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FW 880P Mini HiFi System with Dolby Pro LogicFW 880W

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English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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LASER PRODUCT

Important notes for users in the U.K.Mains plugThis apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. Tochange a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A.

or BSI approved type.3 Refit the fuse cover.If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, itshould be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a valueof 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at thedistribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp.Note: The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid apossible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Ampsocket elsewhere.How to connect a plugThe wires in the mains lead are coloured with the followingcode: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).As these colours may not correspond with the colourmarkings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed asfollows:• Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or col-

oured black.• Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or col-

oured red.• Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the

plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green andyellow).

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cordgrip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simplyover the two wires.Copyright in the U.K.Recording and playback of material may require consent.See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s ProtectionActs 1958 to 1972.

Typeskilt finnes på apparatens underside.

Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet.Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakopletnettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontak-ten.

For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt,skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktig-het.

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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’

Si dichiara che l’apparecchio FW880P e FW880WPhilips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.

Fatto a Eindhoven , il 2/2/1998

Philips Consumer ElectronicsPhilips, Glaslaan 2

5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 7

Dolby Pro Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 12

Operating the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 - 14

CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 17

Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19

Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21

AUX•DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 25

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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General Information• The type plate (which contains the serial

number) is located at the rear of the system.• Recording is permissible if copyright or other

rights of third parties are not infringed.• This product complies with the radio

interference requirements of the EuropeanCommunity.

Environmental InformationAll unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.We have done our utmost to make the packaging easilyseparable into three mono-materials: cardboard (box),polystyrene foam (buffer) and polythene (bags, protectivefoam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be recycledand reused if disassembled by a specialized company.Please observe the local regulations regarding thedisposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries andold equipment.

Acknowledgement

Dolby Pro-Logic, the Dolby B NR System and the double-D symbol d are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.Manufactured under license from Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

Accessories (Supplied)

– Remote control – Batteries (2 x AA size) for remote control– AM loop antenna– FM antenna wire – AC power cord– Philips FB 5CS Surround package (includes 2 x

surround rear speakers and 1 x center speaker) formodel FW880P only.

– Model FB 209W wireless surround speaker package(includes 2 x wireless active surround rear speakersand 1 x center speaker and a transmitter unit) formodel FW880W only.

Safety Information• Before operating the system, check that the operating

voltage indicated on the type plate (or the voltageindication beside the voltage selector) of your systemis identical with the voltage of your local powersupply. If not, please consult your dealer. The typeplate is located at the rear of your system.

• When the system is switched on, do not move itaround.

• Place the system on a solid base (e.g. a cabinet).• Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in yoursystem.

• The system incorporates a built-in safety feature thatprevent overheating.

• Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain,sand or heat sources.

• Under no circumstances should you repair the unityourself, as this will invalidate the warranty!

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to awarm location, or is placed in a very damp room,moisture may condense on the lens of the CD unitinside the system. Should this occur, the CD playerwill not operate normally. Leave the power on forabout one hour with no disc in the unit until normalplayback is possible.

• Electrostatic discharge may cause unexpectedproblems. See whether these problems disappear ifyou unplug the AC power cord and plug it in againafter a few seconds.

• To disconnect the system from the power supplycompletely, remove the AC power plug from thewall socket.

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A AM Antenna ConnectionConnect the supplied loop antenna to the AM AERIALterminal. Place the AM loop antenna far away from thesystem and adjust its position for the best reception.

B FM Wire Antenna ConnectionConnect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM 75 Ωterminal. Adjust the position of the FM antenna for thebest reception.

Outdoor AntennaFor better FM stereo reception connect an outdoor FMantenna to the FM AERIAL 75 Ω terminal using a 75 Ωcoaxial wire.

C Front Speakers’ Connection • Connect the right speaker to Front terminal R, with

the red wire to + and the black wire to -.• Connect the left speaker to Front terminal L, with the

red wire to + andthe black wire to -.

• Clip the strippedportion of the speakerwire as shown.

For Dolby Pro Logic Connection, see page 8.

D Center Speaker Connection • Connect the black or non-marked wires to the black

CENTER terminal and the blue or marked wires to theblue CENTER terminal.

E Rear Speakers’ Connection (For model FW880P only)

• Connect the black or non-marked wires to the blackREAR terminals and the white or marked wires to thegrey REAR terminals.

F Wireless Surround Out Connection (For model FW880W only)

You may connect transmitter unit of the wireless rearspeakers (Model FB 209W is supplied with FW880W) tothe SURROUND OUT terminal instead of the wired rearspeakers. Be sure to follow the instructions suppliedwith the wireless rear speakers.

Note:– Availability of wireless transmitter and its peripherals

are subjected to the approval of local authorities.Please check with respective local safety orapproving authority.

G Connecting other equipment to yoursystem

You can connect the audio left and right out terminals ofa TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVD player to the AUX INterminals at the rear of the system.

H Subwoofer Out ConnectionYou can connect either an optional active subwoofer oran optional wireless active subwoofer to theSUBWOOFER OUT terminal. The wireless system uses aradio frequency transmitter. The subwoofer reproducesjust the low bass effect (e.g. explosions, the rumble of

the spaceships, etc.). Be sure to follow the instructionssupplied with the subwoofer unit.

I Line Out Connection (wireless ready)

You may install additional front active speakers awayfrom the system (e.g. in another room) to reduce theinconvenience of running long speaker wires acrossrooms. You can place as many remote speakers as youlike provided that they operate at the same radiofrequency. Connect the wireless radio frequencytransmitter to the LINE OUT terminals. Place the activespeakers at your preferred location. Be sure to follow theinstructions supplied with the active speakers.

