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2 Return your Warranty Registrat ion card today toensure you receive a l l the benef its you ’re entit led to.

• Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receiveall the privileges of owning a Philips product.

• So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosedwith your purchase at once. And take advantage of theseimportant benefits.

WarrantyVerificationRegistering your product within 10 daysconfirms your right to maximum protectionunder the terms and conditions of yourPhilips warranty.

OwnerConfirmationYour completed Warranty RegistrationCard serves as verification of ownership inthe event of product theft or loss.

ModelRegistrationReturning your Warranty Registration Cardright away guarantees you’ll receive allthe information and special offers which youqualify for as the owner of your model.

tThis “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated materialwithin your unit may cause an electrical shock. For thesafety of everyone in your household, please do notremove product covering.

sThe “exclamation point” calls attention to features forwhich you should read the enclosed literature closely toprevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAINOR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wideblade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

For Customer UseEnter below the Serial No. which is located on therear of the cabinet. Retain this information forfuture reference.

Model No. _______________________________

Serial No. ________________________________

Know these

ssaaffeettyy symbols

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3 Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philipsusa.com

Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected oneof the best-built, best-backed products available today.Andwe’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy withyour purchase for many years to come.

As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled toprotection by one of the most comprehensive warrantiesand outstanding service networks in the industry.

What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive allthe information and special offers for which you qualify,plus easy access to accessories from our convenient homeshopping network.

And most importantly you can counton our uncompromising commitment to your totalsatisfaction.

All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks forinvesting in a Philips product.

Sincerely,

Robert MinkhorstPresident and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philipsproduct, you must return your WarrantyRegistration Card within 10 days. So please mailit to us right now!

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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment

This product was designed and manufactured tomeet strict quality and safety standards. There are,however, some installation and operation precautionswhich you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read these instructions – All the safety andoperating instructions should be read beforethe appliance is operated.

2. Keep these instructions – The safety andoperating instructions should be retained forfuture reference.

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on theappliance and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions – All operating anduse instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water –for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near aswimming pool, etc.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The applianceshould be cleaned only as recommended by themanufacturer.

7. Install in accordance with themanufacturers instructions. Do not blockany of the ventilation openings. Forexample, the appliance should not be situatedon a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface or placedin a built-in installation, such as a bookcase orcabinet that may impede the flow of air throughthe ventilation openings.

8. Do not install near any heat sources suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produceheat.

9. Do not defeat thesafety purpose of thepolarized or grounding-type plug. A polarizedplug has two blades with one wider than theother. A grounding type plug has two blades anda third grounding prong. The wide blade or thethird prong are provided for your safety. Whenthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet,consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walkedon or pinched particulary at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit fromthe apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specifiedby the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table specifiedby the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautionwhen moving the cart/apparatus combination toavoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightningstorms or when unused for long periods oftime.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel. Servicing is required when theapparatus has been damaged in any way, such aspower-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquidhas been spilled or objects have fallen into theapparatus, the apparatus has been exposed torain or moisture, does not operate normally, orhas been dropped.

EL 4562-E004: 99/3

AC PolarizedPlug

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltagewithin the unit may have sufficient magnitude to causeelectric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to makeany kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literatureconcerning the operation and maintenance of thisunit has been included. Therefore, it should be readcarefully in order to avoid any problems.

CAUTIONRISK 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.

WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, donot expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures other than hereinmay result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with21 CFR 1040.10.

CanadaThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limitsfor radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as setout in the Radio Interference Regulations of theCanadian Department of Communications.

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5 LIMITED WARRANTY

WHO IS COVERED?You must have proof of purchase to receive warrantyservice.A sales receipt or other document showing thatyou purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced,and labor is free.After one year from the day of purchase,you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and forall labor charges.All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are coveredonly for the original warranty period.When the warrantyon the product expires, the warranty on all replaced andrepaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?Your warranty does not cover:• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,

adjustment of customer controls on the product, andinstallation or repair of antenna systems outside of theproduct.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not withinthe control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cableor antenna systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation toenable it to operate in any country other than thecountry for which it was designed, manufactured,approved and/or authorized, or repair of productsdamaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from theproduct. (Some states do not allow the exclusion ofincidental or consequential damages, so the aboveexclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is notlimited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted ornot copyrighted.)

• a product that is used for commercial or institutionalpurposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?Warranty service is available in all countries where theproduct is officially distributed by Philips ConsumerElectronics Company. In countries where Philips ConsumerElectronics Company does not distribute the product, thelocal Philips service organization will attempt to provideservice (although there may be a delay if the appropriatespare parts and technical manual(s) are not readilyavailable).

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...Please keep your sales receipt or other document showingproof of purchase.Attach it to this owner’s manual andkeep both nearby.Also keep the original box and packingmaterial in case you need to return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...Please check your owner’s manual before requestingservice.Adjustments of the controls discussed there maysave you a service call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE INU.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGINISLANDS...Take the product to a Philips factory service center (seeenclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.Whenthe product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit atthe center. Centers may keep defective parts.(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all impliedwarranties, including implied warranties of merchantabilityand fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in durationto the duration of this express warranty. But, because somestates do not allow limitations on how long an impliedwarranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE INCANADA...Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all otherwarranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied,including any implied warranties of merchantability orfitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable underany circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidentalor consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even ifnotified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...Please record the model and serial numbers found on theproduct below.Also, please fill out and mail your warrantyregistration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notifyyou if necessary.

