CD Mini System

3 CD Changer Mini System with Incredible Surround
2 x 50 watts Music Power 2 x 25 watts RMS Stereo Incredible Surround Digital Sound Control (optimal, jazz, rock, techno) Dynamic Bass Boost 2-way Bass Reflex Speaker System with Detachable Grilles CD-Rewritable compatible 40-track CD Random Program Full RDS suite including NEWS FM/MW/LW Digital Tuner with 40 presets Dual Logic Tape Deck with Auto Replay One touch CD synchro recording Subwoofer Ready Digital Out Easy set for radio and clock Bedroom clock with wake-up

FW396C

watts MPO

DIGITAL TUNING

WITH PRESETS

auto replay

RADIO CLOCK

24-key Remote Control

3 CD changer mini system with Incredible Surround
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amplifier 2 x 50 watts Music Power 2 x 25 watts RMS, 10% THD, 6 Ohm, 1kHz Incredible Surround Digital Sound Control (optimal, jazz, rock, techno) Dynamic Bass Boost compact disc player motorized front loading 3 CD changer CD-Rewritable compatible bit-check D/A converter 40-track CD random program play modes (repeat/shuffle/program) change 2 discs while playing 1 tuner RDS - station name, program type, RDS text, clock set RDS - NEWS FM/MW/LW Digital Tuner with 40 presets easy set/auto store for radio and clock tape deck Dual Logic Tape Deck high and normal speed dubbing CD synchro recording auto replay automatic recording level control automatic tape type selection electronic speed control and full auto stop
loudspeaker boxes 2-way Bass Reflex 5.25" woofer 2.5" tweeter detachable grilles hyper energy bass port for deep powerful bass reproduction
Australia/NZ Middle East/S Africa Latam Europe E Europe Mexico
FM65.81-74MHz FM87.5-108MHz MW522-1602kHz LW153-279kHz FM75 ohm clickfit
connections stereo headphones : 3.5mm stereo jack video/aux : cinch type sockets subwoofer out : cinch type socket general multicolor FTD display clock/timer wake-up with CD, tuner or tape 24 key Remote Control functional back-lighting guide automatic clock set via RDS

mains supply

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

general

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Incredible Surround Incredible Surround will magnifies the virtual distance between the speakers. Press the Incredible Surround button and the room will be full of good stereo music. No need to move the speakers away from the center unit. For those who don't want to rearrange their lives to fit their hifi.

TAPE 1/2

INC. SURR.

CD DIRECT

VOLUME
EAN: Product Dimensions: 265mmW x 310mm H x 320mm D (center unit) 210mm W x 310mm H x 240mm D (speakers) Package Dimensions: 624mmW x 410mmH x 474mmD Product weight: 14 kg Carton contains: CD Mini System, Surround Sound Speaker, MultiFunction Remote Control, Batteries (2 x AA), Operating instructions, Warranty information, FM antenna, AM antenna Printed in Singapore Date printed : Apr 1999 Specifications subject to change without notice. 1998 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Incredible Surround is a Trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics Company 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.
English Franais Espaol Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Svenska Dansk Suomi Portugus 2

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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA
Si dichiara che lapparecchio FW396C Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dellart. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven , il 30/1/1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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CONTENTS

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

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 type plate 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. 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 5

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 material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into three mono-materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polythene (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.

Accessories (Supplied)

Remote control Batteries (2 x AA size) for remote control AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AC power cord