J Digital Optical OutYou can record the digital sound from the CD, throughthis output, on any audio equipment with digital input(e.g. digital amplifier, Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck,Digital to Analog Converter and Digital Signal Processor). Connect one end of the optical cable (not supplied) tothe DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT socket and the other end tothe audio equipment with digital input. When theDIGITAL OPTICAL OUT socket is not used, be sure tocover the socket with the supplied dust cap.

K AC Power SupplyAfter all other connections have been made, connect theAC power cord to the system and to the wall outlet.

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Dolby Pro LogicThis state of the art Dolby Pro Logic mini system enablesyou to experience and enjoy a Home Cinema soundambience. The Pro Logic system allows more accuratedefinition of the individual sound sources. It producesgreater sound separation between channels andprovides pinpoint sound localisation. Pro Logic providesfour outputs which are called Left, Center, Right andSurround (Rear). Front signals are produced from the pairof Left and Right speakers and a Center speaker. Thesurround signal is reproduced by two speakers placed atthe rear of the listening area. Although the surroundsignal is mono, a pair of speakers is necessary toproduce the correct diffused sound field.

This Pro Logic decoder enables you to decode thefollowing mode : Dolby Surround, Center Phantom,Dolby 3 Stereo or normal Stereo.

Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic systemYou need to do a proper set up in order for you to enjoythe Home Cinema sound to the fullest. First you need todo a complete speakers’ connection.

5-Speakers Connection• Front speakers : Connect the black wires to the

black FRONT terminals and the red wires to the redFRONT terminals.

• Center speaker : Connect the black or non-markedwires to the black CENTER terminal and the blue ormarked wires to the blue CENTER terminal.

• Rear (surround) speakers : Connect the black ornon-marked wires to the black REAR terminals andthe white or marked wires to the grey REARterminals. You may also connect a pair of wireless

rear speakers (not supplied for model FW880P) fromthe SURROUND OUT terminals.

Positioning the SpeakersTo get the best surround sound effect, place thespeakers as follow.

Front Left and Right SpeakersFor best listening effect, it is recommended to have theLeft and Right speakers to form an angle ofapproximately 45 degrees to the listener. The speakersare magnetic shielded. Should the magnetic field from

the speakers affect the picture of the television, youshould increase the separation distance.

Center SpeakerFor best directional effect, try to have the center speakerat the same height as the left and right speakers and asclose as possible to the screen. Place it directly above orbeneath the television set.

Rear (surround) SpeakersThe surround speaker should be placed at normallistening ear level. It can also be mounted on the wall atthe back of the room. Most important , sometimes youneed to experiment creatively when placing the surroundspeakers in order to obtain the most ideal soundprojection.

Test ToneThis feature enables you to adjust the Front Left, FrontRight, Center and Surround sound level of the respectivespeakers in Dolby Pro Logic mode.

You must sit at the ideal sitting position and use theremote control to perform this operation.

1 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX•DVD to switch onthe system.

2 Press TEST TONE.™ A test signal is generated and it will move through

the Left, Center, Right and Surround speakersrespectively.

™ “TESTTONE” followed by “ADAPTBALANCE, CENTER AND REAR

LEVEL” will be displayed.™ The test signal will last for about 90 seconds.

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3 Press the BALANCE L to adjust the desired soundlevel of front left speaker.™ The display will show BAL L+XX.

4 Press the BALANCE R to adjust the desired soundlevel of front right speaker.™ The display will show the sound level and BAL

R +XX.5 Press the CENTER + or - to adjust the sound

level of center speaker.™ The display will show either CENT +XX or

-XX.6 Press the REAR + or - to adjust the desired

sound level of surround speaker.™ The display will show either REAR +XX or

-XX.7 Adjust the sound level of all the speakers until they

are of the same apparent loudness. When you aresatisfied with the setting, press TEST TONE again toswitch off the test signal.

Note:– It is advisable to set the speakers’ level at normal

listening level.”XX“ denotes the sound level.

When you have completed the Dolby Pro Logic setup,you are ready to experience and enjoy a Home Cinemasound ambience.

• Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DPL) repeatedly to selectand cycle through the various sound mode.

Dolby Surround ™ Center Phantom ™ Dolby 3Stereo ™ Stereo ™ Dolby Surround …

™ The Dolby Pro Logic Control display panel will lightup with the respective selection.

Dolby SurroundThis setting is for a full Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode.

• Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC to select the DolbySurround mode.™ The display message

“DOLBYSURROUND” willbe displayed.

™ The DPL Controldisplay panel will light up.

Dolby Center PhantomThis setting is for use without the center speaker. Itredistributes the center channel information to the leftand right speakers providing conventional stereo acrossthe front.

• Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC to select the Dolby ProLogic Center Phantom mode.™ The display message

“CENTERPHANTOM” willbe displayed.

™ The DPL Controldisplay panel will light up.

Dolby 3 StereoThis setting is for use where full surround is notrequired, but a wide stereo sound is desirable. It onlyrequires the left, right and center speakers.

• Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC to select the Dolby 3Stereo mode.™ The display message

“DOLBY 3STEREO” will bedisplayed.

™ The DPL displaypanel will light up.

Normal StereoThis setting is for normal stereo sound without Dolby ProLogic. It only requires the left and right speakers.

• Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC to select the Stereo mode.™ The display message

“STEREO” will bedisplayed.

™ The DPL displaypanel will light up.

Important!1. To listen to the optimum Dolby Pro Logic sound effect,

it is recommended to switch on DPL in combinationwith “Classic” and without Incredible Surround.