MODEL # ____________________________________

SERIAL # ____________________________________

AUDIO SYSTEMOne Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on PartsThis product must be carried in for repair.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have otherrights 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

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7General Information• The typeplate (which contains

the serial number) is located atthe rear of the system.

• Recording is permissible ifcopyright or other rights of thirdparties are not infringed.

• This device complies with theFederal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules, part 15and with 21 CFR 1040.10.Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:– This device may not cause

harmful interference, and– This device must accept any

interference received, includinginterference that may causeundesired operation.

EnvironmentalInformationAll unnecessary packaging has beenomitted. We have tried to make thepackaging easy to separate into threematerials: cardboard (box), polystyrenefoam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials whichcan be recycled and reused ifdisassembled by a specialized company.Please observe the local regulationsregarding the disposal of packagingmaterials, exhausted batteries and oldequipment.

Accessories (Supplied)– Remote control– Batteries (two AA size) for remote

control– AM loop antenna– FM wire antenna– AC power cord– SS39 Surround Speakers

(for model FWC3 & C35 only)

GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION

• Under no circumstances should yourepair the system yourself, as this willinvalidate the warranty!

• If the system is brought directly froma cold to a warm location, or isplaced in a very damp room,moisture may condense on the lensof the CD unit inside the system.Should this occur, the CD player willnot operate normally. Leave thepower on for about one hour withno disc in the system until normalplayback is possible.

• Electrostatic discharge may causeunexpected problems. See whetherthese problems disappear if youunplug the AC power cord and plugit in again after a few seconds.

• To disconnect the system fromthe power supply completely,remove the AC power plugfrom the wall socket.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

Safety Information• Before operating the system, check

that the operating voltage indicatedon the typeplate (or the voltageindication beside the voltageselector) of your system is identicalwith the voltage of your local powersupply. If not, please consult yourdealer. The typeplate is located at therear of your system.

• When the system is switched on, donot move it around.

• Place the system on a solid base (e.g.a cabinet).

• Place the system in a location withadequate ventilation to preventinternal heat build-up in your system.Allow at least 10cm (4 inches)clearance from the rear and the topof the unit and 5cm (2 inches) fromeach side.

• Do not expose the system toexcessive moisture, rain, sand or heatsources.

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8 PREPARATION

Rear Connections

AM ANTENNA

A

B

CF

VOLTAGESELECTOR

110V-127V

220V-240V

AUX IN

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L

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FM ANTENNA300Ω

G

AUDIO OUT

L R

SUBWOOFEROUT

HIGH POWER SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL

STANDBY ON

CUT OFF FREQUENCY

60Hz 150Hz

MIN MAX

E

R

+–

L

–+

Lsurr.

Rsurr.

D

(for model FWC3 & FWC35 only)

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9A AM Loop Antenna

ConnectionConnect the supplied loop antenna tothe AM ANTENNA terminal. Place theAM loop antenna far away from thesystem and adjust its position for thebest reception.

B FM Wire AntennaConnection

Connect the supplied FM wire antennato the FM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA)300 Ω terminal. Adjust the position ofthe FM antenna for the best reception.

Outdoor AntennaFor better FM stereo reception,connect an outdoor FM antenna to theFM AERIAL (FM ANTENNA) 300 Ωterminal using a 300 Ω dipole wire.

FM ANTENNA 300ΩFM AERIAL 300Ω

OR

C Speakers Connection• Connect the right speaker to Front

terminal R, with the colored wire to+ and the black wire to -.

• Connect the left speaker to Frontterminal L, with the colored wire to+ and the black wire to -.

• Clip the stripped portion of thespeaker wire as shown.

unlock lock

12 mm

D Rear SurroundSpeakers' Connection(for models FWC3 & FWC35only)

Connect the black (non-marked) wiresto the black REAR SURROUNDterminals and the colored (marked)wires to the grey REAR SURROUNDterminals.

E Subwoofer OutConnection

Connect the optional active subwooferto the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal.The subwoofer reproduces just the lowbass sound effect (e.g. explosions, therumble of spaceships, etc.). Be sure tofollow the instructions supplied with thesubwoofer.

PREPARATION

F Connecting otherequipment to yoursystem

You can connect the audio left and rightOUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Discplayer, DVD player or CD Recorder tothe AUX IN terminals at the rear of thesystem.

G AC Power SupplyAfter all other connections have beenmade, connect the AC power cord tothe system and to the wall outlet.

Inserting batteries into theRemote Control• Insert the batteries (Type R06 or

AA) into the remote control asshown in the battery compartment.

+-+-

• To avoid damage from possiblebattery leakage, remove deadbatteries or batteries that will not beused for a long time. Forreplacement, use type R06 or AAbatteries.