PREPARATION

Rear Connections

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FM AERIAL 75 FRONT

AM AERIAL

SUBWOOFER OUT DIGITAL OUT

AC MAINS ~

STANDBY ON

AUX IN

OFER LEVEL CONT RO L

MIN CUT OFF FREQUENCY

H I G H P OW E R S U B WO O F E R

60Hz 150Hz

AUDIO OUT
A AM Loop Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied loop antenna to the AM AERIAL terminal. Place the AM loop antenna far away from the system and adjust its position for the best reception.
D Connecting other equipment to your system
You can connect the audio left and right OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVD player to the AUX IN terminals at the rear of the system.
You can record the digital sound from the CD, through this output, on any audio equipment with digital input (e.g. CD Recorder, Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck, Digital to Analog Converter and Digital Signal Processor). Connect one end of the cinch cable (not supplied) to the DIGITAL OUT socket and the other end to the audio equipment with digital input.When connecting the cinch cable, make sure it is fully inserted.
Insert the batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the remote control as shown in the battery compartment.
B FM Wire Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM 75 terminal. Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best reception. Outdoor Antenna For better FM stereo reception connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL 75 terminal using a 75 coaxial wire.
E Subwoofer Out Connection
You can connect either an optional active subwoofer or an optional wireless active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal. The wireless system uses a radio frequency transmitter. The subwoofer reproduces just the low bass effect (e.g. explosions, the rumble of the spaceships, etc.). Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with the subwoofer unit.

G AC Power Supply

After all other connections have been made, connect the AC power cord to the system and to the wall outlet.
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove dead batteries or batteries that will not be used for a long time. For replacement, use type R06 or AA batteries.

C Speaker Connections

Connect the right speaker to Front terminal R, with the red wire to + and the black wire to -. Connect the left speaker to Front terminal L, with the red wire to + and the black wire to -. Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as shown.
Note: Availability of wireless transmitter and its peripherals are subjected to the approval of local authorities. Please check with respective local safety or approving authority.

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F Digital Out Connection

Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

CONTROLS

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STANDBY. ON

DUBBING

DISC CHANGE

OPEN CLOSE

CHANGER

OPTIMAL JAZZ

STEREO NEWS REPLAY

REPEAT SHUFFLE PROGRAM TIMER

REC HSD MW

DBB LW

# $ % ^ & * (

TAPE 1/2

TECHNO

CLOCK TIMER PROGRAM

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

INC. SURR.

CD DIRECT

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL

FW 318C

TAPE 1 2

VOLUME

TUNING

PRESET

NORMFAST

RECORD

A. REPLAY

SEARCH

STOPCLEAR

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

REPEAT

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

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, TAPE 1/2 or AUX). Then select the desired function (PLAY, NEXT, etc.).

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

Easy Set
EASY SET allows you to store all available radio stations in a particular band (FM, MW or LW) automatically. 1 Press and hold STANDBYON (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". EASY SET will start with the last active band. All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored or until 40 presets are filled. 2 The system will search once again for the first available RDS station and to set the RDS time automatically. When searching RDS station; SEARCH RDS STATION will be displayed. If no RDS station is available, the program will exit automatically and "NO RDS STATION" will be displayed. After a station is found, EASY SET will be displayed and followed by TIME.

MASTER VOLUME

When searching RDS time; SEARCH RDS TIME will be displayed. When RDS time is read, RDS TIME will be displayed. The current time is displayed for 2 seconds and will be stored automatically.

NORMFAST NORMAHIGH

A.REPLAY REPLAY
Important: Before you begin operating 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 STOPCLEAR (on the system only) for five seconds when the system is in demonstration mode. The demonstration will stop. The system will switch to standby mode.
Note: 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 five seconds later.
Note: Even though the AC power cord is removed from and reconnected to the wall socket, the demonstration will remain off until it is switched on again.
To start the demonstration mode Press and hold STOPCLEAR (on the system only) for five seconds when the system is in standby mode. The demonstration will begin.

MIC LEVEL

Notes : When EASY SET is used, all previously stored radio stations will be erased. 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.