2. Dolby Pro Logic mode will automatically switch tonormal Stereo mode when a headphones isconnected.

3. It is recommended to switch to normal stereo modewhen you do recording on a tape.

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Controls on the system and remotecontrol

1 STANDBY-ON – to switch the system on or to standby mode.2 RECORD– to start recording on tape deck 2.3 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)– to select the desired sound effect : OPTIMAL,

CLASSIC, ROCK, TECHNO, PERSONAL 1, PERSONAL2 or PERSONAL 3.

4 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DISPLAY PANEL– to view the selected DSC setting.5 DOLBY PRO LOGIC CONTROL DISPLAY PANEL– to view the selected Dolby Pro Logic setting.6 CLOCK•TIMER– to view clock, set clock or timer.7 SOURCE : to select the following.

CD / (CD 1•2•3)– to select CD mode. When CD in stop mode; to

select the disc tray 1, 2 or 3.TUNER / (BAND)

– to select Tuner mode. When in tuner mode; toselect the waveband FM, MW or LW.TAPE / (TAPE 1•2)

– to select Tape mode. When tape in stop mode; toselect either tape deck 1 or 2.AUX•DVD / (VIDEO)

– to select external source (e.g. DVD, TV, Laser Discor VCR sound).TV/VCR (only on the remote control)

– to select TV/VCR mode.

8 DISPLAY– to view the current setting of the system.\9 CD CAROUSEL TRAY0 RDS•CD TEXT– to select RDS data in the following order: station

name, program type, radio text and frequency. forTUNER mode

– to view the CD encoded information for CD mode.! OPEN•CLOSE– to open or close the CD carousel tray.@ DISC CHANGE– to change CD(s).# 3 CD DIRECT PLAY– to select a CD tray for playback.$ PROGRAM – to program CD track in CD mode or preset radio

stations in tuner mode.% DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)– to switch on bass boost to enhance bass response

or to switch off bass boost.^ DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DPL)– to select Dolby Surround, Dolby Center Phantom,

Dolby 3 Stereo or Stereo mode.& INCREDIBLE SURROUND– to switch on or off the surround sound effect.* VOLUME– to adjust the volume level.( MODE SELECTION

SEARCH à á (TUNING à á)for CD . . . . . .to search backward or forward.for TUNER . . .to tune to a lower or higher radio

frequency.for TAPE . . . .to rewind or fast forward the tape.

STOP Ç (CLEAR)for CD . . . . . .to stop CD playback or clear a

program.for TUNER . . .to stop programming.for TAPE . . . .to stop playback or recording.PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ (SIDE A•B)for CD . . . . . .to start or interrupt playback.for TAPE . . . .to start playback. When playing in

tape 2 mode; to change side.PREV í / NEXT ë (PRESET 4 3)for CD . . . . . .to skip to the beginning of the

current or previous/next track.for TUNER . . .to select a preset radio station in

memory.) n– to connect headphones jack.¡ REVERSE MODE– to select the different play mode on tape deck 2

only.™ DOLBY B NR– to switch on or off the Dolby B NR mode.£ CD SYNCHRO– to synchronise the CD recording on a tape.≤ DUBBING– to dub a tape in normal or high speed.∞ OPEN– to open tape deck 2.§ TAPE DECK 2≥ TAPE DECK 1• OPEN – to open tape deck 1.

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ª DIGIT 0 - 9 – (numbers consisting of two figures must be keyed in

within 2 seconds.) – to key in a CD track, preset radio station or a TV

channel.º TEST TONE– to check the sound level for Front Left, Front Right,

Center and Surround speakers respectively.⁄ CENTER +/-– to adjust the sound level of the center speaker.¤ REAR +/-– to adjust the sound level of the surround speakers.‹ BALANCE L/R– to balance the sound level of the Front Left and

Right speakers.› SHUFFLE– to play all the available discs and their tracks in

random order.fi REPEAT– to repeat a CD track.fl TIMER ON/OFF– to switch on or off timer.‡ PTY SEARCH (program type)– to search a RDS radio station using program type.° B– to switch the system to standby mode.

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

one of the source select keys on the remote control(e.g. CD, TUNER, TAPE 1/2, AUX/DVD or TV/VCR).

– Then select the desired function (PLAY, NEXT, etc.).

Inserting batteries into the RemoteControl

• Insert the batteries (Type R06,UM3 or AA) into the remotecontrol as shown in the batterycompartment.

• To avoid damage from possiblebattery leakage, remove deadbatteries or batteries that will not be used for a longtime. For replacement, use type R06, UM3 or AAbatteries.

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Important: Before you begin operating the system, completethe preparation procedures.

Demonstration modeThe system has a demonstration mode that shows thevarious features offered by the system. Whenever thesystem is switched on from the wall socket, thedemonstration mode will start automatically.

Notes:– During demonstration mode, if you press any source

(or standby-on) button, the system will switch to therespective (or standby) mode.

– When the system is switched to standby mode, 5seconds later, the demonstration mode will beginagain.

To cancel demonstration mode• Press and hold STOP Ç (on the

system only) for 3 seconds to stopthe demonstration.™ The demonstration mode will be

switched off permanently.™ The system will switch to standby mode. About 2

seconds later, the system will go into an economypower conservation mode ( < 2 watts ).

Switching the system ON• Press STANDBY•ON (on the system only), CD,

TUNER, TAPE or AUX•DVD.

You can also switch on the system by pressing any oneof the 3 CD DIRECT PLAY buttons.

Switching the system to standby mode• Press STANDBY•ON again.

™ The system will switch to standby mode. About 2seconds later, the system will go into an economypower conservation mode ( < 2 watts ).