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10 CONTROLS

SOUND NAVIGATION - JOG

STANDBY-ON

PROGRAM CLOCK•TIMER DIM

FULL AUTO STOP

MASTER

VOLUME

TAPE 2PLAYBACKPLAY/REC

TAPE 1

PLAY STOP.OPEN PAUSERECORD PLAY STOP.OPEN PAUSE

FW-C10 MINI HIFI SYSTEM

CD1 • 2 • 3 FM •AM TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD TUNER AUX

PRESET

TUNING

STOP•CLEARSEARCH PLAY• PAUSE PREV NEXT

DISC CHANGEDISC 3

OPEN•CLOSE

DC3C H A N G E R

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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING CD SYNCHRO RECORDING •

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11Controls on the systemand remote control1 STANDBY ON– to switch the system on or to

standby mode.– to use for EASY SET.2 PROGRAM

for CD ............ to program CD tracks.for TUNER ... to program preset

radio stations.for CLOCK .. to select 12- or 24-

hour in clock settingmode.

3 DIGITAL SOUNDCONTROL DISPLAY PANEL

– to view the desired DSC display.4 JOG CONTROL/DSC– to select the desired equalizer

display: OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCKor TECHNO.

5 DBB (DYNAMIC BASSBOOST)

– to switch on bass boost toenhance bass response or toswitch off bass boost.

6 DISPLAY SCREEN– to view the current setting of the

system.7 CD CAROUSEL TRAY8 DISC CHANGE– to change CD(s).9 OPEN•CLOSE– to open or close the CD carousel

tray.

0 DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CDDIRECT PLAY)

– to select a CD tray for playback.! SOURCE – to select the

following:CD / (CD 1•2•3)

– to select CD mode. When CDplayback is stopped, press to selectdisc tray 1, 2 or 3.TUNER / (FM•AM)

– to select Tuner mode. When intuner mode, press to select thewaveband: FM or AM.TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)

– to select Tape mode.AUX / (VIDEO)

– to select sound from an externalsource (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Discplayer, DVD player or CDRecorder).

@ MODE SELECTIONSEARCH à á (TUNINGà á )for CD ............ to search backward/

forward.for TUNER .... to tune to a lower or

higher radio frequency.for CLOCK .. to set the hour (on

the system only).STOP•CLEAR Çfor CD ............ to stop CD playback

or to clear a program.for TUNER ... to stop programming.for DEMO .... (on the system only)

to start or stopdemonstration mode.

PLAY É / PAUSE Åfor CD ............ to start or interrupt

playback.PREV í / NEXT ë(PRESET4 3 )for CD ............ to skip to the

beginning of thecurrent, previous, ornext track.

for TUNER ... to select a presetstation in memory.

for CLOCK .. to set the minute (onthe system only).

# MASTER VOLUME– to increase or decrease the

volume.$ n– to connect headphones.% DIM– to select different brightness for

the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2,DIM 3 or DIM OFF.

^ CLOCK•TIMER– to view the clock, set the clock or

set the timer.& TAPE DECK 2* TAPE DECK 2 OPERATION

PLAYÉ ...... to start playback.à ..................... to rewind the tape.á ..................... to fast forward the

tape.STOP•OPEN…to stop playback

or to open the tapedoor.

PAUSE ......... to interrupt playback.

( TAPE DECK 1 OPERATIONRECORD ... to start recording.PLAYÉ ...... to start playback.à ..................... to rewind the tape.á ..................... to fast forward the

tape.STOP•OPEN…to stop playback/

recording or to openthe tape door.

PAUSE ......... to interrupt playbackor recording.

) TAPE DECK 1¡ REPEAT– to repeat a CD track, a disc, or all

available discs.™ MUTE– to switch off the sound temporarily.£ SHUFFLE– to play all the available discs and

their tracks in random order.≤ SLEEP– to switch the system to standby

mode at a selected time.∞ B– to switch the system to standby

mode.

CONTROLS

Notes for remote control:– First select the source you wish

to control by pressing one of thesource select keys on the remotecontrol (e.g. CD ,TUNER etc.).

– Then select the desired function(É, í, ë, etc.).

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Important:Before you operate the system,complete the preparationprocedures.

Demonstration modeThe system has a demonstration modethat shows the various features offeredby the system. When the system isswitched on for the first time, thedemonstration mode will startautomatically.

Notes:– During the demonstration, if you press

any source (or standby-on) button, thesystem will switch to the respectivemode (or standby).

– When the system is switched tostandby mode, the demonstration willresume five seconds later.

To stop the demonstration mode• Press and hold Ç(on the system

only) for five seconds when thesystem is in demonstration mode.™ The demonstration will stop.™ "DEMO OFF" is displayed.™ The system will switch to standby

mode.

Note:– Even though the AC power cord is

removed from and reconnected to thewall socket, the demonstration willremain off until it is switched on again.

To start the demonstration mode• Press and hold Ç(on the system

only) for five seconds when thesystem is in standby mode.™ The demonstration will begin.

OPERATING THE SYSTEM


STANDBY-ON


MASTER

VOLUME


CD1 • 2 • 3 FM •AM TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD TUNER AUX

PRESET

TUNING


3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM •CD REWRITABLE COMPATIBLE •

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING •

DB

B

VIDEO

OPTIMAL

JAZZ

ROCK

TECHNO

JOG

CONTROL

Easy SetEASY SET allows you to store allavailable radio stations automatically.

• Press and hold STANDBY ON (onthe system only) for five secondswhen the system is in standby ordemonstration mode.™ “EASY SET” will be displayed,

and followed by “TUNER” andthen “AUTO”.

™ EASY SET will start searching forall radio on FM band and thenfollowed by radio stations on AMband.

™ All available radio stations withsufficient signal strength will bestored. Up to 40 presets may bestored.