Switching the system ON

Press STANDBYON (on the system only), CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. You can also switch on the system by pressing any one of the CD DIRECT PLAY buttons.
Switching the system to standby mode
Press STANDBYON again. The system will switch to standby mode. Press DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC) to select OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO. The Digital Sound Control display panel will light up respectively. OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or TECHNO will be displayed.
Note: Some CDs or tapes might be recorded in high modulation. It may cause a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off Incredible Surround, DBB or reduce the volume. 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.
Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND to switch on. The INCREDIBLE SURROUND button lights up. IS will be displayed. To switch off Incredible Surround Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND again. The INCREDIBLE SURROUND button light is switched off. IS OFF will be displayed.
Mute (only on remote control) This feature allows you to temporarily switch off the sound of the system without switching off the system when you require a moment of silence.
Press MUTE on the remote control to switch off the sound. MUTE will be displayed. Press MUTE again on the remote control or increase the VOLUME level to switch on the sound.

Selecting the Source

Press the respective source selection button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. The display indicates the selected source.
Note: For an external source, make sure that you have connected the audio left and right OUT terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVD player) to the AUX IN terminals.
Automatic DSC-DBB selection The best setting for the DBB is automatically generated for the respective DSC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment.
DSC Selection Optimal Jazz Rock Techno DBB On/Off On Off Off Off

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. Digital Sound Control (DSC) The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special sound effects that have preset equalizer settings, providing the best music reproduction.
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) The DBB mode enhances the bass response.
Press DBB to switch on bass response. The DBB button lights up. DBB ON will be displayed.

DBB DBB

DBB OFF

DBB ON

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

Selecting a desired track

Programming Tracks

Playing the program
Erasing the program (in the stop
Note: The program will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply. If the CD carousel is opened, the tracks belonging to the outer two trays will be erased and the display will show CLEARED.
Repeat (only on remote control)
It will play the current track repeatedly. 1 Press REPEAT during CD playback. REPEAT TRACK will be displayed. The REPEAT flag appears on the display. The track will now be played repeatedly until you press STOPCLEAR. 2 Press REPEAT again to resume normal playback. The REPEAT flag disappears from the display.
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.
Note: If you press any of the CD DIRECT PLAY button, the system will play the selected disc or track and the stored program will be ignored temporarily. The PROGRAM flag will also temporarily disappear from the display and then reappear when the playback for the selected disc ends.
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 in the display instead of the total playing time. 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 only possible in the stop mode. Press PREV or NEXT repeatedly to review the programmed tracks. Press STOPCLEAR to exit review mode.
Shuffle (only on remote control)
It will play all the available discs and their tracks in random order. Shuffle may also be used when tracks are programmed. To shuffle all the discs and tracks 1 Press SHUFFLE. SHUFFLE will be displayed. The SHUFFLE flag, the disc and the track selected at random appear on the display. The discs and the tracks will now be played in random order until you press STOPCLEAR. If you press REPEAT during shuffling, the current track will be played repeatedly. The REPEAT and SHUFFLE flags will be displayed. 2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume normal playback. The SHUFFLE flag disappears from the display. English 14
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.
NORMFAST RECORD A. REPLAY

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode. "TUNER" will be displayed. A few seconds later, the current frequency will be displayed. 2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the desired waveband : FM, MW or LW. 3 Press TUNING 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 TUNING or until the display shows the desired frequency and/or when the best reception has been obtained.

Easy Set (only in Standby or
Demonstration mode) EASY SET allows you to store all available radio stations in a particular band (FM, MW or LW) automatically.
1 Press and hold STANDBYON (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". EASY SET will start with the last active band. All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored or until 40 presets are filled. 2 The system will search once again for the first available RDS station and to set the RDS time automatically.
When searching RDS station; SEARCH RDS STATION will be displayed. If no RDS station is available, the program will exit automatically and "NO RDS STATION" will be displayed. After a 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 is displayed for 2 seconds and will be stored automatically.
Notes : When EASY SET is used, all previously stored radio stations will be erased.
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. 2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the desired waveband : FM, MW or LW. 3 Press PROGRAM for more than one second. PROGRAM flag starts flashing and AUTO will be displayed. Every available station for the selected waveband 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. Repeat the above procedure to store other preset radio stations for the other waveband. Remember to select the next available preset number before proceeding. If not, some of the preset radio stations may be erased. English 15

Storing Preset Stations

If you want to reserve a section of preset numbers, for example preset numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10 before starting automatic programming: now only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will be programmed.

