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Philips FW-C870 User Manual

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C870
C870
Mini Hi-Fi System
FW-
FW-
Toll Free Help Line
Ligne d'assistance en service libre
Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo
800-531-0039
1
3139 115 20391
pg 001-030/C870/37-Eng
1
12/8/00, 1:55 PM

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  • Page 1 C870 C870 Mini Hi-Fi System Toll Free Help Line Ligne d'assistance en service libre Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo 800-531-0039 3139 115 20391 pg 001-030/C870/37-Eng 12/8/00, 1:55 PM...
  • Page 2 For the safety of everyone in your As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the household, please do not remove product most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the covering.
  • Page 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN•CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 C H A N G E R MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY ON LEFT CENTER RIGHT SURR SURR ECO POWER PRO LOGIC IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD C 1 • 2 • 3 BAND &...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment This product was designed and A polarized plug has two blades with one manufactured to meet strict quality and wider than the other. A grounding type plug has safety standards.There are, however, some two blades and a third grounding prong.The installation and operation precautions which wide blade or the third prong are provided for...
  • Page 5 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 7 Français -------------------------------------------- 33 Español --------------------------------------------- 59 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.
  • Page 6 3139 115 20391 pg 001-030/C870/37-Eng 12/8/00, 1:55 PM...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Tape Operation/Recording Environmental Information ........ 8 Tape Playback ..........22–23 Acknowledgement ..........8 General Information on Recording ....23 Supplied Accessories ........... 8 Preparation for Recording ......23–24 Safety Information ..........8 One Touch Recording ........24 CD Synchro Recording ........

  • Page 8: General Information

    As an ENERGY STAR moisture may condense on the lens of the disc Partner; Philips has unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD determined that this product player would not operate normally. Leave the...

  • Page 9: Preparations

    Preparations AM loop antenna FM wire antenna speaker speaker DIGITAL SURROUND SUB- WOOFER (right) (left) AUX/CDR IN LINE OUT FM ANTENNA 300Ω AM ANTENNA FRONT – – MAINS AC power cord Rear Connections Antennas Connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM The type plate is located at the rear of the antenna to the respective terminals.

  • Page 10: Optional Connections

    Preparations FM Antenna Connecting other equipment to your system Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder to the AUX/CDR IN terminals. Notes: – Do not connect equipment to both the LINE G For better FM stereo reception, connect an OUT and AUX/CDR IN terminals at the same time.

  • Page 11: Controls

    Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3) DISC TRAY Controls on the system and DISC CHANGE remote control – to change disc(s). OPEN•CLOSE STANDBY ON y – to open or close the disc tray. – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD DIRECT) –...
  • Page 12 Controls ™ wOOx ON•OFF – to select enhanced or normal wOOx sound effect. ¤ MUTE ∞ wOOx LEVEL – to select desired wOOx level : WOOX 1, CD 123 TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR WOOX 2 or WOOX 3. £ TAPE DECK 2 ≤...

  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions MUTE MINI HIFI SYSTEM CD 123 TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR STANDBY-ON LEFT CENTER RIGHT SURR SURR ECO POWER PRO LOGIC CLOCK AUTO REV. IR SENSOR VOLUME CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD É Å C1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER TAPE...

  • Page 14: Switching The System On

    Basic Functions Switching the system on Power Saving Automatic Standby As a power-saving feature, the system will In Standby mode automatically switch to Standby mode if you do G Press STANDBY ON or CD/TUNER/ not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a TAPE/AUX on the system.

  • Page 15: Volume Control

    Basic Functions Adjust the JOG CONTROL to select the Volume Control desired Spectrum Analyzer band level for low Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob frequency. clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease ➜ The level will increase or decrease (turn knob counter-clockwise or press between+3 and -3.
  • Page 16 Basic Functions Note: Digital Sound Control (DSC) – "X" denotes the sound level. The DSC feature enables you to adjust the system to suit your type of music. Automatic DSC-wOOx / VEC-wOOx Press DSC. selection Adjust the JOG The best wOOx setting is generated CONTROL (or press automatically for each DSC or VEC selection.

  • Page 17: Cd Operation

    CD Operation DISC CHANGE OPEN•CLOSE MUTE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 CD 123 TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR C H A N G E R MINI HIFI SYSTEM CLOCK AUTO REV. STANDBY-ON LEFT CENTER RIGHT VOLUME SURR SURR É Å ECO POWER PRO LOGIC í...

  • Page 18: Disc Playback

    CD Operation Replace discs during playback Disc Playback Press DISC CHANGE. To playback all discs on the disc tray To change the inner disc, press DISC G Press PLAYÉ Å . CHANGE again. ➜ All the available discs will playback once, then ➜...

  • Page 19: Repeat

    CD Operation To review the program Shuffle G Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly. All the available discs and their tracks or all the G To exit review mode, press Ç. programmed tracks can be played in random order.

  • Page 20: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception MINI HIFI SYSTEM MUTE STANDBY-ON LEFT CENTER RIGHT CD 123 TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR SURR SURR ECO POWER PRO LOGIC IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD CLOCK AUTO REV. C1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER TAPE PRESET L DEMO STOP...

  • Page 21: Tuning To Preset Radio Stations

    Radio Reception Notes: – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "PROGRAM FULL" will be displayed. – During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program mode automatically. Tuning to Preset Radio Stations G Press í...

  • Page 22: Tape Operation/Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording MINI HIFI SYSTEM MUTE STANDBY-ON LEFT CENTER RIGHT CD 123 TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR SURR SURR ECO POWER PRO LOGIC IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD C1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER TAPE PRESET L DEMO STOP PREV SIDE...

  • Page 23: General Information On Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording To change the playback side on tape General Information on deck 2 only Recording G Press í or ë. G For recording, use only tape of IEC type I ➜ The A (BACK) or B (FRONT) will appear (normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr0 on the display, depending on the tape side G The recording level is set automatically,...

  • Page 24: One Touch Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording Prepare the source to be recorded. Dubbing Tapes CD – load the disc(s). Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1. TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. G You can set the tape to the desired passage TAPE –...

  • Page 25: Clock/Timer

    Clock/Timer MUTE MINI HIFI SYSTEM CD 123 TUNER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR STANDBY-ON LEFT CENTER RIGHT SURR SURR ECO POWER PRO LOGIC CLOCK AUTO REV. IR SENSOR VOLUME CD 1•2•3 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 CDR/DVD É Å C1 • 2 • 3 BAND TUNER TAPE...

  • Page 26: Sleep Timer Setting

    Clock/Timer Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the Sleep Timer Setting desired source. The sleep timer enables the system to switch to G Make sure the music source has been prepared. Standby mode automatically at a preset time. CD – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific Set the clock (refer to “Clock Setting”).

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS Output power 300 W total power Front left/right ............2 x 150 W RMS / 2 x 120 W FTC System ..... 3-way; Bass reflex system with Signal-to-noise ratio ......≥ 75 dBA (IEC) top firing wOOx Impedance ................

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Demagnetizing the heads G Use a demagnetizing tape available at your accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips dealer. CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. – Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi System and your TV or VCR. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made.

  • Page 30: 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 EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98 3139 115 20391...

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