The typeplate is located at the rear of your system. When the system is switched on, do not move it around. Place the system on a solid base (e.g. a cabinet). Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10cm clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5cm from the each side. Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources. Under no circumstances should you repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty! If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the CD unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player will not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible. English

Safety Information

Electrostatic discharge may cause unexpected problems. See whether these problems disappear if you unplug the AC power cord and plug it in again after a few seconds. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.
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 specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

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SLEEP TIMER to switch the system to standby mode at a selected time. B to switch the system to standby mode. English

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

PROGRAM SHUFFLE REC REPEAT NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW
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.).
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.
Notes: When the system is switched on from the main power outlet, the CD carousel tray may open and close again to initialize the set. Even though the AC power cord is removed from and reconnected to the wall socket, the demonstration will remain off until it is switched on again.

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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. 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. Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. You can also switch on the system by pressing any one of the CD DIRECT PLAY buttons. English

Switching the system ON

Selecting the Equalizer Display
You can select the desired equalizer display for the system. You must not press the DSC or INCREDIBLE SURROUND button on the system before using the JOG control. Adjust the JOG control to select the desired Equalizer Display, NORMAL, TOP DOWN, or NITE MODE. The selected display will be shown.

Easy Set

EASY SET allows you to store all available radio stations and RDS stations automatically. 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.

Switching the system to standby mode
Press STANDBY ON or B on the remote control. The system will switch to standby mode.
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.

NORMAL Display

Selecting the Source
Press the respective source selection button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. The display indicates the selected source.

TOP DOWN Display

Note: For an external source, make sure you have connected the audio left and right OUT terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/ CDR IN terminals.

NITE MODE Display

Note: In NITE MODE, all lights will be switched off and the display brightness will be dimmed.

Sound Control

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Adjust VOLUME to increase or decrease the sound level. For Personal Listening Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. The speakers will be muted. INCREDIBLE SURROUND Normal stereo sound is determined by the distance between the front speakers. When Incredible Surround is switched on, it magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect. There are 12 different Incredible Surround levels available for selection.
Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND to switch on. The INCREDIBLE SURROUND display lights up. "IS XX" will be displayed. You can change the Incredible Surround level with the JOG. Adjust the JOG control to select the desired Incredible Surround level immediately after selecting the Incredible Surround feature. The Incredible Surround level will increase or decrease between level 1 and 12. To switch off Incredible Surround Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND again. The INCREDIBLE SURROUND display is switched off. "IS OFF" will be displayed. With the JOG control, you can change the level of any DSC setting except CLASSIC. First select the DSC feature, then adjust the JOG control until the desired digital sound setting level is reached. The digital sound setting level will increase or decrease between level 1 and 5.

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.
Note: For neutral setting, select CLASSIC and switch off DBB. DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB) There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response.
Press DBB briefly to select a bass boost level. The respective DBB level will be encircled and lit. "BEAT", "PUNCH" or "BLAST" will be displayed. To switch off DBB Press DBB briefly until "DBB OFF" is displayed.
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC) The DSC feature enables you to adjust the system to suit your type of music.
Press DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC) to select OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, JAZZ, ROCK or VOCAL. The selected digital sound is encircled. "OPTIMAL X, CLASSIC, TECHNO X, JAZZ X, ROCK X or VOCAL X" will be displayed. "X" is the pre-selected level.
Note: "XX" is the last selected Incredible Surround level.
Note: Some CDs 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.
DISC CHANGE DISC 1 DISC 2 OPENCLOSE DISC 3
This system can play all digital audio CD, finalized digital audio CD-Recordable and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable format discs.
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.

Playing a CD

Loading the CD Changer
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 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.
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.
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.
Note: All the available discs will play once, then stop.
Note: To ensure good system performance, wait until the CD changer completely reads the disc(s) before proceeding.

Discs for playback

CD Direct Play

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 wish to change the inner disc during playback, press DISC CHANGE again. "DISC CHANGE" will be displayed. The CD will stop playing. The CD carousel tray will close to retrieve the inner CD and then open again with the inner CD accessible. 3 Press OPENCLOSE to close the CD carousel tray. 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 FULL. 1 Load the desired discs in the disc trays. 2 Press PROG to start programming. The PROGRAM 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 PROG 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.
If the system is reading the disc, 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.

