Philips FW-R8 User Manual
Philips FW-R8 User Manual

Philips FW-R8 User Manual

Mini hi-fi system with integrated cd-rec
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  • Page 1 FW-R8 CDR Mini Hi-Fi system Toll Free Help Line Ligne d’assistance en service libre Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo 800-531-0039...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for investing in a Philips product. Sincerely, Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive Officer P.S.
  • Page 3 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'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials, dead batteries and old equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 5: Discs For Recording

    Recording is permissable insofar as copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. In some countries, the use of the Philips CDR Mini Hi-Fi system as shown or suggested in this user manual may require the authorization of copyright holders.
  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS & STANDBY CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 DISPLAY LEVE L On the back 1 AC MAINS ~ ...After all other connections have been made, connect the power cord to the power outlet. For optimal performance use only the original power cable.
  • Page 7: Controls And Connections

    On the front 0 Source selection CD 1, CD 2, CD 3 ...selects the CD changer, switches to CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 CDR...selects the CD recorder TUNER...selects the tuner DIGITAL / ANALOG AUX ...selects the input for an additional appliance ! ...CD changer tray @ OPEN/CLOSE...opens and closes the...
  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION Power The type plate is located on the rear of the unit. 1 Check whether the power voltage as shown on the type plate corresponds to your local power voltage. If it does not, consult your dealer or service organization. 2 Make sure all connections have been made before switching on the power supply.
  • Page 9: Analog Audio Connections

    SUBWOOFER TAPE RECORDER Analog audio connections AUX IN L/R It is possible to use an additional appliance, e.g. tape recorder, TV or VCR, with the unit. 1 Insert the red plug of a cinch cable to the red jack AUX IN R and insert the white plug to the white jack AUX IN L.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL Remote control buttons 2 ...switches the unit to standby CDR, TUNER, CD1, CD2, CD3, AUX...selects the sources Number/alphabet keys 1–0 ...keys in numbers for tracks or stations ABC – XYZ ...keys in letters for text SPACE ...keys in a space within the text EDIT TEXT ...enters the text edit menu -VOLUME...decreases the volume +VOLUME...increases the volume...
  • Page 11: Display

    Display The display of the unit is divided into 3 sections, which show you the following: Information area PRESET PRESET STEP STEP TOTAL TOTAL TRACK TRACK TIME TIME TOTAL TOTAL CD CHANGER CD CHANGER CD RECORDER CD RECORDER COMPILE CDC COMPILE CDC CD R W CD R W...
  • Page 12: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS ATIBLE • 3 CD CHAN CD REWR ITABLE COMP STANDBY CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 MIN I HIFI SYST CD REC ORD ABLE DISPLAY LEV EL Switching on, switching to standby • To switch the unit on press y STANDBY ON on the unit. •...
  • Page 13: Sound Control

    Sound control Volume adjustment • Adjust the volume by using MASTER VOLUME (-VOLUME/+on the remote control). The volume level in (decibel) is displayed. Incredible Surround Stereo sound is determined by the distance between the front speakers. Incredible Surround enables you to enjoy an incredibly wide stereo effect, regardless of the speakers’...
  • Page 14: Selecting A Disc On The Cd Changer

    BASIC FUNCTIONS Selecting a disc on the CD changer • Press either CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to select a particular disc. Selecting a track and searching Selecting a track during playback • Rotate í JOG CONTROL ë (pressí or ë on the remote control) to skip to the beginning of the previous or next track on the selected disc.
  • Page 15: Program

    MI C LE VE L Programming track numbers You can select tracks and store them either in the CD changer or CD recorder memory. If you use the program for playback you can choose one of the two memories, else if you like to specify tracks for recording, use the CD changer memory only! You can store any track more than once.
  • Page 16: About Recording

    ABOUT RECORDING Basic information The CD recorder deck offers you 3 main functions: – Recording from the internal CD changer and tuner or from a selected external source – Finalizing your CDR(W) discs and unfinalizing your CDRW discs – Erasing a CDRW disc The recording procedure is the same for CDR and CDRW discs.
  • Page 17: Internal Recording