™ The display will not be lighted except the STOP Çbutton on the system.

Selecting the Source• Press the respective source selection button: CD,

TUNER, TAPE or AUX•DVD.™ The display indicates the selected source.

Note:– For an external source, make sure that you have

connected the audio left and right out terminals ofthe external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVDplayer) to the AUX IN terminals.

Sound ControlVolume AdjustmentRotate VOLUME right or left to increase or decrease thesound level.

For Personal ListeningConnect the headphones plug to the n socket at thefront of the system. The speakers will be muted and DPLmode will be switched off.

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OPERATING THE SYSTEM

Incredible SurroundNormal stereo sound is determined by the distancebetween the front speakers. When Incredible Surroundis switched on, it magnifies the virtual distance betweenthe front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping,stereo effect.

• Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND to switch on.™ The INCREDIBLE SURROUND button lights up.™ “INCREDIBLE SURROUND” will be

displayed.

To switch off Incredible Surround• Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND again.

™ The INCREDIBLE SURROUND button light isswitched off.

™ “IS OFF” will be displayed.

Digital Sound Control (DSC)The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special soundeffects that have preset equalizer settings, providing thebest music reproduction.

• Press DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC) to selectOPTIMAL, CLASSIC, ROCK, TECHNO or PERSONAL (1,2, 3).™ The Digital Sound Control display panel will light

up respectively. At Optimal setting, the DSCdisplay panel will not light up.

™ “OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, ROCK, TECHNO,PERSONAL 1, PERSONAL 2 orPERSONAL 3” will be displayed.

Personal Setting allows you to store up to 3 preferredsettings for bass and treble.

To set personal setting

1 Select Personal 1, 2, or 3. 2 Press and hold DSC button for 3 seconds.

™ The personal setting mode is switched on.™ “ADJUST BASS AND TREBLE” will be

displayed.3 Press à or á to adjust the bass.

™ “BASS -XX or +XX” will be displayed.4 Press í or ë to adjust the treble.

™ “TREBLE -XX or +XX” will be displayed.5 Press DSC again to confirm.

Automatic DSC-DBB selectionThe best setting for the DBB is automatically generatedfor the respective DSC selection. You can also manuallyselect the DBB setting that best suit your listeningenvironment.

Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)There are 3 settings for the DBB mode to enhance thebass response.

• Press DBB briefly to select the various level of bassboost.™ The DBB button lights up.™ “BEAT , PUNCH or BLAST” will be

displayed.

To switch off DBB• Press DBB briefly until the DBB button light is

switched off.™ “DBB OFF” will be displayed.

Note:– Some CDs or tapes might be recorded in high

modulation. It may cause a distortion at high volume.Should this occur, it is advisable to switch offIncredible Surround, select a lower DBB level orreduce the volume.

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

™ The CD compartment 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 changer carousel will rotate until the

empty tray is at the left hand side and is ready forloading.

™ Playback will always start with the disc in theouter right disc tray.

4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD compartment.™ The total number of tracks and playing time of the

last selected disc appear on the display.

CD TextIt will enable you to know which album and its track youare selecting or playing on specially encoded CD.

• Press RDS•CD TEXT.At stop mode

™ The title of album or total playing time will bedisplayed.During Playback

™ The title of album, track title or elapsed time willbe displayed.

• If the album and track title are not known.™ “NO TEXT ON DISC” will be displayed.

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Warning!1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories like disc stabilizer rings or

CD treatment sheets, etc., which may damage the CD mechanism.2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray.3) When the CD changer is loaded with CD(s), do not turn over or shake the system. This may jam the

changer mechanism.

You can load up to three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback without interruption.

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3 CD Direct Play You can play a CD directly by pressing the 3 CD DIRECTPLAY (1 - 3) buttons. The CD player will stop at the endof playback of the selected disc.

– When the button is green, it indicates that there is nodisc loaded in the disc tray.

– When the button is red, it indicates that there is adisc loaded in the disc tray.

Playing a CD1 Press PLAYÉ to start playback.

™ The disc tray, track number and elapsed playingtime of the current track appear on the display.

™ The current track number will also be flashing onthe circular music calendar.

™ When a track has been played, the track numberwill be erased from the circular music calendar.

• To interrupt playback, press PAUSEÅ.™ The playing time flashes.

• To resume playback, press PLAYÉ again.2 To stop playback, press STOPÇ.

Note: – All the available discs will be played once, then stop.

When the CD has stopped playing, the system willswitch to the standby mode after 15 minutes if nobutton is pressed.

Disc ChangeYou can change the outer 2 discs while the third innerdisc is at the stop or playing mode.

1 Press DISC CHANGE.™ The CD compartment slides out.

2 Replaced the discs in the left and right disc trays.• If you press DISC CHANGE again during playback,

the CD will stop playing. ™ The CD carousel will rotate until the inner tray is

at the left hand side and is ready for changing.3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD compartment.

Selecting a desired trackSelecting a desired track at the stop mode1 Press PREVí or NEXTë until the desired track

appears on the display.2 Press PLAYÉ to start playback.

™ The selected track number and elapsed playingtime appear on the display.

Selecting a desired track during playback1 Press PREVí or NEXTë until the desired track

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

time appear on the display.• If you press PREVí once it will skip to the

beginning of the current track and play the trackagain.

Note:– You can also key in the track number directly from the

remote control.

Searching for a particular passageduring playback

• Press and hold à or á until the desired passage islocated. ™ The volume will be reduced.

• Play returns to normal when à or á is released.