Notes:– EASY SET will start with the FM band,

if there are still presets available, thesystem will continue to store the AMband.

– When EASY SET is used, all previouslystored radio stations will be replaced.

– The last preset radio station willappear on the display when EASY SETis completed.

Switching the system ON• Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.

You can also switch on the system bypressing any one of the CD DIRECTPLAY buttons.

Switching the system tostandby mode• Press STANDBY ON or B on

the remote control.™ The system will switch to standby

mode.

Selecting the Source• Press the respective source selection

button: CD, TUNER, TAPE orAUX.™ The display indicates the selected

source.

Note:– For an external source, make sure you

have connected the audio left and rightOUT terminals of the externalequipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player,DVD player or CD Recorder) to theAUX IN terminals.

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13DIM modeYou can select the desired brightnessfor the display.

• Press DIM to select DIM 1, DIM 2,DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode.™ The DIM display lights up.™ "DIM 1", "DIM 2", "DIM 3" or

"DIM OFF" will be displayeddepending on the mode selected.

DIM OFF - normal brightness withSpectrum Analyzer On

DIM 1 - normal brightness withSpectrum Analyzer Off

DIM 2 - half brightness withSpectrum Analyzer On

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

DIM 3 - half brightness withSpectrum Analyzer Off and all LEDson the system will be switched off.

Sound ControlVOLUME ADJUSTMENTAdjust MASTER VOLUME toincrease or decrease the sound level.

For Personal ListeningConnect the headphones plug to then socket at the front of the system.The speakers will be muted.

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL(DSC)The DSC feature enables you to enjoyspecial sound effects that have presetequalizer settings, providing the bestmusic reproduction.

• Adjust JOG CONTROL to selectOPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK orTECHNO.™ The Digital Sound Control display

panel will light up respectively.™ “OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or

TECHNO” and the respective flagwill be displayed.

Note:– When ”OPTIMAL” sound is selected,

DBB will be switched on automatically.

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)The DBB mode enhances the bassresponse.

• Press DBB to switch on bassresponse.™ The DBB button lights up.™ “DBB ON” and the DBB flag will

be displayed.

To switch off DBB• Press DBB again.

™ The DBB button light is switchedoff.

™ “DBB OFF” will be displayed.

Note:– Some CDs or tapes might be recorded

in high modulation, which causes adistortion at high volume. If this occurs,switch off DBB or reduce the volume.

MUTE (only on remote control)This feature allows you to temporarilyswitch off the sound of the system withoutswitching off the system when you requirea moment of silence.

• Press MUTE on the remote controlto switch off the sound.™ "MUTE" and the MUTE flag will be

displayed.• Press MUTE again on the remote

control or increase the MASTERVOLUME to switch on the sound.

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14 CD

Warning!1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories

such as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc., which maydamage the CD mechanism.

2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray.3) When the CD changer is loaded with CDs, do not turn over or shake the

system. This may jam the changer.

You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playbackwithout interruption.


STANDBY-ON


MASTER

VOLUME


CD1 • 2 • 3 FM •AM TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD TUNER AUX

PRESET

TUNING


DISC CHANGEDISC 3

OPEN •CLOSE

DC3C H A N G E R

DB

B

VIDEO

DISC 2DISC 1

OPTIMAL

JAZZ

ROCK

TECHNO

JOG

CONTROL

Discs for playbackThis system can play all digital audio CD,finalized digital audio CD-Recordableand finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable format discs.

Loading the CD Changer1 Press CD to select CD mode.2 Press OPEN•CLOSE.

™ The CD carousel tray slides out.3 Load a CD with the printed side up

in the right tray.• You can load another disc in the left

tray.• To load the third disc, press the

DISC CHANGE button.™ The CD carousel tray will rotate

until the empty tray is ready forloading.

4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close theCD carousel tray.™ The total number of tracks and

the playing time of the selecteddisc appear on the display.

Note:– To ensure good system performance,

wait until the CD changer completelyreads the disc(s) before proceeding.

CD Direct Play• You can play a CD directly by

pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 orDISC 3 button. The CD player willstop at the end of playback of theselected disc.™ A lit button indicates that a disc is

loaded in the disc tray.™ A flashing button indicates that a

disc is playing.

Playing a CD1 PressÉ to start playback.

™ The disc tray, track number andelapsed playing time of the currenttrack appear on the display.

• To interrupt playback, pressÅ.™ The playing time flashes.

• To resume playback, pressÉ again.2 To stop playback, press Ç.

Note:– All the available discs will play once,

then stop.

Disc ChangeYou can change the outer two discswhile the third inner disc is stopped oris playing.

1 Press DISC CHANGE.™ The CD carousel tray slides out.

2 Replace the discs in the left and rightdisc trays.

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15• If you press DISC CHANGE again

during playback, the CD will stopplaying.™ The CD carousel tray will rotate

until the inner tray is rotated outand is ready for changing.

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close theCD carousel tray.

Selecting a desired trackSelecting a desired track whenplayback is stopped1 Press í or ë until the desired

track appears on the display.2 PressÉ to start playback.

™ The selected track number andelapsed playing time appear onthe display.

Selecting a desired track duringplayback• Press í or ë until the desired

track appears on the display.™ The selected track number and

elapsed playing time appear onthe display.

• If you press í once it will skip tothe beginning of the current trackand play the track again.