Manual programming 1 Press TUNER. 2 Press TUNER (BAND) to select the desired waveband : FM, MW or LW. 3 Press PROGRAM for less than one second. PROGRAM flag, the frequency and preset number start flashing. The next available preset number will be displayed for selection. 4 Press TUNING or to tune to the desired frequency. If you wish to store the radio station to another preset number, press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the desired preset number. 5 Press PROGRAM again. PROGRAM flag will stop flashing, and the radio station will be stored. Repeat the above procedure to store other preset radio stations.
You can cancel manual programming by pressing STOPCLEAR on the system only. During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit program mode automatically.
When you have tuned to a RDS station, the RDS logo () and the 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 FREQUENCY PROGRAM TYPE RADIO TEXT STATION NAME.
Tuning to Preset Radio Stations
Press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the desired preset number. The preset number, 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 station name is displayed. FREQUENCY: The frequency of the station 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.
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 Time Some RDS station may be transmitting a real time clock 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.
Notes: You can cancel the automatic programming by pressing PROGRAM or STOPCLEAR on the system only.
Notes: When 40 radio stations are stored and you attempt to store another radio station, the display will show " PROGRAM FULL. If you want to change an existing preset number; repeat steps 4 and 5.
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. If no RDS station is found after the search, the News function will be switched off. The display will show "NO RDS NEWS" and NEWS flag will disappear from the display. When News transmission is detected, the system will switch to Tuner mode. The NEWS flag starts flashing. After News has ended, the last selected source mode will be resumed. The NEWS flag will disappear from the display. To cancel NEWS function Press NEWS again. The NEWS flag disappears and "NEWS OFF" will be displayed. English 16
News (only available in Radio Station
with RDS) You can activate NEWS function in Standby or any source mode except Tuner mode. Once the News PTY (program type) is detected in a RDS station, it will switch to TUNER mode automatically.
To start NEWS function 1 Press NEWS. The NEWS flag and "NEWS ON" will be displayed. It will search for the first available RDS station in the presets and wait for the News PTY (program type) to be available. During News PTY search : If NEWS activate from Standby or Demo mode, the display will show "WAITING FOR NEWS". If NEWS is activated from CD, Tape or Aux mode, the current source activity will be remain uninterrupted.
Notes: During NEWS bulletin, you can press any available source button to cancel NEWS function and execute the relevant source mode. The NEWS works only once for each activation. If NEWS is activated from Standby or Demonstration mode, it switches to Tuner mode and the sound will be muted until News is available.

Loading a tape

Press OPEN. The tape deck door opens. Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left. Close the tape deck door.

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Tape Playback

1 Press TAPE to select TAPE mode. "TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be displayed. Press TAPE again to select either tape deck 1 or tape deck 2. 2 Load the tape into the selected tape deck. 3 Press PLAY to start playback. 3a (For Tape Deck 2 only) Press A. REPLAY to select the different type of play mode (see auto replay). 4 Press STOP to end playback.
Notes: This feature is available during tape playback only. When "AUTO REPLAY" is selected, the tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback for the selected side. Then it will start playing again. It will replay up to a maximum of 20 times or when you press STOP. When "ONCE" is selected, the tape will play the selected side once and then stop. Notes: During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is possible to select another source (e.g. CD, TUNER or AUX ). Check and tighten slack tape with a pencil before use. 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 loudspeaker boxes).