    Recording modes For internal recordings you can record from the internal CD changer or tuner. You can choose from the following recording modes: – High speed recording and automatic finalizing: Fast and easy! Record and finalize your CDR(W) in one quick step while the sound is muted.
  • Page 18: High Speed Recording

    INTERNAL RECORDING STANDBY CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 E MIN I HIF I SYS CD REC ORD ABL DISPLAY LEV EL High speed recording High speed recording of an entire disc, a track, a program or a track edit 1 Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles.
  • Page 19: Manual Recording

    STANDBY CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 E MIN I HIF I SYS CD REC ORD ABL DISPLAY LEV EL Manual recording Manual recording from the FM tuner 1 Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles. 2 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM tuner.
  • Page 20: External Recording

    EXTERNAL RECORDING STANDBY CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 E MIN I HIF I SYS CD REC ORD ABL DISPLAY LEV EL Analog or digital recording? When making recordings from an external source, we recommend to do analog recording only if digital recording is not possible.
  • Page 21: Manual Recording

    Manual recording Manual recording from an external source 1 Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles. 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL / ANALOG AUX to select the input for the external source from which you want to record. is displayed if the digital input is selected.
  • Page 22: Automatic Track Increment

    EXTERNAL RECORDING Automatic track increment In recording mode, tracks will be incremented automatically so that the track numbers are in the same position as the original. • To switch the automatic track increment function on, press as often as necessary TRACK INCR. on the remote control during stop when CDR is selected.
  • Page 23: Unfinalizing Cdrw Discs

    Unfinalizing CDRW discs If you want to record (or erase) on (from) a finalized CDRW, you have to unfinalize it first. Notes: – Unfinalizing will take approximately 2 minutes. – After unfinalizing of the CDRW, on the display. – When unfinalizing a CDRW with CD text on it available, this text will be transferred to the CD recorder memory.
  • Page 24: Features

    FEATURES MI C LE VE L EDIT TEXT (on CD recorder only) Storing text during stop mode After you have recorded your CDR(W) you can enter text, e.g. names to discs and tracks. The text will be displayed during playback. You can enter up to 60 characters per text field. Only use an unfinalized CDR or CDRW (finalized CDRW must be unfinalized first).
  • Page 25: Track Editing (On Cd Changer Only)

    Erasing text 1 Press EDIT TEXT to enter the text edit menu. is blinking, CD TEXT EDIT 2 Rotate í JOG CONTROL ë to select the text erase menu. is displayed. 3 Press YES to confirm. 4 Rotate í JOG CONTROL ë to select one of the following: : All text of the selected disc is chosen to be erased in one step.
  • Page 26: Tuner

    TUNER STANDBY CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 E MIN I HIF I SYS CD REC ORD ABL DISPLAY LEV EL Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. is scrolled. 2 Press TUNER again to select the desired waveband. The selected waveband is displayed.
  • Page 27: Clock/Timer

    STANDBY CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 E MIN I HIF I SYS CD REC ORD ABL DISPLAY LEV EL Clock setting Manual clock setting 1 Press y STANDBY ON as often as necessary on the unit to switch the unit to standby. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER on the unit.
  • Page 28: Alarm Timer

    CLOCK/TIMER You can select different timer functions which will be activated at a chosen time. Make sure the clock is set before using one of these features. Alarm timer Alarm timer setting The unit can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the tuner, CD recorder or CD changer starts playback automatically at a preset time.
  • Page 29: Technical Data

    Subject to modification without notice. General AC Power ...120 V / 60 Hz Power consumption Active...148 W Standby...< 30 W Economy power save mode ...< 2 W Dimensions, w h d ...10.4 12.2 15.6 in. Weight (without speakers) ...11 kg Amplifier Output power ...2 100 W FTC, 6 , 1 kHz, THD 10% Frequency response ...60–12,500 Hz FTC, +0.5/-1.5 dB...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the unit yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the unit as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the unit for repair.
  • Page 31: 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, (903) 242-4800 LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM...
  • Page 32 PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, U.S.A. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3103 306 1694.1 Printed in Italy IB8187T001 / VieEvS9950...

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