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Mini Hi-Fi System
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- Page 1 • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! pg 001-032/C798/37-Eng 1-800-531-0039 4/16/02, 6:38 PM...
- Page 2 Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage...
- Page 3 DISC CHANGE C H A N G E R MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON £ ECO POWER ™ DISPLAY PROG ¡ DEMO PLAY• STOP/ PAUSE CLEAR & TAPE 1 pg 001-032/C798/37-Eng 3 D I S C D I R E C T P L A Y OPEN•...
- Page 4 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’ r e eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. Warranty Verification Registering your product...
- Page 5 As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that... - Page 7 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Français -------------------------------------------- 36 Español --------------------------------------------- 65 3139 115 21261 pg 001-032/C798/37-Eng 4/16/02, 6:38 PM...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents General Information Environmental Information ... 9 Acknowledgement ... 9 Supplied Accessories ... 9 Safety Information ... 9 Preparations Rear Connections ... 10–11 Optional Connections ... 12 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 12 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ... -
Page 9: General Information
Acknowledgement Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Supplied accessories – Remote control – Batteries (two AA size) for remote control –... -
Page 10: Preparations
Preparations booster speaker (right) C A U T I O N DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK BOOSTER IN A V I S NE PAS OUVRIR RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE POWER SWITCH SPEAKERS 6 — AC MAINS 120V ~ 60 Hz —... -
Page 11: Rear Connections
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 Fix the claw to the slot ¶ Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation source. -
Page 12: Optional Connections
Preparations Optional Connections The optional equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. Line Out Connection Connect this output to any analog audio equipment for playback or recording (CD recorder, tape recorder or amplifier for example). Use a cinch cable to connect the LINE OUT terminals to the analog audio in terminals of the equipment. -
Page 13: Controls
Controls on the system and remote control ECO POWER – to switch the system on or to Eco Power Standby mode. STANDBY ON y – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. DISPLAY SCREEN – to view the current status of the system. DISC TRAY DISC CHANGE –... - Page 14 Controls DEMO STOP/CLEAR Ç for CD ... to stop playback or to clear a program. for TUNER ... to stop programming..(on the system only) to delete the preset radio station. for TAPE ... to stop playback or recording..
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Page 15: Basic Functions
MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER CLOCK• AUTO DISPLAY PROG TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC CD 1•2•3 TUNER DEMO PLAY• STOP/ PAUSE CLEAR TAPE TAPE 1•2 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. -
Page 16: Switching The System On
Basic Functions Switching the system on In Standby/Demonstration mode Press STANDBY ON. The system will switch to the last selected source. Press CD, TUNER, TAPE, AUX (or CD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/CDR on the remote control). The system will switch to the selected source. Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons. -
Page 17: Sound Navigation
Sound Navigation For optimal sound listening, select only one of the following navigation sound controls at a time : wOOx, DSC or VAC. wOOx There are three wOOx settings to enhance the bass response. Press wOOx ON•OFF to switch ON (enhanced) or OFF (normal) the wOOx sound effect. -
Page 18: Cd Operation
CD Operation 3 D I S C D I R E C T P L A Y DISC DISC CHANGE C H A N G E R MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER CLOCK• AUTO DISPLAY PROG TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC CD 1•2•3 FM •AM TUNER... -
Page 19: Disc Playback
Disc Playback a disc is loaded in the disc tray the current selected disc tray is empty the current selected disc tray is loaded or playing To playback all discs on the disc tray Press PLAYÉ . All the available discs will playback once, then stop. -
Page 20: Repeat
CD Operation To review the program Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly. To exit review mode, press Ç. To erase the entire program Press Ç once when playback is stopped or twice during playback. "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed. will disappear from the display. -
Page 21: Radio Reception
MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER CLOCK• AUTO DISPLAY PROG TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC CD 1•2•3 TUNER DEMO PLAY• STOP/ PAUSE CLEAR TAPE TAPE 1•2 Storing Preset Radio Stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory. Automatic Preset Programming Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions - Plug and Play”). -
Page 22: Tuning To Preset Radio Stations
Radio Reception Manual Preset Programming Press TUNER (FM•AM) repeatedly to select the desired waveband : FM or AM. Press PROG. will start flashing. PROG The next available preset number will be displayed for selection. Press and hold à or á until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. -
Page 23: Tape Operation/Recording
MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER CLOCK• AUTO DISPLAY PROG DUBBING REC TIMER REPLAY CD 1•2•3 FM •AM TUNER DEMO PLAY• STOP/ PAUSE CLEAR SOURCE TAPE TAPE 1•2 CDR / DVD TAPE 1 IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. -
Page 24: General Information On Recording
Tape Operation/Recording To change the playback mode Press AUTO REPLAY repeatedly to select the different playback modes. "AUTO REPLAY" ( å ) or "ONCE" will appear on the display. AUTO REPLAY …the tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback and replay again. -
Page 25: Preparation For Recording
IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only on tape deck 2. Preparation for Recording Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select TAPE 2. Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full spool to the left. -
Page 26: Clock/Timer
Clock/Timer MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON ECO POWER CLOCK• AUTO DISPLAY PROG DUBBING REC TIMER REPLAY CD 1•2•3 TUNER DEMO PLAY• STOP/ PAUSE CLEAR TAPE TAPE 1•2 IMPORTANT! – When in Eco Power Standby mode, it is not possible to operate clock or timer function. -
Page 27: Sleep Timer Setting
Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than two seconds to select timer mode. "AM 12:00" or "00:00" or the last timer setting will start flashing. will start flashing. TIMER The selected source will be lighted while other available sources are flashing. Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. -
Page 28: External Sources
Cleaning the disc lens ¶ 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 the cleaner. -
Page 29: Specifications
AMPLIFIER Output power Total power ... 500 W total power ... 2 x 140 W RMS / 2 x 110 W FTC Booster ... 220 W Stereo Mode ... 280 W Signal-to-noise ratio ... Frequency response ... 50 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In / CDR/DVD In ... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
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 remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. - Page 31 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. The timer is not working. Not all lighted buttons are showing light. The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
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Page 32: Limited Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800 pg 001-032/C798/37-Eng AUDIO SYSTEM...