Philips FW-C290 User Manual

Philips FW-C290 User Manual

Mini hi fi system

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C290
FW-
Mini HiFi System
1
3139 115 20521
pg 01-28/C290/21-Eng
1
29/05/2001, 10:52 AM

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  • Page 1 C290 Mini HiFi System 3139 115 20521 pg 01-28/C290/21-Eng 29/05/2001, 10:52 AM...
  • Page 2 Modelo : FW-C290/21 Alimentación: 110–127 / 220–240V~; 50–60 Hz Consumo: 75 W Importador: Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Domicilio: Norte 45, # 669, Col. Industrial Vallejo Localidad y Tel: C.P. 02300 México D.F., Tel. 5728-4200 Exportador: Philips Electronics HK, Ltd.
  • Page 3 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 1 DISC CHANGE OPEN • CLOSE • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE C H A N G E R • CD SYNCHRO RECORDING CD SYNCHRO RECORDING MINI HIFI SYSTEM &...
  • Page 4 3139 115 20521 pg 01-28/C290/21-Eng 29/05/2001, 10:52 AM...
  • Page 5 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 Français -------------------------------------------- 29 Español --------------------------------------------- 53 -------------------------------------------------------- 76 Warranty ------------------------------------------ 98 Australia/New Zealand/Mexico 3139 115 20521 pg 01-28/C290/21-Eng 29/05/2001, 10:52 AM...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Tape Environmental Information ........ 7 Loading a tape ............. 19 Supplied Accessories ........... 7 Auto Replay ............19 Tape Playback ............20 Safety Information ..........7 Rewind/Fast Forward ........20 Preparation Rear Connections ..........8-9 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control ... Selecting External Equipment ......
  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information Safety Information IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE ¶ Before operating the player, check that the SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V the voltage indication beside the voltage FROM THE FACTORY.
  • Page 8: Rear Connections

    Preparations FM AERIAL 75Ω AM ANTENNA – – VOLTAGE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SELECTOR 220V- 110V- 240V 127V 220V- 110V- 240V 127V MAINS AUX IN AUDIO OUT Rear Connections Speakers Connection ¶ Connect the right speaker to Front terminal R, with the coloured wire to + and the black wire AM Loop Antenna Connection to -.
  • Page 9: Controls On The Player And Remote Control

    Preparation Inserting batteries into the Connecting other equipment to your player Remote Control You can connect the audio left and right OUT ¶ Insert the batteries (not supplied) into the terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD remote control as shown in the battery player or CD Recorder to the AUX IN terminals compartment (Type R06 or AA).
  • Page 10 Controls AUX (CDR/VIDEO) – to select sound from an external source (e.g. TV, • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD º • CD SYNCHRO RECORDING Recorder). & MODE SELECTION TAPE 1/2 TUNER SEARCH à...
  • Page 11: Operating The System

    Operating the System • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE • CD SYNCHRO RECORDING MINI HIFI SYSTEM TAPE 1/2 TUNER STANDBY-ON INC.SURR. SLEEP C D 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO CD DIRECT CONTROL TUNER TAPE...
  • Page 12: Switching On

    Operating the System To enable the demonstration mode DIM mode ¶ Press and hold Ç (on the system only) for 5 You can select the desired brightness for the seconds when the system is in standby mode. display. ➜ The demonstration will begin. ¶...
  • Page 13: Sound Control

    Operating the System VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT CONTROL Sound Control (VEC) VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The VEC feature enables you to adjust the Adjust VOLUME to increase or decrease the system to select a type of environment. sound level. Press to select the VEC feature. For Personal Listening Adjust the JOG CONTROL to select the Connect the headphones plug to the n socket...
  • Page 14: Compact Disc

    Compact Disc DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN • CLOSE TAPE 1/2 TUNER • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM INC.SURR. SLEEP • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE C H A N G E R •...
  • Page 15: Playing A Disc

    Compact Disc Playing a Disc Searching for a particular passage during playback PressÉ to start playback. ➜ The disc tray, track number and elapsed ¶ Press and hold à or á until the desired playing time of the current track appear on the passage is located.
  • Page 16: Playing The Programme

    Compact Disc Playing the programme Shuffle (only on remote control) Press É to start programme playback. In shuffle mode, the system plays all the available ➜ “PLAY PROGRAM” will be displayed. discs and their tracks in random order. Shuffle ➜ The track number and elapsed playing time of may be used also when tracks are programmed.
  • Page 17: Tuner

    Tuner • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE • CD SYNCHRO RECORDING MINI HIFI SYSTEM TAPE 1/2 TUNER STANDBY-ON INC.SURR. SLEEP CD DIRECT C D 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO CONTROL TUNER TAPE PAUSE...
  • Page 18: Tuning To Preset Radio Stations

    Tuner Manual programming Changing the MW tuning grid (not Press TUNER (BAND). available for version /30) Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the The frequency step can be changed if necessary. desired waveband : FM or MW. In North and South America, the frequency step Press PROGRAM for less than one second.
  • Page 19: Tape

    Tape • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE • CD SYNCHRO RECORDING MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON C D 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO CONTROL TUNER TAPE TUNING PRESET DEMO STOP SEARCH STOP•...
  • Page 20: Tape Playback

    Tape During playback Tape Playback ¶ Press and hold à or á until the desired Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select TAPE mode. passage is located. ➜ "TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be displayed and ➜ “T1 or T2” with “11 or 22”" scrolling left or followed by "T1 222 "...
  • Page 21: Aux

    • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE • CD SYNCHRO RECORDING MINI HIFI SYSTEM TAPE 1/2 TUNER STANDBY-ON INC.SURR. SLEEP CD DIRECT C D 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO CONTROL TUNER TAPE REPEAT PAUSE...
  • Page 22: Recording

    Recording • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE • CD SYNCHRO RECORDING MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON C D 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO CONTROL TUNER TAPE TUNING PRESET DEMO STOP SEARCH STOP•...
  • Page 23: Cd Synchro Start Recording

    Recording CD Synchro Start Recording Recording from other sources (only on tape deck 2) Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 and a disc Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 with the into a disc tray. open side downward. Press CD to select CD mode.
  • Page 24: Clock/Timer

    Clock/Timer • 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM • CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE • CD SYNCHRO RECORDING MINI HIFI SYSTEM TAPE 1/2 TUNER STANDBY-ON INC.SURR. SLEEP CD DIRECT C D 1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO CONTROL TUNER TAPE REPEAT...
  • Page 25: Sleep Timer

    Clock/Timer Press à or á on the system to set the hour Sleep Timer (only on remote control) for the timer to start. This feature allows you to select a length of time Press í or ë on the system to set the minute after which the system will switch to the standby for the timer to start.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER TAPE DECK Output power ......... 2 x 35 W RMS Frequency response ................1300 PMPO Normal tape (type I) ..80 – 12,500 Hz (8 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio ......≥ 67 dBA (IEC) Signal-to-noise ratio Normal tape (type I) ........≥ 48 dBA Frequency response ..
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    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 cleaner.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Cannot tune to station – Wrong tuning grid. Recording or playback cannot be – Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure made or there is a decrease in audio rollers, refer to section under Maintenance. level. – Magnetic build-up in the record/playback head, use demagnetizing tape.

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