Note:– Pressingí during shuffling can only

skip to the beginning of the currenttrack.

Searching for a particularpassage during playback• Press and hold à or á until the

desired passage is located.™ The volume will be reduced.

• Play returns to normal when à orá is released.

Programming TracksProgramming tracks of a loaded CD ispossible when playback is stopped. Thedisplay will indicate the total tracksstored in the program. Up to 40 trackscan be stored in the memory in anyorder. When 40 tracks are stored andyou attempt to store another track, thedisplay will show “PROGRAM FULL”.

1 Load the desired discs in the disctrays.

2 Press PROGRAM to startprogramming.™ The PROG flag starts flashing.™ It will cancel any previously

selected repeat mode.3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC

1/2/3 button to select the disc.4 Pressí or ë to select the desired

track.5 Press PROGRAM to store the

track.• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other

discs and tracks.

CD

6 Press Ç once to end programming.™ The total number of tracks

programmed and total playingtime appear on the display.

Notes:– If the total playing time is more than

“99:59“ or if one of the programmedtracks has a number greater than 30,then “--:--” appears on the displayinstead of the total playing time.

– If the system is reading the discs,programming is not possible,“READING” will be displayed andfollowed by ”DISC X”. ”X” is thecurrent read disc number.

– During programming, if no button ispressed within 20 seconds, the systemwill exit program mode automatically.

Reviewing the programReviewing of the program is possibleonly when playback is stopped.• Pressí or ë repeatedly to review

the programmed tracks.• Press Ç to exit review mode.

Playing the program1 Press É to start program playback.

™ “PLAY PROGRAM” will bedisplayed.

™ The track number and elapsedplaying time of the current trackwill appear on the display.

• If you press REPEAT duringprogram playback, the current trackor all programmed tracks will beplayed repeatedly.™ “TRACK” or "PROGRAM" will be

displayed.™ The REP and PROG flags appear

on the display.2 Press Ç to stop program playback.

Notes:– If you press any of the CD DIRECT

PLAY buttons, the system will play theselected disc or track and the storedprogram will be ignored temporarily.The PROG display also will disappeartemporarily from the display. It willreappear when playback of theselected disc ends.

– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelledwhen program playback begins.

Erasing the program (whenplayback is stopped)• Press Ç.

™ “PROGRAM CLEARED” will bedisplayed.

Note:– The program will be erased when the

system is disconnected from the powersupply or when the CD carousel tray isopened.

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You can play the current track, a disc orall available discs repeatedly.

1 Press REPEAT on the remotecontrol to select the various repeatmodes.™ “TRACK”, “DISC”, “ALL DISC”

or “OFF” will be displayed.™ The REP flag appears on the

display.• The selected track, selected disc or

all available discs will now be playedrepeatedly until you pressÇ.

2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF"mode is displayed to resume normalplayback.™ The REP flag disappears from the

display.

Notes:– REPEAT DISC mode is not available

during program play or shuffle mode.– You can also repeat shuffling a

program.™ “TRACK“ or “PROGRAM" will be

displayed.™ The REP, PROG, and SHUF flags

appear on the display.

CD TUNER

Shuffle (only on remote control)

In shuffle mode, the system plays all theavailable discs and their tracks inrandom order. Shuffle may be used alsowhen tracks are programmed.

To shuffle all the discs and tracks1 Press SHUFFLE.

™ “SHUFFLE” will be displayed.™ The SHUF flag, the disc and the

track selected at random appearon the display.

• The discs and the tracks will beplayed in random order until youpressÇ.

• If you press REPEAT duringshuffling, the current track or allavailable discs will be playedrepeatedly.™ “TRACK” or “ALL DISC” will be

displayed.™ The REP. and SHUF. flags appear

on the display.2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume

normal playback.™ The SHUF flag disappears from

the display.

Note:– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled

when shuffle is selected.


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Note:– For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to

page 12.

Tuning to radio stations1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select

TUNER mode.™ “TUNER” will be displayed.

A few seconds later, the currentradio frequency will be displayed.

2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again toselect the desired waveband : FM orAM.

3 Press à or á for more than onesecond, then release.™ The display will show “SEARCH”

until a radio station with sufficientsignal strength is found.

• Repeat this procedure until thedesired station is reached.

• To tune to a weak station, brieflypress à or á repeatedly until thedisplay shows the desired frequencyand/or when the best reception hasbeen obtained.

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Storing Preset StationsYou can store up to 40 radio stations inthe memory. When a preset radiostation is selected, the preset numberappears next to the frequency on thedisplay.

Automatic programming1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).2 Press PROGRAM for more than

one second.™ The PROG flag starts flashing and

“AUTO” will be displayed.™ The system will search for every

available station in the FMwaveband first, then search theAM waveband.

™ All available stations will be storedautomatically. The frequency andpreset number will be displayedbriefly.

™ The system will stop searchingwhen all the available radiostations are stored or when thememory for 40 preset radiostations is used.

™ The system will remain tuned tothe last stored preset radiostation.

Notes:– You can cancel the automatic

programming by pressing PROGRAM orÇ (on the system only).

– If you want to reserve a section ofpreset numbers, for example presetnumbers 1 to 9, select preset 10before starting automatic programming,only the preset numbers 10 to 40 willbe programmed.

Manual programming1 Press TUNER (FM•AM).2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to

select the desired waveband : FM orAM.