Programming TracksProgramming tracks of a loaded CD is possible in thestop mode. The display will indicate the total tracksstored in the program. Up to 40 tracks can be stored inthe memory in any order. When 40 tracks are stored andyou attempt to store another track, the display will show“PROGRAM FULL”.

1 Load the desired discs in the disc trays. 2 Press PROGRAM to start programming.

™ The PROGRAM flag starts flashing.3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) button to select the disc.4 Press PREVí or NEXTë to select the desired

track.• You can also key in the track number directly from the

remote control.5 Press PROGRAM to store the track.• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other discs and tracks.6 Press STOPÇ once to end programming mode.

™ The total number of tracks programmed and totalplaying time appear on the display.

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Notes: – If the total playing time is more than “99:59” or if

one of the programmed tracks has a number greaterthan 30, then “--:--” appears in the displayinstead of the total playing time.

– During programming, if no button is pressed within20 seconds, the system will exit program modeautomatically.

Playing the program1 Press PLAYÉ to start program playback.

™ “PLAY PROGRAM” appears on the display.™ The track number and elapsed playing time of the

current track will appear on the display.• If you press REPEAT during program playback, the

current track will be played repeatedly.™ The REPEAT and PROGRAM flags will be displayed.

2 Press STOPÇ to stop program playback.

Note:– If you press any of the 3 CD DIRECT PLAY buttons, the

system will play the selected disc or track and thestored program will be ignored temporarily. Theprogram flag will also temporary disappear from thedisplay and then reappear, when the playback for theselected disc ends.

Reviewing the programReviewing of the program is only possible in the stopmode. • Press PREVí or NEXTë repeatedly to review

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

Erasing the program (in the stop mode)

• Press CLEAR on the system.™ “PROGRAM CLEARED” will be displayed.

Note:– The program is also erased when the system is

disconnected from the power supply. If the CDcarousel is opened, the tracks belonging to the outertwo trays will be erased and the display will show“CLEARED” .

Shuffle (only on remote control)

It will play all the available discs and their tracks inrandom order. Shuffle can also be used when tracks areprogrammed.

To shuffle all the discs and tracks1 Press SHUFFLE.

™ “SHUFFLE” will be displayed.™ The shuffle flag, the disc and the track selected at

random appear on the display.• The discs and the tracks will now be played in

random order until you press STOPÇ.• If you press REPEAT during shuffling, the current

track will be played repeatedly.™ The REPEAT and SHUFFLE flags will be displayed.

2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume normal playback.™ The shuffle flag disappears from the display.

Repeat (only on remote control)

It will play the current track repeatedly.

1 Press REPEAT during CD playback.™ “REPEAT TRACK” will be displayed.™ The REPEAT flag and the track selected appear on

the display.• The track will be played repeatedly until you press

STOPÇ.2 Press REPEAT again to resume normal playback.

™ The REPEAT flag disappears from the display.

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Tuning to radio stations1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

™ “TUNER” will be displayed.A few seconds later, the current frequency or theradio station name if available will be displayed.

2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the desiredwaveband : FM, MW or LW.

3 Press TUNINGà or á for more than one second,then release.™ The display will show ‘SEARCH’ until a station

with sufficient signal strength is found.• Repeat this procedure until the desired station is

reached.• To tune to a weak station, briefly press TUNINGà

or á until the display shows the desired frequencyand/or when the best reception has been obtained.

Storing Preset StationsYou can store up to 40 stations in the memory. When apreset radio station is selected, the preset numberappears next to the frequency on the display.

Automatic programming1 Press TUNER.2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select the desired

waveband : FM, MW or LW.3 Press PROGRAM for more than one second.

™ PROGRAM flag start flashing and ‘AUTO’ will bedisplayed.

™ Every available radio station for the selectedwaveband will be stored automatically. Thefrequency and preset number will be displayedbriefly.

™ The system will stop searching when all theavailable radio stations are stored or when thememory for 40 preset radio stations is used.

™ The system will remain tuned to the last storedpreset radio station.

• Repeat the above procedure to store other presetstations for the other waveband. Remember to selectthe next available preset number before proceeding. Ifnot, some of the preset radio stations may be erased.

Notes: – You can cancel the automatic programming by

pressing PROGRAM or STOP Ç (on the systemonly).

– If you want to reserve a section of preset numbers,for example preset numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10before starting automatic programming: now only thepreset numbers 10 to 40 will be programmed.

Manual programming1 Press TUNER.2 Press TUNER (BAND) to select the desired waveband

: FM, MW or LW.3 Press PROGRAM for less than one second.

™ The PROGRAM flag starts flashing.™ The next available preset number will be displayed

for selection.4 Press TUNINGà or á to tune to the desired

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

preset number, press PRESET 4 or 3 to select thedesired preset number.

5 Press PROGRAM again.™ PROGRAM flag will stop flashing, and the station

will be stored.

• Repeat the above procedure to store other presetstations.

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Notes: – Press STOP Ç (on the system only) to cancel

programming.– During programming, if no button is pressed within

20 seconds, the system will exit program modeautomatically.

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations• Press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the desired preset

number or you can key in the preset number directlyfrom the remote control.™ The preset number, frequency and waveband

appear on the display

Receiving RDS Radio Station ÇRDS (Radio Data System) is a broadcasting service thatallows FM stations to send additional information alongwith the regular FM radio signal. This additionalinformation can contain:

• STATION NAME: The station name is displayed.• FREQUENCY: The frequency of the station is

displayed.• PROGRAM TYPE: The following program types exist

and can be received by your tuner: News, Affairs,Info, Sport, Educate, Drama, Culture, Science, Varied,Pop M, Rock M, M.O.R. (middle of the road music),Light M, Classics, Other M, No type.