Reviewing the program

Reviewing of the program is possible only when playback is stopped. Press or repeatedly to review the programmed tracks. Press once to exit review mode.
Note: Pressing during shuffling can only skip to the beginning of the current track.

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.

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. "TRACK" or "PROGRAM" will be displayed. The REPEAT and PROGRAM appear on the display.
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.
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.
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 PROGRAM 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.
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 SHUFFLE, 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" will be displayed. The REPEAT and SHUFFLE appear on the display. 2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume normal playback. The SHUFFLE disappears from the display. You can play the current track, a disc or all available discs repeatedly. 1 Press REPEAT on the remote control to select the various repeat modes. "TRACK", "DISC", "ALL" or "OFF" will be displayed. The REPEAT appears on the display. The selected track, selected disc or all available discs will now be played repeatedly until you press. 2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF" mode is displayed to resume normal playback. The REPEAT disappears from the display. English
2 Press to stop program playback.
Shuffle (only on remote control)
Repeat (only on remote control)
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.
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 REPEAT, PROGRAM and SHUFFLE appear on the display.

Note: REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled when shuffle is selected.

Storing Preset Stations

You can store up to 40 radio stations in the memory. When a preset radio station is selected, the preset number appears next to the frequency on the display. Automatic programming 1 Press TUNER (BAND). 2 Press PROG for more than one second. The PROGRAM starts flashing and "AUTO" will be displayed. The system will start searching for all radio stations with RDS and then followed by radio stations on FM, MW and LW band respectively. All available stations will be stored automatically. The frequency and preset number will be displayed briefly. The system will stop searching when all the available radio stations are stored or when the memory for 40 preset radio stations is used. The system will remain tuned to the last stored preset radio station.
Note: For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to page 11.

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.
Repeat this procedure until the desired station is reached. To tune to a weak station, briefly press or repeatedly until the display shows the desired frequency and/or when the best reception has been obtained.
Manual programming 1 Press TUNER (BAND). 2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the desired waveband : FM, MW or LW. 3 Press PROG for less than one second. The PROGRAM starts flashing. The next available preset number will be displayed for selection. 4 Press or to tune to the desired frequency. If you wish to store the radio station to another preset number, press 4 or 3 to select the desired preset number. 5 Press PROG again. The PROGRAM disappears and the radio station will be stored. Repeat steps to store other preset radio stations.
Notes: You can cancel the automatic programming by pressing PROG or (on the system only). If you want to reserve a section of preset numbers, for example preset numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10 before starting automatic programming, only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will be programmed.
Notes: When 40 radio stations are stored and you attempt to store another radio station, the display will show "FULL. If you want to change an existing preset number, repeat steps 3 5. You can cancel manual programming by pressing (on the system only). During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit program mode automatically.

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations
Press 4 or 3 to select the desired preset number. The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband appear on the display.
Receiving RDS Radio Station
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. PROGRAM TYPE: The following program 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 in the display. When you have tuned to a RDS station, the RDS logo () and the radio station name will appear on the display: The display normally shows the radio station name if available. By repeatedly pressing RDS button you can change the type of display information: The display shows in turn: STATION NAME PROGRAM TYPE RADIO TEXT TUNED FREQUENCY STATION NAME.
Note: When you press the RDS button and the display shows "NO RDS", it indicates that either the tuned station is not transmitting RDS signal or it is a non RDS station.
RDS Clock Some RDS station may be transmitting a real clock time at an interval of every minute. Setting the time with RDS clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER. "--:--" or current time appears on the display. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER once more to enter clock setting mode. "00:00" or current time starts flashing. 3 Press RDS. The message "SEARCH RDS TIME" will be displayed. If the station does not transmit RDS clock, "NO RDS TIME" will be displayed. When the RDS clock is read, "RDS TIME" will be displayed. The current clock time is displayed for 2 seconds and will be stored automatically. If within 90 seconds, the RDS time is not detected, "NO RDS TIME" 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.
NEWS/TA (Traffic Announcement)

tape deck 2) Press A. REV to select the different playback modes.
. to record or playback on one side of the tape. The tape stops at the end of one side. .. to record or playback on both sides of the tape. The tape then stops. . to playback continuously on both sides of the tape up to a maximum of 10 times per side unless you press.
4 Close the tape deck door.
Tape Side (only on tape deck 2)
Press or to select the tape side for playback or recording. The BACK or FRONT appear on the display, depending on the tape side selected. "T2 <<<" or "T2 >>>" will be displayed. When recording, the BACK or FRONT display will be flashing.