3 Press PROGRAM for less than onesecond.™ The PROG flag starts flashing.™ The next available preset number

will be displayed for selection.4 Press à or á to tune to the

desired frequency.• If you wish to store the radio station

to another preset number, press 4or 3 to select the desired presetnumber.

5 Press PROGRAM again.™ The PROG flag disappears and

the radio station will be stored.

• Repeat steps 3 – 5 to store otherpreset radio stations.

Notes:– When 40 radio stations are stored and

you attempt to store another radiostation, the display will show"PROGRAM FULL”. If you want tochange an existing preset number,repeat steps 3 – 5.

– You can cancel manual programmingby pressing Ç (on the system only).

– During programming, if no button ispressed within 20 seconds, the systemwill exit program mode automatically.

Tuning to Preset RadioStations• Press 4 or 3 to select the desired

preset number.™ The preset number, radio

frequency, and waveband appearon the display.

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Loading a tape1 Press STOP•OPEN.2 The tape deck door opens.3 Load the tape with the open side

downward and the full spool to theleft.

4 Close the tape deck door.

Tape Playback1 Press TAPE to select TAPE mode.

™ "TAPE" will be displayed.2 Load the tape into the selected tape

deck.3 Press PLAYÉ to start playback.• To interrupt playback, press PAUSE.• To resume playback, press PAUSE

again.4 Press STOP•OPEN to end

playback.

Rewind/Fast ForwardWhen playback is stopped1 You can rewind or fast forward a

tape by pressing à or á ,respectively.™ The tape will stop automatically at

the end of rewinding or fastforwarding.

2 Press STOP•OPEN to stoprewinding or fast forwarding.

Continuous Playback FromTape Deck 2 to Tape Deck 11 Press TAPE to select TAPE mode.2 Load the tapes in tape decks 1 and 2.3 Press PLAY 2 on tape deck 2.4 Press PAUSE on tape deck 1.5 Press PLAY 2 on tape deck 1.

™ Playback will begin with tape deck2 and will continue with tape deck1 when playback on tape deck 2ends.

6 Press STOP•OPEN if you want tostop playback before the end of thetape in tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.

Notes:– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a

tape, it is also possible to listen toanother source (e.g. CD, TUNER orAUX).

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Selecting ExternalEquipmentIf you have connected the audio outterminals of the external equipment(TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD playeror CD Recorder) to the AUX INterminals, you can hear the enhancedsound from the system.

• Press AUX to select the externalequipment.™ "AUX" will be displayed.

Note:– All the sound control features (e.g. DSC,

DBB, etc.) are available for selection.


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TAPE AUX

– Before playing a tape, check andtighten slack tape with a pencil. Slacktape may get jammed or may burst inthe mechanism.

– C-120 tape is extremely thin and iseasily deformed or damaged. It is notrecommended for use in this system.

– Store the tapes at room temperatureand do not put them too close to amagnetic field (for example, atransformer, TV or speaker).

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Notes:– For recording, use only tape of IEC type

I (normal tape).– The tape is secured at both ends with

leader tape. At the beginning and endof tape, nothing will be recorded for sixto seven seconds.

– The recording level is set automatically,regardless of the position of Volume,DBB or DSC.

– To prevent accidental recording, breakout the tab on the left shoulder of thetape side you want to protect.

One Touch Recording• For One Touch Recording, as soon as

you press RECORD, the currentsource (CD, TUNER or AUX) will berecorded on tape deck 1.

1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 1.2 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to

start recording.™ The REC starts flashing.

3 Press PAUSE to interruptrecording.

4 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1to stop recording.

RECORDING

CD Synchro StartRecordingDuring CD synchro start recording,• Do not fast forward/rewind your

tape in tape deck 2.• Do not listen to another source.

1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1and a disc into the disc tray.

2 Press CD.• You can program the tracks in the

order you want them to be recorded(see Programming Tracks). If you donot, the tracks are recordedaccording to the order on theselected disc.

3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 tostart recording.™ The REC starts flashing.

4 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1to stop recording, then press Ç tostop CD playback.

Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 2to tape deck 1)1 Load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck 2 and a blank tape into tapedeck 1.

• Make sure both tapes have their fullspool to the left.

2 Press PAUSE on tape deck 1.3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1.4 Press PLAYÉ on tape deck 2.

™ The REC starts flashing.

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• Recording will start automatically.5 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1

and tape deck 2 to stop dubbing.

Notes:– At the end of side A, flip the tapes to

side B and repeat the procedure.– Dubbing of tapes is only possible from

tape deck 2 to tape deck 1.– To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of

the same length.

Recording from othersources (only on tape deck 1)

1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1.2 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.• Start playback of the selected source.3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to

start recording.™ The REC starts flashing.

4 Press PAUSE to interruptrecording.

5 Press STOP•OPEN on tape deck 1to stop recording.

Note:– During recording, it is not possible to

listen to another sound source.

View ClockYou can view the clock (if it is set) if thesystem is in Standby mode or when anysound source is selected (CD, TUNER,etc.). The clock will be displayed forabout seven seconds.

• Press CLOCK•TIMER briefly.™ “10:38 PM or 22:38” (the

current time in either 12- or 24-hour mode) will be displayeddepending on whether you haveselected 12- or 24-hour mode.