• RADIO TEXT (RT): text messages appear in thedisplay.

When you have tuned to a RDS station, the RDS logo(Ç) and the station name will appear on the display:

• The display normally shows the radio station name ifavailable. By repeatedly pressingRDS•CD TEXT button youcan change the type ofdisplay information:

™ The display shows in turn: STATION NAME ™ PROGRAM

TYPE ™ RADIO TEXT ™

FREQUENCY ™ STATION NAME ...

Note:– When you press the RDS•CD TEXT button and the

display shows "NO RDS", it indicates that eitherthe tuned station is not transmitting RDS signal or itis a non RDS station.

RDS ClockSome RDS station may be transmitting a real clock timeat an interval of every minute.

Setting the time with RDS clock1 Press CLOCK•TIMER.

™ "--:--" or current time appears on the display.2 Press CLOCK•TIMER once more to enter clock

setting mode.™ "00:00" or current time starts flashing.

3 Press RDS•CD TEXT.™ The message "SEARCH RDS TIME" will be

displayed.™ If the station does not transmit RDS clock, "NO

RDS TIME" will be displayed.

™ When the RDS clock is read, "RDS TIME" willbe displayed. The current clock time is displayedfor 2 seconds and will be stored automatically.

™ If within 90 seconds, the RDS time is not detected,"NO RDS TIME" will be displayed.

Program Type (only on remote control)

You can activate the PROGRAM TYPE function only inTuner mode. Once the program type is detected in a RDSstation, it will switch to the radio station automatically.

1 Press PTY SEARCH (Program Type) on the remotecontrol.™ The following program types exist and can be

received by your tuner: News, Affairs, Info, Sport,Educate, Drama, Culture, Science, Varied, Pop M,Rock M, M.O.R. (middle of the road music), LightM, Classics, Other M, No type.

2 Press í or ë on the system to select the desiredprogram type.

3 Press PTY SEARCH on the remote control again toconfirm the selection.™ It will search for the first available RDS station

with the selected program type.™ If no RDS station is found with the selected

program type, the display will show "TYPENOT FOUND".

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Loading a tape• Press OPEN.• The tape deck door opens.• Load the tape with the open

side downward and the fullspool to the left.

• Close the tape deck door.

Tape Playback1 Press TAPE to select TAPE mode.

™ “TAPE 1” or “TAPE 2” will be displayed.• Press TAPE again to select either tape deck 1 or tape

deck 2.2 Load the tape into the selected tape deck.3 Press PLAYÉ to start playback.3a (For Tape Deck 2 only)

Press SIDE A•B to switch playback between sides Aand B.™ The FRONT or BACK flag appears in the display,

depending on the side selected.3b (For Tape Deck 2 only)

Press REV MODE to select the different type of playmode (see auto reverse playback).

4 Press STOPÇ to end playback.

Notes:– To change side before playback begins, use the SIDE

button on the remote control.– When the tape has stopped playing, the system will

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Auto Reverse Playback (only on tape deck 2)

• Press REV MODE to select the different play modes.

åå . . . . . . .recording or playback on one side ofthe tape. The tape stops at the endof one side.

∂∂ . . . . . . . .recording or playback on both sidesof the tape. The tape then stops.

∫∫ . . . . . . .continuous playback on both sides ofthe tape up to a maximum of 10times per side unless you pressSTOPÇ.

Rewind/Fast ForwardAt the stop mode1 You can rewind or fast forward the tape by pressingà or á respectively.™ “TAPE 1 XXX” or “TAPE 2 XXX” will be

displayed, depending on which tape deck isselected.

™ The tape will stop automatically at the end ofrewinding or fast forwarding.

2 Press STOPÇ to stop rewind or fast forward.

During playback• Press and hold à or á respectively until the

desired passage is located.™ During searching, the sound is reduced to a low

volume.™ When you releaseà or á, the tape continues

playing.

Notes:– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape; it is

possible to select another source (e.g. CD, TUNER orAUX•DVD). “XXX” denotes the counter number.

– Check and tighten slack tape before use with apencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst inthe mechanism.

– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is easily deformedor damaged. It is not recommended for use in thissystem.

– Store the tapes at room temperature and do not putthem too close to a magnetic field (for example,transformer, TV or loudspeaker boxes).

Dolby B Noise Reduction System1 Press DOLBY B NR to switch on Dolby B NR.

™ The d B NR appears in the display.2 Press DOLBY B NR again to switch off Dolby B NR.

™ The d B NR disappears from the display.

Note:– A tape recorded with the Dolby B NR system should

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Selecting External EquipmentIf you have connected the audio out terminals of theexternal equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc or DVD player)to the AUX IN terminals, you can hear the sound fromthe system.

• Press AUX•DVD to select the external mode.™ “AUX/DVD” will be displayed.

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

are available for selection.

View ClockYou can view the clock (if it is set) at standby or anysource. It will be displayed for about seven seconds.

• Press CLOCK•TIMER briefly.™ “10:25” (the current time) will be displayed.™ “--:--” will be displayed if the clock is not set.

Clock SettingThe clock is set in 24-hour mode, e.g. “00:00“ or“23:59“. Before setting the clock, you must be in theView Clock mode.

1 Press CLOCK•TIMER to select clock mode.™ “00:00” or the current time starts flashing.

2 Set the hour with à or á.3 Set the minute with í or ë.4 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the setting.

™ The clock starts running.

• To exit without storing the setting, press STOPÇ.

Notes:– During clock setting, if no button is pressed within

90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting modeautomatically.

– When a power interruption occurs, the clock setting iserased.

