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All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to investing in a Philips product. protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties Sincerely, and outstanding service networks in the industry.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment 7. Install in accordance with the 11.Only use attachments/accessories This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and manufacturer’s instructions. Do not specified by the manufacturer. block any of the ventilation openings. Use only with a cart, stand, safety standards.There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which...
WHAT IS COVERED? fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under available). any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.
GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION ¶ Do not expose the system to General Information Environmental Accessories (Supplied) excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat ¶ The typeplate (which contains Information – Remote control sources. the serial number) is located at – AM loop antenna ¶...
PREPARATION Rear Connections AUDIO OUT STANDBY ON CUT OFF FREQUENCY HIGH POWER SUBWOOFER 60Hz 150Hz FM ANTENNA 75Ω AUX/ AM ANTENNA SUBWOOFER DIGITAL – MAINS – 3139 115 20462 (ENG) pg 01-30/C380/37-En 12/6/00, 2:21 PM...
PREPARATION ¶ Clip the stripped portion of the A AM Loop Antenna E Subwoofer Out Inserting batteries into the speaker wire as shown. Connection Connection Remote Control ¶ Insert the batteries (not supplied) into Connect the supplied loop antenna to Connect the optional active subwoofer the AM ANTENNA terminal.
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CONTROLS DISC CHANGE OPEN • CLOSE C H A N G E R § MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON TAPE 1/2 TUNER INC.SURR. & DISC 1 DISC 2 CD DIRECT ∞ DISC 3 CD1 • 2 • 3 FM • AM TAPE 1 •...
CONTROLS PLAY É / PAUSE Å CLOCK•TIMER AUX (VIDEO/CDR) Controls on the player and – to view the clock, set the clock or – to select sound from an external for CD .... to start or interrupt remote control source (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc playback.
CONTROLS OPERATING THE SYSTEM PROGRAM MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON for CD .... to program disc tracks. for TUNER ... to program preset DISC 1 radio stations. DISC 2 for CLOCK .. to select 12 or 24 DISC 3 hour in clock setting C D 1 •...
OPERATING THE SYSTEM To reinstall the PLUG & PLAY Notes: Demonstration mode Selecting the Source – If the demonstration mode has not been In Standby or Demostration mode, ¶ Press the respective source selection The system has a demonstration mode disabled, it will resume five seconds later press and hold PLAY for five button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or...
OPERATING THE SYSTEM DIM 2 - half brightness with VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT DIM mode Sound Control Spectrum Analyzer On CONTROL (VEC) You can select the desired brightness For Optimal sound listening, you The VEC feature enables you to adjust for the display. can only select one of the following the system to select a type of sound control at a time : DSC, VEC...
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OPERATING THE SYSTEM INCREDIBLE SURROUND OPTIMAL SOUND MIX Normal stereo sound is determined by The Optimal Sound Mix features gives a the distance between the front various sound features of the set to speakers. When Incredible Surround is create the most impressive listening switched on, it magnifies the virtual experience at one touch of a button.
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Loading the CD Changer Disc Direct Play DISC CHANGE OPEN • CLOSE ¶ You can play a disc directly by Press CD to select CD mode. pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or Press OPEN•CLOSE. DISC 3 button. The CD player will The CD changer tray slides out.
Selecting a desired track during Notes: Disc Change Programming Tracks playback – If the total playing time is more than You can change the outer two discs Programming tracks of a loaded disc is ¶ Press í or ë until the desired “99:59“...
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¶ If you press REPEAT during Playing the program Erasing the program Press REPEAT until the "OFF" (when shuffling, the current track or all mode is displayed to resume normal playback is stopped) Press PLAYÉ Å to start program available discs will be played playback.
TUNER Automatic programming Manual programming MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON Press TUNER (FM•AM). Press TUNER (FM•AM). Press PROGRAM for more than Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to one second. select the desired waveband : FM or DISC 1 The PROG flag starts flashing and DISC 2 “AUTO”...
TUNER TAPE Tuning to Preset Radio MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON Stations ¶ Press 4 or 3 to select the desired preset number. DISC 1 DISC 2 The preset number, radio DISC 3 frequency, and waveband appear C D 1 • 2 • 3 FM •...
TAPE ¶ Press A.REPLAY to select the During playback Auto Replay ¶ Press and hold à or á until the different type of playback mode (see ¶ Press A. REPLAY to select either Auto Replay) desired passage is located. continuous AUTO REPLAY or “T1 or T2”...
RECORDING MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 C D 1 • 2 • 3 FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO/ CDR DISC 3 TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO/ CDR C D 1 •...
RECORDING – If "CHECK TAPE" is displayed, the Notes: CD Synchro Start protection tab has been broken. Put a – At the end of side A, flip the tapes to Recording piece of clear adhesive tape over the side B and repeat the procedure. opening.
CLOCK TIMER “AM12:00” or “00:00" or the last Press CLOCK•TIMER again to MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON timer setting starts flashing store the setting. depending on whether you have The clock starts. selected 12- or 24-hour mode. ¶ To exit without storing the setting, DISC 1 starts flashing.
TIMER SLEEP TIMER To start the TIMER again (for the Notes: When you reach the desired length – During timer setting, if no button is same preset time and source) of time, stop pressing the SLEEP pressed within 90 seconds, the system Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER button.
SPECIFICATIONS TAPE DECK Specifications Frequency response AMPLIFIER Normal tape (type I) ....80 – 12,500 Hz (8 dB) Output power ..2 x 60 W RMS / 2 x 45 W FTC Signal-to-noise ratio Total power ..............120 W Normal tape (type I) ........... ≥ 48 dBA Signal-to-noise ratio ........
CD lens. To ensure Insert a CD. good playback quality, clean the CD ¶ The CD is dirty, badly scratched or lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or warped. any commercially available cleaner. Clean or replace the CD.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Lack of bass sound or apparently Clock setting is erased. Tape Deck Operation General ¶ There was a power failure. imprecise physical location of System does not react when any musical instruments. Reset the clock. Recording or playback cannot be button is pressed.
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FW 890P FW-C380 Philips Consumer Electronics Company A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA 3139 115 20462 (ENG) Printed In China IB8247T001 SL-0041/37-3 3139 115 20462 (ENG) pg 01-30/C380/37-En 12/6/00, 2:21 PM...