™ “--:--” will be displayed if theclock is not set.

Clock SettingThe clock can be set in either 12- or24-hour mode, e.g. “12:00 AM“ or“00:00“. Before setting the clock, youmust be in the View Clock mode.

1 Press CLOCK•TIMER to selectclock mode.

2 Press PROGRAM to select 12- and24- hour mode.™ If 12-hour mode is selected,

“12:00“ starts flashing and theAM lights up.

™ If 24-hour mode is selected,“00:00” starts flashing.

3 Set the hour withà or á on thesystem.

4 Set the minute withí or ë onthe system.


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5 Press CLOCK•TIMER again tostore the setting.™ The clock starts.

• To exit without storing the setting,press Çon the system.

Notes:– During clock setting, if no button is

pressed within 90 seconds, the systemwill exit clock setting modeautomatically.

– When a power interruption occurs, theclock setting is erased.

Timer Setting• The system can switch on to CD or

TUNER mode automatically at apreset time. It can serve as an alarmto wake you up.

• Before setting the timer, make surethe clock is set correctly.

• The timer will always be switched ononce it is set.

• The volume of the timer willincrease from the minimumlevel until the volume levelbefore the set is switched tostandby mode.

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMERfor more than two seconds toselect timer mode.

™ “12:00 AM” or “00:00" or thelast timer setting starts flashingdepending on whether you haveselected 12- or 24-hour mode.

™ The TIMER starts flashing.™ The selected source is lit while

other available sources areflashing.

2 Press CD or TUNER to select thedesired source.

• Before selecting CD, make sure a CDis loaded in the CD carousel tray.

3 Pressà or á on the system to setthe hour for the timer to start onthe system.

4 Pressí or ë on the system to setthe minute for the timer to start.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER to storethe start time.™ The timer is now set.™ The TIMER remains on the display.

• At the preset time, the timer will beactivated.™ The selected source will be

played.

Notes:– During timer setting, if no button is

pressed within 90 seconds, the systemwill exit timer setting modeautomatically.

– If the source selected is TUNER, thelast tuned frequency will be switchedon.

– If the source selected is CD, playbackwill begin with the first track of theselected disc or program. If the CDtrays are empty, the TUNER will beselected instead.

– The timer will not activate if a recordingis in progress.

To switch off the TIMER1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER

for more than two seconds.2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the

timer.™ The timer is now switched off.™ The display will show "CANCEL"

and the TIMER disappears.

To start the TIMER again (for thesame preset time and source)1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER

for more than two seconds.2 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to

store the start time.™ The timer is now on.™ The TIMER appears on the display.

Sleep Timer (only on remotecontrol)This feature allows you to select alength of time after which the systemwill switch to the standby modeautomatically.

1 Press SLEEP on the remote controlrepeatedly to select a period of time.™ The selections are as follows (time

in minutes):60 ™ 45 ™ 30 ™ 15 ™ OFF ™60 …

™ “SLEEP XX” or “OFF” will bedisplayed. "XX" is the time inminutes.

2 When you reach the desired lengthof time, stop pressing the SLEEPbutton.™ After this amount of time passes,

the system will switch to thestandby mode.

To switch off the Sleep Timer• Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"

is displayed, or press theSTANDBY ON button.

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23SpecificationsAMPLIFIEROutput power

FWC35 & C3 ............................................ 2 x 25 W FTC(1)

Surround Channel ...................................... 2 x 2 W, 6 ΩFWC30 ......................................................... 2 x 25 W FTC(1)

Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 67 dBA (IEC)Frequency response ...................................... 50 – 15,000 HzInput sensitivity

AUX In ............................................................................. 700 mVOutput

Speakers ...............................................................................≥ 6 ΩHeadphones ................................................. 32 Ω – 1000 Ω

(1) (6Ω,60Hz - 12.5kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYERNumber of programmable tracks ...................................... 40Frequency response ...................................... 20 – 20,000 HzSignal-to-noise ratio .................................................... ≥ 80 dBAChannel separation ....................................... ≥ 60 dB (1 kHz)Total harmonic distortion ........................................ < 0.003%

TUNERFM wave range ................................................ 87.5 – 108 MHzAM wave range ............................................... 530 – 1700 kHzNumber of presets ..................................................................... 40Antenna FM ................................................................ 300 Ω dipole wire AM ......................................................................... Loop antenna

TAPE DECKFrequency response

Normal tape (type I) ............... 80 – 12,500 Hz (8 dB)Signal-to-noise ratio

Normal tape (type I) ........................................... ≥ 48 dBAWow and flutter ...................................................... ≤ 0.4% DIN

SPEAKERSSystem ................................. 2 way; double port bass reflexImpedance ..................................................................................... 6 ΩWoofer ................................................................................ 1 x 5.25"Tweeter ................................................................................... 1 x 2.5"Dimensions (w x h x d) ........ 8.27 x 12.20 x 9.45 (inch)

............................................................ 210x 310x 240 (mm)Weight ............................................................. 6.38 pounds each

................................................................................... 2.9 kg each

SS39 SURROUND SPEAKERS(FWC3 & FWC35 only)System .................................................................... closed satelliteImpedance ..................................................................................... 6 ΩWoofer ................................................................. 1 x 3" full rangeDimensions (w x h x d) ........................ 7 x 7 x 3.54 (inch)

............................................................... 178x 178x 90 (mm)Weight ............................................................. 1.32 pounds each

................................................................................... 0.6 kg each

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATIONMaterial ........................................................................... PolystyreneAC Power ................................................................ 120 V / 60 HzPower Consumption

Active .................................................................................... 70 WStandby ............................................................................ < 15 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 10.43 x 12.20 x 13.40 (inch)............................................................ 265x 310x 340 (mm)

Weight (without speakers) ................................ 14.3 pounds............................................................................................... 6.5 kg

Subject to modification

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24 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING

MaintenanceCleaning the Cabinet• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened

with a mild detergent solution. Donot use a solution containing alcohol,spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs• When a disc

becomes dirty, cleanit with a cleaningcloth. Wipe the discfrom the center out.