RDS NEWS

CLOCK TIMER PROGRA

MASTER VOLU

Selecting External Equipment
If you have connected the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVD player) to the AUX IN terminals, you can hear the enhanced sound from the system. Press AUX to select the external mode. "AUX" will be displayed.
Note: When the tape has stopped playing, the system will switch to the standby mode automatically after 15 minutes if no button is pressed.
Rewind/Fast Forward (only on
tape deck 2) At the stop mode 1 You can rewind or fast forward the tape by pressing or respectively. "OOO" or "PPP" will be displayed depending on which button is pressed. The tape will stop automatically at the end of the rewinding or fast forwarding. 2 Press STOP to stop rewind or fast forward.
During playback Press and hold or respectively until the desired passage is located. During searching, the sound is reduced to a low volume. When you release or , the tape continues playing.
Auto Replay (only on tape deck 2)
Press A. REPLAY to select either continuous AUTO REPLAY or ONCE during tape playback. "AUTO REPLAY" or "ONCE" will be displayed.
Note: All the sound control features (e.g. DSC, DBB, etc.) are available for selection.

RECORDING

2 Set the hour with or. 3 Set the minute with or. 4 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the setting. The clock starts running. To exit without storing the setting, press.
The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or TAPE 1 mode automatically at a preset time. It can serve as an alarm to wake you up. After half an hour from the preset time, the system will return to the standby mode if no button is pressed. Before setting the timer, make sure the clock is set correctly. The timer will always be switched on once it is set. The volume of the timer will be at the last setting before the set is switched to standby mode. 1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more than 2 seconds to select timer mode. ON 00:00 or the last set timer starts flashing. The TIMER flag flashes. The last selected source is lighted while other available sources are flashing. , , , , light up. 2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. 3 Press or to set the hour for the timer to start. 4 Press or to set the minute for the timer to start.

Clock Setting

The clock is set in 24-hour mode, e.g. 00:00 or 23:59. Before setting the clock, you must be in the View Clock mode. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to select clock mode. 00:00 or the current time starts flashing. , , , , light up.
Notes: During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically. When a power interruption occurs, the clock setting is erased. To set the time with RDS clock, see "Receiving RDS Radio Station" under TUNER section.

Timer Setting

5 Press CLOCK/TIMER to store the start time. The TIMER is now set. The TIMER flag remains on the display. To exit without storing the setting, press. At the preset time, the TIMER will be activated. The selected source will be played. To cancel the TIMER 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER for more than 2 seconds. 2 Press to cancel the timer. CANCEL will be displayed. The TIMER flag disappears from the display. To start the TIMER again (for the same time) 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER for more than 2 seconds. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the start time and the selected source. English 20

MAINTENANCE

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

Radio Reception

Poor radio reception The signal strength is too weak. Adjust the antenna. The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system. Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR. Connect an external antenna for better reception.

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 and switch on the system again. No or poor sound. Volume is not turned up. Adjust VOLUME. The system is muted. Press MUTE to switch on the sound. The headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphones. Speakers are not connected or are connected wrongly. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Make sure that 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, red/black wires to red/ black terminals.

Tape Deck Operation

RECORDING ACTIVE is displayed. A recording is in progress. Stop the recording or wait until it is finished. TAPE DUBBING ONLY is displayed. Tape dubbing is only possible in tape mode. Switch source to tape mode. Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a decrease in audio level. Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure rollers. See section on tape deck maintenance. Magnetic build-up in the record/ playback head. Use demagnetizing tape.

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. DISC NOT FINALIZED is displayed. The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not properly recorded for the use of a standard CD player. Read the instruction booklet of your CDRewritable or CD-Recorder on how to finalize a recording. The CD is badly scratched or dirty. Replace or clean CD.
Remote control has no effect on the system. 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. Wrong source is selected. Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.) before pressing the function button, (PLAY, PREV/NEXT, etc.). Timer not working. Timer is not switched on. Press CLOCK/TIMER to switch on the timer. Dubbing/recording is in progress. Stop dubbing/recording. System displays features automatically; buttons flash continuously. Demonstration mode is switched on. Press and hold for 5 seconds to switch off the demonstration.