– To set the time with RDS clock, see "Receiving RDSRadio Station" under tuner section.

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Timer Setting• The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or TAPE 1

mode automatically at a preset time. It can serve asan alarm to wake you up. After half an hour from thepreset time, the system will return to the standbymode if no button is pressed.

• Before setting the timer, make sure the clock is setcorrectly.

• The timer has to be reset or start again for eachsubsequent preset time.

• The volume of the timer will be at the lastsetting before the set is switched to standbymode.

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than 2seconds to select timer mode.™ “ON 00:00” or the last set timer starts

flashing. ™ The TIMER flag starts flashing.™ The last selected timer source will be lighted in

green while the other available sources areflashing.

2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE 1 to select the desiredsource.™ The selected timer source will be lighted in green.

3 Press à or á to set the hour for the timer to start.4 Press í or ë to set the minute for the timer to

start.5 Press CLOCK•TIMER to store the start time and the

selected source.™ The TIMER is now set.™ The TIMER flag remains on the display.

• At the preset time, the TIMER will be activated.™ The selected source will be played.™ The TIMER flag disappears from the display.

Notes:– During timer setting, if no button is pressed within

90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting modeautomatically.

– If the source selected is TUNER, the last tunedfrequency will be switched on.

– If the source selected is CD, playback will begin withthe first track of the last selected disc. If the CD traysare empty, the TUNER will be selected instead.

– If the source selected is TAPE 1, and if the presettime is reached during high speed dubbing, theTUNER source will be selected instead.

To stop the timer• Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.

™ The TIMER is now switched off.™ The TIMER flag disappears.

To start the timer again (for the same time)• Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.

™ The TIMER flag is displayed.

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

tape) or IEC type II (Chrome).– The tape is secured at both ends with leader tape. At

the beginning and end of tape, nothing will berecorded for six to seven seconds.

– The recording level is set automatically, regardless ofthe position of VOLUME, DBB, Incredible Surround orDPL. Dolby B NR can be selected for Tuner or CDrecording.

– To prevent accidental recording, break out the tab onthe left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect.

– If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the protectiontab has been broken. Put a piece of clear adhesivetape over the opening. Do not cover the Chrome tapedetection hole when covering the tab opening.

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

RECORD, the current source (CD, TUNER, TAPE 1 orAUX•DVD) will be recorded on tape deck 2

1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 2.2 Press RECORDâ.

™ The REC flag is displayed.3 Press STOPÇ to stop recording.

Note:– When you press RECORD at TAPE 2 mode,

“SELECT SOURCE” will be displayed. OneTouch Recording is not possible at TAPE 2 mode.

Recording from other sources (only on tapedeck 2)

1 Press TAPE to select tape deck 2 .2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 with the open side

downward.3 Press SIDE on the remote control to select the

recording side.™ The FRONT or BACK flag will be displayed,

depending on the side selected.4 Press REV MODE to select the playback mode

( åå or ∂∂ ).5 Press DOLBY NR to record with Dolby NR (except in

TAPE 1 mode).6 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE 1 or AUX•DVD.• Start playback of the selected source.7 Press RECORDâ to start recording.

™ The REC flag is displayed.8 Press STOPÇ to stop recording.

Notes: – Only åå or ∂∂ mode is available during recording. – During recording, it is not possible to listen to

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Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2)

1 Press TAPE to select tape deck 2 .2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 1 and a

blank tape into tape deck 2. 3 Press SIDE on the remote control to change the

desired direction of the play mode.™ The FRONT or BACK flag will be displayed,

depending on the side selected.4 Press REV MODE to select the playback mode ( åå ).5 Press DUBBING once for normal speed dubbing or

twice for high speed dubbing with in 2 seconds.™ Both the tapes in deck 1 and 2 will start rewinding

to the front automatically.™ Dubbing will start immediately after both tapes

have finished rewinding.™ “NORMAL XXX” (normal speed) or “FAST

XXX” (high speed) will be displayed.™ The REC flag is displayed.™ HSD appears on the display for high speed

dubbing.6 Press STOPÇ to stop dubbing.

Notes:– “XXX” denotes the counter number.– Only åå mode is available during recording. – 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 1 to

tape deck 2.– To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same

length.– During high speed dubbing in Tape mode, the sound is

reduced to a low volume.

– You can switch to other sound source while dubbing.– Dolby NR button has no influence during dubbing

(dubbing from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2). An originaltape recorded with Dolby B NR automaticallyproduces a copy with Dolby B NR.

CD Synchro Start RecordingDuring CD synchro start recording, • It is not advisable to fast forward/rewind your tape in

tape deck 1.• It is not possible to listen to another source.

1 Press CD.2 Load a disc into the disc tray.3 You can program the tracks in the order you want

them to be recorded (see Programming Tracks). If not,the tracks are recorded according to the selected disc.

4 Press TAPE to select tape deck 2.5 Load a blank tape (full spool to the left) into tape deck

2.6 Press SIDE on the remote control to change the

desired direction of the play mode.™ The FRONT or BACK flag will be displayed,

depending on the side selected.7 Press REV MODE to select the play mode (åå or ∂∂)

for tape deck 2.8 Press DOLBY NR to record with Dolby NR.9 Press CD SYNCHRO to start recording.

™ The REC flag is displayed.™ After about seven seconds, the CD will start

playing. This is to prevent recording on the leadertape at the beginning of the tape.

10 Press STOPÇ to stop recording CD playback.

MaintenanceCleaning the Cabinet• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use a solution containingalcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs• When a disc becomes dirty, clean

it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe thedisc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such asbenzine, thinner, commerciallyavailable cleaners, or antistaticspray intended for analog records.