• Do not use solventssuch as benzine,thinner, commercially availablecleaners, or antistatic spray intendedfor analog records.

Cleaning the CD lens• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may

accumulate at the CD lens. To ensuregood playback quality, clean the CDlens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner orany commercially available cleaner.Follow the instructions supplied withcleaner.

Cleaning the Heads and the TapePaths• To ensure good recording and

playback quality, clean the heads, thecapstan(s), and pressure roller(s)after every 50 hours of tapeoperation.

• Use a cotton swab slightly moistenedwith cleaning fluid or alcohol.

• You can also clean the heads byplaying a cleaning tape once.

Demagnetizing the heads• Use a demagnetizing tape available at

your dealer.

Warning! Under nocircumstances should you try torepair the set yourself as this willinvalidate the guarantee. Do notopen the set as there is a risk ofelectric shock.

• If a fault occurs, check the pointslisted below before taking the systemfor repair.

• Should any problems persist afteryou have made these checks, consultyour nearest dealer or service center.

CD Player Operation“NO DISC” is displayed.• The disc is inserted upside down.™ Place CD with printed side up.• Moisture condensation at the lens.™ Wait until lens has adjusted to normal

room temperature.• There is no disc in the CD tray.™ Insert a CD.• The CD is dirty, badly scratched or

warped.™ Clean or replace the CD.• The CD lens is dirty or dusty.™ See section under Maintenance (page

24).

“DISC NOT FINALIZED” isdisplayed.• The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not

properly recorded for use with astandard CD player.

™ Read the instruction booklet of yourCD-Rewritable or CD-Recorder on howto finalize a recording.

• The CD is badly scratched or dirty.™ Replace or clean CD.

Radio ReceptionPoor radio reception.• The signal is too weak.™ Adjust the antenna.™ Connect an external antenna for

better reception.• The TV or VCR is too close to the

stereo system.™ Separate the stereo system from the

TV or VCR.

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Tape Deck Operation“RECORDING ACTIVE” isdisplayed.• A recording is in progress.™ Stop the recording or wait until it is

finished.

Recording or playback cannot bemade or there is a decrease inaudio level.• Dirty tape heads, capstans or

pressure rollers.™ See section on tape deck maintenance

(page 24).• Magnetic build-up in the record/

playback head.™ Use demagnetizing tape.

GeneralSystem does not react when anybutton is pressed.• Electrostatic discharge.™ Press STANDBY ON to switch the

system off. Remove the AC power plugfrom the wall outlet, then reconnectthe power plug and switch on thesystem again.

No or poor sound.• Volume is not turned up.™ Adjust VOLUME.• The headphones are connected.™ Disconnect the headphones.• Speakers are not connected or are

connected wrongly.™ Check that the speakers are

connected correctly.™ Make sure the stripped speaker wire is

clamped.

Reversed left and right sound.• Speakers are connected wrongly.™ Check the speaker connections and

location.

Lack of bass sound or apparentlyimprecise physical location ofmusical instruments.• Speakers are connected wrongly.™ Check the speaker connection for

proper phasing, colored/black wires tocolored/black terminals.

Remote control has no effect onthe system.• Wrong source is selected.™ Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.)

before pressing the function button,(É, í, ë, etc.).

• The distance to the system is toolarge.

™ Reduce the distance.• Batteries are inserted incorrectly.™ Insert the batteries with their polarities

(+/– signs) as indicated.• Batteries are exhausted.™ Replace the batteries.

Timer is not working.• Clock is not set.™ Set the clock.• Timer is not switched on.™ Press CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the

timer.• Recording is in progress.™ Stop recording.

Clock setting is erased.• There was a power failure.™ Reset the clock.

System displays featuresautomatically; buttons flashcontinuously.• Demonstration mode is switched

on.™ Press and hold Ç (on the system) for

five seconds to switch off thedemonstration.

All lighted buttons are not lit.• Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode.™ Press DIM until DIM OFF display mode

is shown.

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President Message ............................ 2 - 3

Important Safety Instructions ...............4

Limited Warranty ....................................5

Model Illustration ...................................6

General Information...............................7

Safety Information .................................7

Preparation ....................................... 8 - 9

Controls ......................................... 10 - 11

Operating The System .................. 12 - 13

CD.................................................. 14 - 16

Tuner ............................................. 16 - 17

Tape ............................................... 18 - 19

AUX .......................................................19

Recording ...................................... 20 - 21

Clock .....................................................21

Timer .....................................................22

Sleep Timer ......................................... 22

Specifications ........................................23

Maintenance.........................................24

Troubleshooting ............................ 24 - 25

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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