Tape Playback

1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 12 ) to select TAPE mode. "TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be displayed, and followed by "T1 or T2" with "<<< or >>>". Press TAPE ( TAPE 12 ) again to select either tape deck 1 or tape deck 2. 2 Load the tape into the desired tape deck. 3 Press to start playback. If tape 1 is selected for playback; "T1 " with ">" scrolling right will be displayed. If tape 2 is selected for playback; "T2 " with "< or >" scrolling left or right will be displayed depending on the tape side selected.

Loading a tape

Auto Reverse Playback (only on
3a(for playback on tape deck 2 only) Press or to select tape side (see Tape Side). Press A. REV to select the different type of playback mode (see Auto Reverse Playback). 4 Press to end playback. "T1 or T2" with "<<< or >>>" will be displayed.
During playback Press and hold or until the desired passage is located. "T1 or T2" with "<< or >>" 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. English

AUX/CDR

MIC MIC LEVEL LEVEL MIC MIC

Rewind/Fast Forward

When playback is stopped 1 You can rewind or fast forward the tape by pressing or respectively. If rewinding, "T1 < or T2 <" with "<" scrolling left will be displayed. If fast forwarding, "T1 > or T2 >" with ">" scrolling right will be displayed The tape will stop automatically at the end of the rewinding or fast forwarding. 2 Press to stop rewinding or fast forwarding.

(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 or to select the recording tape side (see Tape Side under TAPE section). 4 Press CD, TUNER or AUX. Start playback of the selected source. 5 Press REC to start recording. The REC starts flashing. 6 Press to stop recording. Notes: Only or mode is available during recording. During recording, it is not possible to listen to another source.
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 with full spool to the left and a blank tape into tape deck 2 with full spool aside. 3 Press or to select the recording tape side (see Tape Side under TAPE section).
Digital Recording via Digital Out
For CD digital recording, please refer to the Instructions Manual of the CD Recorder, digital audio equipment, etc.
Recording from other sources
4 Press DUB (HSD) once for normal speed dubbing or twice (within 2 seconds) for high speed dubbing. "NORMAL" (normal speed) or "FAST" (high speed) will be displayed, followed by "DUB" with "< or >" scrolling left or right depending on the tape side selected. The HSD appears on the display during high speed dubbing. Dubbing will start immediately. The REC starts flashing. 5 Press to stop dubbing. 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 REC to start recording. The REC starts flashing. CD will start playback automatically. 4 Press to stop recording. English
Recording the mixed sound / One Touch Recording
During microphone mixing, you can record the mixed sound on a tape in tape deck 2 except dubbing mode. For One Touch Recording, as soon as you press REC, 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 REC to start recording. The REC starts flashing. 3 Press to stop recording.
Notes: Only mode is available during dubbing. 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. During high speed dubbing in Tape mode, the sound is reduced to a low volume. You can listen to another source while dubbing.

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

Clock Setting

The clock can be set in either 12- or 24hour mode, e.g. "AM 12:00" or "00:00". Before setting the clock, you must be in the View Clock mode. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to select clock mode. 2 Press PROG (on the system only) to select 12- and 24- hour mode. If 12-hour mode is selected, "AM 12:00" starts flashing. 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.
CD Synchro Start Recording
1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 and a disc into a disc tray. 2 Press CD to select CD mode.
Note: When you press RECORD while in TAPE mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will be displayed. One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE mode.
5 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the setting. The clock starts. To exit without storing the setting, press on the system. 1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more than 2 seconds to select timer mode. AM 12:00 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 CLOCK/TIMER 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.
If the source selected is CD, playback will begin with the first track of the selected disc or program. If the CD trays are empty, TUNER will be selected instead. If the source selected is TAPE, and if the preset time is reached during high speed dubbing, the TUNER will be selected instead. The timer will not activate if a recording is in progress.

Radio Reception 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 25). 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 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 25). 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 CLOCK/TIMER 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 5 seconds to switch off the demonstration.