Cleaning the CD lensAfter prolonged usage, dirt or dust may accumulate atthe CD lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean theCD lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or anycommercially available. Follow the instructions suppliedwith the Lens Cleaner.

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths• To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean

the heads, the capstan(s), and pressure roller(s) afterevery 50 hours of tape operation.

• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaningfluid or alcohol.

• You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaningtape through once.

Demagnetizing the heads• Use a demagnetizing tape available at your dealer.

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SpecificationsAMPLIFIEROutput power

Music PowerDPL Mode

Left/Right Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 x 240 WCenter Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 WSurround Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 W

Stereo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 x 240 WRMS (1)

DPL Mode Left/Right Channel . . .2 x 120 W,6 Ω,1kHz,THD10%Center Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 W, 12 ΩSurround Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 W, 6 Ω

Stereo Mode . . . . . . .2 x 120 W, 6Ω, 1kHz, THD 10%(1) ±1dB

Signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .≥ 75 dBA (IEC)Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . .40 – 20,000Hz, ±3 dBInput sensitivity

Aux In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 mVOutput

Speakers (Left/Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .≥ 6 ΩCenter Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .≥ 12 ΩSurround Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .≥ 6 ΩHeadphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Ω – 1000 ΩSubwoofer Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 20000 ΩLine Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 20000 ΩDigital Optical Out . . . . . .IEC 958, TOSLINK, 44.1 kHzSurround Out (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 mV

CD PLAYERNumber of programmable tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 – 20.000 HzSignal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 76 d BChannel separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 dB (1 kHz)Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.02% (1 kHz)

TUNERFM wave range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87.5 – 108 MHzMW wave range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .531 – 1602 kHzLW wave range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 – 279 kHzTuning grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 kHzNumber of presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Antenna

FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Ω wireAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loop Antenna

TAPE DECKSFrequency response

Chrome tape (type II) . . . . . . . . . .60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB)Normal tape (type I) . . . . . . . . . .60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (without Dolby NR)Chrome tape (type II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 dBNormal tape (type I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio (with Dolby NR)Chrome tape (type II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 dBNormal tape (type I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 dB

Wow and flutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .≤ 0.35% DIN

SPEAKERS (Front Left/Right)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shielded;3-way;1 G-bass portImpedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ΩWoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x 6.5” G-ConeTweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x 2.5”Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x 1" PolydomeDimensions (w x h x d) . . . . . . . . . .240 x 310 x 295 mmWeight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.89 kg each

CENTER SPEAKERSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shielded bass reflexImpedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ΩFull Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x 1.25”Dimensions (w x h x d) . . . . . . . . . .264 x 140 x 240 mmWeight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4 kg

FB5S SURROUND SPEAKERS (for FW880P only)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .closed satelliteImpedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ΩSpeaker Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x 3” full rangeDimensions (w x h x d) . . . . . . . . . . .224 x 98 x 224 mmWeight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.8 kg each

FB209W SURROUND SPEAKERS (for FW880W only)For detailed specifications, please refer to theInstructions Manual of the Surround System.

GENERAL INFORMATIONMaterial/Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polystyrene/MetalAC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 – 230 V / 50 HzPower Consumption

Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 WStandby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .< 18 W Standby (economy power conservation mode) . .< 2 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) . . . . . . . . . .265 x 310 x 363 mmWeight (without speakers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.4 kg

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Warning! Under no circumstances should you tryto repair the system yourself, as this willinvalidate the warranty.

• If a fault occurs, check the points listed below beforetaking the system for repair.

• Should any problems persist after you have madethese checks, consult your nearest dealer or servicecenter.

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.

Radio ReceptionPoor radio reception• The signal strength is too weak.™ Adjust the antenna. • The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system.™ Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR.™ Connect an external antenna for better reception.“NO RDS TEXT” is displayed.• RDS text message is not available.™ Select another RDS station.

Tape Deck Operation“RECORDING ACTIVE” is displayed.• A recording is in progress.™ Stop the recording or wait until it is finished.“TAPE DUBBING ONLY” is displayed.• Tape dubbing is only possible in tape mode.™ Switch source to tape mode.Recording or playback cannot be made or there isa decrease in audio level.• Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure rollers.™ See section on tape deck maintenance. • Magnetic build-up in the record/playback head.™ Use demagnetizing tape.

GeneralSystem switches to standby mode automatically.• The system is operating in an extremely hot

environment or internal heat build-up is high.™ This is not a malfunction. The system incorporates a

built-in safety feature that prevents overheating.™ Let the system cool down, then switch on again.System does not react when any button is pressed.• Electrostatic discharge.™ Press STANDBY-ON to switch the unit off; Remove

the AC power plug from the wall outlet, thenreconnect and switch on the system 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 that 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 apparently imprecisephysical location of musical instruments.• Speakers are connected wrongly.™ Check the speaker connection for proper phasing,

red/black wires to red/black terminals.Remote control has no effect on the system.• The distance to the system is too large.™ Reduce the distance.• Batteries are inserted incorrectly.™ Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as

indicated.• Batteries are exhausted.™ Replace the batteries.• Wrong source is selected.™ Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.) before pressing

the function button, (PLAY, PREV/NEXT, etc.).Timer not working.• Timer is not switched on.™ Press TIMER ON/OFF on remote control to switch on

the timer.• Dubbing/recording is in progress.™ Stop dubbing/recording.System display features automatically and buttonsflashing continuously.• Demo mode is switched on.™ Press and hold STOP Ç for 3 seconds to switch off

the demo. “UNPLUG HEADPHONE” is displayed.• Headphones is connected.™ Disconnect the headphones.

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